One of the reasons that I don't like fiberglass fenders is just that they
are easier to repair and cheaper. If your car is more of a hassle to
repair, I think it might make you a more careful driver and less likely to
have any contact with any other cars.
Regards,
Greg Solow
----- Original Message -----
From: Ronald R Gates <Ronald.R.Gates@usa.dupont.com>
To: dos_gusanos <dos_gusanos@email.msn.com>
Cc: R. John Lye <rjl6n@server1.mail.virginia.edu>; <EISANDIEGO@aol.com>;
<fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2000 5:45 AM
Subject: Re: Eligibility Question for Vintage /Historical Question
> I guess the point i am trying to make is , what is the big deal if you
> build a vintage race car and have fiberglass fenders that are stock in
> appearance. In most cases they are cheaper , easier to repair and they
> are more attainable than steel ,and no rust repairs .So what if they are
> a couple pounds lighter . speaking for just one old fat guy ,i would
> rather spend the bucks on extra brewskis for saturday night . I wonder how
> much difference a coors makes in the weight ratio between glass and steel.
> As far as the flares go , i say that , it the car had them when it was
in
> its period correct mode , i think it is 1972 for svra ,but not sure on
> this, let the guy run . Lets keep the damn cost down with all this trick
> motor , trans and rear crap . I do know for a fact about that aspect ,
been
> their in 1967 and ran these cars and nobody had all this trick motor stuff
> and ford rears . They did not fiberglass fenders either but , i still say
> that in vintage as long as they LOOK stock why not. And what,s a healey
guy
> care what a tr guy does anyway . maybe after we are done with the the mg
> guys ,................ o, never mind.
> pete Gates
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