It may not be original, but I think the chrome grill looks better and SHOULD
have been original. The causual observer would probably think "painted" was
un-original ;-)
BTW: What's with all these painted bumpers on classic American cars? I hope
this doesn't spread to LBCs. There's un-original, and then there's horrible
un-original.
Bob Donahue (Still Stuck in the '50s)
Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com
Cars: 52 MGTD - #17639
71 MGB - #GHN5UB254361
Member: NEMGTR #11470
NAMGBR # 7-3336
Hoosier MGB Club
Olde Octagons of Indiana
----- Original Message -----
From: "Parkinson,Ron" <RParkinson@amestextile.com>
To: <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2004 8:40 AM
Subject: RE: mods
> John,
> Mods are a very personal opinion. I'll churn the pot with my own.
>
> I will do a mod that doesn't permanently alter the vehicle in case the
> next guy wants to return it to stock. I like the car to look like
> original so I wouldn't choose wires wheels on my TD but my grill is red
> even though my interior is tan because I liked it that way. I have a
> collection of already altered parts that I will use: higher ratio rear
> end and vintage racing motor so I don't feel I'm making the irreversible
> change. I restore the stock parts also for a potential reversion and
> they make great garage art.
>
> As for suspension and brakes I would do anything that will make the car
> handle and brake better. I know it changes the original driving
> experience but I've tried the original driving experience and find V8
> bushings and a sway bar make it more fun and they are all reversible if
> documented.
>
> I guess my own enjoyment comes first if it won't permanently alter the
> car. Hopefully that will start a lively discussion!
>
> One person' opinion,
> Ron Parkinson
> 2-'53TDs
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Widiker, John D [mailto:john.widiker@eds.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 5:16 PM
> To: mg-t@autox.team.net
> Subject: mods
>
> Anybody have opinions on the mods out there?
>
> Blowers
> 5 speed overdrive conversions
> Rear axle ratio changes
> Wire wheel conversions
> Others I have not seen yet
>
> Not that I'm planning on doing them, little ambitious at this point LOL.
> But
> I want to know if they have merit so I can add them to my day dreams.
>
> Have a great Christmas/Holiday of choice everyone!!
>
> ~John
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