John Schroth wrote:
>
> Advice needed on a Triumph Moral Dilemma:
> I have a '76 Spit that I've been restoring/driving for 5 years. Looks
> great, but the body is mostly mud. The motor is currently dis-assmebled
> and in need of new connecting rods and bearings (from an unfortunate oil
> presure problem). I also have a disassembled '77 spit that is my source of
> parts.
> I received a call yesterday from a friend who is offering an '80 TR7 conv.
> with 10K orig. miles. The car has sat since around '84. Body is perfect,
> but it needs a floor.
> I only have room for one "project" car.
> Should I:
> A - pass on the TR7 and rebuild the Spit.
> B - Sell off the Spit and all associated parts and take the TR7.
> C - Complete the motor on the Spit and then sell it and all accoc. parts,
> then take the TR7.
> Any insight would be appreciated.
Only 10K- grab it, scew the spit! (then do the V-8 conversion.) Stu
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