I remember when I was 16 my parents had a 4.2 Jag Sedan. Beautiful car.
After I left for college, a decision was made to replace the original engine
with a Chevrolet conversion to save money. When they got it back it just
wasn't the same car. The heart of the car had been robbed leaving a shell
of what once represented the magical combination of beauty and strength.
What a loss. A year or two later the engine caught fire leaving a corpse.
The integrity of an automobile is typically defined by it's original
specifications. While safety and practicality can certainly come into play
in a restoration, careful consideration should be given to determine what
end result is desired.
In short, a TR2 restoration that includes the use of a non-Triumph engine
may, in fact, be the best thing for an old worn out car. Just remember that
the end result may not be what you originally sought after.
Best Regards,
Larry Plott
1966 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
1960 MGA
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS-Surrey
----- Original Message -----
From: "oliver" <oliverconnect@yahoo.com>
To: <XJ6SOVEREIGN@aol.com>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 9:29 PM
Subject: Re: Build certificates
> many people put v8's in jags, but that's because those cars are low on
> reliability.
>
> i'm sure you are tired of hearing from listers saying please don't do it,
> but i want to chime in and say "please don't do it."
>
> XJ6SOVEREIGN@aol.com wrote:
> I was wondering if anyone knows of another source besides British Motor
> Heritage for a build certificate. They were unable to read my commision #
> data
> on the microfilm, they said it was to blurry. Any thoughts on a V8
> conversion,
> pros and cons would be appreciated also. I've been thinking about
> installing
> a 289ci in a TR2. The car needs a total restoration, so I was just toying
> with the idea.
> Joe Calandriello
> 54 TR2
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