Hi Theo.
Well, I'm sure perspectives vary. My impression from watching the commentary
for a few years now is that most owners are striving for originality as close
as possible. But my basis for comparison is poor because my other car
interests are ones that are very rarely seen restored to original condition.
But like I said, it's just an impression. Not meant to be rude. Just got on
the classic bronco forum, or Pantera form, or it could kit car forum, etc, I
don't see as many discussions where somebody else's build is so..... picked
apart, at least not to the extent of questioning the owners intent... "Why
would they do this".. Do people need a reason to put a plaque on the cowl?
This discussion about the plaque on the cowl of this red car was just
something I never hear on those other discussion boards.
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On Nov 4, 2012, at 9:11 PM, "Smit, Theo" <Theo.Smit@dynastream.com> wrote:
> Hi Cullen -
> Really? I find that surprising. To be sure, there are members on this
mailing
> list that will quickly remind everyone that such-and-such a detail is not
> stock or not necessarily a desirable feature. However, you'll mostly see
that
> in response to eBay or live-auction listings where a given car is described
> with maybe a bit too much hyperbole.
>
> At the various Sunbeam and other classic-car events I've attended, modified
or
> personalized Tigers far outnumber the showroom restorations, and from what
I
> can tell most people appreciate the efforts put forth by the owners,
> regardless of the direction that particular car was taken. I can assure you
> that most everything I've done on my Tiger was done with deliberate intent,
> and to a standard that represented the best of my ability, equipment,
time,
> and finances at the time I did it. Nobody else has to like it... it's my
car.
>
> I've been looking into electric car conversions lately. The Tiger would be
a
> pretty nasty thing with a siamesed 9" motor setup... since I don't drive it
in
> winter, the low-temperature issues with batteries are not so much an issue.
I
> could even use the original air cleaner assembly for the motor cooling air
> intake.
>
> Cheers,
> Theo
>
>
>
>
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