Hi Greg
You are entirely right on the "its your car, you can do whatever you want to
it" front, however, If you are really worried why not go the reversible
approach. That is don't change anything that would be difficult or
impossible to return to original, it is still possible to do lots of
modifications to Triumphs in general without preventing them from being
returned to original condition. On the other hand you could restore it to be
the most correct and original car ever seen and have it totalled on the
first drive (god forbid) catch my drift here! ;-) I think the most
important thing for any car is that you have it how YOU can enjoy it.
Probably not much help for your personal dilemma, just some more things to
factor in!
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Greg_Hutmacher@i2.com>
Subject: restoration delimma for original, unmolested TR6 - longish post
> Here is where I'm going with this lengthy description of its current
> state.... The car is really starting to show its age and, although it is
> still a very presentable driver, it is going to need a full restoration
> one day soon. I have been interested in a number of TR6 performance
> modifications over the years and would love to have a TR6 with Goodparts'
> ram air trible carb set up and some 16x7 panasports, modified engine, etc.
> But I am thinking that this is not the car to modify. I'm feeling a very
> strong sense of responsibility to "the marque" to preserve this car as an
> original when I re-do it (although it will probably mean a very expensive
> restoration). But I am still thinking about upgrading the bushings to
> urethane, etc just for improved driving and longevity. I am also thinking
> about going ahead and doing some basic INTERNAL mods to the engine (mild
> road cam, compression increase) to bump the horsepower up a little. In
> other words, modifications that would not be visible.
>
> So, my question to the list is: Is this car really all that unique or am
> I over-flattering its significance as an original car? I know many
> people will answer that "its your car, you can do whatever you want to it"
> but I do feel a preservationist obligation to the Triumph TR6 as a
> species. I am actually thinking it might be better to buy a 2nd TR6
> (someday when I can afford it) that has already been somewhat modified to
> turn into the street racer and restore my current TR6 as 100% original.
>
> Sorry for the long post, but I would be interested in your thoughts on
> this.
> ________________________________
> Greg Hutmacher
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