[Fot] Why do you race what you race?

[WILLIAM TOBIN]

  Hi Andre, cold and snowy here, too. Was warm Friday and I fired up the TR6
and gave it a good warmup. I'm in the process of replacing the fuel cell.

  I bought the 6, not because I was a diehard Triumph fan, but more because
I had wanted to get into Vintage for a decade or more  and happened into the
6. A friend had it, rebuilt it in '93, raced it a couple times and parked it
in his basement. (He has a '67 Mustang there now!) It was love at first
bite, as soon as I sat in it.
  He said it wouldn't take much to make it race-ready. Never believe that
crap! After sitting for a decade, it needed about everything refreshed. In a
previous life, I was a mechanic, so tools and experience were there.
Particulars about Triumphs were not. That's what's so nice about FOT;
they're a great bunch of folks with a vast pool of knowledge and info and
are willing to share.
  I can safely say that I have learned a lot about Triumphs, from reading
and listening; always looking for insight.
  It was certainly nice falling into this bunch of folks (not sure what
adjective to use). I've developed a soft spot for the Triumph brand.
  Thanks for all the help guys.
  Andre, as a friend said to me, this ain't no dress rehersal. Get the
bloddy car and join in!
  Bill
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: "Andre Rousseau" <andre at gt6.ca>
  To: "FOT" <fot at autox.team.net>
  Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 1:29 PM
  Subject: [Fot] Why do you race what you race?


  > Friday afternoon.
  > As I plan, scheme and dream I thought I'd pose the question.
  >
  > Why do you race the particular model of Triumph you have?
  >
  > I've been going over the pro's and con's of various models. Like I said
  > planning, scheming and dreaming...
  >
  > I would love to campaign a GT6, but as I study and research I'm not
certain
  > it would be a durable racer over the long haul.
  >
  > So lets hear.
  >
  > Its cold and snowy. I need some inspiration.
  >
  > Oh a personal GT6 note, I've ordered what I feel is the last big ticket
item
  > for the project. The interior. Seats, trim and carpets.
  >
  > So outside the of stainless for the bumpers and trim (no real desire to
do
  > those right now) I think she's done.
  >
  > Now I've set my sights on saving for my vintage racer. Ok this will take
a
  > great deal of time and personal energy to save up for, but at least I've
  > make a commitment to the dream.
  >
  > A.
  >
  > --
  > Andre Rousseau - andre at gt6.ca
  > '68 Triumph GT6 MK1 - http://www.gt6.ca/
  > Ottawa, ON, Canada
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