-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Murphy [mailto:timmurph@fastbytes.com]
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 9:26 PM
To: 'Andre Rousseau'
Subject: RE: [Fot] Why do you race what you race?
We choose to build and race a TR4 because I had a TR4A that I bought new in
'66 and had for about 25 years and was familiar with it. Also, it's the car
that was around when my son Ryan, my partner in the race car, was growing up
so he also was familiar with it. It's pretty basic mechanically, meaning
that with some tools and facilities you can pretty much do it all yourself,
which is what we did. From the suspension, drive train, frame and including
the body work and the painting. The only thing we had done "outside" was
the bead blasting of the tub and frame. And, yes, it would have probably
been cheaper (and a lot quicker!) if we'd have bought a racer to begin with.
But now we now this car inside and out, literally. We've installed and
tightened every nut and bolt on the car as well as all the wiring, plumbing,
etc. So that's why we race a TR4. And it was a great experience and if I
had to do it again, I'd do it the same way just to have the satisfaction
that "I built that".
Tim and Ryan Murphy
-----Original Message-----
From: fot-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Andre Rousseau
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 12:30 PM
To: FOT
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.
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Andre Rousseau - andre@gt6.ca
'68 Triumph GT6 MK1 - http://www.gt6.ca/
Ottawa, ON, Canada
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