Good luck on the hot rod project. There may be people that look down on the
modified cars and there owners but that's not everybody. Heck, your Alpine
project may end up with more original Sunbeam parts than my rebuilt
rustbucket Tiger. I'm sure I'd lose respect for my hand made, former
Chevelle hood patch panels & my non original rivets on my VIN tag. I really
have no idea what the firewall dimentions are, but if you don't get any
good answers wright back & I'll try to measure mine.
Happy Motoring
Doug Leithauser
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> From: Barsness Jeff <barsnej@WSDOT.WA.GOV>
> To: 'tigers@autox.team.net'
> Subject:
> Date: Tuesday, December 02, 1997 2:47 PM
>
> Steve, I have to thank you for speaking out on the subject of
> conversions. I am one of the people that will probably be discriminated
> against for my choice to modify an Alpine. My goal is NOT to built,
> pass-off, or sell my car as a Tiger. I'm just using the same theory that
> Carrol Shelby used in the 60's, small car, big motor. My decision to use
> an Alpine was made for me, I was able to buy two Alpines for $600. I've
> always been partial towards Fords, but I am also able to appreciate the
> time, effort, and workmanship that people put into other brands as well.
> For me that's what it's all about, being able to enjoy and take pride in
> my car without fear of being cast out because I can't afford the real
> thing. Besides, even Carrol Shelby is building replica Cobras. I'll get
> off my soapbox now. Thanks to those who have sent conversion advice.
> Jeff Barsness '67 Alger
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