"All of these non-original things are restorable, but it's also part of
what makes my Tiger what it is - it's all the things that it's been over
the last 39 years, for the other owners, and for me. The car got all of
these things through its lifetime, and I for one would be thrilled if I
showed the car at some meet and someone were to walk up, have a good
look at the car, and then tell me that they knew the car because of some
little thing that they did with it.
This doesn't mean that I can't understand the 'original is best' point
of view - I have kept any original parts that I've removed from the car,
because they are part of the car even if they're not currently ON the
car... if you know what I mean. "
First, Theo, I'm glad you adhere to the #1 C.A.T. credo, that when it
comes to rebuilding your Tiger, don't throw nothin' away.
Secondly, when it comes to our own garden variety Tigers, a lot of
owners are going to change them to fit their needs, or will be buying
cars that were adapted like this by a previous owner. In the same light,
some owners are determined to go completely stock, down to the scrawny
tires and 260-2bbl motors. That's what makes the Tiger hobby
interesting. I guess we don't disagree after all.
Thirdly, someday, I'd love to poll owners to find out just how many cars
came to their owners with the tunnel cut outs for the bellhousing bolts.
Both of our cars had them.
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