I gotta pop off
with a limited defense of the "rad sheet metal mods" crowd. Now,
let's say I acquire 2 roadsters: one's a pretty complete 67.5 2L, with
most of its original bits, not too much rust, and a few dents. The
second, however, is a basket-case '70 1600 that's been stripped for
parts, has no floorboards to speak of, and has been smacked in both
ends.
Now, if I chop the first car into the "superjag" I'm undeniably doomed
to hell for all eternity. No arguments there.
But if I make something wild out of the second car, what's the harm?
The thing would be scrapped otherwise, and lost completely. If I save
it from the crusher, put a Q45 engine and a Ford 9" rear end under it,
isn't it a worthy project? It's certainly one more roadster on the
road, and "no live cars were harmed in its production"!
Something is better than nothing,
Toby
> >
> >After seeing that abomination I can only ask WHY? The person obviously
> >spent a lot of money on bondo and sandpaper not to mention endless
> >hours but I can't imagine what on earth would motivate someone to
> >create such a garish creation.
> >
> >Thank God you don't see too many roadsters mutilated in such a fashion
> >although I did see a roadster once that had bull horns on the hood,
> >palomino skins draped over the doors and a vertical fin bolted to the
> >trunk. Eye catching but very strange.
> >
> >Any list members see unusual roadster modifications worthy of mention?
> >--
> >Gary W. Griffin, ARM
> >Warren McVeigh & Griffin, Inc
> >1420 Bristol Street North
> >Suite 220
> >Newport Beach, CA 92660
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