In a message dated 01/17/00 8:38:59 AM, pete_stanisavljevich@coxtarget.com
writes:
<< Dick,
Silenance is the only response I got. Such a bold claim needs to be
challenged.
If a converted Alpine did get through, I think everybodu needs to know how and
why. If this is just rumor, again everybody neds to know too.
Peter S.
TigerCoupe@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 01/13/2000 5:18:37 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> pete_stanisavljevich@coxtarget.com writes:
>
> > I never heard of a converted Alpine being authenticated as a real Tiger.
> Can
> > you provide details?
>
> Pete:
>
> Have you received an answer to your question? I think this is a very valid
> request, although I have not yet seen an answer to it. IMO, a response from
> the Tigerman would be not only polite, but is called for in view of his bold
> claim.
>
> Dick
Hi everyone
The regional Tiger representative told me a while back(over a year ago) when
I was getting parts at his shop that this ( a converted Alpine passing TAC )
had happened,and he stated so in just such a matter of fact way. He made the
statement "that if you want to spend the money, you could do anything you
wanted,someone will do the work for a price. After all isnt a real "Tiger" a
converted/modified Alpine anyways?"He then told/showed me the keypoints of
Tiger originality. What impressed me ws the lask of finesse in adapting the
trans tunnel for the new V8 unit. Jensen workers just took a torch and hacked
away at the structure of the car so the new pieces would fit, with no
finishing of the rough edges there. I appreciated the roughness even more
when I saw it in my own car when it was on the rotisserie getting the rockers
and X-frame rust fixed.
Just an observation
a Tiger Owner in the rust belt
Tony
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