Steve, AMEN.
Larry
Steve Laifman wrote:
> Tim Jordan wrote:
> >
> > Steve said,
> >
> > "> Roger,
> > >
> > > I was, and it does. Some, however, are not pictured. Will be glad to do
> > > so as soon as I can get someone to donate some pictures, but the
> > > complete Dealer Catalog is there.
> >
> > The complete Dealer Catalog does not match the list of LAT options on your
> > website. Where are you coming up with the "other/new" LAT options? I think
> > Hell will freeze before you find pictures and documents referring to those
> > "other LAT alpha" designations. An outside vendor offering a "goodie" for
> > the Tiger did not automatically include it as a part of the Rootes sponsered
> > LAT program. I thought that the LAT program was very specific and the other
> > options were either Factory Accessories or outside vendor supplies and not a
> > part of the LAT program?
>
> Answer to ALL doubters:
>
> 1) I have cited my references (TBON) for the non-Rootes LAT designations
> when the spark-plug behind the LAT options program (Wheatly) left the
> distributor and went to work for Traction Masters, developing new Tiger
> performance equipment and, rightly or wrongfully, identifying them with
> LAT designations. Subject documented and hopefully closed.
>
> 2) "Tiger, An Exceptional Motor Car, William Carroll, Auto Book Press,
> Oct. 1978, page 54: Extracted from a letter by Ian Garrad to the SCCA
> on October 11, 1965"
>
> After describing the changes the Tiger design specifications were going
> through, including upgrades from Ford on the original 260, such as
> rocker pivot studs, first gear ratio, valve sizes, the new top loader
> transmission, etc. Ian goes on to state:
>
> "We also draw your attention to the fact that there are available,
> from our Parts Department, performance kits made up of Ford parts,
> several hundred of which have already been sold this year to date.
> These kits, LAT-1 through LAT-71, include four-barrel carburation, solid
> lifters, dual-point ignition, screw-in rocker pivot studs, and high
> performance options. These kits have been available since the
> introduction of the Tiger last year and are supplied to dealers via the
> Parts Department of Rootes. In the Los Angeles area, kits are installed
> prior to delivery to dealers," Ian's letter to the SCCA concluded.
>
> Los Angeles Tigers (LAT) Options were installed by Rootes at their main
> Service Depot, in Long Island, New York; or at the West Coast warehouse
> in Long Beach, California...."
>
> It goes on to list the LAT options by number and description.
>
> So, MY sources are William Carroll and his quotations from the official
> letter by Ian Garrad to the SCCA.
>
> Maybe there were LIT Tigers after all?
>
> I certainly hope this puts an end to accusations that I make-up stories
> that are not true, or are from uncertain sources. If anyone still has an
> issue with this, please take it up with William Carroll, Norman Miller,
> or the SCCA archives.
>
> Truth and honesty in all matters, to the best of my knowledge. You have
> your references, if you had read them. If not, why not defer to those
> that do.
>
> Steve
>
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