What's the show at Carrolton like???
-----Original Message-----
From: Radley, Jack <JackR@SHRIVERCO.COM>
To: 'triumphs@autox.team.net' <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Cc: '6packlist@mfasco.com' <6packlist@mfasco.com>
Date: Thursday, May 06, 1999 10:12 AM
Subject: 23 year old tires and first LBC show
>
>I bought my TR6 in December and am quickly facing two issues. Saturday
>is the British Car Show in Carrolton Ky and a friend and I are going in
>our TR6's. It is about a 40-50 mile drive (guestimate).
>
>Issue 1 - Tires:
>
>I have 23-year old original Michelin redlines on the car. The tires
>look good and show only very slight cracking between the treadlines. I
>have had no problems in the time I have driven the car since December.
>I have asked this question before, but am I definitely asking for
>trouble making this drive on those tires?
>
>Issue 2 - Car Show:
>
>My car is a very clean TR6 with original paint, etc. What should I be
>certain to cover as far as clean up is concerned? Nearly all
>mechanicals are factory original (including original factory exhaust)
>and the replacements such as hoses, clamps, and belts are all "original
>replacements (green hoses, correct clamps, etc.). My question is how
>far into the car am I going to be judged as far as dirt dust and grime
>in the nooks and crannies? I'm a newbie and don't want to miss anything
>that will be obvious after my first car show if I can learn it now.
>
>Thanks
>
>Jack Radley
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