Priorities must always be kept in their proper place. "Charlie Chan",
ancient philosopher, good detective also. "FT"
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Ferguson <fergie@ntplx.net>
To: TR <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2000 7:13 PM
Subject: Why?
>
> Why is it that, when I replace a CV joint or install new brake pads or new
> shocks in a Jetta or a Taurus, I don't feel compelled to CLEAN and PAINT
> everything? The long overdue front end rebuild of my '59 TR3A is taking
WAY
> too long. Had it apart for two weeks now and just now finished taking the
> old grease, paint and rust off! Could've wiped off most of the sludge and
> put it back together in a weekend, but NO...I just HAD to scrub and clean
> and wire-brush everything down to bare metal so I can refinish it
properly!
>
> Is this a disease? Is there a known cure?
>
> I probably don't want to know the answer to this one, but...once I have it
> all back together with new ball joints, trunnions, bushings, etc., will it
> be just as greasy and messy in two weeks as it was when I took it apart?
It
> is English, after all, but I can hope, can't I?
>
> Sorry for the ramble, just had to vent...Thanks for listening.
>
> Michael Ferguson
> 1959 TR3A TS53990L
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