Hi Steph
Great thing to havde a partner who loves the old cars as much as you do, we
both have Triumphs also, well three between us (roadworthy) and we pick and
choose between them, though I am lucky if I get the Sprint during the week,
I usually have to wait for weekends to drive it as she considers it her car.
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: Stephane St-Amant <steph71tr6@crosswinds.net>
To: TRIUMPH LIST <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2000 3:26 PM
Subject: My new acquisition - '69 Spit
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> Well, there it is, a new project, even though I just started on the 6!
the
> "new" '69 Spit is now home! Cute little thing. I will never fit in that
> one (I'm 6'6") but the fiancee will.
>
> When she saw the car for real at first, her facial expression wasn't
clear,
> rather perplexed. But once the car was on the trailer and ready to go and
> when she thought I wasn't looking (while putting away the tools and ropes)
I
> could see a smile on her face. Probably some tears in her eyes too. I
> think that's when she fully realized that I really bought the car... for
> her! (That's when my own eyes got wet too! :-} And she really like it.
> She can't wait for me to put it back on the road (car has been sitting for
> 10 years).
>
> She's also very proud of it. At one rest stop on our 500 miles journey
> back, two guys walked by to take a closer look at the car and she was so
> happy to show it and talk about it!!!
>
> As I intend to try to start it this weekend. I will look in my own
archives
> from past posts on how to start an engine after a long rest. If problems
> comes up, you'll hear from me! It currently has a single Stromberg
> installed but in the box of parts that came witth it are the original dual
> SU's with manifold which will go back on once rebuilt.
>
> Enough blabla for now. Will report soon on how things goes.
>
> Thanks to everyone who offered their help along my route if it was needed.
> Phil - I waved twice but where was the beer??? ;-)
>
> Steph
> '71 TR6 CC59683L (In pieces - all over the place!!!) Mine
> '69 Spit FDU50913L (New kid in town) WTB - Wife To Be
>
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