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Re: What's That Smell?

To: Geo Hahn <geohahn@theriver.com>
Subject: Re: What's That Smell?
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 21:06:13 -0700
Cc: TR <triumphs@autox.team.net>
References: <3BF09368.40D6BFE4@theriver.com>
Geo Hahn wrote:
> 
> Was talking to a new member in our local club and he described how he
> recently became an LBC owner.  He had a TR4 many years ago and was "just
> lookin" at a British car without intending to buy.  As soon as he sat in
> it, that distinctive old British car smell brought back all the memories
> of what great cars these are and he had to buy it.
> 
> It occurred to me that my TR has just about lost that smell with all the
> new interior parts it has recently received.  Just what is it that
> produces that smell?
> 
> If it is the horsehair that was in the seats could I get it back by
> collecting a bag of horsehair and stowing it in the interior?  Exactly
> what part of the horse does that hair come from?


George,
Normally, I'd say it was mildew!  But knowing that you are down here in the 
desert, I'd have to say that it's most likely Pack Rad Droppings!!  :)

Joe

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