Lets wait a minute before we throw out the baby with the bath. I've had
several cars that I've broken down for spares as they just weren't worth the
$$$ to restore. Where else are we going to get original parts to repair our
cars? There are many instances where it makes more sense to salvage usuable
parts and throw the rust away vice spending a fortune rebuilding a vin
plate. Obviously the more rare the car is, the more it may pay to restore.
When I have had parts available most owners are very happy that I made the
parts available so they could get a good original part. Just my $.02
Pete
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of FRED E THOMAS
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 9:13 AM
To: Raymond Hatfield; Triumphs
Subject: Re: Car club rant
Ray, very sorry to hear the ordeal you and your wife went through at the
local car meet, as has been stated so many times on this list (50% owners &
50% purist) "it's your car to do as you please" and like you I respect this
list's opinion more than any, as they are usually right, and the
"businessman" that is breaking cars for parts is doing his very best to
destroy this hobby for nothing more than a few $$$$$$$$, breaking cars just
for resale will eventually kill the few that are left to be enjoyed. I
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