[Fot] Kas Kastner built Vitesse

[JWoesvra at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/22/2008 12:39:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
slugthemtrhd at suddenlink.net writes:

Cars  that are RACED and that are 35 to 45 years old 
can't always come up with  what was once a competition part that may have 
been strong enough in the  day but is no longer available.  Now you are faced 
with replacing  those stock or one step above parts on a frequent basis or 
being allowed  to adapt a part that will get you through more than one 
weekend if  that.  The idea is to be able to go out and race and not be  
installing new parts all the time


Just to add a little Triumph history to this subject: At Kas's direction,  
Triumph created a whole catalogue of Competition Parts (V numbers) that were an  
addendum to the regular Triumph parts lists that could be ordered through 
your  local dealer. These parts were detailed in the various Competition  Manuals.
 
There were close ratio gears, cams, Detroit Lockers, even a special  Spitfire 
grille and camber compensator made by EMPI. He also recommended  replacing 
things like stub axles every race or two.
 
You cannot get this stuff now and much of it was marginal in the day. We  
have to make do and make allowances. 
 
If you want an absolutely period original racer, you better keep in the  
garage. I don't want it breaking down on MY RACETRACK and screwing everyone out  
of a session of precious track time!
 
Jack Woehrle



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