>"why not just junk the old British steel bodies and buy a
kit-built
>something-or-other from Taiwan. Hell, if we bolt Sunbeam
Alpine on it, who
>will know the difference?
>
>John McEwen"
Answer: Everyone who lives and breathes LBC's. !!!!!
When I do My V-8 conversion to the Buick 215 Aluminum block,
I'll probably go get a newer Rover block not because it's better, (there
are some structual impovements), but BECAUSE it will be a British
Engine. Although, I'll still use my cool Offenhauser aluminum valve
covers.!! I will use an American gearbox because they are much better
than the British ones that will fit.
Rich
> ----------
> From:
> mmcewen(at)gpu.srv.ualberta.ca[SMTP:mmcewen(at)gpu.srv.ualberta.ca]
> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 1997 4:01 PM
> To: alpines(at)autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Woooh! Can of worms!!
>
> >matthew.c.jennings wrote:
> >>
> > I am offended that we are wasting time and energy on
> >> polluting this forum with remarks such as this.
> >>
> >
> >
> >Here, Here - lets get back to Ring Gear Bolts, guys!!
> >Tony
>
> Or possibly a continued discussion on the merits of modifying all
> existing
> engines into 200 HP turbo Porshe fighters. How about throwing away
> the
> body and the engine and hanging Sunbeam letters on a Fiero? Perhaps
> we
> should consider a spirited examination of the benefits of V6 or V8
> engines
> which can be welded and bolted into Sunbeam bodies in order to destroy
> any
> possible vestige of British engineering. We all know that the only
> reason
> for restoring a Tiger to stock is because the owner can't afford the
> necessary modifications to make it a modern, competitive street car.
> In
> fact a stock Tiger is about as rare as a stock Harley-Davidson.
>
> After we've followed the collective wisdom of the list regarding
> engine,
> electrical, suspension, wheel/tire, and interior modifications or
> outright
> changes, why not just junk the old British steel bodies and buy a
> kit-built
> something-or-other from Taiwan. Hell, if we bolt Sunbeam Alpine on
> it, who
> will know the difference?
>
> In complete agreement with Tony,
>
> John McEwen
>
>
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