Hey, come on you guys. Bob is a guy who REALLY loves the cars, and has
three of them himself. He's also been extremely active in providing me,
and others, with the benefit of his years of experience with them. If
anyone is entitled to an opinion, it's him.
I think it's safe to say that it's ALWAYS a shame when we lose an old
car to the folks who would improve it, and sometimes the changes are
almost monstrous! I once saw a Mercedes Gullwing Coupe with rear fins
and Thunderbird-type hoods over the headlights. Of course, these things
are a matter of taste, and I guess someone actually liked this car at
one time.
I say this, but at the same time, I am currently restoring a pair of
50's Sunbeams, and I've already installed a Series V tranny in my '54
Alpine. I know that Bob disapproves, but I can live with it, and so can
he. This is an unmoderated list, and I prefer it that way. I also
prefer it that Bob NOT keep his opinions to himself - they are far too
valuable, even if they don't coincide with yours.
Irv Kostal
"Lawrence E. & Cathy R. Mayfield" wrote:
>
> Heck, Bob. Why don't you buy the entire car and restore it. Or maybe keep
> your opiions to yourself? Not your car, not your money....At 03:47 PM
> 4/10/00 -0300, Bob Hamilton wrote:
> >Eric,
> >
> > Shame................ :(
> >
> >Bob
> >
> >
> >At 01:15 PM 4/10/2000 -0400, SSCCRacer(at)aol.com wrote:
> >> Hi everyone,
> >>
> >>
> >> I' ve decided to upgrade the drivetrain in my alpine to a modern set
> up. I
> >>was interested in seeing if anyone was interested in buying the factory
> 4cyl,
> >>and 4 speed transmission? It has not been started in several years, it's all
> >>complete except for the oil bath breather.
> >>
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >> Eric
> >
> >=========================================================
> >Robert (Bob) A.C. Hamilton, Waverley, Nova Scotia, Canada
> >The Man of Many Sunbeams - Alpine, Drophead and Saloon 1953-1954
> >[Stable mates - 1973 Midget and 1968 M-B 280SE]
> >Home Page: www.navnet.net/~hamilton
> >BATANS Home Page: www.batans.ns.ca
> >E-Mail: hamilton(at)cast.navnet.net
> >=========================================================
> >
> >
> >
>
> L.E. Mayfield
> 124 Maximillion Drive
> Madison, Al. 35758-8171
> ph: 1-256-837-1051
>
> http://home.hiwaay.net/~lemayf
>
> lemay(at)hiwaay.net
>
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> '66 Hydroplane Drag Boat (390 FE)
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