Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 12:35:34 EDT
From: Lemurstew@aol.com
Subject: LRO: Conversions
>I think its pretty funny that there are those folks on the list who say
conversions have no place in Land Rover History. Classic head in ass
syndrome.
For some classic head-in-ass syndrome, take a look in the mirror. The
conversation hasn't been about the non-authenticity of factory "conversions,"
it's been about the non-authenticity of owner-conversions. Of course factories
have been trying out different engines and drive-trains over the years. Some
manufacturers like Morgan have NEVER made their own engines, but no one
here is suggesting that a Morgan Plus-8 with the Rover V-8 engine isn't a Morgan.
The issue under discussion is whether or not factory-manufactured vehicles, regardless
of what engines or whose engines they used, still qualify to be considered examples
of that make after an owner has swapped the engine and drive train and possibly other
major components for units never used or installed by the factory. Look before you
leap next time.
___________________________
C. Marin Faure
(original owner)
1973 Land Rover Series III-88
1991 Range Rover Vogue SE
Seattle
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