LRO: Re: Conversions

From: Faure, Marin (Marin.Faure@PSS.Boeing.com)
Date: Fri Apr 06 2001 - 17:16:16 EDT

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    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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