[ARC5] modified gear

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 7:06 PM, gordon white <gewhite at crosslink.net> wrote:

>     Actually, while I appreciate totally un-modified equipment for
> historic value, and for installing in period aircraft, as long as there are
> enough pristine examples, I do not get exercised over properly-done modifications.
> This is analogous to the hot rod-restorer split among car guys. I guess I
> do get a little bilious over a '32 Ford painted in a hideous color with a
> Chevy in it, compared to a beautifully-restored original,  (I get more
> bilious over bad fiberglass copies) But many hot-rodded cars were
> rust-buckets that would have been scrapped.
>


Couldn't agree more, Gordon. Even with some of the newer, tastefully done
(as in 'not overblown') "Resto-mods" as they call them, a classic old Ford
has its hood open to reveal.....a 350. That would be a deal breaker for me.
At least do up a 337 V8 or even something newer, but keep it in the family.
Otherwise it's a kit car.

Back in the 80s when those new fiberglass boats were all the rage I was
tooling around in a '56 Chris Craft cruiser with a pair of the Continental
straight sixes for power. It was more work and not as fast or flashy, but
what a boat.

Now, if you're talking sail, I'd prefer one of the old J-boats......


~ Todd,  KA1KAQ/4