A rare find in Texas. New member Dan Eiland of El Paso has begun the preservation and protection of an endangered automobile. 1967 Mk1A.
Subject: 13 Year Storage
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 23:13:21 -0600
From: "Daniel S. Eiland" <daniel@htg.net>
To: <rick@catmbr.org>
Hi Rick,
This is Dan from Texas. Thought I would drop
you a line to let you know what's going on with my new Tiger project. Got
the engine up and running. Sounds GRRRRREAT.PRRRRS. Engine had been modified
in the mid 70's with a FOMOCO Dual point distributor, solid lifter cam,
Holley 500CFM 2BBL, headers and oil filter modification. Have had to go
through the hydraulics,
the cooling system and fuel system to get
the car up and running but it has been well worth it. The paint just needed
cleaning up to shine but it will need to be repainted someday soon. The
spare tire is the original spare and looks as if it has never touched the
ground. All the original tools are still in the trunk. Will need to repair
the hard top and replace the soft top. The original soft top according
to its previous owner had never been
out of its storage. After pulling it out I
believe him. It's original owner still had the original wheels and hub
caps along with the original carb, oil filter parts, exhaust manifolds,
valve covers, headlights and tonneau. I
will need to find an air cleaner housing and
a brake servo. He also gave me the original steering wheel but the plastic
hub around the center is broken. Wonder if you or any one knows some one
who can restore it? The car has Koni shocks and weld on traction bars as
well. I have most of the original paperwork from the vehicle including
the original envelope that Larry Reed Sports Cars used to put the paperwork
in when they gave it to the original owner. I found the original handbook
and the original warrenty/service book hand signed Larry Reeds Sports Cars.
Got to go, but I have to tell you I really enjoy the Tiger Tales. Keep
up the good work. Thanks everyone at CAT for their hard work, we appreciate
it out here in Texas.
DAN EILAND
PS Will send some updated photos soon.
Saw your car on the net; looks great. Can't
wait till I get mine looking as good. Looking for restoration tips. Right
now I need to know how to clean the suspension parts and prepare them to
be repainted. I bought "The Book of
NORMAN" and was very happy with what I got.
This will be a big help in restoring my car.
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