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Q. What does it take to make a marriage, where old cars are a part of
the family, happy?

A. I believe the formula for HAPPY is universal. Most everyone is
passionate about something. I believe supporting your partner's
passion , being understanding and supportive, begets the same in
return. Kelley and I both love restoring old stuff. As far as the
British angle, I like British cars and she loves British murder
Above: Rocker Panel Repair
mysteries and her dogs.
Q. What's next on your list to learn
more about the Triumph?

A. I attended the Vintage Triumph
Registry 2022 convention in
Galena, Illinois in August to make
contacts and to answer several
questions I have on the restoration
of my own car.

Q. When the restoration is done, do
you and your wife have things on
your list that you'll do in the
Triumph?

A. We are looking forward to
taking some short trips. There is
so much to see in middle
Tennessee and in southern
Kentucky.

Q. I know our readers will look
forward to your how -you- did- it
follow on story in a coming issue of
MOTORING, but for now, let's close
with a question that's not car related.
What do you think would be the one
thing about you that would surprise
people if they knew about it?

A. I was once asked the same
Above: Practicing what he preaches, Mike Birk attacks the frame of his question by a psychologist when I
TR 4 with a more than adequate sandblasting rig. Birk advises people was being considered for a

who are planning to do a self-restoration at home to be sure that they promotion at work. I'll give you the
same answer I gave him, "I have no
have the resources, the space, the time, the equipment and tools, the
idea".
skill set, and help available before jumping in the a project. And, if you
don't , he says, you can always go to Craig's List where you'll find half Q. Fair Enough. We'll look forward to
reading about your experiences at
finished projects galore.
the Triumph Convention.
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