starter pinion and side markers

[matthew edward morris <mem@engin.umich.edu>]

I own a 69 midget, and the starter pinion keeps getting jammed with the 
ring gear.  I have replaced the starter but the problem persists.  It 
will start fine most of the time, but occasionally, the pinion sticks and 
I must remove the starter to dislodge it.  
is this problem common?  and what are my options?

also, this car has reflective side markers behind the front wheels, I 
have not seen any similar and was wondering if they were standard?

matt morris