On Fri, 24 Apr 1998, Atwell Haines wrote:
> >3) reman. starter (purchased locally from big name store)
>
> What was wrong with the old one?
>
when i removed it to do the gearbox, i inadvertantly torn it's guts out.
it didn't appreciate it that well, and wouldn't work for me after that.
> >4) personally rebuilt gearbox
>
> Same as (3). What did you do for the rebuild? Is it an OD?
>
bought parts from all over, but really needed a first/second gear hub.
one of the thrust washers wore down and wore into the hub. also needed
new laygear assembly, reverse gear, and mainshaft. as well as all the
little things that might go bad in the future were replaced.
>
> >6) new hood (convertable top)
>
> Put it on yourself?
>
yup
> >7) many small misc. parts...
>
> "Too many new parts to list" is what they say in the ads...
> >
>
> Thanks, and seriously, what are you thinking about doing to your car?
>
i'd like to do some kind of restoration. but i'd also like to put a
little of my own personality into the car as well. i'd like to keep the
appearance of a stock spitfire, but i want something that will make people
say, 'great car, is that an MG?' (just kidding..)
i'd like to have a british car with my personality, not twenty psychotic
others that only show thier face when the sun shines.
>
> OPTIMIST: A Spitfire owner who expects his car to run FLAWLESSLY and
> fastens his seat belts BEFORE starting his car.
>
hey, that's me [:^)
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