----- Original Message -----
From Rick & Carolyn <walters at mail.softcom.net>
To: Rick & Carolyn <walters@softcom.net>
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: 23 October 2000 23:41
Subject: Re: 75 Midget
> Hi All,
>
> Well the 75 Midget was a total bust. It did have a clean body, I
> couldn't find any rust. But the engine was a big ball of rust. The
> single carb I found in a box it looked like it had been in a bucket of
> water. The aluminum about flaked off in my hands. Engine was of course
> frozen solid and the top was shot. I didn't want to insult him with a
> price. We were that far off in value. It was maybe worth about $100
> out here. I would have to find a complete 1500 engine, that I'm not
> overly fond of to begin with.
>
> Thanks for all the advice.
>
> Rick
>
Ital engine and box? Uses the 1500 'box (no need to modify the tunnel)
mated to a 1275 engine. Best of both worlds. No need to change the
driveshaft and you only need to modify the wiring loom, fit a 1275 rad and
cut-n-shut the engine mounts. Front plate needs to come from a Morris Minor
or A-series Spridget. Cast LCB and single HIF44 (1.75 inch) carb too!
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