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Re: Critique wanted..

To: Frank Clarici <spritenut@exit109.com>
Subject: Re: Critique wanted..
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 21:22:09 -0600
Cc: spridgets List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6CF5600@glitas07.garverinc.local> <4621e34eb7108018b7a546b2365eeb78@sport.rr.com> <424B62AC.3080704@exit109.com>
On Mar 30, 2005, at 8:38 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> Lester Ewing wrote:
>
>> Ok,
>>     folks who wanted and received pics, please make any comments 
>> regarding what's wrong or could use improvement.
>
> Nice looking Bugeye but.....
> You asked for it :)

Yes I did.. ;-)

> Looks like a 1098 t/stat cover, 948s had a flat one.

Moss bit, I wouldn't know one from the other.. got any pics?

> Where did that radiator cap come from?

There when I got it..

> Do something with the fuel line and filter.

BE SPECIFIC!!  I mean where is it supposed to be routed/tied down?

> Do lots more with the dizzy cap, wires, and plug wire *spacer*

Ok, I've been told to get the 90 degree dist cap and shorten the 
plugwires (PO did that work!).  What plug wire spacer?  What plug 
boots?

> Dizzy vacuum pipe needs help.

Ok, what way?

> The fuel pipe is running up where the speedo cable clips to the
> inner tunnel/foot well

Well there was a clip see and the speedo cable was still in the bag 
soooo.. where should each properly route?

> Where did you find that gas cap?

Came with the car.. what should it look like?

> The shift knob is not correct, walnut knobs should have a flat top and 
> say Austin Healey Sprite ;)

That is part of the Moto Lita set that I have for the car.  Is the knob 
a black plastic almost cone shaped piece?

> Amber front lamps are from a Mini or TR.

Clear is what I should have right?

> I personally don't like mirrors on the wings. BTDT

They were there (as were the holes) when I got it.  They do fill the 
holes nicely tho'  ;-0

> Now if this was on Ebay as a perfect restoration, I would tear you up.
> But since it's not on Ebay and my Sprite is far from "correct"
> Ignor anything I said.
> Well, you could fix up the fuel line and plug wires at least.

LOL!  Got it!

Thanks, Lester
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ





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