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1. sports 2+2 info needed (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: Tue, 12 Jul 1994 06:53:47 EST
I'm currently shopping for a new sportscar, armed with $7K and modest mechanical abilities. I'll probably be driving the car solo most of the time, but need to be able to pack in my 3 kids (ages 2, 4
/html/british-cars/1994-07/msg00244.html (8,491 bytes)

2. Re: kids and LBCs (was Re: New Arrival) (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 24 Jan 94 07:26:09 EST
Scott Fisher wrote... I recall this, especially one post you made about her first "Spitcar" sighting. This particularly tickled me because my son Christopher was amused by the presence of the word "S
/html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00566.html (7,584 bytes)

3. Spitfire history question (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 16 Jun 93 21:53:07 EST
I was just out in the garage lavishing some well-deserved attention on my '80 Spitfire, when the little "SCCA National Champion" plate on the dash caught my eye again. I've meant to ask about this be
/html/british-cars/1993-06/msg00389.html (7,313 bytes)

4. rusty suspension components - what to do? (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 17 Dec 92 11:29:25 EST
I've got an '80 Spitfire. Other problems on the car have kept me busy until recently, so I hadn't really paid much attention to the suspension. The springs, sway bar. etc. etc. etc. are ALL rusty. In
/html/british-cars/1992-12/msg00221.html (7,235 bytes)

5. Clutch master cylinder (Spitfire) - need help! (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 24 Nov 92 23:03:25 EST
I wandered out into the old garage last night, intending to endow my Spitfire with a rebuilt clutch master cylinder... alas, no joy. I got the circlip and the plunger out, but couldn't get the bloody
/html/british-cars/1992-11/msg00431.html (7,578 bytes)

6. Solved: Spitfire Master Cylinder disassembly (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 27 Nov 92 11:16:51 EST
Many thanks to Roger Bolick and Jerry Kaidor for giving me the magic trick that got the piston out of my clutch master cylinder. I put it in a bucket and poured boiling water over it, allowed it to h
/html/british-cars/1992-11/msg00452.html (7,099 bytes)

7. Spitfire clutch slave bleed screw - how to access??? (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 28 Nov 92 20:54:08 EST
I've got an '80 Spitfire. I just finished rebuilding my clutch & brake master cylinders. While I had them off the car, I ground off the old paint & rust on that area of the bulkhead, primed & painted
/html/british-cars/1992-11/msg00457.html (7,799 bytes)

8. Darn that Roland.... NOT! (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 22 Sep 92 05:46:34 EST
Confession: before becoming a LBC owner ('80 Spit) I was into "Detroit Iron" with a vengeance -- owning a Dodge Charger w/ 360 Interceptor, '69 and '70 Mustangs with 302 & 351, and a Chevelle SS at d
/html/british-cars/1992-09/msg00349.html (7,865 bytes)

9. FBC advice (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 23 Sep 92 07:43:39 EST
Thanks to everyone who offered FBC (FAST British Car) advice! A couple questions... Teriann mentioned: - Frankensprites -- Ok. I'll bite... what *is* a Frankensprite? - TR2-TR4A engines (properly bui
/html/british-cars/1992-09/msg00376.html (7,164 bytes)

10. Re: British Cars Digest #588 Thu Sep 24 01:15:02 MDT 1992 (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 24 Sep 92 07:12:52 EST
William, I've seen many a post from you about your Spitfire... it's good to not be alone! How much do you think it'll cost to do a GT6 engine transplant? I think I'd need: GT6 engine & tranny, GT6 b
/html/british-cars/1992-09/msg00400.html (7,884 bytes)

11. Intro & paint recommendations needed (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 8 Aug 92 12:16:27 EST
Hi, I've been reading this list for a couple months, and thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Eric Olson. I do network design, implementation, support at the University of Florida. More important
/html/british-cars/1992-08/msg00157.html (8,264 bytes)

12. paint recommendations, revisited (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 13 Aug 92 09:31:19 EST
Thanks to Gerry, Jerry, Roland and Pat for the great tips on stripping small parts & sand-blaster warnings! Current plans: Chemically strip small parts as described in the digest, use wheel from East
/html/british-cars/1992-08/msg00277.html (6,811 bytes)

13. Re: Car for sale info (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 18 May 92 15:48:40 EST
YES! Post cars for sale! trip for the right wheels! Eric Olson eric@chip.cba.ufl.edu University of Florida
/html/british-cars/1992-05/msg00343.html (7,373 bytes)

14. Re: British Cars Digest #407 Wed Apr 1 01:15:02 MST 1992 (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 1 Apr 92 06:53:32 EST
Is there an archive site where I can get the previous 406 issues of the British Cars Digest? I need reading material while I accumulate $$$ to upgrade my Spitfire :-) Eric Olson eeco@chip.cba.ufl.edu
/html/british-cars/1992-04/msg00002.html (6,779 bytes)

15. Reupholstery -- Spitfire seat foams (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 21 Apr 92 18:36:28 EST
I took the seats out of my Spitfire last night. This morning I removed the seat covers and discovered that the seat foams have deteriorated *very* badly! Soooo, I guess that this project will also ta
/html/british-cars/1992-04/msg00473.html (7,565 bytes)

16. My Spitfire 1500 wants a new carb (score: 1)
Author: Eric Olson <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 26 Mar 92 09:07:42 EST
I'd like to get a new carb for my '80 Spitfire 1500. I'm looking at a single Weber side-draught vs. a single Weber down-draught. Is there a significant difference in performance? fuel economy? (not a
/html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00479.html (7,258 bytes)

17. Spitfire - broken vertical link - what now? (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 16 Jan 93 16:34:00 EST
I'm replacing the U-joints on my 1980 Spitfire. While removing the driveshaft on the passenger side (is this "right" or "left" by the way?) I managed to shear off the stud on the vertical link that's
/html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00249.html (7,360 bytes)

18. Going XJ6 shopping (score: 1)
Author: "Eric Olson" <ERIC@chip.cba.ufl.edu>
Date: 28 Jan 93 08:36:57 EST
My '86 Mazda 323 has finally bought the farm (cheers in background). I've been using my Spitfire as a daily driver for the last month or so since the Mazda's demise. It's been a LOT of fun using the
/html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00399.html (7,814 bytes)


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