- 1. autocross (score: 1)
- Author: Jerome Kaidor <mit-eddie!synoptics.com!jkaidor@EDDIE.MIT.EDU>
- Date: Thu, 4 Oct 90 16:24:32 -0700
- I hate to seem ignorant, but what is an "autocross"? - Jerry Kaidor ( '55 TR2, '58 MGA )
- /html/british-cars/1990-10/msg00026.html (6,437 bytes)
- 2. Parts is parts.... (score: 1)
- Author: Jerome Kaidor <mit-eddie!synoptics.com!jkaidor@EDDIE.MIT.EDU>
- Date: Thu, 6 Sep 90 09:48:02 -0700
- Thought I'd add my comments to the list of british parts suppliers.... The section on "Triumph Specialties" was not nearly strong enough. These people not only overcharge their customers twice to x-t
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00061.html (7,824 bytes)
- 3. The All-British Car Meet... (score: 1)
- Author: Jerome Kaidor <mit-eddie!synoptics.com!jkaidor@EDDIE.MIT.EDU>
- Date: Wed, 12 Sep 90 08:33:38 -0700
- To my mind, the Palo Alto meet only lacks one thing to make it Nirvana-on swap meet...Swap Meet....SWAP MEET.... ** SWAP MEET ** !!!!!!!!! - Jerry Kaidor ( 55 TR2, 58 MGA )
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00137.html (6,625 bytes)
- 4. Re: polishing parts of cars (score: 1)
- Author: Jerome Kaidor <mit-eddie!synoptics.com!jkaidor@EDDIE.MIT.EDU>
- Date: Thu, 13 Sep 90 13:13:35 -0700
- It's true: corrosion takes the shine out of polished aluminum and brass very quickly. I would never bother to polish anything without at least covering it with some clear lacquer, or maybe clear Kryl
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00151.html (7,811 bytes)
- 5. Home Nickel-plating (score: 1)
- Author: Jerome Kaidor <mit-eddie!synoptics.com!jkaidor@EDDIE.MIT.EDU>
- Date: Fri, 14 Sep 90 10:40:07 -0700
- Here by popular request.... There is a company in England called "Dynic" that markets a D.I.Y. nickel-plating kit. They advertise in "Classic Bike" magazine. On monday I will post more complete info,
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00174.html (6,978 bytes)
- 6. Air compressor setup (score: 1)
- Author: Jerome Kaidor <mit-eddie!synoptics.com!jkaidor@EDDIE.MIT.EDU>
- Date: Mon, 17 Sep 90 10:24:17 -0700
- Continuing the recent thread on air compressors; I have a simple way of not getting oil in my air lines. I don't use any! My air tools get a shot of oil into their air inlets say, once a weekend. My
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00192.html (8,256 bytes)
- 7. Restoring Plastic Windows (score: 1)
- Author: Jerome Kaidor <mit-eddie!synoptics.com!jkaidor@EDDIE.MIT.EDU>
- Date: Tue, 18 Sep 90 08:30:50 -0700
- The aviation folks have a kit called "Micro-Mesh" for restoring scratched plastic. It consists of abrasive-empregnated cloths of various grits, all the way up to 24,000 grit! ( Or so ). Anyway, you u
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00205.html (6,919 bytes)
- 8. RE: Air Compressors (score: 1)
- Author: Jerome Kaidor <mit-eddie!synoptics.com!jkaidor@EDDIE.MIT.EDU>
- Date: Fri, 21 Sep 90 07:09:17 -0700
- On the subject of air compressors: The 748W/HP figure given by Mr. Schwarcz assumes a 100% efficient unit, which of course cannot be. My Sanborn 2HP compressor draws 24 amps to start. A 20AMP circuit
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00238.html (7,477 bytes)
- 9. Re: TR6 Seatcovers (score: 1)
- Author: Jerome Kaidor <mit-eddie!synoptics.com!jkaidor@EDDIE.MIT.EDU>
- Date: Fri, 21 Sep 90 10:18:22 -0700
- When I got my MGA seatcovers from Moss, I thought I'd just take them to an upholstery shop. When the upholsterer quoted me $75 PER SEAT to install them, I asked if he could sell me supplies to do it
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00243.html (7,027 bytes)
- 10. LUCAS REGULATORS (score: 1)
- Author: Jerome Kaidor <mit-eddie!synoptics.com!jkaidor@EDDIE.MIT.EDU>
- Date: Thu, 27 Sep 90 13:22:33 -0700
- Well, it looks like its new-battery time for the trusty TR2. I had noticed that it was charging most of the time, and now it just boiled all the water out of the old battery. :( The battery was old a
- /html/british-cars/1990-09/msg00270.html (7,598 bytes)
- 11. Mobile I oil (score: 1)
- Author: Jerome Kaidor <mit-eddie!synoptics.com!jkaidor@EDDIE.MIT.EDU>
- Date: Fri, 24 Aug 90 08:56:28 -0700
- Does anybody know where I can get it in the Bay Area? I understand that since all the Northern CA mobile stations were bought up by British Petroleum, they don't carry it anymore. Thanks in advance.
- /html/british-cars/1990-08/msg00285.html (6,467 bytes)
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