- 181. RE: new mg (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 15:28:17 -0400 ()
- Even if the Standard 10 live rear axle used in some Lotus 7 models wasn't! --Andy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Andrew Mace, President and * * 10/Herald/Vitesse (Sports 6) Consultan
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00436.html (8,480 bytes)
- 182. Re: That PDWA thingy (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 14:44:28 -0400 (EDT)
- Just lights the light, that's all. It won't alter where the fluid goes unless it's leaking, too! :-) --Andy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Andrew Mace, President and * * 10/Herald/Vi
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00494.html (7,564 bytes)
- 183. alternate method of contact for Andy Mace this weekend (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 14:52:30 -0400 (EDT)
- Hi, all. In the rather unlikely event that some form of discussion her should require my rather immediate attention this coming weekend, i.e., between 5:00 p.m. today and 8:00 a.m. Monday, 5/17, plea
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00495.html (7,119 bytes)
- 184. Re: Spitfire bonnet latches -- chrome or painted? (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 10:51:57 -0400 (EDT)
- The question: On Sun, 16 May 1999, Laura G. noted: I'll guess that Mike Cook's reference here is to the fact that the late "Federal" Spitfires had gained the large black safety bumpers, replacing the
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00552.html (9,331 bytes)
- 185. RE: '79 Spitfire bumpers -- chrome or plastic? (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 15:55:29 -0400 (EDT)
- Earlier today I'd noted that: On Mon, 17 May 1999, Simmons, Reid W replied: Er, umm, we're both right. As near as I can tell from various sources, U.S.-bound 1979 model year Spitfires were numbered b
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00568.html (8,388 bytes)
- 186. RE: '79 Spitfire bumpers -- chrome or plastic? (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 22:53:06 -0400 (EDT)
- Like I said before, apparently at FM90001. Calendar-wise, that might translate into July or August of 1978? Don't know for sure. But it was thanks to Joe Curry's database that I "confirmed" that Spit
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00599.html (8,414 bytes)
- 187. Re: Curious engine number ... (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 23:04:37 -0400 (EDT)
- Spares Stock or Spares Supplies, or something like that. In any case, it is a factory-supplied new engine (as opposed to a rebuilt or factory rebuilt exchange engine). --Andy * * * * * * * * * * * *
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00600.html (7,218 bytes)
- 188. Re: Arcane pedantic question about Spit convertible top (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 12:37:50 -0400 ()
- Actually, it should get caught between the door and the "B" (latch) post. I think that IS its purpose. :-) There should not be a snap on the flap. (Sounds a bit like Dr. Seuss, doesn't it?) Three riv
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00623.html (9,469 bytes)
- 189. Re: top [was interior] colors (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 10:12:25 -0400 ()
- I never heard of such a thing, either. But I also don't think there ever was a tan top offered (under normal circumstances) by the factory. Black was the "norm," although ISTR white tops might have b
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00701.html (7,802 bytes)
- 190. Anyone in the Huntingtown, MD, area? (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 13:58:17 -0400 ()
- Sorry to "bomb" the lists. Is there anyone in or near Huntingtown, MD, who might feel comfortable looking at a car for me, some 400 miles away? If so, please reply DIRECTLY to me <amace@unix2.nysed.g
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00832.html (6,796 bytes)
- 191. Re: Rimmer Bros [and gearboxes] (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Fri, 28 May 1999 12:15:53 -0400 ()
- Your experience notwithstanding, there are at least two very good reasons why Rimmer, John Kipping and perhaps others in England can offer rebuilt Spitfire and GT6 gearboxes so cheap. One, they don't
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00983.html (7,566 bytes)
- 192. Re: Color of bumper bracket, MK3 1970 (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Sat, 29 May 1999 17:31:10 -0400 (EDT)
- The small brackets that actually mount to the quarter bumpers are black, I believe, although all the reinforcment/support brackets INSIDE the trunk are body color. The inside of the bumpers is usuall
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg01007.html (7,168 bytes)
- 193. Help! GT6 Rotoflex (fwd) (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 15:15:13 -0400 ()
- Hi. I found this nestled amongst the other Classified Ads on the VTR web site and figured I'd give it a little extra distribution. PLEASE REPLY DIRECTLY TO Mike <brenner9@yosemite.net>, NOT to me. --
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00096.html (7,459 bytes)
- 194. RE: Back from cruising (No LBC) (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Tue, 6 Apr 1999 13:04:53 -0400 (EDT)
- Gee, and I thought we had it tough in upstate New York, where prices had dipped as low as 85.9 for cheap regular. Now it's a whopping 105.9! --Andy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * And
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00121.html (8,344 bytes)
- 195. Re: Colour of chassis? (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 10:57:47 -0400 (EDT)
- Chassis were originally coated in a black paint, then bolted to the tub and other body parts. Then everything got color-coated at the same time, so (in effect) the chassis WAS body color. --Andy * *
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00453.html (7,205 bytes)
- 196. RE: Engine Swaps Again (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 21:39:55 -0400 (EDT)
- Isn't that 4.0L engine really a development of the old, time-honored Rambler American/Classic (and whatever else) six? One of the all-time great sixes, but not necessarily a sporting one? --Andy * *
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00524.html (8,574 bytes)
- 197. Happy 40th Anniversary, Zobo/Herald! (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 12:25:43 -0400 (EDT)
- Yes, 22 April 1959 was the date on which the Triumph Herald made its public debut to the world. 40 years ago! Hardly seems possible. So, those of you with Heralds -- or the derivative Vitesse/Sports
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00623.html (8,350 bytes)
- 198. Re: Happy 40th Anniversary, Zobo/Herald! (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 23:21:23 -0400 (EDT)
- My original thought/dream was to drive Joseph with the Triumph bicycle either on a "period" roof rack or otherwise on or in the car. Of late, though, a combination of minor health setbacks and the re
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00680.html (8,816 bytes)
- 199. Re: Commision Numbers (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 18:13:19 -0400 (EDT)
- Mark, sounds to me like a long-ago typographical error. I don't recall seeing any Spitfire commission numbers with a "leading zero". Odds are it wouldn't take too much presuading (a pencil rubbing of
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00692.html (7,226 bytes)
- 200. Re: Convertible tops (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 22:45:32 -0400 (EDT)
- Not absolutely completely, but pretty close. Yes, and it makes for a nice finished look. To properly lower and fold the top, four snaps on each side (behind door glass, on "tonneau" panel itself), an
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00700.html (7,941 bytes)
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