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21. RE: where are all the old Spitfires? (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 23:18:24 -0600
You can't mean me. I'm a square(tail) type person. Every time I even look at a good deal on a roundtail I have the seller do something squirrelly. Cheers, Jim '73 Mk IV 1500 (genuine 1500) '76 DM au
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00473.html (9,304 bytes)

22. RE: carb's (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 23:28:02 -0600
I picked up a Mk II rolling chassis with drivetrain that has a custom adapter from the stock twin SU carb manifold to a "pinto" style Motorcraft "weber" (weber design used by Ford in the '70s). As i
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00474.html (9,056 bytes)

23. RE: Looking at a '69 Spitfire (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 23:49:11 -0600
Spitfires tend to rot in the following spots (and almost this order): battery box Front part of floor pan back end of rocker panel just behind rear wheels trunk floor trunk lid lower edge ** gas tan
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00475.html (9,931 bytes)

24. RE: Spitfire 1500 year? (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 21:17:32 -0600
Can you crawl under the trunk and see if the frame extends back under the trunk floor pan? Somewhere in the '74-'76 timeframe the US frames "grew" extensions back to tie into the US spec back bumper
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00582.html (9,019 bytes)

25. RE: MK3 Worth (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 22:55:45 -0600
Send me an address and I'll let you know. Cheers, Jim
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00656.html (7,169 bytes)

26. RE: Fw: Do you know any Spit fans that might want a 75 Spit for nothing ? (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 22:53:58 -0600
I've got your back on this one... The early round tails might not have to meet emissions and the late round tailer's might have the same stock hp... the Mk IV/1500 body has a nice clean line to it.
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00657.html (8,647 bytes)

27. RE: looking for a bell housing (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 21:05:37 -0500
I've seen trannies with both a thin casting and a thick casting alloy bell housing recently, and jotted down some serial #s: thin FC 38909 thick KC 5204 Both were unassociated with any cars so I can
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00773.html (9,086 bytes)

28. RE: Need repair manual recommendation (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:33:36 -0500
There are two repair manuals typically available... the Haynes and the "Robert Bentley (or just "Bentley)" series. Haynes is "based off a complete tear down and rebuild"... the problem is that the o
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00564.html (11,625 bytes)

29. RE: New Spit in the Stable (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 09:13:05 -0500
I resemble that remark! :-) Jim '73 Spitfire "Pia" '76 Spitfire autocrosser '78 Spitfire under resurrection '72 TR6 "jigsaw puzzle" '73 TR6 '69 GT6 compilation car (a bit here, a bit there, a bonnet
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00727.html (8,988 bytes)

30. RE: [personals] HHE seeks pair SUC (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 09:19:07 -0500
All of the Sprites/Midgets 1962-1973/4 had the carbs you're looking for. Also all of the Mini Cooper/Cooper S's, 1961-1971. Even the Spitfires had such carbs until 1969.. I have both an early (6 por
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01285.html (11,250 bytes)

31. RE: TR7 wheels on a Spit (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999 21:07:12 -0500
Yup, both the Spitfire and the TR7 share a 3.75" bolt circle. I've been running a set of the Western Wheel turbine style wheels on my '76 autocross car with no problems for the past two years.. that
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01514.html (7,556 bytes)

32. wtb: shift lever for single rail o/d trans (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 20:44:03 -0500
A fellow club member finally picked up an o/d trans for his Mk IV... now he needs a single rail o/d shift lever. Anyone got one stashed on a store room shelf? Please email particulars off list. TIA
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01605.html (6,658 bytes)

33. RE: Spitfire questions (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 23:12:30 -0500
What about replacing those hard to find rubber bumpers.. with the earlier chrome US spec bumpers? Say 1973/74 vintage (smaller overiders) I've yet to actually witness a car with the rubber bumpers s
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01670.html (8,298 bytes)

34. RE: What is joy (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 23:12:02 -0500
I can't speak to the 1296cc in your Mk IV, but when I bought my '73 1500 10 years ago I could handily keep my friends "rice boy" Civic Si at bay coming back from Moss Motors one Saturday afternoon.
/html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00208.html (10,187 bytes)

35. RE: Spit Trip (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Sat, 10 Jul 1999 00:25:05 -0500
I'll help with the space I have available in the US Virgin Islands, if that'll help. :-) Just don't ask for many spares, they tend to rust quite quickly down there! Cheers, Jim
/html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00269.html (8,952 bytes)

36. GT6 header needed in Dallas (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Sat, 10 Jul 1999 09:39:45 -0500
A fellow club member here in the Dallas area is looking for a header for his Spit6 project.... and didn't hit the lottery so he can't afford the $400 or so that the US suppliers are asking these day
/html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00272.html (6,639 bytes)

37. RE: [Fwd: Mini lite wheels] (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 22:43:30 -0500
I have a set of the Shelby 13x5.5 alloys done in "minilite" style for the Spit... I can post pictures for the disbelievers. Cheers, Jim
/html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00772.html (14,227 bytes)

38. RE: I need tips on replacing the Steering Rack Bellows (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 22:29:46 -0500
In order to replace the bellows you need to remove the tie rod ends (outer) from the tie rod ends (inner, on the rack). I've found that once I've loosened the locknut against the outer tie rod that
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00164.html (8,876 bytes)

39. '73 GT6 Mk III for sale in Dallas TX area (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 22:46:27 -0500
A non-lister friend is selling his '73 GT6 Mk III. Details that I know of (haven't seen his car yet) are: 47k original miles White/gray interior Solid bodyshell runs strong "oops" on left rear quart
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00167.html (6,791 bytes)

40. FW: Spitfire parts (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Sat, 5 Jun 1999 08:29:43 -0500
Look Joe, DOORS! Couldn't resist. :-) Jim I am writing this letter on behalf of the widow of a San Diego Triumph owner who is trying to sell parts from her husband's car. The list includes: engine, m
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00275.html (7,193 bytes)

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