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1. Spit Wheels (need one!) (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2000 21:38:47 -0400; I'm looking dfor a stock steel wheel (or 2) for a 1980 Spit in good condition. Washington DC to Baltimore MD to Chambersburg PA area preferred! I need at least one ASAP for new tire fitment to pass i; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00057.html (6,332 bytes)
2. Spit 1500 Oil Pressure (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2000 23:37:53 -0400; Just added a mechanical oil pressure gauge to my smokin' Spit (smoke out of the exhaust, that is...) and may still have air in the line if that would affect my reading. I installed a "t" connector al; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00065.html (7,227 bytes)
3. RE: Maryland Listers!!!-SHOW (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 22:58:26 -0400; Blew mine up coming down 270 just south of Frederick. Had to get towed home on a rollback... what a disappointment! (Psst! Anyone want to buy a Spitfire cheap?) (It's in Waynesboro, PA, just north of; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00974.html (7,553 bytes)
4. Windshield removeal and Installation (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 23:33:50 -0400; Thanks to Joe Curry and also the seller of my "new" windshield from Annandale, VA. The windshield went in extremely well, but I would like to add a couple of tips from my experience. 1 Use 3 people.; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00261.html (7,200 bytes)
5. RE: ENGINE SWAPPING --- TRANNY SWAPPING FOR 5 GEARS (FORWARD) (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 00:17:37 -0400; Owning a TR7 and a Spit, I have a little knowledge here... and a LITTLE knowledge is a dangerous thing! The *early* TR7 transmission (the 4-speed) is supposedly the same as the Spitfire 4 speed. Not; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00994.html (10,549 bytes)
6. RE: Rear end leaks (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 01:12:49 -0400; Rear end takes 1 Imperial pint / 1.2 US pints of SAE90 Hypoid Gear Oil. That is a fill plug; drain by removing the cover. I believe that you can also use it as a "fill indicator" (on level ground, pu; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01177.html (7,788 bytes)
7. RE: Britain on The Green Show April 30th 2000 (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 07:01:14 -0400; I hope to be there with my Spit... 1980 ruber bumper, camouflage (like the planes) ... I'm still trying to decide if I'm putting roundels on the doors! --Original Message-- From: owner-spitfires@auto; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00675.html (8,124 bytes)
8. Windshield seal (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2000 23:06:14 -0500; Any recommendations on a preferred vendor for this part? I'm getting a used windshield in good shape and the trim tomorrow night, so would like to install it soon. The seller (Nolan Penney - nice guy; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00054.html (7,993 bytes)
9. RE: Dash overlay & first drive (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 00:18:29 -0500; I skipped the glue entirely and have the overlay held on by the demister vents and ashtray retainer. Mine shipped with a tube of clear RTV, I think. Silicon caulk would work too. Gregory W. Smith htt; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00204.html (8,847 bytes)
10. Spit 5 speed (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 00:37:15 -0500; I am aware that the 75 & 76 TR7 used the spit 4-speed gearbox, but later moved to the 5-speed. I have 2 of the 5 speed transmissions (one known good, one in unknown shape) and would love to place one; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00279.html (7,898 bytes)
11. RE: Spit 5 speed (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 00:07:36 -0500; Also, There is at least one TR8-engined Spit, using the 5 speed... I don't know what body/frame mods were needed if any, but the v8 is all aluminum. Gregory W. Smith http://users.desupernet.com/gsmit; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00365.html (9,284 bytes)
12. RE: Tyres ... again (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 23:28:12 -0500; What alloys? Are they offset to the outside? I'm running 185/70's on TR7 5" or 5.5" rims with no trouble. Gregory W. Smith http://users.desupernet.com/gsmith/ Member, Central Pennsylvania Triumph Clu; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00539.html (9,313 bytes)
13. RE: CRASH!-'79 Spit parts car for sale (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 00:22:27 -0500; I'd thought about placing a "dome" light (for nighttime illumination under the roll bar if I install one. A brake light on the roll bar would also be a good idea! --Original Message-- From: owner-spi; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00729.html (10,946 bytes)
14. RE: Windshield removeal (and new question) (score: 1): Author: "Gregory Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 23:35:45 -0500; I understand the best way is to cut the seal from the outside, pop out the glass, then pull out the remainder of the seal. Having just bought one, I understand why you'd like to avoid buying it twice; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01769.html (7,734 bytes)
15. RE: YOUR CARS (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 23:30:53 -0500; Here's my "short" list... (I still have the * cars) 1983 Toyota Tercel HB 1984 Honda Accord HB (this one was fun) 1989 Honda CRX HF (climbing hills in 3rd at 70 MPH redline was... unique. It worked O; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00569.html (8,820 bytes)
16. RE: Tires size on a Spit (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 00:34:03 -0500; You could also have a dismounted & remounted steering rack. Gregory W. Smith http://users.desupernet.com/gsmith/ Member, Central Pennsylvania Triumph Club 1980 Spitfire 1500 "for the wife" :) 1980 TR; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00856.html (7,455 bytes)
17. RE: Street roll bar for 1500 (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 23:11:37 -0500; Ted Schumacher makes them (or sells them) for $200-250 as I recall. No experience yet with the Spit bar, but the TR7 bar is nice. Gregory W. Smith http://users.desupernet.com/gsmith/ Member, Central; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00326.html (7,543 bytes)
18. RE: Motorhead (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 23:11:32 -0500; I haven't purchased major pieces from them, except the tube support for the bonnet. Since some of them know me by sight (a couple belong to the CTPC) I have had no trouble and they let me rummage aro; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00327.html (10,068 bytes)
19. RE: Removing front turning lights (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Tue, 3 Aug 1999 02:28:54 -0400; turn them endwise so one end points in towards the engine. Remove all other bumper cover bolts. One side at a time, remove the bumper cover while pressing the light through the hole I've done this ma; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00097.html (7,662 bytes)
20. RE: English Or Irish? OT Joke..... (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 22:26:16 -0400; I, for one, prefer the text-based email system, since it works on "lowest common denominator" hardware and software, is storable for long-term use, and is accessible offline (depending on your email; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01209.html (10,478 bytes)

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