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21. Ill fitting bonnet (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 16:01:32 -0500; I m looking for some suggestions regarding the fit of the bonnet. First, it is a 1972 Gt6 chassis and bonnet. It is being married to a 1979 spitfire tub. I just do not have enough rearward adjustment; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00028.html (6,829 bytes)
22. RE: Parking brake and shoes questions (1980 Spit) (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 14:38:57 -0500; Ed Hamilton Does the parking brake cable mechanism actuate BOTH rear brake shoes (within each drum) or only ONE of the shoes (in each drum)? If it activates only one shoe, is it the leading shoe or t; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00092.html (7,741 bytes)
23. Need a UK resident (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 12:54:01 -0500; There is a Mk3 Gt6 tach on the UK eBay site that I have an interest in. Unfortunately, the seller will "only post to the UK". Can someone assist me? Best regards, Ed Hamilton; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00160.html (6,867 bytes)
24. RE: Vinyl (and other) cleaning (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 21:42:12 -0500; I can second or support Joe's comment. Unfortunately, I don't recall the specific name either. It was a turtle wax product and came out as a white foam -- I used it many, many years ago on white inte; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00221.html (8,715 bytes)
25. Spitfire tub (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2004 21:20:44 -0500; I'm placing a 1979 spitfire tub on a 1972 Gt6 chassis. I can't remember how the chassis/body mating was on either of the complete cars. Here, however, is my current dilemma -- On each side of the tra; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00073.html (7,390 bytes)
26. Body mounts (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:19:25 -0500; After purchasing a new body mounting kit from Rimmer Brothers about two years ago, I'm finally in a position to use it. It came with four rubber disc/washers. Could someone shed some light on where (; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00082.html (6,688 bytes)
27. Spit 1500 Chassis bits needed (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2004 23:25:34 -0500; On a late model 1500 spitfire ('79/'80), tack welded above (or on top of) the diff mounts is a "horseshoe" type affair that the parking brake cable runs through. Should anyone have a chassis in a con; /html/spitfires/2004-01/msg00022.html (6,681 bytes)
28. Paint Prep Question (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 22:14:33 -0500; I would like to (finally) shoot some primer this week. Several areas of the various panels are bare metal. Is it necessary to first apply an etching primer or can I precede with the standard "high bu; /html/spitfires/2004-01/msg00051.html (6,695 bytes)
29. Body prep -- Primer (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 15:12:25 -0500; I visited the local Auto Body Restorers Supply Shop today looking for a recommendation for a good epoxy primer. The guy highly recommended something called "Slick Sand". Apparently it goes on quite t; /html/spitfires/2004-01/msg00080.html (6,800 bytes)
30. Drill bit recommendation needed (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 12:52:55 -0500; OK It started as a very simple job to remove the screws from the door latch assembly s in the door jams. As it turns out the < Phillips head screws were installed with a thread locking compound. I h; /html/spitfires/2004-01/msg00145.html (7,283 bytes)
31. Sheared bolt -- thanks (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 15:58:59 -0500; Many thanks to all of those offering suggestions for the removal of the sheared door latch bolt. I elected to open the retaining panel and get the steel plate onto the work bench - much better than t; /html/spitfires/2004-01/msg00166.html (6,655 bytes)
32. RE: s Can anyone ID this fan? + selling stuff (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2003 13:18:49 -0400; My guess (only a guess) is that the fan is from an Mk1/Mk2 Triumph Gt6. Ed Hamilton All, I'm trying to identify this fan from my parts shelf. I originally bought it for the Midget's older spitfire fa; /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00045.html (8,326 bytes)
33. Body Blues (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 23:00:24 -0400; Unfortunately, all of the mechanical work is done; leaving me with that which I despise - body work. I probably dislike it due to the fact that I'm not very good at it and I am convinced that one cou; /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00173.html (7,309 bytes)
34. Flywheel size (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2003 19:00:24 -0400; I suspect I have parts (unmarked) from too many vehicles. Can someone please tell me the dimensions of the flywheel for a 1972 Gt6 Mk3? Thanks in advance. Ed Hamilton /// spitfires@autox.team.net mai; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00057.html (6,530 bytes)
35. Alternator (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2003 17:13:01 -0400; I pressed the delete key too quickly. There was a very recent post concerning the use of a Lucas ACR127 alternator as a substitute to the original. I'm having difficulty locating this as "ACR127" - d; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00129.html (6,683 bytes)
36. '79 parts available (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2003 15:17:47 -0400; I have a 1979 rolling chassis that needs to be parted out. I'm using the tub for a Gt6 conversion. The chassis has been sitting behind the house and the wife has had enough of it. While it is common; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00197.html (6,843 bytes)
37. Compression Ratio (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 20:41:57 -0400; I have a late '72 Gt6 and am swapping out the flat pistons for the domed euro profiles. Ultimately, I want to achieve a compression ratio of 10:1 Has anyone performed the calculation (-cc's) resultin; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00128.html (6,791 bytes)
38. '72 Gt6 -- measurements (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 20:27:12 -0400; Before I have the machine shop proceed, I'm hopeful that a couple of "fairly solid" variables can be confirmed. This is a late model mk3. 1. The compressed thickness of the head gasket? Unfortunately; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00155.html (7,051 bytes)
39. Pistons (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 19:08:47 -0400; Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of a OEM replacement piston produced by a company called "County"? Thanks in advance, Ed Hamilton /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try htt; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00169.html (6,713 bytes)
40. Definition (score: 1): Author: "Ed Hamilton" <h_edward@bellsouth.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 09:09:08 -0400; I see references in the workshop manual to the "thrust side of the piston" - can someone explain this to me? Thanks a lot, Ed Hamilton /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00209.html (6,725 bytes)

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