- 1. sway bar (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2000 07:33:36 -0500
- I am putting my 73 GT6 back together and I have a strange front sway bar. The bar has a collar of some sort around one end of the bar where the stud screws in. Has anyone seen anything like that? It
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00213.html (6,498 bytes)
- 2. Waynesboro, VA show (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Sun, 01 Oct 2000 11:51:14 -0400
- I can't seem to find any one who can confirm the date of the annual British Car event in Waynesboro, VA. I know it is in October and I think it is 6-8, but can someone confirm? Also, which day is the
- /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00004.html (6,344 bytes)
- 3. 73 GT6 brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 17:12:09 -0400
- I finally have cornered all the parts for my 73 GT6 rear brakes. I see how it all goes together except for the little H shaped piece of metal. Some sort of keeper I think. The parts book shows the pa
- /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00634.html (6,641 bytes)
- 4. 73 Gt6 brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2000 17:12:31 -0400
- I am still looking for parts for my 73 GT6 rear brakes. I found the parking brake levers in one of my many boxes, but one is broken. Rimmer has the right lever, but not the left. Does anyone know how
- /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00189.html (6,686 bytes)
- 5. Re: Spitfire parts at regular auto stores (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2000 20:02:28 -0400
- Actually, Advance Auto has a lot of parts in their computer. They don't even ask who makes Triumph when I go in. I recently replaced a brake caliper with a reconditioned unit for about $40 and they d
- /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00319.html (8,652 bytes)
- 6. Re: Spitfire parts at regular auto stores (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2000 13:45:04 -0400
- You must go to a different Advance than I go to... I just priced calipers for my 73 GT6... $39.99 they will have them by noon tomorrow. The spit calipers that I bought for my 80 were about the same p
- /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00348.html (8,830 bytes)
- 7. 73 GT6 brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 20:10:34 -0400
- I will make one more attempt to find the part that I need for my 73 GT6 rear brakes. I have found everything except a left side parking brake lever. I have one, but it is broken and a piece is missin
- /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00496.html (6,560 bytes)
- 8. Re: New to Spitfires (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2000 21:02:01 -0400
- I would like to second everything Keith said about Ted. I have had several dealings with him and I would not hesitate to buy from him again. I have also had excellent dealings with Nigel at Spitbits
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00093.html (8,255 bytes)
- 9. Re: radiator cleaning (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2000 20:58:32 -0400
- Just take it to a radiator shop and have it properly cleaned. I took my "good" 80 spit radiator to be cleaned and the guy took one look at it and said that it was going to leak. Sure enough it leaked
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00094.html (9,645 bytes)
- 10. 73 gt6 brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 10:27:59 -0400
- I am putting a 73 GT6 together. I got it a couple of years ago in boxes. Almost everything seems to be there but I can't find the rear brake hardware. I have new slave cylinders, but everything else
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01089.html (6,824 bytes)
- 11. Re: 73 gt6 brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 07:44:31 -0400
- The vertical link on the 73 is a great deal different from the 72 and I suspect that the backing plate can not be swapped. Unfortunately, I sold my 72 a couple of weeks ago and I don't have anything
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01111.html (8,228 bytes)
- 12. Re: Release bearing pins (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2000 20:12:00 -0400
- I think you may be referring to the slots in the two cylindrical gadgets that hold the bearing carrier. If I remember correctly, there is a relatively shallow slot with a square bottom and a slightly
- /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00608.html (7,348 bytes)
- 13. Re: Rotoflex couplings (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 23:56:21 -0400
- I have done it with the proper tool and while you could probably figure out something it is certainly easier with the tool. You could probably make some type clamp. You need to take the pressure off
- /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00881.html (7,699 bytes)
- 14. GT 6 Database (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2000 18:45:19 -0400
- As some of you may know I have maintained the GT6 registration database for several years. I have been attempting to locate and record the still running GT6's around the world. I remember not too lon
- /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00042.html (7,315 bytes)
- 15. shift lever boot (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Thu, 04 May 2000 07:05:15 -0400
- I need the rubber shift lever boot for a late model spit. This is the one that looks like a cup and is probably used on all single rail trannys. Anyone have one they would part with? Apparently they
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00168.html (6,312 bytes)
- 16. Re: Gearbox filler plug? (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 06:42:37 -0400
- Actually I have put fluid in both of my spits and my GT6 without removing the tunnel. It is not easy and you definitely need to get the car up on stands or a lift, but it can be done. Sam
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01010.html (9,329 bytes)
- 17. Re: Roques Gallery (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 06:26:08 -0500
- I use http://formmailer.net/ Just go there and register and get the instructions. Apparently many ISP's don't support CGI's and these folks run a site that takes care of that and for free. Sam
- /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00520.html (8,043 bytes)
- 18. Re: Lower Wishbones (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 06:29:39 -0500
- I had the same problem on my 80. I just replaced the lower A arm. got it from someone on the list almost free. I had offers from a 6 pack to $75. Shop around... good chance to renew the bushings whil
- /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00521.html (7,695 bytes)
- 19. GT6 database (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 21:09:39 -0500
- I have updated the GT6 database. We now have 365 cars registered from around the world. If you have not yet registered your GT6 please visit the site and register. http://www.cfw.com/~hsgentry I stil
- /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg01149.html (6,425 bytes)
- 20. GT6 database (score: 1)
- Author: Sam Gentry <hsgentry@cfw.com>
- Date: Sun, 02 Jan 2000 07:51:08 -0500
- I revised and uploaded the GT6 database. There are well over 300 cars on the list, but I am sure that there are a lot more GT6's around. Take a look at the list and while you are there register your
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00011.html (6,374 bytes)
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