- 21. False Alarm (score: 1)
- Author: John Goethert <john@triumphspitfire.com>
- Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 09:54:15 -0500
- Apparently the Wobbler Virus is a hoax. I assumed it was for real as the original message came from my service provider. Sorry for the scare! John p.s. thanks to all the people that let me know witho
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00033.html (6,356 bytes)
- 22. 1979 Commission number question (score: 1)
- Author: John Goethert <john@triumphspitfire.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 09:34:38 -0500
- Does anyone know the starting commission number for 1979 Spitfires? Every catalog I have says it starts at FM95001 but Joe's Spitlist shows it to be around FM00000. All my reliable sources of info ab
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00376.html (6,856 bytes)
- 23. Re: Good Weekend (score: 1)
- Author: John Goethert <john@triumphspitfire.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 08:16:53 -0500
- I have been told by some parts suppliers that the box itself causes the cable to break. Apparently, the guts become coroded and freeze solid snapping the cable. Leighton at British Parts NW doesn't
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00509.html (6,664 bytes)
- 24. Re: Resub successful! (score: 1)
- Author: John Goethert <john@triumphspitfire.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 08:34:11 -0500
- We are building issue #5 right now. It should go to press the end of next week. Also, we have found another mailing service so magazines should arrive a lot quicker with fewer lost issues!! John p.s
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00579.html (7,777 bytes)
- 25. Re: tumbler (score: 1)
- Author: john@triumphspitfire.com
- Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 10:35:11 -0500
- I wonder if it is possible to use the 70's rock tumbler I fund in my parent's garage this past weekend. Everyone remember all the groovy things you could make with that? John _______________________
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00764.html (7,077 bytes)
- 26. Ignition wire question (score: 1)
- Author: John Goethert <john@triumphspitfire.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 14:43:13 -0500
- Does anyone know how much resistance (roughly) ignition wires should have? I pulled an ORIGINAL set of wires off my '75 parts car and trying to determine if they are worth keeping. I know I need new
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00411.html (6,954 bytes)
- 27. Re: Dual line brakes (score: 1)
- Author: John Goethert <john@triumphspitfire.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 16:07:36 -0500
- Intel's competitor AMD will be unveiling a new chip called Spitfire. In their press release they say it is "code-named after the sports car"! Maybe this is why BMW was renewing Triumph copyrights a w
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00415.html (7,275 bytes)
- 28. Re: Ignition wire question (score: 1)
- Author: john@triumphspitfire.com
- Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 12:07:13 -0500
- That the reason I am asking such a "dumb" question. The wires look brand new, no cracks, still reletivly soft and flexable, boots still perfect. taken off another set that came off the original car,
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00479.html (7,983 bytes)
- 29. Re: Original Trim Codes (score: 1)
- Author: John Goethert <john@triumphspitfire.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 09:31:42 -0500
- According to the book "Triumph Spitfire and GT6-A Guide to Originality": "C" (cloth inserts) were available at FH100020. Your commission number falls within that range so it is possible that your ca
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00570.html (7,361 bytes)
- 30. Vitesse Race Car for sale (score: 1)
- Author: John Goethert <john@triumphspitfire.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 15:18:28 -0500
- Check out the Factory Vitesse racecar for sale, only $35,000 http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/triumph/71vtx1/71vtx1pp.htm John Goethert Knoxville, Tennessee john@triumphspitfire.com http://www.trium
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00589.html (6,689 bytes)
- 31. Triumphs in the Movies (score: 1)
- Author: John Goethert <john@triumphspitfire.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 13:29:05 -0500
- There used to be a site that listed the movies that Triumphs (and other cars) appeared in. Does anyone know if the site is still up? John Goethert Knoxville, Tennessee john@triumphspitfire.com http:/
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00786.html (6,636 bytes)
- 32. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] seat foams - Spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: john@triumphspitfire.com
- Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 10:25:14 -0500
- I am pretty sure the seats changed in 1977 to a more "body hugging" design. John
- /html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00013.html (6,678 bytes)
- 33. Help finding store in California (score: 1)
- Author: John Goethert <john@triumphspitfire.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:09:16 -0500
- California listers, I am trying to help a friend. He is "looking for the Austin Healey store, that used to be in El Segundo by LAX." Can anyone help? John
- /html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00368.html (6,422 bytes)
- 34. Re: Spit/GT6 Alloy Wheels webpage (score: 1)
- Author: John Goethert <john@triumphspitfire.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 16:29:15 -0500
- Another great wheel link is http://spitfire.amicale.com/jantes.php3 at the French Spitfire Club's site. John Goethert Knoxville, Tennessee john@triumphspitfire.com http://www.triumphspitfire.com 76 S
- /html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00473.html (6,689 bytes)
- 35. Re: Special Powder Coating Method (score: 1)
- Author: john@triumphspitfire.com
- Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2000 08:35:12 -0500
- Get a copy of Eastwood's latest catalog (http://www.eastwoodcompany.com). They have many new powdercoating colors in addition to the standard "shiny" colors. They now have crackles, webs and a metal
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00247.html (7,816 bytes)
- 36. H.P. Imports (score: 1)
- Author: John Goethert <john@triumphspitfire.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2000 08:16:45 -0400
- Does anyone know anything about the current business status of H.P. Imports in High Point N.C.? A guy called me a couple of days ago stating that he had an engine there and their phone has been disco
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00347.html (6,775 bytes)
- 37. Re: 1500 Cylinder head (score: 1)
- Author: John Goethert <john@triumphspitfire.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 09:33:36 -0400
- Everything I can find says 1976 was the only 1500 with 9:1 compression in the US. The rest had 7.5:1. UK had 9:1 in all 1500's. You could just change the pistons to 76 pistons, no milling required.
- /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00570.html (9,303 bytes)
- 38. Brake/Clutch Bleeding Tip (score: 1)
- Author: John Goethert <john@triumphspitfire.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 10:13:20 -0400
- Something I ran across recently that I would like to share. When bleeding using the pedal bleeding method (as opposed to the vacuum pump method) limit the travel of the brake pedal. If you allow the
- /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00572.html (7,008 bytes)
- 39. Re: Drain Plug Location (score: 1)
- Author: John Goethert <john@triumphspitfire.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 15:08:35 -0400
- Does anybody know what year Spits got cat-converters? My 76 does not have one and I am pretty sure the exhaust is original. Moss says 77-80 non Calif and 75-80 Calif but Motorhead says 75-80 for non-
- /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00664.html (8,514 bytes)
- 40. Re: handbrake fixings (score: 1)
- Author: john@triumphspitfire.com
- Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 09:15:22 -0400
- Bill, Joe and List, The source I have says US cars had the center console. Non-US the center console as a special order in the "Luxury Package": stainless steel driver's door mirror, inertia-reel sea
- /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00569.html (7,770 bytes)
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