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1. It's running (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2000 07:03:30 -0800
Fellow listers, The '72 is finally running !! Actually quite well at the moment. Some items still need some work, gotta shim up the u-joints, the exhaust is banging around under there, the radio need
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00005.html (6,682 bytes)

2. Door gap (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 02 Apr 2000 09:32:16 -0700
The passenger side door is scraping the door post, no gap at all. The door is as far forward as the hinge movement will allow. This has messed up the new paint job a bit !! I guess the door could be
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00051.html (6,817 bytes)

3. Re: Door Gap (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2000 11:22:09 -0700
The gap is the same , top to bottom, the entire back door edge is rubbing the door post. Comparing both sides, the front gaps look fine, the bottom gaps are ok. I think the body got tweaked when it
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00109.html (7,042 bytes)

4. Oil pressure (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 17:14:35 -0700
Fellow Listers, I'm sure this has been talked about before, but, of course, I wasn't listening !! Where do I get an oil pressure gauge similar to the existing gauges ? It's a '72 MK IV (still with no
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00584.html (6,356 bytes)

5. Rear Spring (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 19:29:07 -0700
Any opinions regarding re-arching v. new rear leaf spring ? I've got the drive shafts removed while working on the u-joints, so it would only take a couple of bolts to remove the spring. There is a
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00612.html (6,446 bytes)

6. Re: Blacked-out rear valence (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 18:56:25 -0700
The 'quirky' '72 that I have indeed originally had a blacked-out rear valance. It was flat black. The original body color was saffron (kinda yellow). Pretty sure it was factory painted. Ken C
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00662.html (7,575 bytes)

7. Robbins top (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 19:02:03 -0700
Anybody know of any sales going on for Robbins tops (hoods). I need one for the '72. TIA...Ken C
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00663.html (6,129 bytes)

8. Trim piece (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 09:09:05 -0700
Fellow Listers, Does anyone know where I could get a lower dash crash pad ? It's the piece that runs along the bottom of the dash, vinyl covered foam, goes from the steering column toward the passeng
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00676.html (6,565 bytes)

9. Re: weekends (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 15:22:32 -0700
Well, now I'm embarrassed !! Anyhow, I hope mine runs as well when I take you for a ride. And you'll sit on the passenger side, the "right" side. :) I must admit a somewhat unusual feeling sitting o
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00725.html (9,297 bytes)

10. Convertible Top (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 19:28:28 -0700
Fellow Listers, Just received a brand new Robbins top for "Quirky", the '72 Spit. Lo and behold, no instructions, which, as I understand, is the way they come. Should the top be installed at a shop,
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00827.html (6,938 bytes)

11. Headlites on (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 13:31:14 -0700
With all the talk of insurance, totaled Spits, etc, has anyone come up with a wiring circuit to turn the headlights on and off automatically ? Maybe using an oil pressure switch to turn on with a ru
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00863.html (7,388 bytes)

12. Re: Convertible Top (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 13:24:19 -0700
Unfortunately, there is not one there to use as a guide. All I have is the frame. I checked out the VTR notes, somewhat scary. Seems like lots of experience is required to get just the right amount
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00864.html (7,022 bytes)

13. Re: Headlights on (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 14:36:38 -0700
Your way sounds very reliable. And I already have a couple of relays... I was thinking of using a transistor to invert the function of the oil pressure light and drive a single relay. It would proba
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00874.html (7,979 bytes)

14. Re: Triumph Wishlist (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 09:46:19 -0700
Having met Jeff in person, he seems like a normal guy, so one does wonder how all this is accomplished !! I figure there is more than one, maybe twins... Ken C
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01111.html (6,929 bytes)

15. Oil pressure light (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 12:21:54 -0800
Some confusion on my part regarding the wiring for the oil light on my '72 Spit. The sender is just a pressure activated switch, normally closed, (light on), until oil pressure turns it off, (light
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00316.html (6,939 bytes)

16. Glove boxes (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 13:29:11 -0800
Ok, we're getting there. While I'm waiting for the engine to be fixed (bad connecting rod bearing), I've turned my attention to the interior. There are two 'glove boxes' in the pile of stuff to be i
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00560.html (7,211 bytes)

17. Re: Glove Boxes (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 08:25:22 -0800
OK, I'll try again to get the little %$#@! in. I must be doing something wrong (duh), 'cause it appears to require way too much force to get everything in place, more than I'm willing to apply. Ken C
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00591.html (6,937 bytes)

18. Free Parts !! (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 13:16:04 -0800
Looking through the spare parts box, (haven't even driven the car yet, and already a spares box !!) and found the original set of 4 pistons for the 1296cc engine. I was going to reuse them, but ther
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00605.html (6,600 bytes)

19. Bleeding brakes !! (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 15:58:09 -0800
Fellow listers, I've got a problem with the front brakes on my '72 (dual m/c). The brake pedal goes to the floor (with effort), I can push it to the floor with my hand. The brakes have been bled seve
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01112.html (7,043 bytes)

20. Re: Bleeding brakes !! (score: 1)
Author: Ken C <kenwc@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 11:38:18 -0800
John, All brand new brake lines, but I'll put that little tip in the book. Never would have thought of collapsing brake lines. Doug, I will check the brake switch. I'm sure it's all the way in, so ma
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01152.html (6,767 bytes)

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