- 61. Re: TR Dashes.com (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 22:37:37 -0500
- I've bought a dash from a guy in our local Triumph Club who is a cabinet maker. From what I've seen of several of his dashes, they are excellent. The prices are very reasonable. I have a few photos
- /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00451.html (7,982 bytes)
- 62. Re: Engine rebuild swindle - Lanky Fouche! (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 12:44:17 -0000
- Fred Thomas told me: learning experience, the 2nd time is dumb. Just my way of thinking I guess. Well Fred, I may in fact be dumb. Mr. Fouche said he guaranteed my engine would arrive by the 15th; it
- /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00460.html (10,713 bytes)
- 63. Re: Triumph World Magazine (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 20:26:18 -0500
- Hey, that car looks familiar! Can't wait to get my issue. Congratulations Joe, Mike http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross/ '63 Spritfire '66 Spitfire '69 GT6 convertible project '70 GT6+ (maroon) '70 GT6
- /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00466.html (7,434 bytes)
- 64. Engine rebuild swindle - Lanky Fouche! (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2002 22:00:22 -0500
- Three years ago I consulted Ted Schumacher about using a TR6 engine in my GT6 convertible project. He recommended a friend who was a chief mechanic for the old Group 44 racing team, Lanky Fouche. Mr.
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00502.html (8,497 bytes)
- 65. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Re: { NASS } Re: Engine rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 10:29:46 -0000
- <I disagree that Ted has any responsibility to resolve your problem. It wasn't his fault that his friend fell into ill health...all he was was a middle man> In a way Mr. Fouche is the middle man. I o
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00548.html (15,197 bytes)
- 66. Re: GT6 questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 07:31:56 -0500
- I just went through this. No problem removing the engine and leaving the gearbox in. Just place a jack unter the gearbox to keep the front of it from dropping when you unbolt the bell housing from t
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00575.html (8,473 bytes)
- 67. Re: Clutch Hydraulics bleeding (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 19:46:33 -0500
- I just used Carter Shore's method on my GT6 with no problems. (see below) Mike http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross/ '63 Spritfire '66 Spitfire '69 GT6 convertible project '70 GT6+ (maroon) '70 GT6+ (gr
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00645.html (10,929 bytes)
- 68. Engine rebuild swindle - Lanky Fouche! (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 20:41:35 -0500
- Well, Ted Schumacher said he would contact Mr. Fouche today. This evening I was stunned to get a phone call from Lanky Fouche. He said he had received my fax and my letters, and he agreed with everyt
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00717.html (9,220 bytes)
- 69. Converting GT6 rotoflex axles to CV joints ? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 22:29:56 -0500
- Does anyone know who it was that did the conversions for GT6 Rotoflex axles to CV joints? I've lost his email address. TIA, Mike http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross/ '63 Spritfire '66 Spitfire '69 GT6
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00721.html (7,020 bytes)
- 70. Re: the reason i ask... (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 23:11:48 -0500
- As for Ebay, it depends on timing. I bought a trunk lid for a Mk3 Spitfire in perfect condition with green primer for $10.00! However, about a month later I saw one in not nearly as good a condition
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00763.html (8,380 bytes)
- 71. Triumph Dealer Signs (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 20:29:36 -0500
- Anyone out there have a large old Triumph dealer sign or two you'd be willing to sell? Mike http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross '63 Spitfire '66 Spitfire '68 Spitfire (donor body tub for GT6 convertibl
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00043.html (6,708 bytes)
- 72. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Re: Ecellent engine tool supplier (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 23:43:16 -0500
- They also had a link to a carpet supplier who has "molded" Spitfire carpet in a large number of colors! Price: $250.00. Mike http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross '63 Spitfire '66 Spitfire '68 Spitfire (
- /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00212.html (9,311 bytes)
- 73. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Re: Ecellent engine tool supplier (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 23:44:33 -0500
- Sorry, the link is: http://www.accmats.com/main.html Mike http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross '63 Spitfire '66 Spitfire '68 Spitfire (donor body tub for GT6 convertible) '69 GT6+ (donor chassis for GT6
- /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00213.html (9,286 bytes)
- 74. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] thrust washer installation (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2001 22:06:54 -0500
- As such, now, interesting. I just finished installing one of these bronze alloy thrustwashers. My total end float is now .004" on my GT6. The engine isn't back in the car yet as I need to rebuild th
- /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00396.html (9,216 bytes)
- 75. Re: grrrr (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:32:12 -0400
- I've said this very thing about ALL of my Spitfires and GT6's. Mike http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross/ '66 Spitfire '70 GT6+ (maroon) '70 GT6+ (green) '68 Spitfire (body for GT6 convertible project)
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00032.html (6,822 bytes)
- 76. GT6 Thrust washer question-UPDATE (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2001 18:10:23 -0400
- Well I talked to the mechanic today after delivering a spare engine I bought from Ted Schumaker. The mechanic said the block was OK, but the thrust flange on the crank was worn too far to reuse. The
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00109.html (7,675 bytes)
- 77. Re: MK1 hardtop (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 13:06:49 -0400
- I paid $50.00 for one with some rust, no headliner, good glass but needs new seals. It did not have any attachment hardware. I've seen others in similar condition go for $250.00 Mike http://pages.pr
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00152.html (7,684 bytes)
- 78. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] anti roll bar to lower wishbone link (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 08:32:11 -0400
- Along these lines, does anyone make a rear antiroll bar for a Rotoflex Mike http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross/ '66 Spitfire '70 GT6+ (maroon) '70 GT6+ (green) '68 Spitfire (body for GT6 convertible p
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00221.html (10,265 bytes)
- 79. Re: GT6 Thrust washer question-UPDATE (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 10:36:46 -0400
- Great timing Nolan! Thanks for the information on this thrust washer. I'll email the supplier today to get one. I was going to pin the standard TW, but was always concerned that if I ever had to repl
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00228.html (9,207 bytes)
- 80. Experience with thick coat of Bondo? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 15:40:20 -0400
- I was replacing the floor panel on my Mk1 Spitfire when I noticed that that the rocker panel and rear wing were over contoured indicating a surface filler was used. I had to remove an inner side pane
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00352.html (7,812 bytes)
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