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61. Got It!! (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 22:13:04 -0700; Hi Spitsters - Well I just got home from picking up my new (to me) '79 spit. Drove it about 100 freeway miles from Orange County to Victorville (South to North of Los Angeles). I sure am glad I waite; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01099.html (7,666 bytes)
62. Re: Got It!! (Overdrive advice and new terminology) (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 14:26:01 -0700; Seriously, Keith's advice is good. I second the recommendation to <snip> Hi Bob - I have a Haynes manual. I've read comments on the list about other manuals. Is there another one (factory?) that's ge; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01112.html (7,441 bytes)
63. Gearbox interchangability (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 21:00:51 -0700; Hi all - What is the commonality between 1500 O/D and non-O/D boxes. When I was looking at cars, I had more than one guy tell me it was easy to "just bolt an overdrive on the back end of a non-overdr; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01152.html (7,554 bytes)
64. Re: custom leather O/D gear shift knob (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 18:20:53 -0700; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01235.html (6,863 bytes)
65. 1500 smog stuff (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 18:25:29 -0700; Hi all - Does anybody know if Triumph imported two versions of the 1500 in '76? A california version and a 49 state version? If there is a different 49 state version, what did the emission controls c; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00109.html (6,429 bytes)
66. Wheel lean (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 18:27:52 -0700; Hi all - I looked at yet another spit this weekend. At least I could start and drive this one, but two things jumped out at me: There was a fair amount of play in the steering wheel, and the left rea; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00110.html (6,653 bytes)
67. soft/hard tops (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 11:55:34 -0700; Hi all - I'm still looking for the right spit for me, but I have another question. I read a reference to earlier spitfires not having folding tops, you removed it and put it in the boot. What models; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00347.html (6,595 bytes)
68. Engine Numbers (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 19:09:11 -0700; While looking through the Haynes manual I bought in preparation for spitfire ownership, I noticed that each of the three engines had at least two versions. It looks like all the 1500s imported to Nor; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00366.html (6,765 bytes)
69. Odo/Speedorebuild? (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 19:10:37 -0700; Hi all - I'm off to look at spitfire #9 tomorrow. The guy says the odo doesn't work, and isn't sure about the speedo. I'm thinking worst case is a broken unit. Are these rebuildable at a reasonable p; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00652.html (6,545 bytes)
70. Re: Odo/Speedorebuild? (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 21:15:57 -0700; Thanks everybody, but it's a moot point. The car looked pretty good from 10 or 20 feet, it had been repainted right over the stickers. The front suspension was in very bad shape, the interior was pre; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00686.html (7,727 bytes)
71. Mark II vs 1500 (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 17:58:10 -0700; Hi all - Can I get some opinions please? I'm trying to setup visits to look at two cars tomorrow: a '77 1500 and a '65 Mark II. From talking to the owners and lookng at pictures, they sound to be in; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00755.html (8,061 bytes)
72. Re: Mark II vs 1500 (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 21:13:30 -0700; To Joe et al: Thanks for the opinions, I was leaning toward the Mark II anyway, but it raises a few MORE questions. The car is about 400 miles from home. I believe it is in good enough shape to make; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00764.html (8,897 bytes)
73. Re: Oil Filter Experiences WAS: Oil Filter Adapter. (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 19:34:43 -0700; Hi all from the motorcycle world - A couple of years ago a Fram filter came off a Honda CBR 600 at speed at Willow Springs Race track in Southern California. As I recall, Fram ultimately admitted tha; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00800.html (9,009 bytes)
74. Mark 3 Value - was 1500 vs Mark2 (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 19:04:49 -0700; Hi all - Well, I bought neither the 1500 nor the Mark 2. The 1500 had pretty low mileage, was still with the original owner, and looked pretty good at first look. Unfortunately, it had spent its form; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00910.html (9,259 bytes)
75. Wannabe (kinda long) (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 18:03:28 -0700; Hi all - I just signed on a few days ago. so pardon me if my questions have been recently covered. I wanted a spitfire 25 years ago, but settled for a Herald convertible. It was fun,and I thought my; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00584.html (8,113 bytes)
76. Re: Wannabe (kinda long) (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:44:34 -0700; To all who responded (publicly and privately) to my post about joining the world of Spitfires, thanks. I'm more determined then ever to find the right car, and I'll let you all know how it turns out.; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00652.html (6,835 bytes)
77. Commision Numbers (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 14:18:56 -0700; FM09696UO Anything to this? I don't think this is the car for me anyway, but I would like to know how to read the numbers. Thanks in advance, Mark Gardner still looking; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00691.html (6,656 bytes)
78. Convertible tops (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 19:33:54 -0700; Hi allShould a soft top on a 1500 fold all the way behind the seats (out of sight)? Is there a cover to go over this area? Do any of the snaps need to be undone to lower the top, or just the two clam; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00699.html (6,895 bytes)
79. Still Looking (score: 1): Author: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sun, 25 Apr 1999 18:52:45 -0700; Hi all - I looked at Spitfires 3 and 4 today (not counting the two parts cars). The primary one was a brown '77. It was in fair condition, but the guy admitted to me that he advertised it too early.; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00716.html (6,702 bytes)

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