- 41. Re: RPM to MPH Question (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Sun, 01 Aug 1999 17:56:45 -0700
- So Joe, In regards to this message, just what is your observed RPM (more-or-less) with the 3.89 @ 70+ mph? I'm assuming there should be no difference in tranny (early vs. late) because of the 4th gea
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00020.html (8,107 bytes)
- 42. Re: RPM to MPH Question (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Sun, 01 Aug 1999 19:21:46 -0700
- Andy & Joe, Got it. Thanks for the info. The link is at http://www.vtr.org/maintain/gearbox-ratios.html for all of those wondering... Peter --
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00025.html (7,267 bytes)
- 43. Re: Appliance Wheels lug nuts (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Tue, 03 Aug 1999 17:33:44 -0700
- Check with Mr. LugNut at http://www.mrlugnut.com/ I asked around July 4 for some 3/8" mag lug nuts for my Spit, and they said to check back in several weeks because they were currently out. Let me k
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00136.html (7,638 bytes)
- 44. Very British Car & Motorcycle Meet -- Fresno, CA (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 22:09:04 -0700
- Announcing the "Very British Car & Motorcycle Meet" to be held on Saturday, September, 25, 1999 -- in Fresno, CA. More information on the club page at: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/9554/
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00500.html (6,705 bytes)
- 45. Re: Painting a car (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 08:12:08 -0700
- Try this... http://www.autobodystore.com/abs-bin/config.pl?index It's a BBS/Discussion type list, with lots of questions running the full gamut of painting: preparation, equipment, etc. Good luck! P
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00515.html (6,990 bytes)
- 46. Re: Body Parts?? (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 12:26:48 -0700
- What year Spit? Might be able to help you out... Peter Ficklin - - - - -
- /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00989.html (6,572 bytes)
- 47. non LBC - wiring diag. (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 16:12:25 -0700
- Sorry for the non-LBC bandwidth... Anybody know offhand where I can locate a copy of a wiring diagram/schematic for a '62 Chevy pickup? I'll take replies off-list, please. TIA, Peter Ficklin
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00100.html (6,552 bytes)
- 48. Spit painting (was: new mg) (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 10:23:17 -0700
- I'll second the "avoid the national chain" vote... To make a long story short, (well 'kinda' short) a local restorer was re-doing a '70 Spit on a low budget for a client. He talked to a rep from COL
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00416.html (7,484 bytes)
- 49. Re: Engine rebuilding (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 12:33:19 -0700
- Good luck on your restoration - it sounds like you're making progress... IMHO, your best bet would be to start looking around for a spare 1147 block. My 1147 is 0.40" over, and I've got an extra blo
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00153.html (7,773 bytes)
- 50. Re: advise needed on pertronix ignitor (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 18:56:49 -0700
- If your play around with the unit you've got, you *should* be able to get it to fit. I fit a unit from a later Spit on my '64 1147 stock distributor. I think I needed to drill a hole or two in the p
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00336.html (7,572 bytes)
- 51. Re: Spec Spitfire? (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 18:58:41 -0700
- Count me in - just gotta build a car first... How far do I have to drive to race somebody on weekends? I'm in central California... all the way to Texas? Peter Ficklin '64 & '69 Spits (and maybe eno
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00337.html (6,664 bytes)
- 52. Re: Vicky Brits SPRING catalog (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 20:09:43 -0800
- While we're on the subject of catalogs... Anybody on the list here also get the Sprite & Midget catalog from VB? Seems they goofed up, maybe only on my catalog, I don't know. The cover is for the Mid
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00651.html (6,989 bytes)
- 53. Yet Another Spitfire Website... (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Mon, 08 Feb 1999 22:20:25 -0800
- Fellow Scions, I've just finished putting up a few pics of the 1964 Spit restoration in progress. I've got more things to add to it, but I was anxious to get *something* up. Finally got a hold of a s
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00150.html (6,816 bytes)
- 54. Re: Spit Roast Spitfires (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 15:52:25 -0800
- Ahaa! At last a question that I can answer... (I told you there'd come a time, Brad :^] ) Anyway, James, I just finished building the one shown at http://www.lips.net/~ima454/rotator.htm It's got a b
- /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00391.html (9,142 bytes)
- 55. $200 Spit - Whatta deal! (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1998 09:52:02 -0800
- Just saw this ad in this AM's rag - saw it on Sunday AM also - anybody TRIUMPH '80 Spitfire; no eng, body in good cond. $200/offer 582-8866 It's online at http://www.fresnobee.com/classads/ads/today/
- /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00511.html (6,926 bytes)
- 56. test only... (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 22:18:24 -0800
- TEST: please delete... Peter Ficklin
- /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00583.html (6,132 bytes)
- 57. Another auto rotisserie... (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Mon, 03 Aug 1998 15:15:38 -0700
- Someone posted a link to a rotisserie a while back (sorry, I don't recall who), and I was quite intrigued with it. Looking around this afternoon, I found another one claiming only to cost about $200
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00050.html (6,832 bytes)
- 58. GT6/Spit ads - 4 sale (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Sat, 15 Aug 1998 08:56:57 -0700
- I ran across these ads in the local rag (the Fresno Bee) this AM - sounds interesting! I know nothing more than you do about these vehicles. I'm busy today, but if anybody's *seriously* interested, I
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00290.html (6,848 bytes)
- 59. Re: hardtops for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 16:33:53 -0700
- So Ryan... what are you smokin' over there? :^) BRDS (Body Rigidity During Storage) must be pretty important - kinda like rigor mortis, maybe? Peter (not so BRDS) - - -
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00633.html (7,164 bytes)
- 60. Re: Spit/GT6 door for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>
- Date: Sun, 05 Jul 1998 17:29:53 -0700
- Perhaps it's a non-technical term for the front bumper overriders. I've often wondered what "car bras" are for - now we know - to support the spitits !! :^) BTW, I'll throw in a few bottles of Port f
- /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00081.html (7,951 bytes)
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