- 1. Re: Wheel Weights (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1999 15:12:16 -0500
- In racing circles, we use tape on weights. They don't mar the wheel. They can be put on in any location, not only on the circumfrence of the wheel but also on the back side of the wheel in close to
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00293.html (9,300 bytes)
- 2. Re: 1972 MG Midget Dash (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1999 15:23:46 -0500
- Lots of luck finding an uncracked dash. I bought a dash Cover-Lay a few years ago for my '72 and have had no problems with it since. It looks good and you can hardly tell it is not part of the origi
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00294.html (8,035 bytes)
- 3. Re: Daimler SP250 (Dart) question (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1999 15:43:25 -0500
- Daimler SP250s came to the US. A friend of mine had one on Long Island. As I was getting into Bugeyes in the early '70s, he was doing a frame up on his Daimler and converting to a Chevy 327. In fact,
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00295.html (9,527 bytes)
- 4. SU Carbs (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 13:27:00 -0500
- I have a question for the SU experts on the list. My '67 Midget vintage racer (twin 1 1/4" stock carbs) has always "stumbled" upon exiting tight turns. I've checked all the other systems and have pre
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00907.html (9,700 bytes)
- 5. Re: S.U.heat shield (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 12:30:40 -0500
- On my '67 Midget vintage race car with LCB, I cut the heat shield so the center pipes can pass. I left the upper part intact so the accelerator cable has a place to attach to. The bottom of the shie
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg01006.html (9,084 bytes)
- 6. Old Speckled Hen Encounter (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 08:28:41 -0400
- Fellow devotee's of MGs and fine ale: I had an Old Speckled Hen experience last week after years with none, and then when I downloaded my email messages that night, I discovered a thread on same! I w
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00893.html (7,927 bytes)
- 7. Re: Car-O-Scope results (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 23:19:14 -0400
- and move on to where my car destiny really lies. It seems I have been wasting my middle age on lowly MGs because the Car-O-Scope survey results say I should be hanging out with the country club crow
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg01233.html (8,653 bytes)
- 8. Spridget Shirt Set For Sale (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 08:12:20 -0400
- Hi Gang: I bought a polo shirt and a t-shirt when Toby Atwater first made them available. Delivery was late here in rural suburban Atlanta and the large sizes I ordered were too large for me. I take
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01102.html (7,399 bytes)
- 9. Welded Wheel Studs follow-up (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <Bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 18:29:22 -0400
- A little while ago I asked the list about the advisability of welding loose 7/16" wheel studs on my '67 Midget vintage racer. I got a lot of replys, all of which were helpful and the majority of whic
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00311.html (7,482 bytes)
- 10. Placement of emergency decals (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <Bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 18:44:56 -0400
- Once again, I'd like the input and advise from a most valued source. I got an on-board fire system for Christmas and have just finished installing it. Dan Davis of Victory Lane Magazine asked me to w
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00312.html (7,850 bytes)
- 11. re: Lawn Guyland Guy (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 22:35:20 -0400
- So, Ron, another LINY evacuee! I'm originally from Matzo-Pizza (that's Massapequa for you uninformed). Been in Sharpsburg, GA for the past 20 years. Don't really miss LI except for the water activiti
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00547.html (7,421 bytes)
- 12. Shirt Delivery, Not (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 21:30:53 -0400
- Out in the boonies of Georgia, shirt delivery has also not yet been made as of Tuesday, 20 April. I was visiting Peter S. in Charlotte while on business last Wednesday and he got his that day. I was
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01167.html (7,162 bytes)
- 13. Re: Engine Pulling (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 21:35:21 -0500
- Jason: Hope you had success this weekend with your engine.I can give you some advice about pulling/installing the engine on my '67 Vintage Race Midget. Last winter I installed the ARP head studs alon
- /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00164.html (10,359 bytes)
- 14. Trailer for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Sun, 07 Feb 1999 16:59:28 -0500
- The wife of a fellow MGer who recently passed away needs to liquidate some of his car stuff and has a really nice trailer for sale. I am passing this on with no financial interest. 1996 Haul Rite ope
- /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00223.html (7,059 bytes)
- 15. Fixing Loose Wheel Studs (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 23:30:47 -0500
- Hi folks: While replacing the brake rotors on my '67 MG Midget vintage race car, I discovered that one of the wheel studs was loose. It didn't spin, but rather like a loose tooth, it just wobbled. Th
- /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00979.html (8,442 bytes)
- 16. Re: Dip stick spacer. (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1999 11:16:40 -0500
- Bill: Most of us Spridget vintage races fix a spring to the dipstick to prevent it from leaking oil or vibrating out. Mine came from the Pep Boys line. They usually have a drawer full of various size
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00436.html (10,284 bytes)
- 17. Another Lurker Reveals Himself (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 11:26:45 -0500
- By your definition, I guess I am guilty of being a List Lurker. Because travel almost every week on business, I've gotten into the habit of downloading all my list messages to my laptop on Sunday and
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00638.html (9,978 bytes)
- 18. Location (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 11:01:26 -0500
- Name: Bob Spruck City: Sharpsburg State: GA Country: SA Area Code: 770 Web Site: No Check Out: ? Cars: 1967 Midget Vintage Race Car 1972 Midget Street/Show 1968 Midget for parts 1972 Midget for parts
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00640.html (7,758 bytes)
- 19. RE: Lever Arm Shock Absorbers (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 20:55:50 -0400
- I used Apple Hydraulics for four rebuilt heavy duty competition shocks for my '67 Midget Vintage Race car with bad results. The shaft seals leaked and there was almost no resistance to even the light
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00215.html (7,308 bytes)
- 20. Torque those shocks (score: 1)
- Author: Bob Spruck <bspruck@mindspring.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 21:16:05 -0400
- Thought some of you might want a friendly reminder/warning about front lever action shock absorbers on our Spridgets working loose. Today I went through my '67 Midget vintage race car in preparation
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00439.html (7,771 bytes)
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