- 361. Re: Musings (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 17:03:22 EDT
- << so nothing to suspend that block and tackle from. >> Wasn't there a short "sky-hook" thread a couple of weeks ago??? --David
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01612.html (7,139 bytes)
- 362. Re: Mid-Ohio (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 08:59:48 EDT
- << I went to Mid-Ohio for the Vintage Grand-prix on Sunday. I sported my shirt, but didn't run into any Spridgeteers. >> Hey Jay!! Sorry we missed you! I was there on Saturday for the British Showdow
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00009.html (6,889 bytes)
- 363. Fwd: Your Amazon.com order (#002-2164680-8712049) (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 09:18:09 EDT
- I received this mail from Amazon.com regarding the new Vizard book that I had ordered. Damn!!! Wonder why they advertised it and took the order in the first place?? --David --part1_b398528f.24acc491
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00010.html (9,109 bytes)
- 364. Re: O Ringing a Head Gasket (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 09:21:35 EDT
- << replacing it with the Mini Metro Turbo gasket. >> Mike: Available where? Thanks! --David
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00011.html (6,895 bytes)
- 365. Re: LBC question (no one unsubscribe, please) (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 09:27:30 EDT
- << wedge the reat leafs to lower ith back end. >> In wedging the reat (sic) leaf springs to lower the back end, I have seen kits available from Mini Mania and others that seem over-priced for no more
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00012.html (7,926 bytes)
- 366. Re: Your Amazon.com order (#002-2164680-8712049) (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 13:47:59 EDT
- << Try the aptfast.com website, and I think you can get DV to autograph it (very Spridget geek-chic!). >> Thank you Ron, for the link! I just ordered it from them! --David
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00023.html (7,195 bytes)
- 367. Re: New Member/Purchasing Question (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 16:15:38 EDT
- << is it possible to do so without actually having to go see it first hand? >> Craig: Happy to hear of your journey back to the Spridget! In answer to your question reprinted above, it is possible, a
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00026.html (8,966 bytes)
- 368. Re: New Member/Purchasing Question (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 20:39:49 EDT
- << But even though you're looking for a sissified roll-up window model >> Craig: And you can tell that none of us on this list are the least bit opinionated. --David
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00056.html (7,985 bytes)
- 369. Re: LBC question (no one unsubscribe, please) (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 20:43:30 EDT
- << I used a steel wedge >> So you gave your Sprite a "wedgie"??? Seriously, any reason to not use a steel block instead of a wedge? Wouldnt a wedge tend to slip out of position due to the angle of th
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00057.html (7,767 bytes)
- 370. Re: LBC clunker (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 22:51:31 EDT
- << If I reach under the car (wheels on the ground) and twist the drive shaft, the drive shaft will travel about a 1/4" and then the clunk. >> U-Joints?
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00066.html (7,494 bytes)
- 371. Re: Porter book (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 18:31:01 EDT
- << Did the DIY spridget restoration book by Lindsay Porter go out of print? I already have a copy, but it seems neither Amazon nor B&N carry it any more (Amazon says it's out of print). Gosh Adrian--
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00096.html (7,700 bytes)
- 372. Re: Porter book (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 22:27:51 EDT
- << Is it good for anything other than bodywork? >> Yep Ulix! I found it invaluable at helping me to get started and to help me evaluate my car on the front end. Bodywork is one thing that is not cove
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00105.html (7,883 bytes)
- 373. Re: Bugeye Kingpin shims (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 4 Jul 1999 08:13:36 EDT
- << There are two kinds of King Pin kits. One uses shims and a top nut with a provision for a cotter pin. The other does not use shims, and has a nylock nut on top. >> Hmmmm--Dave--There must be three
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00144.html (7,168 bytes)
- 374. The GT (Kinda long) (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 4 Jul 1999 08:35:25 EDT
- Hey guys! You might remember about 3 weeks ago I reported that a guy, unknown to me, stopped by to talk with me about my Midget in a parking lot. He talked only a few minutes, but as he started to le
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00145.html (9,671 bytes)
- 375. Re: The GT (Kinda long) (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 4 Jul 1999 14:36:38 EDT
- << right-hand drive car is not much fun to drive in the U.S. >> You have a point Bob--something to consider. Maybe I could find a rural postman to sell it to. 8^) Thanks!! --David
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00153.html (7,766 bytes)
- 376. Re: The GT (Kinda long) (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 4 Jul 1999 14:40:29 EDT
- << I say restore the GT, keep it RHD, if it does cause problems, it is an easy swap back to LHD. They don't make em anymore and if it gets scrapped, that's one less MG. Thanks Frank! I agree with you
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00154.html (8,192 bytes)
- 377. Re: brake press switch (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 07:12:40 EDT
- << doesn't have to work, just not leak >> Are you talking about the switch that activates the working side of your dual brake system should one of them fail??? You really would want that to work AND
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00180.html (7,336 bytes)
- 378. Re: info wanted on Midget from 1973 (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 07:17:09 EDT
- << I have never seen a round wheelarc Midget >> Mikkel: You want it! The round wheel arch Midget, in my opinion, is the best looking of the square body Spridgets, and it stillhas the chrome bumpers a
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00181.html (8,390 bytes)
- 379. Re: off topic as usual (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 07:34:45 EDT
- << "Beer ... more than just a breakfast drink!" >> I think I saw one like that but it was: "Beer. . .Not just for Breakfast anymore!"
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00184.html (6,834 bytes)
- 380. Re: More on beer (very little lbc; no spridget content ) (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 11:51:25 EDT
- << "Old Speckled Hen" >> Yep Robert--Had Old Speckled Hen ale in England on tap. Pretty darned good stuff if you ask me! But then, who am I to judge? Most full=bodied ales and beers taste pretty good
- /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00194.html (7,394 bytes)
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