- 1. More on - Magnesium Rims for a Sprite/Midget (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 01 Feb 1999 08:47:09 -0700
- I do not have a picture, but will try to describe. A picture would be useful - thanks. They are 13"x5", eight spokes, unpainted outer lip nearest the tire. The spokes have very little top to bottom c
- /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00003.html (9,139 bytes)
- 2. 1960 Bugeye for Sale (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 05 Feb 1999 17:27:41 -0700
- This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --CE24EDD8A904CAA9C6C61FA1 This is a tough decision, but a necessary one. Some of you may understand. The car described below is better than most, but def
- /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00171.html (9,608 bytes)
- 3. 1960 Bugeye for Sale - II (repeat) (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 19:01:21 -0700
- I just found out that my original message with a text attachment was not able to be opened by some of the list, so I am resending the message in an abbreviated form without an attachment. I apologize
- /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00327.html (9,311 bytes)
- 4. Bugeye Windshield Wipers (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 05 Jan 1999 08:53:58 -0700
- My 1960 Bugeye is being transformed from a previous vintage racer back to "streetable" and legal SCCA D Street Prepared condition, which requires all 'road-going' equipment be in place. The windshiel
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00120.html (7,728 bytes)
- 5. Rubber seals, plugs (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 12:34:20 -0700
- I am about to purchase the side curtain seals and assorted rubber plugs for my Bugeye. I have many catalogs... Moss Motorhead Victoria British Winners' Circle Mini Mania Thank you for your assorted o
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00411.html (7,422 bytes)
- 6. Re: Coil question (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 14:35:24 -0700
- I am running the Crane electronic/pointless ignition, and it specifically says that a ballast resistor MUST be used if a "hot" coil is used (I guess without an internal resistor?). It reduces the vol
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00977.html (8,063 bytes)
- 7. Re: I give up (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 09:11:25 -0700
- I have a 1960 Bugeye, and there is a number stamped into the firewall very near where the wiring harness comes out (right side of car). Scott Meyers 1960 Bugeye 1275
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01030.html (8,604 bytes)
- 8. Where was that number? (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 13:55:16 -0700
- OK - I went to actually look for this mysterious number. The plate with the body number is on the firewall (anl5/22299), but there is another number stamped into the metal panel running away from the
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01057.html (9,410 bytes)
- 9. Re: Weber trouble? Maybe....maybe not! (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1999 17:16:05 -0700
- I think the root of the problem is somehow around the 'sat for two years' thing. Same battery? I would just change it. Or, have a load test put on it at a shop - could be broken plate inside affected
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01226.html (10,434 bytes)
- 10. Ribcase Transmission Problem (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 09:47:10 -0700
- Hi list! THE PROBLEM - A healthy 1960 Bugeye 1275 used for autocrossing. Weber, header, electronic ignition, etc. Towed to events, rarely street driven, except to test the latest tuning effort..... ;
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01346.html (9,162 bytes)
- 11. Re: Compression Ratio Formula (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 11:18:59 -0700
- Compression Ratio = (swept volume + unswept volume) / unswept Swept volume = engine capacity / 4 ( / = divided by) Unswept volume = TOTAL of combustion chamber, piston dish, gasket, distance (volume)
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01375.html (7,847 bytes)
- 12. Bugeye Hardtop Attachments (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 08:48:48 -0700
- I have a 1960 Bugeye with a hardtop. It has two flexible front snaps that attach to the windshield, and two threaded rods running down from the back sides, just in front of the side window opening (r
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01402.html (8,830 bytes)
- 13. Real Magnesium Rims for a Sprite/Midget (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 16:59:25 -0700
- I have a 1960 Bugeye with 1275 that I purchased from someone who vintage raced. This car has been in Arizona for many years (i.e., 'what's rust?'), and I know some of the previous owners and some of
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01462.html (8,095 bytes)
- 14. HELP - Easy but important question (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 03 Dec 1998 16:22:07 -0700
- I am reassembling my 1960 Bugeye with 1275 and ribcase tranny, It needed freshening, so has received bearings, clutch, legal cam, and other necessary stuff. The question - I have reinstalled the engi
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00105.html (7,813 bytes)
- 15. Re: Midget Gt (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 06 Dec 1998 14:17:03 -0700
- Just guessing, but if it took anything like what MG did to fit the 3000cc 6 cyl. in the MGC, you are talking significant suspension and interior sheet metal modifications. Too detailed to list here,
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00179.html (8,673 bytes)
- 16. Re: Suzuki Swift in USA (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 06 Dec 1998 18:48:37 -0700
- Yes Suzuki sold the Swift in the US; I believe Chevrolet also sold it as their "Geo?" (memory foggy here...) Will the radiator fit without any modification to the location or size of the inlet and ou
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00188.html (8,626 bytes)
- 17. Re: Low Compression Motor (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 07:37:34 -0700
- I believe the factory had two different sets of pistons, each with a different "dish" creating two different compression ratios. Aftermarket folks vary pin placement in the psiton as well as amount o
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00200.html (8,422 bytes)
- 18. Re: Radiator Stuff (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Dec 1998 10:54:17 -0700
- Question - just what is it about the crossflow that supposedly makes it superior? I know that most American monsters that produce lots of heat do NOT use crossflow radiators. In fact radiators have g
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00252.html (8,459 bytes)
- 19. Re: More Radiator Stuff (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Dec 1998 15:05:08 -0700
- Correct about boiling point........but, modern American/Japanese/German cars run smaller radiators than not too many years ago and maintain a temp of 195'f in the Arizona desert going up a steep grad
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00273.html (9,738 bytes)
- 20. Re: new to the list (score: 1)
- Author: Scott & Glenda Meyers <autox@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 07:39:03 -0700
- Go to: http://www.scca.org/index.html for lots of information. There is road racing, Solo I (controlled road racing), Solo II (auotcross), rallying and more. Best entry level for someone new wanting
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00382.html (9,292 bytes)
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