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21. Re: Bulbs (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 14:35:35 +0000
...back-up lamp bulbs ( the type with pointy little ends), gauge bulbs (currently using Radio Shack No. 50's, but doubt their longevity at 12v) and license plate lamp bulbs. I assume that front and r
/html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00737.html (8,558 bytes)

22. Re: Mini Mania Swap Meet (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 18:33:40 +0000
The rainy weather kept us from attending, so we missed meeting ya! Maybe next time. Later, Bill & Cindy Santa Rosa, CA 98 Sea Ray 190 BR 96 Yellow Lab 94 Ford F150 4x4 91 Tioga Montara 72 Midget part
/html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00830.html (7,842 bytes)

23. Re: Hood Cable removal?? (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 18:34:09 +0000
over ...we recently had to replace the hood release cable in our 69 Sprite. It required removal of the grille in order to release the cable from the hood latch, removal of a cable clip near the junct
/html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00831.html (9,246 bytes)

24. Shocks (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 19:00:58 +0000
I have a pair of rear shocks on the bench which I would like to drain, flush and re-fill. My question is...which fitting is the correct one to use? The big nut, that would be on the bottom of the sh
/html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00834.html (7,535 bytes)

25. Thanks, (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 16:31:31 +0000
We recently broadcast a request for advice concerning shock absorber maintenance. Mike Gigante, Doug Ingram, Peter C. and John Gronberg were kind enough to take a little time and respond with helpfu
/html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00926.html (6,779 bytes)

26. Re: Seat foams and plastic (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 08:51:09 +0000
Every original American car bucket seat back that I have ever dis-assembled has had the foam wrapped in plastic. I suspect it is there to provide a vapor barrier to protect the foam and also to provi
/html/spridgets/1999-03/msg01095.html (7,851 bytes)

27. Top Cover (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Sun, 28 Mar 1999 09:49:13 +0000
Well people, it looks like the rainy weather has finally broke around here and top down driving is in order. Does anyone have a black top cover for sale? We would like to purchase one for our 69 Spri
/html/spridgets/1999-03/msg01360.html (7,004 bytes)

28. Re: Top Cover (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 16:13:36 +0000
can David, We would opt for a tonneau cover if we had the correct seats in the car, but we don't. Currently, we are using hi-back seats from a Dodge Colt...they were free and fit relatively painlessl
/html/spridgets/1999-03/msg01467.html (8,346 bytes)

29. Engine stand mount (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 19:29:04 +0000
Looking for some more free advice. Soon, we anticipate pulling the 1275cc motor from our Midget parts car and tearing it down for a slow ( read as budget allows) rebuild. I've read on the list, and
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00046.html (8,449 bytes)

30. Engine stand quiz results (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 16:43:39 +0000
Okay...the results are in on the "Great Engine Stand Question Race" and I'm not sure who was the winner. My server listed Frank as first, followed by Ulix, Crash and Leo. However, if I look at the t
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00100.html (7,993 bytes)

31. Prize Patrol (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 1999 17:50:44 +0000
Okay...okay...okay! After re-thinking the matter, taking time zones and the like into consideration, I've decided to reverse myself and declare all who answered the "Engine Stand Mount" question winn
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00130.html (8,215 bytes)

32. Re: Rear end drain plug tool (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Mon, 08 Feb 1999 16:23:50 +0000
Rich, We replaced our differential plugs with ones from a Ford. Not only do they have a 3/8" female hex, allowing you to use your ratchet and extension for removal and installation, they are magnetic
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00275.html (9,664 bytes)

33. Re: Pipe thread thread (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 17:07:27 +0000
Michael, I found the old differential plugs that I removed from our 69 MKIV Sprite. They are a tapered thread plug with 14 threads per inch. The roots of each plug measures approximately .781" and 79
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00354.html (9,641 bytes)

34. Re: Pipe thread thread (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 10:45:19 +0000
...thanks Guy...as a lover of all things esoteric and minutia in general...I appreciated your post. Now I know how nominal diameters for tapers are determined. Bill & Cindy Santa Rosa, CA 98 Sea Ray
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00387.html (8,879 bytes)

35. Re: T-Shirts (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 09:47:57 +0000
...duct tape...!> Bill & Cindy Santa Rosa, CA 98 Sea Ray 190 BR 96 Yellow Lab 94 Ford F150 4x4 91 Tioga Montara 72 Midget parts car 69 Sprite driver Assorted teen-agers
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00556.html (7,978 bytes)

36. Badge Mystery (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 18:42:22 +0000
Dear List, It seems that we have run up against another little mini-mystery with our 69 MKIV Sprite. Currently, there is no "Sprite" badge on the trunk lid and after conferring with others on the lis
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00752.html (7,945 bytes)

37. Trunk Badge (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 16:47:26 +0000
Please allow me to publicly thank Mark and Robert for responding to my request for help on the proper location of a MKIV Sprite trunk badge. Armed with their information and picture, we now know how
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00954.html (6,920 bytes)

38. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 08:29:56 +0000
Ric, We purchased a "Pertronix" for our 1275 Sprite from "Shadetree Motors" in Pleasanton,CA last month, and it has been performing flawlessly so far.> Bill & Cindy Santa Rosa, CA 98 Sea Ray 190 BR 9
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01396.html (8,906 bytes)

39. Re: Ca Title (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 10:18:25 +0000
We just went through a similar experience last year with our Sprite. It had come from Colorado to California without a title. California DMV had us request Colorado DMV to do a title search and provi
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01457.html (9,170 bytes)

40. LBC Day (score: 1)
Author: Bill & Cindy <fatboy@metro.net>
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 10:46:12 +0000
Thought I might share the following slightly amusing anecdotes that happened to Cindy yesterday while cruisin' her Sprite. The first exhibited some rather artful driving techniques, on her part, whi
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01458.html (8,573 bytes)


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