- 1. Snow !! (score: 1)
- Author: mathysj@kenyon.edu
- Date: Tue, 04 Nov 1997 15:55:08 EST
- I woke up to snow on the midget this morning. I only have a short commute so I didn't take it. I guess that I have waited long enough to put on the hard top. This will be my last message for a while.
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00063.html (7,231 bytes)
- 2. Checking in (score: 1)
- Author: mathysj@kenyon.edu
- Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 00:22:07 EST
- I regularly check the BBS index to try to stay one step ahead of my 1977 Midget. I cars manufactured after the Sprite was discontinued cannot accurately be called "Spridgets". However, I have come to
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00090.html (7,552 bytes)
- 3. Name calling (score: 1)
- Author: mathysj@kenyon.edu
- Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 12:41:08 EST
- Roger Garnett response: Sure can- the term referrs to the fact that they all use the same basic body pan, suspension, and running gear. I might grant an exception for the '75-79 cars, as molested by
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00108.html (7,477 bytes)
- 4. cata con (score: 1)
- Author: mathysj@kenyon.edu
- Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 15:01:30 EST
- How much did the cat. con. replacement cost you? Where did you have the work done? Go Fast MG Jeff
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00117.html (6,576 bytes)
- 5. Keep the piece (score: 1)
- Author: mathysj@kenyon.edu
- Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 22:12:06 EST
- I wrote the note last night inquiring as to whether the late midgets (75-79) were commonly called "spridgets". I know that the sprites went out of production in the late 60's (please don't correct th
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00144.html (7,575 bytes)
- 6. I mean . . . keep the PEACE (score: 1)
- Author: mathysj@kenyon.edu
- Date: Mon, 20 Oct 1997 08:46:03 EST
- My last message was titled "keep the piece"? I don't want anyone to get the idea that I am "packin' heat" when I drive my LBC. o o \--/ \-/ Jeff
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00170.html (6,700 bytes)
- 7. under the hood (score: 1)
- Author: mathysj@kenyon.edu
- Date: Mon, 20 Oct 1997 15:25:03 EST
- "I have been permanently bent in an inverted "L" position for years. And the back of my head is filled with scar tissue. Only those who have worked on a Frogeye engine would understand. So appreciate
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00189.html (7,401 bytes)
- 8. I'm happy to be in the family (score: 1)
- Author: mathysj@kenyon.edu
- Date: Mon, 20 Oct 1997 21:05:24 EST
- Cool. Sprit-subishi? Never appologize for giving us a forum in which to communicate. I've always liked the name "Spridgets". It "should" be more of a unifying rather than devisive point for discussio
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00207.html (7,420 bytes)
- 9. CD-ROM MANUAL (score: 1)
- Author: mathysj@kenyon.edu
- Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 14:59:04 EST
- Sounds like you have a well-equipped garage . . . including a computer!! How do you prevent getting greasy fingerprints on the keyboard and on the CD? o o _ / \ \ _ / Technology is a great thing . .
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00235.html (7,656 bytes)
- 10. tops/tonneaus (score: 1)
- Author: mathysj@kenyon.edu
- Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 21:03:17 EST
- I purchased a top this summer. I ordered it thorough Dick Burger, British Parts Connections (bpc@mint.net) He purchased the top (Robbins) through Moss Motors. I think it cost me ~$180. I saved $30-40
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00281.html (7,028 bytes)
- 11. computers and midget repari (score: 1)
- Author: mathysj@kenyon.edu
- Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 08:36:17 EST
- I am having a difficult time figuring out how I can fit the monitor underneath the midget to do some of the suspension repairs I need to do? There is hardly enough room for me! ;) Jeff
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00298.html (7,167 bytes)
- 12. engine hoist (score: 1)
- Author: mathysj@kenyon.edu
- Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 15:29:07 EST
- I'd say the wooden A-frame sounds like the best idea to me. If you figure that you need the engine hoist for the weekend, then $45x3 = $135 is the budget for the job as I count it. Regardless, don't
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00406.html (7,229 bytes)
- 13. Monty --> New midget (rear end work) (score: 1)
- Author: mathysj@kenyon.edu
- Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 15:36:39 EST
- Welcome to the list. I was initiated to midgetdom in much the same way you were. Here is my advice, and I am sure you will find some one on the list to echo the sentiment. Re-bush the rear end (~$10
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00506.html (7,880 bytes)
- 14. top down (score: 1)
- Author: mathysj@kenyon.edu
- Date: Thu, 30 Oct 1997 10:34:53 EST
- You (we) get the second looks and quizzical stares from most "normal folk". However, look at the response you get from the list. Cheers and pats on the back. But I guess that spridget ownership is a
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00578.html (6,706 bytes)
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