- 121. Re[2]: ENGINE SWAP INFO HELP REQUEST (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Mon, 21 Jul 97 12:45:28 EST
- Check out Summit Racing for the 302 blocks. They are selling for $349. You or they can add whatever parts you need. Jeff Kirt; the basic block is a swap, but the fuel inj. is to tall to fit, and the
- /html/tigers/1997-07/msg00340.html (8,294 bytes)
- 122. Almost a great car (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Mon, 21 Jul 97 14:56:30 EST
- I drove a BMW Z3 over the weekend and found it to be a good roadster that needs more power to be a great car. The 6 cyl version should pep it up and put it in the upper echelon of sports cars. Two th
- /html/tigers/1997-07/msg00341.html (7,275 bytes)
- 123. Re[2]: Almost a great car (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Mon, 21 Jul 97 16:53:49 EST
- Not a sales ad, sales ads are not critical of the car they sell. I agree it's a way for BMW to get in touch with potential buyers, just use a bogus phone number and salesmen will not call. Jeff Sound
- /html/tigers/1997-07/msg00347.html (8,268 bytes)
- 124. Re: manifold and carb choice (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Tue, 22 Jul 97 09:23:56 EST
- This past spring I replaced the original 2bl and manifold with a Edelbrock Performer manifold and Edelbrock 600cfm carb. There were no interference problems and it runs much better. My engine is comp
- /html/tigers/1997-07/msg00358.html (7,735 bytes)
- 125. Re[2]: Sorry, Martha (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Thu, 24 Jul 97 11:56:26 EST
- Lets avoid controversial subjects, for example: TAC United Bad part vendors Personal opinions Humor Nothing much left to talk about! Jeff Better yet, don't reply at all. Roland
- /html/tigers/1997-07/msg00386.html (8,680 bytes)
- 126. Re[4]: Sorry, Martha (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Thu, 24 Jul 97 13:54:49 EST
- You obviously have (in my opinion and let the flames begin), a healthy attitude toward the hobby of 'collector cars'. For some people, it is an all consuming passion of what is 'correct and original
- /html/tigers/1997-07/msg00389.html (9,546 bytes)
- 127. Re[2]: Swapping Blocks (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Tue, 03 Jun 97 09:23:22 EST
- If 5.0 blocks interest you, a reliable source told me that Summit Racing bought up a number of new surplus 5.0 engines when Ford switched to the modular v8. The price I heard was $300+ per engine. Je
- /html/tigers/1997-06/msg00027.html (8,148 bytes)
- 128. Re[2]: Magnesium Rods (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Mon, 09 Jun 97 15:01:33 EST
- That's basically the story I read of the 1955 LeMans race. The press at the time blamed Mike Hawthorn because he swerved his Jaguar into the pits around Lance Macklin's Austin Healy. Lance Macklin ch
- /html/tigers/1997-06/msg00097.html (9,559 bytes)
- 129. Re: Rear suspention (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 97 15:14:56 EST
- How are the Victoria British rear springs, any good? My Tiger needs front springs and I think I might need the rear springs. The MKII Tiger had the Panhard rod mounted on the frame opposite of the M
- /html/tigers/1997-06/msg00116.html (9,342 bytes)
- 130. Re[2]: PASSAGE OF SB-42 IN CURRENT FORM. (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Wed, 11 Jun 97 14:05:15 EST
- CA listers, I feel sorry for you guys if SB-42 doesn't pass. Then I'll feel sorry for myself when it rolls to the mid-west on its way to the east coast. Jeff Listers; -Sorry to all of you not in CA.
- /html/tigers/1997-06/msg00135.html (9,781 bytes)
- 131. Re[2]: Radiator cleaner (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Wed, 11 Jun 97 15:27:26 EST
- Think of it this way -- does it really make any sense to suppose that a thermostat will make the engine run warmer in winter by restricting flow and will also make the engine run cooler in summer by
- /html/tigers/1997-06/msg00136.html (9,573 bytes)
- 132. Re: Radiator (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Fri, 13 Jun 97 09:27:22 EST
- Winter in Michigan: You get to test your cars suspension against potholes, Swerving to avoid those potholes tests your cars handling, Potholes you hit provides employment for mechanics, Lots of work
- /html/tigers/1997-06/msg00147.html (7,938 bytes)
- 133. Re: Is the windsor dead? (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Mon, 16 Jun 97 09:37:03 EST
- Reports of the demise of the 302 are true. Summit Racing bought up a number of suplus new 5.0L from Ford and are selling them for $300+. It makes it hard to justify the expense of rebuilding a 260 or
- /html/tigers/1997-06/msg00182.html (7,393 bytes)
- 134. Re[2]: Verification question (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Mon, 16 Jun 97 09:51:15 EST
- One question....is there something rare about the overflow tank for the radiators in any of these things? ( or something like that ) I know it has that, and the owner said it was a kinda hard to come
- /html/tigers/1997-06/msg00183.html (8,728 bytes)
- 135. Re: Driving Caps/Hats (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Mon, 16 Jun 97 13:27:14 EST
- The only hat I know of that has a chin stap is usually seen on Sherlock Holmes. It's called a 'deer stalker' and has ear flaps that tie down over your ears with the strap under your chin. You are sur
- /html/tigers/1997-06/msg00191.html (8,489 bytes)
- 136. Tiger Buyers Guide (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Tue, 17 Jun 97 13:06:45 EST
- In the July issue of Throughbred & Classic Cars is a four page buyers guide and history of the Tiger. 'An Alpine with an attitude' describes the Tiger according to the author. The sledge hammer on th
- /html/tigers/1997-06/msg00210.html (6,502 bytes)
- 137. Re[2]: Driving Caps/Hats (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Tue, 17 Jun 97 13:33:47 EST
- Hey, I like the idea of the W.W.I leather pilots hats. Combined with goggles and a long white silk scarf the effect is very British (eccentric). Jeff What about Equestrian (horse riding black beanie
- /html/tigers/1997-06/msg00212.html (10,458 bytes)
- 138. Re[4]: Driving Caps/Hats (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Tue, 17 Jun 97 14:13:00 EST
- Make that a short scarf and you won't get choked. Jeff and Okay for a Tiger I guess, but if you've got center-lock wheels with protruding knock-offs, you could get Isadora Duncanized. Roland
- /html/tigers/1997-06/msg00214.html (8,590 bytes)
- 139. Re[2]: Fluid disposal (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Wed, 18 Jun 97 16:36:43 EST
- even though our air blows out to sea, and the prime source of the air is manufacturers in the rust belt. All of our jobs in the rust belt got sucked down to Mexico with NAFTA or to southern states wi
- /html/tigers/1997-06/msg00231.html (8,109 bytes)
- 140. Tiger Comparison (score: 1)
- Author: nicholsj@oakwood.org
- Date: Fri, 20 Jun 97 14:48:59 EST
- In the July issue of Classic & Sports Car, the Tiger is one of the ten best convertibles for 10 grand (pounds that is). The other cars driven range from Jaguar XJS V12 HE to Fiat 124 Spider. Mention
- /html/tigers/1997-06/msg00255.html (6,348 bytes)
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