- 1. Re: Flywheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim" <britbits@tiu.net>
- Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2004 14:42:36 -0500 (CDT)
- What year MGB is this going on? Well, you really shouldn't be messing around with a nasty car like that, I'll send you my address under separate cover and you can just forward that odd piece of alum
- /html/vintage-race/2004-08/msg00032.html (7,207 bytes)
- 2. RE: Good Grief, what next...no LBC content (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gambony" <britbits@tiu.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2004 22:26:22 -0500
- I was at a barbeque in Monterrey (Mexico) last weekend, there was one climbing the wall of the neighbors house (20ft wall).... They seem to climb slick surfaces ok... :O Cheers, Jim Dallas TX "using
- /html/vintage-race/2004-07/msg00010.html (7,507 bytes)
- 3. Re: Coolant for Watkins Glen and Monterey and corrosion (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim" <britbits@tiu.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 13:16:21 -0500 (CDT)
- I fully support the move away from ethylene glycol for the reasons stated.... but is there an "approved" anti-corrosion additive that is allowed? One that actually does slow down the corrosion in th
- /html/vintage-race/2004-07/msg00037.html (7,921 bytes)
- 4. RE: Daytona 24 Hours (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gambony" <britbits@tiu.net>
- Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 20:24:04 -0600
- I was too young to see the Can Am cars in their day, so the GTP cars were the next best thing. I did manage to see them in 1991 and 1992 at Daytona. Great fun. There's still nothing better looking th
- /html/vintage-race/2004-01/msg00061.html (6,941 bytes)
- 5. RE: Re: Replicars vs. Real ... and vs Rebuilds (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gambony" <britbits@tiu.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 00:00:07 -0500
- Well, I think this issue gets to the heart of car collecting for profit, and race car heritage. We'd all like to own the Shelby Cobra racing coupes (or at least I can't imagine anyone NOT wanting the
- /html/vintage-race/2003-09/msg00074.html (10,421 bytes)
- 6. Zippo Gran Prix at the Glen (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 20:39:12 -0500
- Anyone going? I'll be up to spectate, don't think the Mini Cooper will be together enough to show. Cheers, Jim Dallas TX /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try ///
- /html/vintage-race/2002-08/msg00145.html (6,590 bytes)
- 7. RE: A series Cooper cam (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 07:14:09 -0600
- As with any engine that's been in production for a while, there are a variety of cams floating around. A good reference to pick up is Vizard's "Tuning BL's A Series Engine" (just went through an upd
- /html/vintage-race/2001-11/msg00177.html (8,857 bytes)
- 8. RE: Datsun 510 (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 22:29:05 -0500
- My '61 Morris Mini "feaux S" had the self locking front brakes, courtesy of internally swelling front brake hoses. Replacing them with stainless braided hoses eliminated that problem. So yes, Girling
- /html/vintage-race/2001-06/msg00089.html (10,553 bytes)
- 9. RE: Gee but I'd love to hear that again (score: 1)
- Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
- Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 22:26:59 -0500
- Or... if you can stand not having finger tips on the gloves look in any bike store... $5 to $10 per pair. Just a thought Cheers, Jim (only a '76 Spitfire DM autocrosser and a '63 Mini Cooper... but a
- /html/vintage-race/2001-05/msg00060.html (8,745 bytes)
- 10. RE: finding parts (score: 1)
- Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 23:55:57 -0500
- It's always fun looking for parts for my '63 Mini Cooper (true Cooper!)... When I first bought the car the rear brakes needed redoing. The counterman at the local import specialist "was sure he didn'
- /html/vintage-race/2001-05/msg00093.html (9,280 bytes)
- 11. RE: Lecture from Aunt Susan (score: 1)
- Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 21:23:14 -0600
- As a single male in the "mate market"... it's a bit of a bother trying to explain my hobby to someone obviously not interested... or looking for the glamor of a sponsor paid lifestyle. As much as th
- /html/vintage-race/2001-02/msg00277.html (8,409 bytes)
- 12. RE: RHD (score: 1)
- Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
- Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 21:16:46 -0600
- The fun part down there is making a right turn.... for some reason I always seem to wind up on the right (wrong!!!) side of the road. And remembering that left turn on red is legal..... Cheers, Jim
- /html/vintage-race/2001-01/msg00381.html (9,199 bytes)
- 13. Any small bore Austin/Morris drivers out there? (score: 1)
- Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 22:00:53 -0500
- I need help with a problem. I have a stack (literally) of 2A629 heads out in the barn that are doing me no good. For those not familiar with the Austin products, these are the heads originally fitted
- /html/vintage-race/2000-07/msg00190.html (6,917 bytes)
- 14. RE: Weber wing nut (score: 1)
- Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 08:03:05 -0500
- I know there are cheaper places to check... but I do know that you can get the wingnut/cover from APT (Advanced Performance Technology). It's part WLID-003 "Weber DCOE Jet Cover" $8.99 ea APT's at 1
- /html/vintage-race/1999-08/msg00079.html (7,552 bytes)
- 15. About the SVRA Zippo US GP at Watkins Glen... (score: 1)
- Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 09:21:36 -0500
- Anyone running there need another hand/hanger on? Going to a vintage event and coming away without a header burn or tire bruise would make me feel like I wasn't really there :-) Cheers, Jim Dallas TX
- /html/vintage-race/1999-08/msg00218.html (6,618 bytes)
- 16. Car transport Dallas to the NYC area? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim" <britbits@tiu.net>
- Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 22:28:58 -0500
- I've got to get a GT6 rolling shell from Dallas to the NYC area in the next month or so. Anyone need the tow $$$? Or any suggestions on reasonable (and competent) shipping companies? It's a '69 GT6 r
- /html/vintage-race/2006-07/msg00002.html (7,340 bytes)
- 17. RE: Last Day for My MGB on eBay Auction is Tomorrow - 9/2 (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim" <britbits@tiu.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 22:25:35 -0500
- Really? What's our cut? --Original Message-- From: owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mike/Donna Carpenter Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 2:08
- /html/vintage-race/2006-09/msg00000.html (6,539 bytes)
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