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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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