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41. Fitting Car Radio Shafts ? (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 16:48:20 -0400; Now don't get me wrong, here. The radio has been in for weeks now, and is doing just fine, thank you. <rant>BUTTTTT ... because of the lack-of-depth in the console, and the length of even the shortes; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01683.html (7,322 bytes)
42. Re: The Screen Saver Debuts! (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Sun, 04 Apr 1999 16:27:23 -0400; Second the motions! Painless download in 8 minute 43 seconds (I actually did go for coffee) and instant installation. Then I just sat there drinking the coffee and watching the Spridgets go by. Thank; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00164.html (8,278 bytes)
43. 55 Ford Cruiser in the Screen Saver? (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 16:07:30 -0400; OK, so who slipped the min-55 Ford cruiser into the screen saver? There's a guy with a cowboy hat sitting in a lawn chair. The car has skirts, chromed headlight rings, flames (?) at the wheel wells,; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00829.html (7,434 bytes)
44. Re: Depression! (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 20:42:06 -0400; Some of us get AARP pubs 'cause we be that old! And we been gettin' them for some years now, too. Still run 3-4 miles a day though. And tune dem SUs weekly (or izzat weakly?) We be ok. Don't sweat n; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01035.html (8,966 bytes)
45. Radios, antennas, and speakers? (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 12:31:08 -0400; Spring is here and I feel the need for some jazz as I drive around the countryside. I'd like to install a simple AM/FM radio in the console. But I got the usual list of obvious questions, like? 1. Ho; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01062.html (7,724 bytes)
46. Radios, etc (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 16:31:24 -0400; Thanks for all the great suggestions. I goning out tomorrow to look at radio options, 3-inch speakers, etc. I especially like the "paired 3-inch speakers in a frame" suggestions. My kinda engineering; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01133.html (6,497 bytes)
47. Radio Noise (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 13:08:23 -0400; I just installed a new digital am/fm/tape unit in the '72's console. Sounds great till I start the engine. I then get what sounds like ignition noise. It increases with the rpms, and hits both am and; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01330.html (7,861 bytes)
48. Re:Radio Noise (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 15:28:13 -0400; OK, still got the noise. I have Champion RN9YC plugs (resistor plugs, right?) I have copper core (non-resistor) wires I ran a direct ground from the radio ground wire to the battery neg terminal I st; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01369.html (7,972 bytes)
49. Re: Wandering speedo (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 21:09:26 -0400; When I had this problem in my '72, I removed the speedo from the dash, removed the face, and lubed the bronze bushing with a fine oil. I don't remember all the disassembly details, but I did not have; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01392.html (8,985 bytes)
50. Re: Radio Noise (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 21:15:49 -0400; I disconnected the big Alternator plug and the noise continued. Does that mean that it is definitely ignition noise? chuck; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01393.html (9,312 bytes)
51. Re: Radio Noise (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 09:26:30 -0400; Thanks to all for your advice! Today I yanked the Champions and installed NGK resistor plugs with resistor wires. All the crackling went away. Ah the joys of Spring in my Midget with the top down and; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01481.html (8,668 bytes)
52. Re: Radio Noise (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 13:25:28 -0400; Ulix (et al) I installed a Radio Shack Optimus (ON SALE!) digital am/fm/tape unit. Also 2 (AGAIN, ON SALE!) 3 1/2" Radio Shack dual-cone speakers mounted on circuit board (with holes cut) and bolted; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01504.html (10,089 bytes)
53. Midget VIN (score: 1): Author: chuckc <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 12:27:07 -0500; Hey Y'all, I was out Saturday with a friend looking at a 55 TF. Just from the chassis number, my friend knew a) that the engine was not original (XPAG vs XPEG) and 2) what color it was originally. Is; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00005.html (7,232 bytes)
54. Re: Midget VIN (score: 1): Author: chuckc <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 08:22:38 -0500; Thanks to all you VIN experts! I also found the Midget and Sprite Club page: http://www.mgcars.org.uk/midgetspriteclub/sprite/spriteident.htm which clarified some stuff too: G = MG Midget A = A-serie; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00055.html (7,963 bytes)
55. Re: Tire sizes... missing the point? (score: 1): Author: chuckc <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 14:19:07 -0500; Yes! Another 145 user! Me too. Me too. And I get the Michelins cheap from Sears. chuck; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00078.html (8,784 bytes)
56. Re: Sprite colors (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 11:15:44 -0500; I still can't find the paint code on my '72 Midget! The Body Number (GU N261809P) is on the left-side door post. Ain't no number on the right-side door post nor on the shock towers nor on the wing li; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00718.html (7,495 bytes)
57. Re: propshaft questions (score: 1): Author: chuckc <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 14:20:30 -0500; Did they take apart the front u-joint? If they did, and put it back together with the grease zerk in the wrong quarter, you would certainly get noise as you described. I would imagine if you did not; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00912.html (8,936 bytes)
58. Re: Good Weather (score: 1): Author: chuckc <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 12:32:32 -0500; It's 75 here in Research Triangle Park. Top down. Big smile. chuck; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00970.html (8,570 bytes)
59. Re: Makin' Trouble! (score: 1): Author: chuckc <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 14:04:21 -0500; I had a 67 Sunbeam Alpine for several years. A pretty car, but didn't seem as quick as the Spridget. Seemed kinda heavy for it's engine. Also, it shed parts continually. We used to joke that the Alpi; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00298.html (9,137 bytes)
60. More Noises (score: 1): Author: chuckc <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 09:08:20 -0500; OK Gang, I got all the expensive noises sorted out and fixed. Now I'm hearing the little ones. Can anyone suggest a realistic solution to a noisy bonnet - er, hood? It seems to bang around a lot, pro; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00446.html (7,794 bytes)

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