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101. Re: Classic Car Insurance, UK - Update (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2002 06:52:00 -0800 (PST)
How much was the excess for these quotes? cheers John Send FREE Valentine eCards with Yahoo! Greetings! /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
/html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00137.html (8,196 bytes)

102. RE: new cars - non lbc (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 09:13:59 -0800 (PST)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/motoring/topgear/595_1.shtml cheers John Send FREE Valentine eCards with Yahoo! Greetings! /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorc
/html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00159.html (8,393 bytes)

103. RE: new cars - non lbc (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 09:21:36 -0800 (PST)
Found this one too: http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/car_reviews/main_review.asp?model_id=1059 (watch for the text wrapping) cheers John Send FREE Valentine eCards with Yahoo! Greetings! /// spitfir
/html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00162.html (8,502 bytes)

104. RE: how big (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 05:44:36 -0800 (PST)
6'2" and 180lb and I fit behind the wheel just fine. In fact I find the spitfire one of the most comfortable cars to drive. I prefer the reclined driving position to the more upright position that ot
/html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00515.html (9,114 bytes)

105. Re: how big - Jumping In - and the LBC Olympics (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 06:27:16 -0800 (PST)
I think you've been watching too many Dukes of Hazard repeats on TV! I've climbed in to my spit without opening the door before now, easy to do with the top down. I was probably trying to show off do
/html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00544.html (8,975 bytes)

106. Re: Going topless - but where do the windows go? (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 05:47:18 -0800 (PST)
I think I'll disagree with you here Mike. I believe that the flaps actually go on the inside. If you have a well fitting soft-top and window then there should be a lip just above the wound up window
/html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00649.html (10,331 bytes)

107. Re: Going topless - but where do the windows go? (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 09:32:05 -0800 (PST)
Oh yeah, been a long day! me too, although Saskia hasn't got too wet this year, my garage roof doesn't leak... (grrrr) yes, and also if you are going at speed the wind catches the soft top and pulls
/html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00658.html (11,162 bytes)

108. Re: Front inner felt wheel bearing seal (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 02:01:23 -0800 (PST)
I tapped mine into place with a socket extension bar and some sharp taps from a hammer round the edges. Seemed to work ok for me. cheers, John Yahoo! Greetings - Send FREE e-cards for every occasion
/html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00727.html (7,101 bytes)

109. engine probs? (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2002 06:29:55 -0800 (PST)
Hi all, You may remember from about 6 weeks ago that I had what I thought were engine problems. I haven't taken the car out until today becuase I have been too depressed and pissed off with it. Anywa
/html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00194.html (8,633 bytes)

110. Re: rumble from rear left wheel (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 06:29:57 -0800 (PST)
I think this is most likely one of the universal joints on the half shaft, best get them replaced. Could be nasty if they let go when your going at speed... They are only cheap (#7 each), labour wil
/html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00247.html (7,772 bytes)

111. Re: rumble from rear left wheel (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 08:17:00 -0800 (PST)
You can do it yourself, but I think that that the ujs are quite hard to press out and get back in again. I wouldn't trust myself to do it, but then I'm not very mechanically competant. Not sure I'd h
/html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00248.html (9,846 bytes)

112. engine probs continued (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 03:50:54 -0800 (PST)
Did a few more tests this weekend on the engine: disconnected water pump - made no difference checked engine mounts - they look quite old, but not past it, not so bad that the engine would make a 'cl
/html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00308.html (8,250 bytes)

113. Re: Under-rider + sump gaskets (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 14:04:36 -0800 (PST)
Have you tried Spitfire Graveyard, I'm happy to wander along there and check the quality of the parts if you like? Am happy today as I got a quote for #100 to stick my new(to me) engine in Saskia and
/html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00348.html (8,063 bytes)

114. dolly engine in spit (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 02:04:25 -0800 (PST)
A while ago someone on one of these lists mentioned that I would have to swap the flywheel from my spit engine to the dolly engine. Both units are from '77 cars. Is this the case or can I get away wi
/html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00357.html (6,954 bytes)

115. Re: dolly engine in spit (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 02:15:36 -0800 (PST)
I have just noticed that on Rimmers website the same flyweel part number (TKC1840) is listed for the Dolly 1500 and the Spit 1500 engines. Does this conclude that the UK spec '77 Spit and Dolly flywh
/html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00358.html (7,334 bytes)

116. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] dolly engine in spit (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 02:31:02 -0800 (PST)
I have the dolly starter moter so this would be the easier option rather than swapping flywheeels? Which starter motor method is better? cheers John /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or t
/html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00359.html (7,888 bytes)

117. Re: dolly engine in spit (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 02:53:14 -0800 (PST)
yeah, I am in cold, wet and miserable Sheffield... /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
/html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00360.html (8,333 bytes)

118. Re: Rotten *^&^&%&** car! (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 02:45:54 -0800 (PST)
I can sympathise with you too having spent over 2 months and hundreds of pounds sorting out the front suspension and after only 6 days back on the road the ** engine knackered. Fortunately I have a
/html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00045.html (9,140 bytes)

119. Re: Which is older? You or your car? (was Parking Tickets, (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 03:31:43 -0800 (PST)
Me: Jan 1978 Spitfire: Jul 1977 so my Spifire has about 7 months on me, she is showing her age more than I am at the moment! cheers John Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of your
/html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00207.html (7,665 bytes)

120. spitfire quiz questions (score: 1)
Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 03:12:31 -0800 (PST)
I have to do a couple of spitfire related quiz questions for an awayday at work. Can you think of any good ones other than 'how many were produced' and 'what year was the spitfire launched' etc cheer
/html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00099.html (7,776 bytes)


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