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1. RE: #2121 (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2007 06:13:04 -0700; Hi... Yesterday I took possession of a white 1975 Bricklin SV1, #2121. I am the second owner and I know the original owner very well - it is my father in law! As this Bricklin has not been on the roa; /html/bricklin/2007-08/msg00001.html (7,047 bytes)
2. RE: #2121 (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2007 06:35:22 -0700; Thank you for the prompt reply. Unfortunately, I have no affiliation whatsoever with the US military, so that rules USAA out. Still looking for a good classic car company to insure the Bricklin. JLC; /html/bricklin/2007-08/msg00003.html (7,072 bytes)
3. RE: Classic car insurance (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2007 07:26:23 -0700; Thanks to all who responded so promptly on and off list! I already called Hagerty and the Bricklin is insured with them as of right now. JLC Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.0/929 - Release; /html/bricklin/2007-08/msg00010.html (6,601 bytes)
4. Re: Braking distances, etc (score: 1): Author: <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2007 12:18:31 -0700; Anybody has braking distances/top speed/0-60 time figures for the Bricklin with 351 Windsor engine? JLC in San Diego; /html/bricklin/2007-09/msg00005.html (6,372 bytes)
5. Re: Tires (score: 1): Author: <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2007 6:34:46 -0700; The tires on my SV1 are at least 22 years old... time for a new set, right? Is there a consensus on what tires work best on the Bricklin? I am interested on good handling tires, not long lasting ones; /html/bricklin/2007-09/msg00011.html (6,270 bytes)
6. RE: Tires (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2007 16:22:28 -0700; Thanks for the advice on the BF Goodrich Radial TA... much appreciated... but what does FR60-15 translate into metric size? I stopped at Costco on my way home, and they could not find the answer. I h; /html/bricklin/2007-09/msg00014.html (6,828 bytes)
7. RE: Tires (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2007 16:55:17 -0700; Thanks again... 235/60-15 it is. I'll get a set of new BF Goodrich Radial TA tires in that size. JLC Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.8/993 - Release Date: 9/6/2007 3:18 PM; /html/bricklin/2007-09/msg00017.html (6,647 bytes)
8. RE: Bricklin in 50 worst cars of all time list? (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2007 15:50:46 -0700; Interesting.... the writer criticizes the Bricklin for its "PlaySkool furniture" looking panels, the weight of the doors, and for being soooo slow? I would have understood if he criticized the lack o; /html/bricklin/2007-09/msg00022.html (7,663 bytes)
9. RE: Selling/buying a car (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2007 17:54:08 -0700; Unfortunately, even cash can be a problem, unless you have those special pens to check if the bills are good! I sold a couple of classic cars two years ago, and I had a chance to talk with a policema; /html/bricklin/2007-09/msg00028.html (7,579 bytes)
10. Re: SV1 non-original wheels (score: 1): Author: <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 7:34:28 -0700; What wheels have the right offset, etc, to fit the Briklin? I have seen photos of Briklins fitted with non-original wheels. JLC; /html/bricklin/2007-09/msg00060.html (6,055 bytes)
11. RE: SV1 non-original wheels (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:37:15 -0700; Thank you for the information! JLC The Bricklin wheels are: 15" x 7" with a +1" offset (4.5" backspacing). The bolt pattern is 5 on 4.5". All aftermarket wheel manufacturers will build you wheels to; /html/bricklin/2007-09/msg00064.html (6,334 bytes)
12. RE: CA Fires (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:00:48 -0700; So far we have been safe here in Lakeside (San Diego County), but some of our acquaintances in nearby towns have lost their homes. Apart from the TV and the Internet, it's hard to get information in; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00073.html (7,109 bytes)
13. RE:Red Bricklin for sale? (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:17:04 -0700; A friend of mine saw a Bricklin for sale on the side of the road a mile from my house. He assumed it was mine - it's not! I just stopped by to see the car - "For Sale" is written on the windshield, b; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00075.html (7,002 bytes)
14. RE: Another Bricklin Video (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 06:48:59 -0700; I could not find how to buy the video on that site either. I sent the company an email message in French, asking if "La Legende Bricklin" was available in DVD, and if so, what was the price. JLC in S; /html/bricklin/2007-11/msg00004.html (7,160 bytes)
15. RE: Bricklin Video (score: 1): Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2007 07:51:07 -0800; I just finished watching "La legende Bricklin" from Cojak Productions - very interesting indeed. There is quite a bit of English speaking in it, with subtitles in French as it is intended for a Fren; /html/bricklin/2007-12/msg00000.html (5,956 bytes)

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