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161. Re: hey all! Hello.... (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1999 13:20:41 +1100
Where are you Toby? You might also mention what your budget is and whether you want a driver or project and which degree of either. Mike
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00166.html (7,936 bytes)

162. Re: Hey all again!! sorry for the lack of info (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1999 15:17:21 +1100
For all practical purposes, the squarebody,chrome bumper sprites and midgets are the same. There is minor trim difference with earlier midgets having extra chrome strips over their sprite brothers. M
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00172.html (10,296 bytes)

163. Re: hording spridgets.... (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 13:07:38 +1100
Hmm, well I'm up to 18 spridgets if you include my old racecar, 17 if you don't. You just can't pass them up. They affect me like like cute little puppies needing a home affect some others. It is tak
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00249.html (8,753 bytes)

164. Re: hording spridgets.... (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 13:35:05 +1100
Frank I mean 18 currently in my possession! Mike --Original Message-- From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com> To: Mike Gigante <mikeg@vicnet.net.au> Cc: R. Toby Atwater <tob@taltec.net>; Spridget
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00253.html (9,387 bytes)

165. Re: hording spridgets.... (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 16:00:16 +1100
I am in Melbourne - Australia not Florida! I'm happy to discuss go-fast bits. It is one of my passions! Feel free to ask - I've probably tried most things or at least done serious investigation. I've
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00264.html (10,646 bytes)

166. Re: not enough time.... Of topic - computers (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 16:08:55 +1100
Jay made me think about various computers I've worked on a day-to-day basis. Gee, it makes me feel old... I haven't even included the old radio shack 'basic' thingy. Dec PDP8, PDP10, PDP11 Vax 11/730
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00265.html (8,166 bytes)

167. Re: hording spridgets.... (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 16:10:46 +1100
My wife brought me a T-shirt with that written on. Of course, she bought a companion T-Shirt for herself -- "My next husband will be normal" ;-) Mike --Original Message-- From: Larry and Sandi Miller
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00266.html (10,905 bytes)

168. Re: hording spridgets.... (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 19:31:53 +1100
Hey, your all welcome! If you come at Easter, you can join in the Australian Nation Sprite gathering! Track time, motorkhana, concours and *lots* of partying. If you are ever going to be here, make s
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00268.html (10,315 bytes)

169. Re: hording spridgets.... (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 20:11:15 +1100
Yeah, I know, I know. But I would want too much for them in order to part with them. I price myself out of the market! Just so it is clear, not all these sprites are running. Two will never see the r
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00270.html (11,303 bytes)

170. Re: Location (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 10:28:08 +1100
Name : Mike Gigante City : Christmas Hills (on the outskirts of Melbourne) State/Province: Victoria Country : Australia Area Code: 3775 Web Site: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mikeg Checkout: Yes. Cars:
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00341.html (8,616 bytes)

171. Re: 60 Sprite , Checked It Out (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 21:24:50 +1100
I go away for just a couple of days and look what you all get up This is fantastic. I'm sure Ron would love it, basket case or not. Put me down for $10. Mike --Original Message-- From: Paul A Asgeirs
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00614.html (12,406 bytes)

172. Re: Disc conversion (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 10:19:33 +1100
The master cylinders are different for disc brake cars. You should swap the M/C, kingpins, stub axles (uprights) as well as the hubs. Mike modified
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00747.html (10,395 bytes)

173. Re: 120hp (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 10:38:17 +1100
Getting 120hp is pretty easy from a 1275, in fact 130hp for a streetable motor is quite realistic. Step 1: get a really good head. Cut no corners here as this is the real secret. Get huffaker or comp
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00753.html (8,944 bytes)

174. Re: Smart ass answer Re: More springs (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 10:55:25 +1100
OK, I'll try a serious answer. You need a serious lever and a big weight. --** The {} is the spring, the ** is the weight and ## the floor. You need to measure the spring displacement from free lengt
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00809.html (9,534 bytes)

175. Re: GTO (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 11:14:07 +1100
Ferrari weren't the only ones to skirt around the homologation. Our beloved Sebring Sprites were another example... See "Spritely Years" for the details. Mike required is either. seats U.S.
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00871.html (9,212 bytes)

176. Re: Hood Header Rail? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 13:45:29 +1100
Be *very* careful. That stuff is a recipe for hyperactive rust. It is pourous and holds water a long time. I *think* it is also activated by an acid so that wouldn't help either. I have seen a sprite
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00943.html (9,834 bytes)

177. Re: Square Nose Bugeye (?) (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 16:03:17 +1100
It looks terrific. There is a photo in one of the books, it might even be original sprites and healeys but it is more likely one of the others. If I find the photo I'll post the details. IMHO, this l
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00950.html (8,239 bytes)

178. Re: Square Nose Bugeye (?) (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 16:24:58 +1100
Why is this photo in one of the spridget books? because it was one of the styling studies that was contemplated for the new MkII Sprite/Mk 1 Midget. This is purely from memory so I could have it back
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00951.html (9,355 bytes)

179. Re: Fiberglass Floorboards (was Re: DIY Carpet + DPO) (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 12:27:40 +1100
The acid you *should* use to treat rust is phosphoric acid, not muriatic acid. Muriatic acid is Hydrochloric acid. Muriatic acid dissolves steel and rust at approximately the same rate whereas phosp
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01001.html (12,924 bytes)

180. Electrolytic Galvanising (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 15:54:30 +1100
I know about electrolytic rust removal, and I remember depositing copper on nails back in junior chemistry. I was to deposit zinc on steel electrolytically. Anyone know what solution I would have to
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01017.html (6,973 bytes)

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