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Re: [Nobbc] Need Spitfire Driver Side Headlamp Bezel, Tach,

To: North Bay British Car Club <nobbc@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Need Spitfire Driver Side Headlamp Bezel, Tach,
From: rlmossholder@comcast.net
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:04:05 +0000 (UTC)
Sounds good to me. 
I looked for the wiper switch, and I seem to remember throwing it in the trash, 
because it had a leak. Washer fluid and electricity don't mix well. 
Cheers, 
Rich 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dawson Church" <dawsonchurch@gmail.com> 
To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc@autox.team.net> 
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 1:51:19 PM 
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Need Spitfire Driver Side Headlamp Bezel, Tach, Wiper 
Switch, Flywheel 

Where did the day go Friday! 

I'll come over Monday. 

Happy fathering till then! 

Dawson 

On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 10:58 AM, <rlmossholder@comcast.net> wrote: 

> Hi Dawson, 
> Any time this afternoon is fine with me. Monday is OK too. 
> Rich 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dawson Church" <dawsonchurch@gmail.com> 
> To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc@autox.team.net> 
> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 9:25:46 AM 
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Need Spitfire Driver Side Headlamp Bezel, Tach, Wiper 
> Switch, Flywheel 
> 
> Fantastic! 
> 
> Can I swing by some time today (Friday) or Monday to pick it up? 
> 
> I'm happy to pay you for it. 
> 
> I'm also looking for a new bell housing. There's a tube pressed into the 
> back of the bell housing that holds the transmission rear oil seal in 
> place, 
> and mine is sheared off. Rather than get the tube, and have it pressed into 
> the old bell housing, it just occurred to me to look for a replacement bell 
> housing. 
> 
> Also, this guy has tons of parts, in the event you need something: 
> 
> http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/pts/2226506102.html 
> 
> Dawson 
> 
> On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 2:24 PM, <rlmossholder@comcast.net> wrote: 
> 
> > Hi Dawson, 
> > 
> > Yes, I have the cast bucket. It's an orange/red color. 
> > I'll look for the wiper switch this afternoon. 
> > If I can't find it, I believe Rimmer Brothers in England has them. 
> > Just a general search on ebay for "Triumph Spitfire" will reveal 
> thousands 
> > of parts and accessories both new and used. Browsing ebay will also give 
> you 
> > a good idea of what things should cost. I think Moss is too expensive. 
> > 
> > Cheers, 
> > Rich 
> > 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > Fawsonrom: "Dawson Church" <dawsonchurch@gmail.com> 
> > To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc@autox.team.net> 
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 9:07:49 AM 
> > Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Need Spitfire Driver Side Headlamp Bezel, Tach, 
> Wiper 
> > Switch, Flywheel 
> > 
> > Thanks, Rich! 
> > 
> > I need the cast headlight bucket. Do you have one? 
> > 
> > I've tried all the usual suppliers for the wiper switch, no luck. 
> > 
> > Thanks also for the ebay tip, I see quite a few options there! 
> > 
> > Dawson 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 8:06 AM, <rlmossholder@comcast.net> wrote: 
> > 
> > > Hi Dawson, 
> > > 
> > > Do you need the chrome bezel or the cast headlight bucket? 
> > > 
> > > The wiper switch is an expensive one because it is also the pump for 
> the 
> > > wiper fluid. These can be hard to find. I think I have one, but I'm not 
> > sure 
> > > if it's in working condition. You're welcome to it, if I can find it. I 
> > > replaced all of the switches in my dash for more reliable ones. 
> > > 
> > > As for the flywheel, I had to replace mine with a new one. I went with 
> a 
> > > Fidanza aluminum flywheel that I bought it on ebay. It makes a huge 
> > > difference in the throttle response. If you do a search on ebay for 
> > "Triumph 
> > > Spitfire aluminum flywheel" it should come up. Price was pretty 
> > reasonable 
> > > too. 
> > > Sorry I don't have an extra tach. 
> > > 
> > > Cheers, 
> > > Rich 
> > > 
> > > From: "Dawson Church" <dawsonchurch@gmail.com> 
> > > To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc@autox.team.net> 
> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 6:02:43 PM 
> > > Subject: [Nobbc] Need Spitfire Driver Side Headlamp Bezel, Tach, Wiper 
> > > Switch, Flywheel 
> > > 
> > > Hi Friends, 
> > > 
> > > Anyone have any of these 4 parts? The wiper switch is for models from 
> > 1976 
> > > onward. The flywheel is for the 1500 cc engine models. The other parts 
> > are 
> > > common to all model years. 
> > > 
> > > I could also use a decent set of aftermarket seats, if anyone has a set 
> > > they'd like to see the back of. 
> > > 
> > > Can you please let me know ASAP, otherwise I have to make my periodic 
> > > contribution to the retirement fund of the owner of Moss Motors! 
> > > 
> > > -- 
> > > Dawson 
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