Michael,
The only thing classic about my '78 is the enjoyment derived therefrom.
Dave
Michael Dietsche wrote:
> Thanx for the advice and answers to my many questions, all…..Last nite
> I ran the engine after a couple months of garage work (cleaning and
> coating the gas tank, rebuilding the carb, etc). With that done I'm
> ready to begin the next phase (ignition rework), then finally engine
> rebuild, paint, and interior. Since I'm an airplane guy I tend to
> take the same approach with car maintenance: a phased maintenance
> while the car is operational, followed by complete downtime for deep
> overhaul ("depot maintenance" in airplane lingo). Anyway, it's fun to
> work on these things and try to make them what they used to be (or
> more!)……
>
> Does anyone know of some similar lists/websites for Triumph Spitfire
> owners? Since we owners of the late '70's Midgets share the same
> engines I'm sure our comrades in Spit-World have some engine thoughts
> of interest to us. I know the rubber-bumper Midgets and MGB's are
> supposedly "uncool" in comparison to their older siblings, but I kinda
> like their looks, their price…..plus the 1500 in my Midget seems like
> it has some potential for interesting mods. You don't feel like
> you're destroying a "classic" piece of history when you hack into an
> ugly stepchild model!
>
> Thanks again!
> Mike Dietsche
> 78 Midget
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