Oh, THAT kind of moonshine!
KAte
WFO Herb wrote:
> Robert-- You'll have to talk to Brad about that "moonshine". But I will say,
> moonshine does look neat reflecting down on snow covered ground.
>
> Robert Duquette wrote:
>
> > How many nights of 'moonshine' ?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > >...but do keep current with the workings of the heater system. 300 days of
> > sunshine, many below freezing, right James? Just like here in Klamath
> > Falls... which by the way boasts 320 days of sunshine!
> > >
> > >WFO Herb
> > >Keep the sticky side down!
> > >Bugeyes, Mk III Sprite & '80 TR8... Almost catching up with Jon P.
> > (Birdman)
> > >Klamath Falls, Oregon
> > >
> > >James Nazarian Jr wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hey Robert,
> > >>
> > >> I don't think we've met, but my girlfriend Trisha sent you her
> > impressions of driving a Bugeye in Colorado. First off, I'm glad you
> > decided to bring it, they are a joy to have in this area. With over 300
> > days of sunshine a year you won't regret it, and you may well forget how to
> > work the hood.
> > >>
> > >> On Tue, Feb 27, 2001 at 07:17:11AM -0700, Robert Latham profoundly
> > declared:
> > >> > So some stupid questions
> > >> >
> > >> > - after it been for a pollution check it
> > >> > will be issued with Colorado plates. So what
> > >> > is the best way to attach them. The current
> > >> > nmumber plate fits snugly in a recess at the
> > >> > back and on a small plate ( no bumper) at the
> > >> > front.
> > >>
> > >> If the front plate is the plinth that was available for bumperless cars,
> > then keep using it. Don't do anything too permanent because there is
> > legislation going on right now to rid Colorado of the front plate
> > requirement. Off hand I don't remember how the rear one is mounted on
> > Trisha's car, but I'm sure when she sees this she'll tell you.
> > >> >
> > >> > - Petrol or Gas - I have 956cc Gold seal engine
> > >> > (basically a factory rebuild of the original
> > >> > 956cc). I'm inteding to add some STP lead
> > >> > subsitute to the tank what rating fuel
> > >> > works best.
> > >>
> > >> With the altitude the required octane rating drops two points. At sea
> > level the regular gass is 87, up here it is 85. For the diffence in cost we
> > run premium in all our LBCs but the rule is you can run as low a rating as
> > you can without pinging. They will run on 85, but I prefer the premium
> > because I feel like my gas mileage and performance is up a bit.
> > >> >
> > >> > - Carbs being at 5000ft+ intending to fit some
> > >> > lean needles to its HS1 carbs, does this make
> > >> > sense.
> > >> It makes sense, but it is unnecessary. I taking a few flats out of the
> > jets will lean the mixture over the whole range of throttle, assuming the
> > car ran right in the UK, that is all you will need to do to get it running
> > right here. I think as a rough guess, it will take 8 flats leaner to get in
> > the correct range. I've brought a few cars here from sealevel, and they all
> > seem to take about 8 flats.
> > >>
> > >> >
> > >> > Any other thoughts as to what needs doing - I hope it will
> > >> > not need seat belts etc.
> > >> >
> > >> Seat belts are not required for pre-67 cars, but if they were ever
> > installed then they will have to be there. Either way If you ever get
> > stopped you will probably get ticketed, and you will have to explain to the
> > court that the law says you don't have to have them. I doubt the traffic
> > cops will know this. If you want, Moss has some nice vintage looking belts
> > (lap only) that go very well in a bugeye.
> > >>
> > >> Consider the classic plates, they are a bit more expensive, but they only
> > require smog testing every 5 years. I don't know the rules on mileage and
> > driving with them though.
> > >>
> > >> > Robert
> > >> >
> > >> Happy Motoring. This is a great area to have an LBC.
> > >> --
> > >> James Nazarian Jr
> > >> 71 MGB roadster
> > >> 71 MGBGT - with V8 parts
> > >> 01 Impreza 2.5RS
> > >>
> > >> A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have
> > >> evolved from a simpler system that worked just fine.
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