If anyone on the lists can help Paul with instructions on subscribing to the
the Bugeye and spridget lists it would be appreciated.
Hi Paul,
Congrats on your new acquisition. If the engine says 1100 you have a 1098.
The engine original for the car was the 948. The 1100 engine is a good strong
engine that replaced the 948 with the Late MKII sprites.
The best thing you can do is join the bugeye and spridget lists. I am
forwarding this to the list in hopes someone will give you instructions on how
to join the lists.
Both lists are invaluable resources for information, parts and other
assistance. Good luck.
Geroge Marinos
----- Original Message -----
From paul kneevers <evilknee at yahoo.com>
Date: Monday, June 20, 2005 4:06 am
Subject: Questions about my new/old bugeye
> Hello, my name is Paul Kneevers. I have recented
> lucked into owning a 1960 Bugeye Sprite. It is vehicle
> # AN5L23175. The engine number plate is missing, but
> on the drivers right side of the engine is a plate
> that says "1100". Is this the original engine?
>
> I am endevouring to clean up a bit of the muck and
> could use any help you could give. I am reasonably
> mechanically inclined, have already replaced the
> complete starter path, but would like to find out if
> this engine is indeed a 948 or a 1098.
>
> The previous owners kept pretty good written records,
> the car has recieved complete drivetrain rebuilding,
> new wireing harness in '80, as well as repainting,
> there are numerous other repairs/modifications, but it
> came with an appraisal that states it is 99% original,
> whatever that means?! Regardless it is in remarkable
> condition!
>
> The car has many obviously original or old parts,
> which I am inclined to replace, yet it drives like a
> dream. It even has the original rubber floor mats,
> although they have had carpets placed over them!
>
> I am at your disposal. Thank you for your
> consideration and time. Any help you could give to
> save me time would be appreciated. Too many hobbies
> make one want to work smarter.
>
> I've got to finish the restoration on my 1965 Honda
> 305 Superhawk this month to make room (just some
> chrome and reassembly), but I would like to acquire
> information and parts neccesary to do some major work
> on this Bugeye this coming fall/winter!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Paul Kneevers
> evilknee@yahoo.com
> 414-628-2728
>
>
>
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