From bubbaape at earthlink.net Sun Oct 4 14:21:31 2009 From: bubbaape at earthlink.net (bubbaape at earthlink.net) Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2009 13:21:31 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Subject: [Bricklin] Door Counterbalance conversions anyone???? Message-ID: <20602645.1254687692051.JavaMail.root@mswamui-valley.atl.sa.earthlink.net> I am greatly interested in getting rid of the stupid pneumatic system and replacing the door supports with counter balanced rods or any counter balance system. I was thinking that I could use a small motor on each side the counter balance system for opening and closing similar to the pneumatic system without all the extra drain on power and the option to use the doors manually more freely. I'm not looking for debate. I'm looking for what has been successful for other users in the past! Thanks KT Touzin US Coast Guard 0739 From serge.ber at sympatico.ca Sun Oct 4 19:54:07 2009 From: serge.ber at sympatico.ca (serge berube) Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 01:54:07 +0000 Subject: [Bricklin] value of bricklin factory vs the one out of factory Message-ID: http://www.rogerstv.com/option.asp?lid=12&rid=5&sid=2610&arid=5&rep=1 on this show there's a guy that worked at bricklin factory now don't go blowing steam here lol if i recall he say about 2200 were made at factory will check to confirm the right vin he said ,but what i found interesting he said that bricklin that were made outside factory after it went belly up are not worth has much has the one made inside factory ...i glad i got vin 1733 lol serge From serge.ber at sympatico.ca Sun Oct 4 20:01:52 2009 From: serge.ber at sympatico.ca (serge berube) Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 02:01:52 +0000 Subject: [Bricklin] vins made Message-ID: his there a way to find out the last vin at bricklin factory that was made there? From gschroeder at comcast.net Sun Oct 4 20:30:51 2009 From: gschroeder at comcast.net (Greg Schroeder) Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2009 21:30:51 -0500 Subject: [Bricklin] vins made References: Message-ID: Serge, This is a good site for that kind of information. http://bricklin-sv-1-build-history.com/index.html Greg 0036 > his there a way to find out the last vin at bricklin factory that was made > there? > _______________________________________________ From lvphotogroup at cox.net Sun Oct 4 20:43:25 2009 From: lvphotogroup at cox.net (Larry Ankeny) Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2009 19:43:25 -0700 Subject: [Bricklin] vins made References: Message-ID: <002801ca4565$a3406400$1400a8c0@editing> I thought the number 2854 was the total number of cars made in 74 and 75. Am I mistaken, and that number is for ALL B's that were made? Larry in LV 2046 ----- Original Message ----- From: "serge berube" To: Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 7:01 PM Subject: [Bricklin] vins made > his there a way to find out the last vin at bricklin factory that was made > there? > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Bricklin at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/bricklin > > You are subscribed as lvphotogroup at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.14.3/2413 - Release Date: 10/04/09 06:20:00 From chuckscurr at yahoo.com Sun Oct 4 22:45:08 2009 From: chuckscurr at yahoo.com (Chuck Scurr) Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2009 21:45:08 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Bricklin] value of bricklin factory vs the one out of factory In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <41387.25953.qm@web112410.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> I think it was around 2800+ from factory and several hundred finished afterwords. I agree a factory built car should be worth more just like stock vs a custom Delco/ Mongoose 425SS Torch Red Y2K 4 Sp Coupe in Honolulu Hawaii --- On Sun, 10/4/09, serge berube wrote: From: serge berube Subject: [Bricklin] value of bricklin factory vs the one out of factory To: bricklin at autox.team.net Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 7:54 PM http://www.rogerstv.com/option.asp?lid=12&rid=5&sid=2610&arid=5&rep=1 on this show there's a guy that worked at bricklin factory now don't go blowing steam here lol if i recall he say about 2200 were made at factory will check to confirm the right vin he said ,but what i found interesting he said that bricklin that were made outside factory after it went belly up are not worth has much has the one made inside factory ...i glad i got vin 1733 lol serge Bricklin at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/bricklin You are subscribed as chuckscurr at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive From rick at hightechcoatings.com Mon Oct 5 04:33:17 2009 From: rick at hightechcoatings.com (Rick at High Tech Coatings) Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 06:33:17 -0400 Subject: [Bricklin] vins made Message-ID: <36B41E3B3DAF4B779BF6F43414DDB2FA@work> It is generally accepted as 2900 is the last factory car and 2901-2914 were assembled from parts in new york by buddy schroeder. now the last government inspected car was in the mid 2800's. but there were cars after that that were fully assembled just not inspected, you know the round grey sticker stuck on, there were cars there that needed some minor thing like an air cleaner nut, my 75 was at the hood extension area according to Terry Tanner who was there and is still involved. some one who left 30 + years ago and read up online ) the 2854 number is all over) just doesn't have the same credibility. saying 2854 cars were produced is one thing, saying 2854 was the last is quite another, There were about 10 or 12 vins that were not used between 74 and 5 so if they only built 2854 the last one world be 2864-6. On 10/4/2009 10:01:52 PM, serge berube (serge.ber at sympatico.ca) wrote: > his there a way to find out the last vin at bricklin factory that was > made > there? From treefrogno9 at webtv.net Mon Oct 5 05:43:27 2009 From: treefrogno9 at webtv.net (D Walker) Date: Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:43:27 GMT Subject: [Bricklin] Door Counterbalance conversions anyone???? Message-ID: The problem is the weight of the door. Where would you hang the counter balance? The counter balance weight for each door would have to be hung on the opposite side of each doors fulcrum point . And would have to be very heavy. A steel edged full fiberglass or carbon fiber door would be great. But would have to be a custom build and fit for that car. Ball screw jacks and gas filled rams are about your only options. And a manual handle latch and lock system would not be that hard to fab. Or use the factory set up with a remote fired solenoid system . From khand1486 at earthlink.net Mon Oct 5 07:10:34 2009 From: khand1486 at earthlink.net (Kevin D. Hand) Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 06:10:34 -0700 Subject: [Bricklin] vins made In-Reply-To: <36B41E3B3DAF4B779BF6F43414DDB2FA@work> References: <36B41E3B3DAF4B779BF6F43414DDB2FA@work> Message-ID: <0B12AA67-F5DB-4D6B-B8C8-0A138DED2A43@earthlink.net> FYI-from a sit hosted by Randy Poulos... The last Bricklin..... For years there have been differing opinions of the last Bricklin. You could make a case for VIN 2857 - last one built on Friday, September 23, 1975 ( last operating day of Bricklin Canada LTD. ), with the paper work gone through, or you could make a case for VIN 2864 - last one completed by the factory. Or you could also make a case for VIN 2896 - last data plate stamped by the factory. There are Bricklins with VIN numbers to VIN 2914. Data plates were reportedly stamped to around plus or minus VIN 2920. So which Bricklin is the last ? Let's go back in time before the Bricklin and look at the 1948 Tucker. 51 Tuckers are considered to have been built. As I understand the last completed 1948 Tucker by the factory was Tucker # 37 ( 1037 ). Yet the remaining Tuckers are still called Tuckers, and are considered to be Tuckers. For the purposes of this website, The last Bricklin will be considered to be VIN 2914. It is interesting to note that 1974 Bricklins were built very late into that year. I have seen VIN's 769 ( 4th to the last '74 - white 4-Speed ) & 771 ( 2nd to the last '74 - also a white 4-Speed, and last 4-Speed built ), and both have production dates on the data plate of: December 29, 1974. Addendum for this email: As I understand, the assembly line held 32 Bricklins in various stages of completion. As I understand all that was really necessary to complete VIN 2864, was to spin the wingnut on the air cleaner, start the car and drive it off the line.... Kevin Sent from my iPhone On Oct 5, 2009, at 3:33 AM, "Rick at High Tech Coatings" wrote: > It is generally accepted as 2900 is the last factory car and > 2901-2914 were > assembled from parts in new york by buddy schroeder. now the last > government > inspected car was in the mid 2800's. but there were cars after that > that were > fully assembled just not inspected, you know the round grey sticker > stuck on, > there were cars there that needed some minor thing like an air > cleaner nut, my > 75 was at the hood extension area according to Terry Tanner who was > there and > is still involved. some one who left 30 + years ago and read up > online ) the > 2854 number is all over) just doesn't have the same credibility. > saying 2854 > cars were produced is one thing, saying 2854 was the last is quite > another, > There were about 10 or 12 vins that were not used between 74 and 5 > so if they > only built 2854 the last one world be 2864-6. > > On 10/4/2009 10:01:52 PM, serge berube (serge.ber at sympatico.ca) wrote: >> his there a way to find out the last vin at bricklin factory that was >> made >> there? > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Bricklin at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/bricklin > > You are subscribed as khand1486 at earthlink.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From rick at hightechcoatings.com Mon Oct 5 10:39:50 2009 From: rick at hightechcoatings.com (Rick at High Tech Coatings) Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 12:39:50 -0400 Subject: [Bricklin] Door Counterbalance conversions anyone???? Message-ID: Electric linear actuators that can handle the load tend to be 1) slow, 2) expensive, 3) bulky, 4) high current draw. also Impossible to move without power. You may be able to rig up some kind of Rube Goldberg wind up deal, but you will probably need to carry a couple of extra batteries to get the job done quickly and smoothly I have seen it done with 3 nitrogen charged cylinders, 1 in front 2 in the rear, They were custom made and had fill valves installed to get them balanced just right. they worked great, but the guy had about a grand in them at the time, oh and that was 30 plus years ago. He also added AMC hornet outer door handles, From lvphotogroup at cox.net Mon Oct 5 13:52:27 2009 From: lvphotogroup at cox.net (Larry Ankeny) Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 12:52:27 -0700 Subject: [Bricklin] Door Counterbalance conversions anyone???? References: Message-ID: <003101ca45f5$5df8c910$1400a8c0@editing> How about the way DeLorean did it. The same way a garage door is counter balanced. Larry in LV ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick at High Tech Coatings" To: "bl" Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [Bricklin] Door Counterbalance conversions anyone???? > Electric linear actuators that can handle the load tend to be 1) slow, 2) > expensive, 3) bulky, 4) high current draw. also Impossible to move without > power. You may be able to rig up some kind of Rube Goldberg wind up deal, > but > you will probably need to carry a couple of extra batteries to get the job > done quickly and smoothly > I have seen it done with 3 nitrogen charged cylinders, 1 in front 2 in the > rear, They were custom made and had fill valves installed to get them > balanced > just right. they worked great, but the guy had about a grand in them at > the > time, oh and that was 30 plus years ago. He also added AMC hornet outer > door > handles, > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Bricklin at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/bricklin > > You are subscribed as lvphotogroup at cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.14.3/2415 - Release Date: 10/05/09 06:19:00 From treefrogno9 at webtv.net Mon Oct 5 15:29:25 2009 From: treefrogno9 at webtv.net (D Walker) Date: Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:29:25 GMT Subject: [Bricklin] Door Counterbalance conversions anyone???? Message-ID: I think they use adjustable torsion bars in those. I read a story about a guy that was in his garage when one of them snapped with the door down. He said it sounded like a gun shot. From cbl302 at sbcglobal.net Mon Oct 5 20:53:12 2009 From: cbl302 at sbcglobal.net (CBL302) Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2009 19:53:12 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Bricklin] Door Counterbalance conversions anyone???? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <805432.99697.qm@web81007.mail.mud.yahoo.com> The reason why it snapped with the door shut is because that is when the Torsion bar is fully under Torsion. Also the Torsion bar on the Delorean DOES NOT hold the door open..it is there only as a "Torsion spring" to pop the door open enough so that the actual Strut can hold the door in the open position,in other words the full force of the energy is released from the Torsion bar when you open a Delorean door,it releases the energy needed to swing the door open,then it basically has LOST about 80% of it's stored energy in the open position,hence the need for a door strut to actually hold the door open,so when you close a Delorean door you are putting the Delorean Torsion bar under a full load to again release that energy to swing the door open,that is why they will ONLY snap with a closed door. Claude #1024 --- On Mon, 10/5/09, D Walker wrote: From: D Walker Subject: Re: [Bricklin] Door Counterbalance conversions anyone???? To: "Larry Ankeny" , "Rick at High Tech Coatings" , "bl" Date: Monday, October 5, 2009, 5:29 PM I think they use adjustable torsion bars in those. I read a story about a guy that was in his garage when one of them snapped with the door down. He said it sounded like a gun shot. _______________________________________________ From lvphotogroup at cox.net Thu Oct 8 23:46:24 2009 From: lvphotogroup at cox.net (Larry Ankeny) Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009 22:46:24 -0700 Subject: [Bricklin] front end alignment specs References: <36B41E3B3DAF4B779BF6F43414DDB2FA@work> <0B12AA67-F5DB-4D6B-B8C8-0A138DED2A43@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <003301ca48a3$ebb24b40$1400a8c0@editing> I wrote it down somewhere, but I can't find it now. What are the alignment settings for the 75 caster? camber? toe in or out? thanks all Larry in LV #2046 From krodgers at nautel.com Fri Oct 9 04:26:40 2009 From: krodgers at nautel.com (Kevin Rodgers) Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2009 06:26:40 -0400 Subject: [Bricklin] front end alignment specs In-Reply-To: <003301ca48a3$ebb24b40$1400a8c0@editing> References: <36B41E3B3DAF4B779BF6F43414DDB2FA@work><0B12AA67-F5DB-4D6B-B8C8-0A138DED2A43@earthlink.net> <003301ca48a3$ebb24b40$1400a8c0@editing> Message-ID: <73C9DD5521F9A24A8448B3D5E2725DE106717BC3@mse12be2.mse12.exchange.ms> Larry This is what was circulated awhile ago. From: owner-bricklin at autox.team.net [mailto:owner-bricklin at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Seth Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 8:09 PM To: John T. Blair Cc: Bricklin at autox.team.net Subject: Re: front end alignment I forget where I got mine... They're close, but not the same: 1975 Bricklin Alignment Spec Toe: 0.125 deg/side (; 1/16" /side) Camber: -0.5 deg Caster: +2.5 deg John T. Blair wrote: > At 07:53 AM 6/5/2008 -0400, Kevin Rodgers wrote: > >> Does anyone have the front end alignment spec. handy? My car is in the >> shop and they just called looking for the specs so they can manually >> dial them in. >> > > Kevin, > > Here's what I have: > > > Alignment > Caster +3 deg > Camber 0 deg > Toe in +1/8" (.26 deg or +.125 each side) > > John -----Original Message----- From: bricklin-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:bricklin-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Ankeny Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 2:46 AM To: Larry Ankeny Cc: bl Subject: [Bricklin] front end alignment specs I wrote it down somewhere, but I can't find it now. What are the alignment settings for the 75 caster? camber? toe in or out? thanks all Larry in LV #2046 _______________________________________________ From gschroeder at comcast.net Fri Oct 9 09:18:43 2009 From: gschroeder at comcast.net (Greg Schroeder) Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:18:43 -0500 Subject: [Bricklin] front end alignment specs References: <36B41E3B3DAF4B779BF6F43414DDB2FA@work><0B12AA67-F5DB-4D6B-B8C8-0A138DED2A43@earthlink.net><003301ca48a3$ebb24b40$1400a8c0@editing> <73C9DD5521F9A24A8448B3D5E2725DE106717BC3@mse12be2.mse12.exchange.ms> Message-ID: Are the 74's the same? I am getting ready to get mine done next week. Greg 0036 From tbar68 at optonline.net Sat Oct 10 12:52:21 2009 From: tbar68 at optonline.net (Tina Barrett) Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:52:21 -0400 Subject: [Bricklin] door rocker switches Message-ID: <877F8912873F4902B16D175F84FE1D79@win2000> Can anyone tell me the specs/part number on the little rocker switches on the console that open/close (and the other that locks off) the doors? Thx, TB No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.421 / Virus Database: 270.14.9/2427 - Release Date: 10/10/09 06:39:00 From tbar68 at optonline.net Sat Oct 10 15:24:48 2009 From: tbar68 at optonline.net (Tina Barrett) Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:24:48 -0400 Subject: [Bricklin] door rocker switches-thanks all Message-ID: Found those on ebay, but then called Bob's Brickyard and he had them for much less and is sending them. Thanks again all! TB No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.421 / Virus Database: 270.14.9/2427 - Release Date: 10/10/09 06:39:00 From jblair1948 at cox.net Sat Oct 10 15:22:54 2009 From: jblair1948 at cox.net (John T. Blair) Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:22:54 -0400 Subject: [Bricklin] door rocker switches In-Reply-To: <877F8912873F4902B16D175F84FE1D79@win2000> References: <877F8912873F4902B16D175F84FE1D79@win2000> Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.1.20091010171343.01d975e8@cox.net> At 02:52 PM 10/10/2009, Tina Barrett wrote: >Can anyone tell me the specs/part number on the little rocker switches on the >console that open/close (and the other that locks off) the doors? Tina, Basically the door open/close switches are double pole double throw center off. But if you have air doors you can get by with a single pole double throw center off switch. The door lock switch is a single pole single throw switch. The only real then to worry about is the length and width of the new switch so that they will fit in the holes on the console. An acceptable replacement for the door open/close switch is a: Standard DS-512 switch. The bezel is not like the originals. If you really want originals you'll have to try one of the Bricklin vendors, Terry Tanner, Bob Hoffman, or Rich Haines. I'm sure Standard has a switch that will work for the lock switch also, I just don't have a part # for it. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948 at cox.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V (B1106) 75 Bricklin SV1 (#0887) 77 Spitfire 71 Saab Sonett III 65 Rambler Classic Morgan: www.team.net/www/morgan Bricklin: www.bricklin.org If you can read this - Thank a teacher! If you are reading it in English - Thank a Vet!! From jblair1948 at cox.net Mon Oct 12 08:45:47 2009 From: jblair1948 at cox.net (John T. Blair) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:45:47 -0400 Subject: [Bricklin] Free Concerts in - NM, TX, NM, OK, AR, MO, TN, NC, VA, WV Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.1.20091012104320.020bf8f0@cox.net> Hey Gang, The Army Field Band is back on the road. If you're in one of the states listed in the Subj: check below to see if there's a concert near you. This is patriotic, high energy music. If you make it to one of the concerts, and can find my son, John C. Blair, say hello, and that you know his dad. John October 14 - 7:00 PM - Albuquerque, NM La Cueva High School Gymnasium , For Tickets/Info call 505-880-8249x338 October 15 - 7:00 PM - Las Cruces, NM Las Cruces High School Gymnasium , For Tickets/Info call 575-527-5851 October 16 - 7:00 PM - El Paso, TX Univ of Texas El Paso- Magoffin Auditorium , For Tickets/Info call 915-496-7777 October 17 - 7:00 PM - Carlsbad, NM Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Centre , For Tickets/Info call 595-628-5542 October 18 - 3:00 PM - Midland, TX Midland Center , For information call 432-687-8845 October 19 - 7:00 PM - Snyder, TX Western Texas College - The Coliseum , For Tickets/Info call 325-574-6571 October 20 - 7:00 PM - San Angelo, TX City Auditorium , For Tickets/Info call 325-659-8225 October 21 - 7:30 PM - Denton, TX Univ of North Texas - Murchison PAC - Winspear Concert Hall , For Tickets/Info call 940-387-3811 October 22 - 7:00 PM - Frisco, TX Lone Star High School Auditorium , For Tickets/Info call 469-633-6592 October 25 - 3:00 PM - Canton, TX Canton High School Performing Arts Center , For Tickets/Info call 903-567-4000 October 26 - 7:30 PM - Denison, TX Denison Senior High School - Eisenhower Auditorium Tickets/Info call 903-465-1551 October 27 - 7:00 PM - Muskogee, OK Muskogee Civic Center , For Tickets/Info call 918-684-2828 October 28 - 7:30 PM - Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University - Seretean Center for the Performing Arts, For Tickets/Info call 405-744-7509 October 29 - 7:00 PM - Pryor, OK Pryor High School Auditorium , For Tickets/Info call 918-825-3292 October 30 - 7:30 PM - Eureka Springs, AR The Eureka Springs City Auditorium , For Tickets/Info call 479-253-7788 October 31 - 2:00 PM - Russellville, AR Arkansas Tech University - Witherspoon Auditorium , For Tickets/Info call 479-968-5252 November 1 - 3:00 PM - Searcy, AR Searcy High School Auditorium , For Tickets/Info call 501-268-8315 November 3 - 7:00 PM - Benton, AR Benton High School Auditorium , For information call 501-315-8228 November 4 - 7:00 PM - Jonesboro, AR Arkansas State University - Fowler Center , For Tickets/Info call 870-935-5525 November 5 - 7:30 PM - Kennett, MO Kennett High School Gymnasium , For Tickets/Info call 573-888-4505 November 6 - 7:30 PM - Newbern, TN Dyer County High School Gymnasium , For Tickets/Info call 731-285-9117 November 7 - 7:00 PM - Jackson, TN Madison Academic Magnet School Auditorium , For Tickets/Info call 731-425-9610 November 8 - 3:00 PM - Clarksville, TN Kenwood High School Gymnasium , For Tickets/Info call 931-552-1808 November 9 - 7:00 PM - Lebanon, TN Cumberland University Gymnasium , For information call 615-444-3952 November 11 - 7:30 PM - Nashville, TN First Presbyterian Church , For Tickets/Info call 615-298-9517 November 12 - 7:00 PM - Nashville, TN Tennessee State University - Kean Hall Gymnasium , For Tickets/Info call 615-963-5341 November 13 - 7:30 PM - Lawrenceburg, TN Lawrence County High School Gymnasium , For Tickets/Info call 931-762-2222 November 14 - 7:00 PM - Columbia, TN Columbia State Community College - Cherry Theater , For information call 931-388-6464 November 15 - 7:00 PM - Cookeville, TN Tennessee Tech University - Derryberry Auditorium , For information call 931-372-3165 November 16 - 7:00 PM - Athens, TN McMinn County High School Gymnasium , For Tickets/Info call 423-745-5664 November 17 - 7:30 PM - Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina University Fine & Performing Arts Center, For Tickets/Info call 828-227-2479 November 18 - 7:30 PM - Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem State University - Kenneth R Williams Auditorium, For Tickets/Info call 704-929-9961 November 19 - 8:00 PM - Danville, VA George Washington High School Auditorium , For Tickets/Info call 434-797-2666 November 20 - 7:30 PM - Bluefield, WV Brushfork Armory , For Tickets/Info call 304-325-5487 John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948 at cox.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V (B1106) 75 Bricklin SV1 (#0887) 77 Spitfire 71 Saab Sonett III 65 Rambler Classic Morgan: www.team.net/www/morgan Bricklin: www.bricklin.org If you can read this - Thank a teacher! If you are reading it in English - Thank a Vet!! From serge.ber at sympatico.ca Mon Oct 12 16:45:40 2009 From: serge.ber at sympatico.ca (serge berube) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:45:40 +0000 Subject: [Bricklin] happy thanksgiving Message-ID: happy thanksgiving to all ...have great day with family and friends ...serge and family From jblair1948 at cox.net Mon Oct 12 17:51:13 2009 From: jblair1948 at cox.net (John T. Blair) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:51:13 -0400 Subject: [Bricklin] Canadian Thanksgiving In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.1.20091012195002.020e4810@cox.net> At 06:45 PM 10/12/2009, serge berube wrote: >happy thanksgiving to all ...have great day with family and friends ...serge >and family To all our Canadian friends, Happy Thanksgiving!!! Hope you all had an enjoyable holliday, and have lots to be thankful for! John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948 at cox.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V (B1106) 75 Bricklin SV1 (#0887) 77 Spitfire 71 Saab Sonett III 65 Rambler Classic Morgan: www.team.net/www/morgan Bricklin: www.bricklin.org If you can read this - Thank a teacher! If you are reading it in English - Thank a Vet!! From efrain_nadal at yahoo.com Mon Oct 12 19:06:23 2009 From: efrain_nadal at yahoo.com (Efrain Nadal) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:06:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Bricklin] Rv: Canadian Thanksgiving Message-ID: <877817.16012.qm@web112208.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Happy Holidays to all our canadian friends Efrain VIN 2148 --- El lun 12-oct-09, John T. Blair escribis: De: John T. Blair Asunto: [Bricklin] Canadian Thanksgiving A: bricklin at autox.team.net Fecha: lunes, 12 octubre, 2009, 6:51 pm At 06:45 PM 10/12/2009, serge berube wrote: >happy thanksgiving to all ...have great day with family and friends ...serge >and family To all our Canadian friends, Happy Thanksgiving!!! Hope you all had an enjoyable holliday, and have lots to be thankful for! John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948 at cox.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V (B1106) 75 Bricklin SV1 (#0887) 77 Spitfire 71 Saab Sonett III 65 Rambler Classic Morgan: www.team.net/www/morgan Bricklin: www.bricklin.org If you can read this - Thank a teacher! If you are reading it in English - Thank a Vet!! Bricklin at autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/bricklin You are subscribed as efrain_nadal at yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive ____________________________________________________________________ ________________ !Obtin la mejor experiencia en la web! Descarga gratis el nuevo Internet Explorer 8. http://downloads.yahoo.com/ieak8/?l=e1 From Maycinc at cs.com Tue Oct 13 18:51:53 2009 From: Maycinc at cs.com (Maycinc at cs.com) Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:51:53 EDT Subject: [Bricklin] A/C capacity Message-ID: I'm getting ready to charge up my a/c. Does anyone know how much freon it holds? Marvin #1343 From glcurley at aol.com Tue Oct 13 20:39:37 2009 From: glcurley at aol.com (George Curley) Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:39:37 -0400 Subject: [Bricklin] A/C capacity In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4AD539E9.1010101@aol.com> I recall Terry saying it was a "five pound system." George #670, 220 Maycinc at cs.com wrote: > I'm getting ready to charge up my a/c. Does anyone know how much freon it > holds? > Marvin > #1343 > _______________________________________________ From gschroeder at comcast.net Tue Oct 13 22:38:40 2009 From: gschroeder at comcast.net (Greg Schroeder) Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:38:40 -0500 Subject: [Bricklin] A/C capacity References: Message-ID: >From the Bricklin Service Manual 75 Supplement it indicates 2 pounds of R-12. Page 12A-10. It also indicates there is a decal on the compressor indicating the same information. Greg 0036 From glcurley at aol.com Wed Oct 14 04:38:54 2009 From: glcurley at aol.com (George Curley) Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:38:54 -0400 Subject: [Bricklin] A/C capacity In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4AD5AA3E.1020406@aol.com> I could have been mistaken about the 5 pounds, sorry. George #670, 220 Greg Schroeder wrote: >> From the Bricklin Service Manual 75 Supplement it indicates 2 pounds of > R-12. Page 12A-10. It also indicates there is a decal on the > compressor indicating the same information. > > Greg 0036 _______________________________________________ From maycinc at cs.com Wed Oct 14 09:55:15 2009 From: maycinc at cs.com (maycinc at cs.com) Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:55:15 -0400 Subject: [Bricklin] A/C capacity In-Reply-To: <4AD539E9.1010101@aol.com> References: <4AD539E9.1010101@aol.com> Message-ID: <8CC1AFDDB0AF8CF-2EA8-4994@webmail-m039.sysops.aol.com> Five pounds would be way too much. My Nova takes 4.5 pounds and it is a much larger system than what is on the B. Marvin -----Original Message----- From: George Curley To: Maycinc at cs.com Cc: bricklin at autox.team.net Sent: Tue, Oct 13, 2009 8:39 pm Subject: Re: [Bricklin] A/C capacity I recall Terry saying it was a "five pound system." George #670, 220 Maycinc at cs.com wrote: > I'm getting ready to charge up my a/c. Does anyone know how much freon it > holds? > Marvin > #1343 > _______________________________________________ From jbschneeweis at msn.com Wed Oct 14 10:26:08 2009 From: jbschneeweis at msn.com (JOEL SCHNEEWEIS) Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:26:08 -0600 Subject: [Bricklin] East Coast Show Message-ID: Just received the new Brickline with great coverage from the East Show. However there are not many pictures. Has anyone put together some pictures for those of us who could not attend to view. Would really appreciate viewing some pictures of the show. Thanks. Joel VIN:820 From khand1486 at earthlink.net Wed Oct 14 11:07:10 2009 From: khand1486 at earthlink.net (Kevin D. Hand) Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:07:10 -0700 Subject: [Bricklin] A/C capacity In-Reply-To: <8CC1AFDDB0AF8CF-2EA8-4994@webmail-m039.sysops.aol.com> References: <4AD539E9.1010101@aol.com> <8CC1AFDDB0AF8CF-2EA8-4994@webmail-m039.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <905CE70E-4C06-4AF7-811A-3D0ABF1CE7ED@earthlink.net> It's been a while but I think I was charged for a couple of lbs of refridgerant the last time my systme had work. Don't know if the system was completely empty or not. Kevin #462 Sent from my iPhone On Oct 14, 2009, at 8:55 AM, maycinc at cs.com wrote: > Five pounds would be way too much. My Nova takes 4.5 pounds and it > is a much > larger system than what is on the B. > Marvin > > -----Original Message----- > From: George Curley > To: Maycinc at cs.com > Cc: bricklin at autox.team.net > Sent: Tue, Oct 13, 2009 8:39 pm > Subject: Re: [Bricklin] A/C capacity > > > > > > > > > > I recall Terry saying it was a "five pound system." > > > George #670, 220 > > > Maycinc at cs.com wrote: > >> I'm getting ready to charge up my a/c. Does anyone know how much >> freon it >> holds? > >> Marvin > >> #1343 > >> _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Bricklin at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/bricklin > > You are subscribed as khand1486 at earthlink.net > > http://www.team.net/archive From serge.ber at sympatico.ca Fri Oct 16 01:53:45 2009 From: serge.ber at sympatico.ca (serge berube) Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:53:45 +0000 Subject: [Bricklin] elderbrock 1406 Message-ID: installing on 360 need part number for kickdown bracket anyone got it handy please and this one got cruise control too great lol ...thanks serge From rick at hightechcoatings.com Fri Oct 16 04:21:05 2009 From: rick at hightechcoatings.com (Rick at High Tech Coatings) Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:21:05 -0400 Subject: [Bricklin] elderbrock 1406 Message-ID: 1481, for mopar applications On 10/16/2009 3:53:45 AM, serge berube (serge.ber at sympatico.ca) wrote: > installing on 360 need part number for kickdown bracket anyone got it > handy > please and this one got cruise control too great lol ...thanks serge From randyhouston106 at yahoo.com Tue Oct 20 10:54:30 2009 From: randyhouston106 at yahoo.com (Randy Houston) Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:54:30 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Bricklin] Doors & General Mech Info Message-ID: <655649.64723.qm@web57407.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Howdy, I have a few questions if anyone can help: 1. Would you recommend converting the doors from air to hydraulics & how would I go about doing that or improving/repairing the original? Whats an est cost? 2. What is the best source/manual for working on my Bricklin and where could I find one? I need something comprehensive featuring engine, transmission, electrical, etc? Thank you, Randy #1045 From rick at hightechcoatings.com Tue Oct 20 11:35:18 2009 From: rick at hightechcoatings.com (Rick at High Tech Coatings) Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:35:18 -0400 Subject: [Bricklin] Doors & General Mech Info Message-ID: <2ED3170492C04870A7F72ABBD9BA0A13@work> first off converting from air to hydraulic is a giant leap backwards, Unless you are doing a 100% original museum quality car I would not do it. There really is no comprehensive manual for a bricklin, If you want engine and transmission you can buy one from BI , It is reprint of the engine and trans section of the ford manual. There is no original electrical manual, John Blair has a set of diagrams and some one on eBay was selling a nice looking PDF based color set of wiring diagrams On 10/20/2009 12:54:30 PM, Randy Houston (randyhouston106 at yahoo.com) wrote: > Howdy, > > I have a few questions if anyone can help: > > 1. Would you recommend converting the doors from air to hydraulics & how > would > I go about doing that or improving/repairing the original? Whats an est > cost? > > 2. What is the best source/manual for working on my Bricklin and where > could I > find one? I need something comprehensive featuring engine, transmission, > electrical, etc? > > Thank you, > Randy > #1045 From jblair1948 at cox.net Tue Oct 20 16:18:10 2009 From: jblair1948 at cox.net (John T. Blair) Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:18:10 -0400 Subject: [Bricklin] Doors & General Mech Info In-Reply-To: <655649.64723.qm@web57407.mail.re1.yahoo.com> References: <655649.64723.qm@web57407.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.1.20091020181430.01d8d5a8@cox.net> At 12:54 PM 10/20/2009, Randy Houston wrote: >I have a few questions if anyone can help: >1. Would you recommend converting the doors from air to hydraulics & how >would I go about doing that or improving/repairing the original? Whats an est >cost? Randy, Rick said it all!!! Check out the section on Doors in the FAQ on our web site: http://www.bricklin.org/TechCentral/TCFAQ.htm Air is the ONLY way to go. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948 at cox.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V (B1106) 75 Bricklin SV1 (#0887) 77 Spitfire 71 Saab Sonett III 65 Rambler Classic Morgan: www.team.net/www/morgan Bricklin: www.bricklin.org If you can read this - Thank a teacher! If you are reading it in English - Thank a Vet!! From lvphotogroup at cox.net Wed Oct 21 15:34:43 2009 From: lvphotogroup at cox.net (Larry Ankeny) Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:34:43 -0700 Subject: [Bricklin] rear differential oil References: <655649.64723.qm@web57407.mail.re1.yahoo.com> <6.2.5.6.1.20091020181430.01d8d5a8@cox.net> Message-ID: <002b01ca5296$4d9fc9d0$1400a8c0@editing> Does the rear differential take any special gear oil or will any gear oil work? thanks a bunch Larry in LV #2046 From bubbaape at earthlink.net Mon Oct 26 13:06:48 2009 From: bubbaape at earthlink.net (bubbaape at earthlink.net) Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:06:48 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Subject: [Bricklin] Selling #739 Message-ID: <17658249.1256587608698.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net> I am looking to sell my white Bricklin #739 (AMC 360 engine with a standard transmission). Times are tough and the family comes first. I want $6000.00 cash. It has many new parts, just replaced the transmission, engine was rebuilt a few years ago, the fuel system is new except the rebuilt gas tank. I have the complete shop manual and detailed records including receipts for all work done on it, PERIOD. This is the famous USAF Col Nelson Rosemond Bricklin. I am the 2nd owner. Please inquire for more details... Thanks! KT Touzin From dcrowe2000 at aol.com Mon Oct 26 13:17:43 2009 From: dcrowe2000 at aol.com (David Rowe) Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:17:43 -0700 Subject: [Bricklin] Shock absorbers Message-ID: Any comments/suggestions for replacement of the shocks and/or upgrades to the suspension on the '75? Thanks, David #2311 From gschroeder at comcast.net Mon Oct 26 13:31:59 2009 From: gschroeder at comcast.net (Greg Schroeder) Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:31:59 -0500 Subject: [Bricklin] Shock absorbers References: Message-ID: Most people end up using the KYB or Koni. There may be other options, but these are listed under Bricklin if you search for them. The cross reference is a Ford Maverick. If you search using this you may find more options. I currently have the KYB's. Mainly because of the price difference at the time. They are fine, but in some cases I would like them to be a little firmer. Greg 0036 > Any comments/suggestions for replacement of the shocks and/or upgrades to > the suspension on the '75? > Thanks, > David #2311