From jblair1948 at cox.net  Fri Jan  1 06:18:01 2010
From: jblair1948 at cox.net (John T. Blair)
Date: Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:18:01 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] what problems
In-Reply-To: <B18AD6B7B6A948BBA072EE78F9C0A4C1@greg>
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	<B18AD6B7B6A948BBA072EE78F9C0A4C1@greg>
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Some outstanding ideas, thanks.  Keep them coming.

We want to improve the reliability, driveability, and enjoyment of the car.

One of the biggest things to improve the realibility is to drive them!

Any other pet peeves or problem areas you all can think of?

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 cbl302 at sbcglobal.net  Fri Jan  1 07:48:33 2010
From: cbl302 at sbcglobal.net (CBL302)
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 06:48:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Bricklin] what problems
In-Reply-To: <6.2.5.6.1.20100101081505.01df3f68@cox.net>
Message-ID: <354885.67521.qm@web81002.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

How about some styling changes,like maybe a more modern style dash,and maybe a
nose restyle,something in the lines of a 2004 Lotus Esprit...that would
certainly help in cooling flow !!
Side to side comparisons it almost seems like you could bolt the Front fascia
from a 2004 Lotus Esprit onto a Bricklin without major modifications.

vin 1024

--- On Fri, 1/1/10, John T. Blair <jblair1948 at cox.net> wrote:

From: John T. Blair <jblair1948 at cox.net>
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] what problems
To: Bricklin at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, January 1, 2010, 8:18 AM

Some outstanding ideas, thanks.  Keep them coming.

We want to improve the reliability, driveability, and enjoyment of the car.

One of the biggest things to improve the realibility is to drive them!

Any other pet peeves or problem areas you all can think of?

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

From jblair1948 at cox.net  Fri Jan  1 08:09:36 2010
From: jblair1948 at cox.net (John T. Blair)
Date: Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:09:36 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] Bricklin mailing list roster
Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.1.20100101100200.01e0ad90@cox.net>

Hey gang,

It's been quite some time since I've offered a mailing list 
roster.  Since we are
now in 2010 (Happy New Year - by the way), I thought I'd update it and offer
one.

For those new to the list, I maintain the Master Bricklin Registry, a 
list of all
known Bricklins.  I also am the editor/publisher of The Brickline, 
the quarterly
magazine of Bricklin International.

Over the years, many have wanted a roster so they could contact other owners
for what ever reason.  Some owners didn't want their names and contact info.
released to the public.  So I've come up with a compormise.  If you want a copy
of the roster, you have to be willing to have your name ON the roster.  If your
name is NOT on the roster, then you don't get one.  Simple.

Below is a list of those that I have listed as being ON the 
roster.  So if you don't
see your email address below and want a copy of the roster, please send me an
email stating that you want your name ON the mailing list roster.

This is NOT the same roster as the one for Bricklin International.  While many
of the club members are on this list (and roster) many are not.  Likewise,
you don't have to be a club member to be on the mailing list.

If you are on the list, and no longer wish to be, simply send me an 
email saying
take me off the mailing list roster.

John

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----------------
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 paul-amo at comcast.net  Mon Jan  4 22:06:15 2010
From: paul-amo at comcast.net (Paul J. Amoroso)
Date: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:06:15 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] what problems
In-Reply-To: <8CC58AF83310F9D-5448-3B291@webmail-m078.sysops.aol.com>
References: <6.2.5.6.1.20091231181854.01e06300@cox.net>
	<8CC58AF83310F9D-5448-3B291@webmail-m078.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <4B42C8C7.5000504@comcast.net>

One thing I didn't understand is why the front louver cut-outs were not 
functional.  Wouldn't they help cool the radiator?   Wouldn't they be 
much better?  With directional intake from it, you could probably get 
some small increase in horsepower too.

I think that after 35 years, there are way better transmissions that 
could be used than the FMX.  And as Scott said, the manual  five or six 
would be a great improvement in the fun category.

Paul Amoroso
#1207



isensee at aol.com wrote:
>  I think a high capacity radiator is a great idea. My '75 ran hot for years
> and I tried all kinds of things none of which were very successful until I put
> in one of the high capacity radiators that John Martin was selling. I haven't
> had to worry about it running hot since.
>
> I am skeptical that anything to improve mileage would help much. For one
> thing, I doubt you could get any significant improvement for a reasonable
> price. Most of us don't drive our Bricklins enough miles in a year for
> improved mileage to save much money anyway.
>
> Another idea is a five or six speed manual transmission conversion. It would
> be more fun to drive with a manual.
>
> The AC is a weak point. Terry already offers brackets to relocate the air box
> and I think he has a higher speed blower motor. Is there more that could be
> done? Maybe a more efficient compressor?
>
> Scott Isensee
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John T. Blair <jblair1948 at cox.net>
> To: Bricklin at autox.team.net
> Sent: Thu, Dec 31, 2009 5:25 pm
> Subject: [Bricklin] what problems
>
>
> Hey gang,
>
> I was talking to Terry Tanner earlier today.  We was asking me if I know of
> any
> areas that would make the car better.  Any thing you all can think of.
>
> A couple of things he and I were discussing were:
>
> 1. improving gas milage - he's working on a couple of ideas.  Bottom line, is
> if
>     we can get better gas milage, would people drive them more?  Or would they
>     invest the money to update their car?
>
> 2. cooling.  He is working on an all AL radiator to just drop in.  While you
> can
>     get a Griffin radiator, he's tried it in one of his cars.  He said that it
> really didn't
>     see to make it run any cooler.  The one he's working on now does.  I
> should
>     mention that it's not a stock engine, so it needs more cooling than a
> normal
>     75 Bricklin.
>
> Can you all think of anthing that should be addressed?  Areas that are
> problems
> on the Bricklin, like the electric door solenoids.  He fixed that with the air
> solenoids.  Or fixing the vacuum headlight system, which he did with the air
> operated headlight system.
>
> What concerns do you all have?
>
> 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

From serge.ber at sympatico.ca  Tue Jan  5 06:08:08 2010
From: serge.ber at sympatico.ca (serge berube)
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 13:08:08 +0000
Subject: [Bricklin] what problems
In-Reply-To: <6.2.5.6.1.20100101081505.01df3f68@cox.net>
References: <6.2.5.6.1.20091231181854.01e06300@cox.net>,
	<B18AD6B7B6A948BBA072EE78F9C0A4C1@greg>,
	<6.2.5.6.1.20100101081505.01df3f68@cox.net>
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At the Bricklinboyz we notice that the box frame on allot of them by the back
...rusted allot from inside and swell up ...we fix one already because was
really bad ... i would highly recommend you guys to bring them to get
rustproof ...not the pudding shit the one like oil ...they drill small holes
in frame and spray oil rustproof inside that goes everywhere then put cap on
hole so water don't get in ...the pudding stuff don't go everywhere so rust
will start where it cant go ...serge vin 1733

> Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 08:18:01 -0500
> To: Bricklin at autox.team.net
> From: jblair1948 at cox.net
> Subject: Re: [Bricklin] what problems
>
> Some outstanding ideas, thanks. Keep them coming.
>
> We want to improve the reliability, driveability, and enjoyment of the car.
>
> One of the biggest things to improve the realibility is to drive them!
>
> Any other pet peeves or problem areas you all can think of?
>
> 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!!
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From rick at hightechcoatings.com  Tue Jan  5 07:10:06 2010
From: rick at hightechcoatings.com (Rick at High Tech Coatings)
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 09:10:06 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] what problems
Message-ID: <A18ABC4E0BC448F8886641DD0CB02A76@work>

first if you cut holes in the header panel it will crack at the corners, just
a matter of time, it may take a while but it will crack. you can gain more air
to rad by shaving off 1/2 inch of the lower bumper. I did mine with a belt
sander between the parking lights, starting with 1/2" in the back fading to 0
in the front, this is not a noticeable mod that does increase air flow, I also
took a plasma cutter to the cross brace and cut some holes in it to allow air
thru it instead of around it.

Transmissions , The T5 and T56  manuals are both doable mods, the biggest
issue with them is the clutch pedal setup.
A c4 auto is an easy swap , a bit lighter, more Hi Po parts available but
still a 3 speed. An AOD is doable a bit of work and it is a bit tight but you
do gain a overdrive.

On 1/5/2010 12:06:15 AM, Paul J. Amoroso (paul-amo at comcast.net) wrote:
> One thing I
> didn't understand is why the front louver cut-outs were not
> functional.  Wouldn't
> they help cool the radiator?
> Wouldn't they be
> much better?  With directional intake from it, you could probably get
> some small increase in horsepower too.
>
> I think that after 35 years, there are way better transmissions that
> could be used than the FMX.  And as Scott said, the manual  five or six
> would be a great improvement in the fun category.
>
> Paul Amoroso
> #1207
>
>
>
> isensee at aol.com wrote:
> >  I think a high capacity radiator is a great idea. My '75
> ran hot for years
> > and I tried all kinds of things none of which were very successful until
> I put
> > in one of the high capacity radiators that John Martin was selling. I
> haven't
> > had to worry about it running hot since.
> >
> > I am skeptical that anything to improve mileage would help much. For one
> > thing, I doubt you could get any significant improvement for a reasonable
> > price. Most of us don't
> drive our Bricklins enough miles in a year for
> > improved mileage to save much money anyway.
> >
> > Another idea is a five or six speed manual transm

From klasicars at mywdo.com  Tue Jan  5 08:52:28 2010
From: klasicars at mywdo.com (klasicars)
Date: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:52:28 -0700
Subject: [Bricklin] what problems
In-Reply-To: <6.2.5.6.1.20091231181854.01e06300@cox.net>
References: <6.2.5.6.1.20091231181854.01e06300@cox.net>
Message-ID: <4B43603C.4030406@mywdo.com>

/One of my concerns is sticking brakes. Often when I want to move my 
seldom driven #1880 from the garage I just push it out by hand. I have 
done this with most of my vehicles over the years. My Bricklins have 
been the hardest to move by hand. Apparently the brakes do not fully 
release, especially the front discs. I can assure you it is not a 
problem of rust forming in my Colorado heated garage. I assume it is a 
Bricklin problem and would like to know of a solution. I am speaking of 
regular brakes and not the parking brake as I do not use that.

Thanks,
Don   #1880
/


>
> Can you all think of anthing that should be addressed?  Areas that are 
> problems
> on the Bricklin, like the electric door solenoids.  He fixed that with 
> the air
> solenoids.  Or fixing the vacuum headlight system, which he did with 
> the air
> operated headlight system.
>
> What concerns do you all have?
>
> John
>
> John T. Blair  WA4OHZ     email:  jblair1948 at cox.net
>
>
> http://www.team.net/archive

From isensee at aol.com  Tue Jan  5 09:20:32 2010
From: isensee at aol.com (isensee at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:20:32 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] what problems
In-Reply-To: <A18ABC4E0BC448F8886641DD0CB02A76@work>
References: <A18ABC4E0BC448F8886641DD0CB02A76@work>
Message-ID: <8CC5C3A23392E2F-12F8-51A8@webmail-d092.sysops.aol.com>

 Putting in a high capacity radiator took care of temperature problems for me
and then you don't need to make any other modifications.

I remember an article in The Brickline about the AOD conversion, but don't
recall seeing one about swapping in a manual transmission. I am sure someone
must have done that and it would make for an interesting article. Since some
of the '74s had a four speed manual, I assume their pedal set would probably
work with other manual transmissions. Where those pedals Bricklin specific, or
could they be grabbed from a donor car of another make?


Scott






-----Original Message-----
From: Rick at High Tech Coatings <rick at hightechcoatings.com>
To: bl <bricklin at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Jan 5, 2010 8:10 am
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] what problems


first if you cut holes in the header panel it will crack at the corners, just
a matter of time, it may take a while but it will crack. you can gain more
air
to rad by shaving off 1/2 inch of the lower bumper. I did mine with a belt
sander between the parking lights, starting with 1/2" in the back fading to 0
in the front, this is not a noticeable mod that does increase air flow, I
also
took a plasma cutter to the cross brace and cut some holes in it to allow air
thru it instead of around it.

Transmissions , The T5 and T56  manuals are both doable mods, the biggest
issue with them is the clutch pedal setup.
A c4 auto is an easy swap , a bit lighter, more Hi Po parts available but
still a 3 speed. An AOD is doable a bit of work and it is a bit tight but you
do gain a overdrive.

On 1/5/2010 12:06:15 AM, Paul J. Amoroso (paul-amo at comcast.net) wrote:
> One thing I
> didn't understand is why the front louver cut-outs were not
> functional.  Wouldn't
> they help cool the radiator?
> Wouldn't they be
> much better?  With directional intake from it, you could probably get
> some small increase in horsepower too.
>
> I think that after 35 years, there are way better transmissions that
> could be used than the FMX.  And as Scott said, the manual  five or six
> would be a great improvement in the fun category.
>
> Paul Amoroso
> #1207
>
>
>
> isensee at aol.com wrote:
> >  I think a high capacity radiator is a great idea. My '75
> ran hot for years
> > and I tried all kinds of things none of which were very successful until
> I put
> > in one of the high capacity radiators that John Martin was selling. I
> haven't
> > had to worry about it running hot since.
> >
> > I am skeptical that anything to improve mileage would help much. For one
> > thing, I doubt you could get any significant improvement for a reasonable
> > price. Most of us don't
> drive our Bricklins enough miles in a year for
> > improved mileage to save much money anyway.
> >
> > Another idea is a five or six speed manual transm
Bricklin at autox.team.net
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From ustow at ptd.net  Tue Jan  5 10:30:10 2010
From: ustow at ptd.net (George T. Geissinger)
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 12:30:10 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] what problems
References: <6.2.5.6.1.20091231181854.01e06300@cox.net>
	<4B43603C.4030406@mywdo.com>
Message-ID: <7EB6ECEE20B443C3B420F7DE933A1E4B@george10kgtit7>

Don ,
 Not much you can do with disc brakes other than jack it  up and pull the 
wheels so you can pry the caliper and pads open a bit then put the wheels 
back on. When you do go to move it you may have some extra pedal travel the 
first pump or two then it will be normal.
The problem with disc is there is no return springs the rubber boot on the 
piston is to pull the piston back a hair. When the rubber gets old it 
doesn't quite do its job. Also being the pad all but touches the rotor when 
things are good they can corrode and stick. You can also make sure you have 
some kind of brake lube on the spots were the pads touch the caliper so they 
can't rust fast.
127GEORGE!!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "klasicars" <klasicars at mywdo.com>
To: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948 at cox.net>
Cc: <Bricklin at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] what problems


> /One of my concerns is sticking brakes. Often when I want to move my
> seldom driven #1880 from the garage I just push it out by hand. I have
> done this with most of my vehicles over the years. My Bricklins have
> been the hardest to move by hand. Apparently the brakes do not fully
> release, especially the front discs. I can assure you it is not a
> problem of rust forming in my Colorado heated garage. I assume it is a
> Bricklin problem and would like to know of a solution. I am speaking of
> regular brakes and not the parking brake as I do not use that.
>
> Thanks,
> Don   #1880
> /

From Maycinc at cs.com  Tue Jan  5 20:43:06 2010
From: Maycinc at cs.com (Maycinc at cs.com)
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 22:43:06 EST
Subject: [Bricklin] what problems
Message-ID: <cf8.6d9330ef.387560ca@cs.com>

The thing that fixed my cooling problems the most was adding the compound 
scoop that either Terry or Bob sells (can't remember which one).  I also 
added an electric pusher fan, high flow water pump, and 4 row radiator.  No 
cooling problems.

As for the gas mileage, there's not much that can be done.  It's about 
normal for a 70's V8.  The AOD trans is a common replacement for the FMX.  
Really reduces the rpms at higher speeds which does improve the mileage some. 

I think we need to get away from the air/vacuum operated headlights and 
find a suitable electric replacement.  There are several that I looked at that 
seem like they would be an easy replacement.  Also, I put in the air 
operated door latches and wished I would have kept the electric.  

The problem with using the a/c brackets to relocate the box is that the 
defroster vents no longer line up so they don't work.   What I did was to use 
some wide aluminum tape to fashion a duct between the two boxes.

Marvin


>I think a high capacity radiator is a great idea. My '75 ran hot for years
>and I tried all kinds of things none of which were very successful until I 
put
>in one of the high capacity radiators that John Martin was selling. I 
haven't
>had to worry about it running hot since.
>
>I am skeptical that anything to improve mileage would help much. For one
>thing, I doubt you could get any significant improvement for a reasonable
>price. Most of us don't drive our Bricklins enough miles in a year for
>improved mileage to save much money anyway.
>
>Another idea is a five or six speed manual transmission conversion. It 
would
>be more fun to drive with a manual.
>
>The AC is a weak point. Terry already offers brackets to relocate the air 
box
>and I think he has a higher speed blower motor. Is there more that could 
be
>done? Maybe a more efficient compressor? 

From ustow at ptd.net  Tue Jan  5 22:43:05 2010
From: ustow at ptd.net (George T. Geissinger)
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2010 00:43:05 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] what problems
References: <cf8.6d9330ef.387560ca@cs.com>
Message-ID: <AF895FEA5DC04F988CF3B2595B0CBADE@george10kgtit7>

Simplest and best system I have seen for headlights is "pull the handle" 
Worked well on Saab Sonnet, (popped up like ours), Opel GT, and some 30's - 
40's cars.. No vacuum leak, short circuit ,airleak, JUST PULL. Oh and push 
to close.
I am quite sure that would be a bear to ad on to a car.

127GEORGE!!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Maycinc at cs.com>
To: <Bricklin at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 10:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] what problems


> The thing that fixed my cooling problems the most was adding the compound
> scoop that either Terry or Bob sells (can't remember which one).  I also
> added an electric pusher fan, high flow water pump, and 4 row radiator. 
> No
> cooling problems.
>
> As for the gas mileage, there's not much that can be done.  It's about
> normal for a 70's V8.  The AOD trans is a common replacement for the FMX.
> Really reduces the rpms at higher speeds which does improve the mileage 
> some.
>
> I think we need to get away from the air/vacuum operated headlights and
> find a suitable electric replacement.  There are several that I looked at 
> that
> seem like they would be an easy replacement.  Also, I put in the air
> operated door latches and wished I would have kept the electric.
>
> The problem with using the a/c brackets to relocate the box is that the
> defroster vents no longer line up so they don't work.   What I did was to 
> use
> some wide aluminum tape to fashion a duct between the two boxes.
>
> Marvin
>
>
>>I think a high capacity radiator is a great idea. My '75 ran hot for years
>>and I tried all kinds of things none of which were very successful until I
> put
>>in one of the high capacity radiators that John Martin was selling. I
> haven't
>>had to worry about it running hot since.
>>
>>I am skeptical that anything to improve mileage would help much. For one
>>thing, I doubt you could get any significant improvement for a reasonable
>>price. Most of us don't drive our Bricklins enough miles in a year for
>>improved mileage to save much money anyway.
>>
>>Another idea is a five or six speed manual transmission conversion. It
> would
>>be more fun to drive with a manual.
>>
>>The AC is a weak point. Terry already offers brackets to relocate the air
> box
>>and I think he has a higher speed blower motor. Is there more that could
> be
>>done? Maybe a more efficient compressor?
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From treefrogno9 at webtv.net  Wed Jan  6 03:50:39 2010
From: treefrogno9 at webtv.net (D Walker)
Date: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:50:39 GMT
Subject: [Bricklin] what problems
Message-ID: <BAY117-DS8D67DE45CD4D27D42DD3CFB720@phx.gbl>

If the engines are running hot what temperature is the transmission fluid running at? My guess would be hot to very hot. Has anyone ever taken the trannys fluid temperature when over heating happens? What is the normal running temp. of a automatic transmission in real world traffic on a hot summer day?


-----Original Message-----
From: Maycinc at cs.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 10:43 PM
To: Bricklin at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] what problems

The thing that fixed my cooling problems the most was adding the compound 
scoop that either Terry or Bob sells (can't remember which one).  I also 
added an electric pusher fan, high flow water pump, and 4 row radiator.  No 
cooling problems.

As for the gas mileage, there's not much that can be done.  It's about 
normal for a 70's V8.  The AOD trans is a common replacement for the FMX.  
Really reduces the rpms at higher speeds which does improve the mileage some. 

I think we need to get away from the air/vacuum operated headlights and 
find a suitable electric replacement.  There are several that I looked at that 
seem like they would be an easy replacement.  Also, I put in the air 
operated door latches and wished I would have kept the electric.  

The problem with using the a/c brackets to relocate the box is that the 
defroster vents no longer line up so they don't work.   What I did was to use 
some wide aluminum tape to fashion a duct between the two boxes.

Marvin


>I think a high capacity radiator is a great idea. My '75 ran hot for years
>and I tried all kinds of things none of which were very successful until I 
put
>in one of the high capacity radiators that John Martin was selling. I 
haven't
>had to worry about it running hot since.
>
>I am skeptical that anything to improve mileage would help much. For one
>thing, I doubt you could get any significant improvement for a reasonable
>price. Most of us don't drive our Bricklins enough miles in a year for
>improved mileage to save much money anyway.
>
>Another idea is a five or six speed manual transmission conversion. It 
would
>be more fun to drive with a manual.
>
>The AC is a weak point. Terry already offers brackets to relocate the air 
box
>and I think he has a higher speed blower motor. Is there more that could 
be
>done? Maybe a more efficient compressor? 
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From jblair1948 at cox.net  Tue Jan 12 06:29:29 2010
From: jblair1948 at cox.net (John T. Blair)
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:29:29 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] mailing list roster
Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.1.20100112082738.01f95488@cox.net>

Gang,

I just emailed the roster to those that wanted to be on 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

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From breton48 at live.com  Tue Jan 19 10:04:24 2010
From: breton48 at live.com (JLC)
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:04:24 -0700
Subject: [Bricklin] Bricklin for sale
In-Reply-To: <AF895FEA5DC04F988CF3B2595B0CBADE@george10kgtit7>
References: <cf8.6d9330ef.387560ca@cs.com>
	<AF895FEA5DC04F988CF3B2595B0CBADE@george10kgtit7>
Message-ID: <BAY141-DS50242803F50E0B1FDE219AF650@phx.gbl>

Hi. I am putting my Bricklin up for sale, so I thought I would try here
first.

White 1975 Bricklin SV1 #2121 for sale - 90,000 miles, two owners - $10,500
or best offer. Car is in the Black Forest near Colorado Springs.

Full history since new - first owner  bought the car from dealer in Midland,
Texas, registered it in So Cal, and drove it 89,000 miles in ten years.
After several failures of the hydraulic door opening system, the car sat in
his So Cal garage from Spring 1985 till August 2007, when I acquired it. I
had the car worked on in a Riverside (CA) shop, and moved shortly after
getting the car back (in Spring 2008) to Colorado. I have the following
documents from the original owner: sale documents from Texas, various bills
including installation of a new engine in 1979, two workshop manuals, and
the owner's manual with notes regarding maintenance done from new till the
car was put in storage in 1985.  Body is straight and frame has no rust, but
this car has the typical body panel/door fit as from the factory. I have the
receipts for all the work done since 2007. Car has a clear Colorado title,
and I have a copy of the original California title.
 
The bad:  
Ammeter not working (I have a spare to install) - I am using a battery
monitor plugged in an electrical outlet (added under passenger dash in 2008)
Door wiring on passenger side needs replacing (solenoid clicking when
opening)
Fuel sender unit not working
Driver door's skin coming loose   (I have the adhesive to fix that)
Outside door switches do not work
Wheels need two new center caps (two good ones, one cracked, one missing)

The good:
In 2007 and 2008:
Engine/accessories work done:  new freeze plugs, new water pump, new  timing
cover, new  timing chain kit, new timing cover and valve cover gasket sets,
new  intake and exhaust  manifold gasket sets,  new oil pan gasket set, new
high flow oil pump, new thermostat,  new water pump outlet with gasket,  new
main crankshaft bearing set, new rod bearings  set, carburetor rebuild kit,
new carburetor float,  new rear main seal,  new fuel pump,  new heater core,
new air conditioning compressor (high output),  new A/C high pressure hose,
rebuild receiver drier,  ducting for air conditioning redone to line up
properly, new heavy duty blower motor with fan. 
Cylinder heads reconditioned, including:  machining of heads and valves, new
gasket set, new hardened push rods, valve seats recut and hardened,  new
thermal vacuum switches, new spark plugs. Recored heavy duty  radiator, 16"
electric pusher fan with fan relay, all new water hoses and fan belt. Four
new tires. Inside trim replaced, including recovering the seats, with
original materials
New air door system with two remotes, new wiring for driver's door, windows
reglued and regulators repaired, new door switches
Brakes: new master cylinder, new front brake hoses, new rear wheels
bearings/brake cylinders/adjusters/hoses. New radio and speakers  (I kept
the original radio)

In 2009:  
New  brake power booster, new front brake pads
New suspension bushings and KYB shocks, new pitman arm, new upper and lower
ball joints
Fuel tank cleaned and lined, new rubber fuel lines
New gel cell battery
New windshield washer bottle and pump
All fluids (oil, water, transmission, brakes) and filters (fuel, air, oil)
have been changed at least once since 2008.

If interested, please contact me by email.  Will send photos by email upon
request.

JLC in colorado

From pugsracer at comcast.net  Tue Jan 19 12:14:12 2010
From: pugsracer at comcast.net (pugsracer at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:14:12 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
In-Reply-To: <BAY141-DS50242803F50E0B1FDE219AF650@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <394781785.13452581263928452693.JavaMail.root@sz0122a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Hey guys 

after reading the latest Brickline (another great issue John) I noticed Terry's add for the headlight system. Has anyone installed it yet? Seems like headlight operating systems have been a recurring topic here for years. Pugs #756 

From kynduvme1 at aol.com  Tue Jan 19 12:32:19 2010
From: kynduvme1 at aol.com (kynduvme1 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:32:19 EST
Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
Message-ID: <d317.1487e29b.388762c3@aol.com>

I have it in my car, He installed it.. Seems to work ok... One side is a 
little stuck sometimes but I think I just need to adjust the pressure or 
whatever that little knob is called...
Chris
#1978

From pugsracer at comcast.net  Tue Jan 19 12:50:08 2010
From: pugsracer at comcast.net (pugsracer at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:50:08 +0000
Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
Message-ID: <1307084334-1263930613-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-935679692-@bda686.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>

Thanks for the reply. Couple of follow ups, did it cure the headlight of popping up after the car sat for awhile, and would u recommend it over the original setup? Pugs
------Original Message------
From: kynduvme1 at aol.com
To: Pugs
To: Bricklin List
Sent: Jan 19, 2010 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system

I have it in my car, He installed it.. Seems to work ok... One side is a little stuck sometimes but I think I just need to adjust the pressure or whatever that little knob is called...
 Chris
 #1978

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

From kynduvme1 at aol.com  Tue Jan 19 12:53:43 2010
From: kynduvme1 at aol.com (kynduvme1 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:53:43 EST
Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
Message-ID: <dddf.7bc88792.388767c7@aol.com>

I never had the car when it ran before the head light upgrade.   BUT, I 
have never had a pop up when the car was not running..the system has been fine.
Chris

From khand1486 at earthlink.net  Tue Jan 19 13:19:13 2010
From: khand1486 at earthlink.net (Kevin D. Hand)
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:19:13 -0800
Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
In-Reply-To: <394781785.13452581263928452693.JavaMail.root@sz0122a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
References: <394781785.13452581263928452693.JavaMail.root@sz0122a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <888E0295-404C-4CB3-88AF-BB0B02398B78@earthlink.net>

This is Terry's "air piston" system driven by the main air door  
system?  If so, I've had it on my car since he did my resotration in  
2001. Had a minor failure once about 4 years ago and Terry replaced it  
with a new unit to correct for a minor design issue. Have been  
extremely happy not to fuss with the intricacies of the vacuum system  
that was OEM

Kevin
Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 19, 2010, at 11:14 AM, pugsracer at comcast.net wrote:

> Hey guys
>
> after reading the latest Brickline (another great issue John) I  
> noticed Terry's add for the headlight system. Has anyone installed  
> it yet? Seems like headlight operating systems have been a recurring  
> topic here for years. Pugs #756
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From khand1486 at earthlink.net  Tue Jan 19 13:21:24 2010
From: khand1486 at earthlink.net (Kevin D. Hand)
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:21:24 -0800
Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
In-Reply-To: <dddf.7bc88792.388767c7@aol.com>
References: <dddf.7bc88792.388767c7@aol.com>
Message-ID: <675496AE-0007-46C5-8069-EDEFABF3EA41@earthlink.net>

The system completely removes all vacuum from the process. It is an  
air piston system using the main air door system to power the pistons  
that raise or lower the head lamps.

Kevin
#462
Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 19, 2010, at 11:53 AM, kynduvme1 at aol.com wrote:

> I never had the car when it ran before the head light upgrade.    
> BUT, I
> have never had a pop up when the car was not running..the system has  
> been fine.
> Chris
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From isensee at aol.com  Tue Jan 19 13:26:46 2010
From: isensee at aol.com (isensee at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:26:46 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
In-Reply-To: <888E0295-404C-4CB3-88AF-BB0B02398B78@earthlink.net>
References: <394781785.13452581263928452693.JavaMail.root@sz0122a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<888E0295-404C-4CB3-88AF-BB0B02398B78@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <8CC675CDAFB970B-2470-5107@webmail-d044.sysops.aol.com>

 Maybe I am the odd man out, but I still have the original headlight system
and have never had a problem with it. There have been articles in The Bricklin
about how to replace the seals, if they ever start to leak.




 Scott



-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin D. Hand <khand1486 at earthlink.net>
To: pugsracer at comcast.net <pugsracer at comcast.net>
Cc: Bricklin at autox.team.net <Bricklin at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Jan 19, 2010 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system


This is Terry's "air piston" system driven by the main air door system?  If
so, I've had it on my car since he did my resotration in 2001. Had a minor
failure once about 4 years ago and Terry replaced it with a new unit to
correct for a minor design issue. Have been extremely happy not to fuss with
the intricacies of the vacuum system that was OEM

Kevin
Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 19, 2010, at 11:14 AM, pugsracer at comcast.net wrote:

> Hey guys
>
> after reading the latest Brickline (another great issue John) I > noticed
Terry's add for the headlight system. Has anyone installed > it yet? Seems
like headlight operating systems have been a recurring > topic here for years.
Pugs #756
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From tbar68 at optonline.net  Tue Jan 19 18:47:26 2010
From: tbar68 at optonline.net (Tina Barrett)
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:47:26 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
References: <394781785.13452581263928452693.JavaMail.root@sz0122a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C964A883830B47D38D29F17D890E5D04@win2000>

I still have the original system which works fine.  I get a "wink" (one goes 
up and then closes again) when I first start the car up, but I think it is 
kinda cute..


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <pugsracer at comcast.net>
To: <Bricklin at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 2:14 PM
Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system


> Hey guys
>
> after reading the latest Brickline (another great issue John) I noticed 
> Terry's add for the headlight system. Has anyone installed it yet? Seems 
> like headlight operating systems have been a recurring topic here for 
> years. Pugs #756
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From ustow at ptd.net  Tue Jan 19 19:37:59 2010
From: ustow at ptd.net (George T. Geissinger)
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:37:59 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
References: <394781785.13452581263928452693.JavaMail.root@sz0122a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<C964A883830B47D38D29F17D890E5D04@win2000>
Message-ID: <4DD8C8C143624F718749DAC4BB4B89BF@george10kgtit7>

Most time my lights work well with the original parts. A bit sticky opening 
sometimes but they do have a strange habit of opening themselves at about 
80.
127GEORGE!!
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <pugsracer at comcast.net>
> To: <Bricklin at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 2:14 PM
> Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system

From panepintos at verizon.net  Tue Jan 19 20:04:01 2010
From: panepintos at verizon.net (Smoky & Connie Panepinto)
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:04:01 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
References: <394781785.13452581263928452693.JavaMail.root@sz0122a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
	<C964A883830B47D38D29F17D890E5D04@win2000>
Message-ID: <DF38CBB4F58C4B9D9512CC9BE67A0C33@Fiscal>

Ditto on the wink from my all-original headlights, too.

Smoky P
Perkiomenville, PA
#1302, Suntan
Original Owner

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tina Barrett" <tbar68 at optonline.net>
To: <pugsracer at comcast.net>; <Bricklin at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 8:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system


>I still have the original system which works fine.  I get a "wink" (one 
>goes
> up and then closes again) when I first start the car up, but I think it is
> kinda cute..
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <pugsracer at comcast.net>
> To: <Bricklin at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 2:14 PM
> Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
>
>
>> Hey guys
>>
>> after reading the latest Brickline (another great issue John) I noticed
>> Terry's add for the headlight system. Has anyone installed it yet? Seems
>> like headlight operating systems have been a recurring topic here for
>> years. Pugs #756
>> _______________________________________________
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From maureen__wadden01 at hotmail.com  Wed Jan 20 17:43:12 2010
From: maureen__wadden01 at hotmail.com (google Eyes)
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:43:12 +0000
Subject: [Bricklin] FW:  Terry Tanner air headlight system
In-Reply-To: <DF38CBB4F58C4B9D9512CC9BE67A0C33@Fiscal>
References: <394781785.13452581263928452693.JavaMail.root@sz0122a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>,
	<C964A883830B47D38D29F17D890E5D04@win2000>,
	<DF38CBB4F58C4B9D9512CC9BE67A0C33@Fiscal>
Message-ID: <SNT107-W65FA79742335DB97E72FDEB6630@phx.gbl>

Terry put a set  of his headlight cylinders  in my car a  year ago i can say
the  lights function great you can get rid of more vacuum lines on the car .
Heck when  all is said and done as long as you don,t mind getting rid of
original parts like vacuum lines  vacuum pump and such under the hood looks a
lot less clustered  . The main benefit with the  Terry tanner setup for the
lights is the amount of force used to lift the lights Terry,s has  15 pounds
of lift . He says it takes only 7 pounds of pressure to lift the headlights.
The original headlight system uses  many times that . It one of the reasons
the  headlight covers can come off the lift pressure is too much.
 .
> From: panepintos at verizon.net
> To: tbar68 at optonline.net; pugsracer at comcast.net; Bricklin at autox.team.net
> Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:04:01 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
>
> Ditto on the wink from my all-original headlights, too.
>
> Smoky P
> Perkiomenville, PA
> #1302, Suntan
> Original Owner
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tina Barrett" <tbar68 at optonline.net>
> To: <pugsracer at comcast.net>; <Bricklin at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 8:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
>
>
> >I still have the original system which works fine. I get a "wink" (one
> >goes
> > up and then closes again) when I first start the car up, but I think it
is
> > kinda cute..
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <pugsracer at comcast.net>
> > To: <Bricklin at autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 2:14 PM
> > Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
> >
> >
> >> Hey guys
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From garagex4 at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 22 09:50:10 2010
From: garagex4 at yahoo.com (Dan Denham)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:50:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Bricklin] Bricklin 0284 For Sale
Message-ID: <924079.68077.qm@web112319.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hello Bricklin Folks, I am selling the Bricklin.
I purchased this 1974 Bricklin with full intentions of restoring the vehicle. In December I purchased a 57 Chevy almost identical to my first automobile and I need garage space. The Bricklin has to go even though I still like the Brickiln.  This is the green car listed on ebay last week. The engine is the AMC 360ci V8 and is not running. I was comfortable purchasing the vehicle with the engine not operating because from appearances the engine was untouched. The telltale signs of rounded nut corners, wrench marks and chipped paint do not exist. The carburetor appears to have never been removed from the engine and serviced. The carburetor needs serious cleaning. I powered the starter by connecting to the starter relay directly to a battery and the engine cranked easily with plugs removed. I also cranked the engine with plugs in and hot wired the spark coil. I put an inline spark tester on the #1 cylinder spark wire and the spark indicator flashed. I was
 able to get a few cylinders to pop with starter fluid. One front tire is replaced with a new steel belted radial tire, P235/60r15. The other three tires are the old style nylon corded radial tires, FR60-15. The hood, top and rear hatch panels have stress cracks. I think the panels were painted because there are two shades of green on the hood, top and hatch panels. The fenders also have some residual paint on then. The driver side door panel and the hatch panel both have broken corners. The original hydraulic door mechanism is in place and not working, the old hoses are broken. The original seats are there but need to be replaced. Window glass is there but would have to be removed and reinstalled because the rubber seals are deteriorated. The passenger door widow regulator operates but the glass is detached. The glass inside the door appears to be OK. The passenger door has been broken at the upper window corners and poorly welded back together.   Door
 and interior panels are there and worn but functional at the mounting screw hole locations. Interior rug and padding are gone. I have never had this car operating and cannot give any information about the brakes, suspension and automatic transmission other than they are there. The previous owner owned the vehicle since 1986 and put 60 miles on the odometer. I have owned the vehicle for six months. Current odometer reading is 14078 miles. This vehicle is listed on the bricklin.org webpage as #0284 located in Hydes, MD. My investment and price for this vehicle is US$3125. Please contact me at garagex4 at yahoo.com 
VIN: 00021AA4S000284   Thank You, Dan Denham 
55Chev Bel Hdtp, 57 Chev Bel 4Dr, 66T-Bird Conv. 74Brick #284, 76 Gremlin X

From pugsracer at comcast.net  Fri Jan 22 10:39:27 2010
From: pugsracer at comcast.net (pugsracer at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:39:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
In-Reply-To: <8CC675CDAFB970B-2470-5107@webmail-d044.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <1893321516.14757671264181967187.JavaMail.root@sz0122a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Hey fellows thanks for all the comments on the headlight air system. on my car
it always does the "wink" on start up, but also after shut down, the one
headlight always pops up and stays up until starting again. So I guess that is
a vac issue. anyway this is an update I will consider if I get the car on the
road this summer. Pugs 756




----- Original Message -----
From: isensee at aol.com
To: Bricklin at autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:26:46 PM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system

B Maybe I am the odd man out, but I still have the original headlight system
and have never had a problem with it. There have been articles in The Bricklin
about how to replace the seals, if they ever start to leak.




B Scott



-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin D. Hand <khand1486 at earthlink.net>
To: pugsracer at comcast.net <pugsracer at comcast.net>
Cc: Bricklin at autox.team.net <Bricklin at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Jan 19, 2010 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system


This is Terry's "air piston" system driven by the main air door system? B If
so, I've had it on my car since he did my resotration in 2001. Had a minor
failure once about 4 years ago and Terry replaced it with a new unit to
correct for a minor design issue. Have been extremely happy not to fuss with
the intricacies of the vacuum system that was OEM

Kevin
Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 19, 2010, at 11:14 AM, pugsracer at comcast.net wrote:

> Hey guys
>
> after reading the latest Brickline (another great issue John) I > noticed
Terry's add for the headlight system. Has anyone installed > it yet? Seems
like headlight operating systems have been a recurring > topic here for years.
Pugs #756
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From rick at hightechcoatings.com  Fri Jan 22 11:24:12 2010
From: rick at hightechcoatings.com (Rick at High Tech Coatings)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:24:12 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
Message-ID: <519EF074FDF442B0AE05ECDB7571E1E4@work>

it will probably be much cheaper and easier to change the vacuum hoses and the
front seal in the one actuator,  the seals are about $10 each from corvette
vendors, or you can get the kit which is the seal, boot and lock ring for
about $20
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductDetails/Kits/StaticKitDetails.aspx?KitItem
ID={86dc6b69-9822-437b-9f5f-973bc7e0a08f}&gid={7eee0585-4978-48c3-bb30-c0a1d7
180e8c}&GroupName=Headlight+Actuator&pname=68-82+Headlight+Actuator+Repair+Ki
t&Referer=&Alias=&ptct=SGR-SR&CTitle=&
On 1/22/2010 12:39:27 PM, pugsracer at comcast.net wrote:
> Hey fellows thanks for all the comments on the headlight air system. on my
> car
> it always does the "wink" on start up, but also after shut down, the one
> headlight always pops up and stays up until starting again. So I guess
> that is
> a vac issue. anyway this is an update I will consider if I get the car on
> the
> road this summer. Pugs 756

From maycinc at cs.com  Fri Jan 22 17:45:35 2010
From: maycinc at cs.com (maycinc at cs.com)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:45:35 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system
In-Reply-To: <1893321516.14757671264181967187.JavaMail.root@sz0122a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <8CC69DC8225BAEA-5D58-EA41@webmail-m072.sysops.aol.com>

 Pugs,

To test for leaks in the actuators simply disconnect both the front and back
hoses and hook up a vacuum pump.   When you connect the pump to the front hose
the headlight should open.  When you connect it to the rear hose it should
close.   If the rear line fails to hold a vacuum then the diaphragm is leaking
and you need a new actuator.  If the front fails to hold a vacuum then you
probably need a new seal.  CAUTION: Do not pull a vacuum on the canister
without disconnecting both hoses otherwise you can damage the control valve.

If both front and back hold vacuum then your actuator is OK and the leak is
elsewhere.  Most likely the control valve.  They seem to fail quite often and
when they do you have a pretty good vacuum leak.
To check the control valve:
1. Disconnect all hoses
2. blow into the center port - air should come out of the bottom port and not
the top.  Put your finger over the bottom port and blow again.  No air should
come out anywhere.
3. connect a vacuum pump to the top diaphragm
4. Pull a vacuum on the valve.
5. blow into the center port again - air should only come out of the top port.
Put your finger over the top port and blow again.  No air should come out
anywhere.

The most common problem with the valve is the rubber shaft seal goes bad and
leaks out of the very bottom opening.


 Marvin
former owner of 1343




-----Original Message-----
From: pugsracer at comcast.net
To: isensee at aol.com
Cc: Bricklin at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, Jan 22, 2010 10:39 am
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system


Hey fellows thanks for all the comments on the headlight air system. on my
car
it always does the "wink" on start up, but also after shut down, the one
headlight always pops up and stays up until starting again. So I guess that
is
a vac issue. anyway this is an update I will consider if I get the car on the
road this summer. Pugs 756




----- Original Message -----
From: isensee at aol.com
To: Bricklin at autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:26:46 PM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system

B Maybe I am the odd man out, but I still have the original headlight system
and have never had a problem with it. There have been articles in The
Bricklin
about how to replace the seals, if they ever start to leak.




B Scott



-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin D. Hand <khand1486 at earthlink.net>
To: pugsracer at comcast.net <pugsracer at comcast.net>
Cc: Bricklin at autox.team.net <Bricklin at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Jan 19, 2010 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] Terry Tanner air headlight system


This is Terry's "air piston" system driven by the main air door system? B If
so, I've had it on my car since he did my resotration in 2001. Had a minor
failure once about 4 years ago and Terry replaced it with a new unit to
correct for a minor design issue. Have been extremely happy not to fuss with
the intricacies of the vacuum system that was OEM

Kevin
Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 19, 2010, at 11:14 AM, pugsracer at comcast.net wrote:

> Hey guys
>
> after reading the latest Brickline (another great issue John) I > noticed
Terry's add for the headlight system. Has anyone installed > it yet? Seems
like headlight operating systems have been a recurring > topic here for
years.
Pugs #756
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From loren0701 at gmail.com  Sat Jan 23 15:35:20 2010
From: loren0701 at gmail.com (Loren Levinsohn)
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:35:20 -0600
Subject: [Bricklin] Tires
Message-ID: <c7a370711001231435p16467badna1894fdf89fd04c5@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Everyone:

I am in a bit of a bind and wondering if any of you can give me some
assistance.  I have had the car almost a year now.  To be polite and
professional, I have had my hands full with everything.  My question to you
is regarding tires.  The tires that were on the car when I bought it, and
currently are still on the car are as follows:

Front tires: Kumho 225/50 R15

Rear tires: Dunlop P245/50Z R15

I talked with some tire professionals, and they are telling me that these
tires should never have been put on the Bricklin.  I like the look of the
low profile and wide tires, but I would like all four tires to be by the
same company and have the same tread design.  If it would be best to put 60
series tires back on, I will do so.  If you would please give me some ideas
and suggestions that have worked for you, that would be fantastic.

Thank you,

Loren
#571

From breton48 at live.com  Sat Jan 23 16:13:01 2010
From: breton48 at live.com (JLC)
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:13:01 -0700
Subject: [Bricklin] Tires
In-Reply-To: <c7a370711001231435p16467badna1894fdf89fd04c5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <c7a370711001231435p16467badna1894fdf89fd04c5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY141-DS505AD3778CF8A91275EB9AF610@phx.gbl>

Loren wrote: [snip] I would like all four tires to be by the same company
and have the same tread design.  If it would be best to put 60series tires
back on, I will do so. [snip]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------

My Bricklin is fitted with Dunlop G/T Qualifier tires in P255/60R15 size. I
believe this size is the closest modern tire size compared with the
originals. You should be able to get those tires for less than $100 each. I
have driven my Bricklin very little since these tires were fitted (less than
1000 miles), but they seem to work very well on the Bricklin.

JLC
#2121

From pugsracer at comcast.net  Sat Jan 23 16:14:30 2010
From: pugsracer at comcast.net (pugsracer at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:14:30 +0000
Subject: [Bricklin] Tires
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References: <c7a370711001231435p16467badna1894fdf89fd04c5@mail.gmail.com>
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P235 15 60 SR 15.  Pugs 756
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-----Original Message-----
From: Loren Levinsohn <loren0701 at gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:35:20 
To: <Bricklin at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Bricklin] Tires

Hi Everyone:

I am in a bit of a bind and wondering if any of you can give me some
assistance.  I have had the car almost a year now.  To be polite and
professional, I have had my hands full with everything.  My question to you
is regarding tires.  The tires that were on the car when I bought it, and
currently are still on the car are as follows:

Front tires: Kumho 225/50 R15

Rear tires: Dunlop P245/50Z R15

I talked with some tire professionals, and they are telling me that these
tires should never have been put on the Bricklin.  I like the look of the
low profile and wide tires, but I would like all four tires to be by the
same company and have the same tread design.  If it would be best to put 60
series tires back on, I will do so.  If you would please give me some ideas
and suggestions that have worked for you, that would be fantastic.

Thank you,

Loren
#571
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From klasicars at mywdo.com  Sat Jan 23 17:18:10 2010
From: klasicars at mywdo.com (klasicars)
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:18:10 -0700
Subject: [Bricklin] Tires
In-Reply-To: <c7a370711001231435p16467badna1894fdf89fd04c5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <c7a370711001231435p16467badna1894fdf89fd04c5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B5B91C2.8090604@mywdo.com>

/The original Bricklin brochure lists the tire size as FR60-15.
That size has a diameter of 25.9 inches and width of 9.4 inches.
Using those numbers, go to this web site and select a tire close to that 
size.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
The smaller number of aspect ratio (50, 60, 65, 70 series) the wider the 
tire.
Given the same P-metric size, the smaller the aspect ratio, the overall 
diameter gets smaller.
The chart on that website will tell you the size of any tire you select.
A wide tire may cause contact with the body or frame pieces.
A smaller diameter tire requires more revolutions per mile (higher 
engine rpm).
If you select a wider tire be sure to consider loaded weight and 
suspension compression.

Hope this gives you a useful tool in selecting your tire size.

Don in sunny Colorado   #1880 /


Loren Levinsohn wrote:
> Hi Everyone:
>
> I am in a bit of a bind and wondering if any of you can give me some
> assistance.  I have had the car almost a year now.  To be polite and
> professional, I have had my hands full with everything.  My question to you
> is regarding tires.  The tires that were on the car when I bought it, and
> currently are still on the car are as follows:
>
> Front tires: Kumho 225/50 R15
>
> Rear tires: Dunlop P245/50Z R15
>
> I talked with some tire professionals, and they are telling me that these
> tires should never have been put on the Bricklin.  I like the look of the
> low profile and wide tires, but I would like all four tires to be by the
> same company and have the same tread design.  If it would be best to put 60
> series tires back on, I will do so.  If you would please give me some ideas
> and suggestions that have worked for you, that would be fantastic.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Loren
> #571
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From russengs at rogers.com  Sat Jan 23 18:10:16 2010
From: russengs at rogers.com (Russ Engs)
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:10:16 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] Tires
In-Reply-To: <4B5B91C2.8090604@mywdo.com>
References: <c7a370711001231435p16467badna1894fdf89fd04c5@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B5B91C2.8090604@mywdo.com>
Message-ID: <1F12CD994DB747F19E3AFD50F641DE84@testerPC>

For what it's worth, many years ago I replaced my stock Bricklin tires with 
Goodyear Eagle GT GR-60 15's. The difference in handling and ability to 
track a straight line down the highway (without constant corrections) was 
like night and day. I don't know if this was because of the slightly larger 
and wider tires or because of the type of tires but this little change 
totally transformed the dynamics of the car and, as a result, the pleasure I 
received from driving it. Anyway, good luck Loren with whatever tires you 
decide to go with.
Russ (in Ontario)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "klasicars" <klasicars at mywdo.com>
To: "Loren Levinsohn" <loren0701 at gmail.com>
Cc: <Bricklin at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 7:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] Tires


> /The original Bricklin brochure lists the tire size as FR60-15.
> That size has a diameter of 25.9 inches and width of 9.4 inches.
> Using those numbers, go to this web site and select a tire close to that
> size.
> http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
> The smaller number of aspect ratio (50, 60, 65, 70 series) the wider the
> tire.
> Given the same P-metric size, the smaller the aspect ratio, the overall
> diameter gets smaller.
> The chart on that website will tell you the size of any tire you select.
> A wide tire may cause contact with the body or frame pieces.
> A smaller diameter tire requires more revolutions per mile (higher
> engine rpm).
> If you select a wider tire be sure to consider loaded weight and
> suspension compression.
>
> Hope this gives you a useful tool in selecting your tire size.
>
> Don in sunny Colorado   #1880 /
>
>
> Loren Levinsohn wrote:
>> Hi Everyone:
>>
>> I am in a bit of a bind and wondering if any of you can give me some
>> assistance.  I have had the car almost a year now.  To be polite and
>> professional, I have had my hands full with everything.  My question to 
>> you
>> is regarding tires.  The tires that were on the car when I bought it, and
>> currently are still on the car are as follows:
>>
>> Front tires: Kumho 225/50 R15
>>
>> Rear tires: Dunlop P245/50Z R15
>>
>> I talked with some tire professionals, and they are telling me that these
>> tires should never have been put on the Bricklin.  I like the look of the
>> low profile and wide tires, but I would like all four tires to be by the
>> same company and have the same tread design.  If it would be best to put 
>> 60
>> series tires back on, I will do so.  If you would please give me some 
>> ideas
>> and suggestions that have worked for you, that would be fantastic.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Loren
>> #571
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>>
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From gschroeder at comcast.net  Sat Jan 23 18:18:08 2010
From: gschroeder at comcast.net (Greg Schroeder)
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:18:08 -0600
Subject: [Bricklin] Tires
References: <c7a370711001231435p16467badna1894fdf89fd04c5@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B5B91C2.8090604@mywdo.com>
Message-ID: <96EEDFBEC2D0435C88E85961291389FF@greg>

The stock tires were BF Goodrich Radial TA FR60 15.  The comparable tire 
size are the  P235/60R15. The raised white letter is a little larger and the 
tread pattern is different than original.

I was surprised when I purchased mine since they were cheaper than they were 
in 1976.  They were $65 a tire two years ago.   I never could afford them 
back then since they were closer to $100.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/play8or9/Bricklin%20%200036/100_0786.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/play8or9/Bricklin%20%200036/100_0778.jpg

Greg 0036 

From loren0701 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 27 07:05:54 2010
From: loren0701 at gmail.com (Loren Levinsohn)
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:05:54 -0600
Subject: [Bricklin] Windshield Moldings
Message-ID: <c7a370711001270605m30ea852fgf62d8da228d20bb4@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Everyone:

I am wondering if any of you know where I can get a new set of windshield
moldings for my 74 Bricklin.  I was told that there is a company who has
re-produced a 5 piece set that can be purchased, but my contact did not know
who the company was.  I understand there is also an install kit with clips,
etc...  If you can give me some direction on this, that would be fantastic.

Thank you,


Loren
#571

From isensee at aol.com  Wed Jan 27 08:29:40 2010
From: isensee at aol.com (isensee at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:29:40 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] Windshield Moldings
In-Reply-To: <c7a370711001270605m30ea852fgf62d8da228d20bb4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <c7a370711001270605m30ea852fgf62d8da228d20bb4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CC6D7CAD3C121E-132C-14421@webmail-d044.sysops.aol.com>

 My windshield moldings are attached with a double faced tape, not clips. I
believe they are all that way. The Bricklin parts vendors sell new molding.




 Scott



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From: Loren Levinsohn <loren0701 at gmail.com>
To: bricklin at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, Jan 27, 2010 8:05 am
Subject: [Bricklin] Windshield Moldings


Hi Everyone:

I am wondering if any of you know where I can get a new set of windshield
moldings for my 74 Bricklin.  I was told that there is a company who has
re-produced a 5 piece set that can be purchased, but my contact did not know
who the company was.  I understand there is also an install kit with clips,
etc...  If you can give me some direction on this, that would be fantastic.

Thank you,


Loren
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From jblair1948 at cox.net  Wed Jan 27 16:35:55 2010
From: jblair1948 at cox.net (John T. Blair)
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:35:55 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] Lexington meet
Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.1.20100127183307.01f901f8@cox.net>

Hey gang,

I don't know if any of you that are going to the meet are airplane buffs,
but I think that most of us like anything unusual.

I'm on a list for old HeathKit equipment, since most of my ham radio equipment
is heathkit.  I didn't realize that heathkit got started as a kit 
airplane company.

I received the following email from the Heathkit list.  Sounds like it might be
an interesting side trip, while we're at the meet in Lexington.

John

------------


There is a display at the Lexington, Kentucky airport (Blue Grass 
Field) at the Air Museum that encompasses a HEATH airplane and a 
static display of the HENDERSON motorcycle engine that powered the 
aircraft. In addition, those of you who know of the exploits of one 
Powell Crosley, Jr. will be pleased to note that one of only five (5) 
CROSLEY MOONBEAM aircraft is also co-located with the HEATH airplane. 
The Crosley Moonbeam is as rare as fangs on a chicken. Both the 
Crosley and the Heath aircraft are airworthy (at least when they were 
ensconced) and are worthy of viewing.

I obtained my student license at the Frankfort, KY. airport and knew 
the owner of the CROSLEY MOONBEAM personally. He flew the aircraft 
regularly until an untimely storm damaged the aircraft beyond flying 
capability. The airplane was sold, restored, and eventually returned 
to Central Kentucky and thus it resides in the museum in Lexington.

There is a similar story about the HEATH airplane and there are maybe 
those who can contribute to its legacy.

Best 73 de W4MIL
Chuck

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From gmalaska at hotmail.com  Wed Jan 27 19:15:48 2010
From: gmalaska at hotmail.com (George Malaska)
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:15:48 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] ROTORS AND SEATS
Message-ID: <BAY116-DS10B95E7D7A0DFCCE518639D05C0@phx.gbl>

Does anyone have recent part numbers for front rotors? If so, where did you
get them and what did they cost? Also, I am looking for some more comfortable
seats with easy installation. Been told that J. C. Whitney has Jeep seats that
bolt right in and even match color closely. Any ideas welcome.
Thanks, George.
George J. Malaska, V.P.Membership
Bricklin International Owners Club
Cell: 216-374-2531
Home: 440-281-8468

From tbar68 at optonline.net  Wed Jan 27 19:17:53 2010
From: tbar68 at optonline.net (Tina Barrett)
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:17:53 -0500
Subject: [Bricklin] ROTORS AND SEATS
References: <BAY116-DS10B95E7D7A0DFCCE518639D05C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <0BE3A9AD988F47049A762004158DBA60@win2000>

I have Jeep seats in mine George, they came from the last owner and I had 
them reupholstered.  They bolted right in and they are very comfortable. I 
may have some pics, if so I will send them to you.
Tina


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "George Malaska" <gmalaska at hotmail.com>
To: "Bricklin" <Bricklin at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:15 PM
Subject: [Bricklin] ROTORS AND SEATS


> Does anyone have recent part numbers for front rotors? If so, where did 
> you
> get them and what did they cost? Also, I am looking for some more 
> comfortable
> seats with easy installation. Been told that J. C. Whitney has Jeep seats 
> that
> bolt right in and even match color closely. Any ideas welcome.
> Thanks, George.
> George J. Malaska, V.P.Membership
> Bricklin International Owners Club
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> Home: 440-281-8468
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From gschroeder at comcast.net  Wed Jan 27 21:32:56 2010
From: gschroeder at comcast.net (Greg Schroeder)
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:32:56 -0600
Subject: [Bricklin] ROTORS AND SEATS
References: <BAY116-DS10B95E7D7A0DFCCE518639D05C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <8F1C6FF795394D59BCABAF058CAE41AA@greg>

George,

I just went with some C4 corvette seats and replaced the covers on them. 
There are plenty out there with recovering options.  The tracks had to be 
removed and bolted them directly to the floor. The rear holes match up to 
the Bricklin seats so no need to drill new holes in the floor.  The front 
holes did not match up, but seem to be secure enough with the rear.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/play8or9/Seats/100_2180.jpg

Tina Barrett's seats look good, but I would be concerned about raising the 
seat height.  I have tried other seats that were just to high for me to get 
into the car and close the door.  The Bricklin seats are such a low profile 
it is hard to find a good replacement.

Greg 0036
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "George Malaska" <gmalaska at hotmail.com>
To: "Bricklin" <Bricklin at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 8:15 PM
Subject: [Bricklin] ROTORS AND SEATS


> Does anyone have recent part numbers for front rotors? If so, where did 
> you
> get them and what did they cost? Also, I am looking for some more 
> comfortable
> seats with easy installation. Been told that J. C. Whitney has Jeep seats 
> that
> bolt right in and even match color closely. Any ideas welcome.
> Thanks, George.
> George J. Malaska, V.P.Membership
> Bricklin International Owners Club
> Cell: 216-374-2531
> Home: 440-281-8468
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