From mmilkevitch at yahoo.com  Fri Jan  1 11:14:25 2010
From: mmilkevitch at yahoo.com (Matthew Milkevitch)
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 10:14:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spits] U-joint replacement
Message-ID: <195717.53522.qm@web50907.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Fellow Listers;
I hope everyone had a pleasant New Year's.
At present, I am finishing up a differential swap on my '77 Spit.  Glad it's
almost done.
While bolting everything up, I noticed that the u-joint on the driver's side
half-shaft is coming out of the yoke about 1/8" on one side.
I assume this u-joint will require replacement.  I have replacement units on
hand.
Question:  How easy is this repair?  I have not done any work on axles before.
 
Any advice would be appreciated!
Best Regards,
Matt Milkevitch'77 SpitfireWillow Grove, PA

From TR250Driver at aol.com  Fri Jan  1 12:03:22 2010
From: TR250Driver at aol.com (TR250Driver at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 14:03:22 EST
Subject: [Spits] Early Spitfire Hubcaps
Message-ID: <cd3.69d4c060.386fa0fa@aol.com>

Hey Guys,
I came across a very nice set of four early Spitfire hubcaps. You know  the 
ones that say "SPITFIRE". They cost me $182 but they are all  pristine. 
Just a few marks & scratches. I suppose I need to  find a worthy low milelage, 
original car for them or they will just become  garage art. You know it 
seems to me that those early cars are very scarce  for some reason. Anyway the 
hub caps are very cool.
Darrell
76 Spitfire 1500
70 Spitfire MK 3

From carcentric at yahoo.com  Fri Jan  1 13:17:13 2010
From: carcentric at yahoo.com (M D Nugent)
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 12:17:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spits] Early Spitfire Hubcaps
In-Reply-To: <cd3.69d4c060.386fa0fa@aol.com>
References: <cd3.69d4c060.386fa0fa@aol.com>
Message-ID: <727151.5832.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Like these?  http://www.carcentric.com/spwheelcover.jpg

 Mine are for sale ($99 plus shipping) if anyone's interested . . . .

M D "Doc" Nugent - www.carcentric.com
Seattle area




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From: "TR250Driver at aol.com" <TR250Driver at aol.com>
To: spitfires at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, January 1, 2010 11:03:22 AM
Subject: [Spits] Early Spitfire Hubcaps

Hey Guys,
I came across a very nice set of four early Spitfire hubcaps. You know  the 
ones that say "SPITFIRE". They cost me $182 but they are all  pristine. 
Just a few marks & scratches. I suppose I need to  find a worthy low milelage, 
original car for them or they will just become  garage art. You know it 
seems to me that those early cars are very scarce  for some reason. Anyway the 
hub caps are very cool.
Darrell
76 Spitfire 1500
70 Spitfire MK 3
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From zoboherald at aol.com  Fri Jan  1 13:37:56 2010
From: zoboherald at aol.com (Andrew Mace)
Date: Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:37:56 -0500
Subject: [Spits] Early Spitfire Hubcaps
In-Reply-To: <cd3.69d4c060.386fa0fa@aol.com>
References: <cd3.69d4c060.386fa0fa@aol.com>
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-----Original Message-----

From: TR250Driver at aol.com
To: spitfires at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, Jan 1, 2010 2:03 pm
Subject: [Spits] Early Spitfire Hubcaps


Hey Guys,
I came across a very nice set of four early Spitfire hubcaps. You know  the
ones that say "SPITFIRE". They cost me $182 but they are all  pristine.
Just a few marks & scratches. I suppose I need to  find a worthy low milelage,
original car for them or they will just become  garage art. You know it
seems to me that those early cars are very scarce  for some reason. Anyway the
hub caps are very cool.

==AM==
Darrell, are they the ones shown on the car in this brochure:

<http://www.triumph-brochures.be/popup.php?foto=folderhu157.jpg>

If so, they're actually only for the 1969 US model. FYI, they're actually a
"redo" of a Dodge Dart wheel cover, circa 1964!

And yes, it seems that all "round-tail" Spitfires are a bit scarce,
particularly unmodified originals!

--Andy Mace


*Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet?
*Man: Well, no ... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er, Triumph
Herald engine with wings.
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Register: http://www.vtr.org

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From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Fri Jan  1 13:42:29 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 15:42:29 -0500
Subject: [Spits] Haynes manual wiring diagram
Message-ID: <003301ca8b22$efc69bc0$cf53d340$@rr.com>

Hello, Spitfire Pilots -
 
I'm not a Spitfire owner and usually hang out in the Austin-Healey world,
but am posting this question to help a friend who does own a '79 Spit but is
not on the list.
He has the Haynes manual for 1962 - 1981 Spitfires.  On page 266 is Fig.
10.66, the wiring diagram applicable to North American LHD 1500s from
commission number FM95001.
 
Can anyone help us interpret some of the symbols on this diagram?  There
doesn't appear to be a definition of them in the manual.
Specifically, the symbols are circles.  Some are open circles, some are
split by a line into two halves, some are split by crosses into quarters,
some have one half blackened or two oppposite quarters blackened.
 
Thanks for the help!
Steve Byers
Havelock, NC  

From todjones at comcast.net  Fri Jan  1 15:00:12 2010
From: todjones at comcast.net (Tod jones)
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 17:00:12 -0500
Subject: [Spits] Haynes manual wiring diagram
References: <003301ca8b22$efc69bc0$cf53d340$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <4D70D76341654CE493CACB43D951C873@tod>

The best ressource on the net is.
http://www.triumphspitfire.com/
And for his wiring digram look here.
http://www.triumphspitfire.com/wiring.html
I used to work at a Triumph restoration buisiness and these are the best 
wiring diagrams around. We even had them blown up to put on the walls. This 
site even has parts interchangability lists.

Tod Jones
57 Spit-6
Harrisonburg VA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
To: <spitfires at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 3:42 PM
Subject: [Spits] Haynes manual wiring diagram


> Hello, Spitfire Pilots -
>
> I'm not a Spitfire owner and usually hang out in the Austin-Healey world,
> but am posting this question to help a friend who does own a '79 Spit but 
> is
> not on the list.
> He has the Haynes manual for 1962 - 1981 Spitfires.  On page 266 is Fig.
> 10.66, the wiring diagram applicable to North American LHD 1500s from
> commission number FM95001.
>
> Can anyone help us interpret some of the symbols on this diagram?  There
> doesn't appear to be a definition of them in the manual.
> Specifically, the symbols are circles.  Some are open circles, some are
> split by a line into two halves, some are split by crosses into quarters,
> some have one half blackened or two oppposite quarters blackened.
>
> Thanks for the help!
> Steve Byers
> Havelock, NC

From jimmuller at rcn.com  Fri Jan  1 16:19:29 2010
From: jimmuller at rcn.com (Jim Muller)
Date: Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:19:29 -0500
Subject: [Spits] U-joint replacement
In-Reply-To: <195717.53522.qm@web50907.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B3E3CB1.19722.290BD426@localhost>

On 1 Jan 2010 at 10:14, Matthew Milkevitch wrote:

> While bolting everything up, I noticed that the u-joint on the
> driver's side half-shaft is coming out of the yoke about 1/8"
> on one side.  I assume this u-joint will require replacement.

It sounds like one of the retaining clips came out or broke or rusted 
away.  You need at least to replace the clip but you should replace 
the joint anyway.

> I have replacement units on hand.
> Question:  How easy is this repair?

Depends on how hard it is to remove the bearing shells from the 
yokes.  The last time I tried it they were stuck pretty good and I 
didn't have a good enough press or a big enough hammer.  But in 
theory it isn't hard.

You'll need to take the axle out of the car, and if you can't finish 
the job you can just take the axle over to a shop that can do it for 
you.  Even if you just do that you may have saved some labor cost.

One possible issue is that the clips which came with the u-joint may 
not be the exact thickness.  If they are too thin it can allow slop 
which will introduce vibration.  A shop will probably a collection so 
they can pick on that fits.  Also fit a grease nipple.

I'm sure someone here has better advice.

Jim Muller
jimmuller at rcn.com

From jimmuller at rcn.com  Fri Jan  1 16:23:09 2010
From: jimmuller at rcn.com (Jim Muller)
Date: Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:23:09 -0500
Subject: [Spits] Haynes manual wiring diagram
In-Reply-To: <003301ca8b22$efc69bc0$cf53d340$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <4B3E3D8D.24657.290F3013@localhost>

On 1 Jan 2010 at 15:42, BJ8 Healeys wrote:

> Can anyone help us interpret some of the symbols on this diagram?  There
> doesn't appear to be a definition of them in the manual.
> Specifically, the symbols are circles. 

It's been a while since I looked at the Haynes manual but as I recall 
they are connectors.  Don't know what the variations mean.  The 
trouble is, you can't easily map the physical location in the car to 
any portion of the wiring diagram, so knowing that a connector exists 
in the line somewhere is a bit like saying there is water in the 
ocean.  It may be true and you shouldn't be surprised, but it doesn't 
do you much good to know that!

Jim Muller
jimmuller at rcn.com

From v6spitfireguy at cox.net  Fri Jan  1 17:26:43 2010
From: v6spitfireguy at cox.net (v6spitfireguy at cox.net)
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 19:26:43 -0500
Subject: [Spits] 1500 boat anchor :-(
Message-ID: <380-2201016202643100@M2W136.mail2web.com>

Well it looks like the 1500 engine I picked up is now a 1500 boat anchor.
As I was pulling the camshaft out of the block, or attempting to, I noticed
that the reason I couldnt withdraw it from the block was because that the
2nd bearing journal on the cam was badly scored, and that was because the
cast bridge supporting the journal was cracked all the way through It now
looks like the good deal that I thought I had wasnt so good after all.  I
seriously doubt that the bridge could be welded up and the bearing bore
reground, and even if it could, it would probably just crack again anyway.
So I am searching for a decent 1500 block since all the other parts are
basically in good shape  I am not sure if the cam can be saved, although I
should think that the bearing journals could be ground down to early cam
dimensions, and the block fitted with bearings, which is probably a better
deal in the long run.  The cam itself, other than the bearing journal, is
in great shape  and it may even be possible to save the journal itself by
regrinding just that journal.  Anyway it looks like the quest continues 
and the wife will have to wait a bit longer for her higher torque engine

Barry Schwartz
San Diego, CA


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From doug at dougbraun.com  Fri Jan  1 22:22:24 2010
From: doug at dougbraun.com (Doug Braun)
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 05:22:24 +0000
Subject: [Spits] U-joint replacement
Message-ID: <mailman.2.1262409755.4172.spitfires@autox.team.net>

My bit of advice: you may think that you can replace a u-joint from under the car with the axle in place, but it isn't worth trying. Accept the fact that you will have to disconnect the brake line, etc and completely remove the axle/hub assembly. 

Doug 

From TR250Driver at aol.com  Sat Jan  2 11:33:08 2010
From: TR250Driver at aol.com (TR250Driver at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 13:33:08 EST
Subject: [Spits] Early Spitfire Hubcaps
Message-ID: <c7e.4539e183.3870eb64@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/1/2010 3:38:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ZoboHerald  
writes:

If so,  they're actually only for the 1969 US model. FYI, they're actually 
a "redo" of  a Dodge Dart wheel cover, circa 1964!



Andy,
Yes that looks like the hubs. On a 69 huh? That's good info. Probably more  
of those around than the very early Spitfires.  Now the 70's had another  
style of hub cap, similar but w/o the two "Spitfire" embossing's in the  
center, just plain, correct?  I hope so for I sold a NOS set of those to  Pat 
Davis for his 70 Spitfire MK 3 which was restored as original and shown in  
Showroom Stock Concours at the VTR NATC in Valley Forge.  It is a sweet  
little car, Laurel like to one I have. For some reason the judges did not score  
it very high but to me it was BOS quality.
Cheers,
Darrell

From TR250Driver at aol.com  Sat Jan  2 11:35:52 2010
From: TR250Driver at aol.com (TR250Driver at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 13:35:52 EST
Subject: [Spits] Early Spitfire Hubcaps
Message-ID: <c8d.5bafc252.3870ec08@aol.com>

Yes those are the ones, evidently correct for a 69 Spitfire MK 3.
Darrell

From sbyers at ec.rr.com  Sat Jan  2 11:43:28 2010
From: sbyers at ec.rr.com (BJ8 Healeys)
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 13:43:28 -0500
Subject: [Spits] Haynes manual wiring diagram
In-Reply-To: <4D70D76341654CE493CACB43D951C873@tod>
References: <003301ca8b22$efc69bc0$cf53d340$@rr.com>
	<4D70D76341654CE493CACB43D951C873@tod>
Message-ID: <002901ca8bdb$7972dd30$6c589790$@rr.com>

Thanks to Tod, Jim, and Andrew for responding to my question about the
interpretation of symbols in the Haynes wiring diagram.

The wiring diagram (credited to Tom O'Malley) at
http://www.triumphspitfire.com/wiring.html is really nice and I have printed
it out as a better alternative to the Haynes diagram.
However, unfortunately, I don't believe it answers my original question.
The O'Malley wiring diagram also has one of the same symbols and but does
not define it, either.  For example, in the Haynes diagram between Item 48
(Fuel Gauge) and Item 49 (Tank Unit) there is a circle divided into
quarters.  In the O'Malley diagram, the symbol is retained between the gauge
and the tank, but also does not say what it it represents.  There are lots
of these symbols in the O'Malley diagram without any definition of them.
In the Haynes diagram between Item 39 (Hazard Warning Switch) and Item 41
(Hazard/Flasher Unit) the Light Green/Brown wire goes through a circular
symbol that is half black and half white.  The O'Malley diagram shows
nothing but the wire between the two items.
The other Haynes symbol not defined is a circle divided into quarters with
alternate quarters colored either white or black.  The O'Malley diagram
neither uses this symbol nor shows anything it might represent.

It was also suggested that the symbols represent connectors, but if so, what
kind?  The usual Lucas type wire connectors are shown in both diagrams.

The link at http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/symbol.htm defines the circle
divided into quarters as the symbol for a transducer that converts
electrical energy into light, or in other words, a lamp bulb.  But that
obviously is not what it is used for in the Haynes diagram.

Anybody know for sure what these symbols mean? I'm sure there must be
someone on the list who has run into this before.

Thanks again!
Steve Byers
Havelock, NC

From cyrille at hp.com  Sat Jan  2 12:59:34 2010
From: cyrille at hp.com (de Brebisson, Cyrille (Calculator Division))
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 19:59:34 +0000
Subject: [Spits] miles AND km/h speedometer face
In-Reply-To: <002901ca8bdb$7972dd30$6c589790$@rr.com>
Message-ID: <6A653ACDEB96E84A9CDA4873FC9D186F8E1BC00124@GVW1092EXB.americas.hpqcorp.net>

Hello,

I am planning to move to Europe with my 78 Midget...

However, to be road legal overthere, I need km/h indication on the
speedometer...

Right now, my speedometer only has miles...

Does anyone has a spare speedometer or speedometer face that they could part
with (I can send back my mile/h only face so that they would still have a
working speedo at the end).

Thanks,
Cyrille

From spitlist at cox.net  Sat Jan  2 14:40:38 2010
From: spitlist at cox.net (Joe Curry)
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 14:40:38 -0700
Subject: [Spits] miles AND km/h speedometer face
In-Reply-To: <6A653ACDEB96E84A9CDA4873FC9D186F8E1BC00124@GVW1092EXB.americas.hpqcorp.net>
References: <002901ca8bdb$7972dd30$6c589790$@rr.com>
	<6A653ACDEB96E84A9CDA4873FC9D186F8E1BC00124@GVW1092EXB.americas.hpqcorp.net>
Message-ID: <31A9E5CAE3EF4EA0A479FC19F1355387@joepentiumnew>

Did the Midget use the same gauges as the Spitfire of the same vintage?  If
so, you need to cite the numbers on the gauge face to ensure that the
readings will be correct.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
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(Calculator Division)
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 1:00 PM
To: spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spits] miles AND km/h speedometer face

Hello,

I am planning to move to Europe with my 78 Midget...

However, to be road legal overthere, I need km/h indication on the
speedometer...

Right now, my speedometer only has miles...

Does anyone has a spare speedometer or speedometer face that they could part
with (I can send back my mile/h only face so that they would still have a
working speedo at the end).

Thanks,
Cyrille
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From carcentric at yahoo.com  Sat Jan  2 15:30:34 2010
From: carcentric at yahoo.com (M D Nugent)
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 14:30:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spits] Spit steering wheel/shaft questions
Message-ID: <318129.69630.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

What year(s) was the "banjo" steering wheel standard equipment?
(see pic at http://www.carcentric.com/spitfiresteeringwheelCU.jpg)

Did Spits ever have an expanded metal collapsible section in the steering shaft designed to crush in a frontal impact?

 M D "Doc" Nugent - www.carcentric.com
Seattle area

From ZoboHerald at aol.com  Sat Jan  2 19:02:06 2010
From: ZoboHerald at aol.com (ZoboHerald at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 21:02:06 EST
Subject: [Spits] Early Spitfire Hubcaps
Message-ID: <cad.60262cb3.3871549e@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/2/2010 1:33:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, TR250Driver 
 writes:

Yes that looks like the hubs. On a 69 huh? That's good info. Probably  more 
of those around than the very early Spitfires.  Now the 70's had  another 
style of hub cap, similar but w/o the two "Spitfire" embossing's  in the 
center, just plain, correct?  I hope so for I sold a NOS set of  those to Pat 
Davis for his 70 Spitfire MK 3 which was restored as original and  shown in 
Showroom Stock Concours at the VTR NATC in Valley Forge.  It is  a sweet 
little car, Laurel like to one I have. For some reason the judges did  not score 
it very high but to me it was BOS  quality.

 
==AM==
Yes, they are sorta similar to the ones from the '69; see:
 
_http://www.triumph-brochures.be/popup.php?foto=folder376.jpg_ 
(http://www.triumph-brochures.be/popup.php?foto=folder376.jpg) 
 
for the 1970 style. I suspect that those 1970 wheel covers might have been  
sourced in England rather than in the US, as some of the big Triumph sedans 
 (saloons) used a very similar wheel cover; see:
 
<http://www.triumph-brochures.be/popup.php?foto=folderhu521.jpg>  

--Andy  Mace

*Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet?
*Man: Well, no ... It's not so  much of a jet, it's more your, er, Triumph 
Herald engine with wings.
--  Cut-price Airlines Sketch, Monty Python's Flying Circus (22)

Triumph 10 /  Herald / Sports 6 vehicle consultant, The Vintage Triumph 
Register: _http://www.vtr.org_ (http://www.vtr.org/) 

Check out the North  American Triumph Sports 6 (Vitesse 6) and Triumph 
Herald Database: _http://triumph-herald.us_ (http://triumph-herald.us/) 

From ZoboHerald at aol.com  Sat Jan  2 19:09:57 2010
From: ZoboHerald at aol.com (ZoboHerald at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 21:09:57 EST
Subject: [Spits] Spit steering wheel/shaft questions
Message-ID: <bc4.5d5ff072.38715675@aol.com>

In a message dated 1/2/2010 6:34:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
carcentric at yahoo.com writes:

What  year(s) was the "banjo" steering wheel standard equipment?
(see pic at _http://www.carcentric.com/spitfiresteeringwheelCU.jpg_ 
(http://www.carcentric.com/spitfiresteeringwheelCU.jpg) )
 
==AM==
I'm thinking Mk3 Spitfire at least through 1969; at the moment I can't  
remember about the 1970 Mk3, nor can I lay my hands on any pictures or sales  
literature for same.
==AM==

Did  Spits ever have an expanded metal collapsible section in the steering 
shaft  designed to crush in a frontal impact?
==AM==
Only if there was something akin to that in the TR7-style steering column  
adopted by the 1977 and later Spitfire 1500 models.  

--Andy  Mace

*Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet?
*Man: Well, no ... It's not so  much of a jet, it's more your, er, Triumph 
Herald engine with wings.
--  Cut-price Airlines Sketch, Monty Python's Flying Circus (22)

Triumph 10 /  Herald / Sports 6 vehicle consultant, The Vintage Triumph 
Register: _http://www.vtr.org_ (http://www.vtr.org/) 

Check out the North  American Triumph Sports 6 (Vitesse 6) and Triumph 
Herald Database: _http://triumph-herald.us_ (http://triumph-herald.us/) 

From kg4tqe at gmail.com  Sat Jan  2 20:11:09 2010
From: kg4tqe at gmail.com (Don Wankel)
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 22:11:09 -0500
Subject: [Spits] Spitfires Digest, Vol 4, Issue 3
In-Reply-To: <mailman.17.1262458803.29494.spitfires@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.17.1262458803.29494.spitfires@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <408696211001021911hd13fcaew54623e2a9dad404c@mail.gmail.com>

> Not certain, but when looking at this diagram in the past I considered them
> to just be a connection.  If you look between the directional switch and the
> rear turn lamps, you'll see them where the wire tees together.  Just my
> humble opinion, YMMV.
>

Don



> Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 13:43:28 -0500
> From: "BJ8 Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spits] Haynes manual wiring diagram
> To: <spitfires at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID: <002901ca8bdb$7972dd30$6c589790$@rr.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Thanks to Tod, Jim, and Andrew for responding to my question about the
> interpretation of symbols in the Haynes wiring diagram.
>
> The wiring diagram (credited to Tom O'Malley) at
> http://www.triumphspitfire.com/wiring.html is really nice and I have
> printed
> it out as a better alternative to the Haynes diagram.
> However, unfortunately, I don't believe it answers my original question.
> The O'Malley wiring diagram also has one of the same symbols and but does
> not define it, either.  For example, in the Haynes diagram between Item 48
> (Fuel Gauge) and Item 49 (Tank Unit) there is a circle divided into
> quarters.  In the O'Malley diagram, the symbol is retained between the
> gauge
> and the tank, but also does not say what it it represents.  There are lots
> of these symbols in the O'Malley diagram without any definition of them.
> In the Haynes diagram between Item 39 (Hazard Warning Switch) and Item 41
> (Hazard/Flasher Unit) the Light Green/Brown wire goes through a circular
> symbol that is half black and half white.  The O'Malley diagram shows
> nothing but the wire between the two items.
> The other Haynes symbol not defined is a circle divided into quarters with
> alternate quarters colored either white or black.  The O'Malley diagram
> neither uses this symbol nor shows anything it might represent.
>
> It was also suggested that the symbols represent connectors, but if so,
> what
> kind?  The usual Lucas type wire connectors are shown in both diagrams.
>
> The link at http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/symbol.htm defines the circle
> divided into quarters as the symbol for a transducer that converts
> electrical energy into light, or in other words, a lamp bulb.  But that
> obviously is not what it is used for in the Haynes diagram.
>
> Anybody know for sure what these symbols mean? I'm sure there must be
> someone on the list who has run into this before.
>
> Thanks again!
> Steve Byers
> Havelock, NC

From spitlist at cox.net  Sat Jan  2 20:51:39 2010
From: spitlist at cox.net (Joe Curry)
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 20:51:39 -0700
Subject: [Spits] Spit steering wheel/shaft questions
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References: <bc4.5d5ff072.38715675@aol.com>
Message-ID: <2BA60F2A23E0453FBCAB11B4D7073651@joepentiumnew>

After SN 7500, the later wheel(3 slotted spokes) was introduced.  That
corresponded to the 70 model.

I don't believe there ever was a collapsible column on any Spits but because
I have not paid much attention to the later ones.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 7:10 PM
To: Spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spits] Spit steering wheel/shaft questions

In a message dated 1/2/2010 6:34:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
carcentric at yahoo.com writes:

What  year(s) was the "banjo" steering wheel standard equipment?
(see pic at _http://www.carcentric.com/spitfiresteeringwheelCU.jpg_ 
(http://www.carcentric.com/spitfiresteeringwheelCU.jpg) )
 
==AM==
I'm thinking Mk3 Spitfire at least through 1969; at the moment I can't  
remember about the 1970 Mk3, nor can I lay my hands on any pictures or sales

literature for same.
==AM==

Did  Spits ever have an expanded metal collapsible section in the steering 
shaft  designed to crush in a frontal impact?
==AM==
Only if there was something akin to that in the TR7-style steering column  
adopted by the 1977 and later Spitfire 1500 models.  

--Andy  Mace

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From spitlist at cox.net  Sat Jan  2 22:31:07 2010
From: spitlist at cox.net (Joe Curry)
Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 22:31:07 -0700
Subject: [Spits] Spit steering wheel/shaft questions
In-Reply-To: <2BA60F2A23E0453FBCAB11B4D7073651@joepentiumnew>
References: <bc4.5d5ff072.38715675@aol.com>
	<2BA60F2A23E0453FBCAB11B4D7073651@joepentiumnew>
Message-ID: <3951CBF577D242D183F6DB6E08D6127F@joepentiumnew>

OOPS, I left off a Zero.  That should have been 75000.

Joe

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[mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Joe Curry
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 8:52 PM
To: ZoboHerald at aol.com; Spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spits] Spit steering wheel/shaft questions

After SN 7500, the later wheel(3 slotted spokes) was introduced.  That
corresponded to the 70 model.

I don't believe there ever was a collapsible column on any Spits but because
I have not paid much attention to the later ones.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 7:10 PM
To: Spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spits] Spit steering wheel/shaft questions

In a message dated 1/2/2010 6:34:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
carcentric at yahoo.com writes:

What  year(s) was the "banjo" steering wheel standard equipment?
(see pic at _http://www.carcentric.com/spitfiresteeringwheelCU.jpg_ 
(http://www.carcentric.com/spitfiresteeringwheelCU.jpg) )
 
==AM==
I'm thinking Mk3 Spitfire at least through 1969; at the moment I can't  
remember about the 1970 Mk3, nor can I lay my hands on any pictures or sales

literature for same.
==AM==

Did  Spits ever have an expanded metal collapsible section in the steering 
shaft  designed to crush in a frontal impact?
==AM==
Only if there was something akin to that in the TR7-style steering column  
adopted by the 1977 and later Spitfire 1500 models.  

--Andy  Mace

*Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet?
*Man: Well, no ... It's not so  much of a jet, it's more your, er, Triumph 
Herald engine with wings.
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From jimmuller at rcn.com  Sun Jan  3 06:33:18 2010
From: jimmuller at rcn.com (Jim Muller)
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:33:18 -0500
Subject: [Spits] Spit steering wheel/shaft questions
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On 2 Jan 2010 at 20:51, Joe Curry wrote:

> I don't believe there ever was a collapsible column on any Spits
> but because I have not paid much attention to the later ones.

My 1500 has a collapsible column, a sliding wedge arrangement just 
above the firewall.  It can be used as a wheel position adjustment 
too but you give up collapse distance.

-- 
Jim Muller
jimmuller at rcn.com
'80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+

From spitlist at cox.net  Sun Jan  3 09:49:02 2010
From: spitlist at cox.net (Joe Curry)
Date: Sun, 3 Jan 2010 09:49:02 -0700
Subject: [Spits] Spit steering wheel/shaft questions
In-Reply-To: <4B40564E.16802.33CD093@localhost>
References: <bc4.5d5ff072.38715675@aol.com> <4B40564E.16802.33CD093@localhost>
Message-ID: <C551BBB7F61B4BD0811DCE168668F5B1@joepentiumnew>

That pretty well describes all the Spit steering columns.  I think what is
commonly referred to as "collapsible" is the type that resembles braided
hoses except much larger and stiffer.  In a collision, it acts like one of
those Chinese Finger thingies.  It will collapse and expand but not
separate.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Muller
Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 6:33 AM
To: Spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spits] Spit steering wheel/shaft questions

On 2 Jan 2010 at 20:51, Joe Curry wrote:

> I don't believe there ever was a collapsible column on any Spits
> but because I have not paid much attention to the later ones.

My 1500 has a collapsible column, a sliding wedge arrangement just 
above the firewall.  It can be used as a wheel position adjustment 
too but you give up collapse distance.

-- 
Jim Muller
jimmuller at rcn.com
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From douglashansen at yahoo.com  Sun Jan  3 12:48:43 2010
From: douglashansen at yahoo.com (Spitfire4)
Date: Sun, 3 Jan 2010 11:48:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spits] Spit steering wheel/shaft questions
In-Reply-To: <C551BBB7F61B4BD0811DCE168668F5B1@joepentiumnew>
References: <bc4.5d5ff072.38715675@aol.com> <4B40564E.16802.33CD093@localhost>
	<C551BBB7F61B4BD0811DCE168668F5B1@joepentiumnew>
Message-ID: <455383.54951.qm@web52204.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

reminds me of the doors Anti-burst feature

 
 
Douglas A. Hansen
www.1147cc.com
 




________________________________
From: Joe Curry <spitlist at cox.net>
To: jimmuller at rcn.com; Spitfires at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, January 3, 2010 11:49:02 AM
Subject: Re: [Spits] Spit steering wheel/shaft questions

That pretty well describes all the Spit steering columns.  I think what is
commonly referred to as "collapsible" is the type that resembles braided
hoses except much larger and stiffer.  In a collision, it acts like one of
those Chinese Finger thingies.  It will collapse and expand but not
separate.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Muller
Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 6:33 AM
To: Spitfires at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spits] Spit steering wheel/shaft questions

On 2 Jan 2010 at 20:51, Joe Curry wrote:

> I don't believe there ever was a collapsible column on any Spits
> but because I have not paid much attention to the later ones.

My 1500 has a collapsible column, a sliding wedge arrangement just 
above the firewall.  It can be used as a wheel position adjustment 
too but you give up collapse distance.

-- 
Jim Muller
jimmuller at rcn.com
'80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+
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From StagByTriumph at triumphstagclub.org  Sun Jan  3 21:43:32 2010
From: StagByTriumph at triumphstagclub.org (Glenn A. Merrell - TSN)
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:43:32 -0700
Subject: [Spits] Triumph TransAm Stag - Uncle Jack is FOR SALE!!
Message-ID: <4B4171F4.7090600@triumphstagclub.org>

Yes, the TTA Stag - a.k.a. "uncle jack" is FOR SALE!!

Greetings All,

The LONG awaited auction for the Triumph Trans AmeriCa Charity Drive 
2009 Triumph Stag known as "uncle jack",

is

pending activation

FOR SALE on eBay!!

PLEASE TELL EVERYONE, EMAIL EVERYONE, CALL ANY INTERESTED PARTY!!

Email everyone in your clubs!!

Remember, this is FOR CHARITY!!!

The Auction will become Active on Monday, 4 January 2010 at 1:00 am 
Pacific Time - about 9 am GMT

Go to eBay [www.ebay.com] and enter item Number 250558126708

or click on this link for eBay details

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250558126708

Good Luck, Happy Bidding!!


Cheers!

-- 
Glenn A. Merrell
TTA North American Drive Coordinator 2009
210 Bass Circle
Lafayette, Colorado  80026-1811  USA
303-665-6040  voice and mailbox #6
303-817-8559 cell
303-665-7820 fax
www.triumphtransamerica.org
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From thomas309 at aol.com  Mon Jan  4 19:47:03 2010
From: thomas309 at aol.com (thomas309 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 21:47:03 EST
Subject: [Spits] Check out Triumph TR4,TR6 ,MG ?Top
Message-ID: <1d404.476359f1.38740227@aol.com>

As seen on craigslist. Not mine and NFI. Tom
 
_http://providence.craigslist.org/pts/1514240928.html_ 
(http://providence.craigslist.org/pts/1514240928.html) 

From spitlist at cox.net  Mon Jan  4 20:22:46 2010
From: spitlist at cox.net (Joe Curry)
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 20:22:46 -0700
Subject: [Spits] Check out Triumph TR4,TR6 ,MG ?Top
In-Reply-To: <1d404.476359f1.38740227@aol.com>
References: <1d404.476359f1.38740227@aol.com>
Message-ID: <F71393C276C34F78BB639621A7D5DD79@joepentiumnew>

Looking at the shape of the cutout for the window glass and the locations of
the securing bolts, I am guessing Late Spitfire.

Joe

-----Original Message-----
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Subject: [Spits] Check out Triumph TR4,TR6 ,MG ?Top

As seen on craigslist. Not mine and NFI. Tom
 
_http://providence.craigslist.org/pts/1514240928.html_ 
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From cwnfot at gmail.com  Tue Jan  5 08:42:16 2010
From: cwnfot at gmail.com (Clark W. Nicholls)
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 10:42:16 -0500
Subject: [Spits] Check out Triumph TR4,TR6 ,MG ?Top
In-Reply-To: <F71393C276C34F78BB639621A7D5DD79@joepentiumnew>
References: <1d404.476359f1.38740227@aol.com>
	<F71393C276C34F78BB639621A7D5DD79@joepentiumnew>
Message-ID: <005201ca8e1d$a8efbd00$facf3700$@com>

I don't think it's Spitfire, the bottom edge that mates to the body is all
same plain, I would expect some curve back there... perhaps..?

Clark
Clark W. Nicholls
1972 Stag 1974 Spitfire (and 1 rusty GT6 needing restoration)
"Reality, it's not what you think."

From StagByTriumph at triumphstagclub.org  Wed Jan  6 11:53:51 2010
From: StagByTriumph at triumphstagclub.org (Glenn A. Merrell - TSN)
Date: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:53:51 -0700
Subject: [Spits] [stag] TTA Stag - Uncle Jack is FOR SALE!!
References: b62a678e30e54fbed44845efeba62164.stag
Message-ID: <4B44DC3F.3040905@triumphstagclub.org>

Greetings!

After just three days on auction, uncle jack has MET  its reserve price 
to the dollar,
and
as of this posting, over 1790 people have looked at the auction!!

Keep spreading the word!!

At one point, my TTA publicist Chuck Kittelson, had two Vegas casinos 
vying for the purchase of UJ for 7 figures, but unfortunately with his 
passing last year that information was lost - never locating any of the 
contact information or Casino names.

Maybe some of you know some people who will post the auction on their 
weekly automobile eMagazines or to their collector base?

I am told some very "serious" collectors are watching the auction - we 
can only hope!  I am sure some of you know the local collector in your 
area who has a nice warehouse showroom.   Let's quickly tap those 
resources to get as much money for PTSD charity awareness as possible!!

Cheers!

-- 
Glenn Merrell
TSN Admin
http://www.triumphstag.net
mailto:StagByTriumph at triumphstagclub.org



On 1/3/2010 8:50 PM, StagByTriumph wrote:
> Greetings  All,
>
> The LONG awaited auction for the Triumph Trans AmeriCa Charity Drive 2009 Triumph Stag known as "uncle jack",
>
> is
>
>    
now
>
> FOR SALE on eBay!!
>
> PLEASE TELL EVERYONE, EMAIL EVERYONE, CALL ANY INTERESTED PARTY!!
>
> Remember, this is FOR CHARITY!!!
>
> The Auction will become Active on Monday, 4 January 2010 at 1:00 am Pacific Time - about 9 am GMT
>
> Go to eBay http://www.ebay.com  and enter item Number 250558126708
>
> or click on this link for eBay details
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250558126708
>
> Good Luck, Happy Bidding!!
>
> Cheers!
>
> Glenn Merrell
> TSN Admin
> TTA Charity Drive 2009 North American Coordinator

From StagByTriumph at triumphstagclub.org  Tue Jan 12 17:54:35 2010
From: StagByTriumph at triumphstagclub.org (Glenn A. Merrell - TSN)
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:54:35 -0700
Subject: [Spits] Less than 30 hours TTA Stag Uncle Jack will have a New
	Owner!
Message-ID: <4B4D19CB.1010208@triumphstagclub.org>

Hi Folks,

Less than 30 hours the new owner of Uncle Jack will be revealed.

This eBay Auction ENDS at 01:00 am Pacific Time on the 14th, that is 
about 4 am Eastern time on the 14th and about 09:00 am GMT?  Sorry for 
the odd times listing, I was thinking PM times and set it for AM times ...

Heck, serious bidders will be watching and will put last minute 
electronic bids anyway ...

WHO might the new owner be??

Any side bets (those proceeds would go to the charity of course ...) on 
final sale price??

Over 4100 viewing this auction, and over 188 active watchers

Go to eBay  and enter item Number 250558126708

or click on this link for eBay details
http://tinyurl.com/yjxnxha


Good Luck, Happy Bidding!!

Cheers!

Glenn Merrell
TSN Admin
TTA Charity Drive 2009 North American Coordinator

-- 
Glenn Merrell
TSN Admin
http://www.triumphstag.net
mailto:StagByTriumph at triumphstagclub.org

From StagByTriumph at triumphstagclub.org  Thu Jan 14 08:53:57 2010
From: StagByTriumph at triumphstagclub.org (Glenn A. Merrell - TSN)
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:53:57 -0700
Subject: [Spits] TTA Stag - Uncle Jack is SOLD!!!!
Message-ID: <4B4F3E15.5010801@triumphstagclub.org>

*TTA Stag - Uncle Jack is SOLD!!!!*
Posted by: *StagByTriumph*
Date: 01/14/2010 08:52AM

Hello All,

The eBay auction of uncle Jack is now complete, and ...

The new owners of Uncle Jack are ... (drum roll ....)

Phil and Susan Ethier of St. Paul Minnesota!!

Their completion of this auction will finish a grand total of about 
$45,000 being raised for the three PTSD Charities!

Congratulations Phil and Susan, and huge THANK YOU for all the clubs and 
dedicated individuals who made this event a success!!

Job Well Done!!

(so .... wot's next?)

Glenn Merrell
TTA Charity Drive 2009 North American Coordinator

Glenn A. Merrell
TriumphStag dot Net administrator
TTA North American Coordinator (2007-2009)
past Chairman TSC USA (2007-2009)
past TSC USA President (2001-2007)
"The BEST trophies are miles on the odometer, stone chips in the paint, 
dead bugs on the windshield." 8)

From parrotthead01 at comcast.net  Sun Jan 17 12:31:58 2010
From: parrotthead01 at comcast.net (Daniel Parrott)
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:31:58 -0500
Subject: [Spits] GT6 Rear Hub Bearings
Message-ID: <02b301ca97ab$bd07b080$37171180$@net>

Does anyone have access to a reference to set of step-by-step directions for
the replacement of the rear hub bearings, hubs and axels for a 1972 GT6?  I
need guidance to make sure that the bearings are seated with the proper end
float.

 

TIA

 

Dan Parrott

Savannah, Ga

1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ"

1972/1978 Spit Six Project car "Joseph"

From parrotthead01 at comcast.net  Sun Jan 17 17:08:54 2010
From: parrotthead01 at comcast.net (Daniel Parrott)
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:08:54 -0500
Subject: [Spits] GT6 Rear Hub Bearings
In-Reply-To: <23694CABAE8346BC90123ABBBA7EBE60@FamilyRoom>
References: <02b301ca97ab$bd07b080$37171180$@net>
	<23694CABAE8346BC90123ABBBA7EBE60@FamilyRoom>
Message-ID: <02b801ca97d2$6c550d00$44ff2700$@net>

I should have mentioned that I have a 1972 GT6 MKIII with a rotor flex rear
axle.  I can get the hub off, but the axle seems hard to turn, due to maybe
not enough end float with the end nut.


Dan Parrott
Savannah, Ga
1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ"
1972/1978 Spit Six Project car "Joseph"




-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Cullen [mailto:ccullen16 at cogeco.ca] 
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 7:03 PM
To: Daniel Parrott
Subject: Re: [Spits] GT6 Rear Hub Bearings

Not sure if this is exactly the type of thing your looking for, but this 
video was helpful when I did my rear hubs this past summer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvbi1UZpHPI

Jim Cullen
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01 at comcast.net>
To: "'Spitfire list'" <spitfires at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 2:31 PM
Subject: [Spits] GT6 Rear Hub Bearings


> Does anyone have access to a reference to set of step-by-step directions 
> for
> the replacement of the rear hub bearings, hubs and axels for a 1972 GT6? 
> I
> need guidance to make sure that the bearings are seated with the proper 
> end
> float.
>
>
>
> TIA
>
>
>
> Dan Parrott
>
> Savannah, Ga
>
> 1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ"
>
> 1972/1978 Spit Six Project car "Joseph"
>
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From carcentric at yahoo.com  Sun Jan 17 17:36:26 2010
From: carcentric at yahoo.com (M D Nugent)
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:36:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spits] 1971-80 body/bonnet/windshield in Seattle area
In-Reply-To: <02b801ca97d2$6c550d00$44ff2700$@net>
References: <02b301ca97ab$bd07b080$37171180$@net>
	<23694CABAE8346BC90123ABBBA7EBE60@FamilyRoom>
	<02b801ca97d2$6c550d00$44ff2700$@net>
Message-ID: <681121.74205.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I've posted these on craigslist: http://preview.tinyurl.com/spitparts

Cheap enough?

 M D "Doc" Nugent - www.carcentric.com
Seattle area

From red_tr250 at yahoo.com  Wed Jan 20 15:42:12 2010
From: red_tr250 at yahoo.com (Todd Bermudez)
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:42:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spits] If you're looking for parts
Message-ID: <566838.71236.qm@web43134.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Hi lists,

I recently got back from a TRip to South Carolina.  There I made a major purchase...a 1981 TR8!!  I bought the car from Ed Hillman of Summerville, SC.  He's a very nice guy that has entirely too many parts...at least I think his wife said that :-)  

He's wanting to part with, I would say, MOST of the parts and he's pretty reasonable.  I know he has a GT6 engine with a D-Type overdrive stuck to it.  That caught my eye, but we just didn't have the room in the truck with all the stuff he sent with me.  He also has a pretty nice '79 Spitfire.  Aside from that stuff, he has countless doors, seats, heck he even has a roundtail Right hand drive body tub...it's hanging from the rafters!

So, if anyone is interested, Ed's e-mail is:  ehillman at sc.rr.com

I told him I'd write the list(s) & let everyone know.  I've no financial interest in this I just wanted to help him out for being so generous.

Cheers,

Todd Bermudez#596
Cincinnati, OH
'68 GT6 RHD

From mmilkevitch at yahoo.com  Thu Jan 21 10:58:32 2010
From: mmilkevitch at yahoo.com (Matthew Milkevitch)
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:58:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spits] Fiberglass Fenders
Message-ID: <804688.64759.qm@web50902.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Fellow Listers;
I was recently surfing Ebay and I found a listing for rear fiberglass fenders
for the Spit.  I was wondering if anyone had experience with fenders of this
type and what their impressions/opinions were.  

Thanks...
Matt Milkevitch'77 SpitfireWillow Grove, PA  

From v6spitfireguy at cox.net  Thu Jan 21 16:12:18 2010
From: v6spitfireguy at cox.net (v6spitfireguy at cox.net)
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:12:18 -0500
Subject: [Spits] Overdrive bracket needed
Message-ID: <380-220101421231218876@M2W104.mail2web.com>

Listers,
I am in need of the bracket that holds the overdrive inhibitor switch on a
3 rail Spitfire/GT6 overdrive gearbox.  This is the one that bolts to the
top front of the extension housing.  If anybody has a spare that they would
like to unload for a fair price, let me know.  I suppose that I could make
one, but it would sure be easier to just buy a correct one -

Barry Schwartz
San Diego, CA

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From sam at spit6.com  Wed Jan 27 03:27:33 2010
From: sam at spit6.com (Sam Gentry)
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:27:33 -0500
Subject: [Spits] Too many projects - Spit for sale
Message-ID: <221579DE413303438753FC6D339488EC01881F@firewall.local.local>

OK, I just have to face it... I have entirely too many projects and not
enough room.  I think I am going to have to let one of my Spits go.
This is not an easy decision, I have had  both of these cars for more
than 10 years.

One is a dark blue '72 and the other is a light blue '80.  Each of them
has a hard top.  The 72 has a Triumph hard top and the 80 has a
fiberglass after market hard top.
I would really like one of them to go to someone who will take care it
and enjoy it the way that I have.

If you are in Central Virginia (Charlottesville area) contact me off the
list and lets talk cars!!

Sam