From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov  1 04:43:36 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 06:43:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] carb needles
References: <00dd01c81c3a$7e0951c0$6900a8c0@htpc>
Message-ID: <02ad01c81c7c$70a6c840$0401a8c0@midget>

Rick,
There is a book by Des Hammill on this very topic. The SU Carburettor 
High-Performance Manual is available from Amazon for $19.77. I just got my 
copy, so I cannot say that it answers all my questions... yet. It certainly 
does cover re-profiling needles in a systematic way.
David Lieb

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Sorak" <htpc2 at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 10:51 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] carb needles


> Hello list,
>
> After recently using my choke for the 1st time this season, my 1310cc 
> engine
> w/ stock 1098 carbs seems lean.
> Where's the best place to get needles or should I just file mine.....Any
> suggestions on how much and where,
> Thanks
> Rick
> '65 Midget
> Engine also has a header, mild head porting, and a crane cam....
> _______________________________________________
> dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets 

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Nov  1 05:33:03 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 07:33:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Foundervision
Message-ID: <005201c81c83$5b186cc0$11494640$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

Once again, we'll broadcast the SOS event (Nov. 23 & 24) via Yahoo
Messenger. That's video, and audio, with real time ability to ask questions
of the participants from viewers around the world. If you don't already have
one, get your Yahoo ID and download Yahoo Messenger from
http://messenger.yahoo.com/. Add <floundervision> to your friends list.

 

Pay attention if you're installing this for the first time, and deselect
anything that makes Yahoo as your home page or your search engine (unless of
course you prefer it that way).

 

I'll have the Floundervision camera online periodically over the next few
weeks to test your connections, camera placements, and 2 way audio. 

 

WST

 

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Nov  1 05:34:30 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 07:34:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 couch reservations
Message-ID: <005801c81c83$8ecd6ca0$ac6845e0$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

I'm trying to get a handle on how many of you will need accommodations. Some
have already made hotel reservations. We've got some extra bedroom space in
the house, a couple of couches in the heated shop, a camper that can
accommodate a few, and our summer place 30 minutes away that accommodate 6.
There's always floor space for those that can stand it, and a large parking
lot for anyone bringing their own motorhome or camper.

 

Please confirm if you're planning on staying with us. Thanks.

 

WST

 

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From vern at srvinet.com  Thu Nov  1 06:22:36 2007
From: vern at srvinet.com (vern at srvinet.com)
Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2007 07:22:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Hydraulic line
Message-ID: <4729D31C.9020500@srvinet.com>

Can anyone tell me where to run the front left brake line.  should it
go over the engine in the back of the bay or in the front through
the same hole as the shock. this seems best as that would make
the fitting point the best way.  I just want to keep it out of the way
so I don't crush it putting the engine in.
TIA  Vern

-- 
See my 79 midget RB at:

http://olsen.ispeedwireless.net/

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Thu Nov  1 06:35:16 2007
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 06:35:16 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] RB/CB Midget rim width
In-Reply-To: <441250190710302337y4e9a9e6ayb9991ca491b41ace@mail.gmail.com>
References: <441250190710302337y4e9a9e6ayb9991ca491b41ace@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <441250190711010635p6ea619c8v940bcd067d87bfb6@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks everyone.  I was going to look at a set of Mag Products rims but I
don't think so; the picture the the guy sent me showed a set of rims that
look remarkably similar to 71 rostyle rims.  Maybe I might go look, but I
don't really thing so.

-g



On 10/30/07, Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> What is the width of a MG rim?

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov  1 06:52:44 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 08:52:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - garage revelation
In-Reply-To: <380-22007114131210359@earthlink.net>
References: <380-22007114131210359@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711010652h31a68b34rcefb7a1be49e693f@mail.gmail.com>

Yup. It was me.

Sincerely,
The Man with the Steel Kneecaps

On 10/31/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
>  Frank Clarici wrote:  "Ron    I have TWO nail guns, Buster has TWO knee
> caps. Which one do you want?"
>
> Oh, my!  Has some swine been using my e-mail address again!?!?  Let's see,
> ya, Jim Johnson.  He's the one you need to get.  HE did it!!

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Thu Nov  1 07:47:53 2007
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 07:47:53 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] carb needles
References: <00dd01c81c3a$7e0951c0$6900a8c0@htpc>
Message-ID: <001601c81c96$2edcbef0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Hi Rick,
I filed my first needle this summer in desperation.  It worked very well.  I 
used a small whetstone and took a few strokes across the portion of the 
needle I imagined would be "in-play" at the point I was running lean. 
Definite improvement, more strokes, more improvement.....and so on until 
happy.  Slow progress with frequent road tests.  Kinda moot now as the carb 
sits in a box.  Now I'm "filing my needle" by changing numbers in a computer 
table of values for the injectors.  Same effect, cleaner hands.  Also can be 
done on a laptop in the passenger's seat while driving.  Cool!

Glen Byrns

> Hello list,
>
> After recently using my choke for the 1st time this season, my 1310cc 
> engine
> w/ stock 1098 carbs seems lean.
> Where's the best place to get needles or should I just file mine.....Any
> suggestions on how much and where,
> Thanks
> Rick
> '65 Midget
> Engine also has a header, mild head porting, and a crane cam....

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov  1 07:54:06 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 09:54:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] carb needles
References: <00dd01c81c3a$7e0951c0$6900a8c0@htpc>
	<001601c81c96$2edcbef0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <020a01c81c97$0e16bdf0$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu>
To: "Rick Sorak" <htpc2 at comcast.net>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] carb needles


Hi Rick,
I filed my first needle this summer in desperation.  It worked very well.  I
used a small whetstone and took a few strokes across the portion of the
needle I imagined would be "in-play" at the point I was running lean.
Definite improvement, more strokes, more improvement.....and so on until
happy.  Slow progress with frequent road tests.  Kinda moot now as the carb
sits in a box.  Now I'm "filing my needle" by changing numbers in a computer
table of values for the injectors.  Same effect, cleaner hands.  Also can be
done on a laptop in the passenger's seat while driving.  Cool!

Glen Byrns

============================

Hey, Glen, any chance you can do a little show-and-tell on your FI set-up at 
the 50th?

Larry 

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Thu Nov  1 07:58:20 2007
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 07:58:20 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] oil seals
References: <BAY125-W1077B67C182F1C28BBC6D9E930@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <002f01c81c97$a4ba2080$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Paul Asgeirsson has a kit with instructions that will help you restore the 
extremely tight clearance between the crank and the scroll seal.  It works 
well.  I did it on the turbo bugeye years ago and it still keeps the rear 
seal dry when all crankcase ventilation is hooked up properly.

More or less, you Dremel out a gouge in the two faces of the scroll seal 
(little crescent piece and rear main) and fill the gouge with JB weld and 
assemble the whole thing at torque after spraying graphite spray on the 
crank scroll area.  After curing, break it down and CAREFULLY Dremel away 
the "male" scroll trace from the surface of the JB weld faces you just made 
in the rear main and crescent.  Now the clearance for the rear seal is as 
tight as the thickness of the graphite spray.  VERY CLOSE!!  Very effective 
with proper crankcase ventilation.

Glen 

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Thu Nov  1 08:35:31 2007
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 08:35:31 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] carb needles
References: <00dd01c81c3a$7e0951c0$6900a8c0@htpc>
	<001601c81c96$2edcbef0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<020a01c81c97$0e16bdf0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <000601c81c9c$d6583500$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

If I actually make it all the way there, I'll be happy to give a demo and 
tell a tale or two.
I'm looking forward to this weekend and a long road tuning session.  Good 
weather forcast, football team out of town for an away game, yard work 
already done, should be a great weekend for cars.

Glen
>
> ============================
>
> Hey, Glen, any chance you can do a little show-and-tell on your FI set-up 
> at
> the 50th?
>
> Larry

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Nov  1 09:08:38 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 11:08:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Smog Carbs
Message-ID: <e98d88090711010908i570aeca8i1401bfe595135cdc@mail.gmail.com>

Joe Curto just called, asking questions about the carbs I want for my
car. He asked two questions I am not certain of.
1) Is the vacuum for the dizzy pulled off the front or rear carb?
2) The float bowl lid, does it have the overflow tube or not.
On question 2, I thought that the overflow tube went to a line that
fed back to the tank, is this correct? If so, there is no sign of this
line on the 68.
The toughest part about this project is that there is no real
definitive photos or info about this set up. In early 68, the 1275 had
both the "flying saucer" AND the gulp valve. When the cars were
redesigned in mid 68 to accommodate Ralph's 3 wiper system, they also
made the changes to the emission controls. If anyone out there has a
KNOWN 68, 2 wiper car, I could really use some close up shots of the
carbs and vacuum hookups.
I would love ALL the photos I can get, just so I have something to go
on. I know that in most cases, the chances of the carbs having been
changed over the decades is pretty high. But I will take all the help
I can get at this point.

Thank you,
Brad

-- 
www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Thu Nov  1 09:53:22 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 09:53:22 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] oil seals
References: <BAY125-W1077B67C182F1C28BBC6D9E930@phx.gbl><002701c81c0f$5d0c8d50$1da1bf46@personal><BAYC1-PASMTP13C09393A91A04C7D55573B8930@CEZ.ICE>
	<000901c81c11$b6865da0$1da1bf46@personal>
Message-ID: <006b01c81ca7$b7e03720$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Mine does!

Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
To: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>;
<Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 3:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oil seals


> Only one question, and I have heard several answers. Do they really work?
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> To: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 5:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oil seals
>
>
> >I think he wants the aftermarket ones.  Don't Paul A. and Rivergate or
> > MiniMania do something like that?

From logical2 at hotmail.com  Thu Nov  1 10:31:22 2007
From: logical2 at hotmail.com (Frank Edwards)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 17:31:22 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] rear oil seals and crankcase ventilation
Message-ID: <BAY125-W41B6E446A81C1614A628249E8C0@phx.gbl>

To All;
Thanks much on the rear seal info.  The discussion brings up another question.
Any thoughts on proper crankcase ventilation?
I had wanted to put some sort of a newer PCV valve on my 1275.
What one could be used?  I read something about how the cannister on the front
of the timing cover is probably blocked up.  Can this be removed and an elbow
welded in its place?  One option was to cut the cannister in half, gut it, and
weld it back together.  I think I'd rather just cut it off and go with the
elbow.
Thanks for all your help.
Frank R. Edwards570-784-4662logical2 at hotmail.com
_________________________________________________________________
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From JNBrashear at garverengineers.com  Thu Nov  1 10:50:40 2007
From: JNBrashear at garverengineers.com (Brashear, Jack, N)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 12:50:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rear oil seals and crankcase ventilation
In-Reply-To: <BAY125-W41B6E446A81C1614A628249E8C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036C86DE@glitas07.garverinc.local>

I vent my 1275 through the fuel pump boss on the left side of the
crankcase.  Some have said this won't work but I'm here to tell you that
it does.  It works very well for me and has since I installed it in the
mid-90s.  It requires removing the engine and a little fabricating but
all that is pretty easy if you turn your own wrenches.
Jack

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+jnbrashear=garverengineers.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+jnbrashear=garverengineers.com at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Frank Edwards
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 12:31 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] rear oil seals and crankcase ventilation

To All;
Thanks much on the rear seal info.  The discussion brings up another
question.
Any thoughts on proper crankcase ventilation?
I had wanted to put some sort of a newer PCV valve on my 1275.
What one could be used?  I read something about how the cannister on the
front
of the timing cover is probably blocked up.  Can this be removed and an
elbow
welded in its place?  One option was to cut the cannister in half, gut
it, and
weld it back together.  I think I'd rather just cut it off and go with
the
elbow.
Thanks for all your help.
Frank R. Edwards570-784-4662logical2 at hotmail.com

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov  1 11:43:28 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:43:28 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] rear oil seals and crankcase ventilation
In-Reply-To: <BAY125-W41B6E446A81C1614A628249E8C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F2678BD13F6633CC9D0040EB88C0@phx.gbl>

I have an engine out that lived at a machinist's shop for a few years.  I 
picked it up recently ( not done ) and he showed me where he had pulled out 
some steel wool type stuff.  If you want to clean it out, remove that front 
cover and you should be able to clean it out without cutting anything, from 
what I saw.


>From: Frank Edwards <logical2 at hotmail.com>
>
>To All;
>Thanks much on the rear seal info.  The discussion brings up another 
>question.
>Any thoughts on proper crankcase ventilation?
>I had wanted to put some sort of a newer PCV valve on my 1275.
>What one could be used?  I read something about how the cannister on the 
>front
>of the timing cover is probably blocked up.  Can this be removed and an 
>elbow
>welded in its place?  One option was to cut the cannister in half, gut it, 
>and
>weld it back together.  I think I'd rather just cut it off and go with the
>elbow.
>Thanks for all your help.
>Frank R. Edwards570-784-4662logical2 at hotmail.com

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Nov  1 12:10:58 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 14:10:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Smog Carbs
In-Reply-To: <007d01c81ca3$5bdee380$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <e98d88090711010908i570aeca8i1401bfe595135cdc@mail.gmail.com>
	<007d01c81ca3$5bdee380$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711011210h329aef39ib207d1bcb2d10c9@mail.gmail.com>

I don't believe the charcoal cannister was added until mid 68, as I
have no holes where the cannister would have mounted, nor is there the
counterpart in the boot.
Thank you,
Brad

On 11/1/07, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> Brad,
> 1) Ported vacuum would have been on the front carb on a Spridget.
> Barbed pipe pointing horizontally frontwards near the top of the mounting
> flange.
>
> 2) The overflow was "intended" for fumes, not liquid. If you have a charcoal
> cannister, there would have been a pipe and some hoses to connect these to
> the cannister. Their purpose was to cease venting gasoline fumes to the
> atmosphere. Earlier carbs has a vent hole with an aluminium cover over it to
> keep debris out.
> David Lieb
> 1972 RWA Midget
>
>


-- 
www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Thu Nov  1 12:17:26 2007
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 12:17:26 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] rear oil seals and crankcase ventilation
References: <BAY112-F2678BD13F6633CC9D0040EB88C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <001001c81cbb$e02ae9f0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

There is a U-bent piece of wire inserted in the cannister that keeps the 
"wad" of steel wool from finding its way into the timing chain area.  Seemed 
like paranoid overkill to me.  Once you pull out the wire and the retained 
wad of wool, the stainless steel scrubber pads sold for kitchen use work 
well as replacements.  Likewise, the breather tube atop a Datsun 5-speed 
that fouls on the tranny tunnel can be pried out and a small pellet of this 
same wool can be stuffed into the hole in its place.

Glen

>I have an engine out that lived at a machinist's shop for a few years.  I
> picked it up recently ( not done ) and he showed me where he had pulled 
> out
> some steel wool type stuff.  If you want to clean it out, remove that 
> front
> cover and you should be able to clean it out without cutting anything, 
> from
> what I saw.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov  1 10:10:25 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 12:10:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oil seals
References: <BAY125-W1077B67C182F1C28BBC6D9E930@phx.gbl><002701c81c0f$5d0c8d50$1da1bf46@personal><BAYC1-PASMTP13C09393A91A04C7D55573B8930@CEZ.ICE><000901c81c11$b6865da0$1da1bf46@personal>
	<006b01c81ca7$b7e03720$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <008101c81caa$18baea20$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

>> Only one question, and I have heard several answers. Do they really work?

> Mine does!
> Paul A

I have had no problems with my Rivergate seal.
David Lieb

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov  1 09:22:10 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 11:22:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Smog Carbs
References: <e98d88090711010908i570aeca8i1401bfe595135cdc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <007d01c81ca3$5bdee380$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

Brad,
1) Ported vacuum would have been on the front carb on a Spridget.
Barbed pipe pointing horizontally frontwards near the top of the mounting 
flange.

2) The overflow was "intended" for fumes, not liquid. If you have a charcoal
cannister, there would have been a pipe and some hoses to connect these to
the cannister. Their purpose was to cease venting gasoline fumes to the
atmosphere. Earlier carbs has a vent hole with an aluminium cover over it to
keep debris out.
David Lieb
1972 RWA Midget

From htpc2 at comcast.net  Thu Nov  1 14:17:37 2007
From: htpc2 at comcast.net (Rick Sorak)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 16:17:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] carb needles
References: <434203.15789.qm@web51608.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <011101c81ccc$a28a2e10$6900a8c0@htpc>

Thanks that was the ticket.....Car runs much better no more part throttle 
miss and it pulls harder everywhere
Best 10 minutes I've spent messin with this car!
I swear it even runs a little cooler too, I'll know for sure when I get out 
on the highway again....



> Rick,
>  Before you try filing or changing carb needles, move
> the needle you have up into the piston about 1/8", no
> more, and see what the result is.  This richens the
> mixture thru the whole range and it's cheaper and
> reverseable.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov  1 14:21:56 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:21:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Hydraulic line
In-Reply-To: <4729D31C.9020500@srvinet.com>
References: <4729D31C.9020500@srvinet.com>
Message-ID: <472A4374.8090805@comcast.net>

vern at srvinet.com wrote:
> Can anyone tell me where to run the front left brake line. 

It runs across down on the front cross member (on top of it) under the 
rack. There are (or should be) 2 clips that hold the pipe to the cross 
member.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov  1 14:34:05 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:34:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Smog Carbs
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711011210h329aef39ib207d1bcb2d10c9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090711010908i570aeca8i1401bfe595135cdc@mail.gmail.com>
	<007d01c81ca3$5bdee380$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<e98d88090711011210h329aef39ib207d1bcb2d10c9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <472A464D.7070604@comcast.net>

Brad

I am picking up what I believe is a 68 Sprite this coming Sunday.
I'm pretty sure it's a 2 wiper, padded dash Sprite.
I will know more Sunday night when it's home.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From 63ahbj7 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  1 17:34:10 2007
From: 63ahbj7 at gmail.com (63AHBJ7)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 18:34:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] carb needles
References: <00dd01c81c3a$7e0951c0$6900a8c0@htpc><001601c81c96$2edcbef0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu><020a01c81c97$0e16bdf0$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<000601c81c9c$d6583500$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <008701c81ce8$16b5c220$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<If I actually make it all the way there,>>

NO doubt in MY mind, Glen!!!

Ed

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov  1 14:23:16 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 16:23:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Smog Carbs
References: <e98d88090711010908i570aeca8i1401bfe595135cdc@mail.gmail.com>
	<007d01c81ca3$5bdee380$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<e98d88090711011210h329aef39ib207d1bcb2d10c9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <008d01c81ccd$6b570e80$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

>I don't believe the charcoal cannister was added until mid 68, as I
> have no holes where the cannister would have mounted, nor is there the
> counterpart in the boot.

That sounds reasonable. In that case, no, you would not have had
overflow pipes, you would have vent holes.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  1 17:54:59 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 18:54:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] carb needles
In-Reply-To: <008701c81ce8$16b5c220$6601a8c0@actualshop>
References: <00dd01c81c3a$7e0951c0$6900a8c0@htpc>
	<001601c81c96$2edcbef0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<020a01c81c97$0e16bdf0$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<000601c81c9c$d6583500$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<008701c81ce8$16b5c220$6601a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711011754h19d081edn86c78ae674773a85@mail.gmail.com>

If I were doing duals, I wouldn't file the needles.  You'll never get
them the same, IMHO.

Also, the dashpot oil is a very important part of tuning SUs.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov  1 18:46:13 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:46:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Smog Carbs
In-Reply-To: <008d01c81ccd$6b570e80$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <e98d88090711010908i570aeca8i1401bfe595135cdc@mail.gmail.com>
	<007d01c81ca3$5bdee380$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<e98d88090711011210h329aef39ib207d1bcb2d10c9@mail.gmail.com>
	<008d01c81ccd$6b570e80$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <472A8165.3070704@comcast.net>

David Lieb wrote:
>> I don't believe the charcoal cannister was added until mid 68, as I

> That sounds reasonable. In that case, no, you would not have had
> overflow pipes, you would have vent holes.

BUT..... Somewhere between the aluminum vent hole caps and the return 
pipes to the charcoal can was extended rubber hoses bent 90* and about 
4" long. Was that early 68? I do not know for sure, I have seen it a few 
times, 67 did not have them.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Thu Nov  1 19:24:33 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 22:24:33 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Sprite FS
Message-ID: <2BBB7B6E-EDA4-414B-9BAB-60C1A829B751@phillymgclub.com>

Just got a note from a Philly MG club member that there is a 67 Sprite  
for sale in Perkasie, PA. (Rt 309 north of Philly). They want $3300  
for it. (better be GOOD) I can go look if anyone is interested.

Sight unseen and no FI.

Larry


-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Board Member at Large
Philadelphia MG Club



  Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a  
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From geowiz.sgy at cox.net  Thu Nov  1 20:06:34 2007
From: geowiz.sgy at cox.net (James E. Pickard)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 22:06:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Leaky oil pressure hose
Message-ID: <B905B18BA7084D4397533509152E0D0D@JEPHome>

I received my nicely rebuilt oil pressure/temperature gauge from Mo-Ma and
installed it in the car, only to find the old rubber hose that connects the
two pieces of metal tubing for the oil pressure is cracked and leaking.  I
need the car operational Saturday morning, so there isn't time to order a new
part.  My previous attempts to find a 1/8" OD hose that can take 80 psi at a
local hardware store and AutoZone were fruitless.  Suggestions?  How much
pressure can clear plastic tubing stand?

Jim Pickard
B9473298 ('65 Tiger)
AN5L/12109 ('59 Sprite)
2003 Mini Cooper
Lafayette, LA

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  1 20:18:11 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:18:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Leaky oil pressure hose
In-Reply-To: <B905B18BA7084D4397533509152E0D0D@JEPHome>
References: <B905B18BA7084D4397533509152E0D0D@JEPHome>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711012018qf2972ccm5095ab4a2cef43c2@mail.gmail.com>

Clear plastic tubing can probably go 100 PSI.
Can you solder?  If so just get something brass and solder it on the
ends of the metal tubing and use some 1/4 hose.

Or, you can coil up a few turns of copper tubing for a temporary fix.

I'll be home tomorrow night if you need any extreme engineering
(rigging?) done.

I was in Maurice last Sunday shooting Sporting Clays.  I though about
dropping by so my friend could see your Bugeye.  He has a nice 66
Sprite.

I think your engine is sound so if you REALLY must drive it you could
just plug the oil pressure line or cap the outlet and drive it
temporarily.  I guess what I'm really getting at is if you rig
something up and it fails while your are out, a plug or crimp of some
kind can get you home.

Cheers,
Derf

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  1 20:57:46 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:57:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Leaky oil pressure hose
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711012018qf2972ccm5095ab4a2cef43c2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <B905B18BA7084D4397533509152E0D0D@JEPHome>
	<5f00d9910711012018qf2972ccm5095ab4a2cef43c2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711012057p76340debqa49856003059d4ce@mail.gmail.com>

Hi,
I just checked and I have a few broken oil gauges and one 2" long
piece of tubing with the fitting that goes on the gauge end.  I think
it is the same as the fitting that goes on the motor end.  I am not
sure about how the Bugeye is set up, though.  I am going on my RWA
Midget experience.
Have you tried Home Defect?  They might have 1/8 compression fittings
that can be used.  If not, then some auto parts store should have an
oil pressure gauge installation kit with 10' of tubing and some
compression fittings.  Like this:
Oreilly #9801tubing kit.
According to their website, they have them in stock at the Pinhook store.

On your car it would probably be best to just pinch the end of the
tubing closed for now and get the correct hose and clamps from Peter
C, or Ed, or Paul A.
When the hose comes in just remove the fitting and pinched pipe, slice
off the pinch with a Dremel tool, clean and assemble with the new
hose.

Cheers,
Derf

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Thu Nov  1 21:32:14 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:32:14 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Leaky oil pressure hose
References: <B905B18BA7084D4397533509152E0D0D@JEPHome>
Message-ID: <001901c81d09$593955a0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hi Jim,

If you're after concourse, this won't be OK, but if function is in order try
this.  You can use 1/8" copper tubing.  You will need to make a 3 or 4 turn
spiral near the block. Wrap it around around a screwdriver handle or a
section of broomstick to get the flexibility needed to avoid a fatigue
crack/break.  Then use a compression  nut and ferrule on each end.  Block
and gauge.

I used it that way for a couple hundred K miles on my old 1275 without a
problem.

The nylon tubing will hold that pressure for a short period of time, but
heat is an enemy of nylon and makes it prone to failure,  Usually at the
most inopportune times!!  Like when you're driving to a show!!

Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James E. Pickard" <geowiz.sgy at cox.net>
To: "Spridgets e-mail list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 8:06 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Leaky oil pressure hose


> I received my nicely rebuilt oil pressure/temperature gauge from Mo-Ma and
> installed it in the car, only to find the old rubber hose that connects
the
> two pieces of metal tubing for the oil pressure is cracked and leaking.  I
> need the car operational Saturday morning, so there isn't time to order a
new
> part.  My previous attempts to find a 1/8" OD hose that can take 80 psi at
a
> local hardware store and AutoZone were fruitless.  Suggestions?  How much
> pressure can clear plastic tubing stand?
>
> Jim Pickard
> B9473298 ('65 Tiger)
> AN5L/12109 ('59 Sprite)
> 2003 Mini Cooper
> Lafayette, LA
> _______________________________________________
> pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Nov  1 22:59:25 2007
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:59:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07
Message-ID: <472ABCBD.5080802@wi.net>

Can we work on one of these??!!!!!!  huh, huh, can we!!??

http://www.billzilla.org/BRM-loudpass.mp3          No, it's not 
Grasshopper at full chat; it's the 1953 /B.R.M./ V-16.
Wish there was sound of the 1967 P115 H-16.

Dave
59 :{) V16
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Fri Nov  2 06:08:25 2007
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 08:08:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07
References: <472ABCBD.5080802@wi.net>
Message-ID: <000d01c81d51$74026690$1da1bf46@personal>

Me too, I want one. Will it fit in a Bugeye.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 12:59 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07


> Can we work on one of these??!!!!!!  huh, huh, can we!!??
>
> http://www.billzilla.org/BRM-loudpass.mp3          No, it's not
> Grasshopper at full chat; it's the 1953 /B.R.M./ V-16.
> Wish there was sound of the 1967 P115 H-16.
>
> Dave
> 59 :{) V16
> 59 MGA 1500
> 05 MCS
> Burlington WI
> _______________________________________________
> jlaird237 at cox.net
>
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov  2 07:12:20 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 09:12:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07
References: <472ABCBD.5080802@wi.net> <000d01c81d51$74026690$1da1bf46@personal>
Message-ID: <032101c81d5a$62a1eb60$6401a8c0@Larry>

Sure.  A V-16 will fit in a bugeye with only "minor" alterations.  No 
problem.

LAD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
To: "David Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>; "Spridgets" 
<Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 8:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07


Me too, I want one. Will it fit in a Bugeye.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 12:59 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07


> Can we work on one of these??!!!!!!  huh, huh, can we!!??
>
> http://www.billzilla.org/BRM-loudpass.mp3          No, it's not
> Grasshopper at full chat; it's the 1953 /B.R.M./ V-16.
> Wish there was sound of the 1967 P115 H-16.
>
> Dave
> 59 :{) V16
> 59 MGA 1500
> 05 MCS
> Burlington WI

From nases at verizon.net  Fri Nov  2 07:55:02 2007
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:55:02 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] crank pulley question
Message-ID: <000001c81d60$59a9df30$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>

I'm assembling my 1099cc CG motor after replacing seals and gaskets.  On the
front I have the timing gears in place and I'm ready to install the timing
cover and crank pulley.
With the timing cover and pulley in place the pulley center is slightly
extended out from the crank end.  Is this normal?
 
I have the crank timing gear shimmed and seated back as far as it will go.
Does the pulley nut washer bear on the pulley leaving a slight gap between
the crank end and the outer lip of the pulley?  
 
Thanks everyone.  It's amazing what I don't notice even when you carefully
disassemble something.
 

Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov  2 08:39:37 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 10:39:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dyno Tuning Tech Session
Message-ID: <033701c81d66$943f5f70$6401a8c0@Larry>

Anybody in the area who would like to run their car (any car -- doesn't have
to be British) on a Superflow dyno can come to our local Brit Car Club's tech
session on Nov. 10th.  The session will start at noon and the cost to run your
car is $75.  (Watch and learn for free.)

Location is Extreme Performance Motorsports, N966 Quality Drive, Greenville,
WI.  (920) 757-0269  Greenville is just west of Appleton, WI.


Larry Daniels

79 MGB LE
60 Bugeye
67 Austin A60 Pickup (Ute)

"You only need two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it
doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it
shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape."

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov  2 08:56:09 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 10:56:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 what to wear, what towear?
Message-ID: <001b01c81d68$e4ab8770$ae029650$@com>

Hey Y'all,

 

Well, if you're planning on working, wear something you don't mind getting
grubby. But, also bring a change of clothes, as we'll likely be going out
for dinner Friday night.

 

Also, remember, you need not dive into the work if you'd rather not. you can
just watch. We always need help with moderating the Yahoo chatroom and
Floundervision webcast. We can use help with the food we serve up both days.
You can dive in, step back, or just come to talk and learn. Like Team
Thicko.. SOS is an "inclusive", not an "exclusive" event. Spouses and
children are welcome too.

 

You might consider bringing  safety glasses if you have them. Also, as in
years past, if you remember, bring a roll of paper tolls (or 12) and a can
of brake clean.

 

WST

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Nov  2 09:03:22 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 11:03:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Dyno Tuning Tech Session
References: <033701c81d66$943f5f70$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <00b901c81d69$e4e84ce0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

Does that include wideband O2? 
Unfortunately, I have made plans do drive my Midget down 
to Mobile, AL to celebrate my mother's 80th birthday that 
weekend, so I don't think I can make it.
David Lieb
1972 RWA Midget 

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Nov  2 09:04:48 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:04:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 what to wear, what towear?
In-Reply-To: <001b01c81d68$e4ab8770$ae029650$@com>
References: <001b01c81d68$e4ab8770$ae029650$@com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071102110344.038d4a40@nosimport.com>

At 10:56 AM 11/2/2007, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:

>Hey Y'all,
>
>
>
>Well, if you're planning on working, wear something you don't mind getting
>grubby. But, also bring a change of clothes, as we'll likely be going out
>for dinner Friday night.


Hey..... if we're gonna be working on the Dung Bug, I'm bringing 
Hazmat suit and respirator!


PPP 

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov  2 09:08:56 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 11:08:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 what to wear, what towear?
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071102110344.038d4a40@nosimport.com>
References: <001b01c81d68$e4ab8770$ae029650$@com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071102110344.038d4a40@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <002701c81d6a$ae5257b0$0af70710$@com>

Hey, I've been shoveling and power washing raccoon sh*t for weeks... those
cars are damn near "minty fresh" now. We'll see how the weather holds... as
I prefer to do any serious blue wrench (torch) work outside.

WST

"Hey..... if we're gonna be working on the Dung Bug, I'm bringing 
Hazmat suit and respirator!


PPP" 

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Fri Nov  2 12:02:46 2007
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 12:02:46 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 what to wear, what towear?
In-Reply-To: <002701c81d6a$ae5257b0$0af70710$@com>
References: <001b01c81d68$e4ab8770$ae029650$@com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071102110344.038d4a40@nosimport.com>
	<002701c81d6a$ae5257b0$0af70710$@com>
Message-ID: <441250190711021202p39d0c2ccpdf4c502cbeaa1af1@mail.gmail.com>

Outside might help with the minty fresh dung smell.

On 11/2/07, Wm. Severin Thompson <wsthompson at thicko.com> wrote:
>
> Hey, I've been shoveling and power washing raccoon sh*t for weeks... those
> cars are damn near "minty fresh" now. We'll see how the weather holds...
> as
> I prefer to do any serious blue wrench (torch) work outside.

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov  2 12:41:42 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:41:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 what to wear, what towear?
In-Reply-To: <441250190711021202p39d0c2ccpdf4c502cbeaa1af1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <001b01c81d68$e4ab8770$ae029650$@com>	
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071102110344.038d4a40@nosimport.com>	
	<002701c81d6a$ae5257b0$0af70710$@com>
	<441250190711021202p39d0c2ccpdf4c502cbeaa1af1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001d01c81d88$66f04800$34d0d800$@com>

Believe me. they're outside. I've got enough junk Sprites lined up on the go
kart track it looks like Bristol Motor Speedway on a Sunday.

 

From: Bill Gilroy [mailto:wmgilroy at gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 2:03 PM
To: Wm. Severin Thompson
Cc: Peter C; Spridget List; team-thicko at autox.team.net;
healeys at autox.team.net; mgs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: SOS '07 what to wear, what towear?

 

Outside might help with the minty fresh dung smell.

On 11/2/07, Wm. Severin Thompson <wsthompson at thicko.com> wrote: 

Hey, I've been shoveling and power washing raccoon sh*t for weeks... those
cars are damn near "minty fresh" now. We'll see how the weather holds... as 
I prefer to do any serious blue wrench (torch) work outside.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Nov  2 17:12:23 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 18:12:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
Message-ID: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>

I received my distributer from Advanced today, and I am getting it
ready to put on the block. I have several Lucas caps and I wanted to
see if anyone can tell me what color they were. It appears that the
two that I have in my bin were orginally black, put there is traces of
a brown patina on about half of the cap. Were these damn things
painted in the factory?

Brad

-- 
www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Fri Nov  2 18:08:29 2007
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 20:08:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000401c81db6$0ba7f870$1da1bf46@personal>

Noop, orginals were black.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Yahoo Spridget list" 
<midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 7:12 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap


>I received my distributer from Advanced today, and I am getting it
> ready to put on the block. I have several Lucas caps and I wanted to
> see if anyone can tell me what color they were. It appears that the
> two that I have in my bin were orginally black, put there is traces of
> a brown patina on about half of the cap. Were these damn things
> painted in the factory?
>
> Brad
>
> -- 
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> jlaird237 at cox.net
>
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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Fri Nov  2 18:07:54 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 18:07:54 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
Message-ID: <380-2200711631754859@earthlink.net>

Brad Formal wrote:  "Were these damn things painted in the factory?"

Naw, they were black on the outside, black on the inside, and black through
and through.  I remember ordering one from Sears (yes, they had a foreign
car catalog) in the late 1970's or early 1980's.  It was a feces brown
color, and I just tossed it in the odds and sods box, and never used it.

Buster Evans

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Nov  2 18:18:57 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 19:18:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <000401c81db6$0ba7f870$1da1bf46@personal>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>
	<000401c81db6$0ba7f870$1da1bf46@personal>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711021818j3d6e56c9p3b3cbb45fc7d7803@mail.gmail.com>

As I looked closer, they were black on the outside, and brown on the
inside. This means they were painted, but black, not brown. I started
to scratch on them and the black paint comes off to reveal the brown
bakelite surface below.
So I need to clean them, and repaint them, for correctness....

On 11/2/07, Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:
> Noop, orginals were black.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Yahoo Spridget list"
> <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 7:12 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
>
>
> >I received my distributer from Advanced today, and I am getting it
> > ready to put on the block. I have several Lucas caps and I wanted to
> > see if anyone can tell me what color they were. It appears that the
> > two that I have in my bin were orginally black, put there is traces of
> > a brown patina on about half of the cap. Were these damn things
> > painted in the factory?
> >
> > Brad
> >
> > --
> > www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
> > _______________________________________________
> > jlaird237 at cox.net
> >
> > Edit your replies
> >
> > http://www.team.net/archive
> >
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
> >
> >
> > --
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> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.
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> > 11/1/2007 6:01 AM
> >
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>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Nov  2 18:20:49 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 19:20:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] RE:  Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <380-2200711631754859@earthlink.net>
References: <380-2200711631754859@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711021820x7ac809b1n3bf7785b9e41336c@mail.gmail.com>

The three I have are all fecal brown on the inside, with the word
LUCAS in large letters on the top. They all have some slight traces of
black paint on the exterior.

On 11/2/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Brad Formal wrote:  "Were these damn things painted in the factory?"
>
> Naw, they were black on the outside, black on the inside, and black through
> and through.  I remember ordering one from Sears (yes, they had a foreign
> car catalog) in the late 1970's or early 1980's.  It was a feces brown
> color, and I just tossed it in the odds and sods box, and never used it.
>
> Buster Evans
>
>
>
>
>
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Nov  2 18:32:36 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:32:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] RE:  Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711021820x7ac809b1n3bf7785b9e41336c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-2200711631754859@earthlink.net>
	<e98d88090711021820x7ac809b1n3bf7785b9e41336c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <472BCFB4.8010909@comcast.net>

I have a few all brown, some brown inside and black on the outside.
Newer ones are all black.
Yes the middle years were factory painted black outside.
I don't know when they started that but the early caps like from a 
bugeye would have been all brown.
This may have been a parts designation ploy because Triumph caps are the 
same looking but the wires are 90* offset from the MGs.
Yes a TR cap will work on a Spridget but you have to turn your dizzy 
ninety degrees back. ask me how I know? ;)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Fri Nov  2 18:44:22 2007
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 20:44:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] RE:  Lucas side entry cap
References: <380-2200711631754859@earthlink.net>
	<e98d88090711021820x7ac809b1n3bf7785b9e41336c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <02ae01c81dbb$0f50e9f0$0600a8c0@Dell9200>

Brad,

It they are original old Bakelite you are probably seeing the brownish color 
of the resin and saw dust.  I have had some success with black shoe polish 
which will dye the exposed area and shine them up.  I have used liquid shoe 
polish to get the color back and then the Kiwi tin to get a soft shine.  Big 
Healey Trafficators are made of Bakelite and will turn brown when exposed to 
the sun, as they all are.

Mark
Nashville
http://www.arrestmered.com
58 "Bugeye"
66 TR4A




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
To: <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
Cc: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>



The three I have are all fecal brown on the inside, with the word
LUCAS in large letters on the top. They all have some slight traces of
black paint on the exterior.

On 11/2/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Brad Formal wrote:  "Were these damn things painted in the factory?"
>
> Naw, they were black on the outside, black on the inside, and black 
> through

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Nov  2 19:22:30 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 20:22:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <000401c81db6$0ba7f870$1da1bf46@personal>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>
	<000401c81db6$0ba7f870$1da1bf46@personal>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711021922t77cc7904rc6ce1d9f75028d5d@mail.gmail.com>

I have several caps on my desk here, that I can photograph, if anyone
is interested in seeing what I am talking about.

Brad

On 11/2/07, Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:
> Noop, orginals were black.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Yahoo Spridget list"
> <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 7:12 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
>
>
> >I received my distributer from Advanced today, and I am getting it
> > ready to put on the block. I have several Lucas caps and I wanted to
> > see if anyone can tell me what color they were. It appears that the
> > two that I have in my bin were orginally black, put there is traces of
> > a brown patina on about half of the cap. Were these damn things
> > painted in the factory?
> >
> > Brad
> >
> > --
> > www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
> > _______________________________________________
> > jlaird237 at cox.net
> >
> > Edit your replies
> >
> > http://www.team.net/archive
> >
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
> >
> >
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> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.17/1103 - Release Date:
> > 11/1/2007 6:01 AM
> >
> >
>
>


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From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Fri Nov  2 20:07:40 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 20:07:40 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking
Message-ID: <002201c81dc6$ce294380$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Power slide parking!!!

Don't try this at home!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ti7z807Dmk


Paul A

From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Fri Nov  2 21:10:44 2007
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 22:10:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
References: <380-2200711631754859@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <04a501c81dcf$81f211a0$6601a8c0@actualshop>

Brad:

If you would re-post to yahoo list I would appreciate it.

Buster wrote:
<quote>
Brad Formal wrote:  "Were these damn things painted in the factory?"

Naw, they were black on the outside, black on the inside, and black through
and through.  I remember ordering one from Sears (yes, they had a foreign car
catalog) in the late 1970's or early 1980's.  It was a feces brown color, and
I just tossed it in the odds and sods box, and never used it.
</quote>

And Brad wrote:
<quote>
As I looked closer, they were black on the outside, and brown on the inside.
This means they were painted, but black, not brown. I started to scratch on
them and the black paint comes off to reveal the brown bakelite surface
below.
</quote>

The "Original Owner" is WRONG and Brad is correct!!  (gee I love this<VBG>)

In the late '70 and early '80s the ONLY source was Bosch, which was making the
CORRECT Lucas embossed unit(s).  Many Distributors did in fact, PAINT the
caps' exteriors!!  Many did not.  It was actually a cr*p shoot as to what you
got.

If IIRC, my "Hortense" currently still has a "black" Bosch cap and it did come
from UK.

The Original Owner IS correct that not only did Sears have a "foreign car
catalog" and that "feces brown color" is also a very true
statement/description!!!

Hence the "paint job".

Ed

PS:  The "Original Owner" also wasted his $s by tossing the brown one away.
Perfectly good product.  Better than our currewnt "rotors"<VBF>!!

From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Nov  2 20:20:00 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:20:00 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711021922t77cc7904rc6ce1d9f75028d5d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>,
	<000401c81db6$0ba7f870$1da1bf46@personal>,
	<e98d88090711021922t77cc7904rc6ce1d9f75028d5d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <472B8670.23841.A9BC74@dmg.bossig.com>

Brad,

I have several black side entry caps that are in very good condition. 
I think they would pass 'Concours' judging.
As my grand-daughter would say "Shiney!"
One of them came in a box with the 
"Commercial Ignition, Commercial Road.... England"
And the ID "XD65 Distributor Cap, INTR.44720"
Hand marked (in ink) on a tab is 'Midget'73'

They have the locating notches and the semi-circular 'cut-out' for the 
vacuum unit.
No Brown patina showing.
I would be please to send you one if you wish...

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Nov  2 20:22:41 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:22:41 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711021922t77cc7904rc6ce1d9f75028d5d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>,
	<000401c81db6$0ba7f870$1da1bf46@personal>,
	<e98d88090711021922t77cc7904rc6ce1d9f75028d5d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <472B8711.14131.AC3217@dmg.bossig.com>

Brad,

I forgot to mention that there is no 'Lucas' or any name molded into the 
cap...
-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Nov  2 20:27:57 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 20:27:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Nicely done
Message-ID: <180257.30431.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

This is sweet:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4372

Ron
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
http://mail.yahoo.com 

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Nov  3 01:28:13 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2007 08:28:13 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] RE: Lucas side entry cap
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV12276B7D6D295601C739BFC88E0@phx.gbl>

Feces Brown...apt description! :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov  3 02:06:58 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 03:06:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <472B8711.14131.AC3217@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>
	<000401c81db6$0ba7f870$1da1bf46@personal>
	<e98d88090711021922t77cc7904rc6ce1d9f75028d5d@mail.gmail.com>
	<472B8711.14131.AC3217@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711030206o25f5d574u7d29d107bf4c4376@mail.gmail.com>

So then the three that I have, including the one that is on the car,
(with the orginal looking exposed copper 90* elbows on the wires, and
wire loom) are all crap?
Sorry, but these three DO have LUCAS in curved letters (to match the
curve of the high (kinda) flat point on the cap. Below LUCAS, in a
straight line and smaller text, are the words MADE IN ENGLAND.
I know the list will remove photos, but Dave, you will get them. There
are two of them. One of the cap and wires, and the other showing the
top of the cap.
Damn, I am kinda bummed now, finding out these are fake. Does this
mean the headlamps I have, with Lucas molded in the glass in a circle
in the centre, are fake also? And my fuses, shit..........
Will it EVER END?!?!?
AARRRRGGG

On 11/2/07, Dave G. <dmg at bossig.com> wrote:
> Brad,
>
> I forgot to mention that there is no 'Lucas' or any name molded into the
> cap...
> -
> Dave G, KK7SS
> '65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA
>
>
>


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[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Cap and Wires.JPG]

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Cap.JPG]

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov  3 02:14:43 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 03:14:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <04a501c81dcf$81f211a0$6601a8c0@actualshop>
References: <380-2200711631754859@earthlink.net>
	<04a501c81dcf$81f211a0$6601a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711030214i207dbd02xc85259c278b6b8cd@mail.gmail.com>

I would like to state here, that "if" I read Buster correctly, he did
not "toss it away" but merely into his "odds and sods box", of which I
have a few of those boxes myself (that is where I found my caps and
wires).
If this be the case, Buster SHOULD still have this rare NOS cap.
Then again, I could also be wrong.

On 11/2/07, 63AHBJ7 <63AHBJ7 at comcast.net> wrote:
> Brad:
>
> If you would re-post to yahoo list I would appreciate it.
>
> Buster wrote:
> <quote>
> Brad Formal wrote:  "Were these damn things painted in the factory?"
>
> Naw, they were black on the outside, black on the inside, and black through
> and through.  I remember ordering one from Sears (yes, they had a foreign car
> catalog) in the late 1970's or early 1980's.  It was a feces brown color, and
> I just tossed it in the odds and sods box, and never used it.
> </quote>
>
> And Brad wrote:
> <quote>
> As I looked closer, they were black on the outside, and brown on the inside.
> This means they were painted, but black, not brown. I started to scratch on
> them and the black paint comes off to reveal the brown bakelite surface
> below.
> </quote>
>
> The "Original Owner" is WRONG and Brad is correct!!  (gee I love this<VBG>)
>
> In the late '70 and early '80s the ONLY source was Bosch, which was making the
> CORRECT Lucas embossed unit(s).  Many Distributors did in fact, PAINT the
> caps' exteriors!!  Many did not.  It was actually a cr*p shoot as to what you
> got.
>
> If IIRC, my "Hortense" currently still has a "black" Bosch cap and it did come
> from UK.
>
> The Original Owner IS correct that not only did Sears have a "foreign car
> catalog" and that "feces brown color" is also a very true
> statement/description!!!
>
> Hence the "paint job".
>
> Ed
>
> PS:  The "Original Owner" also wasted his $s by tossing the brown one away.
> Perfectly good product.  Better than our currewnt "rotors"<VBF>!!
> _______________________________________________
> tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>


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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov  3 02:31:55 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 03:31:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <472B8670.23841.A9BC74@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>
	<000401c81db6$0ba7f870$1da1bf46@personal>
	<e98d88090711021922t77cc7904rc6ce1d9f75028d5d@mail.gmail.com>
	<472B8670.23841.A9BC74@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711030231y5aec041ct6f14c2f25a575ebb@mail.gmail.com>

Dave, I wanted to thank you for your kindness in being willing to send
me one of your caps. ANY parts for our cars, are difficult to find,
and your offer to send one of your caps, shows how great a person you
must be.
"I", on the other hand, am a pain in the ASS (if you don't believe me,
just watch how many times Ed bitches about something I post!! LOL)
Here I am, seeking out original Lucas parts, with NO intent of heading
for concourse judging, or even going to a show. Well, I may attend
those "special" shows, on Manana Drive in Dallas, during the summer.
You know the ones, where you pay $20 to enter your car, and they offer
live nude models to pose with your car, for an additional fee. That
would blow the photo of our car with the Hooters girls all to hell!!!
They do this in the parking lot, so even if you don't take your car,
and just go to the car show, it can be an interesting event.
Anyway, I digress. Originally, I used to take my car to small shows,
but realized what a waste of driving time it was. I came to understand
(much to Ed's disgust) that I don't NEED AHCUSA, or any other club, or
a car show, to justify my love of the Sprites. Frank, you love Sprites
and Midgets more than anyone else I know, what club are you in, if you
don't mind my asking?
The ONLY club I am a member of, are these two right here online. I
KNOW there are Big Healey owners around me, within 15 miles of me, no
less. But NONE of them are a outgoing as you guys.
10 years ago, I met an owner of a BT7 tri-carb car. He was not driving
the car, because the rear brake shoes were locked into the drum. I
offered to help him, even help locate the drum. And once said drum was
in our possession, I would chisel the old drum off, free up the inner
issues with the brakes, and get this damn thing back on the road. All
I wanted to payment, was a ride in the car. The owner tells me "I'll
call you".
That was 10 YEARS ago, and I STILL have not gotten that call. Now, I
know he has not lost my #, as he has called to give me an original
Bugeye owners manual he had purchase decades ago, in his hope to
obtain the car to go with it at a later time. He has called me to come
out and trouble shoot his MGB. But to get his BT7, no calls out that
car yet.
Those Big Healey owners, they are the ones that make you go, hmmmmm....

Thank you again Dave, you are most kind.

Brad

On 11/2/07, Dave G. <dmg at bossig.com> wrote:
> Brad,
>
> I have several black side entry caps that are in very good condition.
> I think they would pass 'Concours' judging.
> As my grand-daughter would say "Shiney!"
> One of them came in a box with the
> "Commercial Ignition, Commercial Road.... England"
> And the ID "XD65 Distributor Cap, INTR.44720"
> Hand marked (in ink) on a tab is 'Midget'73'
>
> They have the locating notches and the semi-circular 'cut-out' for the
> vacuum unit.
> No Brown patina showing.
> I would be please to send you one if you wish...
>
> -
> Dave G, KK7SS
> '65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA
>
>
>


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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov  3 05:03:29 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 07:03:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Nicely done
References: <180257.30431.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <045401c81e11$8d4f2230$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 10:27 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Nicely done


This is sweet:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4372

Ron
=========================

It happened again... once in a while, when I open a site like that, the pics 
don't come through.  All I get is a square on the upper left side with a red 
"x" in it.  Can one of you 'puter literate guys tell me what the problem 
(and solution) is here?

Thx,

LAD 

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sat Nov  3 05:46:26 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 07:46:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Nicely done
In-Reply-To: <045401c81e11$8d4f2230$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <180257.30431.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<045401c81e11$8d4f2230$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <004401c81e17$8e126370$aa372a50$@com>

Just refresh your browser... same thing happened when I first opened it.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Larry Daniels
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 7:03 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nicely done

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 10:27 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Nicely done


This is sweet:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4372

Ron
=========================

It happened again... once in a while, when I open a site like that, the pics

don't come through.  All I get is a square on the upper left side with a red

"x" in it.  Can one of you 'puter literate guys tell me what the problem 
(and solution) is here?

Thx,

LAD 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov  3 06:29:39 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 08:29:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Nicely done
References: <180257.30431.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<045401c81e11$8d4f2230$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<004401c81e17$8e126370$aa372a50$@com>
Message-ID: <046d01c81e1d$96a527b0$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
To: "'Larry Daniels'" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>; "'Spridgets'" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 7:46 AM
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Nicely done


Just refresh your browser... same thing happened when I first opened it.

==================

Tried that a half dozen times on both laptops.  No go. 

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov  3 06:36:18 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 07:36:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking
In-Reply-To: <002201c81dc6$ce294380$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <002201c81dc6$ce294380$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711030636w2a554b91s5979d753265dac8c@mail.gmail.com>

This one is better, with LBC content to boot:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWmIO0jCrIw

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov  3 06:44:20 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 08:44:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking
References: <002201c81dc6$ce294380$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<5f00d9910711030636w2a554b91s5979d753265dac8c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <007a01c81e1f$a386d080$0401a8c0@midget>

> This one is better, with LBC content to boot:

No LBC content, but I always liked the parallel parking seen at the end (and 
in the trailers) from the movie "Shaolin Soccer" 
http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/shaolin_soccer/
If you are in a hurry, skip to the very end of the trailer. I really enjoyed 
this film...
David Lieb 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov  3 07:09:42 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 08:09:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Nicely done
In-Reply-To: <045401c81e11$8d4f2230$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <180257.30431.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<045401c81e11$8d4f2230$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711030709i16d4b95avc86dbd41d664357@mail.gmail.com>

I run two web browsers on my system. I have Seamonkey as my default,
and IE as my secondary, if the page is not Seamonkey friendly. If you
don't have a second browser, you may want to consider DL'ing one.

Brad

On 11/3/07, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 10:27 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Nicely done
>
>
> This is sweet:
>
> http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4372
>
> Ron
> =========================
>
> It happened again... once in a while, when I open a site like that, the pics
> don't come through.  All I get is a square on the upper left side with a red
> "x" in it.  Can one of you 'puter literate guys tell me what the problem
> (and solution) is here?
>
> Thx,
>
> LAD
> _______________________________________________
> tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>


-- 
www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Sat Nov  3 07:48:34 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 07:48:34 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking
References: <002201c81dc6$ce294380$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<5f00d9910711030636w2a554b91s5979d753265dac8c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <004601c81e28$9dd58380$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Not really better, just different, but nice.

But tha'ts private enterprise!  On the other one, it shows our tax dollars
at work!!

Paul A


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "derf" <derf247 at gmail.com>
To: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
Cc: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>; <morris_motors at yahoogroups.com>;
<midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>; "Bugeye Group"
<Austin_Healey_Sprite at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 6:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking


> This one is better, with LBC content to boot:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWmIO0jCrIw

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov  3 08:06:36 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 10:06:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking
References: <002201c81dc6$ce294380$f675fea9@p0k7l8><5f00d9910711030636w2a554b91s5979d753265dac8c@mail.gmail.com>
	<004601c81e28$9dd58380$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <009101c81e2b$21a64170$0401a8c0@midget>

> Not really better, just different, but nice.
>
> But tha'ts private enterprise!  On the other one, it shows our tax dollars
> at work!!

Keeping up troop morale, I suppose ;-)

Speaking of which, my son has now joined the Marines; boot camp
starts November 26th in San Diego. Any words of advice for him?
David Lieb

From dmg at bossig.com  Sat Nov  3 08:10:41 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2007 08:10:41 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking
In-Reply-To: <009101c81e2b$21a64170$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <002201c81dc6$ce294380$f675fea9@p0k7l8>,
	<009101c81e2b$21a64170$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <472C2D01.11142.4090DE@dmg.bossig.com>

YES! 
Never volunteer for anything!!!!

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From p.herder at cox.net  Sat Nov  3 08:13:44 2007
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 10:13:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  Nicely done
Message-ID: <001c01c81e2c$2071c3a0$61554ae0$@herder@cox.net>

It wouldn't work for me either until I right clicked on one of the Red X's
and went to the properties and found the link to that picture.  Copied it to
another tab (IE7) and saw the picture.  Refreshed the browser window for the
original page and that the rest of the pictures showed up!

Paul

-----Original Message-----

Just refresh your browser... same thing happened when I first opened it.

==================

Tried that a half dozen times on both laptops.  No go. 

From dmg at bossig.com  Sat Nov  3 08:19:01 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2007 08:19:01 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711030231y5aec041ct6f14c2f25a575ebb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>,
	<472B8670.23841.A9BC74@dmg.bossig.com>,
	<e98d88090711030231y5aec041ct6f14c2f25a575ebb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <472C2EF5.15182.4832BA@dmg.bossig.com>

Brad,

First... Flattery will get you alost everything...  <G>

Second, NONE of my dizzy caps have "Lucas" on them. So they may not be 
original equipment. They might be after market items - even tho' they were 
made in the UK.  Anyone on the list know for sure???  Frank?? Paul??
I'm thinking yours probably are original...
But you ARE welcome to one of mine if you need it. Like I said.. they are 
nice and shiny  <G>

Third, I once joined the local British Car Club - for one year... many BIG 
BNx Healeys, several XK-E types and a few XK120/140's. I didn't fit in due 
to Income and social status differences - I'm on Social Security and live in 
an old, small house in the 'not so desireable' part of town!! It doesn't worry 
me.

Most of the past 12 years I have entered in the local 'Show and Shine' called 
"Cool Desert Nights' which usually has between 400 and 500 entrants from 
most everywhere west of the Mississippi. It has a 'Rock and Roll' theme and 
is for US made cars of the '50's and 60's, T-Buckets, A-rods, etc.

Except for 1 year; I have nearly always been the lone SBC entrant... I used 
to be lucky enough to park next to a very friendly older gent who had a very 
nice '57 T-Bird. He was 72 and the original owner. He told me his wife gave 
him the choice of the car or her. He picked the car. Sadly, he passed away 
two years ago. 
.
But it used to be great fun to have the hood up, showing my little 4-banger, 
next to a piece of Detroit Iron with a honking great 454 V-8, Chrome 
everything even the Holley's, Superchargers, headers, plumbing, etc,  and 
I'd proudly proclaim "Yep! 47 HP at the flywheel - if it's a good day!" And the 
looks on Kids faces when you tell them "Go ahead and sit in it".
It's somewhere between a 'beater' and a 'work in progress' but it will never 
be a show car...

I do remember there was a GTO one year that had a lot of GOLD plated 
items... Alternator, Air filter, Oil Separator, Brake Vacuum unit --- if it was 
metal it was Gold Plated!! Not quite my style.

Last, but not least, does any one know if Honda Civic seats will fit in a '65 
Spridget?? (Gasp!!!)... I can quite a pair of these from the local Wrecker's 
yard..

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From samncyna at comcast.net  Sat Nov  3 08:40:38 2007
From: samncyna at comcast.net (Sam Marble)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 11:40:38 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye prop rod bracket
Message-ID: <004401c81e2f$e2208f60$6500a8c0@Homeoffice>

Does anyone have a spare prop rod bracket (the one on the driver's side that
holds the prop rod clip - not available from the regular sources) ?
Need one to complete a ground up on my wife's car.

Sam
Lawrenceville, Ga.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov  3 08:48:14 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 10:48:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] RC Choppers (Non-LBC)
Message-ID: <00a901c81e30$f29c4450$0401a8c0@midget>

Amazon just told me about Spinmaster Air Hogs 
Battling Havoc R/C Helicopters and I was 
wondering whether any of you had any experience 
with them. 2 choppers complete with IR "guns" 
to shoot each other down for $70... Sounds like
fun and Air Hogs have a pretty good rep , right?
Any thoughts?
David Lieb

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov  3 08:53:02 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 09:53:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <472C2EF5.15182.4832BA@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>
	<472B8670.23841.A9BC74@dmg.bossig.com>
	<e98d88090711030231y5aec041ct6f14c2f25a575ebb@mail.gmail.com>
	<472C2EF5.15182.4832BA@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711030853k77864191vc4c5ef552dcf0166@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/3/07, Dave G. <dmg at bossig.com> wrote:
 I'd proudly proclaim "Yep! 47 HP at the flywheel - if it's a good
day!" And the looks on Kids faces when you tell them "Go ahead and sit
in it".
 It's somewhere between a 'beater' and a 'work in progress' but it will never
 be a show car...

There was one VERY small car show, that Martha and I drove the 65 and
the 68 to. We were off to the side, and I see a Father and his son
(around 13 or 14) eyeing the 68. The son stands next to the car, and
has him elbow "almost" touching the top of the windscreen, like he is
leaning on it.
I jump up and said "what are you doing over there!!". The father and
son look flustered, and said something along the lines like, we just
wanted a photo near your car. I told them, you can't take his photo
near the car. I promptly opened the door, and said, he's gotta be IN
the car. Man, the smile on that kid's face, almost broke his head in
two. Got him behind the wheel, propped his hands and arm like he was
cruising, and dad got some good photos. I hope one day he gets an
LBC.....

Brad

p.s. I just hope it isn't a Triumph.....
<BG>

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov  3 09:45:31 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 09:45:31 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
Message-ID: <380-220071163164531689@earthlink.net>

Brad Fornal  wrote:  "If this be the case, Buster SHOULD still have this
rare NOS cap."

Oh, Brad, I love your sense of humor!  You must have overlooked where I got
it---from the *Sears, Roebuck foreign car catalog*!!!!  The Wal-Mart (or
Harbor Freight) of their day!

Like any good retailer, Sears said that the Sprite's ignition system was
made by Lucas, but never that THEIR parts were from the Prince.  The fine
print assured the buy that the parts were made to the same exactly
specifications as the original.  It was not side-entry, but the stuck up
middle finger.  It was pretty hard to find Lucas parts in those days, and I
have to admit that Sears was a lot less expensive than even the BAP/Geon
stuff.  So NOS, I fear not.  When I get the time, I will go over and
rummage through storage and try to find it and send you a photo.  I believe
that the OEM is still out in the garage and will check for it. 

Ah, the Sears Foreign Car catalog,  "Foreign" meant any car manufactured
outside the U.S., including Singer, Simca, Renault and Opel.  And yes, they
had a few Datsun and Toyota parts, but also those neat, gee-whiz imported
cars like the Dodge Colt and the Lincoln-Mercury Capri!  Ah, yes, the day
when "foreign" or "imported' gave things the imprimatur of higher quality!

Buster Evans

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Nov  3 09:49:18 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2007 09:49:18 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Nicely done
In-Reply-To: <045401c81e11$8d4f2230$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <C351F49E.11B55%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> All I get is a square on the upper left side with a red
> "x" in it.  
I get a blue box with a white question mark.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Nov  3 09:50:14 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2007 09:50:14 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Nicely done
In-Reply-To: <004401c81e17$8e126370$aa372a50$@com>
Message-ID: <C351F4D6.11B56%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Just refresh your browser.
Doesn't help.

From nory1 at adelphia.net  Sat Nov  3 09:52:38 2007
From: nory1 at adelphia.net (Nory)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 12:52:38 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Hooters girls........
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711030231y5aec041ct6f14c2f25a575ebb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>
	<000401c81db6$0ba7f870$1da1bf46@personal>
	<e98d88090711021922t77cc7904rc6ce1d9f75028d5d@mail.gmail.com>
	<472B8670.23841.A9BC74@dmg.bossig.com>
	<e98d88090711030231y5aec041ct6f14c2f25a575ebb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3F468D14-0062-4D9F-9726-ADD031C0EAA1@adelphia.net>

On Nov 3, 2007, at 5:31 AM, Brad Fornal wrote:

> the photo of our car with the Hooters girls



Speaking of Hooters girls.......  Here's a cool Halloween costume-

Retired Hooters girl:

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of hooters.jpg]

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov  3 09:53:06 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 11:53:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  Nicely done
References: <001c01c81e2c$2071c3a0$61554ae0$@herder@cox.net>
Message-ID: <04de01c81e3a$05c5e190$6401a8c0@Larry>

Thanks, Paul.  That worked great.

And thanks to Ron, as well.  That guys garage is incredible.  I am seriously 
jealous.

LAD


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Herder" <p.herder at cox.net>
To: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 10:13 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: Nicely done


It wouldn't work for me either until I right clicked on one of the Red X's
and went to the properties and found the link to that picture.  Copied it to
another tab (IE7) and saw the picture.  Refreshed the browser window for the
original page and that the rest of the pictures showed up!

Paul

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Nov  3 09:56:35 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2007 09:56:35 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  Nicely done
In-Reply-To: <001c01c81e2c$2071c3a0$61554ae0$@herder@cox.net>
Message-ID: <C351F653.11B58%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> until I right clicked on one of the Red X's
> and went to the properties and found the link to that picture.
I've tried all of that. No go.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Nov  3 09:58:14 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 09:58:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Nicely done
In-Reply-To: <C351F4D6.11B56%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <200691.73130.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> > Just refresh your browser.
> Doesn't help.

Go to www.garagejournal.com , then to "Forums", and
try from there. Lots to like.

Ron
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
http://mail.yahoo.com 

From nory1 at adelphia.net  Sat Nov  3 09:59:47 2007
From: nory1 at adelphia.net (Nory)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 12:59:47 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd:  Speaking of Hooters girls........
References: <B83ADCD0-B73F-482A-9E87-9B55AD54C713@adelphia.net>
Message-ID: <CB683109-10F8-4963-A069-95BF65B3F850@adelphia.net>

> Darn!  I forgot we can't post pics on the list! (Spridgets list,  
> anyway) -- Anyone not also on Ed's joke list won't get to see it.



>
>> On Nov 3, 2007, at 5:31 AM, Brad Fornal wrote:
>>
>>> the photo of our car with the Hooters girls
>>
>>
>>
>> Speaking of Hooters girls.......  Here's a cool Halloween costume-
>>
>> Retired Hooters girl:
>>
>> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a  
>> name of hooters.jpg]
>> _______________________________________________
>> nory1 at adelphia.net

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov  3 10:02:18 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 10:02:18 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Brad's words of wisdom!!!
Message-ID: <380-22007116317218455@earthlink.net>

Brad Fornal wrote:  "I came to understand (much to Ed's disgust) that I
don't NEED AHCUSA, or any other club, or a car show, to justify my love of
the Sprites....The ONLY club I am a member of, are these two right here
online. 

Brad, whether you know it or not, you have expressed the same feeling that
so many of us here have had for a long, long time!  I learned the hard way
that neither of the two national cliques have in their heart the interests
and well-being of Sprite/Midgets and their owner.  Oh, they may appreciate
our "dues", the money needed to support their leadership benefits and
lifestyle and club's Big Healey snobbery.   Oh, and they do like any of the
event sweat-labor given by us, but what have they ever done in return.  A
few crumbs once in a while in their magazine, but usually to stroke one
member or another.  Am I biased?  Am I prejudiced?  You bet, because I have
been involved with my Sprite for over four decades, and have endured these
attitudes for far longer than most.  

These lists?  What can I say?  Well, I know so very well that neither of
the national cliques would *ever* have had any part whatsoever in the
mystical, magical BusterCluster for which Pam and I are so grateful.  How
will we ever be able to ride in the Sprite without thinking of that weekend
and those people?  

So, folks, listen to Brad and take his words to heart!  He's been there.

Brad Fornal also wrote:  "Frank, you love Sprites and Midgets more than
anyone else I know, what club are you in, if you don't mind my asking?"

You mean beside his closet membership in the Home Depot Frequent Buyer's
Club and the Aficionados of Harbor Freight Association?

Buster Evans

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sat Nov  3 10:05:47 2007
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2007 17:05:47 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: Brad's words of wisdom!!!
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV13E6CB50C9684131300B05D48E0@phx.gbl>

Well said by all. :)

CapBob

From rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net  Sat Nov  3 10:10:49 2007
From: rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net (rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 09:10:49 -0800 (GMT-08:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: MM Mechanic for Marj's MM?
Message-ID: <23504356.1194109849916.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Dear Listers,

This just came in from my friend Michael out in the SF Valley - car needs to be started after a long garage stay, master cylinder and parking brake work - please contact him directly at:

miniguy at miniguy.com

Thanks for any help that you can give.

Rick Feibusch
British Car Network
Venice Beach, California
---------------------------

>Rick-
>
>Hello again. I just left a voice mail for you. You mentioned you could ask around and try to find a competant mechanic out towards the Palm Springs, CA area (Riverside? Ontario?, Calimesa?) who could work on a Morris Minor.

>Please help!
>
>Thanks, I look forward to hearing from you...
>
Michael Lewis
Cell: (805) 405-6263   
(8 a.m. to 10 p.m. PST)
Email: miniguy at miniguy.com

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov  3 10:28:15 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 10:28:15 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
Message-ID: <380-220071163172815814@earthlink.net>

Bill Mexon wrote:  "Does this help?  http://tinyurl.com/yp5nqp ?

Bill, that is the Lucas DDB108, but what I *think* (one of my greatest
mistakes)  Brad is looking for is the Lucas DDB101.  The Sprite's OEM
distibutor cap number was Lucas 422905,  Lucas replaced it with the DDB101.

Oh, Brad, that DDB101 is available at $32.71, plus shipping from
http://tinyurl.com/3bzas3 .

Buster Evans 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov  3 10:47:38 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 10:47:38 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
Message-ID: <380-220071163174738361@earthlink.net>

David Lieb wrote:  "Speaking of which, my son has now joined the Marines;
boot camp starts November 26th in San Diego. Any words of advice for him?"

No words of advice are needed for him, since the kindly, nice man at MCRD
who will be his DI will give him all the sound, sage, and comfortable
advice he needs.

Now, some advice for you.  Say goodbye to the little boy you have raised, 
for in a few weeks, be prepared to meet an entirely new MAN!  It can be a
very difficult realization!  

For him, if he is anything like me, the next four years will be the most
dynamic, character-building, and memorable period of any in his life!  No
matter how miserable he may be at times, when he gets out, and in the years
to come, he will look back with a little bit of, dare I say, fondness for
the experiences he had, the people he got to know, and especially the
friends you make when you share a common bond and a common time of misery. 
The friends I made 45 years ago remain my best friends (and I will host at
a reunion in February or March).

But, PLEASE, give him my congratulations and gratitude.  And when you come
out here for his graduation, you bloody well better plan to stay a few
nights with us, for we are right down the road!  (And tell him that our
house is his house when he has liberty!)

Buster Evan

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov  3 10:52:22 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 10:52:22 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] "Detroit Iron"
Message-ID: <380-220071163175222423@earthlink.net>

Dave G. wrote:  "But it used to be great fun to have the hood up, showing
my little 4-banger, next to a piece of Detroit Iron..."

"Detroit Iron"!  Now there is a phrase out of the far and distant past that
identifies someone from the far and distant past.  You just don't hear it
much today!

Buster

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov  3 10:58:21 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 12:58:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
References: <380-220071163174738361@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <052b01c81e43$21aee010$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Bruce Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net>
To: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>; "Spridgets" 
<Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 12:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice


David Lieb wrote:  "Speaking of which, my son has now joined the Marines;
boot camp starts November 26th in San Diego. Any words of advice for him?"

No words of advice are needed for him, since the kindly, nice man at MCRD
who will be his DI will give him all the sound, sage, and comfortable
advice he needs.

Now, some advice for you.  Say goodbye to the little boy you have raised,
for in a few weeks, be prepared to meet an entirely new MAN!  It can be a
very difficult realization!

==========================

Heck, they'll even teach him to wear shoes!  <VBG>

Ed 

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov  3 12:14:28 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 13:14:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
References: <380-220071163174738361@earthlink.net>
	<052b01c81e43$21aee010$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <10b201c81e4d$c1dd9ae0$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<Heck, they'll even teach him to wear shoes!  <VBG>

Ed
>>

Not only do I agree Larry, I even give tacit "approval" of YOUR sig!!!  LOL

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov  3 11:27:13 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 12:27:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <380-220071163172815814@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071163172815814@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711031127r47b0d57bscad5d032d75850f9@mail.gmail.com>

I have several of those as well. With all the Spridgets that I have
had as parts cars, I have racks of parts of all kinds.

Brad

On 11/3/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Bill Mexon wrote:  "Does this help?  http://tinyurl.com/yp5nqp ?
>
> Bill, that is the Lucas DDB108, but what I *think* (one of my greatest
> mistakes)  Brad is looking for is the Lucas DDB101.  The Sprite's OEM
> distibutor cap number was Lucas 422905,  Lucas replaced it with the DDB101.
>
> Oh, Brad, that DDB101 is available at $32.71, plus shipping from
> http://tinyurl.com/3bzas3 .
>
> Buster Evans
>
>


-- 
www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov  3 11:28:37 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 13:28:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: Brad's words of wisdom!!!
In-Reply-To: <380-22007116317218455@earthlink.net>
References: <380-22007116317218455@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711031128p22d9e02bm9631e86cfa532bb2@mail.gmail.com>

Brad Fornal wrote: "Frank, you love Sprites and Midgets more than
anyone else I know, what club are you in, if you don't mind my asking?"

Buster replied:
You mean beside his closet membership in the Home Depot Frequent Buyer's
Club and the Aficionados of Harbor Freight Association?

Don't forget his position as President of the Chinese Defamation League....
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov  3 11:35:36 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 13:35:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
In-Reply-To: <380-220071163174738361@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071163174738361@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711031135i1484b258u7aa6861b477dd4b5@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/3/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:

<snip>
> For him, if he is anything like me, the next four years will be the most
> dynamic, character-building, and memorable period of any in his life!
<snip>

So exactly how many years afterward did it take all that character to
wear off?    ;-)
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov  3 11:42:26 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 11:42:26 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
Message-ID: <380-220071163184226127@earthlink.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:  "So exactly how many years afterward did it take all
that character to > wear off?    ;-)"

Oh, about 32.7 seconds after I went out the gate!  Although I had been
preparing for it when I started my "short timer's chain" with 687
paperclips.  (The chief I worked for really did not appreciate my daily
ceremony of removing one.  And I still have them, as well as the daily
calendar on which I had marked how many days I had left.  Of course, it did
get all screwed up when I was involuntarily extended on active duty for the
Cuban Missile Crisis!  Cry, did I cry!)

Buste

From lists at woozy.com  Sat Nov  3 11:44:54 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:44:54 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] RC Choppers (Non-LBC)
In-Reply-To: <00a901c81e30$f29c4450$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <00a901c81e30$f29c4450$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <472CC1A6.7000506@woozy.com>

Hey David,

We got one of these helicopters for my son at the beginning of the 
summer and it is a lot of fun. We don't have the battling laser version, 
we just have a single helicopter. Our house has a cathedral ceiling in 
the living room and dining room so there's lots of room for flying, I'm 
not sure how well they would work with a standard ceiling.

Most of the air hogs planes that we've bought have got pretty torn up 
rather quickly. One only lasted one day. These helicopters are so light 
it's hard to damage them. Ours did get swatted by the ceiling fan once 
and the rear propeller broke but they give you a few spares so it was 
back up in a as soon as we swapped out the prop.

Unless they have changed how these work you can bring them up and down 
and spin the copter left or right but you can't fly in a straight line 
or do a loop around the living room.

The single helicopters go for $30 at Target and Wally World.

Robert




David Lieb wrote:
> Amazon just told me about Spinmaster Air Hogs 
> Battling Havoc R/C Helicopters and I was 
> wondering whether any of you had any experience 
> with them. 2 choppers complete with IR "guns" 
> to shoot each other down for $70... Sounds like
> fun and Air Hogs have a pretty good rep , right?
> Any thoughts?
> David Lieb
> _______________________________________________
> lists at woozy.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sat Nov  3 13:33:42 2007
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:33:42 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa] Speaking of Hooters girls........
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV86B9FF2034AB183EE2641D48E0@phx.gbl>

"retired Hooters chick"

Truly frightening! 80-<

CapBob

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sat Nov  3 13:34:11 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 13:34:11 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] RC Choppers (Non-LBC)
In-Reply-To: <472CC1A6.7000506@woozy.com>
References: <00a901c81e30$f29c4450$0401a8c0@midget>
	<472CC1A6.7000506@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <6358a10b5aaf85ca1271ca.20071103133411.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Robert,
    Try these web sites for mods to your helicopter to make it fly better.
 Lots of easy mods for forward flight.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

http://www.piccoztoolbox.no-ip.com/

Click on "Hop-Ups".  You can also access other "Toolbox" websites for your
Aero Ace planes, etc.

Good Luck!





> Unless they have changed how these work you can bring them up and down
> and spin the copter left or right but you can't fly in a straight line
> or do a loop around the living room.

> Robert

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov  3 13:46:59 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 14:46:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking
In-Reply-To: <009101c81e2b$21a64170$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <002201c81dc6$ce294380$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<5f00d9910711030636w2a554b91s5979d753265dac8c@mail.gmail.com>
	<004601c81e28$9dd58380$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<009101c81e2b$21a64170$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711031346l189b454cr4d2dba819caa0c75@mail.gmail.com>

Hoowaa.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov  3 13:50:41 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 15:50:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
References: <380-220071163174738361@earthlink.net><052b01c81e43$21aee010$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<10b201c81e4d$c1dd9ae0$6601a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <00e701c81e5b$32998c00$0401a8c0@midget>

>> <<Heck, they'll even teach him to wear shoes!  <VBG>
>> Ed

> Not only do I agree Larry, I even give tacit "approval" of YOUR sig!!! 
> LOL

Well that sure took all the fun out of it for Larry!
I am afraid that I did not have that much influence on Nathaniel.
He wears shoes most of the time anyway.

Thank you all for your kind words. I will pass them on to him.
David 

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov  3 13:52:34 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 14:52:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] RC Choppers (Non-LBC)
In-Reply-To: <00a901c81e30$f29c4450$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <00a901c81e30$f29c4450$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711031352n66e575cexbac8de69699921cc@mail.gmail.com>

The Air Hogs Aero Ace Biplanes are the best RC plane ever.  Make sure
you get the Biplane, though.  The AA jets aren't nearly as good.  Get
two AA Bipes for $30 each at Target (Tar-jay) and play Kamikaze crash
derby.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov  3 13:57:40 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 15:57:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Why Lake of the Ozarks??
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711031357y67ec862aw449d925ef1b39cba@mail.gmail.com>

Had a couple of pople ask, so I put together this short slide show
from photos I took this past week while working on the 50th
Anniversary Spridgets Celebration....

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

This kinda says it all.....
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov  3 15:05:01 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 15:05:01 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Why Lake of the Ozarks??
Message-ID: <380-2200711632251501@earthlink.net>

Ya seen one East Los Angeles location, you seen 'em all!

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov  3 15:20:46 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2007 17:20:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] "Detroit Iron"
In-Reply-To: <380-220071163175222423@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071163175222423@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <472CF43E.7060308@comcast.net>

Robert Bruce Evans wrote:
  "Detroit Iron"!  Now there is a phrase out of the far and distant past 
that
> identifies someone from the far and distant past.  You just don't hear it
> much today!

That's because all the cars from Detroit are made from PLASTIC! :)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov  3 16:42:56 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 17:42:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] "Detroit Iron"
References: <380-220071163175222423@earthlink.net>
	<472CF43E.7060308@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <014c01c81e73$45485620$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<That's because all the cars from Detroit are made from PLASTIC! :)>>

"Amber"    AIN'T!!

If "she" hits you, YOU lose!!!

LOL

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov  3 15:43:12 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2007 17:43:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711030231y5aec041ct6f14c2f25a575ebb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>
	<000401c81db6$0ba7f870$1da1bf46@personal>
	<e98d88090711021922t77cc7904rc6ce1d9f75028d5d@mail.gmail.com>
	<472B8670.23841.A9BC74@dmg.bossig.com>
	<e98d88090711030231y5aec041ct6f14c2f25a575ebb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <472CF980.5050502@comcast.net>

Brad Fornal wrote:
> Frank, you love Sprites
> and Midgets more than anyone else I know, what club are you in, if you
> don't mind my asking?

I AM my own club. With all the Sprites I have I just belong to the 
Clarici Sprite Club.
I used to belong to AHCA but like Buster, I gave it up.
I used to belong to AHST but none of them ever drove their Healeys to 
any event. Cloudy, will get dark before I get home, Too hot, too cold, 
it snowed, they always had an excuse and always drove their BJ9s (honduhs)
I started a local Brit club, Positive Earth DRIVERS Club which is still 
around but I haven't been to an event or meeting in about 5 years.
If I go to a show, it has a swap meet. I do not campaign for votes, I 
shop for parts. I do attend the local cruise nights just to BS with all 
the other old farts in their old carts.
I can figure out lots of better ways to spend my time instead of sitting 
in a parking lot for 5 or 6 hours while people look at cars.

Now as for dizzy caps..... I have 2 brown in and out, they say LUCAS on 
them. They are used but in nice shape.
I have 2 more that are brown inside and painted black, 1 might be NOS 
but the paint has some chipping and scratches on it. It is not in a box.
They say LUCAS on them.
I have another old one that is all black, it does NOT say Lucas on it.
I also have a new old stock LUCAS red bubble pack and that cap is ALL 
BROWN. It says Lucas Birmingham on the package but on a tag it says 
"made in West Germany" I do not know how old it is, probably late 60s 
early 70s.
So black paint over brown? All brown? pink with purple stripes?
What is correct for a 1968 Sprite? I do not know.



-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov  3 15:45:35 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2007 17:45:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711030853k77864191vc4c5ef552dcf0166@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>
	<472B8670.23841.A9BC74@dmg.bossig.com>
	<e98d88090711030231y5aec041ct6f14c2f25a575ebb@mail.gmail.com>
	<472C2EF5.15182.4832BA@dmg.bossig.com>
	<e98d88090711030853k77864191vc4c5ef552dcf0166@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <472CFA0F.1030505@comcast.net>

Brad Fornal wrote:
> I told them, you can't take his photo
> near the car. I promptly opened the door, and said, he's gotta be IN
> the car. 

I do that all the time at Cruise night. It makes the kids day especially 
after the parents tell the kid to keep away, I say go ahead, it's just a 
car, let the kid sit in it because it's his size.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Nov  3 17:02:30 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2007 17:02:30 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] "Detroit Iron"
In-Reply-To: <472CF43E.7060308@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C3525A26.11BA4%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

I thought all the cars from Detroit were made in Mexico or Canada out of
Asian parts. 

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov  3 17:16:20 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 18:16:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <472CFA0F.1030505@comcast.net>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>
	<472B8670.23841.A9BC74@dmg.bossig.com>
	<e98d88090711030231y5aec041ct6f14c2f25a575ebb@mail.gmail.com>
	<472C2EF5.15182.4832BA@dmg.bossig.com>
	<e98d88090711030853k77864191vc4c5ef552dcf0166@mail.gmail.com>
	<472CFA0F.1030505@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711031716m7d915addt5d870ade6d80caca@mail.gmail.com>

OOH, OOH, I am charter member #1 of the Clarici Sprite Club.  I called it.
Woohoo!
I'll be president of the Southern chapter.  All wannabe members email me.
Cheers,
Derf

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov  3 17:18:06 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 18:18:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Official Clarici Sprite Club Motto
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711031718t602c6ad1v304faa4972e2717b@mail.gmail.com>

As president of the Southern Chapter of the CSC, I declare the
official CSC club motto to be:
Drive It Like You Stole It.
Anyone who does not drive it like they stole it will have there
membership subject to review and censure.

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov  3 17:25:24 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 17:25:24 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] "Detroit Iron"
Message-ID: <380-22007110402524392@earthlink.net>

Frank Clarici wrote:  "That's because all the cars from Detroit are made
from PLASTIC! :)"

Billy Zoom wrote:  "I thought all the cars from Detroit were made in Mexico
or Canada out of Asian parts."

And that, my friends, explains by you have to be grey in the hair and long
in the tooth to understand the term "Detroit Iron".

Buster   

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sat Nov  3 17:45:20 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 19:45:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 widow's Midget
Message-ID: <000d01c81e7b$fbab5720$f3020560$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

I went to Madison today, and brought back Mary's MKI Midget. The was the car
she and her late husband went on their first date in. The car has been off
the road since 1990. Mary thinks perhaps due to an axle issue. Just in case,
anyone have a spare wire wheel axle to donate to the cause?

 

I'm going to see if the motor spins freely tomorrow. If not, I'll start
soaking the bores in advance of SOS. If we're unable to resurrect the motor,
we'll see if any of the motors in the cars we're stripping are viable.

 

We'll have wheel complete hydraulics to rebuild, tune up, clean the fuel
system, etc. It should be a rewarding project.

 

WST

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From pythias at pacifier.com  Sat Nov  3 17:56:45 2007
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 17:56:45 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Official Clarici Sprite Club Motto
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711031718t602c6ad1v304faa4972e2717b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5f00d9910711031718t602c6ad1v304faa4972e2717b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <173495037.20071103175645@pacifier.com>

Hello derf,

       Oh great, just when there's a Car Club of which i wouldn't mind
       being a member, someone goes and makes rules to govern my
       behavior.. dropping my membership already....




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   "66 Sprite
     "This steamroller really works," said Tom flatteringly.

From RampantNM at aol.com  Sat Nov  3 20:15:26 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 23:15:26 EDT
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 5, Issue 74
Message-ID: <d54.1892b843.345e934e@aol.com>

In a message dated 10/25/2007 12:01:28 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

I dunno,  but I have *always* run my tires with an inner tube.  Probably for
the  same reason I wear a belt *and* suspenders.  (For you in  England,
"suspenders" over here are NOT a garter belt, they are  "braces"!)

Buster Evan



So, are  you still wearing the tidy whiteys with the garter  belt?
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching  for experienced 
hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging  to be inspected and 
adjusted as described in chapter seven of the Haynes  shop manual.



************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov  3 21:39:57 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2007 23:39:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Why Lake of the Ozarks??
In-Reply-To: <380-2200711632251501@earthlink.net>
References: <380-2200711632251501@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711032139p41b438fci71ce455af0ad0d54@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/3/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Ya seen one East Los Angeles location, you seen 'em all!

Hmmmm????
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From nory1 at adelphia.net  Sat Nov  3 23:22:13 2007
From: nory1 at adelphia.net (Nory)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 01:22:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Official Clarici Sprite Club Motto
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711031718t602c6ad1v304faa4972e2717b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5f00d9910711031718t602c6ad1v304faa4972e2717b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1D826F0E-1BEA-42A1-B220-792D153478C8@adelphia.net>

OOO!  OOO!  Can I join???

I drive ALL my vehicles like I stole 'em! (a talent that comes with  
the badge)
(-:

Can I be president of the Snow Belt Chapter???



On Nov 3, 2007, at 8:18 PM, derf wrote:

> As president of the Southern Chapter of the CSC, I declare the
> official CSC club motto to be:
> Drive It Like You Stole It.
> Anyone who does not drive it like they stole it will have there
> membership subject to review and censure.
> _______________________________________________
> nory1 at adelphia.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From hal at katemuir.com  Sun Nov  4 01:01:37 2007
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 00:01:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] One to watch!
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMELIFBAA.hal@katemuir.com>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnmoYeFFGe8

HAl

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Nov  4 03:17:16 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 04:17:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] One to watch!
In-Reply-To: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMELIFBAA.hal@katemuir.com>
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMELIFBAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711040217p56cbe1daqa1911e803d3836dd@mail.gmail.com>

Lovely view of the windscreen frame. Especially the part where it is coming
loose from the scuttle at the end...

On 11/4/07, Hal Faulkner <hal at katemuir.com> wrote:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnmoYeFFGe8
>
> HAl
> _______________________________________________
> tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>



-- 
www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Sun Nov  4 06:12:02 2007
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 08:12:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter AND Heater
Message-ID: <472DC522.3070103@verizon.net>

Well, the newly WD-40ed starter bendix is engaging better than it
ever has. Been almost a week and it kicks over like a champ
and starts every time. It has a much solider sound when it
engages the ring gear now. No longer kicks out
prematurely either.

It's also time for the biannual heater hose swap to put the
heater core back in the cooling circuit. Am I the only
one who does this??

chuck

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Nov  4 07:52:37 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:52:37 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter AND Heater
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV981BCE6880C9329CEBBCDC88F0@phx.gbl>

Chuck..

as long as block water circulation from the rear back to front is maintained at all times to prevent "stagnation" of water at the rear of the block for best cooling (block's heater valve open) nothing wrong with taking the heater out of the circuit for summer by hose re-routing.

I personally appreciate any added fluid to the already minimal cooling system so run with the heater included at all times (cockpit flaps closed of course) with the added consideration the heater core itself is a heat exchanger.

I do however route the return flow from the heater back to the thermostat housing
(direct to rad) rather stock routing, I use a cut and modified normal lower heater hose to do the job. Saw this arrangement in a picture of a racing Spridget's engine compartment in Daniel Stapleton's book;
made good sense to me so I adopted it.

Also I run without the "bypass" from head
to pump, with two 1/4" holes drilled in the
thermostat housing to provide for some flow during warmup and in the event the stat malfunctions in the closed position.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Nov  4 08:32:12 2007
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 07:32:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter AND Heater
In-Reply-To: <472DC522.3070103@verizon.net>
References: <472DC522.3070103@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <1726740392.20071104073212@pacifier.com>

Hello chuck,

       when i bought and cut the hoses for mine, i DID what you do,
       and made one hose long enough so i didn't have to take it off,
       just re-route it... but i've been lazy for the past couple of
       years and don't bother taking it off for the summer. it's
       sometimes good to be able to use the de-mister function even in
       spring/summer.




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   "66 Sprite
     "This country will no longer have an official religion," King Tom decreed.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov  4 08:40:04 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 09:40:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter AND Heater
References: <472DC522.3070103@verizon.net>
	<1726740392.20071104073212@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <017c01c81ef8$f8e79b70$0401a8c0@midget>

>       it's sometimes good to be able to use the de-mister function even in
>       spring/summer.

We have days in July that I want to be able to run the heater, 
so my tap stays on at all times and I just use the flaps, fan,  and 
air control to compensate.
David Lieb

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Sun Nov  4 08:54:55 2007
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:54:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter AND Heater
In-Reply-To: <017c01c81ef8$f8e79b70$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <472DC522.3070103@verizon.net>
	<1726740392.20071104073212@pacifier.com>
	<017c01c81ef8$f8e79b70$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <472DEB4F.9030101@verizon.net>

Down here in the sunny south (North Carolina) you definitely do NOT
want the heater in the circuit -- not in June, July, August, or September.
It's November now and I might like a bit of heat in the morning, but
by noon it's warm.

But you most certainly DO want the vents open and the fan running
in the summer months.

Imagine sitting at an interminable red light in the open sun at, say,
ninety-eight degrees, with no air movement and the sun frying
your brains. Did that the first year or two with the car, but now
I do the hose swap twice a year.

chuck


David Lieb wrote:
> We have days in July that I want to be able to run the heater, 
> so my tap stays on at all times and I just use the flaps, fan,  and 
> air control to compensate.
> David Lieb

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sun Nov  4 09:08:18 2007
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (oldsaabguy)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 10:08:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] One to watch!
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711040217p56cbe1daqa1911e803d3836dd@mail.gmail.com>
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMELIFBAA.hal@katemuir.com>
	<e98d88090711040217p56cbe1daqa1911e803d3836dd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <144A4F46-79F8-4E3A-B580-EA056FCFC62D@comcast.net>

..see, I  thought that it looks like he put a piece in there to lift  
the entire windshield.  Andat first I thought that we were hearing  
wind noise but my engine sounds like that too..;-)

Lester

On Nov 4, 2007, at 4:17 AM, Brad Fornal wrote:

> Lovely view of the windscreen frame. Especially the part where it  
> is coming
> loose from the scuttle at the end...
>
> On 11/4/07, Hal Faulkner <hal at katemuir.com> wrote:
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnmoYeFFGe8
>>
>> HAl

From mark.a.oneil at Dartmouth.EDU  Sun Nov  4 09:59:12 2007
From: mark.a.oneil at Dartmouth.EDU (Mark A. O'Neil)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 11:59:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] fulcrum pin threads
In-Reply-To: <mailman.28673.1194174988.12556.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.28673.1194174988.12556.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <40110F03-22B8-40C5-939F-37B3D264D1B8@dartmouth.edu>

Okay so before I totally screw something up...I need to know if there  
is a problem here or if I am just not being forceful enough.

I thread the fulcrum pin into the a-arm and the small end threads  
bite and thread for about 1/16 an inch or so - seemingly until the  
large end starts to bite then I can no longer turn the pin. I can  
flip the pin and thread it clear through the large end so I know  
those threads are clear. All this by hand with no tools.

When I did the other side I recall it being a bit of a pain to thread  
the pin all the way in, but I chalked that up to inexperience and  
some corrosion.

I am off to see if I can get a bolt that matches the smaller end so  
that I can chase those threads.

This is a rebuilt arm.

thanks,
-m

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Sun Nov  4 11:26:53 2007
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 10:26:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] EFI a success!!
Message-ID: <200711041826.lA4IQrk6003030@citheronia.ucdavis.edu>

Today was the day of reckoning.  With the fully charged laptop hooked up 
and set in the "Autotune" mode, I started the car, warmed it up and took 
off on a twenty mile tuning ride.  Working my way through the gears and 
RPM range, I kept one eye on the laptop screen and watched the software 
refine the "VE table" that controlled the mixture.  As I drove along the 
O2 sensor guage showed a better and better mixture until it was pretty 
much dead on.  There was no stutter or sag on acceleration, no lag or 
dying on decel, and a smooth idle.  I went up to 80MPH in 5th gear and 
even gave a small shot of boost at one point just to record the 
computer's response.  When the engine cools off I'll check the plugs.

I shot a video that gives a look at the business end and lets you hear 
the sound.  Maybe Ed will post it.

Here's the "final" setup for the turbo bugeye EFI project:
 
The injectors are Lucas 44/lb/hr 16ohm, the heat shield and FPR bracket 
are bits cut from a replaced aluminum panel from my wife's Morris woodie. 
(header wrap glued on other side) It protects the TPS from the exhaust 
manifold. The bracket and TB/turbo/injector head unit are homemade of 
mild steel with the MIG welder, drill press and grinder.
The injector seats are plumbing fittings and the connectors were snipped 
off a Volvo.  The gulp valve is original(to some car or another I'm sure).
The manifold pressure hose to the FPR is from my fish tank.
Fuel pump and FPR from MSD.
The fuel rail is welded bits of a junkyard car's rail($5),
The throttle body is from a junkyard Ford 1.9L Graylumpofcrap($20),
All this hodgepodge crapola working together....priceless.

Glen Byrns

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Nov  4 12:13:21 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 19:13:21 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] EFI a success!!
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV14F83ECC6D43D8E6BBCC4FC88F0@phx.gbl>

Motivation, ingenuity and modern electronics! Way to go, Glen..congrats! :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sun Nov  4 12:34:48 2007
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (oldsaabguy)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 13:34:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711031716m7d915addt5d870ade6d80caca@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>
	<472B8670.23841.A9BC74@dmg.bossig.com>
	<e98d88090711030231y5aec041ct6f14c2f25a575ebb@mail.gmail.com>
	<472C2EF5.15182.4832BA@dmg.bossig.com>
	<e98d88090711030853k77864191vc4c5ef552dcf0166@mail.gmail.com>
	<472CFA0F.1030505@comcast.net>
	<5f00d9910711031716m7d915addt5d870ade6d80caca@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8D4E55B6-FBA6-4053-A4C9-D819BA70A721@comcast.net>

.. and I'll be the Pres of the Northern Chapter as I am WAAAAAY up  
North here in Shreveport..

Lester

.. it's a Louisiana joke..  ;-)


On Nov 3, 2007, at 7:16 PM, derf wrote:

> OOH, OOH, I am charter member #1 of the Clarici Sprite Club.  I  
> called it.
> Woohoo!
> I'll be president of the Southern chapter.  All wannabe members  
> email me.
> Cheers,
> Derf

From mark.a.oneil at Dartmouth.EDU  Sun Nov  4 13:58:17 2007
From: mark.a.oneil at Dartmouth.EDU (Mark A. O'Neil)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 15:58:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] fulcrum pin threads
In-Reply-To: <mailman.15.1194202801.19103.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.15.1194202801.19103.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <8FA481EE-0A30-44A3-B6A2-0F221D2A9447@dartmouth.edu>

On Nov 4, 2007, at 2:00 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> ...
> I thread the fulcrum pin into the a-arm and the small end threads
> bite and thread for about 1/16 an inch or so - seemingly until the
> large end starts to bite ...

That should have been typed as 3/16 not 1/16...

thanks,
-m

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Nov  4 14:02:54 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 15:02:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] If they can do this with Hyundais........
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711041302m7e530478m9508cdb315502580@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.flixxy.com/hyundai-driving-skills.htm

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov  4 14:11:03 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 15:11:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] If they can do this with Hyundais........
References: <5f00d9910711041302m7e530478m9508cdb315502580@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <019e01c81f27$35c83d00$0401a8c0@midget>

Subject: [Spridgets] If they can do this with Hyundais........


> http://www.flixxy.com/hyundai-driving-skills.htm

Are you struggling under the illusion that they are stock?

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov  4 14:12:47 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 15:12:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] If they can do this with Hyundais........
References: <5f00d9910711041302m7e530478m9508cdb315502580@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01a101c81f27$739a8070$0401a8c0@midget>

Subject: [Spridgets] If they can do this with Hyundais........


I gotta admit that I liked the tire changer...

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Nov  4 14:16:38 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:16:38 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] If they can do this with Hyundais........
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV151363FAF7C39118828C38C88F0@phx.gbl>

Novel way to change a tire/wheel......

"look ma...no jack"

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Nov  4 15:42:07 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 16:42:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: Lucas side entry cap
References: <380-220071163172815814@earthlink.net>
	<e98d88090711031127r47b0d57bscad5d032d75850f9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <029101c81f33$ee351af0$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<I have racks of parts of all kinds.>>

And THAT is an UNDERSTATEMENT, folks !!

Brad, take a couple pics and I'll put up !!<G>

Ed

From RampantNM at aol.com  Sun Nov  4 14:50:41 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 16:50:41 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 5, Issue 93
Message-ID: <c5c.1ca4fdb3.345f98b1@aol.com>

In a message dated 10/31/2007 4:57:15 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

The new  MINI is already bigger than the old clubman or traveler.


--  
Frank Clarici



So are we......
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching  for experienced 
hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging  to be inspected and 
adjusted as described in chapter seven of the Haynes  shop manual.



************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Sun Nov  4 15:12:23 2007
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:12:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter AND Heater
Message-ID: <472E43C7.50106@verizon.net>

Down here in the sunny south (North Carolina) you definitely do NOT
want the heater in the circuit -- not in June, July, August, or September.
It's November now and I might like a bit of heat in the morning, but
by noon it's warm.

But you most certainly DO want the vents open and the fan running
in the summer months.

Imagine sitting at an interminable red light in the open sun at, say,
ninety-eight degrees, with no air movement and the sun frying
your brains. Did that the first year or two with the car, but now
I do the hose swap twice a year.

chuck


David Lieb wrote:
> We have days in July that I want to be able to run the heater, so my 
> tap stays on at all times and I just use the flaps, fan,  and air 
> control to compensate.
> David Lieb

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Nov  4 16:16:02 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 17:16:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] A better one to watch!
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMELIFBAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <042501c81f38$ab3c8940$6601a8c0@actualshop>

Glen's movie in "Various Articles" at www.justbrits.com , folks!

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Nov  4 15:18:11 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 16:18:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] If they can do this with Hyundais........
In-Reply-To: <019e01c81f27$35c83d00$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <5f00d9910711041302m7e530478m9508cdb315502580@mail.gmail.com>
	<019e01c81f27$35c83d00$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711041418q2a38a896xf65261390129a9cf@mail.gmail.com>

No, the only thing I struggle with is the understanding of the female.
But, if those guys can do that with Hyundais, prepped or not, then
they must be pretty good drivers.  Think what they could do with a
better car.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov  4 15:20:59 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 16:20:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] If they can do this with Hyundais........
References: <5f00d9910711041302m7e530478m9508cdb315502580@mail.gmail.com>
	<019e01c81f27$35c83d00$0401a8c0@midget>
	<5f00d9910711041418q2a38a896xf65261390129a9cf@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01b101c81f30$fa72d4e0$0401a8c0@midget>

> But, if those guys can do that with Hyundais, prepped or not, then
> they must be pretty good drivers.  Think what they could do with a
> better car.

Does Hyundai offer AWD in those models? There are a couple of 
scenes in that movie where they spin the front wheels and then the
rear wheels. I do agree with you, however. That took a lot of 
planning, a lot of practise, and a lot of skill.

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Nov  4 16:26:11 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 17:26:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] "Detroit Iron"
References: <380-22007110402524392@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <048f01c81f3a$165bfa70$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<And that, my friends, explains by you have to be grey in the hair and long
in the tooth to understand the term "Detroit Iron".>>

Which I VERY happily drive a great example of EVERY day and have for longer
than I will admit too!!!    <VBG>

"Amber" is my 8th Camino and only one went to Chevy Heaven NOT by her own
choise!!

Wish I had "known" Buster when I did get her as she is from his backyard
(Rancho Cucamonga)!!!

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Nov  4 16:41:02 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 17:41:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 5, Issue 93
References: <c5c.1ca4fdb3.345f98b1@aol.com>
Message-ID: <051001c81f3c$29617210$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<In a message dated 10/31/2007 4:57:15 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

The new  MINI is already bigger than the old clubman or traveler.
--
Frank Clarici

So are we......

Regards,
Robert B. Houston
>>

Speak for yourself, RB!!  I weigh EXACTLY the same as when I graduated High
School, loo a *few* years ago<VBG>!!

From dmg at bossig.com  Sun Nov  4 15:41:30 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:41:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter AND Heater
In-Reply-To: <472E43C7.50106@verizon.net>
References: <472E43C7.50106@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <472DDA1A.10525.16A499B@dmg.bossig.com>

I had a 1275 with a cross-flow rad in Huntsville, AL.
Summer weather was typically 106F at 96% humidity. 
Never had an over-heating problem, even in traffic.
But the temp would not get off the peg in January in Wyoming!!

Perhaps there is enough of a difference between a down-flow and a cross-
flow radiator that you don't need to revise the plumbing twice a year...

YMMV

On 4 Nov 2007 at 17:12, chuck wrote:

>> But you most certainly DO want the vents open and the fan running
>> in the summer months.

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Sun Nov  4 16:57:45 2007
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:57:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter AND Heater
In-Reply-To: <472DDA1A.10525.16A499B@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <472E43C7.50106@verizon.net>
	<472DDA1A.10525.16A499B@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <472E5C79.1070007@verizon.net>

Never, ever had a problem with the engine overheating.

Just trying to keep ME cool -- why I take the heater out of
the circuit in the summer.

chuck

Dave G. wrote:
> I had a 1275 with a cross-flow rad in Huntsville, AL.
> Summer weather was typically 106F at 96% humidity. 
> Never had an over-heating problem, even in traffic.
> But the temp would not get off the peg in January in Wyoming!!

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Nov  1 05:06:47 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 07:06:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Floundervision
Message-ID: <004101c81c7f$b10ef170$132cd450$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

Once again, we'll broadcast the SOS event (Nov. 23 & 24) via Yahoo
Messenger. That's video, and audio, with real time ability to ask questions
of the participants from viewers around the world. If you don't already have
one, get your Yahoo ID and download Yahoo Messenger from
http://messenger.yahoo.com/. Add <floundervision> to your friends list.

 

Pay attention if you're installing this for the first time, and deselect
anything that makes Yahoo as your home page or your search engine (unless of
course you prefer it that way).

 

I'll have the Floundervision camera online periodically over the next few
weeks to test your connections, camera placements, and 2 way audio. 

 

WST

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Nov  1 05:13:04 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 07:13:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 couch reservations
Message-ID: <004c01c81c80$918da570$b4a8f050$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

I'm trying to get a handle on how many of you will need accommodations. Some
have already made hotel reservations. We've got some extra bedroom space in
the house, a couple of couches in the heated shop, a camper that can
accommodate a few, and our summer place 30 minutes away that accommodate 6.
There's always floor space for those that can stand it, and a large parking
lot for anyone bringing their own motorhome or camper.

 

Please confirm if you're planning on staying with us. Thanks.

 

WST

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From pvanwig at charter.net  Sun Nov  4 15:49:35 2007
From: pvanwig at charter.net (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 14:49:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] San Diego Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day
In-Reply-To: <021001c80e0f$9ffb3d40$48a50644@internetpc>
References: <021001c80e0f$9ffb3d40$48a50644@internetpc>
Message-ID: <000901c81f34$f9602f90$9a00a8c0@PaulsLaptop>

Next weekend on November 9-11 the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day will be in town; this will be
my wife's 9th walk, Nine years clear. So any of you San Diego or close Members whish to drive by and
offer support it will of course be appreciated.  And it's a good excuse get the Spridget or Morris
out and to honk at all the pretty gals out walking. I'll be in my big white Dodge Ram as support for
my wife's team. 

Paul Van Wig

 

http://07.the3day.org/site/pp.asp?c=pmL6JnO8KzE
<http://07.the3day.org/site/pp.asp?c=pmL6JnO8KzE&b=2249905> &b=2249905

 

Friday 20.1 miles 

 

The Day will begin in historic Del Mar, the city that Theodore Loop called "the most attractive
place on the entire coast." Heading south, you will tour Torrey Pines State Park, catching a glimpse
of the rare and elegant Torrey Pine trees and miles of unspoiled beaches. La Jolla is next, where
you will experience the La Jolla Cove, one of the most photographed beaches in Southern California.
You will tour through the young, hip area of Pacific Beach, before ending the day in Mission Bay
Park. 

 

Cheering Stations
Mile 13.4
11:15 am - 2:30 pm
Coast Blvd. Park
430 Coast Blvd (south of Cuvier Street), La Jolla

 

Mile 19.1
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Fanuel Street Park
4000 Fanuel Street - Mission Bay Park, San Diego

 

Saturday 21.1 miles

You will begin your day in the area that was originally called "False Bay" by Juan Rodriguez
Cabrillo in 1542, Mission Bay Park. The route will take you along the breathtaking boardwalk of
Pacific Beach and Mission Beach. From there, you head into the laid back, unpretentious neighborhood
of Ocean Beach, or OB. Sunset Cliffs is next, named for its exquisite sunset vistas. The sleepy town
of Point Loma will be next before heading back through Ocean Beach. On your way back to Camp, you
will pass one of the world's premier marine adventure parks, SeaWorld San Diego.

 

Cheering Stations



Mile 6
8:30 am - 11:00 am
South Mission
2600 Mission Blvd, San Diego
(Go west on N. Jetty Road, into parking lot. Cheering station will be at grass area just north of
parking lot.)

 

Mile 10.3
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ocean Beach Surf Spot Park
1900 Abbott Street, San Diego
(grass area at Abbott St and Newport Ave)

 

Sunday 14.3 miles

On Day 3, breakfast will open at 5:00 am. All camp services will be open from 6:00 am - 7:30 am.
Morning Camp closes and all walkers must begin walking by 7:30 am.

You will be heading to the east side of Mission Bay, passing Mission Bay Golf Course, where Tiger
Woods won a Junior World title. From there, you will tour through the "birthplace" of California,
historic Old Town. Mission Hills is next, followed by Hillcrest, the eclectic urban village with a
small town feel. Before heading into downtown, you will walk through the nation's largest urban
park, Balboa Park. Your 3-Day adventure will end at the home of the San Diego Padres, Petco Park.

 

Cheering Stations
Mile 1.8
7:00 am - 9:00 am
De Anza Cove
2700 North Mission Bay Drive - Mission Bay Park, San Diego

 

Mile 12.5
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center - Lawn
2150 Park Blvd, San Diego

 

The Closing Ceremonies will begin at 4:30 pm.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Nov  4 18:09:11 2007
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 17:09:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Older than dirt....
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10711041709w74b5b1aeqf65c89edb4cf4b4f@mail.gmail.com>

A belated BD to EK on his 6-5!
I'm on Oregon time.
Herb

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov  4 17:30:58 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 16:30:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 5, Issue 93
Message-ID: <380-22007111503058953@earthlink.net>

Frank Clarici wrote:  "The new MINI is already bigger than the old clubman
or traveler."
Robert B. Houston replied:  "So are we......"

Speak for yourself, Robert, for we hard-bodied Chippendales must maintain a
strict regimen of workouts, clean living,  and a healthy diet in order to
maintain our sleek,  toned, buff  physiques that have women of the world
throwing themselves at our feet!

Buster Evan

From nases at verizon.net  Sun Nov  4 19:04:48 2007
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:04:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 CG head torque
Message-ID: <001801c81f50$3f29ae00$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>

I could find no specific head nut torque value in my workshop manual for my
1098 CG motor.  The 948 spec was 40 ft lbs so I used that.
I used 25 ft lbs. for the rocker bracket nuts.
 
Sound about right?
 
Thanks.
 

Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa

From twobees at sprynet.com  Sun Nov  4 19:19:14 2007
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 21:19:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Rocker Arm Needed
Message-ID: <002301c81f52$42eeba60$6f451645@normoffice>

Anyone out there have an early stamped rocker in decent shape they want to
sell?
 
I broke one of the set I had welded up & need a replacement.
 
Norm Sippel
'59 Turner - BMC 948 powered

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Nov  4 19:42:49 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:42:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] If they can do this with Hyundais........
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711041302m7e530478m9508cdb315502580@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5f00d9910711041302m7e530478m9508cdb315502580@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <472E8329.8010206@comcast.net>

derf wrote:
> http://www.flixxy.com/hyundai-driving-skills.htm


Obviously you have never been to a Sprite meet, or Kevin's rally. :)
There is mass drives, and I especially enjoy the "spirited drives"
some of us do without the organizers knowledge ;)
Hey Macy, would you have done what we did that night at SS03 if you had 
known your A arm was busted? But we did have a blast!

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Nov  4 19:45:56 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:45:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 5, Issue 93
In-Reply-To: <380-22007111503058953@earthlink.net>
References: <380-22007111503058953@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <472E83E4.4010800@comcast.net>

Robert Bruce Evans wrote:
> Frank Clarici wrote:  "The new MINI is already bigger than the old clubman
> or traveler."
> Robert B. Houston replied:  "So are we......"
> 
> Speak for yourself, Robert, for we hard-bodied Chippendales must maintain a
> strict regimen of workouts, clean living,  and a healthy diet in order to
> maintain our sleek,  toned, buff  physiques that have women of the world
> throwing themselves at our feet!

You mean throwing UP at our feet.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Nov  4 19:48:01 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:48:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] "Detroit Iron"
In-Reply-To: <048f01c81f3a$165bfa70$6601a8c0@actualshop>
References: <380-22007110402524392@earthlink.net>
	<048f01c81f3a$165bfa70$6601a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <472E8461.4030907@comcast.net>

shop at justbrits.com wrote:

> "Amber" is my 8th Camino and only one went to Chevy Heaven NOT by her own
> choise!!
> 
> Wish I had "known" Buster when I did get her as she is from his backyard
> (Rancho Cucamonga)!!!

Ah, one of those mexican made detriot iron plastic cars
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Nov  4 20:06:59 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 22:06:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Brought home another
Message-ID: <472E88D3.6010509@comcast.net>

Tonight I brought home my 60th (give or take) Sprite.
This one which was supposed to be a 68 turns out to be a 69.
Very complete but the most rusty one I have ever seen!
When the headlight buckets are rusted out, that's rusty!
You can look in the truck and see clean thru the gas tank to the ground!!!
It is still on the trailer, I'll take pics tomorrow, you all ain't gonna 
believe this.
One good thing, I did notice it is starting to grow it's own organic 
green carpet. This must be a "MOSS" part ;)
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From dmg at bossig.com  Sun Nov  4 20:16:51 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2007 19:16:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Brought home another
In-Reply-To: <472E88D3.6010509@comcast.net>
References: <472E88D3.6010509@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <472E1AA3.9106.2665E90@dmg.bossig.com>

OUCH!!
That's got to be worth at least an 8.5 <BFG>

On 4 Nov 2007 at 22:06, Frank Clarici wrote:

>> One good thing, I did notice it is starting to grow it's own organic 
>> green carpet. This must be a "MOSS" part ;)

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Nov  4 20:20:09 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 21:20:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] "Detroit Iron"
References: <380-22007110402524392@earthlink.net>
	<048f01c81f3a$165bfa70$6601a8c0@actualshop>
	<472E8461.4030907@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <012101c81f5a$c5e906c0$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<Ah, one of those mexican made detriot iron plastic cars>>

If you would like to try a head-on at each of us doing 60mph in one of your
LBC's VS my "Amber" on a straight road starting from 2 miles apart with
"meeting" at Center Line, bring it on, Frank.

I'll even go so far as to offer each of us gets the opportunity to t-bone each
other at 60mph and you in you FoundOnRoadDead POS.

YOU lose in either case!!

BTW, YOU get to cover the cost to restore my 'Camino and I have to worry NOT
about fixing either of your "rides"!!

LOL

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Nov  4 20:28:27 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 21:28:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] If they can do this with Hyundais........
References: <5f00d9910711041302m7e530478m9508cdb315502580@mail.gmail.com>
	<472E8329.8010206@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <018901c81f5b$ee78ac70$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<and I especially enjoy the "spirited drives"
some of us do without the organizers knowledge ;)>>

You mean like the one you AND Diane (especially) "enjoyed" whilst en-route to
Kevin's Rallye year before last and Diane ENJOYED to the "fullest", Frank??

NEVER heard the CRAZY word and the "f" word so much in my life from ONE person
(NOT you) in a ten minute time frame as I did that day!!!

"sprited" might be a correct word but context is WRONG!!!  LMAO

From hal at katemuir.com  Sun Nov  4 21:33:33 2007
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 20:33:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] fulcrum pin threads
In-Reply-To: <8FA481EE-0A30-44A3-B6A2-0F221D2A9447@dartmouth.edu>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFCENOFBAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Mark,
When I re-did the front end on FROG AYE I had a similar problem with a new
fulcrum pin.  The old one went in fine, but tne new one didn't work.  That
was when I still bought parts from the usual suspects.  Correct fulcrum pin
worked just fine, thank you.  Get it from, Ed, Peter, or Paul!

Hal

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+hal=katemuir.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+hal=katemuir.com at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
Mark A. O'Neil
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 12:58 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] fulcrum pin threads


On Nov 4, 2007, at 2:00 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> ...
> I thread the fulcrum pin into the a-arm and the small end threads
> bite and thread for about 1/16 an inch or so - seemingly until the
> large end starts to bite ...

That should have been typed as 3/16 not 1/16...

thanks,
-m
_______________________________________________
hal at katemuir.com

Edit your replies

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From nory1 at adelphia.net  Sun Nov  4 20:35:15 2007
From: nory1 at adelphia.net (Nory)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 22:35:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Older than dirt....
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10711041709w74b5b1aeqf65c89edb4cf4b4f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10711041709w74b5b1aeqf65c89edb4cf4b4f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8E01E25E-39A2-4D0D-B876-91C0CE35E00D@adelphia.net>

Wow!  Ed's 65?  I missed it too!  Happy Birthday Ed!


On Nov 4, 2007, at 8:09 PM, WFO Herb wrote:

> A belated BD to EK on his 6-5!
> I'm on Oregon time.
> Herb

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Nov  4 21:12:11 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 22:12:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Older than dirt....
References: <2ad6c6b10711041709w74b5b1aeqf65c89edb4cf4b4f@mail.gmail.com>
	<8E01E25E-39A2-4D0D-B876-91C0CE35E00D@adelphia.net>
Message-ID: <029801c81f62$0a867860$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<Wow!  Ed's 65?  I missed it too!  Happy Birthday Ed!>>

Thanks Nory, BUT Herb's info is INCORRECT.  39!!

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Nov  4 21:28:04 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 22:28:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Older than dirt....
In-Reply-To: <029801c81f62$0a867860$6601a8c0@actualshop>
References: <2ad6c6b10711041709w74b5b1aeqf65c89edb4cf4b4f@mail.gmail.com>
	<8E01E25E-39A2-4D0D-B876-91C0CE35E00D@adelphia.net>
	<029801c81f62$0a867860$6601a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711042028j7221a70fybe18da0ae60d2975@mail.gmail.com>

Wait, are we talking age, or IQ?

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov  4 22:37:31 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 21:37:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Another sleek one from Toyota
Message-ID: <380-22007111553731593@earthlink.net>

Eat your heart out Clarici!!!

 http://tinyurl.com/2xk5a4 

Buster Evans  

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov  4 22:50:00 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2007 23:50:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [Spridget50th] Re: Why Lake of the Ozarks??
In-Reply-To: <000401c81f4d$2f8aaf60$6601a8c0@actualshop>
References: <43840a7e0705151350jd287f87h68270473cc264a9a@mail.gmail.com>
	<000401c81f4d$2f8aaf60$6601a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711042150n7e73afdau9c92961c1baea890@mail.gmail.com>

Just so everyone knows how supportive Ed is of our efforts and how much he
respects Mike Rambour for the excellent work he has done on the Spridgets
Golden Anniversary website.....   This was in my email box tonight....
Certainly made my day.  I know it will endear him to each of you as well.
This guy is a waste of food!

Cheers!!
Jim

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: EDatJust <ed at justbrits.com>
Date: Nov 4, 2007 7:33 PM
Subject: [Spridget50th] Re:  Why Lake of the Ozarks??
To: Spridget50th at yahoogroups.com, 50thcommittee at sprite-midgetclub.info, 50th
committee <50thcommittee at spritespree.org>

   I am officially BACK on my soap box, Jim!!

>>Had a couple of pople ask, so I put together this short slide show
from photos I took this past week while working on the 50th
Anniversary Spridgets Celebration....

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

This kinda says it all.....
-- >>

Your last line hits the nail on the head, Jim.

You ONLY sent to "spridgets at autox.team.net" and "Yahoo Spridget List".
Give me ONE good reason WHY you did NOT send to this List, the duplication
of  effort  "spridget50th at yahoo.com" and "50th
committee at spritespree.com"  (which
is Rick's list) and "bugeye at yahoo.com".  And don't even start with "I
don't belong to "bugeye at yahoo.com" excuse because there is no excuse for
NOT belonging to it.  Think about it;  without Frogeyes there would be NO
"square bodies".

I am BACK to CONSISTENCY !!!

<<Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>>

Again, back to CONSISTENCY!!

WHY is there NOT a "For info...  info at sprite-midgetclub.org "

Why is:

" phone: 620-408-6877
email:  SpriteMidgetClub at gmail.com
http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org "

email @gmail instead of info at sprite-midgetclub.org ??

Then there is:

"Please send your pics to: spridget.calendar at gmail.com  David Lieb Larry
Daniels"

Why is there NOT spridget.calendar at sprite-midgetclub.org ??

If Mike R. did not have the space or ability to set up the mails as above,
you could have just asked me to do so with the
sprite-midgetclub.infoaddress and I would/would have be more than
happy to.

As I am on my soap-box, I also think the web site is quite lame and poorly
done.
I am guessing Mike is WAY too busy with work.  I had offered to assist me
way back when site went live.  I even took time to write up what I
considered (very much still do) a "rough" lay-out of the prelim schedule
which may be seen at:
http://www.justbrits.com/activities.htm

IMHO, there should also be mail addresses for:

Jim Johnson, Chair        Chairman at sprite-midgetclub.org .
Jack Laird, ViceChair    Vice-chairman at sprite-midgetclub.org .
Peter C.                       MarketingVendor at sprite-midgetclub.org .
Frank C                        Events-tech at sprite-midgetclub.org .
Ron Soave
Autocross at sprite-midgetcluborg<Autocross at sprite-midgetclub.org>.

In fact, would even be better, IMHO, to use the *.info address so that an
individual address would be like  Chairman at sprite-midgetclub.info , etc.!

OK, off soap box and going to do exercise bike for 10 mts <F><G><F>.  PITA

From pilotrob at msn.com  Mon Nov  5 05:29:58 2007
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:29:58 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa]  Older than dirt....and no wiser!
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV5577FB5E513B24D7E6BF0D4880@phx.gbl>

Ed is 65?? Omigod, how embarrasing... :)

I just turned 65 10/25....Happy Birthdday fellow Social Security/Medicare recipient.

CapBob

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  5 05:58:35 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 04:58:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa]  Older than dirt....and no wiser
In-Reply-To: <BAY116-DAV5577FB5E513B24D7E6BF0D4880@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <926600.98737.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

> Ed is 65?? 

Ed has a birthday? There goes my spore theory.

Ron
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
http://mail.yahoo.com 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov  5 06:24:23 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:24:23 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
In-Reply-To: <10b201c81e4d$c1dd9ae0$6601a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F289C9518B2B691D8C21D1EB8880@phx.gbl>

Is it 'tacit' when you have now stated it?  :)

>From: <shop at justbrits.com>
>
><<Heck, they'll even teach him to wear shoes!  <VBG>
>
>Ed
> >>
>
>Not only do I agree Larry, I even give tacit "approval" of YOUR sig!!!  LOL

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Mon Nov  5 06:39:01 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 07:39:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 shop prep
Message-ID: <001c01c81fb1$3c1f8430$b45e8c90$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

We're getting the Thicko International Headquarters Shop whipped into shape
for the upcoming SOS '07.  This will be our 3rd winter at the Dream Farm. It
is a massive undertaking to get all the crap. I mean spares that I've
accumulated in my 37 years in this hobby. I could spend  2 solid weeks just
organizing engines, heads, cams, body parts, and other miscellaneous bits
over in the cold storage side of the shop. But for the meantime, the heated
shop is getting the attention. 

 

We'll have multiple impacts, air ratchets, toolboxes so no one need wait on
a tool to get something accomplished. If the usual 20+ folks show up each
day, we can break into groups of 4 or 5 to attack each project en masse. I
might ask that some of you bring a set of jackstands, or a Horrible Freight
aluminum jack if you can bring it with you.

 

WST

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From smarc at smarc.net  Mon Nov  5 06:38:22 2007
From: smarc at smarc.net (Marc)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:38:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Another sleek one from Toyota
In-Reply-To: <380-22007111553731593@earthlink.net>
References: <380-22007111553731593@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <472F1CCE.2010006@smarc.net>

That reminds me of those cool old cab-over-engine trucks....

Marc



Robert Bruce Evans wrote:
> Eat your heart out Clarici!!!
>
>  http://tinyurl.com/2xk5a4 
>
> Buster Evans  

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov  5 07:29:59 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:29:59 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] "Detroit Iron"
Message-ID: <BAY112-F402083DD31D67F635E3A67B8880@phx.gbl>

I don't speak as an authority, but I think that for the big three we are 
"parts makers" as well as automakers.


>From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
>
>I thought all the cars from Detroit were made in Mexico or Canada out of
>Asian parts.

From racerbob70 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  5 07:49:39 2007
From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 06:49:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa]  Older than dirt....and no wiser!
In-Reply-To: <BAY116-DAV5577FB5E513B24D7E6BF0D4880@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <264063.72138.qm@web51612.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Hey, don't leave me out of all of these
congratulations!  I'll be 65 on Thursday the 8th..
Not as good as I once was but still just as good once!
Another Bob


--- "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob at msn.com> wrote:

> Ed is 65?? Omigod, how embarrasing... :)
> 
> I just turned 65 10/25....Happy Birthdday fellow
> Social Security/Medicare recipient.
> 
> CapBob
> _______________________________________________
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
http://mail.yahoo.com 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Nov  5 07:57:18 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:57:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa]  Older than dirt....and no wiser!
References: <264063.72138.qm@web51612.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000f01c81fbc$29d9c730$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Hey, don't leave me out of all of these
> congratulations!  I'll be 65 on Thursday the 8th..
> Not as good as I once was but still just as good once!
> Another Bob

Congratulations, Bobs!
There seems to have been an epidemic of mothers giving birth
to sons infected with Sprite virus 65 years ago. Perhaps a study
should be launched?

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Mon Nov  5 07:59:04 2007
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:59:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Detroit Iron
Message-ID: <68vr7k$1oenou@email.mtu.edu>

My neighbor has a '66 Impala with a big (truck?) engine. His problem 
is that the engine torque is large enough and the motor mounts are 
weak enough to tear the motor free from the mounts. This screws up 
linkages which can then cause "unintended acceleration." I guess 
that's exciting. For all the power, he can't drive it anywhere near 
its potential. With a Spridget you can "drive it like you stole it" 
and nobody notices - and you can have alot of fun while "flooring 
it." So what's the fun of gobs of torque breaking your car if you 
even dare to use it?

File this thought under; "He who laughs first . . ."
Ed and the Captain are now on the dole collecting Social Security 
checks each month. For those of you who are still working, just think 
about it this way. That new set of race tires you want, but can't 
afford this month . . . the money for your tires went to Ed and the Captain!!!

Tim Collins
1966 AH Sprite 

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Nov  5 08:01:28 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:01:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 CG head torque
In-Reply-To: <001801c81f50$3f29ae00$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
References: <001801c81f50$3f29ae00$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071105085851.039c4360@nosimport.com>

At 08:04 PM 11/4/2007, Phil Nase wrote:

>I could find no specific head nut torque value in my workshop manual for my
>1098 CG motor.  The 948 spec was 40 ft lbs so I used that.
>I used 25 ft lbs. for the rocker bracket nuts.
>
>Sound about right?
>
>Thanks.
>
==========
Phil,
         Good to hear its going together.

         When using the various manuals, Bentley, Haynes, and some 
others, you should first look at YOUR engine for the specs. Then, if 
none are listed go back one engine, as they only list changes made 
since the prior model.

         You did it correctly.

Peter C. 

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov  5 08:15:28 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:15:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Another sleek one from Toyota
In-Reply-To: <472F1CCE.2010006@smarc.net>
References: <380-22007111553731593@earthlink.net> <472F1CCE.2010006@smarc.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711050715w1dc1077ch88deb1ca6d40d1c7@mail.gmail.com>

Reminds me of rrengineer's ride.

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Nov  5 08:33:33 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:33:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711030206o25f5d574u7d29d107bf4c4376@mail.gmail.co
  m>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>
	<000401c81db6$0ba7f870$1da1bf46@personal>
	<e98d88090711021922t77cc7904rc6ce1d9f75028d5d@mail.gmail.com>
	<472B8711.14131.AC3217@dmg.bossig.com>
	<e98d88090711030206o25f5d574u7d29d107bf4c4376@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071105090218.037451d0@nosimport.com>

>Brad, et. al.,

         Couple of points about the distributor cap "conversation"......
The original Lucas made in UK caps you have that are showing brown 
are, as Mark E. said, Bakelite showing some age or patina. Shoe 
polish is best. The brown you see is way darker than the brown that 
Buster and Frank (I think) refers to. You should also find the 
original Lucas part number inside the cap: 422905 until about 1961, 
then 54412472 later on. The DDB101 number is a Lucas marketing number 
that would be on the package but not on the part and began being used 
around 1982. (before then the Lucas marketing number was DC1) In this 
latter period all Lucas manufactured caps were black, though I 
believe they were not Bakelite, but a plastic.
         The brown caps were made by Intermotor or the Commercial 
Ignition something-or-other, who are still in business. A redder 
brown cap was made in Germany by Bremi I believe and marketed in the 
US by Bosch. They may have been Facet, too. I've never done a study 
of the various brands, this is from memory. Lucas, Bosch, etc., who 
are original equipment manufacturers for some car brands were also 
supplying other manufacturer's parts to fill out their product lines 
so they could market a "full line" of import ignition components in the US.

Buster, the Sears line of import parts were Beck/Arnley and shipped 
from their distribution warehouse in Chicago (HNB Foreign Auto) If 
you look at the Sears catalog and the Beck catalog, most of the 
Sears' part numbers were Beck's reversed.
         BTW, I am typing this from N's desk which was given to me a 
few years ago.

Just trying to help the history.
         Peter C.
=======


>So then the three that I have, including the one that is on the car,
>(with the orginal looking exposed copper 90* elbows on the wires, and
>wire loom) are all crap?
>Sorry, but these three DO have LUCAS in curved letters (to match the
>curve of the high (kinda) flat point on the cap. Below LUCAS, in a
>straight line and smaller text, are the words MADE IN ENGLAND.
>I know the list will remove photos, but Dave, you will get them. There
>are two of them. One of the cap and wires, and the other showing the
>top of the cap.
>Damn, I am kinda bummed now, finding out these are fake. Does this
>mean the headlamps I have, with Lucas molded in the glass in a circle
>in the centre, are fake also? And my fuses, shit..........
>Will it EVER END?!?!?
>AARRRRGGG

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov  5 08:49:12 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:49:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071105090218.037451d0@nosimport.com>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>
	<000401c81db6$0ba7f870$1da1bf46@personal>
	<e98d88090711021922t77cc7904rc6ce1d9f75028d5d@mail.gmail.com>
	<472B8711.14131.AC3217@dmg.bossig.com>
	<e98d88090711030206o25f5d574u7d29d107bf4c4376@mail.gmail.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071105090218.037451d0@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711050749h1646ecc1he79c4e31c4b9941a@mail.gmail.com>

Doesn't black Bakelite have a brown center if you break it?  It is
like the black part is a cured coating.
It seems to me that I've seen some black Bakelite caps that were brown
underneath and brown around the bottom of the base.

From dmg at bossig.com  Mon Nov  5 08:50:41 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 07:50:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071105090218.037451d0@nosimport.com>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>,
	<e98d88090711030206o25f5d574u7d29d107bf4c4376@mail.gmail.co m>,
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071105090218.037451d0@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <472ECB51.30990.1EDB73C@dmg.bossig.com>

Peter,

Just some information to add to your knowledge base...
The side entry distributor cap I have is in a "Commercial Ignition" box and 
appears to be made of some form of black plastic. There are no numbers 
molded in anywhere (?) except there is an '01' inside a small 'clock-like' 
circle beside the rotor contact.... perhaps a date/time stamp..
The box has two ID numbers. 'XD65' and 'INTR.44720'.
I'm guessing that 'INTR' may stand for 'Interpart'
'Googling' for more info was a dead end  :-( 
I have two other side entry caps that are identical ....
I'm open to correction.

On 5 Nov 2007 at 9:33, Peter C wrote:

>>          The brown caps were made by Intermotor or the Commercial 
>> Ignition something-or-other, who are still in business. 

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Nov  5 09:04:48 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:04:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <472ECB51.30990.1EDB73C@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090711030206o25f5d574u7d29d107bf4c4376@mail.gmail.co m>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071105090218.037451d0@nosimport.com>
	<472ECB51.30990.1EDB73C@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071105100155.01b237f8@nosimport.com>

Dave,
         INTR is Intermotor, and 44720 IS their part number for that 
application. (We used to import Intermotor). The CI ones you have are 
somewhat newer than what I was referring to. Heck, if we distill the 
whole parts supply chain, we'd probably find 1 guy in SE Asia making 
everyone's parts.
         Scary.
Peter C.
--------------------
At 09:50 AM 11/5/2007, Dave G. wrote:

>Peter,
>
>Just some information to add to your knowledge base...
>The side entry distributor cap I have is in a "Commercial Ignition" box and
>appears to be made of some form of black plastic. There are no numbers
>molded in anywhere (?) except there is an '01' inside a small 'clock-like'
>circle beside the rotor contact.... perhaps a date/time stamp..
>The box has two ID numbers. 'XD65' and 'INTR.44720'.
>I'm guessing that 'INTR' may stand for 'Interpart'
>'Googling' for more info was a dead end  :-(
>I have two other side entry caps that are identical ....
>I'm open to correction.
>
>On 5 Nov 2007 at 9:33, Peter C wrote:
>
> >>          The brown caps were made by Intermotor or the Commercial
> >> Ignition something-or-other, who are still in business.
>
>-
>Dave G, KK7SS
>'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov  5 09:05:48 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:05:48 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 5, Issue 93
In-Reply-To: <380-22007111503058953@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F39E86BFB247522F9C2F0ACB8880@phx.gbl>

Why at your "feet"???  ;)

>From: "Robert Bruce Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net>
>Frank Clarici wrote:  "The new MINI is already bigger than the old clubman
>or traveler."
>Robert B. Houston replied:  "So are we......"
>
>Speak for yourself, Robert, for we hard-bodied Chippendales must maintain a
>strict regimen of workouts, clean living,  and a healthy diet in order to
>maintain our sleek,  toned, buff  physiques that have women of the world
>throwing themselves at our feet!
>
>Buster Evan

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Nov  5 09:13:18 2007
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:13:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Older than dirt....
In-Reply-To: <029801c81f62$0a867860$6601a8c0@actualshop>
References: <2ad6c6b10711041709w74b5b1aeqf65c89edb4cf4b4f@mail.gmail.com>
	<8E01E25E-39A2-4D0D-B876-91C0CE35E00D@adelphia.net>
	<029801c81f62$0a867860$6601a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <472F411E.3000209@wi.net>

shop at justbrits.com wrote:
> <<Wow!  Ed's 65?  I missed it too!  Happy Birthday Ed!>>
>
> Thanks Nory, BUT Herb's info is INCORRECT.  39!!
>
>   
Ah,  I think you have the 3 and the 9 reversed, Ed!  BTW, Thanks for 
inventing the wheel!!!
Happy Birthday!
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI (home of Tony Romo)

From dmg at bossig.com  Mon Nov  5 09:17:50 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:17:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Who makes what... a bit O.T.
Message-ID: <472ED1AE.19463.2069487@dmg.bossig.com>

Several years ago there was a series about the Japanese motor industry.
One of the series dealt with Toyota and their parts out-sourcing.
They showed this Japanese family where everybody from the Grandparents 
down was working on one small item -- the little tag that stops the ashtray 
from coming completely out.
The whole family worked 24x7 to hand stamp, file and polish this little part.
The Dad then cycled with them to the Toyota factory where they were 
inspected. IF ok he would be payed at the end of the month. If not ok he 
got to go back home with them...

My daily workhorse Honda does not have a cigarette lighter or an ash-tray.
I wonder what that family makes now.....
-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From millerls at ado13.com  Mon Nov  5 09:22:37 2007
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:22:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
References: <380-220071163174738361@earthlink.net>
	<052b01c81e43$21aee010$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <01a101c81fc8$151495d0$c90e0618@HP>

Congratulations Dave, If you raised a son with the gumption to join the USMC 
you did a fine job. I have know many many Marines  over the years and to a 
man they were all fine young men that any father would be proud of.

Larry Miller
USN (Ret)
Marine Transportation Service :-) 

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Nov  5 09:49:19 2007
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (oldsaabguy)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:49:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071105100155.01b237f8@nosimport.com>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090711030206o25f5d574u7d29d107bf4c4376@mail.gmail.co m>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071105090218.037451d0@nosimport.com>
	<472ECB51.30990.1EDB73C@dmg.bossig.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071105100155.01b237f8@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <58FD8C77-9803-457F-A22E-1267A764DBB4@comcast.net>

On Nov 5, 2007, at 10:04 AM, Peter C wrote:

> Dave,
>          INTR is Intermotor, and 44720 IS their part number for that
> application. (We used to import Intermotor). The CI ones you have are
> somewhat newer than what I was referring to. Heck, if we distill the
> whole parts supply chain, we'd probably find 1 guy in SE Asia making
> everyone's parts.


.. on his front porch and whittling them out of solid blocks of  
bakelite discover at an abandoned bakelite factory..


>          Scary.
> Peter C.
> --------------------
> At 09:50 AM 11/5/2007, Dave G. wrote:
>
>> Peter,
>>
>> Just some information to add to your knowledge base...
>> The side entry distributor cap I have is in a "Commercial  
>> Ignition" box and
>> appears to be made of some form of black plastic. There are no  
>> numbers
>> molded in anywhere (?) except there is an '01' inside a small  
>> 'clock-like'
>> circle beside the rotor contact.... perhaps a date/time stamp..
>> The box has two ID numbers. 'XD65' and 'INTR.44720'.
>> I'm guessing that 'INTR' may stand for 'Interpart'
>> 'Googling' for more info was a dead end  :-(
>> I have two other side entry caps that are identical ....
>> I'm open to correction.
>>
>> On 5 Nov 2007 at 9:33, Peter C wrote:
>>
>>>>          The brown caps were made by Intermotor or the Commercial
>>>> Ignition something-or-other, who are still in business.
>>
>> -
>> Dave G, KK7SS
>> '65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA
> _______________________________________________
> oldsaabguy at comcast.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov  5 09:16:56 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:16:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa]  Older than dirt....and no wiser!
Message-ID: <380-220071115161656906@earthlink.net>

Robert E. Shlafer wrote:  "I just turned 65 10/25....Happy Birthdday fellow
Social Security/Medicare recipient."

Good grief, I didn't realize so many snot nosed little kids playing with
these cars.  Oh, they probably think they are the latest Tootsie Cars or
Hot Wheels (or is it Big Wheels) and they are in the Kiddie Club.  Oh,
well, hopefully they will enjoy their childhood, for they will grow up soon
enough, and I will be happy to welcome them to the Big Boys Club.  (mumble,
grumble...haven't even had to start taking money out of the IRAs or
SEPPS...mumble, grumble)

Buster Evans 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov  5 09:28:53 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:28:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
Message-ID: <380-220071115162853765@earthlink.net>

Thank you so much, Peter, for that is without a doubt one of the finest and
most authoritative pieces of history I have read regarding our Sprite
parts!!!  It certainly dispels a lot of the mysteries that I have had, and
that I now see have plagued others.  Now about those gold arrows on the
boot.....

Buster Evans

From caws52803 at aol.com  Mon Nov  5 10:32:10 2007
From: caws52803 at aol.com (caws52803 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:32:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2008 Calaedar
Message-ID: <8C9EDE8EE138011-BEC-7163@WEBMAIL-MB19.sysops.aol.com>

What's the word on the Spridget calendar?? 
Cost? Where & when to order?
Rudy in NC
________________________________________________________________________
Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Nov  5 10:41:50 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:41:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <380-220071115162853765@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071115162853765@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071105113905.03954200@nosimport.com>

At 10:28 AM 11/5/2007, you wrote:
>   Now about those gold arrows on the
>boot.....
>
>Buster Evans
===============
Only found on the elusive 48 post windshield models with the painted 
nave plates.....


Peter C.

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov  5 09:41:24 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:41:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
Message-ID: <380-220071115164124218@earthlink.net>

Larry Miller wrote:   "I have know many Marines over the years and to a man
they were all fine young men that any father would be proud of."

I dunno, but that didn't stop us from getting into bar room brawls with the
jarheads.  Unless, of course, we were at a bar near an Army or Air Force
base.  (Oh, how I remember the donnybrook in a bar outside Fort Hood,
Texas.....)  But that was a long time ago in a different Navy than we have
today.

Buster Evans 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov  5 09:51:08 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:51:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
Message-ID: <380-22007111516518296@earthlink.net>

Peter C wrote:  "Only found on the elusive 48 post windshield models with
the painted nave plates....."

Hot damn, then I got a real collector's piece and can get not just "good"
money, but GREAT money from some concours nut who has to have the perfect 
48 post windshield model with the painted nave plates!  Another wonderful
item for eBay!

Buster Evans 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Nov  5 10:54:16 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 11:54:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2008 Calaedar
References: <8C9EDE8EE138011-BEC-7163@WEBMAIL-MB19.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <004201c81fd4$e27efcc0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> What's the word on the Spridget calendar??
> Cost? Where & when to order?

Rudy,
Much as I would have liked to make it work, I was unable to pull it off. 
Publishing costs were ridiculous and none of us had the time to do the 
canvassing for ads to offset those costs. In the end I had to reluctantly 
admit that I was not going to be able to make it happen.
David Lieb
1972 RWA Midget

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov  5 10:56:48 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 11:56:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
In-Reply-To: <380-220071115164124218@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071115164124218@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711050956r1f3a0f66j87ff2c4bfb683c7c@mail.gmail.com>

Oh, I think we could still probably get something going using the old
tried and true methods...    Drink about 4 pitchers and then holler
out, "F#@kin'  Squids!!  F%$kin' Grunts!!   F*&kin' Jarheads!!
F#$kin' Wing Nuts!!"  Any one or selection of two or more should get
your a$$ kicked for you....    Somewhere in Darmstadt there's probably
still a bar stool with a little of my American USAF blood on it.....
;-)
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

On 11/5/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Larry Miller wrote:   "I have know many Marines over the years and to a man
> they were all fine young men that any father would be proud of."
>
> I dunno, but that didn't stop us from getting into bar room brawls with the
> jarheads.  Unless, of course, we were at a bar near an Army or Air Force
> base.  (Oh, how I remember the donnybrook in a bar outside Fort Hood,
> Texas.....)  But that was a long time ago in a different Navy than we have
> today.

From lists at woozy.com  Mon Nov  5 11:04:01 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:04:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711050956r1f3a0f66j87ff2c4bfb683c7c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-220071115164124218@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711050956r1f3a0f66j87ff2c4bfb683c7c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <472F5B11.6050909@woozy.com>

O.k,

You guys have lost me. What the $*#@! does this have to do with cats?

Robert



Jim Johnson wrote:
> Oh, I think we could still probably get something going using the old
> tried and true methods...    Drink about 4 pitchers and then holler
> out, "F#@kin'  Squids!!  F%$kin' Grunts!!   F*&kin' Jarheads!!
> F#$kin' Wing Nuts!!"  Any one or selection of two or more should get
> your a$$ kicked for you....    Somewhere in Darmstadt there's probably
> still a bar stool with a little of my American USAF blood on it.....
> ;-)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov  5 11:01:24 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:01:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2008 Calaedar
In-Reply-To: <004201c81fd4$e27efcc0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <8C9EDE8EE138011-BEC-7163@WEBMAIL-MB19.sysops.aol.com>
	<004201c81fd4$e27efcc0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711051001p4a41c027wd9dfaf05b9eb8ea4@mail.gmail.com>

Rudy & David,

I'm really sorry this didn't happen, but David is right about the
up-front cost being just outrageous unless we ordered thousands of
them.  I've asked Larry and David to save the pictures that were sent
in and we *will* do something special with them for the Spridgets
Golden Anniversary at Lake of the Ozarks...  Will let the list know
soon.
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

On 11/5/07, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> > What's the word on the Spridget calendar??
> > Cost? Where & when to order?
>
> Rudy,
> Much as I would have liked to make it work, I was unable to pull it off.
> Publishing costs were ridiculous and none of us had the time to do the
> canvassing for ads to offset those costs. In the end I had to reluctantly
> admit that I was not going to be able to make it happen.
> David Lieb
> 1972 RWA Midget

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov  5 11:03:19 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:03:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
In-Reply-To: <472F5B11.6050909@woozy.com>
References: <380-220071115164124218@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711050956r1f3a0f66j87ff2c4bfb683c7c@mail.gmail.com>
	<472F5B11.6050909@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711051003k264f4850r2b28b09e0b9c602e@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/5/07, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:
> O.k,
>
> You guys have lost me. What the $*#@! does this have to do with cats?

Did you miss the email with "How many GI's does it take to screw a
cat"?.....   ;-)

Jim - USAF

From caws52803 at aol.com  Mon Nov  5 11:04:16 2007
From: caws52803 at aol.com (caws52803 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:04:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2008 Calaedar
In-Reply-To: <004201c81fd4$e27efcc0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <8C9EDE8EE138011-BEC-7163@WEBMAIL-MB19.sysops.aol.com>
	<004201c81fd4$e27efcc0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <8C9EDED69E65F78-F54-1EC@WEBMAIL-MB19.sysops.aol.com>

David,
Thanks for the quick response!? Sorry it won't work out.
I ordered a Spridget calendar thru this group that was printed in England last year.? It is Super Spridgets of Yorkshire.? Is this one going to be issued in 2008?
Any word on it?
Rudy in NC



-----Original Message-----
From: David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
To: caws52803 at aol.com; Spridget List <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:54 pm
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2008 Calaedar


> What's the word on the Spridget calendar???
> Cost? Where & when to order??
?
Rudy,?
Much as I would have liked to make it work, I was unable to pull it off. Publishing costs were ridiculous and none of us had the time to do the canvassing for ads to offset those costs. In the end I had to reluctantly admit that I was not going to be able to make it happen.?
David Lieb?
1972 RWA Midget?
?


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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Nov  5 11:08:24 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:08:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another sleek one from Toyota
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711050715w1dc1077ch88deb1ca6d40d1c7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-22007111553731593@earthlink.net> <472F1CCE.2010006@smarc.net>
	<5f00d9910711050715w1dc1077ch88deb1ca6d40d1c7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3300a8940a7f80a5880a.20071105100824.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

That's all I need.  I spend 10-12 hours a day in the real thing now.  Much
more pleasant driving around town in a Bugeye.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
4400 HP Locomotive (my other car)


derf
> Reminds me of rrengineer's ride.
> _______________________________________________
> rrengineer at dslextreme.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
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From caws52803 at aol.com  Mon Nov  5 11:10:11 2007
From: caws52803 at aol.com (caws52803 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:10:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Question on a 61 Bugeye
Message-ID: <8C9EDEE3D7E08B8-F54-25C@WEBMAIL-MB19.sysops.aol.com>

Over 15 years ago I purchased and restored a 61 Bugeye for my son.? He now has 4 kids and cannot use the car, so he shipped it back from CT to me here in NC.
Looking in some of the Sprite books, I find that there were only 41 manufactured in 61 and all were for the homeland.
This is a RHD and seems to fit in that pattern.? Is this one of the latest Bugeyes?? I seem to find conflicting data.? Any input guys?
Rudy again
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From cciaffone at verizon.net  Mon Nov  5 11:21:26 2007
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:21:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2008 Calaedar
In-Reply-To: <8C9EDED69E65F78-F54-1EC@WEBMAIL-MB19.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8C9EDE8EE138011-BEC-7163@WEBMAIL-MB19.sysops.aol.com>
	<004201c81fd4$e27efcc0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<8C9EDED69E65F78-F54-1EC@WEBMAIL-MB19.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <472F5F26.6040609@verizon.net>

Do you not watch the MGCARS web site and it's various Spridget groups??

You can email Mothy at  *mothysaunders at hotmail.com
*for details.*
*
You can see calendar pix at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79267312 at N00/sets/72157600346020786/ 
<http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.flickr.com/photos/79267312 at N00/sets/72157600346020786/>

chuck

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov  5 10:48:30 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:48:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
Message-ID: <380-220071115174830718@earthlink.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:  "Oh, I think we could still probably get something
going using the old  tried and true methods... "

Oh, how naive you are!  You have no idea what has happened to the military.
Just look at the wimps and what they feel they are entitled to.  Try to
find good, grimy bars like Shanghai Red's or Morry's...they are few and far
between.  You will find more crowded in the Starbuck on base.   Look at the
way they live and the way they eat...no more barracks and only apartments,
the dirty jobs are contracted out so they are not inconvenienced, pretty
damn good pay and benefits, and uniforms?  Don't try to find military
tailors around the bases, 'cause they ain't there since inspections became
something of the past and everyone wears either civvies or (pardon me while
I gag) "cammies".  Even the Navy is adopting "camouflage" working uniforms,
as if they have to blend in and hide on the high seas.  No, they want them
because they hide the dirt and grime and they don't have to be washed as
often.  Why you even see the Joint Chiefs of Staff testifying before
Congress and giving press conferences in their "camouflage" in Washington
D.C.  Why sailors look like dorks in the white hats that they can't "roll"
nor "wing", and look like fore and aft of a dingy perched on their heads!

It's a new military, me lad.

Buster Evan

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov  5 11:07:27 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 10:07:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
Message-ID: <380-22007111518727890@earthlink.net>

Peter C wrote:  " The CI ones you have are somewhat newer than what I was
referring to. Heck, if we distill the whole parts supply chain, we'd
probably find 1 guy in SE Asia making everyone's parts."

The CI you refer to is, of course, Commercial Ignition.  While that name
may not be familiar to many, it is just another brand in the Quinton Hazell
Automotive Ltd. stable, a name most of are familiar with.

Buster Evans 

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov  5 12:07:51 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 13:07:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Question on a 61 Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <8C9EDEE3D7E08B8-F54-25C@WEBMAIL-MB19.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8C9EDEE3D7E08B8-F54-25C@WEBMAIL-MB19.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711051107q49a824b0n24a6f5ddadfc0efa@mail.gmail.com>

Check the VIN number with online data.  Many Spridgets were made one
year and titled in the next year or even two or more years later when
they sold.  So, you could actually have a 58 that wasn't sold until 61
and titled as such.

What is the "HANXXXXXX" number on the data plates or title?
Cheers,
Derf

From smarc at smarc.net  Mon Nov  5 12:26:26 2007
From: smarc at smarc.net (Marc)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:26:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Another sleek one from Toyota
In-Reply-To: <3300a8940a7f80a5880a.20071105100824.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
References: <380-22007111553731593@earthlink.net> <472F1CCE.2010006@smarc.net>
	<5f00d9910711050715w1dc1077ch88deb1ca6d40d1c7@mail.gmail.com>
	<3300a8940a7f80a5880a.20071105100824.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <472F6E62.6090308@smarc.net>

Well, at this point I would trade my RWA Midget for a vintage COE 
truck... or even a vintage P/U truck...

Marc



rrengineer at dslextreme.com wrote:
> That's all I need.  I spend 10-12 hours a day in the real thing now.  Much
> more pleasant driving around town in a Bugeye.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
> 4400 HP Locomotive (my other car)

From caws52803 at aol.com  Mon Nov  5 12:35:39 2007
From: caws52803 at aol.com (caws52803 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:35:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Question on a 61 Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711051107q49a824b0n24a6f5ddadfc0efa@mail.gmail.com>
References: <8C9EDEE3D7E08B8-F54-25C@WEBMAIL-MB19.sysops.aol.com>
	<5f00d9910711051107q49a824b0n24a6f5ddadfc0efa@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8C9EDFA2DFC68DA-F54-92F@WEBMAIL-MB19.sysops.aol.com>

I'm at work and don't have the VIN number.? I 'll get back to you later on it.
I sure hope it is a 61 as I purchaed a vanity plate, "61BUGEYE".
Rudy


-----Original Message-----
From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
To: caws52803 at aol.com <caws52803 at aol.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 2:07 pm
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Question on a 61 Bugeye



Check the VIN number with online data.  Many Spridgets were made one
year and titled in the next year or even two or more years later when
they sold.  So, you could actually have a 58 that wasn't sold until 61
and titled as such.

What is the "HANXXXXXX" number on the data plates or title?
Cheers,
Derf


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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov  5 12:39:42 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 13:39:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
In-Reply-To: <380-220071115174830718@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071115174830718@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711051139h656f2135pb9e401301e68fa8f@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/5/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
<snip>
> It's a new military, me lad.

True, but I was thinking more of getting something going between us
old timers who served.

Whadda ya think about *THAT*, Squid?    ;-)

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From racerbob70 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  5 12:47:24 2007
From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 11:47:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
In-Reply-To: <380-220071115174830718@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <356679.80374.qm@web51607.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

--- Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> It's a new military, me lad.
> 

> _______________________________________________
  Next thing you know, the'll be putting women on ships!!!
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Nov  5 12:58:55 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 13:58:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 68 Spridget owners, more help please
Message-ID: <e98d88090711051158l6b5c0be1l7db80eeb43b236f4@mail.gmail.com>

I am getting ready to send my new plate off to Clark Spares, to get it
stamped. My problem is, I don't have an orginal plate, to send along. I can
provide proof of ownership, but cannot provide the style, size, and spacing
on the numbers. If any 68 owners, possibly 69, would be willing to scan
their plate, so that I could have SOMETHING to send with my plate, for
reference only, I would appreciate it greatly.

Brad

-- 
www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Mon Nov  5 13:35:11 2007
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:35:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2008 calendar
Message-ID: <472F7E7F.803@verizon.net>

Do you not watch the MGCARS web site and it's various Spridget groups??

You can email Mothy at  *mothysaunders at hotmail.com
*for details.*
*
You can see calendar pix at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79267312 at N00/sets/72157600346020786/ 
<http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&exiturl=http://www.flickr.com/photos/79267312 at N00/sets/72157600346020786/> 

From kkkwake at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  5 13:43:04 2007
From: kkkwake at yahoo.com (kevin kwake)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:43:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] please un-subscribe me
Message-ID: <586131.23372.qm@web62411.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

Could you please un-subscribe me. Too many emails. Thanks
   
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From RampantNM at aol.com  Mon Nov  5 14:49:47 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 16:49:47 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 6, Issue 17
Message-ID: <c36.182079b4.3460e9fb@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/5/2007 10:53:11 AM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

Why at  your "feet"???  ;)



Have you seen the man's toes?  He hid the transmissions.....
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching for  experienced hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging to be  inspected and 
adjusted as
described in chapter seven of the Haynes shop  manual.




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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov  5 14:52:13 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:52:13 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 6, Issue 17
In-Reply-To: <c36.182079b4.3460e9fb@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F23168EC8D5A250A1D79174B8880@phx.gbl>

No, I haven't.  And, I'm okay with that.

>From: RampantNM at aol.com
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 6, Issue 17
>Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 16:49:47 EST
>
>In a message dated 11/5/2007 10:53:11 AM Mountain Standard Time,
>spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
>Why at  your "feet"???  ;)
>
>
>
>Have you seen the man's toes?  He hid the transmissions.....
>
>Regards,
>
>Robert B. Houston
>
>74.5 MGBGT
>73 MG  Midget
>
>As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
>carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed,
>perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching for  experienced 
>hands,
>the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging to be  inspected and
>adjusted as
>described in chapter seven of the Haynes shop  manual.

From RampantNM at aol.com  Mon Nov  5 14:55:14 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 16:55:14 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Calendars
Message-ID: <ce9.1c48118f.3460eb42@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/5/2007 12:01:55 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

I was  unable to pull it off. 
Publishing costs were ridiculous and none of us had  the time to do the 
canvassing for ads to offset those costs. In the end I  had to reluctantly 
admit that I was not going to be able to make it  happen.
David Lieb
1972 RWA Midget





Did you check Kinkos David?  They are not cheap, but if we prepaid and  they 
were anywhere close to reasonable.  I paid something like $20  including 
postage last year for one from a Brit club, and its about 4x6  inches!
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching for  experienced hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging to be  inspected and 
adjusted as
described in chapter seven of the Haynes shop  manual.




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From mconn19221 at roadrunner.com  Mon Nov  5 15:19:56 2007
From: mconn19221 at roadrunner.com (Michael Conn)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:19:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Question on a 61 Bugeye
References: <8C9EDEE3D7E08B8-F54-25C@WEBMAIL-MB19.sysops.aol.com><5f00d9910711051107q49a824b0n24a6f5ddadfc0efa@mail.gmail.com>
	<8C9EDFA2DFC68DA-F54-92F@WEBMAIL-MB19.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <005c01c81ff9$ff8fefc0$020fa8c0@YOURD28EB17757>

Save for a 1000 or so CKD's there are no 61 Bugeyes.   Production ended in 
60.   Some dealers register a vehicle when it's sold even where production 
has ceased.   Notwithstanding this, the year of the vehicle is still the 
year of production.   (The CKD was produced Jan thru Feb 61, and as RHD's 
went mainly to Australia.)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <caws52803 at aol.com>
To: <derf247 at gmail.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Question on a 61 Bugeye


> I'm at work and don't have the VIN number.? I 'll get back to you later on 
> it.
> I sure hope it is a 61 as I purchaed a vanity plate, "61BUGEYE".
> Rudy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
> To: caws52803 at aol.com <caws52803 at aol.com>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 2:07 pm
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Question on a 61 Bugeye
>
>
>
> Check the VIN number with online data.  Many Spridgets were made one
> year and titled in the next year or even two or more years later when
> they sold.  So, you could actually have a 58 that wasn't sold until 61
> and titled as such.
>
> What is the "HANXXXXXX" number on the data plates or title?
> Cheers,
> Derf
>
>
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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov  5 14:19:20 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 13:19:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
Message-ID: <380-220071115211920921@earthlink.net>

Bob Van Kirk wrote:  " Next thing you know, the'll be putting women on
ships!!!

Do you think it will ever come to that?  Just think what that might mean!  
On some ships as many as 75% of the females will get pregnant,  get two
months of paid pregnancy leave (not charged against their 30 days annual
leave), compassionate shore duty (that allows some dumb male to take her
place at sea), an increase in BAQ and other goodies.

Naw!  It could NEVER come to that!  But then I think of perhaps my favorite
quote of all time:

"The Navy is a master plan designed by geniuses for execution by idiots. 
If you are not an idiot, but find yourself in the Navy, you can only
operate well by pretending to be one.  All the shortcuts and economies and
common-sense changes that your native intelligence suggests to you are
mistakes.  Learn to quash them.  Constantly ask yourself, How would I do
this if I were a fool?  Throttle down your mind to a crawl.  Then you will
never go wrong."
                                              --Herman Wouk, "The Caine
Mutiny"

Those of you who have never been in the Navy can substitute it for any
company or situation you might be in.  Say for example, "General Electric
is a master plan designed by geniuses for execution by idiots...." or "The
National Weather Service is a master plan designed by geniuses for
execution by idiots....

From twobees at sprynet.com  Mon Nov  5 15:32:18 2007
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:32:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Question on a 61 Bugeye
Message-ID: <007c01c81ffb$b97257b0$6f451645@normoffice>

It was common practice in those days to title a car that didn't change much
according to the model year in which it was sold, NOT necessarily the year
in which was built.  I've had 3 cars like that.  
 
If there is an advantage to you in having a correct year on your title, you
can generally bring proof in the form of published data to your DMV.  I
recently did that here in Florida with my 1960 Alfa Romeo.  I used Fuzi
production numbers & they corrected the model year.  (Fuzi published the
authoritative book on Alfa production.)
 
Norm Sippel
'59 Turner
'60 Alfa

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov  5 16:38:46 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:38:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Another sleek one from Toyota
In-Reply-To: <380-22007111553731593@earthlink.net>
References: <380-22007111553731593@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <472FA986.5080509@comcast.net>

Robert Bruce Evans wrote:
> Eat your heart out Clarici!!!

Who said all jap cars are ugly and boring?
This will turn heads as you barf when it goes by ;)



-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Nov  5 16:46:20 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:46:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Question on a 61 Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <007c01c81ffb$b97257b0$6f451645@normoffice>
Message-ID: <C354EB4C.11CC9%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>  you
> can generally bring proof in the form of published data to your DMV
I couldn't even convince them that my Studebaker wasn't made by American
Motors.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov  5 16:51:11 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:51:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <380-220071115162853765@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071115162853765@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <472FAC6F.8060300@comcast.net>

Robert Bruce Evans wrote:
>   Now about those gold arrows on the boot.....

You mean the CHROME boot arrows on Bugeyes don'tcha?


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov  5 19:15:59 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:15:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 68 Spridget owners, more help please
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711051158l6b5c0be1l7db80eeb43b236f4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090711051158l6b5c0be1l7db80eeb43b236f4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <472FCE5F.7070000@comcast.net>

Brad Fornal wrote:
> I but cannot provide the style, size, and spacing
> on the numbers. 

Brad

The letters/numbers are 3/16" tall with spacing as follows.....

  1/16th between HAN
  1/8th  between HAN and 9
  1/16th between 9 and U and /
  1/8th  between / and 80515 (1/16th between the numbers)
  1/8th  between numbers and G

The U and the G appear to have been stamped freehand after the fact, 
they are not straight and the G is up from the number line.
The letters and numbers are stamped in, not raised out.
The windshield ID tag is identical right down to the  hand stamped U and 
G but the G is tilted back a bit on the WS tag where it is tilted 
forward on the frame rail tag. Both Us are catiwompus just a bit too.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov  5 19:21:02 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:21:02 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Miata
Message-ID: <BAY112-F27588AF681D5E3292FE60CB8890@phx.gbl>

Aston Martin body kit for Miata

http://www.amx07.com/

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Mon Nov  5 19:36:17 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 20:36:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Miata
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F27588AF681D5E3292FE60CB8890@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-F27588AF681D5E3292FE60CB8890@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <002b01c8201d$d09e8810$71db9830$@com>

Let the record show that 4 or 5 obvious jokes that came to mind I have left
unsaid.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Robert Duquette
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:21 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Miata

Aston Martin body kit for Miata

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Mon Nov  5 19:40:24 2007
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 20:40:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Miata
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F27588AF681D5E3292FE60CB8890@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <200711060233.lA62XLDK012061@ms-smtp-02.rdc-kc.rr.com>

Wild-
At least it's not a Ferrari knock off, and it's not red!

One week with the family driving that in parking lots and the lower front
would be missing.  I've replaced the lower front spoiler on my 5 series BMW
twice already because of those things.  

Chris
66MKIII
Brookfield, WI

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+cmanuel=wi.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+cmanuel=wi.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Robert Duquette
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:21 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Miata

Aston Martin body kit for Miata

http://www.amx07.com/

From geowiz.sgy at cox.net  Mon Nov  5 21:45:57 2007
From: geowiz.sgy at cox.net (James E. Pickard)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 22:45:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Puzzler
Message-ID: <F8A8EE5677524A11A51B2BC7A39D87EC@JEPHome>

I had everything electrical working in the Bugeye, but apparently I've messed
something while cleaning the bonnet connections or re-installing the
temp/pressure gauge.  Everything works except the running lights and
headlights.  I've blown the fuse, but what is really curious is when I turn
the running lights one, the engine quits!  Turn them off, and the engine will
fire right back up.  Turning the running lights on is equivalent to turning
the key off.  Any suggestions?  Could my new ignition switch already have gone
bad?  Or have I just crossed wires somewhere?

Jim Pickard
B9473298 ('65 Tiger)
AN5L/12109 ('59 Sprite)
2003 Mini Cooper
Lafayette, LA

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov  5 23:21:58 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 22:21:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Puzzler
Message-ID: <380-22007112662158718@earthlink.net>

James E. Pickard wrote:  "...what is really curious is when I turn > the
running lights one, the engine quits!  Turn them off, and the engine will >
fire right back up."

Good grief, that sounds like a POS 1954 Ford I bought in the Navy.  When I
turned the turn indicator lights, the horn would blow.  When I tried to
blow the horn, the turn indicators would come on!  Sold it to another
couple dumb sailors.   Why dumb?  Cause I told them about the problem!!!!

Buster Evans 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov  6 00:40:28 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 01:40:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
In-Reply-To: <380-220071115211920921@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071115211920921@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711052340l7c027d1cgac43c60aadb0e70c@mail.gmail.com>

Gawd!!  It's hard to type this while fiddling with these ball bearings!
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

On 11/5/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Bob Van Kirk wrote:  " Next thing you know, the'll be putting women on
> ships!!!
>
> Do you think it will ever come to that?  Just think what that might mean!
> On some ships as many as 75% of the females will get pregnant,  get two
> months of paid pregnancy leave (not charged against their 30 days annual
> leave), compassionate shore duty (that allows some dumb male to take her
> place at sea), an increase in BAQ and other goodies.
>
> Naw!  It could NEVER come to that!  But then I think of perhaps my favorite
> quote of all time:
>
> "The Navy is a master plan designed by geniuses for execution by idiots.
> If you are not an idiot, but find yourself in the Navy, you can only
> operate well by pretending to be one.  All the shortcuts and economies and
> common-sense changes that your native intelligence suggests to you are
> mistakes.  Learn to quash them.  Constantly ask yourself, "How would I do
> this if I were a fool?"  Throttle down your mind to a crawl.  Then you will
> never go wrong."
>                                               --Herman Wouk, "The Caine
> Mutiny"
>
> Those of you who have never been in the Navy can substitute it for any
> company or situation you might be in.  Say for example, "General Electric
> is a master plan designed by geniuses for execution by idiots...." or "The
> National Weather Service is a master plan designed by geniuses for
> execution by idiots....

From pilotrob at msn.com  Tue Nov  6 03:37:28 2007
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:37:28 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa] Older than dirt....and no wiser!
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV14436F600EA916C082115D4890@phx.gbl>

"Good Grief"

Yeah. I'm beginning to feel I have it almost as good as an illegal alien these days! :)

CapBob


-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Bruce Evans
Sent: Monday, November 5, 2007 11:16 AM
To: Robert E. Shlafer, Nory, WFO Herb
Cc: Spridgeteers, Ed's Spridgeteers
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [9issa] Older than dirt....and no wiser!

Robert E. Shlafer wrote:  "I just turned 65 10/25....Happy Birthdday fellow
Social Security/Medicare recipient."

Good grief, I didn't realize so many snot nosed little kids playing with
these cars.  Oh, they probably think they are the latest Tootsie Cars or
Hot Wheels (or is it Big Wheels) and they are in the Kiddie Club.  Oh,
well, hopefully they will enjoy their childhood, for they will grow up soon
enough, and I will be happy to welcome them to the Big Boys Club.  (mumble,
grumble...haven't even had to start taking money out of the IRAs or
SEPPS...mumble, grumble)

Buster Evans 

From pilotrob at msn.com  Tue Nov  6 03:39:57 2007
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:39:57 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa] Older than dirt....and no wiser!
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV108DA415576B3A41DFB36AD4890@phx.gbl>

Hey...

...Happy "Early" Birthday, Big Bob. :)

CapBob

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Tue Nov  6 05:24:51 2007
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:24:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711052340l7c027d1cgac43c60aadb0e70c@mail.gmail.co
  m>
References: <380-220071115211920921@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711052340l7c027d1cgac43c60aadb0e70c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071106071830.0478a088@littlebitcountry.com>

> > Those of you who have never been in the Navy can substitute it for any
> > company or situation you might be in.  Say for example, "General Electric
> > is a master plan designed by geniuses for execution by idiots...." or "The
> > National Weather Service is a master plan designed by geniuses for
> > execution by idiots....
>_______________________________________________


We had a master plan at Verizon

"We the unwilling
Led by the unqualified
Have been doing the unbelievable
So long with so little
We will now attempt the impossible
With nothing"

This was on a fake bronze plaque hanging in one of the central 
offices and as far as I know it's still there. Of course we had the 
fickle finger of fate award hanging in another office.

Dave 

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Tue Nov  6 05:43:50 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:43:50 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV2A7B1980F392E6343810BC8890@phx.gbl>

Fr'instance...."GE is a master plan....."

I don't beleive your timing, Buster!  You hit the nail right on the proverbial head.

Only I'm not one to disregard my native intelligence to "get along", though I take pains to express it with all due respect as I like (and respect) those I work both for and with. "Playing well with others" has it's limits, after all! You gotta be willing to speak up for your own well being every now and then. And it can be done nicely with a little thought and advance planning.

Got me my own "cubicle" instead of having to "share" along with the added bonus of a "corporate" computer port without that PITA "Smart Filter" the peons have to put up with.....so I can "play" while I work.

But yes...."a master plan designed by geniuses to be implemented by fools" is pretty much the case in a lot of corporate instances. Some of the "errors" are simply
hilarious...."truth stranger than fiction".

In some cases such is not so funny....Vietnam and Iraq preceeding "The
Surge" for example.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Tue Nov  6 06:11:25 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 07:11:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the webcast part 1
Message-ID: <003e01c82076$8b63ea70$a22bbf50$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

The shop is just about cleaned up and SOS ready. For the past couple of
days, I've had one of the webcams up and running from the back wall of the
shop. Over the next couple of days, I'll be moving the camera around to get
various shots and angles sorted out. If you're logged in to Yahoo Messenger,
you should see <Floundervision> in your friends list, and a little camera
icon there. Click on that to view the webcam, and ping via instant message
me to let me know how it looks. Perhaps by the weekend I'll have the audio
hooked up so we can test "real time" questions.

 

Here's how it works during SOS. If you've added <Floundervision> to your
Yahoo Messenger friends list, you'll be invited to a conference. In that
conference, you as the viewer, and those of us in the shop, can write back
and forth. You in the conference can view our webcam, and also hear the
audio. If you have a microphone, you can also speak and be heard by
conference participants and those of us in the shop.  We cannot, however
view your webcam. We also cannot participate in private instant message
conversations while we're in the conference. OK?

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Tue Nov  6 06:30:34 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 07:30:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the webcast part 2
Message-ID: <004401c82079$3a936910$afba3b30$@com>

Part 2

 

During the broadcast, we'll have a laptop and camera rolling around the shop
giving a variety of views of the various projects and people working on
them. If you as the viewer want to take a closer look at something, just
ask. There will be speakers in the shop so we can hear all the comments and
smartassed remarks, and a mic so we can respond.

 

About a dozen new viewers have added <Floundervision> to their friends list
over the last week. Get your Yahoo ID and download Yahoo Messenger from
http://messenger.yahoo.com/. Add <floundervision> to your friends list.

 

WST

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From caws52803 at aol.com  Tue Nov  6 06:42:35 2007
From: caws52803 at aol.com (caws52803 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:42:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Questions on a 61 Bugeye-answered
Message-ID: <8C9EE920638BEEC-1764-3F6A@MBLK-M08.sysops.aol.com>

Here is what I found in my records at home...
AN5-47736
First registered on 9-3-61 in England (Carlton Colville Lowestoft)

On the BMIH Certificate..
Built Oct 3-5 61? Yes, 61, so this must be a typo.
Dispatched 9-3-61.? This car was available somewhere for 6 months.
So according to Terry Horler's book;
Built sometime in October of 1960
1 of 872 RHD kept at home.

Not a 1961
Not 1 of 44
Yes, the car will continue to display license plate '61BUGEYE'

Rudy Streng
Lenoir, NC
57 BN4
60/61 AN5
________________________________________________________________________
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From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Nov  6 07:37:34 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:37:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Puzzler
In-Reply-To: <F8A8EE5677524A11A51B2BC7A39D87EC@JEPHome>
References: <F8A8EE5677524A11A51B2BC7A39D87EC@JEPHome>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071106083412.03856ef0@nosimport.com>

At 10:45 PM 11/5/2007, James E. Pickard wrote:

>I had everything electrical working in the Bugeye, but apparently I've messed
>something while cleaning the bonnet connections or re-installing the
>temp/pressure gauge.  Everything works except the running lights and
>headlights.  I've blown the fuse,

Maybe you blew the wrong one? Try the other one.

>  but what is really curious is when I turn
>the running lights one, the engine quits!  Turn them off, and the engine will
>fire right back up.  Turning the running lights on is equivalent to turning
>the key off.  Any suggestions?

Sorry about that.... couldn't resist.

Probably just a connection at the ignition switch. I would revisit 
that, even though it's a PITA to remove. Also, try holding the key 
while turning the knob. Sometimes the lighting bit "drags" the ignition bit.

Forgive me.

Peter C.

===================

>  Could my new ignition switch already have gone
>bad?  Or have I just crossed wires somewhere?
>
>Jim Pickard

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov  6 07:57:27 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 08:57:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Puzzler
In-Reply-To: <F8A8EE5677524A11A51B2BC7A39D87EC@JEPHome>
References: <F8A8EE5677524A11A51B2BC7A39D87EC@JEPHome>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711060657n38f5c2ffhb7ebbf785f70b9ae@mail.gmail.com>

Check the grounds carefully.
Make sure the battery isn't connected backwards.
Are you neg or pos ground?
When the engine dies, do the lights come on as normal?
Cheers,
Derf

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Tue Nov  6 08:30:57 2007
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 07:30:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas side entry cap
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071105100155.01b237f8@nosimport.com>
References: <e98d88090711021712y67ee7c26udcb4d9c686975ade@mail.gmail.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071105090218.037451d0@nosimport.com>
	<472ECB51.30990.1EDB73C@dmg.bossig.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071105100155.01b237f8@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <441250190711060730o6387efe2o78742264dd212049@mail.gmail.com>

As for most things, think "pet food."

-g


On 11/5/07, Peter C <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
>
> Dave,
>         INTR is Intermotor, and 44720 IS their part number for that
> application. (We used to import Intermotor). The CI ones you have are
> somewhat newer than what I was referring to. Heck, if we distill the
> whole parts supply chain, we'd probably find 1 guy in SE Asia making
> everyone's parts.
>         Scary.

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Nov  6 09:00:10 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 08:00:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Questions on a 61 Bugeye-answered
Message-ID: <380-22007112616010265@earthlink.net>

caws52803 at aol.com wrote:   "First registered on 9-3-61 in England (Carlton
Colville Lowestoft)"

Carlton Colville?  Ah, know it well.  Frozen my derierre off in political
campaigns while out on the dead of winter hustings in the 1990's.  Still go
back 1-4 times a year.

But never seen no stinkin' little Frogeye there.  It would be fun to know
who bought it back in 1961!

Buster Evans 

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Tue Nov  6 10:07:42 2007
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 09:07:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Detroit Iron
In-Reply-To: <68vr7k$1oenou@email.mtu.edu>
References: <68vr7k$1oenou@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <441250190711060907m554f36c7p427c81a7411a30db@mail.gmail.com>

When I was a kid my father had a Chevy Wagon that had the same problem.  It
was fixed with a *factory* *recall*.  What they did was run a length of
chain from the block to the frame.  If the mounts broke the engine would
only lift until the slack was out of the chain.  Just make sure that there
is not the much slack in the chain.  Unintentional acceleration problem
fixed.

-g



On 11/5/07, Timothy H. Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:
>
> My neighbor has a '66 Impala with a big (truck?) engine. His problem
> is that the engine torque is large enough and the motor mounts are
> weak enough to tear the motor free from the mounts. This screws up
> linkages which can then cause "unintended acceleration." I guess
> that's exciting. For all the power, he can't drive it anywhere near
> its potential. With a Spridget you can "drive it like you stole it"
> and nobody notices - and you can have alot of fun while "flooring
> it." So what's the fun of gobs of torque breaking your car if you
> even dare to use it?
>
> File this thought under; "He who laughs first . . ."
> Ed and the Captain are now on the dole collecting Social Security
> checks each month. For those of you who are still working, just think
> about it this way. That new set of race tires you want, but can't
> afford this month . . . the money for your tires went to Ed and the
> Captain!!!
>
> Tim Collins
> 1966 AH Sprite
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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Nov  6 09:09:28 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (b-evans at earthlink.net)
Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:09:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711052340l7c027d1cgac43c60aadb0e70c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-220071115211920921@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711052340l7c027d1cgac43c60aadb0e70c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <473091B8.3060706@earthlink.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:  "Gawd!! It's hard to type this while fiddling with 
these ball bearings!"

Then take your hand out of your pocket!

Respectfully yours,

RBE

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov  6 10:35:31 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:35:31 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Detroit Iron
In-Reply-To: <441250190711060907m554f36c7p427c81a7411a30db@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F3243382BAAEF514E45579EB8890@phx.gbl>

That must have sounded great!  I guess they could put a coke bottle in the 
door to distranct you from hearing the chain rattling?  :)


>From: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy at gmail.com>
>
>When I was a kid my father had a Chevy Wagon that had the same problem.  It
>was fixed with a *factory* *recall*.  What they did was run a length of
>chain from the block to the frame.  If the mounts broke the engine would
>only lift until the slack was out of the chain.  Just make sure that there
>is not the much slack in the chain.  Unintentional acceleration problem
>fixed.
>
>-g

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov  6 10:44:49 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 11:44:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Detroit Iron
References: <BAY112-F3243382BAAEF514E45579EB8890@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <00ec01c8209c$bac0e590$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

>>When I was a kid my father had a Chevy Wagon that had the same problem. 
>>It
>>was fixed with a *factory* *recall*.  What they did was run a length of
>>chain from the block to the frame.  If the mounts broke the engine would
>>only lift until the slack was out of the chain.  Just make sure that there
>>is not the much slack in the chain.  Unintentional acceleration problem
>>fixed.

They made several diferent interchangeable motormounts for those things.
Some were more performance-oriented than others. Maybe not concours
for his car, but form FOLLOWS function. 

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Nov  6 11:04:23 2007
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (oldsaabguy)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 12:04:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Puzzler
In-Reply-To: <F8A8EE5677524A11A51B2BC7A39D87EC@JEPHome>
References: <F8A8EE5677524A11A51B2BC7A39D87EC@JEPHome>
Message-ID: <673E331D-16B0-42D9-B1CC-F5DA3F69C443@comcast.net>

.. or you could have plugged a hot wire (headlights) to a ground wire  
such that you now have pos ground headlights with a neg ground engine..

Lester


On Nov 5, 2007, at 10:45 PM, James E. Pickard wrote:

> I had everything electrical working in the Bugeye, but apparently  
> I've messed
> something while cleaning the bonnet connections or re-installing the
> temp/pressure gauge.  Everything works except the running lights and
> headlights.  I've blown the fuse, but what is really curious is  
> when I turn
> the running lights one, the engine quits!  Turn them off, and the  
> engine will
> fire right back up.  Turning the running lights on is equivalent to  
> turning
> the key off.  Any suggestions?  Could my new ignition switch  
> already have gone
> bad?  Or have I just crossed wires somewhere?
>
> Jim Pickard
> B9473298 ('65 Tiger)
> AN5L/12109 ('59 Sprite)
> 2003 Mini Cooper
> Lafayette, LA

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Nov  6 11:14:24 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy, Ph.D.)
Date: Tue,  6 Nov 2007 12:14:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] If they can do this with Hyundais........
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711041302m7e530478m9508cdb315502580@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5f00d9910711041302m7e530478m9508cdb315502580@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20071106121424.o67ru3o6e6zkk0w0@webmail.opentransfer.com>

Not a car, but pretty damn cool

http://www.flixxy.com/rc-plane-b29.htm

Larry


Quoting derf <derf247 at gmail.com>:

> http://www.flixxy.com/hyundai-driving-skills.htm
> _______________________________________________
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78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy at bbl.med.upenn.edu
Senior IT Program Director
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104

  Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a question and
you're a fool for the rest of your life.

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Nov  6 11:22:32 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy, Ph.D.)
Date: Tue,  6 Nov 2007 12:22:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] If they can do this with Hyundais........
In-Reply-To: <472E8329.8010206@comcast.net>
References: <5f00d9910711041302m7e530478m9508cdb315502580@mail.gmail.com>
	<472E8329.8010206@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20071106122232.16dxh8fas8w00gkw@webmail.opentransfer.com>

I agree, Get thee to a PA Rallye, or big drive with  Spridgets out the kazoo.

Now as for that drive that A Arm, welll, umm, errr not likely. I may
be crazy, but I am not fool hardy ;-) But then again, I did AutoX on
it before that 80 mph romp.

Larry

Quoting Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>:

> derf wrote:
>> http://www.flixxy.com/hyundai-driving-skills.htm
>
>
> Obviously you have never been to a Sprite meet, or Kevin's rally. :)
> There is mass drives, and I especially enjoy the "spirited drives"
> some of us do without the organizers knowledge ;)
> Hey Macy, would you have done what we did that night at SS03 if you had
> known your A arm was busted? But we did have a blast!
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy at bbl.med.upenn.edu
Senior IT Program Director
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104

  Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a question
and
you're a fool for the rest of your life.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov  6 11:28:55 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:28:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Detroit Iron
In-Reply-To: <441250190711060907m554f36c7p427c81a7411a30db@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C355F267.11D41%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> chain from the block to the frame
The Hudson engine would raise about two inches, and then pull the Hydromatic
linkage into neutral leaving the engine to rev free. There was a guy in the
club who would periodically have motor mounts re-rubbered, but I had to give
him my mounts and wait until he'd collected enough to do a run. I had to run
for about three months with rear mounts made from layers of tire sidewall
held together by bent nails. It worked, but needless to say I had to refrain
from embarrassing Mustangs and Camaros at stoplights....which was probably
the most enjoyable thing about owning a Hornet.
BZ

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Nov  6 11:10:45 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (b-evans at earthlink.net)
Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:10:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Detroit Iron
In-Reply-To: <C355F267.11D41%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C355F267.11D41%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <4730AE25.3000708@earthlink.net>

Billy Zoom wrote:  "needless to say I had to refrainfrom embarrassing 
Mustangs and Camaros at stoplights....which was probablythe most 
enjoyable thing about owning a Hornet."

And in the immortal words of George S. Patton (or George C. Scott) of 
war, "God, I love it.  I shouldn't, but I love it!"

Buster Evans

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Tue Nov  6 13:23:45 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 13:23:45 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds  some UK content!
Message-ID: <007a01c820b2$f003af60$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Mike Mclean drives one like this!

 http://tinyurl.com/2shtl8

Pa

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Nov  6 13:13:01 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 12:13:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds  some UK content!
Message-ID: <380-22007112620131453@earthlink.net>

Paul Asgeirsson wrote:  "Mike Mclean drives one like this!  
http://tinyurl.com/2shtl8  "

DOES NOT!!!!   I even snuk a picture of what he drives:

            http://tinyurl.com/2l84yl

Buster 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov  6 14:46:49 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 15:46:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
In-Reply-To: <380-22007112620131453@earthlink.net>
References: <380-22007112620131453@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711061346y404efd91g609ead5c9092b4d1@mail.gmail.com>

I didn't know Lionel bought out Harley Davidson!!   Amazing!

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/6/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Paul Asgeirsson wrote:  "Mike Mclean drives one like this!
> http://tinyurl.com/2shtl8  "
>
> DOES NOT!!!!   I even snuk a picture of what he drives:
>
>             http://tinyurl.com/2l84yl

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov  6 14:52:10 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 15:52:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting Test
In-Reply-To: <200711062035.lA6KZWsX029344@bluequartz1.starrtech.net>
References: <200711062035.lA6KZWsX029344@bluequartz1.starrtech.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711061352v37167470qa391ca3b2fcf329d@mail.gmail.com>

Pretty interesting.   I didn't get what I expected at all....   Frank
will probably get Mussolini and Buster....?    I dunno.....   Hitler
maybe?

Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City

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From millerls at ado13.com  Tue Nov  6 16:48:03 2007
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 15:48:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Old Racing Bugeye Project
Message-ID: <034801c820cf$7913a9b0$c90e0618@HP>

I finally got some pictures of the old race car project that I picked up a 
few weeks ago.

http://www.ado13.com/temp/old_76.htm

If anybody recognizes the car I would like to hear from you as I know very 
little of it's history.

Larry Miller

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  6 16:54:13 2007
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 15:54:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Old Racing Bugeye Project
In-Reply-To: <034801c820cf$7913a9b0$c90e0618@HP>
Message-ID: <38839.55504.qm@web38909.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Larry,
   
  The body seems to be very solid. how was the rest of the car? 
   
  Sorry - i have never seen the car before these pictures. 
   
  May be some else will know a history.
   
  Vigil


Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com> wrote:
  I finally got some pictures of the old race car project that I picked up a 
few weeks ago.

http://www.ado13.com/temp/old_76.htm

If anybody recognizes the car I would like to hear from you as I know very 
little of it's history.

Larry Miller
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From millerls at ado13.com  Tue Nov  6 18:15:56 2007
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 17:15:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Old Racing Bugeye Project
References: <38839.55504.qm@web38909.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <038201c820db$c13b3a30$c90e0618@HP>

It came with lots of "stuff", adjustable Armstrong shocks on the rear,
accusump, panhard bar, fuel cell, fire system, set of real mini-lites, 948
high compression domed pistons, double MC conversion, trick adjustable front
spring seats, offset rear springs, welded 4.22 diff, aluminum flywheel, etc.

All of the front suspension parts are new or refurbished.

Everything but interior.
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com
  To: Larry & Sandi Miller ; Spridget
  Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 3:54 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Old Racing Bugeye Project


  Larry,

  The body seems to be very solid. how was the rest of the car?

  Sorry - i have never seen the car before these pictures.

  May be some else will know a history.

  Vigil


  Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com> wrote:
    I finally got some pictures of the old race car project that I picked up a
    few weeks ago.

    http://www.ado13.com/temp/old_76.htm

    If anybody recognizes the car I would like to hear from you as I know very
    little of it's history.

    Larry Miller
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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Nov  6 17:20:35 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 16:20:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting Test
Message-ID: <380-22007113702035906@earthlink.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:  "I didn't get what I expected at all....   Frank will
probably get Mussolini and Buster....?    I dunno.....   Hitler maybe?"

Naw, I already mailed in my absentee ballot and voted for Attila the Hun. 
OK, he may be a little too much the effete trendy-lefty, and very left
wing,  and probably even a commie rat, but he is at least a LITTLE more
conservative than the lot being put forward by the DNC.

Buster Evans  

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  6 18:49:10 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 17:49:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Puzzler
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071106083412.03856ef0@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <610356.98970.qm@web30514.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Peter C <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
> >headlights.  I've blown the fuse,
> 
> Maybe you blew the wrong one? Try the other one.

Oouuuccch. At least you didn't tell the "How many
Miata drivers does it take to blow a fuse?" joke.....

Anon
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  6 18:54:29 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 17:54:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV2A7B1980F392E6343810BC8890@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <626841.66641.qm@web30509.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob at webtv.net> wrote:
> Fr'instance...."GE is a master plan....."
> Got me my own "cubicle" instead of having to "share"

Hmmm....I can find Jay Leno in my corporate contact
folder, but no Pilot Rob....does he REALLLLYYY exist?
Or is it just a coincidence he and Leno are never at
the company Christmas party together?

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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Nov  6 18:07:21 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 17:07:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
Message-ID: <380-2200711371721125@earthlink.net>

"Hmmm....I can find Jay Leno in my corporate contact folder..."

Who's Jay Leno?

B

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Nov  6 19:44:11 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:44:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 69 Sprite parts available
Message-ID: <4731267B.6070404@comcast.net>

I picked up the rustiest Sprite in the world.
Most of it is still there if anybody needs something.
Every piece of body is rusted through. The battery is sitting on the 
tranny, the radiator shroud is rusted away, the brake lines are missing 
long stretches that must have rusted away and the bonnet was still 
latched but opened leaving the underside latched where the top rusted 
off the underside.
If my ^&*%-#@^* daughter would give me back MY camera, I could take a 
picture of it. She doesn't live here but keeps taking MY stuff.
Anyway, if there is a particular part you need, and it's not rusted 
beyond use, let me know. Yours for whatever it cost to ship.
The drivetrain is mine, there are no usable lamps, and the interior is 
growing (literally)
Jim J has requested the rack and steering column.
And Jim, this car has that one wire brake junction you had a problem 
with a while back, want it?
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Tue Nov  6 20:59:10 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 19:59:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 69 Sprite parts available
References: <4731267B.6070404@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <004101c820f2$8ebbb5a0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:44 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] 69 Sprite parts available


> If my ^&*%-#@^* daughter would give me back MY camera,

What is it you don't understand about the camera is now hers?  She has it!
Go buy another one!

Paul A

From p.herder at cox.net  Tue Nov  6 20:10:18 2007
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 21:10:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting Test
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711061352v37167470qa391ca3b2fcf329d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <200711062035.lA6KZWsX029344@bluequartz1.starrtech.net>
	<43840a7e0711061352v37167470qa391ca3b2fcf329d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001901c820eb$b9d02b10$2d708130$@herder@cox.net>

Scary was what I thought when I saw who agreed with me the most ...

I still going to vote for Nixon!

Vote early and often and for the crook you know!

;^)

Paul
Recovering from rotator cuff surgery in Sedgwick, KS

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+p.herder=cox.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+p.herder=cox.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim
Johnson
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 3:52 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting Test

Pretty interesting.   I didn't get what I expected at all....   Frank
will probably get Mussolini and Buster....?    I dunno.....   Hitler
maybe?

Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City

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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Nov  6 19:14:36 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 18:14:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 69 Sprite parts available
Message-ID: <380-22007113721436390@earthlink.net>

Frank Clarici  wrote:  "If my ^&*%-#@^* daughter would give me back MY
camera, I could take a picture of it. She doesn't live here but keeps
taking MY stuff."

Uh, Frank, how old is she?  How old are you?  And you still haven't
learned?  (Oh, well, when she is a grey-haired grandma, she will still not
have learned that she is still Daddy's little girl!.  Seems they are all
that way.)

Buster Evans 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov  6 20:38:01 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 21:38:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] please un-subscribe me
References: <586131.23372.qm@web62411.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <028d01c820ef$99798650$0401a8c0@midget>

> Could you please un-subscribe me. Too many emails. Thanks

Sorry, Kevin, but I would think it obvious that the only ones who can hear 
your plea are those of us who have not been able to figure out how to 
unsubscribe, so we aren't likely to be of much help. Besides, misery LOVES 
company. ;-) 

From geowiz.sgy at cox.net  Tue Nov  6 20:35:24 2007
From: geowiz.sgy at cox.net (James E. Pickard)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 21:35:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Puzzler update - the plot thickens (or sickens)
Message-ID: <F2C4A2BE2D2946A4B6403E397EB5A08C@JEPHome>

I forgot one more change I've made to the car since the time everything was
working - I changed the rubber housing around the right front running
light/turn signal.  So I disconnected one of the wires (besides the ground)
going to the lamp, and low and behold, things are working again!  The turn
signal works (although it seems a little dim), and the running lights work.
One obvious problem (besides the fact that I have a dangling wire) - the same
filament lights for both functions.  If I hook up the other wire, the turn
signal works but a short develops when the running lights are on.  I can't
figure out how I have it miss-wired to close the circuit for both functions
with a single wire!  Any suggestions out there from the electrical gurus?
Thanks.

Jim Pickard
B9473298 ('65 Tiger)
AN5L/12109 ('59 Sprite)
2003 Mini Cooper
Lafayette, LA

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov  6 20:46:27 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 21:46:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] please un-subscribe me
References: <586131.23372.qm@web62411.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
	<028d01c820ef$99798650$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <0d9401c820f0$c6f676a0$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<but I would think it obvious that the only ones who can hear
your plea are those of us who have not been able to figure out how to
unsubscribe,>>

Speaking of OBVIOUS David, ever look at the bottem of EVERY List post???

EACH one says:

<quote>
Edit your replies

http://www.team.net/archive

http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
</quote>

Kinda looks like a FUNCTIONING link that must take ya SOMEWHERE!?!?  LMAO

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov  6 20:59:45 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 21:59:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] please un-subscribe me
References: <586131.23372.qm@web62411.mail.re1.yahoo.com><028d01c820ef$99798650$0401a8c0@midget>
	<0d9401c820f0$c6f676a0$6601a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <029501c820f2$a2d01720$0401a8c0@midget>

> Speaking of OBVIOUS David, ever look at the bottem of EVERY List post???

And how many times do we all have to point out to YOU that you have no sense 
of humor? 

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov  6 21:20:59 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 22:20:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Puzzler update - the plot thickens (or sickens)
In-Reply-To: <F2C4A2BE2D2946A4B6403E397EB5A08C@JEPHome>
References: <F2C4A2BE2D2946A4B6403E397EB5A08C@JEPHome>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711062020m6c7a6420u70bc3c819b8660f8@mail.gmail.com>

Try switching the wires?  Maybe there is a short in the lamp base?

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Tue Nov  6 22:39:31 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 21:39:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] please un-subscribe me
References: <586131.23372.qm@web62411.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
	<028d01c820ef$99798650$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <009601c82100$93a5eaa0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hi Kevin,

Not sure on this newer system, but on the earlier one you put in the subject
line "Unsubscribe" without the quotes.  In the letter body, you put
"unsubscribe myaddy at address.com" or whatever, again without the quotes.

You'll then recieve a confirmation note that you need to answer.

Hope this helps.

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] please un-subscribe me


> > Could you please un-subscribe me. Too many emails. Thanks
>
> Sorry, Kevin, but I would think it obvious that the only ones who can hear
> your plea are those of us who have not been able to figure out how to
> unsubscribe, so we aren't likely to be of much help. Besides, misery LOVES
> company. ;-)
> _______________________________________________
> pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au  Tue Nov  6 22:46:18 2007
From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au (Andy Webster)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:46:18 +1100 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] one for bugeye or mkII restorers
Message-ID: <197283.51688.qm@web50611.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

  no interest...just seems like a good find
   
  http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Parts-Other-makes/Electrics/auction-126086257.htm

       
---------------------------------
National Bingo Night. Play along for the chance to win $10,000 every week. Download your gamecard now at Yahoo!7 TV.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov  6 22:53:41 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 23:53:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting Test
In-Reply-To: <380-22007113702035906@earthlink.net>
References: <380-22007113702035906@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711062153l63eab8a0p5e375fe10f5e13dc@mail.gmail.com>

Hey!!  Attila!!  What a thought! What a candidate!  What slogan!  "I
Adore Attila"~  I like it!
Besides, the ladies say he's kinda cute in thise trendy fur clothes
and that pencil mustache!  Who cares about issues?  Appearance is
everything, isn't it?

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/6/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Jim Johnson wrote:  "I didn't get what I expected at all....   Frank will
> probably get Mussolini and Buster....?    I dunno.....   Hitler maybe?"
>
> Naw, I already mailed in my absentee ballot and voted for Attila the Hun.
> OK, he may be a little too much the effete trendy-lefty, and very left
> wing,  and probably even a commie rat, but he is at least a LITTLE more
> conservative than the lot being put forward by the DNC.

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Tue Nov  6 22:53:18 2007
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 0:53:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] one for bugeye or mkII restorers
Message-ID: <28909970.1194414799029.JavaMail.root@wmvirt9>

---- Andy Webster <a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au> wrote: 
   no interest...just seems like a good find

Although it may work, it is not the correct drive for the tachometer. The spridget drive is not an angle drive.

Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov  6 23:09:10 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:09:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 69 Sprite parts available
In-Reply-To: <4731267B.6070404@comcast.net>
References: <4731267B.6070404@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711062209t56716ac8n397e117a4a92f0b9@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/6/07, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> Jim J has requested the rack and steering column.
> And Jim, this car has that one wire brake junction you had a problem
> with a while back, want it?

You bet!  Thanks for remembering! Lemme know how much I owe ya on shipping.

RE: The camera...   My kids tell me that possession is 9/10s of the
law....
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From dmg at bossig.com  Tue Nov  6 23:14:32 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:14:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting Test
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711062153l63eab8a0p5e375fe10f5e13dc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-22007113702035906@earthlink.net>,
	<43840a7e0711062153l63eab8a0p5e375fe10f5e13dc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4730E748.2927.33A2662@dmg.bossig.com>

Dammit!! I keep seeing John Wayne.......

On 6 Nov 2007 at 23:53, Jim Johnson wrote:

>> Besides, the ladies say he's kinda cute in thise trendy fur clothes
>> and that pencil mustache!

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov  6 23:20:45 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:20:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] please un-subscribe me
In-Reply-To: <009601c82100$93a5eaa0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <586131.23372.qm@web62411.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
	<028d01c820ef$99798650$0401a8c0@midget>
	<009601c82100$93a5eaa0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711062220s463d185h6563703b2edc0e@mail.gmail.com>

Looking back, I see that he actually didn't ask *how * to unsubscribe,
he wanted someone to do it for him!  Given his "better than you"
attitude, I say we let him suffer on until he figures it out for
himself...  ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/6/07, Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> Hi Kevin,
>
> Not sure on this newer system, but on the earlier one you put in the subject
> line "Unsubscribe" without the quotes.  In the letter body, you put
> "unsubscribe myaddy at address.com" or whatever, again without the quotes.
>
> You'll then recieve a confirmation note that you need to answer.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Pa
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] please un-subscribe me
>
>
> > > Could you please un-subscribe me. Too many emails. Thanks
> >
> > Sorry, Kevin, but I would think it obvious that the only ones who can hear
> > your plea are those of us who have not been able to figure out how to
> > unsubscribe, so we aren't likely to be of much help. Besides, misery LOVES
> > company. ;-)

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Wed Nov  7 01:02:50 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:02:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] please un-subscribe me
References: <586131.23372.qm@web62411.mail.re1.yahoo.com><028d01c820ef$99798650$0401a8c0@midget><0d9401c820f0$c6f676a0$6601a8c0@actualshop>
	<029501c820f2$a2d01720$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <002901c82114$9954e780$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>

>
> And how many times do we all have to point out to YOU that you have no
sense
> of humor?

Moi?

Pa

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov  7 05:06:47 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 06:06:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] please un-subscribe me
References: <586131.23372.qm@web62411.mail.re1.yahoo.com><028d01c820ef$99798650$0401a8c0@midget><0d9401c820f0$c6f676a0$6601a8c0@actualshop>
	<029501c820f2$a2d01720$0401a8c0@midget>
	<002901c82114$9954e780$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <02a901c82136$acca0350$0401a8c0@midget>

>> And how many times do we all have to point out to YOU that you have no 
>> sense of humor?

> Moi?

Hey, if the shoe fits ... ;-) 

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov  7 05:27:30 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 06:27:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC Sprite wheels wanted
Message-ID: <003401c82139$92f5e4a0$b8e1ade0$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

I'm looking for a set of BMC wheels for the restoration of the Elliott
Forbes Robinson Bugeye. The car is pictured here. 

 http://www.caranddriver.com/features/11372/sport-renaissance-man.html

 

I realize these wheels are scarce. Any leads on finding a set of these is
appreciated.

 

WST

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Nov  7 05:29:51 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 04:29:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds  some UK content!
In-Reply-To: <007a01c820b2$f003af60$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <007a01c820b2$f003af60$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <188dca42141a3d626a120dea.20071107042951.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Well, not exactly, but it sounds interesting.  Mine is actually a little
bigger.
Mike


Paul Asgeirsson
> Mike Mclean drives one like this!
>
>  http://tinyurl.com/2shtl8
>
> Pa
> _______________________________________________
> rrengineer at dslextreme.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Nov  7 05:32:00 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 04:32:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds  some UK content!
In-Reply-To: <380-22007112620131453@earthlink.net>
References: <380-22007112620131453@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <0a0a0a0a.20071107043200.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Yes, yes, you caught me.  I drive a Lionel train. (around the Christmas
tree every year!)
Mike


Robert Bruce Evans
> Paul Asgeirsson wrote:  "Mike Mclean drives one like this!
> http://tinyurl.com/2shtl8  "
>
> DOES NOT!!!!   I even snuk a picture of what he drives:
>
>             http://tinyurl.com/2l84yl
>
> Buster

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Nov  7 05:35:44 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 04:35:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711061346y404efd91g609ead5c9092b4d1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-22007112620131453@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711061346y404efd91g609ead5c9092b4d1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <19910a44cdca3fea8a12cc8a.20071107043544.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

http://tinyurl.com/2q8e8v

Mike

Jim Johnson
> I didn't know Lionel bought out Harley Davidson!!   Amazing!
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On 11/6/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Paul Asgeirsson wrote:  "Mike Mclean drives one like this!
>> http://tinyurl.com/2shtl8  "
>>
>> DOES NOT!!!!   I even snuk a picture of what he drives:
>>
>>             http://tinyurl.com/2l84yl
> _______________________________________________
> rrengineer at dslextreme.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov  7 05:49:48 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 06:49:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 remote participants
Message-ID: <004601c8213c$b0202470$10606d50$@com>

Good morning,

 

So far 139 folks have added <Floundervision> to their Yahoo messenger
friends list. how cool is that?

 

You can watch the webcam broadcast from the comfort of your home or office
while 20 or so of us slave away on 4 or 5 SOS projects. If you want to chime
in with remarks or questions of those of us working, you'll need a
microphone. We'll hear you, and be able to reply. I encourage you to try out
your audio connections well in advance of the event. We will have limited
time to help you with tech support the day of the event. We will NOT be able
to view your cameras. so, if you want to view SOS '07 naked from the waist
down. that's your business. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)

 

The best set up is a headphone/microphone deal. available for under $15 at
Best Buy, etc.

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov  7 05:52:21 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 06:52:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting Test
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711062153l63eab8a0p5e375fe10f5e13dc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-22007113702035906@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711062153l63eab8a0p5e375fe10f5e13dc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711070452v3c380d49w973039bf82fc2648@mail.gmail.com>

Yeah, but he won't get the PETA vote......

On 11/6/07, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hey!!  Attila!!  What a thought! What a candidate!  What slogan!  "I
> Adore Attila"~  I like it!
> Besides, the ladies say he's kinda cute in thise trendy fur clothes
> and that pencil mustache!  Who cares about issues?  Appearance is
> everything, isn't it?
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On 11/6/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> > Jim Johnson wrote:  "I didn't get what I expected at all....   Frank
> will
> > probably get Mussolini and Buster....?    I dunno.....   Hitler maybe?"
> >
> > Naw, I already mailed in my absentee ballot and voted for Attila the
> Hun.
> > OK, he may be a little too much the effete trendy-lefty, and very left
> > wing,  and probably even a commie rat, but he is at least a LITTLE more
> > conservative than the lot being put forward by the DNC.
> _______________________________________________
> tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>



-- 
www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov  7 06:32:20 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:32:20 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] please un-subscribe me
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711062220s463d185h6563703b2edc0e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F3494AF5AABBE662E5E34ECB88A0@phx.gbl>

I pointed him at this URL when his email arrived in my inbox:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

RD

>Looking back, I see that he actually didn't ask *how * to unsubscribe,
>he wanted someone to do it for him!  Given his "better than you"
>attitude, I say we let him suffer on until he figures it out for
>himself...  ;-)
>
>Cheers!!
>Jim
>
>On 11/6/07, Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> > Hi Kevin,
> >
> > Not sure on this newer system, but on the earlier one you put in the 
>subject
> > line "Unsubscribe" without the quotes.  In the letter body, you put
> > "unsubscribe myaddy at address.com" or whatever, again without the quotes.
> >
> > You'll then recieve a confirmation note that you need to answer.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Pa
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
> > To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:38 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] please un-subscribe me
> >
> >
> > > > Could you please un-subscribe me. Too many emails. Thanks
> > >
> > > Sorry, Kevin, but I would think it obvious that the only ones who can 
>hear
> > > your plea are those of us who have not been able to figure out how to
> > > unsubscribe, so we aren't likely to be of much help. Besides, misery 
>LOVES
> > > company. ;-)
>_______________________________________________
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Nov  7 06:26:56 2007
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 07:26:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC Sprite wheels wanted
References: <003401c82139$92f5e4a0$b8e1ade0$@com>
Message-ID: <002d01c82141$deac8c20$c7a1bf46@personal>

I see Bugeye wheels on eBay quite frequently, in fact that is where mine 
came from.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>; <mgs at autox.team.net>; 
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 6:27 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC Sprite wheels wanted


> Hey y'all,
>
>
>
> I'm looking for a set of BMC wheels for the restoration of the Elliott
> Forbes Robinson Bugeye. The car is pictured here.
>
> http://www.caranddriver.com/features/11372/sport-renaissance-man.html
>
>
>
> I realize these wheels are scarce. Any leads on finding a set of these is
> appreciated.
>
>
>
> WST
>
>
>
>
>
> Wm. Severin Thompson
>
> ~iii<O
>
>
>
> <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com
>
> <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/png which had a name of 
> image001.png]
> _______________________________________________
> jlaird237 at cox.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>
>
> -- 
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.23/1113 - Release Date: 
> 11/6/2007 10:04 AM

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov  7 06:41:59 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 07:41:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC Sprite wheels wanted
In-Reply-To: <002d01c82141$deac8c20$c7a1bf46@personal>
References: <003401c82139$92f5e4a0$b8e1ade0$@com>
	<002d01c82141$deac8c20$c7a1bf46@personal>
Message-ID: <009201c82143$fa9e1a50$efda4ef0$@com>

To clarify... these are not a stock wheel, but an alloy wheel used by the
Works and the BMC competition department on their factory race cars. I'm
sure they were also available to the public, but in limited supply.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jack Laird [mailto:jlaird237 at cox.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 7:27 AM
To: Wm. Severin Thompson; spridgets at autox.team.net; mgs at autox.team.net;
healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BMC Sprite wheels wanted

I see Bugeye wheels on eBay quite frequently, in fact that is where mine 
came from.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>; <mgs at autox.team.net>; 
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 6:27 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC Sprite wheels wanted


> Hey y'all,
>
>
>
> I'm looking for a set of BMC wheels for the restoration of the Elliott
> Forbes Robinson Bugeye. The car is pictured here.
>
> http://www.caranddriver.com/features/11372/sport-renaissance-man.html
>
>
>
> I realize these wheels are scarce. Any leads on finding a set of these is
> appreciated.
>
>
>
> WST

From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov  7 08:05:35 2007
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:05:35 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC Sprite wheels wanted
Message-ID: <31337020.1194447935006.JavaMail.root@mswamui-thinleaf.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Hi WST,

I think the saying "Rare as Hens Teeth" fits here.  Good luck.

Is that the same rim that was also used on the few BMC Formula Juniors that were built?  I once heard from Rob that Winners Circle did actually possibly have a set of those in their collection.  That was years ago. . . Might be a long shot

Cheers,

Mike Carpenter

-----Original Message-----
>From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
>Sent: Nov 7, 2007 8:41 AM
>To: 'Jack Laird' <jlaird237 at cox.net>, spridgets at autox.team.net, mgs at autox.team.net, healeys at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BMC Sprite wheels wanted
>
>To clarify... these are not a stock wheel, but an alloy wheel used by the
>Works and the BMC competition department on their factory race cars. I'm
>sure they were also available to the public, but in limited supply.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jack Laird [mailto:jlaird237 at cox.net] 
>Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 7:27 AM
>To: Wm. Severin Thompson; spridgets at autox.team.net; mgs at autox.team.net;
>healeys at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BMC Sprite wheels wanted
>
>I see Bugeye wheels on eBay quite frequently, in fact that is where mine 
>came from.
>
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
>To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>; <mgs at autox.team.net>; 
><healeys at autox.team.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 6:27 AM
>Subject: [Spridgets] BMC Sprite wheels wanted
>
>
>> Hey y'all,
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm looking for a set of BMC wheels for the restoration of the Elliott
>> Forbes Robinson Bugeye. The car is pictured here.
>>
>> http://www.caranddriver.com/features/11372/sport-renaissance-man.html
>>
>>
>>
>> I realize these wheels are scarce. Any leads on finding a set of these is
>> appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>> WST


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From John.Deikis at va.gov  Wed Nov  7 08:38:42 2007
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 10:38:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Older than dirt....
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10711041709w74b5b1aeqf65c89edb4cf4b4f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10711041709w74b5b1aeqf65c89edb4cf4b4f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921439@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

That old fart!  And he kept it a secret.


-----Original Message-----
From: WFO Herb [mailto:froggi60 at gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 8:09 PM
To: Ed's Spridgeteers; Spridgeteers
Subject: [Spridgets] Older than dirt....

A belated BD to EK on his 6-5!
I'm on Oregon time.
Herb

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Wed Nov  7 09:43:06 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 08:43:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
References: <380-22007112620131453@earthlink.net>   
	<43840a7e0711061346y404efd91g609ead5c9092b4d1@mail.gmail.com>
	<19910a44cdca3fea8a12cc8a.20071107043544.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <002601c8215d$47db7920$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Oh!  That's good!

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: <b-evans at earthlink.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Paul Asgeirsson"
<pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>; <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 4:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!


>
> http://tinyurl.com/2q8e8v
>
> Mike
>
> Jim Johnson
> > I didn't know Lionel bought out Harley Davidson!!   Amazing!
> >
> > Cheers!!
> > Jim
> >
> > On 11/6/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> >> Paul Asgeirsson wrote:  "Mike Mclean drives one like this!
> >> http://tinyurl.com/2shtl8  "
> >>
> >> DOES NOT!!!!   I even snuk a picture of what he drives:
> >>
> >>             http://tinyurl.com/2l84yl
> > _______________________________________________
> > rrengineer at dslextreme.com
> >
> > Edit your replies
> >
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Nov  7 08:58:36 2007
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 09:58:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC Sprite wheels wanted
References: <003401c82139$92f5e4a0$b8e1ade0$@com>
	<002d01c82141$deac8c20$c7a1bf46@personal>
	<009201c82143$fa9e1a50$efda4ef0$@com>
Message-ID: <001801c82157$0ec56cf0$c7a1bf46@personal>

Is that the alum wheel that says Austin Healey cast in. Like used on the 
Sebring Units? If so I just may have a limited source but very very 
expensive.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
To: "'Jack Laird'" <jlaird237 at cox.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>; 
<mgs at autox.team.net>; <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 7:41 AM
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] BMC Sprite wheels wanted


> To clarify... these are not a stock wheel, but an alloy wheel used by the
> Works and the BMC competition department on their factory race cars. I'm
> sure they were also available to the public, but in limited supply.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack Laird [mailto:jlaird237 at cox.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 7:27 AM
> To: Wm. Severin Thompson; spridgets at autox.team.net; mgs at autox.team.net;
> healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BMC Sprite wheels wanted
>
> I see Bugeye wheels on eBay quite frequently, in fact that is where mine
> came from.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>; <mgs at autox.team.net>;
> <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 6:27 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] BMC Sprite wheels wanted
>
>
>> Hey y'all,
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm looking for a set of BMC wheels for the restoration of the Elliott
>> Forbes Robinson Bugeye. The car is pictured here.
>>
>> http://www.caranddriver.com/features/11372/sport-renaissance-man.html
>>
>>
>>
>> I realize these wheels are scarce. Any leads on finding a set of these is
>> appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>> WST
>>
>>
>
>
>
> -- 
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From millerls at ado13.com  Wed Nov  7 09:10:59 2007
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 08:10:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC Sprite wheels wanted
References: <003401c82139$92f5e4a0$b8e1ade0$@com>
Message-ID: <044a01c82158$c993e290$c90e0618@HP>

They do exist. I'm pretty sure I saw a set on a BMC Formula Junior at 
Thunder Hill this past weekend. It was a CSRG race but I don't see the car 
listed in the members section of their web site.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>; <mgs at autox.team.net>; 
<healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 4:27 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC Sprite wheels wanted


> Hey y'all,
>
>
>
> I'm looking for a set of BMC wheels for the restoration of the Elliott
> Forbes Robinson Bugeye. The car is pictured here.
>
> http://www.caranddriver.com/features/11372/sport-renaissance-man.html
>
>
>
> I realize these wheels are scarce. Any leads on finding a set of these is
> appreciated.
>
>
>
> WST
>
>
>
>
>
> Wm. Severin Thompson
>
> ~iii<O

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Nov  7 10:30:43 2007
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (oldsaabguy)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 11:30:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
In-Reply-To: <380-2200711371721125@earthlink.net>
References: <380-2200711371721125@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <85CF7A1A-055F-436E-AD44-7A43DCB95621@comcast.net>

.. old SAAB owner, probably not on *THIS* list..  ;-)

Lester

.. supplier of old SAAB badge for said old SAAB..


On Nov 6, 2007, at 7:07 PM, Robert Bruce Evans wrote:

> "Hmmm....I can find Jay Leno in my corporate contact folder..."
>
> Who's Jay Leno?
>
> B

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov  7 10:31:26 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 11:31:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Older than dirt....
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921439@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
References: <2ad6c6b10711041709w74b5b1aeqf65c89edb4cf4b4f@mail.gmail.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921439@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711070931q404b3c50v1e410aa1855fee92@mail.gmail.com>

Ed IS a sneaky bastard!!!!

LOL

On 11/7/07, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
>
> That old fart!  And he kept it a secret.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WFO Herb [mailto:froggi60 at gmail.com]
> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 8:09 PM
> To: Ed's Spridgeteers; Spridgeteers
> Subject: [Spridgets] Older than dirt....
>
> A belated BD to EK on his 6-5!
> I'm on Oregon time.
> Herb
> _______________________________________________
> tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Wed Nov  7 13:16:46 2007
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:16:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Older than dirt....
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711070931q404b3c50v1e410aa1855fee92@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <951373.78921.qm@web38913.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Darn - i thought i was the one older then moss on a rock. I guess Ed took my title....LOL
   
  HB - Ed and many more.
   
  Vigil

Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
  Ed IS a sneaky bastard!!!!

LOL

On 11/7/07, Deikis, John G wrote:
>
> That old fart! And he kept it a secret.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WFO Herb [mailto:froggi60 at gmail.com]
> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 8:09 PM
> To: Ed's Spridgeteers; Spridgeteers
> Subject: [Spridgets] Older than dirt....
>
> A belated BD to EK on his 6-5!
> I'm on Oregon time.
> Herb
> _______________________________________________
> tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>



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From nases at verizon.net  Wed Nov  7 13:57:27 2007
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:57:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
In-Reply-To: <002601c8215d$47db7920$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <380-22007112620131453@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711061346y404efd91g609ead5c9092b4d1@mail.gmail.com>
	<19910a44cdca3fea8a12cc8a.20071107043544.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<002601c8215d$47db7920$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <001301c82180$ce904130$6a01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>

And doesn't Neil Young own Lionel.  Or is that just fable?

Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Nov  7 14:42:29 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 13:42:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
In-Reply-To: <001301c82180$ce904130$6a01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
References: <380-22007112620131453@earthlink.net><43840a7e0711061346y404efd91g609ead5c9092b4d1@mail.gmail.com><19910a44cdca3fea8a12cc8a.20071107043544.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com><002601c8215d$47db7920$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<001301c82180$ce904130$6a01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
Message-ID: <14388a366aea328d4a14388a.20071107134229.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Neil is part owner.  He has always been a model railroad guy.  Lionel has
actually sold a Neil Young train set with a certificate of authenticity
signed by Neil.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
Original 1958 "O" gauge Lionel train set I got for Christmas in 1958.

http://tinyurl.com/273x94

http://tinyurl.com/22m3sw







Phil Nase
> And doesn't Neil Young own Lionel.  Or is that just fable?
>
> Phil Nase

From lists at woozy.com  Wed Nov  7 15:19:46 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:19:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
In-Reply-To: <14388a366aea328d4a14388a.20071107134229.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
References: <380-22007112620131453@earthlink.net><43840a7e0711061346y404efd91g609ead5c9092b4d1@mail.gmail.com><19910a44cdca3fea8a12cc8a.20071107043544.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com><002601c8215d$47db7920$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<001301c82180$ce904130$6a01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
	<14388a366aea328d4a14388a.20071107134229.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <47323A02.20100@woozy.com>

We've got this nearby for those who like to play with the real thing and 
aren't as lucky as Mike:

http://www.nhvry.org/

It's pretty cool. I've ridden on it a few times. Aside from the real 
trains they have a G scale track setup:

http://www.nhvry.org/gardenrr.htm

Getting back to Neil, I've been reading his biography "Shakey" on and 
off for the last 6 months or so. It's pretty "innaresting".

Robert



rrengineer at dslextreme.com wrote:
> Neil is part owner.  He has always been a model railroad guy.  Lionel has
> actually sold a Neil Young train set with a certificate of authenticity
> signed by Neil.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
> Original 1958 "O" gauge Lionel train set I got for Christmas in 1958.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/273x94
>
> http://tinyurl.com/22m3sw
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Phil Nase
>   
>> And doesn't Neil Young own Lionel.  Or is that just fable?
>>
>> Phil Nase
>>     
> _______________________________________________
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>
> Edit your replies
>
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Nov  7 15:25:35 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:25:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
In-Reply-To: <47323A02.20100@woozy.com>
References: <380-22007112620131453@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711061346y404efd91g609ead5c9092b4d1@mail.gmail.com>
	<19910a44cdca3fea8a12cc8a.20071107043544.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<002601c8215d$47db7920$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<001301c82180$ce904130$6a01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
	<14388a366aea328d4a14388a.20071107134229.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<47323A02.20100@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711071425g28d65357tf1ce3b6e5dee5ed4@mail.gmail.com>

Have you seen those scale tracks where the folks build exact replicas
and then ride them around?

Pic: http://www.realtrains.com/images2/photo1.jpg
Website: http://www.realtrains.com/

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Nov  7 15:30:07 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 14:30:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711071425g28d65357tf1ce3b6e5dee5ed4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-22007112620131453@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711061346y404efd91g609ead5c9092b4d1@mail.gmail.com>
	<19910a44cdca3fea8a12cc8a.20071107043544.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<002601c8215d$47db7920$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<001301c82180$ce904130$6a01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
	<14388a366aea328d4a14388a.20071107134229.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<47323A02.20100@woozy.com>
	<5f00d9910711071425g28d65357tf1ce3b6e5dee5ed4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <37c8a961ea8b74a37c8a.20071107143007.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Heck that's just down the street from me in San Bernardino.  Too bad I
already ride around in full scale locos.  I think I get my fill 10-14
hours a day 7 days a week.
MIke


derf
> Have you seen those scale tracks where the folks build exact replicas
> and then ride them around?
>
> Pic: http://www.realtrains.com/images2/photo1.jpg
> Website: http://www.realtrains.com/

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Wed Nov  7 16:20:54 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:20:54 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV90D502FCC9DF066E6044AC88A0@phx.gbl>

Yeah, right...."a bus man's holiday"

....exactly how a pro train "driver" would choose to spend his time off, eh Mike?! 

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)


-----Original Message-----
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 5:30 PM
To: derf
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!

Heck that's just down the street from me in San Bernardino.  Too bad I
already ride around in full scale locos.  I think I get my fill 10-14
hours a day 7 days a week.
MIke


derf
> Have you seen those scale tracks where the folks build exact replicas
> and then ride them around?
>
> Pic: http://www.realtrains.com/images2/photo1.jpg
> Website: http://www.realtrains.com/
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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Wed Nov  7 16:39:44 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:39:44 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV3AFD0294A03F10F3677DBC88A0@phx.gbl>

Hey, Mike....

how heavy are the locomotives you normally drive"

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Nov  7 16:41:29 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 15:41:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV90D502FCC9DF066E6044AC88A0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV90D502FCC9DF066E6044AC88A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <13bd4a351f3a31592a13bd4a.20071107154129.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

I just got called to work.  I'll be driving a 7000 ton train from Los
Angeles to Barstow from 6 PM to 3-6 AM tomorrow morning.  Not too
interested in "toy" trains.
Mike


Robert E. Shlafer
> Yeah, right...."a bus man's holiday"
>
> ....exactly how a pro train "driver" would choose to spend his time off,
> eh Mike?!
>
> Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com
> Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 5:30 PM
> To: derf
> Cc: Spridgets
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
>
> Heck that's just down the street from me in San Bernardino.  Too bad I
> already ride around in full scale locos.  I think I get my fill 10-14
> hours a day 7 days a week.
> MIke
>
>
> derf
>> Have you seen those scale tracks where the folks build exact replicas
>> and then ride them around?
>>
>> Pic: http://www.realtrains.com/images2/photo1.jpg
>> Website: http://www.realtrains.com/
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Nov  7 16:44:01 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 15:44:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV3AFD0294A03F10F3677DBC88A0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV3AFD0294A03F10F3677DBC88A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <bb0a1f74a1d38abb0a.20071107154401.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

197 to 210 tons depending on model.
Mike


Robert E. Shlafer
> Hey, Mike....
>
> how heavy are the locomotives you normally drive"
>
> Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Wed Nov  7 16:44:37 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:44:37 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV12324661EDA23DF20D4510C88A0@phx.gbl>

"Toy" trains

LOL....yeah....nothing like the real thing, eh?
But definitely lookin' for a change of pace
on your days off for sure.

Safe trip, Mike. :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Wed Nov  7 16:47:54 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:47:54 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV144743FAB95F3D3E0282A7C88A0@phx.gbl>

"197 - 200 tons"

Disc brakes all around, eh? :):)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Nov  7 16:56:28 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 15:56:28 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV12324661EDA23DF20D4510C88A0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV12324661EDA23DF20D4510C88A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1a080a460e0a41140a1a080a.20071107155628.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

That's what the Healeys are for!
Mike


Robert E. Shlafer
> "Toy" trains
>
> LOL....yeah....nothing like the real thing, eh?
> But definitely lookin' for a change of pace
> on your days off for sure.
>
> Safe trip, Mike. :)
>
> Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov  7 17:00:24 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:24 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
In-Reply-To: <001301c82180$ce904130$6a01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F202ED9FEA61B47198F8BC4B88B0@phx.gbl>

I heard on the radio a copuple of days ago that he owns some percentage of 
some toy train company.  20%?


>From: "Phil Nase" <nases at verizon.net>
>Reply-To: nases at verizon.net
>To: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
>Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:57:27 -0500
>
>And doesn't Neil Young own Lionel.  Or is that just fable?
>
>Phil Nase
>Quakertown, PA
>http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa
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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Wed Nov  7 17:00:28 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:28 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] 69 Sprite parts available
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV14536693E8A6433664A8DFC88B0@phx.gbl>

"She keeps taking my stuff"

........normal kid. :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Nov  7 17:01:19 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:01:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV144743FAB95F3D3E0282A7C88A0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV144743FAB95F3D3E0282A7C88A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <50cad95ac9ea50ca.20071107160119.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Shoes independent of the train brakes at 72 PSI pressure per shoe.
Mike


Robert E. Shlafer
> "197 - 200 tons"
>
> Disc brakes all around, eh? :):)
>
> Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov  7 17:02:18 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 18:02:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Odd Vin on a midget
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711071602l1899fb0dy41cbbaf3caed3928@mail.gmail.com>

Spridgeteers,

I found a 66 midget here in Dodge City that hasn't been run in
probably 10 or more years. The guy who has it may want to sell it so I
said I'd go over it for him. I got a bunch of pics today which I will
put online somewhere in the next day or two.

I am unable to verify its lineage though it clearly is a GAN3 after
checking it out in Horler's book.  Problem is, there is no VIN plate
by the left front shock and there is no number plate on the engine.
The odometer shows 91,000 miles on it. Realistic??  Looks like a 1275
and ribcase...

The title is an 08/02/2000 Arizona title and it has Arizona plates on
it. One of the stickers on the windscreen shows that it was still
being driven at least up through 1990 and probably later. The strange
thing (at least to me) is the title shows a VIN of  "GBE046412".
Could this be a "GAN3-46412"??  Why the GBE0??

When I get the pics up along with a description of what I found on the
car, I'd be glad to have some thoughts on how much to offer the guy
for it. I really don't have a place to put it at the moment as we try
to get things lined up to sell the house and move. If someone is
interested in the car, I'll provide contact for the owner. NFI...yada
yada yada...
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov  7 17:04:45 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 18:04:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
In-Reply-To: <13bd4a351f3a31592a13bd4a.20071107154129.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
References: <BAY118-DAV90D502FCC9DF066E6044AC88A0@phx.gbl>
	<13bd4a351f3a31592a13bd4a.20071107154129.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711071604v3a58aa07h3be0c0bf945beb39@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/7/07, rrengineer at dslextreme.com <rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:
> I just got called to work.  I'll be driving a 7000 ton train from Los
> Angeles to Barstow from 6 PM to 3-6 AM tomorrow morning.  Not too
> interested in "toy" trains.

Have a good drive!  Don't take a wrong turn...    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Nov  7 17:05:30 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:05:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Odd Vin on a midget
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711071602l1899fb0dy41cbbaf3caed3928@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0711071602l1899fb0dy41cbbaf3caed3928@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <27d8a6b3aa639ca27d8a.20071107160530.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Probably assigned by Arizona when they could not find the vin number either.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2


Jim Johnson
> Spridgeteers,
>
> I found a 66 midget here in Dodge City that hasn't been run in
> probably 10 or more years. The guy who has it may want to sell it so I
> said I'd go over it for him. I got a bunch of pics today which I will
> put online somewhere in the next day or two.
>
> I am unable to verify its lineage though it clearly is a GAN3 after
> checking it out in Horler's book.  Problem is, there is no VIN plate
> by the left front shock and there is no number plate on the engine.
> The odometer shows 91,000 miles on it. Realistic??  Looks like a 1275
> and ribcase...
>
> The title is an 08/02/2000 Arizona title and it has Arizona plates on
> it. One of the stickers on the windscreen shows that it was still
> being driven at least up through 1990 and probably later. The strange
> thing (at least to me) is the title shows a VIN of  "GBE046412".
> Could this be a "GAN3-46412"??  Why the GBE0??
>
> When I get the pics up along with a description of what I found on the
> car, I'd be glad to have some thoughts on how much to offer the guy
> for it. I really don't have a place to put it at the moment as we try
> to get things lined up to sell the house and move. If someone is
> interested in the car, I'll provide contact for the owner. NFI...yada
> yada yada...
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
> Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
> For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org
> _______________________________________________
> rrengineer at dslextreme.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
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>
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Nov  7 17:06:57 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:06:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds some UK content!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711071604v3a58aa07h3be0c0bf945beb39@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY118-DAV90D502FCC9DF066E6044AC88A0@phx.gbl>
	<13bd4a351f3a31592a13bd4a.20071107154129.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<43840a7e0711071604v3a58aa07h3be0c0bf945beb39@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5ad8af47aae31ca5ad8a.20071107160657.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Yeah, and I can't swerve for dogs. cars people, etc.  Sometimes I wish I
could take a wrong turn.
Mike


Jim Johnson
> On 11/7/07, rrengineer at dslextreme.com <rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:
>> I just got called to work.  I'll be driving a 7000 ton train from Los
>> Angeles to Barstow from 6 PM to 3-6 AM tomorrow morning.  Not too
>> interested in "toy" trains.
>
> Have a good drive!  Don't take a wrong turn...    ;-)
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Wed Nov  7 17:20:31 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:20:31 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV107D76E23C0D47AE3814F4C88B0@phx.gbl>

"Or is it just a coincidence that PilotRob and
Leno are never at the same CorpXmas Party....."

LOL....really!!! Listen, I'm damn glad I'm with the "parent" rather than (MS)NBC and Imus
for one, should thank his lucky stars as well!

Ratings are going right through the floor....
I'll probably outlast Leno and considering my income relative to his, I damn well better outlast him. :)

I think Rosie coming aboard (assuming, of course) will just be the latest nail in the coffin on this particular GE venture!! 

But I gotta keep a low profile considering
I'm an "independent" with "conservative"
leanings. Don't want them thinking they've
got a spy in their "liberal" midst. 

I keep my computer screen hidden and the volume turned down so they don't see/hear me tuned in to Bill O'Reilly's Radio Factor/Message Board
each day!

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov  7 17:27:08 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 18:27:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Odd Vin on a midget
In-Reply-To: <27d8a6b3aa639ca27d8a.20071107160530.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
References: <43840a7e0711071602l1899fb0dy41cbbaf3caed3928@mail.gmail.com>
	<27d8a6b3aa639ca27d8a.20071107160530.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711071627s682e9975rfb569b0f974c8d2c@mail.gmail.com>

Could be, Mike.  The numbers 46412 though fit as a January 1966 build
date according to Horler.

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/7/07, rrengineer at dslextreme.com <rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:
> Probably assigned by Arizona when they could not find the vin number either.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
>
>
> Jim Johnson
> > Spridgeteers,
> >
> > I found a 66 midget here in Dodge City that hasn't been run in
> > probably 10 or more years. The guy who has it may want to sell it so I
> > said I'd go over it for him. I got a bunch of pics today which I will
> > put online somewhere in the next day or two.
> >
> > I am unable to verify its lineage though it clearly is a GAN3 after
> > checking it out in Horler's book.  Problem is, there is no VIN plate
> > by the left front shock and there is no number plate on the engine.
> > The odometer shows 91,000 miles on it. Realistic??  Looks like a 1275
> > and ribcase...
> >
> > The title is an 08/02/2000 Arizona title and it has Arizona plates on
> > it. One of the stickers on the windscreen shows that it was still
> > being driven at least up through 1990 and probably later. The strange
> > thing (at least to me) is the title shows a VIN of  "GBE046412".
> > Could this be a "GAN3-46412"??  Why the GBE0??
> >
> > When I get the pics up along with a description of what I found on the
> > car, I'd be glad to have some thoughts on how much to offer the guy
> > for it. I really don't have a place to put it at the moment as we try
> > to get things lined up to sell the house and move. If someone is
> > interested in the car, I'll provide contact for the owner. NFI...yada
> > yada yada...
> > --
> > Cheers!!
> > Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
> > Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
> > For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org
> > _______________________________________________
> > rrengineer at dslextreme.com
> >
> > Edit your replies
> >
> > http://www.team.net/archive
> >
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
> >
>
>


-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Wed Nov  7 17:29:43 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:29:43 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Old Racing Bugeye Project
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV10885558A91E180AF311B8C88B0@phx.gbl>

Check with Dave Anton at APT, Larry. Looks
like it MIGHT be one of Comptune's old cars. The owner of Comptune does a lot of
APT's engine work. Dave 'something"...can't
think of his last name at the moment but he's got a hell of a rep or fast/excellent
Sprites.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Nov  7 17:50:52 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:50:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV107D76E23C0D47AE3814F4C88B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <414567.65713.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob at webtv.net> wrote:

> I keep my computer screen hidden and the volume
> turned down so they don't see/hear me tuned in to
> Bill O'Reilly's Radio Factor/Message Board

Well....you just told one of the business unit
directors...
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
http://mail.yahoo.com 

From kevin at valentinephoto.net  Wed Nov  7 18:31:06 2007
From: kevin at valentinephoto.net (K. Valentine)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 20:31:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Camshaft question
Message-ID: <C42CE8F9-92DF-41B2-8953-4EF77F6FBE0B@valentinephoto.net>

Hey All,

Will a stock camshaft from a 1275 fit (and work) in a 948?

I have a friend who needs a cam in a 948 and I have a few 1275 stock  
cams....

Thanks,

Kevin V.

From herby at herbytoys.com  Wed Nov  7 19:10:59 2007
From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 18:10:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F202ED9FEA61B47198F8BC4B88B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000f01c821ac$9d132bf0$6601a8c0@HERBYZ>

Now this might do 0-60 in 4 or less! Some people really do have more money
than sense.

http://tinyurl.com/2o3nlg

http://tinyurl.com/36dsgn

http://tinyurl.com/3ad5fb

Looks to me like one of those Dave Deal models or a Rat Fink cartoon come to
life.


Herby
63 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy - patiently waiting)
62 MKII Sprite (the "resto-mod" driver)
00 Dakota R/T (the new toy)
herby at herbytoys.com
www.herbytoys.com

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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Wed Nov  7 19:28:16 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:28:16 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] 0-60 in 4 seconds
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV8BC256C1A8DB2F936985FC88B0@phx.gbl>

Rid-a-cu-lous.....but a cool engineering "one
off" non-theless! :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov  7 19:27:55 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:27:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Odd Vin on a midget
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711071602l1899fb0dy41cbbaf3caed3928@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0711071602l1899fb0dy41cbbaf3caed3928@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4732742B.6000000@comcast.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:

> Could this be a "GAN3-46412"??  Why the GBE0??

Jim
Check the inside of the door A posts, that may be a body number.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov  7 19:29:12 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:29:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Camshaft question
In-Reply-To: <C42CE8F9-92DF-41B2-8953-4EF77F6FBE0B@valentinephoto.net>
References: <C42CE8F9-92DF-41B2-8953-4EF77F6FBE0B@valentinephoto.net>
Message-ID: <47327478.5000309@comcast.net>

K. Valentine wrote:
> Hey All,
> 
> Will a stock camshaft from a 1275 fit (and work) in a 948?

I believe they are all the same, do watch for the star drive vs pin drive.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Wed Nov  7 19:32:59 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:32:59 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Camshaft question
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV152C0D564E6E436CE2A196C88B0@phx.gbl>

I dunno but 948's have only one camshaft "bearing" while 1275's have three? I would think a call to 1-800-aptfast
would resolve the question post-haste though I'm sure Paul, Pete or Ed would know.

But somehow, I have a feeling Frank Clarici will clarify the issue in his next post!! :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)


-----Original Message-----
From: K. Valentine
Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 8:31 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Camshaft question

Hey All,

Will a stock camshaft from a 1275 fit (and work) in a 948?

I have a friend who needs a cam in a 948 and I have a few 1275 stock  
cams....

Thanks,

Kevin V.
_______________________________________________
pilotrob at webtv.net

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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Wed Nov  7 19:41:59 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:41:59 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Camshaft question
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV10E5CC1E83071888D228F9C88B0@phx.gbl>

Just remember that the effect of any particular camshaft grind for a 1275 will have more of a pronounced effect on the smaller displacement 948.

Fr'instance, an SPVP3 or Kent "286" on a 
"fast" 1275 for the road might be a tad
"over the top" for a road-going 948...no
bottom end or lower mid-range to speak
of.

IOW, it might be "doable" but not "suitable"
depending upon type of driving,  compression ratio, valve sizes, other mods, etc., cam "drive" notwithstanding.

And while easier to change in the 948, you might avoid such a "situation" by checking with a cam grind "pro" such as available
at APT? Just a well-intended suggestion, Kev. :) And it's free!

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)


-----Original Message-----
From: Robert E. Shlafer
Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 9:32 PM
To: K.Valentine, Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Camshaft question

I dunno but 948's have only one camshaft "bearing" while 1275's have three? I would think a call to 1-800-aptfast
would resolve the question post-haste though I'm sure Paul, Pete or Ed would know.

But somehow, I have a feeling Frank Clarici will clarify the issue in his next post!! :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)


-----Original Message-----
From: K. Valentine
Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 8:31 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Camshaft question

Hey All,

Will a stock camshaft from a 1275 fit (and work) in a 948?

I have a friend who needs a cam in a 948 and I have a few 1275 stock  
cams....

Thanks,

Kevin V.
_______________________________________________
pilotrob at webtv.net

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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Wed Nov  7 19:44:52 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:44:52 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Parking now Marine Corps advice
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV9FDED9070A995906DCD34C88B0@phx.gbl>

"Well...you just told one of the program directors"

Hmmm....

"open mouth, insert foot", obviously! :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Wed Nov  7 19:54:22 2007
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:54:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Odd Vin on a midget
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711071602l1899fb0dy41cbbaf3caed3928@mail.gmail.co
  m>
References: <43840a7e0711071602l1899fb0dy41cbbaf3caed3928@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <68vr7k$1p4uun@email.mtu.edu>

My '66 Sprite has the vin stamped on the right front shock mount. I 
sent a pic to Jim. The vin is located toward the firewall side 
adjacent to the turned up edge of the shock mount plate.


At 07:02 PM 11/7/2007, Jim Johnson wrote:
>Spridgeteers,
>
>I found a 66 midget here in Dodge City that hasn't been run in
>probably 10 or more years. The guy who has it may want to sell it so I
>said I'd go over it for him. I got a bunch of pics today which I will
>put online somewhere in the next day or two.

Tim Collins
1966 AH Sprite 

From Grossac at aol.com  Wed Nov  7 19:56:26 2007
From: Grossac at aol.com (Grossac at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 21:56:26 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Camshaft question
Message-ID: <be0.2361708f.3463d4da@aol.com>

They are interchangeable as the cam journal sizes are the same.  A  quick 
check of my old sprite books shows that the stock 1275 has the same  grind as the 
stock 948 so that shouldn't change the performance or tuning  settings.  The 
differences are that the  948 has 3/8" wide lobes while  the 1275 has 1/2" (a 
good thing).  And, if memory serves, the 1275  doesn't have a lobe to drive 
the 948 fuel pump.  That can be solved  by fitting an electric pump if not 
already upgraded.  And, as Frank says,  you will have to match the oil pump drive, 
or get a new pump or adapter if it  doesn't.
 
Chris Gross
Vintage Bugeye racer



************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov  7 20:27:27 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:27:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
Message-ID: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net>

If my hours of trying to put the pics on line worked.

http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty1.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty2.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty3.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty4.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty5.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty6.jpg

-- 
Frank Clarici

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Wed Nov  7 20:35:00 2007
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 21:35:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
References: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <012801c821b8$57f17480$0600a8c0@Dell9200>

Did you look for Hoffa in the trunk?  It must have been in the bay for a few 
years!


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici"

If my hours of trying to put the pics on line worked.

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov  7 20:36:42 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 21:36:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
In-Reply-To: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net>
References: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <006901c821b8$965d5fe0$c3181fa0$@com>

Not nearly enough raccoon pooh.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Frank Clarici
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 9:27 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69

If my hours of trying to put the pics on line worked.

From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Nov  7 20:37:02 2007
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 22:37:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
References: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <095201c821b8$a09ecd40$6401a8c0@refisk>

Yowza - that's rusty!  :-)

Pic #5 doesn't want to load, but the rest are fine.  Can I have the brake 
master cylinder cap?

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 10:27 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69


> If my hours of trying to put the pics on line worked.
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty1.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty2.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty3.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty4.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty5.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty6.jpg
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov  7 20:36:23 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:36:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
Message-ID: <47328437.5050406@comcast.net>

David Ramsey wrote:
> How much did you charge them to haul it away?

Oh it was free, sometimes free isn't a good thing ;)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov  7 20:38:50 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:38:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
In-Reply-To: <006901c821b8$965d5fe0$c3181fa0$@com>
References: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net>
	<006901c821b8$965d5fe0$c3181fa0$@com>
Message-ID: <473284CA.5050106@comcast.net>

Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
> Not nearly enough raccoon pooh.

None at all but there was a chipmunk the cat got.We don't have 
chipmunks, it must have come with the car.
Good kitty ;)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From kevin at valentinephoto.net  Wed Nov  7 20:45:26 2007
From: kevin at valentinephoto.net (K. Valentine)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 22:45:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
In-Reply-To: <095201c821b8$a09ecd40$6401a8c0@refisk>
References: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net>
	<095201c821b8$a09ecd40$6401a8c0@refisk>
Message-ID: <BAC7C84F-E763-4D2C-8756-8FAC4A1CFBAE@valentinephoto.net>

On Nov 7, 2007, at 10:37 PM, Rick Fisk wrote:
> Can I have the brake
> master cylinder cap?

Rick,

It looks like you want the only good part left on the car ;)

Kevin V.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov  7 20:45:37 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:45:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
In-Reply-To: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net>
References: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <47328661.1000608@comcast.net>

Frank Clarici wrote:

I added #7 and now #5 works, #5 shows the "moss" carpet ;)
> 
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty1.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty2.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty3.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty4.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty5.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty6.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty7.jpg


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov  7 21:04:02 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 22:04:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
References: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net><095201c821b8$a09ecd40$6401a8c0@refisk>
	<BAC7C84F-E763-4D2C-8756-8FAC4A1CFBAE@valentinephoto.net>
Message-ID: <032001c821bc$662d4430$0401a8c0@midget>

> It looks like you want the only good part left on the car ;)

Kevin V,
I beg to differ. The screw-in plug for the top of the radiator looks to be 
in great shape! Maybe it is the context...
David

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Nov  7 21:12:38 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 20:12:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Camshaft question
In-Reply-To: <be0.2361708f.3463d4da@aol.com>
Message-ID: <338914.2312.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

> good thing).  And, if memory serves, the 1275 
> doesn't have a lobe to drive 
> the 948 fuel pump.  

All of my 1275 cams do, but do check. I use the
mechanical pump with 1275, block permitting. It's
perfect for a Weber in a street application.

Ron
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
http://mail.yahoo.com 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov  7 21:24:52 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 22:24:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Odd Vin on a midget
In-Reply-To: <68vr7k$1p4uun@email.mtu.edu>
References: <43840a7e0711071602l1899fb0dy41cbbaf3caed3928@mail.gmail.com>
	<68vr7k$1p4uun@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711072024s78746b99rd15ad8a83bc630e8@mail.gmail.com>

Tim,

Is that number under the shock?  I mean is it visible with the shock
bolted in place?

Cheers!!
Jim

On Nov 7, 2007 8:54 PM, Timothy H. Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:
> My '66 Sprite has the vin stamped on the right front shock mount. I
> sent a pic to Jim. The vin is located toward the firewall side
> adjacent to the turned up edge of the shock mount plate.
>
>
> At 07:02 PM 11/7/2007, Jim Johnson wrote:
> >Spridgeteers,
> >
> >I found a 66 midget here in Dodge City that hasn't been run in
> >probably 10 or more years. The guy who has it may want to sell it so I
> >said I'd go over it for him. I got a bunch of pics today which I will
> >put online somewhere in the next day or two.
>
> Tim Collins
> 1966 AH Sprite
> _______________________________________________
> bmwwxman at gmail.com
>
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>



-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Nov  7 21:38:22 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:38:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Camshaft question
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV152C0D564E6E436CE2A196C88B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C357D2BE.11E49%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Will a stock camshaft from a 1275 fit (and work) in a 948?
You'd have to swap oil pumps.

From jerry.goodman at comcast.net  Wed Nov  7 21:45:52 2007
From: jerry.goodman at comcast.net (Jerry Goodman)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 22:45:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
Message-ID: <002701c821c2$3e26a070$6701a8c0@JERRYSCOMP>

It was obviously autocrossed in the rain

Jerry G

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Wed Nov  7 22:52:50 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 21:52:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
References: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net>
  <47328661.1000608@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <002701c821cb$9a029f80$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Where'd you get the camera, Frank?

Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69


> Frank Clarici wrote:
> 
> I added #7 and now #5 works, #5 shows the "moss" carpet ;)
> > 
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty1.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty2.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty3.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty4.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty5.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty6.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty7.jpg
> 
> 
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> _______________________________________________
> pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net
> 
> Edit your replies
> 
> http://www.team.net/archive
> 
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From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Wed Nov  7 22:58:27 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 21:58:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
References: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net>
  <47328661.1000608@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <002e01c821cc$63301680$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Boot hinges look good.  You plan on powder coating this baby to fill up the
"voids"?

Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69


> Frank Clarici wrote:
>
> I added #7 and now #5 works, #5 shows the "moss" carpet ;)
> >
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty1.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty2.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty3.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty4.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty5.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty6.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty7.jpg
>
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> _______________________________________________
> pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
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From herby at herbytoys.com  Wed Nov  7 22:11:34 2007
From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 21:11:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
In-Reply-To: <002e01c821cc$63301680$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <001501c821c5$d6725470$6601a8c0@HERBYZ>

That's gonna take a lot of Taco Bell Taco wrappers!! Sounds like a Taco
munchin, Bondo slingin weekend coming up!!

Herby
63 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy - patiently waiting)
62 MKII Sprite (the "resto-mod" driver)
00 Dakota R/T (the new toy)
herby at herbytoys.com
www.herbytoys.com

> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty1.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty2.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty3.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty4.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty5.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty6.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty7.jpg
>
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> _______________________________________________

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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov  7 22:25:47 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 23:25:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Odd Vin on a midget
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711072024s78746b99rd15ad8a83bc630e8@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0711071602l1899fb0dy41cbbaf3caed3928@mail.gmail.com>
	<68vr7k$1p4uun@email.mtu.edu>
	<43840a7e0711072024s78746b99rd15ad8a83bc630e8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711072125g5d879017l40443628f6bd7cfc@mail.gmail.com>

All,

Here's pictures of the 1966 Midget.  If anyone is interested, let me
know. I have no idea what the guy will want for it, or even what to
offer him for it.  I'd take it in a heart beat but I have no place to
store it ATTM.

http://flickr.com/photos/13600244 at N07/sets/72157602999249000/

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

On Nov 7, 2007 10:24 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> Tim,
>
> Is that number under the shock?  I mean is it visible with the shock
> bolted in place?
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
>
> On Nov 7, 2007 8:54 PM, Timothy H. Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:
> > My '66 Sprite has the vin stamped on the right front shock mount. I
> > sent a pic to Jim. The vin is located toward the firewall side
> > adjacent to the turned up edge of the shock mount plate.
> >
> >
> > At 07:02 PM 11/7/2007, Jim Johnson wrote:
> > >Spridgeteers,
> > >
> > >I found a 66 midget here in Dodge City that hasn't been run in
> > >probably 10 or more years. The guy who has it may want to sell it so I
> > >said I'd go over it for him. I got a bunch of pics today which I will
> > >put online somewhere in the next day or two.
> >
> > Tim Collins
> > 1966 AH Sprite

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Wed Nov  7 22:47:01 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:47:01 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV7DF612F5814BA352556C3C88B0@phx.gbl>

Hmmmm....

tire valve caps look pretty good... :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Nov  7 23:26:48 2007
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:26:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
In-Reply-To: <47328661.1000608@comcast.net>
References: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net>
  <47328661.1000608@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4732AC28.9050906@wi.net>

Frank Clarici wrote:
> Frank Clarici wrote:
>
> I added #7 and now #5 works, #5 shows the "moss" carpet ;)
>   
>> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty1.jpg
>> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty2.jpg
>> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty3.jpg
>> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty4.jpg
>> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty5.jpg
>> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty6.jpg
>> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty7.jpg
>>     
What's the decal in picture #6?

I could swear I saw a name on the side under the O.E.M. Iron Oxide.  All 
I can make out is "Andrea Dor..."????
Heck should only take Frank a week to get the car back to "as new"!  I 
think I'm busy for the east coast O.S.H.I.T. meeting.
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Nov  7 23:30:51 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:30:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
In-Reply-To: <001501c821c5$d6725470$6601a8c0@HERBYZ>
Message-ID: <C357ED1B.11E56%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Taco Bell Taco wrappers!!
The guy in the next shop next to mine makes his living selling "collector"
cars on ebay. He's been getting good results with Bondo over expanding foam.
Then he sprays everything with semi-flat Rustoleum (3 parts flat/1 part
gloss). It hides everything.
He could make Frank's Sprite look presentable in one weekend.
I could never buy a car on ebay after knowing him.
BZ

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Thu Nov  8 01:19:14 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:19:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Camshaft question
References: <BAY118-DAV152C0D564E6E436CE2A196C88B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <006501c821e0$0dc27da0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Only the earliest Spridgets and all the Morris Minors had the one cam
bearing.  All the others had 3.

If this is a rebuild, have the machine shop open up those bores to accept
the 3 cam bearings.  Otherwise, let it run on one.  They still lasted a long
time that way.

Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob at webtv.net>
To: "K.Valentine" <kevin at valentinephoto.net>; "Spridgets"
<Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 6:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Camshaft question


> I dunno but 948's have only one camshaft "bearing" while 1275's have
three? I would think a call to 1-800-aptfast
> would resolve the question post-haste though I'm sure Paul, Pete or Ed
would know.
>
> But somehow, I have a feeling Frank Clarici will clarify the issue in his
next post!! :)
>
> Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: K. Valentine
> Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 8:31 PM
> To: Spridgets
> Subject: [Spridgets] Camshaft question
>
> Hey All,
>
> Will a stock camshaft from a 1275 fit (and work) in a 948?
>
> I have a friend who needs a cam in a 948 and I have a few 1275 stock
> cams....
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kevin V.
> _______________________________________________
> pilotrob at webtv.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
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>
> Edit your replies
>
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>
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From kentmclean at comcast.net  Thu Nov  8 03:19:21 2007
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:19:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
In-Reply-To: <mailman.29501.1194493634.12556.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.29501.1194493634.12556.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <1194517161.5765.8.camel@tosh>

Frank Clarici wrote:
>         If my hours of trying to put the pics on line worked.
>         http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty5.jpg

I love the Moss Green seats. Is that a factory color? :)

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Thu Nov  8 04:58:55 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:58:55 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Camshaft question
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV3CD0313D458CEC2C88823C88B0@phx.gbl>

"Only the earliest Spridgets.......had one cam
bearing"

I did not know this honorable Spridget guru!  :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Nov  8 05:01:27 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 06:01:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
In-Reply-To: <002e01c821cc$63301680$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net> 
	<47328661.1000608@comcast.net> <002e01c821cc$63301680$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <003c01c821ff$19ab4150$4d01c3f0$@com>

Not sure there's enough taco bell wrappers and drywall screws to bring that
one back to life...

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Paul Asgeirsson
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 11:58 PM
To: Frank Clarici; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69

Boot hinges look good.  You plan on powder coating this baby to fill up the
"voids"?

Paul A

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Thu Nov  8 05:35:04 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 04:35:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
In-Reply-To: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net>
References: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2530a6414a5cf8a2f08a.20071108043504.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

OH-MY-GOD!


Frank Clarici
> If my hours of trying to put the pics on line worked.
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty1.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty2.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty3.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty4.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty5.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty6.jpg
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> _______________________________________________
> rrengineer at dslextreme.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
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From thcollin at mtu.edu  Thu Nov  8 05:45:34 2007
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:45:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Odd Vin on a midget
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711072024s78746b99rd15ad8a83bc630e8@mail.gmail.co
  m>
References: <43840a7e0711071602l1899fb0dy41cbbaf3caed3928@mail.gmail.com>
	<68vr7k$1p4uun@email.mtu.edu>
	<43840a7e0711072024s78746b99rd15ad8a83bc630e8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <69cq7p$1r1d41@email.mtu.edu>

I believe you should be able to see the number with the shock in 
place. But, you will probably have to do a degreasing job there and 
if the paint is thick enough you may not be able to see the numbers.

At 11:24 PM 11/7/2007, you wrote:
>Tim,
>
>Is that number under the shock?  I mean is it visible with the shock
>bolted in place?

Tim Collins 

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Thu Nov  8 06:25:50 2007
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:25:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
In-Reply-To: <2530a6414a5cf8a2f08a.20071108043504.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
References: <4732821F.2070004@comcast.net>
	<2530a6414a5cf8a2f08a.20071108043504.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <c413a4fead33f.ad33fc413a4fe@rdc-kc.rr.com>

How did you get that home without it snapping in half???

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com
Date: Thursday, November 8, 2007 6:35 am
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
To: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>

> OH-MY-GOD!
> 
> 
> Frank Clarici
> > If my hours of trying to put the pics on line worked.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov  8 09:21:18 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 10:21:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1966 Midget value? NFI
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711080821t633c2287w3919baa1d0a44d48@mail.gmail.com>

Okay Gang,
What's this thing worth and is anyone interested...    NFI - standard
disclaimer...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13600244 at N07/sets/72157602999249000/

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From lists at woozy.com  Thu Nov  8 09:42:51 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:42:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1966 Midget value? NFI
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711080821t633c2287w3919baa1d0a44d48@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0711080821t633c2287w3919baa1d0a44d48@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47333C8B.4010608@woozy.com>

$500?

I'd give $500 for it if it weren't so far away.

BTW - what's up with the reverse lights (http://tinyurl.com/3xt45g)?

Robert



Jim Johnson wrote:
> Okay Gang,
> What's this thing worth and is anyone interested...    NFI - standard
> disclaimer...
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/13600244 at N07/sets/72157602999249000/

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov  8 09:41:23 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 10:41:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1966 Midget value? NFI
References: <43840a7e0711080821t633c2287w3919baa1d0a44d48@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003701c82226$33ccf1b0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

IMHO, Jim, if you are feeling generous, it is probably a $500 car. In order 
to make it "right", you would have to do everything from wire wheel hubs and 
rims to paint, not skipping anything. Sure, Frank could take care of it in a 
week, but anybody else would need a couple years and a LOT of parts. OTOH, 
1966 Spridgets were an interesting breed. Yes, the 1098 was smaller than the 
1275, but they have the reputation of being the smoothest of the A-Series 
engines. They combined the stowable top with wind-up windows. If only they 
had round rear wheel arches....
David Lieb 

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Thu Nov  8 09:47:52 2007
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 10:47:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1966 Midget value? NFI
References: <43840a7e0711080821t633c2287w3919baa1d0a44d48@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001801c82227$1b416a80$c7a1bf46@personal>

Not a dime over $300, wish it was in my neck of the woods. Show up with the 
cash.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
To: <EasternOshitGroup at yahoogroups.com>; "Spridgets" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Yahoo Spridget list" 
<midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 10:21 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] 1966 Midget value? NFI


> Okay Gang,
> What's this thing worth and is anyone interested...    NFI - standard
> disclaimer...
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/13600244 at N07/sets/72157602999249000/
>
> -- 
> Cheers!!
> Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
> Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
> For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org
> _______________________________________________
> jlaird237 at cox.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>
>
> -- 
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> Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.24/1115 - Release Date: 
> 11/7/2007 9:21 AM

From millerls at ado13.com  Thu Nov  8 10:46:35 2007
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 09:46:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bracket
Message-ID: <00f201c8222f$4f14a720$c90e0618@HP>

I'm in need of the shock mount brackets from a quarter elliptic car where 
the radius arms attach to the car. I need both right and left.

Larry Miller 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov  8 12:00:07 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 13:00:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Odd Vin on a midget
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F37904008C308CF842E1060B88B0@phx.gbl>
References: <69cq7p$1r1d41@email.mtu.edu>
	<BAY112-F37904008C308CF842E1060B88B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711081100l1df3b932l9611fc56bafc9b3a@mail.gmail.com>

Have just come back from going over the car with a fine tooth comb.
VIN mystery is solved. On the shock mounting plate it is GAN3L45511
which, according to Horler, makes it a December 1965 build with a
1098cc and a ribcase. The ribcase is there, okay, but who knows on the
engine?  The odometer reads 91,000. If it's correct I'd say the engine
has been gone through at a minimum and replaced entirely is not out of
the question. According to Horler it should be a 10CC-DA-H (or L)
series engine but there is no tag on it.

The VIN on the Arizona title (GBE046412) turns out to be the body
number on the drivers side A post!!  Arizona DMV clearly knew nothing
about Midgets in 2000!  Fortunately, you guys are educating me!  ;-)
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

On 11/8/07, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Also, apparently not all cars have this number stamped in there.  MY RHD
> cars do not.
>
>
> >From: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin at mtu.edu>
> >To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>,spridgets at autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Odd Vin on a midget
> >Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:45:34 -0500
> >
> >I believe you should be able to see the number with the shock in
> >place. But, you will probably have to do a degreasing job there and
> >if the paint is thick enough you may not be able to see the numbers.
> >
> >At 11:24 PM 11/7/2007, you wrote:
> > >Tim,
> > >
> > >Is that number under the shock?  I mean is it visible with the shock
> > >bolted in place?

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov  8 14:41:06 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:41:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The RUSTY 69
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV7DF612F5814BA352556C3C88B0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV7DF612F5814BA352556C3C88B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <47338272.50800@comcast.net>

Robert E. Shlafer wrote:
> Hmmmm....
> 
> tire valve caps look pretty good... :)

Brand spankin new tires. Brandy new in 82, I found the receipt in the 
glove box. Still has the nubs on em.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov  8 15:02:58 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:02:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1966 Midget value? NFI
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711080821t633c2287w3919baa1d0a44d48@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0711080821t633c2287w3919baa1d0a44d48@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47338792.1050206@comcast.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:
> Okay Gang,
> What's this thing worth and is anyone interested...    NFI - standard

A 66 Midget with an Irishman selling jap cars tag on the back?
$50, if you remove the tag, $500 MAX.
Looks like an easy project.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From 63ahbj7 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  8 16:34:31 2007
From: 63ahbj7 at gmail.com (63AHBJ7)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:34:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Older than dirt....
References: <951373.78921.qm@web38913.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <00eb01c8225f$eb07e5e0$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<< HB - Ed and many more.>>

Thanks, Vigil!!

<<Darn - i thought i was the one older then moss on a rock.>>

YOU still are (in a close tie with Buster) as I am only 39 (again<G>)!!

Ed

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Nov  8 16:38:13 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:38:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] please un-subscribe me
References: <BAY112-F3494AF5AABBE662E5E34ECB88A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <00fd01c82260$6e5b6f70$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<I pointed him at this URL when his email arrived in my inbox:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

RD>>

Gee RD, the above is eeriely just like the one at the bottom of EVERY List
post?!?!??!?!?

Huuuuuuummmmm

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Nov  8 18:04:25 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:04:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1966 Midget value? NFI
In-Reply-To: <47338792.1050206@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <22732.73899.qm@web30511.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> $50, if you remove the tag, $500 MAX.
> Looks like an easy project.

I guess I'd win the ebay auction. $700, 'cause the
thing I can't do well is body work and that looks good
in the pics.

Ron
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
http://mail.yahoo.com 

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Nov  8 18:28:13 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:28:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Odd Vin on a midget
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711081100l1df3b932l9611fc56bafc9b3a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C358F7AD.11EC1%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> On the shock mounting plate it is GAN3L45511
Do all Sprites have this? My car is stripped, blasted, and on a rotisserie,
and I still can't find any number on any shock mount.
Does anybody have a picture showing where to look?

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov  8 18:34:28 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 19:34:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1966 Midget value? NFI
References: <22732.73899.qm@web30511.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <026e01c82270$abc27ab0$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
To: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>; "Jim Johnson" 
<bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1966 Midget value? NFI


--- Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> $50, if you remove the tag, $500 MAX.
> Looks like an easy project.

I guess I'd win the ebay auction. $700, 'cause the
thing I can't do well is body work and that looks good
in the pics.

Ron
=========================

No Taco Bells in Roscoe??? 

From nases at verizon.net  Thu Nov  8 18:44:18 2007
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:44:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] spigot bush installation
Message-ID: <003401c82272$0bec49b0$6a01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>

I got the old spigot bush out.  The grease and the dowel method is cool.
Anyway how do I get the new one in and is there a front and back on the
spigot bush?  Do they need to be soaked in oil?  Help.
 
I tried greasing the OD and tapping in but it's not moving and I don't want
to chew up the end.

Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa

From mark.a.oneil at Dartmouth.EDU  Thu Nov  8 19:47:15 2007
From: mark.a.oneil at Dartmouth.EDU (Mark A. O'Neil)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 21:47:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Front suspension done
Message-ID: <7A633623-C0FF-433E-9153-AA40C7B1495B@Dartmouth.EDU>

Hey,

Wanted to say thanks to everyone who over the last couple months  
provided advice on how to take care of the front suspension on my '79.

The shocks from Peter are nothing short of incredible and the a-arm  
from Eric in OH is great too. Possibly even better was the service by  
both to answer questions and in the case of a problem with the first  
a-arm, Eric's quick response to getting a replacement out to me. With  
snow predicted in the near future and me working in the drive it is  
great relief to have this done.

I ended up replacing the a-arm bushings etc, kingpins (loose fit on  
both sides), shocks, coils, tie rod ends, pretty much everything  
except the spindle and hubs/rotors. Years of neglect and abuse  
required it.

Tomorrow, I put the last brake caliper on and take it for a short  
drive over to my buddy's garage where we will box in the frame a bit,  
put the sway arm back on and set the alignment. (thanks for the  
photos and pointers on all that also!)

Looking forward seeing how it handles with all those new bits and the  
tighter springs. I expect that it will be a massive improvement.

Thanks!
-m

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov  8 20:12:27 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:12:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rusty RIP
Message-ID: <4733D01B.7010102@comcast.net>

After work tonight 4:30, I started ripping into Rusty.
In 10 minutes the hood, boot lid, fenders, seats, and front apron were 
out for trash. Then it was dinner time. Just before dinner the scrap 
metal guy pulled up and loaded all of the above. He took some old rims 
and bits from the 67 too.
After dinner and a couple of phone calls, I took out the engine and some 
other bits people on the list wanted. By 8:30 I started cutting, then 
Jim called, then I finished cutting the front end off, I need to unbolt 
the rack for Jim and I can't throw out the shox, Peter will get them.
By 9;15 my last sawzall blade broke and I was on my 6th Gook Electric 
light bulb, what's up with bulbs these days? I never moved the drop 
light and went thru 6 bulbs in 4 hours! GE USED to bring good things to 
light, now it's cheap chink made bulbs that last 5 minutes each.
Anyway, engine trans out, steering column out, front end off the car 
sort of, and I got 1/2 way thru the tunnel when my blade snapped.
OK, I wasn't real neat with this but I did yank the engine in about 15 
minutes, it took that long to drain the coolant and tranny oil while I 
was wrenching. I can't understand why some people plan a weekend to do 
things like drop the gas tank or pull an engine.
On the cold winter nights ahead I will rebuild this engine for my 67.
It's still around 40* so I can slap bondo and taco bell wrappers on the 
67 til it gets cold out then rip into the engine. Or maybe rip into the 
engine while the bondo is drying.
You saw the pics last night, It takes me an hour to figure out how to 
get the pics from the camera to the internet, so what you see is less 
than 5 hours work. 1 sawzall blade, 2 cut off wheels, and a bloody knuckle.

http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty8.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty9.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty10.jpg
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov  8 20:20:25 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:20:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] spigot bush installation
In-Reply-To: <003401c82272$0bec49b0$6a01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
References: <003401c82272$0bec49b0$6a01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
Message-ID: <4733D1F9.8030407@comcast.net>

Phil

Soak the bushing in oil, I do it overnight, I'm not sure how long is 
long enough. Then using a "suitable drift" tap it in.
There are 2 size bushings on 1275s, but it's a noticable difference

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Nov  8 20:36:19 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 19:36:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rusty RIP
In-Reply-To: <4733D01B.7010102@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <784016.9784.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

> light and went thru 6 bulbs in 4 hours! GE USED to
> bring good things to 
> light, now it's cheap chink made bulbs that last 5
> minutes each.

I went through 2 tonight, including a new compact
flourescent that died right out of the box after a
feint glow. I'm gonna find out who to talk to
tomorrow. Seriously. They want to know.
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
http://mail.yahoo.com 

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Thu Nov  8 20:38:14 2007
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 21:38:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rusty RIP
References: <4733D01B.7010102@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000401c82281$f597f000$c7a1bf46@personal>

And just who else do we know that the scrap metal guy comes by on a weekly 
basis?


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 9:12 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Rusty RIP


> After work tonight 4:30, I started ripping into Rusty.
> In 10 minutes the hood, boot lid, fenders, seats, and front apron were
> out for trash. Then it was dinner time. Just before dinner the scrap
> metal guy pulled up and loaded all of the above. He took some old rims
> and bits from the 67 too.
> After dinner and a couple of phone calls, I took out the engine and some
> other bits people on the list wanted. By 8:30 I started cutting, then
> Jim called, then I finished cutting the front end off, I need to unbolt
> the rack for Jim and I can't throw out the shox, Peter will get them.
> By 9;15 my last sawzall blade broke and I was on my 6th Gook Electric
> light bulb, what's up with bulbs these days? I never moved the drop
> light and went thru 6 bulbs in 4 hours! GE USED to bring good things to
> light, now it's cheap chink made bulbs that last 5 minutes each.
> Anyway, engine trans out, steering column out, front end off the car
> sort of, and I got 1/2 way thru the tunnel when my blade snapped.
> OK, I wasn't real neat with this but I did yank the engine in about 15
> minutes, it took that long to drain the coolant and tranny oil while I
> was wrenching. I can't understand why some people plan a weekend to do
> things like drop the gas tank or pull an engine.
> On the cold winter nights ahead I will rebuild this engine for my 67.
> It's still around 40* so I can slap bondo and taco bell wrappers on the
> 67 til it gets cold out then rip into the engine. Or maybe rip into the
> engine while the bondo is drying.
> You saw the pics last night, It takes me an hour to figure out how to
> get the pics from the camera to the internet, so what you see is less
> than 5 hours work. 1 sawzall blade, 2 cut off wheels, and a bloody 
> knuckle.
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty8.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty9.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty10.jpg
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From dmg at bossig.com  Thu Nov  8 20:43:14 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:43:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rusty RIP
In-Reply-To: <4733D01B.7010102@comcast.net>
References: <4733D01B.7010102@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <473366D2.18312.7D56077@dmg.bossig.com>

Frank,

Am I the only one that noticed a SPRITE can ?? Or was it "laced"??

I also noticed a windshield washer bottle and bracket...... would they work 
on my 65??

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov  8 20:49:44 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:49:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rusty RIP
In-Reply-To: <4733D01B.7010102@comcast.net>
References: <4733D01B.7010102@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4733D8D8.5090102@comcast.net>

Frank Clarici wrote:

Oh yeah, I did find the Sprite can in the car.
It even has a warning on the car about saccarin.

> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty8.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty9.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty10.jpg


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Nov  8 21:05:34 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 22:05:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rusty RIP
References: <4733D01B.7010102@comcast.net>
	<000401c82281$f597f000$c7a1bf46@personal>
Message-ID: <028a01c82285$c771d520$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<And just who else do we know that the scrap metal guy comes by on a weekly
basis?>>

DAILY, Jack!!!  The way Frank works = REQUIRED!!!    LOL

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov  8 21:18:34 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:18:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rusty RIP
In-Reply-To: <028a01c82285$c771d520$6601a8c0@actualshop>
References: <4733D01B.7010102@comcast.net>
	<000401c82281$f597f000$c7a1bf46@personal>
	<028a01c82285$c771d520$6601a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <4733DF9A.2010005@comcast.net>

shop at justbrits.com wrote:
> <<And just who else do we know that the scrap metal guy comes by on a weekly
> basis?>>

He drives by a few times a week.
I usually have aluminum and copper from work and lately steel or should 
I say rust from Sprites.
Saves me from having to haul it to the recycle yard and I can't be 
bothered to save up a truck load to get $40 after I spend 1/2 that is 
gas and store the junk for a month or 2.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov  8 20:33:50 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 19:33:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rusty RIP
Message-ID: <380-22007115933350546@earthlink.net>

Frank Clarici wrote:  "After work tonight 4:30, I started ripping into
Rusty.  In 10 minutes the hood, boot lid, fenders, seats, and front apron
were out for trash. Then it was dinner time. Just before dinner the scrap
metal guy pulled up and loaded all of the above."


Quitter

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Thu Nov  8 22:16:10 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:16:10 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Rusty RIP
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV12BAC05E30451611BC9C69C8840@phx.gbl>

"I want to know who to talk to"

What??? A GE Consumer complaint? How can this possibly be??? :)

You can start with Mark Begore or Dave Nissen at GE Consumer Finance. Give me a call at GE tomorrow at 203-357-4000 and I'll be happy to put you through to the Administrative Assistant of either (can't
go "direct" to a GE Officer unless you "know" one who will personally arrange a transfer to another).

Looks like Jeff Immelt might very well have had the "last word" on the NBC Rosie deal considering the "parent" had the most to lose in this deal (in the event) by way of 
"corporate reputation"?

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Thu Nov  8 22:29:24 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:29:24 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Front suspension done
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV597D62B33ACFB7AF9D318C8840@phx.gbl>

"I expect it will be a massive improvement"

If my experience is anything to go by, it certainly will be. Now it will enjoyably handle safely as God intended a Spridget should and go immedately and  directly where you point it. 

Vintage LBC suspensions crave grease/lubrication.

Service it and the steering every 3,000 miles or 3 months while driving at reasonable speeds over rough roads and it'll about last forever as well. Don't hesitate to spray the rear springs/hinges/pivots with PB
Blaster every once in a while, either.

Enjoy! :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov  8 23:26:02 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 00:26:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Odd Vin on a midget
In-Reply-To: <C358F7AD.11EC1%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <43840a7e0711081100l1df3b932l9611fc56bafc9b3a@mail.gmail.com>
	<C358F7AD.11EC1%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711082226s158378a2i24f09aa2c7ef342b@mail.gmail.com>

I dunno, Billy.  Of the two square bodies I have access to, both have
a VIN just aft of the shock and on the right side as you sit in the
car. On both I had to clean away old paint and plenty of grease and
grime to read it. Brad Fornal posted a picture of a front clip he has
with the numbers on it. Did you get that image? I still have it and
can send if you need...
Here's another pic that may help sent by Tim Collins...
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org



On 11/8/07, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> > On the shock mounting plate it is GAN3L45511
> Do all Sprites have this? My car is stripped, blasted, and on a rotisserie,
> and I still can't find any number on any shock mount.
> Does anybody have a picture showing where to look?

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of VIN.jpg]

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Thu Nov  8 23:26:44 2007
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 22:26:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <784016.9784.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <90356.4487.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I bought the long life bulb - it lasted a week - LOL
   
  I have been running one of them curly bulbs that use less power. It has been doing very well. I got it last Christmas as a joke from a friend. It burns around 8 hours a day. But it is the only one i own. So i can not say if i just got lucky or they last. I could have got a NOS bulb from the 80's...........LOL
   
  Vigil

Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
  > light and went thru 6 bulbs in 4 hours! GE USED to
> bring good things to 
> light, now it's cheap chink made bulbs that last 5
> minutes each.

I went through 2 tonight, including a new compact
flourescent that died right out of the box after a
feint glow. I'm gonna find out who to talk to
tomorrow. Seriously. They want to know.
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From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Fri Nov  9 00:20:17 2007
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 23:20:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rusty RIP
In-Reply-To: <4733D01B.7010102@comcast.net>
References: <4733D01B.7010102@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <441250190711082320r6b83726coab936694e56669ef@mail.gmail.com>

Last month I needed a flashlight so I grabbed the Maglight out of the
toolbox and it did not work. So put that on the workbench and got the one
upstairs and that failed to light up also.  I know I replaced all the
batteries in all my flashlights last December as that was when we were
without power for 5 days.  When I opened them up to replace the batteries I
found the the batteries had corroded and were stuck in both Maglights.  I
was really annoyed since the batteries had only been in the flashlights for
9 months.  I wrote a letter to Duracell and explained what happened.  I
about 10 days they sent me a check to cover the cost of 2 new Maglights and
2 coupons for 8 free batteries each.  They stood by their product and I was
happy in the end.  It would have been better if they did not fail at all,
but when it came time to purchase more AA batteries I purchased Duracells.

-g


On 11/8/07, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> By 9;15 my last sawzall blade broke and I was on my 6th Gook Electric
> light bulb, what's up with bulbs these days? I never moved the drop
> light and went thru 6 bulbs in 4 hours! GE USED to bring good things to
> light, now it's cheap chink made bulbs that last 5 minutes each.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Nov  9 03:06:05 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 04:06:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rusty RIP
In-Reply-To: <441250190711082320r6b83726coab936694e56669ef@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4733D01B.7010102@comcast.net>
	<441250190711082320r6b83726coab936694e56669ef@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711090206s633b2362xea4201cdc0c9c9d9@mail.gmail.com>

Odd that you say that, as I just tossed a new mini maglight for the same
problem. I knew it was a lost cause, so I learned a little more about the
mag lights than I knew.
This is for the mini maglight, that uses the AA batteries
Remove the tail piece on the light, so you can see the battery. Take the
bulb cover/housing off. Remove the bulb. The black plastic bit, that is
spring loaded, is a snap in bit. Pop that out, and you can see the connector
that sits right above the batteries. Now, take a suitable drift, and with
your light held lightly in your vise, tap the connector bit, and the
batteries should pop out the bottom. Mine were so badly corroded, that I
actually sunk the drift INTO the battery, before the first one came out.
When the first one did emerge, it was "the coppertop". I was surprised, as
my wife usually get Energizers. I will have a talk with my purchasing
counterpart a work, as they buy Duracell in the 16 packs, for all our
battery needs at Brandom.

Brad

On Nov 9, 2007 1:20 AM, Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com> wrote:

> Last month I needed a flashlight so I grabbed the Maglight out of the
> toolbox and it did not work. So put that on the workbench and got the one
> upstairs and that failed to light up also.  I know I replaced all the
> batteries in all my flashlights last December as that was when we were
> without power for 5 days.  When I opened them up to replace the batteries
> I
> found the the batteries had corroded and were stuck in both Maglights.  I
> was really annoyed since the batteries had only been in the flashlights
> for
> 9 months.  I wrote a letter to Duracell and explained what happened.  I
> about 10 days they sent me a check to cover the cost of 2 new Maglights
> and
> 2 coupons for 8 free batteries each.  They stood by their product and I
> was
> happy in the end.  It would have been better if they did not fail at all,
> but when it came time to purchase more AA batteries I purchased Duracells.
>
> -g
>
>
> On 11/8/07, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > By 9;15 my last sawzall blade broke and I was on my 6th Gook Electric
> > light bulb, what's up with bulbs these days? I never moved the drop
> > light and went thru 6 bulbs in 4 hours! GE USED to bring good things to
> > light, now it's cheap chink made bulbs that last 5 minutes each.
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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov  9 05:32:24 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 06:32:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rusty RIP
In-Reply-To: <784016.9784.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <4733D01B.7010102@comcast.net>
	<784016.9784.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <002a01c822cc$96f0b7d0$c4d22770$@com>

In preparation for SOS, I got some new workbenches, installed electric
outlets on the far side wall. I got 2  fluorescent light fixtures to hang
under the new shelves over the new benches. Installed them by drilling
though the fixture and bolting them to the shelf. One works perfectly... the
other lit for half second, then nada, zip, zilch, squat, bupkis.

The  fixtures were supposedly made in the good ol' USA, and bulbs were new,
but since I drilled though the metal fixture, I expect trouble when I return
it, plus having to go through the hassle of uninstalling it, and the 20 mile
drive round trip in to town to get another one. "Made in the USA" is often
misleading, as the law allows that phrase to be used when a US company adds
a percentage to the value.

I got "Frank'd".


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Ron Soave
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 9:36 PM
To: Frank Clarici; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rusty RIP

> light and went thru 6 bulbs in 4 hours! GE USED to
> bring good things to 
> light, now it's cheap chink made bulbs that last 5
> minutes each.

I went through 2 tonight, including a new compact
flourescent that died right out of the box after a
feint glow. I'm gonna find out who to talk to
tomorrow. Seriously. They want to know.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Nov  9 05:40:48 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 06:40:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rusty RIP
In-Reply-To: <002a01c822cc$96f0b7d0$c4d22770$@com>
References: <4733D01B.7010102@comcast.net>
	<784016.9784.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<002a01c822cc$96f0b7d0$c4d22770$@com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711090440s1ee90759xd8e1f8cf2aa2f475@mail.gmail.com>

Maybe they came from Usa, Japan.

http://www.snopes.com/business/genius/usa.asp

More likely assembled in the States from parts made by Chinese children.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov  9 06:19:48 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:19:48 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Rusty RIP
In-Reply-To: <4733D01B.7010102@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F398EDABC76694694819DE3B8840@phx.gbl>

I think that you answered your own question.

Some of us pull motors like you post pictures to the internet ( and vice 
versa ).


>From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
>
>I can't understand why some people plan a weekend to do
>things like drop the gas tank or pull an engine.

>It takes me an hour to figure out how to
>get the pics from the camera to the internet,
--
>Frank Clarici

From davegran at ticon.net  Fri Nov  9 06:54:32 2007
From: davegran at ticon.net (Dave Grandeffo)
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:54:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs in the Shop
Message-ID: <47346698.6CFD@ticon.net>

Frank wrote:
> light and went thru 6 bulbs in 4 hours! GE USED to
> bring good things to 
> light, now it's cheap chink made bulbs that last 5
> minutes each.

and then Ron wrote:
> I went through 2 tonight, including a new compact
> flourescent that died right out of the box after a
> feint glow. I'm gonna find out who to talk to
> tomorrow. Seriously. They want to know.

The next time you guys buy light bulbs for the shop, go for the "Severe
Service" variety; they're made to survive in an Italian's* shop
environment....

*Someone who talks with their hands even when holding a trouble light.
-- 
Dave Grandeffo (Gandolfo back in Sicily)

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov  9 07:55:28 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 08:55:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs in the Shop
References: <47346698.6CFD@ticon.net>
Message-ID: <03a901c822e0$9201a860$6401a8c0@Larry>

I got some "Rough Service" bulbs at Harbor Freight, of all places.

They last pretty well and take a lot more of a beating than the regular 
bulbs.

LAD


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Grandeffo" <davegran at ticon.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 7:54 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs in the Shop


Frank wrote:
> light and went thru 6 bulbs in 4 hours! GE USED to
> bring good things to
> light, now it's cheap chink made bulbs that last 5
> minutes each.

and then Ron wrote:
> I went through 2 tonight, including a new compact
> flourescent that died right out of the box after a
> feint glow. I'm gonna find out who to talk to
> tomorrow. Seriously. They want to know.

The next time you guys buy light bulbs for the shop, go for the "Severe
Service" variety; they're made to survive in an Italian's* shop
environment....

*Someone who talks with their hands even when holding a trouble light.
-- 
Dave Grandeffo (Gandolfo back in Sicily)
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Nov  9 08:21:16 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:21:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <90356.4487.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C359BAEC.11F27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> them curly bulbs
I got an $8 curly bulb for the front porch light.
It said "lasts five years" on the package. It lasted almost five months.
BZ

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Fri Nov  9 09:29:43 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 08:29:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
References: <90356.4487.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <004301c822ed$bd4d1c40$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Try the bulbs labeled as "Rough Service".  Available at nearly all auto
parts stores.  Not usually found in big box or supermarket stores.

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>
To: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>; "Frank Clarici"
<spritenut at comcast.net>; "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 10:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs


> I bought the long life bulb - it lasted a week - LOL
>
>   I have been running one of them curly bulbs that use less power. It has
been doing very well. I got it last Christmas as a joke from a friend. It
burns around 8 hours a day. But it is the only one i own. So i can not say
if i just got lucky or they last. I could have got a NOS bulb from the
80's...........LOL
>
>   Vigil
>
> Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
>   > light and went thru 6 bulbs in 4 hours! GE USED to
> > bring good things to
> > light, now it's cheap chink made bulbs that last 5
> > minutes each.
>
> I went through 2 tonight, including a new compact
> flourescent that died right out of the box after a
> feint glow. I'm gonna find out who to talk to
> tomorrow. Seriously. They want to know.
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From lists at woozy.com  Fri Nov  9 08:42:38 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:42:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <C359BAEC.11F27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C359BAEC.11F27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <47347FEE.8080008@woozy.com>

We bought a bunch of those to convert all our lights over to compact 
fluorescent. They were all dead within one month. Turns out compact 
fluorescent bulbs don't do well in fixtures where the base is on top 
with bulb pointing down. Almost every fixture we have is of that type.

As far as "Severe Duty" bulbs go, it seems to me that they are the old 
regular bulbs but now they figured out a way to charge more for them. 
Along the same lines are warranties that you need to pay extra for at 
the register. Used to be that every small appliance and consumer 
electronics item came with a 1 - 2 year warranty standard as part of the 
purchase price. Now you get a 90 day one if you're lucky. If you want a 
warranty beyond that you'd better pony up the extra cash.

There's a guy who has a radio show on personal finance, I can't remember 
what his name is right now, but I heard him once say that these people 
must wake up and go to sleep thinking up ways to screw their fellow man 
out of a few more dollars. I've got to say I think he's on the right track.

When I was younger I had a table fan that had belonged to my 
grandmother. That fan must have lasted at least 40 years. I've bought 
fans from the big box stores that haven't made it through one summer. 
Something is seriously wrong with the way things are going.

Robert




Billy Zoom wrote:
>> them curly bulbs
>>     
> I got an $8 curly bulb for the front porch light.
> It said "lasts five years" on the package. It lasted almost five months.
> BZ
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From thcollin at mtu.edu  Fri Nov  9 08:49:00 2007
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:49:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <C359BAEC.11F27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <90356.4487.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<C359BAEC.11F27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <68vr7k$1pg0dc@email.mtu.edu>

I was buying those lamps too from Walmart. They came with a 5 year 
guarantee. After 1 year they began blinking. I was only using them in 
a living room lamp so no rough duty for them. I did however save the 
receipt and took them back. I put new curly bulbs in (saved the 
receipt.) They lasted 1 year and began blinking. Repeat, repeat, 
repeat. Free bulbs for life if you don't mind the inconvenience.

At 10:21 AM 11/9/2007, you wrote:
> > them curly bulbs
>I got an $8 curly bulb for the front porch light.
>It said "lasts five years" on the package. It lasted almost five months.
>BZ
>___________

Tim Collins
1966 AH Sprite 

From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov  9 08:54:50 2007
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:54:50 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Aluminum Sprite brake unions?
Message-ID: <32108357.1194623690180.JavaMail.root@mswamui-thinleaf.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I have had a few period race bugeyes that have had aluminum"?" silver colored brake unions (4-way at the front and 3-way at the rear).  Were these ever offered on Spridgets or did these come from another LBC?  They have the same manufacturing and numbers.  Has anyone besides me seen this?

Thanks,

Mike Carpenter

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From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Nov  9 09:16:37 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:16:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <47347FEE.8080008@woozy.com>
References: <C359BAEC.11F27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>,
	<47347FEE.8080008@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <47341765.2881.A3B24@dmg.bossig.com>

I go a good deal on f GE 'curly' bulbs from CostCo about four years ago 
and put them in every fixture in the house. Some pointing up, some down 
and some sideways... Still waiting for one of them to pop...
Quality must have dropped...
Temperatures around here vary from -15F to 110F on average. 

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov  9 09:16:56 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:16:56 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
Message-ID: <BAY112-F289EE21F7FF4E998D84E95B8840@phx.gbl>

Curly bulbs?  As in fluorescents?

I bought a batch of coloured ones last Christmas and they were run through a 
dimmer.  They lasted the night.  Apparently, they aren't made for that ( 
fine print ).


>From: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin at mtu.edu>
>
>I was buying those lamps too from Walmart. They came with a 5 year
>guarantee. After 1 year they began blinking. I was only using them in
>a living room lamp so no rough duty for them. I did however save the
>receipt and took them back. I put new curly bulbs in (saved the
>receipt.) They lasted 1 year and began blinking. Repeat, repeat,
>repeat. Free bulbs for life if you don't mind the inconvenience.
>
>At 10:21 AM 11/9/2007, you wrote:
> > > them curly bulbs
> >I got an $8 curly bulb for the front porch light.
> >It said "lasts five years" on the package. It lasted almost five months.
> >BZ

From RampantNM at aol.com  Fri Nov  9 09:40:38 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 11:40:38 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Chinese Light Bulbs
Message-ID: <d45.160127ab.3465e786@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/9/2007 9:18:48 AM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

More  likely assembled in the States from parts made by Chinese  children.



I can see the little tikes now, dipping steel straws into molten  glass and 
blowing beautiful, uniform bubbles for each bulb....
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching for  experienced hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging to be  inspected and 
adjusted as
described in chapter seven of the Haynes shop  manual.




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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Nov  9 10:15:58 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:15:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Chinese Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <d45.160127ab.3465e786@aol.com>
Message-ID: <C359D5CE.11F4D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> I can see the little tikes now, dipping steel straws into molten  glass and
> blowing beautiful, uniform bubbles for each bulb....
As you all know, It's OK as long as they don't inhale.

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Fri Nov  9 12:13:59 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy, Ph.D.)
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:13:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
Message-ID: <20071109131359.khbghzva4g8ss840@webmail.opentransfer.com>

Forward from my local club. Please send replies and bids to the  
original asker in San Diego.

Larry

> From: <apprazor at pacbell.net>
> To: <mgbgt1 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: NEED SPRITE DIFF
> Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 21:17:49 -0800
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm looking for a 3.7 or 3.9 diff for my 1967 Sprite so I can drive  
> comfortably on the freeway in my hometown of San Diego.  Doe anyone  
> in your club have one available for sale?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Scott Tisdale
> (858) 488-0505
> (858) 488-0507 fax
> (858) 337-5964 cell
> apprazor at pacbell.net


-- 
Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Senior IT Program Director
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104

  Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a question and
you're a fool for the rest of your life.

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Fri Nov  9 12:47:25 2007
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 11:47:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
In-Reply-To: <20071109131359.khbghzva4g8ss840@webmail.opentransfer.com>
References: <20071109131359.khbghzva4g8ss840@webmail.opentransfer.com>
Message-ID: <441250190711091147y5a623a96qc868e33ec86fe06b@mail.gmail.com>

OK, diff 101.  How do I tell the diff ratios?  For both ones in the third
member and ones out.  Counting teeth would be a real pain in the butt.

-g

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov  9 12:54:53 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:54:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
In-Reply-To: <441250190711091147y5a623a96qc868e33ec86fe06b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20071109131359.khbghzva4g8ss840@webmail.opentransfer.com>
	<441250190711091147y5a623a96qc868e33ec86fe06b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00d201c8230a$6760a050$3621e0f0$@com>

There's a fraction stamped on the housing... up on a boss near the drilled
hole for the rear brake union. Find the fraction, then do the math.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Bill Gilroy
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 1:47 PM
To: Larry Macy, Ph.D.
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF

OK, diff 101.  How do I tell the diff ratios?  For both ones in the third
member and ones out.  Counting teeth would be a real pain in the butt.

-g

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Nov  9 13:13:31 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 14:13:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
In-Reply-To: <441250190711091147y5a623a96qc868e33ec86fe06b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20071109131359.khbghzva4g8ss840@webmail.opentransfer.com>
	<441250190711091147y5a623a96qc868e33ec86fe06b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711091213s1f5be3c5kce2a1849043f08e2@mail.gmail.com>

The numbers are stamped on the top flange.
10/39=3.9  11/41=3.72  9/38=4.22
There are others, but those are the most common.  3.9 and 3.7 came in
late Midgets and are harder to get and more desirable for highway use.
4.22s are easy to find.

From hal at katemuir.com  Fri Nov  9 13:44:42 2007
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:44:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] oil cooler mounting
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEIBFCAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Spridgeteers,
Where do you folks (who have them --oil coolers that is) mount the darn
things.  Especially on a Bugeye?
Also, is anybody running a remote oil filter?  What brand and how is it
mounted?
Thanks,
Hal

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov  9 15:16:59 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 16:16:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
In-Reply-To: <20071109131359.khbghzva4g8ss840@webmail.opentransfer.com>
References: <20071109131359.khbghzva4g8ss840@webmail.opentransfer.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711091416h5bebb750yf9c0730445b49938@mail.gmail.com>

Best of luck to the guy, Larry.  I've been looking for 3 years for a
3.7 for my 68 which also has the 4.22 in it.  Wanna swap for what you
have in your 78??  ;-)
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org


On 11/9/07, Larry Macy, Ph.D. <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:
> Forward from my local club. Please send replies and bids to the
> original asker in San Diego.
>
> Larry
>
> > From: <apprazor at pacbell.net>
> > To: <mgbgt1 at hotmail.com>
> > Subject: NEED SPRITE DIFF
> > Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 21:17:49 -0800
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm looking for a 3.7 or 3.9 diff for my 1967 Sprite so I can drive
> > comfortably on the freeway in my hometown of San Diego.  Doe anyone
> > in your club have one available for sale?
> >
> > Many thanks,
> >
> > Scott Tisdale
> > (858) 488-0505
> > (858) 488-0507 fax
> > (858) 337-5964 cell
> > apprazor at pacbell.net
>
>
> --
> Larry Macy
> 78 Midget
>
> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
> Senior IT Program Director
> Neuropsychiatry Section
> Department of Psychiatry
> University of Pennsylvania
> 3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
> Philadelphia, PA 19104

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Nov  9 15:34:21 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 16:34:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711091416h5bebb750yf9c0730445b49938@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20071109131359.khbghzva4g8ss840@webmail.opentransfer.com>
	<43840a7e0711091416h5bebb750yf9c0730445b49938@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711091434h87fcd07y702a7eaac7475e15@mail.gmail.com>

78 has 3.7 stock.
No one told me a lister was looking for one.  I sold several 3.7s and
3.9s in the last year or so.  Next time I find one, I'll post to the
list.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Nov  9 15:38:18 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 16:38:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711091434h87fcd07y702a7eaac7475e15@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20071109131359.khbghzva4g8ss840@webmail.opentransfer.com>
	<43840a7e0711091416h5bebb750yf9c0730445b49938@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910711091434h87fcd07y702a7eaac7475e15@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711091438g4f999eceue34ee4f3d580098@mail.gmail.com>

Here's a 3.9:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midget-AH-Sprite-Morris-3-9-1-Differential-Complete_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33731QQihZ007QQitemZ170167518818

The same seller sold another one recently for $133 plus shipping.

From type79 at ix.netcom.com  Fri Nov  9 16:15:54 2007
From: type79 at ix.netcom.com (type79 at ix.netcom.com)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:15:54 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
Message-ID: <20090617.1194650154630.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rustique.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midget-1500-1975-Complete-Rear-End-Differental_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33731QQihZ013QQitemZ230188831980QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Item #230188831980

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/

-----Original Message-----
>From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
>Sent: Nov 9, 2007 5:16 PM
>To: 
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
>
>Best of luck to the guy, Larry.  I've been looking for 3 years for a
>3.7 for my 68 which also has the 4.22 in it.  Wanna swap for what you
>have in your 78??  ;-)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov  9 16:22:42 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 17:22:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
In-Reply-To: <20090617.1194650154630.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rustique.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <20090617.1194650154630.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rustique.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711091522n4147ef86hada553c49e6ded19@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks, Jay!
Jim

On 11/9/07, type79 at ix.netcom.com <type79 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MG-Midget-1500-1975-Complete-Rear-End-Differental_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33731QQihZ013QQitemZ230188831980QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
>
> Item #230188831980
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
> http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> >Sent: Nov 9, 2007 5:16 PM
> >To:
> >Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
> >
> >Best of luck to the guy, Larry.  I've been looking for 3 years for a
> >3.7 for my 68 which also has the 4.22 in it.  Wanna swap for what you
> >have in your 78??  ;-)
> _______________________________________________
> bmwwxman at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>


-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Nov  9 16:27:49 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 17:27:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711091522n4147ef86hada553c49e6ded19@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20090617.1194650154630.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rustique.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711091522n4147ef86hada553c49e6ded19@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711091527o26ced5e5gcd552b6f294099b2@mail.gmail.com>

Ooh, ooh, that looks even better.
The last couple I sold went for around $200.

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Fri Nov  9 17:48:32 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 16:48:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
References: <20071109131359.khbghzva4g8ss840@webmail.opentransfer.com><441250190711091147y5a623a96qc868e33ec86fe06b@mail.gmail.com>
	<00d201c8230a$6760a050$3621e0f0$@com>
Message-ID: <000f01c82333$81b9c980$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

If it's already out, the numbers are stamped into the perimeter of the crown
wheel.

Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
To: "'Bill Gilroy'" <wmgilroy at gmail.com>
Cc: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF


> There's a fraction stamped on the housing... up on a boss near the drilled
> hole for the rear brake union. Find the fraction, then do the math.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of
> Bill Gilroy
> Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 1:47 PM
> To: Larry Macy, Ph.D.
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
>
> OK, diff 101.  How do I tell the diff ratios?  For both ones in the third
> member and ones out.  Counting teeth would be a real pain in the butt.
>
> -g
> _______________________________________________
> pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Nov  9 17:08:22 2007
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 16:08:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] IDIOT OF THE WEEK
In-Reply-To: <BAY104-W80041DFDB86D2EC9AEA7DAD840@phx.gbl>
References: <000b01c82325$75b9c490$6633c20a@JARED>
	<BAY104-W80041DFDB86D2EC9AEA7DAD840@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10711091608y153290eeq7b197004a0836309@mail.gmail.com>

I'm not one for laughing at someones misfortune...but this stupid SOB
deserves it!
Herb

    OMG !


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From millerls at ado13.com  Fri Nov  9 17:27:59 2007
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 16:27:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mag Wheels
Message-ID: <004a01c82330$8cc2acf0$c90e0618@HP>

What is the best method for crack testing a magnesium wheel?

Larry Miller

From millerls at ado13.com  Fri Nov  9 17:32:28 2007
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Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 16:32:28 -0800
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Nov  9 17:34:00 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 16:34:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711091527o26ced5e5gcd552b6f294099b2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <278295.63027.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

You guys are nuts. Make friends with people who own
Spridgets. The going rate is $50 to $75.

--- derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Ooh, ooh, that looks even better.
> The last couple I sold went for around $200.
> __________________________
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
http://mail.yahoo.com 

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Fri Nov  9 18:56:02 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 20:56:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711091416h5bebb750yf9c0730445b49938@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20071109131359.khbghzva4g8ss840@webmail.opentransfer.com>
	<43840a7e0711091416h5bebb750yf9c0730445b49938@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <DAA7BE8D-A1D1-4498-B7F0-24A558ABB6F1@phillymgclub.com>

I prolly have a 3.9. The original one ker-broked. I got one from Frank  
and I bet he did not give up the most desirable one.

Larry

On Nov 9, 2007, at 5:16 PM, Jim Johnson wrote:

> Best of luck to the guy, Larry.  I've been looking for 3 years for a
> 3.7 for my 68 which also has the 4.22 in it.  Wanna swap for what you
> have in your 78??  ;-)
> -- 
> Cheers!!
> Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
> Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,  
> 2008!!
> For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org
>
>
> On 11/9/07, Larry Macy, Ph.D. <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:
>> Forward from my local club. Please send replies and bids to the
>> original asker in San Diego.
>>
>> Larry
>>
>>> From: <apprazor at pacbell.net>
>>> To: <mgbgt1 at hotmail.com>
>>> Subject: NEED SPRITE DIFF
>>> Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 21:17:49 -0800
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I'm looking for a 3.7 or 3.9 diff for my 1967 Sprite so I can drive
>>> comfortably on the freeway in my hometown of San Diego.  Doe anyone
>>> in your club have one available for sale?
>>>
>>> Many thanks,
>>>
>>> Scott Tisdale
>>> (858) 488-0505
>>> (858) 488-0507 fax
>>> (858) 337-5964 cell
>>> apprazor at pacbell.net
>>
>>
>> --
>> Larry Macy
>> 78 Midget
>>
>> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>>
>> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
>> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
>> Senior IT Program Director
>> Neuropsychiatry Section
>> Department of Psychiatry
>> University of Pennsylvania
>> 3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
>> Philadelphia, PA 19104
> _______________________________________________
> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Fri Nov  9 18:58:47 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 20:58:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mag Wheels
In-Reply-To: <004a01c82330$8cc2acf0$c90e0618@HP>
References: <004a01c82330$8cc2acf0$c90e0618@HP>
Message-ID: <DFD34DB2-C022-4A81-A7FE-47B629C6FE74@phillymgclub.com>

Hit it with a hammer??


On Nov 9, 2007, at 7:27 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:

> What is the best method for crack testing a magnesium wheel?
>
> Larry Miller
> _______________________________________________
> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From herby at herbytoys.com  Fri Nov  9 19:34:54 2007
From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:34:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mag Wheels
In-Reply-To: <004a01c82330$8cc2acf0$c90e0618@HP>
Message-ID: <000601c82342$4a2d8510$6601a8c0@HERBYZ>

What is the best method for crack testing a magnesium wheel?

Larry Miller
_______________________________________________
Larry,

Magnetic Particle is the best way to check for cracks. Though I don't think
it will work on magnesium.

The next best would be Fluorescent Penetrant. Using a penetrating dye that
shows up in blacklight. Eastwood used to sell kits but I don't see them on
their site. Search for penetrating dye kits or crack detection. They're
mostly used for finding cracks in cylinder heads.

I've also heard of something called Alumni-Check. 

If you strike out on any of these you can bring it (them?) up to my work and
we can probably do them for you. One of the NDT (Non Destructive Testing)
techs is a car guy. Shouldn't take more than half an hour tops.

Herby
63 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy - patiently waiting)
62 MKII Sprite (the "resto-mod" driver)
00 Dakota R/T (the new toy)
herby at herbytoys.com
www.herbytoys.com

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From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Nov  9 19:38:54 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:38:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oil cooler mounting
In-Reply-To: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEIBFCAA.hal@katemuir.com>
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEIBFCAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <473519BE.4040507@comcast.net>

Hal Faulkner wrote:
> Spridgeteers,
> Where do you folks (who have them --oil coolers that is) mount the darn
> things.  Especially on a Bugeye?

When I had one on my Bugeye, I mounted it vertically on the side of the 
radiator support sort of above where the horn goes.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Nov  9 19:55:52 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:55:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mag Wheels
In-Reply-To: <DFD34DB2-C022-4A81-A7FE-47B629C6FE74@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <C35A5DB8.11FA3%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Hit it with a hammer??
First, you have to make sure it's real magnesium by putting your torch to
it. If it burns, it's magnesium and you should throw plenty of water on it.
The resulting reaction should show up any cracks.
BZ

From refisk at chartermi.net  Fri Nov  9 19:56:03 2007
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 21:56:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mag Wheels
References: <000601c82342$4a2d8510$6601a8c0@HERBYZ>
Message-ID: <0aa401c82345$3b81ff70$6401a8c0@refisk>

Dye penetrant should work.  This kit from Pegasus doesn't require 
blacklight.

http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecId=1207

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Herby" <herby at herbytoys.com>
To: "'Larry & Sandi Miller'" <millerls at ado13.com>
Cc: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 9:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Mag Wheels


> What is the best method for crack testing a magnesium wheel?
>
> Larry Miller
> _______________________________________________
> Larry,
>
> Magnetic Particle is the best way to check for cracks. Though I don't 
> think
> it will work on magnesium.
>
> The next best would be Fluorescent Penetrant. Using a penetrating dye that
> shows up in blacklight.......... 

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Fri Nov  9 19:55:56 2007
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:55:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oil cooler mounting
In-Reply-To: <473519BE.4040507@comcast.net>
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEIBFCAA.hal@katemuir.com>
	<473519BE.4040507@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071109214150.04760db0@littlebitcountry.com>

That is the same place I had mine mounted, it worked great.
If your doing this so the engine runs cooler, forget the oil cooler 
and put in the Geo Metro radiator. The radiator is another one of 
Franks better ideas.  I also took off the four bladed fan and mounted 
an electric fan behind the radiator. With a 165 degree thermostat 
mine never goes over 185 even while sitting in traffic on 98 degree days.

Dave


At 09:38 PM 11/9/2007, you wrote:
>Hal Faulkner wrote:
> > Spridgeteers,
> > Where do you folks (who have them --oil coolers that is) mount the darn
> > things.  Especially on a Bugeye?
>
>When I had one on my Bugeye, I mounted it vertically on the side of the
>radiator support sort of above where the horn goes.
>
>
>--
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ

From millerls at ado13.com  Fri Nov  9 20:32:03 2007
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 19:32:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw:    Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
Message-ID: <003d01c8234a$43080410$c90e0618@HP>

U.S.Navy releases Al Qaeda Terrorist - I can't believe it!!!!!


The US Navy today announced that it has released a senior Al Qaeda terrorist 
after questioning him extensively for 27 days while being held prisoner 
aboard a US aircraft c arrier in the Arabian Sea .
In a humanitarian gesture, the terrorist was given $50 US and a white 1962 
Ford Fairlane automobile upon being released from custody.
The attached photo shows the terrorist on his way home just after being 
released by the Navy.

Seems as though I piqued some interest with my mistake to the list.

Picture is at http://www.ado13.com/ncar.eml

I don't know how to change this file type. Only users of outlook Express 
will be able to load the picture.

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Fri Nov  9 21:04:24 2007
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 22:04:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC content
Message-ID: <003301c8234e$c8082f60$c7a1bf46@personal>

Dear Ted,

I hope you can help me here. The other day I set
off for work leaving my husband in the house
watching the TV as usual. I hadn't gone more than
a mile down the road when my engine conked out and
the car shuddered to a halt.

I walked back home to get my husband's help. When
I got home I couldn't believe my eyes. He was in
the bedroom with a neighbor lady making mad
passionate love to her. I am 32, my husband is 34
and we have been married for twelve years. When I
confronted him, he tried to make out that he went
into the back yard and heard a lady scream, had
come to her rescue but found her unconscious. He'd
carried the woman back to our house, laid her in
bed, and began CPR. When she awoke she immediately
began thanking him and kissing him and he was
 attempting to break free when I came back. But,
when I asked him why neither of them had any
clothes on, he broke down and admitted that he'd
been having an affair for the past six months. I
told him to stop or I would leave him. He was let
go from his job six months ago and he says he has
been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless.
I love him very much, but ever since I gave him
the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant.
I don't feel I can get through to him anymore. Can
 you please help?

Sincerely,

Susie Fox

Dear Susie,

A car stalling after being driven a short distance
can be caused by a variety of faults. Start by
checking that there is no debris in the fuel line.
If it is clear, check the clips holding the vacuum
lines onto the inlet manifold for air leaks. If
none of these approaches solves the problem, it
could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty,
causing low delivery pressure to the carburetor
float chamber. I hope this helps.


Ted

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Nov  9 22:03:41 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 23:03:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mag Wheels
In-Reply-To: <0aa401c82345$3b81ff70$6401a8c0@refisk>
References: <000601c82342$4a2d8510$6601a8c0@HERBYZ>
	<0aa401c82345$3b81ff70$6401a8c0@refisk>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711092103j650268f8sb265866fc5b8410a@mail.gmail.com>

When I wondered if my AR Silverstones were true Magnesium, I chipped a
tiny piece off the back and hit it with a mini butane torch.
If it is Magnesium, you'll know it when it ignites, it burns hot.
Light or not I don't know if I'd want to lose a tire going fast with them.
For crack detection, try the dye stuff.
Cheers,
Derf

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov  9 22:56:18 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 23:56:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] For the upcoming Holidays...You can help...
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711092156j38dec0few80ac5718954f8b55@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.wramc.amedd.army.mil/Lists/WRNews/DispForm.aspx?Id=25&
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget & 64 R60/2 in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov  9 23:00:24 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:00:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oil cooler mounting
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071109214150.04760db0@littlebitcountry.com>
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEIBFCAA.hal@katemuir.com>
	<473519BE.4040507@comcast.net>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071109214150.04760db0@littlebitcountry.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711092200x2eb43222hc6e56126acb1214e@mail.gmail.com>

That reminds me...  Those coming to Lake of the Ozarks next June (and
I hope there will be many many of you making this the event of a
lifetime!)....   Osage Beach has a 4 lane running through it that is
often packed with traffic in June.  It gets hot in Missouri in June...
You will want to be sure that your car has the best possible cooling
system on it...
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

On 11/9/07, Dave Yealy <lbc at littlebitcountry.com> wrote:
> That is the same place I had mine mounted, it worked great.
> If your doing this so the engine runs cooler, forget the oil cooler
> and put in the Geo Metro radiator. The radiator is another one of
> Franks better ideas.  I also took off the four bladed fan and mounted
> an electric fan behind the radiator. With a 165 degree thermostat
> mine never goes over 185 even while sitting in traffic on 98 degree days.
>
> Dave
>
>
> At 09:38 PM 11/9/2007, you wrote:
> >Hal Faulkner wrote:
> > > Spridgeteers,
> > > Where do you folks (who have them --oil coolers that is) mount the darn
> > > things.  Especially on a Bugeye?
> >
> >When I had one on my Bugeye, I mounted it vertically on the side of the
> >radiator support sort of above where the horn goes.
> >
> >
> >--
> >Frank Clarici
> >Toms River, NJ

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov  9 23:06:46 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:06:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
In-Reply-To: <003d01c8234a$43080410$c90e0618@HP>
References: <003d01c8234a$43080410$c90e0618@HP>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711092206p120a535fse3e771c6c5b5ca6c@mail.gmail.com>

For those who eschew MicroShaft Windoze.... go to:

http://www.goofigure.com/images/library/catch_and_release.gif

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/9/07, Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com> wrote:
> U.S.Navy releases Al Qaeda Terrorist - I can't believe it!!!!!
>
>
> The US Navy today announced that it has released a senior Al Qaeda terrorist
> after questioning him extensively for 27 days while being held prisoner
> aboard a US aircraft c arrier in the Arabian Sea .
> In a humanitarian gesture, the terrorist was given $50 US and a white 1962
> Ford Fairlane automobile upon being released from custody.
> The attached photo shows the terrorist on his way home just after being
> released by the Navy.
>
> Seems as though I piqued some interest with my mistake to the list.
>
> Picture is at http://www.ado13.com/ncar.eml
>
> I don't know how to change this file type. Only users of outlook Express
> will be able to load the picture.

From p.herder at cox.net  Fri Nov  9 15:25:27 2007
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:25:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711091416h5bebb750yf9c0730445b49938@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20071109131359.khbghzva4g8ss840@webmail.opentransfer.com>
	<43840a7e0711091416h5bebb750yf9c0730445b49938@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4734DE57.5060807@cox.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:
> Best of luck to the guy, Larry.  I've been looking for 3 years for a
> 3.7 for my 68 which also has the 4.22 in it.  Wanna swap for what you
> have in your 78??  ;-)
>   
Did you see the one that just sold on eBay?

OVER $700!!!!!!!!!!

Someone was desperate!  One sold just a few days before for ~ $300-400

Paul - 66 Sprite in Sedgwick, KS

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Nov 10 08:01:51 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:01:51 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV916362915DAC9C03DFD1CC8850@phx.gbl>

Works for me you understand, but for the dumb effing elitest liberals out there, inclusive of the Hollyweirdos....

....have these people had their rights properly explained to them and been treated with utmost respect for their humanity?

Have they been represented properly by  attorneys and given a proper trial with
relevant appeal proceedings (all the foregoing at American worker tax-payer
expense of course).

If they've been effing around while held, do their kids get to stay according to the dumb
liberal interpretation of our "Anchor Baby"
Statutes?

And lastly, assuming all the foregoing has
been properly administrated by our effed
up government, can we have a little fun
and use the carrier's catapults to "send them" on their way in style?

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 10 09:01:11 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 10:01:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
References: <BAY118-DAV916362915DAC9C03DFD1CC8850@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <061601c823b2$eaa1c400$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob at webtv.net>
To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>; "Larry & Sandi Miller" 
<millerls at ado13.com>
Cc: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program


Works for me you understand, but for the dumb effing elitest liberals out 
there, inclusive of the Hollyweirdos....

=====================================

After the plethora of studies showing the correlation between higher 
education/intelligence and liberalism (and that was w/o even including Cap'n 
Boob), I find it amazing that some freaks like the ex-Cap'n still see fit to 
use terms like "dumb effing elitist liberals".  I don't care which side you 
line up on, at least get your facts straight before writing such stupidity.

Second, I really don't understand why the same certain few people on this 
list have to continually write such divisive crap knowing full well you are 
going to piss off half the members of the list.  It's funny that only a 
little over a year after an event like the Buster Cluster brought so many 
listers together, some clown has to do his best to cause division.

Lay off the jet fuel sniffing , Cap'n, before what's left of your brain 
hemorrhages.

LAD

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Nov 10 09:11:05 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:11:05 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] oil cooler mounting
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV7CE2B4B7DB589D185B4DDC8850@phx.gbl>

John Deikas (one and the same object of
CUAD fame) mounts his oil cooler vertically
as well on the RH rad vert. suport in the airflow of the port normally feeding
heater ducting (race car...no heater). 

I've got mine mounted in front of the lower
rad in grille airflow much the same way as
the silver racing Spridget which appears:
www.speedwellengineering.com

While you can get away without an oil cooler in normal around town driving, I'd
certainly opt for one to extend engine service life in the case fast touring or highway use for sure.

The further use of an alum rad (with electric puller/pusher and removal of mech fan for a few more HP) is a no-brainer for superior heat-shedding. 
 
I normally have to block 1/2 of mine off in
the winter just to get the thermostat to open. :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Nov 10 09:20:28 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:20:28 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV88C1F44E1E9045622DEA2C8850@phx.gbl>

I suggest you take a look at what our world in the US has become under radical liberalism over the last many years...including the nation's public school systems, let alone our colleges/universities of "higher learning", along with the ratings
for our Congress since Pelosi and her gang
took over. I hear she's lunching to 
Aquavelvajihad next week, again.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Nov 10 09:33:08 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:33:08 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV175CD672A77B9B6E873FBFC8850@phx.gbl>

Assuming your diff is in decent shape, VB
is still selling the 3,7 Ring/Pinion and maybe even the 3.5. Priced around $300 though last time I looked. They go on sale
once a year though.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 10 09:48:50 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 10:48:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV88C1F44E1E9045622DEA2C8850@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV88C1F44E1E9045622DEA2C8850@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711100848m32bb14bct438ba48331f778a8@mail.gmail.com>

"Can't we all just get along?"
-Rodney King

Keep making conservative comments like that and you'd better watch
out, someone might tase you, bro.

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 10 09:59:11 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 08:59:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Birthday
Message-ID: <380-2200711610165911222@earthlink.net>

If there are any jarheads (there are no "ex" jarheads) out there, Happy Birthday.  (You really do look your 232 years.)  For the uninitiated, jarhead is the same as the sound of feces hitting the oscillating blades...gyreneeeeeee.  Yeah, Marines.  The grunt.  The skipper's messenger boy.  The the guys with whom we in the Navy always had the best bar fights.  And with whom we stuck together like glue in an Army bar fight (or, the memories of Ft. Hood).

Happy Birthday.  And many more, thank you!

Buster Evans  

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Nov 10 10:47:40 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:47:40 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV15E6ABA2D545548F28F7D4C8850@phx.gbl>

Oh, don't tase me, bro'! They're anti-
radical lefty liberal, not conservative! :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From nases at verizon.net  Sat Nov 10 12:40:25 2007
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:40:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] heater valve
Message-ID: <001e01c823d1$8ac14c80$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>

The heater valve on my 1098 CG motor has a lever rather than the spigot
handle.  Is this correct for the motor.
 
The one from my 948 engine has the spigot handle but the round handle is
long gone.  Are replacement parts available for just the handle and core or
is a whole new valve required?
 
Thanks.
 

Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa

From davegran at ticon.net  Sat Nov 10 16:01:56 2007
From: davegran at ticon.net (Dave Grandeffo)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:01:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mag Wheels
Message-ID: <47363864.344@ticon.net>

Larry Miller wrote:
> 
> 
> What is the best method for crack testing a magnesium wheel?
> 
> Larry Miller
> 

Larry,
Magnetic particle inspection, sometimes known as Magnaflux, only works
on material that can be magnetized; not magnesium or aluminum. A process
called Zyglo works on nonmagnetic material. 

Yes, you can get a kit, but for a one time deal, I would take the part
either to an airport with a good repair facility, or a USAC checking
station. It takes practice, good technique, and some experience to
reliably find cracks. Would you trust your life to an amateur? How about
a home appendectomy kit....
-- 
Dave Grandeffo
www.kettlemorainemotorsports.com
Southern Wisconsin
USA

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sat Nov 10 16:33:02 2007
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (oldsaabguy)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:33:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] IDIOT OF THE WEEK
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10711091608y153290eeq7b197004a0836309@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000b01c82325$75b9c490$6633c20a@JARED>
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Message-ID: <0479B8BA-1474-4E21-A184-267C4F88FBEF@comcast.net>

.. all I get is an invitation to join some type of email system..

Lester


On Nov 9, 2007, at 6:08 PM, WFO Herb wrote:

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> deserves it!
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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sat Nov 10 16:53:07 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:53:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mag Wheels
In-Reply-To: <47363864.344@ticon.net>
References: <47363864.344@ticon.net>
Message-ID: <000401c823f4$d9e22cd0$8da68670$@com>

Larry,

Not sure what wheels you're getting into... Minilites? American Racing
Silverstones? 

I've got 22 of the American Racing Silverstones, and 4 of the original
Minilites... all 13" for Sprites. Every one I've had tested (dye) came out
fine.

However, I've got friends that have the 15" version of the Silverstones for
Triumphs... and 75% of them have cracks.

WST

Larry Miller wrote:
> 
> 
> What is the best method for crack testing a magnesium wheel?
> 
> Larry Miller

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov 10 17:10:18 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:10:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Birthday
References: <380-2200711610165911222@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <04d901c823f7$3eb65490$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<And with whom we stuck together like glue in an Army bar fight (or, the
memories of Ft. Hood).>>

Truer words where never said, Buster!!

When I was the Law in Seaside and Navy & 2 jarhead Medics who had just gotten
"Advance Training" at the Fort Ord Hospital stopped into one of our local
taverns (MANY) to "enjoy" finishing said training and waiting for their flight
out in AM.  One of the GI "new recruites" decided he didn't "like" the
swabbie.  15 of HIS buddies agreed and the fight was on!!  LOL

By the time that myself and 3 of my closest pals arrived, the swabbie and 2
jarheads where having a FREE round at the bar an NO GI was standing.  All me
and my buddies had to do was daisey-chain cuff the GI's and wait for the
MPs!!!

Semper Fi !!

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 10 18:59:50 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 20:59:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ashes to ashes
Message-ID: <47366216.5070504@comcast.net>

Rust to dust. The 69 Sprite is gone.
I took this shot of the pile of scrap-able metal just before dinner,
When we came home from eating, the pile was gone.
Scrap man strikes again :)
I managed to save all the bits lister asked for, and I have a 1275, 
ribcase, rear end, front end, and Peter gets some shock cores.


http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty12.jpg
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 10 20:08:01 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:08:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV15E6ABA2D545548F28F7D4C8850@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV15E6ABA2D545548F28F7D4C8850@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711101908l787e1eaboe5db85e10dfab5c6@mail.gmail.com>

I thought O'Reilly was giving out "Don't Tase Me, Bro" stuff.  What do I know?
I would love to see most of them in some kind of celebrity death match.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 10 20:13:29 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:13:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Celebrity Death Match Candidates
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711101913j6d04defdj90425fdd9aab79c4@mail.gmail.com>

Ok, you get to pick your favorite celebs to duel it out in a celebrity
death match crash-up derby.
I'd like to see:

The Donald vs. Rosie.  Maybe give Donald a Hummer and Rosie gets a
Pinto?  Ok, maybe I'm a little biased there.  Can they both lose?

Hillary vs. Rush.  How about both driving Corvairs?

Ted Nugent vs. ???????  Give them some Spitfires (LBC content, albeit TR).
Richard Gere vs. ???????
Alec Baldwin vs.  ???????

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 10 20:17:50 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:17:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... shocks
Message-ID: <380-22007110113175015@earthlink.net>

Bob in San Diego wrote:  "I don't need them done now but after all the chatter, I am very curious as to what they cost to have rebuilt. Peter could send me that either on line (as I am sure a lot of others would like to have an idea (only a ball park $$ not a real quote) or send it to me off line if you would rather."

Bob, you just don't know Peter.  You don't have a snowball's chance in hell of prying that information out of him on this list.  It has been my experience that he adamantly uses to use this or any other list to promote his business.  Remarkable, you say?  Yes, and admirable, too.  And it says an awful lot about the guy!  So, to save you the hassle, here is the information:

http://www.nosimport.com/shoxcatalog.htm

Buster

From 63ahbj7 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 10 20:31:41 2007
From: 63ahbj7 at gmail.com (63AHBJ7)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:31:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Celebrity Death Match Candidates
References: <5f00d9910711101913j6d04defdj90425fdd9aab79c4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <010f01c82413$61056060$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<I'd like to see:>>

How in the WORLD did you miss "...she lives in a parallel universe.", Derf???

Brittney in a Dodge Dart amd O.J. in the new International MaxxPro MRAP!!!

GOTTA like O.J. in that one<VBEG>!!!

From dmg at bossig.com  Sat Nov 10 20:32:41 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:32:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Celebrity Death Match Candidates
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711101913j6d04defdj90425fdd9aab79c4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5f00d9910711101913j6d04defdj90425fdd9aab79c4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47360759.1624.2AB7D15@dmg.bossig.com>

How about...
Alec Baldwin vs Tom Cruise --- both in Yugo's
Richard Gere vs Rober Redford -- both in Fiat 500's

On 10 Nov 2007 at 21:13, derf wrote:

>> Richard Gere vs. ???????
>> Alec Baldwin vs.  ???????

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 10 20:38:49 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:38:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Celebrity Death Match Candidates
In-Reply-To: <47360759.1624.2AB7D15@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <5f00d9910711101913j6d04defdj90425fdd9aab79c4@mail.gmail.com>
	<47360759.1624.2AB7D15@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711101938w1e783c94ld2c3b6e75dd54a51@mail.gmail.com>

LOL, so far, so good.
BTW this is humor, not political rampage, so no one get their feelings hurt.
Participate, or hit delete.

Danica Patrick in Bigfoot vs. Ralph Nader in a Corvair?

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 10 20:45:58 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:45:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Celebrity Death Match Candidates
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711101938w1e783c94ld2c3b6e75dd54a51@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5f00d9910711101913j6d04defdj90425fdd9aab79c4@mail.gmail.com>
	<47360759.1624.2AB7D15@dmg.bossig.com>
	<5f00d9910711101938w1e783c94ld2c3b6e75dd54a51@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711101945v9c5886eg59b26b394558997c@mail.gmail.com>

Hillary on a Big Wheel vs. Al Gore on a Green Machine, winner gets the
nomination.

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov 10 20:52:51 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:52:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Celebrity Death Match Candidates
References: <5f00d9910711101913j6d04defdj90425fdd9aab79c4@mail.gmail.com><47360759.1624.2AB7D15@dmg.bossig.com>
	<5f00d9910711101938w1e783c94ld2c3b6e75dd54a51@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <018601c82416$5588ac80$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<Danica Patrick in Bigfoot vs. Ralph Nader in a Corvair?>>

Almost right, derf!!!  I, as ex-2-time VERY HAPPY Covair Owner, want to make
DAM*ED sure, so I offer an "up-grade":

"Little E" in a new International MaxxPro MRAP vs Idiot Ralph Nader!!!

Whatcha think???

From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Sat Nov 10 20:54:30 2007
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:54:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Celebrity Death Match Candidates
References: <5f00d9910711101913j6d04defdj90425fdd9aab79c4@mail.gmail.com><47360759.1624.2AB7D15@dmg.bossig.com><5f00d9910711101938w1e783c94ld2c3b6e75dd54a51@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910711101945v9c5886eg59b26b394558997c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <019e01c82416$901ae020$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<Hillary on a Big Wheel vs. Al Gore on a Green Machine, winner gets the
nomination.>>

er HOPEFULLY that would = Dual Death, derf?????  <VBG>

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Sat Nov 10 20:57:41 2007
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:57:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Celebrity Death Match Candidates
Message-ID: <28669549.1194753461610.JavaMail.root@wmvirt3>

Richard Gere vs Rober Redford -- both in Fiat 500's

Ahh, come on... What do you have against the Fiat 500s? Put the tree huggers in AMC Pacer station wagons!

Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Sat Nov 10 21:01:10 2007
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:01:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ashes to ashes
Message-ID: <23374484.1194753670138.JavaMail.root@wmvirt3>

---- Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:  Rust to dust. The 69 Sprite is gone.

Did you save the NOS rust? It goes for a fortune on Ebay!

Ed

From dmg at bossig.com  Sat Nov 10 22:00:31 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:00:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Celebrity Death Match Candidates
In-Reply-To: <28669549.1194753461610.JavaMail.root@wmvirt3>
References: <28669549.1194753461610.JavaMail.root@wmvirt3>
Message-ID: <47361BEF.4322.2FBE54F@dmg.bossig.com>

Sorry, I apologise... 
I'd forgotten how much fun I'd had in South Africa and Angola driving one 
of those on the twisty-twiney bits down-hill.  It cornered quite well on two 
wheels -- scared the cr*p out of my passenger   <BFG>

Who could we put in the Pinto vs Bluebird match?

On 10 Nov 2007 at 22:57, bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com wrote:

>> Richard Gere vs Rober Redford -- both in Fiat 500's
>> 
>> Ahh, come on... What do you have against the Fiat 500s? Put the tree
>> huggers in AMC Pacer station wagons!

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Nov 10 23:46:57 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 06:46:57 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV7CE18A5C32E4B561FF5B9C8860@phx.gbl>

I decided to give a try to a GE curly bulb and have had it in a living room lamp for almost a year now. So far, so good.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 11 00:14:22 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 01:14:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Celebrity Death Match Candidates
In-Reply-To: <47361BEF.4322.2FBE54F@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <28669549.1194753461610.JavaMail.root@wmvirt3>
	<47361BEF.4322.2FBE54F@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711102314t61548a4cl78c1b0b4945b4b3e@mail.gmail.com>

Hope some of you can take a joke,....

Tag teams....

Billary on roller skates VS  any of our crews from the Big Red One in
an M1A2 Abrams....

"Nuff said...."

Jimindodgecity

On 11/10/07, Dave G. <dmg at bossig.com> wrote:
> Sorry, I apologise...
> I'd forgotten how much fun I'd had in South Africa and Angola driving one
> of those on the twisty-twiney bits down-hill.  It cornered quite well on two
> wheels -- scared the cr*p out of my passenger   <BFG>
>
> Who could we put in the Pinto vs Bluebird match?
>
> On 10 Nov 2007 at 22:57, bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com wrote:
>
> >> Richard Gere vs Rober Redford -- both in Fiat 500's
> >>
> >> Ahh, come on... What do you have against the Fiat 500s? Put the tree
> >> huggers in AMC Pacer station wagons!

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 11 00:17:51 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 01:17:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV7CE18A5C32E4B561FF5B9C8860@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV7CE18A5C32E4B561FF5B9C8860@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711102317o5b69e16ax1cf4a5b22c290e32@mail.gmail.com>

FWIW, I changed virtually every light fixture in the house and garage
over to flourescent "curly" bulbs some years back. Now I go a long
time without replacing bulbs and my electric bill has gone down a
bit....

Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org


On 11/11/07, Robert E. Shlafer <pilotrob at webtv.net> wrote:
> I decided to give a try to a GE curly bulb and have had it in a living room lamp for almost a year now. So far, so good.
 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Nov 11 00:18:05 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:18:05 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV8D2C937A913315638C863C8860@phx.gbl>

"Something is seriously wrong with the way
things are going"

Well...
the avg. working man can less and less afford value as time goes on. So we're paying the same as "yesterday" for more cheaply made goods.

What would the heavy "quality" of a 1960 Spridget tonneau or convertible top go for
today? The thinner stuff we get today costs
the same as what we paid "yesterday" and even this level of quality is going up in price.

Cheap unskilled (illegal alien) isn't saving us money......costs the American taxpayer 60 BILLION a year in "free" entitlements 'cause their cheapo wages can't support them in this country....and they'll take it 'cause what choice do they have? The new "super poor" class and an introduction to socialism.

Skilled cheap labor is "insourced" from overseas as they'll work for less as well even as a major part of industry/mfg and "service" is "outsourced" for cheaper foreign labor as well. 

Today's upper level exec. makes nearly
500 times what the avg Amer. worker makes today vs. 25 times what the avg
Amer worker made back in the mid-60's....
they're not only keeping up with inflation, they're beating it. Not the avg joe, though.

The President of Mattel make 5,000 times
what the avg. Chinese toy production worker makes. No wondere they can't "afford" lead-free better quality paint...or decent quality control for un-poisoned pet food.

Now we'll have South American trucking
bypassing American (Union) ports unless this gets blocked by new legislation.

Bush met with the new Mexican president
in Canada last month in the office of the
Canadian leader. Gee, I wonder what they
were discussing?  Probably a plan
to replace the US dollar with a MexAmeriCa ("Euro"?).

Something is seriously wrong? You better believe it.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Nov 11 05:33:13 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:33:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oil cooler mounting
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711092200x2eb43222hc6e56126acb1214e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEIBFCAA.hal@katemuir.com>
	<473519BE.4040507@comcast.net>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071109214150.04760db0@littlebitcountry.com>
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Message-ID: <A30AA38B-5ADB-49AA-8EE4-9522BD407154@phillymgclub.com>

On the other hand, It does not get quite so hot in Pennsylvania.  
Valley Forge is to be the site of MG 2008. MG 2008 is the annual  
NAMGBR convention. Unfortunately, it falls the same weekend as the  
Sprite 50th in MO. NAMGBR is quite familiar with Spridgets. The VP  
drives one. They like us, unlike that "other" org that drives big cars  
that make you say "AH so what the f*&k is that little piece of c$%p"!!

Do to an error on the part of one of the committee members (imagine  
picture of Larry looking in mirror), these 2 events got scheduled for  
the same weekend. So, iff'n you is in the NE of the USofA and want to  
be doing something on the weekend of June 26-29, come on over to  
Valley Forge. Or drive a 1000 miles to MO, where the roads are nice,  
the scenery great, you are not next to a million people (just 50,000  
on the same road in Branson - BTDT). Or choose to be on the trail of  
History in the valley where Washington once tread, slept and fought.

I guess it all comes down to upbringing. Were you closer to Pa or Mo??

Larry

On Nov 10, 2007, at 1:00 AM, Jim Johnson wrote:

> That reminds me...  Those coming to Lake of the Ozarks next June (and
> I hope there will be many many of you making this the event of a
> lifetime!)....   Osage Beach has a 4 lane running through it that is
> often packed with traffic in June.  It gets hot in Missouri in June...
> You will want to be sure that your car has the best possible cooling
> system on it...
> -- 
> Cheers!!
> Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
> Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,  
> 2008!!
> For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org
>
> On 11/9/07, Dave Yealy <lbc at littlebitcountry.com> wrote:
>> That is the same place I had mine mounted, it worked great.
>> If your doing this so the engine runs cooler, forget the oil cooler
>> and put in the Geo Metro radiator. The radiator is another one of
>> Franks better ideas.  I also took off the four bladed fan and mounted
>> an electric fan behind the radiator. With a 165 degree thermostat
>> mine never goes over 185 even while sitting in traffic on 98 degree  
>> days.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>> At 09:38 PM 11/9/2007, you wrote:
>>> Hal Faulkner wrote:
>>>> Spridgeteers,
>>>> Where do you folks (who have them --oil coolers that is) mount  
>>>> the darn
>>>> things.  Especially on a Bugeye?
>>>
>>> When I had one on my Bugeye, I mounted it vertically on the side  
>>> of the
>>> radiator support sort of above where the horn goes.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Frank Clarici
>>> Toms River, NJ
> _______________________________________________
> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Nov 11 05:40:13 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:40:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV916362915DAC9C03DFD1CC8850@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV916362915DAC9C03DFD1CC8850@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <30D2E894-5264-4C0A-B434-DF865187F97C@phillymgclub.com>

Hey, didn't ed create a PolySci list just for this kind crap???

Let's see, a friendly car oriented discussion list, Goes off topic a  
lot, avoids political BS, most of the time. We is all friends here and  
my mama taught me there are 2 things in this world you do not discuss  
with friends. Politics and religion.

Take this to Ed's Polysci list. Please.

Thanks for listening, now please vote for me for president, I got a  
better idea for running the country, I even got kids, so that makes me  
eligible, right??

My write in campaign starts today!!

Larry
And thanks for your vote!!

On Nov 10, 2007, at 10:01 AM, Robert E. Shlafer wrote:

> Works for me you understand, but for the dumb effing elitest  
> liberals out there, inclusive of the Hollyweirdos....
>
> ....have these people had their rights properly explained to them  
> and been treated with utmost respect for their humanity?
>
> Have they been represented properly by  attorneys and given a proper  
> trial with
> relevant appeal proceedings (all the foregoing at American worker  
> tax-payer
> expense of course).
>
> If they've been effing around while held, do their kids get to stay  
> according to the dumb
> liberal interpretation of our "Anchor Baby"
> Statutes?
>
> And lastly, assuming all the foregoing has
> been properly administrated by our effed
> up government, can we have a little fun
> and use the carrier's catapults to "send them" on their way in style?
>
> Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)
> _______________________________________________
> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Nov 11 05:52:58 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:52:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ashes to ashes
In-Reply-To: <47366216.5070504@comcast.net>
References: <47366216.5070504@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <3BA80EA6-7A30-4FCD-904B-5CB9F86ABB1F@phillymgclub.com>

A spridget, reduced to its vital components.

So sorry to see ya go. You were past your time. Farewell, and we hope  
you have nice dogs chasing your exhaust in the next life.

Larry


On Nov 10, 2007, at 8:59 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> Rust to dust. The 69 Sprite is gone.
> I took this shot of the pile of scrap-able metal just before dinner,
> When we came home from eating, the pile was gone.
> Scrap man strikes again :)
> I managed to save all the bits lister asked for, and I have a 1275,
> ribcase, rear end, front end, and Peter gets some shock cores.
>
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty12.jpg
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> _______________________________________________
> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
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>
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From thcollin at mtu.edu  Sun Nov 11 06:25:09 2007
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:25:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV8D2C937A913315638C863C8860@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV8D2C937A913315638C863C8860@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <69cq7p$1rnhl6@email.mtu.edu>

>Cheap unskilled (illegal alien) isn't saving us money......

Apart from the "Illegal allien" comment, I've often thought that this 
describes ME as I work on the restoration of my '66 Sprite!!!


Tim Collins
1966 AH Sprite 

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sun Nov 11 07:22:21 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:22:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 anybody got a wrench?
Message-ID: <004701c8246e$4822ecb0$d868c610$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

Preparation continues for SOS '07 Idgets withSpridgets. I've got 4 toolboxes
populated so no one need wait on a tool to get something done. There are
multiple air connections throughout the shop, and we have lots of impacts
and air ratchets. If anyone has an extra Horrible Freight aluminum race jack
that you've got room  to bring, please toss it in the trunk. Also, maybe an
extra set of jackstands.

 

Kris Larsen is bringing his plasma cutter. With that, the torch, and a
couple of Sawzalls, we should be able to liberate the good bits from some
bad cars.

 

I'd recommend you bring some work gloves, and eye protection if you have it.
Also, remember to bring a change of clothes for Fri. night's dinner at a
place that serves local Wisco faire.

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Nov 11 07:28:26 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:28:26 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV76A7A8D2219B52A80926CC8860@phx.gbl>

I didn't make the comment "something is seriously wrong"  with American product quality. Pilot's are used to facing/handling reality, even when it's less than warm/fuzzy.

I'll vote for you...at least you haven't been
bought...far as I know, anyway! 

Polysci it is. Off to breakfast by Frogeye....gorgeous top down wx today. :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Nov 11 07:46:03 2007
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:46:03 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: leaver action shocks
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV1FA38B2FC6EE470D982BBD4860@phx.gbl>

Durantjud...

The paint on Apple's rebuilt lever shocks used to last longer than the
mechanicals as I recall. So you don't see them recommended much, if at all.

Seriously, I remember these guys from the old days in this respect. You
couldn't find decent rebuilt levers before Peter C. which is how I got into
tube shock conversions back in the day, as did the guy I bought my current
Frogeye from, 5 years or so ago.

Go to www.gerardsgarage.com and click under Sprite, then Sprite Tech. Articles
wherein you will find an article on how Peter C. rebuilds his levers. You will
see why they truly are better than new and the reasons why. And they are
reasonably priced as well. Great Xmas gift for your Sprite....and your behind
as well! :)

I got a webpage on Peter C.'s shocks. Email me your email address and I'll
forward it to you if you'd like.

CapBob
 '60 :{)

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sun Nov 11 07:50:41 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:50:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Where and when?
Message-ID: <005201c82472$3d54d2e0$b7fe78a0$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

The shop number is (920) 966-0252.

 

Here's a map to the Dream Farm, home of Team Thicko International
Headquarters (the homo club).

 

(or as John Sprinzel dubbed it, the Dream Farm and the Nightmare Barn)

 

For those of you with GPS, Hass & Lincoln Rd., Van Dyne, WI. We're on the NW
corner. We're the place with a large Thicko trailer, 6 cancerous Spridgets
out front, and a go kart track.

 

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=Hass+%2
6+Lincoln+Rd.,+Van+Dyne,+WI&sll=43.877727,-88.564053&sspn=0.051598,0.159645&
ie=UTF8&ll=43.881934,-88.564138&spn=0.025797,0.079823&z=14&iwloc=addr&om=1>
&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=Hass+%26+Lincoln+Rd.,+Van+Dyne,+WI&sll=
43.877727,-88.564053&sspn=0.051598,0.159645&ie=UTF8&ll=43.881934,-88.564138&
spn=0.025797,0.079823&z=14&iwloc=addr&om=1

 

We'll get started around 9 AM Friday, Nov. 23rd. The Floundervision Yahoo
broadcast will start around 10 AM. We'll work until about 4 PM, and head off
to dinner at 5:30 PM.

 

Saturday, the 24th, we'll get started about the same time. Brunch will be
served both days, and there will be coffee, beer, and soda available all
day.

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From kramer.allen at comcast.net  Sun Nov 11 08:01:28 2007
From: kramer.allen at comcast.net (kramer.allen at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:01:28 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Where and when?
Message-ID: <111120071501.27529.473719480006023200006B892205884484020A04040ED29D0A030E9D05@comcast.net>

Is Floundervision Yahoo broadcast up and running for a try out prior to the event?
Thanks, Allen

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sun Nov 11 08:08:20 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:08:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Where and when?
In-Reply-To: <111120071501.27529.473719480006023200006B892205884484020A04040ED29D0A030E9D05@comcast.net>
References: <111120071501.27529.473719480006023200006B892205884484020A04040ED29D0A030E9D05@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <006b01c82474$b4a81620$1df84260$@com>

Hello Allen,

 

Yes, I have the camera on periodically every day. Most likely today it will
be on after 11AM CST. I'm moving the camera around. The day of the SOS, it
will be on a rolling cart so we can get views of all the projects.

 

If you're online, you'll get an invitation to a conference. Once in the
conference, everyone can hear the audio while viewing the video, and if you
have a mic, can also speak to the live participants and remote conference
viewers.

 

WST

 

 

 

From: kramer.allen at comcast.net [mailto:kramer.allen at comcast.net] 
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 9:01 AM
To: Wm. Severin Thompson; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Where and when?

 

Is Floundervision Yahoo broadcast up and running for a try out prior to the
event?

Thanks, Allen

From RampantNM at aol.com  Sun Nov 11 08:20:01 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:20:01 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 6, Issue 39
Message-ID: <cce.1d650404.346877a1@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/10/2007 8:54:17 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

I'm not  one for laughing at someones misfortune...but this stupid SOB
> deserves  it!
> Herb
>
>     OMG  !
>
>
>   ------------------------------
>
>
> *Subject:* IDIOT OF THE  WEEK




I had to call the wife in to see this one, as her Ex did the same thing  
years ago, and he had a full beard at the time...had being the operative  word.
 
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching  for experienced 
hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging  to be inspected and 
adjusted as described in chapter seven of the Haynes  shop manual.



************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

From RampantNM at aol.com  Sun Nov 11 08:28:16 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:28:16 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Celebs vs...
Message-ID: <cc9.209caedd.34687990@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/10/2007 8:54:17 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

Ted  Nugent with his biggest guitar vs. Slick Bill with a mini  saxaphone
Richard Gere vs. ten thousand hamsters
 

Alec  Baldwin bare knuckled vs.  Kim Bassinger with an  UZI




Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching  for experienced 
hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging  to be inspected and 
adjusted as described in chapter seven of the Haynes  shop manual.



************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

From RampantNM at aol.com  Sun Nov 11 08:32:48 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:32:48 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Truckers
Message-ID: <d5f.16b4c20f.34687aa0@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/11/2007 6:27:09 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

Now  we'll have South American trucking
bypassing American (Union) ports unless  this gets blocked by new legislation.




Believe me, if the Mexican truckers could keep the US tucking companies  
(Swift, Celadon, CFI, USXpress) out of Mexico, they'd gladly trade that for any  
opportunity to come to the US.
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching  for experienced 
hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging  to be inspected and 
adjusted as described in chapter seven of the Haynes  shop manual.



************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Nov 11 15:04:19 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:04:19 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Truckers
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV8C6B0FE9AA3254509C9C5C8860@phx.gbl>

"Mexican Trucking"

Guess their gov't isn't much different than ours in at least, some ways, RBH. Always effing somebody/

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 11 15:25:54 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:25:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans Day--Perhaps a salute
Message-ID: <380-2200711011222554687@earthlink.net>

Duke, the greeter at Costco, and it is always fun to joke with him when I go shopping. Angelo G. Dukelis is 85 now, but he quite readily admits that the greatest part of his life, its real highlight, was World War II. Whenever I see him, his memories return and he wants to share the days when he was a kid from the Lower East Side of New York and dropped out of school to join the Army, then volunteered for the 101st Airborne (paratroops). 
He well he remembers parachuting into Normandy on D-Day and fighting like hell to get out of his parachute that had dropped him in a tree. He vividly remembers the first German soldier he killed, and the look on the other kids face. And he still has the Nazi flag he took off another German he killed, still bearing a smudge of the dead krauts blood. Operation Market Garden, that operational blunder remains alive in him. Bastogne and the Battle of the Bulge were as if it were yesterday. 
Wounded three times by the time he was 19, perhaps his most poignant memories are of the friends he lost, killed in action. He still goes back to Normandy and through the towns he fought in as a kid, but most importantly, he goes to the cemetery to visit those friends who stayed behind when he could come home, and to place flowers on his colonels grave. He thinks that this coming summer will probably be the last time he will be able to make it. In talking with Duke, I think of all of those other kids he was with in World War II. They are now a vanishing breed. Fortunately, Duke loves to visit schools to tell them his part of the war, and what they should do for their country.
Duke was a member of Company E of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army (http://tinyurl.com/2u8dy3). Yes, that company. His experiences have been chronicles in so many films, The Longest Day, Operation Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge, and lately, Band of Brothers. (But dont ask him what he thinks of that film.)  Whenever a new film comes out, he is reminded once again of the greatest time of his life.
Duke is now part of a vanishing breed as time catches up with the dwindling number of those who experienced the bloody battles of World War II. The last survivor of Great War died recently, and now we will turn attention to watch their numbers decline.
As a nation and as individuals, we all owe a debt of gratitude to Duke and to his once millions of brothers in arms. As a Veterans Day tribute, I think it would be a great idea if folks would just drop Duke a line to say thank you, for without his generation, America would have been far, far different. It doesn't have to be on Veterans Day, it can be anytime. His e-mail address is:
Dukelis506 at cs.com
But PLEASE, dont show him this note, or tell him whose idea it was!
Buster Evans

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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 11 15:52:47 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:52:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Hold off on e-mailing Duke
Message-ID: <380-2200711011225247250@earthlink.net>

He has just changed his e-mail!

RBE


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Robert Bruce Evans 
To: 
Sent: 11/11/2007 2:25:18 PM 
Subject: Veterans Day--Perhaps a salute?


Duke, the greeter at Costco, and it is always fun to joke with him when I go shopping. Angelo G. Dukelis is 85 now, but he quite readily admits that the greatest part of his life, its real highlight, was World War II. Whenever I see him, his memories return and he wants to share the days when he was a kid from the Lower East Side of New York and dropped out of school to join the Army, then volunteered for the 101st Airborne (paratroops). 
He well he remembers parachuting into Normandy on D-Day and fighting like hell to get out of his parachute that had dropped him in a tree. He vividly remembers the first German soldier he killed, and the look on the other kids face. And he still has the Nazi flag he took off another German he killed, still bearing a smudge of the dead krauts blood. Operation Market Garden, that operational blunder remains alive in him. Bastogne and the Battle of the Bulge were as if it were yesterday. 
Wounded three times by the time he was 19, perhaps his most poignant memories are of the friends he lost, killed in action. He still goes back to Normandy and through the towns he fought in as a kid, but most importantly, he goes to the cemetery to visit those friends who stayed behind when he could come home, and to place flowers on his colonels grave. He thinks that this coming summer will probably be the last time he will be able to make it. In talking with Duke, I think of all of those other kids he was with in World War II. They are now a vanishing breed. Fortunately, Duke loves to visit schools to tell them his part of the war, and what they should do for their country.
Duke was a member of Company E of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army (http://tinyurl.com/2u8dy3). Yes, that company. His experiences have been chronicles in so many films, The Longest Day, Operation Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge, and lately, Band of Brothers. (But dont ask him what he thinks of that film.)  Whenever a new film comes out, he is reminded once again of the greatest time of his life.
Duke is now part of a vanishing breed as time catches up with the dwindling number of those who experienced the bloody battles of World War II. The last survivor of Great War died recently, and now we will turn attention to watch their numbers decline.
As a nation and as individuals, we all owe a debt of gratitude to Duke and to his once millions of brothers in arms. As a Veterans Day tribute, I think it would be a great idea if folks would just drop Duke a line to say thank you, for without his generation, America would have been far, far different. It doesn't have to be on Veterans Day, it can be anytime.  His e-mail address is:
Dukelis506 at cs.com
But PLEASE, dont show him this note, or tell him whose idea it was!

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Nov 11 16:06:01 2007
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:06:01 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Veterans Day--Perhaps a salute
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV10FE27D917943220CC5E0ED4860@phx.gbl>

Amen, Buster

I will drop Duke a line after giving thought
to word. God bless he and his buddies.

CapBob

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 11 16:25:37 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:25:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Duke's new e-mail address
Message-ID: <380-2200711011232537359@earthlink.net>

For those of you who would like to send Duke a thank you for what he and others did in World War II, his new e-mail address is:

Dukelis506 at att.net

RBE

-----------------------------------------------------------
Duke, the greeter at Costco, and it is always fun to joke with him when I go shopping. Angelo G. Dukelis is 85 now, but he quite readily admits that the greatest part of his life, its real highlight, was World War II. Whenever I see him, his memories return and he wants to share the days when he was a kid from the Lower East Side of New York and dropped out of school to join the Army, then volunteered for the 101st Airborne (paratroops). 
He well he remembers parachuting into Normandy on D-Day and fighting like hell to get out of his parachute that had dropped him in a tree. He vividly remembers the first German soldier he killed, and the look on the other kids face. And he still has the Nazi flag he took off another German he killed, still bearing a smudge of the dead krauts blood. Operation Market Garden, that operational blunder remains alive in him. Bastogne and the Battle of the Bulge were as if it were yesterday. 
Wounded three times by the time he was 19, perhaps his most poignant memories are of the friends he lost, killed in action. He still goes back to Normandy and through the towns he fought in as a kid, but most importantly, he goes to the cemetery to visit those friends who stayed behind when he could come home, and to place flowers on his colonels grave. He thinks that this coming summer will probably be the last time he will be able to make it. In talking with Duke, I think of all of those other kids he was with in World War II. They are now a vanishing breed. Fortunately, Duke loves to visit schools to tell them his part of the war, and what they should do for their country.
Duke was a member of Company E of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army (http://tinyurl.com/2u8dy3). Yes, that company. His experiences have been chronicles in so many films, The Longest Day, Operation Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge, and lately, Band of Brothers. (But dont ask him what he thinks of that film.)  Whenever a new film comes out, he is reminded once again of the greatest time of his life.
Duke is now part of a vanishing breed as time catches up with the dwindling number of those who experienced the bloody battles of World War II. The last survivor of Great War died recently, and now we will turn attention to watch their numbers decline.
As a nation and as individuals, we all owe a debt of gratitude to Duke and to his once millions of brothers in arms. As a Veterans Day tribute, I think it would be a great idea if folks would just drop Duke a line to say thank you, for without his generation, America would have been far, far different. It doesn't have to be on Veterans Day, it can be anytime. His e-mail address is:
Dukelis506 at att.net
But PLEASE, dont show him this note, or tell him whose idea it was!
RBE

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Sun Nov 11 16:44:56 2007
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:44:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] heater valve
Message-ID: <0fd501c824bc$dd73e230$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>

I think the lever types are the 1500 types. My 1500 has a lever.
 
-=Chris

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: Phil Nase [nases at verizon.net]
Sent: 11/10/2007 2:41:25 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] heater valve 

The heater valve on my 1098 CG motor has a lever rather than the spigot 
handle. Is this correct for the motor. 

The one from my 948 engine has the spigot handle but the round handle is
long gone. Are replacement parts available for just the handle and core
or 
is a whole new valve required? 

Thanks. 


Phil Nase 

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Nov 11 16:59:21 2007
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:59:21 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Duke's new e-mail address
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV106CA3777E87A51B2AE6F6D4860@phx.gbl>

Thankyou, Buster.....copy Duke's new address.

Have been watching the "Military Channel"
a good part of today. Bataan, Corregidor...
Iwo is on now. Simply amazing what sort of max. effort in transformation the
US went through over such a short period in order to win WW2 in only 4 years
(with massive assistance from our allies, obviously) against what was
originally the overwhelming strength/ experience of what were democracy's
enemies back when.

God bless the American men/woman of those times for their sacrifices and
truly,
a "job well done" in defense of our homeland and way of life.

CapBob

From cfchrist at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 11 17:36:19 2007
From: cfchrist at earthlink.net (charles christ)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:36:19 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
Message-ID: <26144348.1194827779071.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hound.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

i have the diff out of allen heffner's old parts car i dismantled......but not a clue as to it's ratio

chuck

-----Original Message-----
>From: Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
>Sent: Nov 9, 2007 8:56 PM
>To: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [Philly_MG_Club] FW: NEED SPRITE DIFF
>
>I prolly have a 3.9. The original one ker-broked. I got one from Frank  
>and I bet he did not give up the most desirable one.
>
>Larry
>
>On Nov 9, 2007, at 5:16 PM, Jim Johnson wrote:
>
>> Best of luck to the guy, Larry.  I've been looking for 3 years for a
>> 3.7 for my 68 which also has the 4.22 in it.  Wanna swap for what you
>> have in your 78??  ;-)
>> -- 
>> Cheers!!
>> Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
>> Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,  
>> 2008!!
>> For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org
>>
>>
>> On 11/9/07, Larry Macy, Ph.D. <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:
>>> Forward from my local club. Please send replies and bids to the
>>> original asker in San Diego.
>>>
>>> Larry
>>>
>>>> From: <apprazor at pacbell.net>
>>>> To: <mgbgt1 at hotmail.com>
>>>> Subject: NEED SPRITE DIFF
>>>> Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 21:17:49 -0800
>>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I'm looking for a 3.7 or 3.9 diff for my 1967 Sprite so I can drive
>>>> comfortably on the freeway in my hometown of San Diego.  Doe anyone
>>>> in your club have one available for sale?
>>>>
>>>> Many thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Scott Tisdale
>>>> (858) 488-0505
>>>> (858) 488-0507 fax
>>>> (858) 337-5964 cell
>>>> apprazor at pacbell.net
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Larry Macy
>>> 78 Midget
>>>
>>> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>>>
>>> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
>>> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
>>> Senior IT Program Director
>>> Neuropsychiatry Section
>>> Department of Psychiatry
>>> University of Pennsylvania
>>> 3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
>>> Philadelphia, PA 19104
>> _______________________________________________
>> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
>>
>> Edit your replies
>>
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>>
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>_______________________________________________
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov 11 20:36:09 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 21:36:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Truckers
References: <d5f.16b4c20f.34687aa0@aol.com>
Message-ID: <038701c824dd$2af4fc90$0401a8c0@midget>

> Believe me, if the Mexican truckers could keep the US tucking companies
> (Swift, Celadon, CFI, USXpress) out of Mexico, they'd gladly trade that 
> for any
> opportunity to come to the US.

All I ask is that some of these truckers would learn that it isn't 
particularly
intelligent to pull out to pass another truck on an uphill slope when you 
are
already under the speed limit. Can you tell I got a little annoyed today? 
;-)

Yes, I drove the Idget down to Mobile, AL on Friday for my mother's 80th
birthday. I drove back from Cedar Crest, Florida today. 2005-mile round
trip.I am sure glad I don't have to go to work tomorrow!
David Lieb 

From cartman at rcn.com  Mon Nov 12 07:49:05 2007
From: cartman at rcn.com (Greg Gowins)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:49:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] An example of the sheer brilliance of Corvette owners
Message-ID: <00bf01c8253b$2c9af4b0$7826a8c0@GREGXPPRO>

Howdy all,



I had to share this gem with the list.  Check out this guys idea for
turbocharging his car, minus the turbocharger.  As the Guinness commercials
say, Brilliant!



http://www.gmmodernmuscle.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2779&postdays=0&postord
er=asc&start=0



Greg Gowins

69 Sprite

Driftwood, TX


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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 08:08:05 2007
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:08:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Side Curtain Seal Moss or Vicky
Message-ID: <205cef430711120708q3dcb7417sb7886a3a7a22ca3e@mail.gmail.com>

List,
Which company would you buy side curtain rubber seals from Moss Motors
or Victoria British, Moss is cheaper by $4.00 but it may not be
better? I helped my aunt sell her 66 Mustang and my reward is a warm
car as my daily driver is down for the count.
Linda

62 California Sprite "Pinky"
www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Mon Nov 12 08:11:06 2007
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:11:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Tanks
Message-ID: <68vr7k$1q4vsn@email.mtu.edu>

Does anyone still reproduce the Sprite gas tank that uses the 6 screw 
sending unit rather than the lock ring arrangement. I see the guy 
from the east coast on ebay with his products, but they appear to be 
lock ring units. Moss appears to be lock ring too.

I guess if that's all that is available then I would have to change 
sending units. If so, do those sending units match the current dash 
gauge electrically or does the gauge need to be swapped out too in 
order to get any kind of an accurate reading?

Frank, did you solve your empty is full and full is empty problem?

Tim Collins
1966 AH Sprite 

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Mon Nov 12 08:12:47 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:12:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Side Curtain Seal Moss or Vicky
In-Reply-To: <205cef430711120708q3dcb7417sb7886a3a7a22ca3e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430711120708q3dcb7417sb7886a3a7a22ca3e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <010101c8253e$7df3f840$79dbe8c0$@com>

I'm also curious to know the quality difference between the two, or of any
other supplier of these.

WST

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Linda Grunthaner
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 9:08 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Side Curtain Seal Moss or Vicky

List,
Which company would you buy side curtain rubber seals from Moss Motors
or Victoria British, Moss is cheaper by $4.00 but it may not be
better? I helped my aunt sell her 66 Mustang and my reward is a warm
car as my daily driver is down for the count.
Linda

62 California Sprite "Pinky"
www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 12 08:13:37 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:13:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SoCal Fire Midget on eBay
Message-ID: <091001c8253e$9acd1230$6401a8c0@Larry>

<http://cgi.ebay.com/Witch-Creek-Fire-Artifact-from-Shangrila-MG-Midget_W0QQi
temZ170166859635QQihZ007QQcategoryZ208QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem>

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Mon Nov 12 08:40:34 2007
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:40:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Side Curtain Seal Moss or Vicky
References: <205cef430711120708q3dcb7417sb7886a3a7a22ca3e@mail.gmail.com>
	<010101c8253e$7df3f840$79dbe8c0$@com>
Message-ID: <002c01c82542$5df2c680$8500a8c0@CT>

I have had the best luck on rubber parts from Martin MacGregor.  Not cheap
and it takes a week or two to get them but at least his stuff doesnt crack
and fall off in six months or a year.  http://www.macgregorukcarparts.com
His web page pricing isn't correct, for the most part because of our week
dollar, but he will send you a price quote or give it to you on the phone.

Mark
Nashville
http://www.ArrestMeRed.com








I'm also curious to know the quality difference between the two, or of any
other supplier of these.

WST

List,
Which company would you buy side curtain rubber seals from Moss Motors
or Victoria British, Moss is cheaper by $4.00 but it may not be
better? I helped my aunt sell her 66 Mustang and my reward is a warm
car as my daily driver is down for the count.
Linda

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 12 08:46:34 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:46:34 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Side Curtain Seal Moss or Vicky
In-Reply-To: <002c01c82542$5df2c680$8500a8c0@CT>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F236517733728C9727B9325B8870@phx.gbl>

Or, you could wait for a bit.  I doubt our Cdn dollar will be at this level 
for long.

>From: "Mark" <mark at nashvilletn.org>
>To: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Side Curtain Seal Moss or Vicky
>Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:40:34 -0600
>
>I have had the best luck on rubber parts from Martin MacGregor.  Not cheap
>and it takes a week or two to get them but at least his stuff doesnt crack
>and fall off in six months or a year.  http://www.macgregorukcarparts.com
>His web page pricing isn't correct, for the most part because of our week
>dollar, but he will send you a price quote or give it to you on the phone.
>
>Mark
>Nashville
>http://www.ArrestMeRed.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>I'm also curious to know the quality difference between the two, or of any
>other supplier of these.
>
>WST
>
>List,
>Which company would you buy side curtain rubber seals from Moss Motors
>or Victoria British, Moss is cheaper by $4.00 but it may not be
>better? I helped my aunt sell her 66 Mustang and my reward is a warm
>car as my daily driver is down for the count.
>Linda
>_______________________________________________
>robertduquette at sympatico.ca
>
>Edit your replies
>
>http://www.team.net/archive
>
>http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From JNBrashear at garverengineers.com  Mon Nov 12 08:55:40 2007
From: JNBrashear at garverengineers.com (Brashear, Jack, N)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:55:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
Message-ID: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>

Hi to the many of you that own late Minis.  I have an opportunity to buy
a 2006 S with just barely 10,000 miles from a lady in my building.  It
has moon/sun/whatever roof option and all the other bells and whistles,
6-speed automatic with the steering wheel paddles.  Tires still look
fine.  I drove this car when she bought it new and What A Great Ride it
was!!  Anyway, she's asking $22.5k.  Is this too much money, just about
right, or what?? Oh yes, she says she needs something a little bigger
that will hold her bicycle.  Please help me out with this and many
thanks.

Jack

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 12 09:04:41 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:04:41 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Tanks
In-Reply-To: <68vr7k$1q4vsn@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F40052B0554EDFF8078C118B8870@phx.gbl>

Don't know.  obsoleteauto.com ( Sarnia Ontario Canada ) has lock ring gas 
tanks on sale for about $300 cdn right now.  He suggests buying the $59 
sender to go with it and mentions that the galvanized tank has no vapour 
retrun and needs a mod for this.  He has email if you have questions.  And, 
do ask about anything that concerns you.  ( Where made.  Is it Moss. )


>From: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin at mtu.edu>
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Tanks
>Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:11:06 -0500
>
>Does anyone still reproduce the Sprite gas tank that uses the 6 screw
>sending unit rather than the lock ring arrangement. I see the guy
>from the east coast on ebay with his products, but they appear to be
>lock ring units. Moss appears to be lock ring too.
>
>I guess if that's all that is available then I would have to change
>sending units. If so, do those sending units match the current dash
>gauge electrically or does the gauge need to be swapped out too in
>order to get any kind of an accurate reading?
>
>Frank, did you solve your empty is full and full is empty problem?
>
>Tim Collins
>1966 AH Sprite
>_______________________________________________
>robertduquette at sympatico.ca
>
>Edit your replies
>
>http://www.team.net/archive
>
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 09:09:14 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:09:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] An example of the sheer brilliance of Corvette
 owners
In-Reply-To: <00bf01c8253b$2c9af4b0$7826a8c0@GREGXPPRO>
References: <00bf01c8253b$2c9af4b0$7826a8c0@GREGXPPRO>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711120809ia1274eflc6cf6bd3835f17df@mail.gmail.com>

I had a similar idea but my idea involved routing the exhaust gasses
from one cylinder directly into the intake of the next cylinder, maybe
with some enrichment along the way.
But, I wasn't thinking of a V8 power plant in a Vette.  I was thinking
of a 4 cylinder that would burn each charge twice.  The first cylinder
would be rich, of course, so that the next cylinder would have
something to burn.  I was thinking this might be a way to glean
efficiency and have cleaner emissions.  Of course, I had this idea in
high school when I was trying to figure out why anyone would want
"Exhaust Gas Recirculation".

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 09:12:23 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:12:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SoCal Fire Midget on eBay
In-Reply-To: <091001c8253e$9acd1230$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <091001c8253e$9acd1230$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711120812o4c67eaacgdfde09904ab1cd72@mail.gmail.com>

Shangri-La?  I guess there were Spridgets in Shangri-La.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 09:20:56 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:20:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711120820k2fe3cdc3va4bf7644e45381fe@mail.gmail.com>

www.nada.com
Looks like the base 2007 model is about $21k.  Options add up quickly,
though.  Go to your local dealer and price a new one with the same
options.  The price will vary depending where you are.

Tell her to get a bike rack or a smaller bike?

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Nov 12 09:44:34 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:44:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
References: <C359BAEC.11F27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<47347FEE.8080008@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <03fd01c8254b$4ebb93f0$0401a8c0@midget>

> We bought a bunch of those to convert all our lights over to compact
> fluorescent. They were all dead within one month.

I did that, too. Mine are all still fine with the exception of one
of them which started to flicker. I guess not too many of mine are 
base-up...
David Lieb 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 09:46:13 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:46:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] An example of the sheer brilliance of Corvette
 owners
In-Reply-To: <00bf01c8253b$2c9af4b0$7826a8c0@GREGXPPRO>
References: <00bf01c8253b$2c9af4b0$7826a8c0@GREGXPPRO>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711120846sa6e3c9if831dcfb7b4987e3@mail.gmail.com>

People that brilliant shouldn't be allowed to have computers and email.

Or tools and things....

Or anything sharp and pointy....

Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 12 11:22:26 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:22:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] British Car Cottage Industries
Message-ID: <09ed01c82558$fb1b76d0$6401a8c0@Larry>

A guy from the MG auto-x list has started a site for enthusiasts who are
making their own Brit car products and want to sell them to other enthusiasts.
He calls it the British Car Cottage Industries.

Just passing it on.  NFI


http://www.britcot.com/


Larry Daniels

79 MGB LE
60 Bugeye
67 Austin A60 Pickup (Ute)

"You only need two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it
doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it
shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape."

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Nov 12 11:24:33 2007
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:24:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>
Message-ID: <47389A61.2050508@wi.net>

Brashear, Jack, N wrote:
> Hi to the many of you that own late Minis.  I have an opportunity to buy
> a 2006 S with just barely 10,000 miles from a lady in my building.  It
> has moon/sun/whatever roof option and all the other bells and whistles,
> 6-speed automatic with the steering wheel paddles.  Tires still look
> fine.  I drove this car when she bought it new and What A Great Ride it
> was!!  Anyway, she's asking $22.5k.  Is this too much money, just about
> right, or what?? Oh yes, she says she needs something a little bigger
> that will hold her bicycle.  Please help me out with this and many
> thanks.
>
> Jack
>
>   
Jack,

My 2005 S was ~24k with the sunroof, 6 speed manual, 16" wheels (17" 
runflats were a bit too harsh on our Wisconsin winter heaved roads), 
auto-temp, and a few other goodies.  I think the price is pretty fair 
but I also think she might come down a tad.  As Derf suggested, 
determine what she paid and use the rate of depreciation to figure what 
it's worth and if you like it offer her a bit more.  They are fun cars 
and almost give me my "Sprite" fix during winter months.

Good luck,
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov 12 11:20:07 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:20:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] British Car Cottage Industries
Message-ID: <380-220071111218207625@earthlink.net>

Larry Daniels wrote:  "A guy from the MG auto-x list has started a site for
enthusiasts who are making their own Brit car products and want to sell
them to other enthusiasts."

GREAT!  Those individuals who go out on a limb to help other enthusiasts
deserve our gratitude (and support).

Buster Evans

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 11:56:53 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:56:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] RE: British Car Cottage Industries
In-Reply-To: <380-220071111218207625@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071111218207625@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711121056l12d15c99se6f391ab281b7503@mail.gmail.com>

And exactly how would one find this site???

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/12/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>   Larry Daniels wrote: "A guy from the MG auto-x list has started a site
> for
> enthusiasts who are making their own Brit car products and want to sell
> them to other enthusiasts."
>
> GREAT! Those individuals who go out on a limb to help other enthusiasts
> deserve our gratitude (and support).

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Mon Nov 12 12:06:07 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:06:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] RE: British Car Cottage Industries
References: <380-220071111218207625@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711121056l12d15c99se6f391ab281b7503@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <012501c8255f$15fbbf40$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

This came through in my mail.

http://www.britcot.com/

Paul A

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Jim Johnson
  To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
  Cc: Larry Daniels ; Morris Yahoo Group ; bugeye at yahoogroups.com ;
MG-MGB at yahoogroups.com ; Spridgets List
  Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 10:56 AM
  Subject: Re: [midgetsprite] RE: British Car Cottage Industries


  And exactly how would one find this site???

  Cheers!!
  Jim

  On 11/12/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
  >
  > Larry Daniels wrote: "A guy from the MG auto-x list has started a site
  > for
  > enthusiasts who are making their own Brit car products and want to sell
  > them to other enthusiasts."
  >
  > GREAT! Those individuals who go out on a limb to help other enthusiasts
  > deserve our gratitude (and support).
  >

  [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]



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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 12 12:25:49 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:25:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [morris_motors] Re: [midgetsprite] RE: British Car
 Cottage Industries
References: <380-220071111218207625@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711121056l12d15c99se6f391ab281b7503@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <0a5201c82561$e0e55340$6401a8c0@Larry>

Paul, this looks like a good place for some of your stuff!!

PPP, too.

Larry



----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Asgeirsson
To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
Cc:  Morris Yahoo Group ; bugeye at yahoogroups.com ; MG-MGB at yahoogroups.com ;
Spridgets List
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 1:06 PM
Subject: [morris_motors] Re: [midgetsprite] RE: British Car Cottage
Industries



This came through in my mail.

http://www.britcot.com/

Paul A

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Jim Johnson
  To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
  Cc: Larry Daniels ; Morris Yahoo Group ; bugeye at yahoogroups.com ;
MG-MGB at yahoogroups.com ; Spridgets List
  Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 10:56 AM
  Subject: Re: [midgetsprite] RE: British Car Cottage Industries


  And exactly how would one find this site???

  Cheers!!
  Jim

  On 11/12/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
  >
  > Larry Daniels wrote: "A guy from the MG auto-x list has started a site
  > for
  > enthusiasts who are making their own Brit car products and want to sell
  > them to other enthusiasts."
  >
  > GREAT! Those individuals who go out on a limb to help other enthusiasts
  > deserve our gratitude (and support).
  >

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From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 13:16:05 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:16:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <47389A61.2050508@wi.net>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>
	<47389A61.2050508@wi.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711121216h8b2629aibe4ff944ca4fc5dd@mail.gmail.com>

Not to keep blowing the loathed Miata horn, but if you are looking so
spend around $25k and don't need the back seat and/or other things the
Mini might have that the Miata doesn't, you should check out a new
Miata.  They are like Methadone for "Sprite fixes", but with A/C,
cruise, air bags, anti-lock 4 wheel discs, etc.

Used Miatas are about the same or less than used Minis.

I am not discouraging the Mini.  I have nothing against them.  I am
just a satisfied Miata owner.  Many Spridget people have Miatas, and
many Spridget people have Minis.  I know Jim Pickard has a newer Mini.

One thing to look out for, though, the Mini may not make you
eventually sell your Spridget, but the Miata might.
Cheers,
Derf

From thefirebuilds at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 13:20:51 2007
From: thefirebuilds at gmail.com (Flash.)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:20:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711121216h8b2629aibe4ff944ca4fc5dd@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>
	<47389A61.2050508@wi.net>
	<5f00d9910711121216h8b2629aibe4ff944ca4fc5dd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com>

Miatas are also FR.

That said, I've been considering a Mini.  My girly friends tell me ill have
better luck getting laid with a civic though :-\

God knows the Miata ain't doing it.

You probably have different priorities than me though :)



On 11/12/07, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Not to keep blowing the loathed Miata horn, but if you are looking so
> spend around $25k and don't need the back seat and/or other things the
> Mini might have that the Miata doesn't, you should check out a new
> Miata.  They are like Methadone for "Sprite fixes", but with A/C,
> cruise, air bags, anti-lock 4 wheel discs, etc.
>
> Used Miatas are about the same or less than used Minis.
>
> I am not discouraging the Mini.  I have nothing against them.  I am
> just a satisfied Miata owner.  Many Spridget people have Miatas, and
> many Spridget people have Minis.  I know Jim Pickard has a newer Mini.
>
> One thing to look out for, though, the Mini may not make you
> eventually sell your Spridget, but the Miata might.
> Cheers,
> Derf
> _______________________________________________
>



-- 
"Three wasted years, wasting time
As the hunger pains grow inside...And it's all too much hindsight" -
Deathcab

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 13:33:18 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:33:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>
	<47389A61.2050508@wi.net>
	<5f00d9910711121216h8b2629aibe4ff944ca4fc5dd@mail.gmail.com>
	<8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711121233j5d09ee93w59ab8add2af4bee4@mail.gmail.com>

FR?  I'll have to check the urban dictionary on that one.  Front
engine, Rear drive?

Yeah, if your car is getting you laid then I definitely have different
priorities.
But, I can tell you that attractive young ladies tend to like my
Miata.  I'm sure that wouldn't be the case if I were single, though.

From davriker at nwi.net  Mon Nov 12 13:33:40 2007
From: davriker at nwi.net (davriker at nwi.net)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:33:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <03fd01c8254b$4ebb93f0$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <C359BAEC.11F27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<47347FEE.8080008@woozy.com> <03fd01c8254b$4ebb93f0$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <1996.206.130.141.162.1194899620.squirrel@mail.nwi.net>

>> We bought a bunch of those to convert all our lights over to compact
>> fluorescent. They were all dead within one month.

Incandesant bulb, 60 watt, 8 for $1.98 at Lowes.  Long life, 8 for $3.98. 
Single fluorescent bulb $5.99. (=8 for $50)  I'm sorry, I just don't see
how they pencil out. Oh, and if you are trying to save the world by
switching to compact fluorescent bulbs, tell me, how do you dispose of
them?  Fluorescent blubs contain hazardous waste and should not be
disposed of in a landfill, and when broken release ozone depleting gasses
into the atmosphere.

David Riker

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 14:12:01 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:12:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <1996.206.130.141.162.1194899620.squirrel@mail.nwi.net>
References: <C359BAEC.11F27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<47347FEE.8080008@woozy.com> <03fd01c8254b$4ebb93f0$0401a8c0@midget>
	<1996.206.130.141.162.1194899620.squirrel@mail.nwi.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711121312n75ad9f5di871c9007fe35ecae@mail.gmail.com>

Compact fluorescents use less energy to make the same amount of light.
They last longer.

Lighter fluid and fingernail polish remover are among many "hazardous
waste" products that can be found in just about any American
household.
The sump of your auto is filled with dangerous hazardous waste.
Those incandescent bulbs are also hazardous waste, espcially when broken.

LEDs are better for auto apps like blinkers, brake lights, and running lights.

How long has that hole been in the ozone layer?  Why does it change size?

From thefirebuilds at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 14:16:25 2007
From: thefirebuilds at gmail.com (Flash.)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:16:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711121233j5d09ee93w59ab8add2af4bee4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>
	<47389A61.2050508@wi.net>
	<5f00d9910711121216h8b2629aibe4ff944ca4fc5dd@mail.gmail.com>
	<8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910711121233j5d09ee93w59ab8add2af4bee4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8a336b9d0711121316j1caed0f2n5b21c12a97951635@mail.gmail.com>

The only people that ever hit on my in the miata are severin's age and sex.

On 11/12/07, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> FR?  I'll have to check the urban dictionary on that one.  Front
> engine, Rear drive?
>
> Yeah, if your car is getting you laid then I definitely have different
> priorities.
> But, I can tell you that attractive young ladies tend to like my
> Miata.  I'm sure that wouldn't be the case if I were single, though.
>



-- 
"Three wasted years, wasting time
As the hunger pains grow inside...And it's all too much hindsight" -
Deathcab

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 14:21:22 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:21:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <8a336b9d0711121316j1caed0f2n5b21c12a97951635@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>
	<47389A61.2050508@wi.net>
	<5f00d9910711121216h8b2629aibe4ff944ca4fc5dd@mail.gmail.com>
	<8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910711121233j5d09ee93w59ab8add2af4bee4@mail.gmail.com>
	<8a336b9d0711121316j1caed0f2n5b21c12a97951635@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711121321v4d6a253dk2b5d345335cd4a2d@mail.gmail.com>

Well if they have the Gaydar maybe they think you are closeted.


On 11/12/07, Flash. <thefirebuilds at gmail.com> wrote:
> The only people that ever hit on my in the miata are severin's age and sex.
>
> On 11/12/07, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > FR?  I'll have to check the urban dictionary on that one.  Front
> > engine, Rear drive?
> >
> > Yeah, if your car is getting you laid then I definitely have different
> > priorities.
> > But, I can tell you that attractive young ladies tend to like my
> > Miata.  I'm sure that wouldn't be the case if I were single, though.
> >
>
>
>
> --
> "Three wasted years, wasting time
> As the hunger pains grow inside...And it's all too much hindsight" -
> Deathcab
> _______________________________________________
> derf247 at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From thefirebuilds at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 14:22:50 2007
From: thefirebuilds at gmail.com (Flash.)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:22:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711121321v4d6a253dk2b5d345335cd4a2d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>
	<47389A61.2050508@wi.net>
	<5f00d9910711121216h8b2629aibe4ff944ca4fc5dd@mail.gmail.com>
	<8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910711121233j5d09ee93w59ab8add2af4bee4@mail.gmail.com>
	<8a336b9d0711121316j1caed0f2n5b21c12a97951635@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910711121321v4d6a253dk2b5d345335cd4a2d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8a336b9d0711121322p461c6b66x6653d6d396d49a51@mail.gmail.com>

Well that would explain my lust for a mini cooper.




On 11/12/07, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Well if they have the Gaydar maybe they think you are closeted.
>
>
> On 11/12/07, Flash. <thefirebuilds at gmail.com> wrote:
> > The only people that ever hit on my in the miata are severin's age and
> sex.
> >
> > On 11/12/07, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > FR?  I'll have to check the urban dictionary on that one.  Front
> > > engine, Rear drive?
> > >
> > > Yeah, if your car is getting you laid then I definitely have different
> > > priorities.
> > > But, I can tell you that attractive young ladies tend to like my
> > > Miata.  I'm sure that wouldn't be the case if I were single, though.
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > "Three wasted years, wasting time
> > As the hunger pains grow inside...And it's all too much hindsight" -
> > Deathcab
> > _________________
>



-- 
"Three wasted years, wasting time
As the hunger pains grow inside...And it's all too much hindsight" -
Deathcab

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Mon Nov 12 14:33:22 2007
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:33:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711121312n75ad9f5di871c9007fe35ecae@mail.gmail.com>
References: <C359BAEC.11F27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<47347FEE.8080008@woozy.com> <03fd01c8254b$4ebb93f0$0401a8c0@midget>
	<1996.206.130.141.162.1194899620.squirrel@mail.nwi.net>
	<5f00d9910711121312n75ad9f5di871c9007fe35ecae@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4738C6A2.3000702@verizon.net>

The compact fluorescents last way longer in enclosed spaces like
closets, shower stalls, and glass globes where the heat buildup
kills the incandescents. Ours in the upstairs closet is about 2 years
old, as are the ones in the overhead kitchen fixture (where we used
to replace incandescents every month or so due to heat).

chuck

derf wrote:
> Compact fluorescents use less energy to make the same amount of light.
> They last longer.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 12 14:41:13 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:41:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local><47389A61.2050508@wi.net><5f00d9910711121216h8b2629aibe4ff944ca4fc5dd@mail.gmail.com><8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com><5f00d9910711121233j5d09ee93w59ab8add2af4bee4@mail.gmail.com><8a336b9d0711121316j1caed0f2n5b21c12a97951635@mail.gmail.com><5f00d9910711121321v4d6a253dk2b5d345335cd4a2d@mail.gmail.com>
	<8a336b9d0711121322p461c6b66x6653d6d396d49a51@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0a9501c82574$c0474770$6401a8c0@Larry>

You get excited about midgets that make wooden barrels?

This is getting pretty weird.

LAD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Flash." <thefirebuilds at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question


Well that would explain my lust for a mini cooper.




On 11/12/07, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Well if they have the Gaydar maybe they think you are closeted.
>
>
> On 11/12/07, Flash. <thefirebuilds at gmail.com> wrote:
> > The only people that ever hit on my in the miata are severin's age and
> sex.
> >
> > On 11/12/07, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > FR?  I'll have to check the urban dictionary on that one.  Front
> > > engine, Rear drive?
> > >
> > > Yeah, if your car is getting you laid then I definitely have different
> > > priorities.
> > > But, I can tell you that attractive young ladies tend to like my
> > > Miata.  I'm sure that wouldn't be the case if I were single, though.
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > "Three wasted years, wasting time
> > As the hunger pains grow inside...And it's all too much hindsight" -
> > Deathcab
> > _________________
>



-- 
"Three wasted years, wasting time
As the hunger pains grow inside...And it's all too much hindsight" -
Deathcab
_______________________________________________
ladaniels at sbcglobal.net

Edit your replies

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From thefirebuilds at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 14:45:05 2007
From: thefirebuilds at gmail.com (Flash.)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:45:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <0a9501c82574$c0474770$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>
	<47389A61.2050508@wi.net>
	<5f00d9910711121216h8b2629aibe4ff944ca4fc5dd@mail.gmail.com>
	<8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910711121233j5d09ee93w59ab8add2af4bee4@mail.gmail.com>
	<8a336b9d0711121316j1caed0f2n5b21c12a97951635@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910711121321v4d6a253dk2b5d345335cd4a2d@mail.gmail.com>
	<8a336b9d0711121322p461c6b66x6653d6d396d49a51@mail.gmail.com>
	<0a9501c82574$c0474770$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <8a336b9d0711121345g15c3d45ay79aff9827ce483f3@mail.gmail.com>

Ok David Lieb.  Sign off of Larry's computer and get back to work.

On 11/12/07, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> You get excited about midgets that make wooden barrels?
>
> This is getting pretty weird.
>
> LAD
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Flash." <thefirebuilds at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 3:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
>
>
> Well that would explain my lust for a mini cooper.
>
>
>
>
> On 11/12/07, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Well if they have the Gaydar maybe they think you are closeted.
> >
> >
> > On 11/12/07, Flash. <thefirebuilds at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > The only people that ever hit on my in the miata are severin's age and
> > sex.
> > >
> > > On 11/12/07, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > FR?  I'll have to check the urban dictionary on that one.  Front
> > > > engine, Rear drive?
> > > >
> > > > Yeah, if your car is getting you laid then I definitely have
> different
> > > > priorities.
> > > > But, I can tell you that attractive young ladies tend to like my
> > > > Miata.  I'm sure that wouldn't be the case if I were single, though.
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > "Three wasted years, wasting time
> > > As the hunger pains grow inside...And it's all too much hindsight" -
> > > Deathcab
> > > _________________
> >
>
>
>
> --
> "Three wasted years, wasting time
> As the hunger pains grow inside...And it's all too much hindsight" -
> Deathcab
> _______________________________________________
>
>
>
>


-- 
"Three wasted years, wasting time
As the hunger pains grow inside...And it's all too much hindsight" -
Deathcab

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 12 14:57:13 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:57:13 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <1996.206.130.141.162.1194899620.squirrel@mail.nwi.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F23EEA8B0854C43D317C58DB8870@phx.gbl>

Well, here in Ottawa, you bring them back to someone who disposes of them 
properly.  Then the question becomes "I'm going to burn how much gas to 
bring back a light bulb ( battery, whatever )?"  But, if you're going for a 
joy ride anyway ...


>From: davriker at nwi.net
>To: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
>CC: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
>Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:33:40 -0800 (PST)
>
> >> We bought a bunch of those to convert all our lights over to compact
> >> fluorescent. They were all dead within one month.
>
>Incandesant bulb, 60 watt, 8 for $1.98 at Lowes.  Long life, 8 for $3.98.
>Single fluorescent bulb $5.99. (=8 for $50)  I'm sorry, I just don't see
>how they pencil out. Oh, and if you are trying to save the world by
>switching to compact fluorescent bulbs, tell me, how do you dispose of
>them?  Fluorescent blubs contain hazardous waste and should not be
>disposed of in a landfill, and when broken release ozone depleting gasses
>into the atmosphere.
>
>David Riker
>_______________________________________________
>robertduquette at sympatico.ca
>
>Edit your replies
>
>http://www.team.net/archive
>
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 12 16:08:03 2007
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:08:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] [morris_motors] Re: [midgetsprite] RE: British Car
 Cottage Industries
In-Reply-To: <012501c8255f$15fbbf40$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <765217.78596.qm@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://www.britcot.com/
   
  I think there was a space in the one Paul posted as it went to a dead page for me. 
  I copied this one from the web site.
   
  Vigil
  SoCal

Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at att.net> wrote:
      This came through in my mail.
   
    http://www.britcot.com/
   
  Paul A

   
    ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jim Johnson 
  To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com 
  Cc: Larry Daniels ; Morris Yahoo Group ; bugeye at yahoogroups.com ; MG-MGB at yahoogroups.com ; Spridgets List 
  Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 10:56 AM
  Subject: Re: [midgetsprite] RE: British Car Cottage Industries
  

    And exactly how would one find this site???

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/12/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Larry Daniels wrote: "A guy from the MG auto-x list has started a site
> for
> enthusiasts who are making their own Brit car products and want to sell
> them to other enthusiasts."
>
> GREAT! Those individuals who go out on a limb to help other enthusiasts
> deserve our gratitude (and support).
>

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From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov 12 16:13:01 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:13:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Tanks
In-Reply-To: <68vr7k$1q4vsn@email.mtu.edu>
References: <68vr7k$1q4vsn@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <4738DDFD.1090102@comcast.net>

Timothy H. Collins wrote:

> Frank, did you solve your empty is full and full is empty problem?

Yes, later sending unit needs the later gas gauge and maybe even the 
voltage stabilizer which I just snagged of Rusty ;)
I only tested it on the bench with a 12 volt power supply but it did 
work the correct way.
The early gauges just did not work with the later sender. Well it works 
but backwards.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov 12 16:16:11 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:16:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>
	<47389A61.2050508@wi.net>
	<5f00d9910711121216h8b2629aibe4ff944ca4fc5dd@mail.gmail.com>
	<8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4738DEBB.3070706@comcast.net>

Flash. wrote:
> Miatas are also FR.
> 
> That said, I've been considering a Mini.  My girly friends tell me ill have
> better luck getting laid with a civic though :-\

Or looking under rocks

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov 12 16:28:49 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:28:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <1996.206.130.141.162.1194899620.squirrel@mail.nwi.net>
References: <C359BAEC.11F27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<47347FEE.8080008@woozy.com> <03fd01c8254b$4ebb93f0$0401a8c0@midget>
	<1996.206.130.141.162.1194899620.squirrel@mail.nwi.net>
Message-ID: <4738E1B1.9040504@comcast.net>

davriker at nwi.net wrote:

> Incandesant bulb, 60 watt, 8 for $1.98 at Lowes.  Long life, 8 for $3.98. 

But long life means 10 minutes instead of 5.
I too have tried the curly flouresent bulbs, yeah, 13 watts and I can't 
see anything because 13 watts is not 60 watts.
And they all lasted about as long as a regular bulb.
Ya know I have this Edison bulb in my front outside light, I have had 
this bulb since I was about 19 and in my first apartment, in fact, 
that's where I found it. It has been in various lamps and outside 
fixtures for over 30 years. It's older than I am, it may have been used 
before I found it, it takes a second to come on and it glows orange.
So if Thomas Edison made a bulb that lasted decades back in whenever, 
how come they can't, or will NOT make a bulb that lasts today?


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 16:49:30 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:49:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <4738E1B1.9040504@comcast.net>
References: <C359BAEC.11F27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<47347FEE.8080008@woozy.com> <03fd01c8254b$4ebb93f0$0401a8c0@midget>
	<1996.206.130.141.162.1194899620.squirrel@mail.nwi.net>
	<4738E1B1.9040504@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711121549l129f32f4h59120b3a9676d20e@mail.gmail.com>

> So if Thomas Edison made a bulb that lasted decades back in whenever,
> how come they can't, or will NOT make a bulb that lasts today?
>

Same reason we're not driving electric cars already:
There is no profit in it.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Nov 12 16:55:19 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:55:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
Message-ID: <050901c82587$7bcb8fd0$0401a8c0@midget>

>> So if Thomas Edison made a bulb that lasted decades back in whenever, 
>> how come they can't, or will NOT make a bulb that lasts today?

Think of it this way, Frank; this bulb has now lasted better than $50 worth 
of other bulbs... If that bulb were on the shelf today with a $50 price tag, 
you wouldn't even think of buying it cuz it is too expensive. We can't win.

On another note, the CFL bulbs take a couple minutes to reach full 
brightness (less in hot weather or when held in front of a heater; longer 
when encased in another shell to look decorative).
David Lieb 

From dmeadow at juno.com  Mon Nov 12 17:05:26 2007
From: dmeadow at juno.com (dmeadow at juno.com)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:05:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
Message-ID: <20071112.180527.1012.0.dmeadow@juno.com>

That sounds about like full retail.  You should be able to negotiate a
bit from that, but not much.  The Minis have been retaining their value
very well.

I recently bought a 2007 S with auto.  I think the 08s are about here. 
Dealers aren't negotiating off list, some are adding packs, so a new one
will cost you about list.  You might get some money off a 2007 demo, but
it will have been beat within an inch of its life.

If you are willing to wait 6 weeks or so for delivery, you can buy the
new one with automatic for about $24k, although that would be an
absolutely stripped car with no other options.  No sunroof, no bells, no
whistles.  What you get is a better car, though.  The 07 cars have an all
new aluminum, turbocharged, varible valve motor rather than the iron
block version from Brazil in the older models.  A bit more hp and torque
plus better all around streetability.  The downside is the satellite dish
sized speedo in the center of the dash and some wierd control layouts.

I've been very happy with mine.  It does literally handle like a go-kart
and it is QUICK.  I particularly like the Sport button for the automatic,
which makes the car respond at a level closer to what I would be doing
with a stick shift.  I don't know if the 2006 cars have that.

David

On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:55:40 -0600 "Brashear, Jack, N"
<JNBrashear at garverengineers.com> writes:
> Hi to the many of you that own late Minis.  I have an opportunity to 
> buy
> a 2006 S with just barely 10,000 miles from a lady in my building.  
> It
> has moon/sun/whatever roof option and all the other bells and 
> whistles,
> 6-speed automatic with the steering wheel paddles.  Tires still 
> look
> fine.  I drove this car when she bought it new and What A Great Ride 
> it
> was!!  Anyway, she's asking $22.5k.  Is this too much money, just 
> about
> right, or what?? Oh yes, she says she needs something a little 
> bigger
> that will hold her bicycle.  Please help me out with this and many
> thanks.
> 
> Jack

From higgs6 at cogeco.ca  Mon Nov 12 17:21:02 2007
From: higgs6 at cogeco.ca (Greg Higgins)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:21:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye at Auction
Message-ID: <001201c8258b$135a8380$c402a8c0@higgs>

List

A friend of mine took his 1959 Bugeye Sprite to Hilton Head S.C.for the
classic car auction.

The car was restored 6 years ago, it's painted Iris blue, with a blue interior
(blue carpet), the car is completely stock mechanically. Its a beautiful
looking and running car, and it was driven.

It's nice to know there are still lots people who have money to burn.

The car was bought by a woman, it sold for $25.300. my friend came away with
$23.000 after various commision were paid out.

I told my friend he should have sold the car here in Canada, with the U.S.
dollar being on the low side he lost money L.O.L.

Greg Higgins

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Nov 12 17:29:00 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:29:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye at Auction
References: <001201c8258b$135a8380$c402a8c0@higgs>
Message-ID: <053c01c8258c$2ffeb550$0401a8c0@midget>

> I told my friend he should have sold the car here in Canada, with the 
> U.S.dollar being on the low side he lost money L.O.L.

Only if he coulda found someone to give him 25,300 or more in Canadian. I 
thought you guys were smarter than that ;-)
Besides, all he has to do is to leave the money in a US bank until the 
Canadian dollar goes soft again and then convert it. 

From a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au  Mon Nov 12 18:30:52 2007
From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au (Andy Webster)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:30:52 +1100 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] spacers for rocker arms on shaft.
Message-ID: <699252.33782.qm@web50607.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Greetings,
  does anyone have their own sneaky solution to poorly aligned rocker arms? (pressed steel type)
  I'm talking about the rocker contact pad hanging over one side of the top of the valve stem. I figure the correct sized washer of the correct thickness and material would do the trick.. anyone got experience with this?
  cheers 
  Andy

       
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov 12 19:14:24 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:14:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] spacers for rocker arms on shaft.
In-Reply-To: <699252.33782.qm@web50607.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <699252.33782.qm@web50607.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <47390880.70102@comcast.net>

Andy Webster wrote:
> Greetings,
>   does anyone have their own sneaky solution to poorly aligned rocker arms? (pressed steel type)
>   I'm talking about the rocker contact pad hanging over one side of the top of the valve stem. I figure the correct sized washer of the correct thickness and material would do the trick.. anyone got experience with this?
>   cheers 

Yes, they are spaced out with washers.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 12 19:27:56 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:27:56 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye at Auction
In-Reply-To: <053c01c8258c$2ffeb550$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F220018B938AB27D215D33EB8800@phx.gbl>

It's the US dollar that is soft.  It's making ours look good in comparison.  
But, yeah, things will turn round again, I expect.

RD

>From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
>
> > I told my friend he should have sold the car here in Canada, with the
> > U.S.dollar being on the low side he lost money L.O.L.
>
>Only if he coulda found someone to give him 25,300 or more in Canadian. I
>thought you guys were smarter than that ;-)
>Besides, all he has to do is to leave the money in a US bank until the
>Canadian dollar goes soft again and then convert it.

From lists at woozy.com  Mon Nov 12 19:48:13 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:48:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>
	<47389A61.2050508@wi.net>
	<5f00d9910711121216h8b2629aibe4ff944ca4fc5dd@mail.gmail.com>
	<8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4739106D.90500@woozy.com>

I'd been toying with the idea of getting a Miata for a while, checking 
out the used car ads and stuff, thinking maybe if the right one came 
along and if the finances were right maybe we'd get one. Then last 
Saturday  the guys in the B-Stingers <http://www.b-stingers.com/> were 
having a fundraiser where they'd waxoyl your car and I had signed up to 
have my Midget done. The fundraiser took place at the local LBC shop and 
while I was there I saw this car for sale that I haven't been able to 
get out of my mind since:

http://flickr.com/photos/white-weeks/1993400714/

To make matters worse my wife told me that this 1964 MGB cost less than 
what we pay in daycare for one year. I've seen the car before, it's been 
for sale for a while but something about it really got to me this time. 
Maybe it was putting that daycare price tag on it.

Anyway, it totally got me off of thinking about Miatas. Now I just walk 
around thinking about this 64 MGB instead and enjoying the Midget.

Midget's running great, needs some new wire wheels though. Getting the 
car Waxoyl'd by some folks who knew what they were doing was great. It 
was a really good weekend for the Midget all around. The weather was 
great and I lost count of how many people stopped me to talk about the 
car. One guy in a pickup truck followed me into a parking lot to talk 
about it. He said had seen it at the Farmer's Market the week before and 
didn't know who the owner was. When he saw it again he said he just had 
to stop and say hi. That was down-right neighborly of him ;-)

Robert


Flash. wrote:
> Miatas are also FR.
>
> That said, I've been considering a Mini.  My girly friends tell me ill have
> better luck getting laid with a civic though :-\
>
> God knows the Miata ain't doing it.
>
> You probably have different priorities than me though :)

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 20:01:49 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:01:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <4739106D.90500@woozy.com>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>
	<47389A61.2050508@wi.net>
	<5f00d9910711121216h8b2629aibe4ff944ca4fc5dd@mail.gmail.com>
	<8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com>
	<4739106D.90500@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711121901vf5cdfdby28cd430f968243a7@mail.gmail.com>

A little DBT and Drams on the stereo, and life would be complete!!

On Nov 12, 2007 8:48 PM, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:

>
> Midget's running great, needs some new wire wheels though. Getting the
> car Waxoyl'd by some folks who knew what they were doing was great. It
> was a really good weekend for the Midget all around. The weather was
> great and I lost count of how many people stopped me to talk about the
> car. One guy in a pickup truck followed me into a parking lot to talk
> about it. He said had seen it at the Farmer's Market the week before and
> didn't know who the owner was. When he saw it again he said he just had
> to stop and say hi. That was down-right neighborly of him ;-)

From hal at katemuir.com  Mon Nov 12 20:02:13 2007
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:02:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] spacers for rocker arms on shaft.
In-Reply-To: <699252.33782.qm@web50607.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEOFFCAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Andy,
APT has "shims" for rockers.  As probably do PA, JustEd, and PPP.  Perhaps
your local parts guy has them also.
Hal



-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+hal=katemuir.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+hal=katemuir.com at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
Andy Webster
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 5:31 PM
To: spriteqld at yahoogroups.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] spacers for rocker arms on shaft.


Greetings,
  does anyone have their own sneaky solution to poorly aligned rocker arms?
(pressed steel type)
  I'm talking about the rocker contact pad hanging over one side of the top
of the valve stem. I figure the correct sized washer of the correct
thickness and material would do the trick.. anyone got experience with this?
  cheers
  Andy

From pvanwig at charter.net  Mon Nov 12 20:09:45 2007
From: pvanwig at charter.net (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:09:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
In-Reply-To: <30D2E894-5264-4C0A-B434-DF865187F97C@phillymgclub.com>
References: <BAY118-DAV916362915DAC9C03DFD1CC8850@phx.gbl>
	<30D2E894-5264-4C0A-B434-DF865187F97C@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <02fd01c825a2$a4df5ad0$9a00a8c0@PaulsLaptop>

I'm voting for Jimmy Buffet " Put a Pirate in office"
 
Paul Van Wig
pvanwig at charter.net
 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+pvanwig=charter.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+pvanwig=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Macy
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 4:40 AM
To: Robert E. Shlafer
Cc: Spridget
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program

Hey, didn't ed create a PolySci list just for this kind crap???

Let's see, a friendly car oriented discussion list, Goes off topic a  
lot, avoids political BS, most of the time. We is all friends here and  
my mama taught me there are 2 things in this world you do not discuss  
with friends. Politics and religion.

Take this to Ed's Polysci list. Please.

Thanks for listening, now please vote for me for president, I got a  
better idea for running the country, I even got kids, so that makes me  
eligible, right??

My write in campaign starts today!!

Larry
And thanks for your vote!!

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 20:14:32 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:14:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
In-Reply-To: <02fd01c825a2$a4df5ad0$9a00a8c0@PaulsLaptop>
References: <BAY118-DAV916362915DAC9C03DFD1CC8850@phx.gbl>
	<30D2E894-5264-4C0A-B434-DF865187F97C@phillymgclub.com>
	<02fd01c825a2$a4df5ad0$9a00a8c0@PaulsLaptop>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711121914i4d7cda73h1d6ff8af95183d2@mail.gmail.com>

Oh, come on now, Fred08, all the way.

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov 12 20:06:24 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:06:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
Message-ID: <380-2200711213362462@earthlink.net>

 Paul Van Wig wrote:  "I'm voting for Jimmy Buffet " Put a Pirate in office"

I would rather vote for Warren Buffet.  My money would be safer and he has
enough he does not have to resort to corrupt practices!!!

Buster 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 12 20:16:02 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:16:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local><47389A61.2050508@wi.net><5f00d9910711121216h8b2629aibe4ff944ca4fc5dd@mail.gmail.com><8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com>
	<4739106D.90500@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <0b4b01c825a3$86cd7d50$6401a8c0@Larry>

Robert, if you don't pick that car up, let us know where it is and what they 
want for it.  It looks nice from that pic.

Larry Daniels

79 MGB LE
60 Bugeye
67 Austin A60 Pickup (Ute)

"You only need two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it
doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it
shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape."



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Weeks" <lists at woozy.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 8:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question


I'd been toying with the idea of getting a Miata for a while, checking
out the used car ads and stuff, thinking maybe if the right one came
along and if the finances were right maybe we'd get one. Then last
Saturday  the guys in the B-Stingers <http://www.b-stingers.com/> were
having a fundraiser where they'd waxoyl your car and I had signed up to
have my Midget done. The fundraiser took place at the local LBC shop and
while I was there I saw this car for sale that I haven't been able to
get out of my mind since:

http://flickr.com/photos/white-weeks/1993400714/

To make matters worse my wife told me that this 1964 MGB cost less than
what we pay in daycare for one year. I've seen the car before, it's been
for sale for a while but something about it really got to me this time.
Maybe it was putting that daycare price tag on it.

Anyway, it totally got me off of thinking about Miatas. Now I just walk
around thinking about this 64 MGB instead and enjoying the Midget.

Midget's running great, needs some new wire wheels though. Getting the
car Waxoyl'd by some folks who knew what they were doing was great. It
was a really good weekend for the Midget all around. The weather was
great and I lost count of how many people stopped me to talk about the
car. One guy in a pickup truck followed me into a parking lot to talk
about it. He said had seen it at the Farmer's Market the week before and
didn't know who the owner was. When he saw it again he said he just had
to stop and say hi. That was down-right neighborly of him ;-)

Robert


Flash. wrote:
> Miatas are also FR.
>
> That said, I've been considering a Mini.  My girly friends tell me ill 
> have
> better luck getting laid with a civic though :-\
>
> God knows the Miata ain't doing it.
>
> You probably have different priorities than me though :)
_______________________________________________
ladaniels at sbcglobal.net

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From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Nov 12 20:21:18 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:21:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
References: <380-2200711213362462@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <019401c825a4$422cb6b0$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<"I'm voting for Jimmy Buffet " Put a Pirate in office"

I would rather vote for Warren Buffet.  My money would be safer and he has
enough he does not have to resort to corrupt practices!!!
>>

Got news for you Buster, Jimmy is not that far behind Warren!!!

From lists at woozy.com  Mon Nov 12 20:22:20 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:22:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711121901vf5cdfdby28cd430f968243a7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>
	<47389A61.2050508@wi.net>	
	<5f00d9910711121216h8b2629aibe4ff944ca4fc5dd@mail.gmail.com>	
	<8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com>	
	<4739106D.90500@woozy.com>
	<e98d88090711121901vf5cdfdby28cd430f968243a7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4739186C.9070500@woozy.com>

Hey Brad,

I've been listening to the latest Glossary album, (the free download 
one) "The better Angels of our Nature":

<http://www.glossary.us/>

I've got to say it's my favorite album at the moment. I've been meaning 
to send those guys some kudos and some cash for it. It's in constant 
rotation in my pickup truck. I don't have a stereo in the Midget. 
Started to put one in but liked it better just as it is.

Anyway been mixing in some DBT with Glossary and it don't get much 
better than that. I'll have to get me some Drams one of these days ;-)

Later,

Robert

Brad Fornal wrote:
> A little DBT and Drams on the stereo, and life would be complete!!
>
> On Nov 12, 2007 8:48 PM, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com 
> <mailto:lists at woozy.com>> wrote:
>
>
>     Midget's running great, needs some new wire wheels though. Getting the
>     car Waxoyl'd by some folks who knew what they were doing was great. It
>     was a really good weekend for the Midget all around. The weather was
>     great and I lost count of how many people stopped me to talk about the
>     car. One guy in a pickup truck followed me into a parking lot to talk
>     about it. He said had seen it at the Farmer's Market the week
>     before and
>     didn't know who the owner was. When he saw it again he said he
>     just had
>     to stop and say hi. That was down-right neighborly of him ;-)
>
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From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Mon Nov 12 20:26:36 2007
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:26:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <4739106D.90500@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <200711130318.lAD3IlTB023461@ms-smtp-03.rdc-kc.rr.com>

Yeah, I know what day care costs are too, and those funds add up quick.
Hats off to your wife for putting it in a creative perspective.

So if you do, where would the kiddy seats go?  :) 

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+cmanuel=wi.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+cmanuel=wi.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Robert Weeks
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 8:48 PM
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question

I'd been toying with the idea of getting a Miata for a while, checking 
out the used car ads and stuff, thinking maybe if the right one came 
along and if the finances were right maybe we'd get one. Then last 
Saturday  the guys in the B-Stingers <http://www.b-stingers.com/> were 
having a fundraiser where they'd waxoyl your car and I had signed up to 
have my Midget done. The fundraiser took place at the local LBC shop and 
while I was there I saw this car for sale that I haven't been able to 
get out of my mind since:

http://flickr.com/photos/white-weeks/1993400714/

To make matters worse my wife told me that this 1964 MGB cost less than 
what we pay in daycare for one year. I've seen the car before, it's been 
for sale for a while but something about it really got to me this time. 
Maybe it was putting that daycare price tag on it.

Anyway, it totally got me off of thinking about Miatas. Now I just walk 
around thinking about this 64 MGB instead and enjoying the Midget.

Midget's running great, needs some new wire wheels though. Getting the 
car Waxoyl'd by some folks who knew what they were doing was great. It 
was a really good weekend for the Midget all around. The weather was 
great and I lost count of how many people stopped me to talk about the 
car. One guy in a pickup truck followed me into a parking lot to talk 
about it. He said had seen it at the Farmer's Market the week before and 
didn't know who the owner was. When he saw it again he said he just had 
to stop and say hi. That was down-right neighborly of him ;-)

Robert

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 12 20:43:28 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:43:28 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
In-Reply-To: <380-2200711213362462@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <162094.10912.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> I would rather vote for Warren Buffet.  My money
> would be safer and he has
> enough he does not have to resort to corrupt
> practices!!!

Yes, I'm certain he earned his bijillions by being a
great guy with no cutthroat practices.


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From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Nov 12 20:44:11 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:44:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
References: <BAY118-DAV916362915DAC9C03DFD1CC8850@phx.gbl><30D2E894-5264-4C0A-B434-DF865187F97C@phillymgclub.com>
	<02fd01c825a2$a4df5ad0$9a00a8c0@PaulsLaptop>
Message-ID: <020101c825a7$744b7ed0$6601a8c0@actualshop>

Yesterday Robert E. Shlafer said:

<quote>
Hey, didn't ed create a PolySci list just for this kind crap???

Let's see, a friendly car oriented discussion list, Goes off topic a
lot, avoids political BS, ...
</quote>

 Yes Cap'n Bob, that IS correct.  It, as is my "Joke" List is, open to all.
Actually, both where "founded" at the then un-asked for time, but from too
many comments about not allowing "attachments" to both this List and several
others.  Both are around 85% Spridgeteers with a couple Big Healey folks,
couple TR folks and 2/3 "civilians".

Both are "open" to all.  The software that runs this List is same as my 2
Lists.

Attachments ARE allowed (and encouraged) and "Adult" content is very much
allowed.  Several Ladies (Nory being one) are Members and "offer up" some good
stuff every once in a while.  And every once in a while a car question even
comes up (usually WITH a picture).

I am not even a Member of the Poly-Sci one.  Don't have time<G>!!  Neither is
"moderated" (until something is REALLY being beaten to death on Jokes and I
may say something then - (move to PolySci).

IF any of you would like to join either (and ALL ARE welcome), just send a
mail to (either):

9issa-request at justbrits.com  (Jokes)

or

polysci_101-request at justbrits.com    (politics)

with just the word        subscribe        in the body and NO "Subject".
Rest IS automatic.

There are also Archives.

Some of you (my) Listers, add yer .05 cents<G>!!

Ed

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 12 21:07:31 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:07:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <200711130318.lAD3IlTB023461@ms-smtp-03.rdc-kc.rr.com>
Message-ID: <37267.66532.qm@web30510.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

> Anyway, it totally got me off of thinking about
> Miatas. Now I just walk 
> around thinking about this 64 MGB instead and
> enjoying the Midget.

I've had 2 Miatas and lots of LBCs. The biggest
difference between it and the Lotus, Triumphs, MGs,
Sprites and now Alfas that I've owned is that the
Miata got less interesting with time, and it reminded
me of what it wanted to be. The others got more
interesting with time, and reminded me of where they
came from. A Miata is perfectly defensible and has a
lot going for it, but it's not the same. If only my
daily driver Alfa didn't have the Clarici A40 syndrome
where it won't start below 40 degrees....

Ron Soave
   
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 12 21:21:09 2007
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:21:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <200711130318.lAD3IlTB023461@ms-smtp-03.rdc-kc.rr.com>
Message-ID: <552092.31934.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I had a 69 MGC - GT i drove for years with two little ones in the back seat. 
  Fun - fast car and the kids loved riding in the car. 
   
  The B was the same car with a 4 as the C. The C was a in line 6. 
   
  I also had over $3000 in the front end. The 6 would make the front break loose before the rear. After the modifications it handled like a normal sports car with no surprise front end drift. I do not think the B did not had this problem.
   
  Vigil

Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:
  Yeah, I know what day care costs are too, and those funds add up quick.
Hats off to your wife for putting it in a creative perspective.

So if you do, where would the kiddy seats go? :) 

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+cmanuel=wi.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+cmanuel=wi.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Robert Weeks
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 8:48 PM
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question

I'd been toying with the idea of getting a Miata for a while, checking 
out the used car ads and stuff, thinking maybe if the right one came 
along and if the finances were right maybe we'd get one. Then last 
Saturday the guys in the B-Stingers were 
having a fundraiser where they'd waxoyl your car and I had signed up to 
have my Midget done. The fundraiser took place at the local LBC shop and 
while I was there I saw this car for sale that I haven't been able to 
get out of my mind since:

http://flickr.com/photos/white-weeks/1993400714/

To make matters worse my wife told me that this 1964 MGB cost less than 
what we pay in daycare for one year. I've seen the car before, it's been 
for sale for a while but something about it really got to me this time. 
Maybe it was putting that daycare price tag on it.

Anyway, it totally got me off of thinking about Miatas. Now I just walk 
around thinking about this 64 MGB instead and enjoying the Midget.

Midget's running great, needs some new wire wheels though. Getting the 
car Waxoyl'd by some folks who knew what they were doing was great. It 
was a really good weekend for the Midget all around. The weather was 
great and I lost count of how many people stopped me to talk about the 
car. One guy in a pickup truck followed me into a parking lot to talk 
about it. He said had seen it at the Farmer's Market the week before and 
didn't know who the owner was. When he saw it again he said he just had 
to stop and say hi. That was down-right neighborly of him ;-)

Robert
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 22:30:02 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:30:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye at Auction
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F220018B938AB27D215D33EB8800@phx.gbl>
References: <053c01c8258c$2ffeb550$0401a8c0@midget>
	<BAY112-F220018B938AB27D215D33EB8800@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711122130t286bdb72vedbed40c142412fe@mail.gmail.com>

I hear there's a movement in Ottawa to apply for statehood in the US.
They want to call it Canadiana. Then you can share with us the same
"soft" currency and all the bureaucratic lunacy...   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/12/07, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> It's the US dollar that is soft.  It's making ours look good in comparison.
> But, yeah, things will turn round again, I expect.
>
> RD
>
> >From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
> >
> > > I told my friend he should have sold the car here in Canada, with the
> > > U.S.dollar being on the low side he lost money L.O.L.
> >
> >Only if he coulda found someone to give him 25,300 or more in Canadian. I
> >thought you guys were smarter than that ;-)
> >Besides, all he has to do is to leave the money in a US bank until the
> >Canadian dollar goes soft again and then convert it.

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Mon Nov 12 22:35:26 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:35:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Nominee for dumb butt of the year?
Message-ID: <002601c825b7$008ad300$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

 Man's choice to use shotgun to loosen lug nut turns out bad.


 http://tinyurl.com/2xnkok


Pa

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 22:36:31 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:36:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
In-Reply-To: <020101c825a7$744b7ed0$6601a8c0@actualshop>
References: <BAY118-DAV916362915DAC9C03DFD1CC8850@phx.gbl>
	<30D2E894-5264-4C0A-B434-DF865187F97C@phillymgclub.com>
	<02fd01c825a2$a4df5ad0$9a00a8c0@PaulsLaptop>
	<020101c825a7$744b7ed0$6601a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711122136v3c5f2e26yaa2496b9c013cc31@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/12/07, shop at justbrits.com <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:
<snip>
> Several Ladies (Nory being one) are Members and "offer up" some good
> stuff every once in a while.
<snip>

Holy Begeezus!!   Nory is a female!!????
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov 12 22:33:27 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:33:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Nominee for dumb butt of the year?
Message-ID: <380-2200711213533270@earthlink.net>

Paul Asgeirsson wrote:  "Man's choice to use shotgun to loosen lug nut
turns out bad.  http://tinyurl.com/2xnkok "

Now be nice.  It is he and those like him that make 50% of people in this
world that support in the upper half!

Buster  

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov 12 22:47:43 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:47:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Nominee for dumb butt of the year?
In-Reply-To: <002601c825b7$008ad300$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <002601c825b7$008ad300$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711122147w359bb83dv137d19d141d270a@mail.gmail.com>

You write this from the hospital?

Cheers!
Jim

On 11/12/07, Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net> wrote:
>  Man's choice to use shotgun to loosen lug nut turns out bad.
>
>
>  http://tinyurl.com/2xnkok

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Tue Nov 13 01:37:50 2007
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:37:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Nominee for dumb butt of the year?
In-Reply-To: <002601c825b7$008ad300$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <002601c825b7$008ad300$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <441250190711130037h43733cerbd114a567a559339@mail.gmail.com>

The most amazing thing was the quote, " he wasn't intoxicated."

On 11/12/07, Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net> wrote:
>
> Man's choice to use shotgun to loosen lug nut turns out bad.

From pilotrob at msn.com  Tue Nov 13 05:10:03 2007
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:10:03 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] RE: Nominee for dumb butt of the
 year?
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV136E60D02F7DEBDAB99673D4800@phx.gbl>

Do we laugh or cry? Very confusing. :)

CapBob

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 13 05:41:25 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:41:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Nominee for dumb butt of the year?
In-Reply-To: <002601c825b7$008ad300$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <773679.46650.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
wrote:
>  Man's choice to use shotgun to loosen lug nut turns
> out bad.

Sheesh. Everyone knows you put the wrench on the lug
and then shoot the wrench handle.

Ron






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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 13 06:55:08 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:55:08 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Nominee for dumb butt of the year?
In-Reply-To: <002601c825b7$008ad300$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F22B60E952137EE06C18E8BB8800@phx.gbl>

Butt, did he get it loose?  ( or just clean it up some? )  :)

>From: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
>
>  Man's choice to use shotgun to loosen lug nut turns out bad.
>
>
>  http://tinyurl.com/2xnkok
>
>
>Pa

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 13 07:47:31 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:47:31 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <200711130318.lAD3IlTB023461@ms-smtp-03.rdc-kc.rr.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F290ADEA82CE52AFFC1A4CBB8800@phx.gbl>

So ... what did she really mean?  Was she hinting that if you bought the 'B 
( nice paint from what I can see ) that you would never have a hope of 
paying for additional child care with her?  :)


>-----Original Message-----
>From: Robert Weeks
>
>I saw this car for sale that I haven't been able to
>get out of my mind since:
>
>http://flickr.com/photos/white-weeks/1993400714/
>
>To make matters worse my wife told me that this 1964 MGB cost less than
>what we pay in daycare for one year.
>Robert

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov 13 08:18:33 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:18:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New STP Product
Message-ID: <0c3e01c82608$75a6d200$6401a8c0@Larry>

Hey, all.  While at Wally World searching for the red bottle of STP Oil
Additive, I ran across a new STP product called STP Oil Stabilizer.  It claims
to have high ZDDP content, so I emailed STP to find out how much ZDDP it has
in it.  True to form, they don't know how much (well, of course they don't)
but they did say that it is higher than the red 4 cylinder oil additive which,
in turn, is higher than the blue bottle additive.

Here is an article from LN Engineering on oil and oil additive:

http://www.lnengineering.com/oil.html


A comparison list of oil and additive ZDDP content:

http://www.lnengineering.com/oiltable.htm

As you can see, the red STP comes out pretty good -- and the new stuff is
better according to STP.

The GM EOS Assembly Lube was just discontinued according to my local GM
dealer.


BTW, the new STP Oil Stabilizer comes in a white quart bottle with the pour
spout like you find on hypoid oil bottles.  $4/qt at Wally World.



Larry Daniels

79 MGB LE
60 Bugeye
67 Austin A60 Pickup (Ute)

"You only need two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it
doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it
shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape."

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Tue Nov 13 08:23:18 2007
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:23:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] spacers for rocker arms on shaft.
References: <699252.33782.qm@web50607.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <003e01c82609$1e64e8f0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

I usually go to the old rocker shafts in the bucket under the workbench and 
cannibalize one for a washer or two.  I'm sure I have an extra or two if you 
are in desperate need.

Glen


> Greetings,
>  does anyone have their own sneaky solution to poorly aligned rocker arms? 
> (pressed steel type)
>  I'm talking about the rocker contact pad hanging over one side of the top 
> of the valve stem. I figure the correct sized washer of the correct 
> thickness and material would do the trick.. anyone got experience with 
> this?
>  cheers
>  Andy

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 13 08:25:34 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:25:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Nominee for dumb butt of the year?
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F22B60E952137EE06C18E8BB8800@phx.gbl>
References: <002601c825b7$008ad300$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<BAY112-F22B60E952137EE06C18E8BB8800@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711130725o274450c5u12d1641459ad375f@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, Robert. I hadn't thought of that.  They guy discovered a cheap
but somewhat dangerous way to "shot peen" the wheel....

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/13/07, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Butt, did he get it loose?  ( or just clean it up some? )  :)
>
> >From: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
> >
> >  Man's choice to use shotgun to loosen lug nut turns out bad.
> >
> >
> >  http://tinyurl.com/2xnkok
> >
> >
> >Pa
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Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Tue Nov 13 08:35:02 2007
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:35:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 efi
Message-ID: <004901c8260a$c244db00$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

I had a very productive weekend of tuning on the EFI system.  The "Autotune"
function works great.  I can catch the laptop screen out of the corner of my
eye while I'm driving and watch it working away like a demon perfecting the
fueling table.  After a 50 mile drive with little bursts of "boost" and some
steep uphill, much of the table is now populated with "corrected" values and
the car runs great.  The plugs look PERFECT after the drive and the gas guage
didn't even move off "F".  There is absolutely no overrun when you shut this
system off.  I can't wait to see what kind of mileage I'm getting now, but I'm
absolutely sure I'm getting better mileage based on the plug cut.  I don't
ever recall having the motor respond so well across all gears and RPM as it
does now.  No lean spots, no rich spots, great acceleration without a
hiccoup.

This week's agenda is to erase the original code on the CPU and load in the
expanded code that will allow me to hook up the ignition to the computer as
well.  I will be able to put in any custom advance curve, start-up timing
adjustment, and manifold pressure indexed boost retard.  The expanded code
gives me a 16x16 table for fuel values and for spark timing.  Sweet!  I built
all the necessary bits into the computer for spark control at the start,  now
its time to take the next step.

Glen Byrns

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Nov 13 08:47:54 2007
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (oldsaabguy)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:47:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 efi
In-Reply-To: <004901c8260a$c244db00$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <004901c8260a$c244db00$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <A7E8A998-E064-4427-B32A-EFFFD4AD56F5@comcast.net>

Wow.. you said "plug cut"..  I thought that I was the only guy who  
used that..  and how much work would it take to make the system work  
if you didn't have a Turbo??

Lester


On Nov 13, 2007, at 9:35 AM, Glen Byrns wrote:

> I had a very productive weekend of tuning on the EFI system.  The  
> "Autotune"
> function works great.  I can catch the laptop screen out of the  
> corner of my
> eye while I'm driving and watch it working away like a demon  
> perfecting the
> fueling table.  After a 50 mile drive with little bursts of "boost"  
> and some
> steep uphill, much of the table is now populated with "corrected"  
> values and
> the car runs great.  The plugs look PERFECT after the drive and the  
> gas guage
> didn't even move off "F".  There is absolutely no overrun when you  
> shut this
> system off.  I can't wait to see what kind of mileage I'm getting  
> now, but I'm
> absolutely sure I'm getting better mileage based on the plug cut.   
> I don't
> ever recall having the motor respond so well across all gears and  
> RPM as it
> does now.  No lean spots, no rich spots, great acceleration without a
> hiccoup.
>
> This week's agenda is to erase the original code on the CPU and  
> load in the
> expanded code that will allow me to hook up the ignition to the  
> computer as
> well.  I will be able to put in any custom advance curve, start-up  
> timing
> adjustment, and manifold pressure indexed boost retard.  The  
> expanded code
> gives me a 16x16 table for fuel values and for spark timing.   
> Sweet!  I built
> all the necessary bits into the computer for spark control at the  
> start,  now
> its time to take the next step.
>
> Glen Byrns

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Nov 13 08:55:00 2007
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (oldsaabguy)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:55:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <4738E1B1.9040504@comcast.net>
References: <C359BAEC.11F27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<47347FEE.8080008@woozy.com> <03fd01c8254b$4ebb93f0$0401a8c0@midget>
	<1996.206.130.141.162.1194899620.squirrel@mail.nwi.net>
	<4738E1B1.9040504@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <3DD49F40-1AD0-47F5-BE8E-E74917D322A5@comcast.net>

.. but you know the REAL answer right..  it *glows*..  they can 't  
even measure the lumens off those things because it's sooooo  
looowwwwww...  anyone could make a bulb that doesn't put out any  
light and make it last forever.  Hell I can make tires that will last  
forever too but they'll be made of depleted uranium and will handle  
like caca and cause you to sink to the hubs on an asphalt street if  
temps rise above 40 degrees..

;-)

Lester

.. and no, I don't have any depleted Uranium

On Nov 12, 2007, at 5:28 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> davriker at nwi.net wrote:
>
>> Incandesant bulb, 60 watt, 8 for $1.98 at Lowes.  Long life, 8 for  
>> $3.98.
>
> snip

> Ya know I have this Edison bulb in my front outside light, I have had
> this bulb since I was about 19 and in my first apartment, in fact,
> that's where I found it. It has been in various lamps and outside
> fixtures for over 30 years. It's older than I am, it may have been  
> used
> before I found it, it takes a second to come on and it glows orange.
> So if Thomas Edison made a bulb that lasted decades back in whenever,
> how come they can't, or will NOT make a bulb that lasts today?
>
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 13 09:02:23 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:02:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <3DD49F40-1AD0-47F5-BE8E-E74917D322A5@comcast.net>
References: <C359BAEC.11F27%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<47347FEE.8080008@woozy.com> <03fd01c8254b$4ebb93f0$0401a8c0@midget>
	<1996.206.130.141.162.1194899620.squirrel@mail.nwi.net>
	<4738E1B1.9040504@comcast.net>
	<3DD49F40-1AD0-47F5-BE8E-E74917D322A5@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711130802hf618e71q6632729c8f62b1a6@mail.gmail.com>

I feel some 200 MPG carb comments coming on.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 13 09:06:35 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:06:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 200 MPG Carb Conspiracy
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711130806w30652102u72573d06b91153b1@mail.gmail.com>

Here is a story for those who haven't heard it:

http://www.newmediaexplorer.org/sepp/2003/06/07/original_blueprints_for_200_mpg_carburetor_found_in_england.htm

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Tue Nov 13 09:21:11 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:21:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: [midgetsprite] RE: Nominee
 for dumb butt of the year?
References: <BAY116-DAV136E60D02F7DEBDAB99673D4800@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <007801c82611$36212320$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Maybe just look down and shake your head slowly!

Pa

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Robert E. Shlafer
  To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com ; Paul Asgeirsson ;
morris_motors at yahoogroups.com ; Spridgets at autox.team.net ;
bugeye at yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 4:10 AM
  Subject: Bugeye Group..... Re: [midgetsprite] RE: [Spridgets] Nominee for
dumb butt of the year?


  Do we laugh or cry? Very confusing. :)

  CapBob

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From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Tue Nov 13 09:33:12 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:33:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New Technology
Message-ID: <009d01c82612$e320bee0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Don't worry, this won't work against our Spridgets or Morrises!!

 http://tinyurl.com/3666jh

Pa

From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 13 09:42:11 2007
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:42:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Technology
In-Reply-To: <009d01c82612$e320bee0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <571636.80155.qm@web51911.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

How the hell would they attach a 200 pound device to someones car when they are fleeing anyway!  Big Bro at work!

Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net> wrote:  Don't worry, this won't work against our Spridgets or Morrises!!

http://tinyurl.com/3666jh

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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov 13 09:59:15 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:59:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New Technology
References: <571636.80155.qm@web51911.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <002301c82616$86d10380$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> How the hell would they attach a 200 pound device to someones car when 
> they are fleeing anyway!  Big Bro at work!

No, the 200-pound device would be in/on the squad car. Would the car recover 
when the ray stopped? Would the ray pattern be wider to increase accuracy? 
Would that lead to having it stop pacemakers on innocent bystanders? Would 
the police department be able to handle the liability??? 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Nov 13 10:02:54 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:02:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New Technology
Message-ID: <380-220071121317254156@earthlink.net>

Paul Asgeirsson wrote:  " Don't worry, this won't work against our
Spridgets or Morrises!!   http://tinyurl.com/3666jh ."

Thank you for sharing that with us AND THE WORLD, Paul!  You have managed
in one simple little post to increase the world-wide competition for and
value of our cars.  No longer will the enthusiasts like Frank be able to
pick up an old clunker Midget that barely runs and restore it to its former
glory.  Oh, no, thanks to you, a bunch of swarthy foreign-looking strangers
will evil-appearing eyes will be out there trying to find one of our cars
that just runs in order to apply them to their nefarious deeds.  And as
they run out of these kind of cars, they must escalate their purchases of
better and better cars until the last concours winning Sprite or Midget has
been used as a vehicle to transport their weapons not only of old-fashioned
C-4, but RDX, PETN, HMX, as well!

Truly, Paul, all of mankind owes you something for your instruction of
those who would destroy the Freedom and Liberty of all Peace-Loving Mankind
who struggle to be free of the Tyranny of 
ariah Law!

Be assured, they will NEVER gain possession of my beloved Sprite!  IT will
never be a threat to the humanity you put in peril, Paul!

In the words of that Great Marine, "Shaaame, shaaame!"

Buster Evans 

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov 13 10:04:36 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:04:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 200 MPG Carb Conspiracy
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711130806w30652102u72573d06b91153b1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C35F1924.121CB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>File not found

From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 13 10:25:19 2007
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:25:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
Message-ID: <376370.88140.qm@web34209.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Down at the Edison Musuem in Naples FL they have an original Edison Bulb that at this point is still working they claim 100 years later. Probably the equivalent of a 10 watt bulb and a huge thing but still working every day. Interesting place to visit/ Edison and Henry Ford's Winter Homes. Next door neighbors in Naples. Must have been some interesting B.S. sessions over beers during those cold months up North.
   
   

       
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 13 10:33:15 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:33:15 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] New Technology
In-Reply-To: <002301c82616$86d10380$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F23414AD220B567FD0FBA9BB8800@phx.gbl>

Would it stop the cop car first?

Would it cure cancer?


>From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
>
> > How the hell would they attach a 200 pound device to someones car when
> > they are fleeing anyway!  Big Bro at work!
>
>No, the 200-pound device would be in/on the squad car. Would the car 
>recover
>when the ray stopped? Would the ray pattern be wider to increase accuracy?
>Would that lead to having it stop pacemakers on innocent bystanders? Would
>the police department be able to handle the liability???

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Tue Nov 13 10:34:13 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:34:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New Technology
References: <380-220071121317254156@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <012e01c8261b$69c8d100$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Awwwwww!  hanging my head down low!
Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Bruce Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net>
To: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>;
<Spridgets at autox.team.net>; <morris_motors at yahoogroups.com>;
<bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 9:02 AM
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] New Technology


> Paul Asgeirsson wrote:  " Don't worry, this won't work against our
> Spridgets or Morrises!!   http://tinyurl.com/3666jh ."
>
> Thank you for sharing that with us AND THE WORLD, Paul!  You have managed
> in one simple little post to increase the world-wide competition for and
> value of our cars.  No longer will the enthusiasts like Frank be able to
> pick up an old clunker Midget that barely runs and restore it to its
former
> glory.  Oh, no, thanks to you, a bunch of swarthy foreign-looking
strangers
> will evil-appearing eyes will be out there trying to find one of our cars
> that just runs in order to apply them to their nefarious deeds.  And as
> they run out of these kind of cars, they must escalate their purchases of
> better and better cars until the last concours winning Sprite or Midget
has
> been used as a vehicle to transport their weapons not only of
old-fashioned
> C-4, but RDX, PETN, HMX, as well!
>
> Truly, Paul, all of mankind owes you something for your instruction of
> those who would destroy the Freedom and Liberty of all Peace-Loving
Mankind
> who struggle to be free of the Tyranny of Sari'ah Law!
>
> Be assured, they will NEVER gain possession of my beloved Sprite!  IT will
> never be a threat to the humanity you put in peril, Paul!
>
> In the words of that Great Marine, "Shaaame, shaaame!"
>
> Buster Evans

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 13 10:40:27 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:40:27 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] New Technology
In-Reply-To: <012e01c8261b$69c8d100$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F32D487AB2B9F353D0384FCB8800@phx.gbl>

Why?  Do you have a microprocessor up there?  ;)


>From: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
>
>Awwwwww!  hanging my head down low!
>Pa

From lists at woozy.com  Tue Nov 13 10:45:01 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:45:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F290ADEA82CE52AFFC1A4CBB8800@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-F290ADEA82CE52AFFC1A4CBB8800@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4739E29D.2080806@woozy.com>

Actually, almost immediately she realized the big mistake she made by 
putting it in that light. I was perfectly happy with the one kid we had, 
she was the one who *really* wanted the second one. She has a much more 
expensive hobby than I do ;-)

Don't get me wrong, I love the new little guy like crazy but before he 
came along I was all set to carry on with just one child. At 47 I'm 
getting to be too dern old to be chasing around after a toddler.

Robert


Robert Duquette wrote:
> So ... what did she really mean?  Was she hinting that if you bought the 'B 
> ( nice paint from what I can see ) that you would never have a hope of 
> paying for additional child care with her?  :)
>
>
>   
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Robert Weeks
>>
>> I saw this car for sale that I haven't been able to
>> get out of my mind since:
>>
>> http://flickr.com/photos/white-weeks/1993400714/
>>
>> To make matters worse my wife told me that this 1964 MGB cost less than
>> what we pay in daycare for one year.
>> Robert
>>     
> _______________________________________________
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From lists at woozy.com  Tue Nov 13 10:52:01 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:52:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <0b4b01c825a3$86cd7d50$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local><47389A61.2050508@wi.net><5f00d9910711121216h8b2629aibe4ff944ca4fc5dd@mail.gmail.com><8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com>
	<4739106D.90500@woozy.com> <0b4b01c825a3$86cd7d50$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <4739E441.80200@woozy.com>

Hey Larry,

Sure, but don't you need directions to my house too? Imagine the look on 
my face Christmas morning when I wake up and see it in the driveway with 
a big red bow on. Dang that's so nice of you I'm almost at a loss for 
words ;-)

Actually getting back to reality, I'm going to hold out and see what the 
Christmas bonus situation is before I give up hope on it. The wife got a 
new job this year and they are supposedly pretty generous with the 
bonuses plus I might get something here if anything is left after we 
give bonuses to the employees.

The odds are slim but I'm still holding on to the dream.

Robert



Larry Daniels wrote:
> Robert, if you don't pick that car up, let us know where it is and what they 
> want for it.  It looks nice from that pic.
>
> Larry Daniels
>
> 79 MGB LE
> 60 Bugeye
> 67 Austin A60 Pickup (Ute)
>
> "You only need two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it
> doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it
> shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape."

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 13 10:47:39 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:47:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <376370.88140.qm@web34209.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <376370.88140.qm@web34209.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711130947w4d1b019u1b04304a9d6fea33@mail.gmail.com>

Edison, Ford, and Firestone were buddies.  There is a pretty good
biography out on Edison but I can't remember the name, probably
"Edison".

But, read "The Skunk Works" by Ben Rich first.  It is a VERY good read.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 13 10:48:44 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:48:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 200 MPG Carb Conspiracy
In-Reply-To: <C35F1924.121CB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <5f00d9910711130806w30652102u72573d06b91153b1@mail.gmail.com>
	<C35F1924.121CB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711130948k71fb5646xbdd57c2d5646f92a@mail.gmail.com>

Link works for me.  Search "200 mpg carb".  Supposedly the guy drove
200 miles in 1936 with a Ford V8 before the oil industry got to him.

On 11/13/07, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> >File not found

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 13 10:51:26 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:51:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
In-Reply-To: <4739E441.80200@woozy.com>
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6036FF779@glitas07.garverinc.local>
	<47389A61.2050508@wi.net>
	<5f00d9910711121216h8b2629aibe4ff944ca4fc5dd@mail.gmail.com>
	<8a336b9d0711121220s4446775ayd43ce8e6294e5b06@mail.gmail.com>
	<4739106D.90500@woozy.com> <0b4b01c825a3$86cd7d50$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<4739E441.80200@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711130951r17ed24bbxda191e390713f358@mail.gmail.com>

This is corporate America.  Fire half the staff, keep their bonuses,
and re-hire them after the first of the year.  You want to be a
tycoon, don't you?

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov 13 11:04:48 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:04:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Light Bulbs
In-Reply-To: <376370.88140.qm@web34209.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C35F2740.121EA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Edison Bulb that at this point is still working
But how often to they replace the Filament?

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Nov 13 11:43:43 2007
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (oldsaabguy)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:43:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... RE:  New Technology
In-Reply-To: <380-220071121317254156@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071121317254156@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <77A7BEAB-1A78-4377-979E-7DFFCC51BB27@comcast.net>

.. and don't forget, we can now invest in prop planes as attack
bombers...
Lester


On Nov 13, 2007, at 11:02 AM, Robert Bruce Evans wrote:

> Paul Asgeirsson wrote:  " Don't worry, this won't work against our
> Spridgets or Morrises!!   http://tinyurl.com/3666jh ."
>
> Thank you for sharing that with us AND THE WORLD, Paul!  You have
> managed
> in one simple little post to increase the world-wide competition
> for and
> value of our cars.  No longer will the enthusiasts like Frank be
> able to
> pick up an old clunker Midget that barely runs and restore it to
> its former
> glory.  Oh, no, thanks to you, a bunch of swarthy foreign-looking
> strangers
> will evil-appearing eyes will be out there trying to find one of
> our cars
> that just runs in order to apply them to their nefarious deeds.
> And as
> they run out of these kind of cars, they must escalate their
> purchases of
> better and better cars until the last concours winning Sprite or
> Midget has
> been used as a vehicle to transport their weapons not only of old-
> fashioned
> C-4, but RDX, PETN, HMX, as well!
>
> Truly, Paul, all of mankind owes you something for your instruction of
> those who would destroy the Freedom and Liberty of all Peace-Loving
> Mankind
> who struggle to be free of the Tyranny of 
ariah Law!
>
> Be assured, they will NEVER gain possession of my beloved Sprite!
> IT will
> never be a threat to the humanity you put in peril, Paul!
>
> In the words of that Great Marine, "Shaaame, shaaame!"
>
> Buster Evans

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov 13 11:59:59 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:59:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <000501c82627$64b961f0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

Whilst driving my Midget back to Chicagoland from Mobile, AL on Sunday I was 
thinking about Spridgets and started trying to come up with a list of parts 
that are the same on my RWA Midget as they were on a Bugeye. I am not 
talking about similar or interchangeable, I am talking identical... It is a 
very short list so far.

The engine is larger
The trans was changed
The front brakes went to disks
The rear brakes went to double-acting cylinders
The diff ratio is different as well as the semi-elliptic housing and the 
hardened axles
Most of the exterior sheet metal has changed
Bumpers are different
Dash is different
Most of the instruments have changed as well as the switches
Seats have changed
Top has changed
Steering column and wheel are different
Wiring diagrams bear very little similarity to each other
Wheels are different
Front suspension is similar, but there are significant differences in 
kingpins and a-arms

I suppose the wheel bearings and the rear brake shoes are pretty much the 
same?

I guess that if I were trying to create a concours Bugeye, there would not 
be many parts of an RWA that I could use...
David Lieb
1972 RWA Midget 

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Tue Nov 13 12:08:14 2007
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:08:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Technology
In-Reply-To: <009d01c82612$e320bee0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <009d01c82612$e320bee0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <68vr7k$1qhbfa@email.mtu.edu>

At 11:33 AM 11/13/2007, Paul Asgeirsson wrote:
>Don't worry, this won't work against our Spridgets or Morrises!!

The article says; "The system, which can be attached to an automobile 
or aircraft carrier. . . "

The won't work against our Spridgets because we don't drive them near 
aircraft carriers???????


Tim Collins 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 13 12:30:47 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:30:47 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <000501c82627$64b961f0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F2326A8AC2DDC92F2CA73D6B8800@phx.gbl>

So, you're giving up on the idea of buying Bugeyes for parts cars for your 
RWA!!?

>From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
>
>Whilst driving my Midget back to Chicagoland from Mobile, AL on Sunday I 
>was
>thinking about Spridgets and started trying to come up with a list of parts
>that are the same on my RWA Midget as they were on a Bugeye. I am not
>talking about similar or interchangeable, I am talking identical... It is a
>very short list so far.
>
>The engine is larger
>The trans was changed
>The front brakes went to disks
>The rear brakes went to double-acting cylinders
>The diff ratio is different as well as the semi-elliptic housing and the
>hardened axles
>Most of the exterior sheet metal has changed
>Bumpers are different
>Dash is different
>Most of the instruments have changed as well as the switches
>Seats have changed
>Top has changed
>Steering column and wheel are different
>Wiring diagrams bear very little similarity to each other
>Wheels are different
>Front suspension is similar, but there are significant differences in
>kingpins and a-arms
>
>I suppose the wheel bearings and the rear brake shoes are pretty much the
>same?
>
>I guess that if I were trying to create a concours Bugeye, there would not
>be many parts of an RWA that I could use...
>David Lieb
>1972 RWA Midget

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov 13 12:34:17 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:34:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <BAY112-F2326A8AC2DDC92F2CA73D6B8800@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000b01c8262c$2ea23ce0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> So, you're giving up on the idea of buying Bugeyes for parts cars for your
> RWA!!?

I guess so... 

From thefirebuilds at gmail.com  Tue Nov 13 12:38:45 2007
From: thefirebuilds at gmail.com (Flash.)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:38:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 200 MPG Carb Conspiracy
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711130948k71fb5646xbdd57c2d5646f92a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5f00d9910711130806w30652102u72573d06b91153b1@mail.gmail.com>
	<C35F1924.121CB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<5f00d9910711130948k71fb5646xbdd57c2d5646f92a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8a336b9d0711131138k394a2134q56c0874e3a7f0d21@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.snopes.com/autos/business/carburetor.asp

<-- buzzkill


On 11/13/07, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Link works for me.  Search "200 mpg carb".  Supposedly the guy drove
> 200 miles in 1936 with a Ford V8 before the oil industry got to him.
>
> On 11/13/07, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> > >File not found
>



-- 
"Three wasted years, wasting time
As the hunger pains grow inside...And it's all too much hindsight" -
Deathcab

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 13 12:43:21 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:43:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 200 MPG Carb Conspiracy
In-Reply-To: <8a336b9d0711131138k394a2134q56c0874e3a7f0d21@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5f00d9910711130806w30652102u72573d06b91153b1@mail.gmail.com>
	<C35F1924.121CB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<5f00d9910711130948k71fb5646xbdd57c2d5646f92a@mail.gmail.com>
	<8a336b9d0711131138k394a2134q56c0874e3a7f0d21@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711131143n1ca30aeck6f0cb4cd9bc95979@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, that's what Exxon wants you to believe.
Wink, wink.
Oh, gotta go, here comes another black helicopter.

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Nov 13 12:45:02 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy, Ph.D.)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:45:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New Technology
In-Reply-To: <571636.80155.qm@web51911.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <571636.80155.qm@web51911.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20071113134502.vl2srl1yrda80goc@webmail.opentransfer.com>

"However, electronic control modules were not built into most cars
until 1972, hence the system will not work on automobiles made before
that year."

  Glad I switched back to points on my 78!!

Larry

Quoting Red Midget <redmidget72 at yahoo.com>:

> How the hell would they attach a 200 pound device to someones car
> when they are fleeing anyway!  Big Bro at work!
>
> Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net> wrote:  Don't worry,
> this won't work against our Spridgets or Morrises!!
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3666jh
>
> Pa
> _______________________________________________
> redmidget72 at yahoo.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
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>
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--
Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy at bbl.med.upenn.edu
Senior IT Program Director
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104

  Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a question
and
you're a fool for the rest of your life.

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Tue Nov 13 13:07:21 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:07:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New Technology
References: <009d01c82612$e320bee0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<68vr7k$1qhbfa@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <008401c82630$ce40d460$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Don't drive them ON one either!  They may use it to send off terrorists!

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin at mtu.edu>
To: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>;
<Spridgets at autox.team.net>; <morris_motors at yahoogroups.com>;
<bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New Technology


> At 11:33 AM 11/13/2007, Paul Asgeirsson wrote:
> >Don't worry, this won't work against our Spridgets or Morrises!!
>
> The article says; "The system, which can be attached to an automobile
> or aircraft carrier. . . "
>
> The won't work against our Spridgets because we don't drive them near
> aircraft carriers???????
>
>
> Tim Collins

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 13 13:56:19 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:56:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <000501c82627$64b961f0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <000501c82627$64b961f0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711131256s2f8aa01sd3051a00ed966a71@mail.gmail.com>

Man, that must have been a long and very boring drive   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/13/07, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> Whilst driving my Midget back to Chicagoland from Mobile, AL on Sunday I was
> thinking about Spridgets and started trying to come up with a list of parts
> that are the same on my RWA Midget as they were on a Bugeye. I am not
> talking about similar or interchangeable, I am talking identical... It is a
> very short list so far.
>
> The engine is larger
> The trans was changed
> The front brakes went to disks
> The rear brakes went to double-acting cylinders
> The diff ratio is different as well as the semi-elliptic housing and the
> hardened axles
> Most of the exterior sheet metal has changed
> Bumpers are different
> Dash is different
> Most of the instruments have changed as well as the switches
> Seats have changed
> Top has changed
> Steering column and wheel are different
> Wiring diagrams bear very little similarity to each other
> Wheels are different
> Front suspension is similar, but there are significant differences in
> kingpins and a-arms
>
> I suppose the wheel bearings and the rear brake shoes are pretty much the
> same?
>
> I guess that if I were trying to create a concours Bugeye, there would not
> be many parts of an RWA that I could use...
> David Lieb
> 1972 RWA Midget
> _______________________________________________
> bmwwxman at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>


-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov 13 14:05:12 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:05:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <000501c82627$64b961f0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<43840a7e0711131256s2f8aa01sd3051a00ed966a71@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001b01c82638$e2b33ac0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Man, that must have been a long and very boring drive   ;-)

According to my Sigma Sport speedometer, it was a 
round trip of 2005 miles in 29 hours and 11 minutes of 
driving time at an average speed of 68.64 mph. Down 
on Friday and home on Sunday. Thank goodness it was 
a lovely top-down drive in the Midget rather than a boring 
drone in the GTi.
David

From BJ8Healey at msn.com  Tue Nov 13 15:59:04 2007
From: BJ8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:59:04 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini Cooper S price question
Message-ID: <BAY133-DS238B89A2736FDA2C74FABE9800@phx.gbl>

Well,  I had to pipe in here ..  I have a 2003 Cooper S and it is just a
tremendously fun car .. brings a smile every time I drive it .. it loves to be
revved and performs best over 3500 ... I have had few problems .. my check
engine light comes on IF I do not coast down the large hill I live on when the
car is cold .. apparently a characteristic .. otherwise I have had no issues
.. it is terrific fun on winter roads as well.  I got a set of steel rims with
some Nokian Hakkelapitta (sp) tires .. and it is way fun ... If I have the
choice for my road drive it is the mini ... Not sure if I would like the
paddle shifters versus the standard 6 speed but that is choice ...

Jim Sailer

03 Cooper S
93 Land Rover Defender 110
66 BJ8
60 Frogeye (under reconstruction)

From hal at katemuir.com  Tue Nov 13 16:33:43 2007
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:33:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New Technology
In-Reply-To: <009d01c82612$e320bee0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFIEAEFDAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Well, it won't work against most of us, but Glen had better watch out if he
sees a cop car with one of these puppies on top!
Hal

-----Original Message-----


Don't worry, this won't work against our Spridgets or Morrises!!

 http://tinyurl.com/3666jh

From kgrowler at aol.com  Tue Nov 13 17:44:27 2007
From: kgrowler at aol.com (kgrowler at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:44:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <mailman.31111.1194996863.12556.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.31111.1194996863.12556.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <8C9F46EA527B9D0-1980-7594@webmail-da10.sysops.aol.com>

<<<I was thinking about Spridgets and started trying to come up with a 
list of parts
that are the same on my RWA Midget as they were on a Bugeye. I am not
talking about similar or interchangeable, I am talking identical...>>>


U-joints! - I had a set in a box at one point that listed the set it 
contained as being for 'MGs 1934 to 1980'.


Kim Tonry
Downers Grove, Illinois, U.S.A.

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From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Tue Nov 13 18:09:48 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:09:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <000501c82627$64b961f0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <008901c8265b$0ebce900$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Nope to the rear brake shoes.  Different ones for the double cylinder than
the early ones!


But you're right on the rear wheel bearings!!!!

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
To: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 10:59 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?


> Whilst driving my Midget back to Chicagoland from Mobile, AL on Sunday I
was
> thinking about Spridgets and started trying to come up with a list of
parts
> that are the same on my RWA Midget as they were on a Bugeye. I am not
> talking about similar or interchangeable, I am talking identical... It is
a
> very short list so far.

> I suppose the wheel bearings and the rear brake shoes are pretty much the
> same?

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 13 18:22:27 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:22:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <008901c8265b$0ebce900$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <961363.64869.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
wrote:

> Nope to the rear brake shoes.  Different ones for
> the double cylinder than
> the early ones!

Well, that explains a lot.....

Ron Soave
   
"Take it, Dee Dee" - http://youtube.com/watch?v=9BYOulnVXAE


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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Tue Nov 13 18:33:28 2007
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:33:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <00da01c8265e$5bacc610$116a010a@mail2world.com>

How about...
inner sills?
parts of the front inner wheel arches, toe board?
front chassis rails and crossmember
 
prop shaft
diff housing, axle banjo
rear drums?
 
Of course, the list gets even shorter with the 1500! :)
 
-=Chris
 


Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: Paul Asgeirsson [PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net]
Sent: 11/13/2007 8:10:48 PM
To: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com;spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there? 

Nope to the rear brake shoes. Different ones for the double cylinder
than 
the early ones! 


But you're right on the rear wheel bearings!!!! 

Pa 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> 
To: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 10:59 AM 
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there? 


> Whilst driving my Midget back to Chicagoland from Mobile, AL on Sunday
I 
was 
> thinking about Spridgets and started trying to come up with a list of 
parts 
> that are the same on my RWA Midget as they were on a Bugeye. I am not 
> talking about similar or interchangeable, I am talking identical... It
is 
a 
> very short list so far. 

> I suppose the wheel bearings and the rear brake shoes are pretty much
the 
> same? 

. 

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Tue Nov 13 18:37:42 2007
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:37:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Nominee for dumb butt of the year?
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711130725o274450c5u12d1641459ad375f@mail.gmail.co
  m>
References: <002601c825b7$008ad300$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<BAY112-F22B60E952137EE06C18E8BB8800@phx.gbl>
	<43840a7e0711130725o274450c5u12d1641459ad375f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071113203327.0476f2c8@littlebitcountry.com>

   This  was  the  response I got back from AP when I asked if he got the
   lug nut loose.
   Thank you so very much for your inquiry.  Unfortunately, we don't have
   any  follow up information on this one.  I'm sure, if it was a 12 gage
   shotgun, and it came off w/ some of the Lincoln itself.  Thanks again.
   Wendy/c.s.
   Dave

     On 11/13/07, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
     > Butt, did he get it loose?  ( or just clean it up some? )  :)
     >
     > >From: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
     > >
     > >  Man's choice to use shotgun to loosen lug nut turns out bad.
     > >
     > >
     > >  http://tinyurl.com/2xnkok
     > >
     > >
     > >Pa
     > _______________________________________________

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Nov 13 19:40:25 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:40:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 200 MPG Carb Conspiracy
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711130806w30652102u72573d06b91153b1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5f00d9910711130806w30652102u72573d06b91153b1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <473A6019.3060107@comcast.net>

Funny the plans surfaced in 2003, I ordered those plans from the back of 
a magazine when I was a kid. Yeah, I was one of those dumb kids that put 
$4.95 in the mail and got the plans for the Pogue carb back in 1973 or 
74. I did get the plans, I might even still have them somewhere, but I 
did not have the machining capabilities at the time, I still don't have 
the ability to manufacture a carb.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From nory1 at adelphia.net  Tue Nov 13 19:57:27 2007
From: nory1 at adelphia.net (Nory)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:57:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: Navy Catch and Release Program
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711122136v3c5f2e26yaa2496b9c013cc31@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY118-DAV916362915DAC9C03DFD1CC8850@phx.gbl>
	<30D2E894-5264-4C0A-B434-DF865187F97C@phillymgclub.com>
	<02fd01c825a2$a4df5ad0$9a00a8c0@PaulsLaptop>
	<020101c825a7$744b7ed0$6601a8c0@actualshop>
	<43840a7e0711122136v3c5f2e26yaa2496b9c013cc31@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8891C12B-1DD4-4D58-B8C4-26304785ADD0@adelphia.net>

Uh oh --- Now the secret is out!      (-:


On Nov 13, 2007, at 12:36 AM, Jim Johnson wrote:

> On 11/12/07, shop at justbrits.com <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:
> <snip>
>> Several Ladies (Nory being one) are Members and "offer up" some good
>> stuff every once in a while.
> <snip>
>
> Holy Begeezus!!   Nory is a female!!????
> --  
> Cheers!!
> Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
> Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,  
> 2008!!
> For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Nov 13 19:55:54 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:55:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <00da01c8265e$5bacc610$116a010a@mail2world.com>
References: <00da01c8265e$5bacc610$116a010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <473A63BA.4070809@comcast.net>

Chris King wrote:
> How about...
> inner sills?
And outer rockers
> parts of the front inner wheel arches,
Nope, different, sq bodys had a horizonal lip, bugeyes no lip.
> toe board?
Nope, different mounting on the gas pedal and high beam dip switch
> front chassis rails and crossmember
I think they are the same.
> prop shaft
Nope, Bugeye thru 69 had a collar on the tranny end, not so on later shafts
> diff housing, axle banjo 
Nope, 1/4 leafs, vs 1/2 leafs
> rear drums?
The same but not the shoes.

But the wheel bearings are all the same front and rear.
wheel studs
Accellerator cables are the same and so is the rear tranny seal ;)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Nov 13 20:05:46 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (b-evans at earthlink.net)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:05:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <473A63BA.4070809@comcast.net>
References: <00da01c8265e$5bacc610$116a010a@mail2world.com>
	<473A63BA.4070809@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <473A660A.4010909@earthlink.net>

Ax muerderer!!! 


Frank Clarici wrote:

>Chris King wrote:
>  
>
>>How about...
>>inner sills?
>>    
>>
>And outer rockers
>  
>
>>parts of the front inner wheel arches,
>>    
>>
>Nope, different, sq bodys had a horizonal lip, bugeyes no lip.
>  
>
>>toe board?
>>    
>>
>Nope, different mounting on the gas pedal and high beam dip switch
>  
>
>>front chassis rails and crossmember
>>    
>>
>I think they are the same.
>  
>
>>prop shaft
>>    
>>
>Nope, Bugeye thru 69 had a collar on the tranny end, not so on later shafts
>  
>
>>diff housing, axle banjo 
>>    
>>
>Nope, 1/4 leafs, vs 1/2 leafs
>  
>
>>rear drums?
>>    
>>
>The same but not the shoes.
>
>But the wheel bearings are all the same front and rear.
>wheel studs
>Accellerator cables are the same and so is the rear tranny seal ;)

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 13 22:20:33 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:20:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <473A660A.4010909@earthlink.net>
References: <00da01c8265e$5bacc610$116a010a@mail2world.com>
	<473A63BA.4070809@comcast.net> <473A660A.4010909@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711132120w4c5305a8u3ca82b47078d7b8@mail.gmail.com>

On Nov 13, 2007 9:05 PM,  <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Ax muerderer!!!
>
>


If you don't know, you better ax somebody.

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Nov 13 22:59:17 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:59:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-220071131455917375@earthlink.net>

derf wrote:  "If you don't know, you better ax somebody."

America now has over half a million unemployed stand-up comics.  If this is
the best you can do, keep your day job!

Buster   

From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov 14 05:42:16 2007
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:42:16 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <27533320.1195044136086.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

The diff housing is not the same.

MC

-----Original Message-----
>From: Chris King <cbking at alum.rpi.edu>
>Sent: Nov 13, 2007 8:33 PM
>To: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?
>
>How about...
>inner sills?
>parts of the front inner wheel arches, toe board?
>front chassis rails and crossmember
> 
>prop shaft
>diff housing, axle banjo
>rear drums?
> 
>Of course, the list gets even shorter with the 1500! :)
> 
>-=Chris
> 
>
>
>

________________________________________
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From pvanwig at charter.net  Wed Nov 14 07:54:29 2007
From: pvanwig at charter.net (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:54:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <005001c826ce$4234bc90$9a00a8c0@PaulsLaptop>

Save that newer and improved smoke for the wiring harness.

 

 

Paul Van Wig

 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+pvanwig=charter.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+pvanwig=charter.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 11:00 AM
To: Spridget List
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?

 

Whilst driving my Midget back to Chicagoland from Mobile, AL on Sunday I was 

thinking about Spridgets and started trying to come up with a list of parts 

that are the same on my RWA Midget as they were on a Bugeye. I am not 

talking about similar or interchangeable, I am talking identical... It is a 

very short list so far.

 

The engine is larger

The trans was changed

The front brakes went to disks

The rear brakes went to double-acting cylinders

The diff ratio is different as well as the semi-elliptic housing and the 

hardened axles

Most of the exterior sheet metal has changed

Bumpers are different

Dash is different

Most of the instruments have changed as well as the switches

Seats have changed

Top has changed

Steering column and wheel are different

Wiring diagrams bear very little similarity to each other

Wheels are different

Front suspension is similar, but there are significant differences in 

kingpins and a-arms

 

I suppose the wheel bearings and the rear brake shoes are pretty much the 

same?

 

I guess that if I were trying to create a concours Bugeye, there would not 

be many parts of an RWA that I could use...

David Lieb

1972 RWA Midget 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov 14 07:57:27 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:57:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <27533320.1195044136086.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <005001c826ce$acc06eb0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> The diff housing is not the same.

Very true.

Remember, the fictitious scenario here is that someone has a very nice RWA 
Midget and bought a basketcase Bugeye and is trying to restore the Bugeye to 
concours, using as many RWA parts as possible. NO, I AM NOT DOING THIS, I am 
just creating a hypothetical situation as an intellectual exercise! Of 
course, if someone wanted to supply the necessary stuff...

So far, we have rear brake drums, u-joints, all the wheel bearings, inner 
sills, outer rockers, wheel studs, accelerator cable, rear tranny seal, 
thermostat, speedo cable, and various bulbs. Not very impressive of a list 
;-)
David Lieb 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 14 08:10:13 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:10:13 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <005001c826ce$4234bc90$9a00a8c0@PaulsLaptop>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F40C6DF55575EAE7DDAC285B8810@phx.gbl>

Do you think he could get that smoke past the concours judges?  What about 
mirrors?  I was just thinking that smoke and mirrors are often used in the 
same phrase.


>From: "Paul Van Wig" <pvanwig at charter.net>
>
>Save that newer and improved smoke for the wiring harness.
>
>
>Paul Van Wig
>
>-----Original Message-----
>
>
>I guess that if I were trying to create a concours Bugeye, there would not
>
>be many parts of an RWA that I could use...
>
>David Lieb
>
>1972 RWA Midget

From duncan at pondhop.com  Wed Nov 14 08:47:58 2007
From: duncan at pondhop.com (Duncan Sinclair)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:47:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SPAM-LOW:  Re:  What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <005001c826ce$acc06eb0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <27533320.1195044136086.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
	<005001c826ce$acc06eb0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <002d01c826d5$bb7cb1a0$327614e0$@com>

What about Axle half shafts

Thanks
Duncan

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+duncan=pondhop.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+duncan=pondhop.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
David Lieb
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 8:57 AM
To: Spridget List
Subject: SPAM-LOW: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?

> The diff housing is not the same.

Very true.

Remember, the fictitious scenario here is that someone has a very nice RWA 
Midget and bought a basketcase Bugeye and is trying to restore the Bugeye to

concours, using as many RWA parts as possible. NO, I AM NOT DOING THIS, I am

just creating a hypothetical situation as an intellectual exercise! Of 
course, if someone wanted to supply the necessary stuff...

So far, we have rear brake drums, u-joints, all the wheel bearings, inner 
sills, outer rockers, wheel studs, accelerator cable, rear tranny seal, 
thermostat, speedo cable, and various bulbs. Not very impressive of a list 
;-)
David Lieb 
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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov 14 08:58:55 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:58:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] wire wheel axles
Message-ID: <004501c826d7$447f0ba0$cd7d22e0$@com>

Anyone have an extra set of wire wheel axles to sell or trade?

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov 14 09:08:26 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:08:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SPAM-LOW:  Re:  What is still there?
References: <27533320.1195044136086.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
	<005001c826ce$acc06eb0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<002d01c826d5$bb7cb1a0$327614e0$@com>
Message-ID: <005e01c826d8$99a1fa60$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> What about Axle half shafts

Nope. Yes, they are interchangeable, but the Bugeye axles were quite soft in 
comparison. It would be an advisable upgrade, but not a concours part ;-)
David 

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 14 10:10:27 2007
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:10:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dec. 8th 2007 - a British Car Day - Irvine,CA
Message-ID: <935028.23622.qm@web38911.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

This was sent to me by a friend. I have been to the regular meet at the Ford-Premier Automotive Group Campus, Irvine Ca. The day i was there it was high dollar cars with some hot rods mixed in to the meet. It ran from 7am to 9 am.
   
  There is a similar meet that has mostly hot rods & Antique cars at Magnolia and Adams in Huntington Beach, Ca. Saturday Weekly too. People start showing up at 5am and the place empties out by 8 am. 
   
   
  The one in Irvine will be having a British car day. Read on........Vigil - Socal - USA

This was sent to SDBCCC VP Mike Williams:

Mike,
   
  I have been to three of your events, two of the British Car days and one of the rolling car day. You guys are great.

Do you know about Cars and Coffee, Irvine Ca.?  Cars and Coffee is a weekly Saturday morning gathering at the Ford-Premier Automotive Group Campus, Irvine Ca.

Food and coffee will be available at the Ford Cafeteria.

  The organizers of Cars and Coffee at the PAG Ford Design Center have given us Saturday, Dec. 08, 2007 as a British Car Day, where British
cars will be the honored Marque.  About 6:15am to 9:00am

Please feel free to pass the word about the above.

Getting there early will be important.

maps are at: www.carsandcoffee.com

This is a casual, free event, no awards, non commercial, parking will
not be by make, parking will be on a first come basis. This is a  just for fun gathering.

Thank you.
Richard Schnyder
323 333 2666  cell
richards at hollywoodcenter.com



       
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 14 12:22:42 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:22:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <005001c826ce$acc06eb0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <27533320.1195044136086.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
	<005001c826ce$acc06eb0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711141122n53d17d64od3cb5e81f0d63f3@mail.gmail.com>

Don't forget the following,

The tires
The air in the tires.
The coolant in the cooling system.
The oil on the bottom of the car.
Tranny lube
Rear drive lube
Bearing grease
Dash Pot oil
Petrol
Battery Acid
Mechanic's vocabulary of curses
Smart a$$ friends
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

Cheers!!

Jim

On 11/14/07, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> > The diff housing is not the same.
>
> Very true.
>
> Remember, the fictitious scenario here is that someone has a very nice RWA
> Midget and bought a basketcase Bugeye and is trying to restore the Bugeye to
> concours, using as many RWA parts as possible. NO, I AM NOT DOING THIS, I am
> just creating a hypothetical situation as an intellectual exercise! Of
> course, if someone wanted to supply the necessary stuff...
>
> So far, we have rear brake drums, u-joints, all the wheel bearings, inner
> sills, outer rockers, wheel studs, accelerator cable, rear tranny seal,
> thermostat, speedo cable, and various bulbs. Not very impressive of a list
> ;-)
> David Lieb

From caws52803 at aol.com  Wed Nov 14 13:43:48 2007
From: caws52803 at aol.com (caws52803 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:43:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite 2008 Calendar
Message-ID: <8C9F51630DB8B8B-BC-4C92@webmail-md10.sysops.aol.com>

I just received the following email from England for anyone interested:
==========================================================
Each calendar costs B#7.50.B  Air Mail postage for one calendar is B#2.50, for
two calendars in one parcel is B#4.50
B 
With an exchange rate of $2 to B#1, that means one calendar to the US air mail
costs B#10 / $20.
B 
I can only take payment byB Paypal from the US I'm afraid, if you're still
interested.
________________________________________________________________________
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http://mail.aol.com

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Wed Nov 14 14:39:44 2007
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:39:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <000501c82627$64b961f0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <000501c82627$64b961f0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921466@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

No radio in the car, huh?



-----Original Message-----
From: David Lieb [mailto:dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 2:00 PM
To: Spridget List
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?

Whilst driving my Midget back to Chicagoland from Mobile, AL on Sunday I
was
thinking about Spridgets and started trying to come up with a list of
parts
that are the same on my RWA Midget as they were on a Bugeye. I am not
talking about similar or interchangeable, I am talking identical... It
is a
very short list so far.

The engine is larger
The trans was changed
The front brakes went to disks
The rear brakes went to double-acting cylinders
The diff ratio is different as well as the semi-elliptic housing and the

hardened axles
Most of the exterior sheet metal has changed
Bumpers are different
Dash is different
Most of the instruments have changed as well as the switches
Seats have changed
Top has changed
Steering column and wheel are different
Wiring diagrams bear very little similarity to each other
Wheels are different
Front suspension is similar, but there are significant differences in
kingpins and a-arms

I suppose the wheel bearings and the rear brake shoes are pretty much
the
same?

I guess that if I were trying to create a concours Bugeye, there would
not
be many parts of an RWA that I could use...
David Lieb
1972 RWA Midget

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Wed Nov 14 14:34:36 2007
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:34:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <23962330.1195076076237.JavaMail.root@wmvirt9>

How about the front shocks, rear shocks only (not the connecting links) speedometer cable, gas tank bolts, rear bumper supports, seat rail bolts, demister vents and hoses, heater flaps, windshield wiper attachment points (2, not 3), oil pressure sending pipe, front sway bar, interior sill and side kick panels?

Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov 14 14:44:09 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:44:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <000501c82627$64b961f0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921466@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <000701c82707$7d486550$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

>>> No radio in the car, huh?

Yes, I had tunes the whole way. The Midget engine provided a nice bass line, 
but it doesn't have much in the way of melody, so I have a Pioneer 
AM/FM/CD/MP3 in there to provide noise. A CD full of MP3 files will get me 
to most of my destinations with tunes left over ;-) 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Nov 14 15:45:48 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:45:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <27533320.1195044136086.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net><005001c826ce$acc06eb0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
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Message-ID: <012601c82710$1ada4010$6401a8c0@Larry>

Does the oil that drips out of your car on to your garage floor count once 
it has left the car?

=================================

> Remember, the fictitious scenario here is that someone has a very nice RWA
> Midget and bought a basketcase Bugeye and is trying to restore the Bugeye 
> to
> concours, using as many RWA parts as possible. NO, I AM NOT DOING THIS, I 
> am
> just creating a hypothetical situation as an intellectual exercise! Of
> course, if someone wanted to supply the necessary stuff...
>
> So far, we have rear brake drums, u-joints, all the wheel bearings, inner
> sills, outer rockers, wheel studs, accelerator cable, rear tranny seal,
> thermostat, speedo cable, and various bulbs. Not very impressive of a list
> ;-)
> David Lieb
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov 14 15:57:30 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:57:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <27533320.1195044136086.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net><005001c826ce$acc06eb0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
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> Does the oil that drips out of your car on to your garage floor count once
> it has left the car?

Only if there is actual caster oil in it 

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Wed Nov 14 16:13:53 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:13:53 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <7799122.1195082033572.JavaMail.root@ps29>

The smile.

I am sure that was the same on the Frogeye and the Mark 2.  In fact I 
think the insane grin came with all the models and lasted all the way 
through production and well into the '70s

Guy

>----Original Message----
>From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
>Date: 14/11/2007 22:45 
>To: "Jim Johnson"<bmwwxman at gmail.com>, "David Lieb"
<dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
>Cc: "Spridget List"<spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subj: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?
>
>Does the oil that drips out of your car on to your garage floor count 
once 
>it has left the car?
>
>=================================
>
>> Remember, the fictitious scenario here is that someone has a very 
nice RWA
>> Midget and bought a basketcase Bugeye and is trying to restore the 
Bugeye 
>> to
>> concours, using as many RWA parts as possible. NO, I AM NOT DOING 
THIS, I 
>> am
>> just creating a hypothetical situation as an intellectual exercise! 
Of
>> course, if someone wanted to supply the necessary stuff...
>>
>> So far, we have rear brake drums, u-joints, all the wheel bearings, 
inner
>> sills, outer rockers, wheel studs, accelerator cable, rear tranny 
seal,
>> thermostat, speedo cable, and various bulbs. Not very impressive of 
a list
>> ;-)
>> David Lieb
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From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Nov 14 16:16:35 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:16:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Welcome Guy
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071114171559.0355f008@mailbag.com>

... who remembers Buster's alley...



Peter C.

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 14 16:19:10 2007
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:19:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <000701c82707$7d486550$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <458310.95570.qm@web38909.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I did a California to Florida Keys and back in a 1964 air cooled BMW 700 with the top down and back to California. I listened to the sweet sound of the motor both ways. I never missed the radio with all there was to see. Even the desert is nice if you hit it after a rain.  In the old days we saw a car with a radio and asked them if there mom gave them a bottle before bed time. The trip was in 2003. 
   
  I'll i can say is:  Gee sh these kids are so spoiled.
   
  Vigil 


David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
  >>> No radio in the car, huh?

Yes, I had tunes the whole way. The Midget engine provided a nice bass line, 
but it doesn't have much in the way of melody, so I have a Pioneer 
AM/FM/CD/MP3 in there to provide noise. A CD full of MP3 files will get me 
to most of my destinations with tunes left over ;-) 
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From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Wed Nov 14 16:28:20 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:28:20 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] Welcome Guy
Message-ID: <3918112.1195082900376.JavaMail.root@ps29>

Was that Buster's tale?  I forgot who posted it but recall with maybe a 
touch too much imagination what it was all about!

It must have been years ago, that one!

Whoops, must be careful or Mark will ban me for posting NMC messages!!

>----Original Message----
>From: peter at nosimport.com
>Date: 14/11/2007 23:16 
>To: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subj: [Spridgets] Welcome Guy
>
>... who remembers Buster's alley...
>
>
>
>Peter C.
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 14 16:47:16 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:47:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <005001c826ce$acc06eb0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <27533320.1195044136086.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
	<005001c826ce$acc06eb0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <473B8904.6090908@comcast.net>

David Lieb wrote:

> So far, we have rear brake drums, u-joints, all the wheel bearings, inner 
> sills, outer rockers, wheel studs, accelerator cable, rear tranny seal, 
> thermostat, speedo cable, and various bulbs. Not very impressive of a list 

Uh, the speedo cables changed in length with the onset of BL when it 
went from up the steering column to thru the fire wall.
4" difference I think. 68 and up are longer.
But the motor mounts are the same.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 14 16:51:52 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:51:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <458310.95570.qm@web38909.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <458310.95570.qm@web38909.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <473B8A18.6000501@comcast.net>

uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com wrote:
> I listened to the sweet sound of the motor both ways. 
>    
>   I'll i can say is:  Gee sh these kids are so spoiled.

> 
> David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
>   >>> No radio in the car, huh?

Have you listen to the radio lately?
The exhaust note has a lot more variety than most radio stations.
I swear each DJ turns on the same CD and lets it play til the next DJ 
comes in and starts the same CD all over again.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 14 16:59:47 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:59:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Welcome Guy
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071114171559.0355f008@mailbag.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071114171559.0355f008@mailbag.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711141559v5be21f41gb241ba7627283ce1@mail.gmail.com>

I DO, I DO!! That was the one where the tranny really DID have an "input"
shaft......

On Nov 14, 2007 5:16 PM, Peter C <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> ... who remembers Buster's alley...
>
>
>
> Peter C.
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From dmg at bossig.com  Wed Nov 14 17:25:57 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:25:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <473B8A18.6000501@comcast.net>
References: <458310.95570.qm@web38909.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<473B8A18.6000501@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <473B2195.12533.1F83583@dmg.bossig.com>

DJ? DJ? What DJ?
Do you mean the person that selecys the titles he wants from a screen on 
his computer, clicks on "Start", and then goes to the bar???
"Here on WXYZ we play 1 hour of uninterrupted music"
Which translates to "Anyone listening??"

Does anyone, besides me, remember the famous "Chicken Breast" TV 
Blooper??

On 14 Nov 2007 at 18:51, Frank Clarici wrote:

>> I swear each DJ turns on the same CD and lets it play til the next DJ 
>> comes in and starts the same CD all over again.

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Wed Nov 14 17:31:38 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:31:38 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: Another newbie Sprite
 owner...and looking for parts
Message-ID: <15887464.1195086698984.JavaMail.root@ps29>

No Sir,
That is not plain WRONG, as you put it. 
You clearly could not have corrected  Jim if he hadn't posted wrongly in the first place.


And thank you, clearly you didn't consider my message idiotic, else you would not have replied, by your own logic

Good to hear from you Ed, and thank you for the correct "heads up" on how to subscribe back onto this list.

Guy




----Original Message----

From: justbrits at comcast.net

Date: 15/11/2007 0:12 

To: <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>

Subj: Re: [midgetsprite] Re: Another newbie Sprite owner...and looking for parts
















  


    
            
<<And if you hadn't posted wrong, then Mr Ed would not have lept in with such obvious enthusiasm to point out your heinous errors>>



That is just plain WRONG, Guy!!



I read ALL of the mails FIRST and then go back and start answering, either On List or (mostly) OFF.



I was about to reply to your post ON list when I saw the MIS-information so I replied to that one.  Other wise you would have received TWO solutions which is a waste of your time and mine.



As a side note, I do not have to defend myself nor do I reply to idiotic posts.



Ed



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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov 14 17:34:20 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:34:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <458310.95570.qm@web38909.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<473B8A18.6000501@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <05da01c8271f$442230e0$0401a8c0@midget>

> Have you listen to the radio lately?
> The exhaust note has a lot more variety than most radio stations.
> I swear each DJ turns on the same CD and lets it play til the next DJ 
> comes in and starts the same CD all over again.

That explains a lot. Like why I listen to MP3 files rather than try to find 
a station with a decent CD ;-) 

From BCAH at aol.com  Wed Nov 14 17:56:52 2007
From: BCAH at aol.com (BCAH at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:56:52 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] major domo
Message-ID: <d02.20af0425.346cf354@aol.com>

Hello all, --a friend of mine would like to join this list.  I  downloaded 
the major domo "LISTS" but it does not list the Spridgets list. Can  we just 
send a message to Major Domo with "subscribe Spridgets" as I did years  ago to 
join for myself?  What am I missing? Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks in 
advance,----Bob C in KS



************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

From BCAH at aol.com  Wed Nov 14 18:00:49 2007
From: BCAH at aol.com (BCAH at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:00:49 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
Message-ID: <d23.109c06c5.346cf441@aol.com>

who spridget-list



************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Nov 14 18:07:10 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:07:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <23962330.1195076076237.JavaMail.root@wmvirt9>
Message-ID: <C360DBBE.122F6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Face it. Those Spridgets with the funny roll-up windows just don't have many
useable parts.

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Nov 14 18:07:23 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:07:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] major domo
References: <d02.20af0425.346cf354@aol.com>
Message-ID: <057301c82723$e1b3e160$6601a8c0@actualshop>

Folks:

PLEASE, PLEASE keep this!!!

Bob C in KS:

1st, you could just send him the link at the bottom of EVERY list post:

http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

OR

He can send a mail TO:  spridgets-request at autox.team.net with NO "Subject:"
and just the word        subscribe        in the body.  Rest is automatic.

The same TO: is also used to unsubscribe from the List.

Ed

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov 14 18:22:55 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:22:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] soave's new CD motor...
Message-ID: <001f01c82726$0e55e590$2b01b0b0$@com>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJuS0jR6_E4

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From millerls at ado13.com  Wed Nov 14 18:28:49 2007
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:28:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Welcome Guy
References: <3918112.1195082900376.JavaMail.root@ps29>
Message-ID: <006001c82726$e03bb8f0$c90e0618@HP>

Guy Weller, a name not seen in a while. Welcome back Guy.

Larry Miller

From gmeyer01 at snet.net  Wed Nov 14 18:35:17 2007
From: gmeyer01 at snet.net (The Mayers)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:35:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody near Spruce Pine, NC?
Message-ID: <131359.47927.qm@web83806.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Are there any listers near Spruce Pine or Burnsville, NC?  I will be flying down to Spruce Pine next week to visit my sister and wondered if there are any good watering holes near by where I could get a cold drink.  Gary in CT

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Wed Nov 14 18:40:25 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:40:25 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] Welcome Guy
Message-ID: <26057514.1195090825509.JavaMail.root@ps29>

Thanks for the welcome Larry. Good to see some of the same names still 
here!

Guy

>----Original Message----
>From: millerls at ado13.com
>Date: 15/11/2007 1:28 
>To: <guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk>, <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subj: Re: [Spridgets] Welcome Guy
>
>Guy Weller, a name not seen in a while. Welcome back Guy.
>
>Larry Miller

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov 14 18:41:39 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:41:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] soave's new CD motor...
In-Reply-To: <20071115013622.32079187A2C@autox.team.net>
References: <001f01c82726$0e55e590$2b01b0b0$@com>
	<20071115013622.32079187A2C@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <002e01c82728$acaec890$060c59b0$@com>

Maybe Mod 1... I'll check with Carl.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-team-thicko at Autox.Team.Net
[mailto:owner-team-thicko at Autox.Team.Net] On Behalf Of Tony Drews
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 7:35 PM
To: Wm. Severin Thompson; 'Spridgets'; team-thicko at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: soave's new CD motor...

Looks vintage to me...  :)

- Biscuit

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Wed Nov 14 18:48:10 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:48:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-220071141514810234@earthlink.net>

Guy Weller wrote:  "The smile.  I am sure that was the same on the Frogeye
and the Mark 2. In fact I think the insane grin came with all the models
and lasted all the way through production and well into the '70s"

Ain't no such thing as a *real* smile on all them new-fangled wannabe
Sprites 'n' Midgets.  Only came on the first generation!  Back when Ike was
a *real* president. (....mumble...grumble...kids...mumble...don't know
nuthin'...grumble)

Silas P. Gumbody
Bald Knob, Arkansas

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Wed Nov 14 18:52:03 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:52:03 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <9421576.1195091523688.JavaMail.root@ps29>

Buster,
the smile comes with all of these cars, but is attached to the driver!

>----Original Message----
>From: b-evans at earthlink.net
>Date: 15/11/2007 1:48 
>To: "guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk"<guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk>, 
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>, "Jim Johnson"<bmwwxman at gmail.com>, 
"DavidLieb"<dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
>Cc: "Spridget List"<spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subj: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?
>
>Guy Weller wrote:  "The smile.  I am sure that was the same on the 
Frogeye
>and the Mark 2. In fact I think the insane grin came with all the 
models
>and lasted all the way through production and well into the '70s"
>
>Ain't no such thing as a *real* smile on all them new-fangled wannabe
>Sprites 'n' Midgets.  Only came on the first generation!  Back when 
Ike was
>a *real* president. (....mumble...grumble...kids...mumble...don't 
know
>nuthin'...grumble)
>
>Silas P. Gumbody
>Bald Knob, Arkansas

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 14 18:54:37 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:54:37 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <380-220071141514810234@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F25CCFE0298D9CADB1BC582B8820@phx.gbl>

I thought he meant on the driver.  I got one of those smiles getting on it 
on a traffic circle last Sunday.  YeeHa!

>From: "Robert Bruce Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net>
>Reply-To: b-evans at earthlink.net
>To: "guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk" 
><guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk>,ladaniels at sbcglobal.net, "Jim Johnson" 
><bmwwxman at gmail.com>,"DavidLieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
>CC: Spridget List <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?
>Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:48:10 -0800
>
>Guy Weller wrote:  "The smile.  I am sure that was the same on the Frogeye
>and the Mark 2. In fact I think the insane grin came with all the models
>and lasted all the way through production and well into the '70s"
>
>Ain't no such thing as a *real* smile on all them new-fangled wannabe
>Sprites 'n' Midgets.  Only came on the first generation!  Back when Ike was
>a *real* president. (....mumble...grumble...kids...mumble...don't know
>nuthin'...grumble)
>
>Silas P. Gumbody
>Bald Knob, Arkansas
>_______________________________________________
>robertduquette at sympatico.ca
>
>Edit your replies
>
>http://www.team.net/archive
>
>http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 14 18:58:28 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:58:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Welcome Guy
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071114171559.0355f008@mailbag.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071114171559.0355f008@mailbag.com>
Message-ID: <473BA7C4.2020002@comcast.net>

Peter C wrote:
> ... who remembers Buster's alley...

I do

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Wed Nov 14 19:07:57 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:07:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] soave's new CD motor...
Message-ID: <380-22007114152757734@earthlink.net>

Flounder wrote:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJuS0jR6_E4

Hehehehehe....  But Ron's secret is how he is gonna make tech inspectors
think its just another plain ol' stock A-Series.  I really can't say more
than Ron knows what evil lurks in the hearts of vintage racers, so he made
a trip to the Orient where he learnt the power to cloud men's minds so that
could not see this engine, and would instead see only a stock A-Series

So enjoy your bitter fruits ye of little faith!

Silas P. Gumbody
Bald Knob, Arkansas

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Wed Nov 14 19:11:16 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:11:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-220071141521116515@earthlink.net>

 Robert Duquette wrote:  "I thought he meant on the driver."

Oh, *that* smile!!!!  (How many bugs did you get to count on your teeth? 
Before swallowing them?)

"I got one of those smiles getting on it on a traffic circle last Sunday. 
YeeHa!"

Even Frank calls them roundabouts now!

Buster  

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Wed Nov 14 19:13:31 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:13:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Welcome Guy
Message-ID: <380-220071141521331250@earthlink.net>

Guy Weller wrote:  "Good to see some of the same names still here!"

We're all like bad pennys.  Can't get rid of us!

RB

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Nov 14 19:55:23 2007
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:55:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <BAY112-F25CCFE0298D9CADB1BC582B8820@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <001d01c82732$f7dc30f0$c7a1bf46@personal>

Oh, trafic circles are for fun.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 7:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?


>I thought he meant on the driver.  I got one of those smiles getting on it
> on a traffic circle last Sunday.  YeeHa!
>
>>From: "Robert Bruce Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net>
>>Reply-To: b-evans at earthlink.net
>>To: "guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk"
>><guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk>,ladaniels at sbcglobal.net, "Jim Johnson"
>><bmwwxman at gmail.com>,"DavidLieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
>>CC: Spridget List <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?
>>Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:48:10 -0800
>>
>>Guy Weller wrote:  "The smile.  I am sure that was the same on the Frogeye
>>and the Mark 2. In fact I think the insane grin came with all the models
>>and lasted all the way through production and well into the '70s"
>>
>>Ain't no such thing as a *real* smile on all them new-fangled wannabe
>>Sprites 'n' Midgets.  Only came on the first generation!  Back when Ike 
>>was
>>a *real* president. (....mumble...grumble...kids...mumble...don't know
>>nuthin'...grumble)
>>
>>Silas P. Gumbody
>>Bald Knob, Arkansas
>>_______________________________________________
>>robertduquette at sympatico.ca
>>
>>Edit your replies
>>
>>http://www.team.net/archive
>>
>>http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
> _______________________________________________
> jlaird237 at cox.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
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>
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>
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov 14 20:07:11 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:07:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <BAY112-F25CCFE0298D9CADB1BC582B8820@phx.gbl>
	<001d01c82732$f7dc30f0$c7a1bf46@personal>
Message-ID: <004601c82734$9e1ccf50$0401a8c0@midget>

> Oh, trafic circles are for fun.

Unless you have been condemned to live in the Chicago area where there are 
only three or four of them, of which only one ever sees any traffic. It is, 
therefore, known as "Suicide Circle" and can be considered a textbook 
example of how NOT to build a traffic circle. Start with a circle that is 
too small, then place a stop sign at each of the six entrances, two of which 
are 2-lane roads, the other four are 4-lane roads. At any given moment, at 
least two of the people at the entrances have no idea what this thing is. No 
one has figured out what the inside lane is for, since it is such a small 
circle. It would be funny if it were not so pathetic. 

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Wed Nov 14 20:12:11 2007
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:12:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody near Spruce Pine, NC?
In-Reply-To: <131359.47927.qm@web83806.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <131359.47927.qm@web83806.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <473BB90B.3000509@verizon.net>

We are many miles east and south of SP, but last time we heard
most of downtown Spruce Pine had been burned out. Watering
holes may be a ways away. Try Asheville?? Morganton??
Lenoir???

The Mayers wrote:
> Are there any listers near Spruce Pine or Burnsville, NC?  I will be flying down to Spruce Pine next week to visit my sister and wondered if there are any good watering holes near by where I could get a cold drink.  

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Wed Nov 14 20:58:10 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:58:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-220071141535810953@earthlink.net>

C'mon, folks, they aren't "traffic circles"!  They are roundabouts!  And
believe it or not, they are the greatest thing since sliced bread when you
use them in England!  Of course I have found the English drivers to be far
more courteous than we Yanks.  And that is the key to the effectiveness in
keeping traffic moving around a roundabout.  And the brilliance of them for
a Yank is that when you are lost, you can drive around and around and
around until you get your bearings...or you run out of gas!  I have to
admit that when I first started going to England back in Dirt AD, there
were times I wanted to put an American Flag on my car and a sign in my
window:  "Sorry!  Dumb Yank Driving".

All seriousness aside, roundabouts are truly a great way to manage traffic
if used properly.  American traffic engineers, unfortunately, have never
learned this lesson!  But a stop sign at the entrance?  Gotta be one of the
stoopidest things imaginable, although some roundabouts in England are
appearing with stoplights!

Buster Evans
 


> [Original Message]
> From: David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
> To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: 11/14/2007 7:07:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?
>
> > Oh, trafic circles are for fun.
>
> Unless you have been condemned to live in the Chicago area where there
are 
> only three or four of them, of which only one ever sees any traffic. It
is, 
> therefore, known as "Suicide Circle" and can be considered a textbook 
> example of how NOT to build a traffic circle. Start with a circle that is 
> too small, then place a stop sign at each of the six entrances, two of
which 
> are 2-lane roads, the other four are 4-lane roads. At any given moment,
at 
> least two of the people at the entrances have no idea what this thing is.
No 
> one has figured out what the inside lane is for, since it is such a small 
> circle. It would be funny if it were not so pathetic. 
> _______________________________________________
> b-evans at earthlink.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From dmg at bossig.com  Wed Nov 14 21:30:29 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:30:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <380-220071141535810953@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071141535810953@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <473B5AE5.18851.2D81613@dmg.bossig.com>

Here, in the Bundu of S.Central Washington namely the Tri-Cities, they 
have started introducing roundabouts and use the 'Yield'  sign... they are 
proving to be a great success. Especially at one of the most congested 
"going home after work" five-ways.

And main drag was widened from 4 lanes to six lanes just before it opens 
up into the freeway... But to offset that, they added 4 new sets of lights in 
less than 1/4 mile!!! Go figure!

On 14 Nov 2007 at 19:58, Robert Bruce Evans wrote:

>>  American traffic engineers, unfortunately, have
>> never
>> learned this lesson! 

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From davriker at nwi.net  Wed Nov 14 23:09:30 2007
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:09:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <380-220071141535810953@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <005801c8274e$15be3b20$6400a8c0@dave>

It seems that roundabouts (traffic circles) make it nearly impossible for 
blind pedestrians to cross the street, as there is never a point in time 
when all traffic stops.  I can't find it now but read that there is actually 
a class action lawsuit to ban traffic circles as they violate the Americans 
With Disabilities Act.
David Riker

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Bruce Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net>
To: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>; "Spridgets" 
<Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 7:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?


> C'mon, folks, they aren't "traffic circles"!  They are roundabouts!  And
> believe it or not, they are the greatest thing since sliced bread 

From pilotrob at msn.com  Wed Nov 14 23:12:20 2007
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:12:20 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... New Technology
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV13BF07E0A0589EC9FB00AED4820@phx.gbl>

Hmmm....

how about this working against Crane/
PerTronix ignition systems? 

Is it back to points???! Omigosh!

CapBob

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 14 23:19:55 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:19:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] soave's new CD motor...
In-Reply-To: <001f01c82726$0e55e590$2b01b0b0$@com>
References: <001f01c82726$0e55e590$2b01b0b0$@com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711142219t2b82bf3fg2adb85f69a01815c@mail.gmail.com>

Yeah, I hear he has Nitrous tanks hidden behind the headlights, too.

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Wed Nov 14 23:35:01 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:35:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?--Now roundabouts!
Message-ID: <380-22007114156351343@earthlink.net>

David Riker wrote:  " I can't find it now but read that there is actually a
class action lawsuit to ban traffic circles as they violate the Americans
With Disabilities Act."

But remember, there is a cadre of trial lawyers out there who make
mega-bucks just filing these extortionate lawsuits, then negotiating a
"settlement" that lines their pockets.  (Everyone has been a member of some
"class", and are notified of the settlements.  Next time, take a close look
at what the lawyers make compared to members of the "class" that has
supposedly been wronged").

When it comes to the "rights" of those with disabilities, England makes the
U.S.look like a piker with all of the safeguards they require.  And yet,
they don't seem to have any problem negotiating roundabouts.

Buster Evans

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 14 23:42:08 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:42:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] A moment of your Spridget time, please....
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711142242vafe3b6cl271c199797f6649c@mail.gmail.com>

Spridgeteers,

Many of you know about the BusterCluster last year, brain child of Ron
Soave. Some really
great people gathered for 3 days to help Buster Evans assemble his
restoration project (1960 Austin Healey Sprite). Twenty three super
Spridgeteers from all over the US took part and the British magazine
Practical Classics recently did a 4 page spread on the event.

The same magazine is now running a contest asking people to vote on
their favorite reader-restoration project (one published each month)
of the year via email. While all the projects are certainly deserving,
we'd sure like to see the BusterCluster Sprite project win and you can
help. Just send an email as follows:

To: <pc.competition at emap.com>
Subject: Favorite Reader-Restoration

Text: 1960 BusterCluster Austin-Healey Sprite

There is a prize for the winner and Buster has most generously offered
(minus taxes, etc) to donate it (if the BusterCluster Sprite wins) to
the 50th Anniversary Celebration treasury to help make the event even
better.

Many thanks in advance for your participation. It wouldn't hurt to
forward this message to all your other lists too in order to help the
cause. This is for the good of the marque.

Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" the Spridget Golden Anniversary at
Lake of the Ozarks
For more info and registration see: <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 00:08:56 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:08:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?--Now roundabouts!
In-Reply-To: <380-22007114156351343@earthlink.net>
References: <380-22007114156351343@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711142308m54b53d1bgf9a152c3db49ad9f@mail.gmail.com>

Amen, Buster.

Perfect example is the current case against Merck concerning Vioxx.
Merck is settling out of court to the tune of $4.85 BILLION.  Members
of the class will see something like $120K each while the law firm
Parker Waichman Alonso Mark LLP will rake in many millions for each
trial lawyer involved.

Merck immediately took Vioxx off the market when research showed an
increased risk of heart attack and stroke in those taking the maximum
dosage. I know, I was one of them. (Also involved were Celebrex and
Bextra shortly thereafter). Ostensibly these attorneys have saved us
all from evil Merck out of the goodness of their hearts and at great
personal sacrifice.

It is so sad that the only thanks they will get for all their hard
work and sacrifice to protect us all will be many millions each in
their bank accounts, a mansion and a garage full of Ferraris...

Poor souls...

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

On 11/15/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> David Riker wrote:  " I can't find it now but read that there is actually a
> class action lawsuit to ban traffic circles as they violate the Americans
> With Disabilities Act."
>
> But remember, there is a cadre of trial lawyers out there who make
> mega-bucks just filing these extortionate lawsuits, then negotiating a
> "settlement" that lines their pockets.  (Everyone has been a member of some
> "class", and are notified of the settlements.  Next time, take a close look
> at what the lawyers make compared to members of the "class" that has
> supposedly been wronged").
>
> When it comes to the "rights" of those with disabilities, England makes the
> U.S.look like a piker with all of the safeguards they require.  And yet,
> they don't seem to have any problem negotiating roundabouts.
>
> Buster Evans

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 15 00:51:03 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:51:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?--Now roundabouts!
Message-ID: <380-22007114157513812@earthlink.net>

You are so right, Jim.  And that is just one of the reasons prescription
medications are so expensive.  If they have to pay billions to these
parasites, who do you think foots the bill in higher prices.  The consumer,
of course.  (Pharmaceuticals are simply not producing an ROI for
stockholders as high as so many other sectors, including computers,
software, or even the beleaguered airline industry!

Buster Evans 



> [Original Message]
> From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> To: <b-evans at earthlink.net>
> Cc: Spridgets <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: 11/14/2007 11:08:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?--Now roundabouts!
>
> Amen, Buster.
>
> Perfect example is the current case against Merck concerning Vioxx.
> Merck is settling out of court to the tune of $4.85 BILLION.  Members
> of the class will see something like $120K each while the law firm
> Parker Waichman Alonso Mark LLP will rake in many millions for each
> trial lawyer involved.
>
> Merck immediately took Vioxx off the market when research showed an
> increased risk of heart attack and stroke in those taking the maximum
> dosage. I know, I was one of them. (Also involved were Celebrex and
> Bextra shortly thereafter). Ostensibly these attorneys have saved us
> all from evil Merck out of the goodness of their hearts and at great
> personal sacrifice.
>
> It is so sad that the only thanks they will get for all their hard
> work and sacrifice to protect us all will be many millions each in
> their bank accounts, a mansion and a garage full of Ferraris...
>
> Poor souls...
>
> -- 
> Cheers!!
> Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
> Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
> For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org
>
> On 11/15/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> > David Riker wrote:  " I can't find it now but read that there is
actually a
> > class action lawsuit to ban traffic circles as they violate the
Americans
> > With Disabilities Act."
> >
> > But remember, there is a cadre of trial lawyers out there who make
> > mega-bucks just filing these extortionate lawsuits, then negotiating a
> > "settlement" that lines their pockets.  (Everyone has been a member of
some
> > "class", and are notified of the settlements.  Next time, take a close
look
> > at what the lawyers make compared to members of the "class" that has
> > supposedly been wronged").
> >
> > When it comes to the "rights" of those with disabilities, England makes
the
> > U.S.look like a piker with all of the safeguards they require.  And yet,
> > they don't seem to have any problem negotiating roundabouts.
> >
> > Buster Evans

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Thu Nov 15 00:51:27 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:51:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] A moment of your Spridget time, please....
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711142242vafe3b6cl271c199797f6649c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0711142242vafe3b6cl271c199797f6649c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <16dc4a3d857a3926aa4035fa.20071114235127.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Jim,
     Would it be Kosher for me to vote as I was a participant?

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56BN2


Jim Johnson
> Spridgeteers,
>
> Many of you know about the BusterCluster last year, brain child of Ron
> Soave. Some really
> great people gathered for 3 days to help Buster Evans assemble his
> restoration project (1960 Austin Healey Sprite). Twenty three super
> Spridgeteers from all over the US took part and the British magazine
> Practical Classics recently did a 4 page spread on the event.
>
> The same magazine is now running a contest asking people to vote on
> their favorite reader-restoration project (one published each month)
> of the year via email. While all the projects are certainly deserving,
> we'd sure like to see the BusterCluster Sprite project win and you can
> help. Just send an email as follows:
>
> To: <pc.competition at emap.com>
> Subject: Favorite Reader-Restoration
>
> Text: 1960 BusterCluster Austin-Healey Sprite
>
> There is a prize for the winner and Buster has most generously offered
> (minus taxes, etc) to donate it (if the BusterCluster Sprite wins) to
> the 50th Anniversary Celebration treasury to help make the event even
> better.
>
> Many thanks in advance for your participation. It wouldn't hurt to
> forward this message to all your other lists too in order to help the
> cause. This is for the good of the marque.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
> Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" the Spridget Golden Anniversary at
> Lake of the Ozarks
> For more info and registration see: <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 03:21:18 2007
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:21:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Side Curtain Seal Moss or Vicky
In-Reply-To: <002c01c82542$5df2c680$8500a8c0@CT>
References: <205cef430711120708q3dcb7417sb7886a3a7a22ca3e@mail.gmail.com>
	<010101c8253e$7df3f840$79dbe8c0$@com>
	<002c01c82542$5df2c680$8500a8c0@CT>
Message-ID: <205cef430711150221p232deb2wfe4e13b8047d0468@mail.gmail.com>

Mark would that part be


part # smk1-w-1  Windscreen Base Seal, To body (up to #5476)

or

part # smk1-fss-2  Sidescreens Rubber Seals - Car Set  Set


Too bad for me they only have Bugeye parts, but being I have a 62 MK
II I should be able to use the door jam trim and dash parts.
Thanks Linda

On Nov 12, 2007 10:40 AM, Mark <mark at nashvilletn.org> wrote:
> I have had the best luck on rubber parts from Martin MacGregor.  Not cheap
> and it takes a week or two to get them but at least his stuff doesnt crack
> and fall off in six months or a year.  http://www.macgregorukcarparts.com
> His web page pricing isn't correct, for the most part because of our week
> dollar, but he will send you a price quote or give it to you on the phone.
>
> Mark
> Nashville
> http://www.ArrestMeRed.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I'm also curious to know the quality difference between the two, or of any
> other supplier of these.
>
> WST
>
> List,
> Which company would you buy side curtain rubber seals from Moss Motors
> or Victoria British, Moss is cheaper by $4.00 but it may not be
> better? I helped my aunt sell her 66 Mustang and my reward is a warm
> car as my daily driver is down for the count.
> Linda
> _______________________________________________
> grunthaner at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 03:29:05 2007
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:29:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] A moment of your Spridget time, please....
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711142242vafe3b6cl271c199797f6649c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0711142242vafe3b6cl271c199797f6649c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430711150229k562a4766xb1bd633561d65b5@mail.gmail.com>

Jim,
I'm still trying to buy that issue or any at this point any clue as to
where to get them? They used to sell them in my area at Barnes & Noble
but not anymore.
Thanks Lin

On Nov 15, 2007 1:42 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> Spridgeteers,
>
> Many of you know about the BusterCluster last year, brain child of Ron
> Soave. Some really
> great people gathered for 3 days to help Buster Evans assemble his
> restoration project (1960 Austin Healey Sprite). Twenty three super
> Spridgeteers from all over the US took part and the British magazine
> Practical Classics recently did a 4 page spread on the event.
>
> The same magazine is now running a contest asking people to vote on
> their favorite reader-restoration project (one published each month)
> of the year via email. While all the projects are certainly deserving,
> we'd sure like to see the BusterCluster Sprite project win and you can
> help. Just send an email as follows:
>
> To: <pc.competition at emap.com>
> Subject: Favorite Reader-Restoration
>
> Text: 1960 BusterCluster Austin-Healey Sprite
>
> There is a prize for the winner and Buster has most generously offered
> (minus taxes, etc) to donate it (if the BusterCluster Sprite wins) to
> the 50th Anniversary Celebration treasury to help make the event even
> better.
>
> Many thanks in advance for your participation. It wouldn't hurt to
> forward this message to all your other lists too in order to help the
> cause. This is for the good of the marque.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
> Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" the Spridget Golden Anniversary at
> Lake of the Ozarks
> For more info and registration see: <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
> _______________________________________________
> grunthaner at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 03:31:45 2007
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:31:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] A moment of your Spridget time, please....
In-Reply-To: <16dc4a3d857a3926aa4035fa.20071114235127.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
References: <43840a7e0711142242vafe3b6cl271c199797f6649c@mail.gmail.com>
	<16dc4a3d857a3926aa4035fa.20071114235127.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430711150231p107b1a40jc9b74a9c75be404c@mail.gmail.com>

Jim & List,
I am on the site for Practical Classics and I'll order online can you
tell me what issue has the Bustercluster so I can order that as well?
Thanks again,
Lin

On Nov 15, 2007 2:51 AM,  <rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:
> Jim,
>     Would it be Kosher for me to vote as I was a participant?
>
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56BN2
>
>
> Jim Johnson
>
> > Spridgeteers,
> >
> > Many of you know about the BusterCluster last year, brain child of Ron
> > Soave. Some really
> > great people gathered for 3 days to help Buster Evans assemble his
> > restoration project (1960 Austin Healey Sprite). Twenty three super
> > Spridgeteers from all over the US took part and the British magazine
> > Practical Classics recently did a 4 page spread on the event.
> >
> > The same magazine is now running a contest asking people to vote on
> > their favorite reader-restoration project (one published each month)
> > of the year via email. While all the projects are certainly deserving,
> > we'd sure like to see the BusterCluster Sprite project win and you can
> > help. Just send an email as follows:
> >
> > To: <pc.competition at emap.com>
> > Subject: Favorite Reader-Restoration
> >
> > Text: 1960 BusterCluster Austin-Healey Sprite
> >
> > There is a prize for the winner and Buster has most generously offered
> > (minus taxes, etc) to donate it (if the BusterCluster Sprite wins) to
> > the 50th Anniversary Celebration treasury to help make the event even
> > better.
> >
> > Many thanks in advance for your participation. It wouldn't hurt to
> > forward this message to all your other lists too in order to help the
> > cause. This is for the good of the marque.
> >
> > Cheers!!
> > Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
> > Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" the Spridget Golden Anniversary at
> > Lake of the Ozarks
> > For more info and registration see: <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
> _______________________________________________
> grunthaner at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From CAWS52803 at aol.com  Thu Nov 15 05:10:20 2007
From: CAWS52803 at aol.com (CAWS52803 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:10:20 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody near Spruce Pine, NC?
Message-ID: <c16.27146786.346d912c@aol.com>

You will not be too far from Blowing Rock.  
There is an English pub right in the center of town.  Great little place to 
wander around.
Rudy Streng
Lenoir, NC



************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov 15 05:57:01 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:57:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <380-220071141535810953@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <005201c82787$03d07340$0401a8c0@midget>

> All seriousness aside, roundabouts are truly a great way to manage traffic
> if used properly.  American traffic engineers, unfortunately, have never
> learned this lesson!  But a stop sign at the entrance?  Gotta be one of 
> the
> stoopidest things imaginable, although some roundabouts in England are
> appearing with stoplights!

Without the stop signs, this one would have an accident on site 24/7! 
Nonetheless, I completely agree with you. I grew up in northeast Brazil and 
we had lots of roundabouts there, some of the larger and busier ones had 
stoplights. None of them were anything like the work of art near Swindon 
(IIRC). Roundabouts are wonderful when the driving populace has a clue. Nuff 
sed.
David Lieb 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 06:35:47 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:35:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] A moment of your Spridget time, please....
In-Reply-To: <205cef430711150231p107b1a40jc9b74a9c75be404c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0711142242vafe3b6cl271c199797f6649c@mail.gmail.com>
	<16dc4a3d857a3926aa4035fa.20071114235127.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<205cef430711150231p107b1a40jc9b74a9c75be404c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711150535g197651b3keeb0cfab73a1b799@mail.gmail.com>

Linda,

I don't have my copy readily at hand, but I'm pretty sure it was the
October issue.
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

On 11/15/07, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
> Jim & List,
> I am on the site for Practical Classics and I'll order online can you
> tell me what issue has the Bustercluster so I can order that as well?
> Thanks again,
> Lin
>
> On Nov 15, 2007 2:51 AM,  <rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:
> > Jim,
> >     Would it be Kosher for me to vote as I was a participant?
> >
> > Mike MacLean
> > 60 Sprite
> > 56BN2
> >
> >
> > Jim Johnson
> >
> > > Spridgeteers,
> > >
> > > Many of you know about the BusterCluster last year, brain child of Ron
> > > Soave. Some really
> > > great people gathered for 3 days to help Buster Evans assemble his
> > > restoration project (1960 Austin Healey Sprite). Twenty three super
> > > Spridgeteers from all over the US took part and the British magazine
> > > Practical Classics recently did a 4 page spread on the event.
> > >
> > > The same magazine is now running a contest asking people to vote on
> > > their favorite reader-restoration project (one published each month)
> > > of the year via email. While all the projects are certainly deserving,
> > > we'd sure like to see the BusterCluster Sprite project win and you can
> > > help. Just send an email as follows:
> > >
> > > To: <pc.competition at emap.com>
> > > Subject: Favorite Reader-Restoration
> > >
> > > Text: 1960 BusterCluster Austin-Healey Sprite
> > >
> > > There is a prize for the winner and Buster has most generously offered
> > > (minus taxes, etc) to donate it (if the BusterCluster Sprite wins) to
> > > the 50th Anniversary Celebration treasury to help make the event even
> > > better.
> > >
> > > Many thanks in advance for your participation. It wouldn't hurt to
> > > forward this message to all your other lists too in order to help the
> > > cause. This is for the good of the marque.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Thu Nov 15 08:16:26 2007
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:16:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <005201c82787$03d07340$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <380-220071141535810953@earthlink.net>
	<005201c82787$03d07340$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <189697497.20071115071626@pacifier.com>

Hello David,

       Wow, you think round-a-bouts chaotic? there is a new movement
       (no pun intended) in traffic control coming from one of the
       northern european countries (Switzerland, sweden, norway?).
       they have found (they tested!, they've DONE this) that traffic
       flows faster and smoother when.

       there are NO lines painted on the road.
       there are NO traffic lights.
       there are NO traffic SIGNS
       there are NO speed limits posted (or enforced)
       and in towns there are NO sidewalks, cars and pedestrians share
       the FLAT pavement.

       they are trying this in some communities in Florida NOW, and
       getting similar results!  !




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   "66 Sprite
     When cryptography is outlawed, bayl bhgynjf jvyy unir cevinpl.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov 15 09:27:05 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:27:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <380-220071141535810953@earthlink.net>
	<005201c82787$03d07340$0401a8c0@midget>
	<189697497.20071115071626@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <002b01c827a4$5cb08050$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

>       Wow, you think round-a-bouts chaotic?

NO NO NO! I LOVE roundabouts. I was pointing out that having only ONE 
roundabout in a major metropolitan area led to problems caused by people who 
have no idea what it is or how to use it. As I said, I grew up in an area 
that had an abundance of them and I love them.
David Lieb 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 15 09:28:44 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:28:44 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <380-220071141521116515@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F20A46B15DB3697ECA67115B8820@phx.gbl>

And, I guess I should have called it a roundabout, too.

This is it:
http://preview.tinyurl.com/2vbops

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roundabout#Difference_between_roundabouts_and_traffic_circles

No bugs.  It's too cold for them.

RD

>From: "Robert Bruce Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net>
>
>  Robert Duquette wrote:  "I thought he meant on the driver."
>
>Oh, *that* smile!!!!  (How many bugs did you get to count on your teeth?
>Before swallowing them?)
>
>"I got one of those smiles getting on it on a traffic circle last Sunday.
>YeeHa!"
>
>Even Frank calls them roundabouts now!
>
>Buster

From yoonit at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 15 09:29:43 2007
From: yoonit at yahoo.com (M F)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:29:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] searching archives
Message-ID: <72953.4863.qm@web33102.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi..
   
  I just joined the group. I've found the archives, but can't figure out how to search them by keyword etc. 
   
  Help?
   
  Thanks!
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Nov 15 09:34:54 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:34:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <002b01c827a4$5cb08050$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <C361B52E.1237D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> ONE roundabout in a major metropolitan area
We have one here. I've only seen one old man in a Cadillac actually go the
wrong way, but many people hesitate before entering the circle, which causes
traffic problems. 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 15 09:56:47 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:56:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-2200711415165647671@earthlink.net>

David Lieb wrote:  "Without the stop signs, this one would have an accident
on site 24/7!"

Remarkable as it may seem, in all of my years of driving thousands of miles
in England, Scotland and Wales, I have only seen one (1) accident. 
(Granted, I have not been to Northern Ireland or Ireland which may skew the
results tremendously!)

Buster 

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 15 10:12:02 2007
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:12:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?--Now roundabouts!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711142308m54b53d1bgf9a152c3db49ad9f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <930955.52809.qm@web38910.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The real said thing is the lawyers win even if they do not in court. It goes back to the old saying..........
   
  Why don't sharks attack Lawyers...............Professional courtesy.
   
   
  Vigil

Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
  Amen, Buster.

Perfect example is the current case against Merck concerning Vioxx.
Merck is settling out of court to the tune of $4.85 BILLION. Members
of the class will see something like $120K each while the law firm
Parker Waichman Alonso Mark LLP will rake in many millions for each
trial lawyer involved.

Merck immediately took Vioxx off the market when research showed an
increased risk of heart attack and stroke in those taking the maximum
dosage. I know, I was one of them. (Also involved were Celebrex and
Bextra shortly thereafter). Ostensibly these attorneys have saved us
all from evil Merck out of the goodness of their hearts and at great
personal sacrifice.

It is so sad that the only thanks they will get for all their hard
work and sacrifice to protect us all will be many millions each in
their bank accounts, a mansion and a garage full of Ferraris...

Poor souls...

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

On 11/15/07, Robert Bruce Evans wrote:
> David Riker wrote: " I can't find it now but read that there is actually a
> class action lawsuit to ban traffic circles as they violate the Americans
> With Disabilities Act."
>
> But remember, there is a cadre of trial lawyers out there who make
> mega-bucks just filing these extortionate lawsuits, then negotiating a
> "settlement" that lines their pockets. (Everyone has been a member of some
> "class", and are notified of the settlements. Next time, take a close look
> at what the lawyers make compared to members of the "class" that has
> supposedly been wronged").
>
> When it comes to the "rights" of those with disabilities, England makes the
> U.S.look like a piker with all of the safeguards they require. And yet,
> they don't seem to have any problem negotiating roundabouts.
>
> Buster Evans
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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 15 10:15:21 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:15:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-2200711415171521796@earthlink.net>

Bill L wrote:  "there is a new movement in traffic control coming from one
of the northerneuropean countries (Switzerland, sweden, norway?).  they
have found (they tested!, they've DONE this) that traffic flows faster and
smoother when. there are NO [nuthin']...

Shhhhh.  Pretty soon you will have laws like this being lobbied all over by
the American Association of Body and Fender Shops, the Federation of
American Wrecking Yards, and the Brotherhood of Tow Truck Drivers!

All seriousness aside, this might very well work in *some* Northern
European countries where common sense, courtesy, and respect for other
drivers prevail.  I daresay you would never see it happen in Paris, Rome,
their associated countries, or the Eastern Bloc!  Neither do I believe it
would be possible in the United States where there are already too many
scofflaws and folks that think the automobile is their personal roadway
equivalent of a 9mm, Sturmgewehr, or Gatling Gun.  Neither would it work in
California where, thanks in large part to the invasion by a certain foreign
country,  already 40% of the drivers on the highway today do not have
either a driver's license OR insurance.  And where, if you are a legal
driver involved in an accident, the other driver has vamoosed before you
can open your door!

Buster Evans
Twice Victim of Undocumented "Drivers"

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 15 10:16:54 2007
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:16:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <004601c82734$9e1ccf50$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <66168.67750.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

There is one in long beach, ca - Rumor has it - The designer died on the circle and his son did to years later. Not sure if it is true or not.
   
  Vigil


David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
  > Oh, trafic circles are for fun.

Unless you have been condemned to live in the Chicago area where there are 
only three or four of them, of which only one ever sees any traffic. It is, 
therefore, known as "Suicide Circle" and can be considered a textbook 
example of how NOT to build a traffic circle. Start with a circle that is 
too small, then place a stop sign at each of the six entrances, two of which 
are 2-lane roads, the other four are 4-lane roads. At any given moment, at 
least two of the people at the entrances have no idea what this thing is. No 
one has figured out what the inside lane is for, since it is such a small 
circle. It would be funny if it were not so pathetic. 
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 10:17:44 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:17:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <380-2200711415165647671@earthlink.net>
References: <380-2200711415165647671@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711150917g74e13af5h6dd42d9c382e1ff9@mail.gmail.com>

Buster, et al,

This is most interesting.  I lived in England in the 1960s for 6 years
and drove thousands of miles on Brit and European highways. My
experience however is completely different than Buster's. I witnessed
at least 10 accidents during that time 4 of which involved fatalities
and 2  in which I was involved (neither my fault).

The danger here is making generalizations based entirely upon
individual perceptions without appropriate population weighted data.
It is possible that I witnessed more accidents than the average driver
would have witnessed during those years. It is possible that today's
drivers have improved to the point where there are far less accidents
in Britain these days. Finally, it is possible that Buster has just
been damned lucky!  On the other hand, I never saw an accident in a
roundabout!  Not even the ones along the M40 from London northwest
where there were many, many accidents. As I recall, most of them were
failure to yield the right of way at intersections.

Since it is actually their home country, I would be interested to have
our British Brethren chime in on this topic. What is your experience
with accident frequency in the Motherland, mates?
-
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

On Nov 15, 2007 10:56 AM, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> David Lieb wrote:  "Without the stop signs, this one would have an accident
> on site 24/7!"
>
> Remarkable as it may seem, in all of my years of driving thousands of miles
> in England, Scotland and Wales, I have only seen one (1) accident.
> (Granted, I have not been to Northern Ireland or Ireland which may skew the
> results tremendously!)

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 10:19:49 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:19:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711150917g74e13af5h6dd42d9c382e1ff9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-2200711415165647671@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711150917g74e13af5h6dd42d9c382e1ff9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711150919v42d01e82h41f2e3e25a57a207@mail.gmail.com>

The other most important fact you forgot, was that when Buster was over
there, there were only a handful of cars on the road, during that era...

On Nov 15, 2007 11:17 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Buster, et al,
>
> This is most interesting.  I lived in England in the 1960s for 6 years
> and drove thousands of miles on Brit and European highways. My
> experience however is completely different than Buster's. I witnessed
> at least 10 accidents during that time 4 of which involved fatalities
> and 2  in which I was involved (neither my fault).
>
> The danger here is making generalizations based entirely upon
> individual perceptions without appropriate population weighted data.
> It is possible that I witnessed more accidents than the average driver
> would have witnessed during those years. It is possible that today's
> drivers have improved to the point where there are far less accidents
> in Britain these days. Finally, it is possible that Buster has just
> been damned lucky!  On the other hand, I never saw an accident in a
> roundabout!  Not even the ones along the M40 from London northwest
> where there were many, many accidents. As I recall, most of them were
> failure to yield the right of way at intersections.
>
> Since it is actually their home country, I would be interested to have
> our British Brethren chime in on this topic. What is your experience
> with accident frequency in the Motherland, mates?
> -
> Cheers!!
> Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
> Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
> For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org
>
> On Nov 15, 2007 10:56 AM, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net>
> wrote:
> > David Lieb wrote:  "Without the stop signs, this one would have an
> accident
> > on site 24/7!"
> >
> > Remarkable as it may seem, in all of my years of driving thousands of
> miles
> > in England, Scotland and Wales, I have only seen one (1) accident.
> > (Granted, I have not been to Northern Ireland or Ireland which may skew
> the
> > results tremendously!)
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 10:25:28 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:25:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711150919v42d01e82h41f2e3e25a57a207@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-2200711415165647671@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711150917g74e13af5h6dd42d9c382e1ff9@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090711150919v42d01e82h41f2e3e25a57a207@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711150925s57620277nbe2b51dbd84c5813@mail.gmail.com>

On Nov 15, 2007 11:19 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
> The other most important fact you forgot, was that when Buster was over
> there, there were only a handful of cars on the road, during that era...

Oh, there were more than that, Brad.  You forgot to count all the ones
with stone wheels. BTW, Buster was a charter member of the Druids. Did
you know that?  ;-)
-- 
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Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Nov 15 10:26:29 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:26:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711150919v42d01e82h41f2e3e25a57a207@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-2200711415165647671@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711150917g74e13af5h6dd42d9c382e1ff9@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090711150919v42d01e82h41f2e3e25a57a207@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <010101c827ac$acf7d380$06e77a80$@com>

And lots of horse & buggy combos....

I think they'd just invented the wheel a few years earlier.

;)

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Brad Fornal
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 11:20 AM
To: Jim Johnson
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?

The other most important fact you forgot, was that when Buster was over
there, there were only a handful of cars on the road, during that era...

On Nov 15, 2007 11:17 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Buster, et al,

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 15 10:28:30 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:28:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-2200711415172830312@earthlink.net>

Robert Duquette wrote:  "And, I guess I should have called it a roundabout,
too."

"This is it:   http://preview.tinyurl.com/2vbops "

Good view!  (Our of curiosity, what are the two "broken" circles" and
"broken" lines to the southwest?)

"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roundabout#Difference_between_roundabouts_and_t
raffic_circles" 

Great description of what makes them "different".  What caught my attention
was, "Roundabouts are safer than both traffic circles and traditional
intersectionshaving 40% fewer vehicle collisions, 80% fewer injuries and
90% fewer serious injuries and fatalities (according to a study of a
sampling of roundabouts in the United States, compared with the
intersections they replaced)."  The problem, of course, is that they
require more land than "traditional" intersections, making it fiscally not
feasible in  developed urban areas.  They are realistic in newly developed
areas!  Mini-roundabouts would be possible in many residential area.

" No bugs.  It's too cold for them."

Perhaps roundabouts work only in those regions where frigid weather
develops strength of character!

Buster

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Thu Nov 15 10:31:23 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:31:23 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <2531927.1195147883569.JavaMail.root@ps26>

Minor bumps on roundabouts in the UK are very, very common. The typical 
scenario is a queue of traffic entering a roundabout. The rule is that 
you give way to traffic already on the roundabout. In the UK this means 
traffic coming from your right as the traffic circulates clockwise, but 
in the USA this would be from your left. The first car stops and waits 
for a gap in the traffic. Driver #2 waits behind, also watching for a 
gap. A gap appears and first car moves forward and second driver 
follows, still looking to his right at the traffic on the roundabout so 
he can filter in.  BANG! The first car driver has had second thoughts, 
dithered and stopped again.  It is just so common!

Even so, I think they are great, and a huge help with traffic flows.  
Oh, and when the road is wet, in a Spridget they are just such fun, 
steering "on the throttle"!!

>----Original Message----
>From: b-evans at earthlink.net
>Date: 15/11/2007 16:56 
>To: "David Lieb"<dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>, "Spridgets"
<Spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subj: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?
>
>David Lieb wrote:  "Without the stop signs, this one would have an 
accident
>on site 24/7!"
>
>Remarkable as it may seem, in all of my years of driving thousands of 
miles
>in England, Scotland and Wales, I have only seen one (1) accident. 
>(Granted, I have not been to Northern Ireland or Ireland which may 
skew the
>results tremendously!)
>
>Buster 
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 10:35:35 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:35:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <010101c827ac$acf7d380$06e77a80$@com>
References: <380-2200711415165647671@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711150917g74e13af5h6dd42d9c382e1ff9@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090711150919v42d01e82h41f2e3e25a57a207@mail.gmail.com>
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On Nov 15, 2007 11:26 AM, Wm. Severin Thompson <wsthompson at thicko.com> wrote:
> And lots of horse & buggy combos....
>
> I think they'd just invented the wheel a few years earlier.

True. True.  Last week Buster went to get a certified replacement
birth certificate. They sent him to the State Archaeologists office
for C-14 dating.
-- 
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Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 10:41:36 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:41:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <380-2200711415172830312@earthlink.net>
References: <380-2200711415172830312@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711150941u2751c1det99becb5149b0664a@mail.gmail.com>

On Nov 15, 2007 11:28 AM, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
<snip>
> Great description of what makes them "different".  What caught my attention
> was, "Roundabouts are safer than both traffic circles and traditional
> intersections having 40% fewer vehicle collisions, 80% fewer injuries and
> 90% fewer serious injuries and fatalities (according to a study of a
> sampling of roundabouts in the United States, compared with the
> intersections they replaced)."
<snip>

I read somewhere that the much lower injury rates are due to the
nature of collisions in a roundabout. Invariably they are glancing
blow collisions with an acute angle between car paths and both
vehicles traveling significantly slower due to the necessity of
turning. In X intersections, on the other hand, most collisions are
T-boners and at higher rates of speed.
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Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 15 10:46:37 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:46:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-2200711415174637484@earthlink.net>

Billy Zoom wrote:  "We have one here."

Two significant ones...one in Orange and one in Long Beach.

"... but many people hesitate before entering the circle, which causes
traffic problems."

Oh, but they are supposed to "hesitate", or yield to traffic on the left. 
Otherwise they could be contact with cars negotiating to leave the
roundabout at the oncoming exit.

Buster  

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Thu Nov 15 10:51:43 2007
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:51:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <66168.67750.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <001401c827b0$2f55f930$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

They started adding roundabouts here in Davis years ago.  There was an 
initial adjustment period, but now they are fairly well accepted and I 
happen to like them.  As long as everyone knows the routine, they help 
smooth traffic flow and reduce T-bone collisions.  The one on 5th St. by the 
retirement home can get a bit irritating when an ultra-cautious silverback 
comes to a full stop at the entrance to an empty circle.  Just have to 
anticipate and trust the disc brakes.  The other little issue is the 
adjacent bus stop that disgorges loads of students with their "I'm immortal" 
mindset to walk directly across the entire circle without even looking at 
the oncoming cars.  Gonna bag me one of them some day and make the rest of 
the herd more cautious.

Glen 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 10:54:03 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:54:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <380-2200711415174637484@earthlink.net>
References: <380-2200711415174637484@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711150954o7bf3c070pdbb880d50a7168c4@mail.gmail.com>

Just realized I misspoke!!  I said there were lots of roundabouts on
the M-40 northwest of London. I meant the "A-40"!!   There was no M-40
back then!!  The A-40 runs through Beaconsfield where one of the
London area MG Clubs meets and not far from the "Royal Standard of
England" - a 5 star, must see pub that used to have its very own
special ale. A pint of that stuff would see to it that you sit in your
car for a couple of hours before you could find where to insert the
ignition key!
-- 
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Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Thu Nov 15 10:55:58 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:55:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <380-2200711415171521796@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <00b401c827b0$c8a14a40$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Well, let the State issue them licenses!

(Running, ducking and dodging!)

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Bruce Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net>
> 
> Buster Evans
> Twice Victim of Undocumented "Drivers"

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 10:57:44 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:57:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <001401c827b0$2f55f930$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <66168.67750.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<001401c827b0$2f55f930$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711150957x2af47281o1d2434fbeeae8b20@mail.gmail.com>

On Nov 15, 2007 11:51 AM, Glen Byrns <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu> wrote:
<snip>
> Gonna bag me one of them some day and make the rest of
> the herd more cautious.
<snip>
Sure, Glen. Why not?  You've got EFI on the bugeye now so you might as
well add a hood ornament  ;-)
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Nov 15 10:58:32 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:58:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711150917g74e13af5h6dd42d9c382e1ff9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C361C8C8.123A2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Finally, it is possible that Buster has just
> been damned lucky!
He definitely lives a charmed life.

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Nov 15 10:56:49 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:56:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there? Um.. roundabouts?
In-Reply-To: <2531927.1195147883569.JavaMail.root@ps26>
References: <2531927.1195147883569.JavaMail.root@ps26>
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They're starting to install them here in Westconsin....
  There's a pair in Madison that could make a cool figure 8, but 
would likely yeild some EMT overtime.
I like most of them. But they've also started making really small 
ones.... 15 feet across in some neighborhoods. They're more like 
sleeping policemen.... people frequently just drive straight over 
killing all the posies.

After negotiating quite a few in England, and having to concentrate, 
I went to Denmark as navigator for my brother in law. I looked up 
from the map as we were heading into a circle anti-clockwise.... 
almost shat myself.

Peter C.

(sorry about the subject change;-)

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Thu Nov 15 11:03:57 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:03:57 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <10995867.1195149837788.JavaMail.root@ps26>

They work best at intermediate traffic volumes. Too much traffic and 
they snarl up with lots of stopping and starting.  But at the right 
traffic flows it is like finely choreographed dance! There is a lot of 
adjustment of speed, both of those already on the roundabout and those 
approaching, lane discipline is important so one can predict which 
route through the roundabout other drivers are taking. At good times 
there is also a lot of opportunity for courtesy between drivers to keep 
the whole system moving. 
Just counting, there are 7 in my local town, population about 35,000.
On a couple of occasions I have met cars coming the wrong way round, 
but no accidents resulted. 

I once also met a car coming the wrong way on a motorway. It was 
night, traffic was moving fast, 70 to 90mph and then there were 
headlights approaching in the "fast" lane.  Lots of braking and 
swerving but amazingly no serious accidents.  Turned out it was an 
elderly driver who had stoped at a service station, got confused and re-
entered the motorway on the wrong slip road.  She ended up travelling 
about 12 miles before the police turned up , boxed her in and forced 
her to a halt.

Guy

>----Original Message----
>From: b-evans at earthlink.net
>Date: 15/11/2007 17:46 
>To: "Billy Zoom"<billyzoom at billyzoom.com>, "David Lieb"
<dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>, "Bill L"<pythias at pacifier.com>, "Spridget 
List"<spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subj: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?
>
>Billy Zoom wrote:  "We have one here."
>
>Two significant ones...one in Orange and one in Long Beach.
>
>"... but many people hesitate before entering the circle, which 
causes
>traffic problems."
>
>Oh, but they are supposed to "hesitate", or yield to traffic on the 
left. 
>Otherwise they could be contact with cars negotiating to leave the
>roundabout at the oncoming exit.
>
>Buster  
>_______________________________________________
>guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk
>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 11:04:05 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:04:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there? Um.. roundabouts?
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071115114924.01b3d1f0@nosimport.com>
References: <2531927.1195147883569.JavaMail.root@ps26>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071115114924.01b3d1f0@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711151004j78644282nbde0eb15f6620cca@mail.gmail.com>

There is a small one, west of Sheboygan, that I ran up on, when going out
for cheese curds. We have a rather large one in west Fort Worth, called the
Weatherford Traffic Circle. It is pretty decent, and I enjoy the flow around
it. It is convoluted by the idiots at times though.

Brad

On Nov 15, 2007 11:56 AM, Peter C <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> They're starting to install them here in Westconsin....
>  There's a pair in Madison that could make a cool figure 8, but
> would likely yeild some EMT overtime.
> I like most of them. But they've also started making really small
> ones.... 15 feet across in some neighborhoods. They're more like
> sleeping policemen.... people frequently just drive straight over
> killing all the posies.
>
> After negotiating quite a few in England, and having to concentrate,
> I went to Denmark as navigator for my brother in law. I looked up
> from the map as we were heading into a circle anti-clockwise....
> almost shat myself.
>
> Peter C.
>
> (sorry about the subject change;-)
> _______________________________________________
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>
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 11:04:10 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:04:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there? Um.. roundabouts?
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071115114924.01b3d1f0@nosimport.com>
References: <2531927.1195147883569.JavaMail.root@ps26>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071115114924.01b3d1f0@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711151004x5e2f4042s669c145de0a89bd9@mail.gmail.com>

Guess we'll have to wait a while out here in the western High Plains.
We're only just starting to get dirt roads here.....   ;-)
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 11:17:43 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:17:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711151017t5bd6e660ha219822b5ec8406a@mail.gmail.com>

There are a few around LA (the REAL LA, Louisiana), one in NO and one
in Alexandria that I know of.  They are not too bad.
The problem is the people that can't drive worth a hoot.  Those people
cause the trouble on the traffic circles.  But, it is the same people
that can't properly navigate a stop sign, a yield sign, a speed limit
sign, a double yellow line, etc.
They make signs for these people.
My favorite, most ridiculous signs are:
"Left Turn Yield On Green" Duh!
"Slow Children At Play" Why advertise if you have slow children?

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 11:22:30 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:22:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711151017t5bd6e660ha219822b5ec8406a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5f00d9910711151017t5bd6e660ha219822b5ec8406a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711151022s159193feod21612de024f6f1a@mail.gmail.com>

> "Slow Children At Play" Why advertise if you have slow children?

I agree with you, Derf!  Our Mayor (a moron) lives down the hill from
me and the city actually put up a traffic sign warning people to watch
for him. It says "Dip".
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From p.herder at cox.net  Thu Nov 15 11:26:00 2007
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:26:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was Traffic Circles Now Signs
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711151017t5bd6e660ha219822b5ec8406a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5f00d9910711151017t5bd6e660ha219822b5ec8406a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003401c827b4$f9bf4ec0$ed3dec40$@herder@cox.net>

My favorite sign was "Slow Church Crossing" on one of the Air Bases I was
stationed at.

In the 4 years I was there, I never did see the Church move ...

;^)

Paul

-----Original Message-----
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles

There are a few around LA (the REAL LA, Louisiana), one in NO and one
in Alexandria that I know of.  They are not too bad.
The problem is the people that can't drive worth a hoot.  Those people
cause the trouble on the traffic circles.  But, it is the same people
that can't properly navigate a stop sign, a yield sign, a speed limit
sign, a double yellow line, etc.
They make signs for these people.
My favorite, most ridiculous signs are:
"Left Turn Yield On Green" Duh!
"Slow Children At Play" Why advertise if you have slow children?
_______________________________________________

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov 15 11:29:37 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:29:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there? Um.. roundabouts?
References: <2531927.1195147883569.JavaMail.root@ps26>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071115114924.01b3d1f0@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <031701c827b5$7b0e07a0$6401a8c0@Larry>

Peter, there is one in a small town south of you near the border -- can't 
remember which one -- that has been there for years.

They are starting to put them on freeway off-ramps -- I even saw one way up 
north in Rice Lake on an off-ramp.  They plan on 2 or 3 of them on off-ramps 
here along with one in town at the busiest intersection.

On the first day that one at the busy intersection is open, I'm going to go 
down there (a safe distance away) with a bag chair, a 6-pack and a camera to 
enjoy the carnage.  That's what I call entertainment.

LAD





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter C" <peter at nosimport.com>
To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there? Um.. roundabouts?


They're starting to install them here in Westconsin....
  There's a pair in Madison that could make a cool figure 8, but
would likely yeild some EMT overtime.
I like most of them. But they've also started making really small
ones.... 15 feet across in some neighborhoods. They're more like
sleeping policemen.... people frequently just drive straight over
killing all the posies.

After negotiating quite a few in England, and having to concentrate,
I went to Denmark as navigator for my brother in law. I looked up
from the map as we were heading into a circle anti-clockwise....
almost shat myself.

Peter C.

(sorry about the subject change;-)
_______________________________________________
ladaniels at sbcglobal.net

Edit your replies

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From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Nov 15 11:42:36 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:42:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there? Um.. roundabouts?
In-Reply-To: <031701c827b5$7b0e07a0$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <2531927.1195147883569.JavaMail.root@ps26>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071115114924.01b3d1f0@nosimport.com>
	<031701c827b5$7b0e07a0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071115124150.01c153e8@nosimport.com>

At 12:29 PM 11/15/2007, Larry Daniels wrote:

>On the first day that one at the busy intersection is open, I'm going to go
>down there (a safe distance away) with a bag chair, a 6-pack and a camera to
>enjoy the carnage.  That's what I call entertainment.
>
>LAD
Ooooooooo.... Call me, we'll make a day of it!

Peter 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov 15 11:45:26 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:45:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there? Um.. roundabouts?
References: <2531927.1195147883569.JavaMail.root@ps26><7.0.1.0.2.20071115114924.01b3d1f0@nosimport.com><031701c827b5$7b0e07a0$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071115124150.01c153e8@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <034e01c827b7$b0a0b640$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter C" <peter at nosimport.com>
To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 12:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there? Um.. roundabouts?


At 12:29 PM 11/15/2007, Larry Daniels wrote:

>On the first day that one at the busy intersection is open, I'm going to go
>down there (a safe distance away) with a bag chair, a 6-pack and a camera 
>to
>enjoy the carnage.  That's what I call entertainment.
>
>LAD
Ooooooooo.... Call me, we'll make a day of it!

Peter
_______________________________________________

Would it be rude to clap and hold up signs rating them from 1 to 10?

Getting excited already,

LAD

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 11:53:46 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:53:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was Traffic Circles Now Signs
In-Reply-To: <-8666976523471109428@unknownmsgid>
References: <5f00d9910711151017t5bd6e660ha219822b5ec8406a@mail.gmail.com>
	<-8666976523471109428@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711151053s4b1e56a3h10339bf6b0b18ce2@mail.gmail.com>

On Nov 15, 2007 12:26 PM, Paul Herder <p.herder at cox.net> wrote:
> My favorite sign was "Slow Church Crossing" on one of the Air Bases I was
> stationed at.

Two of my favorite signs were on Maxwell AFB (MXF). Back in 1969 there
were a lot of ANG F84s and T-39s flying from MXF with some pretty
green young pilots. They would go out and shoot touch and go
approaches for hours on end. On weekends, other base personnel who log
some cockpit time to stay current would take up the F84s or even the
odd O-2. Anyway, while I was there, a young Capt. on TDY at the Air
War College spent all day in an F84 shooting approaches at MXF and
over at Craig in Selma. He climbed out of the cockpit and straight
into his VW bug and headed for the main gate still going over flight
procedures in his head (or so he claimed later). There were several
cars stopped at the base gate so when he suddenly looked up and
noticed the stationary cars ahead of him, he simply pulled back on the
wheel to fly over them.  As a result, for at least a few years the
base Commander had a sign put up on the approach to all the base gates
saying "Car, Not Plane!"

Also at Maxwell there was a perimeter road that passed the runway
15-33 barrier on the south end within about 10 feet of the last
barrier. When we had C-141s taking off into a north wind, they would
run up their engines sitting in front of that barrier. Another poor
sod in a VW bus drove around the end of the runway while one of these
big birds was running up and the jet blast rolled the bus.  Thereafter
the base put up a sign in that area that said, "Danger!! Big Aircraft
Make Wind!!".

Locally, a friend had an official looking sign put up on the Arkansas
River bridge here in town. The Arkansas hasn't had water in it for at
least 23 years. Nothing but sand. The sign he put up says, "No Fishing
>From The Bridge".

Cheers!!
Jim

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Nov 15 11:54:55 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:54:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Was Traffic Circles Now Signs
In-Reply-To: <003401c827b4$f9bf4ec0$ed3dec40$@herder@cox.net>
Message-ID: <C361D5FF.123BD%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> My favorite sign
I have a collection of photos of funny road signs from my years of touring.
One of my favorites is "Squeeze Right!" It was somewhere in New England.
BZ

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 12:01:01 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:01:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there? Um.. roundabouts?
In-Reply-To: <034e01c827b7$b0a0b640$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <2531927.1195147883569.JavaMail.root@ps26>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071115114924.01b3d1f0@nosimport.com>
	<031701c827b5$7b0e07a0$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071115124150.01c153e8@nosimport.com>
	<034e01c827b7$b0a0b640$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711151101k65bc69f9j4ed808786aaf1b0b@mail.gmail.com>

Hey!  Great idea, Larry!  We could then start a website with the
pictures on it and have an annual contest awarding a prize to the best
roundabout crash picture submitted!  We could award the prize every
year in conjunction with the Darwin Awards! This could become a bigger
spectator sport than NASCAR!!  I'm sure SPEED will want to cover it!
;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 12:03:20 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:03:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was Traffic Circles Now Signs
In-Reply-To: <C361D5FF.123BD%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C361D5FF.123BD%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711151103n14025bdai24df3a3009d1e5cb@mail.gmail.com>

On Nov 15, 2007 12:54 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> > My favorite sign
> I have a collection of photos of funny road signs from my years of touring.
> One of my favorites is "Squeeze Right!" It was somewhere in New England.

Priceless, Billy!!  I'm pretty sure I've seen people doing just that
where 3 lanes turns into one in construction zones.  It's a little
hard on your near-side and off-side wings though....
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 12:06:10 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:06:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there? Um.. roundabouts?
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711151101k65bc69f9j4ed808786aaf1b0b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2531927.1195147883569.JavaMail.root@ps26>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071115114924.01b3d1f0@nosimport.com>
	<031701c827b5$7b0e07a0$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071115124150.01c153e8@nosimport.com>
	<034e01c827b7$b0a0b640$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<43840a7e0711151101k65bc69f9j4ed808786aaf1b0b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711151106x27324ee1yf1f8ee75acb2cc12@mail.gmail.com>

You guys sound just like NASCAR fans.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 12:07:34 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:07:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Accidents As Entertainment
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711151107q117902ddt6f8cb97d1c15733b@mail.gmail.com>

There was a movie a while back where the kids rigged the intersection
lights with some sort of remote control and sat up on a billboard and
watched as they caused accidents.

From type79 at ix.netcom.com  Thu Nov 15 12:09:54 2007
From: type79 at ix.netcom.com (type79 at ix.netcom.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:09:54 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org   ???
Message-ID: <30074296.1195153794858.JavaMail.root@elwamui-lapwing.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I can't access the Sprite Anniversary website. Is it down?

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/

>Cheers!!
>Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
>Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
>For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 12:10:31 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:10:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was Traffic Circles Now Signs
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711151103n14025bdai24df3a3009d1e5cb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <C361D5FF.123BD%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<43840a7e0711151103n14025bdai24df3a3009d1e5cb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711151110u309f6d21iedece194072c0310@mail.gmail.com>

I have a "Fallout Shelter" sign that I snagged from a building at LSU.
 I have it on the wall in my office.  I noticed in an Alltell
commercial, where the nerds are in the "man cave" that they have a
similar sign.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 12:11:10 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:11:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org ???
In-Reply-To: <30074296.1195153794858.JavaMail.root@elwamui-lapwing.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <30074296.1195153794858.JavaMail.root@elwamui-lapwing.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711151111m635a1e09h8cfd129b4117fbf6@mail.gmail.com>

Probably hacked by some TR web nerds.

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Thu Nov 15 12:29:33 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:29:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Was Traffic Circles Now Signs
References: <5f00d9910711151017t5bd6e660ha219822b5ec8406a@mail.gmail.com>
	<003401c827b4$f9bf4ec0$ed3dec40$@herder@cox.net>
Message-ID: <005701c827bd$dacb06e0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

It was just REALLY slow!

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Herder" <p.herder at cox.net>

> In the 4 years I was there, I never did see the Church move ...

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 12:30:32 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:30:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org ???
In-Reply-To: <30074296.1195153794858.JavaMail.root@elwamui-lapwing.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <30074296.1195153794858.JavaMail.root@elwamui-lapwing.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711151130v41bbe5eer33f36e293642acc@mail.gmail.com>

Jay,

I just tried it and got through...  Mike is moving the site to Dominic
Uliano's servers any day now so I thought maybe you'd tried to get
there while it was in transit...

I did discover that if you omit the "www" at the beginning of the URL,
you get the old test site on Mike's home server instead of the
website. Did you get something like:

"Test page for TESTING Here in TESTING and default...
Things still locked down."

Try the link below in my signature block....

On Nov 15, 2007 1:09 PM,  <type79 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> I can't access the Sprite Anniversary website. Is it down?
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
> http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/
>
> >Cheers!!
> >Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
> >Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
> >For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 15 12:39:29 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:39:29 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <380-2200711415172830312@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F23BA43A1D69083BB7BCC0AB8820@phx.gbl>

The broken lines and circles are either flowers or flower beds, called the 
ornamental gardens.  It's part of the experimental farms ( fed gov't ) where 
I work.  Many many wedding pictures are taken there during the 'flower' 
season.  If I have it right, someone donated the 'farm' to the federal 
government on the condition that they cannot sell it.  If they no longer 
want to use it for agricultural research, they must return it to the family. 
  Or, so I was told.

http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1170701489551

Here's a couple of pictures of some of those broken lines.  ( Not very good 
ones though. )
http://www.friendsofthefarm.ca/vol4.html
http://www.friendsofthefarm.ca/vol6.html

movie here: http://bersoft.org/360movies/index.htm
( but this is of the square to the left of the broken circles. )

RD

>From: "Robert Bruce Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net>

>
>Robert Duquette wrote:  "And, I guess I should have called it a roundabout,
>too."
>
>"This is it:   http://preview.tinyurl.com/2vbops "
>
>Good view!  (Our of curiosity, what are the two "broken" circles" and
>"broken" lines to the southwest?)
>
>Buster

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 15 12:46:27 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:46:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-2200711415194627578@earthlink.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:  "Since it is actually their home country, I would be
interested to have our British Brethren chime in on this topic."

But how many have driven the thousands of miles in the U.S. necessary to
compare the courtesy of one to the other?  Oh, you will hear complaints
from Brits and Swiss and Austrians about the "lack of courtesy" among their
own drivers.  However, it is relative only to their own experiences ion
their own highways.  To make a valid comparison, they would have to have
extensive driving experience in the other.  (We have purchased two cars on
the "tourist delivery plan", taking delivery in Europe, driving for a few
months, and then having the company ship the car home for us.  With *each*
car, we put on close to 5,000 miles in England and the Continent!  And that
was just on two trips where we purchased the cars.)

Buster  

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 15 12:48:35 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:48:35 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F23BA43A1D69083BB7BCC0AB8820@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F367474683E088BF2B50048B8820@phx.gbl>

PS: while I was looking at the google map again, I checked to see if Miss 
Marple was in the parkig=ng lot when the image was taken, and she was not.


>From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
>
>The broken lines and circles are either flowers or flower beds, called the
>ornamental gardens.  It's part of the experimental farms ( fed gov't ) 
>where
>I work.  Many many wedding pictures are taken there during the 'flower'
>season.  If I have it right, someone donated the 'farm' to the federal
>government on the condition that they cannot sell it.  If they no longer
>want to use it for agricultural research, they must return it to the 
>family.
>   Or, so I was told.
>
>http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1170701489551
>
>Here's a couple of pictures of some of those broken lines.  ( Not very good
>ones though. )
>http://www.friendsofthefarm.ca/vol4.html
>http://www.friendsofthefarm.ca/vol6.html
>
>movie here: http://bersoft.org/360movies/index.htm
>( but this is of the square to the left of the broken circles. )
>
>RD
>
> >From: "Robert Bruce Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net>
>
> >
> >Robert Duquette wrote:  "And, I guess I should have called it a 
>roundabout,
> >too."
> >
> >"This is it:   http://preview.tinyurl.com/2vbops "
> >
> >Good view!  (Our of curiosity, what are the two "broken" circles" and
> >"broken" lines to the southwest?)
> >
> >Buster
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>
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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 15 12:48:23 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:48:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-2200711415194823468@earthlink.net>

Brad Fornal wrote:  ..."when Buster was over there, there were only a handful of cars on the road, during that era..."

Cheap shot!  True, but still cheap!  Still, since most drivers were still trying to hand-crank their cars to start, there was much less time to get involved in highway mischief!

Buster

From ckotting at wideopenwest.com  Thu Nov 15 12:50:08 2007
From: ckotting at wideopenwest.com (CHRIS KOTTING)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:50:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Re:  Was Traffic Circles Now Signs
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711151053s4b1e56a3h10339bf6b0b18ce2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5f00d9910711151017t5bd6e660ha219822b5ec8406a@mail.gmail.com>
	<-8666976523471109428@unknownmsgid>
	<43840a7e0711151053s4b1e56a3h10339bf6b0b18ce2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20071115194418.M33979@wideopenwest.com>

A road that runs just north of the office building where I work was recently 
converted from one-way to two-way traffic.  The origin of the name of the 
street is lost in the mists of local intiquity, but the change over resulted 
in the following sign being placarded prominently all over downtown:

"Gay Street Now Two Way"


Chris K.

On Nov 15, 2007 12:26 PM, Paul Herder <p.herder at cox.net> wrote:
> My favorite sign was "Slow Church Crossing" on one of the Air Bases I was
> stationed at.

From pvanwig at charter.net  Thu Nov 15 12:53:28 2007
From: pvanwig at charter.net (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:53:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <66168.67750.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <004601c82734$9e1ccf50$0401a8c0@midget>
	<66168.67750.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <003c01c827c1$317ce820$9a00a8c0@PaulsLaptop>

I live in Long Beach and I've never heard that one. But in my youth when I was an ambulance driver I
did 3 laps Lights and Siren before exiting. (it just one of those things that hade to bee done)

 
Paul Van Wig
pvanwig at charter.net
 
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Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 9:17 AM
To: David Lieb; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?

There is one in long beach, ca - Rumor has it - The designer died on the circle and his son did to
years later. Not sure if it is true or not.
   
  Vigil


David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
  > Oh, trafic circles are for fun.

Unless you have been condemned to live in the Chicago area where there are 
only three or four of them, of which only one ever sees any traffic. It is, 
therefore, known as "Suicide Circle" and can be considered a textbook 
example of how NOT to build a traffic circle. Start with a circle that is 
too small, then place a stop sign at each of the six entrances, two of which 
are 2-lane roads, the other four are 4-lane roads. At any given moment, at 
least two of the people at the entrances have no idea what this thing is. No 
one has figured out what the inside lane is for, since it is such a small 
circle. It would be funny if it were not so pathetic. 
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From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Nov 15 13:08:37 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:08:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Re:  Was Traffic Circles Now Signs
In-Reply-To: <20071115194418.M33979@wideopenwest.com>
References: <5f00d9910711151017t5bd6e660ha219822b5ec8406a@mail.gmail.com>
	<-8666976523471109428@unknownmsgid>
	<43840a7e0711151053s4b1e56a3h10339bf6b0b18ce2@mail.gmail.com>
	<20071115194418.M33979@wideopenwest.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071115140754.035c1260@nosimport.com>

It's not a dirt road, is it?

Ed
=====

At 01:50 PM 11/15/2007, you wrote:

>A road that runs just north of the office building where I work was recently
>converted from one-way to two-way traffic.  The origin of the name of the
>street is lost in the mists of local intiquity, but the change over resulted
>in the following sign being placarded prominently all over downtown:
>
>"Gay Street Now Two Way"
>
>
>Chris K.
>
>On Nov 15, 2007 12:26 PM, Paul Herder <p.herder at cox.net> wrote:
> > My favorite sign was "Slow Church Crossing" on one of the Air Bases I was
> > stationed at.
>_______________________________________________
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>
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 13:41:22 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:41:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Re: Was Traffic Circles Now Signs
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071115140754.035c1260@nosimport.com>
References: <5f00d9910711151017t5bd6e660ha219822b5ec8406a@mail.gmail.com>
	<-8666976523471109428@unknownmsgid>
	<43840a7e0711151053s4b1e56a3h10339bf6b0b18ce2@mail.gmail.com>
	<20071115194418.M33979@wideopenwest.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071115140754.035c1260@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711151241y72055042yfb151f2fc9b5da75@mail.gmail.com>

When I was at LSU the local club with the best club dance music was
called Argon.  It also happened to be the best (only?) homosexual club
in town.  The sign on the front door was supposedly there before it
became Argon the big gay club but I am not sure.
The sign read:
"Enter At Rear"

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 15 14:28:38 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:28:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-2200711415212838500@earthlink.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:  " BTW, Buster was a charter member of the Druids. Did
you know that?  ;-)"

Pure unadulterated rubbish.  Yes, I regularly stay with friends in Great
Wishford, five minutes from Stonehenge.  However, contrary to the Primative
Urban Legend, the Druids had nothing to done with it!

Buster Evans

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 15 14:34:40 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:34:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-2200711415213440203@earthlink.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:  "Last week Buster went to get a certified replacement
birth certificate. They sent him to the State Archaeologists office for
C-14 dating."

"Ha!  Proves how much YOU know!  Because I quit smoking three packs (and a
pipe) a day on October 19, 1990, there was no carbon left to test.  I have
an appointment with the State Paleontologist next month.

Buster Evans

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 15 14:42:50 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:42:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-2200711415214250687@earthlink.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:  "I read somewhere that the much lower injury rates are
due to the nature of collisions in a roundabout. Invariably they are
glancing blow collisions..."

Yep.  In California, at least, these are not even investigated by police,
and many times the owners do not even report them to the State.  Just
considered a fact of life in Norte Mexico.  I think that another reason the
roundabouts are safer stem from the fact that drivers know they will have
to make a maneuver and slow down, whereas here we find too many idiots
speeding up to beat the red light!  This invariably results, as Jim pointed
out, in "T-boners and at higher rates of speed", and therefore more
injuries, deaths, and damage.

Buster

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 15 14:56:00 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:56:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-220071141521560937@earthlink.net>

Glen Byrns wrote:  "...students with their "I'm immortal" mindset to walk
directly across the entire circle without even looking at the oncoming
cars."

They make GREAT hood ornaments!!!!

Silas P. Gumbody

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 15 15:11:53 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:11:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-2200711415221153937@earthlink.net>

Paul Asgeirsson wrote:  "Well, let the State issue them licenses!"

Problem #1:  These represent official government identification required to
board commercial aircraft, trains, and buses.  Of what use are they in
identifying a person if....
Problem #2:  What proof is there that an illegal alien, without any
documentation accepted by the United States Government, is who they claim
to be.

It is already bad enough that in Southern California,  Bank of America is
giving credit cards to illegals without Social Security Numbers.  Their
reasoning for circumventing the law is that they are in business, not
politics.  Translation:  Bank of America is more interested in making money
than in the national interest.  Which is why I will be closing six accounts
with Bank of America next week!

Buster

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 15 15:51:26 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (b-evans at earthlink.net)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:51:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Re:  Was Traffic Circles Now Signs
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071115140754.035c1260@nosimport.com>
References: <5f00d9910711151017t5bd6e660ha219822b5ec8406a@mail.gmail.com>
	<-8666976523471109428@unknownmsgid>
	<43840a7e0711151053s4b1e56a3h10339bf6b0b18ce2@mail.gmail.com>
	<20071115194418.M33979@wideopenwest.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071115140754.035c1260@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <473CCD6E.3070509@earthlink.net>

<>Chris K. wrote: "Gay Street Now Two Way"
Peter C wrote: "It's not a dirt road, is it?"

Where's Greg when we need him?

Silas P. Gumbody
Perversion Detector
Bald Knob, Arkansas

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 15 15:53:01 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:53:01 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <189697497.20071115071626@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F209B64B12D880A3D1A7607B8820@phx.gbl>

Would that be because everyone is too afraid to go out on the roads?

>From: Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>

>
>Hello David,
>
>        Wow, you think round-a-bouts chaotic? there is a new movement
>        (no pun intended) in traffic control coming from one of the
>        northern european countries (Switzerland, sweden, norway?).
>        they have found (they tested!, they've DONE this) that traffic
>        flows faster and smoother when.
>
>        there are NO lines painted on the road.
>        there are NO traffic lights.
>        there are NO traffic SIGNS
>        there are NO speed limits posted (or enforced)
>        and in towns there are NO sidewalks, cars and pedestrians share
>        the FLAT pavement.
>
>        they are trying this in some communities in Florida NOW, and
>        getting similar results!  !
>
>
>
>
>--
>Best regards,
>  Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>    "66 Sprite
>      When cryptography is outlawed, bayl bhgynjf jvyy unir cevinpl.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 15 17:19:20 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:19:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711150917g74e13af5h6dd42d9c382e1ff9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <477138.1552.qm@web30511.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> My
> experience however is completely different than
> Buster's

Jim,

Rumor has it he likes to nap on the British roads, so
he may have been in the midst of one of his Tiny
Tim-in-a-cheerleader-costume dreams again and missed
it.

Anon


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From kentmclean at comcast.net  Thu Nov 15 18:07:12 2007
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:07:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
In-Reply-To: <mailman.31602.1195151209.12556.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.31602.1195151209.12556.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <1195175232.9405.18.camel@tosh>

derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> There are a few around LA (the REAL LA, Louisiana), one in NO and one
> in Alexandria that I know of.  They are not too bad.

Have you heard about the Magic Roundabout?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)
http://vanrees.org/thesis/swindon.jpg

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 18:16:21 2007
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:16:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?--Now roundabouts!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711142308m54b53d1bgf9a152c3db49ad9f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-22007114156351343@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711142308m54b53d1bgf9a152c3db49ad9f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <441250190711151716i658aaa30le116f2d13562727c@mail.gmail.com>

So, Jim is buying the first round next June?  :-)

-g



On Nov 14, 2007 11:08 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Amen, Buster.
>
> Perfect example is the current case against Merck concerning Vioxx.
> Merck is settling out of court to the tune of $4.85 BILLION.  Members
> of the class will see something like $120K each while the law firm
> Parker Waichman Alonso Mark LLP will rake in many millions for each
> trial lawyer involved.

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 18:19:52 2007
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:19:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
In-Reply-To: <1195175232.9405.18.camel@tosh>
References: <mailman.31602.1195151209.12556.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<1195175232.9405.18.camel@tosh>
Message-ID: <441250190711151719n446b8f39i5b4f1a20b453e6f7@mail.gmail.com>

Wow, that would just cause gridlock in the Seattle area!

On Nov 15, 2007 5:07 PM, Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net> wrote:

> derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > There are a few around LA (the REAL LA, Louisiana), one in NO and one
> > in Alexandria that I know of.  They are not too bad.
>
> Have you heard about the Magic Roundabout?
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)
> http://vanrees.org/thesis/swindon.jpg
>
> --
> Kent McLean
> '56 100 BN2
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov 15 18:36:10 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:36:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711150925s57620277nbe2b51dbd84c5813@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-2200711415165647671@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711150917g74e13af5h6dd42d9c382e1ff9@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090711150919v42d01e82h41f2e3e25a57a207@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0711150925s57620277nbe2b51dbd84c5813@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <473CF40A.5080502@comcast.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:

>  Buster was a charter member of the Druids. Did
> you know that?  ;-)

Yes he was, he even explained how he got the large stones to Stonehenge 
and how him and his helpers set them up.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Thu Nov 15 18:53:06 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:53:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <473CF40A.5080502@comcast.net>
References: <380-2200711415165647671@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711150917g74e13af5h6dd42d9c382e1ff9@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090711150919v42d01e82h41f2e3e25a57a207@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0711150925s57620277nbe2b51dbd84c5813@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <C6BAFD56-4C78-4C95-83D9-57346975F31C@phillymgclub.com>

Helpers?? Or slaves??

anon


On Nov 15, 2007, at 8:36 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> Jim Johnson wrote:
>
>> Buster was a charter member of the Druids. Did
>> you know that?  ;-)
>
> Yes he was, he even explained how he got the large stones to  
> Stonehenge
> and how him and his helpers set them up.
>
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 19:00:29 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:00:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <473CF40A.5080502@comcast.net>
References: <380-2200711415165647671@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711150917g74e13af5h6dd42d9c382e1ff9@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090711150919v42d01e82h41f2e3e25a57a207@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0711150925s57620277nbe2b51dbd84c5813@mail.gmail.com>
	<473CF40A.5080502@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711151800q224f9a05l30b0f52cf992630c@mail.gmail.com>

Stonehenge Cluster???

On Nov 15, 2007 7:36 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> Jim Johnson wrote:
>
> >  Buster was a charter member of the Druids. Did
> > you know that?  ;-)
>
> Yes he was, he even explained how he got the large stones to Stonehenge
> and how him and his helpers set them up.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> _______________________________________________
> tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>



-- 
www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 15 19:13:22 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:13:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-22007115162132293@earthlink.net>

Ron Soave wrote:  "Rumor has it he likes to nap on the British roads..."

Was not, was not, was not!!!   *You* have a fine old Roman nose, Ron, but
your "source" has a Pinocchio nose!  Besides, he lives in New Jersey, and
all America now knows never to trust those guys with names ending in vowels
that gather at the local trash dumps!

Busteri

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Thu Nov 15 19:17:49 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:17:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Confuse the drivers?
References: <380-2200711415194823468@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <00a501c827f6$e3e91300$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

http://tinyurl.com/36e6df

Dr Doolitle?

Pa

From lists at woozy.com  Thu Nov 15 19:17:18 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:17:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC: The Man Shed, Aussie style
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711151800q224f9a05l30b0f52cf992630c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-2200711415165647671@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711150917g74e13af5h6dd42d9c382e1ff9@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090711150919v42d01e82h41f2e3e25a57a207@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0711150925s57620277nbe2b51dbd84c5813@mail.gmail.com>
	<473CF40A.5080502@comcast.net>
	<e98d88090711151800q224f9a05l30b0f52cf992630c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <473CFDAE.6030501@woozy.com>

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7096867.stm

Robert

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov 15 19:35:37 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:35:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
In-Reply-To: <441250190711151719n446b8f39i5b4f1a20b453e6f7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.31602.1195151209.12556.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<1195175232.9405.18.camel@tosh>
	<441250190711151719n446b8f39i5b4f1a20b453e6f7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <473D01F9.8020504@comcast.net>

They are getting rid of the traffic circles in Jersey.
They worked pretty good, it's a simple thing, largest most dented 
vehicle has the right of way.
Or never EVER look at anybody on the circle, they will see you not 
paying attention and let you go.
I have 2 circles in my neighborhood, I live dead center of both, each is 
1 block away, it's my Sprite test track :)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From cbaustin at verizon.net  Thu Nov 15 20:10:57 2007
From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:10:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles - Joisey
In-Reply-To: <473D01F9.8020504@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.31602.1195151209.12556.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<1195175232.9405.18.camel@tosh>
	<441250190711151719n446b8f39i5b4f1a20b453e6f7@mail.gmail.com>
	<473D01F9.8020504@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <473D0A41.9040706@verizon.net>

    I've been on Frank's personal traffic circles - the local gendarmes 
wave and smile as you take the loops "as if you stole it".

    Actually, they wave and smile at Frank.

     I was told at the local hotel - "That is a professional road 
course, don't try it on your own, that is, without a local, well-known 
'escort'"!


                                                                         
   CB

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 15 20:12:51 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 03:12:51 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
In-Reply-To: <473D01F9.8020504@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F2646B9D72B1AA7CA79F00AB8830@phx.gbl>

I had a car with a left front dented fender.  I bought it pre-dented.  That 
was the easiest car to merge left in.


>From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
>Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:35:37 -0500
>
>They are getting rid of the traffic circles in Jersey.
>They worked pretty good, it's a simple thing, largest most dented
>vehicle has the right of way.
>Or never EVER look at anybody on the circle, they will see you not
>paying attention and let you go.
>I have 2 circles in my neighborhood, I live dead center of both, each is
>1 block away, it's my Sprite test track :)
>
>
>--
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 20:18:57 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:18:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?--Now roundabouts!
In-Reply-To: <441250190711151716i658aaa30le116f2d13562727c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-22007114156351343@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711142308m54b53d1bgf9a152c3db49ad9f@mail.gmail.com>
	<441250190711151716i658aaa30le116f2d13562727c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711151918p9faf602u8cde121d3d33df3f@mail.gmail.com>

Hell no!!  Is was on Vioxx for one month and had already had my heart
attack 3 years earlier! They wouldn't even consider my butt for the
class action suit  (not that I would have jumped on that anyway)!  It
cost me a dozen blood tests and doctors visits just so they could take
me off all those medications and let me hurt instead!

I'll be happy to share my 81mg Aspirin with you all but I'll warn you
there isn't much of a buzz from it - even if you mix it with
CocaCola... ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Nov 15, 2007 7:16 PM, Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com> wrote:
> So, Jim is buying the first round next June?  :-)
>
> -g
>
>
>
> On Nov 14, 2007 11:08 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Amen, Buster.
> >
> > Perfect example is the current case against Merck concerning Vioxx.
> > Merck is settling out of court to the tune of $4.85 BILLION.  Members
> > of the class will see something like $120K each while the law firm
> > Parker Waichman Alonso Mark LLP will rake in many millions for each
> > trial lawyer involved.
> >
>



-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 20:20:57 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:20:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <473CF40A.5080502@comcast.net>
References: <380-2200711415165647671@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711150917g74e13af5h6dd42d9c382e1ff9@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090711150919v42d01e82h41f2e3e25a57a207@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0711150925s57620277nbe2b51dbd84c5813@mail.gmail.com>
	<473CF40A.5080502@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711151920n51b8a29cib2ba83899d247d9f@mail.gmail.com>

Well, at least he could get SOMETHING erect!....
Jim

On Nov 15, 2007 7:36 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> Jim Johnson wrote:
>
> >  Buster was a charter member of the Druids. Did
> > you know that?  ;-)
>
> Yes he was, he even explained how he got the large stones to Stonehenge
> and how him and his helpers set them up.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
>



-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 15 20:22:47 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:22:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles - Joisey
Message-ID: <380-220071151632247453@earthlink.net>

Charley Braum wrote:  "I've been on Frank's personal traffic circles - the
local gendarmes wave and smile as you take the loops "as if you stole it"."

Yep!  Been there, too, and I get the distinct impression they just give up
on him.   Or have a vowel-ending name.  In any event, I wonder which track
has been more productive per person to the automotive world, the one in
Indianapolis or the one in Tom's River?  My money's on Joisey.

Buster

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 20:32:01 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:32:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
In-Reply-To: <1195175232.9405.18.camel@tosh>
References: <mailman.31602.1195151209.12556.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<1195175232.9405.18.camel@tosh>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711151932j70a4d1fcr5235235ae68950eb@mail.gmail.com>

That's amazing, Kent!!  Put that in Kansas City or Wichita and you'd
have people reaching old age and passing on to the next life but still
circulating in the center ring!  My observation? Most American drivers
are dead from the neck up while driving. Throw something that
complicated at them and they'd freak!!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Nov 15, 2007 7:07 PM, Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net> wrote:
> derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > There are a few around LA (the REAL LA, Louisiana), one in NO and one
> > in Alexandria that I know of.  They are not too bad.
>
> Have you heard about the Magic Roundabout?
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)
> http://vanrees.org/thesis/swindon.jpg
>
> --
> Kent McLean
> '56 100 BN2
> _______________________________________________
> bmwwxman at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>



-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 15 21:00:45 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:00:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Re: Was Traffic Circles Now Signs
In-Reply-To: <473CCD6E.3070509@earthlink.net>
References: <5f00d9910711151017t5bd6e660ha219822b5ec8406a@mail.gmail.com>
	<-8666976523471109428@unknownmsgid>
	<43840a7e0711151053s4b1e56a3h10339bf6b0b18ce2@mail.gmail.com>
	<20071115194418.M33979@wideopenwest.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071115140754.035c1260@nosimport.com>
	<473CCD6E.3070509@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711152000o1328d614sf72398cf76d260ed@mail.gmail.com>

Mine is like this one, but a little older looking:

http://www.crowrunning.com/fallout_shelter/fallout_logo_small.jpg

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Nov 15 21:16:45 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:16:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?--Now roundabouts!
References: <380-22007114156351343@earthlink.net><43840a7e0711142308m54b53d1bgf9a152c3db49ad9f@mail.gmail.com><441250190711151716i658aaa30le116f2d13562727c@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0711151918p9faf602u8cde121d3d33df3f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <016d01c82807$808dadf0$6601a8c0@actualshop>

Jim said:

<<Hell no!! ... >>

And then....

On Nov 15, 2007 7:16 PM, Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com> wrote:
> So, Jim is buying the first round next June? >>

Way too CHEAP, Bill!!  He can't even get mover to GA and IS retired!!!

LOL

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Fri Nov 16 03:28:58 2007
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:28:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711151932j70a4d1fcr5235235ae68950eb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.31602.1195151209.12556.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<1195175232.9405.18.camel@tosh>
	<43840a7e0711151932j70a4d1fcr5235235ae68950eb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1195208938.11504.0.camel@tosh>

Jim Johnson wrote: 
> That's amazing, Kent!!  Put that in Kansas City or Wichita and you'd
> have people reaching old age and passing on to the next life but still
> circulating in the center ring!  

They say it works.  But there can't be any traffic, or else I think it
would be a major clusterf*k. New England has lots of rotaries/circles,
and it seems every one of them is a challenge during commuting hours.
The one on Route 2 in Concord MA backs up for a mile or more.

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov 16 05:00:06 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:00:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 T minus 1 week
Message-ID: <006001c82848$3d457e60$b7d07b20$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

We're one week away from SOS '07. Preparation at the Team Thicko
International Headquarters continues.

 

Larry Daniels was over yesterday, and I believe he was shocked at how much
work has taken place in organizing the shop. I found a local British car
owner ('69 Spitfire, and a Leyland tractor.. hah!) that owns a sandblasting
business. I took Larry's Bugeye over there (not "Bob, the Beast of Bondo",
but his other one) Although LD had started the job sandblasting job in my
driveway, this guy managed to finish the whole car in 1.5 hours for $150. We
could have had another 16 hours in the job at the rate we were going. At SOS
we'll get that body tub up on the rotisserie, and begin to cut out and weld
in patch panels. This will be good experience for those of you looking to
learn.

 

If you're looking to contribute to the food & drink, let me know. (Ya never
can have enough interesting beer, ya dig?)

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From healeymonster at fastwave.biz  Fri Nov 16 06:56:12 2007
From: healeymonster at fastwave.biz (Ed Townley)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:56:12 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <000001c82858$72a072d0$6401a8c0@main>

Well, it ain't just Bank of America, Buster, Wells Fargo has been selling
mortgages to illegals for two years--
See  http://www.snopes.com/politics/immigration/bankofamerica.asp

Back to Lurk mode

Ed Townley in Southern NM, USA (smack dab in middle of illegal flyway, 50
miles north of Baja America)




Buster Evans Wrote:

Problem #1:  These represent official government identification required to
board commercial aircraft, trains, and buses.  Of what use are they in
identifying a person if.... Problem #2:  What proof is there that an illegal
alien, without any documentation accepted by the United States Government,
is who they claim to be.

It is already bad enough that in Southern California,  Bank of America is
giving credit cards to illegals without Social Security Numbers.  Their
reasoning for circumventing the law is that they are in business, not
politics.  Translation:  Bank of America is more interested in making money
than in the national interest.  Which is why I will be closing six accounts
with Bank of America next week!

Buster

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 16 07:21:24 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:21:24 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <380-22007115162132293@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F40CC31353E4A621EDB511BB8830@phx.gbl>

Can I take exception to this?  Can we replace "names ending in vowels" with 
"names ending in pronounced vowels"?  :)

Robert Duquette ( silent last 'e' )

>From: "Robert Bruce Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net>
>
>Was not, was not, was not!!!   *You* have a fine old Roman nose, Ron, but
>your "source" has a Pinocchio nose!  Besides, he lives in New Jersey, and
>all America now knows never to trust those guys with names ending in vowels
>that gather at the local trash dumps!
>
>Busteri

From davegran at ticon.net  Fri Nov 16 07:26:31 2007
From: davegran at ticon.net (Dave Grandeffo)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:26:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
Message-ID: <473DA897.1321@ticon.net>

Kent McLean wrote:

> Have you heard about the Magic Roundabout?
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Roundabout_(Swindon)
> http://vanrees.org/thesis/swindon.jpg
> 
> -- 
> Kent McLean
> '56 100 BN2


Wow! That layout would be a great way to amp up the figure eight race at
the local track! Talk about crash and burn!
-- 
Dave Grandeffo
www.kettlemorainemotorsports.com
Southern Wisconsin

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov 16 08:17:26 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:17:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 project good news
Message-ID: <001901c82863$cf0eb4e0$6d2c1ea0$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

I managed to get Mary Albrecht's MKI Midget off the trailer. The car has
been off the road for 17 years. We hooked it up to the Kubota, and tugged it
with the car in 4th gear (gently), and I'm happy to report the motor is not
stuck. Yee hah.

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov 16 08:53:49 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:53:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?
Message-ID: <018601c82868$e1c65340$6401a8c0@Larry>

Was this a period aftermarket item?  Naver saw one before.


http://tinyurl.com/yutow5

From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 16 09:14:31 2007
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:14:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Buy My Car, Yes P.F.I.
Message-ID: <839783.16014.qm@web51901.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Buy my car, make Ed some money.  Go to this link at Just Brits. 
  Loosing the garage! Gotta move the car before the 28th.  Write to me at lonbird at hotmail not here. I may not see your post.  
  http://www.justbrits.com/ads/LBmidget72.html
   
  See all the pictures and comments at http://community.webshots.com/album/559406907rrAaLk
   
  Thanks, Lon

       
---------------------------------
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Fri Nov 16 09:52:32 2007
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:52:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget content.
Message-ID: <001801c82871$15171970$c7a1bf46@personal>

Crazy question here. My headlight beauty rings seem too small for the shells.
Oh I can get them on but it is a pita and they do have the real rivet.

Where there two sizes of these?

'59 Bugeye, think it is the orginal bonnet.

From type79 at ix.netcom.com  Fri Nov 16 10:00:27 2007
From: type79 at ix.netcom.com (type79 at ix.netcom.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:00:27 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget content.
Message-ID: <9151964.1195232427679.JavaMail.root@elwamui-norfolk.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Jack,

Are the headlight buckets reproductions?

Are the headlight rims for a Bugeye or is their profile angled when viewing them from the side?

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/

-----Original Message-----
>From: Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net>
>Sent: Nov 16, 2007 11:52 AM
>To: spridgets net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget content.
>
>Crazy question here. My headlight beauty rings seem too small for the shells.
>Oh I can get them on but it is a pita and they do have the real rivet.
>
>Where there two sizes of these?

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Fri Nov 16 10:21:04 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:21:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
Message-ID: <380-220071151617214703@earthlink.net>

Kent McLean wrote:  "They say it works.  But there can't be any traffic, or
else I think it would be a major clusterf*k. New England has lots of
rotaries/circles, and it seems every one of them is a challenge during
commuting hours.  The one on Route 2 in Concord MA backs up for a mile or
more."

As I have said, it is the difference in drivers.  It only takes a few
arrogant idiots to screw things up horrendously (think 16-30 year olds
driving muscle or ego cars).  I honestly believe that the English driver,
perhaps because it is a more deferential society, are more courteous than
we Yanks.  Also, their driving laws are more rigorous , and it is very easy
to lose your license compared to the laxity of American laws and courts.

Buster Evans

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 16 11:13:19 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:13:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?
In-Reply-To: <018601c82868$e1c65340$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <018601c82868$e1c65340$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711161013g20fb355em4ae3b62d72e838c1@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/16/07, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Was this a period aftermarket item?  Naver saw one before.

> http://tinyurl.com/yutow5

Typo Larry. Its the holiday season.  "Fuel" should be "Yule".  Try:

http://tinyurl.com/2h6jxd
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov 16 11:18:09 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:18:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row
Message-ID: <007201c8287d$0d53d500$27fb7f00$@com>

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=8gi920w
<http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=8gi920w&s=1> &s=1

 

 

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Nov 16 11:18:15 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:18:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?
In-Reply-To: <018601c82868$e1c65340$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <018601c82868$e1c65340$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711161018j3e43be2fp20bce2765e1d894f@mail.gmail.com>

I really like his sandblasted and painted disc brake rotors.

On Nov 16, 2007 9:53 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Was this a period aftermarket item?  Naver saw one before.
>
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yutow5
> _______________________________________________
> tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>



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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 16 11:26:25 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:26:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
In-Reply-To: <380-220071151617214703@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071151617214703@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711161026o309e526et37bb60911b3d85ce@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/16/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
<snip>
>  Also, their driving laws are more rigorous , and it is very easy
> to lose your license compared to the laxity of American laws and courts.
<snip>

I will certainly go along with THAT statement!  I remember destinctly
the British license test for both car and motorcycle.  WAY more
comprehensive and difficult than any I've every had in the states!  If
memory serves me (never a sure thing these days!) it is quite normal
for the Brits to flunk their test a time or two and have to come back
again. In the 60s they did a "Panic Stop" as part of the driving exam.
 The test giver would send you around the block and then crouch down
and jump out from between parked cars!!  You had to stop quickly and
with full control of the vehicle!  It was a special treat on the
motorcycle!  The test giver actually climbed on the bike with you and
gave you directions through the driving test!  When we got to the
Panic Stop, I nearly cut a donut hole in the motocycle seat!
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss 50 Years of Spridgets at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Nov 16 11:30:53 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:30:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Healeys] SOS '07 Spridget death row
In-Reply-To: <007201c8287d$0d53d500$27fb7f00$@com>
References: <007201c8287d$0d53d500$27fb7f00$@com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071116122929.036abf10@nosimport.com>

That'll look good with 8"of snow on it.......


Give RWA a new meaning...

(rusted wheel arch)

Peter C.
----

At 12:18 PM 11/16/2007, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:

>http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=8gi920w
><http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=8gi920w&s=1> &s=1

From thefirebuilds at gmail.com  Fri Nov 16 12:13:30 2007
From: thefirebuilds at gmail.com (Flash.)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:13:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Healeys] SOS '07 Spridget death row
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071116122929.036abf10@nosimport.com>
References: <007201c8287d$0d53d500$27fb7f00$@com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071116122929.036abf10@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <8a336b9d0711161113r18ac4c88y3a20c278318e403@mail.gmail.com>

"hey Raccoons, we'll leave the light on for yah"

*click*


On 11/16/07, Peter C <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
>
> That'll look good with 8"of snow on it.......
>
>
> Give RWA a new meaning...
>
> (rusted wheel arch)
>
> Peter C.
> ----
>
> At 12:18 PM 11/16/2007, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
>
> >http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=8gi920w
> ><http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=8gi920w&s=1> &s=1
>



-- 
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I'll be cavalier...i'll be yours my dear.
And I'll belong to you..." - Dashboard

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Fri Nov 16 12:33:02 2007
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:33:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] For those bored, LBC content
Message-ID: <000801c82887$80e582c0$c7a1bf46@personal>

Dry cranked my fresh engine, etc. spark plugs out. Got 40 lbs of oil
pressure.

Does that seem about right?

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Fri Nov 16 12:46:10 2007
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:46:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row
In-Reply-To: <007201c8287d$0d53d500$27fb7f00$@com>
References: <007201c8287d$0d53d500$27fb7f00$@com>
Message-ID: <c4d0d0b7b097e.b097ec4d0d0b7@rdc-kc.rr.com>

All we need now is a ramp and a motorcycle...

----- Original Message -----
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
Date: Friday, November 16, 2007 12:19 pm
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row
To: 'Spridgets' <spridgets at autox.team.net>, team-
thicko at autox.team.net, 'Healeys' <healeys at autox.team.net>, 
mgs at autox.team.net

> http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=8gi920w
> <http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=8gi920w&s=1> &s=1

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov 16 12:47:46 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:47:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row
In-Reply-To: <c4d0d0b7b097e.b097ec4d0d0b7@rdc-kc.rr.com>
References: <007201c8287d$0d53d500$27fb7f00$@com>
	<c4d0d0b7b097e.b097ec4d0d0b7@rdc-kc.rr.com>
Message-ID: <008b01c82889$9177fe90$b467fbb0$@com>

What makes ya think we don't have that?

-----Original Message-----
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com [mailto:cmanuel at wi.rr.com] 
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 1:46 PM
To: Wm. Severin Thompson
Cc: 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row

All we need now is a ramp and a motorcycle... 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov 16 12:48:22 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:48:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row
References: <007201c8287d$0d53d500$27fb7f00$@com>
	<c4d0d0b7b097e.b097ec4d0d0b7@rdc-kc.rr.com>
Message-ID: <01fe01c82889$a60316b0$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <cmanuel at wi.rr.com>
To: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
Cc: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 1:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row


All we need now is a ramp and a motorcycle...

=========================

...and a rider that will be damned sure to clear all of the "Coon Crap 
Cars".

LAD 

From nases at verizon.net  Fri Nov 16 12:51:02 2007
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:51:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] release bearing install
Message-ID: <001e01c8288a$051b6b20$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>

I have a new release bearing waiting to install in my ribcase.  I cleaned up
the case and bellhousing.  Do I grease the release fork and or the bearing
itself or put it in dry?  
 
Thanks.
 

Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov 16 12:53:47 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:53:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row
In-Reply-To: <01fe01c82889$a60316b0$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <007201c8287d$0d53d500$27fb7f00$@com>
	<c4d0d0b7b097e.b097ec4d0d0b7@rdc-kc.rr.com>
	<01fe01c82889$a60316b0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <008c01c8288a$68bc06d0$3a341470$@com>

Larry hasn't been to the hospital in a any Dream Farm/Team Thicko related
accident in '07, so I'm thinkin' he's lacin' up the biker boots, donnin' his
leathers and his skull cap and goin' for it.

Fly Larry, fly!!!!

-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Daniels [mailto:ladaniels at sbcglobal.net] 

...

=========================

...and a rider that will be damned sure to clear all of the "Coon Crap 
Cars".

LAD 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov 16 13:02:29 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:02:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row
References: <007201c8287d$0d53d500$27fb7f00$@com>
	<c4d0d0b7b097e.b097ec4d0d0b7@rdc-kc.rr.com>
	<01fe01c82889$a60316b0$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<008c01c8288a$68bc06d0$3a341470$@com>
Message-ID: <020901c8288b$9ebe0e80$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
To: "'Larry Daniels'" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>; <cmanuel at wi.rr.com>
Cc: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 1:53 PM
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row


Larry hasn't been to the hospital in a any Dream Farm/Team Thicko related
accident in '07, so I'm thinkin' he's lacin' up the biker boots, donnin' his
leathers and his skull cap and goin' for it.

====================

My last trip to the ER due to the "Curse of the Dream Farm" was exactly one 
year ago today when I tore the Achilles off my heel.  The ER doc recognized 
me when I walked (well, kinda shuffled) in -- he even smiled and said hi.

Since I sold my bike, I'll have to crash your Harley into the coon crap.

LAD

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov 16 13:05:00 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:05:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row
In-Reply-To: <020901c8288b$9ebe0e80$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <007201c8287d$0d53d500$27fb7f00$@com>
	<c4d0d0b7b097e.b097ec4d0d0b7@rdc-kc.rr.com>
	<01fe01c82889$a60316b0$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<008c01c8288a$68bc06d0$3a341470$@com>
	<020901c8288b$9ebe0e80$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <008d01c8288b$f98ea720$ecabf560$@com>

I'm thinkin' moped... more your speed.

-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Daniels [mailto:ladaniels at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 2:02 PM
To: Wm. Severin Thompson
Cc: 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row


----- Original Message ----- 
====================

My last trip to the ER due to the "Curse of the Dream Farm" was exactly one 
year ago today when I tore the Achilles off my heel.  The ER doc recognized 
me when I walked (well, kinda shuffled) in -- he even smiled and said hi.

Since I sold my bike, I'll have to crash your Harley into the coon crap.

LAD

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov 16 13:06:12 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:06:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row
References: <007201c8287d$0d53d500$27fb7f00$@com>
	<c4d0d0b7b097e.b097ec4d0d0b7@rdc-kc.rr.com>
	<01fe01c82889$a60316b0$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<008c01c8288a$68bc06d0$3a341470$@com>
	<020901c8288b$9ebe0e80$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<008d01c8288b$f98ea720$ecabf560$@com>
Message-ID: <021001c8288c$234c13e0$6401a8c0@Larry>

As I recall from riding your Harley, the moped might be faster.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
To: "'Larry Daniels'" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 2:05 PM
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row


I'm thinkin' moped... more your speed.

-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Daniels [mailto:ladaniels at sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 2:02 PM
To: Wm. Severin Thompson
Cc: 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row


----- Original Message ----- 
====================

My last trip to the ER due to the "Curse of the Dream Farm" was exactly one
year ago today when I tore the Achilles off my heel.  The ER doc recognized
me when I walked (well, kinda shuffled) in -- he even smiled and said hi.

Since I sold my bike, I'll have to crash your Harley into the coon crap.

LAD

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 16 13:08:13 2007
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:08:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711161018j3e43be2fp20bce2765e1d894f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <874853.27300.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Brad - 
   
  Your not throwing any one off  - 
   
  We all know your going to bid on them.......LOL
   
  Vigil

Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
  I really like his sandblasted and painted disc brake rotors.

On Nov 16, 2007 9:53 AM, Larry Daniels wrote:

> Was this a period aftermarket item? Naver saw one before.
>
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yutow5
> _______________________________________________
> tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>



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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov 16 13:09:02 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:09:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row
In-Reply-To: <021001c8288c$234c13e0$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <007201c8287d$0d53d500$27fb7f00$@com>
	<c4d0d0b7b097e.b097ec4d0d0b7@rdc-kc.rr.com>
	<01fe01c82889$a60316b0$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<008c01c8288a$68bc06d0$3a341470$@com>
	<020901c8288b$9ebe0e80$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<008d01c8288b$f98ea720$ecabf560$@com>
	<021001c8288c$234c13e0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <008e01c8288c$8a193760$9e4ba620$@com>

One's designed to burn oil, one's designed to leak it.

-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Daniels [mailto:ladaniels at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 2:06 PM
To: Wm. Severin Thompson
Cc: 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row

As I recall from riding your Harley, the moped might be faster.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Nov 16 13:09:34 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:09:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?
In-Reply-To: <874853.27300.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <e98d88090711161018j3e43be2fp20bce2765e1d894f@mail.gmail.com>
	<874853.27300.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711161209o533e236dx3cf9b1e65b20a973@mail.gmail.com>

DAMN RIGHT!! They look AWESOME!!

On Nov 16, 2007 2:08 PM, <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com> wrote:

> *Brad - *
> **
> *Your not throwing any one off  - *
> **
> *We all know your going to bid on them.......LOL*
> **
> *Vigil
> *
> *Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>* wrote:
>
> I really like his sandblasted and painted disc brake rotors.
>
> On Nov 16, 2007 9:53 AM, Larry Daniels wrote:
>
> > Was this a period aftermarket item? Naver saw one before.
> >
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/yutow5
> > _______________________________________________
> > tequila.brad at gmail.com
> >
> > Edit your replies
> >
> > http://www.team.net/archive
> >
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
> >
>
>
>
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> uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
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>
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From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Nov 16 13:18:52 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:18:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] release bearing install
In-Reply-To: <001e01c8288a$051b6b20$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
References: <001e01c8288a$051b6b20$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071116141724.03730180@nosimport.com>

A little shmear will do... very little on the "ears".
         Peter C
===

At 01:51 PM 11/16/2007, you wrote:

>I have a new release bearing waiting to install in my ribcase.  I cleaned up
>the case and bellhousing.  Do I grease the release fork and or the bearing
>itself or put it in dry?
>
>Thanks.
>
>
>Phil Nase
>Quakertown, PA

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Nov 16 13:20:56 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:20:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?
References: <e98d88090711161018j3e43be2fp20bce2765e1d894f@mail.gmail.com><874853.27300.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<e98d88090711161209o533e236dx3cf9b1e65b20a973@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <013001c8288e$31f2c540$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

>>> I really like his sandblasted and painted disc brake rotors.

>> *We all know your going to bid on them.......LOL*

> DAMN RIGHT!! They look AWESOME!!

Be strrong, Brad, hold out for the chromed rotors!

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 16 13:28:26 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:28:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] For those bored, LBC content
In-Reply-To: <000801c82887$80e582c0$c7a1bf46@personal>
References: <000801c82887$80e582c0$c7a1bf46@personal>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711161228m3f8b7059j5506f4787a3678d3@mail.gmail.com>

Jack,

I have no idea, but it sounds reasonable given the low RPM.

Cheers!!
Jim

P.S. Please call me this evening as I have a couple of things to
discuss with you...
620*408*6877

On 11/16/07, Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:
> Dry cranked my fresh engine, etc. spark plugs out. Got 40 lbs of oil
> pressure.
>
> Does that seem about right?

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov 16 13:30:18 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:30:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] release bearing install
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071116141724.03730180@nosimport.com>
References: <001e01c8288a$051b6b20$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071116141724.03730180@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <00b201c8288f$8247ff50$86d7fdf0$@com>

That's what she said....

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Peter C
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 2:19 PM
To: nases at verizon.net
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] release bearing install

A little shmear will do... very little on the "ears".
         Peter C
===

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Fri Nov 16 14:58:54 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:58:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] release bearing install
Message-ID: <380-2200711516215854281@earthlink.net>

Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:  "That's what she said...."

GREG!!!!  He's talking "that way" again!!!!  Where are you when we need you.

Silas P. Gumbod

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 16 17:01:53 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:01:53 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Help With An MG Midget
Message-ID: <BAY112-F263219B51B1076DFC27282B87C0@phx.gbl>

Can anyone help this MG owner in distress?  He lost his keys and it's time 
up here to tuck our spridgets away in enclosures.  He's looking to remove 
the ignition cylinder so that he can bring it to a locksmith.

RD

>Subject: Fw: Help With An MG Midget
> > Contact Jack directly at:    hughesj at rogers.com
> >
> > > Hi:
> > >
> > > I lost the keys to the Midget.
> > >
> > > I may kill myself.
> > >
> > > Or perhaps you know about Midgets and how to get the &^$&&$87
> > > ignition lock out so I can get it re-keyed?  Or perhaps you know
> > > someone else who does?  It's a 1500 with the safety BS, like a
> > > collapsible steering column.... I think I might have collapsed it.
> > >
> > > Thank you, even if you don't want to get into this.
> > >
> > > Jack

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 16 17:08:52 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:08:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Help With An MG Midget
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F263219B51B1076DFC27282B87C0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-F263219B51B1076DFC27282B87C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711161608n4e9c6c0dp4a48e0653ca071e0@mail.gmail.com>

The bolts that secure the cylinder/lock assembly are the kind that the
head breaks off of when tightened.  Get a Dremel with a little cutoff
wheel and cut a slot in the heads so you can use a flat screwdriver on
them.  Wear safety glasses as the little cutoff wheels are dangerous
at speed.
That, or jack the car up and put those little car dollies under the wheels.
Cheers,
Derf

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Fri Nov 16 17:26:28 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:26:28 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV221CBB372DFBC8582B746C87C0@phx.gbl>

Swinton Roundabout

I'm getting dizzy.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Nov 16 17:39:12 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:39:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Roundabouts...
Message-ID: <473DC7B0.8755.21D331E@dmg.bossig.com>

Thinking about roundabouts...
The two biggest I've ever driven around, are not normally thought of 
roundabouts... but I think that they are..
The Arc de Triomphe, Paris between 7am and 8pm, and
The Coliseum, Rome at any time!!!
IMHO Picadilly Circus, London  is no longer a roundabout!!

Last, but not least, the block I live on at night.... per the High School kids 
that have Honda's with wings and fart-cans ---- $*$&#% brats!!
-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov 16 18:02:16 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:02:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Roundabouts...
References: <473DC7B0.8755.21D331E@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <027201c828b5$7fc44560$6401a8c0@Larry>

Dave, you sound like the old fart down the block when I was a kid who used 
to yell at us for stepping on his lawn.

Come to think of it, so do I.  ;-))

LAD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave G." <dmg at bossig.com>
To: "spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 6:39 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Roundabouts...


Thinking about roundabouts...
The two biggest I've ever driven around, are not normally thought of
roundabouts... but I think that they are..
The Arc de Triomphe, Paris between 7am and 8pm, and
The Coliseum, Rome at any time!!!
IMHO Picadilly Circus, London  is no longer a roundabout!!

Last, but not least, the block I live on at night.... per the High School 
kids
that have Honda's with wings and fart-cans ---- $*$&#% brats!!
-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From BCAH at aol.com  Fri Nov 16 18:12:49 2007
From: BCAH at aol.com (BCAH at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:12:49 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] test-disregard
Message-ID: <c63.1df2fe5e.346f9a11@aol.com>

testing connection-- Bob C



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From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 16 18:13:20 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:13:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] For those bored, LBC content
In-Reply-To: <000801c82887$80e582c0$c7a1bf46@personal>
Message-ID: <620585.47064.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:

> Dry cranked my fresh engine, etc. spark plugs out.
> Got 40 lbs of oil
> pressure.
> 
> Does that seem about right?

Yes, most excellent. I do have one motor that goes to
60 psi on dry crank, but that's the one the Engine
Nazi built with me in 1997 with proprietary          
Engine Nazi mods that really should have been a race
motor.

Ron


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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 16 18:14:56 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:14:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Help With An MG Midget
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711161608n4e9c6c0dp4a48e0653ca071e0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY112-F263219B51B1076DFC27282B87C0@phx.gbl>
	<5f00d9910711161608n4e9c6c0dp4a48e0653ca071e0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711161714s77930bcetbd4d76c7742f3bec@mail.gmail.com>

Hey Frank!!   Guy up in Canada needs a little Joisey training to start
a car.....   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Nov 16, 2007 6:08 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> The bolts that secure the cylinder/lock assembly are the kind that the
> head breaks off of when tightened.  Get a Dremel with a little cutoff
> wheel and cut a slot in the heads so you can use a flat screwdriver on
> them.  Wear safety glasses as the little cutoff wheels are dangerous
> at speed.
> That, or jack the car up and put those little car dollies under the wheels.
> Cheers,
> Derf

From BCAH at aol.com  Fri Nov 16 18:20:39 2007
From: BCAH at aol.com (BCAH at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:20:39 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] major domo question
Message-ID: <d51.185482d5.346f9be7@aol.com>

Hello, --I have a couple of questions for the group. #1 why would I have  
been dropped from the spridgets list, and  #2 why , when  I   E -mail Major domo 
for a list of sights I do not see the  spridgets list? A friend wants to get 
on the list and Major Domo  does not  show it as an option.  Bob C



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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 16 18:32:42 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:32:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1966 Midget....
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711161732hb54cbdfr9c37c14069d2203f@mail.gmail.com>

I'm putting this up for a friend.  No financial interest...etc.....

http://flickr.com/photos/13600244 at N07/sets/72157602999249000/

Car is VIN GAN3L45511 with a 1098cc engine and ribcase in it in
unknown condition. It appears as if the engine has just been
re-installed but the PO quit half way through. Given that there is an
old crank shaft in the boot, I'd say it has a new crank in it??  Rest
of the car looks pretty good under the dirt and dust. Carbs and intake
manifold are in a box. The body is actually better than the body on my
68 though there is some rust in the center portion of the drivers
floorboard. Seats are ????  It had some kind of aftermarket luggage
rack on it once but gone now. Car appears to have been sand blasted
but never painted. Just a gray prime coat on it but no sign of rust on
the dog legs, rockers, and A posts. Windshield cracked. Has an Arizona
title. Last registered in 2000.

If you want to make an offer, I'll put you in touch with the guy who
has it now. He hasn't touched it since he bought it a couple of months
ago and now wants to get rid of it. My brother-in-law wants to put a
Firebird V-8 in it......   ;-)
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 16 18:35:37 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:35:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] major domo question
In-Reply-To: <d51.185482d5.346f9be7@aol.com>
References: <d51.185482d5.346f9be7@aol.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711161735t33232158g8fc165bce1c34de9@mail.gmail.com>

Bob,

The subscription page needs to be updated. I'm not completely sure
about this, but I think the list is no longer using the Majordomo
set-up/software/whatever. Ping Ed Kaler. He knows the score...
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 16 20:41:48 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 03:41:48 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Help With An MG Midget
In-Reply-To: <539523.11915.qm@web38910.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F23F43F22757A1BFBE1FA9BB87C0@phx.gbl>

Is the number on the lock?  I'm not sure how timely that would be.

>From: <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>
>To: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Help With An MG Midget
>Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:24:58 -0800 (PST)
>
>why not just get the number off the lock and order a key?
>
>Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:  Can anyone help this 
>MG owner in distress? He lost his keys and it's time
>up here to tuck our spridgets away in enclosures. He's looking to remove
>the ignition cylinder so that he can bring it to a locksmith.
>
>RD
>
> >Subject: Fw: Help With An MG Midget
> > > Contact Jack directly at: hughesj at rogers.com
> > >
> > > > Hi:
> > > >
> > > > I lost the keys to the Midget.
> > > >
> > > > I may kill myself.
> > > >
> > > > Or perhaps you know about Midgets and how to get the &^$&&$87
> > > > ignition lock out so I can get it re-keyed? Or perhaps you know
> > > > someone else who does? It's a 1500 with the safety BS, like a
> > > > collapsible steering column.... I think I might have collapsed it.
> > > >
> > > > Thank you, even if you don't want to get into this.
> > > >
> > > > Jack
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Fri Nov 16 20:45:44 2007
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:45:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Help With An MG Midget
References: <BAY112-F23F43F22757A1BFBE1FA9BB87C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000401c828cc$54ec7080$c7a1bf46@personal>

Number is on the lock I beleive, I have a place that will make you keys from 
that.

http://www.triple-c.com/Austin_Healey_Keys.cfm

Worked for me.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Cc: <hughesj at rogers.com>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Help With An MG Midget


> Is the number on the lock?  I'm not sure how timely that would be.
>
>>From: <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>
>>To: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
>>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Help With An MG Midget
>>Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:24:58 -0800 (PST)
>>
>>why not just get the number off the lock and order a key?
>>
>>Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:  Can anyone help this
>>MG owner in distress? He lost his keys and it's time
>>up here to tuck our spridgets away in enclosures. He's looking to remove
>>the ignition cylinder so that he can bring it to a locksmith.
>>
>>RD
>>
>> >Subject: Fw: Help With An MG Midget
>> > > Contact Jack directly at: hughesj at rogers.com
>> > >
>> > > > Hi:
>> > > >
>> > > > I lost the keys to the Midget.
>> > > >
>> > > > I may kill myself.
>> > > >
>> > > > Or perhaps you know about Midgets and how to get the &^$&&$87
>> > > > ignition lock out so I can get it re-keyed? Or perhaps you know
>> > > > someone else who does? It's a 1500 with the safety BS, like a
>> > > > collapsible steering column.... I think I might have collapsed it.
>> > > >
>> > > > Thank you, even if you don't want to get into this.
>> > > >
>> > > > Jack
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 16 20:57:18 2007
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:57:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Help With An MG Midget
In-Reply-To: <000401c828cc$54ec7080$c7a1bf46@personal>
Message-ID: <338058.91597.qm@web38910.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I ordered a key from Paul Asgeirsson <pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net> It only takes a couple of days. Mine was the trunk on a Morris. But as long as you have a number and tell the person what it fits there should not be a problem. Besides after he pays for the new key the old one will probably show up any way..........LOL
   
  Vigil

Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:
  Number is on the lock I beleive, I have a place that will make you keys from 
that.

http://www.triple-c.com/Austin_Healey_Keys.cfm

Worked for me.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Duquette" 
To: 
Cc: 
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Help With An MG Midget


> Is the number on the lock? I'm not sure how timely that would be.
>
>>From: 
>>To: Robert Duquette 
>>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Help With An MG Midget
>>Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:24:58 -0800 (PST)
>>
>>why not just get the number off the lock and order a key?
>>
>>Robert Duquette wrote: Can anyone help this
>>MG owner in distress? He lost his keys and it's time
>>up here to tuck our spridgets away in enclosures. He's looking to remove
>>the ignition cylinder so that he can bring it to a locksmith.
>>
>>RD
>>
>> >Subject: Fw: Help With An MG Midget
>> > > Contact Jack directly at: hughesj at rogers.com
>> > >
>> > > > Hi:
>> > > >
>> > > > I lost the keys to the Midget.
>> > > >
>> > > > I may kill myself.
>> > > >
>> > > > Or perhaps you know about Midgets and how to get the &^$&&$87
>> > > > ignition lock out so I can get it re-keyed? Or perhaps you know
>> > > > someone else who does? It's a 1500 with the safety BS, like a
>> > > > collapsible steering column.... I think I might have collapsed it.
>> > > >
>> > > > Thank you, even if you don't want to get into this.
>> > > >
>> > > > Jack
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Fri Nov 16 21:34:04 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:34:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row
In-Reply-To: <c4d0d0b7b097e.b097ec4d0d0b7@rdc-kc.rr.com>
References: <007201c8287d$0d53d500$27fb7f00$@com>
	<c4d0d0b7b097e.b097ec4d0d0b7@rdc-kc.rr.com>
Message-ID: <2420a6138a5a50a71b0a.20071116203404.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Count me out!  My Harley and me are getting close to 1000 pounds all up. 
That much weight hits hard on the other end of the jump.

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

cmanuel at wi.rr.com
> All we need now is a ramp and a motorcycle...

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Fri Nov 16 21:45:32 2007
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:45:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711161013g20fb355em4ae3b62d72e838c1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <018601c82868$e1c65340$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<43840a7e0711161013g20fb355em4ae3b62d72e838c1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <473E71EC.7030707@wi.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:
> On 11/16/07, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>   
>> Was this a period aftermarket item?  Naver saw one before.
> http://tinyurl.com/yutow5
>   
OK, so what is it really?  Really curious.
Dave

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 16 21:52:37 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:52:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?
In-Reply-To: <018601c82868$e1c65340$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <018601c82868$e1c65340$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711162052l41d1d69cmf449f1b467e18f6c@mail.gmail.com>

Fuel log, isn't that the thing you get around Christmas time and burn?

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov 16 21:54:06 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:54:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?
References: <018601c82868$e1c65340$6401a8c0@Larry><43840a7e0711161013g20fb355em4ae3b62d72e838c1@mail.gmail.com>
	<473E71EC.7030707@wi.net>
Message-ID: <02b301c828d5$e2d3de20$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
To: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 10:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?


Jim Johnson wrote:
> On 11/16/07, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>> Was this a period aftermarket item?  Naver saw one before.
> http://tinyurl.com/yutow5
>
OK, so what is it really?  Really curious.
Dave
_______________________________________________

Dave, as a lister wrote to me off list, it was a piece that hot-rodders used 
way back when to split the fuel line among multiple carbs.  When I first saw 
the auction described as a fuel log, I thought of a fuel rail for an FI 
system.  Guess not.  But similar use.

Why anybody would consider it a Bugeye part is way beyond me.  Did you see 
the size of that inlet port?  You could choke 5 Bugeyes with that.

I guess it boils down to a seller who doesn't know what he is selling.

Larry 

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Fri Nov 16 22:08:02 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:08:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] major domo question
References: <d51.185482d5.346f9be7@aol.com>
Message-ID: <004301c828d7$e4c737c0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

This line below is on the bottom of all messages from
Spridgets at autox.team.net .  Try clicking on it and see what wonders there
are to behold!!

http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

Paul A

Ed will also tell you how to go there, too!!

pa

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To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 5:20 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] major domo question


> Hello, --I have a couple of questions for the group. #1 why would I have
> been dropped from the spridgets list, and  #2 why , when  I   E -mail
Major domo
> for a list of sights I do not see the  spridgets list? A friend wants to
get
> on the list and Major Domo  does not  show it as an option.  Bob C
>
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From BCAH at aol.com  Fri Nov 16 23:03:09 2007
From: BCAH at aol.com (BCAH at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 01:03:09 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] test
Message-ID: <c41.22460993.346fde1d@aol.com>

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From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Fri Nov 16 23:53:09 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:53:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?
References: <018601c82868$e1c65340$6401a8c0@Larry><43840a7e0711161013g20fb355em4ae3b62d72e838c1@mail.gmail.com>
	<473E71EC.7030707@wi.net>
Message-ID: <003a01c828e6$84e8d660$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

I can remember these on early American iron that had dual or tri carbs.  It
was a pretty good way to get gas to both or triple carbs instead of running
one line and hooking up to one carb, then branching off to the second or
third carb.

These cars REALLY sucked up fuel when the throttle was opened wide and this
"Log" was an improvement over the original owner made supply lines.

I don't think there ever was a need for this device on Spridgets.

Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
To: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 8:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?


> Jim Johnson wrote:
> > On 11/16/07, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> >
> >> Was this a period aftermarket item?  Naver saw one before.
> > http://tinyurl.com/yutow5
> >
> OK, so what is it really?  Really curious.
> Dave

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 02:53:05 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 03:53:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?
In-Reply-To: <003a01c828e6$84e8d660$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <018601c82868$e1c65340$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<43840a7e0711161013g20fb355em4ae3b62d72e838c1@mail.gmail.com>
	<473E71EC.7030707@wi.net> <003a01c828e6$84e8d660$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711170153u53993b10w1f256c3b89616e5d@mail.gmail.com>

I had one on my 66 GTO with the tri-carb set up. I bought it as a "fuel
block".

On Nov 17, 2007 12:53 AM, Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
wrote:

> I can remember these on early American iron that had dual or tri carbs.
>  It
> was a pretty good way to get gas to both or triple carbs instead of
> running
> one line and hooking up to one carb, then branching off to the second or
> third carb.
>
> These cars REALLY sucked up fuel when the throttle was opened wide and
> this
> "Log" was an improvement over the original owner made supply lines.
>
> I don't think there ever was a need for this device on Spridgets.
>
> Paul A
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
> To: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 8:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?
>
>
> > Jim Johnson wrote:
> > > On 11/16/07, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Was this a period aftermarket item?  Naver saw one before.
> > > http://tinyurl.com/yutow5
> > >
> > OK, so what is it really?  Really curious.
> > Dave
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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Nov 17 05:07:09 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:07:09 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV131B4456C3DBB26AD96A39C87C0@phx.gbl>

Closed my Band of America accounts and moved them to a bank that doesn't "enable" lawbreakers.

I hope the illegals leave the "enabling" BOC holdin' the bag, and most especially considering the usuarish 24% interest rate on those cards.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sat Nov 17 05:10:12 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:10:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Help With An MG Midget
In-Reply-To: <000401c828cc$54ec7080$c7a1bf46@personal>
References: <BAY112-F23F43F22757A1BFBE1FA9BB87C0@phx.gbl>
	<000401c828cc$54ec7080$c7a1bf46@personal>
Message-ID: <3FA9B771-5DB1-4436-83DB-9558849B7908@phillymgclub.com>

A number of years ago, when I left my key at the bottom of the  
Atlantic, I could not get a blank. Remember this is a different key  
than any of them dumb older cars.

So I took the lock apart (you have to drill out the 2 screws that hold  
it in - anti theft device) and took out the tumblers. You could start  
it with a screwdriver. At the time, no one was making locks for the  
1500 either. Then o and behold, some one started making new locks for  
the 1500, so I got's me one. I am pretty sure the number is on the  
lock, but it is not easy to find. I think it is behind the little  
chrome cover on the cylinder where the key fits in..

Take the shroud off and drill out the 2 screws and it kind just lifts  
off.  Once you have it out, there is a little lock screw that holds  
the actual cylinder in place.

Larry




On Nov 16, 2007, at 10:45 PM, Jack Laird wrote:

> Number is on the lock I beleive, I have a place that will make you  
> keys from
> that.
>
> http://www.triple-c.com/Austin_Healey_Keys.cfm
>
> Worked for me.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Cc: <hughesj at rogers.com>
> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 9:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Help With An MG Midget
>
>
>> Is the number on the lock?  I'm not sure how timely that would be.
>>
>>> From: <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>
>>> To: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
>>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Help With An MG Midget
>>> Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:24:58 -0800 (PST)
>>>
>>> why not just get the number off the lock and order a key?
>>>
>>> Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:  Can anyone  
>>> help this
>>> MG owner in distress? He lost his keys and it's time
>>> up here to tuck our spridgets away in enclosures. He's looking to  
>>> remove
>>> the ignition cylinder so that he can bring it to a locksmith.
>>>
>>> RD
>>>
>>>> Subject: Fw: Help With An MG Midget
>>>>> Contact Jack directly at: hughesj at rogers.com
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I lost the keys to the Midget.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I may kill myself.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Or perhaps you know about Midgets and how to get the &^$&&$87
>>>>>> ignition lock out so I can get it re-keyed? Or perhaps you know
>>>>>> someone else who does? It's a 1500 with the safety BS, like a
>>>>>> collapsible steering column.... I think I might have collapsed  
>>>>>> it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thank you, even if you don't want to get into this.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jack
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com
>>>
-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Board Member at Large
Philadelphia MG Club



  Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a  
question and you're a fool for the rest of your life.

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Sat Nov 17 05:17:43 2007
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:17:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] test
In-Reply-To: <c41.22460993.346fde1d@aol.com>
References: <c41.22460993.346fde1d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071117071648.0478d4f8@littlebitcountry.com>

I didn't see any message coming through

Dave

At 01:03 AM 11/17/2007, you wrote:
>I am trying to see if my messages are getting through,---Bob  C
>
>
>
>************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
>_______________________________________________

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 05:27:04 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 06:27:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV131B4456C3DBB26AD96A39C87C0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV131B4456C3DBB26AD96A39C87C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711170427o2dc6b812jf029f840366c479a@mail.gmail.com>

I would be willing to bet it is already starting, as BOC is already charging
"non-customers" $3 to use their ATM machines.

On Nov 17, 2007 6:07 AM, Robert E. Shlafer <pilotrob at webtv.net> wrote:

> I hope the illegals leave the "enabling" BOC holdin' the bag, and most
> especially considering the usuarish 24% interest rate on those cards.
>
> Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)
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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Nov 17 06:00:02 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:00:02 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV108C763E66B2CC3F02E878C87C0@phx.gbl>

BOA/BOC

'eff 'em. :(

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)


-----Original Message-----
From: Brad Fornal
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 7:27 AM
To: Robert E. Shlafer
Cc: b-evans at earthlink.net, Paul Asgeirsson, Bill L, David Lieb, Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?

I would be willing to bet it is already starting, as BOC is already charging
"non-customers" $3 to use their ATM machines.

On Nov 17, 2007 6:07 AM, Robert E. Shlafer <pilotrob at webtv.net> wrote:

> I hope the illegals leave the "enabling" BOC holdin' the bag, and most
> especially considering the usuarish 24% interest rate on those cards.
>
> Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)
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From mark.a.oneil at Dartmouth.EDU  Sat Nov 17 06:04:20 2007
From: mark.a.oneil at Dartmouth.EDU (Mark A. O'Neil)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:04:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Filter xrefs?
Message-ID: <F6B62902-53FD-40BF-BD07-50191DA1B5B7@dartmouth.edu>

I have a crosland 595 on my '79 1500 and it is time to replace it -  
all the filters that the local parts guys can come up with as xrefs  
have the right size diameter, but the wrong size thread/inlet.

Anyone have a good replacement brand and # for this - brand less  
important to me than fit.

It would be great to find one which I can get locally rather than by  
mail (convenience more than anything), but at this point I am not too  
optimistic since the local guys can't even xref it.

Thanks,
-m

From nases at verizon.net  Sat Nov 17 06:42:33 2007
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:42:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase painting?
Message-ID: <000301c8291f$b553c470$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>

I can't find any information on whether the ribcase gearboxes were painted
engine color or not.  I'm putting it in a Bugeye on a 1098 so the car is
hardly "correct" but my books don't say if it was painted like the
smoothcases were.  
 

Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 06:57:58 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:57:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase painting?
In-Reply-To: <000301c8291f$b553c470$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
References: <000301c8291f$b553c470$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711170557s22e7ab6al699a7c5d87599cd9@mail.gmail.com>

Page 7, of the Originality Guide for Restorations and Registry Inspections
for the Austin-Healey Sprite, by Robert Garofalo says "Smooth case
transmission were painted with the same engine color but the rib case
transmissions were unpainted and left natural aluminum"
That said, I painted mine, and it looks pretty nice.

On Nov 17, 2007 7:42 AM, Phil Nase <nases at verizon.net> wrote:

> I can't find any information on whether the ribcase gearboxes were painted
> engine color or not.  I'm putting it in a Bugeye on a 1098 so the car is
> hardly "correct" but my books don't say if it was painted like the
> smoothcases were.
>
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa<http://home.comcast.net/%7Ephilnasecpa>
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Nov 17 07:13:18 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:13:18 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] major domo question
In-Reply-To: <004301c828d7$e4c737c0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F201212B836D1FC535C1501B87C0@phx.gbl>

ED will 'tell you where to go'?  Come on!!!  :)

>From: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>

>This line below is on the bottom of all messages from
>Spridgets at autox.team.net .  Try clicking on it and see what wonders there
>are to behold!!
>
>http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>
>Paul A
>
>Ed will also tell you how to go there, too!!
>
>pa

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Nov 17 07:16:08 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:16:08 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row
In-Reply-To: <2420a6138a5a50a71b0a.20071116203404.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F31EE433F3C6F26B162F50AB87C0@phx.gbl>

Maybe you could separate the weight into 2 separate entities for the 
purposes of distributing the weight on landing?  ( you know ... have the 
bike and the rider land in different places. )  Would that help?

>From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com

>Count me out!  My Harley and me are getting close to 1000 pounds all up.
>That much weight hits hard on the other end of the jump.
>
>Mike MacLean

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 07:32:35 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:32:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] major domo question
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F201212B836D1FC535C1501B87C0@phx.gbl>
References: <004301c828d7$e4c737c0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<BAY112-F201212B836D1FC535C1501B87C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711170632j1e28d077o29d2cfdf5195cf56@mail.gmail.com>

More like, already there, and waving you in......

LOL

On Nov 17, 2007 8:13 AM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> ED will 'tell you where to go'?  Come on!!!  :)
>
> >From: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
>
> >This line below is on the bottom of all messages from
> >Spridgets at autox.team.net .  Try clicking on it and see what wonders there
> >are to behold!!
> >
> >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
> >
> >Paul A
> >
> >Ed will also tell you how to go there, too!!
> >
> >pa
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov 17 08:07:04 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:07:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] major domo question
References: <d51.185482d5.346f9be7@aol.com>
	<004301c828d7$e4c737c0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <012501c8292b$844ed2f0$0401a8c0@midget>

> This line below is on the bottom of all messages from
> Spridgets at autox.team.net .  Try clicking on it and see what wonders there
> are to behold!!
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
> Ed will also tell you how to go there, too!!

Paul! How can you get in the way of ED telling people where to go?!?
It is one of the few pleasures he has left at his age.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 08:12:20 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:12:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Help With An MG Midget
In-Reply-To: <3FA9B771-5DB1-4436-83DB-9558849B7908@phillymgclub.com>
References: <BAY112-F23F43F22757A1BFBE1FA9BB87C0@phx.gbl>
	<000401c828cc$54ec7080$c7a1bf46@personal>
	<3FA9B771-5DB1-4436-83DB-9558849B7908@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711170712h9fa3617ha7e5affac923cac9@mail.gmail.com>

It is easier to cut a slot in the top with a Dremel and unscrew the
screws and then re-use them.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 08:12:49 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:12:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] test
In-Reply-To: <c41.22460993.346fde1d@aol.com>
References: <c41.22460993.346fde1d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711170712r44a70103gaa214464d9401db7@mail.gmail.com>

Messages, what messages?

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Nov 17 08:41:14 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:41:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV131B4456C3DBB26AD96A39C87C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C3644B9A.12546%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Closed my Band of America accounts and moved them to a bank that doesn't
> "enable" lawbreakers.
How many of you know that Bank of America was originally called Bank of
Italy, and was founded in SF during the gold rush days to help immigrant
minors open bank accounts? They changed the name to B of A around the turn
of the century. I've noticed they no longer mention this in their corporate
history.
BZ 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 09:52:57 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:52:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] BOC, BofA, and all them...
Message-ID: <380-2200711617165257953@earthlink.net>

Robert E. Shlafer wrote:  "I hope the illegals leave the "enabling" BOC holdin' the bag, and most especially considering the usuarish 24% interest rate on those cards." 

Brad Fornal wrote:  "I would be willing to bet it is already starting, as BOC is already charging "non-customers" $3 to use their ATM machines."

Brad came close, but you guys still just don't get it.  The bad guys, whether they are grifters conning the little old ladies, illegals coming and going across our borders with ease, or corporations that make questionable actions or stupid decisions, NEVER, EVER are left "holding the bag".

Like the banks and their giving credit to illegals or native born American idiots with a FICA in negative numbers, *they* never suffer any consequences.  All of the losses are passed on to the consumer in higher interest rates and higher fees.  

And so goes the world's passing parade.

Silas P. Gumbody
Philosopher of Mankind
Bald Knob, Arkansas

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 09:55:40 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:55:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] major domo question
Message-ID: <380-2200711617165540812@earthlink.net>

Robert Duquette wrote:   "ED will 'tell you where to go'?  Come on!!!  :)"

Naw, I ain't gonna say it.  Blood may be dripping friom my bitten tongue,
but I ain't gonna say it!

B

From hal at katemuir.com  Sat Nov 17 10:08:33 2007
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:08:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <C3644B9A.12546%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEJCFDAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Yeah, most of those immigrant "minors" couldn't even get driving licenses
'cuz they were too young.
Sorry, BZ, I couldn't resist.  My will power isn't what it once was!
BTW when I was in high school my best friend's parents still had a savings
account book from the Bank of Italy.

Hal

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+hal=katemuir.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+hal=katemuir.com at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
Billy Zoom
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 7:41 AM
To: Robert E. Shlafer; b-evans at earthlink.net; Paul Asgeirsson; Bill L;
DavidLieb
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?


> Closed my Band of America accounts and moved them to a bank that doesn't
> "enable" lawbreakers.
How many of you know that Bank of America was originally called Bank of
Italy, and was founded in SF during the gold rush days to help immigrant
minors open bank accounts? They changed the name to B of A around the turn
of the century. I've noticed they no longer mention this in their corporate
history.
BZ
_______________________________________________
hal at katemuir.com

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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 17 10:13:58 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 11:13:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <C3644B9A.12546%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <032b01c8293d$3e9364d0$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob at webtv.net>; <b-evans at earthlink.net>; "Paul 
Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>; "Bill L" <pythias at pacifier.com>; 
"DavidLieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 9:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?


> Closed my Band of America accounts and moved them to a bank that doesn't
> "enable" lawbreakers.
How many of you know that Bank of America was originally called Bank of
Italy, and was founded in SF during the gold rush days to help immigrant
minors open bank accounts? They changed the name to B of A around the turn
of the century. I've noticed they no longer mention this in their corporate
history.
BZ
_______________________________________________

I'll bet their customer service center is in New Delhi just like my 
"American" Express.

It's funny how, when you are a prospective customer, these companies can 
find a friendly person here in this country with perfect English to help you 
out, but, when they already have your money and you need some service, they 
give you somebody who can barely speak the language -- but costs them a 
tenth as much.

Rant over,

LAD 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 10:23:53 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:23:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there? Now BOC, BofA and all of them
Message-ID: <380-2200711617172353219@earthlink.net>

Larry Daniels   "I'll bet their customer service center is in New Delhi
just like my "American" Express."

It is, but believe me, it is far worse than AMEX.  At least with them you
can ask a "native English speaker" and get somewhere.  Oh, and Earthlink? 
They have absolutely NO way of providing you with a U.S. office or English
speaker.  I have been trying for six months.  It is refreshing, however, to
see that some American companies have felt the backlash and are bringing
their customer service lines back to this country!

"It's funny how, when you are a prospective customer, these companies can
find a friendly person here in this country with perfect English to help
you out..."

Not at my local branch of Bank of America where literally everyone is a
Spanish speaker, and most with just a smattering of English capability.  I
will leave only an account for existing direct deposits as a transfer point
and the convenience of the drive-through ATM!  (Yeah, I am an American, and
our English guests just shake their head in wonderment!

Now, if there are any illegals or Spanish as a First Language Speakers on
this list who live in the U.S. and feel offended, well, tough snot!  Get
used to it, because this will probably be the #1 issue in the coming
election.  (Iraq?  Naw, the invasion is *here*.)

Buster

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov 17 10:32:48 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 11:32:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEJCFDAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <015b01c8293f$dfd250c0$0401a8c0@midget>

> Yeah, most of those immigrant "minors" couldn't even get driving licenses
> 'cuz they were too young.

Thanks, Hal! I was struggling to resist ;-)

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 17 10:33:55 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 11:33:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there? Now BOC, BofA and all of them
References: <380-2200711617172353219@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <034a01c82940$080b4060$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Bruce Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net>
To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>; "Billy Zoom" 
<billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 11:23 AM
Subject: Re: What is still there? Now BOC, BofA and all of them


Larry Daniels   "I'll bet their customer service center is in New Delhi
just like my "American" Express."

It is, but believe me, it is far worse than AMEX.  At least with them you
can ask a "native English speaker" and get somewhere.  Oh, and Earthlink?
They have absolutely NO way of providing you with a U.S. office or English
speaker.  I have been trying for six months.  It is refreshing, however, to
see that some American companies have felt the backlash and are bringing
their customer service lines back to this country!

"It's funny how, when you are a prospective customer, these companies can
find a friendly person here in this country with perfect English to help
you out..."

Not at my local branch of Bank of America where literally everyone is a
Spanish speaker, and most with just a smattering of English capability.  I
will leave only an account for existing direct deposits as a transfer point
and the convenience of the drive-through ATM!  (Yeah, I am an American, and
our English guests just shake their head in wonderment!

Now, if there are any illegals or Spanish as a First Language Speakers on
this list who live in the U.S. and feel offended, well, tough snot!  Get
used to it, because this will probably be the #1 issue in the coming
election.  (Iraq?  Naw, the invasion is *here*.)

Buster

=========================

Will we all get grumpy as hell when we get to be Buster's age?

Hey, you old coot, have you made up your mind if you are coming to SOS or 
not?


Anon 

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Sat Nov 17 10:56:30 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:56:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] major domo question
References: <d51.185482d5.346f9be7@aol.com><004301c828d7$e4c737c0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<012501c8292b$844ed2f0$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <004f01c82943$30723d80$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Sometimes I get my nerve up!

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>

> 
> Paul! How can you get in the way of ED telling people where to go?!?
> It is one of the few pleasures he has left at his age.

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 10:56:07 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:56:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there? Now BOC, BofA and all of them
Message-ID: <380-220071161717567578@earthlink.net>

Larry Daniels wrote:  ..."have you made up your mind if you are coming to
SOS or not?"

Alas, no.  Euphemistically speaking, we have had a "change in plans", and
will be taking our grandson to Thanksgiving dinner, and entertaining him
through the weekend.  Actually, to be downright honest, I would rather see
him than a bunch of......well, I won't go into that, for there is NO
appropriate euphemism.  And, by going where it will be only in the 40's to
high 20's, I won't have to buy any long pants and foul weather shoes.   But
I will be thinking about you and not fondly at all of  the miserable snow.  

Buster

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Sat Nov 17 11:08:56 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:08:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <C3644B9A.12546%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <006101c82944$ed639320$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

As I recall, it was founded just prior to the SF 06 earthquake.  Gianini had
founded the bank as the other banks wouldn't loan to the Italians.  Gianini
was able to save the deposits of his bank before the earthquake fires
destroyed his bank which left him in a pretty good position to start loaning
money for the Italians and others to rebuild.

Seems that they may well be helping the oppressed immigrants of today, just
as the founder did.

Pa

No financial interest!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob at webtv.net>; <b-evans at earthlink.net>; "Paul
Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>; "Bill L" <pythias at pacifier.com>;
"DavidLieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 7:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?


> > Closed my Band of America accounts and moved them to a bank that doesn't
> > "enable" lawbreakers.
> How many of you know that Bank of America was originally called Bank of
> Italy, and was founded in SF during the gold rush days to help immigrant
> minors open bank accounts? They changed the name to B of A around the turn
> of the century. I've noticed they no longer mention this in their
corporate
> history.
> BZ
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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 11:26:41 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:26:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
Message-ID: <380-2200711617182641906@earthlink.net>

Paul Asgeirsson wrote:  "Seems that they may well be helping the oppressed
immigrants of today, just as the founder did."

Sorry, but the *illegal* immigrants of today cannot be compared to the
*legal* immigrants of a century or two centuries ago, who wanted to learn
the language and become *Americans*, forsaking their birth countries. 
(Anyone remember "Life With Luigi"?)  America's need for immigrants was 
simply far different than it is today.  In the last 50 years, it has proven
far easier for an uneducated and unskilled illegal to get into the country
and later to become "legalized", than it is for a highly educated and
skilled European, some of whom wait patiently for years to obtain a work
visa and Green Card, but in the end are denied legal entry.  Further, it
must be kept in mind that up to a third of those who sought entry a century
ago were denied entry for physical or mental health reasons, and returned
to their native country.

(Sorry, but the historian in me sometimes cannot be contained.)

Buster  

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sat Nov 17 11:32:55 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:32:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Spridget death row
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F31EE433F3C6F26B162F50AB87C0@phx.gbl>
References: <2420a6138a5a50a71b0a.20071116203404.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<BAY112-F31EE433F3C6F26B162F50AB87C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1d380a4ea20a490c0a52120a.20071117103255.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

No, it would not help, but it is probably what would happen anyway.
Mike


Robert Duquette
> Maybe you could separate the weight into 2 separate entities for the
> purposes of distributing the weight on landing?  ( you know ... have the
> bike and the rider land in different places. )  Would that help?
>
>>From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com
>
>>Count me out!  My Harley and me are getting close to 1000 pounds all up.
>>That much weight hits hard on the other end of the jump.
>>
>>Mike MacLean
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 17 11:32:58 2007
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:32:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] test
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711170712r44a70103gaa214464d9401db7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <186386.37293.qm@web38914.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I got yours Derf - Was there others?

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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Sat Nov 17 11:58:19 2007
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:58:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Filter xrefs?
Message-ID: <0bc801c8294b$d17e4ae0$056a010a@mail2world.com>

Your Crossland probably has the original 5/8 thread (IIRC. You have a
couple of options:
 
1. NAPA Gold 1312. It should come with it's own adapter, which will fit
most of the modern oil filters as well.
2. Go to Home Depot, and get a brass 3/4" double-threaded fitting from
the plumbing section. You'll need to drill the center out for oil flow.
The this will screw into the block, and take any modern oil filter. We
did this at Frank's place a year or two ago for Seve M.'s car.
 
If you can get the adapter for the modern spin-ons, you're set. I then
use the filter for the Saturn 1.9L motor.
 
HTH
 
-=Chris 

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: Mark A. O'Neil [mark.a.oneil at Dartmouth.EDU]
Sent: 11/17/2007 8:08:20 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Filter xrefs? 

I have a crosland 595 on my '79 1500 and it is time to replace it - 
all the filters that the local parts guys can come up with as xrefs 
have the right size diameter, but the wrong size thread/inlet. 

Anyone have a good replacement brand and # for this - brand less 
important to me than fit. 

It would be great to find one which I can get locally rather than by 
mail (convenience more than anything), but at this point I am not too 
optimistic since the local guys can't even xref it. 

Thanks, 
-m 
_______________________________________________ 
. 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov 17 12:18:53 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:18:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <380-2200711617182641906@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <017501c8294e$b1da49c0$0401a8c0@midget>

> Sorry, but the *illegal* immigrants of today cannot be compared to the
> *legal* immigrants of a century or two centuries ago, who wanted to learn
> the language and become *Americans*, forsaking their birth countries.

So, Buster, what you are telling us is that, if you had been born 
twenty-some years ago a few hundred miles south of where you live today, you 
would cheerfully accept your poverty and not think of temporarily migrating 
north for the summer regardless of the legality? I don't know that I could 
say that myself. 

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 17 12:31:48 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 11:31:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there? Now BOC, BofA and all of  them
In-Reply-To: <034a01c82940$080b4060$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <209043.30141.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Will we all get grumpy as hell when we get to be
> Buster's age?

Yeah, we restored the damn car in the hope that he'd
type less and drive more. 

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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 17 12:38:41 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:38:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <380-2200711617182641906@earthlink.net>
	<017501c8294e$b1da49c0$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <039901c82951$764b8650$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 1:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?


> Sorry, but the *illegal* immigrants of today cannot be compared to the
> *legal* immigrants of a century or two centuries ago, who wanted to learn
> the language and become *Americans*, forsaking their birth countries.

So, Buster, what you are telling us is that, if you had been born
twenty-some years ago a few hundred miles south of where you live today, you
would cheerfully accept your poverty and not think of temporarily migrating
north for the summer regardless of the legality? I don't know that I could
say that myself.
_______________________________________________

Seems to me that the USA was founded by illegal immigrants.  The big 
difference is that they killed those natives who opposed their immigration.

No, I don't like the idea of anybody entering this country illegally, but my 
biggest problem with what is happening is that, if a bunch of uneducated, 
unsophisticated Mexicans can waltz across our borders, what is stopping a 
bunch of educated and determined terrorists who can do us REAL harm?

LAD 

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Sat Nov 17 12:38:34 2007
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:38:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?
Message-ID: <9530024.1195328314449.JavaMail.root@wmvirt55>

I guess it boils down to a seller who doesn't know what he is selling.


Yeah, like that would ever happen on ebay!

Ed

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 12:43:54 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 11:43:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Of immigrants and oligarchs
Message-ID: <380-220071161719435431@earthlink.net>

David Lieb wrote:  "So, Buster, what you are telling us is that, if you had
been born twenty-some years ago a few hundred miles south of where you live
today, you  would cheerfully accept your poverty and not think of
temporarily migrating  north for the summer regardless of the legality?"

But *that* is just the point that too many Americans refuse to recognize. 
The United States is providing an escape valve for the safety and
preservation of the oligarchs of Mexico.  Mexico is most certainly NOT an
impoverished nation.  Vast oil reserves were discovered a century ago, and
today Mexico exports 1.863 million barrels of oil *a day*!  Mexico is the
second largest source of American oil imports.  Those barrels of oil, my
friends, brings in barrels of money.  (At $90 a bbl, you do the math.) 
Unfortunately, the Mexican Revolution, while it may have been by the
people, did not benefit all of the people.  It simply created a new
aristocracy, a new oligarchy to replace the old one.  As such, the wealth
of Mexico has not been spread through the people as it has in the U.S.

Were it not for the escape valve to the north, those who would not
"cheerfully accept poverty" would revolt and bring down the oligarchy!  In
trudging northward, the very elements that could improve Mexico's society
have instead left it.  In allowing that unfettered invasion, the U.S. is
complicit in allowing the oligarch to ignore the plight of the people who
remain.  

Just think about it for a minute.  Why in the world does the Mexican
Government give "emergency packs" to those who wish to invade the U.S.? 
Why does the Mexican Government even include maps of the best entry points
to escape detection?  (A bigger question, though, is why those "emergency
packs" include condoms?)

No, those would allow this invasion are simply doing a greater disservice
to those who remain behind.

(Well, we can surely tell that winter is acomin'!)

Buster

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov 17 12:57:36 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:57:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Of immigrants and oligarchs
References: <380-220071161719435431@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <018101c82954$1a1fc320$0401a8c0@midget>

> Were it not for the escape valve to the north, those who would not
> "cheerfully accept poverty" would revolt and bring down the oligarchy!  In
> trudging northward, the very elements that could improve Mexico's society
> have instead left it.  In allowing that unfettered invasion, the U.S. is
> complicit in allowing the oligarch to ignore the plight of the people who
> remain.

A rich country does not mean that its people do not live in poverty. My 
argument still stands.
Unfortunately, the days when the weapons of the populace could stand a 
chance against the weapons of the military are long gone. Like it or not, 
the "right to bear arms" was the right of revolution. Like it or not, it WAS
intended to cover machine guns, etc. It still is not enough. All the 
Mexicans who have walked to our country would not be adequate to "revolt and 
bring down the oligarchy". They would simply be dead Mexicans instead of a 
vital part of our economy.
David Lieb 

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 17 14:43:05 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:43:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase painting?
In-Reply-To: <000301c8291f$b553c470$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
References: <000301c8291f$b553c470$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
Message-ID: <473F6069.80204@comcast.net>

Phil Nase wrote:
> I can't find any information on whether the ribcase gearboxes were painted
> engine color or not.  I'm putting it in a Bugeye on a 1098 so the car is
> hardly "correct" but my books don't say if it was painted like the
> smoothcases were.  

Smooth cases were Morris green, ribcases were natural aluminum.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From hal at katemuir.com  Sat Nov 17 15:19:41 2007
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:19:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Of immigrants and oligarchs
In-Reply-To: <380-220071161719435431@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFKEJJFDAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Buster wrote:

"Mexico exports 1.863 million barrels of oil *a day*!  Mexico is the
second largest source of American oil imports.  Those barrels of oil, my
friends, brings in barrels of money.  (At $90 a bbl, you do the math.) 
Unfortunately, the Mexican Revolution, while it may have been by the
people, did not benefit all of the people.  It simply created a new
aristocracy, a new oligarchy to replace the old one.  As such, the wealth
of Mexico has not been spread through the people as it has in the U.S."

Shouldn't that be "oilgarchy"?

Hal

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Nov 17 15:49:36 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:49:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there? Now BOC, BofA and all of   them
In-Reply-To: <209043.30141.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C364B000.12583%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>> Will we all get grumpy as hell when we get to be
>> Buster's age?
If I'm any indication....yes.  At almost sixty, I'm definitely headed in his
direction.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 16:35:10 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:35:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] My Midge
In-Reply-To: <473f5abe.1aad7e0a.1210.69c5SMTPIN_ADDED@mx.google.com>
References: <473f5abe.1aad7e0a.1210.69c5SMTPIN_ADDED@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711171535s754f3024jf0b33dc1521624f6@mail.gmail.com>

There are 4 screws securing the cowl.  See pic:
http://www.raysmg.com/Web%20Images/Edited/Whatzit/steering%20cowl/p1010001.jpg
The pic should help you find where to look for the screws.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 16:36:33 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:36:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <039901c82951$764b8650$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <380-2200711617182641906@earthlink.net>
	<017501c8294e$b1da49c0$0401a8c0@midget>
	<039901c82951$764b8650$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711171536j58c627beuda000dca5ab70b4c@mail.gmail.com>

So, we should route the Mexicans through Ellis Isle?

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 17 16:48:25 2007
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 15:48:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711171536j58c627beuda000dca5ab70b4c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <837223.6628.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I can say my Mexican light bulbs last langer then Franks...LOL
   
  Vigil

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From dmg at bossig.com  Sat Nov 17 16:50:51 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 15:50:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711171536j58c627beuda000dca5ab70b4c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-2200711617182641906@earthlink.net>,
	<039901c82951$764b8650$6401a8c0@Larry>,
	<5f00d9910711171536j58c627beuda000dca5ab70b4c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <473F0DDB.22129.1ACD937@dmg.bossig.com>

Or maybe something like the Dutch are doing...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7096186.stm

On 17 Nov 2007 at 17:36, derf wrote:

>> So, we should route the Mexicans through Ellis Isle?

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Nov 17 17:03:16 2007
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:03:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase painting?
References: <000301c8291f$b553c470$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
Message-ID: <000801c82976$6b6b8f30$c7a1bf46@personal>

Think that rib cases were not painted.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Nase" <nases at verizon.net>
To: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 7:42 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase painting?


>I can't find any information on whether the ribcase gearboxes were painted
> engine color or not.  I'm putting it in a Bugeye on a 1098 so the car is
> hardly "correct" but my books don't say if it was painted like the
> smoothcases were.
>
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Nov 17 17:16:29 2007
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:16:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Confused, LBC content
Message-ID: <008301c82978$43e62630$c7a1bf46@personal>

Engine is a fresh rebuild.

When the engine is running I get oil running out the tranny weep hole in the
bottom. Lots of oil.

Lots of oil, like it is just running out under pressure it seems. Does not
leak when engine is off. I know the scroll end plate is in there and safety
wired and I know the rear bearing is in there, can't think what it might be.

Crank case breather pipes are open and free, both of them.

 HELP! Ideas please. I am at a loss at this point and have been thinking about
this all day. Oil level is not above the full mark.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 17 17:20:45 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:20:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there?
References: <380-2200711617182641906@earthlink.net>
	<017501c8294e$b1da49c0$0401a8c0@midget>
	<039901c82951$764b8650$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<5f00d9910711171536j58c627beuda000dca5ab70b4c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <042401c82978$dd3bb070$6401a8c0@Larry>

Geez, Derf, I'm shocked that a guy like you couldn't understand what I 
wrote.  I tried to use small words.

Try again -- use a copy of Webster if there is anything you don't 
understand.




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "derf" <derf247 at gmail.com>
To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>; "Spridgets" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 5:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What is still there?


So, we should route the Mexicans through Ellis Isle? 

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 17 17:25:53 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:25:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas Bonfire at Blackhawk Farms 12/7/07
Message-ID: <13878.62466.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Some of you are relatively close so ---

Each year our sister town, Rockton IL, has a Christmas
season "kickoff" weekend, with a parade and other
events. This year will be the first annual Christmas
bonfire at Blackhawk Farms Raceway. Food, BYO,
carolers, etc. It's at 7:30 PM til whenever on
12/7/2007. If Porasik shows, I'm sure we'll figure out
some sort of race to have between us. 

I'm planning on driving my street Bugeye. All welcome
- 

Ron


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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 18:10:36 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:10:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Dear Mr. Anon II...
Message-ID: <380-220071101811036781@earthlink.net>

Dear Mr. Anon II, 

"Yeah, we restored the damn car in the hope that he'd type less and drive
more." 

Excellent point, well taken.  But, oh, I *do* drive more.  But when you
*work* at the bloody computer all day long (and most nights), escaping to
the list is a retreat to sanity.  But the driving isn't a problem.  It is
the fact that because of my neighborhood and adjacent illegals, I can't
park the Sprite anywhere outside.  [Obligatory LEC content]  I once did
park the Sprite outside and they ripped off two wheels and tires off
(fortunately, not the originals).

Buster

(Was there a Mr. Anon I?)

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov 17 18:20:10 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:20:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?
References: <018601c82868$e1c65340$6401a8c0@Larry><43840a7e0711161013g20fb355em4ae3b62d72e838c1@mail.gmail.com><473E71EC.7030707@wi.net>
	<003a01c828e6$84e8d660$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <006401c82981$29e51c60$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<< It was a pretty good way to get gas to both>>

I remember seeing one in either '58 or '59 at the drag strip, Paul.  Fella
with a '57 Chevy with 283 and dual quads said it was "invented" in NC and was
the single best thing he had added to car.  Old setup was pipe to rear quad
and there was a "T" there that let pipe continue to front quad.

Me thinks a tad bit of over-kill for 99.9% LBCs.

Ed

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov 17 18:23:36 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:23:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Dear Mr. Anon II...
References: <380-220071101811036781@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <006e01c82981$a51bed50$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<(Was there a Mr. Anon I?)>>

Yep.  <G>

BTW, me thinks that what you need Buster, is a Model T (IIRC) coil wired to
body.  Hurts nothing except the idiot that touches the car.  AND it does
HURT!!  LOL

Anon

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 18:28:51 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:28:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Yep, Billy's headed there!  And so are YOU
Message-ID: <380-220071101812851625@earthlink.net>

Billy Zoom  wrote:  "If I'm any indication....yes.  At almost sixty, I'm
definitely headed in his direction."

Shhhh.  Don't say anything about being almost 60.  You will only make Ron
look at a calendar and get him depressed when he realizes how long ago
"back then" was!  But don't worry, I have been assured that eventually
there is something called "retirement", and that things get easier and you
can coast after that!  Oh, yeah.  And I am from the Government and I am
here to help you.

Buster

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Sat Nov 17 18:45:21 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:45:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Small car
Message-ID: <004801c82984$b04cbc60$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Enjoy!  Especially the staff meeting and title!!!

http://glumbert.com/media/tinycar


Pa

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Nov 17 18:55:17 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:55:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?
In-Reply-To: <006401c82981$29e51c60$6601a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <C364DB85.125A0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> I remember seeing one in either '58 or '59
You guys need to get out more. I see several each week on Hot Rods. They
usually have Moon cast into them. I don't think they have anything to do
with LBC's, but they're not uncommon around here.
BZ

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 19:10:39 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:10:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Small car
Message-ID: <380-220071101821039171@earthlink.net>

Paul Asgeirsson wrote:  "Enjoy!  Especially the staff meeting and title!!! 
http://glumbert.com/media/tinycar "

First, he may well lose his job for that remark about, "Hmmm.  She has a
cute bottom."  The BBC does not stand for such sexist remarks!!!!  And
maybe she will sue his ass for her "hurt feelings" (believe me, it is
something that a guy can get sued for in Britain!)

But most of all, I dare him, no I DOUBLE dare him to drive it on the M25 at
any time of the day or night!!!

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 19:34:55 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:34:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there? Now BOC, BofA and all of  them
In-Reply-To: <380-2200711617172353219@earthlink.net>
References: <380-2200711617172353219@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711171834je52099es8bb088722b4bd0fd@mail.gmail.com>

On Nov 17, 2007 11:23 AM, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
<snip>
>   It is refreshing, however, to
> see that some American companies have felt the backlash and are bringing
> their customer service lines back to this country!
<snip>

Don't kid yourself, pal.  The youngest son of my best Vietnam buddy
manages customer service for a major company.  They found it cheaper
to send him and several dozen other Americans to India where they man
the phones.
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 19:45:42 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:45:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Confused, LBC content
In-Reply-To: <008301c82978$43e62630$c7a1bf46@personal>
References: <008301c82978$43e62630$c7a1bf46@personal>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711171845o442b6c9dx8341145f35e1d055@mail.gmail.com>

Trannies have oil, too, no?

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov 17 19:46:25 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:46:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Of immigrants and oligarchs
References: <380-220071161719435431@earthlink.net>
	<018101c82954$1a1fc320$0401a8c0@midget>
	<43840a7e0711171828j43fee597y84efee9fce585c9e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <020501c8298d$366f71e0$0401a8c0@midget>

> Sorry, old bean, but the AK-47, the RPG, and the IED have put pay to
> your theory. Check out Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Darfur, Pakistan
> and many other hot spots around the world.

And just how many AK47s did you see in Mexico? Or RPGs? Or IEDs?
Where is McVay now?
Afghanistan managed to annoy the Russians, but I can't really consider them 
very successful in the long run. Likewise for your other examples.
How did the Georgian republic fare against Russia?
How about Waco?
Your theory isn't holding up very well, either. It does not matter how many 
Mexican peasants were to get together, they would still wind up very dead. I 
still say that, if I were in their place, I would be doing the same thing 
they are. They are still just as human as the rest of us, even if that isn't 
very convenient.
David Lieb 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 19:55:16 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:55:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Of immigrants and oligarchs
In-Reply-To: <020501c8298d$366f71e0$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <380-220071161719435431@earthlink.net>
	<018101c82954$1a1fc320$0401a8c0@midget>
	<43840a7e0711171828j43fee597y84efee9fce585c9e@mail.gmail.com>
	<020501c8298d$366f71e0$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711171855t6111f748p4a5eec9ead0d5165@mail.gmail.com>

David,

Do you seriously believe that armed rebellion is an impossibility in
today's world?

Cheers!!
Jim

On Nov 17, 2007 8:46 PM, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> > Sorry, old bean, but the AK-47, the RPG, and the IED have put pay to
> > your theory. Check out Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Darfur, Pakistan
> > and many other hot spots around the world.
>
> And just how many AK47s did you see in Mexico? Or RPGs? Or IEDs?
> Where is McVay now?
> Afghanistan managed to annoy the Russians, but I can't really consider them
> very successful in the long run. Likewise for your other examples.
> How did the Georgian republic fare against Russia?
> How about Waco?
> Your theory isn't holding up very well, either. It does not matter how many
> Mexican peasants were to get together, they would still wind up very dead. I
> still say that, if I were in their place, I would be doing the same thing
> they are. They are still just as human as the rest of us, even if that isn't
> very convenient.
> David Lieb
> _______________________________________________
> bmwwxman at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>



-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 19:56:55 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:56:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Confused, LBC content
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711171845o442b6c9dx8341145f35e1d055@mail.gmail.com>
References: <008301c82978$43e62630$c7a1bf46@personal>
	<5f00d9910711171845o442b6c9dx8341145f35e1d055@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711171856j61495e01m5f5cbf398dc59c9b@mail.gmail.com>

On Nov 17, 2007 8:45 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Trannies have oil, too, no?

Of course they do. But from Jack's description there would seem to be
more oil than that contained in the tranny?
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov 17 20:01:01 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:01:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Of immigrants and oligarchs
References: <380-220071161719435431@earthlink.net><018101c82954$1a1fc320$0401a8c0@midget><43840a7e0711171828j43fee597y84efee9fce585c9e@mail.gmail.com><020501c8298d$366f71e0$0401a8c0@midget>
	<43840a7e0711171855t6111f748p4a5eec9ead0d5165@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <020d01c8298f$41219080$0401a8c0@midget>

> Do you seriously believe that armed rebellion is an impossibility in
> today's world?

Can we agree that a successful armed rebellion resulting in a viable state 
is an improbability? 

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 20:01:22 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:01:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711171901m715fbc9ekca54f80fdc695379@mail.gmail.com>

I understood your post.  My reply wasn't directed at your post alone.
People were comparing different times, different eras, trying to draw
parallels.  At one time, many immigrants from Europe were funneled
through Ellis Isle, and there was some sort of control.  I was
humorously suggesting that we initiate some similar kind of control
over this latest form of immigration.  The humor is in imagining a
system where Mexicans are shipped to NY and processed.

I think Mexican labor makes up a great deal of the economy in this
country.  I am all for immigrant workers.  But, I want them to pay
taxes, preferably at a higher rate than me, and I want them to earn
citizenship before they vote.  I don't like the idea of our government
giving money to illegals or deadbeats.

Feel free to use small, medium, and large words.  I am not too proud
to use www.m-w.com, I have it bookmarked.  Condescension (
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/condescension ) doesn't really bother
me, either.  Being large of stature and relatively intelligent I
realize that there are people bigger, smarter, and wiser than me, but
I don't let it bother me.  And, yes, I had to check the spelling of
condescension.  A wise man welcomes correction.  A fool doesn't.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov 17 20:07:50 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:07:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
References: <5f00d9910711171901m715fbc9ekca54f80fdc695379@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <021401c82990$343e59b0$0401a8c0@midget>

> I think Mexican labor makes up a great deal of the economy in this
> country.  I am all for immigrant workers.  But, I want them to pay
> taxes, preferably at a higher rate than me, and I want them to earn
> citizenship before they vote.  I don't like the idea of our government
> giving money to illegals or deadbeats.

How about the theory that the rights granted by the Constitution were 
intended for actual citizens? I object to non-citizens having the same 
rights as citizens. If we were to welcome Mexican labor, give them each a 
verifiable identification, tax them at a higher rate, and not treat them or 
any other immigrants as citizens until they conform to the requirements for 
citizenship, we might be headed in the right direction? The current "system" 
which requires them to "fly under the radar" merely enables them to duck any 
other form of responsibility as well.
David Lieb 

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 20:26:11 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:26:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
In-Reply-To: <021401c82990$343e59b0$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <5f00d9910711171901m715fbc9ekca54f80fdc695379@mail.gmail.com>
	<021401c82990$343e59b0$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711171926s67237b75sbe3175c6a137b658@mail.gmail.com>

I am against giving them benefits and privileges that are associated
with citizenship before they earn citizenship.  They, like us, are
entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit, but NOT entitled to social
security, welfare, free cheese, or whatever.
Citizenship entails certain responsibilities.  I am against people,
Mexican, American, or other, who abuse the system and take money and
benefits that other citizens pay for.  I don't mind if a Mexican
immigrant comes here, earns an honest living, and contributes to
society.  We have plenty of room and opportunity.  God bless them.

> How about the theory that the rights granted by the Constitution were
> intended for actual citizens? I object to non-citizens having the same
> rights as citizens.

I agree with that.  They should have certain inalienable rights, not
have all the same rights, benefits, and privileges as citizens.  But,
they should be able to earn those.

They are doing the best they can under the system in place.  The
system is the problem.  I think a long fence patrolled by the National
Guard is a good idea, but I know the government would spend way too
much to do it.

Cheers,
Derf

From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Sat Nov 17 20:27:38 2007
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:27:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Log?
References: <C364DB85.125A0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <01eb01c82992$f8fad010$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<You guys need to get out more.>>

I just meant the FIRST one I ever saw, Billy!!  Been numerous more since
including 6 port ones<G>!

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 20:26:08 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:26:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
Message-ID: <380-22007110183267968@earthlink.net>

 I think we probably have more Spridget driver per capita from Wisconsin than from any other state.  So you can congratulate yourselves on the results of the 2007 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test ( http://tinyurl.com/23a7sj ).  It found that only Idaho, Alaska, and Minnesota  had more knowledgeable drivers than you!   At the bottom of the list?   (Drumroll please...)  New York!  It makes New Jersey look good. (Is Frank the only one that has his head screwed on straight in Joisey?)  (Entire list below.)   Other interesting findings: 
With Age Comes Wisdom: The older the driver, the higher the test score. Drivers 35+ years old were most likely to pass.
More than half of respondents (55 percent) don't know how many feet to signal before making right or left turns.
More than 2 in 5 drivers (46 percent) are unaware of the meaning of a diamond-shaped sign (warning sign).
Fortunately, nearly all respondents (98 percent) know what to do when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches, what to do when hydroplaning and the meaning of a solid yellow line.
Buster Evans

1 Idaho
2 Alaska
3 Minnesota
4 Wisconsin
5 Kansas
6 Washington
7 South Dakota
8 Montana
9 Oregon
10 Iowa
11 Nebraska
12 Wyoming
13 Oklahoma
13 Indiana
13 North Carolina
16 New Mexico
17 North Dakota
18 Missouri
19 Delaware
19 Nevada
21 Vermont
22 California
23 Hawaii
24 Texas
25 Maryland
25 Alabama
27 Arkansas
28 Michigan
29 Kentucky
30 Utah
31 Ohio
31 Colorado
33 South Carolina
33 Arizona
33 Florida
36 Maine
37 New Hampshire
37 Mississippi
37 Tennessee
40 Connecticut
41 Virginia
41 Louisiana
43 West Virginia
44 Georgia
45 Illinois
46 Pennsylvania
47 Rhode Island
48 Massachusetts
48 District of Columbia
48 New Jersey
51 New York 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 20:28:10 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:28:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is still there? Now BOC, BofA and all of  them
Message-ID: <380-220071101832810656@earthlink.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:  "They found it cheaper to send him and several dozen
other Americans to India where they man the phones."

I dunno, Jim, but something doesn't compute!  The advantage of having the
customer service lines in India (or elsewhere on the sub-continent) is the
lower wages being paid to the folks on the phone.  Typically, they are
about HALF of what some companies were paying to low-wage Ireland (where
many companies previously had their customer service lines), and by now
using India, it is estimated that they are saving about 40% of their costs.
Just look at the numbers.  A service desk technician in the U.S. has an
average salary of $25,000 to $35,500 a year.  Someone with the same
qualifications in India is paid only $5,400 to $7,000 a year!  Why would a
company send their high paid employees to India to man the phones when they
can have the same work done for so much less.  Such an idea is
self-defeating, and even more expensive considering the necessity of the IT
work involved in setting it up.

Buster Evans

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov 17 20:34:31 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:34:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Small car
References: <380-220071101821039171@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <025901c82993$eea4fae0$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<But most of all, I dare him, no I DOUBLE dare him to drive it on the M25 at
any time of the day or night!!!>>

Manhattan, NYC would be a LOT more "fun" Buster!!!  Lincoln Tunnel exit to
MSG!!

Wisconsin Ave, Georgia Ave, or Connecticut Ave in Washington D.C. at 5PM on a
Friday.

State Street, Chicago.

Dat's enough of a "challenge"<VBG>!!!

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov 17 20:39:24 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:39:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
References: <380-22007110183267968@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <021b01c82994$9d3f9e70$0401a8c0@midget>

> I think we probably have more Spridget driver per capita from Wisconsin 
> than from any other state.  So you can congratulate yourselves on the 
> results of the 2007 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test ( 
> http://tinyurl.com/23a7sj ).  It found that only Idaho, Alaska, and 
> Minnesota  had more knowledgeable drivers than you!
_____________________________________________

How many of us were tested? Not me. How many of us KNOW anyone who took this 
test? Not me. How many of us think that these results reflect the bias of 
the people asking the questions? Insert Horschak sound track here. 

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sat Nov 17 20:47:01 2007
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:47:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
In-Reply-To: <021b01c82994$9d3f9e70$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <200711180338.lAI3cskG009429@ms-smtp-02.rdc-kc.rr.com>

Tested?  Every day I drive to work on the interstate in MKE and have to make
a 4 lane slide three times in 15 miles without a phone in my ear.

My Sprite isn't registered yet, so does this count anyway?

Chris

66 MKIII


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+cmanuel=wi.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+cmanuel=wi.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
David Lieb
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 9:39 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin

> I think we probably have more Spridget driver per capita from Wisconsin 
> than from any other state.  So you can congratulate yourselves on the 
> results of the 2007 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test ( 
> http://tinyurl.com/23a7sj ).  It found that only Idaho, Alaska, and 
> Minnesota  had more knowledgeable drivers than you!
_____________________________________________

How many of us were tested? Not me. How many of us KNOW anyone who took this

test? Not me. How many of us think that these results reflect the bias of 
the people asking the questions? Insert Horschak sound track here. 
_______________________________________________
cmanuel at wi.rr.com

Edit your replies

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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov 17 20:51:22 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:51:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
References: <200711180338.lAI3cskG009429@ms-smtp-02.rdc-kc.rr.com>
Message-ID: <022d01c82996$499c4370$0401a8c0@midget>

> My Sprite isn't registered yet, so does this count anyway?

Sorry, Chris, but Milwaukee's "rush minute" doesn't really count.
You might notice on the list that densely populated congested 
urban areas tend to drag states towards the bottom of the list. 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov 17 20:51:49 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:51:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
References: <5f00d9910711171901m715fbc9ekca54f80fdc695379@mail.gmail.com>
	<021401c82990$343e59b0$0401a8c0@midget>
	<5f00d9910711171926s67237b75sbe3175c6a137b658@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <022e01c82996$5935cb30$0401a8c0@midget>

> They are doing the best they can under the system in place.  The
> system is the problem.  I think a long fence patrolled by the National
> Guard is a good idea, but I know the government would spend way too
> much to do it.

I don't think there are enough Indians (the aboriginal variety) to man the 
fence and expel those of us who do not belong ;-)
As mentioned earlier, none of us really has a moral high ground of 
"belonging" here, whether we came through Ellis Island or are here by 
accident of birth. Rather than a fence, we need a system which allows 
us to let them in, get rid of the criminal element, allow them to go home 
without wondering whether they will be able to get back and to allow
them to aspire to citizenship and the rights and privileges thereof. This 
means that we will need to re-possess a lot of those rights and privileges.

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov 17 20:52:45 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:52:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
References: <5f00d9910711171901m715fbc9ekca54f80fdc695379@mail.gmail.com><021401c82990$343e59b0$0401a8c0@midget>
	<5f00d9910711171926s67237b75sbe3175c6a137b658@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <02bb01c82996$7aa9ca00$6601a8c0@actualshop>

As I sit here with a clipped article from the Chicago Tribune titled"

Hospitals under fire on translator issue by Kristen Kridel from earlier this
week, I have a comment.

Leticia goes to a hospital (wasting ER assets, I'll bet) TWICE and said
hospital had NO employee to translate for her.

She went to 2nd hospital "a few months later, ..." (again wasting ER assets,
I'll bet) where she did find a translator.  15 days in hospital + gallbladder
removal & in "critical condition" (I.C.U.???).  And WHO paid for it????

Long quote afterwards "...Gonzales said Monday through a translator."  WHO is
paying for a translator????

Any bets on whether she is legal or not??  Either way WHY has she not learned
English??  Any bets on a law suit??

Rant off.

Ed
15+ years, Cert. Paramedic

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov 17 21:01:06 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:01:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
References: <380-22007110183267968@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <02f301c82997$a58645e0$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<nearly all respondents (98 percent) know what to do when an emergency
vehicle with flashing lights approaches,>>

Knowing and DOING are entirely DIFFERENT, Buster.

Trust me that same 98% IGNORE the Emergency Vehicle!!

Ed
Retired 15+ yr. Paramedic/Ambulance & Fire Appratus driver + ex-Officer of the
Law.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov 17 21:03:48 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:03:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
References: <5f00d9910711171901m715fbc9ekca54f80fdc695379@mail.gmail.com><021401c82990$343e59b0$0401a8c0@midget><5f00d9910711171926s67237b75sbe3175c6a137b658@mail.gmail.com>
	<02bb01c82996$7aa9ca00$6601a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <023d01c82998$062fc1a0$0401a8c0@midget>

> Any bets on whether she is legal or not??  Either way WHY has she not 
> learned English??  Any bets on a law suit??

Once again, a case of granting the rights of citizenship to non-citizens.
If we could only convince the ACLU that citizenship is a requirement
to qualify for those civil liberties... 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 21:01:03 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:01:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Of immigrants and oligarchs
Message-ID: <380-2200711018412250@earthlink.net>

David Lieb wrote:  "Your theory isn't holding up very well, either."

Ah, but you don't understand the nature of revolution.  There first has to
be a will to have things change.  True revolutions do not occur overnight,
but involve a slow evolution in the minds, the hearts and the thinking of
the discontented.  This not going to happen when those who have the will
and desire to see change and improve the lot of themselves and others,
leave the field.  I am afraid that your line of reasoning leads only to an
inevitable transfer of the dispossessed from Mexico to the United States. 
No, change has to take place from within;  where the problem exists.  When
those seeds of change begin, the wherewithal eventually follows. 
Unfortunately, the sentiment in America today is not even to support those
who would seek change.  Witness the Sudan;  witness Zimbabwe, witness the
whole of Africa.

Buster

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sat Nov 17 21:07:16 2007
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:07:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
In-Reply-To: <022d01c82996$499c4370$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <200711180402.lAI42oei000049@ms-smtp-01.rdc-kc.rr.com>

Yeah I've been in your area too many times.  True, south of the Kenowhere
line things are radically different, but trust me, its not a rush minute
like it used to be up here.

Fortunately I have an advantage where I live and I can see if traffic
helicopters are hovering before I hit the expressway.

Rushmintute...I've driven so slow through the Mayfair area that my laptop 
stumbles on wireless networks.  No I don't drive with it, but I leave it on
in my case and it sends an audible alert.

Chris
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+cmanuel=wi.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+cmanuel=wi.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
David Lieb
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 9:51 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin

> My Sprite isn't registered yet, so does this count anyway?

Sorry, Chris, but Milwaukee's "rush minute" doesn't really count.
You might notice on the list that densely populated congested 
urban areas tend to drag states towards the bottom of the list. 
_______________________________________________

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 21:16:12 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:16:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust (Pardon if I digress to LEC stuff)
Message-ID: <380-220071101841612500@earthlink.net>

If I may go off-current topic for a moment with an LEC problem/question, I have some parts and some tools from which I need to remove rust;  some of it bad, some not-so-bad.   Some of them have "interiors" that do not lend themselves to sandblasting.  I have in my "tech tip" file an electrolytic rust removal process that I have used successfully in the past (including parts in a 55 gallon plastic barrel).
My problem:  I do not know from whom I picked up this tip, and I do not remember how to prevent the quick "re-rusting" that takes place so quickly.  I know that I used a spray of some kind, but I don't remember what it is.
Can anybody help?
Buster Evans

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 21:18:12 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:18:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Of immigrants and oligarchs
Message-ID: <380-220071101841812531@earthlink.net>

David Lieb wrote:  "Can we agree that a successful armed rebellion
resulting in a viable state is an improbability?"

No

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov 17 21:32:57 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:32:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust (Pardon if I digress to LEC stuff)
References: <380-220071101841612500@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <024b01c8299c$185af3f0$0401a8c0@midget>

> My problem:  I do not know from whom I picked up this tip, and I do not 
> remember how to prevent the quick "re-rusting" that takes place so 
> quickly.  I know that I used a spray of some kind, but I don't remember 
> what it is.
> Can anybody help?

Ed can tell you where to go ;-) 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 22:31:51 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:31:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
Message-ID: <380-220071101853151437@earthlink.net>

(I would preface this by saying that two of my sons-in-law are "Hispanic",
and come from families who entered the legal way, and half of my grandsons
are "Hispanic" only because the schools get better funding by having more
Hispanics enrolled.  Ask them, and they will tell you they are American.)

derf wrote:  "I think Mexican labor makes up a great deal of the economy in
this country."

There is a great fallacy about the "need" for illegals;  it's pure rubbish.
The United States last month had an unemployment rate of 4.3%, or 6.97
million unemployed Americans  Of the 12 million illegal immigrants, 7.8
million are taking jobs from Americans.  

Now, you will hear it said that the illegals take the jobs that Americans
won't"!   But wait just a minute.  Of those unemployed Americans, over 2
million are "career  unemployed" of over four months, while 7 million have
been unemployed for more than a month.  If the country severely cut back or
*enforced*  unemployment and welfare payments, it would bring people back
into the labor force.  If you continue to pay a person not to work, where
is there any incentive to get back to earning a living?

There is a reality that at there is a need for agricultural workers that is
now being filled by illegals.  The United States had a perfectly working
system for bringing in *short term* seasonal workers who, after the need
for them was over, they returned to Mexico.  The bracero program was
working beautifully, not only for Americans, but for the braceros as well
who were taking home big chunks of American dollars that enabled them
prosper in Mexico.  Why was it ended in the 1960?  Because the liberals and
the labor unions were so vehemently opposed, claiming they were taking jobs
for Americans.  (Get that:  "taking jobs from Americans", and that they
were not unionized.  The end of the bracero program damaged both the
American farmer AND the poor of Mexico, for Americans did not take to the
fields.  This led directly to the first ripples of the illegal alien we now
face.  Thank you Big Labor!

Condescension?  Who's being condescending?  I have earned by keep as a
wordsmith since the age of 15, so words put the food on the table.   I just
use the words I use in normal, everyday conversation.  Why would I want to
dumb it down like a high school English test?

Buster

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 22:47:47 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:47:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
Message-ID: <380-220071101854747484@earthlink.net>

David Lieb wrote:  "How many of us were tested? Not me. How many of us KNOW
anyone who took this test? Not me. How many of us think that these results
reflect the bias of the people asking the questions? Insert Horschak sound
track here."

You would think so, but the science of statistical methodology can now
enable such polls to be conducted with relatively small samples.  In and of
itself,  large groups don't add any more validity to it. 

Buster 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 22:51:44 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:51:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
Message-ID: <380-220071101855144203@earthlink.net>

David Lieb writes:  "As mentioned earlier, none of us really has a moral
high ground of "belonging" here, whether we came through Ellis Island or
are here by accident of birth."

ANYONE who attempts to apply their own standards of morality stands
condemned by the future, for standards of morality constantly change in all
societies.

Buster

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sat Nov 17 23:14:06 2007
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:14:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
In-Reply-To: <380-220071101853151437@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071101853151437@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <634307371.20071117221406@pacifier.com>

Hello Robert,

       i agree about the fallacy of the "need for illegals" being
       rubbish, if not pure rubbish.. in the construction trades the
       illegals are taking the jobs of union workers because they will
       work for LESS. try to find an native english speaking
       drywaller, carpenter or painter. these used to be well paying,
       middle class jobs that would support families. ...

       or the latest salvo in the H1B visa fiasco. In South Carolina,
       they don't want to pay wages that are large enough to be able
       to live in the towns where they need resort workers, (maids,
       valets, etc), so they asked to get these "skilled" jobs filled
       by using and expanding H1B visas. people from India will live 4
       or 5 to an apartment so as to be able to live close enough to
       work there. .. a travesty. ...

       one of the problems isn't that there aren't enough workers, its
       that employers don't want to PAY a living wage to the workers
       they hire. ...

       same with those who hire DAY workers (who CAN'T speak english)




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   "66 Sprite
     He's not dead, He's electroencephalographically challenged

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 23:09:40 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (b-evans at earthlink.net)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:09:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
In-Reply-To: <023d01c82998$062fc1a0$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <5f00d9910711171901m715fbc9ekca54f80fdc695379@mail.gmail.com><021401c82990$343e59b0$0401a8c0@midget><5f00d9910711171926s67237b75sbe3175c6a137b658@mail.gmail.com>
	<02bb01c82996$7aa9ca00$6601a8c0@actualshop>
	<023d01c82998$062fc1a0$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <473FD724.7010006@earthlink.net>

David Lieb wrote: "Once again, a case of granting the rights of citizenship to non-citizens.  If we could only convince the ACLU that citizenship is a requirement to qualify for those civil liberties... "

In order to exercise the right to vote, one must be either a natural born citizen, or a naturalized citize.  One of the requirement to become a naturalized citizen is to be able to *read* and write the English language.

Question:  Why then does California issue ballots in a *minimum* of seven languages, and more if requested?

Buster

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 17 23:17:23 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:17:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
Message-ID: <380-220071101861723765@earthlink.net>

Bill L. wrote: "...one of the problems isn't that there aren't enough
workers, its that employers don't want to PAY a living wage to the workers
they hire. ...same with those who hire DAY workers (who CAN'T speak
english)"

But the employers would have to pay higher wages if America would let the
law of supply and demand function properly.  By allowing in *any* cheap
labor, including the  H1B's, it is depressing the value of American labor. 
Remove the cheap illegal labor, and the labor marketplace would find its
reasonable level.

Buster

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Sat Nov 17 23:31:44 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:31:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust (Pardon if I digress to LEC stuff)
References: <380-220071101841612500@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <00f501c829ac$b2339da0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Ed knows, ask him where to go!

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Bruce Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net>
To: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>; <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>;
<bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 8:16 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust (Pardon if I digress to LEC stuff)


> If I may go off-current topic for a moment with an LEC problem/question, I
have some parts and some tools from which I need to remove rust;  some of it
bad, some not-so-bad.   Some of them have "interiors" that do not lend
themselves to sandblasting.  I have in my "tech tip" file an electrolytic
rust removal process that I have used successfully in the past (including
parts in a 55 gallon plastic barrel).
> My problem:  I do not know from whom I picked up this tip, and I do not
remember how to prevent the quick "re-rusting" that takes place so quickly.
I know that I used a spray of some kind, but I don't remember what it is.
> Can anybody help?
> Buster Evans
> _______________________________________________
> pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 23:35:55 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:35:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Of immigrants and oligarchs
In-Reply-To: <020d01c8298f$41219080$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <380-220071161719435431@earthlink.net>
	<018101c82954$1a1fc320$0401a8c0@midget>
	<43840a7e0711171828j43fee597y84efee9fce585c9e@mail.gmail.com>
	<020501c8298d$366f71e0$0401a8c0@midget>
	<43840a7e0711171855t6111f748p4a5eec9ead0d5165@mail.gmail.com>
	<020d01c8298f$41219080$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711172235j33224838jfa466bfb2086391@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/17/07, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> > Do you seriously believe that armed rebellion is an impossibility in
> > today's world?
>
> Can we agree that a successful armed rebellion resulting in a viable state
> is an improbability?

No way.  Admittedly, the initial results of rebellion may not be a
viable state, but in the end such a state is imminently possible even
when outside interests interfere. History is filled with such
rebellions. History is also filled with projections of the learned of
each age claiming that in view of current practices and military
capability such revolutions are no longer possible.

People live to prove the pundits wrong...   ;-)
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From thefirebuilds at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 23:38:44 2007
From: thefirebuilds at gmail.com (Flash.)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:38:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
In-Reply-To: <022d01c82996$499c4370$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <200711180338.lAI3cskG009429@ms-smtp-02.rdc-kc.rr.com>
	<022d01c82996$499c4370$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <8a336b9d0711172238u4b3fd87ep42f1e16d604339de@mail.gmail.com>

GRRR dave, you're talking out of your ass.  I've commuted in both, and they
both suck.  as soon as this marquette interchange is finished you can go
back to badmouthing us.  shame on us for getting on top of our traffic
problems before its a clusterfawk.

On Nov 17, 2007 9:51 PM, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:

> > My Sprite isn't registered yet, so does this count anyway?
>
> Sorry, Chris, but Milwaukee's "rush minute" doesn't really count.
> You might notice on the list that densely populated congested
> urban areas tend to drag states towards the bottom of the list.
>  _______________________________________________
>



-- 
"I'll be true, I'll be useful...
I'll be cavalier...i'll be yours my dear.
And I'll belong to you..." - Dashboard

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 23:46:58 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:46:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
In-Reply-To: <021b01c82994$9d3f9e70$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <380-22007110183267968@earthlink.net>
	<021b01c82994$9d3f9e70$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711172246q3fdc53baj43bd9a55a9d5f9e@mail.gmail.com>

How many of us feel that people who can find no other location to make
a living than in the heart of an urban perpetual traffic jam shouldn't
judge the vast majority of rural America where such problems don't
exist......?
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>


On 11/17/07, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> > I think we probably have more Spridget driver per capita from Wisconsin
> > than from any other state.  So you can congratulate yourselves on the
> > results of the 2007 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test (
> > http://tinyurl.com/23a7sj ).  It found that only Idaho, Alaska, and
> > Minnesota  had more knowledgeable drivers than you!
> _____________________________________________
>
> How many of us were tested? Not me. How many of us KNOW anyone who took this
> test? Not me. How many of us think that these results reflect the bias of
> the people asking the questions? Insert Horschak sound track here.
> _______________________________________________

From thefirebuilds at gmail.com  Sat Nov 17 23:52:10 2007
From: thefirebuilds at gmail.com (Flash.)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:52:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711172246q3fdc53baj43bd9a55a9d5f9e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-22007110183267968@earthlink.net>
	<021b01c82994$9d3f9e70$0401a8c0@midget>
	<43840a7e0711172246q3fdc53baj43bd9a55a9d5f9e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8a336b9d0711172252l645ba5ees80c71391e4f2514a@mail.gmail.com>

That sounds like the soundtrack of a hayseed.  Stand on your car and squint
real hard, you can juuuuuust see the lights of bumblefawk.




On Nov 18, 2007 12:46 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> How many of us feel that people who can find no other location to make
> a living than in the heart of an urban perpetual traffic jam shouldn't
> judge the vast majority of rural America where such problems don't
> exist......?
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
> Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
> 2008!!
> For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org<http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org/>
> >
>
>
> On 11/17/07, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> > > I think we probably have more Spridget driver per capita from
> Wisconsin
> > > than from any other state.  So you can congratulate yourselves on the
> > > results of the 2007 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test (
> > > http://tinyurl.com/23a7sj ).  It found that only Idaho, Alaska, and
> > > Minnesota  had more knowledgeable drivers than you!
> > _____________________________________________
> >
> > How many of us were tested? Not me. How many of us KNOW anyone who took
> this
> > test? Not me. How many of us think that these results reflect the bias
> of
> > the people asking the questions? Insert Horschak sound track here.
> > _______________________________________________
>



-- 
"I'll be true, I'll be useful...
I'll be cavalier...i'll be yours my dear.
And I'll belong to you..." - Dashboard

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 18 00:02:26 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 01:02:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
In-Reply-To: <380-220071101861723765@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071101861723765@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711172302i7c5fc93ag73750a02a0c3bfd@mail.gmail.com>

Want to know what happens when you have a lousy immigration plan?  Ask
the Native American.....   1620AD thru present day....
- 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

On 11/18/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Bill L. wrote: "...one of the problems isn't that there aren't enough
> workers, its that employers don't want to PAY a living wage to the workers
> they hire. ...same with those who hire DAY workers (who CAN'T speak
> english)"
>
> But the employers would have to pay higher wages if America would let the
> law of supply and demand function properly.  By allowing in *any* cheap
> labor, including the  H1B's, it is depressing the value of American labor.
> Remove the cheap illegal labor, and the labor marketplace would find its
> reasonable level.

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 00:10:10 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:10:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust (Pardon if I digress to LEC stuff)
Message-ID: <380-220071101871010343@earthlink.net>

Paul Asgeirsson wrote: : "Ed knows, ask him where to go!"

I'm psycho and already know that answer!  I do believe that it is at
"33041'27?N, 115016'22?W.  

Buste

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 18 00:17:15 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 01:17:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
In-Reply-To: <8a336b9d0711172252l645ba5ees80c71391e4f2514a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <380-22007110183267968@earthlink.net>
	<021b01c82994$9d3f9e70$0401a8c0@midget>
	<43840a7e0711172246q3fdc53baj43bd9a55a9d5f9e@mail.gmail.com>
	<8a336b9d0711172252l645ba5ees80c71391e4f2514a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711172317m72e3dad8p2d6f2a7119b87e27@mail.gmail.com>

This may come as a huge shock to you, Flash. But a large portion of
the population doesn't possess a love of urbanna and all its
associated problems. It is not "hayseed". It is called independence
and self sufficiency. It may also surprise you to know that a goodly
number of people who choose to live far from BumbleFucky aren't
ignorant dolts but are an extremely well educated and introspective
part of humanity.

BumbleFucky is extremely overrated....   ;-)
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>


On 11/18/07, Flash. <thefirebuilds at gmail.com> wrote:
> That sounds like the soundtrack of a hayseed.  Stand on your car and squint
> real hard, you can juuuuuust see the lights of bumblefawk.
>
>
>
>
> On Nov 18, 2007 12:46 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > How many of us feel that people who can find no other location to make
> > a living than in the heart of an urban perpetual traffic jam shouldn't
> > judge the vast majority of rural America where such problems don't
> > exist......?
> > --
> > Cheers!!
> > Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
> > Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
> > 2008!!
> > For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org<http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org/>
> > >
> >
> >
> > On 11/17/07, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> > > > I think we probably have more Spridget driver per capita from
> > Wisconsin
> > > > than from any other state.  So you can congratulate yourselves on the
> > > > results of the 2007 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test (
> > > > http://tinyurl.com/23a7sj ).  It found that only Idaho, Alaska, and
> > > > Minnesota  had more knowledgeable drivers than you!
> > > _____________________________________________
> > >
> > > How many of us were tested? Not me. How many of us KNOW anyone who took
> > this
> > > test? Not me. How many of us think that these results reflect the bias
> > of
> > > the people asking the questions? Insert Horschak sound track here.
> > > _______________________________________________

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 18 00:21:55 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 01:21:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust (Pardon if I digress to LEC stuff)
In-Reply-To: <380-220071101871010343@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071101871010343@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711172321v372cbff0lb4bed8af8ca4488a@mail.gmail.com>

The process is magic.  It is not for mere mortals to know and ken.  I
could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.

Cheers!!
Jim

P.S.  You're "psycho" alright.  And I don't mean ESP....   ;-)

On 11/18/07, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Paul Asgeirsson wrote: : "Ed knows, ask him where to go!"
>
> I'm psycho and already know that answer!  I do believe that it is at
> "33041'27?N, 115016'22?W.

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Sun Nov 18 00:40:06 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:40:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust (Pardon if I digress to LEC stuff)
References: <380-220071101871010343@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <014501c829b6$3eb9a680$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Boy, you sure are a lot further East and South from me in Oregon.

 N 45 0 35' 19.1" 45 0 35.3185'
W 122 0 43' 26.1" -122 0 43.4345'

But take a trip to this site for rust removal.  Nothing about clear spray,
though.

http://justbrits.com/Articles/electrol.htm

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Bruce Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net>
To: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>;
<Spridgets at autox.team.net>; <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>;
<bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 11:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rust (Pardon if I digress to LEC stuff)


> Paul Asgeirsson wrote: : "Ed knows, ask him where to go!"
>
> I'm psycho and already know that answer!  I do believe that it is at
> "33041'27?N, 115016'22?W.
>
> Buste

From herby at herbytoys.com  Sun Nov 18 00:40:23 2007
From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:40:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] SPAM- Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
In-Reply-To: <380-22007110183267968@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <000c01c829b6$493e8580$6601a8c0@HERBYZ>

>More than half of respondents (55 percent) don't know how many feet to
signal >before making right or left turns.

>22 California

This is really of no significance but in my crude observation 90% of
Californians don't even use turn signals. I truly think it's a California
delete option!!! Or maybe Beemers, MB's, Land Rovers and Lexii (is that
plural?) don't come with them! My observation is only NorCal but BZ, Buster,
Mike M., what say?!

Herby
63 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy - patiently waiting)
62 MKII Sprite (the "resto-mod" driver)
00 Dakota R/T (the new toy)
herby at herbytoys.com
www.herbytoys.com

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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 00:54:59 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:54:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust (Pardon if I digress to LEC stuff)
Message-ID: <380-220071101875458906@earthlink.net>

Paul Asgeirsson wrote:  "Boy, you sure are a lot further East and South
from me in Oregon.  N 45 0 35' 19.1" 45 0 35.3185'   W 122 0 43' 26.1" -122
0 43.4345'"

But you gotta know *where* 33041'27?N, 115016'22?W is located, so you would
know where he is telling me to go!

Buster 

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Sun Nov 18 01:00:35 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:00:35 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] Confused, LBC content
Message-ID: <10688290.1195372835085.JavaMail.root@ps38>

Jack,
Whilst normally I would suspect the rear scroll seal, in this case and 
with a newly rebuilt engine, it sounds as if the leak could be coming 
from the oil pump.  The pump could be fitted upside down (there is a 
drain hole) and / or the metal "can 
" that protrudes through the back plate could be leaking.

Unless you have just overfilled the oil - looking for an optimistic 
solution ! 

Guy

>----Original Message----
>From: jlaird237 at cox.net
>Date: 18/11/2007 0:16 
>To: "spridgets net"<spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subj: [Spridgets] Confused, LBC content
>
>Engine is a fresh rebuild.
>
>When the engine is running I get oil running out the tranny weep hole 
in the
>bottom. Lots of oil.

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 01:28:09 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:28:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] SPAM- Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
Message-ID: <380-22007110188289640@earthlink.net>

Herby wrote:  "This is really of no significance but in my crude
observation 90% of Californians don't even use turn signals. I truly think
it's a California delete option!!! Or maybe Beemers, MB's, Land Rovers and
Lexii (is that plural?) don't come with them! My observation is only NorCal
but BZ, Buster, Mike M., what say?!

Until about the mid or late 1970's in California,  the indication of a
planned turn or lange change was only required if another car was within
200 feet.  After the change, a turn or lane change required either a hand
signal or a turn signal at least 100 feet before taking the action.

Of course the problem with a right-hand drive LEC was the requirement that
any hand signal be made out of the *left* driver's window!  Which means you
gotta Plastic Man or Paul A.

Buster 

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Nov 18 07:15:02 2007
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:15:02 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Congratulations to you in
	Wisconsin
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV15C3805F007DB07B7133E9D47D0@phx.gbl>

Good test. Too bad I can't find the correct answers to validate my 90% score.

Driving off the pavement to pass another vehicle I've done as directed by police at an
accident scene, so I probably got that one wrong.

What's a "diamond" for?

CapBob

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov 18 07:16:01 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:16:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
References: <380-220071101854747484@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <026201c829ed$8c8714b0$0401a8c0@midget>

> David Lieb wrote:  "How many of us were tested? Not me. How many of us 
> KNOW anyone who took this test? Not me. How many of us think that these 
> results reflect the bias of the people asking the questions? Insert 
> Horschak sound track here."

> You would think so, but the science of statistical methodology can now
> enable such polls to be conducted with relatively small samples.  In and 
> of
> itself,  large groups don't add any more validity to it.

Horse hockey. Technically, you are correct, because there was no validity to 
start with. You know as well as I do that the motto of these "statisticians" 
is 'tell me what results you want and we will get you the numbers to back it 
up'. The "relatively small samples" simply means that it doesn't cost as 
much. 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov 18 07:18:22 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:18:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
References: <200711180338.lAI3cskG009429@ms-smtp-02.rdc-kc.rr.com><022d01c82996$499c4370$0401a8c0@midget>
	<8a336b9d0711172238u4b3fd87ep42f1e16d604339de@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <027201c829ed$e06bd390$0401a8c0@midget>

 > GRRR dave, you're talking out of your ass.  I've commuted in both, and 
they both suck.

As your Dad would say, "If I lived here, I would MOVE." unlike any of the 
traffic... 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov 18 07:20:51 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:20:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
References: <380-220071101861723765@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711172302i7c5fc93ag73750a02a0c3bfd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <027a01c829ee$39798680$0401a8c0@midget>

> Want to know what happens when you have a lousy immigration plan?  Ask
> the Native American.....   1620AD thru present day....

You really are SO provincial! Just why do you think that the "johnny come 
lately" English marked the beginning of the problem? Backspace to 1492. Yes, 
I know there were earlier explorers like the vikings, but they were sent 
packing. 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov 18 07:25:01 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:25:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
References: <380-22007110183267968@earthlink.net><021b01c82994$9d3f9e70$0401a8c0@midget><43840a7e0711172246q3fdc53baj43bd9a55a9d5f9e@mail.gmail.com><8a336b9d0711172252l645ba5ees80c71391e4f2514a@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0711172317m72e3dad8p2d6f2a7119b87e27@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <029b01c829ee$ce85f560$0401a8c0@midget>

> This may come as a huge shock to you, Flash. But a large portion of
> the population doesn't possess a love of urbanna and all its
> associated problems. It is not "hayseed". It is called independence
> and self sufficiency. It may also surprise you to know that a goodly
> number of people who choose to live far from BumbleFucky aren't
> ignorant dolts but are an extremely well educated and introspective
> part of humanity.

Despite current evidence to the contrary? So, Jim, you grow your own food 
and generate your own electricity? I am impressed. Otherwise you couldn't 
call yourself "self-sufficient"... 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov 18 07:26:26 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:26:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather forecast
Message-ID: <029f01c829ef$00eace90$0401a8c0@midget>

Winter certainly has come early to the Spridget List! Whatever became of the 
global warming that was supposed to save us from this? The drizzle this 
morning was rattling on the leaves. Tuning up for another white 
Thanksgiving... 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 07:41:07 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 06:41:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Congratulations to you in
	Wisconsin
Message-ID: <382-220071101814417906@earthlink.net>

Robert E. Shlafer wrote:  "Driving off the pavement to pass another vehicle I've done as directed by police at an accident scene, so I probably got that one wrong."

Obeying the directions of a traffic officer (cop) lawfully takes prescedence over other rules of the road.  Also, in California, at least, it is legal to pass another vehicle on the shoulder *prepatory to a right turn*, but only if it can be done safely.  In other words, if there is an accident, *you* are guilty regardless of the actions of the other party.

"What's a "diamond" for?"

It designates an HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane, more commonly called a "carpool lane".

Buster



----- Original Message ----- 
From: Robert E. Shlafer 
To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com;Spridgets at autox.team.net;midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
Sent: 11/18/2007 6:15:18 AM 
Subject: Re: Bugeye Group..... Congratulations to you in Wisconsin


Good test. Too bad I can't find the correct answers to validate my 90% score.

Driving off the pavement to pass another vehicle I've done as directed by police at an
accident scene, so I probably got that one wrong.

What's a "diamond" for?

CapBob

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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov 18 07:48:46 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:48:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Congratulations to you inWisconsin
References: <382-220071101814417906@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <02a501c829f2$1ffb81a0$0401a8c0@midget>

> "What's a "diamond" for?"

> It designates an HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane, more commonly called a 
> "carpool lane".

Unfortunately, it does no such thing in Illinois, because we aren't smart 
enough(?) to have such things. Not a particularly valid test... 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 07:49:12 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 06:49:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
Message-ID: <380-2200711018144912359@earthlink.net>

David Lieb wrote:  "Horse hockey. Technically, you are correct, because
there was no validity to start with. You know as well as I do that the
motto of these tatisticians" 
 is 'tell me what results you want and we will get you the numbers to back
it > up'. The "relatively small samples" simply means that it doesn't cost
as much."

Sorry, but there is no evidence to back up your theory, while there is vast
evidence to the contrary.  

Buster

From kevin at valentinephoto.net  Sun Nov 18 07:55:50 2007
From: kevin at valentinephoto.net (K. Valentine)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:55:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust (Pardon if I digress to LEC stuff)
In-Reply-To: <380-220071101841612500@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071101841612500@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <6412551D-BA0C-4D84-ACD7-86364B3A01B9@valentinephoto.net>

Buster,

After you clean the parts in the electrolytic tank, use a Brillo pad  
to scour them off and then rinse them well with warm water.  The soap  
in the pads will leave a slight coating on the metal (even after you  
rinse all the soap off) which will keep them from re-rusting for  
about a month (or longer).

Kevin V.



On Nov 17, 2007, at 11:16 PM, Robert Bruce Evans wrote:

> If I may go off-current topic for a moment with an LEC problem/ 
> question, I have some parts and some tools from which I need to  
> remove rust;  some of it bad, some not-so-bad.   Some of them have  
> "interiors" that do not lend themselves to sandblasting.  I have in  
> my "tech tip" file an electrolytic rust removal process that I have  
> used successfully in the past (including parts in a 55 gallon  
> plastic barrel).
> My problem:  I do not know from whom I picked up this tip, and I do  
> not remember how to prevent the quick "re-rusting" that takes place  
> so quickly.  I know that I used a spray of some kind, but I don't  
> remember what it is.
> Can anybody help?
> Buster Evans
> _______________________________________________
> kevin at valentinephoto.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov 18 07:57:08 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:57:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
References: <380-2200711018144912359@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <02a901c829f3$4b3511a0$0401a8c0@midget>

> Sorry, but there is no evidence to back up your theory, while there is 
> vast
> evidence to the contrary.

Graciously provided by these same statisticians? No vested interest, is 
there? Yet anyone with a modicum of common sense can poke holes in their 
numbers all day long. Right! 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 07:56:09 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 06:56:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
Message-ID: <380-220071101814569953@earthlink.net>

David Lieb wrote:  "Yet anyone with a modicum of common sense can poke
holes in their numbers all day long. Right!" 

Then why has it not been done?  Wanna take a try?

B

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 07:58:22 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (b-evans at earthlink.net)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 06:58:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust (Pardon if I digress to LEC stuff)
In-Reply-To: <6412551D-BA0C-4D84-ACD7-86364B3A01B9@valentinephoto.net>
References: <380-220071101841612500@earthlink.net>
	<6412551D-BA0C-4D84-ACD7-86364B3A01B9@valentinephoto.net>
Message-ID: <4740530E.9040801@earthlink.net>

K. Valentine wrote::  "After you clean the parts in the electrolytic 
tank, use a Brillo pad  to scour them off and then rinse them well with 
warm water.  The soap  in the pads will leave a slight coating on the 
metal (even after you  rinse all the soap off) which will keep them from 
re-rusting for  about a month (or longer)"

Thank you. sir!  You are a gentleman and a scholar!  (Don't get a big 
head.  I am one of the world's biggest liars!).

Buster

>
> Kevin V.
>
>
>
> On Nov 17, 2007, at 11:16 PM, Robert Bruce Evans wrote:
>
>> If I may go off-current topic for a moment with an LEC problem/ 
>> question, I have some parts and some tools from which I need to  
>> remove rust;  some of it bad, some not-so-bad.   Some of them have  
>> "interiors" that do not lend themselves to sandblasting.  I have in  
>> my "tech tip" file an electrolytic rust removal process that I have  
>> used successfully in the past (including parts in a 55 gallon  
>> plastic barrel).
>> My problem:  I do not know from whom I picked up this tip, and I do  
>> not remember how to prevent the quick "re-rusting" that takes place  
>> so quickly.  I know that I used a spray of some kind, but I don't  
>> remember what it is.
>> Can anybody help?
>> Buster Evans
>> _______________________________________________
>> kevin at valentinephoto.net
>>
>> Edit your replies
>>
>> http://www.team.net/archive
>>
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov 18 08:07:56 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:07:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
References: <380-220071101814569953@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <02bb01c829f4$cd8c4460$0401a8c0@midget>

> Then why has it not been done?  Wanna take a try?

In case you weren't paying attention, Buster, I already did.

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 08:12:57 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:12:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations to you in Wisconsin
Message-ID: <380-2200711018151257171@earthlink.net>

David Lieb wrote:  "In case you weren't paying attention, Buster, I already
did."

But you have presented no *evidence* to support your, uh, "theory".  Simply
simply stating your beliefs is just not sufficient.  

Buste

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 08:18:15 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:18:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] David--Our discussion
Message-ID: <380-22007110181518150@earthlink.net>

David...

I was thinking that we should not clog the list as we have.  Perhaps we should take it to private e-mail?

Buster

From RampantNM at aol.com  Sun Nov 18 08:32:54 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:32:54 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] [Mgs] SOS '07 Spridget death row
Message-ID: <cf1.212d0050.3471b526@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/16/2007 11:18:54 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
wsthompson at thicko.com writes:

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=8gi920w



Just get Frank to take off two weeks and you could have 7 restored  cars!
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching  for experienced 
hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging  to be inspected and 
adjusted as described in chapter seven of the Haynes  shop manual.



************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov 18 08:35:18 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:35:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] David--Our discussion
References: <380-22007110181518150@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <02c701c829f8$9fb4e5c0$0401a8c0@midget>

> David...
> I was thinking that we should not clog the list as we have.  Perhaps we 
> should take it to private e-mail?

Then why did you send this to the List? ;-) 

From RampantNM at aol.com  Sun Nov 18 08:47:02 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:47:02 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Irony
Message-ID: <cbf.17f786ec.3471b876@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/16/2007 11:53:53 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

I think  the list is no longer using the Majordomo
set-up/software/whatever. Ping Ed  Kaler. He knows the score...


Anybody but me see this dripping with irony????????

 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching  for experienced 
hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging  to be inspected and 
adjusted as described in chapter seven of the Haynes  shop manual.



************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 18 09:03:48 2007
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:03:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase painting?
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711170557s22e7ab6al699a7c5d87599cd9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000301c8291f$b553c470$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
	<e98d88090711170557s22e7ab6al699a7c5d87599cd9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430711180803ja7cbcf8q95707ed04d3f4aab@mail.gmail.com>

Brad,
I did a search on that book but can't find it, what is the complete title?
Thanks,
Lin

On Nov 17, 2007 8:57 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
> Page 7, of the Originality Guide for Restorations and Registry Inspections
> for the Austin-Healey Sprite, by Robert Garofalo says "Smooth case
> transmission were painted with the same engine color but the rib case
> transmissions were unpainted and left natural aluminum"
> That said, I painted mine, and it looks pretty nice.
>
> On Nov 17, 2007 7:42 AM, Phil Nase <nases at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> > I can't find any information on whether the ribcase gearboxes were painted
> > engine color or not.  I'm putting it in a Bugeye on a 1098 so the car is
> > hardly "correct" but my books don't say if it was painted like the
> > smoothcases were.
> >
> >
> > Phil Nase
> > Quakertown, PA
> > http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa<http://home.comcast.net/%7Ephilnasecpa>
> > _______________________________________________
> > tequila.brad at gmail.com
> >
> > Edit your replies
> >
> > http://www.team.net/archive
> >
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
> >
>
>
>
> --
> www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
>
> _______________________________________________
> grunthaner at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 18 09:12:41 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:12:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Irony
In-Reply-To: <cbf.17f786ec.3471b876@aol.com>
References: <cbf.17f786ec.3471b876@aol.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711180812y3b58e394mbc3b0fdb361ece6c@mail.gmail.com>

No irony intended, RB.  Ed was correct and I had forgotten this fact
and was therefore in the wrong. I'm not the Fonz.  I can admit when I
make mistakes.  Ed can be a PITA, but he can also be helpful from time
to time. The trick is to know the difference between the two!

Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

On 11/18/07, RampantNM at aol.com <RampantNM at aol.com> wrote:
> In a message dated 11/16/2007 11:53:53 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
> spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
> I think  the list is no longer using the Majordomo
> set-up/software/whatever. Ping Ed  Kaler. He knows the score...
>
>
> Anybody but me see this dripping with irony????????

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 18 09:59:42 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:59:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] David--Our discussion
In-Reply-To: <380-22007110181518150@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <930029.27625.qm@web30514.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:

> David...
> 
> I was thinking that we should not clog the list as
> we have.  Perhaps we should take it to private
> e-mail?

Or at least stop changing the subject line - it's
screwing up my spam filter.

.


      ____________________________________________________________________________________
Be a better pen pal. 
Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how.  http://overview.mail.yahoo.com/

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 11:10:41 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:10:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] California fires
Message-ID: <380-2200711018181041953@earthlink.net>

Most of you understood the scope of devastation wrought by the fires in Southern California.  Well, the long range forecasts (and Jim would understand them better than most) predict that the Santa Ana (or more properly, Santana from the Spanish vientos de Satan ("winds of Satan") winds will return in the week after Thanksgiving.  California and Federal authorities are already massing resources in Southern California to fight any fire that might crop up.  That includes bringing in fire fighting teams from Northern California and the Western Region, bulldozers, and even the wide-body retardant dropping aircraft.  

Forewarned is forearmed.  It is comforting that some government agencies think ahead on these things.  It would be great if those of you in other parts of the country never hear of any fires in California in the coming weeks!

Buster Evans

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Nov 18 12:08:11 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:08:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] California fires
References: <380-2200711018181041953@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <05f101c82a16$5d82cf00$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Bruce Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net>
To: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>; <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>; 
<bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2007 12:10 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] California fires


Most of you understood the scope of devastation wrought by the fires in 
Southern California.  Well, the long range forecasts (and Jim would 
understand them better than most) predict that the Santa Ana (or more 
properly, Santana from the Spanish vientos de Satan ("winds of Satan") winds 
will return in the week after Thanksgiving.  California and Federal 
authorities are already massing resources in Southern California to fight 
any fire that might crop up.  That includes bringing in fire fighting teams 
from Northern California and the Western Region, bulldozers, and even the 
wide-body retardant dropping aircraft.

Forewarned is forearmed.  It is comforting that some government agencies 
think ahead on these things.  It would be great if those of you in other 
parts of the country never hear of any fires in California in the coming 
weeks!

Buster Evans
_______________________________________________

Buster, is it true that when George Bush got there for the last fires, with 
the look of concern on his face for the photo-op, he asked Ahnold if they 
could make some smores?

Anon 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 12:47:22 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:47:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] California fires
Message-ID: <380-2200711018194722796@earthlink.net>

Larry Daniels wrote:  "Buster, is it true that when George Bush got there
for the last fires, with the look of concern on his face for the photo-op,
he asked Ahnold if they 
could make some smores?"

Now, how would I, of all people, know that?  I quit subscribing to
newspapers and quit watching TV after my near-death experience two years
ago.  I just do my own research.  Why bother reading the current media? 
These days the media simply run the same stories over and over, just change
the names depending on their whim or current fashion.  Whether printed or
over the airwaves, it ain't *journalism" no more!  Hmmm.  Good idea for a
book:  When did journalism die?  I would say with Woodward and Bernstein. 
(Anyone want to buy a goo 35 inch TV?  Only used about a month, and not
turned on in the last two years.  Well, except for the grandkids DVDs once
in a great while.)

Buster
Just an old line hack from the days of hot type

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Sun Nov 18 12:54:07 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:54:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] David--Our discussion
References: <930029.27625.qm@web30514.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <00be01c82a1c$c93f9f60$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Statistics show, that should not be happening more that once in awhile!!

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
To: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2007 8:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] David--Our discussion




> Or at least stop changing the subject line - it's
> screwing up my spam filter.

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Nov 18 13:28:20 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:28:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
Message-ID: <CDA49488-8748-41D5-B2B4-FADBEDF1EC0A@phillymgclub.com>

I missed reading for 2 days and I gots 161 emails. More than 2/3 of  
them are Robert Bruce Evans, Jim Johnson, derf (Fred)  and David Lieb.

Can ya slow the F down?? Please.

I am not trying to censure you'se, but come on. 2 retired guys, one  
Brazilian and a dork??

My server is melting. Let alone MJB's

Oh and I have to include WST, but after the 22'nd he'll go away.
-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Board Member at Large
Philadelphia MG Club

One of these days, you'll look back on all this, and plow into a  
parked car.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 18 13:35:20 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:35:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
In-Reply-To: <CDA49488-8748-41D5-B2B4-FADBEDF1EC0A@phillymgclub.com>
References: <CDA49488-8748-41D5-B2B4-FADBEDF1EC0A@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711181235t754ad811yc266fb5b106761ab@mail.gmail.com>

Since I am not retired and not Brazilian,
Kiss my......er...... get the digest.
Keep up maybe?,    Or hit detete.
Just add the keyword "derf" to your spam filter.
Save the personal attacks for when we meet face to face.  LAD already
wants to meet me in an alley.  You can get in line behind him.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 18 13:39:19 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 12:39:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
In-Reply-To: <CDA49488-8748-41D5-B2B4-FADBEDF1EC0A@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <638461.6627.qm@web30514.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:
> I missed reading for 2 days and I gots 161 emails.
> More than 2/3 of  
> them are Robert Bruce Evans, Jim Johnson, derf
> (Fred)  and David Lieb.

LM,

Nobody told you? As a follow-up to last year's event,
it's the 1st annual BLuster Cluster. 

Ron


      ____________________________________________________________________________________
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Nov 18 13:39:43 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:39:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910711181235t754ad811yc266fb5b106761ab@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CDA49488-8748-41D5-B2B4-FADBEDF1EC0A@phillymgclub.com>
	<5f00d9910711181235t754ad811yc266fb5b106761ab@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <6F67BC62-06B6-4389-BE2E-88F503E2C4C4@phillymgclub.com>

How about a new movie?? Derf get's a life??


On Nov 18, 2007, at 3:35 PM, derf wrote:

> Since I am not retired and not Brazilian,
> Kiss my......er...... get the digest.
> Keep up maybe?,    Or hit detete.
> Just add the keyword "derf" to your spam filter.
> Save the personal attacks for when we meet face to face.  LAD already
> wants to meet me in an alley.  You can get in line behind him.

--  

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Board Member at Large
Philadelphia MG Club

Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a  
question and you're a fool for the rest of your life.

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Nov 18 13:40:16 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:40:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
In-Reply-To: <638461.6627.qm@web30514.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <638461.6627.qm@web30514.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5CFAF67A-5C14-489E-ADFC-80E744D4E745@phillymgclub.com>

Always in Winter, always.


On Nov 18, 2007, at 3:39 PM, Ron Soave wrote:

> --- Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:
>> I missed reading for 2 days and I gots 161 emails.
>> More than 2/3 of
>> them are Robert Bruce Evans, Jim Johnson, derf
>> (Fred)  and David Lieb.
>
> LM,
>
> Nobody told you? As a follow-up to last year's event,
> it's the 1st annual BLuster Cluster.
>
> Ron
>
>
>       
> ____________________________________________________________________________________
> Be a better sports nut!  Let your teams follow you
> with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now.  http://mobile.yahoo.com/sports;_ylt=At9_qDKvtAbMuh1G1SQtBI7ntAcJ

-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Board Member at Large
Philadelphia MG Club


"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of  
arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in  
sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally  
worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!".

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Nov 18 13:42:26 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:42:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
In-Reply-To: <638461.6627.qm@web30514.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <638461.6627.qm@web30514.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <41657381-8E4A-4F5D-88FB-3A75988543DC@phillymgclub.com>

By the By, I am known as the Really Real, Real Larry

Just in case ya'll was wondering.

Larry
OK now I added 4 to the 160, See ya Mon, tues, or T day


On Nov 18, 2007, at 3:39 PM, Ron Soave wrote:

> --- Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:
>> I missed reading for 2 days and I gots 161 emails.
>> More than 2/3 of
>> them are Robert Bruce Evans, Jim Johnson, derf
>> (Fred)  and David Lieb.
>
> LM,
>
> Nobody told you? As a follow-up to last year's event,
> it's the 1st annual BLuster Cluster.
>
> Ron
>
>
>       
> ____________________________________________________________________________________
> Be a better sports nut!  Let your teams follow you
> with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now.  http://mobile.yahoo.com/sports;_ylt=At9_qDKvtAbMuh1G1SQtBI7ntAcJ

-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Board Member at Large
Philadelphia MG Club


"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of  
arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in  
sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally  
worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!".

From biffjones at verizon.net  Sun Nov 18 14:17:32 2007
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:17:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
References: <CDA49488-8748-41D5-B2B4-FADBEDF1EC0A@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <005e01c82a28$6f2f7a20$2f01a8c0@dell1>

If they all would stop sending their 'discussions' to all 3 lists the 
traffic would be 1/3 of what it is.

F*#^ Anon

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>


>I missed reading for 2 days and I gots 161 emails. More than 2/3 of
> them are Robert Bruce Evans, Jim Johnson, derf (Fred)  and David Lieb.

From type79 at ix.netcom.com  Sun Nov 18 14:33:01 2007
From: type79 at ix.netcom.com (type79 at ix.netcom.com)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:33:01 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
Message-ID: <5309521.1195421581296.JavaMail.root@elwamui-ovcar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I grew tired of this a long time ago. 

I solved the duplication problem by unsubscribing to the other lists and adding the email addresses of most of those subscribers that generally offer nothing I want to read, to my spamfilter. Until a lister who normally contributes worthwhile content, weighs-in on such discussions, they slip-by unnoticed.

A little bit is tolerable; 480 across 3 lists is excessive.

Between the political discussions, insults thrown back and forth, and excessive=lengthy # of emails off-topic threads, it all boils down to the sad fact that this list isn't quite what it used to be.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct


-----Original Message-----
>From: Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net>
>Sent: Nov 18, 2007 4:17 PM
>To: net Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
>
>If they all would stop sending their 'discussions' to all 3 lists the 
>traffic would be 1/3 of what it is.
>
>F*#^ Anon
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
>
>
>>I missed reading for 2 days and I gots 161 emails. More than 2/3 of
>> them are Robert Bruce Evans, Jim Johnson, derf (Fred)  and David Lieb.

From thefirebuilds at gmail.com  Sun Nov 18 14:35:43 2007
From: thefirebuilds at gmail.com (Flash.)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:35:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
In-Reply-To: <5309521.1195421581296.JavaMail.root@elwamui-ovcar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <5309521.1195421581296.JavaMail.root@elwamui-ovcar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <8a336b9d0711181335h8a5ca82y1124d893e39dba2a@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.rabidchicken.com/misc/whambulance.jpg

On Nov 18, 2007 3:33 PM, <type79 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:

> I grew tired of this a long time ago.
>
> I solved the duplication problem by unsubscribing to the other lists and
> adding the email addresses of most of those subscribers that generally offer
> nothing I want to read, to my spamfilter. Until a lister who normally
> contributes worthwhile content, weighs-in on such discussions, they slip-by
> unnoticed.
>
> A little bit is tolerable; 480 across 3 lists is excessive.
>
> Between the political discussions, insults thrown back and forth, and
> excessive=lengthy # of emails off-topic threads, it all boils down to the
> sad fact that this list isn't quite what it used to be.
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net>
> >Sent: Nov 18, 2007 4:17 PM
> >To: net Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
> >
> >If they all would stop sending their 'discussions' to all 3 lists the
> >traffic would be 1/3 of what it is.
> >
> >F*#^ Anon
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
> >
> >
> >>I missed reading for 2 days and I gots 161 emails. More than 2/3 of
> >> them are Robert Bruce Evans, Jim Johnson, derf (Fred)  and David Lieb.
> _______________________________________________
>
> --
> "I'll be true, I'll be useful...
> I'll be cavalier...i'll be yours my dear.
> And I'll belong to you..." - Dashboard

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Sun Nov 18 15:46:55 2007
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:46:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fires and Jacques??
Message-ID: <4740C0DF.3020903@verizon.net>

Since the latest onset of CA fires I have not seen anything
from Jacques La Clainche. Any word??

chuck

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 18 16:04:57 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:04:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] California fires
In-Reply-To: <380-2200711018194722796@earthlink.net>
References: <380-2200711018194722796@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711181504q63052741q383ad5bbbbd0ce9e@mail.gmail.com>

On Nov 18, 2007 1:47 PM, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:

> Just an old line hack from the days of hot type

My last year of high school I could type pretty good so I got a part
time job with the local newspaper as a Linotype operator. A pot of
hot, liquid lead, a keyboard, and a machine that looked like something
Jules Verne would have invented. Does that count as being from the
days of "hot type"??
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 18 16:17:11 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:17:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] California fires
In-Reply-To: <380-2200711018181041953@earthlink.net>
References: <380-2200711018181041953@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711181517p2f7a32a3m2fa24542e785518e@mail.gmail.com>

On Nov 18, 2007 12:10 PM, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
>  Well, the long range forecasts (and Jim would understand them better than
most) predict that the Santa Ana (or more properly, Santana from the Spanish
vientos de Satan ("winds of Satan") winds will return in the week after
Thanksgiving.

A Santa Ana wind is actually a pretty easy forecast to make...  Just
about anyone can do it with a moderate degree of success.

Go to:
<http://www.nco.ncep.noaa.gov/pmb/nwprod/analysis/namer/gfs/18/fpc.shtml>

The maps in the first column include MSLP (Mean Sea Level Pressure)
forecasts for the next 16 days. Click on a time and you get a 4 panel
chart. The lower left panel is the one you want. It has MSL Pressure
forecasts on it. In short, look for a reasonably strong high pressure
cell somewhere east of Reno, NV with lots of black lines packed
together just south of the "H". These lines are "isobars" (constant
pressure). The closer together they are, the stronger the wind. Of
course, the wind flows clockwise around a high pressure system so with
a high somewhere just east of Reno, the wind will blow downslope out
of the mountains and off into the Pacific - Santa Ana wind!

I know...   Way more than you wanted to know.....    ;-)
--
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From ricksnover at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 16:18:16 2007
From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:18:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fires and Jacques??
In-Reply-To: <4740C0DF.3020903@verizon.net>
References: <4740C0DF.3020903@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <6.2.2.1.2.20071118181656.025356a8@popd.ix.netcom.com>

At 05:46 PM 11/18/2007, chuck wrote:
>Since the latest onset of CA fires I have not seen anything from Jacques 
>La Clainche. Any word??

I haven't heard, but his place in Lakeside wasn't closely threatened. He 
may have had to evacuate for a day or two, but that's about all.

Rick
--
Rick Snover, San Diego, CA, USA
Vice President (Membership), Newsletter Editor (Interim) & Web Master
Austin-Healey Club of San Diego <http://www.sdhealey.org>
1964 Sprite Mk III driver
1959 Speedwell Sprite vintage racer (VARA <http://www.vararacing.com>)

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Nov 18 16:21:24 2007
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:21:24 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re:  California fires
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV5B01D3703C2328F6D29D4D47D0@phx.gbl>

"It ain't journalism any more"

...........so says Bill O'Reilly, Glenn Beck and Lou Dobbs as well.

CapBob

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 18 16:50:16 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:50:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711181550m1826fc5ayff3f9b9b6e8de6c8@mail.gmail.com>

Got the engine and tranny out of the car today. Tomorrow I will have
the tranny and back plate off. Still no sign of my little piece of
metal that fell down into the top end. From here I start by taking off
the pan and look for the bit there. If no success there I will pull
the push rods using a very strong magnet on them in hopes of pulling
the metal bit up with a push rod. After that, I guess the head has to
come off in case it fell down through an open valve.

When I drained the tranny oil, it looked awfully gray and there was a
pretty good wad of gray metallic mud on the magnetic drain plug. Guess
my ribcase may be the next problem though it seemed fine when in use.
All gears worked fine and it wasn't terribly noisy. I've got a used
gearbox from a 70 Midget but have no idea what condition it is in. If
I open the inspection cover on it, what should I look for to see if it
is in decent shape?

The other thing I need to cure is the bad oil leak from the engine.
It didn't leak just driving around town short distances and lower
RPMs, but out on the highway, with sustained higher RPMs, it leaked
like a sieve!  It got 30 miles to the quart! From the looks of it,
that leak appears to be coming from the back plate/oil pump can area.
Any secrets for how to seal this area off other than just a ton of RTV
and new gaskets?

Any input gratefully received......
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov 18 17:15:08 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:15:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
References: <CDA49488-8748-41D5-B2B4-FADBEDF1EC0A@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <02eb01c82a41$3eaa5410$0401a8c0@midget>

>I missed reading for 2 days and I gots 161 emails. More than 2/3 of
> them are Robert Bruce Evans, Jim Johnson, derf (Fred)  and David Lieb.
> My server is melting. Let alone MJB's

Let me see, 161 messages at about 2KB each, comes out to less than half of a 
megabyte. Over two days it averages out to about 0.03 bits per second. Must 
be a Mac if it melts with a load that would not stress a 300-baud dialup 
connection ;-) We keep forgetting how hard it is to hit delete on those 
pseudo-computers...
The Brazilian... Anyone want some feijoada for thanksgiving? 

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Nov 18 17:18:38 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:18:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
References: <43840a7e0711181550m1826fc5ayff3f9b9b6e8de6c8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <055b01c82a41$bc189e70$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<Any secrets for how to seal this area off other than just a ton of RTV>>

THAT is just plain WRONG.  Only you and you machine shop can figure it out,
Jim!!

It "may" cost some $s but at that rate oil is going up.....

Do Paul A.'s fix while in there.

Balance all parts of *rotating mass*.

Read lots of books.

Ed

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sun Nov 18 17:45:13 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:45:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
In-Reply-To: <CDA49488-8748-41D5-B2B4-FADBEDF1EC0A@phillymgclub.com>
References: <CDA49488-8748-41D5-B2B4-FADBEDF1EC0A@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <000001c82a45$83b8b750$8b2a25f0$@com>

Don't bet on it... 

(At least I'm talkin' about Spridgets...)

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Larry Macy
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2007 2:28 PM
To: net Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud

I missed reading for 2 days and I gots 161 emails. More than 2/3 of  
them are Robert Bruce Evans, Jim Johnson, derf (Fred)  and David Lieb.

Can ya slow the F down?? Please.

I am not trying to censure you'se, but come on. 2 retired guys, one  
Brazilian and a dork??

My server is melting. Let alone MJB's

Oh and I have to include WST, but after the 22'nd he'll go away.
-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sun Nov 18 17:45:28 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:45:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Dear Mr. Anon II...
In-Reply-To: <380-220071101811036781@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071101811036781@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <000101c82a45$91329360$b397ba20$@com>

If that plan works, lets restore a couple dozen cars for Ed....

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Robert Bruce Evans
Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2007 7:11 PM
To: Ron Soave; Larry Daniels
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Dear Mr. Anon II...

Dear Mr. Anon II, 

"Yeah, we restored the damn car in the hope that he'd type less and drive
more." 

Excellent point, well taken.  But, oh, I *do* drive more.  But when you
*work* at the bloody computer all day long (and most nights), escaping to
the list is a retreat to sanity.  But the driving isn't a problem.  It is
the fact that because of my neighborhood and adjacent illegals, I can't
park the Sprite anywhere outside.  [Obligatory LEC content]  I once did
park the Sprite outside and they ripped off two wheels and tires off
(fortunately, not the originals).

Buster

(Was there a Mr. Anon I?)
_______________________________________________

From dwramsey at att.net  Sun Nov 18 18:29:37 2007
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:29:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] California fires
In-Reply-To: <380-2200711018181041953@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <20071119013032.35AB7187A36@autox.team.net>

It is my understanding that to prepare for this FEMA is staging all of their
resources in South Carolina just in case.
		Crash


Most of you understood the scope of devastation wrought by the fires in
Southern California.  Well, the long range forecasts (and Jim would
understand them better than most) predict that the Santa Ana (or more
properly, Santana from the Spanish vientos de Satan ("winds of Satan") winds
will return in the week after Thanksgiving.  California and Federal
authorities are already massing resources in Southern California to fight
any fire that might crop up.  That includes bringing in fire fighting teams
from Northern California and the Western Region, bulldozers, and even the
wide-body retardant dropping aircraft.  

Forewarned is forearmed.  It is comforting that some government agencies
think ahead on these things.  It would be great if those of you in other
parts of the country never hear of any fires in California in the coming
weeks!

Buster Evans

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Nov 18 18:30:41 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:30:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
In-Reply-To: <634307371.20071117221406@pacifier.com>
References: <380-220071101853151437@earthlink.net>
	<634307371.20071117221406@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <4740E741.7020300@comcast.net>

Bill L wrote:
>  try to find an native english speaking
>        drywaller, carpenter or painter. 


Hey, I speak English, so does my Drywaller and Painter, in fact none of 
us habla espaniol. I will NOT hire anyone who does not speak english.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 18:41:46 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:41:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
Message-ID: <380-22007111191414631@earthlink.net>

Retired?  In my dreams!  Tell me that when I am working on a deadline at 2
a.m. tomorrow morning!

As for the rest, that is what God made the "Delete" key for.  It is really
quite simple to use.  Why even my grandson knows how.  He does it to my
e-mail all the time.  And he's only 4.  

Buster

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Nov 18 18:53:29 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:53:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
In-Reply-To: <02eb01c82a41$3eaa5410$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <CDA49488-8748-41D5-B2B4-FADBEDF1EC0A@phillymgclub.com>
	<02eb01c82a41$3eaa5410$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <4740EC99.6090007@comcast.net>

David Lieb wrote:

> The Brazilian...
And just how many is a brazilian?


> Anyone want some feijoada for thanksgiving? 
As long as it's not turkey, I'll try anything once.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 19:17:00 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:17:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] California fires
Message-ID: <380-22007111192170984@earthlink.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:  "My last year of high school...I got a part time job with the local newspaper as a Linotype operator.... Does that count as being from the days of "hot type"??"

Do you have splatter marks from the hot lead too?  

Most people today have never heard of a Linotype machine, let alone the name Ottmar Mergenthaler.  Ottmar, a clockmaker by trade, ranks right up there with Johannes Gutenberg, for in 1886, his new machine that produced a "line of type" was the first new printing improvement in over 400 years.   It was his machine, the Linotype, that gave publishers for the ability for first time to produce books and newspapers for the masses.  It was the machine that at the time made the United States the most literate and informed society in the world.  While they began to pass from the scene with the introduction of cold type in the 1970's and then by computers, because of their unique abilities, they are still found in job shops across the country.

Although he actually designed the machine in 1883, he nearly went insane trying to figure out how to make the correct spaces between words so that the line would be "right justified".  The day (and his sanity) was saved when he devised the wedge-like spacebands that did the job automatically, and the first machine from the Mergenthaler Linotype Company was used at the New York Herald in 1889. 

Although Mergenthaler died a decade later, many of you still use products from his company:  http://www.linotype.com/ .

That concludes today's lesson.  Snap quiz on Tuesday.

Silas P. Gumbody
Professor of Printing History
Bald Knob, Arkansas

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Nov 18 19:37:06 2007
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:37:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
References: <638461.6627.qm@web30514.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<41657381-8E4A-4F5D-88FB-3A75988543DC@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <04fd01c82a55$13bf9ad0$c90e0618@HP>

Only in your wildest dreams.

> By the By, I am known as the Really Real, Real Larry
> 
> Just in case ya'll was wondering.

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sun Nov 18 19:38:23 2007
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:38:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] RE: California fires
In-Reply-To: <380-22007111192170984@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <200711190230.lAJ2UEdx019231@ms-smtp-02.rdc-kc.rr.com>

If you're ever in Milwaukee, call me for a tour of the Journal.  Computer to
plate is unreal, and our German presses rock.

Just one paper roll weighs more than my sprite (LBC content).

Pagination still drives us to insanity, BTW.

Chris

66 MKIII Sprite

-----Original Message-----
From: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com [mailto:midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Robert Bruce Evans
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2007 8:17 PM
To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net; midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [midgetsprite] RE: California fires

Jim Johnson wrote:  "My last year of high school...I got a part time job
with the local newspaper as a Linotype operator.... Does that count as being
from the days of "hot type"??"

Do you have splatter marks from the hot lead too?  

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 19:52:08 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:52:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] California fires
Message-ID: <380-22007111192528828@earthlink.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:  "I know... Way more than you wanted to know..."

Not for me, and not for some people I know in threatened areas!

Buster 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 19:53:35 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:53:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re:  California fires
Message-ID: <380-220071111925335265@earthlink.net>

Robert E. Shlafer wrote:  "It ain't journalism any more" ...........so says
Bill O'Reilly, Glenn Beck and Lou Dobbs as well."

Who are they?

Buster

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 18 20:20:51 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:20:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
In-Reply-To: <4740E741.7020300@comcast.net>
References: <380-220071101853151437@earthlink.net>
	<634307371.20071117221406@pacifier.com> <4740E741.7020300@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711181920x273096b1v59fdc42ea13a8247@mail.gmail.com>

Sometimes it is hard to find good labor, even specialized stuff like
drywall and painting, that doesn't habla espanol better than Englais.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 18 20:34:13 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:34:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fer cryin out loud
In-Reply-To: <4740EC99.6090007@comcast.net>
References: <CDA49488-8748-41D5-B2B4-FADBEDF1EC0A@phillymgclub.com>
	<02eb01c82a41$3eaa5410$0401a8c0@midget> <4740EC99.6090007@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711181934v754d889h722efa10e6569901@mail.gmail.com>

> > The Brazilian...
> And just how many is a brazilian?

LOL.  Much love to those in/from Ronaldoland, though.

You whiners can get a FREE gmail account and/or use "derf" in your
spam filter, and not have to worry about having to hit delete.

I IGNORE many spridget list messages and really never delete any.

I have about 9000 emails in my gmail account and I think I'm using
like 10% of the allotted space.

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 21:06:29 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:06:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] California fires
Message-ID: <380-2200711119462962@earthlink.net>

David Ramsey wrote:  "It is my understanding that to prepare for this FEMA
is staging all of their resources in South Carolina just in case."

No big deal, for crying out loud.  South Carolina, Southern California. 
They are both SC, so what's the problem?

Silas P

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 18 21:18:29 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:18:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
Message-ID: <380-22007111194182915@earthlink.net>

Frank Clarici :  "Hey, I speak English, so does my Drywaller and Painter,
in fact none of us habla espaniol. I will NOT hire anyone who does not
speak english"

Yeah, and it is because of that attitude I have been begging you to come
out here and go into business.  I'll wager you could make a *lot* more
profit if you hired the cheap ones who no habla inglis.   Any idea of the
difference in wages there between American drywallers or painters and
illegal ones?

Buste

From hal at katemuir.com  Sun Nov 18 21:32:23 2007
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:32:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re:  California fires
In-Reply-To: <BAY116-DAV5B01D3703C2328F6D29D4D47D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEMGFDAA.hal@katemuir.com>

"Captain" Boob wrote:

"...........so says Bill O'Reilly, Glenn Beck and Lou Dobbs as well."

It is clear that our children "isn't learning."

I beleive any mention of those names rightly belongs in Ed's wacko group....

Hal

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 18 22:29:41 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:29:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: still there? Now: Big Words
In-Reply-To: <4740E741.7020300@comcast.net>
References: <380-220071101853151437@earthlink.net>
	<634307371.20071117221406@pacifier.com> <4740E741.7020300@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711182129w2c349251p9c498e85a401466e@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/18/07, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> Hey, I speak English, so does my Drywaller and Painter, in fact none of
> us habla espaniol. I will NOT hire anyone who does not speak english.

Que?

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 Midget in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From BCAH at aol.com  Mon Nov 19 00:10:32 2007
From: BCAH at aol.com (BCAH at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 02:10:32 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase
Message-ID: <d07.1d7dc2cf.347290e8@aol.com>

Hello all,----I've got a friend in Albuquerque, N.Mex who might need a  
ribcase trans shortly. Any out there? The Sprite is stuck in first gear.---Bob C  
in Kansas  



************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Mon Nov 19 02:00:08 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:00:08 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
Message-ID: <19585248.1195462808598.JavaMail.root@ps30>

Jim said
<<
>The other thing I need to cure is the bad oil leak from the engine.
>It didn't leak just driving around town short distances and lower
>RPMs, but out on the highway, with sustained higher RPMs, it leaked
>like a sieve!  It got 30 miles to the quart! 

What arrangement of crankcase breather are you using, Jim?
 It is essential to get this right to minimise / prevent oil leakage 
like this.

Guy

From pilotrob at msn.com  Mon Nov 19 05:12:29 2007
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:12:29 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: California fires
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV188FA10995CC65913B5CFD47E0@phx.gbl>

Nothing political here, Hal....

just pointing out a lot of well-known commentators on domestic affairs agree with about 99.9% of what citizens over 60 seem to think regarding prior comment of a lister who's.....oddly enough.....over 60!

And he was commenting on the subject because yet ANOTHER LISTER brought it up.

Why don't you go after them as well? Or is it just CapBob we're going after? :)

CapBob

From pilotrob at msn.com  Mon Nov 19 05:16:46 2007
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:16:46 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: [midgetsprite] Re: California
 fires
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV9959942D1662EAEA75ECCD47E0@phx.gbl>

Buster asks...."Who are they"?

Ask Hal, Buster. He seems to know them. :)

CapBob


-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Bruce Evans
Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2007 9:53 PM
To: Robert E. Shlafer, midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com, Larry Daniels, Spridgets at autox.team.net, bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Bugeye Group..... Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: California fires

Robert E. Shlafer wrote:  "It ain't journalism any more" ...........so says
Bill O'Reilly, Glenn Beck and Lou Dobbs as well."

Who are they?

Buster

From pilotrob at msn.com  Mon Nov 19 05:27:52 2007
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:27:52 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] RE: California fires
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV93C89B7EF084D21633124D47E0@phx.gbl>

Yep...

saw linotypes in action when touring the local Stamford Advocate facility here in town on a school "field day". Man...that WAS a long time ago.

CapBob

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 19 09:22:38 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:22:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: California fires
In-Reply-To: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEMGFDAA.hal@katemuir.com>
References: <BAY116-DAV5B01D3703C2328F6D29D4D47D0@phx.gbl>
	<HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEMGFDAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711190822t44f3b595k8a9cd169f694b5d8@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/18/07, Hal Faulkner <hal at katemuir.com> wrote:
> "Captain" Boob wrote:
>
> "...........so says Bill O'Reilly, Glenn Beck and Lou Dobbs as well."
>
> It is clear that our children "isn't learning."
>
> I beleive any mention of those names rightly belongs in Ed's wacko group....
>
> Hal

Those guys are entertainers who capitalize on the fact that the
"mainstream media" is almost always biased and almost always report
with a slant toward their political agenda.
You want the truth?  You can't handle the truth.  So, you get one
extreme or the other, liberal or Right.
The key is eduacte yourself enough to sift throuth the rhetoric and
get at the facts, then make up your own educated mind.
The problem is the more you know about current events and politics,
the more you realize that you are siding with and/or voting for the
lesser of two evils.

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Nov 19 09:45:10 2007
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:45:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] make some money--No LBC
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921487@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

It's tough world out there...learn the tricks of the trade.





http://j-walk.com/other/conf/

From bpazur at excel.net  Mon Nov 19 09:54:17 2007
From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:54:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Twin Carbs Tip
Message-ID: <200711191654.lAJGsH8w011742@green.excel.net>

I dont know if anyone else has experienced this problem, but for a while I
have been aware that, on my twin SU HS2 carbs, the rear suction disc and
needle does not rise near as much as the front disc/needle when I open the
throttle. I traded chamber and disc locations, but doing that didnt affect
this condition. I played with jet flats, measured jet depths, measured the
needles, played with damper oil levels  no clues. The throttle linkage
adjustment bolts were in line, but I decided to look at the throttle plates
anyway. I found that the rear plate was not opening near a much as the front
plate. After adjusting the linkage, I got both plates opening the same. The
adjustment bolts are no longer perfectly aligned, but the disc/needles now
rise the same amount. Must be due to slop slop somewhere in the linkage. I
had to then readjust the jet flats. The engine seems to be running much
better now. So, the bottom line is (for me at least), dont trust your visual
on the linkage to assume that both plates are opening equally.

Bud Pazur

'60 Bugeye - Street Car - 1275cc - 'Mr. White'
Race Spridget - 1275cc - 'SilverStreak'

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 19 10:03:56 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:03:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] For Ute Fans Everywhere -- No LBC
Message-ID: <075901c82ace$2cad3ec0$6401a8c0@Larry>

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071119/FREE/71119001/152
8/newsletter01

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov 19 10:12:43 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:12:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] RE: California fires
Message-ID: <380-2200711119171243937@earthlink.net>

Robert E. Shlafer  wrote:  "....saw linotypes in action when touring ...on
a school "field day". Man...that WAS a long time ago."

Maybe for you it was a long time ago.  For me, it was as yesterday!

Buster

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov 19 10:45:39 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:45:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] For Ute Fans Everywhere -- No LBC
Message-ID: <380-2200711119174539203@earthlink.net>

It will only sell in Utah.  And then probably not much outside SLC. 
Although GM may be aiming at the alumni sales.

Buster


> [Original Message]
> From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
> To: Spridgets List <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: 11/19/2007 9:04:16 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] For Ute Fans Everywhere -- No LBC
>
>
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2
> 8/newsletter01
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From TomD4760 at aol.com  Mon Nov 19 10:54:33 2007
From: TomD4760 at aol.com (TomD4760 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:54:33 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Race Car for sale
Message-ID: <ca9.1eb561cc.347327d9@aol.com>

I am selling my 1959 Bugeye Race Car.
Please email for spec sheet and pictures.  

TomD4760 at aol.com

Thank you. Tom Deats<BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> See what's new at 
http://www.aol.com</HTML>

From RampantNM at aol.com  Mon Nov 19 13:07:16 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:07:16 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Pontiac Ute?
Message-ID: <c13.1fca6fa1.347346f4@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/19/2007 12:01:56 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071119/FREE/71119001/152
8/newsletter01


Chevy sells a small version of this in Mexico....

 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching for  experienced hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging to be  inspected and 
adjusted as
described in chapter seven of the Haynes shop  manual.




************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Nov 19 13:29:03 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:29:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Pontiac Ute?
References: <c13.1fca6fa1.347346f4@aol.com>
Message-ID: <004601c82aea$d3d1b930$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

"The G8 sport truck will be reminiscent of the Chevrolet El Camino"

Is Ed in line yet? 
Didn't think so...

From james.f.juhas at snet.net  Mon Nov 19 16:31:34 2007
From: james.f.juhas at snet.net (Jim Juhas)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:31:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Twin Carbs Tip
In-Reply-To: <200711191654.lAJGsH8w011742@green.excel.net>
References: <200711191654.lAJGsH8w011742@green.excel.net>
Message-ID: <47421CD6.7080301@snet.net>

Isn't this the point of doing the routine carb synchronization with a 
Uni-syn or a rubber hose?  Or is this something different?

Bud Pazur wrote:

>I dont know if anyone else has experienced this problem, but for a while I
>have been aware that, on my twin SU HS2 carbs, the rear suction disc and
>needle does not rise near as much as the front disc/needle when I open the
>throttle. I traded chamber and disc locations, but doing that didnt affect
>this condition. I played with jet flats, measured jet depths, measured the
>needles, played with damper oil levels  no clues. The throttle linkage
>adjustment bolts were in line, but I decided to look at the throttle plates
>anyway. I found that the rear plate was not opening near a much as the front
>plate. After adjusting the linkage, I got both plates opening the same. The
>adjustment bolts are no longer perfectly aligned, but the disc/needles now
>rise the same amount. Must be due to slop slop somewhere in the linkage. I
>had to then readjust the jet flats. The engine seems to be running much
>better now. So, the bottom line is (for me at least), dont trust your visual
>on the linkage to assume that both plates are opening equally.
>
>Bud Pazur
>
>'60 Bugeye - Street Car - 1275cc - 'Mr. White'
>Race Spridget - 1275cc - 'SilverStreak'

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Mon Nov 19 16:35:35 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:35:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 motorcycle jump practice
Message-ID: <017201c82b04$e4e537f0$aeafa7d0$@com>

Larry's been rehearsing his SOS jump..

 

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=89t3rxu&s=1

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From dmg at bossig.com  Mon Nov 19 16:55:48 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:55:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Twin Carbs Tip
In-Reply-To: <47421CD6.7080301@snet.net>
References: <200711191654.lAJGsH8w011742@green.excel.net>,
	<47421CD6.7080301@snet.net>
Message-ID: <4741B204.32149.1DEEE33@dmg.bossig.com>

I'd be lost without my;
a) Uni-Syn,
b) the Color-Tune kit, and
c) those little lifter pins on the side of the carbs..
Thank you, Skinners Union.

On 19 Nov 2007 at 18:31, Jim Juhas wrote:

>> Isn't this the point of doing the routine carb synchronization with a 
>> Uni-syn or a rubber hose? 

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Nov 19 17:08:27 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:08:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Free Railroad Calender No LBC Content
Message-ID: <3960a9a68a8f70a17a0a.20071119160827.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Today my employer sent out the yearly mailing of the 2008 BNSF Railway
calender to all employees.  This calender is circulated free to employees
only.  Subsequent copies have to be bought $9.25 plus $2.25 shipping, but
today only I will send my copy out to the first claimant to reply with
his/her name and address.  I get enough of this stuff everyday.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
210 ton Locomotive

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Nov 19 17:14:47 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:14:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Train Calender
Message-ID: <aec8a1d65ea1b4f4a47f8a.20071119161447.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

The calender was claimed.  It took all of 1 minute to get an answer.  Boy,
you guys are quick for something free.
Mike

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 19 17:59:53 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:59:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 motorcycle jump practice
References: <017201c82b04$e4e537f0$aeafa7d0$@com>
Message-ID: <07e401c82b10$aa158fb0$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>


Larry's been rehearsing his SOS jump..


http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=89t3rxu&s=1



Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O
=========================

LOL.  That look of terror on my face is because I am headed toward the door 
for the cold storage side of the shop -- which is 15 feet from the landing 
point -- and the door is closing!!


LAD

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Mon Nov 19 18:08:47 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:08:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 motorcycle jump practice
In-Reply-To: <07e401c82b10$aa158fb0$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <017201c82b04$e4e537f0$aeafa7d0$@com>
	<07e401c82b10$aa158fb0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <002501c82b11$e9f58800$bde09800$@com>

And obviously the take off ramp was WAY back across the street in the corn
field. Nice hang time.

-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Daniels [mailto:ladaniels at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 7:00 PM
To: Wm. Severin Thompson; 'net Spridgets'; mgs at autox.team.net;
team-thicko at autox.team.net; 'Healeys'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07 motorcycle jump practice


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>


Larry's been rehearsing his SOS jump..


http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=89t3rxu&s=1



Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O
=========================

LOL.  That look of terror on my face is because I am headed toward the door 
for the cold storage side of the shop -- which is 15 feet from the landing 
point -- and the door is closing!!


LAD

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Mon Nov 19 20:18:39 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:18:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Twin Carbs Tip
References: <200711191654.lAJGsH8w011742@green.excel.net>
	<47421CD6.7080301@snet.net>
Message-ID: <00d101c82b24$0ce96ae0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Yes, and you do that with the twin carbs separated.  Then you hook them up
together, and properly with the feeler guage positioned between the heat
shield and the throttle stop, with the pick up arms held with very light
pressure downward.

Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Juhas" <james.f.juhas at snet.net>
To: "Bud Pazur" <bpazur at excel.net>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Twin Carbs Tip


> Isn't this the point of doing the routine carb synchronization with a
> Uni-syn or a rubber hose?  Or is this something different?
>
> Bud Pazur wrote:
>
> >I dont know if anyone else has experienced this problem, but for a while
I
> >have been aware that, on my twin SU HS2 carbs, the rear suction disc and
> >needle does not rise near as much as the front disc/needle when I open
the
> >throttle. I traded chamber and disc locations, but doing that didnt
affect
> >this condition. I played with jet flats, measured jet depths, measured
the
> >needles, played with damper oil levels  no clues. The throttle linkage
> >adjustment bolts were in line, but I decided to look at the throttle
plates
> >anyway. I found that the rear plate was not opening near a much as the
front
> >plate. After adjusting the linkage, I got both plates opening the same.
The
> >adjustment bolts are no longer perfectly aligned, but the disc/needles
now
> >rise the same amount. Must be due to slop slop somewhere in the linkage.
I
> >had to then readjust the jet flats. The engine seems to be running much
> >better now. So, the bottom line is (for me at least), dont trust your
visual
> >on the linkage to assume that both plates are opening equally.
> >
> >Bud Pazur
> >
> >'60 Bugeye - Street Car - 1275cc - 'Mr. White'
> >Race Spridget - 1275cc - 'SilverStreak'

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Mon Nov 19 20:25:24 2007
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard Chateauvieux)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:25:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 3/4" master cylinders
Message-ID: <58B1FF2D-BD7B-4CCD-812B-B150251395A8@gerardsgarage.com>

I have a couple complete 3/4" master cylinders, brass sleeved, with  
new pistons, seals kits, body seals, and new springs, if anyone is  
interested in having one ASAP. I will sell outright (without a core)  
or on an exchange basis.

Email me off list for details.
pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com

If you are not familiar and for general details:

http://gerardsgarage.com/Garage/Tech/DbrakeUg.htm


Gerard

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Mon Nov 19 21:24:41 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:24:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the not so good jump
Message-ID: <001401c82b2d$47654140$d62fc3c0$@com>

Sometimes Larry doesn't get it right.

 

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=720egbk&s=1

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Tue Nov 20 05:02:14 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:02:14 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV14130DE04807A3EEF1D6E9C87F0@phx.gbl>

Gray (usually, slimey) oil? Well, this usually indicates water in an engine.....but in a gearbox????


Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov 20 05:22:46 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 06:22:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the not so good jump
References: <001401c82b2d$47654140$d62fc3c0$@com>
Message-ID: <085d01c82b70$0faf3010$6401a8c0@Larry>

Just like with his race car, you only get a few laps in a WST prepared 
machine before it falls apart.

LAD


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
To: "'net Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; 
<team-thicko at autox.team.net>; "'Healeys'" <healeys at autox.team.net>; 
<mgs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 10:24 PM
Subject: SOS '07 the not so good jump


Sometimes Larry doesn't get it right.



http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=720egbk&s=1





Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Tue Nov 20 06:40:08 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:40:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 directions
Message-ID: <006c01c82b7a$e15815f0$a40841d0$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

Looks like the weather will be cold and dry Fri. & Sat. 

 

Here's how to get here. We're on the NW corner of Hass & Lincoln, in Van
Dyne, WI.

 

>From the south, Rt. 41 north, past Fond du Lac. At the 106 exit County N,
exit right, turn right (east). Immediately left (north) on Hass Rd. Go 2
miles north to Hass & Lincoln. 

 

>From the north, Rt. 41 south, past Oskosh, to the 113 exit (also County N,
but a different county). Exit to the right. Turn left on N (go over 41)
about a mile to Old Knapp road. Right on Old Knapp (south). Go 4 miles south
on Old Knapp. At Lone Elm road, the road jogs a little, and become Hass
Road. Proceed to N9350 (about another mile).

 

See ya soon.

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From bpazur at excel.net  Tue Nov 20 06:47:15 2007
From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:47:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Twin Carbs Tip
Message-ID: <200711201347.lAKDlFFr018643@green.excel.net>

I'd be lost without my;
a) Uni-Syn,
b) the Color-Tune kit, and
c) those little lifter pins on the side of the carbs..
Thank you, Skinners Union.

On 19 Nov 2007 at 18:31, Jim Juhas wrote:

>> Isn't this the point of doing the routine carb synchronization with a
>> Uni-syn or a rubber hose?



Guys -

I did the lifter pin test and the rubber hose test, made adjustments, and
everything looked (and sounded) good. But that was all at idle. My condition
was when the throttle was opened. I guess I am unaware of testing done under
open throttle conditions. I am no carburetor expert. Is the Uni-Syn or
Color-Tune Kit for testing across an RPM range?

Bud Pazur

'60 Bugeye - Street Car - 1275cc - 'Mr. White'
Race Spridget - 1275cc - 'SilverStreak'

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov 20 07:07:52 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:07:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Poetic Justice
Message-ID: <088301c82b7e$be4ab5a0$6401a8c0@Larry>

http://tinyurl.com/2glu4s

From dmg at bossig.com  Tue Nov 20 08:39:04 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:39:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Twin Carbs Tip
In-Reply-To: <200711201347.lAKDlFFr018643@green.excel.net>
References: <200711201347.lAKDlFFr018643@green.excel.net>
Message-ID: <47428F18.6959.151F68@dmg.bossig.com>

Bud,

On 20 Nov 2007 at 7:47, Bud Pazur wrote:
>> Is the Uni-Syn or
>> Color-Tune Kit for testing across an RPM range?

They are both useable across the entire rev range of the engine.
On the Uni-Syn, it's just a case of adjusting its air-flow restrictor disc to 
account for the air flow through the carbs.
On the Color-Tune, you are watching the air'fuel mixture as it burns...
Not as good as an exhaust analyzer or a EGT/CGT set-up but I can't afford 
those <G>


-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Tue Nov 20 09:23:59 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:23:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
References: <BAY118-DAV14130DE04807A3EEF1D6E9C87F0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <002b01c82b91$c31143c0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Or ground up metal!  Steel or aluminum will do that.

Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob at webtv.net>
To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>; "Spridgets"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 4:02 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!


> Gray (usually, slimey) oil? Well, this usually indicates water in an
engine.....but in a gearbox????
>
>
> Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Nov 20 09:49:30 2007
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:49:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Twin Carbs Tip
In-Reply-To: <47428F18.6959.151F68@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <200711201347.lAKDlFFr018643@green.excel.net>
	<47428F18.6959.151F68@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <1478774017.20071120084930@pacifier.com>

Hello Dave,

       ok, i have both of these tools, .. but

       what do you do when you set the first carb with the colortune,
       set the second carb using the colortune, .. and the uni-syn has
       them unbalanced?..  do you believe the airflow meter or the the
       combustion gauge? (colortune)




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   "66 Sprite
     Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov 20 09:57:39 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:57:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Twin Carbs Tip
References: <200711201347.lAKDlFFr018643@green.excel.net><47428F18.6959.151F68@dmg.bossig.com>
	<1478774017.20071120084930@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <006701c82b96$75abc7e0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

>       what do you do when you set the first carb with the colortune,
>       set the second carb using the colortune, .. and the uni-syn has
>       them unbalanced?..  do you believe the airflow meter or the the
>       combustion gauge? (colortune)

They measure two different (yet somewhat co-dependant) things.
It is perfectly possible for both carbs to be set to the correct mixture
(colour-tune) and still be out of balance (uni-syn). Get the mixture
to a usable state (9 to 12 flats down), then get the balance right,
then tweak the mixture, then re-check the balance. Repeat as 
needed.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Nov 20 10:36:38 2007
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:36:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Twin Carbs Tip
In-Reply-To: <006701c82b96$75abc7e0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <200711201347.lAKDlFFr018643@green.excel.net><47428F18.6959.151F68@dmg.bossig.com>
	<1478774017.20071120084930@pacifier.com>
	<006701c82b96$75abc7e0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <249151532.20071120093638@pacifier.com>

Hello David,

       yeah, they measure different things, but you there is only ONE
       screw to turn! !!!  ???

       what am i missing, or is that why the back and forth and back
       and forth until it ALL comes together?




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   "66 Sprite
     When life hands you gators, make Gatorade. 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov 20 10:57:54 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:57:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Twin Carbs Tip
References: <200711201347.lAKDlFFr018643@green.excel.net><47428F18.6959.151F68@dmg.bossig.com>
	<1478774017.20071120084930@pacifier.com>
	<006701c82b96$75abc7e0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<249151532.20071120093638@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <006b01c82b9e$e0a3afb0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

>       yeah, they measure different things, but you there is only ONE
>       screw to turn! !!!  ???
> 
>       what am i missing, or is that why the back and forth and back
>       and forth until it ALL comes together?

Not true.
There is only one mixture adjustment per carb, but that has little to do
with the balance. Balance is set by loosening the linkage joining the carbs
and then using the idle stop screws to get the air-flow the same prior to
tightening the linkage back down and testing it again at about 2500rpm.
Be careful when tightening the linkage not to allow too much slop or
off-centeredness(?) of the shaft betweeen the carbs. 

The balance is attempting to synchronize the two
throttle butterflies so that they are opening in unison (none of that 
"progressive 4-barrel" nonsense here!). The problem is that we cannot 
simply look down the throat of the carb and actually measure the throttle 
opening, all we can do is measure the amount of air-flow at each carb 
and compare them. Unfortunately, the air-flow is affected by how 
efficiently the engine is running, which is impacted by the mixture, so, if
one carb's mixture is spot-on and the other one isn't, balancing the flow
at that moment does NOT synchronize the butterflies. Likewise, if you
do get the flow balanced at that point and then get the mixtures both
spot-on, the flow will have changed. Just consider yourself fortunate
that the ignition timing is not set on a per-cylinder basis! Although I 
suppose I should point out that your timing and valve lash should have 
been set properly before you started the carbs...
David Lieb

From dwramsey at att.net  Tue Nov 20 11:09:15 2007
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:09:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  Twin Carbs Tip
Message-ID: <20071120181018.A1743187A2C@autox.team.net>

-----Original Message-----
From: David Ramsey [mailto:dwramsey at att.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 10:07 AM
To: 'Bill L'
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Twin Carbs Tip

The colortune is for setting mixture and the uni-sync is for setting
balance. So first you set the mixture and then the balance. You adjust the
jet up or down with the colortune, then balance the carbs with the uni-sync
and idle speed screws.
		Crash 


Hello Dave,

       ok, i have both of these tools, .. but

       what do you do when you set the first carb with the colortune,
       set the second carb using the colortune, .. and the uni-syn has
       them unbalanced?..  do you believe the airflow meter or the the
       combustion gauge? (colortune)




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   "66 Sprite
     Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Nov 20 11:23:25 2007
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:23:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  Twin Carbs Tip
In-Reply-To: <20071120181018.A1743187A2C@autox.team.net>
References: <20071120181018.A1743187A2C@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <1123665575.20071120102325@pacifier.com>

Hello David,

       oh yeah,,,, D'Oh! .. the mixture nut AND the idle screw......

       nevermind.

       THANX




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   "66 Sprite
         * "I'm not a crook," Nixon said resignedly.

From lists at woozy.com  Tue Nov 20 12:28:32 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:28:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Neil Young's Hybrid 59 Lincoln
Message-ID: <47433560.80208@woozy.com>

Or soon to be hybrid:

<http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/11/20/green.hummers/index.html?iref=mpstoryview>

Robert

From p.herder at cox.net  Tue Nov 20 12:42:57 2007
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:42:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Neil Young's Hybrid 59 Lincoln
In-Reply-To: <47433560.80208@woozy.com>
References: <47433560.80208@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <002e01c82bad$8dac3930$a904ab90$@herder@cox.net>

Local TV did its thing about it also (Wichita (I see that they can't spell
it correctly in the article!) is just south of me ~ 13 miles.)

I THINK I saw an ad for 6 engines for sale out of Hummers, etc. and am
guessing he is selling the pull outs ($3500 each with LOTS of miles
(30-60K)).

Paul
66 Sprite in Sedgwick, KS

-----Original Message-----
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Neil Young's Hybrid 59 Lincoln

Or soon to be hybrid:

<http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/11/20/green.hummers/index.html?iref=mpstoryvie
w>

Robert
_______________________________________________

From ggroiss at gmail.com  Tue Nov 20 12:44:10 2007
From: ggroiss at gmail.com (Gregory Groiss)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:44:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase
In-Reply-To: <d07.1d7dc2cf.347290e8@aol.com>
References: <d07.1d7dc2cf.347290e8@aol.com>
Message-ID: <d66433d0711201144gf701eddtd91c750443e43d29@mail.gmail.com>

Bob,

Your friend may want to take a shot at fixing the trans before
replacing it.  I'm pretty sure all you need is a little patience and a
few washers.  I watched Frank and Kevin fix a trans that was stuck in
first and it didn't take long at all.

If the trans was infront of me I would be able to figure out what they
did to fix it.  However, describing the fix to you in detail is
another story. Some of the other guys on the list should be able to
provide more info.

-Greg

On 11/19/07, BCAH at aol.com <BCAH at aol.com> wrote:
> Hello all,----I've got a friend in Albuquerque, N.Mex who might need a
> ribcase trans shortly. Any out there? The Sprite is stuck in first gear.---Bob C
> in Kansas
>
>
>
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov 20 12:44:47 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:44:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Neil Young's Hybrid 59 Lincoln
In-Reply-To: <47433560.80208@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <C368792F.127A0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

He thinks like he sings.

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Nov 20 12:50:31 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:50:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Neil Young's Hybrid 59 Lincoln
In-Reply-To: <C368792F.127A0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <47433560.80208@woozy.com> <C368792F.127A0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071120134935.0351ebf0@nosimport.com>

I dunno, this might require 2 keys.

At 01:44 PM 11/20/2007, Billy Zoom wrote:

>He thinks like he sings.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 20 13:40:22 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:40:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Neil Young's Hybrid 59 Lincoln
In-Reply-To: <C368792F.127A0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <47433560.80208@woozy.com> <C368792F.127A0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711201240t2df11928pa0ee0beddcba3ef7@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/20/07, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> He thinks like he sings.
>


I like to think I (We) have a kindler, gentler, machine gun hand.

From dmg at bossig.com  Tue Nov 20 15:39:09 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:39:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
Message-ID: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>

Sent to me by my ex-Father-in-law (of allpeople!!)....
I likedit, in spite of that....

THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER

 This one is a little different. Two Different Versions! Two Different
 Morals!

 OLD VERSION: The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long,
 building his house and laying up supplies for the winter.

 The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dances and plays 
the summer away.
 Come winter, the ant is warm and well fed.

 The grasshopper has no food or shelter, so he dies out in the cold.

 MORAL OF THE STORY: Be responsible for yourself!


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

 MODERN VERSION:

 The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his 
house and laying up supplies for the winter.

 The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dances and plays 
the summer away.

  Come winter, the shivering grasshopper calls a press conference and 
demands to know why the ant should be allowed to be warm and well fed
while others are
cold and starving.

 CBS, NBC, PBS, CNN, and ABC show up to provide pictures of the shivering
grasshopper
next to a video of the ant in his comfortable home with a table filled with
food. America is
stunned by the sharp contrast.

 How can this be, that in a country of such wealth, this poor grasshopper 
is allowed to suffer so?

 Kermit the Frog appears on Oprah with the grasshopper, and everybody 
cries when they sing, "It's Not Easy Being Green."

 Jesse Jackson stages a demonstration in front of the ant's house where 
the news stations film the group singing, "We shall overcome."

 Jesse then has the group kneel down to pray to God for the grasshopper's
 sake.
 Nancy Pelosi & John Kerry exclaim in an interview with Larry King that 
the ant has gotten rich off the back of the grasshopper, and both call for an
 immediate tax hike on the ant to make him pay his fair share.

 Finally, the EEOC drafts the Economic Equity & Anti-Grasshopper Act
 retroactive to the beginning of the summer.

 The ant is fined for failing to hire a proportionate number of green bugs
 and, having nothing left to pay his retroactive taxes, his home is
 confiscated by the government.

 Hillary gets her old law firm to represent the grasshopper in a 
defamation suit against the ant, and the case is tried before a
panel of federal judges that Bill Clinton appointed from a list of
single-parent
welfare recipients.
 The ant loses the case.

 The story ends as we see the grasshopper finishing up the last bits of 
the ant's food while the government house he is in, which just happens to
be the ant's old
house, crumbles around him because he doesn't maintain it.

 The ant has disappeared in the snow.

 The grasshopper is found dead in a drug related incident and the house, 
now abandoned, is taken over by a gang of spiders who terrorize the once
 peaceful neighborhood.

 MORAL OF THE STORY: Be careful how you vote

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 20 15:41:23 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:41:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] parts orders... No LBC
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711201441h1407d5daw1aa0258f7981f9a6@mail.gmail.com>

Yesterday my expensive expedited shipment of motorcycle parts arrived
so I cancelled driving 60 miles to go work on the Midget in order to
get my K100LT BMW motorcycle back running. The problem was worn out
brushes in the starter motor - everything grounds through the starter.
So I opened the box that was identified as a "brush set" and lo and
behold only one freakin' carbon brush!!  I need two!!  I call the
outfit in Virginia I ordered from. They thought is was supposed to be
a set with that part number and while I waited, they called BMW.
Nope!! No way.  That's only one of the two brushes!  We call it a set
because - well - we really don't know why we call it a set.  You want
the other brush that comes on the brush plate? You do?  Okay, its on
back order but we'll have it for you in about a week if we use
expedite shipping....

F#*$^&*##&)&@$!!!   The damn Chinese have moved to Germany now!!!

To think I could have spent the day fishing through my 1275 engine
looking for the tiny piece of metal I dropped into it!!  Think I'll go
down to the pub now......
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov 20 15:50:11 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:50:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
References: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <00a801c82bc7$b5a6e880$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

So tell me, if we have to expect to be able to pass random drug tests in 
order to hold a job, why doesn't anyone have to pass random drug tests to 
receive welfare? 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov 20 15:59:36 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:59:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
In-Reply-To: <00a801c82bc7$b5a6e880$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>
	<00a801c82bc7$b5a6e880$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711201459t6652e24fw34f98619e6c5b795@mail.gmail.com>

If we did that, we wouldn't have to pay out, and we would be denying help to
the unfortunate souls that truly need help, compassion, and understanding.
What a WONDERFUL plan........

On Nov 20, 2007 4:50 PM, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:

> So tell me, if we have to expect to be able to pass random drug tests in
> order to hold a job, why doesn't anyone have to pass random drug tests to
> receive welfare?
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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Nov 20 18:04:37 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:04:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
Message-ID: <380-22007113211437218@earthlink.net>

David LiebSo tell me, if we have to expect to be able to pass random drug
tests in order to hold a job, why doesn't anyone have to pass random drug
tests to receive welfare?

Uh, do the words "political" and "correctness" ring a bell?  Besides, what
would happen to all of the bloated State and Federal agencies?  

Buster Evans

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Tue Nov 20 18:10:45 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:10:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 who's watchin' who?
Message-ID: <002301c82bdb$5a5c74e0$0f155ea0$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

So far, 175 folks have added <floundervision> to their Yahoo messenger
friends list.

 

We're likely to go "on air" around 10AM each morning, although SOS guests
should plan on arriving around 9AM. That will give us an hour to get
everyone lined up on our various projects, and get the cam up and running.

 

Log into your Yahoo Messenger account, and you'll receive an invitation to
join a conference. Have your speakers turned on.  Once in the Floundervision
conference, you can type questions, comments, and smartassed remarks that
all in conference can read and reply to. If you have a mic, you can vocalize
those questions, comments, and smartassed remarks. We, the folks in the
shop, can hear you. We also will have a mic, so we can respond.

 

PLEASE do not ask whomever is moderating the broadcast on our end (sometimes
me, sometimes the occasional passerby) to join your conference, view your
conference, or have a private chat. 

 

PLEASE make sure you have the latest iteration of Yahoo Messenger. Get it at
http://messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php. Add "floundervision" to
your friends list.

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov 20 19:03:28 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:03:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
In-Reply-To: <380-22007113211437218@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <C368D1F0.127E4%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> why doesn't anyone have to pass random drug
> tests to receive welfare?
Because people on welfare don't have to be able to show up for work.

From lists at woozy.com  Tue Nov 20 19:08:56 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:08:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
In-Reply-To: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <47439338.1070606@woozy.com>

I find it a little ironic that something as callous, crass and pointless 
as this is being circulated at a time of year when we traditionally take 
time out to be thankful for the many *blessings* we have.

It's really too bad that Limbaugh, O'Reilly, Hannity and Coulter and 
their like have brought the discourse so low in this country.

I guess that the author of this little ditty has never heard of poor 
elderly people who have worked their whole lives who have to choose 
between medications they need and food. Of course not, poverty is a 
simple equation to the Fox News crew and the ditto heads, just like the 
little parable that was posted to this list.

I was brought up to believe that when I see someone less fortunate that 
it is by the grace of God that I am not in their shoes. Jesus spoke 
constantly about helping the poor. I don't think he would have portrayed 
them as people who partied and danced the summer away.

You may not agree with some of the programs that the government has 
tried to help the less fortunate. You may not feel that it is the 
governments job to help the less fortunate. Well I don't believe that it 
is the governments job to preemptively attack a sovern nation that posed 
no threat to us so we're even there. I'd rather be spending trillions on 
helping people in this country than to have it spent on G.W. Bush's war 
in Iraq.

Would you like me to post some liberal chain emails to this list? Of 
course not, so perhaps everyone should try to show a little respect for 
those on the list who don't share their political views by keeping this 
stuff on the list that Ed set up for this stuff. There's been way too 
much of this on the list lately.

It's funny but my 5 year old just came in to show me a Thanksgiving 
place mat that he made earlier. He wrote on it: "I'm thankful for not 
being poor". Good timing kid.

Robert




Dave G. wrote:
> Sent to me by my ex-Father-in-law (of allpeople!!)....
> I likedit, in spite of that....
>
> THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER

From lists at woozy.com  Tue Nov 20 19:18:13 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:18:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful what you post pt I
In-Reply-To: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <47439565.8050009@woozy.com>

Life is full of coincidences tonight. I just got this email and thought 
I'd share it with y'all. After all what's good for the goose is good for 
the gander they say.

Robert

Fitzsimon File

*A month of compassion, eleven months of scorn*

by Chris Fitzsimon <mailto:chris at ncpolicywatch.com>

Every year around this time an odd phenomenon occurs in the political 
world, particularly in right-wing circles. Many of the same folks who 
spend most of the year demonizing the poor and trying to convince us 
that poverty is a choice all of a sudden start encouraging everyone to 
lend their neighbor a hand, donate to a food bank or soup kitchen, or 
give their kids a couple extra boxes of macaroni and cheese for the 
annual canned goods drive at the elementary school.

Thats all good advice of course, but it raises an interesting question. 
Why are the poor people that progressives want to help with public 
investments in affordable housing, child care, and health care programs 
considered lazy and unmotivated by the right wingers 11 months out of 
the year, but people who deserve our help with food and money and 
clothing in November and December?

President Bush visited a Richmond food bank Monday before giving his 
first official Thanksgiving speech in which urged Americans to give back 
by volunteering in a shelter or helping an elderly neighbor.

He talked about the compassion of the American people but didnt see fit 
to mention his veto of legislation that would allow several million 
uninsured children to see a doctor regularly.

President Bush has said that everyone has access to health care in the 
United States because all they have to do is visit their local emergency 
room, one of the most inefficient and ineffective forms of universal 
care imaginable.

Bush and many of his ideological allies not only believe that government 
shouldnt be providing health care, but that the people who would enroll 
in an expanded childrens health care program would take advantage of 
the system. In other words, they are looking for a handout and ought to 
be paying for their childrens health care themselves.

It is the current version of President Ronald Reagans welfare queen, 
a woman he claimed defrauded the government out of $150,000, facts that 
could never be verified because they simply werent true. But it didnt 
matter. Reagan used the welfare queen not only to ridicule public 
assistance programs, but also to demonize and stereotype the poor.

to be continued.......

From lists at woozy.com  Tue Nov 20 19:21:13 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:21:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful what you post pt II
In-Reply-To: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <47439619.3020900@woozy.com>

Had to break this up into two posts for it to go through. I'm sure you 
right wingers will appreciate the extra effort.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Robert

Continued from pt I:

A far-right essayist for one of Raleighs most out of touch think tanks 
was recently pining for a world where there were no taxes to pay for 
government programs and services and described it as a world without 
subsidized dependency, bureaucracy, special interest capture, 
inefficiency, waste, government-induced poverty, useless functionaries, 
and nannies breathing down our necks at every turn.

It would be quite a world, one without public schools, treatment for 
people with mental illness, safety inspections at day care centers, etc. 
It would be a world where those who choose to be poor would be ignored 
and the quality of life for the rest of us would suffer mightily too.

National think tanks like the Heritage Foundation and their market 
fundamentalist siblings in North Carolina often claim that poverty is 
vastly overstated anyway because many people counted as poor have a VCR 
or a DVD player. The Heritage folks havent been shopping lately as DVD 
players now sell for as little as $30.00. Buying one cost less than 
taking kids to a movie.

But that misses the point anyway. Poverty isnt measured by whether or 
not a family cannot afford to rent a movie once in while or buy a used 
washing machine to do the laundry. It is a way to designate the bare 
minimum a family must earn to meet the most basic needs of food, shelter 
and clothing.

This Thanksgiving one in five North Carolina children lives in a family 
that does not have enough to meet those basic needs. Thousands more live 
just above the federal poverty line but struggle mightily. The Bush 
Administration says that 12.9 percent of North Carolina households could 
not afford enough food to feed their families at some point last year.

Lets hope folks follow half of the advice from President Bush and 
conservative commentators and right wing pundits and do volunteer at 
shelters and fill up the shelves at the food banks and soup kitchens. 
People need help this holiday season.

But they need it all year round too and they are just as worthy of our 
support in May as they are in late November. We can help them with our 
charity, but its not enough. They need our voices to reject the calls 
to blame poverty on the people who are poor and recommit ourselves to 
work for public investments to help families improve their lives.

Poverty isnt a choice. But ignoring the attacks on the poor and 
underfunding the public solutions to help them isand many of our 
leaders have been making that choice for too long.

From hal at katemuir.com  Tue Nov 20 19:25:47 2007
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:25:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful what you post pt I
In-Reply-To: <47439565.8050009@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFOEAIFEAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Thank You again, Robert.

Let us not forget the true welfare queen of today: the bloated defense
contractor who is making a LARGE fortune in Iraq, and seemingly unencumbered
by laws, ours or Iraqi.

Hal

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Nov 20 20:02:09 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:02:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful what you post pt I
Message-ID: <380-2200711321329906@earthlink.net>

Robert Weeks shared:  "Every year around this time an odd phenomenon occurs
in the political world, particularly in right-wing circles. Many of the
same folks who 
spend most of the year demonizing the poor and trying to convince us that
poverty is a choice all of a sudden start encouraging everyone to lend
their neighbor a hand...."

Now, what of those among us who do these things quietly and donate
anonymously throughout the year, and yet still condemn the welfare system
as it is run by the Government?  Would you condemn us, as well? 
Personally, I feel bound to actively follow Christ's lessons of love for
one another.  So, too, will I condemn those whose misuse the generosity of
others, for they are breaking the eighth and ninth commandments ((8) "Thou
shalt not steal, and (9) Thou shalt not bear false witness) when they lie
to obtain welfare, and in doing so are stealing the hard-earned money of
others.

I think that everyone here knows personally of cases where welfare fraud
exists.  Once, while substitute teaching in an inner city school, the
pupils turned in the Government forms for FREE breakfasts and lunches
signed by their parents stating that their income was below the required
level.  I was angered when one child turned his in and his parents swore
their total income was $17,000.  And yet I knew the father was a Los
Angeles P. D. sergeant, and the mother was a LAPD police officer, giving
them a minimum total income of over $125,000.  And what was done when I
informed the school administration?  Nothing.

So you, too, must not blanket statements, just as you must also condemn the
cheats, and demand that they be rooted out.  Failure to do so causes the
whole system to come under suspicion.

Buster Evans

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Nov 20 20:08:24 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:08:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] parts orders... No LBC
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711201441h1407d5daw1aa0258f7981f9a6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0711201441h1407d5daw1aa0258f7981f9a6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4743A128.5080906@comcast.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:
>   That's only one of the two brushes!  We call it a set

Jim

My daughter had one of those korean Saturns and the starter brush (es)
went, Saturn dealers didn't have a clue and the starter (with shipping 
from korea) was over $200. So I took what was left down to the local 
hardware store, they have a case full of various size brushes, although 
a bit too long, they were the correct size brushes and a grinder made 
them short enough. $2 instead of $200.
Moral of this story, check the local hardware store or rip into the 
blender on the counter ;)
But knowing the Germans, those brushes are probably pentagon in shape 
and "S" curved to boot. ;)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Nov 20 20:06:59 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:06:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful what you post pt II
Message-ID: <380-2200711321365993@earthlink.net>

Robert Weeks wrote:  "A far-right essayist for one of Raleighs most out of
touch think tanks was recently pining for a world where there were no taxes
to pay for government programs and services ..."

Look, there are nuts at BOTH extremes on the Left and on the Right.  The
reasoning, rational people must loudly condemn BOTH extremes without any
"yeahbuts"!

Buster

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov 20 20:16:53 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:16:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
References: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>
	<47439338.1070606@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <0d5a01c82bec$f7c295a0$6601a8c0@actualshop>

Robert:

<<There's been way too much of this on the list lately.>>

I totally agree!!

<<...so perhaps everyone should try to show a little respect for those on the
list who don't share their political views by keeping this stuff on the list
that Ed set up for this stuff. >>

And you are EXACTLY correct.  Odd thing about my List is that it IS roughly
95%
Spridgeteers!!

For the non-Members that would like to join said fray (of which I am NOT a
Member<G>) just send a mail to:  polysci_101-request at justbrits.com with NO
"Subject:" and just        subscribe        in the body.  Rest IS automatic
(and I still don't know - nor care - who is on it.  Pics are ALLOWED.  Adult
verbage is ALLOWED.

I would appreciate it if Herb, Nory, PPP, CapnBob, and or RBH would speak up
about the List.

Ed

From lists at woozy.com  Tue Nov 20 20:24:26 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:24:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful what you post pt II
In-Reply-To: <380-2200711321365993@earthlink.net>
References: <380-2200711321365993@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <4743A4EA.10508@woozy.com>

Hi Buster,

Thanks, no arguments from me there.

Just to clarify the bulk of those emails were written by Chris Fitzsimon 
from NC Policy Watch, not me. I was just forwarding them since they were 
so right on target as far as addressing the the earlier posts. His 
timing was almost as good as my kid's.

http://www.ncpolicywatch.com/

Happy Thanksgiving,

Robert

Robert Bruce Evans wrote:
> Robert Weeks wrote:  "A far-right essayist for one of Raleighs most out of
> touch think tanks was recently pining for a world where there were no taxes
> to pay for government programs and services ..."
>
> Look, there are nuts at BOTH extremes on the Left and on the Right.  The
> reasoning, rational people must loudly condemn BOTH extremes without any
> "yeahbuts"!
>
> Buster

From lists at woozy.com  Tue Nov 20 20:30:52 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:30:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
In-Reply-To: <0d5a01c82bec$f7c295a0$6601a8c0@actualshop>
References: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>
	<47439338.1070606@woozy.com>
	<0d5a01c82bec$f7c295a0$6601a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <4743A66C.50509@woozy.com>

shop at justbrits.com wrote:
>  Pics are ALLOWED.  Adult
> verbage is ALLOWED
Are adult pics allowed?

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Robert

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov 20 20:44:55 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:44:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
References: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>
	<47439338.1070606@woozy.com>
	<0d5a01c82bec$f7c295a0$6601a8c0@actualshop> <4743A66C.50509@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <0dea01c82bf0$e1e425b0$6601a8c0@actualshop>

<<Are adult pics allowed?

Sorry, couldn't resist.
>>

LOL, Robert!!  AND I have NO comment!!!<G>

<<Are adult pics allowed?>>

Now on that sentence alone, YES.  And encouraged on the "Joke List" as well as
verbage content!!

Now if any of you would like to try it out and/or become Members of the "Joke
List" just send a mail to:  9issa-request at justbrits.com with NO "Subject:" and
just the word         subscribe        in the body.  Rest is automatic.

It was actually started because of a bunch of Spridgeteers where passing
"jokes" around amongst (LBC ref = proper English<G>) ourselves, so inorder to
"lessen" individual "work" (having to go thru your address book to send
something) I started it.  ALL are welcome.  Adult content AND pictures are
ENCOURAGED!!

Ed

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov 20 20:58:23 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:58:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Phrases only acceptable on Thanksgiving / No LBC / No
 Dumbass Politics
Message-ID: <0a4001c82bf2$c39dae30$6401a8c0@Larry>

FW: Phrases only acceptable on ThanksgivingOK, all you guys who think it is
your God-given right to hijack this list with your politics.  Here, enjoy this
and try not to piss off the rest of us car guys who joined the list to talk
about cars and not piss off our friends on the list with your political crap.

It seems from Robert's and Hal's and other's posts recently that the rest of
us have finally had enough of your crap.  Get it?  Knock it off.  You don't
own this list.  It is NOT your right to bombard this car list with your
garbage.

Is it time to call a truce here?  Off topic stuff is fine -- until you start
pissing off other listers with your divisive political bent.

Can we try to respect each other's feelings just for a while?  Who knows, it
might even become a habit.




Phrases only acceptable on Thanksgiving

Talk about a huge breast!
Tying the legs together keeps the inside moist.
It's Cool Whip Time!
If I don't undo my pants, I'll burst!
Whew, that's one terrific spread!
I'm in the mood for a little dark meat.
Are you ready for seconds yet?
It's a little dry; do you still want to eat it?
Just wait your turn, you'll get some.
Don't play with your meat.
Just spread the legs open and stuff it in.
Do you think you'll be able to handle all these people at once?
You still have a little bit on your chin.
How long will it take after you stick it in?
You'll know it's ready when it pops up.
Wow, I didn't think I could handle all of that!
That's the biggest one I've ever seen!
How long do I beat it before its ready?
I didn't expect everyone to come at once!

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov 20 21:26:15 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:26:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC
References: <0a4001c82bf2$c39dae30$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <002d01c82bf6$a7fe28e0$0401a8c0@midget>

Oh great, now Larry Daniels has gone and busted HIS delete key... must be a 
Larry thing ;-)

Have you all ever had the person on the other end of the phone line ask if 
she can put you on hold? Ever think to yourself that there is not a darn 
thing you could possibly do to stop her? Nor is there a darn thing she can 
do to keep you from putting her on hold. This list works in much the same 
way. You have 100% complete control over what YOU send to the List. You have 
0% control over what anyone else sends to the List. Deal with it.

I don't think even Frank eats breathes and lives Spridgets 24/7, let alone 
any of the rest of us. Especially during the winter months there will be 
off-topic postings. Are any of us under the delusion that someone else is 
going to change our political beliefs by posting here? We might as well 
accept that we aren't going to be able to change anybody else's, either ;-) 
How about we limit ourselves to what we can type without resorting to 
cut-and-paste?
David Lieb 

From mikey at b2systems.com  Tue Nov 20 21:45:12 2007
From: mikey at b2systems.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:45:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Phrases only acceptable on Thanksgiving / No LBC /
 No Dumbass Politics
In-Reply-To: <0a4001c82bf2$c39dae30$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <0a4001c82bf2$c39dae30$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071120203752.07db20e8@b2systems.com>

  I have been guilty of posting Non-LBC things on this list several 
times myself so I have to walk a fine line here but politics is 
something I would never post because I am well aware that politics is 
the quickest way to totally piss off half the people on the list.

  Talking politics is a total waste of time since either the other 
person agrees with you OR you will never be able to convince him/her 
that he/she is wrong and you are right, no matter how much evidence 
you have to make your point, they will have exactly the same amount 
to prove theirs, so I find it a waste of time to post/read about 
politics on lists.

  Having said that, I also know where my delete key is, so post away 
if you feel the need.

  Mike

p.s. as soon as my daughter gets to bed, you can bet I am reading 
these funny phrases to my wife, never seen them before and I like them.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mike Rambour
Bug Writer err...Programmer       mikey at b2systems.com
*******************************************************************************
http://www.dinospider.com/  all about the ULTIMATE ALMOST a Ferrari
http://www.singercars.com/  all about the ULTIMATE BRITISH sports car
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

From thefirebuilds at gmail.com  Tue Nov 20 23:16:39 2007
From: thefirebuilds at gmail.com (Flash.)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:16:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Phrases only acceptable on Thanksgiving / No LBC /
 No Dumbass Politics
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071120203752.07db20e8@b2systems.com>
References: <0a4001c82bf2$c39dae30$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071120203752.07db20e8@b2systems.com>
Message-ID: <8a336b9d0711202216p66ada284mfb9a0bc2b198872e@mail.gmail.com>

These phrases are all President Bush's fault.



On Nov 20, 2007 10:45 PM, Mike Rambour <mikey at b2systems.com> wrote:

>  I have been guilty of posting Non-LBC things on this list several
> times myself so I have to walk a fine line here but politics is
> something I would never post because I am well aware that politics is
> the quickest way to totally piss off half the people on the list.
>
>  Talking politics is a total waste of time since either the other
> person agrees with you OR you will never be able to convince him/her
> that he/she is wrong and you are right, no matter how much evidence
> you have to make your point, they will have exactly the same amount
> to prove theirs, so I find it a waste of time to post/read about
> politics on lists.
>
>  Having said that, I also know where my delete key is, so post away
> if you feel the need.
>
>  Mike
>
> p.s. as soon as my daughter gets to bed, you can bet I am reading
> these funny phrases to my wife, never seen them before and I like them.
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Mike Rambour
> Bug Writer err...Programmer       mikey at b2systems.com
>
> *******************************************************************************
> http://www.dinospider.com/  all about the ULTIMATE ALMOST a Ferrari
> http://www.singercars.com/  all about the ULTIMATE BRITISH sports car
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>  _______________________________________________
>
>
> --
> "I'll be true, I'll be useful...
> I'll be cavalier...i'll be yours my dear.
> And I'll belong to you..." - Dashboard

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Nov 20 23:29:23 2007
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:29:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
In-Reply-To: <47439338.1070606@woozy.com>
References: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>
	<47439338.1070606@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <1444890083.20071120222923@pacifier.com>

Hello ,

       ok, since we collectively agree (yeah, like we agree on
       ANYTHING but SPRIDGETS.. and not even that!) to limit our
       political meanderings, lets talk about what we ALL agree on....


                              RELIGION!

       a priest, a rabbi and a giraffe walk into a bar. The bartender
       says, "what is this, some kind of a joke?"




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   "66 Sprite
         * "I don't know any shanties," said Tom unceasingly.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 00:30:02 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:30:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC
In-Reply-To: <002d01c82bf6$a7fe28e0$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <0a4001c82bf2$c39dae30$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<002d01c82bf6$a7fe28e0$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711202330y4615bbcfp63497774f3314df1@mail.gmail.com>

Bravo.  My sentiments exactly.  Any Bozo can cut and paste drivel from
whatever maniac source they choose without entering a bit of their own
thought into it. It takes a real, thinking, cognizant person to
produce a written thought uniquely their own.

Please spare us all from repetitive dogma which trips your individual
triggers....
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

On 11/20/07, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> Oh great, now Larry Daniels has gone and busted HIS delete key... must be a
> Larry thing ;-)
>
> Have you all ever had the person on the other end of the phone line ask if
> she can put you on hold? Ever think to yourself that there is not a darn
> thing you could possibly do to stop her? Nor is there a darn thing she can
> do to keep you from putting her on hold. This list works in much the same
> way. You have 100% complete control over what YOU send to the List. You have
> 0% control over what anyone else sends to the List. Deal with it.
>
> I don't think even Frank eats breathes and lives Spridgets 24/7, let alone
> any of the rest of us. Especially during the winter months there will be
> off-topic postings. Are any of us under the delusion that someone else is
> going to change our political beliefs by posting here? We might as well
> accept that we aren't going to be able to change anybody else's, either ;-)
> How about we limit ourselves to what we can type without resorting to
> cut-and-paste?
> David Lieb

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 00:43:32 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:43:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
In-Reply-To: <47439338.1070606@woozy.com>
References: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>
	<47439338.1070606@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711202343p50deebd2md1742eb14a1fbf16@mail.gmail.com>

Cheezus, Robert!!  That Ant and the Grasshopper thing predates the
internet!!  I first saw it in its earliest format back in the 1960s!!
Try using some Gold Bond moisturising lotion. It'll thicken you skin a
little an keep you from frothing at the mouth!
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov 21 04:49:31 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:49:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC
In-Reply-To: <002d01c82bf6$a7fe28e0$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <0a4001c82bf2$c39dae30$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<002d01c82bf6$a7fe28e0$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <002e01c82c34$961eedb0$c25cc910$@com>

"Give Piece A Chance"

(Everyone come to SOS '07.... chances are you can go home with a piece of a
Spridget)

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
David Lieb
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 10:26 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC

Oh great, now Larry Daniels has gone and busted HIS delete key... must be a 
Larry thing ;-)

Have you all ever had the person on the other end of the phone line ask if 
she can put you on hold? Ever think to yourself that there is not a darn 
thing you could possibly do to stop her? Nor is there a darn thing she can 
do to keep you from putting her on hold. This list works in much the same 
way. You have 100% complete control over what YOU send to the List. You have

0% control over what anyone else sends to the List. Deal with it.

I don't think even Frank eats breathes and lives Spridgets 24/7, let alone 
any of the rest of us. Especially during the winter months there will be 
off-topic postings. Are any of us under the delusion that someone else is 
going to change our political beliefs by posting here? We might as well 
accept that we aren't going to be able to change anybody else's, either ;-) 
How about we limit ourselves to what we can type without resorting to 
cut-and-paste?
David Lieb

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov 21 05:02:17 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:02:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 fine dining
Message-ID: <003601c82c36$5ea09ee0$1be1dca0$@com>

Hey yall,



Keeping with the tradition of fine dining at SOS, this years participants
will be feasting on



Smoked salmon from Port Chatham, WA, sent by Bill Gilroy (thanks).



Charcoal grilled pork loin, prepared in the Thicko trackside tradition,
served on onion rolls.



Swedish pancakes



Cheese curds



Friday night, well experience local fine dining (ok, its a diner)in
Rosendale. They have one of the best damn banana crhme pies youll ever
have.



Dave Woerpel, Larry Daniels, Jeff Porassik are bringing along contributions.
Are you?







Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Wed Nov 21 05:08:30 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:08:30 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV1168192378F6C6015E893C8780@phx.gbl>

"Grey-slime" = metallic particles.

Of course, you're correct Paul.

But wouldn't a box producing that much liquified swarf be noisey? I mean something pretty much has to be coming
apart in there to get lumps of this stuff? 

I'm asking in good
faith now 'cause I've never personally seen
"gray" in the oil of any of my gearboxi when drained, though I've seen a BIT of
swarf or metal bits on my mag. drain plugs of course.

I am ass-u-ming one is changing gear box oil on a somewhat regular basis.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From lists at woozy.com  Wed Nov 21 05:25:21 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:25:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711202343p50deebd2md1742eb14a1fbf16@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>	
	<47439338.1070606@woozy.com>
	<43840a7e0711202343p50deebd2md1742eb14a1fbf16@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <474423B1.1090301@woozy.com>

Jim,

It is still very offensive to many listers. If all the nut jobs on this 
list request that we *constantly* use our delete keys to remove the ton 
of bullshit wacko posts that have been on this list lately maybe you 
could do the same for the three posts that came from our side.

Oh, and by the way, bite me, then go screw yourself

Robert


Jim Johnson wrote:
> Cheezus, Robert!!  That Ant and the Grasshopper thing predates the
> internet!!  I first saw it in its earliest format back in the 1960s!!
> Try using some Gold Bond moisturising lotion. It'll thicken you skin a
> little an keep you from frothing at the mouth!

From lists at woozy.com  Wed Nov 21 05:47:44 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:47:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful what you post pt I
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711202321k7082abc6t1338efa633095f85@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>	
	<47439565.8050009@woozy.com>
	<43840a7e0711202321k7082abc6t1338efa633095f85@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <474428F0.2010807@woozy.com>

Oh, thanks! You've convinced me. Especially since you took the cowards 
way out by not disproving one thing that you are calling hogwash. I know 
Mr. Fitzsimon and he is a fine upstanding man who has been fighting for 
justice in NC for quite some time. This is his life's work. He he could 
argue you under the table any day of the week. Believe me if he says 
something it is backed up by fact.

If you guys keep posting your crap to the list, I'll keep posting mine. 
I'm sick of this shit. Larry has REPEATEDLY asked you nut jobs to cool 
it with your crap and you all continue. There is even a separate list 
for your crap and still the right wingers continue to post it to this 
list and act like everyone should agree or shut up. Since you think that 
is fair let's see how you like it when we start flooding the list with 
our stuff.

I tried being nice, Larry tried being nice. Now you done gone and pissed 
me off.

Robert



Jim Johnson wrote:
> I was going to reply point for point to this post but realized that I
> didn't have the necessary time to research each and every ridiculous
> innuendo provided by Mr. Fitzsimon. While there may be a iota of truth
> in a few of these accusations, there is also a monumental distortion
> of the facts. If I had a lot of time on my hands, I would factually
> contest all of this drivel. Since I don't, I will simply say...
>
> This is Hogwash.  Twisted facts to support a left wind agenda.
>
> Believe what you want but be sure that you can support your
> accusations against the rest of us with verifiable fact because there
> is certainly no fact in Mr. Fitzsimon's tirade.
>
> And no... I am not a right wing conservative. I am a neutral, middle
> of the road independent.
> Please send your political nonsense elsewhere in the future.
>
> Happy F*%ing Thanskgiving....

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov 21 06:35:48 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:35:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful what you post pt MMCCXIV
References: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>
	<47439565.8050009@woozy.com><43840a7e0711202321k7082abc6t1338efa633095f85@mail.gmail.com>
	<474428F0.2010807@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <002301c82c43$6f2efb00$0401a8c0@midget>

Just remember folks, each and every one of us is a neutral 
middle-of-the-road moderate. Everybody else is a wacko and a nut job. 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 21 06:42:02 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:42:02 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful what you post pt MMCCXIV
Message-ID: <BAY112-F20A18272379FC41A54FFF8B8780@phx.gbl>

No.  I probably fall into the wacko nut job category?  I tend to be the 
Devil's Advocate type.
RD
( pardon me for not incrementing the pt # )

>From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
>
>Just remember folks, each and every one of us is a neutral
>middle-of-the-road moderate. Everybody else is a wacko and a nut job.

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov 21 06:48:05 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:48:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful what you post
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F20A18272379FC41A54FFF8B8780@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-F20A18272379FC41A54FFF8B8780@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <00ab01c82c45$26035fa0$720a1ee0$@com>

Sort of like "anyone kinkier than you is a freak"?

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 21 07:00:22 2007
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:00:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Does anybody mind if we just get back to Spridget talk?
In-Reply-To: <002301c82c43$6f2efb00$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <968224.2656.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Jeez guys,
  I hear this political banter all day at work and really would like to just have people talking about our toy cars here.  Find another place to rant about other things - It's none of my business who you vote for, neither is it yours who I support.  Vote for whoever you want, just make sure you vote.  THAT'S what it's all about.  
   
  Here's my suggestion:
   
  Go out to the garage, put on some music, take a calming breath or two, then finish up that project you've been putting off.  When you're done, tell us about it or ask us for help.  I just finished pulling, cleaning, painting, and reinstalling my radiator and shroud.  Did the same for the various coolant pipes and the overflow tank.  Then replaced all the hoses, thermostat, fan belt, etc. on my '71 Midget (ex Frank C).  It was very fun (and also frustrating at times), and a great way to NOT think about politics or the other worries of day-to-day issues.  
   
  I had an issue at one point and contacted one of the forum members for suggestions.  It worked! THAT is what I joined this group for.  I can get this other garbage on any talk radio show in any city in America.  I also recently wanted a rollbar.  Where did I go?  Here.  Guess what, I met a great fellow enthusiast and bought one from him for a reasonable price.  Ta-da!  
   
  Please don't turn this forum into another venomous place I need to avoid.  It's about fun in creaky old convertibles with wind in your hair (or at least on your head), remember?
   
  Thanks,
   - David

       
---------------------------------
Never miss a thing.   Make Yahoo your homepage.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Nov 21 07:20:04 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:20:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] OT-Videos
Message-ID: <0ae101c82c49$9cfe37c0$6401a8c0@Larry>

http://www.flixxy.com/

Be sure to watch the one called Amazing Driving Skills


LAD

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Wed Nov 21 07:27:15 2007
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:27:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Does anybody mind if we just get back to Spridget
 talk?
In-Reply-To: <968224.2656.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <968224.2656.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <47444043.2050901@verizon.net>

Yassir! Seconded. I've seen too many lists, forums, and groups ruined by
contentious, off-topic rants.  Don't let it happen here.

David Booker wrote:
> Jeez guys,
>   I hear this political banter all day at work and really would like to just have people talking about our toy cars here.  Find another place to rant about other things - It's none of my business who you vote for, neither is it yours who I support.  Vote for whoever you want, just make sure you vote.  THAT'S what it's all about.  

From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov 21 07:32:18 2007
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:32:18 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Does anybody mind if we just get back to Spridget
 talk?
Message-ID: <10369437.1195655538276.JavaMail.root@mswamui-valley.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Hi David,

It is too late.  Good suggestion though.  Every winter this occurs.  It usually gets uglier as winter drags on and then clears up around early spring when everyone starts to get their LBCs ready.  

It is still the best list to listen too!

Mike C

-----Original Message-----
>From: David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Nov 21, 2007 9:00 AM
>To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: [Spridgets] Does anybody mind if we just get back to Spridget talk?
>
>Jeez guys,
>  I hear this political banter all day at work and really would like to just have people talking about our toy cars here.  Find another place to rant about other things - It's none of my business who you vote for, neither is it yours who I support.  Vote for whoever you want, just make sure you vote.  THAT'S what it's all about.  
>   
>  Here's my suggestion:
>   
>  Go out to the garage, put on some music, take a calming breath or two, then finish up that project you've been putting off.  When you're done, tell us about it or ask us for help.  I just finished pulling, cleaning, painting, and reinstalling my radiator and shroud.  Did the same for the various coolant pipes and the overflow tank.  Then replaced all the hoses, thermostat, fan belt, etc. on my '71 Midget (ex Frank C).  It was very fun (and also frustrating at times), and a great way to NOT think about politics or the other worries of day-to-day issues.  
>   
>  I had an issue at one point and contacted one of the forum members for suggestions.  It worked! THAT is what I joined this group for.  I can get this other garbage on any talk radio show in any city in America.  I also recently wanted a rollbar.  Where did I go?  Here.  Guess what, I met a great fellow enthusiast and bought one from him for a reasonable price.  Ta-da!  
>   
>  Please don't turn this forum into another venomous place I need to avoid.  It's about fun in creaky old convertibles with wind in your hair (or at least on your head), remember?
>   
>  Thanks,
>   - David
>
>       
>---------------------------------


________________________________________
PeoplePC Online
A better way to Internet
http://www.peoplepc.com

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov 21 08:01:03 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:01:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Does anybody mind if we just get back to Spridget
 talk?
References: <968224.2656.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <00bf01c82c4f$5735c7c0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

That is so strange... I don't seem to be able to find a single meaningful 
contribution to the List signed "David Booker", yet someone using that name 
wants to put a muzzle on the List. Let me point out that the ONLY way to 
keep political garbage off the List is to keep flooding it with that 
insidious Spridget propaganda. It works every spring and summer, why not try 
it during the winter, too?

Does anyone know of a source for good rebuild parts for a Lucas alternator? 
If I am going to go to all that work, I want to at least be able to delude 
myself into thinking it will last as long as the original semiconductors and 
brushes did. Yes, I know that I can use other alternators, but I have 
finally been bitten by the originality bug and I want to do my 1973/4 bronze 
yellow RWA Midget as original as I can without becoming one of those anal 
concours freaks (see WST's earlier post for the correct definition of 
"freak"). I foresee alternator issues along the way (doesn't take much of a 
crystal ball for that), so I would like to find some early answers.
David Lieb 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 08:03:07 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:03:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Does anybody mind if we just get back to Spridget
 talk?
In-Reply-To: <00bf01c82c4f$5735c7c0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <968224.2656.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<00bf01c82c4f$5735c7c0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711210703m3642d5f6m111fbb1928460bb5@mail.gmail.com>

OK, now you drag me back into the mud.......

O'Reilly's claims that they can get a rebuilt generator for you. You might
see if you have one in your area.

On Nov 21, 2007 9:01 AM, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:

> That is so strange... I don't seem to be able to find a single meaningful
> contribution to the List signed "David Booker", yet someone using that
> name
> wants to put a muzzle on the List. Let me point out that the ONLY way to
> keep political garbage off the List is to keep flooding it with that
> insidious Spridget propaganda. It works every spring and summer, why not
> try
> it during the winter, too?
>
> Does anyone know of a source for good rebuild parts for a Lucas
> alternator?
> If I am going to go to all that work, I want to at least be able to delude
> myself into thinking it will last as long as the original semiconductors
> and
> brushes did. Yes, I know that I can use other alternators, but I have
> finally been bitten by the originality bug and I want to do my 1973/4
> bronze
> yellow RWA Midget as original as I can without becoming one of those anal
> concours freaks (see WST's earlier post for the correct definition of
> "freak"). I foresee alternator issues along the way (doesn't take much of
> a
> crystal ball for that), so I would like to find some early answers.
> David Lieb
> _______________________________________________
> tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>



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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov 21 08:11:19 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:11:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Does anybody mind if we just get back to Spridget
 talk?
In-Reply-To: <00bf01c82c4f$5735c7c0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <968224.2656.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<00bf01c82c4f$5735c7c0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <00cb01c82c50$c7275a70$55760f50$@com>

Dave, bring your alternator with... we have a really good rebuild shop in
Fond du Lac.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
David Lieb
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 9:01 AM
To: Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Does anybody mind if we just get back to Spridget
talk?

That is so strange... I don't seem to be able to find a single meaningful 
contribution to the List signed "David Booker", yet someone using that name 
wants to put a muzzle on the List. Let me point out that the ONLY way to 
keep political garbage off the List is to keep flooding it with that 
insidious Spridget propaganda. It works every spring and summer, why not try

it during the winter, too?

Does anyone know of a source for good rebuild parts for a Lucas alternator? 
If I am going to go to all that work, I want to at least be able to delude 
myself into thinking it will last as long as the original semiconductors and

brushes did. Yes, I know that I can use other alternators, but I have 
finally been bitten by the originality bug and I want to do my 1973/4 bronze

yellow RWA Midget as original as I can without becoming one of those anal 
concours freaks (see WST's earlier post for the correct definition of 
"freak"). I foresee alternator issues along the way (doesn't take much of a 
crystal ball for that), so I would like to find some early answers.
David Lieb 
_______________________________________________

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Nov 21 08:20:08 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:20:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Does anybody mind if we just get back to Spridget
 talk?
In-Reply-To: <00bf01c82c4f$5735c7c0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <968224.2656.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<00bf01c82c4f$5735c7c0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071121091731.03733340@nosimport.com>

David,
         To update the performance, yet maintain the original look 
and feel of your alternator, try these guys
http://tinyurl.com/2tc46g

PPP



At 09:01 AM 11/21/2007, David Lieb wrote:


>Does anyone know of a source for good rebuild parts for a Lucas alternator?
>If I am going to go to all that work, I want to at least be able to delude
>myself into thinking it will last as long as the original semiconductors and
>brushes did. Yes, I know that I can use other alternators, but I have
>finally been bitten by the originality bug and I want to do my 1973/4 bronze
>yellow RWA Midget as original as I can without becoming one of those anal
>concours freaks (see WST's earlier post for the correct definition of
>"freak"). I foresee alternator issues along the way (doesn't take much of a
>crystal ball for that), so I would like to find some early answers.
>David Lieb

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 21 06:39:15 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:39:15 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
In-Reply-To: <474423B1.1090301@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F351DFD072740A9F8073593B8780@phx.gbl>

Okay, maybe someone can explain this to me.  The phrase "Bite me!".  What 
the heck is that?  You're asking someone to bite you and that's supposed to 
be bad for 'them'?  Somebody's got to explain this to me.

RD
LBC season is officially over here in Ottawa as we got snow overnight and 
salt was used on the roads.



>From: Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com>
>
>Jim,
>
>It is still very offensive to many listers. If all the nut jobs on this
>list request that we *constantly* use our delete keys to remove the ton
>of bullshit wacko posts that have been on this list lately maybe you
>could do the same for the three posts that came from our side.
>
>Oh, and by the way, bite me, then go screw yourself
>
>Robert
>
>
>Jim Johnson wrote:
> > Cheezus, Robert!!  That Ant and the Grasshopper thing predates the
> > internet!!  I first saw it in its earliest format back in the 1960s!!
> > Try using some Gold Bond moisturising lotion. It'll thicken you skin a
> > little an keep you from frothing at the mouth!

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 21 08:33:58 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:33:58 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Does anybody mind if we just get back to Spridget
 talk?
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071121091731.03733340@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F2735FC263A34D86C4A0A71B8780@phx.gbl>

They may make it perkier, but they also may make it larger ...

>From: Peter C <peter at nosimport.com>
>
>David,
>          To update the performance, yet maintain the original look
>and feel of your alternator, try these guys
>http://tinyurl.com/2tc46g
>
>PPP
>
>
>
>At 09:01 AM 11/21/2007, David Lieb wrote:
>
>
> >Does anyone know of a source for good rebuild parts for a Lucas 
>alternator?
> >If I am going to go to all that work, I want to at least be able to 
>delude
> >myself into thinking it will last as long as the original semiconductors 
>and
> >brushes did. Yes, I know that I can use other alternators, but I have
> >finally been bitten by the originality bug and I want to do my 1973/4 
>bronze
> >yellow RWA Midget as original as I can without becoming one of those anal
> >concours freaks (see WST's earlier post for the correct definition of
> >"freak"). I foresee alternator issues along the way (doesn't take much of 
>a
> >crystal ball for that), so I would like to find some early answers.
> >David Lieb

From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov 21 08:34:41 2007
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:34:41 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
Message-ID: <1836390.1195659281154.JavaMail.root@mswamui-valley.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

My best guess is that he wants you to bite him.  geez . . . I don't know.

Mike C

-----Original Message-----
>From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
>Sent: Nov 21, 2007 8:39 AM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
>
>Okay, maybe someone can explain this to me.  The phrase "Bite me!".  What 
>the heck is that?  You're asking someone to bite you and that's supposed to 
>be bad for 'them'?  Somebody's got to explain this to me.
>
>RD
>LBC season is officially over here in Ottawa as we got snow overnight and 
>salt was used on the roads.
>
>
>
>>From: Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com>
>>
>>Jim,
>>
>>It is still very offensive to many listers. If all the nut jobs on this
>>list request that we *constantly* use our delete keys to remove the ton
>>of bullshit wacko posts that have been on this list lately maybe you
>>could do the same for the three posts that came from our side.
>>
>>Oh, and by the way, bite me, then go screw yourself
>>
>>Robert
>>
>>
>>Jim Johnson wrote:
>> > Cheezus, Robert!!  That Ant and the Grasshopper thing predates the
>> > internet!!  I first saw it in its earliest format back in the 1960s!!
>> > Try using some Gold Bond moisturising lotion. It'll thicken you skin a
>> > little an keep you from frothing at the mouth!


________________________________________
PeoplePC Online
A better way to Internet
http://www.peoplepc.com

From JNBrashear at garverengineers.com  Wed Nov 21 09:14:57 2007
From: JNBrashear at garverengineers.com (Brashear, Jack, N)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:14:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Somebody please buy my superb 1973 Austin Marina -
 shameless sales pitch
Message-ID: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE60376CF7F@glitas07.garverinc.local>

I need the space for a Mini Cooper.  I have lots of photos of the
Marina.  She is a totally restored 4-door, 1.8L, automatic, glacier
white/black interior, KN alloy wheels with Michelins, and numerous LBC
show trophies..  $3,500 - and worth it.  Take the bus to Little Rock and
drive her anywhere.  She just needs a good home with a caring owner.

Jack

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 09:36:01 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:36:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F351DFD072740A9F8073593B8780@phx.gbl>
References: <474423B1.1090301@woozy.com>
	<BAY112-F351DFD072740A9F8073593B8780@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711210836i578685a5m75ebd1c102bff76e@mail.gmail.com>

And usually, at least down south, the phrase is also accompanied by the
physical sign, of someone grabbing their crotch.
I dunno about ya'll, but that is the LAST place I wanna be bit!!!

On Nov 21, 2007 7:39 AM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> Okay, maybe someone can explain this to me.  The phrase "Bite me!".  What
> the heck is that?  You're asking someone to bite you and that's supposed
> to
> be bad for 'them'?  Somebody's got to explain this to me.
>
> RD
> LBC season is officially over here in Ottawa as we got snow overnight and
> salt was used on the roads.
>
>
>
> >From: Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com>
> >
> >Jim,
> >
> >It is still very offensive to many listers. If all the nut jobs on this
> >list request that we *constantly* use our delete keys to remove the ton
> >of bullshit wacko posts that have been on this list lately maybe you
> >could do the same for the three posts that came from our side.
> >
> >Oh, and by the way, bite me, then go screw yourself
> >
> >Robert
> >
> >
> >Jim Johnson wrote:
> > > Cheezus, Robert!!  That Ant and the Grasshopper thing predates the
> > > internet!!  I first saw it in its earliest format back in the 1960s!!
> > > Try using some Gold Bond moisturising lotion. It'll thicken you skin a
> > > little an keep you from frothing at the mouth!
> _______________________________________________
> tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>



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From thefirebuilds at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 09:41:33 2007
From: thefirebuilds at gmail.com (Flash.)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:41:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
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Yo, the ant doesn't even have a green card, whats the problem?

-- 
"I'll be true, I'll be useful...
I'll be cavalier...i'll be yours my dear.
And I'll belong to you..." - Dashboard

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Wed Nov 21 09:55:39 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:55:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
References: <BAY118-DAV1168192378F6C6015E893C8780@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <002c01c82c5f$5a413fc0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hi Bob,

Noise is a relative thing and if this is just a bit noisy to you and me, it
may seem positively silent to someone else.  But, I've taken many of these
apart when there was all sorts of garbage like the grey swarf special here
and they were not all that noisy.  In 4th gear, which is a lock up, nothing
through the gears, it sometimes sounds like a new box!  Might be that they
had gear oil in them that made them more quiet in the first 3 gears.

The grey stuff is usually steel, but I've seen enough where the input or
output shaft was spinning its bearing in the case and had been for so long,
the case was toast.  Lots of grey aluminum, then!

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob at webtv.net>
To: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>; "Jim Johnson"
<bmwwxman at gmail.com>; "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 4:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!


> "Grey-slime" = metallic particles.
>
> Of course, you're correct Paul.
>
> But wouldn't a box producing that much liquified swarf be noisey? I mean
something pretty much has to be coming
> apart in there to get lumps of this stuff?
>
> I'm asking in good
> faith now 'cause I've never personally seen
> "gray" in the oil of any of my gearboxi when drained, though I've seen a
BIT of
> swarf or metal bits on my mag. drain plugs of course.
>
> I am ass-u-ming one is changing gear box oil on a somewhat regular basis.
>
> Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)
> _______________________________________________
> pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 21 10:10:20 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:10:20 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
In-Reply-To: <002c01c82c5f$5a413fc0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F25B9927BEA8E5C29C8380EB8780@phx.gbl>

>Noise is a relative thing ...

You've met my relatives ?




>From: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
>
>Hi Bob,
>
>Noise is a relative thing and if this is just a bit noisy to you and me, it
>may seem positively silent to someone else.  But, I've taken many of these
>apart when there was all sorts of garbage like the grey swarf special here
>and they were not all that noisy.  In 4th gear, which is a lock up, nothing
>through the gears, it sometimes sounds like a new box!  Might be that they
>had gear oil in them that made them more quiet in the first 3 gears.
>
>The grey stuff is usually steel, but I've seen enough where the input or
>output shaft was spinning its bearing in the case and had been for so long,
>the case was toast.  Lots of grey aluminum, then!
>
>Pa
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob at webtv.net>
>To: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>; "Jim Johnson"
><bmwwxman at gmail.com>; "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 4:08 AM
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
>
>
> > "Grey-slime" = metallic particles.
> >
> > Of course, you're correct Paul.
> >
> > But wouldn't a box producing that much liquified swarf be noisey? I mean
>something pretty much has to be coming
> > apart in there to get lumps of this stuff?
> >
> > I'm asking in good
> > faith now 'cause I've never personally seen
> > "gray" in the oil of any of my gearboxi when drained, though I've seen a
>BIT of
> > swarf or metal bits on my mag. drain plugs of course.
> >
> > I am ass-u-ming one is changing gear box oil on a somewhat regular 
>basis.
> >
> > Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Wed Nov 21 11:20:02 2007
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:20:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] drivel and sprites
Message-ID: <007101c82c6b$22aa5450$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Like the first robin of spring or the first snow of winter, the sickeningly
predictable political drivel portends the coming of the spridget-in-garage
season.  (Not for me of, course.  I'm driving mine!!)
It is odd that one extreme feels free to post endlessly and the other is
content to silently allow the inevitability of time and history to speak for
them(us).

The upside is: easy block deletes and lack of distracting content that would
cut into garage time.  This week I hook up the ingition control part of the
Megasquirt and dovetail the timing and injection tables for TOTAL DOMINANCE of
the 1275 and its inner workings.  It will do my bidding by Monday!!!!!
Bwahhh ha ha ha ha ....! (how do you spell an evil laugh?)

Glen Byrns

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 11:23:52 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:23:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
In-Reply-To: <002c01c82c5f$5a413fc0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <BAY118-DAV1168192378F6C6015E893C8780@phx.gbl>
	<002c01c82c5f$5a413fc0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711211023i5952b6bfh1781befad47b1bf@mail.gmail.com>

So what do you think, Paul?  I have a used ribcase from a 1970 Midget
in unknown condition. Do I put it on in place of the present tranny?
Or do I see how much longer the present tranny goes before it
"lunches"?  I'm thinking I can't do bad by putting the 70 in. Whats a
good way to flush one of these out?  Kerosene?

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/21/07, Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> Hi Bob,
>
> Noise is a relative thing and if this is just a bit noisy to you and me, it
> may seem positively silent to someone else.  But, I've taken many of these
> apart when there was all sorts of garbage like the grey swarf special here
> and they were not all that noisy.  In 4th gear, which is a lock up, nothing
> through the gears, it sometimes sounds like a new box!  Might be that they
> had gear oil in them that made them more quiet in the first 3 gears.
>
> The grey stuff is usually steel, but I've seen enough where the input or
> output shaft was spinning its bearing in the case and had been for so long,
> the case was toast.  Lots of grey aluminum, then!
>
> Pa
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob at webtv.net>
> To: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>; "Jim Johnson"
> <bmwwxman at gmail.com>; "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 4:08 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
>
>
> > "Grey-slime" = metallic particles.
> >
> > Of course, you're correct Paul.
> >
> > But wouldn't a box producing that much liquified swarf be noisey? I mean
> something pretty much has to be coming
> > apart in there to get lumps of this stuff?
> >
> > I'm asking in good
> > faith now 'cause I've never personally seen
> > "gray" in the oil of any of my gearboxi when drained, though I've seen a
> BIT of
> > swarf or metal bits on my mag. drain plugs of course.
> >
> > I am ass-u-ming one is changing gear box oil on a somewhat regular basis.

From Jpaschke at bak.rr.com  Wed Nov 21 11:35:09 2007
From: Jpaschke at bak.rr.com (Jon Paschke)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:35:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
References: <BAY118-DAV1168192378F6C6015E893C8780@phx.gbl>
	<002c01c82c5f$5a413fc0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<43840a7e0711211023i5952b6bfh1781befad47b1bf@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002601c82c6d$3f8dbc90$e754504b@Music>

Do not flush one out!! That's all that holds them together..


> So what do you think, Paul?  I have a used ribcase from a 1970 Midget
> in unknown condition. Do I put it on in place of the present tranny?
> Or do I see how much longer the present tranny goes before it
> "lunches"?  I'm thinking I can't do bad by putting the 70 in. Whats a
> good way to flush one of these out?  Kerosene?

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 11:37:58 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:37:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
In-Reply-To: <474423B1.1090301@woozy.com>
References: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>
	<47439338.1070606@woozy.com>
	<43840a7e0711202343p50deebd2md1742eb14a1fbf16@mail.gmail.com>
	<474423B1.1090301@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711211037x7914d3a9k80209d34acd2e8d5@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/21/07, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:
<snip>
> "posts that came from our side."

"Our side" Robert??  I didn't know we had to take "sides".

> Oh, and by the way, bite me, then go screw yourself

Ah!!  Now I get it!  Militant paranoia with sexual perversion!!
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Wed Nov 21 11:41:46 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:41:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
References: <BAY112-F25B9927BEA8E5C29C8380EB8780@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <001801c82c6e$50d944a0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

LOL!!

My parents were immigrants and when the others in the clan came for a big
gathering like Turkey day, you coulda yelled fire at the top of your lungs
and not be heard!  It was a riot, but I miss it!  If someone missed making a
point, they'd either go to a corner and sulk then regroup or raise their
voice!!  Usually the latter!

Paul A


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 9:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!


> >Noise is a relative thing ...
>
> You've met my relatives ?
>
>
>
>
> >From: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
> >
> >Hi Bob,
> >
> >Noise is a relative thing and if this is just a bit noisy to you and me,
it
> >may seem positively silent to someone else.  But, I've taken many of
these
> >apart when there was all sorts of garbage like the grey swarf special
here
> >and they were not all that noisy.  In 4th gear, which is a lock up,
nothing
> >through the gears, it sometimes sounds like a new box!  Might be that
they
> >had gear oil in them that made them more quiet in the first 3 gears.
> >
> >The grey stuff is usually steel, but I've seen enough where the input or
> >output shaft was spinning its bearing in the case and had been for so
long,
> >the case was toast.  Lots of grey aluminum, then!
> >
> >Pa
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob at webtv.net>
> >To: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>; "Jim Johnson"
> ><bmwwxman at gmail.com>; "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> >Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 4:08 AM
> >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
> >
> >
> > > "Grey-slime" = metallic particles.
> > >
> > > Of course, you're correct Paul.
> > >
> > > But wouldn't a box producing that much liquified swarf be noisey? I
mean
> >something pretty much has to be coming
> > > apart in there to get lumps of this stuff?
> > >
> > > I'm asking in good
> > > faith now 'cause I've never personally seen
> > > "gray" in the oil of any of my gearboxi when drained, though I've seen
a
> >BIT of
> > > swarf or metal bits on my mag. drain plugs of course.
> > >
> > > I am ass-u-ming one is changing gear box oil on a somewhat regular
> >basis.
> > >
> > > Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)
> _______________________________________________
> pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Wed Nov 21 11:48:42 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:48:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
References: <BAY118-DAV1168192378F6C6015E893C8780@phx.gbl><002c01c82c5f$5a413fc0$f675fea9@p0k7l8><43840a7e0711211023i5952b6bfh1781befad47b1bf@mail.gmail.com>
	<002601c82c6d$3f8dbc90$e754504b@Music>
Message-ID: <003101c82c6f$247fb3c0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

You always gotta ask the question, Why is this out of a car?  

Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jon Paschke" <Jpaschke at bak.rr.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 10:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!


> Do not flush one out!! That's all that holds them together..
> 
> 
> > So what do you think, Paul?  I have a used ribcase from a 1970 Midget
> > in unknown condition. Do I put it on in place of the present tranny?
> > Or do I see how much longer the present tranny goes before it
> > "lunches"?  I'm thinking I can't do bad by putting the 70 in. Whats a
> > good way to flush one of these out?  Kerosene?
> _______________________________________________

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 11:55:01 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:55:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
In-Reply-To: <003101c82c6f$247fb3c0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
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On 11/21/07, Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> You always gotta ask the question, Why is this out of a car?

It came with the pile of spares when I bought my car. There were two
spare ribcases in the parts cache the PO gave me. One is disassembled
and the other is marked with chalk (by the salvage yard?) as a "1970
Midget.  I have no idea why it was removed from the car but suspect it
was done by a salvage yard as they parted the car out.

Is there an easy way to bench test it?  Any obvious danger signs I
should look for?  I know about as much about ribcase trannies as I do
about politics!   ;-)
--
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From Jpaschke at bak.rr.com  Wed Nov 21 12:03:56 2007
From: Jpaschke at bak.rr.com (Jon Paschke)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:03:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
References: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>
	<47439338.1070606@woozy.com>
	<43840a7e0711202343p50deebd2md1742eb14a1fbf16@mail.gmail.com>
	<474423B1.1090301@woozy.com>
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Message-ID: <005301c82c71$447a9530$e754504b@Music>

little Jonnie goes up to his dad and asks for a bike, dad asks "Does your 
pecker touch your asshole?" No Jonnie says, come back when it does dad says
few years later Jonnie asks for a motorcycle, dad asks the same question and 
Jonnie says no again and dad says come back when it does.
Jonnie is in hi school and asks dad for a car, dad asks again "Does your 
pecker touch your asshole?" "Yup" says Jonnie proudly! dad says "Then go 
screw yourself "

>
>> Oh, and by the way, bite me, then go screw yourself

From p.herder at cox.net  Wed Nov 21 12:05:20 2007
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:05:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711211055i22bb7ab8xd525e1725f5a0607@mail.gmail.com>
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	<43840a7e0711211023i5952b6bfh1781befad47b1bf@mail.gmail.com>
	<002601c82c6d$3f8dbc90$e754504b@Music>
	<003101c82c6f$247fb3c0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<43840a7e0711211055i22bb7ab8xd525e1725f5a0607@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <007101c82c71$76f874a0$64e95de0$@herder@cox.net>

Jim,

Could one of these transmissions come from your other car?  You know, the
one that the VIN plate came from that now is attached to your current
chassis?

;^)

Paul

-----Original Message-----
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!

On 11/21/07, Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> You always gotta ask the question, Why is this out of a car?

It came with the pile of spares when I bought my car. There were two
spare ribcases in the parts cache the PO gave me. One is disassembled
and the other is marked with chalk (by the salvage yard?) as a "1970
Midget.  I have no idea why it was removed from the car but suspect it
was done by a salvage yard as they parted the car out.

Is there an easy way to bench test it?  Any obvious danger signs I
should look for?  I know about as much about ribcase trannies as I do
about politics!   ;-)
--
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 12:17:41 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:17:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
In-Reply-To: <983355791274796279@unknownmsgid>
References: <BAY118-DAV1168192378F6C6015E893C8780@phx.gbl>
	<002c01c82c5f$5a413fc0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<43840a7e0711211023i5952b6bfh1781befad47b1bf@mail.gmail.com>
	<002601c82c6d$3f8dbc90$e754504b@Music>
	<003101c82c6f$247fb3c0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<43840a7e0711211055i22bb7ab8xd525e1725f5a0607@mail.gmail.com>
	<983355791274796279@unknownmsgid>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711211117q4437829dse3fb5ef4f9588aa5@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/21/07, Paul Herder <p.herder at cox.net> asks:

> Could one of these transmissions come from your other car?  You know, the
> one that the VIN plate came from that now is attached to your current
> chassis?
>
> ;^)

Well, if the ribcase is really a 1970 as marked, then I don't think so
as the VIN is correct for a 1968 production per Horler. Actually,
there is no way to tell if anything other than that VIN plate is from
a 1968 Midget!!  What I appear to have is a true mongrel from
Abingdon!  Frank had a car named PIECES - I appear to have its twin
brother (or sister? - How do you tell gender in a Spridget?).
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Wed Nov 21 12:39:55 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:39:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
References: <BAY118-DAV1168192378F6C6015E893C8780@phx.gbl><002c01c82c5f$5a413fc0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<43840a7e0711211023i5952b6bfh1781befad47b1bf@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000e01c82c76$4c866ba0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Kerosene will work, or fuel oil will. But because there apparently was so
much swarf in it, the question will still remain as to how it got that way.

Anyway, you'll be out little money to clean it out and putting it in the car
is all labor, likely just your own so that bill might be low!  Unless it
puts you in the hospital or looney bin!!

Best, Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!


> So what do you think, Paul?  I have a used ribcase from a 1970 Midget
> in unknown condition. Do I put it on in place of the present tranny?
> Or do I see how much longer the present tranny goes before it
> "lunches"?  I'm thinking I can't do bad by putting the 70 in. Whats a
> good way to flush one of these out?  Kerosene?
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov 21 13:14:36 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:14:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite 50th in Hemmings
Message-ID: <00f501c82c7b$23fc8390$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

Well, Dr Moses managed to get his event featured in the weekly email from 
Hemmings.
http://tinyurl.com/2d5vsm

David Lieb
1972 RWA Midget

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Wed Nov 21 13:47:58 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:47:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning, NO LBC
Message-ID: <002a01c82c7f$ce812ce0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

 Oh, by the way.....A South American scientist from
 Argentina , after a lengthy study, has discovered
 that people who are impotent read their
 e-mail with their hand on the mouse.

 Don't bother taking it off now, it's too
 late............




Paul A

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 14:23:33 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:23:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
In-Reply-To: <000e01c82c76$4c866ba0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <BAY118-DAV1168192378F6C6015E893C8780@phx.gbl>
	<002c01c82c5f$5a413fc0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<43840a7e0711211023i5952b6bfh1781befad47b1bf@mail.gmail.com>
	<000e01c82c76$4c866ba0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711211323k29d6218fy38dbc3e7fc41be87@mail.gmail.com>

I don't know the state of the 70 tranny yet. Haven't looked inside to
see about indications of wear. I will clean it out with Kerosene and
see what I get.  I should expect to see *some* swarf (cogswallop? ;-)
even in a fairly good tranny, shouldn't I?

As for the looney bin, I have kids, a third wife, motorcycles, and
have worked most of my life for the government. If that didn't put me
in the looney bin, I doubt an LBC can do the trick!
-
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

On 11/21/07, Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> Kerosene will work, or fuel oil will. But because there apparently was so
> much swarf in it, the question will still remain as to how it got that way.
>
> Anyway, you'll be out little money to clean it out and putting it in the car
> is all labor, likely just your own so that bill might be low!  Unless it
> puts you in the hospital or looney bin!!
>
> Best, Paul A
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 10:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
>
>
> > So what do you think, Paul?  I have a used ribcase from a 1970 Midget
> > in unknown condition. Do I put it on in place of the present tranny?
> > Or do I see how much longer the present tranny goes before it
> > "lunches"?  I'm thinking I can't do bad by putting the 70 in. Whats a
> > good way to flush one of these out?  Kerosene?
> >
> > Cheers!!
> > Jim
>
>


-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Wed Nov 21 14:26:19 2007
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:26:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711211323k29d6218fy38dbc3e7fc41be87@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY118-DAV1168192378F6C6015E893C8780@phx.gbl>
	<002c01c82c5f$5a413fc0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<43840a7e0711211023i5952b6bfh1781befad47b1bf@mail.gmail.com>
	<000e01c82c76$4c866ba0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<43840a7e0711211323k29d6218fy38dbc3e7fc41be87@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4744A27B.2000901@verizon.net>

Christ, I find one more than enough. You've got THREE???
Dunno how you do it.

Jim Johnson wrote:
> As for the looney bin, I have kids, a third wife,

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 14:36:19 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:36:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite 50th in Hemmings
In-Reply-To: <00f501c82c7b$23fc8390$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <00f501c82c7b$23fc8390$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711211336y16f74290mf48413642adae482@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/21/07, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> Well, Dr Moses managed to get his event featured in the weekly email from
> Hemmings.
> http://tinyurl.com/2d5vsm

Nice ad!

Sprite-Midget Club USA bought a Hemmings ad for "50 Years of
Spridgets" and we are already listed in the events calendar at:

http://www.hemmings.com/calendar/?op=event_details&listing_id=20942

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov 21 14:41:06 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:41:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Test broadcast
Message-ID: <008501c82c87$3da61200$b8f23600$@com>

Camera and microphone is on NOW!

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 14:44:22 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:44:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
In-Reply-To: <4744A27B.2000901@verizon.net>
References: <BAY118-DAV1168192378F6C6015E893C8780@phx.gbl>
	<002c01c82c5f$5a413fc0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<43840a7e0711211023i5952b6bfh1781befad47b1bf@mail.gmail.com>
	<000e01c82c76$4c866ba0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<43840a7e0711211323k29d6218fy38dbc3e7fc41be87@mail.gmail.com>
	<4744A27B.2000901@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711211344m1718fa04nde3d99d87e645e25@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/21/07, chuck <cciaffone at verizon.net> wrote:
> Christ, I find one more than enough. You've got THREE???
> Dunno how you do it.

Easy!  I sent the first two off to the looney bin!  The third one is a keeper!
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 14:49:36 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:49:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Warning, NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <002a01c82c7f$ce812ce0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <002a01c82c7f$ce812ce0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711211349j5eaa3023wbc310ce69454c938@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/21/07, Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at att.net> wrote:
>
>
> Oh, by the way.....A South American scientist from
> Argentina , after a lengthy study, has discovered
> that people who are impotent read their
> e-mail with their hand on the mouse.
>
> Don't bother taking it off now, it's too
> late............
>










His research data is seriously flawed. Most men I know *like* to keep one
hand on the mouse. No, not the one connected to the computer.....
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Wed Nov 21 15:32:33 2007
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:32:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Thanksgiving with LBC content - pics.
Message-ID: <69cq7p$1vbr53@email.mtu.edu>

In addition to the big things we are thankful for, I have a a few 
small items to add to my list this year. Today I picked up my Sprite 
parts from the paint shop. They look great! I've been working on this 
project for decades and to see it "in paint" is very rewarding and 
exciting. (A Frank, I'm not! - I've never done anything like this 
before. I bought the "paint what I bring you as is" plan - the shop 
did no [minimal] body work. My work isn't perfect, but that's OK.) My 
wife has been looking at rust for years so she was excited to see the 
parts "so shiny." If she's happy, I'm happy! LOL

And, I think I've finally sold my mother's house so maybe I can 
settle her estate before the end of the year.

The body tub and other misc. parts will be ready to bring home next week.

Here's 7 pics of my project:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/?saved=1

Snow is in the forecast for tonight.

Tim Collins
1966 AH Sprite 

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov 21 15:39:58 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:39:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Thanksgiving with LBC content - pics.
In-Reply-To: <69cq7p$1vbr53@email.mtu.edu>
References: <69cq7p$1vbr53@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <00b001c82c8f$74612c50$5d2384f0$@com>

Congrats on the progress... it's looking great.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Timothy H. Collins
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 4:33 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Thanksgiving with LBC content - pics.

In addition to the big things we are thankful for, I have a a few 
small items to add to my list this year. Today I picked up my Sprite 
parts from the paint shop. They look great! I've been working on this 
project for decades and to see it "in paint" is very rewarding and 
exciting. (A Frank, I'm not! - I've never done anything like this 
before. I bought the "paint what I bring you as is" plan - the shop 
did no [minimal] body work. My work isn't perfect, but that's OK.) My 
wife has been looking at rust for years so she was excited to see the 
parts "so shiny." If she's happy, I'm happy! LOL

And, I think I've finally sold my mother's house so maybe I can 
settle her estate before the end of the year.

The body tub and other misc. parts will be ready to bring home next week.

Here's 7 pics of my project:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/?saved=1

Snow is in the forecast for tonight.

Tim Collins
1966 AH Sprite 
_______________________________________________
wsthompson at thicko.com

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From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Nov 21 15:46:52 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:46:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Thanksgiving with LBC content - pics.
In-Reply-To: <69cq7p$1vbr53@email.mtu.edu>
References: <69cq7p$1vbr53@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071121164527.038197e8@nosimport.com>

At 04:32 PM 11/21/2007, Timothy H. Collins wrote:


>Here's 7 pics of my project:
>http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/?saved=1
>
>Snow is in the forecast for tonight.
==========
Very nice, Tim!

Might be time for a CollinsCluster?   In Michigan?  we can curl, too!

It's already snowing on this side of the Lake, btw.

Peter C  

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 15:49:55 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:49:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 50 Years of Spridgets Official Posters!!
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711211449ica8c4abk4b418d425bf25d5e@mail.gmail.com>

Spridgeteers,

We are pleased to announce that the official poster for "50 Years of
Spridgets", the Golden Anniversary Celebration at Lake of the Ozarks,
Missouri is now available for purchase!

The posters come in two sizes:

15" x 20"
http://www.cafepress.com/spridget.178425817

and 17" x 23"
http://www.cafepress.com/spridget.178423290

This event is not to be missed!  Spridgets have taken over the entire
resort hotel, Inn at Grand Glaize in Osage Beach Missouri!  Over half
of the rooms are already booked so don't delay!  Get your hotel
information and send in your pre-registration at the website at:

http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

The tentative schedule for the event is posted on the website along
with contact information of all sorts.  If you have questions please
call the event coordinator, Jim Johnson at 620-408-6877

Please feel free to cross-post this message to other car forums that
may be interested.

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 15:54:18 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:54:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Thanksgiving with LBC content - pics.
In-Reply-To: <69cq7p$1vbr53@email.mtu.edu>
References: <69cq7p$1vbr53@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711211454s3db47c20mbe0b7613ba81ccd@mail.gmail.com>

Very nice, Tim!!  You should be proud of your work!  You're going to
have a very nice car there.

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/21/07, Timothy H. Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:
> In addition to the big things we are thankful for, I have a a few
> small items to add to my list this year. Today I picked up my Sprite
> parts from the paint shop. They look great! I've been working on this
> project for decades and to see it "in paint" is very rewarding and
> exciting. (A Frank, I'm not! - I've never done anything like this
> before. I bought the "paint what I bring you as is" plan - the shop
> did no [minimal] body work. My work isn't perfect, but that's OK.) My
> wife has been looking at rust for years so she was excited to see the
> parts "so shiny." If she's happy, I'm happy! LOL
>
> And, I think I've finally sold my mother's house so maybe I can
> settle her estate before the end of the year.
>
> The body tub and other misc. parts will be ready to bring home next week.
>
> Here's 7 pics of my project:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/?saved=1
>
> Snow is in the forecast for tonight.
>
> Tim Collins
> 1966 AH Sprite

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Nov 21 15:56:43 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:56:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Thanksgiving with LBC content - pics.
References: <69cq7p$1vbr53@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <006701c82c91$c9cf3860$6401a8c0@Larry>

Cool, Tim.

Next year maybe you can come across the big pond with it.  PPP and I have 
taken the Manitowoc to Ludington ferry across Lake MI to your side. It's a 
good trip.  Come on over for a visit.

Congrats,

LAD



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin at mtu.edu>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 4:32 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Thanksgiving with LBC content - pics.


In addition to the big things we are thankful for, I have a a few
small items to add to my list this year. Today I picked up my Sprite
parts from the paint shop. They look great! I've been working on this
project for decades and to see it "in paint" is very rewarding and
exciting. (A Frank, I'm not! - I've never done anything like this
before. I bought the "paint what I bring you as is" plan - the shop
did no [minimal] body work. My work isn't perfect, but that's OK.) My
wife has been looking at rust for years so she was excited to see the
parts "so shiny." If she's happy, I'm happy! LOL

And, I think I've finally sold my mother's house so maybe I can
settle her estate before the end of the year.

The body tub and other misc. parts will be ready to bring home next week.

Here's 7 pics of my project:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/?saved=1

Snow is in the forecast for tonight.

Tim Collins
1966 AH Sprite
_______________________________________________
ladaniels at sbcglobal.net

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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Wed Nov 21 16:32:36 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:32:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful what you post pt I
In-Reply-To: <474428F0.2010807@woozy.com>
References: <4742F18D.18320.195B719@dmg.bossig.com>	
	<47439565.8050009@woozy.com>
	<43840a7e0711202321k7082abc6t1338efa633095f85@mail.gmail.com>
	<474428F0.2010807@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <367081DA-00B1-4839-914E-37F9156B3C83@phillymgclub.com>

Robert,

I said nothing about the content of any emails, I was commenting  
solely on the VOLUME of them. I don't like the politics on the list as  
I don't agree with most of what gets posted, but I learned a long time  
ago not to bitch about it, it just gets worse. Go back and read what I  
said, and put tongue firmly in cheek. (note that not one of the  
replies got that point at all)

I can only read Spridget list emails at home (changed my list address  
and my work blocks it, or read on the web, and I HATE that) and trying  
to wade through nearly 100 per day is a bit trying. Especially when it  
is mostly the same folks making no comment at all. We tried to shoot  
Cap'n Bob for that a few years ago, and missed.

I have been on the list for 10 years, and I know how it works. BS gets  
dished in the winter, gets worse in an election cycle. Can't stop it,  
can't hit delete fast enough. Folks will post what they want, and if  
others don't care for it they are free to delete it.

But Ed does have a nice place to vent politics (well I hear it's a  
nice place, I ain't on that list, now the joke list, that is fun, most  
of the time).

Larry

On Nov 21, 2007, at 7:47 AM, Robert Weeks wrote:

> I tried being nice, Larry tried being nice. Now you done gone and  
> pissed
> me off.
>
> Robert

-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Declare your Independence, Bring your MG to MG 2008
Valley Forge, PA June 26-29, 2008
http://mg2008.com

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Board Member at Large
Philadelphia MG Club

One of these days, you'll look back on all this, and plow into a  
parked car.


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From vern at srvinet.com  Wed Nov 21 18:00:26 2007
From: vern at srvinet.com (vern at srvinet.com)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:00:26 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] steering column
Message-ID: <4744D4AA.8020505@srvinet.com>

1959 ah bugeye.  In putting the steering column back in I can't
find any exact guidance where the outer column fits.  It seems there
should be something that goes through the hole in the firewall, but
from what I can figure out there isn't leven a seal there.  The outer
column seems to just end prior to the firewall is that correct and
what keeps the wind from coming around it.?
Vern

-- 
See my 79 midget RB at:

http://olsen.ispeedwireless.net/

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Nov 21 18:09:24 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:09:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Thanksgiving with LBC content - pics.
References: <69cq7p$1vbr53@email.mtu.edu>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071121164527.038197e8@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <062e01c82ca4$594f3140$6501a8c0@actualshop>

Peter C. wrote and I quote:

<<It's already snowing on this side of the Lake, btw.>>

And he is wrong!!  Drizzling, yep!!

<VBG>

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Nov 21 18:24:17 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:24:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 50 Years of Spridgets Official Posters!!
References: <43840a7e0711211449ica8c4abk4b418d425bf25d5e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <06b701c82ca6$67520180$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<The posters come in two sizes:

15" x 20"
http://www.cafepress.com/spridget.178425817>>

Appears to be WAY bigger than...

<<and 17" x 23"
http://www.cafepress.com/spridget.178423290
>>

...and appears to be WAY smaller?!?!?!?!?!

And NO announcement on Bugeye List?!?!?

Isn't the loveable Bugeye (or Frogeye) the basis of the Spridget??

I am confused??

Ed

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Nov 21 18:30:16 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:30:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 50 Years of Spridgets Official Posters!!
References: <43840a7e0711211449ica8c4abk4b418d425bf25d5e@mail.gmail.com>
	<06b701c82ca6$67520180$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <009e01c82ca7$3d1cb030$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <shop at justbrits.com>

I am confused??

Ed
_______________________________________________
  Really?

Ed, er... Anon.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 21 18:34:34 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:34:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning, NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <002a01c82c7f$ce812ce0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <002a01c82c7f$ce812ce0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <4744DCAA.206@comcast.net>

Paul Asgeirsson wrote:
>   people who are impotent ...............

Ifs I's gonna be called Impotent, I's gonna start dressing
Impotent. I's might getz me one of dem fine lookin cars sos
I's bees lookin impotent whens I be drivin.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 21 18:37:45 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:37:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Thanksgiving with LBC content - pics.
In-Reply-To: <69cq7p$1vbr53@email.mtu.edu>
References: <69cq7p$1vbr53@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <4744DD69.90802@comcast.net>

Looks real good in the pics.
I wish my 67 was that far along.
Too much (real) work and a blown out should from cutting up a 69 Sprite 
has kept me away from any right arm work on the 67.



-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Nov 21 18:44:26 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:44:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning, NO LBC
References: <002a01c82c7f$ce812ce0$f675fea9@p0k7l8> <4744DCAA.206@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00b001c82ca9$3786b790$6401a8c0@Larry>

I, on the other hand, was using the touchpad on my laptop so I didn't have 
my hand on a mouse.  But, if I can get one of those fine lookin cars like 
Frank, I'd be willing to be impotent, too.  Where do I sign up?


LAD



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
Cc: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>; <morris_motors at yahoogroups.com>; 
<bugeye at yahoogroups.com>; <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 7:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Warning, NO LBC


Paul Asgeirsson wrote:
>   people who are impotent ...............

Ifs I's gonna be called Impotent, I's gonna start dressing
Impotent. I's might getz me one of dem fine lookin cars sos
I's bees lookin impotent whens I be drivin.
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 21 18:42:50 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:42:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] steering column
In-Reply-To: <4744D4AA.8020505@srvinet.com>
References: <4744D4AA.8020505@srvinet.com>
Message-ID: <4744DE9A.2010707@comcast.net>

vern at srvinet.com wrote:
> 1959 ah bugeye.  In putting the steering column back in I can't
> find any exact guidance where the outer column fits.  It seems there
> should be something that goes through the hole in the firewall, but
> from what I can figure out there isn't leven a seal there.  The outer
> column seems to just end prior to the firewall is that correct and
> what keeps the wind from coming around it.?

Where the column comes thru the firewall, there is an accordian type 
seal or grommet.
You should center the shaft in the hole in the f/wall by adding or 
removing shims under the aluminum mounting point inside the footwell.
Keep the steering rack loose on it's mounts so you can twist the rack to 
fit the shaft perfectly as this will help center the shaft in the hole too.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 21 18:46:46 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:46:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] A real Spridget question
Message-ID: <4744DF86.6000406@comcast.net>

Does anybody know if the splash pans, those funny bent side pieces next 
to the radiator on a Sq body are painted body color both sides, black 
both sides, or black on the front (grille) side and body color on the 
engine side?
What I have is either rusted, spray bombed black, repainted lime green, 
or orange.
I seem to recall the little ears that stick up past the front apron 
above the bonnet latch as being black. But I have done too many bugeyes 
lately and I just don't know what is correct.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From type79 at ix.netcom.com  Wed Nov 21 19:18:28 2007
From: type79 at ix.netcom.com (type79 at ix.netcom.com)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:18:28 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] A real Spridget question
Message-ID: <15334311.1195697908768.JavaMail.root@elwamui-norfolk.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

This should be interesting.

jay f

-----Original Message-----
>From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
>Sent: Nov 21, 2007 8:46 PM
>To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: [Spridgets] A real Spridget question
>
>Does anybody know if the splash pans, those funny bent side pieces next 
>to the radiator on a Sq body are painted body color both sides, black 
>both sides, or black on the front (grille) side and body color on the 
>engine side?

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Nov 21 19:24:06 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:24:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Question
Message-ID: <099401c82cae$c25d1170$6501a8c0@actualshop>

Folks:

As most of you know I am a Dist. for Moss.

I have been asked to "offer up" some info for the Q.C. (yes, there IS one)
folks and I can't help 'cause I would have to take apart the rear end on a
brand NEW, FINISHED job (ain't gonna happen<G>) to provide the answer.

<<I need to know the correct o.d. for the Spridget leaf spring rear bushing.

We have one customer stating that they are too small. They are loose in a new
spring eye, but I don't know if the spring is the problem, or the bush. >>

Anybody able to assist??

Thanks!!

Ed

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 21 20:05:54 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:05:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning!! LBC content!! Hit Delete Now!!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711211055i22bb7ab8xd525e1725f5a0607@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <550677.32877.qm@web30511.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> Is there an easy way to bench test it?  Any obvious

Put it in. if it doesn't work, take it out. You almost
certainly spent more time on the "other" posts this
week than what the job takes (literally!).

HT,
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Nov 21 20:38:36 2007
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:38:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] A real Spridget question
References: <4744DF86.6000406@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <011601c82cb9$2a25a060$6401a8c0@refisk>

Frank,

On my Deep Pink '61 Sprite those pieces are pink everywhere, including the 
ears that stick up past the front apron.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 8:46 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] A real Spridget question


> Does anybody know if the splash pans, those funny bent side pieces next
> to the radiator on a Sq body are painted body color both sides, black
> both sides, or black on the front (grille) side and body color on the
> engine side?
> What I have is either rusted, spray bombed black, repainted lime green,
> or orange.
> I seem to recall the little ears that stick up past the front apron
> above the bonnet latch as being black. But I have done too many bugeyes
> lately and I just don't know what is correct.
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 22:52:57 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:52:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] A real Spridget question
In-Reply-To: <4744DF86.6000406@comcast.net>
References: <4744DF86.6000406@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711212152xe7eb020ya9210fee208500a1@mail.gmail.com>

Frank,

Not sure how much help I can be. On my car (68 - I think?) the car was
originally Old English White per interior areas and the side pieces
either side of the radiator are also OEW while the rest of the metal
(radiator shroud...etc) is black. Looking at pictures in my books
where you can see through the grill it looks like all of them also use
the body color on these panels.

But what do I know....?    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Nov 21, 2007 7:46 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> Does anybody know if the splash pans, those funny bent side pieces next
> to the radiator on a Sq body are painted body color both sides, black
> both sides, or black on the front (grille) side and body color on the
> engine side?
> What I have is either rusted, spray bombed black, repainted lime green,
> or orange.
> I seem to recall the little ears that stick up past the front apron
> above the bonnet latch as being black. But I have done too many bugeyes
> lately and I just don't know what is correct.
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> _______________________________________________
> bmwwxman at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
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Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 21 23:02:04 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:02:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 50 Years of Spridgets Official Posters!!
In-Reply-To: <06b701c82ca6$67520180$6501a8c0@actualshop>
References: <43840a7e0711211449ica8c4abk4b418d425bf25d5e@mail.gmail.com>
	<06b701c82ca6$67520180$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711212202r18f79e9ft1ca8878940907f07@mail.gmail.com>

On Nov 21, 2007 7:24 PM,  <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:
> <<The posters come in two sizes:
>
> 15" x 20"
> http://www.cafepress.com/spridget.178425817>>
>
> Appears to be WAY bigger than...
>
> <<and 17" x 23"
> http://www.cafepress.com/spridget.178423290
> >>
>
> ...and appears to be WAY smaller?!?!?!?!?!

Just the way they are displayed at cafepress.  The poster sizes
indicated are correct.


> And NO announcement on Bugeye List?!?!?

Will be there shortly....

Cheers!!
Jim

P.S.  RE the rear leaf spring bushings...   Which springs 1/4 or 1/2
elliptical?   I'm about to put new bushes in my 1/2 ellipticals but
that's probably a month away. If you still need info by then I'll let
you know what I find.

> Isn't the loveable Bugeye (or Frogeye) the basis of the Spridget??

'Tis indeed!

> I am confused??

My usual state of life....

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Nov 22 06:57:13 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:57:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 25.5 hours away but who's counting?
Message-ID: <005f01c82d0f$973c9b30$c5b5d190$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

We had a success test of Floundervision via Yahoo Messenger late yesterday
afternoon. 

 

We'll have the camera up later today, and leave it on for most of the day. 

 

Fri & Sat. the cam will be up at 9AM CST to 4PM. We hope you can tune in.

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Thu Nov 22 08:33:56 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:33:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 25.5 hours away but who's counting?
In-Reply-To: <005f01c82d0f$973c9b30$c5b5d190$@com>
References: <005f01c82d0f$973c9b30$c5b5d190$@com>
Message-ID: <675E9651-E54D-4BCD-8290-1D49C3B5D793@phillymgclub.com>

I just checked my account and I still have the ol' Floundervision  
listed. I will try to drop by during the weekend.

Larry

On Nov 22, 2007, at 8:57 AM, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:

> Hey y'all,
>
>
>
> We had a success test of Floundervision via Yahoo Messenger late  
> yesterday
> afternoon.
>
>
>
> We'll have the camera up later today, and leave it on for most of  
> the day.
>
>
>
> Fri & Sat. the cam will be up at 9AM CST to 4PM. We hope you can  
> tune in.
>
>
>
>
>
> Wm. Severin Thompson
>
> ~iii<O
>
>
>
> <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com
>
> <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com
>
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/png which had a  
> name of image001.png]
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> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Nov 22 08:53:13 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 09:53:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 remote connection instruction
Message-ID: <008501c82d1f$cc2f7f00$648e7d00$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

Please pay close attention to this, as when the SOS madness breaks out
tomorrow in the shop, there's little time to play "tech support" remotely.

 

When the camera is on, it will be apparent in the message next to the
"floundervision" name in your Yahoo Messenger friends list. You'll see the
camera icon and some sort of smartass caption.

 

Clicking on it will allow you to view the camera.

 

However, to hear what's going on, to type to us and the rest of the
viewers... you'll have to enter the conference. You must be invited to the
conference. Be patient. we'll get to you.

 

Here's a list of "do's and don'ts". 

 

1.       Please have the latest version of Yahoo Messenger. If you haven't
used it since SOS '06, you need to upgrade. Get it at <
http://messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php>

2.       Don't ask us to view your camera. We're busy saving or mercy
killing Spridgets and have little time to watch you sittin' by your desk
with no pants on.

3.       Do have your speakers or headphones turned on and turned up,
otherwise you won't hear squat. I suggest running the "set up assistant" in
the "calling and audio" section of the "preferences".

4.       Do not try to initiate "offline" messages or calls. Myself, or
anyone else dumb enough to moderate the broadcast will be busier than a one
legged man in an ass kicking contest.

5.       If you have a microphone, you can speak to all in the conference,
as we in the shop can hear you too. We'll also have a mic, so be prepared
for rebuttal.

6.       Any questions you can't figure out, call the shop at (920)
266-0252.

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Nov 22 09:07:23 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:07:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 phone number correction
Message-ID: <000601c82d21$c67d72e0$537858a0$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

I incorrectly stated the number to the "Larry Line" at the shop(I'm an
idiot. this is news?).

 

The correct number for the Thicko shop is (920) 966-0252. Call us (tomorrow)
if you're having trouble connecting to the broadcast, or need directions to
the Dream Farm.

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 22 09:13:28 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:13:28 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 remote connection instruction
In-Reply-To: <008501c82d1f$cc2f7f00$648e7d00$@com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F35DB754669FDB5C795F777B8790@phx.gbl>

You HAVE been watching ...

>From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>

>have little time to watch you sittin' by your desk with no pants on.

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 22 09:34:56 2007
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:34:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] A real Spridget question
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711212152xe7eb020ya9210fee208500a1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <336571.82288.qm@web36812.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Mine are body color both sides.  Of course Frank is the one who painted them...  Hmmmm.
   - David

Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
  Frank,

Not sure how much help I can be. On my car (68 - I think?) the car was
originally Old English White per interior areas and the side pieces
either side of the radiator are also OEW while the rest of the metal
(radiator shroud...etc) is black. Looking at pictures in my books
where you can see through the grill it looks like all of them also use
the body color on these panels.

But what do I know....? ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Nov 21, 2007 7:46 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:
> Does anybody know if the splash pans, those funny bent side pieces next
> to the radiator on a Sq body are painted body color both sides, black
> both sides, or black on the front (grille) side and body color on the
> engine side?
> What I have is either rusted, spray bombed black, repainted lime green,
> or orange.
> I seem to recall the little ears that stick up past the front apron
> above the bonnet latch as being black. But I have done too many bugeyes
> lately and I just don't know what is correct.
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> _______________________________________________
> bmwwxman at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
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>



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From kevin at valentinephoto.net  Thu Nov 22 09:39:54 2007
From: kevin at valentinephoto.net (K. Valentine)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:39:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
Message-ID: <86475B27-ED8F-4982-AD24-787AA27474CA@valentinephoto.net>

Hey ALL,

Kathy and I will be driving the Midget to Thanksgiving dinner today.

It's almost 70 degrees here in PA and it's NOT RAINING, Frank!

Who else is Spridgeting today?

Happy Thanksgiving All!!!

Kevin V.

From bpazur at excel.net  Thu Nov 22 10:24:53 2007
From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:24:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 25.5 hours away but who's counting?
References: <005f01c82d0f$973c9b30$c5b5d190$@com>
Message-ID: <000901c82d2c$98d58480$4ae767d1@BUDA81RB4QWBBH>

Gawd -

Did I have a hard time this morning getting my trailer out of my back yard
with my (rear wheel drive) Tundra thru 2" of snow and ice. I didn't think I
would make it cause it is an uphill drive. Should have done it before the
snow. Denise says I really tore up the lawn. We will see in the Spring. At
any rate, the trailer and truck are on the driveway ready to receive Mr.
White tomorrow morning. See you soon. Hope some of you like New Glarus
Brewing beer.

Bud

Mr. White - 1275 Street Bugeye
SilverStreak - 1275 Race Sprite
************************************************************************
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does in the petals of a flower"

- Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and  the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>; <team-thicko at autox.team.net>; "'Healeys'"
<healeys at autox.team.net>; <mgs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 7:57 AM
Subject: SOS '07 25.5 hours away but who's counting?

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov 22 09:58:53 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:58:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
References: <86475B27-ED8F-4982-AD24-787AA27474CA@valentinephoto.net>
Message-ID: <00cb01c82d28$f71995d0$0401a8c0@midget>

> Who else is Spridgeting today?

Not me ;-(
It is 31F with a windchill up to 20F now with light snow, so I am
taking a pass on the annual Cruise to the Rock.
http://www.chicagolandmgclub.com/members/driving_events.html#rock07
Besides, I really need to finish carving vinyl tile for the bathroom floor.
I am planning to drive the Idget to SOS tomorrow, however.
Happy Thanksgiving All!!!
David L

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 22 10:01:05 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:01:05 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
In-Reply-To: <86475B27-ED8F-4982-AD24-787AA27474CA@valentinephoto.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F28D7749623D40086E00151B8790@phx.gbl>

Humph!!

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/11/22/weather-storm.html

RD
Ottawa, Canada

>From: "K. Valentine" <kevin at valentinephoto.net>
>
>Hey ALL,
>
>Kathy and I will be driving the Midget to Thanksgiving dinner today.
>
>It's almost 70 degrees here in PA and it's NOT RAINING, Frank!
>
>Who else is Spridgeting today?
>
>Happy Thanksgiving All!!!
>
>Kevin V.

From CAWS52803 at aol.com  Thu Nov 22 10:05:28 2007
From: CAWS52803 at aol.com (CAWS52803 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:05:28 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
Message-ID: <cd1.20160367.347710d8@aol.com>

We are taking our RHD Bugeye for a spin before feasting.  About 75 here in 
western North Carolina.
Snow expected by the weekend, so I'm not gloating.
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov 22 10:09:51 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:09:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
References: <86475B27-ED8F-4982-AD24-787AA27474CA@valentinephoto.net>
Message-ID: <01ad01c82d2a$7f54f650$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "K. Valentine" <kevin at valentinephoto.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 10:39 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving


Hey ALL,

Kathy and I will be driving the Midget to Thanksgiving dinner today.

It's almost 70 degrees here in PA and it's NOT RAINING, Frank!

Who else is Spridgeting today?

Happy Thanksgiving All!!!

Kevin V.
_______________________________________________

"I celebrated Thanksgiving in an old-fashioned way.  I invited everybody in 
my neighborhood to my house, we had an enormous feast and then I killed them 
and took their land."

Jon Stewart 

From kevin at valentinephoto.net  Thu Nov 22 10:09:59 2007
From: kevin at valentinephoto.net (K. Valentine)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:09:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F28D7749623D40086E00151B8790@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-F28D7749623D40086E00151B8790@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <6A2BE90B-15A3-4842-8B36-364B915CC07D@valentinephoto.net>

On Nov 22, 2007, at 12:01 PM, Robert Duquette wrote:

> Humph!!
>
> http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/11/22/weather-storm.html



Robert,

I know how you feel.

We had 10 inches of snow here on Tuesday.  I couldn't even find the  
Midget let alone drive it....

Kevin V.

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Thu Nov 22 10:19:13 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:19:13 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV578EE25C03B0BAAD7C96AC8790@phx.gbl>

I  have be Spridgeting all morning since
about 7:00. It's Spring again!

I shall now retire to the shower/personal grooming area in prep. for Spridgeting forth and back from Xgiving dinner.

Happy Bird, all. :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From nases at verizon.net  Thu Nov 22 10:29:54 2007
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:29:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
In-Reply-To: <86475B27-ED8F-4982-AD24-787AA27474CA@valentinephoto.net>
References: <86475B27-ED8F-4982-AD24-787AA27474CA@valentinephoto.net>
Message-ID: <000901c82d2d$4c071550$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>

Driving the Sprite, now that's a different thought.  I've been concentrating
on putting my restoration car together it didn't even occur to me to
actually drive one.  Have a good drive and a great Holiday!

You know what, after working on them for awhile now, it's almost as good as
driving em.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone. 


Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa


___________________________________________________________
Hey ALL,

Kathy and I will be driving the Midget to Thanksgiving dinner today.

It's almost 70 degrees here in PA and it's NOT RAINING, Frank!

Who else is Spridgeting today?

Happy Thanksgiving All!!!

Kevin V.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 22 10:34:39 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:34:39 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
In-Reply-To: <6A2BE90B-15A3-4842-8B36-364B915CC07D@valentinephoto.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F29EBE7DBEFE40AEDB55504B8790@phx.gbl>

You obviously didn't get enough.  That system is now moving through here, I 
believe, from a weatherman said this morning, and there seems to be quite a 
bit of it left.


>From: "K. Valentine" <kevin at valentinephoto.net>
>
>On Nov 22, 2007, at 12:01 PM, Robert Duquette wrote:
>
>>Humph!!
>>
>>http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/11/22/weather-storm.html
>
>
>
>Robert,
>
>I know how you feel.
>
>We had 10 inches of snow here on Tuesday.  I couldn't even find the  Midget 
>let alone drive it....
>
>Kevin V.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov 22 18:31:35 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 20:31:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
In-Reply-To: <86475B27-ED8F-4982-AD24-787AA27474CA@valentinephoto.net>
References: <86475B27-ED8F-4982-AD24-787AA27474CA@valentinephoto.net>
Message-ID: <47462D77.3080400@comcast.net>

K. Valentine wrote:

> Who else is Spridgeting today?

I took a ride today and very quickly noticed I need to check out my 
clutch hydraulics. A few pumps of the pedal and I did enjoy a nice 70* 
Thanksgiving day drive along the beaches.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From dmg at bossig.com  Thu Nov 22 18:39:36 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:39:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
In-Reply-To: <47462D77.3080400@comcast.net>
References: <86475B27-ED8F-4982-AD24-787AA27474CA@valentinephoto.net>,
	<47462D77.3080400@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4745BED8.19785.1EFFD63@dmg.bossig.com>

Harrumphhh!!
Here, in the Columbia Valley, we got all the way up to 31.1*F
I stayed indoors.....   I'm a coward!
Tomorrow I'm getting out the studded tires............

On 22 Nov 2007 at 20:31, Frank Clarici wrote:
>>  I did enjoy a nice 70*
>> Thanksgiving day drive along the beaches.

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Nov 22 20:53:27 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:53:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
References: <BAY118-DAV578EE25C03B0BAAD7C96AC8790@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <01ad01c82d84$67f08c90$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<It's Spring again!>>

You won't think so in the AM, East Coasters!!!  Me, PPP & David L. sent you a
"present"<VBG>!!

From kevin at valentinephoto.net  Thu Nov 22 20:59:21 2007
From: kevin at valentinephoto.net (K. Valentine)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:59:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
In-Reply-To: <01ad01c82d84$67f08c90$6501a8c0@actualshop>
References: <BAY118-DAV578EE25C03B0BAAD7C96AC8790@phx.gbl>
	<01ad01c82d84$67f08c90$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <93E376D7-BA70-4F13-8666-83562772BE7F@valentinephoto.net>

On Nov 22, 2007, at 10:53 PM, <shop at justbrits.com>  
<shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

> <<It's Spring again!>>
>
> You won't think so in the AM, East Coasters!!!  Me, PPP & David L.  
> sent you a
> "present"<VBG>!!


You must have sent it express...

It's already 40 degrees colder here than it was at 3 o'clock this  
afternoon.

Thanks a lot!!!

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Nov 22 21:45:54 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:45:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
References: <BAY118-DAV578EE25C03B0BAAD7C96AC8790@phx.gbl>
	<01ad01c82d84$67f08c90$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<93E376D7-BA70-4F13-8666-83562772BE7F@valentinephoto.net>
Message-ID: <025f01c82d8b$bbcce2d0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Thanks a lot!!!>>

Well Kev, it IS a day of sharing!!!  and blame David L., not me.  He's further
EAST!!
LOL

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov 23 05:24:24 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 06:24:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the time is now
Message-ID: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

Well, a couple months of preparation starts to pay off today with the
kickoff of SOS '07. In an hour or two, folks will start arriving, some from
quite a great distance. 

 

We'll break into teams, each assigned to a different task. One group will be
pulling springs out of the rear of Bud Pazur's Mr. White Bugeye. Another
group will be helping Kris Larsen do final assembly of his latest racecar
"Stapuff". I'd like to thank Kris for dropping off his trailer yesterday,
right in front of the shop door. Apparently Kris believes the Thicko shop
has everything. everything including a teleporter from Star Trek that
allowed me to dematerialize and rematerialize the camper and boat I needed
to roll out of the shop yesterday.

 

We'll probably have 2 teams doing deconstruction of the 7 Spridgets that
will become organ donors. The carcasses will resemble what's left of
yesterday's turkey after the bones have been picked clean, and will be
strapped to a trailer and towed over to the local scrap yard, where they'll
be crushed and turned into Chinese made bench vises at Harbor Freight before
you know it.

 

One more team will be laboring over our feature project, Mary Albrecht's MKI
Midget. It hasn't been on the road in 17 years. This is the car that she and
her late husband drove on their first date many years ago. It's our hope the
car leaves the Thicko shop under its own power tomorrow afternoon.

 

If you can't be here, we'll see you online in a couple of hours.

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Fri Nov 23 05:52:55 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:52:55 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV84CE4B8366E01BE02D2ADC87A0@phx.gbl>

40F in Stamford, CT this AM. Fri/Sat will be coolest according to forecast as hi-temps again go into the mid to hi 50's. Still very much "Spridgetworthy". :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Fri Nov 23 05:56:33 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:56:33 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV14B0F69363BC563B94BA4FC87A0@phx.gbl>

Yep. Gorgeous day in the NE 'cept for a shower or two on the way home from Turkey din-din last night. Goin' into the mid-50's by Wed! :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 23 06:32:44 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:32:44 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Mach 111
Message-ID: <BAY112-F36D127DA01BEFCEAD0D128B87A0@phx.gbl>

Hmmm!  There's a '71 Mach 111 Midget for sale that is being advertized 
locally.  Is that rare?
( no pics.  Apparently it's a work in process.  $7500 now or $10,500 painted 
and re-assembled. )

RD

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 23 06:41:28 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:41:28 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
In-Reply-To: <4745BED8.19785.1EFFD63@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F40ACAF71396AEE047DB8DCB87A0@phx.gbl>

I got out the snowthrower ...  :(

RD

>From: "Dave G." <dmg at bossig.com>
>
>Harrumphhh!!
>Here, in the Columbia Valley, we got all the way up to 31.1*F
>I stayed indoors.....   I'm a coward!
>Tomorrow I'm getting out the studded tires............

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Fri Nov 23 06:44:52 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:44:52 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful what you post pt I
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV134B6E4686B893B779AD0BC87A0@phx.gbl>

"We tried to shoot Cap'n Bob...and missed"

Naturally...I'm slim, trim and "move" like a Spridget. <wink, wink>:)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Fri Nov 23 06:51:22 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:51:22 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Thanksgiving with LBC content - pics.
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV2D1BCF6D020553B0EACE3C87A0@phx.gbl>

Definitley "Frankworthy" work, Tim. :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 23 10:43:07 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:43:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
In-Reply-To: <00cf01c82dcc$3590a7b0$09bb2bd9@tairswork>
References: <380-220071151617214703@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711161026o309e526et37bb60911b3d85ce@mail.gmail.com>
	<00cf01c82dcc$3590a7b0$09bb2bd9@tairswork>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711230943p78e2b1e4u9abe7042931c8758@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/23/07, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:
> <snip>
> On a bike you were never, ever accompanied by the examiner and the
> Department of Transport Examiner (as he was in the 60's) was never told to
> get on someones solo motor bike.  (He may have got on one with a sidecar but
> that was a different class of test.)
<snip>

Guy,
I guess my examiner in High Wycombe, April, 1966 didn't follow that
rule exactly...  ;-)
He did, in fact, ride pillion on my 250 Tiger Cub for part of the
test. I thought that was standard as several of my buddies had the
same examiner and the same experience. And wasn't it the Ministry of
Transport back then?  I seem to remember you had to have an MoT
sticker on your vehicle too. Things change, I guess.
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 23 10:45:09 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:45:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mach 111
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F36D127DA01BEFCEAD0D128B87A0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-F36D127DA01BEFCEAD0D128B87A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711230945k7336e196xdbb51740c98c3899@mail.gmail.com>

Very rare, Robert!  Must have come with a one-off engine to be able to
go 111 times the speed of sound!!   ;-)

On 11/23/07, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Hmmm!  There's a '71 Mach 111 Midget for sale that is being advertized
> locally.  Is that rare?
> ( no pics.  Apparently it's a work in process.  $7500 now or $10,500 painted
> and re-assembled. )

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 23 10:46:39 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:46:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F40ACAF71396AEE047DB8DCB87A0@phx.gbl>
References: <4745BED8.19785.1EFFD63@dmg.bossig.com>
	<BAY112-F40ACAF71396AEE047DB8DCB87A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711230946l6c994bbgd41c775dd35113c1@mail.gmail.com>

2-4 inches of the white stuff due here today and tonight. It's just
west of us on the radar right now...

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/23/07, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> I got out the snowthrower ...  :(
>
> RD
>
> >From: "Dave G." <dmg at bossig.com>
> >
> >Harrumphhh!!
> >Here, in the Columbia Valley, we got all the way up to 31.1*F
> >I stayed indoors.....   I'm a coward!
> >Tomorrow I'm getting out the studded tires............
> _______________________________________________
> bmwwxman at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>


-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 23 11:08:18 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:08:18 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Mach 111
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711230945k7336e196xdbb51740c98c3899@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F22FB09920F4B6C39EA4180B87A0@phx.gbl>

So, it's a steal!  I should buy now, before he figures it out!!! :)


>From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
>
>Very rare, Robert!  Must have come with a one-off engine to be able to
>go 111 times the speed of sound!!   ;-)
>
>On 11/23/07, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > Hmmm!  There's a '71 Mach 111 Midget for sale that is being advertized
> > locally.  Is that rare?
> > ( no pics.  Apparently it's a work in process.  $7500 now or $10,500 
>painted
> > and re-assembled. )

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Fri Nov 23 11:22:56 2007
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:22:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mach 111
In-Reply-To: <mailman.33701.1195839833.12556.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.33701.1195839833.12556.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <1195842176.5786.37.camel@tosh>

Robert Duquette wrote:
> Hmmm!  There's a '71 Mach 111 Midget for sale that is being
> advertized 
> locally.  Is that rare?
> ( no pics.  Apparently it's a work in process.  $7500 now or $10,500
> painted 
> and re-assembled. )

Mach 111!?! Wow, that is fast. I think the F-14 fighter jets go to only
Mach 3. 

Oh, you mean Mark III? :) I don't think so. 

Google: site:craigslist.org mg midget 1971

A lot of hits, including this for only US$3700:
http://greenville.craigslist.org/car/470095030.html

But that's not local to you. But the savings should pay for the trip.

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Fri Nov 23 13:55:38 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 20:55:38 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS goings on
Message-ID: <000001c82e13$3406db20$0501a8c0@MAIN>

Anyone else attempting the Floundervision site? 
I can see the webcam, although it is very jerky with frame updates at
greater than 1 second intervals.
Not a lot going on. A lot of people walking around apparently not doing
much. (this may just from the limited webcam view)
No Attractive Assistants
No sound. 
No apparent link or invitation to any joint discussion or conference. I
can send off- conference messages. I have tried a couple but following
yesterdays instruction not to do so cos everyone will be so busy I dont
want to try again.
 
So what is others experience?
 
Happy Thanksgiving
 
Guy

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From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Fri Nov 23 14:14:49 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:14:49 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS goings on
In-Reply-To: <001001c82e14$85d60b00$91822100$@herder@cox.net>
Message-ID: <000701c82e15$e33680d0$0501a8c0@MAIN>

On the tests a couple of nights ago I got sound and picture, and an
invitation to a conference which worked fine for a short while (just the
test)

I have been logged onto the picture since about 5pm my local time; it is now
9.15pm  But no invitation to any open discussion page so I guess there is
nothing going on.
I have sent a couple of private messages and got a single reply but that is
as far as it has got.

I guess I am not missing much, -- except of course the Attractive
Assistants!

Guy
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Herder [mailto:p.herder at cox.net]
Sent: 23 November 2007 21:05
To: 'Guy Weller'
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] SOS goings on

The picture IS jerky but readable.  Sound is mostly only heard when
something LOUD triggers the VOX mike that they are using.

If you have the web cam working, founder will invite you to the conference.
I once waited ~ 30 minutes.  I have been kicked off several times due to my
OS not foundervision.

Make sure you have ran the Open the Call Setup Assistant ... under Calling &
Audio under the Preferences in Messenger to insure your speakers and mic (if
you have one) are working.

Even then, I found that my Vista would not allow the sound to connect.  I
had to download and install a truespeech.zip file and then restart Yahoo
Messenger again.

Paul


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From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Fri Nov 23 14:22:53 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:22:53 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS goings on
In-Reply-To: <001101c82e16$4fe3b360$efab1a20$@herder@cox.net>
Message-ID: <000c01c82e17$02ce2910$0501a8c0@MAIN>

Yes, I could see the general excitement and guessed they had got the white
car started. I could see someone was clapping - but still no sound and no
conference invite link has appeared. Just the link fro Floundervision  for
the webcam

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Herder [mailto:p.herder at cox.net]
Sent: 23 November 2007 21:18
To: 'Guy Weller'
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] SOS goings on

Interesting!  Founder sent out another join just ~ 15 minutes ago.

BTW he just told us they are trying to start the car!

It is RUNNING!!!!



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From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Nov 23 15:02:50 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:02:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS goings on
References: <000c01c82e17$02ce2910$0501a8c0@MAIN>
Message-ID: <056401c82e1c$97899f80$6501a8c0@actualshop>

Guy Weller said:

<<but still no sound and no conference invite link has appeared. Just the link
fro Floundervision  for the webcam>>

Flounder &  Peter C. said:

<<3. Do have your speakers or headphones turned on and turned up,
otherwise you won't hear squat. I suggest running the "set up assistant" in
the "calling and audio" section of the "preferences".>>

So the drill IS:

Open Yahoo Messenger (skinny window on my right & shows "floundervision...";
Open MESSENGER;
Select "Preferences",
Select "Calling & Audio",
OPEN the "bar" labeled---Open the Call Setup Assistent";
follow instructions.

If you ARE seeing the webcam you HAVE been OK'd.

Enough??

Ed

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Fri Nov 23 15:17:29 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:17:29 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS goings on
In-Reply-To: <056401c82e1c$97899f80$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <000501c82e1e$a3066120$0501a8c0@MAIN>

Thanks Ed, but I have done all of that
The setup assistant test produces a good quality and volume of test sound on
my computer

I get the webcam, but no sound.
I have not seen an invitation to a conference

Guy


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk at autox.team.net]On Behalf
Of shop at justbrits.com
Sent: 23 November 2007 22:03
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS goings on

Guy Weller said:

<<but still no sound and no conference invite link has appeared. Just the
link
fro Floundervision  for the webcam>>

Flounder &  Peter C. said:

<<3. Do have your speakers or headphones turned on and turned up,
otherwise you won't hear squat. I suggest running the "set up assistant" in
the "calling and audio" section of the "preferences".>>

So the drill IS:

Open Yahoo Messenger (skinny window on my right & shows "floundervision...";
Open MESSENGER;
Select "Preferences",
Select "Calling & Audio",
OPEN the "bar" labeled---Open the Call Setup Assistent";
follow instructions.

If you ARE seeing the webcam you HAVE been OK'd.

Enough??

Ed


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From grday at btinternet.com  Fri Nov 23 15:33:43 2007
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:33:43 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
References: <380-220071151617214703@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711161026o309e526et37bb60911b3d85ce@mail.gmail.com>
	<00cf01c82dcc$3590a7b0$09bb2bd9@tairswork>
	<43840a7e0711230943p78e2b1e4u9abe7042931c8758@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00be01c82e20$e7de8410$09bb2bd9@tairswork>

Jim,
I wonder what he did with a bike that had just one seat?   Went side-saddle 
on the rear mudguard I suppose.
What was the MoT sticker for?  You had the 'L' plates - but a sticker???

Guy R Day

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
To: "Guy R Day" <grday at btinternet.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 5:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles


> On 11/23/07, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:
>> <snip>
>> On a bike you were never, ever accompanied by the examiner and the
>> Department of Transport Examiner (as he was in the 60's) was never told 
>> to
>> get on someones solo motor bike.  (He may have got on one with a sidecar 
>> but
>> that was a different class of test.)
> <snip>
>
> Guy,
> I guess my examiner in High Wycombe, April, 1966 didn't follow that
> rule exactly...  ;-)
> He did, in fact, ride pillion on my 250 Tiger Cub for part of the
> test. I thought that was standard as several of my buddies had the
> same examiner and the same experience. And wasn't it the Ministry of
> Transport back then?  I seem to remember you had to have an MoT
> sticker on your vehicle too. Things change, I guess.
> -- 
> Cheers!!
> Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
> Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 
> 2008!!
> For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org> 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 23 15:51:10 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:51:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
In-Reply-To: <00be01c82e20$e7de8410$09bb2bd9@tairswork>
References: <380-220071151617214703@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0711161026o309e526et37bb60911b3d85ce@mail.gmail.com>
	<00cf01c82dcc$3590a7b0$09bb2bd9@tairswork>
	<43840a7e0711230943p78e2b1e4u9abe7042931c8758@mail.gmail.com>
	<00be01c82e20$e7de8410$09bb2bd9@tairswork>
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On 11/23/07, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:
> Jim,
> I wonder what he did with a bike that had just one seat?   Went side-saddle
> on the rear mudguard I suppose.

Love it but dunno.   ;-)

> What was the MoT sticker for?  You had the 'L' plates - but a sticker???

Ministry of Transport - Road taxes and inspection for roadworthiness.
Used to be a round sticker you put in a corner of the windscreen.
Dunno what they do these days...

Some info:  <http://www.motuk.co.uk>

I was thinking the MoT also did driver testing, but maybe not. Too
long ago. I just don't remember it all!

Cheers!!
Jim

>
> Guy R Day
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> To: "Guy R Day" <grday at btinternet.com>
> Cc: "Spridgets" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 5:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Traffic Circles
>
>
> > On 11/23/07, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:
> >> <snip>
> >> On a bike you were never, ever accompanied by the examiner and the
> >> Department of Transport Examiner (as he was in the 60's) was never told
> >> to
> >> get on someones solo motor bike.  (He may have got on one with a sidecar
> >> but
> >> that was a different class of test.)
> > <snip>
> >
> > Guy,
> > I guess my examiner in High Wycombe, April, 1966 didn't follow that
> > rule exactly...  ;-)
> > He did, in fact, ride pillion on my 250 Tiger Cub for part of the
> > test. I thought that was standard as several of my buddies had the
> > same examiner and the same experience. And wasn't it the Ministry of
> > Transport back then?  I seem to remember you had to have an MoT
> > sticker on your vehicle too. Things change, I guess.
> > --
> > Cheers!!
> > Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
> > Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
> > 2008!!
> > For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
>
>


-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Nov 23 16:04:32 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:04:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the time is now
In-Reply-To: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com>
References: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com>
Message-ID: <47475C80.30604@comcast.net>

Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:

> We'll probably have 2 teams doing deconstruction of the 7 Spridgets that
> will become organ donors. 

Unless they look like Rusty, do NOT scrap those cars!
What's with you guys, you scrapped Mickey and that was a fine easy project.
Not that I need another project but somebody somewhere needs one or 7.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Nov 23 16:33:32 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 17:33:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS goings on
References: <000501c82e1e$a3066120$0501a8c0@MAIN>
Message-ID: <00fe01c82e29$438537c0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<I get the webcam, but no sound.>>

Audio was VERY sporodic, Guy?!?!

<<I have not seen an invitation to a conference.>>

As I said (in wrong "English" I guess<VBG>),

"If you ARE seeing the webcam you HAVE been OK'd."

In other words, when you click on the Floundervision... Icon a "request" IS
sent to Flounder (or his moderator) and he(that person) approves and the
webcam goes live?!?!?

OK??

Me

From p.herder at cox.net  Fri Nov 23 16:41:17 2007
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 17:41:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS goings on
In-Reply-To: <00fe01c82e29$438537c0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
References: <000501c82e1e$a3066120$0501a8c0@MAIN>
	<00fe01c82e29$438537c0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <001c01c82e2a$58c308a0$0a4919e0$@herder@cox.net>

Yes you get the web cam but to join the conference Founder has to invite you
to it also.  That gets you sound and the ability to type.  The web cam alone
does not.

I was watching the web cam (and can connect to it right now but it is dark
there!) but unless I have an invite to the conference, I will not get sound.
I think that the web cam is somehow automatic in its invite since I am on it
and I am pretty sure Flounder is not sitting at the computer authorizing me
to see it!

I had both several times but due to my OS (both XP and Vista), crashed Yahoo
messenger and I had to start all over again and wait for the invite to the
conference to have the sound.

I don't know why Guy does not get sound today since he (in a private email)
remarked that he had it working the day before during the test session.

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+p.herder=cox.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+p.herder=cox.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
shop at justbrits.com
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 5:34 PM
To: 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS goings on

<<I get the webcam, but no sound.>>

Audio was VERY sporodic, Guy?!?!

<<I have not seen an invitation to a conference.>>

As I said (in wrong "English" I guess<VBG>),

"If you ARE seeing the webcam you HAVE been OK'd."

In other words, when you click on the Floundervision... Icon a "request" IS
sent to Flounder (or his moderator) and he(that person) approves and the
webcam goes live?!?!?

OK??

Me
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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov 23 18:21:55 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 19:21:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the time is now
In-Reply-To: <47475C80.30604@comcast.net>
References: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com> <47475C80.30604@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00a401c82e38$6b7030a0$425091e0$@com>

You know how to get to Wisconsin... hurry up.

-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut at comcast.net] 
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 5:05 PM
To: Wm. Severin Thompson
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net; team-thicko at autox.team.net; 'Healeys';
mgs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the time is now

Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:

> We'll probably have 2 teams doing deconstruction of the 7 Spridgets that
> will become organ donors. 

Unless they look like Rusty, do NOT scrap those cars!
What's with you guys, you scrapped Mickey and that was a fine easy project.
Not that I need another project but somebody somewhere needs one or 7.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Fri Nov 23 18:37:36 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 20:37:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the time is now
In-Reply-To: <47475C80.30604@comcast.net>
References: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com> <47475C80.30604@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <110A3BC6-4894-4EF8-9DD1-13C5400E49B6@phillymgclub.com>

Well, you know those guys. I check at 6 PM Eastern Leftover Time and  
they weren't even working. They musta quit half way through the day.  
On an Oshit, ya work till ya drop. Before, during and after dinner.

Larry

On Nov 23, 2007, at 6:04 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
>
>> We'll probably have 2 teams doing deconstruction of the 7 Spridgets  
>> that
>> will become organ donors.
>
> Unless they look like Rusty, do NOT scrap those cars!
> What's with you guys, you scrapped Mickey and that was a fine easy  
> project.
> Not that I need another project but somebody somewhere needs one or 7.
>
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> _______________________________________________
> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
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Philadelphia MG Club

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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Fri Nov 23 19:01:28 2007
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard Chateauvieux)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:01:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the time is now
In-Reply-To: <00a401c82e38$6b7030a0$425091e0$@com>
References: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com>
	<47475C80.30604@comcast.net> <00a401c82e38$6b7030a0$425091e0$@com>
Message-ID: <6F9708A3-E067-4484-91BE-BCF279803509@gerardsgarage.com>

Hey Frank, funny, I was think of you when I read posting... thinking  
"geez, better not let Frank find out"...

... hey, don't look at me, I already have 7 British car and not enuf  
room to park 'em!

Gerard


On Nov 23, 2007, at 5:21 PM, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:

>
> You know how to get to Wisconsin... hurry up.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut at comcast.net]
> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 5:05 PM
> To: Wm. Severin Thompson
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net; team-thicko at autox.team.net; 'Healeys';
> mgs at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the time is now
>
> Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
>
>> We'll probably have 2 teams doing deconstruction of the 7  
>> Spridgets that
>> will become organ donors.
>
> Unless they look like Rusty, do NOT scrap those cars!
> What's with you guys, you scrapped Mickey and that was a fine easy  
> project.
> Not that I need another project but somebody somewhere needs one or 7.
>
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
>
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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Fri Nov 23 19:39:09 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 02:39:09 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV10596CCADB79EEBF64D984C87B0@phx.gbl>

In polite society, it's "biteth me".

And you're right man...it's gotta hurt like
hell! I wonder at the origination of the phrase. Why in hell would you want to be
bitten...and especially there?

Now, had he said "bloweth me".... :)

CapBob


Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)


-----Original Message-----
From: Brad Fornal
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 11:36 AM
To: Robert Duquette
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...

And usually, at least down south, the phrase is also accompanied by the
physical sign, of someone grabbing their crotch.
I dunno about ya'll, but that is the LAST place I wanna be bit!!!

On Nov 21, 2007 7:39 AM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> Okay, maybe someone can explain this to me.  The phrase "Bite me!".  What
> the heck is that?  You're asking someone to bite you and that's supposed
> to
> be bad for 'them'?  Somebody's got to explain this to me.
>
> RD
> LBC season is officially over here in Ottawa as we got snow overnight and
> salt was used on the roads.
>
>
>
> >From: Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com>
> >
> >Jim,
> >
> >It is still very offensive to many listers. If all the nut jobs on this
> >list request that we *constantly* use our delete keys to remove the ton
> >of bullshit wacko posts that have been on this list lately maybe you
> >could do the same for the three posts that came from our side.
> >
> >Oh, and by the way, bite me, then go screw yourself
> >
> >Robert
> >
> >
> >Jim Johnson wrote:
> > > Cheezus, Robert!!  That Ant and the Grasshopper thing predates the
> > > internet!!  I first saw it in its earliest format back in the 1960s!!
> > > Try using some Gold Bond moisturising lotion. It'll thicken you skin a
> > > little an keep you from frothing at the mouth!
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From lists at woozy.com  Fri Nov 23 20:17:43 2007
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:17:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV10596CCADB79EEBF64D984C87B0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV10596CCADB79EEBF64D984C87B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <474797D7.3000909@woozy.com>

Since folks keep asking, it's a just ever so slightly more polite way of 
saying "blow me" (definition #1) or "fuck off you prick" (definition #2):

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bite+me

Robert


Robert E. Shlafer wrote:
> In polite society, it's "biteth me".
>
> And you're right man...it's gotta hurt like
> hell! I wonder at the origination of the phrase. Why in hell would you want to be
> bitten...and especially there?
>
> Now, had he said "bloweth me".... :)
>
> CapBob
>
>
> Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Nov 23 20:20:42 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:20:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
References: <BAY118-DAV578EE25C03B0BAAD7C96AC8790@phx.gbl><01ad01c82d84$67f08c90$6501a8c0@actualshop><93E376D7-BA70-4F13-8666-83562772BE7F@valentinephoto.net>
	<025f01c82d8b$bbcce2d0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <00ef01c82e48$ff8cce00$0401a8c0@midget>

> Well Kev, it IS a day of sharing!!!  and blame David L., not me.  He's 
> further
> EAST!!
> LOL

Better check your map again, Ed. Not only are YOU further east, you are also 
closer in latitude. 

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Nov 23 21:06:17 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:06:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Mgs]  SOS '07 the time is now
References: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com> <47475C80.30604@comcast.net>
	<110A3BC6-4894-4EF8-9DD1-13C5400E49B6@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <02df01c82e4f$5dba3e80$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<I check at 6 PM Eastern Leftover Time >>

Had you read some of Flounder's missives Larry, you would have KNOWN that they
where going into a local town for sit-down dinner<G>!!

You as about 15 mts. late.

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Nov 23 21:15:59 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:15:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Mgs]  SOS '07 the time is now
In-Reply-To: <02df01c82e4f$5dba3e80$6501a8c0@actualshop>
References: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com> <47475C80.30604@comcast.net>
	<110A3BC6-4894-4EF8-9DD1-13C5400E49B6@phillymgclub.com>
	<02df01c82e4f$5dba3e80$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071123221241.039bd010@nosimport.com>

At 10:06 PM 11/23/2007, shop at justbrits.com wrote:

><<I check at 6 PM Eastern Leftover Time >>
>
>Had you read some of Flounder's missives Larry, you would have KNOWN that they
>where going into a local town for sit-down dinner<G>!!
>
>You as about 15 mts. late.
===========
It was tasty, too.
Tomorrow we attack brake and clutch hydraulics on the White Midget, 
now that it's running well. Also, LAD's Ute gets bled, and more cars 
succumb to the Sawzall........
But, I'm afraid we've run out of full growlers.... hic
Peter C 

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Sat Nov 24 03:39:03 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:39:03 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS goings on
In-Reply-To: <00fe01c82e29$438537c0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <001001c82e86$3c6b27d0$0501a8c0@MAIN>

That is OK Ed, you were quite clear first time around.
It just didn't match the experience I am getting here on my computer

In my case I get an active video screen (OK'd by Flounder).  But there is no
sound at all. Not a squeak! Volume is full up; the test level operates well
and is clear. Just no sound coming through.

Second point:  when I ran a test on Wednesday evening, as well as the active
video frame there was a completely separate "invitation to conference" link.
When I clicked on that I got a dialog box where I could type in my comments,
and see what others were saying too.  That link just hasn't appeared this
time around.



-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk at autox.team.net]On Behalf
Of shop at justbrits.com
Sent: 23 November 2007 23:34
To: 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS goings on

<<I get the webcam, but no sound.>>

Audio was VERY sporodic, Guy?!?!

<<I have not seen an invitation to a conference.>>

As I said (in wrong "English" I guess<VBG>),

"If you ARE seeing the webcam you HAVE been OK'd."

In other words, when you click on the Floundervision... Icon a "request" IS
sent to Flounder (or his moderator) and he(that person) approves and the
webcam goes live?!?!?

OK??

Me


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From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Sat Nov 24 03:43:32 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:43:32 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS goings on
In-Reply-To: <001c01c82e2a$58c308a0$0a4919e0$@herder@cox.net>
Message-ID: <001501c82e86$dc370db0$0501a8c0@MAIN>

Thanks Paul,

Below is what I just sent to Ed, who was trying to help.

I guess the invitation to conference is not automated, whilst that to the
video (sound-less) is.

I will try again later today when things start up again.

Guy

<<That is OK Ed, you were quite clear first time around.
It just didn't match the experience I am getting here on my computer

In my case I get an active video screen (OK'd by Flounder).  But there is no
sound at all. Not a squeak! Volume is full up; the test level operates well
and is clear. Just no sound coming through.

Second point:  when I ran a test on Wednesday evening, as well as the active
video frame there was a completely separate "invitation to conference" link.
When I clicked on that I got a dialog box where I could type in my comments,
and see what others were saying too.  That link just hasn't appeared this
time around.>>


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk at autox.team.net]On Behalf
Of Paul Herder
Sent: 23 November 2007 23:41
To: shop at justbrits.com; 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS goings on

Yes you get the web cam but to join the conference Founder has to invite you
to it also.  That gets you sound and the ability to type.  The web cam alone
does not.

I was watching the web cam (and can connect to it right now but it is dark
there!) but unless I have an invite to the conference, I will not get sound.
I think that the web cam is somehow automatic in its invite since I am on it
and I am pretty sure Flounder is not sitting at the computer authorizing me
to see it!

I had both several times but due to my OS (both XP and Vista), crashed Yahoo
messenger and I had to start all over again and wait for the invite to the
conference to have the sound.

I don't know why Guy does not get sound today since he (in a private email)
remarked that he had it working the day before during the test session.

Paul


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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sat Nov 24 05:15:36 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 06:15:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Day 1
Message-ID: <005101c82e93$ba6572a0$2f3057e0$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

About 25 SOS'ers showed up yesterday. We got a lot done. We've got a lot
more to do.

 

Folks liked the grilled pork loin. they scarfed it all up.   Swedish
pancakes this AM. can anyone stop and get a couple bottles of maple syrup
(and maybe lingenberries for those wanting authentic?) on their way in?
Smoked salmon today, more pork, and who knows what else.

 

Mary Albrecht's MKI Midget took some effort, but it was running sweet by
day's end.

 

We're going to have to pick up the pace on the deconstructing of the rot
bucket Spridgets. Lots of good parts are being saved though. Just to ease
Frank's mind. these cars are the equal to "Rusty" that he cut up a while
ago. They were rotted out in the 60's and 70's, poorly repaired, and rotted
again. then aged in a bed of raccoon pooh. No amount of taco bell wrappers
and drywall screws would make these things safe for the road again.

 

I've got to start making pancakes. see you online.

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sat Nov 24 05:28:46 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 06:28:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 are you seein' what I'm seein'?
Message-ID: <005d01c82e95$91305dd0$b3911970$@com>

Hey.

 

At times we had as many as 50 people viewing the webcam. 25 to 30 at times
in conference. 

 

There will not be audio all the time.as it depends on the threshold levels
on the hands free mic. We do our best to roll the camera cart around the
shop to give you a variety of views. what you see is what you get unless you
request something specifically.

 

If you've added "floundervision" to your friends list, then the video is
available to you. We invite, or re-invite folks to the conference as often
as possible. When we can, we have someone sitting near the laptop to attend
to things. but not always.

 

I will adjust a setting this AM that will give a faster frame rate, and
degrade picture quality somewhat. We'll see of that can keep (some of) you
happy.

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sat Nov 24 06:23:59 2007
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:23:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the time is now
In-Reply-To: <6F9708A3-E067-4484-91BE-BCF279803509@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com>
	<47475C80.30604@comcast.net> <00a401c82e38$6b7030a0$425091e0$@com>
	<6F9708A3-E067-4484-91BE-BCF279803509@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <A16A3A4D-F61D-4DDF-A89D-5C2188BB695B@phillymgclub.com>

True, I seen his garage!!!!

Larry

On Nov 23, 2007, at 9:01 PM, Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:

> Hey Frank, funny, I was think of you when I read posting... thinking
> "geez, better not let Frank find out"...
>
> ... hey, don't look at me, I already have 7 British car and not enuf
> room to park 'em!
>
> Gerard
>
>
> On Nov 23, 2007, at 5:21 PM, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
>
>>
>> You know how to get to Wisconsin... hurry up.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut at comcast.net]
>> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 5:05 PM
>> To: Wm. Severin Thompson
>> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net; team-thicko at autox.team.net; 'Healeys';
>> mgs at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the time is now
>>
>> Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
>>
>>> We'll probably have 2 teams doing deconstruction of the 7
>>> Spridgets that
>>> will become organ donors.
>>
>> Unless they look like Rusty, do NOT scrap those cars!
>> What's with you guys, you scrapped Mickey and that was a fine easy
>> project.
>> Not that I need another project but somebody somewhere needs one or  
>> 7.
>>
>>
>> -- 
>> Frank Clarici
>> Toms River, NJ
>>
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 24 06:44:34 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:44:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Day 1
References: <005101c82e93$ba6572a0$2f3057e0$@com>
Message-ID: <02f401c82ea0$26c66380$6401a8c0@Larry>

WST, I'm on the way and will stop for syrup.

LAD


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "'Healeys'" <healeys at autox.team.net>; 
<team-thicko at autox.team.net>; <mgs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 6:15 AM
Subject: SOS '07 Day 1


Hey y'all,



About 25 SOS'ers showed up yesterday. We got a lot done. We've got a lot
more to do.



Folks liked the grilled pork loin. they scarfed it all up.   Swedish
pancakes this AM. can anyone stop and get a couple bottles of maple syrup
(and maybe lingenberries for those wanting authentic?) on their way in?
Smoked salmon today, more pork, and who knows what else.



Mary Albrecht's MKI Midget took some effort, but it was running sweet by
day's end.



We're going to have to pick up the pace on the deconstructing of the rot
bucket Spridgets. Lots of good parts are being saved though. Just to ease
Frank's mind. these cars are the equal to "Rusty" that he cut up a while
ago. They were rotted out in the 60's and 70's, poorly repaired, and rotted
again. then aged in a bed of raccoon pooh. No amount of taco bell wrappers
and drywall screws would make these things safe for the road again.



I've got to start making pancakes. see you online.





Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Nov 24 08:06:44 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:06:44 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the time is now
In-Reply-To: <6F9708A3-E067-4484-91BE-BCF279803509@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F2121E9E45A6DDF5D32CC3EB87B0@phx.gbl>

Space to car ratio?  Check out this guy's garage of Italian products!
http://preview.tinyurl.com/yoqcjj

RD

>From: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com>
>To: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
>CC: spridgets at autox.team.net, Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>,Thickos 
><team-thicko at autox.team.net>, mgs at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the time is now
>Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:01:28 -0800
>
>Hey Frank, funny, I was think of you when I read posting... thinking
>"geez, better not let Frank find out"...
>
>... hey, don't look at me, I already have 7 British car and not enuf
>room to park 'em!
>
>Gerard
>
>
>On Nov 23, 2007, at 5:21 PM, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
>
> >
> > You know how to get to Wisconsin... hurry up.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut at comcast.net]
> > Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 5:05 PM
> > To: Wm. Severin Thompson
> > Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net; team-thicko at autox.team.net; 'Healeys';
> > mgs at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the time is now
> >
> > Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
> >
> >> We'll probably have 2 teams doing deconstruction of the 7
> >> Spridgets that
> >> will become organ donors.
> >
> > Unless they look like Rusty, do NOT scrap those cars!
> > What's with you guys, you scrapped Mickey and that was a fine easy
> > project.
> > Not that I need another project but somebody somewhere needs one or 7.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Frank Clarici
> > Toms River, NJ
> >
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From thcollin at mtu.edu  Sat Nov 24 08:27:11 2007
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:27:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Front Suspension Re-assembly
Message-ID: <68vr7k$1u4ro7@email.mtu.edu>

Ages ago, I purchased a King Pin Kit for my '66 Sprite. Today I am 
finally unpacking things and getting ready to reassemble parts. I 
noticed that the Kit contains two O-rings, one with a circular cross 
section and the other with a rectangular cross section. I am assuming 
that these are used (both of them) in place of the single "sealing 
ring" mentioned in my Intereurope repair manual. The manual says 
about disassembly, ". . .then remove the bevelled cork sealing ring 
at the bottom of the swivel axle pin." The only cork rings in the Kit 
are for the fulcrum pin seals. So do I stack the o-rings and use them 
in place of the special beveled cork sealing ring? btw, the cork 
rings seem to be the same size, not large and small as mentioned in 
the manual.

Tim Collins 

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Sat Nov 24 09:54:31 2007
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:54:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
Message-ID: <075c01c82eba$aee028e0$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>

No Spridgeting for me for a while. The Midget and the Cosworth Vega are
both tucked in for winter storage. Instead, we had a bunch of family
over (15 people), and deep-fried a turkey for the first time. Very
tasty!!!
 
Hope your feast was good too! :)
 
-=Chris 

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: K. Valentine [kevin at valentinephoto.net]
Sent: 11/22/2007 11:42:54 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving 

Hey ALL, 

Kathy and I will be driving the Midget to Thanksgiving dinner today. 

It's almost 70 degrees here in PA and it's NOT RAINING, Frank! 

Who else is Spridgeting today? 

Happy Thanksgiving All!!! 

Kevin V. 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov 24 12:07:35 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:07:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
In-Reply-To: <474797D7.3000909@woozy.com>
References: <BAY118-DAV10596CCADB79EEBF64D984C87B0@phx.gbl>
	<474797D7.3000909@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711241107j2133c52btc9b2e5f2bd15e70@mail.gmail.com>

Dunno 'bout everyone else, but I'd rather be blown, than bitten.

But that's just me....

On Nov 23, 2007 9:17 PM, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:

> Since folks keep asking, it's a just ever so slightly more polite way of
> saying "blow me" (definition #1) or "fuck off you prick" (definition #2):
>
> http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bite+me
>
> Robert
>
>
> Robert E. Shlafer wrote:
> > In polite society, it's "biteth me".
> >
> > And you're right man...it's gotta hurt like
> > hell! I wonder at the origination of the phrase. Why in hell would you
> want to be
> > bitten...and especially there?
> >
> > Now, had he said "bloweth me".... :)
> >
> > CapBob
> >
> >
> > Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)
>
>


-- 
www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov 24 12:12:50 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:12:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
In-Reply-To: <075c01c82eba$aee028e0$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>
References: <075c01c82eba$aee028e0$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711241112p69fdb319jf112383d38d17b2b@mail.gmail.com>

No Spridgeting for me either. Anyone know how long it generally take Curto
to do a set of carbs? It's been 5 weeks already.
It is 39* today, so I am going to get out into the hot tub.
3 weeks, and the approximate cost of rebuilding 3 sets of carbs later, all
is well with it again.....
Happy late T Day for you all!!
Since I am a veggie, T Day for me, involves TEQUILA!!!

Brad

On Nov 24, 2007 10:54 AM, Chris King <cbking at alum.rpi.edu> wrote:

> No Spridgeting for me for a while. The Midget and the Cosworth Vega are
> both tucked in for winter storage. Instead, we had a bunch of family
> over (15 people), and deep-fried a turkey for the first time. Very
> tasty!!!
>
> Hope your feast was good too! :)
>
> -=Chris
>
> Chris King
> http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <http://home.comcast.net/%7Ekvcbk/>
>
>  <-----Original Message----->
>
>                 From: K. Valentine [kevin at valentinephoto.net]
> Sent: 11/22/2007 11:42:54 AM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
>
> Hey ALL,
>
> Kathy and I will be driving the Midget to Thanksgiving dinner today.
>
> It's almost 70 degrees here in PA and it's NOT RAINING, Frank!
>
> Who else is Spridgeting today?
>
> Happy Thanksgiving All!!!
>
> Kevin V.
> _______________________________________________
> tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
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>
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From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sat Nov 24 12:32:50 2007
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:32:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 remote connection instruction
In-Reply-To: <008501c82d1f$cc2f7f00$648e7d00$@com>
Message-ID: <200711241928.lAOJSXji013566@ms-smtp-01.rdc-kc.rr.com>

Is the remote connection down?  Worked great this morning, went to lunch and
I don't even see them online.


Chris

From p.herder at cox.net  Sat Nov 24 12:36:45 2007
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:36:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 remote connection instruction
In-Reply-To: <200711241928.lAOJSXji013566@ms-smtp-01.rdc-kc.rr.com>
References: <008501c82d1f$cc2f7f00$648e7d00$@com>
	<200711241928.lAOJSXji013566@ms-smtp-01.rdc-kc.rr.com>
Message-ID: <001b01c82ed1$5981f1f0$0c85d5d0$@herder@cox.net>

Currently dead to me also ...

Audio died and in his attempt to revive it, everything has died.

:(

Paul

-----Original Message-----
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07 remote connection instruction

Is the remote connection down?  Worked great this morning, went to lunch and
I don't even see them online.


Chris

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov 24 12:40:25 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:40:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711241112p69fdb319jf112383d38d17b2b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <075c01c82eba$aee028e0$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>
	<e98d88090711241112p69fdb319jf112383d38d17b2b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711241140me1e6bddg367f13fe39d4efa3@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/24/07, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Happy late T Day for you all!!
> Since I am a veggie, T Day for me, involves TEQUILA!!!

Is Agave a vegetable or a fruit??
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sat Nov 24 13:00:00 2007
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the time is now
In-Reply-To: <A16A3A4D-F61D-4DDF-A89D-5C2188BB695B@phillymgclub.com>
References: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com><47475C80.30604@comcast.net>
	<00a401c82e38$6b7030a0$425091e0$@com><6F9708A3-E067-4484-91BE-BCF279803509@gerardsgarage.com>
	<A16A3A4D-F61D-4DDF-A89D-5C2188BB695B@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <0a0a0a0a.20071124120000.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

I'll second that.  I've seen his garage too.  It looks like he is running
an LBC restoration business!
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

Larry Macy
> True, I seen his garage!!!!
>
> Larry
>
> On Nov 23, 2007, at 9:01 PM, Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:
>
>> Hey Frank, funny, I was think of you when I read posting... thinking
>> "geez, better not let Frank find out"...
>>
>> ... hey, don't look at me, I already have 7 British car and not enuf
>> room to park 'em!
>>
>> Gerard
>>
>>
>> On Nov 23, 2007, at 5:21 PM, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> You know how to get to Wisconsin... hurry up.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut at comcast.net]
>>> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 5:05 PM
>>> To: Wm. Severin Thompson
>>> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net; team-thicko at autox.team.net; 'Healeys';
>>> mgs at autox.team.net
>>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the time is now
>>>
>>> Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
>>>
>>>> We'll probably have 2 teams doing deconstruction of the 7
>>>> Spridgets that
>>>> will become organ donors.
>>>
>>> Unless they look like Rusty, do NOT scrap those cars!
>>> What's with you guys, you scrapped Mickey and that was a fine easy
>>> project.
>>> Not that I need another project but somebody somewhere needs one or
>>> 7.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Frank Clarici
>>> Toms River, NJ
>>>
>>> ///  unsubscribe/change address requests to
>>> majordomo at autox.team.net  or try
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>>> ///  Send list postings to team-thicko at autox.team.net
>>> ///  Edit your replies!  If they include this trailer, they will
>>> NOT be sent.
>> _______________________________________________
>> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
>>
>> Edit your replies
>>
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>>
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>
> --
>
> Larry Macy
> 78 Midget
>
> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
> Declare your Independence, Bring your MG to MG 2008
> Valley Forge, PA June 26-29, 2008
> http://mg2008.com
>
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
> Board Member at Large
> Philadelphia MG Club
>
>
>
> "I think the problem, to be quite honest with you, is that you've
> never actually known what the question is." - Douglas Adams
>
>
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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Sat Nov 24 13:08:42 2007
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard Chateauvieux)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:08:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the time is now
In-Reply-To: <0a0a0a0a.20071124120000.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
References: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com><47475C80.30604@comcast.net>
	<00a401c82e38$6b7030a0$425091e0$@com><6F9708A3-E067-4484-91BE-BCF279803509@gerardsgarage.com>
	<A16A3A4D-F61D-4DDF-A89D-5C2188BB695B@phillymgclub.com>
	<0a0a0a0a.20071124120000.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <5BB9AEE8-ABC0-4550-A993-CE8BDAF6C7FD@gerardsgarage.com>

I'm not?... I'm losing money like one!...

Oh, forgot about the Morris Traveller in my driveway... I'll make a  
little on that one... 'cause it ain't mine! ...'-)

Gerard


On Nov 24, 2007, at 12:00 PM, rrengineer at dslextreme.com wrote:

>
>
> I'll second that.  I've seen his garage too.  It looks like he is  
> running
> an LBC restoration business!
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
>
> Larry Macy
>> True, I seen his garage!!!!
>>
>> Larry
>>
>> On Nov 23, 2007, at 9:01 PM, Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Frank, funny, I was think of you when I read posting... thinking
>>> "geez, better not let Frank find out"...
>>>
>>> ... hey, don't look at me, I already have 7 British car and not enuf
>>> room to park 'em!
>>>
>>> Gerard
>>>
>>>
>>> On Nov 23, 2007, at 5:21 PM, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> You know how to get to Wisconsin... hurry up.
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut at comcast.net]
>>>> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 5:05 PM
>>>> To: Wm. Severin Thompson
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>>>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07 the time is now
>>>>
>>>> Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> We'll probably have 2 teams doing deconstruction of the 7
>>>>> Spridgets that
>>>>> will become organ donors.
>>>>
>>>> Unless they look like Rusty, do NOT scrap those cars!
>>>> What's with you guys, you scrapped Mickey and that was a fine easy
>>>> project.
>>>> Not that I need another project but somebody somewhere needs one or
>>>> 7.
>>>>
>>>>
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From cmlove at knology.net  Sat Nov 24 14:23:59 2007
From: cmlove at knology.net (Monty Love)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:23:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sheet Metal gauge...
Message-ID: <00d701c82ee0$5425e220$6601a8c0@se.nos.boeing.com>

Hello All;
 
Can you tell me what gauge of steel the main body shell is made of?
 
I need to replace some metal on the rear valence and I was wondering if
anyone knew off the top of their head.
 
Frank?  Anyone?
 
Thanks

Charles M. "Monty" Love
Dynetics, Inc.
256-461-2780
256-337-5581 (Cell)
256-882-1543 (Home)
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From cmlove at knology.net  Sat Nov 24 14:23:59 2007
From: cmlove at knology.net (Monty Love)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:23:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Door Hinge question, please advise...
Message-ID: <00dd01c82ee0$547ba340$6601a8c0@se.nos.boeing.com>

Hello All;
 
I don't join in to discussion very much, but I listen all the time.
 
I have a shell in the garage that I am about to weld in new door hinges in
the bottom of the door pillar.
 
My question is the replacement part comes with an "extra" piece of sheet
metal attached at the top of the hinge and is at a 90 degree angle to the
pillar.
 
It doesn't look like it belongs.  What do you do with it?  Do you straighten
it out and weld into the pillar or take it off?  I took out the door light
box and I am not replacing that.
 
Anyone know the answer to this one?  Any help would be much appreciated.

Charles M. "Monty" Love
Dynetics, Inc.
256-461-2780
256-337-5581 (Cell)
256-882-1543 (Home)
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Sat Nov 24 14:38:55 2007
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:38:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711241112p69fdb319jf112383d38d17b2b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <075c01c82eba$aee028e0$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>
	<e98d88090711241112p69fdb319jf112383d38d17b2b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1782277339.20071124133855@pacifier.com>

Hello Brad,

       don't send 'em to him if you're in any kind of hurry...i sent
       mine in a couple of years ago and after 6 to eight weeks i had
       to call him to get them off his bench. i had a meet to go to
       and figured two months would be plenty of time.. it wasn't. ..
       and when they came back, they LEAKED. they frickin LEAKED like
       a sieve and still do to some extent. ... good luck.




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   "66 Sprite
     "I've been listening to the Brandenberg Concertos," Tom barked.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sat Nov 24 14:46:12 2007
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:46:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711241112p69fdb319jf112383d38d17b2b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <075c01c82eba$aee028e0$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>
	<e98d88090711241112p69fdb319jf112383d38d17b2b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <31924026.20071124134612@pacifier.com>

Hello Brad,

       oh yeah, .. i forgot to mention.. .. when they came back
       leaking, i returned them to him... .. and they came back only
       slightly better, and still leak to this day... .. he had two
       chances to get 'em right.. and DIDN'T. $450 after i sent non
       leaking carbs for a rebuild.   i coulda bought new one from
       Burlen for that. ..




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   "66 Sprite
         * "I've caught Moby Dick!" Tom wailed.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov 24 15:15:54 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:15:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Curto Carbs
Message-ID: <e98d88090711241415m61344b44w4d044841c6326f68@mail.gmail.com>

So Billy isn't the only one who is not satisfied with the lack of quality
out of his work. This doesn't make me feel very secure, now that the carbs
are gone, and have a chance coming back crap.

On Nov 24, 2007 3:46 PM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello Brad,
>
>       oh yeah, .. i forgot to mention.. .. when they came back
>       leaking, i returned them to him... .. and they came back only
>       slightly better, and still leak to this day... .. he had two
>       chances to get 'em right.. and DIDN'T. $450 after i sent non
>       leaking carbs for a rebuild.   i coulda bought new one from
>       Burlen for that. ..
>
>
>
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>   "66 Sprite
>         * "I've caught Moby Dick!" Tom wailed.
>
>


-- 
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov 24 15:18:11 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:18:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thansgiving
In-Reply-To: <31924026.20071124134612@pacifier.com>
References: <075c01c82eba$aee028e0$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>
	<e98d88090711241112p69fdb319jf112383d38d17b2b@mail.gmail.com>
	<31924026.20071124134612@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711241418x4cb659b3u3a96cfd997dfcaa1@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/24/07, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:
<snip>

>          * "I've caught Moby Dick!" Tom wailed.

Bad news.  Penicillin won't touch that form of VD either!
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From RampantNM at aol.com  Sat Nov 24 16:59:19 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:59:19 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Toyota Question
Message-ID: <c4a.23db7416.347a14d7@aol.com>

OK...no LBC...just an LJC one.  I just bought a 78 Toyota pick   up...a 
dually no less.  My uncle bought it new in 78, converted the dually  four wheels in 
the rear to two 15" extra wide rear wheels.  He passed away  some time ago 
and my aunt just turned 89 and can't drive it any more, so I  bought it from 
her. 65K miles, still in pretty fair condition.  I'm giving  my F150 to my 
grandson for Christmas, so I need something to haul my stuff  in..
 
Anyway, apparently my aunt had a transmission problem a couple of years ago  
and the mechanic's fix was to remove the 5 speed and install a 4 speed.  It  
worked well for my aunt who just puttered around town, but it buzzed a bit when 
 I drove it home to El Paso.
 
Anyone know what years 5 speeds fit the 20R engine in this 78?  How  tough to 
change?  Require engine removal?  Are the transmissions as  rare as old 
Datsun 5 speends?
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching  for experienced 
hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging  to be inspected and 
adjusted as described in chapter seven of the Haynes  shop manual.



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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sat Nov 24 17:49:07 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:49:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] it seems to me...
Message-ID: <000401c82efc$fd9759d0$f8c60d70$@com>

It seems to me that what the Spridget list needs is some sort of regular
live chat forum. I suppose it could be at a regular time, but perhaps its
better just to have a place where folks could check in anytime. Yahoo
Messenger's ability to do the camera deal is nice, but it requires someone
to initiate the conference.

 

I'm not sure what electronic venue is best suited. what's your experience
with this?

 

 

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



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From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 24 19:34:50 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:34:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Mgs]  SOS '07 the time is now
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071123221241.039bd010@nosimport.com>
References: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com> <47475C80.30604@comcast.net>
	<110A3BC6-4894-4EF8-9DD1-13C5400E49B6@phillymgclub.com>
	<02df01c82e4f$5dba3e80$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071123221241.039bd010@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <4748DF4A.5080705@comcast.net>

Peter C wrote:
>  and more cars succumb to the Sawzall........

I thought this was SOS and it meant SAVE OUR SPRITES
not SAWZALL our Sprites!
BTW, Flounder has a muffler he wants to get to me ;)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 24 19:38:44 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:38:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Day 1
In-Reply-To: <005101c82e93$ba6572a0$2f3057e0$@com>
References: <005101c82e93$ba6572a0$2f3057e0$@com>
Message-ID: <4748E034.1050602@comcast.net>

Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
> Hey y'all,
>  No amount of taco bell wrappers
> and drywall screws would make these things safe for the road again.

What, no faith?
I also have a big box of pop rivets and rolls of really thin aluminum 
flashing and steel wool balls.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 24 19:45:01 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:45:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Front Suspension Re-assembly
In-Reply-To: <68vr7k$1u4ro7@email.mtu.edu>
References: <68vr7k$1u4ro7@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <4748E1AD.9070806@comcast.net>

Timothy H. Collins wrote:
> Ages ago, I purchased a King Pin Kit for my '66 Sprite. Today I am 
> finally unpacking things and getting ready to reassemble parts. I 
> noticed that the Kit contains two O-rings, 

Tim

The corks are for the fulcrum pin, yes they are the same size, they are 
intended to keep the grease in and the dirt out.
I bet you rip them installing them.
So if you do, get a couple of garden hose washers, not the plastic kind, 
good ole rubber hose washers, you can find them on a small stem of about 
6 or 8 for a buck or 2 where ever garden hoses are sold.
Depending on the brand, they might be a bit tight, I have sanded them 
down to get them in and they work great in replacing the corks.
As for the rubber O rings in the kit, they go under the dust tubes.
That 2 piece thin steel thing with the spring around it.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 24 19:46:47 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:46:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sheet Metal gauge...
In-Reply-To: <00d701c82ee0$5425e220$6601a8c0@se.nos.boeing.com>
References: <00d701c82ee0$5425e220$6601a8c0@se.nos.boeing.com>
Message-ID: <4748E217.6050001@comcast.net>

Monty Love wrote:
> Hello All;
>  
> Can you tell me what gauge of steel the main body shell is made of?

I use 20 gauge.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 24 19:49:36 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:49:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Door Hinge question, please advise...
In-Reply-To: <00dd01c82ee0$547ba340$6601a8c0@se.nos.boeing.com>
References: <00dd01c82ee0$547ba340$6601a8c0@se.nos.boeing.com>
Message-ID: <4748E2C0.6080001@comcast.net>

Monty Love wrote:

> My question is the replacement part comes with an "extra" piece of sheet
> metal attached at the top of the hinge and is at a 90 degree angle to the
> pillar.

I think you are referring to the box that conceals the srews for rhe 
door check strap.
If you MUST weld the bottom hinge, be sure the door is aligned perfectly 
before you weld it. That bottom hinge is adjustable on the A post.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov 24 20:24:18 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:24:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Day 1
References: <005101c82e93$ba6572a0$2f3057e0$@com>
	<4748E034.1050602@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00e101c82f12$aaa4c120$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<I also have a big box of pop rivets and rolls of really thin aluminum
flashing and steel wool balls.>>

What????  NO Stop Signs???  Oh the shame of it all!!!

<<What, no faith?>>

Sigh, not now!!!
.
.
.
.
LOL

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 24 22:49:19 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:49:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No SOS - The trip from Hell instead NLBC
Message-ID: <296571.24344.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Back from the trip from hell from upstate NY to see
the whole family. Had a wonderful trip out, with the
family and Simba the Wonderdog in tow. We rented a van
from Avis, nice new Chevy thing, DVD player etc., and
it left Avis with 7 miles on it. Everyone always asks
"why rent a car? Why not drive your own?"...well...

The trip is exactly 800 miles each way, 798 if I hit
all the apexes and drive the line. Trip out was
perfect. perhaps the best Thanksgiving ever, seeing
several generations of Soaves enjoying themselves to
no end, and engorging on somemo. After dinner, we
settle back and watch Billy Zoom  of the best cooking
this side of Piedmonte or Palerand X in 2004's "Live
in Los Angeles" DVD, much like the original pilgrims
did. Great stuff. Niece LOVES the Soul Kitchen cover,
I may have to ask a a favor,...anyway...

After bliss there is the ride home today. A couple of
hours into it, we hit Chataugua Lake and Institution,
where Pheadrus came and went in Pirsig's "Zen and the
Art of Motorcycle Maintenance", I think. Beautiful
place to lose your mind. 

It is at that precise point that Simba forces Lynette
from her seat and puts his head on my arm. Awwww,
cute. But his head is shaking at like 7 Hz, somethings
up. He starts panting like crazy,  with drool. Brad
Fornal is nowhwere to be seen, so I'm thinking the dog
is ill. He sort of clenches up and !!!!BABOOOMM!!!!!
absolutely carpet bombs the car with diarrhea. 5
minutes after we'd stopped to walk him and seen bodily
discharges that should have kept him cool for hours.
In the middle of now where. In 6 inches of snow. On
carpets. In seats. In cup holders. In half drunk
coffee. On virgin carpets. You name it. Still 600
miles from home. I sacrificed some old tee shirts to
the cause and we limped to a rest stop a mile up the
road. While I'm scrubbing, Simba SPRINTED to the
flowers there and turns them into slightly more
organic stench. On it goes. No more shitting in the
car because, as we all know, BARFING is way more fun.
After NY, Simba barfs in PA, OH, IN and, for good
measure, in front of the White Sox stadium downtown
Chicago. All IN the van for good measure. So, being
Italian and guilt ridden, I'm detatiling a f'ing
minivan tomorrow. 

I missed SOS for new reasons after this one,
Ron


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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Nov 24 22:55:40 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:55:40 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] No SOS - The trip from Hell instead NLBC
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV1091C0A1831D9BF296825FC8740@phx.gbl>

Definitely more than I need to know. :)

Seriously....
really sorry your Xgiving trip ended on such a sour note, Ron. Life's a bitch, then you die sorta thing. Hope the dog's OK.

Whaddya figure? Food poisoning or what?

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Nov 24 22:59:01 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:59:01 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV3C84EAC6EECABDCDD35F9C8740@phx.gbl>

LOL, Bob. "F-ck off, you pr-ck" does the the job in this case, eh?!!  Really funny. :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 24 22:59:08 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:59:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Correction = Re: No SOS - The trip from Hell instead
	NLBC
Message-ID: <431767.30368.qm@web30513.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

This:
 
>somemo. After dinner, we
> settle back and watch Billy Zoom  of the best
> cooking

Should have read:
"some of the best cooking this side of Piedmonte or
Palermo. After dinner, we settle back and watch Billy
Zoom and X in 2004's "Live in Los Angeles" DVD.....
 
I don't know what happened - but you get the idea (?)

Ron


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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 24 23:06:00 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:06:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No SOS - The trip from Hell instead NLBC
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV1091C0A1831D9BF296825FC8740@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <878163.34540.qm@web30513.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob at webtv.net> wrote:
> Seriously....
> really sorry your Xgiving trip ended on such a sour
> note, Ron. Life's a bitch, then you die sorta thing.
> Hope the dog's OK.

Naw- I was with 3 people who were laughing as hard as
I was. It got past absurd very quickly. We all thought
it was a pretty unforgettable day, one that will cause
way more laughs in the future than it caused tears
today.

The dog is part of the family, and we knew he just
needed to be home. He's also invincible, it seems.
We're home, and he's back to center. Thanks for the
concern, though.



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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 25 00:38:20 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 01:38:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV3C84EAC6EECABDCDD35F9C8740@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV3C84EAC6EECABDCDD35F9C8740@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711242338l5e945e34nddf3cd809a6532d6@mail.gmail.com>

I am overwhelmed by the poetic beauty of the phrase... (sob!)
Wouldst I could summon something so moving and glib from my feeble
vocabulary!  Robert shames me.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Nov 24, 2007 11:59 PM, Robert E. Shlafer <pilotrob at webtv.net> wrote:
> LOL, Bob. "F-ck off, you pr-ck" does the the job in this case, eh?!!  Really funny. :)
>
> Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 25 00:48:01 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 01:48:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No SOS - The trip from Hell instead NLBC
In-Reply-To: <878163.34540.qm@web30513.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY118-DAV1091C0A1831D9BF296825FC8740@phx.gbl>
	<878163.34540.qm@web30513.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711242348w36b9f5cfp24ed583d63c325d5@mail.gmail.com>

Small dog, Ron. Small dog.  Small piles. Small puddles. Small pukes.
Ya gotta get over the Italian penchant for BIG dogs and go small
dog.....  I have two. They love to ride - no problems.

Hey - coulda been worse. Coulda been you with the green apple two
step, huh?   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Nov 25, 2007 12:06 AM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
> --- "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob at webtv.net> wrote:
> > Seriously....
> > really sorry your Xgiving trip ended on such a sour
> > note, Ron. Life's a bitch, then you die sorta thing.
> > Hope the dog's OK.
>
> Naw- I was with 3 people who were laughing as hard as
> I was. It got past absurd very quickly. We all thought
> it was a pretty unforgettable day, one that will cause
> way more laughs in the future than it caused tears
> today.
>
> The dog is part of the family, and we knew he just
> needed to be home. He's also invincible, it seems.
> We're home, and he's back to center. Thanks for the
> concern, though.
>
>
>
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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sun Nov 25 05:01:39 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 06:01:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Day 1
In-Reply-To: <4748E034.1050602@comcast.net>
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"steel wool balls"...

Now that sounds like a personal problem...

-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut at comcast.net] 
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 8:39 PM
To: Wm. Severin Thompson
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net; team-thicko at autox.team.net; mgs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SOS '07 Day 1

Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
> Hey y'all,
>  No amount of taco bell wrappers
> and drywall screws would make these things safe for the road again.

What, no faith?
I also have a big box of pop rivets and rolls of really thin aluminum 
flashing and steel wool balls.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sun Nov 25 05:27:13 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 06:27:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Mgs]  SOS '07 the time is now
In-Reply-To: <4748DF4A.5080705@comcast.net>
References: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com> <47475C80.30604@comcast.net>
	<110A3BC6-4894-4EF8-9DD1-13C5400E49B6@phillymgclub.com>
	<02df01c82e4f$5dba3e80$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071123221241.039bd010@nosimport.com>
	<4748DF4A.5080705@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <003601c82f5e$84dbfca0$8e93f5e0$@com>

The chicken coop coon crap cars made Mickey look like a gold level
restoration.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Frank Clarici
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 8:35 PM
To: Peter C
Cc: Spridgets; List; shop at justbrits.com; List at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [Mgs] SOS '07 the time is now

Peter C wrote:
>  and more cars succumb to the Sawzall........

I thought this was SOS and it meant SAVE OUR SPRITES
not SAWZALL our Sprites!
BTW, Flounder has a muffler he wants to get to me ;)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Sun Nov 25 05:52:49 2007
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 07:52:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 - White Midget outcome????
In-Reply-To: <003601c82f5e$84dbfca0$8e93f5e0$@com>
References: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com> <47475C80.30604@comcast.net>
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	<02df01c82e4f$5dba3e80$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071123221241.039bd010@nosimport.com>
	<4748DF4A.5080705@comcast.net> <003601c82f5e$84dbfca0$8e93f5e0$@com>
Message-ID: <69cq7p$209282@email.mtu.edu>

And, what about the white Midget? Was the widow (Mary?) able to drive it home?

At 07:27 AM 11/25/2007, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
>The chicken coop coon crap cars made Mickey look like a gold level
>restoration.

Tim Collins 

From peter at nosimport.com  Sun Nov 25 07:18:42 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:18:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Front Suspension Re-assembly
In-Reply-To: <68vr7k$1u4ro7@email.mtu.edu>
References: <68vr7k$1u4ro7@email.mtu.edu>
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Tim,
         A little late here, but the round section oring goes at the 
base of the kingpin, in the groove provided by the distended lower 
bronze bushing. The square section ring is meant to go at the bottom 
of the dust tube. In practice, you are better off to seal the dust 
tube, top and bottom, with a spot of silicone sealant.
         The corks are intended to be different inner diameters to 
fit the 2 diameters of the fulcrum pin.
HTH
         Peter C.
=====
At 09:27 AM 11/24/2007, Timothy H. Collins wrote:

>Ages ago, I purchased a King Pin Kit for my '66 Sprite. Today I am
>finally unpacking things and getting ready to reassemble parts. I
>noticed that the Kit contains two O-rings, one with a circular cross
>section and the other with a rectangular cross section. I am assuming
>that these are used (both of them) in place of the single "sealing
>ring" mentioned in my Intereurope repair manual. The manual says
>about disassembly, ". . .then remove the bevelled cork sealing ring
>at the bottom of the swivel axle pin." The only cork rings in the Kit
>are for the fulcrum pin seals. So do I stack the o-rings and use them
>in place of the special beveled cork sealing ring? btw, the cork
>rings seem to be the same size, not large and small as mentioned in
>the manual.
>
>Tim Collins

From abcoz at hky.com  Sun Nov 25 09:07:29 2007
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:07:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sheet Metal gauge...
In-Reply-To: <00d701c82ee0$5425e220$6601a8c0@se.nos.boeing.com>
Message-ID: <001601c82f7d$481c70a0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Monty,
Yes.  It's 18 ga.  There's a reason for this, according to Geoff Healey.
At some point in the car's development, they tried 20 ga, to appease
some BMC bean counters.  The long and the short of it was that it didn't
work, and they began to have problems (I'd have to re-read the book to
be specific about the problems encountered), so they went back to 18 ga
for production.

"Can I use 20 gauge, instead?"  Well, yes, you can.  But why?  The 18
gauge is slightly easier to weld, and slightly more resistant to warping
(from heat produced during welding & grinding (if you're not a good
welder, you will need to grind a lot of weld away).  The cost difference
is inconsequential, in the amounts of material we're talking about here.

If you're going to be doing any sheet metal work on your Spridget, spend
a couple of bucks and get a sheet metal & wire thickness gauge.  You'll
find that there is, also, some 20 gauge sheet, as well as some (as I
recall) 16 or 14 gauge steel in the Spridget structure.  Remember,
virtually any piece of steel that the factory welded into/onto a
Sprite/Spridget shell is a load-bearing, or "stressed" component, which
contributes to the overall rigidity of the unit......and they didn't put
any of it on just for "grins".

Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Monty Love
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 4:24 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Sheet Metal gauge...

Hello All;
 
Can you tell me what gauge of steel the main body shell is made of?
 
I need to replace some metal on the rear valence and I was wondering if
anyone knew off the top of their head.
 
Frank?  Anyone?
 
Thanks

Charles M. "Monty" Love
Dynetics, Inc.
256-461-2780
256-337-5581 (Cell)
256-882-1543 (Home)
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Nov 25 08:25:58 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:25:58 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Be careful how you vote... No LBC Content...
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711242338l5e945e34nddf3cd809a6532d6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F3924D653AC3F94E872147DB8740@phx.gbl>

How do you pronounce "-"?  :)

>From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
>
>I am overwhelmed by the poetic beauty of the phrase... (sob!)
>Wouldst I could summon something so moving and glib from my feeble
>vocabulary!  Robert shames me.
>
>Cheers!!
>Jim
>
>On Nov 24, 2007 11:59 PM, Robert E. Shlafer <pilotrob at webtv.net> wrote:
> > LOL, Bob. "F-ck off, you pr-ck" does the the job in this case, eh?!!  
>Really funny. :)
> >
> > Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From abcoz at hky.com  Sun Nov 25 09:33:51 2007
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:33:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Door Hinge question, please advise...
In-Reply-To: <00dd01c82ee0$547ba340$6601a8c0@se.nos.boeing.com>
Message-ID: <001701c82f80$f6d78d20$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Monty,
Without seeing a photo of it, it would be difficult to say, exactly.
There are some "aftermarket" replacement panels out there that tend to
interpret the original panels pretty "loosely".  (One of)The true beauty
of the Spridget is that you can still buy virtually every body panel you
need from stock produced on the original tooling.  Sure, it'll cost you
a bit more (especially now, with the dollar falling), but, I like to
think that the labor-saving, derived from parts that FIT, more than
offsets the extra cost of the British Motor Heritage produced (the REAL
thing) panels.
Now, Moss may try to tell you that this panel or that panel is "not made
anymore".  Simply go to the BMH website (http://www.bmh-ltd.com/ ) and
find what you need.  Then, find a US or Canadian Brit car parts vendor
who'll order it for you.
The door hinge post/A-post, outer sill & rear quarter areas are prone to
rusting (understating the obvious, here), and, if not repaired properly,
will shout to the world (or, at least those of us who know what it
should look like) that whomever did the work is a putz.  So, take your
time, here, and make sure you don't "paint yourself into a corner".
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Monty Love
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 4:24 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Door Hinge question, please advise...

Hello All;
 
I don't join in to discussion very much, but I listen all the time.
 
I have a shell in the garage that I am about to weld in new door hinges
in
the bottom of the door pillar.
 
My question is the replacement part comes with an "extra" piece of sheet
metal attached at the top of the hinge and is at a 90 degree angle to
the
pillar.
 
It doesn't look like it belongs.  What do you do with it?  Do you
straighten
it out and weld into the pillar or take it off?  I took out the door
light
box and I am not replacing that.
 
Anyone know the answer to this one?  Any help would be much appreciated.

Charles M. "Monty" Love
Dynetics, Inc.
256-461-2780
256-337-5581 (Cell)
256-882-1543 (Home)
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From peter at nosimport.com  Sun Nov 25 09:26:15 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:26:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 reflections....
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071123221241.039bd010@nosimport.com>
References: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com> <47475C80.30604@comcast.net>
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	<02df01c82e4f$5dba3e80$6501a8c0@actualshop>
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Scraping the mixture of grease and raccoon "poo" from beneath my 
nails affords me a moment to reflect Friday's and Saturday's activities.
   Several Spridgets were reduced to their essential elements, the 
fabric of their being having long ago succumbed to the effects of 
oxidation. Yes, SOS means Save Our Sprites, but many others will be 
better for the supply of parts from these donors. Trust me, there was 
nothing else that could be done.
	The camaraderie was very enjoyable. Nary a political word was 
spoken. Got to see some familiar faces, and meet some new. The food 
was wonderful. Thanks to the donors!
	The project white Midget needs some more detailing... brake 
hydraulics, and wheel bearings being primary. Attempts at removing 
the recalcitrant left front wheel severely impacted both wheel and 
hub bearings. It should be a good running car that will soon need 
some body work.
	Larry's Ute tune-up took only slightly less time than it's journey 
from New Zealand, but apparently it is now able to push the 
relativity limit of speed. (It is now relatively faster than a turtle)
	
	Thanks to our hosts Nancy and Flounder. Great fun. (They're busy 
thawing the pipes and closing up their other house at the moment)

	I made it home without incident. The Deere are afraid of the Mini, apparently.

Have a great Sunday and work week.

Peter C.

From dmg at bossig.com  Sun Nov 25 10:00:43 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:00:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 reflections....
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071125100205.0339fe00@nosimport.com>
References: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com>,
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071123221241.039bd010@nosimport.com>,
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071125100205.0339fe00@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <474939BB.11512.4EE4A7@dmg.bossig.com>

I appreciate reading all the emails about SOS '07.
Due to the slight matter of 3,000 miles, I was not able to be present  ;-(
Will there be any pictures put up on 'somebody's' web site..

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 25 10:16:43 2007
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:16:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No SOS - The trip from Hell instead NLBC
In-Reply-To: <296571.24344.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <609422.52553.qm@web38904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Good luck getting the smell out of the car.....Vigil 

Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:  Back from the trip from hell from upstate NY to see
the whole family. Had a wonderful trip out, with the
family and Simba the Wonderdog in tow. We rented a van
from Avis, nice new Chevy thing, DVD player etc., and
it left Avis with 7 miles on it. Everyone always asks
"why rent a car? Why not drive your own?"...well...

The trip is exactly 800 miles each way, 798 if I hit
all the apexes and drive the line. Trip out was
perfect. perhaps the best Thanksgiving ever, seeing
several generations of Soaves enjoying themselves to
no end, and engorging on somemo. After dinner, we
settle back and watch Billy Zoom of the best cooking
this side of Piedmonte or Palerand X in 2004's "Live
in Los Angeles" DVD, much like the original pilgrims
did. Great stuff. Niece LOVES the Soul Kitchen cover,
I may have to ask a a favor,...anyway...

After bliss there is the ride home today. A couple of
hours into it, we hit Chataugua Lake and Institution,
where Pheadrus came and went in Pirsig's "Zen and the
Art of Motorcycle Maintenance", I think. Beautiful
place to lose your mind. 

It is at that precise point that Simba forces Lynette
from her seat and puts his head on my arm. Awwww,
cute. But his head is shaking at like 7 Hz, somethings
up. He starts panting like crazy, with drool. Brad
Fornal is nowhwere to be seen, so I'm thinking the dog
is ill. He sort of clenches up and !!!!BABOOOMM!!!!!
absolutely carpet bombs the car with diarrhea. 5
minutes after we'd stopped to walk him and seen bodily
discharges that should have kept him cool for hours.
In the middle of now where. In 6 inches of snow. On
carpets. In seats. In cup holders. In half drunk
coffee. On virgin carpets. You name it. Still 600
miles from home. I sacrificed some old tee shirts to
the cause and we limped to a rest stop a mile up the
road. While I'm scrubbing, Simba SPRINTED to the
flowers there and turns them into slightly more
organic stench. On it goes. No more shitting in the
car because, as we all know, BARFING is way more fun.
After NY, Simba barfs in PA, OH, IN and, for good
measure, in front of the White Sox stadium downtown
Chicago. All IN the van for good measure. So, being
Italian and guilt ridden, I'm detatiling a f'ing
minivan tomorrow. 

I missed SOS for new reasons after this one,
Ron


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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 25 10:23:00 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:23:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No SOS - The trip from Hell instead NLBC
In-Reply-To: <609422.52553.qm@web38904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <199824.66978.qm@web30513.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com wrote:
> Good luck getting the smell out of the car.....Vigil

Must be the cold dry weather - lots of simple green
followed by the steam cleaner, van is ready for the
next renter!

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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Nov 25 10:26:47 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:26:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No SOS - The trip from Hell instead NLBC
In-Reply-To: <609422.52553.qm@web38904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C36EF057.12B2F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Sounds like your dog was enjoying Thanksgiving dinner along with the rest of
your family. We've learned the hard way not to give ours any special treats.
BZ

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 25 11:09:52 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:09:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No SOS - The trip from Hell instead NLBC
In-Reply-To: <C36EF057.12B2F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <955537.83827.qm@web30513.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> Sounds like your dog was enjoying Thanksgiving
> dinner along with the rest of
> your family

No, I think he's allergic to my sister's cats.

Ron




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From Jpaschke at bak.rr.com  Sun Nov 25 11:12:37 2007
From: Jpaschke at bak.rr.com (Jon Paschke)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:12:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No SOS - The trip from Hell instead NLBC
References: <955537.83827.qm@web30513.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <003901c82f8e$c33fa9d0$e754504b@Music>

You should have known better than to let him eat them....

> No, I think he's allergic to my sister's cats.
> 
> Ron

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 25 11:14:40 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:14:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No SOS - The trip from Hell instead NLBC
Message-ID: <380-220071102518144078@earthlink.net>

Ron Soave wrote:  "BARFING is way more fun.....in front of the White Sox
stadium downtown Chicago."

Yeah.  Sure.  Sounds like he had a little coaching from one of the younger
Soaves!

Still, it sounds like a *great* trip that for what is now so funny, made it
a more memorable one that will be remembered in the Soave family with
fondness for a long time!  How many memories would the family have
remembered if it were an easy peasy, boring trip?  Not much, I suspect. 
The greatest part, to me at least, is that it was a *family* affair all the
way back to New York, while there, and all the way home.  You really went
"over the river and through the woods to Grandmothers house" for
Thanksgiving!

Buster

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Nov 25 11:53:22 2007
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:53:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Project for next SOS
Message-ID: <002101c82f94$746c9ec0$c90e0618@HP>

http://ado13.com/temp/awd.wmv

About 5MB file

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Nov 25 12:03:33 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:03:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Mgs] SOS '07 reflections....
References: <002401c82dcb$d1db99a0$7592cce0$@com>
	<47475C80.30604@comcast.net><110A3BC6-4894-4EF8-9DD1-13C5400E49B6@phillymgclub.com><02df01c82e4f$5dba3e80$6501a8c0@actualshop><7.0.1.0.2.20071123221241.039bd010@nosimport.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071125100205.0339fe00@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <043a01c82f95$e0d335f0$6401a8c0@Larry>

As Peter said, SOS '07 went off well, again.  We had between 20 and 25 
people there on Friday some of whom returned on Saturday to join some new 
faces.

Mr. and Mrs. Flounder were great hosts, as always.  They worked as hard at 
keeping us all fed and happy as any of us did at dismantling, giving new 
life to or tuning British iron.

As always there was lots of good food and good beer, including 6 growlers of 
fine micro-brew and many 6-packs of small brewery offerings -- and not a 
single Bud Light or Miller Lite disgraced the premises.

Many thanks to Peter for sticking with me in tracing down an ignition 
problem on the Ute that presented as an HT problem, but eventually, after 
much frustration, turned out to be a developmental piece in the LT side 
(twice).  We went back to standard parts and all was fine.  It's still a bit 
of a head scratcher to say why it worked out that way.  (Peter, I'm not 
ready to throw the towel in on that yet.  Now that we know to ignore what 
seems obvious, a third trial won't cause me to tear out what is left of my 
hair.)

The good news is that, after all of our work, on the trip home the little 
Ute was able to exceed the factory's stated top speed by 5 MPH.  It now is 
capable of earning a speeding ticket that one could be proud of.  Now I need 
some high compression pistons from a 1622 cc MGA MkII and a decent 
intake/carb system.  Can you imagine the factory putting a single HS2 on a 
1622 cc B series motor?  That makes for slow with a capital 'S'.  We simply 
cannot have that.

Several of the guys got the widow's Midget running after 17 years in 
hibernation.  The thing actually sounded pretty good!  That was a nice thing 
to do and she seemed happy.

Unfortunately, we weren't able to find the time to tear down half of the 
Coon Crap Cars, but there are now many parts available to keep more worthy 
cars on the road.  Peter should have lots of shocks to rebuild for all of 
you guys.  Looks like there will be plenty of work available for a summer 
get-together.  Plus, the weather will be more amenable then to some go-kart 
racing on Flounder's track.

On a personal note, I was able to get through the whole weekend without 
succumbing to the "Curse of the Dream Farm".  No stops at the Emergency 
Clinic on the way home.  Yaaaay.

LAD

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 25 11:59:41 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:59:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [Mgs] SOS '07 reflections....
Message-ID: <380-2200711025185941765@earthlink.net>

Larry Daniels wrote:  "On a personal note, I was able to get through the
whole weekend without succumbing to the "Curse of the Dream Farm".  No
stops at the Emergency Clinic on the way home.  Yaaaay."

And the clouds parted and the sun shone down on you alone!  Was Flounder
too disappointed?  Will the ER close for the lack of your business?  Did
you make it *all* the way home safely?  Surely there was *something* to
help you maintain your image?  Or are you going to try to achieve
Chippendale status!  In any event, *congratulations* on returning home as
the partially complete person you left as!

Buster

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 25 12:06:19 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:06:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Value?  1932 English Ford Model Y
Message-ID: <380-220071102519619109@earthlink.net>

A friend is executor of the estate of a very young friend of his who died prematurely of a heart attack.  He is now trying to find an estimated value of a beautifully restored 1932 English Ford Model Y.  His friend had put a lot of time, work, and mega-bucks into the restoration, so he also would like to know the best way to sell it to recoup some of the costs for the young man's family?  

Any thoughts on value and method of sales.  

It goes without saying, NFA.

Buster Evans

From dmg at bossig.com  Sun Nov 25 12:35:48 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:35:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Value?  1932 English Ford Model Y
In-Reply-To: <380-220071102519619109@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220071102519619109@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <47495E14.23450.DCDE5B@dmg.bossig.com>

Harrah's?

On 25 Nov 2007 at 11:06, Robert Bruce Evans wrote:

>> A friend is executor of the estate of a very young friend of his who died prematurely of a heart attack.  He is now trying to find an estimated value of a beautifully restored 1932 English Ford Model Y.  His friend had put a lot of time, work, and mega-bucks into the restoration, so he also would like to know the best way to sell it to recoup some of the costs for the young man's family?  
>> 
>> Any thoughts on value and method of sales.  
>> 
>> It goes without saying, NFA.
>> 
>> Buster Evans
>> _______________________________________________
>> dmg at bossig.com
>> 
>> Edit your replies
>> 
>> http://www.team.net/archive
>> 
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>> 

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Nov 25 12:42:39 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:42:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Mgs] SOS '07 reflections....
References: <380-2200711025185941765@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <044b01c82f9b$57364570$6401a8c0@Larry>

Yep, Buster, I made it home relatively unscathed.  Peter managed not to hit 
a Deere (neither brown nor green) on his way home.  I didn't hear of anybody 
else getting hurt, either.

Peter did get a slight cut on his hand, but he cauterized it when he grabbed 
a piece of hot metal.  He wasn't playing with the disease-infected Coon Crap 
Cars at the time, so he probably won't appear with a masked face and a 
penchant for sneaking into chicken coops looking for Spridgets to excrete 
on.

LAD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Bruce Evans" <b-evans at earthlink.net>
To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>; "Spridgets" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 12:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [Mgs] SOS '07 reflections....


Larry Daniels wrote:  "On a personal note, I was able to get through the
whole weekend without succumbing to the "Curse of the Dream Farm".  No
stops at the Emergency Clinic on the way home.  Yaaaay."

And the clouds parted and the sun shone down on you alone!  Was Flounder
too disappointed?  Will the ER close for the lack of your business?  Did
you make it *all* the way home safely?  Surely there was *something* to
help you maintain your image?  Or are you going to try to achieve
Chippendale status!  In any event, *congratulations* on returning home as
the partially complete person you left as!

Buster

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 25 13:15:55 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:15:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Project for next SOS
In-Reply-To: <002101c82f94$746c9ec0$c90e0618@HP>
References: <002101c82f94$746c9ec0$c90e0618@HP>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711251215x4b883294vfcd02388d5810954@mail.gmail.com>

What a Hoot!!  I watch Red Green all the time but had forgotten this
project!  Have you seen the one where he makes gull wing doors on a
car using a garage door opener?   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/25/07, Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com> wrote:
> http://ado13.com/temp/awd.wmv

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Sun Nov 25 14:33:32 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:33:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Value?  1932 English Ford Model Y
References: <380-220071102519619109@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <00aa01c82faa$d55f5680$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

I'm pretty sure it's worth a lot more than it's selling price in the 1930's of
#100!  LOL!

Paul A

 www.fordyandcmodelregister.co.uk/



  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Robert Bruce Evans
  To: Spridgets at autox.team.net ; midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com ;
bugeye at yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 11:06 AM
  Subject: [midgetsprite] Value? 1932 English Ford Model Y


  A friend is executor of the estate of a very young friend of his who died
prematurely of a heart attack. He is now trying to find an estimated value of
a beautifully restored 1932 English Ford Model Y. His friend had put a lot of
time, work, and mega-bucks into the restoration, so he also would like to know
the best way to sell it to recoup some of the costs for the young man's
family?

  Any thoughts on value and method of sales.

  It goes without saying, NFA.

  Buster Evans

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From kidjoevid at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 25 14:53:00 2007
From: kidjoevid at yahoo.com (Joe Lansing)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:53:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No Compression
Message-ID: <434923.73172.qm@web33214.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

What's the diagnosis on this condition: Compression at
about 100 PSI on 1,2,and 4, but #3 is at zero. I can
see the valve stems going up and down. There is no
unusual noise like a valve knocking on a piston. I was
not present when the failure happened, so maybe it was
noisy at one time.

Hole in the piston? broken/stuck valve?

Thanks,

Joe Lansing
62 Sprite
71 MGB GT


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From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Sun Nov 25 14:58:07 2007
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:58:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No Compression
In-Reply-To: <434923.73172.qm@web33214.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <434923.73172.qm@web33214.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071125165649.047b3c78@littlebitcountry.com>

Possibly a bad / leaking head gasket.  Only a guess....

Dave

At 04:53 PM 11/25/2007, Joe Lansing wrote:
>What's the diagnosis on this condition: Compression at
>about 100 PSI on 1,2,and 4, but #3 is at zero. I can
>see the valve stems going up and down. There is no
>unusual noise like a valve knocking on a piston. I was
>not present when the failure happened, so maybe it was
>noisy at one time.
>
>Hole in the piston? broken/stuck valve?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Joe Lansing
>62 Sprite
>71 MGB GT

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Sun Nov 25 15:03:47 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:03:47 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] No Compression
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071125165649.047b3c78@littlebitcountry.com>
Message-ID: <000001c82faf$0d73e320$0201a8c0@Laptop>

Most Head gasket failures are between cylinders,
so effect compression on two adjacent pots.
Dropped valve maybe.

Guy

-----Original Message-----
From:
spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk at autox.t
eam.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk
@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Dave Yealy
Sent: 25 November 2007 21:58
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No Compression


Possibly a bad / leaking head gasket.  Only a
guess....

Dave


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From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Sun Nov 25 15:08:09 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:08:09 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] No Compression
Message-ID: <000501c82faf$aa8d5330$0201a8c0@Laptop>

Most Head gasket failures are between cylinders,
so effect compression on two adjacent pots.
Dropped valve maybe.

Guy

Dave Yealy Sent


Possibly a bad / leaking head gasket.  Only a
guess....

Dave


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From pelliott at innercite.com  Sun Nov 25 15:39:00 2007
From: pelliott at innercite.com (Patrick Elliott)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:39:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets]  No Compression
Message-ID: <06d401c82fb3$f9839220$ec8ab660$@com>

Having a leak down compression tester really comes in handy in these cases.
You get to listen for where the air is escaping.  Out the carb? Bad intake
valve, out the exhaust pipe? Bad or stuck exhaust valve,  Out the crankcase?
Bad rings or broken piston.

But if you don't have one, I'd start with: back off both valve adjusters and
stick my air hose nozzle tight into the spark plug hole and blow. If it's
coming out the exhaust, tap a bit on the top of the exhaust valve, sometimes
you can break up the carbon around the stem and get them to seat.


Patrick Elliott
www.SyilAmerica.com
 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+pelliott=innercite.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+pelliott=innercite.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Joe Lansing
Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 1:53 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] No Compression

What's the diagnosis on this condition: Compression at
about 100 PSI on 1,2,and 4, but #3 is at zero. I can
see the valve stems going up and down. There is no
unusual noise like a valve knocking on a piston. I was
not present when the failure happened, so maybe it was
noisy at one time.

Hole in the piston? broken/stuck valve?

Thanks,

Joe Lansing
62 Sprite
71 MGB GT

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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Nov 25 16:10:57 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:10:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No Compression
References: <434923.73172.qm@web33214.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <048201c82fb8$70368bd0$6401a8c0@Larry>

Joe,  you said that the other cylinders were at 100 PSI.  That is 
ridiculously low, so no matter what is wrong with #3, that motor is sick. 
Pull the head and take a look.  I suspect it is total rebuild time.

LAD


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Lansing" <kidjoevid at yahoo.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 3:53 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] No Compression


What's the diagnosis on this condition: Compression at
about 100 PSI on 1,2,and 4, but #3 is at zero. I can
see the valve stems going up and down. There is no
unusual noise like a valve knocking on a piston. I was
not present when the failure happened, so maybe it was
noisy at one time.

Hole in the piston? broken/stuck valve?

Thanks,

Joe Lansing
62 Sprite
71 MGB GT


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From RampantNM at aol.com  Sun Nov 25 16:20:14 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:20:14 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 6, Issue 89
Message-ID: <c6b.1e84731d.347b5d2e@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/20/2007 8:32:23 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

I would  appreciate it if Herb, Nory, PPP, CapnBob, and or RBH would speak up
about  the List.

Ed



UP
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching  for experienced 
hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging  to be inspected and 
adjusted as described in chapter seven of the Haynes  shop manual.



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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Nov 25 16:24:39 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:24:39 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 6, Issue 89
In-Reply-To: <c6b.1e84731d.347b5d2e@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F20AA5967F2334EFAA2743DB8740@phx.gbl>

That's not speaking, that's writing.

>From: RampantNM at aol.com
>
>In a message dated 11/20/2007 8:32:23 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
>spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
>I would  appreciate it if Herb, Nory, PPP, CapnBob, and or RBH would speak 
>up
>about  the List.
>
>Ed
>
>
>
>UP
>
>Regards,
>
>Robert B. Houston
>
>74.5 MGBGT
>73 MG  Midget

From RampantNM at aol.com  Sun Nov 25 16:24:57 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:24:57 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 6, Issue 90
Message-ID: <c59.1dbb91a6.347b5e49@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/21/2007 5:10:06 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

"Give  Piece A Chance"



Visualize Whirled Peas?

 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching  for experienced 
hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging  to be inspected and 
adjusted as described in chapter seven of the Haynes  shop manual.



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From RampantNM at aol.com  Sun Nov 25 16:34:48 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:34:48 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 6, Issue 92
Message-ID: <bd1.2077b5ef.347b6098@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/21/2007 10:11:51 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

They may  make it perkier, but they also may make it larger  ...





Sounds like a viagra commercial....
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching  for experienced 
hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging  to be inspected and 
adjusted as described in chapter seven of the Haynes  shop manual.



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From RampantNM at aol.com  Sun Nov 25 16:39:16 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:39:16 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 6, Issue 93
Message-ID: <c3c.24caae9e.347b61a4@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/21/2007 12:01:06 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

(how do  you spell an evil laugh?)

Glen Byrns



A N E V I L L A U G H...?
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching  for experienced 
hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging  to be inspected and 
adjusted as described in chapter seven of the Haynes  shop manual.



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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov 25 16:44:18 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:44:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 6, Issue 93
References: <c3c.24caae9e.347b61a4@aol.com>
Message-ID: <023901c82fbd$18d58530$0401a8c0@midget>

OK, who went and woke up Robert Houston? We was supposed to be hibernating 
until Spring! 

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Nov 25 17:14:16 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:14:16 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 6, Issue 89
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV1494EDB3A4F8D199AC7932C8750@phx.gbl>

Wasup, Bob?

and what "piece" is being given a chance? 

Anyone I know? :):)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Nov 25 17:22:59 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:22:59 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Project for next SOS
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV101F90E9A47F75A9A6C11BC8750@phx.gbl>

Good one... :):)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From RampantNM at aol.com  Sun Nov 25 17:32:01 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:32:01 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] [Mgs] SOS '07 reflections....
Message-ID: <c62.1e21477d.347b6e01@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/25/2007 9:26:52 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
peter at nosimport.com writes:

The  Deere are afraid of the Mini, apparently

 
You scared some tractors????

 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching  for experienced 
hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging  to be inspected and 
adjusted as described in chapter seven of the Haynes  shop manual.



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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Nov 25 17:32:44 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:32:44 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] No SOS - The trip from Hell instead NLBC
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV627F8FD17D1285CFFB4C3C8750@phx.gbl>

"Ozium" spray bomb.

we used it in aircraft all the time. Available
at your nearest private airfield Fixed Base
Operator. This stuff really works.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From dwramsey at att.net  Sun Nov 25 17:33:16 2007
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:33:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No Compression
In-Reply-To: <434923.73172.qm@web33214.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20071126003425.1F62F187A60@autox.team.net>

Broken rings, cracked head, could be added to the list.  Got blow by?

Hole in the piston? broken/stuck valve?

Thanks,

Joe Lansing
62 Sprite
71 MGB GT

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 25 17:59:31 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:59:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No SOS - The trip from Hell instead NLBC
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV627F8FD17D1285CFFB4C3C8750@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <179589.73488.qm@web30510.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob at webtv.net> wrote:
> "Ozium" spray bomb.

Traditionally used to mask mari....nevermind.

The van is odor free. If it weren't after a good try,
this would be the answer to "why did you rent a car?"
;-)

Simba is back to "normal" - thanks to all his friends
out there who asked. He was jumping over the couch by
noon. He remains the youngest 12 year old Lab in the
world. 

Ron


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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Nov 25 18:21:17 2007
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:21:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No Compression
In-Reply-To: <20071126003425.1F62F187A60@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <C36F5F8D.12B87%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Connecting rod no longer connecting?
> Broken rings, cracked head, could be added to the list.  Got blow by?
> 
> Hole in the piston? broken/stuck valve?

From nory1 at adelphia.net  Sun Nov 25 21:04:23 2007
From: nory1 at adelphia.net (Nory)
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:04:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 6, Issue 89
In-Reply-To: <c6b.1e84731d.347b5d2e@aol.com>
References: <c6b.1e84731d.347b5d2e@aol.com>
Message-ID: <A264E50B-3E50-4389-94D4-7AF045946E99@adelphia.net>

I must have missed something as I rushed through the 200+ emails that  
accumulated over the long weekend (I've been busy).  What am I  
supposed to speak up about???    Politics?  Cats?  Guns?   LBCs?   
Wasting money sending out carbs for rebuild, when it's really quite  
simple to DIY?  What?

Happy belated Turkey Day to all, BTW.

-Nory


On Nov 25, 2007, at 6:20 PM, RampantNM at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 11/20/2007 8:32:23 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
> spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
> I would  appreciate it if Herb, Nory, PPP, CapnBob, and or RBH  
> would speak up
> about  the List.
>
> Ed

From a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au  Mon Nov 26 01:47:39 2007
From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au (Andy Webster)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:47:39 +1100 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No Compression
In-Reply-To: <C36F5F8D.12B87%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <521981.28542.qm@web50608.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

put an end to the speculation and suspense..
  hope it's a gasket and pull the head.
   
  or first
   
  pull the rocker cover and check the rocker clearance on 5&6.
  if there is no head on either valve then I would expect  there will be zero rocker clearance
   
  if the engine still runs on 3 now though, removing the oil cap and radiator cap while running should offer some clues. 
   
  I have blown head gaskets and the cooling system becomes pressurised by the charge.
   
  andy
  
Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
  Connecting rod no longer connecting?
> Broken rings, cracked head, could be added to the list. Got blow by?
> 
> Hole in the piston? broken/stuck valve?
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From BCAH at aol.com  Mon Nov 26 02:19:50 2007
From: BCAH at aol.com (BCAH at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:19:50 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] other lists
Message-ID: <d3c.19c0b380.347be9b6@aol.com>

Hello all,-----My girl friend would like to get on the Bugeye and  
Midgetsprite list on Yahoo but I am not sure what to tell her.  I am  receiving the 
Spridgets list from when I signed up at autox.team.net, but I  understand there is 
a different way to subscribe now. I am getting messages from  other  
MajorDomo lists that say I have been dropped.What's up? Any help  would be 
appreciated. Thanks,---Bob C in Kansas



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From BCAH at aol.com  Mon Nov 26 02:27:17 2007
From: BCAH at aol.com (BCAH at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:27:17 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] ?????
Message-ID: <c2c.2291b1a6.347beb75@aol.com>

OK ,I'm confused. I took a look at the mailmanlist info page for spridgets  
and it talks about a password. I don't remember anything about a password , I  
just subscribed years ago. What's up?--Bob C



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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov 26 03:01:50 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:01:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] other lists
In-Reply-To: <d3c.19c0b380.347be9b6@aol.com>
References: <d3c.19c0b380.347be9b6@aol.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711260201o97d5117hf51823cdf0cd843d@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/26/07, BCAH at aol.com <BCAH at aol.com> wrote:
> Hello all,-----My girl friend would like to get on the Bugeye and
> Midgetsprite list on Yahoo but I am not sure what to tell her.

Bob,
Tell her to go to:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/

and

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/midgetsprite/

In the upper right side of those pages there is a button which says
"join".  She will need a Yahoo ID but can get one easily if she
doesn't already have one.

>  I am  receiving the
> Spridgets list from when I signed up at autox.team.net, but I  understand there is
> a different way to subscribe now. I am getting messages from  other
> MajorDomo lists that say I have been dropped.What's up? Any help  would be
> appreciated. Thanks,---Bob C in Kansas

Your messages came through via the Spridgets list so you must still be on it.

Other than that, I don't know what to tell you concerning the Spridgets list....
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Mon Nov 26 05:23:16 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 06:23:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS '07 whew
Message-ID: <00fa01c83027$210347a0$6309d6e0$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

Basking in the SOS afterglow here..

 

OK. that's not true. Recovering is closer to the mark. We had around 25
folks here Fri., and a dozen or so Sat. We worked. We ate. We worked some
more, we ate some more. We got a lot done, but we're left with more to do.
Kris Larsen brought his plasma cutter, but got sidetracked on his racecar
project. I bought oxygen for my torch last week, yet somehow managed to not
notice I needed acetylene. So, 4 Spridgets were relieved of many of their
organ donor items, but await their final destiny.

 

On Mary's MKI Midget, the team got that thing running so sweet it's really
hard to believe. The right front wire wheel defied all attempts to remove
it, and I finally had to get out the blue wrench and torch it off. I managed
to do so without destroying the hub. Anyone got a spare wire wheel for Mary?
We're going to get a smaller SOS group together (would that be sos?)  in a
couple of weeks and finish up the brakes on it and get it back to Madison.

 

Thanks to all who attended, and those of you that had a vicarious experience
via the Floundervision webcast.

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Mon Nov 26 05:26:15 2007
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:26:15 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 6, Issue 89
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV13FD46ECEA1D8C49533A19C8750@phx.gbl>

"I must have missed something...."

same here, Nory. I'm wondering what we're supposed to comment on. :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 26 07:17:10 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:17:10 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] ?????
In-Reply-To: <c2c.2291b1a6.347beb75@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F2193E6CF0A3572C4C13C54B8750@phx.gbl>

Go to this link:
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

Towards the bottom of the page there is a place where you enter the email 
address where you receive your spridget email.  To the right of that is a 
button that reads "unsubscribe or edit options".  Click that ( with your 
email addr. entered. ) and it brings you to a page where you can have your 
pswd emailed to you as a reminder.

HTH
RD


>From: BCAH at aol.com
>
>OK ,I'm confused. I took a look at the mailmanlist info page for spridgets
>and it talks about a password. I don't remember anything about a password , 
>I
>just subscribed years ago. What's up?--Bob C

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 26 07:39:58 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:39:58 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 6, Issue 89
In-Reply-To: <A264E50B-3E50-4389-94D4-7AF045946E99@adelphia.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F300136E6D360BB1E1887E7B8750@phx.gbl>

Politics are out.  It's soooo last week!

Guns are always good.  'Though no Deere was had.  LBCs are not always the 
item of the day at this time of year, but ... I just put my winter tires on 
my family car this weekend so we may get a return to summerlike weather?  
Carbs are 'in' at the moment.  Especially Texas carbs, what with RBH's 
signature block and Brad's soon to be leaking twins.

Very belated for some of us.  ( Oct 8th. )  ;)

RD

>From: Nory <nory1 at adelphia.net>
>
>I must have missed something as I rushed through the 200+ emails that
>accumulated over the long weekend (I've been busy).  What am I
>supposed to speak up about???    Politics?  Cats?  Guns?   LBCs?
>Wasting money sending out carbs for rebuild, when it's really quite
>simple to DIY?  What?
>
>Happy belated Turkey Day to all, BTW.
>
>-Nory
>
>
>On Nov 25, 2007, at 6:20 PM, RampantNM at aol.com wrote:
>
> > In a message dated 11/20/2007 8:32:23 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
> > spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
> >
> > I would  appreciate it if Herb, Nory, PPP, CapnBob, and or RBH
> > would speak up about  the List.
> >
> > Ed

From vern at srvinet.com  Mon Nov 26 08:04:33 2007
From: vern at srvinet.com (vern at srvinet.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:04:33 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] clutch slave connection
Message-ID: <474AE081.2010707@srvinet.com>

I have looked all over and can't find where the hose from the clutch slave
cylinder fastens to the body.  I can make a fitting, but am wondering
what is correct. I am putting a 1275 engine in, but from all the books
can't see where this should change the attach point for the slave hose.
Vern

-- 
See my 79 midget RB at:

http://olsen.ispeedwireless.net/

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Nov 26 08:21:31 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:21:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] clutch slave connection
In-Reply-To: <474AE081.2010707@srvinet.com>
References: <474AE081.2010707@srvinet.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071126091640.0398be98@nosimport.com>

Your putting a 125 in a 79?  The 79 slave was on the other side of 
the engine and used a red plastic hose. running down in front of the pedal box.

A 1275 would have a 1/4 line traveling across in front of the battery 
and down to a welded tab on the inner fender, then fitting a rubber 
hose to the slave. A 1098 and 948 used a steel line from master to 
slave directly no bracket.

I hope I understood your question.

Peter C
==
At 09:04 AM 11/26/2007, you wrote:

>I have looked all over and can't find where the hose from the clutch slave
>cylinder fastens to the body.  I can make a fitting, but am wondering
>what is correct. I am putting a 1275 engine in, but from all the books
>can't see where this should change the attach point for the slave hose.
>Vern
>
>--
>See my 79 midget RB at:
>
>http://olsen.ispeedwireless.net/
>_______________________________________________

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Nov 26 08:54:54 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:54:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] clutch slave connection
In-Reply-To: <474AE89A.4060308@srvinet.com>
References: <474AE081.2010707@srvinet.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071126091640.0398be98@nosimport.com>
	<474AE89A.4060308@srvinet.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071126094636.032a7b30@nosimport.com>

It's a little more complicated than that.  Which trans? Which 
clutch?  The 1275 slave is a larger bore (1") than the 1098/948 
(7/8"). The release bearings are different among the 3. The 1275 
slave requires a larger diameter pipe.. 1/4" ..than the earlier cars 
with their rigid 3/16". The 1275 slave must use the rubber hose and 
the copper gasket, whereas the earlier use the usual 3/8-24 single flare pipe.

Ideally, with a 1275 engine trans and slave, you should have the 
larger pipe... makes for a much better pedal and correct throw of the 
slave. That means you need to get an adapter for 1/4 pipe with it's 
7/16-20 end to go into the 3/8-24 hole in the master.  The 1275 
clutch masters have that adapter as stock. The rubber hose takes the 
7/16-20 single flare directly.

Peter
====
At 09:39 AM 11/26/2007, you wrote:

>Peter: please excuse my senility.  This is for my 1959 bugeye.  I think
>you did answer my question even so.  The bugeye apparently had no bracket
>that I am looking for and went directly to the slave. I think I will
>make a bracket and use a rubber hose as you discribe.
>vern
>
>Peter C wrote:
>
>>Your putting a 125 in a 79?  The 79 slave was on the other side of 
>>the engine and used a red plastic hose. running down in front of the pedal box.
>>
>>A 1275 would have a 1/4 line traveling across in front of the 
>>battery and down to a welded tab on the inner fender, then fitting 
>>a rubber hose to the slave. A 1098 and 948 used a steel line from 
>>master to slave directly no bracket.
>>
>>I hope I understood your question.
>>
>>Peter C
>>==
>>At 09:04 AM 11/26/2007, you wrote:
>>
>>>I have looked all over and can't find where the hose from the clutch slave
>>>cylinder fastens to the body.  I can make a fitting, but am wondering
>>>what is correct. I am putting a 1275 engine in, but from all the books
>>>can't see where this should change the attach point for the slave hose.
>>>Vern

From RampantNM at aol.com  Mon Nov 26 08:59:35 2007
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:59:35 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Simba
Message-ID: <c14.29b2ed86.347c4767@aol.com>

In a message dated 11/25/2007 6:22:14 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

Simba is  back to "normal" - thanks to all his friends
out there who asked. He was  jumping over the couch by
noon. He remains the youngest 12 year old Lab in  the
world. 

Ron




Ron,
 
Of our four Chows that travel with us occasionally, one girl has the Barney  
Fife syndrom and is truly a nervous Nellie.  She quivers in the car until  she 
starts to drool and then loses her lunch.
 
We've found that a Zantac and a couple of Tums about 15 minutes before the  
trip cure all the problems.
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching for  experienced hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging to be  inspected and 
adjusted as
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From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Mon Nov 26 11:09:01 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:09:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 6, Issue 89
References: <BAY118-DAV13FD46ECEA1D8C49533A19C8750@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <00bb01c83057$6d4cd920$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Well, if it was sent by way of Spridgets at autox-----, it should be along
about the end of the week!  Maybe this week, maybe the next!

Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob at webtv.net>
To: "Nory" <nory1 at adelphia.net>; "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 4:26 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 6, Issue 89


> "I must have missed something...."
>
> same here, Nory. I'm wondering what we're supposed to comment on. :)
>
> Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)
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From stargazer1 at cox.net  Mon Nov 26 17:22:51 2007
From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:22:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Throttle shaft diameters
Message-ID: <474B635B.4070504@cox.net>

Can anyone tell me the standard (and oversized) throttle shaft diameter 
for the HS2 carb? It seems that the standard is 0.250 inches.

Thanks,
Dave Ambrose

From twobees at sprynet.com  Mon Nov 26 17:59:47 2007
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:59:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sell or Swap - SU Carb Ram Pipes/Air Horns
Message-ID: <003401c83090$cea84fe0$77451645@normoffice>

I have  two pairs of ram pipes for 1-3/4" SUs.  One pair is fully flared, 2"
long x 3-3/8" wide mouthed horns.  The other pair is the 1/2" high type for
use inside an air filter.  They are fully rounded.
 
Both pair are in like-new condition, are aluminum and are among the best
recommended by David Vizard in his tuning guides.
 
I prefer to swap one pair for the same type horns for 1-1/2" SUs.  But, am
open to offers for outright sale.
 
Norm Sippel
'59 Turner

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Nov 26 23:02:30 2007
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:02:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS 2007
Message-ID: <474BB2F6.6070604@wi.net>

Hi folks, I did a long summary of my experience this past weekend. It is 
apparently too long and didn't get sent out right away.  My apologies to 
Mark and the list.

I do have 17 pictures I'd like to send to someone to post...Ed, you have 
room?

Thanks for a great weekend!
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov 26 23:05:38 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:05:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] People who KNEW what the Sprite was!
Message-ID: <380-22007112276538281@earthlink.net>

I drove the Sprite to church on Sunday, and I was stunned at the number of people who immediately recognized the Sprite that they know as a "Frogeye".  You see, it is an Anglican-Catholic Church, and as such, there are a number of older English ex-pats in the congregation.  It kinda made me feel good, because I guess the Sprite brought back some fond memories of Blighty for them.

Buster Evans

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 26 23:45:47 2007
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:45:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] People who KNEW what the Sprite was!
In-Reply-To: <380-22007112276538281@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <768124.11762.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Buster,
   
  About time you started driving the car again. Before i know it i will see you at one of the local events.
   
  Vigil

Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
  I drove the Sprite to church on Sunday, and I was stunned at the number of people who immediately recognized the Sprite that they know as a "Frogeye". You see, it is an Anglican-Catholic Church, and as such, there are a number of older English ex-pats in the congregation. It kinda made me feel good, because I guess the Sprite brought back some fond memories of Blighty for them.

Buster Evans
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Nov 26 22:48:44 2007
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:48:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS 2007 reflections
Message-ID: <474BAFBC.2050600@wi.net>

As others have already eloquently reviewed the weekend, let me offer 
some insight as a first-timer.  First: Why the hell didn't I go last 
year?!  It was a pleasure to meet the faces whose emails I read and to 
work beside besotted brothers, and sisters (Nancy and Mary dug right 
in).  It pained everyone to excise "organs" from terminal donors but 
there are only so many Taco wrappers in the world.

While I was primarily involved with the very original Midget MkI, I 
tried to roam and check out the other projects as well.  Everyone seemed 
to find their own niche and work was constant until it was time to for 
refueling.  Thanks to the smoked salmon, pork roast, cheese curds, onion 
rings, Swedish pancakes, and whatever else I am missing, we were more 
than adequately nourished.  Oh, and those Growlers disappeared fairly 
quickly. ;-)

The entire event was a highlight but working on Mary's Midget MkI was 
special.  After Ernie, Chris, Mike, Peter, William, and I changed the 
oil and coolant, cleaned 17 year old varnish from the carb needles and 
float needle (one float chamber had a missing needle) and seats, and 
drained the 17 year old gas (Ernie what's that cologne you're wearing??) 
it was time to fire it up.  OK, so which one of youse guys has the 
key?!  Ahhh, no one......  Before we could attempt a New Jersey solution 
(hot-wire) it was Flounder to the rescue!  He had, of course, another 
ignition lock with key.  It had 4 terminals and the Midget 3, with no 
reference numbers.  I don't do well with electrics so I naively thought 
I'd try the key to see if it fit.  Ta-DA, it worked!  Son-of-a-gun.

We had Mary hop in the car, turn the key and pull the starter.  The 
starter engaged and cranked but the engine didn't light up.  Eventually 
traced to a coil and once replaced the little bugger started on the 
second crank revolution!  Only a good amount of rust from the tail pipe 
betrayed how long the engine had been dormant.  The darn thing purred 
like an overfed "wheel chock".

We then turned our attention to draining the tranny and diff, which 
still need to be filled, and rebuilding the master cylinder and wheel 
cylinders.  As time was running out I brought the parts home and Don 
Thompson gets to clean and paint the pedals and pedal box whilst I 
rebuild the master and wheel cylinders.  Hopefully we can find a slave 
cylinder for the 1098/smooth case as the original disappeared sometime 
in the past.

So, another weekend is called for to refit the refurbished parts and 
make the car drivable.  Yes, the Great Green Hammer and finally the Blue 
Torch removed the recalcitrant right front wheel, but that's a mere 
speed-bump in the progress of Mary's Midget.

For a hopeless romantic (as far as any car is concerned) this was 
another great chapter in my book of LBC experiences.  The people and the 
cars are special and it was awesome knowing that people out there were 
watching.  So..........WHEN IS THE NEXT TRIP!!!???

I took a 17 pictures but have no way of posting them.  I can send them 
(takes a while on dial up so I have to go where they have high speed) to 
whom ever or Ed do you have space?  We'll let you know.

Peter, I know we teased you, but I'm really glad you and the Mini made 
it home without incident.  BTW, You left just in time as my MINI 
(Winston) was getting interested in your Mini!!

Many thanks for all the effort Nancy and William put in to make this an 
enjoyable and productive experience.
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov 26 23:49:36 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:49:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] People who KNEW what the Sprite was!
Message-ID: <380-220071122764936828@earthlink.net>

Hellsfire, I been driving the snot out of it.  I'm just not stupid enough to leave it parked on the street in MY neighborhood!  Stupid enough for other things, but not for that!!!!

Buster

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 27 01:02:41 2007
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:02:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: People who KNEW what the Sprite
 was!
In-Reply-To: <380-220071122764936828@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <130550.47524.qm@web38904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I drive my car daily. I do not worry about if it is taken. If they take the car i would make out very well on the insurance. There is always a better car around the corner is the way i look at it. I was in the mall down south in mission viejo and 4 SUV's were taken in the two hours i was in shopping. Why take a midget/sprite/Morris or any other LBC when you can have a 40K+ SUV that you can turn easy. i know you have sentimental value on your car. I like mine. But i would not miss it like you would.
   
  Vigil 

Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
  Hellsfire, I been driving the snot out of it. I'm just not stupid enough to leave it parked on the street in MY neighborhood! Stupid enough for other things, but not for that!!!!

Buster

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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Nov 27 01:02:28 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:02:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] People who KNEW what the Sprite was!
Message-ID: <380-22007112278228875@earthlink.net>

Vigil wrote:  "Why take a midget/sprite/Morris or any other LBC when you can have a 40K+ SUV "

Alas, Mission Viejo is in a different world from Anaheim.  In Anaheim, *nothing* is sacred or safe;  not a life, let alone a car!  I mean, of what value are 5.20 x 13 bias whitewalls on Sprite wheels?  Unless you have a Sprite, they are worthless.  That did not stop them from taking two off the driver's side when it was parked outside.  And even if they sell it for $50 to a scrap yard to be cut up, they will still be $50 ahead!

"... i know you have sentimental value on your car."

Yep, and that is my point exactly!  I've always told Pam that if worse came to worse, I would have it bronzed and put on a monument in the front yard!

Example:  A couple of weeks ago, I wanted to cry when the pool maintenance guy came to me and admitted that while negotiating his cart with equipment over the curb in front, they fell off and one crate gouged the underside of the right front fender!  Yeah, it's only about 3" long, but I don't want to just use a little touch-up paint, and will take it back in to MAACO to have it done right!  Dumb?  Probably.  But to me it is worth the $$$.

Buster Evans

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Tue Nov 27 01:37:11 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:37:11 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS 2007 reflections
In-Reply-To: <474BAFBC.2050600@wi.net>
Message-ID: <002101c830d0$b50c1d60$0201a8c0@Laptop>

Dave, that was a really nice, well composed "write
up".
I was one of the many people who watched some of
the activity on the video. I also managed a voice
link up for a short while on Saturday but we never
really got much banter going before the system
fell over. I think you all  (that's y'all for some
of you) got on rather better with the cars than
the new technology managed but it was fun to be
able to speak and watch "live" from over 3000
miles away!

Guy
Cumbria, UK

David Woerpel
Said...

"As others have already eloquently reviewed the
weekend, let me offer
some insight as a first-timer.

The entire event was a highlight but working on
Mary's Midget MkI was
special.

For a hopeless romantic (as far as any car is
concerned) this was
another great chapter in my book of LBC
experiences.  The people and the
cars are special and it was awesome knowing that
people out there were
watching.  So..........WHEN IS THE NEXT TRIP!!!???

Many thanks for all the effort Nancy and William
put in to make this an
enjoyable and productive experience.
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI"

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From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Tue Nov 27 01:44:49 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:44:49 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] bouncing or not? - No LBC content
Message-ID: <002601c830d1$c5ef1fa0$0201a8c0@Laptop>

This is a test,
And a request for advice.
 
When I post to the Spridgets list I edit my
replies but my message appears as from
Spridget-bounces+[my name]@.......
It also has an attached text file.
 
I cannot see why this is happening and am not sure
if my messages are getting through to the list.
 
What's up Doc?
 
Guy

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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov 27 05:54:04 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 06:54:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS 2007 reflections
References: <474BAFBC.2050600@wi.net>
Message-ID: <02e901c830f4$98231a90$0401a8c0@midget>

Now you did it. Next thing you know, you will be editting a newsletter 
somewhere! 

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Nov 27 08:36:02 2007
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:36:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS 2007 reflections
In-Reply-To: <02e901c830f4$98231a90$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <474BAFBC.2050600@wi.net> <02e901c830f4$98231a90$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <474C3962.8040201@wi.net>

David Lieb wrote:
> Now you did it. Next thing you know, you will be editting a newsletter 
> somewhere!
>
OH heck no!!  Retired folks don't do anything under pressure; might not 
have time for my shuffle board team!  ;-)

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Nov 27 08:48:17 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:48:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS 2007 reflections
In-Reply-To: <474C3962.8040201@wi.net>
References: <474BAFBC.2050600@wi.net>
	<02e901c830f4$98231a90$0401a8c0@midget> <474C3962.8040201@wi.net>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071127094740.0374c890@nosimport.com>

At 09:36 AM 11/27/2007, David Woerpel wrote:

>David Lieb wrote:
> > Now you did it. Next thing you know, you will be editting a newsletter
> > somewhere!
> >
>OH heck no!!  Retired folks don't do anything under pressure; might not
>have time for my shuffle board team!  ;-)
>_______________________________________________
If you're gonna play at shuffle board, at least do it on ice!

Peter C 

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Tue Nov 27 09:16:38 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:16:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bouncing or not? - No LBC content
References: <002601c830d1$c5ef1fa0$0201a8c0@Laptop>
Message-ID: <007201c83110$e4d71dc0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hi Guy,

Don't know how it's showing up on your end, but it reads just fine when I
get it.  The only anomaly is it appears to have an attachment because the
paper clip shows up.  But clicking that never brings up anything.

For my part, the newer mail program being used is no where as nice as the
old one.  I typically get the original a full day after it's been beat to
death with a zillion responses!  Like playing a game!  Here are the answers,
what's the question?  LOL!

Enjoy, Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Guy Weller" <guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk>
To: "Spridgets (E-mail)" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 12:44 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] bouncing or not? - No LBC content


> This is a test,
> And a request for advice.
>
> When I post to the Spridgets list I edit my
> replies but my message appears as from
> Spridget-bounces+[my name]@.......
> It also has an attached text file.
>
> I cannot see why this is happening and am not sure
> if my messages are getting through to the list.
>
> What's up Doc?
>
> Guy
>
> No virus found in this outgoing message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.6/1150 -
> Release Date: 24/11/2007 17:58
> _______________________________________________
> pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov 27 12:45:34 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:45:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SOS 2007
References: <474BB2F6.6070604@wi.net>
Message-ID: <124c01c8312e$13c51980$6501a8c0@actualshop>

Of course, Larry.

Please re-name each picture file name EXACTLY to:  LD_SOS07_01.*** (the .***
being th original type of what it is in LOWER case.), LD_SOS07_02.***,
LD_SOS07_01.***, etc..

Reduce the physical sizes to a MAX of 1024 wide.  Then reduce the resolution
of each to 10 dpi or pxs.

Send away.

Me

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Tue Nov 27 13:03:47 2007
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:03:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] parts orders... No LBC
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711201441h1407d5daw1aa0258f7981f9a6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0711201441h1407d5daw1aa0258f7981f9a6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029214A4@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

See, if you were riding an airhead beemer, you could have called
Repsychle or Eurotec or Motorad Electrik and talked to somebody who
rides and fixes their own bike...and would have known to say "dude,
you're gonna need two of dem brushes!"


-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Johnson [mailto:bmwwxman at gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 5:41 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] parts orders... No LBC

Yesterday my expensive expedited shipment of motorcycle parts arrived
so I cancelled driving 60 miles to go work on the Midget in order to
get my K100LT BMW motorcycle back running. The problem was worn out
brushes in the starter motor - everything grounds through the starter.
So I opened the box that was identified as a "brush set" and lo and
behold only one freakin' carbon brush!!  I need two!!  I call the
outfit in Virginia I ordered from. They thought is was supposed to be
a set with that part number and while I waited, they called BMW.
Nope!! No way.  That's only one of the two brushes!  We call it a set
because - well - we really don't know why we call it a set.  You want
the other brush that comes on the brush plate? You do?  Okay, its on
back order but we'll have it for you in about a week if we use
expedite shipping....

F#*$^&*##&)&@$!!!   The damn Chinese have moved to Germany now!!!

To think I could have spent the day fishing through my 1275 engine
looking for the tiny piece of metal I dropped into it!!  Think I'll go
down to the pub now......
--
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 27 13:31:52 2007
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:31:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Buy My Car, Yes P.F.I.
In-Reply-To: <839783.16014.qm@web51901.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <918408.50392.qm@web51904.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

OK, last call.  Someone here buy the car for $2000 cash and I will be out of your hair forever.  (Unless I happen to find a near perfect Bugeye in the next couple of months)  Oh and send Ed some money for me too!   The car is in Oak Ridge Tennessee, and has too be moved out of the garage before the new owner moves in.  Bring a trailer or tow dolly and take her home, to a good home, your home!
   
  If you can't buy the car, could some one move it 30 miles for $50?  
  
Red Midget <redmidget72 at yahoo.com> wrote:
  Buy my car, make Ed some money. Go to this link at Just Brits. 
Loosing the garage! Gotta move the car before December 3. Write to me at lonbird at hotmail not here. I may not see your post. 
http://www.justbrits.com/ads/LBmidget72.html

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From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 27 13:33:38 2007
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:33:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Call!
Message-ID: <178448.63524.qm@web51905.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

OK, last call.  Someone here buy the car for $2000 cash and I will be out of your hair forever.  (Unless I happen to find a near perfect Bugeye in the next couple of months)  Oh and send Ed some money for me too!   The car is in Oak Ridge Tennessee, and has too be moved out of the garage before the new owner moves in.  Bring a trailer or tow dolly and take her home, to a good home, your home!
   
  If you can't buy the car, could some one move it 30 miles for $50?  
  
Red Midget <redmidget72 at yahoo.com> wrote:
  Buy my car, make Ed some money. Go to this link at Just Brits. 
Loosing the garage! Gotta move the car before December 3. Write to me at lonbird at hotmail not here. I may not see your post. 
http://www.justbrits.com/ads/LBmidget72.html

See all the pictures and comments at http://community.webshots.com/album/559406907rrAaLk

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From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 27 13:38:24 2007
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:38:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] David Campbell
Message-ID: <993707.54509.qm@web51904.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Looking for David Campbell in Anderson county tennessee.  He had or has a Spridget named Vicky under restoration.
       
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From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Tue Nov 27 14:23:16 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:23:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake fluid
Message-ID: <007001c8313b$bb029800$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Here's a small snippet from a tech site I subscribe to.  Not a bad idea to
believe it!

Paul A



 As for brake fluid, every brake job (complete or not) should include a fluid
change. But surveys have found that half of all cars and light trucks that are
10 or more years old have never had their brake fluid changed!

You can't really judge the condition of the brake fluid by its appearance.
Brake fluid may darken as it becomes contaminated with moisture, but some
fluid does not. The most accurate way to check the condition of the fluid is
to use an electronic tester that boils a small sample of fluid, or to use
chemical test strips that react to the corrosion inhibitors and trace copper
in the fluid.

Tests have shown that after only a year of service, the brake fluid in the
average vehicle can contain as much as 2% water. After 18 months, the level of
contamination can reach 3%, and continue to climb to as much as 8% or more as
time goes on.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov 27 15:03:20 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:03:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake fluid
References: <007001c8313b$bb029800$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <004301c83141$535b3260$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Tests have shown that after only a year of service, the brake fluid in the
> average vehicle can contain as much as 2% water. After 18 months, the 
> level of
> contamination can reach 3%, and continue to climb to as much as 8% or more 
> as
> time goes on.

"Statistics" like this are annoying. They fall into the same category as the 
ads
that promise "up to 50% off!" All the ad really means is that NOTHING is 
MORE
than 50% off. These "factoids" are even worse in that you cannot actually 
nail them
down to saying one blessed thing. If the car has 10% water or 0% water in 
the
brake fluid at any time, it does not contradict any of what this says. 
Sounds
too much like Cosell for my tastes. It might be a good idea to change your
brake fluid regularly, but you can't prove it by what they actually say.

My 1987 Plymouth Horizon Turismo Duster 2.2 went to its grave with 235,000
miles on it with the original clutch and the original never-been-bled brake 
fluid.
No, it was not synthetic. Just never needed to violate the hydraulics in the 
8
years that I drove it. That car did not owe me one slim dime.

On the other hand, there are a lot of Spridgets out there that don't get 
much
mileage and would benefit from regular fluid changes. 

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 27 17:13:57 2007
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:13:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake fluid
In-Reply-To: <004301c83141$535b3260$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <489572.88903.qm@web36813.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I try to remember to flush out the brake systems on my cars every two or three years, but mostly only think about it when something fails or wears out.  Besides, I read somewhere that 42.6% of all statistics are made up...  ; )
   
   - David
  

David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
  > Tests have shown that after only a year of service, the brake fluid in the
> average vehicle can contain as much as 2% water. After 18 months, the 
> level of
> contamination can reach 3%, and continue to climb to as much as 8% or more 
> as
> time goes on.

"Statistics" like this are annoying. They fall into the same category as the 
ads
that promise "up to 50% off!" All the ad really means is that NOTHING is 
MORE
than 50% off. These "factoids" are even worse in that you cannot actually 
nail them
down to saying one blessed thing. If the car has 10% water or 0% water in 
the
brake fluid at any time, it does not contradict any of what this says. 
Sounds
too much like Cosell for my tastes. It might be a good idea to change your
brake fluid regularly, but you can't prove it by what they actually say.

My 1987 Plymouth Horizon Turismo Duster 2.2 went to its grave with 235,000
miles on it with the original clutch and the original never-been-bled brake 
fluid.
No, it was not synthetic. Just never needed to violate the hydraulics in the 
8
years that I drove it. That car did not owe me one slim dime.

On the other hand, there are a lot of Spridgets out there that don't get 
much
mileage and would benefit from regular fluid changes. 
_______________________________________________
tncarnut1 at yahoo.com

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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov 27 17:19:22 2007
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:19:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake fluid
References: <007001c8313b$bb029800$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <0a8701c83154$545cf050$6401a8c0@Larry>

Pa, when I picked up my Austin Ute from New Zealand, it seemed like they had 
never changed the brake fluid from new in 1967.  It was a dark, thick gunk. 
I ran 2 quarts of new fresh stuff through it just to make sure it was well 
flushed.  Scary to think what was in there, but the funny thing was that it 
had a nice firm pedal.

Go figure.

LAD



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
To: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>; <morris_motors at yahoogroups.com>; 
<bugeye at yahoogroups.com>; <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 3:23 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake fluid


Here's a small snippet from a tech site I subscribe to.  Not a bad idea to
believe it!

Paul A



 As for brake fluid, every brake job (complete or not) should include a 
fluid
change. But surveys have found that half of all cars and light trucks that 
are
10 or more years old have never had their brake fluid changed!

You can't really judge the condition of the brake fluid by its appearance.
Brake fluid may darken as it becomes contaminated with moisture, but some
fluid does not. The most accurate way to check the condition of the fluid is
to use an electronic tester that boils a small sample of fluid, or to use
chemical test strips that react to the corrosion inhibitors and trace copper
in the fluid.

Tests have shown that after only a year of service, the brake fluid in the
average vehicle can contain as much as 2% water. After 18 months, the level 
of
contamination can reach 3%, and continue to climb to as much as 8% or more 
as
time goes on.
_______________________________________________
ladaniels at sbcglobal.net

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From hal at katemuir.com  Tue Nov 27 17:09:33 2007
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:09:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Emergency brake on 1/2 elliptic cars
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFKEPDFEAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Spridgeteers,

Can anyone tell me if the emergency brake thingy that attaches to the rear
axle housing is the same on later cars as it is on early ones?  Or was it
attached to the axle housing differently?

Hal

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 27 18:43:45 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:43:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re:  Brake fluid
In-Reply-To: <0a8701c83154$545cf050$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <96787.5228.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I ran 2 quarts of new fresh stuff through it just to
> make sure it was well 
> flushed

90% or better iso alcohol works great for flushing.


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From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Nov 27 19:03:47 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:03:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Emergency brake on 1/2 elliptic cars
In-Reply-To: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFKEPDFEAA.hal@katemuir.com>
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFKEPDFEAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <474CCC83.3070708@comcast.net>

Hal Faulkner wrote:
> Spridgeteers,
> 
> Can anyone tell me if the emergency brake thingy that attaches to the rear
> axle housing is the same on later cars as it is on early ones?  Or was it
> attached to the axle housing differently?

Bugeyes up to 74 are the same. 1500s are different.
But the holes in the Bugeye pivot might be larger than disc brake cars 
because the rods changed size (got smaller) with the later baking plates 
(disc brake cars) but it's just a drill and larger clevis pin.
1/4 vs 5/16.
I know I used a later one on my 58 because the 58 was swept away with 
the rest of the rust. Maybe the holes are the same too. I forget my name 
these days ;)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Tue Nov 27 20:51:16 2007
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:51:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re:  Brake fluid
References: <96787.5228.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <04f601c83171$ee493620$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<90% or better iso alcohol works great for flushing.>>

And is WAY cheaper, right "We tighters" ????  <G>

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 27 21:11:22 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:11:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re:  Brake fluid
In-Reply-To: <04f601c83171$ee493620$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <654121.55002.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- 63AHBJ7 <63AHBJ7 at comcast.net> wrote:
> <<90% or better iso alcohol works great for
> flushing.>>
> And is WAY cheaper, right "We tighters" ????  <G>

I should mention that it does contain water, so do
flush through a reservoir of brake fluid immediately,
followed by final bleed/fill.

Ron 


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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Tue Nov 27 21:42:45 2007
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:42:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re:  Brake fluid
References: <96787.5228.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<04f601c83171$ee493620$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <001301c83179$1edbe330$c7a1bf46@personal>

This just may be a great time to ask. Can I flush out the DOT 3 stuff with 
alcohol, we tighter too, and change to silicone? All my cylinders are new 
and so is the MC.


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To: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 9:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: Brake fluid


> <<90% or better iso alcohol works great for flushing.>>
>
> And is WAY cheaper, right "We tighters" ????  <G>
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 27 21:54:39 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:54:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re:  Brake fluid
In-Reply-To: <001301c83179$1edbe330$c7a1bf46@personal>
Message-ID: <927895.64563.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:
> This just may be a great time to ask. Can I flush
> out the DOT 3 stuff with 
> alcohol, we tighter too, and change to silicone

I don't know for sure, but personally I wouldn't risk
the contamination. Brakes are important. I was
hesitant to even recommend flushing a system dirty
enough to need it rather than replacing all lines
etc., but I admit I have done it to systems with firm
pedals and no leaks.

Ron



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From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Tue Nov 27 23:41:13 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:41:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re:  Brake fluid
References: <96787.5228.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com><04f601c83171$ee493620$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<001301c83179$1edbe330$c7a1bf46@personal>
Message-ID: <002e01c83189$ace92420$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

You probably could, but keep in mind that most alcohols are 10 to 20 percent
water.  That's just the nature of it.

Blowing it all out and driying with dry compressed air might help get rid of
the moisture.  Silicone is not a panacea for conventional brake fluid,
either.  Be careful.

Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
To: "63AHBJ7" <63AHBJ7 at comcast.net>; <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 8:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: Brake fluid


> This just may be a great time to ask. Can I flush out the DOT 3 stuff with
> alcohol, we tighter too, and change to silicone? All my cylinders are new
> and so is the MC.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "63AHBJ7" <63AHBJ7 at comcast.net>
> To: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 9:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: Brake fluid
>
>
> > <<90% or better iso alcohol works great for flushing.>>
> >
> > And is WAY cheaper, right "We tighters" ????  <G>

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Wed Nov 28 00:58:26 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:58:26 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Brake fluid
In-Reply-To: <03ba01c8315b$d3140a30$4fa40644@internetpc>
Message-ID: <000801c83194$757e2020$0201a8c0@Laptop>

Bob,
 
Since you are asking about brake failure due to
old fluid...
I don't think it would necessarily result in total
brake failure anyway.  Fluid, with or without
water, is still an incompressible liquid that will
operate your hydraulic systems.
 
But water boils at a lower temperature than brake
fluid and increased water content can therefore
result in the fluid boiling during spirited
braking.  If you drive fast on twisty or hilly
roads then brake fade is not at all uncommon,
and is worsened by having old fluid in the system.
Brakes still work, just not as well.
 
My daughter's modern car (2005 model) has a full
brake fluid change (synthetic) as a standard
service item every 2 years, which I do think is
excessive, but they are after her money!
 
Guy
 
 Brake fluid



Paul,

It sounds like a good idea, I guess.

It would be interesting to poll the groups to see
if anyone has ever had a
brake failure due to fluid.
 

 Bob in San Diego



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From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Wed Nov 28 02:55:26 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:55:26 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Brake fluid
In-Reply-To: <00e601c8319f$0fb96af0$f2e68656@tairswork>
Message-ID: <001501c831a4$cdd49dc0$0201a8c0@Laptop>

Guy, R Day,
Oh I have, and know exactly how scarey it is!! The
Lake District hills, like the Welsh ones, make
sure of that!

What I was meaning was that the mere presence of
old water contaminated fluid doesn't itself reduce
braking efficiency.
It is only when that water in the system boils
that it then causes brake fade.
And the boiling isn't just due to the friction
heat generated in the brakes, it is also the
effect of continued high pressures on the fluid
when having to use the brakes repeatedly.

But brake fade due to boiling also occurs,
although less readily, with fresh clean fluid so I
doubt if it is really possible to say when it is
down to water contamination.

Fade due to burnt out and deteriorated pads or
even melted seals is even more terminal (!!!) but
isn't attributable to water contamination.

I have flushed through and replaced the fluid
twice now since I fully rebuilt my car in 1999. So
that is 3 times in total, over nearly 50,000
miles. It is due to do again but this time I also
need to renew the caliper pistons.

I have thought that it would be good to be able to
buy fluid of different colours. Then when
renewing, you could choose a new colour and tell
when the old was fully flushed out of the system!

Guy


-----Original Message-----
From: Guy R Day:  Brake fluid


Guy,
I take it you have never had brake failure due to
boiling fluid!

You can pump away as long as you wish and you will
not get sufficient
retardation to do anything other than look round
for the easy recovery spot
for your car.  The brakes do not work in any
sensible measure.  Letting the
fluid / brakes cool and then continuing will
result in a squidgy pedal and
brakes that boil quicker next time.  IF it does
happen the handbrake may be
your only saviour.


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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov 28 05:39:12 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:39:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Hey Wisco and IL guys
Message-ID: <006a01c831bb$afdada20$0f908e60$@com>

Ebay Item number: 300176981552

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov 28 05:46:49 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:46:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Hey Wisco and IL guys
References: <006a01c831bb$afdada20$0f908e60$@com>
Message-ID: <030901c831bc$bf131290$0401a8c0@midget>

> Ebay Item number: 300176981552

"The seats are the original seats, you can see some straw squeezing out of a 
very small seam tear on the drivers side."

Straw??? 

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov 28 05:50:34 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:50:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Hey Wisco and IL guys
In-Reply-To: <030901c831bc$bf131290$0401a8c0@midget>
References: <006a01c831bb$afdada20$0f908e60$@com>
	<030901c831bc$bf131290$0401a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <008401c831bd$46418c60$d2c4a520$@com>

Yeah, I was hoping a Cheesehead or FIB knew this guy and could give him a
clue.

-----Original Message-----
From: David Lieb [mailto:dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:47 AM
To: Wm. Severin Thompson; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hey Wisco and IL guys

> Ebay Item number: 300176981552

"The seats are the original seats, you can see some straw squeezing out of a

very small seam tear on the drivers side."

Straw??? 

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Nov 28 08:17:02 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:17:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>

... I thought I had an engine.

Nope, according to Chevy ad writers, it is an

"On board range-extending power source."

Huh.  WTF?



Peter C.

From grday at btinternet.com  Wed Nov 28 08:18:58 2007
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:18:58 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Brake fluid
References: <001501c831a4$cdd49dc0$0201a8c0@Laptop>
Message-ID: <003f01c831d2$0036be60$32358a56@tairswork>

Same slopes, different places.  :-)

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Guy Weller" <guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk>
To: "'Guy R Day'" <grday at btinternet.com>; <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>; 
<Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 9:55 AM
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Brake fluid


> Guy, R Day,
> Oh I have, and know exactly how scarey it is!! The
> Lake District hills, like the Welsh ones, make
> sure of that!
>
> What I was meaning was that the mere presence of
> old water contaminated fluid doesn't itself reduce
> braking efficiency.
> It is only when that water in the system boils
> that it then causes brake fade.
> And the boiling isn't just due to the friction
> heat generated in the brakes, it is also the
> effect of continued high pressures on the fluid
> when having to use the brakes repeatedly.
>
> But brake fade due to boiling also occurs,
> although less readily, with fresh clean fluid so I
> doubt if it is really possible to say when it is
> down to water contamination.
>
> Fade due to burnt out and deteriorated pads or
> even melted seals is even more terminal (!!!) but
> isn't attributable to water contamination.
>
> I have flushed through and replaced the fluid
> twice now since I fully rebuilt my car in 1999. So
> that is 3 times in total, over nearly 50,000
> miles. It is due to do again but this time I also
> need to renew the caliper pistons.
>
> I have thought that it would be good to be able to
> buy fluid of different colours. Then when
> renewing, you could choose a new colour and tell
> when the old was fully flushed out of the system!
>
> Guy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Guy R Day:  Brake fluid
>
>
> Guy,
> I take it you have never had brake failure due to
> boiling fluid!
>
> You can pump away as long as you wish and you will
> not get sufficient
> retardation to do anything other than look round
> for the easy recovery spot
> for your car.  The brakes do not work in any
> sensible measure.  Letting the
> fluid / brakes cool and then continuing will
> result in a squidgy pedal and
> brakes that boil quicker next time.  IF it does
> happen the handbrake may be
> your only saviour.
>
>
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 28 09:22:13 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:22:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711280822w4a0065e8uf3c81ed0c1410412@mail.gmail.com>

> "On board range-extending power source."
>

No, you are the ORPS.  Whenever you run out of fuel, you push, hence
the range is extended.

From p.herder at cox.net  Wed Nov 28 09:24:40 2007
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:24:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com> 
Message-ID: <004101c831db$2d760fd0$88622f70$@herder@cox.net>

Sounds to me like they are writing about a hybrid where the "On board
range-extending power source" does NOT power the wheels but charges the
battery that runs the electric motors that power the wheels.

Or not.

Paul

-----Original Message-----
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....

... I thought I had an engine.

Nope, according to Chevy ad writers, it is an

"On board range-extending power source."

Huh.  WTF?



Peter C.
_______________________________________________

From p.herder at cox.net  Wed Nov 28 08:41:06 2007
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:41:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
Message-ID: <003301c831d5$17755660$46600320$@herder@cox.net>

Sounds to me like they are writing about a hybrid where the "On board
range-extending power source" does NOT power the wheels but charges the
battery that runs the electric motors that power the wheels.

Or not.

Paul

-----Original Message-----
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....

... I thought I had an engine.

Nope, according to Chevy ad writers, it is an

"On board range-extending power source."

Huh.  WTF?



Peter C.
_______________________________________________

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Nov 28 10:46:29 2007
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:46:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Hey Wisco and IL guys
In-Reply-To: <006a01c831bb$afdada20$0f908e60$@com>
References: <006a01c831bb$afdada20$0f908e60$@com>
Message-ID: <474DA975.4070507@wi.net>

Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
> Ebay Item number: 300176981552
>
>  
>
> Wm. Severin Thompson
>   
Somebody really ought to pick this up!  It's going to need a full 
restoration if you want original, but if you want to drive it for a few 
years first then I don't believe it would need much.  It's almost 
identical in condition to mine when I bought it and then I drove it for 
10 years before restoration.  Interesting routing for the windscreen 
washer line (I don't see a washer pushbutton on the dash in it's usual 
place either).  Is that a fuel filter on the left inner fender?  I would 
be willing to look at it for someone if you so desire.

Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 28 10:56:30 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:56:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] This is American Music Revue (O.T. on most lists)
Message-ID: <e98d88090711280956g50c0b6e8mfb5a68e46759b3ea@mail.gmail.com>

I spent last night in Denton, for the This is American Music Revue. Grand
Champeen, from Austin, TX (Michael Crow is a f'n BAD ASS guitar player),
Glossary, from Murfreesboro, TN, Two Cow Garage from Columbus, OH, and The
Drams from Denton, all shared the stage as one band or another, over the
span of almost 3 hours of music. The show was topped off by members of
ALL the bands on stage, paying homage to Tom Petty's, American Girl.
Seems that the bands drank 4 cases of beer, plus some whiskey, at
Brent's house the night before, and after some rehearsing, they sat
down with the new 4 hour Petty DVD to watch.
I gotta tell you, it was a DAMN fine cover, considering that only
Champeen actually knew the song. I have it on the web at...
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=22938489
If any of you folks are near Kansas City, they are playing there
tonight. Chicago tomorrow, Milwaukee on Friday, and ending it in St.
Louis Saturday. GET YOUR ASSES THERE!!!
For you guys on the car lists, Glossary has their new cd, The Better Angels
of Our Nature, for free download on their site.
http://www.glossary.us/
But once you hear it, you will want to buy the bands copy, to help
support good music.
If you motorheads can't get worked up over track 7, Gasoline Soaked
Heart, try track 10, Blood on the Knobs (my favorite, so far)

Enjoy!!!

Tequila Brad

-- 
www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From stevenm at optonline.net  Wed Nov 28 14:09:06 2007
From: stevenm at optonline.net (Steven Michelsen)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:09:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
	<003301c831d5$17755660$46600320$%herder@cox.net>
Message-ID: <0ddc01c83202$e96198f0$6401a8c0@17053>

Yes that's it.  A "plug in hybrid" like the Chevy Volt, where a 1.0L motor 
will turn itself on and recharge the battery that powers the car, if needed.
http://www.chevrolet.com/electriccar/?seo=goo_electric_car

Steve
www.1978mgmidget.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Herder" <p.herder at cox.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 10:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Silly me.....


> Sounds to me like they are writing about a hybrid where the "On board
> range-extending power source" does NOT power the wheels but charges the
> battery that runs the electric motors that power the wheels.
>
> Or not.
>
> Paul
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
>
> ... I thought I had an engine.
>
> Nope, according to Chevy ad writers, it is an
>
> "On board range-extending power source."
>
> Huh.  WTF?
>
>
>
> Peter C. 

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Nov 28 14:23:43 2007
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:23:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com><003301c831d5$17755660$46600320$%herder@cox.net>
	<0ddc01c83202$e96198f0$6401a8c0@17053>
Message-ID: <001501c83204$f4480e00$c7a1bf46@personal>

And just what is the hold up. They could sell all they could make starting 
now.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steven Michelsen" <stevenm at optonline.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 3:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Silly me.....


> Yes that's it.  A "plug in hybrid" like the Chevy Volt, where a 1.0L motor
> will turn itself on and recharge the battery that powers the car, if 
> needed.
> http://www.chevrolet.com/electriccar/?seo=goo_electric_car
>
> Steve
> www.1978mgmidget.com
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Paul Herder" <p.herder at cox.net>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 10:41 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
>
>
>> Sounds to me like they are writing about a hybrid where the "On board
>> range-extending power source" does NOT power the wheels but charges the
>> battery that runs the electric motors that power the wheels.
>>
>> Or not.
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
>>
>> ... I thought I had an engine.
>>
>> Nope, according to Chevy ad writers, it is an
>>
>> "On board range-extending power source."
>>
>> Huh.  WTF?
>>
>>
>>
>> Peter C.
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From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Nov 28 14:25:01 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:25:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
In-Reply-To: <0ddc01c83202$e96198f0$6401a8c0@17053>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
	<003301c831d5$17755660$46600320$%herder@cox.net>
	<0ddc01c83202$e96198f0$6401a8c0@17053>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128151930.0342ea68@nosimport.com>

You guys are waaaaaay too serious.    Dilithium crystals could be an 
OBREPS, no?

And Steve, I believe the 1.0 lump is an "engine" that powers the motor.

Peter C.
===

>Yes that's it.  A "plug in hybrid" like the Chevy Volt, where a 1.0L motor
>will turn itself on and recharge the battery that powers the car, if needed.
>http://www.chevrolet.com/electriccar/?seo=goo_electric_car
>
>Steve
>www.1978mgmidget.com
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Paul Herder" <p.herder at cox.net>
>To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 10:41 AM
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
>
>
> > Sounds to me like they are writing about a hybrid where the "On board
> > range-extending power source" does NOT power the wheels but charges the
> > battery that runs the electric motors that power the wheels.
> >
> > Or not.
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
> >
> > ... I thought I had an engine.
> >
> > Nope, according to Chevy ad writers, it is an
> >
> > "On board range-extending power source."
> >
> > Huh.  WTF?
> >
> >
> >
> > Peter C.
>_______________________________________________

From stevenm at optonline.net  Wed Nov 28 14:29:28 2007
From: stevenm at optonline.net (Steven Michelsen)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:29:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
	<003301c831d5$17755660$46600320$%herder@cox.net>
	<0ddc01c83202$e96198f0$6401a8c0@17053>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071128151930.0342ea68@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <0df301c83205$c1bffff0$6401a8c0@17053>

Ack!   I fell into the engine/motor quagmire (g).   OK, what you said.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter C" <peter at nosimport.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Silly me.....


> You guys are waaaaaay too serious.    Dilithium crystals could be an
> OBREPS, no?
>
> And Steve, I believe the 1.0 lump is an "engine" that powers the motor.
>
> Peter C.
> ===
>
>>Yes that's it.  A "plug in hybrid" like the Chevy Volt, where a 1.0L motor
>>will turn itself on and recharge the battery that powers the car, if 
>>needed.
>>http://www.chevrolet.com/electriccar/?seo=goo_electric_car
>>
>>Steve
>>www.1978mgmidget.com
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Paul Herder" <p.herder at cox.net>
>>To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>>Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 10:41 AM
>>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
>>
>>
>> > Sounds to me like they are writing about a hybrid where the "On board
>> > range-extending power source" does NOT power the wheels but charges the
>> > battery that runs the electric motors that power the wheels.
>> >
>> > Or not.
>> >
>> > Paul
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
>> >
>> > ... I thought I had an engine.
>> >
>> > Nope, according to Chevy ad writers, it is an
>> >
>> > "On board range-extending power source."
>> >
>> > Huh.  WTF?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Peter C. 

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 28 14:58:52 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:58:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
Message-ID: <474DE49C.3090206@comcast.net>

Peter C wrote:
> ... I thought I had an engine.
> 
> Nope, according to Chevy ...............

Well there you go, I have known for years that Chevy never had an 
"engine".  Today they use mexican jumping beans under the hood.
My Ford has an "Engine" because I have a light that came on that wants 
me to "check engine" So I pulled over, opened the hood and sure enough, 
there was an "Engine" in there. And yes I checked it, it was still there 
so I shut the hood. But the light is still on :(

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Wed Nov 28 15:03:09 2007
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:03:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128151930.0342ea68@nosimport.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
	<003301c831d5$17755660$46600320$%herder@cox.net>
	<0ddc01c83202$e96198f0$6401a8c0@17053>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071128151930.0342ea68@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <68vr7k$1v9md6@email.mtu.edu>

Peter,
Those cars are intended to slow global warming. The way I see it, if 
it wasn't for global warming, Road America would be under a 100 feet 
of ice and you and WST could just reach out your back doors and chip 
off some ice (from the glacier) for your beverages. I think it's 
better with RA and without the back yard ice source. Ok, what's OBREPS?

At 04:25 PM 11/28/2007, Peter C wrote:
>You guys are waaaaaay too serious.    Dilithium crystals could be an
>OBREPS, no?

Tim Collins 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 28 15:11:31 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:11:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
In-Reply-To: <68vr7k$1v9md6@email.mtu.edu>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
	<003301c831d5$17755660$46600320$%herder@cox.net>
	<0ddc01c83202$e96198f0$6401a8c0@17053>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20071128151930.0342ea68@nosimport.com>
	<68vr7k$1v9md6@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711281411g6697a98bt61bf2f9f6f659ede@mail.gmail.com>

And global warming has been going on since the early 30's. I watch the
weather report every morning, since we have to unload lumber and plywood
outside when trucks arrive. I saw that we had a warm day coming up, and that
the last time it had been that warm in this area was in 1932. I didn't
realize cars back then were such gross polluters

On Nov 28, 2007 4:03 PM, Timothy H. Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> Peter,
> Those cars are intended to slow global warming. The way I see it, if
> it wasn't for global warming, Road America would be under a 100 feet
> of ice and you and WST could just reach out your back doors and chip
> off some ice (from the glacier) for your beverages. I think it's
> better with RA and without the back yard ice source. Ok, what's OBREPS?
>
> At 04:25 PM 11/28/2007, Peter C wrote:
> >You guys are waaaaaay too serious.    Dilithium crystals could be an
> >OBREPS, no?
>
> Tim Collins
> _______________________________________________
> tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>



-- 
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From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Nov 28 15:30:34 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:30:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
	<474DE49C.3090206@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <043a01c8320e$4b3d0400$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Well there you go, I have known for years that Chevy never had an
"engine".>>

Wanna DRAG race (1/4 mile) for pink slips, Frank???  My 37 year old Chevy vs
your NEW Found On Road Dead p/u???

Might as well just drive it out here with Title in hand and fly home!!  I'll
be happy to take you to airport!!

My little 350 jumping beans vs how many of your Fix Or Repair Daily jumping
beans!!

From dmg at bossig.com  Wed Nov 28 15:58:10 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:58:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090711281411g6697a98bt61bf2f9f6f659ede@mail.gmail.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>,
	<68vr7k$1v9md6@email.mtu.edu>,
	<e98d88090711281411g6697a98bt61bf2f9f6f659ede@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <474D8202.11088.1A4D3C0@dmg.bossig.com>

Who can I blame for the global warming that caused the end of the Ice 
Ages???

Dinosaur/Mammoth body Gasses??

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov 28 16:00:29 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:00:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>,
	<68vr7k$1v9md6@email.mtu.edu>,
	<e98d88090711281411g6697a98bt61bf2f9f6f659ede@mail.gmail.com>
	<474D8202.11088.1A4D3C0@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <007f01c83212$794934a0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Who can I blame for the global warming that caused the end of the Ice 
> Ages???
> 
> Dinosaur/Mammoth body Gasses??

Nah. Just do like the rest of us and blame ED.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 28 16:25:57 2007
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:25:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
In-Reply-To: <043a01c8320e$4b3d0400$6501a8c0@actualshop>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
	<474DE49C.3090206@comcast.net>
	<043a01c8320e$4b3d0400$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <e98d88090711281525g3b4f08ddobdc480986e15147a@mail.gmail.com>

what about the 327 powered Drag Sprite??
1/8th mile in 5.744 @ 118.17
I have a photo of the time slip to prove it. As well as clips of it running
the track.
There aint many Fords keeping up with it. Hell, his (former) good friend had
his ass kicked, and he was in an alcohol burning 440 Cuda. Sucks to get your
ass kicked by a car that cost less than 3K to build.

On Nov 28, 2007 4:30 PM, <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

> <<Well there you go, I have known for years that Chevy never had an
> "engine".>>
>
> Wanna DRAG race (1/4 mile) for pink slips, Frank???  My 37 year old Chevy
> vs
> your NEW Found On Road Dead p/u???
>
> Might as well just drive it out here with Title in hand and fly home!!
>  I'll
> be happy to take you to airport!!
>
> My little 350 jumping beans vs how many of your Fix Or Repair Daily
> jumping
> beans!!
> _______________________________________________
> tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>



-- 
www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 28 16:56:06 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:56:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
In-Reply-To: <007f01c83212$794934a0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
	<68vr7k$1v9md6@email.mtu.edu>
	<e98d88090711281411g6697a98bt61bf2f9f6f659ede@mail.gmail.com>
	<474D8202.11088.1A4D3C0@dmg.bossig.com>
	<007f01c83212$794934a0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711281556v581ec786p1910488fad465787@mail.gmail.com>

Blame the President.
Jim

On Nov 28, 2007 5:00 PM, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> > Who can I blame for the global warming that caused the end of the Ice
> > Ages???
> >
> > Dinosaur/Mammoth body Gasses??
>
> Nah. Just do like the rest of us and blame ED.

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Nov 28 17:19:54 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:19:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com><474DE49C.3090206@comcast.net><043a01c8320e$4b3d0400$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<e98d88090711281525g3b4f08ddobdc480986e15147a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00bb01c8321d$91204270$6501a8c0@actualshop>

And pics of it ARE on my site<G>!!

<<Sucks to get your ass kicked by a car that cost less than 3K to build.>>

Or by a $10,000.00 37 year old vehicle vs a $20,000.00 NEW one!!!<VBG>

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Nov 28 17:23:28 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:23:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com><68vr7k$1v9md6@email.mtu.edu><e98d88090711281411g6697a98bt61bf2f9f6f659ede@mail.gmail.com><474D8202.11088.1A4D3C0@dmg.bossig.com><007f01c83212$794934a0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<43840a7e0711281556v581ec786p1910488fad465787@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00d101c8321e$109161b0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Blame the President.>>

Nah, Jim.  The broad running for the job!!!    LOL

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Nov 28 17:39:36 2007
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:39:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC content
Message-ID: <000601c83220$51a4b470$c7a1bf46@personal>

Here is where I am at present.

Have had engine out three times but still leaks like a seive.

Been doing a bit of research. This is quoted from the orginal shop manual and
I did not do it.

"The rear main bearing cap horizonal joint surfaces should be thourghly
cleaned and lightly covered with a sealing compound before the cap is fitted
to the cylinder block. This ensures a perfect oil seal when the cap is bolted
down to the block"

With the amount of oil that is comming out I must have a major leak point
misfit. I can pull that rear bearing cap with the pan down and clean and
seal.

Think I will try that, otherwise, shrug I don't think I have a clue yet. At
least this work I can do laying down on the job. LOL

Weather permiting I will try this in the morning.

What say you guys, a leak of the magnatude I have must/could mean a real bad
bearing cap mismatch somehow.

Oh forgot: Page A.22 section A.30 To Install(5).

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 28 17:41:39 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:41:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
In-Reply-To: <043a01c8320e$4b3d0400$6501a8c0@actualshop>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
	<474DE49C.3090206@comcast.net>
	<043a01c8320e$4b3d0400$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <474E0AC3.9010707@comcast.net>

shop at justbrits.com wrote:

> My little 350 jumping beans vs how many of your Fix Or Repair Daily jumping
> beans!!

Yeah Ed, it's 37 years old. My friggin 50 year old Sprite will beat my 
Ford. But have you seen where chevy engines come from lately?
It ain't Detroit!

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 28 18:01:47 2007
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:01:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Installing the rubber gasket to side curtains
Message-ID: <205cef430711281701l41625df5uec4de34e1c09889c@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I'm trying to first figure out how the gasket fits into the side curtain of
my 62 Sprite but my bigger problem may be installing it in the first place.
I found this site from MI called Little British Car Co.
http://www.lbcarco.com/. And below is the Tech tip for the installation. But
is this the best way? Also does anyone have a closeup picture of how the
gasket fits on the frame so I put it together right?

Thanks,
Linda
62 California Sprite "Pinky"
www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner

10/03/04

*Side Curtain Rubber Installation*
Our Tech Tip this week is from Bill Pederson.

I found it very difficult to replace the outside rubber seals in the
extruded aluminum side curtains offered by several vendor. I tried the usual
soapy water solution, graphite powder, silicon spray lubricant, freezing the
rubber strips, etc..... but nothing allowed the replacement rubber molding
to slide into the channel.

In the end, the easy way required a stubby flat bladed screwdriver about
1/4" wide. Simply place one side of the replacement seal into the channel,
and then rock the end of the blade against the other side of the rubber
strip and down into the channel. It took me about 30 minutes to complete the
entire seal installation on each side curtain . Just be sure the end of the
blade is not sharp since that would cut through the rubber seal.

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Wed Nov 28 17:58:40 2007
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:58:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Emergency brake on 1/2 elliptic cars
Message-ID: <1ced01c83222$fb5333f0$116a010a@mail2world.com>

Early 1500's are like the early cars with the rods. Late 1500's ('78 and
'79) did away with the rods and just used a cable. I think that change
may have coincided with the introduction of the 3.7 diff...
 
-=Chris

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: Frank Clarici [spritenut at comcast.net]
Sent: 11/27/2007 9:06:47 PM
To: hal at katemuir.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Emergency brake on 1/2 elliptic cars 

Hal Faulkner wrote: 
> Spridgeteers, 
> 
> Can anyone tell me if the emergency brake thingy that attaches to the
rear 
> axle housing is the same on later cars as it is on early ones? Or was
it 
> attached to the axle housing differently? 

Bugeyes up to 74 are the same. 1500s are different. 
But the holes in the Bugeye pivot might be larger than disc brake cars 
because the rods changed size (got smaller) with the later baking plates
(disc brake cars) but it's just a drill and larger clevis pin. 
1/4 vs 5/16. 
I know I used a later one on my 58 because the 58 was swept away with 
the rest of the rust. Maybe the holes are the same too. I forget my name
these days ;) 


-- 
Frank Clarici 
Toms River, NJ 

. 

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Wed Nov 28 18:05:15 2007
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:05:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Brake fluid
Message-ID: <005501c83223$e6c36b70$116a010a@mail2world.com>

I bought ATE blue for exactly that reason. Available from
www.bavauto.com <http://www.bavauto.com/> , among other places.
Ironically, I put it in the Cosworth Vega and my old Tercel, and not our
BMW.
 
-=Chris

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: Guy Weller [guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk]
Sent: 11/28/2007 4:58:26 AM
To:
grday at btinternet.com;midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com;Spridgets at autox.team.n
et
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Brake fluid 

I have thought that it would be good to be able to 
buy fluid of different colours. Then when 
renewing, you could choose a new colour and tell 
when the old was fully flushed out of the system! 

Guy 

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Wed Nov 28 18:34:55 2007
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:34:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
Message-ID: <2736249.1196300096046.JavaMail.root@wmvirt99>

And yes I checked it, it was still there so I shut the hood. But the light is still on :(

Just disconnect the battery for a minute...

Ed

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Nov 28 19:06:25 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:06:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
	<474DE49C.3090206@comcast.net>
	<043a01c8320e$4b3d0400$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<474E0AC3.9010707@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <01b201c8322c$7277c1e0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<But have you seen where chevy engines come from lately?>>

I don't "care"!! LOL

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 28 19:34:12 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:34:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
Message-ID: <474E2524.5050809@comcast.net>

http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67a.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67b.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67c.jpg
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From dmg at bossig.com  Wed Nov 28 20:43:59 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:43:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <474E2524.5050809@comcast.net>
References: <474E2524.5050809@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <474DC4FF.17553.2AA80B4@dmg.bossig.com>

Are the rear wheel arches flared (in the first pic) or is that just my 
imagination?? 

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 28 22:10:37 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:10:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC content
In-Reply-To: <000601c83220$51a4b470$c7a1bf46@personal>
References: <000601c83220$51a4b470$c7a1bf46@personal>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711282110u6bdf4f0eob4e768874e0fd791@mail.gmail.com>

Pay close attention to the area around the oil pump and the rear plate.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 28 22:13:50 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:13:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Silly me.....
In-Reply-To: <474E0AC3.9010707@comcast.net>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20071128091522.03690ea0@mailbag.com>
	<474DE49C.3090206@comcast.net>
	<043a01c8320e$4b3d0400$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<474E0AC3.9010707@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711282113u1f09c4a9r4ab655f490c289de@mail.gmail.com>

If you have the 4.6 or 5.4 Ford V8 you probably need to clean the EGR
passages in the upper intake.  It isn't hard to do.  If you pull the
TB sometimes you can see little carbon stalactite things in there.
There should be two ports.

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Nov 28 23:35:05 2007
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:35:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <474E2524.5050809@comcast.net>
References: <474E2524.5050809@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <474E5D99.20602@wi.net>

Frank Clarici wrote:
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67a.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67b.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67c.jpg
>   
Looking good Frank!  Did you have much to patch and fill?  Looks like 
you have an extra door over by the boot lid and bonnet. 
Gonna be resale red?

Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 29 01:00:51 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:00:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <474E5D99.20602@wi.net>
References: <474E2524.5050809@comcast.net> <474E5D99.20602@wi.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711290000s35974f2cie40e24272c2f66b1@mail.gmail.com>

Amazing what some drywall screws and a bunch of Taco Bell wrapers can do!!

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/29/07, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:
> Frank Clarici wrote:
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67a.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67b.jpg
> > http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67c.jpg
> >
> Looking good Frank!  Did you have much to patch and fill?  Looks like
> you have an extra door over by the boot lid and bonnet.
> Gonna be resale red?
>
> Dave
> 59 :{)
> 59 MGA 1500
> 05 MCS
> Burlington WI
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For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Thu Nov 29 02:01:23 2007
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:01:23 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC content
In-Reply-To: <000601c83220$51a4b470$c7a1bf46@personal>
Message-ID: <000a01c83266$6ae22e40$0201a8c0@Laptop>

Jack,
I forget, but how is your crankcase ventilation
system set up?
Poor crankcase extraction is the single biggest
cause of rear crank oil leaks.

Guy

Subject: [Spridgets] LBC content


Here is where I am at present.

Have had engine out three times but still leaks
like a seive.

Been doing a bit of research. This is quoted from
the orginal shop manual and
I did not do it.

"The rear main bearing cap horizonal joint
surfaces should be thourghly
cleaned and lightly covered with a sealing
compound before the cap is fitted
to the cylinder block. This ensures a perfect oil
seal when the cap is bolted
down to the block"

With the amount of oil that is comming out I must
have a major leak point
misfit. I can pull that rear bearing cap with the
pan down and clean and
seal.

Think I will try that, otherwise, shrug I don't
think I have a clue yet. At
least this work I can do laying down on the job.
LOL

Weather permiting I will try this in the morning.

What say you guys, a leak of the magnatude I have
must/could mean a real bad
bearing cap mismatch somehow.

Oh forgot: Page A.22 section A.30 To Install(5).

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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 29 06:24:55 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:24:55 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa] Bugeye Group..... RE: [midgetsprite] Brake
	fluid
In-Reply-To: <033101c83239$ed50f690$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F2198D7B90D3F2F39905D05B8700@phx.gbl>

I can't say for sure what the cause was, but I have had brake line failures 
that the mechanics have told me was due to rusting from the inside.  It 
seems to happen at a low point in the line.  This wasn't on Brit cars 
though.  It was on cars that saw regular winter service.

RD

>From: "JB at comcast" <justbrits at comcast.net>
>
><<It would be interesting to poll the groups to see if anyone has ever had 
>a
>brake failure due to fluid.>>
>
>Yep.  Forgot to do my Big Healey well into 3rd year, Bob.  Rear cyls both 
>went at roughly same time whilst headed down LONG and not too steep with 
>few curves.
>
>NOT a "pleasant" feeling!!  Since then, EVERY year = Full Change.  PERIOD.
>
>And like Colin, SOP for Customer cars.
>
>Ed

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov 29 08:02:35 2007
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:02:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <474E2524.5050809@comcast.net>
References: <474E2524.5050809@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <205cef430711290702p1c9a5c5u72935ed37001c6eb@mail.gmail.com>

And I'm sure you'll be driving it before XMass : )
Linda


On Nov 28, 2007 9:34 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67a.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67b.jpg
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67c.jpg
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> _______________________________________________
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>
> Edit your replies
>
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From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Thu Nov 29 08:40:02 2007
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:40:02 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
Message-ID: <31028024.1196350802932.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

What is XMass?

Just curious.

Mike C

-----Original Message-----
>From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
>Sent: Nov 29, 2007 10:02 AM
>To: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
>Cc: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
>
>And I'm sure you'll be driving it before XMass : )
>Linda
>
>
>On Nov 28, 2007 9:34 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:


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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 29 08:56:31 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:56:31 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <31028024.1196350802932.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F25811628BD5F40A7560441B8700@phx.gbl>

It's a term that I refuse to use since 9-11.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xmas


>From: Mike/Donna Carpenter <mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com>
>
>What is XMass?
>
>Just curious.
>
>Mike C
>
>-----Original Message-----
> >From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> >
> >And I'm sure you'll be driving it before XMass : )
> >Linda
> >
> >
> >On Nov 28, 2007 9:34 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

From pelliott at innercite.com  Thu Nov 29 09:10:27 2007
From: pelliott at innercite.com (Patrick Elliott)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:10:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F25811628BD5F40A7560441B8700@phx.gbl>
References: <31028024.1196350802932.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
	<BAY112-F25811628BD5F40A7560441B8700@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <0b4f01c832a2$5ec1d070$1c457150$@com>

And Why is that? Think the Greeks attacked us?


Patrick Elliott
www.SyilAmerica.com

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+pelliott=innercite.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+pelliott=innercite.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Robert Duquette
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 7:57 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares

It's a term that I refuse to use since 9-11.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xmas


>From: Mike/Donna Carpenter <mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com>
>
>What is XMass?
>
>Just curious.
>
>Mike C
>
>-----Original Message-----
> >From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> >
> >And I'm sure you'll be driving it before XMass : )
> >Linda
> >
> >
> >On Nov 28, 2007 9:34 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
_______________________________________________
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 29 10:31:03 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:31:03 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <0b4f01c832a2$5ec1d070$1c457150$@com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F253312D55A96877159799CB8700@phx.gbl>

They didn't !!!???  :)

No.  I'm one of the ones who sees it more along the lines of political 
correctness.  I don't much care who I offend or exclude by calling it 
Christmas, even though I don't consider myself to be very religious.




>From: "Patrick Elliott" <pelliott at innercite.com>
>
>And Why is that? Think the Greeks attacked us?
>
>
>Patrick Elliott
>www.SyilAmerica.com
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: spridgets-bounces+pelliott=innercite.com at autox.team.net
>
>It's a term that I refuse to use since 9-11.
>
>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xmas
>
>
> >From: Mike/Donna Carpenter <mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com>
> >
> >What is XMass?
> >
> >Just curious.
> >
> >Mike C
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> > >
> > >And I'm sure you'll be driving it before XMass : )
> > >Linda
> > >
> > >
> > >On Nov 28, 2007 9:34 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 29 10:32:47 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:32:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F25811628BD5F40A7560441B8700@phx.gbl>
References: <31028024.1196350802932.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
	<BAY112-F25811628BD5F40A7560441B8700@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711290932p12c931d7t6b2a1f8435cd0654@mail.gmail.com>

No no no no....     Xmas is from the Roman Caholic Church, I think.
There are a number of services each Sunday so they identify them with
letters of the alphabet. Xmas comes right after Wmas and just before
Ymas....     ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/29/07, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> It's a term that I refuse to use since 9-11.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xmas
>
>
> >From: Mike/Donna Carpenter <mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com>
> >
> >What is XMass?
> >
> >Just curious.
> >
> >Mike C
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> > >
> > >And I'm sure you'll be driving it before XMass : )
> > >Linda
> > >
> > >
> > >On Nov 28, 2007 9:34 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> _______________________________________________
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>
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Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov 29 10:48:44 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:48:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
References: <BAY112-F253312D55A96877159799CB8700@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <009a01c832b0$166e7630$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> No.  I'm one of the ones who sees it more along the lines of political
> correctness.  I don't much care who I offend or exclude by calling it
> Christmas, even though I don't consider myself to be very religious.

But, the word "Christ" is actually Greek and starts with the letter Chi, 
which resembles an "X". Thus, when we write Xmas, we are not, as some 
fundamentalists would like you to think, "replacing "Christ" with an "X", we 
are merely abbreviating the name in a perfectly acceptable manner.
David Lieb 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 29 10:48:56 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:48:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F253312D55A96877159799CB8700@phx.gbl>
References: <0b4f01c832a2$5ec1d070$1c457150$@com>
	<BAY112-F253312D55A96877159799CB8700@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711290948h4c0716bck700aa3722ddf69c0@mail.gmail.com>

I'm old enough to remember using the term Xmas as an abreviation for
Christmas since the late 1940s. Long before the concept of "Political
Correctness". Its just an abbreviation people, get over it.

Xmas - ROTFLMAO - What's the difference?

Cheers!!
Jim

On 11/29/07, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> They didn't !!!???  :)
>
> No.  I'm one of the ones who sees it more along the lines of political
> correctness.  I don't much care who I offend or exclude by calling it
> Christmas, even though I don't consider myself to be very religious.
>
>
>
>
> >From: "Patrick Elliott" <pelliott at innercite.com>
> >
> >And Why is that? Think the Greeks attacked us?
> >
> >
> >Patrick Elliott
> >www.SyilAmerica.com
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: spridgets-bounces+pelliott=innercite.com at autox.team.net
> >
> >It's a term that I refuse to use since 9-11.
> >
> >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xmas
> >
> >
> > >From: Mike/Donna Carpenter <mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com>
> > >
> > >What is XMass?
> > >
> > >Just curious.
> > >
> > >Mike C
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > > >From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> > > >
> > > >And I'm sure you'll be driving it before XMass : )
> > > >Linda
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >On Nov 28, 2007 9:34 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> _______________________________________________
> bmwwxman at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
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Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 29 10:36:01 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:36:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
Message-ID: <380-220071142917361625@earthlink.net>

Frank, why in the world would you say "if anybody cares"?  Should should
know by now that we *all* feel that we are part of your project cars, and
how you are progressing!  This is especially true of those of us who have a
serious twinge of jealousy over your magical abilities with the forlorn and
destitute cars that we all love, but that would otherwise be destined for
the scrap heap;  if not just rusting away to a pile of Fe2O3.nH2O.

Buster

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 29 11:07:06 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:07:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares--now "Christmas"
Message-ID: <380-22007114291876859@earthlink.net>

Robert Duquette wrote:  "I don't much care who I offend or exclude by
calling it Christmas, even though I don't consider myself to be very
religious."

Well, I am probably more religious than most, but I don't take offense by
"the term".  I just believe it to be dumb and for the lazy.  I do know that
it became very popular with the growth of newspapers and editors found it
much easier to write a headline using "the term" rather than work a little
harder to fit the full word "Christmas" into a hed.  When I was an editor,
I always found the time and ways to totally avoid using "the term".   As
far as the belief that "the term" has been used "for over 1,000 years", I
do not for one minute believe that people use it the any of the reasons
cited in Wikipedia.  Although it is claimed that "there are references in
the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle as far back as 1021 AD", I have studied and used
in my own research that particular chronicle extensively.  It is something
I will have to get back to the university library to check out for myself!

Buster Evan

From pelliott at innercite.com  Thu Nov 29 11:58:14 2007
From: pelliott at innercite.com (Patrick Elliott)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:58:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F253312D55A96877159799CB8700@phx.gbl>
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"It's a term that I refuse to use since 9-11."

I'm just curious about the 9-11 tie in?


Patrick Elliott
www.SyilAmerica.com

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From keikoroo at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov 29 13:16:17 2007
From: keikoroo at sbcglobal.net (STANLEY YU)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:16:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
Message-ID: <965317.11031.qm@web82813.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi list,
  Got a question about removing the plate on the bottom of the floor pan that holds the rear springs. I am replacing parts of the floor pan that is rusty and it looks like the portion underneath that plate is rusty too. I am not planning on disassembling the whole car, this is a non-original driver and at this point it's going to stay that way.
  I have taken the tension off of the rear axle by jacking up the body and started to unscrew the 6 nuts and 2 bolts that are under there, can the plate be taken off this way? Can I replace that portion of the pan in that fashion? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
  Thanks,
  Stan 

From keikoroo at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov 29 13:28:33 2007
From: keikoroo at sbcglobal.net (STANLEY YU)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:28:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] rear springs
Message-ID: <852176.64699.qm@web82815.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hey Buster,
  How's everythig? You still have that stockpile of parts? While I was under the BG scraping all the grime and grease away to expose the sheet metal, I notice I have a break on the longest bottom leaf on both sides, it drives fine but would like to replace it if I can find a used set. Got any?
  Thanks,
   
  Stan

From keikoroo at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov 29 13:36:17 2007
From: keikoroo at sbcglobal.net (STANLEY YU)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:36:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: RE:  (no subject)
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Subject: RE: [Spridgets] (no subject)
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OOOps, these are rear springs for the Bugeye so they are the 1/4 elipticals, right?

Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:  
For the plate that the forward part of the spring attaches to and is bolted 
to the bottom of the car floor, there are 4 bolts each. Two are accessed 
from above and two from under the car. At least on a 1/2 eliptical car. 
I'm not sure about the quarter elipticals.

As for replacing the floor that way, I don't have any knowledge.

HTH a bit.

>From: STANLEY YU 
>
>Hi list,
> Got a question about removing the plate on the bottom of the floor pan 
>that holds the rear springs. I am replacing parts of the floor pan that is 
>rusty and it looks like the portion underneath that plate is rusty too. I 
>am not planning on disassembling the whole car, this is a non-original 
>driver and at this point it's going to stay that way.
> I have taken the tension off of the rear axle by jacking up the body and 
>started to unscrew the 6 nuts and 2 bolts that are under there, can the 
>plate be taken off this way? Can I replace that portion of the pan in that 
>fashion? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Stan

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov 29 14:48:39 2007
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:48:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0711290948h4c0716bck700aa3722ddf69c0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <0b4f01c832a2$5ec1d070$1c457150$@com>
	<BAY112-F253312D55A96877159799CB8700@phx.gbl>
	<43840a7e0711290948h4c0716bck700aa3722ddf69c0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <474F33B7.6040102@comcast.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:
>  Long before the concept of "Political Correctness". 

Hey Jim, Those 2 words together are an oxymoron.
Think about it.
And remember, no politics and we all know none of us are ever correct.
So STFU ;)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 29 15:39:10 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:39:10 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <474F33B7.6040102@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F324BDE7B83657E19AEFB49B8700@phx.gbl>

Southern Tenant Farmers Union  ??  ;)

>From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
>So STFU ;)
>
>
>--
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ

From cfchrist at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 29 16:49:07 2007
From: cfchrist at earthlink.net (charles christ)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:49:07 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
Message-ID: <5841661.1196380147881.JavaMail.root@elwamui-wigeon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

stan,
that is a critical portion of the unitised construction of that car.    be carefull of what you are removing or cutting in that area.    being the rear suspension mount area it's also one of the most reinforced areas in the body.    once the spring is out be carefull and get all the rust and dirt out and be certain that area is completly intact and structurally sound.

chuck.
saabs and bugeyes!   :)


-----Original Message-----
>From: STANLEY YU <keikoroo at sbcglobal.net>
>Sent: Nov 29, 2007 3:16 PM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
>
>Hi list,
>  Got a question about removing the plate on the bottom of the floor pan that holds the rear springs. I am replacing parts of the floor pan that is rusty and it looks like the portion underneath that plate is rusty too. I am not planning on disassembling the whole car, this is a non-original driver and at this point it's going to stay that way.
>  I have taken the tension off of the rear axle by jacking up the body and started to unscrew the 6 nuts and 2 bolts that are under there, can the plate be taken off this way? Can I replace that portion of the pan in that fashion? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
>  Thanks,
>  Stan 
>_______________________________________________
>cfchrist at earthlink.net
>
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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Thu Nov 29 19:17:28 2007
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:17:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
Message-ID: <045801c832f7$27d1c930$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>

So we can abbreviate the name of one of our listers as chuck X?  :)

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: David Lieb [dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com]
Sent: 11/29/2007 12:52:44 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares 

But, the word "Christ" is actually Greek and starts with the letter Chi,
which resembles an "X". Thus, when we write Xmas, we are not, as some 
fundamentalists would like you to think, "replacing "Christ" with an
"X", we 
are merely abbreviating the name in a perfectly acceptable manner. 
David Lieb 

. 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 29 20:20:07 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:20:07 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <045801c832f7$27d1c930$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F20CCB7BE881029BA95A622B8710@phx.gbl>

I'm not sure about that, as his name is pronounced with a soft I instead of 
a hard I.  Sort as if it were spelled Chrisst.  So maybe check iX?   :)

>From: "Chris King" <cbking at alum.rpi.edu>
>
>So we can abbreviate the name of one of our listers as chuck X?  :)
>
>Chris King
>http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
>
>  <-----Original Message----->
>From: David Lieb [dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com]
>
>But, the word "Christ" is actually Greek and starts with the letter Chi,
>which resembles an "X". Thus, when we write Xmas, we are not, as some
>fundamentalists would like you to think, "replacing "Christ" with an
>"X", we
>are merely abbreviating the name in a perfectly acceptable manner.
>David Lieb

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 30 03:20:37 2007
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:20:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F20CCB7BE881029BA95A622B8710@phx.gbl>
References: <045801c832f7$27d1c930$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>
	<BAY112-F20CCB7BE881029BA95A622B8710@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <205cef430711300220t4494a005q2a1c06e9093663b2@mail.gmail.com>

Whoa List,
I had no idea Xmas instead of Christmas would be more important a subject
than the magic that Frank can do with Spridgets. Wow you can really see who
has a heated garage around here. But interesting that Wikipedia indicates
Xmas as offensive. No offence intended here just using abbreviations due
to my hunt & peck technique. Now look at all the hunting & pecking I just
did.

Frank do you get Spridget parts under your tree for CHRISTMAS : )
Lin

On Nov 29, 2007 10:20 PM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> I'm not sure about that, as his name is pronounced with a soft I instead
> of
> a hard I.  Sort as if it were spelled Chrisst.  So maybe check iX?   :)
>
> >From: "Chris King" <cbking at alum.rpi.edu>
> >
> >So we can abbreviate the name of one of our listers as chuck X?  :)
> >
> >Chris King
> >http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
> >
> >  <-----Original Message----->
> >From: David Lieb [dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com]
> >
>  >But, the word "Christ" is actually Greek and starts with the letter Chi,
> >which resembles an "X". Thus, when we write Xmas, we are not, as some
> >fundamentalists would like you to think, "replacing "Christ" with an
> >"X", we
> >are merely abbreviating the name in a perfectly acceptable manner.
> >David Lieb
> _______________________________________________
> grunthaner at gmail.com
>
> Edit your replies
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 30 03:33:57 2007
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:33:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <205cef430711300220t4494a005q2a1c06e9093663b2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <045801c832f7$27d1c930$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>
	<BAY112-F20CCB7BE881029BA95A622B8710@phx.gbl>
	<205cef430711300220t4494a005q2a1c06e9093663b2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430711300233n1d29d75bs7f6e290522ff06c2@mail.gmail.com>

BTW,
I have never meet anyone more passionate than this list in regards to these
LBC's and I am more and more amazed everyday. You are all so motivating that
I know I will always have at least 1 of these cars in my garage throughout
my life and sorry I didn't find all of you sooner. For years I cringed when
I had to buy parts for my previous LBC and with this list buying parts or
tools is so normal it is almost frightening. Thanks for the guilt free
feeling and don't forget to buy a gift for your LBC for CHRISTMAS ; )
Lin

62 California Sprite "Pinky"
www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner




On Nov 30, 2007 5:20 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

> Whoa List,
> I had no idea Xmas instead of Christmas would be more important a subject
> than the magic that Frank can do with Spridgets. Wow you can really see who
> has a heated garage around here. But interesting that Wikipedia indicates
> Xmas as offensive. No offence intended here just using abbreviations due
> to my hunt & peck technique. Now look at all the hunting & pecking I just
> did.
>
> Frank do you get Spridget parts under your tree for CHRISTMAS : )
> Lin
>
>   On Nov 29, 2007 10:20 PM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
> > I'm not sure about that, as his name is pronounced with a soft I instead
> > of
> > a hard I.  Sort as if it were spelled Chrisst.  So maybe check iX?   :)
> >
> > >From: "Chris King" <cbking at alum.rpi.edu>
> > >
> > >So we can abbreviate the name of one of our listers as chuck X?  :)
> > >
> > >Chris King
> > >http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
> > >
> > >  <-----Original Message----->
> > >From: David Lieb [dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com]
> > >
> >  >But, the word "Christ" is actually Greek and starts with the letter
> > Chi,
> > >which resembles an "X". Thus, when we write Xmas, we are not, as some
> > >fundamentalists would like you to think, "replacing "Christ" with an
> > >"X", we
> > >are merely abbreviating the name in a perfectly acceptable manner.
> > >David Lieb
> > _______________________________________________
> > grunthaner at gmail.com
> >
> > Edit your replies
> >
> > http://www.team.net/archive
> >
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From grday at btinternet.com  Fri Nov 30 03:42:09 2007
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:42:09 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
References: <045801c832f7$27d1c930$0d6a010a@mail2world.com><BAY112-F20CCB7BE881029BA95A622B8710@phx.gbl>
	<205cef430711300220t4494a005q2a1c06e9093663b2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000f01c8333d$a93abe00$84e58556@tairswork>

It may be of interest to note the word 'offensive' is not used in the 
Wikipedia explanation of Xmas.
Xmas is an honourable abbreviation in most parts of the English speaking 
world who appreciate its origins.
IMHO to class Xmas as offensive is just as offensive as saying the USA is 
filled with degenerate, oversensitive, self opinionated people.  It is 
simply NOT so.  (With the exceptions who plague this list.   :-)  )  Any 
offence can only be taken by misinformed Christian Fundamentalists with the 
sad warped twisted mentality of some, if not most, Mullahs.  (That will 
upset them as well.)

Happy times to all.....
Live every day being nice to your neighbours near and far....

Guy R Day

ps.  To avoid the flak I'm going off list for a week, another eye operation 
.......


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares


> Whoa List,
> I had no idea Xmas instead of Christmas would be more important a subject
> than the magic that Frank can do with Spridgets. Wow you can really see 
> who
> has a heated garage around here. But interesting that Wikipedia indicates
> Xmas as offensive. No offence intended here just using abbreviations due
> to my hunt & peck technique. Now look at all the hunting & pecking I just
> did.
>
> Frank do you get Spridget parts under your tree for CHRISTMAS : )
> Lin
>
> On Nov 29, 2007 10:20 PM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
>> I'm not sure about that, as his name is pronounced with a soft I instead
>> of
>> a hard I.  Sort as if it were spelled Chrisst.  So maybe check iX?   :)
>>
>> >From: "Chris King" <cbking at alum.rpi.edu>
>> >
>> >So we can abbreviate the name of one of our listers as chuck X?  :)
>> >
>> >Chris King
>> >http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
>> >
>> >  <-----Original Message----->
>> >From: David Lieb [dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com]
>> >
>>  >But, the word "Christ" is actually Greek and starts with the letter 
>> Chi,
>> >which resembles an "X". Thus, when we write Xmas, we are not, as some
>> >fundamentalists would like you to think, "replacing "Christ" with an
>> >"X", we
>> >are merely abbreviating the name in a perfectly acceptable manner.
>> >David Lieb
>> _______________________________________________

> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets 

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 30 03:46:11 2007
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:46:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <000f01c8333d$a93abe00$84e58556@tairswork>
References: <045801c832f7$27d1c930$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>
	<BAY112-F20CCB7BE881029BA95A622B8710@phx.gbl>
	<205cef430711300220t4494a005q2a1c06e9093663b2@mail.gmail.com>
	<000f01c8333d$a93abe00$84e58556@tairswork>
Message-ID: <205cef430711300246k28717863k40c1e4797fab6545@mail.gmail.com>

Guy,
Nice to know another LBC lister is here at 5 something in the morning.
hehehehe
Lots of luck with your surgery.
Lin

On Nov 30, 2007 5:42 AM, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:

> It may be of interest to note the word 'offensive' is not used in the
> Wikipedia explanation of Xmas.
> Xmas is an honourable abbreviation in most parts of the English speaking
> world who appreciate its origins.
> IMHO to class Xmas as offensive is just as offensive as saying the USA is
> filled with degenerate, oversensitive, self opinionated people.  It is
> simply NOT so.  (With the exceptions who plague this list.   :-)  )  Any
> offence can only be taken by misinformed Christian Fundamentalists with
> the
> sad warped twisted mentality of some, if not most, Mullahs.  (That will
> upset them as well.)
>
> Happy times to all.....
> Live every day being nice to your neighbours near and far....
>
> Guy R Day
>
> ps.  To avoid the flak I'm going off list for a week, another eye
> operation
> .......
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 10:20 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
>
>
>  > Whoa List,
> > I had no idea Xmas instead of Christmas would be more important a
> subject
> > than the magic that Frank can do with Spridgets. Wow you can really see
> > who
> > has a heated garage around here. But interesting that Wikipedia
> indicates
> > Xmas as offensive. No offence intended here just using abbreviations due
> > to my hunt & peck technique. Now look at all the hunting & pecking I
> just
> > did.
> >
> > Frank do you get Spridget parts under your tree for CHRISTMAS : )
> > Lin
> >
> > On Nov 29, 2007 10:20 PM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I'm not sure about that, as his name is pronounced with a soft I
> instead
> >> of
> >> a hard I.  Sort as if it were spelled Chrisst.  So maybe check iX?   :)
> >>
> >> >From: "Chris King" <cbking at alum.rpi.edu>
> >> >
> >> >So we can abbreviate the name of one of our listers as chuck X?  :)
> >> >
> >> >Chris King
> >> >http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
> >> >
> >> >  <-----Original Message----->
> >> >From: David Lieb [dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com]
> >> >
> >>  >But, the word "Christ" is actually Greek and starts with the letter
> >> Chi,
> >> >which resembles an "X". Thus, when we write Xmas, we are not, as some
> >> >fundamentalists would like you to think, "replacing "Christ" with an
> >> >"X", we
> >> >are merely abbreviating the name in a perfectly acceptable manner.
> >> >David Lieb
> >> _______________________________________________
>
>  > http://www.team.net/archive
> >
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Fri Nov 30 04:59:36 2007
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 06:59:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <000f01c8333d$a93abe00$84e58556@tairswork>
References: <045801c832f7$27d1c930$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>
	<BAY112-F20CCB7BE881029BA95A622B8710@phx.gbl>
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Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071130065604.047891d0@littlebitcountry.com>

Winter sure has come early this year.
Hope the s_ _ _  doesn't get too deep or last too long.

Anonymous

From vern at srvinet.com  Fri Nov 30 07:22:04 2007
From: vern at srvinet.com (vern at srvinet.com)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:22:04 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] carb throttle shaft
Message-ID: <47501C8C.6010808@srvinet.com>

In cleaning up my carburetors I see that the rear has
a little slop in the throttle shaft.  The suppliers show
oversize shafts.  Can anyone tell me what size hole
the bigger shaft takes and is it safe to use a twist drill
or should I look for a reamer.  Probably need a set anyway, but
need all my available cash for parts,  Priorities, priorities.
Vern

-- 
See my 79 midget RB at:

http://olsen.ispeedwireless.net/

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Nov 30 07:41:09 2007
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:41:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] carb throttle shaft
In-Reply-To: <47501C8C.6010808@srvinet.com>
References: <47501C8C.6010808@srvinet.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20071130083346.0357d588@nosimport.com>

Uh... this would be the Bugeye? With what carbs?
H1 carbs I recommend bushing the bodies and using standard 
shafts.  HS2 and beyond can use oversize.
Standard size for both shafts is .248"   Oversize is +.010"  I 
STRONGLY recommend using a reamer.
Why not use oversize on an H1 you ask?
Because then you have to oversize the throttle linkage stuff....
         Peter C
Vern.... Again, this is NOT the 79 Midget mentioned in your 
signature, is it?  LOL

=========================
At 08:22 AM 11/30/2007, vern at srvinet.com wrote:

>In cleaning up my carburetors I see that the rear has
>a little slop in the throttle shaft.  The suppliers show
>oversize shafts.  Can anyone tell me what size hole
>the bigger shaft takes and is it safe to use a twist drill
>or should I look for a reamer.  Probably need a set anyway, but
>need all my available cash for parts,  Priorities, priorities.
>Vern
>
>--
>See my 79 midget RB at:
>
>http://olsen.ispeedwireless.net/
>_______________________________________________

From vern at srvinet.com  Fri Nov 30 07:48:19 2007
From: vern at srvinet.com (vern at srvinet.com)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:48:19 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] generator bushing  lube
Message-ID: <475022B3.5020007@srvinet.com>

The generator for 1959 bugeye is missing the
oiler.  I am just curious how this thing works.
The brass bushing for the shaft is the normal
oil soaked bushing from all appearances  The
book says to put grease in the oiler.  Does the
grease soak thru the bushing or is there supposed to
be some kind of hole thru the bushing or what?
Moss is pretty proud of their oilers. Are there
used ones out there off old generators or is that
one of those things that get lost.  I could probably make
one, but haven't checked the threads yet.
thanks anyone.

Vern

-- 
See my 79 midget RB at:

http://olsen.ispeedwireless.net/

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 30 07:51:23 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:51:23 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <205cef430711300220t4494a005q2a1c06e9093663b2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F255C3E63B692277193565AB8710@phx.gbl>

Wouldn't a heated garage be nice to have?  I imagine it's more of a heated 
workshop in his case.  I never see pictures of a family car in there.  :)  
Personally, I think that's best.  Mine is more of a cold storage situation.

Offensive to 'some'.  I confess that I am nowhere near as educated as some 
and had no clue ( or perhaps recollection ) of the origins of the 
abbreviation.  Maybe that plays a major part in why some people find it 
offensive?  While I am respectful of other peoples' beliefs and am 
inclusive, I don't want to play a part in having my religion regarded as 
something that I might be embarrassed of.  Like I said, I am not very 
religious, but I don't have "holiday trees" ... I have Christmas trees; 
Christmas holidays, etc.  And, I'm not very politically correct. ( I'm also 
one of the people that sees PC as a pejorative term. )  I think I said that? 
  I'm respectful of others, but there is a point where it becomes absurd.  
If you have winter holidays and have or don't have holiday trees, that's 
okay by me, but it's not what I have.  To each his own.

And ... I as way out to lunch trying to describe how chuck's last name is 
pronounced.  It is pronounced exactly as in the word Christmas.  :)


>From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
>
>Whoa List,
>I had no idea Xmas instead of Christmas would be more important a subject
>than the magic that Frank can do with Spridgets. Wow you can really see who
>has a heated garage around here. But interesting that Wikipedia indicates
>Xmas as offensive. No offence intended here just using abbreviations due
>to my hunt & peck technique. Now look at all the hunting & pecking I just
>did.
>
>Frank do you get Spridget parts under your tree for CHRISTMAS : )
>Lin
>
>On Nov 29, 2007 10:20 PM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
>wrote:
>
> > I'm not sure about that, as his name is pronounced with a soft I instead
> > of
> > a hard I.  Sort as if it were spelled Chrisst.  So maybe check iX?   :)
> >
> > >From: "Chris King" <cbking at alum.rpi.edu>
> > >
> > >So we can abbreviate the name of one of our listers as chuck X?  :)
> > >
> > >Chris King
> > >http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
> > >
> > >  <-----Original Message----->
> > >From: David Lieb [dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com]
> > >
> >  >But, the word "Christ" is actually Greek and starts with the letter 
>Chi,
> > >which resembles an "X". Thus, when we write Xmas, we are not, as some
> > >fundamentalists would like you to think, "replacing "Christ" with an
> > >"X", we
> > >are merely abbreviating the name in a perfectly acceptable manner.
> > >David Lieb

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 30 09:47:50 2007
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:47:50 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20071130065604.047891d0@littlebitcountry.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F393322D5EB0E53AF3E5F09B8710@phx.gbl>

Is 'snow' a bad word? :)

>From: Dave Yealy <lbc at littlebitcountry.com>
>
>Winter sure has come early this year.
>Hope the s_ _ _  doesn't get too deep or last too long.
>
>Anonymous

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Fri Nov 30 09:55:43 2007
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:55:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] carb throttle shaft
In-Reply-To: <47501C8C.6010808@srvinet.com>
References: <47501C8C.6010808@srvinet.com>
Message-ID: <4750408F.6020103@wi.net>

vern at srvinet.com wrote:
> In cleaning up my carburetors I see that the rear has
> a little slop in the throttle shaft.  The suppliers show
> oversize shafts.  Can anyone tell me what size hole
> the bigger shaft takes and is it safe to use a twist drill
> or should I look for a reamer.  Probably need a set anyway, but
> need all my available cash for parts,  Priorities, priorities.
> Vern
>
>   
Vern,  I send my Bugeye stuff to:
Jim Taylor
1222 Harned Dr.
Bartlesville OK 74006
ph: 918.333.3444

It's been 4 years but I sent my carb bodies and Jim rebushed (for the 
reason Peter gave) them, and installed the hardware new stock size 
shafts for $50.  Until the process of rebushing, one went to oversize 
shafts and then threw the carb away when they new shafts wore. 

Because folks told me I couldn't do it, I toyed with the idea of 
rebushing my H1 and H4 carbs, for fun, until I realized the problem of 
shaping the bush to match the curve of the side of the intake throat or 
getting a reamer that would give me a flat cut and not bore all the way 
through.  I was too cheap to buy the proper reamer(s).  I like Jim a lot 
and have never had any problems and he's fun to talk to.

Joe Curto Inc.
22-09 126th St.
College Point NY 11356
ph: 718.762.7878

Call Joe and hang on to your hat.  If he's got the time he's got a ton 
of knowledge and you can learn a lot.  I really must stop out there 
sometime.  He does an excellent job as well.

Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Fri Nov 30 09:45:49 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:45:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
Message-ID: <380-2200711530164549281@earthlink.net>

Guy....

"IMHO to class Xmas as offensive is just as offensive as saying the USA is
filled with degenerate, oversensitive, self opinionated people."

Now whoever told you THAT little fairytale?  Who says we're not?  Why, that
is the reason the whole world loves us so!  All seriousness aside, there
are Americans like that, and unfortunately, when they go abroad, they act
that way and make us all look like idiot buffoons!  Then we Yanks really do
look like "The Ugly American" (a brilliant 1957 book by William Lederer and
Eugene Burdick that in many ways told of Americans in Southeast Asia!

Buster 

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Fri Nov 30 10:12:43 2007
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:12:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Re:  generator bushing  lube]
Message-ID: <4750448B.5050206@wi.net>

vern at srvinet.com wrote:

> The generator for 1959 bugeye is missing the
> oiler.  I am just curious how this thing works.
> The brass bushing for the shaft is the normal
> oil soaked bushing from all appearances  The
> book says to put grease in the oiler.  Does the
> grease soak thru the bushing or is there supposed to
> be some kind of hole thru the bushing or what?
> Moss is pretty proud of their oilers. Are there
> used ones out there off old generators or is that
> one of those things that get lost.  I could probably make
> one, but haven't checked the threads yet.
> thanks anyone.
>
> Vern
>   
Hi again,

Before you press in a new BRONZE (porous) bushing, soak it 24 hours in 
oil (I use new motor oil). 
The oiler is brass and consists of a spring, inside of which, is a felt 
cylinder.  The felt is soaked in oil.  I've always found grease above 
the felt (away from the generator bushing).  I believe this is to keep 
the oil in the felt from migrating up the felt away from the bushing.  
The felt should extend beyond the end of the spring slightly so that it 
rests on the bushing and "feeds" it oil.  I remove the oiler each 
driving season and add oil to the felt.  You can still find these oilers 
on old generators.  Some one on the list may have one.  Have not had 
experience with the MOSS item.

Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Fri Nov 30 09:53:43 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:53:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
Message-ID: <380-2200711530165343406@earthlink.net>

Ooops!  That was not meant for the list, just for Guy.  Sorry 'bout that!

Buster



> [Original Message]
> From: Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net>
> To: Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com>
> Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: 11/30/2007 9:08:54 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
>
> Guy....
>
> "IMHO to class Xmas as offensive is just as offensive as saying the USA is
> filled with degenerate, oversensitive, self opinionated people."
>
> Now whoever told you THAT little fairytale?  Who says we're not?  Why,
that
> is the reason the whole world loves us so!  All seriousness aside, there
> are Americans like that, and unfortunately, when they go abroad, they act
> that way and make us all look like idiot buffoons!  Then we Yanks really
do
> look like "The Ugly American" (a brilliant 1957 book by William Lederer
and
> Eugene Burdick that in many ways told of Americans in Southeast Asia!
>
> Buster 
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>
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From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Nov 30 10:30:11 2007
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:30:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <380-2200711530164549281@earthlink.net>
References: <380-2200711530164549281@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <474FD823.5422.6DCB4C@dmg.bossig.com>

Bruce,

On 30 Nov 2007 at 8:45, Robert Bruce Evans wrote:
>> Then we Yanks really do look like "The Ugly American" 
>> in Southeast Asia!

Don't feel alone....
I spent quite a while in Hong Kong, Singapore and associated areas..
There is quite a large group of what we ex-pats used to call "Bloody Brits"
Usually ex-pats working in Business and the Police Force who were 
"obviously" better that the locals...
In Europe, Japanese tourists have a reputation of not tipping and the 
French like the German money but not theior attitudes.. 

I suppose it all depends on what piece of land you're standing on

BTW I was a 'Brit" but have been a 'Yank' for more years that I care to 
admit to  <G>

-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From dwramsey at att.net  Fri Nov 30 10:49:07 2007
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:49:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] generator bushing  lube
In-Reply-To: <475022B3.5020007@srvinet.com>
Message-ID: <20071130175007.E284D1879BB@autox.team.net>

The oilers are just a tube with a spring and piece of felt, add a little
grease and you have the factory oiler. That said this oiler is to lube the
rear bushing, because the bushing material used in those days wasn't self
lubing.  The only reason to have this oiler installed is for show, it
doesn't help the function of the generator.  Since it is only for show you
can fake one out of brass tubing
		Crash 

The generator for 1959 bugeye is missing the
oiler.  I am just curious how this thing works.
The brass bushing for the shaft is the normal
oil soaked bushing from all appearances  The
book says to put grease in the oiler.  Does the
grease soak thru the bushing or is there supposed to
be some kind of hole thru the bushing or what?
Moss is pretty proud of their oilers. Are there
used ones out there off old generators or is that
one of those things that get lost.  I could probably make
one, but haven't checked the threads yet.
thanks anyone.

Vern

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Fri Nov 30 11:45:34 2007
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:45:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
References: <BAY112-F393322D5EB0E53AF3E5F09B8710@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <007401c83381$328c1c60$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Speaking of winter stuff, I wonder if the weatherfolk will be correct in
forecasting Hurricane winds after snow for this weekend/first of the week?
Yikes!  Button down the hatches, folks!

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 8:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares


> Is 'snow' a bad word? :)
>
> >From: Dave Yealy <lbc at littlebitcountry.com>
> >
> >Winter sure has come early this year.
> >Hope the s_ _ _  doesn't get too deep or last too long.
> >
> >Anonymous

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Fri Nov 30 11:28:19 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:28:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
Message-ID: <380-2200711530182819906@earthlink.net>

Paul Asgeirsson wrote:  "Speaking of winter stuff, I wonder if the
weatherfolk will be correct in forecasting Hurricane winds after snow for
this weekend/first of the week?  Yikes!  Button down the hatches, folks!"

Well, it must be getting really bad elsewhere, because it is *raining* here
in Anaheim!!!!  Some bloody fool must have fallen asleep when he was
supposed to be manning the anti-aircraft artillery to shoot down any
foreign clouds attempting to drift over the borders into Southern
California!!!!  

RBE

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov 30 11:54:41 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:54:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] widows car
Message-ID: <05b101c83382$79b0e3e0$6d12aba0$@com>

Mary's looking for suggestions for tire choice for her MKI Midget (wire
wheels).

 

 

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



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From p.herder at cox.net  Fri Nov 30 11:59:12 2007
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:59:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] widows car
In-Reply-To: <05b101c83382$79b0e3e0$6d12aba0$@com>
References: <05b101c83382$79b0e3e0$6d12aba0$@com>
Message-ID: <D86E6E9795C44088B3FAE57284683A0D@PaulVU>

>From a "friend" who always lists on his race entry form when asked "tires?"
... round, black.

:)

Paul
66 Sprite in Sedgwick, KS


-----Original Message-----

Subject: [Spridgets] widows car

Mary's looking for suggestions for tire choice for her MKI Midget (wire
wheels).

 

 

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Fri Nov 30 11:41:51 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:41:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye/Bugeye values
Message-ID: <380-2200711530184151312@earthlink.net>

The September issue of the English magazine "Classic Cars" carried a brief article on the rising value of the Frogeye/Bugeye.  The article quotes Gary Lazarus of the British Midget and Sprite Club in part:


.     "You can get a basket case restoration for about two grand ($4,115), but a good car will cost you about #10,000 ($20,578).

.     "If any cars have risen dramatically in value, it is the absolutely pristine original examples---one sold recently in the States for $35,000 (#17,500), but driver-friendly modifications such as disc brakes and five-speed gearboxes keep values lower in the eyes of collectors.  That seems like a good thing---the Sprog-eyed Fright is set to continue as a good-value affordable Fifties sportster---and that's a very rare thing."


I wonder where the $35,000 was spent, and what people here believe Frogeye/Bugeyes are really worth these days.  (I really can't see Frank paying $4K for a basket case.)


Buster Evans

From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 30 12:23:09 2007
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:23:09 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye/Bugeye values
Message-ID: <25506190.1196450589285.JavaMail.root@mswamui-andean.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I think the difference is that in Britain all of their creations are more valuable because very small percentage remained there.

MC

-----Original Message-----
>From: Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net>
>Sent: Nov 30, 2007 1:41 PM
>To: Spridgets at autox.team.net, midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com, bugeye at yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye/Bugeye values
>
>The September issue of the English magazine "Classic Cars" carried a brief article on the rising value of the Frogeye/Bugeye.  The article quotes Gary Lazarus of the British Midget and Sprite Club in part:
>
>
>.     "You can get a basket case restoration for about two grand ($4,115), but a good car will cost you about #10,000 ($20,578).
>
>.     "If any cars have risen dramatically in value, it is the absolutely pristine original examples---one sold recently in the States for $35,000 (#17,500), but driver-friendly modifications such as disc brakes and five-speed gearboxes keep values lower in the eyes of collectors.  That seems like a good thing---the Sprog-eyed Fright is set to continue as a good-value affordable Fifties sportster---and that's a very rare thing."
>
>
>I wonder where the $35,000 was spent, and what people here believe Frogeye/Bugeyes are really worth these days.  (I really can't see Frank paying $4K for a basket case.)
>
>
>Buster Evans


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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov 30 13:02:39 2007
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:02:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye/Bugeye values
In-Reply-To: <25506190.1196450589285.JavaMail.root@mswamui-andean.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <25506190.1196450589285.JavaMail.root@mswamui-andean.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <05fb01c8338b$f7b9d180$e72d7480$@com>

Do not discount (no pun intended) the ever rising value of Bugeyes here in
the US. There are a fair amount of them... but "correct" ones are far and
few between, and original (read...never painted, modified, bent, rusted, or
butchered) unrestored cars are really hard to come by.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Mike/Donna Carpenter
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 1:23 PM
To: b-evans at earthlink.net; Spridgets at autox.team.net;
midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Frogeye/Bugeye values

I think the difference is that in Britain all of their creations are more
valuable because very small percentage remained there.

MC

-----Original Message-----
>From: Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net>
>Sent: Nov 30, 2007 1:41 PM
>To: Spridgets at autox.team.net, midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com,
bugeye at yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye/Bugeye values
>
>The September issue of the English magazine "Classic Cars" carried a brief
article on the rising value of the Frogeye/Bugeye.  The article quotes Gary
Lazarus of the British Midget and Sprite Club in part:
>
>
>.     "You can get a basket case restoration for about two grand ($4,115),
but a good car will cost you about #10,000 ($20,578).
>
>.     "If any cars have risen dramatically in value, it is the absolutely
pristine original examples---one sold recently in the States for $35,000
(#17,500), but driver-friendly modifications such as disc brakes and
five-speed gearboxes keep values lower in the eyes of collectors.  That
seems like a good thing---the Sprog-eyed Fright is set to continue as a
good-value affordable Fifties sportster---and that's a very rare thing."
>
>
>I wonder where the $35,000 was spent, and what people here believe
Frogeye/Bugeyes are really worth these days.  (I really can't see Frank
paying $4K for a basket case.)
>
>
>Buster Evans

From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 30 13:13:30 2007
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:13:30 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye/Bugeye values
Message-ID: <12419593.1196453610744.JavaMail.root@mswamui-andean.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I know what you mean.  I still drool over the white with red interior Bugeye racer that you picked up.  That kind of find is not fair!  You seem to know where the great ones are!

Mike C


-----Original Message-----
>From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
>Sent: Nov 30, 2007 3:02 PM
>To: 'Mike/Donna Carpenter' <mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com>, b-evans at earthlink.net, Spridgets at autox.team.net, midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com, bugeye at yahoogroups.com
>Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Frogeye/Bugeye values
>
>Do not discount (no pun intended) the ever rising value of Bugeyes here in
>the US. There are a fair amount of them... but "correct" ones are far and
>few between, and original (read...never painted, modified, bent, rusted, or
>butchered) unrestored cars are really hard to come by.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
>[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
>Mike/Donna Carpenter
>Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 1:23 PM
>To: b-evans at earthlink.net; Spridgets at autox.team.net;
>midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Frogeye/Bugeye values
>
>I think the difference is that in Britain all of their creations are more
>valuable because very small percentage remained there.
>
>MC
>
>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net>
>>Sent: Nov 30, 2007 1:41 PM
>>To: Spridgets at autox.team.net, midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com,
>bugeye at yahoogroups.com
>>Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye/Bugeye values
>>
>>The September issue of the English magazine "Classic Cars" carried a brief
>article on the rising value of the Frogeye/Bugeye.  The article quotes Gary
>Lazarus of the British Midget and Sprite Club in part:
>>
>>
>>.     "You can get a basket case restoration for about two grand ($4,115),
>but a good car will cost you about #10,000 ($20,578).
>>
>>.     "If any cars have risen dramatically in value, it is the absolutely
>pristine original examples---one sold recently in the States for $35,000
>(#17,500), but driver-friendly modifications such as disc brakes and
>five-speed gearboxes keep values lower in the eyes of collectors.  That
>seems like a good thing---the Sprog-eyed Fright is set to continue as a
>good-value affordable Fifties sportster---and that's a very rare thing."
>>
>>
>>I wonder where the $35,000 was spent, and what people here believe
>Frogeye/Bugeyes are really worth these days.  (I really can't see Frank
>paying $4K for a basket case.)
>>
>>
>>Buster Evans
>
>


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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Fri Nov 30 12:57:36 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:57:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye/Bugeye values
Message-ID: <380-2200711530195736781@earthlink.net>

Mike/Donna Carpenter wrote:  "I think the difference is that in Britain all
of their creations are more valuable because very small percentage remained
there."

I agree, and have always maintained that in the UK, our cars are more
expensive, but the parts are less expensive and of a better quality than
available here.  Having said that, the article said that the $35,000 was
for a car bought in the United States.  I just wonder where and when!

Buster

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Fri Nov 30 14:03:09 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:03:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye/Bugeye values
Message-ID: <380-22007115302139968@earthlink.net>

Robert Houston wrote:  "Wasn't that Barret Jackson a couple of years ago? Light brown color, 1275, discs...."

I would be surprised if a car that modified would sell for that kind of money.  But then, a car is worth only as much as someone will pay for it!

Buster

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Nov 30 14:48:36 2007
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:48:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye/Bugeye values
References: <380-22007115302139968@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <060401c8339a$c2fc8b90$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<I would be surprised if a car that modified would sell for that kind of
money.>>

Why, Buster??  CLONES of Muscle Cars go for UN-believable amounts!!

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 30 15:08:03 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:08:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Hotel Reservations for "50 Years of Spridgets"
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711301408p59d8e399r30094eabee798f89@mail.gmail.com>

For those making hotel reservations....  (and you should do so soon!
It is filling up)

A few people indicated that when they called for reservations they
were told the hotel was completely booked.  Well....   it is in a
way...   The celebration "50 Years of Spridgets" has the entire hotel
reserved so if you don't tell them you are with the Spridgets group
you won't a) get the special room rate and b) get a room at all!  Just
be sure to tell them you are with the "Spridgets" group.

Also, FYI, things are coming together very nicely for the grand event!
 Lots of nice Spridgetly surprises and some reall great events in the
works.  One of the available road tours takes in some great historic
spots on the "Mother Road" as well as winery tours and some great
Missouri caves - its an all day deal.  Peter Caldwell will be doing
his shock seminar and Frank Clarici is doing some tech stuff too.
He'll only have an hour or two though so probably on about 5 Bugeye
total restorations...   ;-)

Bookings are going very well with our hotel commitment already about
2/3rds met so get those room reservations in or you may find yourself
stuck at another hotel away from the action.

Oh, don't forget to get your pre-registration done on the website!!
Your early registration fees help us with the cost of event insurance,
park rental fees, advertising...etc. to make the event even better.
Many thanks to those who have already pre-registered!!

If you are coming in from the southwest, south or southeast, look up
the "Pig Tail" in northwest Arkansas!  It is one o the best driving
roads in America. Ask Larry Macy.... ;-)
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 30 15:24:24 2007
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:24:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye/Bugeye values
In-Reply-To: <060401c8339a$c2fc8b90$6501a8c0@actualshop>
References: <380-22007115302139968@earthlink.net>
	<060401c8339a$c2fc8b90$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910711301424j309db19at73811fdfec81e92e@mail.gmail.com>

A guy here in BR makes "Eleanor" clone 67 Mustangs and gets something
like $100,000 for them.  Yes, one hundred thousand.

From dwramsey at att.net  Fri Nov 30 15:52:54 2007
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:52:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye/Bugeye values
In-Reply-To: <060401c8339a$c2fc8b90$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <20071130225353.E30BB1879C8@autox.team.net>

I guess it was a couple of years ago that BJ sold a resale red 1275/5-speed
disc car for over 30k. In the same sale an Iris blue 948/snoothcase drum car
restored to the same level sold for less than 15k.  During the same period I
couldn't get 6k for my all original 61 in its Iris blue factory paint.
		Crash


<<I would be surprised if a car that modified would sell for that kind of
money.>>

Why, Buster??  CLONES of Muscle Cars go for UN-believable amounts!!

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 30 17:12:40 2007
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:12:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F255C3E63B692277193565AB8710@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <235947.7669.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> Wouldn't a heated garage be nice to have?  

My 60,000 BTU Modine heater went in today! 

Ron




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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Fri Nov 30 17:17:17 2007
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:17:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fire and floods
Message-ID: <380-22007126101717484@earthlink.net>

Some of those areas denuded of vegetation in the recent fires are now being ravaged by landslides and floods.  People in the canyons of  Orange County are under mandatory evacuation orders.  It now appears that some of those houses that survived the fires will be lost in the current, more localized personal disasters.  This, however, has been expected, for landslides and floods always follow the fires.

Buster Evans

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Nov 30 17:48:41 2007
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:48:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] carb throttle shaft
References: <47501C8C.6010808@srvinet.com>
Message-ID: <03c301c833b3$ebab3e10$0401a8c0@midget>

> In cleaning up my carburetors I see that the rear has
> a little slop in the throttle shaft.  The suppliers show
> oversize shafts.  Can anyone tell me what size hole
> the bigger shaft takes and is it safe to use a twist drill
> or should I look for a reamer.  Probably need a set anyway, but
> need all my available cash for parts,  Priorities, priorities.

Vern,
Before deciding this, I STRONGLY recommend pulling that 
shaft and measuring it at the point it goes through the carb 
body. The shaft is deliberately softer than the carb body so 
that it will wear instead of the carb. More often than not, 
you can simply replace with a standard shaft and be good 
to go. Yes, sometimes the body is worn as well, but check 
before you assume.
David Lieb

From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Fri Nov 30 20:38:14 2007
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:38:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
References: <235947.7669.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <012f01c833cb$9b89b4d0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

Floor heated, Ron???

Anon

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 30 21:25:08 2007
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:25:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress if anybody cares
In-Reply-To: <235947.7669.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY112-F255C3E63B692277193565AB8710@phx.gbl>
	<235947.7669.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0711302025i73e61f7fvad9726f9e9591c6d@mail.gmail.com>

On 11/30/07, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> My 60,000 BTU Modine heater went in today!

BTU = Burn The Underwear....
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Fri Nov 30 23:34:08 2007
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard Chateauvieux)
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:34:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tech section:Gerard's Garage
Message-ID: <E4B4FFF4-BC45-454B-B177-7B37D45F905E@gerardsgarage.com>

As many of you already know, I started a complete makeover of the  
site, but it's a huge amount of work taken all at once. I've had a  
lot of requests to get the "Tech Tips" section of my site working  
again. I' was surprised how many people I never heard from before  
were sending me messages... LOL Nice to know it's useful to many of you.

Well, as of now, except for the 12a swap page, it's pretty much done.

Feel free to make suggestions or report problems. I did notice the  
the menu selects sometimes bring up a "not found" page. I'm not sure  
what that's about, but If that happens, the second try usually works.

Still a lot to do... enjoy!

Gerard