From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Feb  1 04:09:06 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 05:09:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: [TR] Thrust Washers
In-Reply-To: <001901c8647e$0944a650$0200a8c0@bills>
References: <001901c8647e$0944a650$0200a8c0@bills>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802010309j5e19763ekaca019f04f92c8c3@mail.gmail.com>

LOL!!
True, true....

On Jan 31, 2008 8:56 PM, Bill Miller (LBCs) <lbcs at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> This was a discussion on the TR list.
>
> Look at that picture - then notice the newspaper article the thrust
> washers
> are sitting on.  See - We ARE all the same TRs, MGs, or AHs.  An LBCer is
> a
> LBCer.  :)
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> To: triumphs list
> Subject: Re: [TR] Thrust Washers
>
> My engine has these, from Racestorations:
>
> http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj14/TR250Tom/100_4258.jpg
>
> They are pictured with an OEM thrust washer for comparison. Greater area,
> better material, but fits in the original location with no machining, and
> can still be replaced from below with the crankshaft in place.
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From flyfisha2181 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  1 04:30:44 2008
From: flyfisha2181 at yahoo.com (John Gosselin)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 03:30:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Polishing windshield frame
Message-ID: <932491.18244.qm@web44805.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Any ideas on how to clean and polish the windshield frame?  The fine steel wool trick worked great but I need to polish the frame on my 74 midget.  Thanks,  Goss
       
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From shelden3 at pldi.net  Fri Feb  1 04:35:24 2008
From: shelden3 at pldi.net (Charlie)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 05:35:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Polishing windshield frame
References: <932491.18244.qm@web44805.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <00af01c864c6$899625c0$6401a8c0@housexemkv1xcx>

> Any ideas on how to clean and polish the windshield frame?  The fine steel 
> wool trick worked great but I need to polish the frame on my 74 midget. 
> Thanks,  Goss

I've used ez off oven cleaner in the past, just be real careful about 
getting it on your paint...as it will be ez off as well.

Good luck,
Charlie
59 Sprite 


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From flyfisha2181 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  1 04:38:20 2008
From: flyfisha2181 at yahoo.com (John Gosselin)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 03:38:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Windshield frame
Message-ID: <810504.26672.qm@web44802.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Hope I didn't confuse anyone, I only used the steel wool on the chrome trim not the frame.
   
  Thanks Goss

       
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From kramer.allen at comcast.net  Fri Feb  1 06:43:18 2008
From: kramer.allen at comcast.net (kramer.allen at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:43:18 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Purchasing Parts
Message-ID: <020120081343.8969.47A321F60002DC0F000023092207021573020A04040ED29D0A030E9D05@comcast.net>

I'm looking to the list for information on purchasing new brake hoses. Who is the list recommending as a supplier?
Thanks 
Allen 
1960 Bugeye

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb  1 07:37:59 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:37:59 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] No more restorations for me
In-Reply-To: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B3513B2@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F34D6DCDA8FCD9469EA048CB8300@phx.gbl>

>Yeah!  I'd pay Frank to do my Midget!

That almost sounds rude. ;)

Around here, it would be around $4000 for metal work and prep for paint 
including patch panel purchase, special patch fabrication, welding and paint 
prep.  Paint extra.

Using taco wrappers would significantly reduce the price, but they get you 
on the repeat business :)

My first car used to get patched and painted every year by a neighbour ( 
$100 ) in his driveway.  If a sudden wind came up, the paint texture would 
be like sandpaper. :)  My brakes failed suddenly one day and I tapped a Chev 
Nova back bumper.  One front fender detached at the top and sprung out and 
the other detached and sprung out at the bottom.

I have a bondo bucket '66 Midget that I bought as a parts car ( that I can't 
really access and don't use.  It's been sitting in my garage for, what, 5 or 
6 years and I've been waiting for something to bubble and fall off and it 
just sits there ... waiting.

But, I ramble ... waiting for the storm.



>-----Original Message-----
>From: Nory
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No more restorations for me
>
>Yeah!  I'd pay Frank to do my Midget!
>
>What could a few taco wrappers cost anyway?

From RampantNM at aol.com  Fri Feb  1 09:12:31 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 11:12:31 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Polishing the Windshield Frame
Message-ID: <c0c.29e2bdab.34d49eef@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/1/2008 6:44:12 AM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

Any  ideas on how to clean and polish the windshield frame?  The fine steel  
wool trick worked great but I need to polish the frame on my 74 midget.   
Thanks,  Goss





Half a can of Mothers metal polish and a bit of elbow grease worked on  
Buster's bugeye frame.  I'm also partial to the cotton metal polish in a  can 
available at truck stops..the name escapes me.
 
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  Fri Feb  1 10:02:47 2008
From: mconn19221 at roadrunner.com (Michael Conn)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:02:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
Message-ID: <007a01c864f4$45834dd0$0210a8c0@YOURD28EB17757>

List,

My health continues to fail, and, as a result, I think it's time for me to
dispose of my 1960 Bugeye.   Anybody on the List interested?   If so, please,
e-mail me off list.

The car is garaged in Michigan.

Michael

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Feb  1 10:17:13 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 11:17:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Purchasing Parts
In-Reply-To: <020120081343.8969.47A321F60002DC0F000023092207021573020A04040ED29D0A030E9D05@comcast.net>
References: <020120081343.8969.47A321F60002DC0F000023092207021573020A04040ED29D0A030E9D05@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910802010917h1fce001ei995e0c240cbdce4f@mail.gmail.com>

PPP Peter C at World Wide in Wisco
Paul A in the Northwest territory
Ed if you can stand the old coot, justbrits.com

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb  1 12:35:58 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 13:35:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] AutoWeek  Best Drivers List
Message-ID: <15f601c86509$ac0503e0$6401a8c0@Larry>

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080131/FREE/994851267/15
28/newsletter01

I agree with most of his picks, but can't imagine how Juan Manuel Fangio II
can make it, but Ayrton Senna isn't even mentioned.  Ridiculous.

Other notable absences: Mark Donahue, Alain Prost, Stirling Moss, Roy
Salvadori, Niki Lauda


LAD

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Feb  1 12:42:39 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 13:42:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] AutoWeek Best Drivers List
In-Reply-To: <15f601c86509$ac0503e0$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <15f601c86509$ac0503e0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802011142w249f128bq928fde0f2a1f6714@mail.gmail.com>

Well, CRAP!!!   Once again I've been overlooked!  Oh, well....   Maybe next
year....
-- 
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 2/1/08, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>
> http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080131/FREE/994851267/15
> 28/newsletter01
>
> I agree with most of his picks, but can't imagine how Juan Manuel Fangio
> II
> can make it, but Ayrton Senna isn't even mentioned.  Ridiculous.
>
> Other notable absences: Mark Donahue, Alain Prost, Stirling Moss, Roy
> Salvadori, Niki Lauda
>
>
> LAD

From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Feb  1 12:46:46 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:46:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] AutoWeek  Best Drivers List
In-Reply-To: <15f601c86509$ac0503e0$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <15f601c86509$ac0503e0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <47A306A6.29273.7227F0@dmg.bossig.com>

That brat John Surtees yet no mention of Stirling Moss??
Not a bit apout that gentlemanracer Phil Hill??
No Mike Hawthorne??

The man has either never watched F1 racing in person... or is in love with 
the oval tracks...

I saw them, in person, in their Heydays... and they thrilled me...

Bah! Humbug!!

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

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Feb  1 13:52:20 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:52:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Purchasing Parts
In-Reply-To: <020120081343.8969.47A321F60002DC0F000023092207021573020A04040ED29D0A030E9D05@comcast.net>
References: <020120081343.8969.47A321F60002DC0F000023092207021573020A04040ED29D0A030E9D05@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10802011252rff92111gf5457fdf920a1015@mail.gmail.com>

Have a (semi) local brake-bonder?
Herb

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Fri Feb  1 15:39:00 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:39:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Purchasing Parts
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910802010917h1fce001ei995e0c240cbdce4f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <020120081343.8969.47A321F60002DC0F000023092207021573020A04040ED29D0A030E9D05@comcast.net>
	<5f00d9910802010917h1fce001ei995e0c240cbdce4f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292161A@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Goes to show you how many British parts suppliers there are with an
intensive quality control department. When did Moss last send you a joke
in the mail?  Or throw a few hard candies in the box with your new
dampers?


-----Original Message-----
From: derf [mailto:derf247 at gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 12:17 PM
To: kramer.allen at comcast.net
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Purchasing Parts

PPP Peter C at World Wide in Wisco
Paul A in the Northwest territory
Ed if you can stand the old coot, justbrits.com

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb  1 16:03:01 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:03:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Purchasing Parts
References: <020120081343.8969.47A321F60002DC0F000023092207021573020A04040ED29D0A030E9D05@comcast.net><5f00d9910802010917h1fce001ei995e0c240cbdce4f@mail.gmail.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292161A@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <07fb01c86526$988dc690$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<When did Moss last send you a joke in the mail? >>

I    N    N    O    C    E    N    T    !!!!

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb  1 16:13:00 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:13:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Purchasing Parts
References: <020120081343.8969.47A321F60002DC0F000023092207021573020A04040ED29D0A030E9D05@comcast.net><5f00d9910802010917h1fce001ei995e0c240cbdce4f@mail.gmail.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292161A@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <084401c86527$fd5cb3a0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<intensive quality control department.>>

While I'm on the subject<G>, I will NOT ship what I would not use on my own
cars.  If something is "iffy" we will discuss it FIRST!!!

Ed

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb  1 16:14:42 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 18:14:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Purchasing Parts
In-Reply-To: <084401c86527$fd5cb3a0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
References: <020120081343.8969.47A321F60002DC0F000023092207021573020A04040ED29D0A030E9D05@comcast.net><5f00d9910802010917h1fce001ei995e0c240cbdce4f@mail.gmail.com><E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292161A@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<084401c86527$fd5cb3a0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP09AA5766A8AE8050923FB1B8300@CEZ.ICE>

Why would we want el camino parts ???

-----Original Message-----
From: shop at justbrits.com
Sent: February 1, 2008 6:13 PM 
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Purchasing Parts

<<intensive quality control department.>>

While I'm on the subject<G>, I will NOT ship what I would not use on my own
cars.  If something is "iffy" we will discuss it FIRST!!!

Ed

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb  1 16:36:56 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:36:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Purchasing Parts
References: <020120081343.8969.47A321F60002DC0F000023092207021573020A04040ED29D0A030E9D05@comcast.net><5f00d9910802010917h1fce001ei995e0c240cbdce4f@mail.gmail.com><E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292161A@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov><084401c86527$fd5cb3a0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<BAYC1-PASMTP09AA5766A8AE8050923FB1B8300@CEZ.ICE>
Message-ID: <086301c8652b$558bbf00$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Why would we want el camino parts ???>>

This from somebody that's had a Spridget (pretty sure) over 6 years and it
won't GO!!!!!!

LOL

And I actually could do Camino Parts!!!!<VBG>

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Feb  1 16:40:42 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:40:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Purchasing Parts
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292161A@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
References: <020120081343.8969.47A321F60002DC0F000023092207021573020A04040ED29D0A030E9D05@comcast.net>
	<5f00d9910802010917h1fce001ei995e0c240cbdce4f@mail.gmail.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292161A@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802011540v7611e05lc5e83942f3e6ab74@mail.gmail.com>

Or purple pens that write so well, your wife and daughter steal them all?

On Feb 1, 2008 4:39 PM, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:

> Goes to show you how many British parts suppliers there are with an
> intensive quality control department. When did Moss last send you a joke
> in the mail?  Or throw a few hard candies in the box with your new
> dampers?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: derf [mailto:derf247 at gmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 12:17 PM
> To: kramer.allen at comcast.net
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Purchasing Parts
>
> PPP Peter C at World Wide in Wisco
> Paul A in the Northwest territory
> Ed if you can stand the old coot, justbrits.com
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From bugi1960 at gmail.com  Fri Feb  1 18:39:09 2008
From: bugi1960 at gmail.com (Phil Nase)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 20:39:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] gauge help
Message-ID: <000a01c8653c$69c2b3f0$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>

I cleaned up my speedo and found a few loose parts in the can.  There's a
tapered brass needle about 1/4" long I can't find a home for.
 
The plastic speedo needle won't return to 0 when I move the little half moon
piece under the indicator and I have something rubbing there also.  Is this
beyond hope to DIY?  
 

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

From bugi1960 at gmail.com  Fri Feb  1 18:45:21 2008
From: bugi1960 at gmail.com (Phil Nase)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 20:45:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] gauge repairs
Message-ID: <000f01c8653d$4727a4d0$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>

I cleaned up my speedo and found a few loose parts in the can.  There's a
tapered brass needle about 1/4" long I can't find a home for.
 
The plastic speedo needle won't return to 0 when I move the little half moon
piece under the indicator and I have something rubbing there also.  Is this
beyond hope to DIY?  

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

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Fri Feb  1 19:24:01 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 18:24:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!
Message-ID: <660a1128aff0a738a.20080201182401.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

If this place gets $22,800 bucks for this car, then mine is up for sale. 
Is it just me, or does that engine described in the text as a 1275 look
like a 948 or what?

http://tinyurl.com/3be5ph

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb  1 19:31:35 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:31:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] gauge help
In-Reply-To: <000a01c8653c$69c2b3f0$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
References: <000a01c8653c$69c2b3f0$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
Message-ID: <47A3D607.5010103@comcast.net>

Phil Nase wrote:
> I cleaned up my speedo and found a few loose parts in the can.  There's a
> tapered brass needle about 1/4" long I can't find a home for.

Phil

I have a couple speedos in various states of disassembly and maybe 1 or 
2 never taken apart. I also have a jar full of parts for the speedos.
I can send you a box, make one out of all the parts, send back what's left.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb  1 19:36:42 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 20:36:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!
References: <660a1128aff0a738a.20080201182401.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <168f01c86544$7252ce30$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 8:24 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!


If this place gets $22,800 bucks for this car, then mine is up for sale.
Is it just me, or does that engine described in the text as a 1275 look
like a 948 or what?

http://tinyurl.com/3be5ph

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
_______________________________________________

Mike, did you notice that they claim to have sold over 4800 vehicles on 
eBay, yet their feedback shows only 1057 sales?  And their feedback rating 
is only 93.7%.  Avoid like the plague.

LAD 

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  1 19:38:54 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 18:38:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!
In-Reply-To: <660a1128aff0a738a.20080201182401.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <930511.92908.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

It's sad on so many many levels. It's been up many
overpriced times before, too.

I got first dibs on yours if that one sells.

Ron
--- rrengineer at dslextreme.com wrote:

> If this place gets $22,800 bucks for this car, then
> mine is up for sale. 
> Is it just me, or does that engine described in the
> text as a 1275 look
> like a 948 or what?
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/3be5ph


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From biffjones at verizon.net  Fri Feb  1 19:40:11 2008
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 21:40:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!
References: <660a1128aff0a738a.20080201182401.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <003301c86544$eebb6860$2f01a8c0@dell1>

According to the picture of the engine serial number it is a 948.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>

> If this place gets $22,800 bucks for this car, then mine is up for sale. 
> Is it just me, or does that engine described in the text as a 1275 look
> like a 948 or what?
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/3be5ph
> 
> Mike MacLean

From a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au  Fri Feb  1 19:44:17 2008
From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au (Andy Webster)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 13:44:17 +1100 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!
In-Reply-To: <003301c86544$eebb6860$2f01a8c0@dell1>
Message-ID: <156610.76485.qm@web50610.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

whats with the big gap between the hood and the A-pillar on one side?
  andy

Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net> wrote:
  According to the picture of the engine serial number it is a 948.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: 

> If this place gets $22,800 bucks for this car, then mine is up for sale. 
> Is it just me, or does that engine described in the text as a 1275 look
> like a 948 or what?
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/3be5ph
> 
> Mike MacLean
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From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Fri Feb  1 19:45:41 2008
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 20:45:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!
In-Reply-To: <168f01c86544$7252ce30$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <20080202024542.QOCB25788.hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>

You'd think that for that price the front bumper would be straight and have
matching tires...

Chris

66 MKIII

Brookfield, WI
http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismanuel


-----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
Larry Daniels
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 8:37 PM
To: rrengineer at dslextreme.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 8:24 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!


If this place gets $22,800 bucks for this car, then mine is up for sale.
Is it just me, or does that engine described in the text as a 1275 look
like a 948 or what?

http://tinyurl.com/3be5ph

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
_______________________________________________

Mike, did you notice that they claim to have sold over 4800 vehicles on 
eBay, yet their feedback shows only 1057 sales?  And their feedback rating 
is only 93.7%.  Avoid like the plague.

LAD 

From abcoz at hky.com  Fri Feb  1 21:13:24 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 23:13:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters"
Message-ID: <002101c86551$f4ed2e00$6401a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

One of the guys on 356Talk has had some very alarming results, using
Eastwood's rust encapsulator system.  Now, I know enough to never use
rust encapsulator, of ANY kind (the translation of "rust encapsulator"
is: "it doesn't ever work"), but, just in case some of you were
contemplating the use of such snake oils......DON'T.
The guy claims that Eastwood's tech rep acknowledged that, under certain
circumstances, there could be a problem.  Seems he used it to treat some
rust-free lap seams, on two California 356s, several months ago.  Now,
there is rust bleeding through the topcoat he used on the undercarriage.
Word is that, if not topcoated soon enough, the stuff reacts with
moisture in the air and creates a corrosive mixture, which keeps
"working" under the topcoat.
Dunno if all of that's true, or not.  But, I do know that the only way
to get rid of pitted rust is by cutting it out and welding new steel in.
Anything else is just delaying the inevitable.
Now, I have no ax to grind with Eastwood what so ever.  From what the
guy says, they've been straight with him, although they can't offer him
a quick, easy fix.  But, if Eastwood's stuff is causing some problems,
so might the others.
So, youns have been warned.
Bud Osbourne 
(from Pittsburgh where we KNOW something about stuff gettin'rusty)

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Fri Feb  1 20:26:47 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 19:26:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!
In-Reply-To: <156610.76485.qm@web50610.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <003301c86544$eebb6860$2f01a8c0@dell1>
	<156610.76485.qm@web50610.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <14498a3698aa32b7ca16f8ea.20080201192647.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Maybe if they drop the first 2 off the price I might consider it.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2


Andy Webster
> whats with the big gap between the hood and the A-pillar on one side?
>   andy
>
> Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net> wrote:
>   According to the picture of the engine serial number it is a 948.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From:
>
>> If this place gets $22,800 bucks for this car, then mine is up for sale.
>> Is it just me, or does that engine described in the text as a 1275 look
>> like a 948 or what?
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/3be5ph
>>
>> Mike MacLean

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb  1 20:34:17 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:34:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters"
In-Reply-To: <002101c86551$f4ed2e00$6401a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
References: <002101c86551$f4ed2e00$6401a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <47A3E4B9.90408@comcast.net>

Bud Osbourne wrote:
> One of the guys on 356Talk has had some very alarming results, using
> Eastwood's rust encapsulator system. 

Sort of like POR-15, it just doesn't work, it may slow the process
but rust never sleeps.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Feb  1 20:41:14 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:41:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters"
In-Reply-To: <002101c86551$f4ed2e00$6401a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <C3C9265A.14F6A%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> rust encapsulator
It hasn't been any good since they changed the name to rust encapsulator.
I've tried a bunch of their products, and they've all been a waste of time
and money.

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb  1 20:55:45 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 21:55:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!
References: <660a1128aff0a738a.20080201182401.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <0f6101c8654f$7d91d470$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Is it just me, or does that engine described in the text as a 1275 look
like a 948 or what?>>

Now I "could" be wrong Mike, but I think the 9C- on the engine platre kinda
gives it away???

I also like the plain hub caps & the Sprite (glod or chrome<G>) arrow is
nowhere NEAR right!!!  And what's up with the crooked bonnet??

If he'd take the 22 away I "might" consider it!!!    Geesh.

Ed
PLEASE READ THIS!!

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Then be SURE to watch the TWO Aircraft Carrier Landings in WM*s area
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Couple "T"s, 4 or 5 MGBers and 5 or 6 AHers.  NO politics.  Different List!!

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb  1 20:56:29 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:56:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters"
In-Reply-To: <C3C9265A.14F6A%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C3C9265A.14F6A%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <47A3E9ED.5020305@comcast.net>

Billy Zoom wrote:
>> rust encapsulator
> It hasn't been any good since they changed the name to rust encapsulator.
> I've tried a bunch of their products, and they've all been a waste of time
> and money.

Awe come on Billy, what about their
Chassis black paint it's SOOOOO different from their
Radiator black which varies greatly from their wheel black,
Under hood black, detail black, trunk black, guide coat black
and all those other black paints they have.



-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From hal at katemuir.com  Sat Feb  2 00:04:31 2008
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 23:04:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!
In-Reply-To: <14498a3698aa32b7ca16f8ea.20080201192647.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFOEHKFOAA.hal@katemuir.com>

What?  Nobody's mentioned those door mirrors yet?  Don't get much uglier
than that!!

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
rrengineer at dslextreme.com
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 7:27 PM
To: Andy Webster
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!


Maybe if they drop the first 2 off the price I might consider it.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2


Andy Webster
> whats with the big gap between the hood and the A-pillar on one side?
>   andy
>
> Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net> wrote:
>   According to the picture of the engine serial number it is a 948.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From:
>
>> If this place gets $22,800 bucks for this car, then mine is up for sale.
>> Is it just me, or does that engine described in the text as a 1275 look
>> like a 948 or what?
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/3be5ph
>>
>> Mike MacLean

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Feb  2 06:26:21 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 07:26:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!
References: <660a1128aff0a738a.20080201182401.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<168f01c86544$7252ce30$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <002101c8659f$337af240$6401a8c0@personal>

Could be restored to a really nice car for a couple or three grand.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!


> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 8:24 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!
>
>
> If this place gets $22,800 bucks for this car, then mine is up for sale.
> Is it just me, or does that engine described in the text as a 1275 look
> like a 948 or what?
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3be5ph
>
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
> _______________________________________________
>
> Mike, did you notice that they claim to have sold over 4800 vehicles on
> eBay, yet their feedback shows only 1057 sales?  And their feedback rating
> is only 93.7%.  Avoid like the plague.
>
> LAD
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Feb  2 06:27:20 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 07:27:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!
References: <20080202024542.QOCB25788.hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <002c01c8659f$565251a0$6401a8c0@personal>

It's not the front bumper it is the hood latch on the drivers side is not 
aligned properly.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Manuel" <cmanuel at wi.rr.com>
To: "'Larry Daniels'" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>; 
<rrengineer at dslextreme.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 8:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!


> You'd think that for that price the front bumper would be straight and 
> have
> matching tires...
>
> Chris
>
> 66 MKIII
>
> Brookfield, WI
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismanuel
>
>
> -----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
> Larry Daniels
> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 8:37 PM
> To: rrengineer at dslextreme.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 8:24 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Cow!
>
>
> If this place gets $22,800 bucks for this car, then mine is up for sale.
> Is it just me, or does that engine described in the text as a 1275 look
> like a 948 or what?
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3be5ph
>
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
> _______________________________________________
>
> Mike, did you notice that they claim to have sold over 4800 vehicles on
> eBay, yet their feedback shows only 1057 sales?  And their feedback rating
> is only 93.7%.  Avoid like the plague.
>
> LAD
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Feb  2 07:42:51 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 09:42:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Purchasing Parts
In-Reply-To: <086301c8652b$558bbf00$6501a8c0@actualshop>
References: <020120081343.8969.47A321F60002DC0F000023092207021573020A04040ED29D0A030E9D05@comcast.net><5f00d9910802010917h1fce001ei995e0c240cbdce4f@mail.gmail.com><E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292161A@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov><084401c86527$fd5cb3a0$6501a8c0@actualshop><BAYC1-PASMTP09AA5766A8AE8050923FB1B8300@CEZ.ICE>
	<086301c8652b$558bbf00$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP050E004958E11CA189CE9AB8310@CEZ.ICE>

LOL!

The '65 RHd Sprite would go, if I reassembled it, and bought a battery.  It
would not be very structurally sound though.  That's the <ahem> slow down.

I do have a fair weather daily driver in Miss Marple ( '67 RHD Midget )
though.

The '67 engine is a project, but I'm using a '73 engine in the (long)
interim.  

RD

-----Original Message-----
From: shop at justbrits.com

<<Why would we want el camino parts ???>>

This from somebody that's had a Spridget (pretty sure) over 6 years and it
won't GO!!!!!!

LOL

And I actually could do Camino Parts!!!!<VBG>

From chris_west at juno.com  Sat Feb  2 07:58:52 2008
From: chris_west at juno.com (Chris M West)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 09:58:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Polishing the windshield frame
Message-ID: <20080202.095853.5780.0.chris_west@juno.com>

Robert B. Houston wrote:  I'm also partial to the cotton metal polish in
a  can 
available at truck stops..the name escapes me.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------
The name that escapes you is Nev-R-Dull.  It comes in a silver and black
can and is marketed by Eagle One Products.
Chris

AN5L35578

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sat Feb  2 08:20:04 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 09:20:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye door locks!!
In-Reply-To: <200801311846.m0VIkg4a024569@cucujus.ucdavis.edu>
References: <200801311846.m0VIkg4a024569@cucujus.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <577A8EDF-FB96-4049-A67F-B7F3C5F4544F@comcast.net>

Ya know....  Home Depot sells a pattern so that you could just take a  
sharp wood chisel and make that counter set so that the end would sit  
in the door properly...
;-)

Lester

On Jan 31, 2008, at 12:46 PM, Glen Byrns wrote:

> I just picked up my E-Bay doors and discovered that Red Green must  
> have
> once owned a Bugeye.  The fellow I bought them from has a 59 MGA and  
> two
> bugeyes.  He'll be checking out the list soon I expect.  He got them  
> this
> way from a guy who drove a bugeye in Oakland(!!!!)  Rather than do  
> them
> an injustice, here's the link to see the locks in all their glory.
>
> http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t48/Glen_B/redgreendoors.jpg
>
> I like the way the inside handles are snapped off for greater  
> security.
> My first thought on seeing the locks was to close the holes with the  
> duct
> tape backed up with taco wrappers, but I'll probably fire up the  
> welder
> tonight instead.
>
> Glen Byrns
> ___________

From abcoz at hky.com  Sat Feb  2 09:47:18 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 11:47:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters"
In-Reply-To: <47A3E4B9.90408@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000001c865bb$46902280$6401a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

It seems that Eastwood has freely admitted that their product was
mis-labeled, in that the application instructions were mis-leading.
Apparently, the next stage application MUST be applied within 12 hours
of the first stage application.  The instructions reportedly
implied/stated that the next coating was to be applied after 12 hours,
or when the previously applied stuff was dry.
Re: POR 15.  It is NOT a rust converter.  Period.  And, like I've said,
I've had excellent results with the stuff, on a wide range of
applications, over the past (must be approaching) 20 years.  Like any
coating, it is only as good as the surface preparation that preceded it
(and part of my professional background includes industrial marine
coating prep & application).  Unfortunately, it is somewhat mis-named
Paint Over Rust (POR).  A lot of guys will do just that, and then wonder
why the stuff doesn't work.  But, if you read and follow the excellent,
and thorough application instructions that are packaged with the stuff
(at least when you buy it from Rustomotive Labs), you will be pleased
with the results.
If you just loosely follow the application recommendations, it is likely
that your results may be less than satisfactory.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut at comcast.net] 
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 10:34 PM
To: Bud Osbourne
Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters"

Bud Osbourne wrote:
> One of the guys on 356Talk has had some very alarming results, using
> Eastwood's rust encapsulator system. 

Sort of like POR-15, it just doesn't work, it may slow the process
but rust never sleeps.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sat Feb  2 09:14:59 2008
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:14:59 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Mike MacLean
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV101A4A888C0F1A0693F29DD4310@phx.gbl>

Mail to your "36" address keeps bouncing...

....just wanted to thank you for the A-380 cockpit display...absolutely
excellent!!! :)

I noticed they added a "fuel consumed" feature. Good thinking in view of the
prior
Airbus overseas "we're not gonna make it" incident in this respect. :)

Notice also Airbus evidently does not supply as standard, sheepskin seat
covers
for the pilots......el cheapo as these are provided on all modern
Boeings.....and thus the pilot litany....

"If it ain't a Boeing, I ain't going"

CapBob

CapBob

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Feb  2 11:04:27 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 10:04:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters"
In-Reply-To: <002101c86551$f4ed2e00$6401a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <795708.95510.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Bud Osbourne <abcoz at hky.com> wrote:
> The guy claims that Eastwood's tech rep acknowledged
> that, under certain
> circumstances, there could be a problem

Sounds like the parts washer I got from Harbor Freight
- they told me that the washing bin rusted because I
got it wet.

Ron


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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Feb  2 12:24:20 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 13:24:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Interface page
Message-ID: <01fe01c865d1$397ddfe0$0201a8c0@midget>

Steve James, a guy on the MGCars.org page, posted this link for those of us 
wanting a better way to search ebay without getting machine guns and other 
superfluous items. He will probably be adding Sprites to the Midget search 
in the near future. Easy to select one of four countries to search as well 
as separating cars from spares from books. Just thought it might be helpful 
for someone out there... just don't use it to bid against me, ok?
David Lieb 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Feb  2 12:36:09 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 13:36:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Interface page
References: <01fe01c865d1$397ddfe0$0201a8c0@midget>
	<2B8FB46DDDC64ED8880690DB34864A3B@PaulVU>
Message-ID: <020401c865d2$dd2c88c0$0201a8c0@midget>

> And that link would be???
> Inquiring minds want to know!  ;^)

http://www.mgauctionwatch.com/
I knew I forgot something...

From dmg at bossig.com  Sat Feb  2 13:18:01 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:18:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Jubilee & England's Daniel Staple  -update
Message-ID: <47A45F79.19103.B960D9@dmg.bossig.com>

Hi There,

Daniel Stapleton very courteously sent me this reply concernong his Tech sessions/Seminars...

------- Forwarded message follows -------
I've never made my seminars available to anyone - they are largely spoken 'off the cuff' from 
very few notes. In the past there have been no visual aids to go with them either. I suppose 
someone might want to make a video recording and burn a copy to a DVD and maybe 
someone could do that for you. 
Regards 
Daniel Stapleton 
------- End of forwarded message --------

What are the chances of hving somebody do just that.... It miht make a good item for the 
"Goodies" store....
I know I'd like a copy..

TIA

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

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From bugi1960 at gmail.com  Sat Feb  2 13:21:59 2008
From: bugi1960 at gmail.com (Phil Nase)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 15:21:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Positive or negative earth
Message-ID: <001b01c865d9$4547c860$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>

Is there any advantage to setting up the car either POS or NEG ground other
than being able to charge a phone or GPS?  I'm using a generator in this
one.
 

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

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb  2 13:40:53 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 14:40:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The calendar
References: <380-2200826220124718@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <00e601c865db$e7e88e40$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Bruce Evans
To: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com ; Larry Daniels
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 2:01 PM
Subject: The calendar


David and Larry....

I guess I have been around Sprites (and Midgets) just about as long as anyone
on the list, so I have seen the good, the bad, and the indifferent.   I must
say that the calendar you produced is without a doubt the finest piece of
Spridget-related memorabilia/accessory/whatever that I have seen in the last
47.75 years.  Excellent.  Superb.  Unequalled.  Unrivaled.  I have been a
professional wordsmith far longer than that, but to my mind, no words can top,
"Congratulations on a job well-done!"

(I normally begin marking it up with all of Pam's doctor appointments, etc. as
soon as it is hung.  But not your work.  It has pride of place, and is and
will remain, a virgin.)

Thank you.

Buster

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

I need to set the record straight on the calendar.  I originally was working
with David to put together a calendar, but when it appeared that it wouldn't
work because of the high up-front costs, I resigned assuming David would, too.
Evidently David found another way of producing a calendar with no (or little?)
upfront costs.  From there, he ran with it.  I didn't even know he was doing
it.  If there are accolades due for a job well done -- and there are -- David
deserves them, not me.

Good job, David.

Larry Daniels

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Feb  2 13:54:23 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 14:54:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The calendar
References: <380-2200826220124718@earthlink.net>
	<00e601c865db$e7e88e40$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <023401c865dd$cac86e50$0201a8c0@midget>

>>> I need to set the record straight on the calendar.  

Larry, 
Without your timely nudges, it would never have happened.
David

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Feb  2 15:15:22 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 02 Feb 2008 14:15:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Positive or negative earth
In-Reply-To: <001b01c865d9$4547c860$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
Message-ID: <C3CA2B7A.15004%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> being able to charge a phone or GPS?
Reversing those wires would be pretty simple. Installing a stereo or radio
is a little trickier because they're normally attached to the car.
BZ

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Feb  2 15:29:08 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 16:29:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Positive or negative earth
References: <C3CA2B7A.15004%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <024b01c865eb$076b4690$0201a8c0@midget>

>> being able to charge a phone or GPS?
> Reversing those wires would be pretty simple. Installing a stereo or radio
> is a little trickier because they're normally attached to the car.

If I were wanting to keep my car concours (heaven forbid!), and yet wanted 
to use that kind of device, I would probably opt to make an adaptor from one 
of those cigar lighter splitters to swap the polarity of the extended 
socket. OTOH, if you want to use any number of aftermarket electronics, you 
should probably convert to negative earth and install an alternator. Oops, 
there went your concours points ;-)
David Lieb 

From dmg at bossig.com  Sat Feb  2 15:37:18 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 02 Feb 2008 14:37:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Positive or negative earth
In-Reply-To: <024b01c865eb$076b4690$0201a8c0@midget>
References: <C3CA2B7A.15004%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>,
	<024b01c865eb$076b4690$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <47A4801E.9439.138E541@dmg.bossig.com>

Why not just "flash" polarize the genny and reverse wire the fuel guage??
Or am I missing something - as usual....

On 2 Feb 2008 at 16:29, David Lieb wrote:

>> >> being able to charge a phone or GPS?
>> > Reversing those wires would be pretty simple. Installing a stereo or
>> > radio is a little trickier because they're normally attached to the
>> > car.
>> 
>> If I were wanting to keep my car concours (heaven forbid!), and yet
>> wanted to use that kind of device, I would probably opt to make an
>> adaptor from one of those cigar lighter splitters to swap the polarity
>> of the extended socket. OTOH, if you want to use any number of
>> aftermarket electronics, you should probably convert to negative earth
>> and install an alternator. Oops, there went your concours points ;-)
>> David Lieb _______________________________________________ Support
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-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sat Feb  2 15:43:33 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 14:43:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Positive or negative earth
In-Reply-To: <001b01c865d9$4547c860$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
References: <001b01c865d9$4547c860$2f01a8c0@na.sjcount.com>
Message-ID: <1872952020.20080202144333@pacifier.com>

Hello Phil,

       the primayr reason for swapping over to NEG EARTH, is wanting
       to use more power than is available from the generator.
       Modern ALTERNATORS have a much greater current output than 50
       year old generators.  Stronger Headlights, Sound Systems, Fog
       Lights.. ..  . .. radar detector, personal fan, .. ..

       that said, i'm still running a gen! (and doing without tunes)




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   "66 Sprite
     Your kid may be an Honor Student, but YOU'RE still an idiot.

From abcoz at hky.com  Sat Feb  2 21:41:20 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 23:41:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters"
In-Reply-To: <795708.95510.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000201c8661f$05f4ae80$6401a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Well, not exactly.  It sounded to me like Eastwood was admitting that
their product was incorrectly labeled.  Now, however, it remains to be
seen what they will do to make things right for those that had problems
with the stuff.  In the case of the two 356s, the cars will have to be
stripped, and cleaned by immersion (ala Redi Strip), which isn't going
to be cheap.
The Harbor Freight parts washer thing just sounds like something you'd
expect from any outfit specializing in cheap, Chinese-made imitations.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Soave [mailto:soavero at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 1:04 PM
To: Bud Osbourne; Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters"

--- Bud Osbourne <abcoz at hky.com> wrote:
> The guy claims that Eastwood's tech rep acknowledged
> that, under certain
> circumstances, there could be a problem

Sounds like the parts washer I got from Harbor Freight
- they told me that the washing bin rusted because I
got it wet.

Ron

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Feb  2 22:04:12 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 21:04:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters"
In-Reply-To: <000201c8661f$05f4ae80$6401a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <863324.56861.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Bud Osbourne <abcoz at hky.com> wrote:
> The Harbor Freight parts washer thing just sounds
> like something you'd
> expect from any outfit specializing in cheap,
> Chinese-made imitations.

And/or they used Eastwood Rust Encapsulator?

Ron


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From abcoz at hky.com  Sun Feb  3 09:25:01 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 11:25:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters"
In-Reply-To: <863324.56861.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000701c86681$534f9d40$6401a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

I really have no opinion, one way or the other, on Eastwood.  I don't
deal with them, since I buy most of my tools & supplies from industrial
suppliers, rather than mail order, or retail outlets (with the exception
of TIP, of which I have a pretty positive opinion).  However, they're
response, so far, seems to indicate that they are not trying to weasel
out of anything, by trying to blame their customers.  I'll keep the
Spridget list informed of any future developments on the issue.
My point is to warn others about a potentially serious problem with a
rust encapsulation product.  Of course, my personal and professional
opinion of rust encapsulator is that it is just another form of snake
oil, and is a huge waste of time, effort and money.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Soave [mailto:soavero at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2008 12:04 AM
To: Bud Osbourne; Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters"

--- Bud Osbourne <abcoz at hky.com> wrote:
> The Harbor Freight parts washer thing just sounds
> like something you'd
> expect from any outfit specializing in cheap,
> Chinese-made imitations.

And/or they used Eastwood Rust Encapsulator?

Ron

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Feb  3 09:55:13 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2008 08:55:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] heads up on "rust converters"
In-Reply-To: <000701c86681$534f9d40$6401a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <C3CB31F1.15095%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

I've had good luck with the Corroless rust stabiliser that Eastwood used to
sell, although I always cleaned the rust off before I applied it.  The Rust
encapsulator that they replaced it with is useless. They tried to claim it
was the same product with a different name, but Corroless is a brand name,
and it's still around. Eastwood's metal prep doesn't work nearly as well as
lacquer thinner, and it leaves fish eyes. I tried their hi-temp manifold
coating. I used their rust remover, but it didn't take the rust off, and
left a sticky coating that was harder to remove than rust. I blasted the
manifolds clean, and applied their coating exactly according to the
instructions. They were completely rusty again in about six weeks. Their
under-hood black seems to work OK.
BZ

From RampantNM at aol.com  Sun Feb  3 10:08:47 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 12:08:47 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Polish
Message-ID: <d69.1fb620f6.34d74f1f@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/2/2008 12:02:32 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

The name  that escapes you is Nev-R-Dull.  It comes in a silver and black
can  and is marketed by Eagle One Products.


Exactamundo Chris!

 
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 soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Feb  3 10:14:45 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 09:14:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Polish
In-Reply-To: <d69.1fb620f6.34d74f1f@aol.com>
Message-ID: <478063.9570.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- RampantNM at aol.com wrote:
> The name  that escapes you is Nev-R-Dull.  It comes
> in a silver and black
> can  and is marketed by Eagle One Products.

The local Pep Boys closed a few weeks ago, they were
selling it for $1 a can! I missed it. I still have one
can left from a similar sale 10 yrs ago at a much
sadder closing of a British parts lace in Florida (I
think PPP ended up with some inventory). If you've got
the elbow grease, Simichrome is excellent, too.

Ron


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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Feb  3 10:21:42 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 09:21:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Veering off course
Message-ID: <959712.12517.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

What's the farthest you've veered off course while
working on a Spridget? Last night it was a brief trip
to the shop at 10PM to change brakes and rotors, next
thing I know the 5 cds I took out of the library have
played (Patti Smith, a 3 disk blues compilation, and
some live John Coltrane), the engine is essentially
disassembled, I've built some new shelves to hold the
parts, and the wife is telling me it's time for
church. This still doesn't compare to the pre-SVRA
MOTRAH race accidental painting of the bonnet, but
it's something of a record for the off season. 

Ron


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From cciaffone at verizon.net  Sun Feb  3 11:22:47 2008
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:22:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Veering off course
In-Reply-To: <959712.12517.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <959712.12517.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <47A60677.3000606@verizon.net>

Ooh yes, wanna share??? R U into the earlier Miles years
or the later A Love Supreme recordings?? I have lots
of old 'Trane.

chuck

Ron Soave wrote:
> some live John Coltrane)

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Feb  3 12:55:06 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 13:55:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Veering off course
References: <959712.12517.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <141301c8669e$ad9e2e70$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<What's the farthest you've veered off course while
working on a Spridget?>>

Now THAT is what I call ABSORBED in your "work", Ron!!! LOL

Do that sorta work for a living and you learn to NOT do that<G>!!

Ed

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Feb  3 12:57:33 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 13:57:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Veering off course
References: <959712.12517.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<141301c8669e$ad9e2e70$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <02c001c8669f$046d14f0$0201a8c0@midget>

> <<What's the farthest you've veered off course while
> working on a Spridget?>>
> 
> Now THAT is what I call ABSORBED in your "work", Ron!!! LOL
> 
> Do that sorta work for a living and you learn to NOT do that<G>!!

Otherwise you don't leave enough time to absorb Miller Lite ;-)
Anon

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Sun Feb  3 13:38:49 2008
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:38:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Interface page
In-Reply-To: <mailman.13.1202065201.23970.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.13.1202065201.23970.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <47A62659.10500@comcast.net>

David Lieb wrote:
 >> And that link would be???
 >> Inquiring minds want to know!  ;^)
 >
 > http://www.mgauctionwatch.com/

Here's another nice search tip, this one for Craigslist. You can search all of 
the Craigslist lists using Google by including the site: qualifier.

site:craigslist.org Healey Sprite -pts

I usually add -pts to ignore searches for parts. You can make that +pts if you 
are only looking for parts.

HTH. And happy window shopping/day dreaming. :)

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From trevorwj at insightbb.com  Sun Feb  3 15:00:00 2008
From: trevorwj at insightbb.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 17:00:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bluegrass Healey Club SpringThing Info.
Message-ID: <8c1781040802031400j125c0ab6q755bfdde0c714195@mail.gmail.com>

I'm posting this for my local Healey Club (Kentucky).  (The president
is a Sprite owner and wanted me to share this with the spridget lists)
Here it goes:


Join us for Springthing May 15-18 among the historic horse farms and
distilleries of Kentucky. Whether this will be your first SpringThing
or you've lost count, this is truly one you won't want to miss. We've
assembled some creative minds from the Bluegrass Club and close
neighbors to provide a truly original experience.

Come enjoy the entirely new format with special twists on Popularity,
the Rally and much more! You'll have the opportunity to enjoy famous
Kentucky backroads, historic Kentucky locations, and decadent Kentucky
food and drink.

We will begin in Louisville on Thursday night. Come early to enjoy
site-seeing opportunities in the big city! See historic homes, come
experience the city's expansive artisan district in historic downtown
or just make sure not to miss a minute of the party! A welcome
reception will be hosted Thursday evening at our host hotel.

On Friday make sure to gas up and pack up! We won't be returning to
Louisville. From there the trip gets a bit more interesting. We'll see
some great sites and give you plenty of time to make the most of your
vacation in Bluegrass country! We'll enjoy fantastic driving and
touring opportunities. Do a little, do a lot. Drive fast, drive slow.
It's all your choice! During our day we will have the opportunity to
tour the Bourbon Heritage Center at Heaven-Hill Distilleries. We have
secured special pricing for the Center, a tour of Heaven-Hill and a
tasting, as well as your very own keepsake.

Our major banquet will be hosted and sponsored in part by Woodford
Reserve Distillery. This is truly an amazing opportunity to see a
premium bourbon brand distilled the Kentucky way and experience a
buffet full of Kentucky specialties. Your Woodford Reserve tour is
included in your Registration fee. Just a little thank you from the
Bluegrass Club to you, our guest!
You've heard of the event, now come experience it for yourself. This
won't be the one to miss!

   Visit www.springthing.info for more information and to download a
registration form.

For more information contact Ben Moore at future50 at mac.com

Bluegrass Austin Healey Club
www.springthing.info
www.bluegrassclub.com

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sun Feb  3 18:01:06 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (mdrowe at optonline.net)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 01:01:06 UT
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Bugeye Sprite - $1650 (Tequesta)
Message-ID: <20080204010106.9E11D12D79@web10s.craigslist.org>

mdrowe at optonline.net has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting.Please see
below for more information.


1960 Bugeye SpriteReply to: (see message body)Date: 2008-01-26,  3:08PM
1960 Austin Healy Bugeye Sprite with rare hardtop. 42,000 miles. Just
purchased from second owner, who bought it in 1964. In storage for more than
17 years. Original 948cc motor. All original gauges; seats and interior in
good shape. Brand new tires. Perfect restoration project, but I've had to
relocate and dont have the time or space to give this little car the TLC she
deserves. $1650.

Call Richard, 561-329-5725





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 Location: Tequesta
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From lists at woozy.com  Sun Feb  3 18:45:54 2008
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:45:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Bike Rack?
In-Reply-To: <47891AA3.9040109@woozy.com>
References: <e98d88090801111239n4de26465j17e7bc1d788a3c99@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10801112044p6bcf9cey40bacab0ef8c982f@mail.gmail.com>
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	<47891AA3.9040109@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <47A66E52.3060603@woozy.com>

Hey All,

I ended up getting a Saris Bones bike rack today to use on my Midget. So 
far it seems like it is working great:

<http://flickr.com/photos/white-weeks/sets/72157603844959476/>

I passed on the one that Moss sells that I asked about below. Their 
sales person was really helpful and took some detailed photos of the 
rack for me and when I saw them I realized that it was the same rack I 
bought a few years back from Dick's Sporting Goods to use on my wife's 
car. We had problems with that rack so I looked for another solution and 
I think that this is as good as it gets.

Cheers,

Robert

Robert Weeks wrote:
> Has anyone used one of these?:
>
> <http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=32197>
>
> I live 20 miles from where I work and on most days I drive my truck 10 
> miles to the Durham Bulls ballpark, park my truck and ride my bike for 
> the rest of the way. At night it's the reverse. On days when I want to 
> drive the MG I have to pass on the bike ride. I've been looking for a 
> way to carry the bike on the MG that won't tear up the paint and the 
> sheet metal.ible please let me know.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb  3 18:43:38 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:43:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Sprite finally on the ground
Message-ID: <47A66DCA.5080309@comcast.net>

And check out my NOS, BMC wheel "embellishers"
I think my Sprite is the only one on the block with these snazzy
wheel covers ;)
In another night or 2 I should have it running.
It has brakes and clutch hydraulics now and I hooked up the steering so 
once it runs, I will back it out of the driveway.
Yes, the engine is rebuilt, never fired (yet)

http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67s.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67t.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67u.jpg


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Feb  3 18:49:05 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 19:49:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Bike Rack?
References: <e98d88090801111239n4de26465j17e7bc1d788a3c99@mail.gmail.com><2ad6c6b10801112044p6bcf9cey40bacab0ef8c982f@mail.gmail.com><e98d88090801120705l9c618c6h207723688ac388ce@mail.gmail.com><47891AA3.9040109@woozy.com>
	<47A66E52.3060603@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <02f801c866d0$225c8aa0$0201a8c0@midget>

> I ended up getting a Saris Bones bike rack today to use on my Midget. So
> far it seems like it is working great:

With a rack like that on there, you had better be careful lest you get shot 
by a hunter. Looks like a 6-point buck to me!
David Lieb 

From p.herder at cox.net  Sun Feb  3 18:55:40 2008
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 19:55:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Sprite finally on the ground
In-Reply-To: <47A66DCA.5080309@comcast.net>
References: <47A66DCA.5080309@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <34D36058D6FF4AE1B6ADDA9C816ED660@PaulVU>

Continued great work!

What I like is the windshield!  It is SO clear, it is like it isn't there at
all!

;^)

Paul Herder
66 Sprite

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

And check out my NOS, BMC wheel "embellishers"
I think my Sprite is the only one on the block with these snazzy
wheel covers ;)
In another night or 2 I should have it running.
It has brakes and clutch hydraulics now and I hooked up the steering so 
once it runs, I will back it out of the driveway.
Yes, the engine is rebuilt, never fired (yet)

http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67s.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67t.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67u.jpg


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
_______________________________________________

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sun Feb  3 19:19:31 2008
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 20:19:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Sprite finally on the ground
In-Reply-To: <47A66DCA.5080309@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20080204021929.YARJ15189.hrndva-omta03.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>

I had shown this to my dad-he wants his wheel covers returned from his '62
Falcon.

I sincerely hope my 66 turns out as well as yours.  You have renewed my
interest in BRG when I redo mine.

I know it has been asked, which shade/formula are you using?

Go Giants  :)

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
Frank Clarici
Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2008 7:44 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Sprite finally on the ground

And check out my NOS, BMC wheel "embellishers"
I think my Sprite is the only one on the block with these snazzy
wheel covers ;)
In another night or 2 I should have it running.
It has brakes and clutch hydraulics now and I hooked up the steering so 
once it runs, I will back it out of the driveway.
Yes, the engine is rebuilt, never fired (yet)

http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67s.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67t.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67u.jpg


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Feb  3 22:18:56 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 21:18:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Sprite finally on the ground
In-Reply-To: <47A66DCA.5080309@comcast.net>
References: <47A66DCA.5080309@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1594137560.20080203211856@pacifier.com>

Hello Frank,

       looks good.. can those wheel covers be obtained from a
       supplier, or did they come from your extensive stock on hand?




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   '66 Sprite
    Kelso, WA. USA
     "It's between my sole and my heel," said Tom archly.

From fredpixley at sympatico.ca  Mon Feb  4 04:35:24 2008
From: fredpixley at sympatico.ca (Frederick  Pixley)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 06:35:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] :  heads up on "rust converters"
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP15D8A41979764E32A0E54EB5330@CEZ.ICE>

As Billy Zoom stated:
I've had good luck with the Corroless rust stabiliser that Eastwood used to
sell, although I always cleaned the rust off before I applied it.  The Rust
---------------------------------------------------------------------

I agree the original Corroless was an effective coating.  Why is it no
longer in their catalogue?  It's the one product I'd like to buy more of.

Fred
Napanee, Ontario

From dmeadow at juno.com  Mon Feb  4 04:46:02 2008
From: dmeadow at juno.com (dmeadow at juno.com)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 05:46:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] A Decent Proposal / Midget Racecar for Sale
Message-ID: <20080204.054603.2864.0.dmeadow@juno.com>

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Sprite both VARAC at
Mosport and SVRA at Mid-Ohio have Sprite/Midget features at their races
this year.

OK, here's the deal.  Let's do BOTH Mosport and Mid-Ohio!  They are
bookend weekends.  Mosport also has the Simms Cup for MGs as well as the
Sprite/Midget feature.  Take a Midget to Mosport and get into TWO feature
races (plus the regular race group).  Mid-Ohio will have a Sprite/Midget
feature, as well.

I'm looking for someone to share the towing duties and expenses from
south Texas.  I've got space in the trailer for your car and mine and a
diesel pickup to tow it all.  I'd drive up to Mosport, then to Mid-Ohio,
you'd drive the rig home (I'll fly), we split fuel costs.

Don't have a race Midget?  I'll sell you one!  I've got a highly
competitive one that is looking for a home.

Any takers??

David Littlefield
Houston, TX

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Mon Feb  4 11:23:55 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 10:23:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye mileage test
Message-ID: <000601c8675b$1a28de70$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Finally the rain let up for a Sunday and I was able to get out for a mileage
test of the EFI Sprite.  I did a mostly level 126 mile drive on freeways
averaging 60-80MPH the whole way(mostly 5th gear).  Final mileage was computed
to be 28.2MPG.  I found out I love earplugs.
Cold starts are good, idle is excellent, power is great and my plugs were
picture perfect when I got home.  With the heater on, I never turned on the
electric fan and still the temp stayed below 165deg the whole way, even when
doing extended stretches of 75MPH.  I'd have to say the project was a complete
success.  Now the only thing remaining is to check the stability of the
system.  Will it prove to be dependable on a day to day basis?  Will it adjust
properly to changing condiditons of temperature, altitude, humidity?  Time
will tell.
The next phase of testing is to drive it every day for a few weeks without
touching a thing.  Unfortunately, the weather has been making this difficult.

My $25 door is all welded up and primered, waiting for a dry weekend to spray.
This time I did the welding without setting anything expensive on fire.  So,
good weekend.

Glen Byrns

From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Mon Feb  4 11:55:17 2008
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 13:55:17 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye mileage test
Message-ID: <9936975.1202151317193.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Hey Glen,

When you get all of the bugs worked out, you need to develop the kit and sell it.  I will buy one.

Mike C

-----Original Message-----
>From: Glen Byrns <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu>
>Sent: Feb 4, 2008 1:23 PM
>To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye mileage test
>
>Finally the rain let up for a Sunday and I was able to get out for a mileage
>test of the EFI Sprite.  I did a mostly level 126 mile drive on freeways
>averaging 60-80MPH the whole way(mostly 5th gear).  Final mileage was computed
>to be 28.2MPG.  I found out I love earplugs.
>Cold starts are good, idle is excellent, power is great and my plugs were
>picture perfect when I got home.  With the heater on, I never turned on the
>electric fan and still the temp stayed below 165deg the whole way, even when
>doing extended stretches of 75MPH.  I'd have to say the project was a complete
>success.  Now the only thing remaining is to check the stability of the
>system.  Will it prove to be dependable on a day to day basis?  Will it adjust
>properly to changing condiditons of temperature, altitude, humidity?  Time
>will tell.
>The next phase of testing is to drive it every day for a few weeks without
>touching a thing.  Unfortunately, the weather has been making this difficult.
>
>My $25 door is all welded up and primered, waiting for a dry weekend to spray.
>This time I did the welding without setting anything expensive on fire.  So,
>good weekend.
>
>Glen Byrns


________________________________________
PeoplePC Online
A better way to Internet
http://www.peoplepc.com

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Feb  4 12:41:37 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:41:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye mileage test
In-Reply-To: <000601c8675b$1a28de70$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <C3CCAA71.15156%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> the temp stayed below 165deg the whole way
Isn't it really bad to let your engine run that cool?

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Feb  4 13:57:50 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:57:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Interface page
In-Reply-To: <47A62659.10500@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.13.1202065201.23970.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<47A62659.10500@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <72951E673E224277ACEC46AE458F9BB6@Home>

This is remarkably useful information.  Two weeks ago, I searched the entire 
US region by region for RWA Midgets.  It took hours.  This trick did it in 
seconds.

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

> site:craigslist.org Healey Sprite -pts
>
> I usually add -pts to ignore searches for parts. You can make that +pts if 
> you
> are only looking for parts.

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Mon Feb  4 14:15:12 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 13:15:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye mileage test
References: <000601c8675b$1a28de70$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<FDF38657-9E18-4E93-A7CF-9F94DC93EE82@valentinephoto.net>
Message-ID: <000c01c86773$07f13f50$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

As much fun as it has been, and as well as it has solved my turbo/91octane 
problem, I have no desire to turn my hobby into work.  If you want a full 
set of directions, tons of photos, pages of web-links full of information, 
I'll happily provide them.  Spend days hanging around the garage discussing 
it,  working on yours along with you in a freezing garage, .. no problem.  I 
love doing new things once, but its only new once.  I plan on writing this 
whole thing up for some mag or another.  Classic Mortorsports, Practical 
Classics, Road and Track........ Highlights?

Glen


> Glen,
>
>  I've been following your progress with great anticipation.
>
> You've done an exemplary job engineering this mod!!!
>
> Do you have plans to market this?
>
> Kevin
> Tuscarora, PA

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Feb  4 14:18:48 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:18:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye mileage test
In-Reply-To: <000c01c86773$07f13f50$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <000601c8675b$1a28de70$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<FDF38657-9E18-4E93-A7CF-9F94DC93EE82@valentinephoto.net>
	<000c01c86773$07f13f50$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080204151758.032bfe20@nosimport.com>

At 03:15 PM 2/4/2008, Glen Byrns wrote:
>   I plan on writing this
>whole thing up for some mag or another.  Classic Mortorsports, Practical
>Classics, Road and Track........ Highlights?
==========
Can YOU find the injector in this picture?


Ed 

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Mon Feb  4 14:30:02 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:30:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Road & Track - Sprite
Message-ID: <68vr7k$2ehg3i@email.mtu.edu>

Peter Egan's column in Road & Track this month (March) is about a 
Bugeye Sprite. Peter is always a good read - better this month due to 
the Sprite content.

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 

From RampantNM at aol.com  Mon Feb  4 15:11:05 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 17:11:05 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Innocenti sighting
Message-ID: <c84.21da9320.34d8e779@aol.com>

I sent this a week ago, but never saw it show up.  
 
On page 17 or the Jan. 08 issue of Logistics Today (OK, not your most  
popular periodical) is a ad from GLD Solutions with an Innocenti that looks a  lot 
like Jay's.
 
I had asked if he was renting it out.
 
It can be seen at _www.gldsolutions.com_ (http://www.gldsolutions.com)  .
 
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 ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb  4 15:11:33 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:11:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Road & Track - Sprite
References: <68vr7k$2ehg3i@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <05d901c8677a$e76dc160$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin at mtu.edu>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 3:30 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Road & Track - Sprite


Peter Egan's column in Road & Track this month (March) is about a 
Bugeye Sprite. Peter is always a good read - better this month due to 
the Sprite content.

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 
_______________________________________________

PPP, isn't that the Sprite we were talking about last fall?


LAD

From higgs6 at cogeco.ca  Mon Feb  4 16:50:00 2008
From: higgs6 at cogeco.ca (Greg Higgins)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 18:50:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] viton valve stem seals
Message-ID: <003901c86788$a82e02e0$6401a8c0@higgs>

Has anyone ever used Viton valve stem seals? They look like they would do a
better job then the stock thin O rings that I am using now.

I was looking at them on the Austin America Web site
www.austinamericausa.com . Some good tech tips for installing the Viton seals
without removing the head.

Any thoughts??

Greg Higgins
63 sprite

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  4 17:42:17 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:42:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Road & Track - Sprite
In-Reply-To: <05d901c8677a$e76dc160$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <292137.77507.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> PPP, isn't that the Sprite we were talking about
> last fall?

Yes (for PPP). Egan has talked about that car every
time he visits our paddock. We told him we were
thinking of buying it, restoring it, and auctioning it
at the 50th. The owner doesn't want to sell, and it
just sits and rots.

Ron


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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb  4 18:02:05 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 19:02:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Road & Track - Sprite
References: <292137.77507.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <062f01c86792$ba4c2e20$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>; 
"Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin at mtu.edu>
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 6:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Road & Track - Sprite


--- Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> PPP, isn't that the Sprite we were talking about
> last fall?

Yes (for PPP). Egan has talked about that car every
time he visits our paddock. We told him we were
thinking of buying it, restoring it, and auctioning it
at the 50th. The owner doesn't want to sell, and it
just sits and rots.

Ron


      ____________________________________________________________________________________

I figured as much.  Peter hit me up off list and said he thought so, too. 
Such a damn shame.

Along those same lines, I didn't talk to Egan last year, did you mention 
anything to him about an appearance at the 50th?


LAD 

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Feb  4 18:08:10 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 19:08:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Road & Track - Sprite
References: <292137.77507.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <017a01c86793$93863a00$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<The owner doesn't want to sell, and it just sits and rots.>>

Aaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg!!!

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  4 18:09:16 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 17:09:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Road & Track - Sprite
In-Reply-To: <062f01c86792$ba4c2e20$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <250250.46001.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Along those same lines, I didn't talk to Egan last
> year, did you mention 
> anything to him about an appearance at the 50th?

Kinda sorta. He didn't say no. 


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From hardy.john at cox.net  Mon Feb  4 18:36:57 2008
From: hardy.john at cox.net (John Hardy)
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:36:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  Spridget Bike Rack?
Message-ID: <20080205013654.PMOE18222.fed1rmmtao104.cox.net@fed1rmimpo01.cox.net>

I bought a Saris Bones for use on my Saab Hatchback this past year 
and so far it has been the best rack I have ever owned. Don't think 
I'll be using it on the Bugeye though.

Cheers,

John


>X-Original-To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Delivered-To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:45:54 -0500
>From: Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com>
>User-Agent: Thunderbird 2.0.0.9 (Windows/20071031)
>To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridget Bike Rack?
>X-BeenThere: spridgets at autox.team.net
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>
>Hey All,
>
>I ended up getting a Saris Bones bike rack today to use on my Midget. So
>far it seems like it is working great:
>
><http://flickr.com/photos/white-weeks/sets/72157603844959476/>
>
>I passed on the one that Moss sells that I asked about below. Their
>sales person was really helpful and took some detailed photos of the
>rack for me and when I saw them I realized that it was the same rack I
>bought a few years back from Dick's Sporting Goods to use on my wife's
>car. We had problems with that rack so I looked for another solution and
>I think that this is as good as it gets.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Robert
>
>Robert Weeks wrote:
> > Has anyone used one of these?:
> >
> > <http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=32197>
> >
> > I live 20 miles from where I work and on most days I drive my truck 10
> > miles to the Durham Bulls ballpark, park my truck and ride my bike for
> > the rest of the way. At night it's the reverse. On days when I want to
> > drive the MG I have to pass on the bike ride. I've been looking for a
> > way to carry the bike on the MG that won't tear up the paint and the
> > sheet metal.ible please let me know.
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Feb  4 19:02:03 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:02:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Interface page
In-Reply-To: <020401c865d2$dd2c88c0$0201a8c0@midget>
References: <01fe01c865d1$397ddfe0$0201a8c0@midget>
	<2B8FB46DDDC64ED8880690DB34864A3B@PaulVU>
	<020401c865d2$dd2c88c0$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <47A7C39B.9070700@comcast.net>

David Lieb wrote:

> http://www.mgauctionwatch.com/

All I get is a page with numbers, no way to navigate.
I mean I can navigate all over the MG auction watch but I don't get to 
no auctions.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Feb  4 19:11:06 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 20:11:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Interface page
References: <01fe01c865d1$397ddfe0$0201a8c0@midget>
	<2B8FB46DDDC64ED8880690DB34864A3B@PaulVU>
	<020401c865d2$dd2c88c0$0201a8c0@midget> <47A7C39B.9070700@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <033501c8679c$5e452cd0$0201a8c0@midget>

>From the home page, click on the word "Midget" in the left column. That will 
give you a page with the words "Cars for Sale", "Spares", and "Books & 
Manuals", each followed by a number in parentheses. Click on any of those 
sets of words, wait long enough for it to perform its search, and a list of 
auctions will come up, each of which is a link to the ebay auction.
I don't know how fast your connection is, but I imagine that could be a 
factor here...
David

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
Cc: "Paul Herder" <p.herder at cox.net>; "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 8:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ebay Interface page


> David Lieb wrote:
>
>> http://www.mgauctionwatch.com/
>
> All I get is a page with numbers, no way to navigate.
> I mean I can navigate all over the MG auction watch but I don't get to no 
> auctions.
>
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ 

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Mon Feb  4 19:23:53 2008
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 20:23:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Fuel Tank Fittings
Message-ID: <015601c8679e$27839e50$0600a8c0@Dell9200>

I received my new Bugeye fuel tank from Peter today and I have a question 
about the fuel outlet fitting.  My parts manual is for a later MK 3 and 
shows two parts for the fuel line attachment.  ACA 5129 Nipple and ACA 5128 
for the nut.  I can't tell from the drawing if the nipple is soldered on the 
end of the fuel pipe or if it is a compression fitting?  Then end of the 
nipple looks like it is conical so maybe it presses in the tank fitting.  Is 
there any difference between the Bugeye tank fitting and the later tanks?  I 
don't have a Bugeye parts catalog.

Thanks

Mark
Nashville
http://www.arrestmered.com

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Feb  4 19:41:53 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:41:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Fuel Tank Fittings
In-Reply-To: <015601c8679e$27839e50$0600a8c0@Dell9200>
References: <015601c8679e$27839e50$0600a8c0@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <47A7CCF1.8020800@comcast.net>

Mark wrote:
>  Is there any difference between the Bugeye tank fitting and the later tanks?  


All the Spridget tank pipes were the same or used the same fitting.
A bugeye tank pipe will fit a 1500 tank.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Feb  4 20:56:26 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:56:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye vs MKIV restoration
Message-ID: <47A7DE6A.5040701@comcast.net>

So why is a Bugeye worth twuce as much as a square body Sprite when a 
square body takes twice as much work to restore?
Bugeyes have no exterior door handles, no door locks, no roll up 
windows, no boot lid.
I can do a Bugeye interior in a couple of nights, I have been working on 
my MKIV interior for 2 whole days and a night and I just finished with 
the cutting of the panels and the foam, Bugeyes have no foam, no window 
hardware holes in the panels, and no piping on the panels.
The panel between the boot and the body on a MKIV (the panel everybody 
cut out for speakers) in no picnic as it is a bent panel with a wrap of 
foam over a 2nd strip of masonite. Not only is there more masonite, but 
add the foam backer before the vinyl, Again, not on a Bugeye.
I guess after restoring 4 Bugeyes 100% and then going to a complete MKIV 
restoration, I have to wonder WHY the MKIV isn't worth 20 grand? Bugeyes 
are worth 10, so twice the work and material means 1/2 the price.
Go figure.
For the record, I spent the same amount on the 58 Bugeye last year as I 
spent on the 67 Sprite this year. $4000 each for a total nut and bolt 
restoration. The 67 cost more to acquire, but i did not have it media 
blasted like I did the 58 so that's a wash. Included is a rebuilt 1275, 
new top, new interior, recovered seats, all new brakes, body, paint, 
tires, clutch, front end, and new or plated nuts and bolts.
And 4 months of nights and weekends. (4.5 on the MKIV)
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Feb  4 21:17:31 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:17:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye vs MKIV restoration
In-Reply-To: <47A7DE6A.5040701@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C3CD235B.151A6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Bugeyes have no exterior door handles, no door locks, no roll up
> windows, no boot lid.
Neither does my square body. You must have one of those modern ones.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  4 22:33:06 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 21:33:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye vs MKIV restoration
In-Reply-To: <47A7DE6A.5040701@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <877556.45900.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> So why is a Bugeye worth twuce as much as a square
> body Sprite when a 
> square body takes twice as much work to restore?
> Bugeyes have no exterior door handles, no door
> locks, no roll up 
> windows, no boot lid.

Apologies to the ladies on the list, but cars are like
women. Stripped down, they seem faster and more fun,
whether they are or not. And, when it's a great
design, it just looks better.

Ron



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From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  5 00:33:48 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 23:33:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Windage tray
Message-ID: <54572.94371.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Does anyone have a known good windage tray design for
an A-Aeries motor that they can share? In the sub 1:25
hijinx at Blackhawk, me and oil pressure had a few
trial separations in turn 1 before I shut it down. No
harm thankfully.

Ron


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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Tue Feb  5 05:11:49 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 06:11:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Windage tray
In-Reply-To: <54572.94371.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <54572.94371.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <003c01c867f0$4b20c570$e1625050$@com>

Are you using Redline? Never had an issue with that while running Redline.
Had issues with ALL other oils (including other synthetics) in 1 at BHF, no
matter what style of windage tray or baffle on the oil pick up.





-----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: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 1:34 AM
To: Spridgets; team-thicko at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Windage tray

Does anyone have a known good windage tray design for
an A-Aeries motor that they can share? In the sub 1:25
hijinx at Blackhawk, me and oil pressure had a few
trial separations in turn 1 before I shut it down. No
harm thankfully.

Ron

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  5 06:39:23 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 05:39:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Windage tray
In-Reply-To: <003c01c867f0$4b20c570$e1625050$@com>
Message-ID: <511696.60964.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
wrote:

> Are you using Redline? 

Yes, 50w Racing Oil in this instance on a 74F ambient
per my log book. The bearings/crank appear to have
survived just fine. Momentum's momentum, though.

Ron




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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Feb  5 08:16:19 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Ewing Lester)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 09:16:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Re:  Spridget Bike Rack?
In-Reply-To: <20080205013654.PMOE18222.fed1rmmtao104.cox.net@fed1rmimpo01.cox.net>
References: <20080205013654.PMOE18222.fed1rmmtao104.cox.net@fed1rmimpo01.cox.net>
Message-ID: <5622FEA9-8AEF-4001-8104-30D3313EF5BC@comcast.net>

THAT's THREE OF US on the Bugeye list!!  Well on our way to world  
domination!!

Lester
VP SAAB Club of North America


On Feb 4, 2008, at 7:36 PM, John Hardy wrote:

> I bought a Saris Bones for use on my Saab Hatchback this past year
> and so far it has been the best rack I have ever owned. Don't think
> I'll be using it on the Bugeye though.
>
> Cheers,
>
> John
>
>>
>> Hey All,
>>
>> I ended up getting a Saris Bones bike rack today to use on my  
>> Midget. So
>> far it seems like it is working great:
>>
>> <http://flickr.com/photos/white-weeks/sets/72157603844959476/>
>>
>> I passed on the one that Moss sells that I asked about below. Their
>> sales person was really helpful and took some detailed photos of the
>> rack for me and when I saw them I realized that it was the same  
>> rack I
>> bought a few years back from Dick's Sporting Goods to use on my  
>> wife's
>> car. We had problems with that rack so I looked for another  
>> solution and
>> I think that this is as good as it gets.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Robert

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb  5 08:30:11 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:30:11 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye vs MKIV restoration
In-Reply-To: <47A7DE6A.5040701@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F38547363F042A0282B2B30B82C0@phx.gbl>

I think that you answered your own question ...  ;)

>From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
>
>So why is a Bugeye worth twuce as much as a square body Sprite when a
>square body takes twice as much work to restore?
>--
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ

From healeymonster at fastwave.biz  Tue Feb  5 09:05:51 2008
From: healeymonster at fastwave.biz (Ed Townley)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 09:05:51 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC--  American's can't find Iraq on a map and...
Message-ID: <00c701c86810$fb28a710$6401a8c0@main>

Britons are losing their grip on history

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080204/od_afp/britainpeoplehistoryoffbeat;_ylt
=AoWn9vfKeAG47BZy9TRIhcWs0NUE


In case the link above doesn't work:

http://tinyurl.com/22jckk

Ed Townley
Southern NM, USA

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Feb  5 09:22:13 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:22:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC-- American's can't find Iraq on a map and...
In-Reply-To: <00c701c86810$fb28a710$6401a8c0@main>
Message-ID: <C3CDCD35.15213%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

He was French. Maybe it's just wishful thinking.
> The survey found that 47 percent thought the 12th century English king Richard
> the Lionheart was a myth.

From lindalnhvt at nhvt.net  Tue Feb  5 10:17:17 2008
From: lindalnhvt at nhvt.net (lindalnhvt at nhvt.net)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 12:17:17 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Frank's re-assembly directions.
Message-ID: <1689.69.131.77.244.1202231837.squirrel@webmail2.nhvt.net>

In the past, Frank has posted his  preferred method for re-assembling a
Sprite. I've printed it and lost the printout. Frank didn't save his(he
doesn't need it). Did anyone on the list save his sage advice? If so,
would you be willing to share as long as I send a royalty to Frank?
Thanks
Dick B. in snowy freezing, icy NH

From dmg at bossig.com  Tue Feb  5 10:32:19 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:32:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Frank's re-assembly directions.
In-Reply-To: <1689.69.131.77.244.1202231837.squirrel@webmail2.nhvt.net>
References: <1689.69.131.77.244.1202231837.squirrel@webmail2.nhvt.net>
Message-ID: <47A82D23.5745.44D518@dmg.bossig.com>

And, if you get it, would you please send me a copy...
TIA

On 5 Feb 2008 at 12:17, lindalnhvt at nhvt.net wrote:

>> In the past, Frank has posted his  preferred method for re-assembling
>> a Sprite. I've printed it and lost the printout. Frank didn't save
>> his(he doesn't need it). Did anyone on the list save his sage advice?
>> If so, would you be willing to share as long as I send a royalty to
>> Frank?


--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Feb  5 10:46:43 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 11:46:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Frank's re-assembly directions.
References: <1689.69.131.77.244.1202231837.squirrel@webmail2.nhvt.net>
	<47A82D23.5745.44D518@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <12ad01c8681f$122d1b40$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<And, if you get it, would you please send me a copy...>>

And to me also and I will add to my site.  Suggest sender also send to Gerard
for his site.

Ed

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  5 10:52:05 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 11:52:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] How to get your Sprite assembled.
Message-ID: <5f00d9910802050952g18b626e1mcf4384cd35e952d2@mail.gmail.com>

Either send it to Frank or somehow get Frank to stop by your place on
some pretext or other.
Aim him at the Sprite, or boxes of Sprite parts.
And, Voila! (Walla for some of you), you have a nice car.

From kevin at valentinephoto.net  Tue Feb  5 10:55:49 2008
From: kevin at valentinephoto.net (K. Valentine)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 12:55:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Frank's re-assembly directions.
In-Reply-To: <1689.69.131.77.244.1202231837.squirrel@webmail2.nhvt.net>
References: <1689.69.131.77.244.1202231837.squirrel@webmail2.nhvt.net>
Message-ID: <5D241B78-56A3-4105-B8D3-865F95889CB9@valentinephoto.net>

On Feb 5, 2008, at 12:17 PM, lindalnhvt at nhvt.net wrote:

> In the past, Frank has posted his  preferred method for re- 
> assembling a
> Sprite. I've printed it and lost the printout. Frank didn't save his 
> (he
> doesn't need it). Did anyone on the list save his sage advice? If so,
> would you be willing to share as long as I send a royalty to Frank?

I found this in the Archives;

http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00480.html


Kevin V.

From lists at woozy.com  Tue Feb  5 11:07:43 2008
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:07:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Frank's re-assembly directions.
In-Reply-To: <1689.69.131.77.244.1202231837.squirrel@webmail2.nhvt.net>
References: <1689.69.131.77.244.1202231837.squirrel@webmail2.nhvt.net>
Message-ID: <47A8A5EF.8070003@woozy.com>

Hi Linda,

Is this what you were looking for?

Timely restoration (republished) part1:

    
<http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00498.html>

Timely part 2 of 3:

    
<http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00501.html>

Timely part 3 of 3:

    
<http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00502.html>



Robert

lindalnhvt at nhvt.net wrote:
> In the past, Frank has posted his  preferred method for re-assembling a
> Sprite. I've printed it and lost the printout. Frank didn't save his(he
> doesn't need it). Did anyone on the list save his sage advice? If so,
> would you be willing to share as long as I send a royalty to Frank?
> Thanks
> Dick B. in snowy freezing, icy NH
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From castlekeep52 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  5 11:02:32 2008
From: castlekeep52 at yahoo.com (Burwell Pike)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 10:02:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Timely restoration  (republished) part1
Message-ID: <263952.10005.qm@web60319.mail.yahoo.com>

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From castlekeep52 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  5 11:02:45 2008
From: castlekeep52 at yahoo.com (Burwell Pike)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 10:02:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Timely part 2 of 3
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From castlekeep52 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  5 11:02:59 2008
From: castlekeep52 at yahoo.com (Burwell Pike)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 10:02:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: timely part 3 of 3
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From John.Deikis at va.gov  Tue Feb  5 11:03:04 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 13:03:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921623@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

I picked up a parts washer at a pawn shop.  Looks like I'll need 5-10
gallons of degreasing solvent.

I was going to use mineral spirits.

Any idea where to buy mineral spirits in 5-gallon pails?

Or, maybe you guys have other recommendations for parts washer solvent.

JohnD

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb  5 11:17:07 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:17:07 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] How to get your Sprite assembled.
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910802050952g18b626e1mcf4384cd35e952d2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F36FF9E3393C027C810C587B82C0@phx.gbl>

Yeah, I think the 'Walla' is from Washington.  At least I think Bugs Bunny 
said 'Walla-Walla-Washington'. :)

For myself, coming from the province of Quebec, and with a French last name, 
even though I am an anglophone ... I would opt for the Voil`!  ( look 
there! )


>From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
>
>Either send it to Frank or somehow get Frank to stop by your place on
>some pretext or other.
>Aim him at the Sprite, or boxes of Sprite parts.
>And, Voila! (Walla for some of you), you have a nice car.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Feb  5 11:24:46 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:24:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921623@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <C3CDE9EE.1523C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> other recommendations for parts washer solvent
Don't use anything legal.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb  5 11:42:29 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:42:29 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
In-Reply-To: <C3CDE9EE.1523C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F353D6CA29B63314792812CB82C0@phx.gbl>

Listen to Billy.  Lawyers and judges won't be wanting their parts cleaned in 
it.

>From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
>
> > other recommendations for parts washer solvent
>Don't use anything legal.

From dmg at bossig.com  Tue Feb  5 11:48:41 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:48:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] How to get your Sprite assembled.
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F36FF9E3393C027C810C587B82C0@phx.gbl>
References: <5f00d9910802050952g18b626e1mcf4384cd35e952d2@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAY112-F36FF9E3393C027C810C587B82C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <47A83F09.27942.8AC19B@dmg.bossig.com>

Walla-Walla is in Washington, 65 miles East if Me (I'm in Richlnad).
The area is known for its' college, Sweet Onions, Asparagus, and the Nez 
Pierce tribe.. 

On 5 Feb 2008 at 18:17, Robert Duquette wrote:

>> Yeah, I think the 'Walla' is from Washington.  At least I think Bugs
>> Bunny said 'Walla-Walla-Washington'. :)


--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Tue Feb  5 11:57:22 2008
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 12:57:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F353D6CA29B63314792812CB82C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <20080205185726.82A2F53C1F0@mpls-qmqp-02.inet.qwest.net>

I use Stoddard solvent. Buy it bulk at a co-op in a 5 gallon jug. I usually
pore a small amount in a clean pan for final cleaning of, for example engine
parts. When finished I dump the remaining into the parts cleaner for use on
the really dirty parts. Stoddard is pretty good, does not smell, has a high
flash point, and fairly cheap.

Herb Miller
AN5
BT7
BJ8  

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+hgmiller3=qwest.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+hgmiller3=qwest.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Robert Duquette
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 12:42 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent

Listen to Billy.  Lawyers and judges won't be wanting their parts cleaned in
it.

>From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
>
> > other recommendations for parts washer solvent
>Don't use anything legal.
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Feb  5 12:02:43 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:02:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F353D6CA29B63314792812CB82C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C3CDF2D3.15246%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Legal solvents won't clean anything, but they'll make your HF tub rust.
> Listen to Billy.  Lawyers and judges won't be wanting their parts cleaned in
> it.

From dmg at bossig.com  Tue Feb  5 12:05:10 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:05:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] washer jet placement...
Message-ID: <47A842E6.20219.99D7AA@dmg.bossig.com>

Can anyone give me the measurements on where to drill the holes for the 
two windshield washer jets..
How far from the bottom metal part of the windhield, how far apart, or 
something like that..
TIA....

--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Feb  5 12:05:37 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:05:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
In-Reply-To: <20080205185726.82A2F53C1F0@mpls-qmqp-02.inet.qwest.net>
Message-ID: <C3CDF381.15249%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> I use Stoddard solvent
A common name for Stoddard solvent. Mineral spirits are frequently used to
remove other chemicals and coatings from tools and other objects.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Feb  5 12:23:52 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 13:23:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] How to get your Sprite assembled.
References: <5f00d9910802050952g18b626e1mcf4384cd35e952d2@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAY112-F36FF9E3393C027C810C587B82C0@phx.gbl>
	<47A83F09.27942.8AC19B@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <005f01c8682c$a4b627b0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

>>> Yeah, I think the 'Walla' is from Washington.  At least I think Bugs
>>> Bunny said 'Walla-Walla-Washington'. :)

And, of course, Walt Kelly's classic "Deck Us All In Boston Charlie" Uses 
the line 'Walla-walla Wash and Kalamazoo'... But you already knew that. 

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  5 12:51:25 2008
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 11:51:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921623@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <454721.23810.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

After talking to Paul - i went with the safety clean service. They supply the clearner, new brushes and other goodies. They also come and recycle the chemicals. I set it up as a call deal. So they only come out when i call and scheduled the service day. I do not remember what it cost. Been to long. I have it cleaned once or twice a year - when ever i think i looks ready.
   
  Vigil
  Socal

"Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
  I picked up a parts washer at a pawn shop. Looks like I'll need 5-10
gallons of degreasing solvent.

I was going to use mineral spirits.

Any idea where to buy mineral spirits in 5-gallon pails?

Or, maybe you guys have other recommendations for parts washer solvent.

JohnD
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Feb  5 13:36:43 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:36:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] How to get your Sprite assembled.
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F36FF9E3393C027C810C587B82C0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-F36FF9E3393C027C810C587B82C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <D123D724585A499CAA2F34123B3DF7D3@Home>

> Yeah, I think the 'Walla' is from Washington.  At least I think Bugs Bunny
> said 'Walla-Walla-Washington'. :)

It was Pogo:  "Deck the halls with Boston Charlie, Walla Walla Wash, and 
Kalamazoo."

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY 

From dmg at bossig.com  Tue Feb  5 14:28:06 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:28:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] How to get your Sprite assembled.
In-Reply-To: <D123D724585A499CAA2F34123B3DF7D3@Home>
References: <BAY112-F36FF9E3393C027C810C587B82C0@phx.gbl>,
	<D123D724585A499CAA2F34123B3DF7D3@Home>
Message-ID: <47A86466.17815.11CB3CA@dmg.bossig.com>

Bugs Bunny (My Hero!) uses it in at least two cartoons...
In the one with the Witch and the one with the Vampire...

Rates right up there with "I knew I should have turned left at 'lba-koi-key'"

On 5 Feb 2008 at 14:36, Michael Rowe wrote:

>> > Yeah, I think the 'Walla' is from Washington.  At least I think Bugs
>> > Bunny said 'Walla-Walla-Washington'. :)


--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Tue Feb  5 14:54:07 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:54:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
In-Reply-To: <C3CDE9EE.1523C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921623@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<C3CDE9EE.1523C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292162A@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

I'll be sure to hire a 15 year old girl to do the work!



-----Original Message-----
From: Billy Zoom [mailto:billyzoom at billyzoom.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 1:25 PM
To: Deikis, John G; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent

> other recommendations for parts washer solvent
Don't use anything legal.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Feb  5 14:55:31 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 15:55:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] How to get your Sprite assembled.
References: <BAY112-F36FF9E3393C027C810C587B82C0@phx.gbl>,
	<D123D724585A499CAA2F34123B3DF7D3@Home>
	<47A86466.17815.11CB3CA@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <009501c86841$d4292b90$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Bugs Bunny (My Hero!) uses it in at least two cartoons...
> In the one with the Witch and the one with the Vampire...
>
> Rates right up there with "I knew I should have turned left at 
> 'lba-koi-key'"

And Churchy Lafemme sang it every Christmas for years and years.

Deck us all with Boston Charlie
Walla-walla Wash and Kalamazoo
Nora's freezing on the trolley
Swaller dollar cauliflower alley-garoo

Don't we know archaic barrel
Lullaby lilla boy Loueyville Lou
Trolley Molly don't love Harold
Boola boola pensacoola hullabaloo!

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb  5 14:57:44 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 15:57:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] How to get your Sprite assembled.
References: <BAY112-F36FF9E3393C027C810C587B82C0@phx.gbl>,
	<D123D724585A499CAA2F34123B3DF7D3@Home><47A86466.17815.11CB3CA@dmg.bossig.com>
	<009501c86841$d4292b90$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <07fb01c86842$237cf0a0$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
To: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 3:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] How to get your Sprite assembled.


> Bugs Bunny (My Hero!) uses it in at least two cartoons...
> In the one with the Witch and the one with the Vampire...
>
> Rates right up there with "I knew I should have turned left at 
> 'lba-koi-key'"

And Churchy Lafemme sang it every Christmas for years and years.

Deck us all with Boston Charlie
Walla-walla Wash and Kalamazoo
Nora's freezing on the trolley
Swaller dollar cauliflower alley-garoo

Don't we know archaic barrel
Lullaby lilla boy Loueyville Lou
Trolley Molly don't love Harold
Boola boola pensacoola hullabaloo!
_______________________________________________

David, you've got too much time on your hands!!


LAD

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Feb  5 15:05:02 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:05:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] How to get your Sprite assembled.
References: <BAY112-F36FF9E3393C027C810C587B82C0@phx.gbl>,
	<D123D724585A499CAA2F34123B3DF7D3@Home><47A86466.17815.11CB3CA@dmg.bossig.com>
	<009501c86841$d4292b90$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<07fb01c86842$237cf0a0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <009b01c86843$282fd4e0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> David, you've got too much time on your hands!!

Blame it on a mis-spent youth with no LBCs.

From dmeadow at juno.com  Tue Feb  5 15:49:23 2008
From: dmeadow at juno.com (dmeadow at juno.com)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:49:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Windage tray
Message-ID: <20080205.164943.2992.0.dmeadow@juno.com>

Ron,

I have successfully used the Winners Circle competition oil pan on
several cars over the past 6 years.  It has "wings" and a windage area
with a trap door.  I know of at least a dozen other Midgets that are
using them and I know of no oil pressure issues with any of them.  I've
run mine without an Accusump although most of the other people I know use
an Accusump along with the pan.  I'm installing an Accusump my wife gave
me for Xmas before our first race this month.  "Cheap insurance" as they
say.

I think WC has two designs, one with a removable windage tray so you can
clean out the pan more easily after an engine disaster.  I think
Speedwell has a similar design.  I believe it comes with a custom oil
pickup.

In the "olden days" people used to cut off the bottom of a stock sump,
then weld a few inches of another stock sump on it to creat a couple
extra inches of capacity.  They'd extend the pickup, as well.  A friend
of mine has an example that he took off an old 1098 race motor.

Good luck!  See you at Mid-Ohio??

David Littlefield

On Mon, 4 Feb 2008 23:33:48 -0800 (PST) Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
writes:
> Does anyone have a known good windage tray design for
> an A-Aeries motor that they can share? In the sub 1:25
> hijinx at Blackhawk, me and oil pressure had a few
> trial separations in turn 1 before I shut it down. No
> harm thankfully.
> 
> Ron

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Feb  5 17:28:45 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:28:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] How to get your Sprite assembled.
In-Reply-To: <47A83F09.27942.8AC19B@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <5f00d9910802050952g18b626e1mcf4384cd35e952d2@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAY112-F36FF9E3393C027C810C587B82C0@phx.gbl>
	<47A83F09.27942.8AC19B@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <477347705.20080205162845@pacifier.com>

Hello ,

       
       Walla Walla Washington was part of the magic chant that Bing
       Crosby used to end the eclipse in the movie,  A CONNETICUT YANKEE in KING
       ARTHUR'S COURT.



-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   '66 Sprite
    Kelso, WA. USA
         * "I wish I'd said that, Oscar," said Tom wildly.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Feb  5 17:35:49 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:35:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Shifter can..
Message-ID: <1935550740.20080205163549@pacifier.com>

Hello Spridgets,

  i gotta brag on this .. .. i have a 5 speed from Paul A. (no that's
  not the point).. for those who have converted, you well know that
  the shifter (even paul's modified one) still doesn't quite fit with
  the shifter can on the tranny hump. we all have arrived at our own
  solutions. mine (until today) was to use a gaiter and the shift ring
  from a 1500 to hold it down.. but TODAY......

  a guy at work who CAN WELD.. cut 1" off the bottom of the can, and
  put a new base on. lowering the can means the shifter has less throw
  "in the hole".. then having obtained the shifter boot (rubber
  thingy) for a big healey, MOVED the hole forward as well. the big
  healey's boot thingy is larger. ..

  the can seems stock to a casual glance, since the top is intact, but
  the shifter fits and works.... WAY COOL...

  pictures on request... .

-- 
Best regards,
Bill                             mailto:pythias at pacifier.com

 '66 Sprite "the red thing" (HAN8L 49403)
  Kelso, WA. USA

  "I admire East End gangsters," said Tom crazily.

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Tue Feb  5 18:38:58 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 20:38:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] ATTN: Michael Rowe
Message-ID: <16640660.1202261942922.JavaMail.root@wmvirt3>

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/car/562641423.html

You can always swap your 1275 and 5 speed into this...
--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest acquisition
1973 Midget

PS - anybody need a 1975 shell?

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb  5 19:48:30 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 20:48:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Website Hiccup for Lake of the Ozarks event...
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802051848u22d049b3y1048068dd9ff13b3@mail.gmail.com>

All,

We are presently having some difficulties with PayPal via the registration
page at http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org.

Several folks have tried to register and PayPal has not worked properly for
them.

One of the three great statements in life.....   "Yes, we know about it and
we are working on the fix".  (Goes right along with: The check is in the
mail!!  ;-)

If you or someone you know has difficulties registering...  the options are
to download the .pdf file and mail it in or try back again in a few weeks
when we should ahve the problem fixed

Apologies to all....   We're not thrilled about this 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 spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Feb  5 19:46:32 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:46:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
In-Reply-To: <C3CDE9EE.1523C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C3CDE9EE.1523C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <47A91F88.3090606@comcast.net>

Billy Zoom wrote:
>> other recommendations for parts washer solvent
> Don't use anything legal.

What I can't use a mexican?
What shall I do with them all? I know, I'll send them to Buster.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Feb  5 20:05:02 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:05:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Shifter can..
In-Reply-To: <1935550740.20080205163549@pacifier.com>
References: <1935550740.20080205163549@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <47A923DE.1000404@comcast.net>

Bill

I have been running the stock can for years, just with an MGB boot in 
place of the Sprite boot as it is accordian and will not pop out like 
the Sprite boot. The only mods to the can were a slight oval cut out of 
the round hole for 1st and reverse gears since the throw is farther.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Feb  5 20:10:10 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 21:10:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
References: <C3CDE9EE.1523C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<47A91F88.3090606@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <01a601c8686d$c8f36f20$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<I know, I'll send them to Buster.>>

CRUEL Frank, CRUEL!!!

WHAT is he gonna do with MORE of them???

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Feb  5 20:11:39 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 21:11:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
References: <454721.23810.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <01ae01c8686d$fe4e7de0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<i went with the safety clean service. >>

I like Krystal Kleen WAY better 'cause they do NOT screw ANYTHING up!!!

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Feb  5 20:43:24 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:43:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] washer jet placement...
In-Reply-To: <47A842E6.20219.99D7AA@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <47A842E6.20219.99D7AA@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <47A92CDC.60908@comcast.net>

Dave G. wrote:
> Can anyone give me the measurements on where to drill the holes for the 
> two windshield washer jets..

 From my 67....
1-1/8" back from the cowl lip (rear edge of bonnet/cowl)
5" apart or 2.5" from center.
5-3/4" on a slight angle from the center of each wiper hole or middle of 
the wiper arm. (2 wiper car)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From sprite58 at hotmail.com  Tue Feb  5 21:13:25 2008
From: sprite58 at hotmail.com (r moses)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 23:13:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] YOU MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF     contest
Message-ID: <BAY101-W41436F3FF44021114A8EDBCB2D0@phx.gbl>

YOU MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF.1.  You think of 1275cc's as 'the big
engine.'2.  You have ever tried to draft behind a bicycle.3.  You don't see
what's so funny about driving around with your turn signal on all day. 4.
You've ever thought seriously about making a parking space under a semi
trailer.5.  You wait for a long weekend before checking the pressure in the
spare.6.  You've ever lost the brakes but didn't notice until you got home. 7.
You've ever been pulled over and warned that the freeway is for motorized
vehicles only. 8.  You turn on the heater fan when your spouse complains about
the cold, despite the fact that you know it will make exactly zero
difference.9.  You and only one friend have successfully push-started the car,
going uphill.10. (Your entry for the tenth and best/final/supreme answer for,
You might be a Sprite Drive If.)

Courtesy of Reid Trummel 2-5-08

Its a contest!
Complete number 10 on our list, 'You Might Be A Sprite Driver If. proving
beyond a shadow of a doubt that you ARE the Golden Jubilee Sprite Driver
Smartaleck of 2008.   Send it to us today.
Win recognition & a prize at Sprite Jubilee as being THE Golden Jubilee Sprite
Driver Smartaleck comedian of 2008!  We will share all civil replies on
www.austinhealeysprite.org  Great Sprite Stuff! new website page (soon to be
on the website).
Keep smiling,



_________________________________________________________________
Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star
power.
http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Feb  5 21:29:33 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 22:29:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] YOU MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF     contest
In-Reply-To: <BAY101-W41436F3FF44021114A8EDBCB2D0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY101-W41436F3FF44021114A8EDBCB2D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <9C638571-CC96-40F2-BF50-2A40276E66B6@comcast.net>

You've driven through a torrential downpour without even thinking
about getting the top out of the boot..

Lester

On Feb 5, 2008, at 10:13 PM, r moses wrote:

> YOU MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF.1.  You think of 1275cc's as 'the big
> engine.'2.  You have ever tried to draft behind a bicycle.3.  You
> don't see
> what's so funny about driving around with your turn signal on all
> day. 4.
> You've ever thought seriously about making a parking space under a
> semi
> trailer.5.  You wait for a long weekend before checking the pressure
> in the
> spare.6.  You've ever lost the brakes but didn't notice until you
> got home. 7.
> You've ever been pulled over and warned that the freeway is for
> motorized
> vehicles only. 8.  You turn on the heater fan when your spouse
> complains about
> the cold, despite the fact that you know it will make exactly zero
> difference.9.  You and only one friend have successfully push-
> started the car,
> going uphill.10. (Your entry for the tenth and best/final/supreme
> answer for,
> You might be a Sprite Drive If.)
>
> Courtesy of Reid Trummel 2-5-08
>
> Its a contest!
> Complete number 10 on our list, 'You Might Be A Sprite Driver If.
> proving
> beyond a shadow of a doubt that you ARE the Golden Jubilee Sprite
> Driver
> Smartaleck of 2008.   Send it to us today.
> Win recognition & a prize at Sprite Jubilee as being THE Golden
> Jubilee Sprite
> Driver Smartaleck comedian of 2008!  We will share all civil replies
> on
> www.austinhealeysprite.org  Great Sprite Stuff! new website page
> (soon to be
> on the website).
> Keep smiling,
>
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge
> with star
> power.
> http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb  6 00:09:00 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 01:09:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Website Hiccup for Lake of the Ozarks event...
In-Reply-To: <036b01c8686c$64d02b60$0201a8c0@midget>
References: <43840a7e0802051848u22d049b3y1048068dd9ff13b3@mail.gmail.com>
	<036b01c8686c$64d02b60$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802052309oadaca65s5ef320cad7ff20e9@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, David.  You are paid.  In fact, I should have mentioned that everyone
who has registered, paid or not, has recieved an email message of
confirmation.  For those where PayPal didn't work were notified via email as
well. My announcement of the hiccup was for those who might be trying to
register and having trouble.  I will send anoth3er announcement to the lists
when the problem is fixed...

Sorry!!
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 2/5/08, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
>
> My bank is convinced that you got the $180 I paypaled for my registration
> on
> 12/18/2007.
> You do have that, right?
> David Lieb
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Yahoo Spridget list"
> <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>; "bugeye" <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 8:48 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Website Hiccup for Lake of the Ozarks event...
>
>
> > All,
> >
> > We are presently having some difficulties with PayPal via the
> registration
> > page at http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org.
> >
> > Several folks have tried to register and PayPal has not worked properly
> > for
> > them.
> >
> > One of the three great statements in life.....   "Yes, we know about it
> > and
> > we are working on the fix".  (Goes right along with: The check is in the
> > mail!!  ;-)
> >
> > If you or someone you know has difficulties registering...  the options
> > are
> > to download the .pdf file and mail it in or try back again in a few
> weeks
> > when we should ahve the problem fixed
> >
> > Apologies to all....   We're not thrilled about this either!
> >
> > --
> > Cheers!!
> > Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
> > Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
> > 2008!!

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb  6 00:28:15 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 01:28:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] YOU MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF contest
In-Reply-To: <9C638571-CC96-40F2-BF50-2A40276E66B6@comcast.net>
References: <BAY101-W41436F3FF44021114A8EDBCB2D0@phx.gbl>
	<9C638571-CC96-40F2-BF50-2A40276E66B6@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802052328m2322759by6224a6e5a08f0048@mail.gmail.com>

You sneer at people who drive Midgets even though they are the same car
;-)

From 980cc at bellsouth.net  Wed Feb  6 05:12:13 2008
From: 980cc at bellsouth.net (980cc)
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:12:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] YOU MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF     contest
In-Reply-To: <BAY101-W41436F3FF44021114A8EDBCB2D0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY101-W41436F3FF44021114A8EDBCB2D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <47A9A41D.5040703@bellsouth.net>

> YOU MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF:

       10) Rain is forecast for Thursday and you
             start "erecting the hood" on Tuesday.

                            Doug

From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Feb  6 07:06:00 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 06:06:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] YOU MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF     contest
In-Reply-To: <47A9A41D.5040703@bellsouth.net>
References: <BAY101-W41436F3FF44021114A8EDBCB2D0@phx.gbl>
	<47A9A41D.5040703@bellsouth.net>
Message-ID: <1534516420.20080206060600@pacifier.com>

Hello ,

      if, when you walk by a VW beetle you think, Wow, what a HUGE
      car!




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   '66 Sprite
    Kelso, WA. USA
     The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Feb  6 07:50:54 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 08:50:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] YOU MIGHT BE A SPRIDGET DRIVER IF     contest
References: <BAY101-W41436F3FF44021114A8EDBCB2D0@phx.gbl><47A9A41D.5040703@bellsouth.net>
	<1534516420.20080206060600@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <00a701c868cf$ae5cb790$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

If you get into your VW GTi and think, "Wow, I am so far off the ground 
now!"
David Lieb
1972 RWA Midget
1960 RWA Bugeye

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Feb  6 07:51:58 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 08:51:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] YOU MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF     contest
References: <BAY101-W41436F3FF44021114A8EDBCB2D0@phx.gbl><47A9A41D.5040703@bellsouth.net>
	<1534516420.20080206060600@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <00aa01c868cf$d3050660$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

Your 2-car garage has three cars and a pop-up camper in it and you are 
trying to figure out where to park the next one.
David Lieb
1972 RWA Midget
1960 RWA Bugeye

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb  6 07:52:17 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:52:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292162E@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <C3CF09A1.15325%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Stoddard solvent
>From Wikipedia
Mineral Spirits also called Stoddard solvent [CAS 8052-41-3][1], is a
petroleum distilate commonly used as a paint thinner and mild solvent. In
Europe, it is referred to as white spirit. In industry, mineral spirits is
used for cleaning and degreasing machine tools and parts. According to
Wesco, a supplier of solvents and cleaning equipment, mineral spirits "are
especially effective in removing oils, greases, carbon, and other material
from metal." Mineral spirits may also be used in conjunction with cutting
oil as a thread cutting and reaming lubricant.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Feb  6 07:54:18 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 08:54:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
References: <C3CF09A1.15325%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <00ae01c868d0$269feb00$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

>> Stoddard solvent
>>From Wikipedia
> Mineral Spirits also called Stoddard solvent [CAS 8052-41-3][1], is a
> petroleum distilate commonly used as a paint thinner and mild solvent. In
> Europe, it is referred to as white spirit. In industry, mineral spirits is
> used for cleaning and degreasing machine tools and parts. According to
> Wesco, a supplier of solvents and cleaning equipment, mineral spirits "are
> especially effective in removing oils, greases, carbon, and other material
> from metal." Mineral spirits may also be used in conjunction with cutting
> oil as a thread cutting and reaming lubricant.

So how do you get rid of it when it needs changed? 

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Feb  6 08:23:03 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:23:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>

Just in case anyone is interested, we're gettin' a bit tired of the snow....

Peter C in Madison WI

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Feb  6 08:26:19 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 09:26:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802060726v55783868wce591826027c2dd8@mail.gmail.com>

It was 83* Monday, 75* yesterday, and 32* when I got up this morning...
It could be worse for you..........

On Feb 6, 2008 9:23 AM, Peter C <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> Just in case anyone is interested, we're gettin' a bit tired of the
> snow....
>
> Peter C in Madison WI
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
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>
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>



-- 
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www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From lists at woozy.com  Wed Feb  6 08:43:12 2008
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:43:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
Message-ID: <47A9D590.4070009@woozy.com>

Hey send some our way! We haven't had a good snow in 6 years. Last one 
was right after my first son was born. My boy still hasn't had the 
pleasure of sledding down a snow covered hill, making a snowman or 
having a snow ball fight. I'd love a snow day right about now. Folks in 
NC don't know how to drive in the snow so everything closes up as soon 
as you get a few inches of the stuff.

We've got a high of of 77 planned for today. Drove the Midget this 
morning with the top down and the bike on the rack 10 miles into town 
and then biked the other 10 miles. The weather channel website says 
we've got this on tap for the afternoon:

"Gusty winds with strong thunderstorms developing this afternoon. 
Damaging winds and large hail with some storms. High 77F. Winds SSW at 
20 to 30 mph."

I'd take snow over large hail and damaging winds any day. ;-)

Luckily the weather forecasters are wrong about 95% of the time. 
Hopefully the weather will cooperate with my commuting plans for this 
afternoon.

Cheers,

Robert

Peter C wrote:
> Just in case anyone is interested, we're gettin' a bit tired of the snow....
>
> Peter C in Madison WI
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> You are subscribed as lists at woozy.com
>
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>
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From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Wed Feb  6 08:37:51 2008
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 9:37:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
Message-ID: <20762222.1505501202312271876.JavaMail.root@hrndva-web19-z02>

We're preparing for the ThunderSnow here in Milwaukee.  Its a nice day at the office, no one is here.

They might be onto something though...

Chris
---- Peter C <peter at nosimport.com> wrote: 
> Just in case anyone is interested, we're gettin' a bit tired of the snow....
> 
> Peter C in Madison WI

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb  6 08:43:18 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:43:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <47A9D590.4070009@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <C3CF1596.15338%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

At least you guys have heat and insulation, etc.

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Wed Feb  6 08:50:48 2008
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 09:50:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
	<47A9D590.4070009@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <005701c868d8$0b708fd0$8500a8c0@CT>

Robert,

You might not want to guess that the weather forecasters are going to be
wrong.  This storm went through Nashville last night and was the worst storm I
have seen in my 60+ years.  Most of Nashville was spared but the damage in our
surrounding areas is devastating.  At least put your top up!  2 inch hail was
common and they are saying that the super-cell tornado that hit 5 miles north
of my house was an F5.

Mark Endicott
Nashville
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Robert Weeks
  To: Peter C
  Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
  Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:43 AM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Effing snow!



  Hey send some our way! We haven't had a good snow in 6 years. Last one
  was right after my first son was born. My boy still hasn't had the
  pleasure of sledding down a snow covered hill, making a snowman or
  having a snow ball fight. I'd love a snow day right about now. Folks in
  NC don't know how to drive in the snow so everything closes up as soon
  as you get a few inches of the stuff.

  We've got a high of of 77 planned for today. Drove the Midget this
  morning with the top down and the bike on the rack 10 miles into town
  and then biked the other 10 miles. The weather channel website says
  we've got this on tap for the afternoon:

  "Gusty winds with strong thunderstorms developing this afternoon.
  Damaging winds and large hail with some storms. High 77F. Winds SSW at
  20 to 30 mph."

  I'd take snow over large hail and damaging winds any day. ;-)

  Luckily the weather forecasters are wrong about 95% of the time.
  Hopefully the weather will cooperate with my commuting plans for this
  afternoon.

  Cheers,

  Robert

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb  6 08:51:28 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:51:28 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
In-Reply-To: <00ae01c868d0$269feb00$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F3644A9D5DDFEF671AAE3D5B82D0@phx.gbl>

Well, around here, we have a "take it back" program.  Sometimes it's free 
and sometimes there is a fee.
http://app01.ottawa.ca/takeitback/BusinessList.do?prod_id=47&lang=en
I changed my business from one branch of an autoparts ( etc ) store to 
another because the 1st didn't take back used oil, while the second made it 
real easy to drop it off.


>From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
> >> Stoddard solvent
> >>From Wikipedia
> > Mineral Spirits also called Stoddard solvent [CAS 8052-41-3][1], is a
> > petroleum distilate commonly used as a paint thinner and mild solvent. 
>In
>
>So how do you get rid of it when it needs changed?

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Feb  6 08:56:07 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 09:56:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <C3CF1596.15338%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <47A9D590.4070009@woozy.com>
	<C3CF1596.15338%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <012901c868d8$caf9c3d0$60ed4b70$@com>

I believe heat and insulation are a recent addition to the Parts Pimp's
Wisco home.
(not kidding)

-----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
Billy Zoom
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:43 AM
To: Robert Weeks; Peter C
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Effing snow!

At least you guys have heat and insulation, etc.
_______________________________________________

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Feb  6 08:58:48 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 09:58:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <20762222.1505501202312271876.JavaMail.root@hrndva-web19-z02>
References: <20762222.1505501202312271876.JavaMail.root@hrndva-web19-z02>
Message-ID: <012a01c868d9$2b7f8af0$827ea0d0$@com>

We're getting another 4 or 5 inches of snow on top of what we got last
night, and have 35 mph winds.

-----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
cmanuel at wi.rr.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:38 AM
To: Peter C
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Effing snow!

We're preparing for the ThunderSnow here in Milwaukee.  Its a nice day at
the office, no one is here.

They might be onto something though...

Chris
---- Peter C <peter at nosimport.com> wrote: 
> Just in case anyone is interested, we're gettin' a bit tired of the
snow....
> 
> Peter C in Madison WI

From lists at woozy.com  Wed Feb  6 09:08:05 2008
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:08:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <005701c868d8$0b708fd0$8500a8c0@CT>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
	<47A9D590.4070009@woozy.com> <005701c868d8$0b708fd0$8500a8c0@CT>
Message-ID: <47A9DB65.7030008@woozy.com>

Hey Mark,

Thanks. Well, to be totally honest, a big part of the reason I drove the 
Midget into town today was so it would be in a covered parking garage if 
a storm like that did come through. At home I don't have a garage and 
the house is surrounded by really tall pines that only bend with the 
wind up to a point. With the drought we've been having, I'm sure the 
trees are a lot weaker than they would normally be. If a tree falls on 
my pickup truck I'll be inconvenienced but if one fell on the MG I'd be 
more than bummed

I did make contingency plans for my wife to come and get me if the 
weather gets really bad.

Glad to hear that you are ok. I'd definitely take some snow over a storm 
like that any day.

Robert



Mark wrote:
> Robert,
>
> You might not want to guess that the weather forecasters are going to be
> wrong.  This storm went through Nashville last night and was the worst storm I
> have seen in my 60+ years.  Most of Nashville was spared but the damage in our
> surrounding areas is devastating.  At least put your top up!  2 inch hail was
> common and they are saying that the super-cell tornado that hit 5 miles north
> of my house was an F5.
>
> Mark Endicott
> Nashville

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Feb  6 09:02:45 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 10:02:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <47A9D590.4070009@woozy.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
	<47A9D590.4070009@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802060802i1f5b663eq562e99b408c7687e@mail.gmail.com>

According to what I heard on the news this morning, this storm system, which
stretches from Ohio, to the Gulf of Mexico, spawned over 50 tornadoes
yesterday evening.
Don't take any chances on them being wrong this time around....

On Feb 6, 2008 9:43 AM, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:

> Hey send some our way! We haven't had a good snow in 6 years. Last one
> was right after my first son was born. My boy still hasn't had the
> pleasure of sledding down a snow covered hill, making a snowman or
> having a snow ball fight. I'd love a snow day right about now. Folks in
> NC don't know how to drive in the snow so everything closes up as soon
> as you get a few inches of the stuff.
>
> We've got a high of of 77 planned for today. Drove the Midget this
> morning with the top down and the bike on the rack 10 miles into town
> and then biked the other 10 miles. The weather channel website says
> we've got this on tap for the afternoon:
>
> "Gusty winds with strong thunderstorms developing this afternoon.
> Damaging winds and large hail with some storms. High 77F. Winds SSW at
> 20 to 30 mph."
>
> I'd take snow over large hail and damaging winds any day. ;-)
>
> Luckily the weather forecasters are wrong about 95% of the time.
> Hopefully the weather will cooperate with my commuting plans for this
> afternoon.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Robert
>
> Peter C wrote:
> > Just in case anyone is interested, we're gettin' a bit tired of the
> snow....
> >
> > Peter C in Madison WI
> > _______________________________________________
> > Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >
> > You are subscribed as lists at woozy.com
> >
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> >
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> You are subscribed as tequila.brad at gmail.com
>
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-- 
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www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Wed Feb  6 09:05:53 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 08:05:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] YOU MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF     contest
Message-ID: <200802061605.m16G5rP7020914@phaenicia.ucdavis.edu>

You might be  Sprite driver if someone at work needs a 1/2" wrench and 
you instinctively reach for your front pants pocket.

.if you've lied to your spouse about the funny smell in the oven or 
dishwsher.

.if everyone at work can tell your parking space when you're gone.

..if you instinctively look into backyards and driveways when you walk 
the dog.

..if you've convinced your spouse that "Vizards" IS a coffee table book.

..when acne-boy at the local NAPA cringes when you drive up.

..when your daughter catches you attempting to double-clutch her Camry.

guilty of all the above..
Glen Byrns

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb  6 09:16:17 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:16:17 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] YOU MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF contest
In-Reply-To: <200802061605.m16G5rP7020914@phaenicia.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F378DB075D7813595DC34B1B82D0@phx.gbl>

I got the most precious expressions on my wife's face a few years back when 
I was replacing the hood vent in the kitchen.  The old one used to vent into 
the roof area of the garage.  My wife walked into the kitchen while there 
was an opening between the 2.  She mentioned that the kitchen was beginning 
to smell like the garage.  I replied "Yeah, it smells great, doesn't it?"  
Her mouth dropped and she didn't quite know what to say ... so I followed up 
with "I better get this closed up before the garage starts to smell like the 
kitchen."  She never said a word.  But the expressions were priceless.  ( 
She is a good cook. )

>From: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu>
>
>.if you've lied to your spouse about the funny smell in the oven or
>dishwsher.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb  6 09:22:56 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 10:22:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802060822q7e53fb35i8b8272c070facf77@mail.gmail.com>

Whiner!!



On 2/6/08, Peter C <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
>
> Just in case anyone is interested, we're gettin' a bit tired of the
> snow....
>
> Peter C in Madison WI


-- 
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 Feb  6 09:50:12 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 10:50:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Registration Page Fixed or Lake of the Ozarks!
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802060850p7fb60eb7q48396f999c142d8a@mail.gmail.com>

Gang,

<<A few people have been having trouble with registering using PayPal>>

Kudos to Mike Rambour for fixing the registration page.  It now opens in its
own window. Apparently people were not noticing the scroll bar on the side
of the window. Neither Mike or I had any trouble when we tested the page.
BTW, if you don't have a PayPal account you can still use PayPal and pay via
credit card.  Just read the PayPal opening screen and click where it tells
you to "continue without a PayPal account".  It's all working just fine 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 bpazur at excel.net  Wed Feb  6 10:28:35 2008
From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 11:28:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
	<43840a7e0802060822q7e53fb35i8b8272c070facf77@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000501c868e5$b4b7e810$2be767d1@BUDA81RB4QWBBH>

Hey -

I (and my wife) are working out of our house today - it's going to be 7" to
9" (and that's not just the snow), and very infrequent plowing. I can handle
the tech support on voice mail and email from here, and I didn't have
anything scheduled in the plant. Jim - I am going to finish (with the help
of Denise) the Delta trip VCD I promised you months ago.

Bud

Mr White - 1275 Street Bugeye
SilverStreak - 1275 Race Sprite
************************************************************************
"The Buddha... resides as comfortably in the gears of a...transmission as he
does in the petals of a flower"

- Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and  the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Effing snow!


> Whiner!!
>
>
>
> On 2/6/08, Peter C <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
> >
> > Just in case anyone is interested, we're gettin' a bit tired of the
> > snow....
> >
> > Peter C in Madison WI
>
>
> -- 
> 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>
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From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Wed Feb  6 10:57:43 2008
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 09:57:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
References: <C3CF09A1.15325%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<00ae01c868d0$269feb00$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <005e01c868e9$c7b5aca0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Ahhhh!

That's when the SafetyKlene people come in handy!  They do all the
environmental forms for you, take away the old, get you the new, and all you
have to do is initial the delivery sheet after they've carted away the used
up stuff!  And oh yes, write them a check for their efforts!

Paul A



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
To: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 6:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent


> >> Stoddard solvent
> >>From Wikipedia
> > Mineral Spirits also called Stoddard solvent [CAS 8052-41-3][1], is a
> > petroleum distilate commonly used as a paint thinner and mild solvent.
In
> > Europe, it is referred to as white spirit. In industry, mineral spirits
is
> > used for cleaning and degreasing machine tools and parts. According to
> > Wesco, a supplier of solvents and cleaning equipment, mineral spirits
"are
> > especially effective in removing oils, greases, carbon, and other
material
> > from metal." Mineral spirits may also be used in conjunction with
cutting
> > oil as a thread cutting and reaming lubricant.
>
> So how do you get rid of it when it needs changed?
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb  6 12:33:32 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:33:32 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] cabinet door handles
Message-ID: <BAY112-F395C142ED85DA96AA68972B82D0@phx.gbl>

It was here that the revolver cylinder door handles and mini piston handles 
were discussed, right?

Some other options:

http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/page.aspx?c=1&p=41825&cat=3,46742,46667&ap=1

http://aptfast.com/Images_Parts/Engine_Components/A_Components/T-BARS.jpg

http://aptfast.com/Images_Parts/Engine_Components/A_Components/4bm1275.jpg

just the end of this:
http://aptfast.com/Images_Parts/Engine_Components/A_Components/car-1275.jpg
if you could get some from an old el camino ...

or if you could get your hands on one of these and slice it like a loaf of 
bread, then you would have handles with letters on them!!!
http://www.djad81.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/websites/weslake/mini.htm

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Wed Feb  6 14:35:51 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 16:35:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802060822q7e53fb35i8b8272c070facf77@mail.gmail.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
	<43840a7e0802060822q7e53fb35i8b8272c070facf77@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921631@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

I don't mind snow.  It's when it goes to 42 deg., rains cats and dogs
all night, and then starts snowing in the morning, gets to about 31, and
snows all day...and it's still really coming down...that I wonder WHAT
THE F--- AM I DOING IN MICHIGAN, and how am I gonna make my 79 mile
drive home after work??
This is the LAST time I ever drive my Spridget to work in February.
-JohnD


-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Johnson [mailto:bmwwxman at gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 11:23 AM
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Effing snow!

Whiner!!



On 2/6/08, Peter C <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
>
> Just in case anyone is interested, we're gettin' a bit tired of the
> snow....
>
> Peter C in Madison WI


--
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 Feb  6 14:44:13 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:44:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921631@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.m
	ed.va.gov>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
	<43840a7e0802060822q7e53fb35i8b8272c070facf77@mail.gmail.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921631@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <69cq7p$2h1l1q@email.mtu.edu>

Tonight the students at Michigan Tech U (In da U.P., eh?) will be out 
all night working on snow statues: See: 
http://www.admin.mtu.edu/urel/cams/walkercam/motion.html and other 
cams listed on left margin. Be sure to select "motion" if your 
connection allows. It helps to be young to do that sort of thing. Oh, 
and look for the "car in ice" web cam too. Can't explain that one.
Tim

At 04:35 PM 2/6/2008, Deikis, John G wrote:
>I don't mind snow.  It's when it goes to 42 deg., rains cats and dogs
>all night, and then starts snowing in the morning, gets to about 31, and
>snows all day...and it's still really coming down...that I wonder WHAT
>THE F--- AM I DOING IN MICHIGAN, and how am I gonna make my 79 mile
>drive home after work??
>This is the LAST time I ever drive my Spridget to work in February.
>-JohnD
>

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Feb  6 14:56:31 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 15:56:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921631@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
	<43840a7e0802060822q7e53fb35i8b8272c070facf77@mail.gmail.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921631@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <01bd01c8690b$23be9b30$6b3bd190$@com>

Dumbass.

-----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
Deikis, John G
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 3:36 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net; Peter C
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Effing snow!

I don't mind snow.  It's when it goes to 42 deg., rains cats and dogs
all night, and then starts snowing in the morning, gets to about 31, and
snows all day...and it's still really coming down...that I wonder WHAT
THE F--- AM I DOING IN MICHIGAN, and how am I gonna make my 79 mile
drive home after work??
This is the LAST time I ever drive my Spridget to work in February.
-JohnD

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Feb  6 14:59:27 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 15:59:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
Message-ID: <09f201c8690b$8b9873c0$6401a8c0@Larry>

Up nord here we got a dusting last night and nada today.

It was nice of you, Peter, to take the brunt of it for us for once!

LAD

P.S. Peter, please see to it that the weather cooperates next week when I 
come down there, O.K.?

Oh, and confine the cold to the beer.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter C" <peter at nosimport.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:23 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!


Just in case anyone is interested, we're gettin' a bit tired of the snow....

Peter C in Madison WI
_______________________________________________

From biffjones at verizon.net  Wed Feb  6 15:00:08 2008
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 17:00:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] cabinet door handles
References: <BAY112-F395C142ED85DA96AA68972B82D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <01b901c8690b$a37c05b0$2f01a8c0@dell1>

Here is a picture of one of my door knobs in my Bugeye. They were available 
from Lowes a couple of years ago, but haven't seen them there again.
http://public.fotki.com/BiffJ/door-knob/dscf0396.html

Biff Jones
'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite
http://sprites2.homestead.com/

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Wed Feb  6 14:58:03 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 16:58:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
Message-ID: <11493077.1202335087877.JavaMail.root@wmvirt8>

and how am I gonna make my 79 mile drive home after work??
This is the LAST time I ever drive my Spridget to work in February.
-JohnD

I got my first Bugeye when I was 16. It was great in the snow! I did find one drawback though... When there was 6 inches of snow and only 4 inches of ground clearance, the Bugeye got on top of the snow and quickly out of control!!! We got out, pushed it back onto the street, bent the mailbox back up to as straight as we could, and promptly left the scene.

--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest acquisition
1973 Midget

PS - anybody need a 1975 shell?

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  6 16:06:43 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 15:06:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <012a01c868d9$2b7f8af0$827ea0d0$@com>
Message-ID: <192652.66182.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
wrote:

> We're getting another 4 or 5 inches of snow on top
> of what we got last
> night, and have 35 mph winds.

We just set a record for 24 hour snowfall in Rockford.
4 ft drifts in my driveway, and the snowblower just
broke. I must admit, the Subaru redeemed itself big
time.

Ron


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From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Wed Feb  6 16:12:53 2008
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 17:12:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <192652.66182.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20080206231257.OUFK11842.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>

I pulled onto my street an hour ago and plowed snow with my BMW.

BMWs plow snow for about 6 feet at 20 mph.  Don't plow snow with BMWs.

My John Deere redeemed itself.

My hibernating Sprite looks like an igloo.

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Soave [mailto:soavero at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 5:07 PM
To: Wm. Severin Thompson; cmanuel at wi.rr.com; 'Peter C'
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Effing snow!


--- "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
wrote:

> We're getting another 4 or 5 inches of snow on top
> of what we got last
> night, and have 35 mph winds.

We just set a record for 24 hour snowfall in Rockford.
4 ft drifts in my driveway, and the snowblower just
broke. I must admit, the Subaru redeemed itself big
time.

Ron

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Wed Feb  6 16:21:10 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 18:21:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <69cq7p$2h1l1q@email.mtu.edu>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
	<43840a7e0802060822q7e53fb35i8b8272c070facf77@mail.gmail.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921631@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<69cq7p$2h1l1q@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921632@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Looks like they have ALL FOUR seasons up ther, eh?

-----Original Message-----
From: Timothy H. Collins [mailto:thcollin at mtu.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 4:44 PM
To: Deikis, John G; spridgets at autox.team.net; Peter C
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Effing snow!

Tonight the students at Michigan Tech U (In da U.P., eh?) will be out
all night working on snow statues: See:
http://www.admin.mtu.edu/urel/cams/walkercam/motion.html and other
cams listed on left margin. Be sure to select "motion" if your
connection allows. It helps to be young to do that sort of thing. Oh,
and look for the "car in ice" web cam too. Can't explain that one.
Tim

At 04:35 PM 2/6/2008, Deikis, John G wrote:
>I don't mind snow.  It's when it goes to 42 deg., rains cats and dogs
>all night, and then starts snowing in the morning, gets to about 31,
and
>snows all day...and it's still really coming down...that I wonder WHAT
>THE F--- AM I DOING IN MICHIGAN, and how am I gonna make my 79 mile
>drive home after work??
>This is the LAST time I ever drive my Spridget to work in February.
>-JohnD
>

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Feb  6 16:23:49 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 17:23:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <20080206231257.OUFK11842.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <192652.66182.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<20080206231257.OUFK11842.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <01f401c86917$568ffb60$03aff220$@com>

Larry may have escaped... but at the Dream Farm, just 10 miles south, we got
slammed. Schools were closed. My Suburban, with 8' plow was working very
hard to manage the 6' drifts. Much of the day roads were impassable with
white out conditions with 35 mph winds.

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Manuel [mailto:cmanuel at wi.rr.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 5:13 PM
To: 'Ron Soave'; 'Wm. Severin Thompson'; 'Peter C'
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Effing snow!

I pulled onto my street an hour ago and plowed snow with my BMW.

BMWs plow snow for about 6 feet at 20 mph.  Don't plow snow with BMWs.

My John Deere redeemed itself.

My hibernating Sprite looks like an igloo.

Chris

From dmg at bossig.com  Wed Feb  6 16:35:17 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:35:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <01f401c86917$568ffb60$03aff220$@com>
References: <192652.66182.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<20080206231257.OUFK11842.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>,
	<01f401c86917$568ffb60$03aff220$@com>
Message-ID: <47A9D3B5.403.157C8CA@dmg.bossig.com>

See!! You don't *have* to live in Washington to feel the experience...  ;-))
But I do empathize with you guys...
The snow here had to melt first in order for the ice underneath to melt..!!
It made for an interesting week of driving!!


On 6 Feb 2008 at 17:23, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:

>> Larry may have escaped... but at the Dream Farm, just 10 miles south,
>> we got slammed. Schools were closed. My Suburban, with 8' plow was
>> working very hard to manage the 6' drifts. Much of the day roads were
>> impassable with white out conditions with 35 mph winds.


--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Wed Feb  6 17:02:13 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 16:02:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <47A9D3B5.403.157C8CA@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <192652.66182.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<20080206231257.OUFK11842.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
	<01f401c86917$568ffb60$03aff220$@com>
	<47A9D3B5.403.157C8CA@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <441250190802061602k8503b6aleab644ec062d15c@mail.gmail.com>

I live on the other side of the mountains from Dave.  Last week we had so
much snow that the I90 pass was closed for most of the week.  They had a
couple of cars hit by avalanches.  They spent most of the week doing
avalanche control and cleaning up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Keiy6AibMpA

I saw on the news the other night that the Inn @ Snoqualmie pass has the
entire first floor and most of the second buried under snow.  It might be
completely covered by the weekend.  I hope to get up there this weekend if
the snow stops.  I don't want to go if they require traction tires and
chains.  Coming out of the pass in  a snow storm is not fun.

-g

On Feb 6, 2008 3:35 PM, Dave G. <dmg at bossig.com> wrote:

> See!! You don't *have* to live in Washington to feel the experience...
>  ;-))
> But I do empathize with you guys...
> The snow here had to melt first in order for the ice underneath to
> melt..!!
> It made for an interesting week of driving!!

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Feb  6 17:05:11 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 18:05:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite logos
Message-ID: <021201c8691d$1d0e3ea0$572abbe0$@com>

Any of youse guys have any/all of the Sprite logos in decent resolution (or
better) handy?

 

JPEG is ok, EPS , or AI format better. Thanks.

 

 

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 shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb  6 14:31:35 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 15:31:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
References: <C3CF09A1.15325%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><00ae01c868d0$269feb00$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<005e01c868e9$c7b5aca0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <031b01c86907$a6b55b90$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<That's when the SafetyKlene people come in handy!>>

As does Krystal Kleen, Paul<G>!!  Tad cheaper too<G>!!

From higgs6 at cogeco.ca  Wed Feb  6 17:43:14 2008
From: higgs6 at cogeco.ca (Greg Higgins)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 19:43:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
Message-ID: <003a01c86922$6c8f6300$6401a8c0@higgs>

I have used diesel fuel in my parts washer with go results for years. Its
cheap, when I need to change it over, there is a city recycle centre nearby
that takes it away for free.

Greg Higgins
63 sprite

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb  6 17:55:01 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:55:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite logos
In-Reply-To: <021201c8691d$1d0e3ea0$572abbe0$@com>
Message-ID: <C3CF96E5.153B2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Any of youse guys have any/all of the Sprite logos in decent resolution
You want gold, or chrome?

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Feb  6 18:36:11 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 19:36:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite logos
Message-ID: <025801c86929$d3b15910$7b140b30$@com>

Actually y'all, I'm looking for a graphic representation of the logos,
rather than pictures.                

 

 

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 spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb  6 19:22:48 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:22:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] parts washer solvent
In-Reply-To: <00ae01c868d0$269feb00$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <C3CF09A1.15325%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<00ae01c868d0$269feb00$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <47AA6B78.6010902@comcast.net>

David Lieb wrote:

> So how do you get rid of it when it needs changed? 

I use paint thinner, I have 2 buckets for used stuff in the garage, one 
for oil which goes to the oil barrel and one marked "mung" which has 
used thinners, primers, paints, etc, everything but oil. Twice a year we 
have a hazardous material drop off at the recycle center. I drop the 
whole 5 gal can there.
With 3 gallons of thinners in the washer, about 2 come out when I clean 
it. That and 2 or 3 cars a year give me about 5 gals a year of "mung"

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb  6 19:34:29 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:34:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
Message-ID: <47AA6E35.1030109@comcast.net>

Peter C wrote:
> Just in case anyone is interested, we're gettin' a bit tired of the snow....

We had a few snow showers this year, the grass was white once, that's 
about it.
Today 73* and breezy, OK windy. But for Feb in NJ, I'll take it!
This is why I never park the Sprite(s) for the winter. Even if I go up 
to my son's house, I'll take the Sprite.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From lists at woozy.com  Wed Feb  6 19:57:33 2008
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:57:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802060802i1f5b663eq562e99b408c7687e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>	
	<47A9D590.4070009@woozy.com>
	<e98d88090802060802i1f5b663eq562e99b408c7687e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47AA739D.3020406@woozy.com>

Hey Brad,

Luckily they were wrong again. I was able to make the 10 mile bike ride 
while only a few drops of rain were coming down. Did that ride faster 
than I'd ever done it before, must have been something energizing in the 
air. Then for the second leg 10 mile leg of the journey in the MG not a 
drop of rain or hail or anything else. Just a nice breeze.

Realized when I got home that I had the Drive By Truckers song Tornadoes 
playing over and over in my head ;-)

Robert



Brad Fornal wrote:
> According to what I heard on the news this morning, this storm system, 
> which stretches from Ohio, to the Gulf of Mexico, spawned over 50 
> tornadoes yesterday evening.
> Don't take any chances on them being wrong this time around....

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  6 20:19:07 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 19:19:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Woo hoo! Spritely miracle (Re:  Effing snow!
Message-ID: <4399.59711.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 4 ft drifts in my driveway, and the snowblower just
> broke. 

If your spare belts are in your trailer which is 10
feet from your house but unreachable due to snow...but
you have a Sprite with a Denso alternator on it,  the
belt is a PERFECT fit for the broken one on your MTD
snowblower!!!!

Amazing.

Ron


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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Feb  6 18:47:37 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 19:47:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] cabinet door handles
References: <BAY112-F395C142ED85DA96AA68972B82D0@phx.gbl>
	<01b901c8690b$a37c05b0$2f01a8c0@dell1>
Message-ID: <03b001c8692b$6b5c4b20$0201a8c0@midget>

> Here is a picture of one of my door knobs in my Bugeye. They were 
> available
> from Lowes a couple of years ago, but haven't seen them there again.
> http://public.fotki.com/BiffJ/door-knob/dscf0396.html

I saw those a couple years ago, but I could not find much to point to that 
said Bugeye rather than VW Bug. Coulda bin eeder won. Of course, when 
attached to the door of a Bugeye, the ambivalence disappears... 

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  6 21:02:57 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 20:02:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Stopped effing snowing
Message-ID: <570817.79014.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Today's snowfall in Roscoe - 20.0 inches. Previous 1
day record was 16.3. Whooppee.


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From nory1 at adelphia.net  Wed Feb  6 21:09:33 2008
From: nory1 at adelphia.net (Nory)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 23:09:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
Message-ID: <5C31E05A-88F4-4F69-AB5B-1D6642AC8CA8@adelphia.net>

I felt that way until I took up snowshoeing.  You really have to find  
something fun to do in the winter, or you'll go nuts by February.   
Tubing is a blast too!


On Feb 6, 2008, at 10:23 AM, Peter C wrote:

> Just in case anyone is interested, we're gettin' a bit tired of the  
> snow....
>
> Peter C in Madison WI
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From racerbob70 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  6 21:23:33 2008
From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 20:23:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <5C31E05A-88F4-4F69-AB5B-1D6642AC8CA8@adelphia.net>
Message-ID: <85574.67502.qm@web51608.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

--- Nory <nory1 at adelphia.net> wrote:

 I felt that way until I took up snowshoeing. 

"Snowshoeing"  don't they melt in the spring along
with the snowtires???????


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From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Wed Feb  6 21:38:47 2008
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 22:38:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Stopped effing snowing
References: <570817.79014.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <04ad01c86943$54bac230$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Today's snowfall in Roscoe - 20.0 inches. Previous 1
day record was 16.3.>>

Gee, CONGRATS 'Hopper!!!!
.
.
.
.
.
I am NOT jealous!!! <G>

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb  7 04:03:48 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 05:03:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <47AA739D.3020406@woozy.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
	<47A9D590.4070009@woozy.com>
	<e98d88090802060802i1f5b663eq562e99b408c7687e@mail.gmail.com>
	<47AA739D.3020406@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802070303g2495c730n3010e16234d46a29@mail.gmail.com>

I'm glad you got home, without hearing any trains...

On Feb 6, 2008 8:57 PM, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:

> Hey Brad,
>
> Luckily they were wrong again. I was able to make the 10 mile bike ride
> while only a few drops of rain were coming down. Did that ride faster
> than I'd ever done it before, must have been something energizing in the
> air. Then for the second leg 10 mile leg of the journey in the MG not a
> drop of rain or hail or anything else. Just a nice breeze.
>
> Realized when I got home that I had the Drive By Truckers song Tornadoes
> playing over and over in my head ;-)
>
> Robert
>
>
>
> Brad Fornal wrote:
> > According to what I heard on the news this morning, this storm system,
> > which stretches from Ohio, to the Gulf of Mexico, spawned over 50
> > tornadoes yesterday evening.
> > Don't take any chances on them being wrong this time around....
> >
>
>


-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From heard at datatrontech.net  Thu Feb  7 06:50:23 2008
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 08:50:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921632@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com><43840a7e0802060822q7e53fb35i8b8272c070facf77@mail.gmail.com><E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921631@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov><69cq7p$2h1l1q@email.mtu.edu>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921632@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <0c8401c86990$630295a0$0202fea9@xp>

<<Looks like they have ALL FOUR seasons up ther, eh?>>

Can't really relate to that.  Here we only have 2...hot and hotter.  It was
in the mid 80's yesterday.

Heard Saxon
Florida

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb  7 06:59:38 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:59:38 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <0c8401c86990$630295a0$0202fea9@xp>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F39676C093894906B6D9062B82E0@phx.gbl>

Come up and visit Ottawa ( ON Canada ) sometime in February.  This year's 
not too bad ... so far.
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/on-118_metric_e.html


>From: "Heard" <heard at datatrontech.net>
>
><<Looks like they have ALL FOUR seasons up ther, eh?>>
>
>Can't really relate to that.  Here we only have 2...hot and hotter.  It was
>in the mid 80's yesterday.
>
>Heard Saxon
>Florida

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Thu Feb  7 07:27:57 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:27:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921632@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.m
	ed.va.gov>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
	<43840a7e0802060822q7e53fb35i8b8272c070facf77@mail.gmail.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921631@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<69cq7p$2h1l1q@email.mtu.edu>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921632@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <68vr7k$2f2rl7@email.mtu.edu>

The "old Bucks" put their long johns away on July 4th and get them 
out again on Labor Day signifying the end and beginning of Winter. So 
what are the other 2 seasons? eh?


At 06:21 PM 2/6/2008, Deikis, John G wrote:

>Looks like they have ALL FOUR seasons up ther, eh?

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 

From vern at srvinet.com  Thu Feb  7 08:02:39 2008
From: vern at srvinet.com (vern at srvinet.com)
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:02:39 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Panels
Message-ID: <47AB1D8F.5070406@srvinet.com>

Seems like one time someone in these groups said they
had patterns for the panels for the Bugeye.  It would be easier
for me to start with patterns than to make my own.  I would
be glad to purchase them
Vern

-- 
See my
59 bugeye
78 MGB 
79 midget RB at:

http://olsen.ispeedwireless.net/

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Thu Feb  7 08:22:01 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:22:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <68vr7k$2f2rl7@email.mtu.edu>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080206092133.038f08d8@mailbag.com>
	<43840a7e0802060822q7e53fb35i8b8272c070facf77@mail.gmail.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921631@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<69cq7p$2h1l1q@email.mtu.edu>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921632@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<68vr7k$2f2rl7@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921635@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

The two in between:  rainy season and deer season.


-----Original Message-----
From: Timothy H. Collins [mailto:thcollin at mtu.edu]
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 9:28 AM
To: Deikis, John G; spridgets at autox.team.net; Peter C
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Effing snow!

The "old Bucks" put their long johns away on July 4th and get them
out again on Labor Day signifying the end and beginning of Winter. So
what are the other 2 seasons? eh?


At 06:21 PM 2/6/2008, Deikis, John G wrote:

>Looks like they have ALL FOUR seasons up ther, eh?

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/

From JNBrashear at garverengineers.com  Thu Feb  7 08:23:50 2008
From: JNBrashear at garverengineers.com (Brashear, Jack, N)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 09:23:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I never saw a relay like this before. Is this new
 technology or a cheapie??
Message-ID: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6039DA1C0@glitas07.garverinc.local>

I have this 8 terminal brake light / flasher relay that looks just like
the ones we all know and love on our Healeys & Spridgets.  It is
identified on the cover as "DB10, made in England, 33117, 12v, 0491" but
doesn't say Lucas.  Inside, there is a circuit board with two
encapsulated relays.  I'm used to seeing the good old-timey stuff with
coils and wires.  What do I have here??  Are these OK??  Enquiring minds
wanna know...  Many thanks,

Jack

From grday at btinternet.com  Thu Feb  7 08:55:36 2008
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 15:55:36 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] I never saw a relay like this before. Is this new
 technology or a cheapie??
References: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE6039DA1C0@glitas07.garverinc.local>
Message-ID: <001e01c869a1$e1981230$c2348a56@tairswork>

http://www.s-v-c.co.uk/info_db10.html

http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgccz/technic/flashersDB10.pdf

are amongst the many Googled results that may help.

It is probably both, new technology and cheaper!




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear at garverengineers.com>
To: "Spridgets at Autox. Team. Net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Healeys 
atAutox" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Cc: "Gates, Sam, J" <SJGates at garverengineers.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 3:23 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] I never saw a relay like this before. Is this new 
technology or a cheapie??


>I have this 8 terminal brake light / flasher relay that looks just like
> the ones we all know and love on our Healeys & Spridgets.  It is
> identified on the cover as "DB10, made in England, 33117, 12v, 0491" but
> doesn't say Lucas.  Inside, there is a circuit board with two
> encapsulated relays.  I'm used to seeing the good old-timey stuff with
> coils and wires.  What do I have here??  Are these OK??  Enquiring minds
> wanna know...  Many thanks,
>
> Jack
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From millerls at ado13.com  Thu Feb  7 09:00:30 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 08:00:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget EGR valve
Message-ID: <04a301c869a2$90c86610$53997e4c@HP>

I have a friend looking for a good EGR valve for '76 Midget. Anybody got one 
they want to part with?

Larry Miller

From heard at datatrontech.net  Thu Feb  7 09:11:01 2008
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 11:11:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F39676C093894906B6D9062B82E0@phx.gbl>
References: <0c8401c86990$630295a0$0202fea9@xp>
	<BAY112-F39676C093894906B6D9062B82E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <0cbe01c869a4$0b9905b0$0202fea9@xp>

< Come up and visit Ottawa ( ON Canada ) sometime in February>

Are you kidding me?  I don't think I would come up there in the summer.  

As a native Floridian, if it gets below 75, I really don't like it.  I
prefer 90-95 during the day and 80-90 at night.

Heard

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Feb  7 09:14:34 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:14:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget EGR valve
In-Reply-To: <04a301c869a2$90c86610$53997e4c@HP>
Message-ID: <C3D06E6A.15437%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>  a good EGR valve
Oxymoron? 

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Feb  7 09:17:43 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:17:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <0cbe01c869a4$0b9905b0$0202fea9@xp>
Message-ID: <C3D06F27.15439%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> As a native Floridian, if it gets below 75, I really don't like it.  I
> prefer 90-95 during the day and 80-90 at night.
And the moist, dense air makes the Skynard records sound better.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb  7 09:22:36 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:22:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <C3D06F27.15439%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <0cbe01c869a4$0b9905b0$0202fea9@xp>
	<C3D06F27.15439%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802070822m28a49427s5eed041177f29e22@mail.gmail.com>

If there ARE any Skynyrd fans on this list, do yourself a favor. Look up The
Drive By Truckers "Southern Rock Opera". One of the finest, most enjoyable
cd's those guys ever put out. It is an unofficial tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd,
and it F'n ROCKS!!
If the song "Three Great Alabama Icons" doesn't make goosebumps rise on your
flesh, your dead.

On Feb 7, 2008 10:17 AM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> > As a native Floridian, if it gets below 75, I really don't like it.  I
> > prefer 90-95 during the day and 80-90 at night.
> And the moist, dense air makes the Skynard records sound better.
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb  7 09:33:10 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:33:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802070822m28a49427s5eed041177f29e22@mail.gmail.com>
References: <0cbe01c869a4$0b9905b0$0202fea9@xp>
	<C3D06F27.15439%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<e98d88090802070822m28a49427s5eed041177f29e22@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802070833i1cb918c6n48a48d170ffcdee8@mail.gmail.com>

OH, and FWIW, the main songwriter/singer for the band, Patterson Hood, is
the son of David Hood.
David Hood was not only the bass player for Traffic, but was also a long
time member of the Muscle Shoals Sound, who played with Aretha, The Stones,
etc, etc...

On Feb 7, 2008 10:22 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> If there ARE any Skynyrd fans on this list, do yourself a favor. Look up
> The Drive By Truckers "Southern Rock Opera". One of the finest, most
> enjoyable cd's those guys ever put out. It is an unofficial tribute to
> Lynyrd Skynyrd, and it F'n ROCKS!!
> If the song "Three Great Alabama Icons" doesn't make goosebumps rise on
> your flesh, your dead.
>
> On Feb 7, 2008 10:17 AM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
>
> > > As a native Floridian, if it gets below 75, I really don't like it.  I
> > > prefer 90-95 during the day and 80-90 at night.
> > And the moist, dense air makes the Skynard records sound better.
> > _______________________________________________
> > Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
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>
>
>
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>
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb  7 09:48:05 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:48:05 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <0cbe01c869a4$0b9905b0$0202fea9@xp>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F38F13C6555E25BBB15E7CFB82E0@phx.gbl>

We do get into the 90's in the summer ... the odd time.  that's when all the 
air conditioners start going full blast and the gov't starts warning us to 
conserve.  :)
( I like the heat, with AC for sleeping. )

>From: "Heard" <heard at datatrontech.net>
>
>< Come up and visit Ottawa ( ON Canada ) sometime in February>
>
>Are you kidding me?  I don't think I would come up there in the summer.
>
>As a native Floridian, if it gets below 75, I really don't like it.  I
>prefer 90-95 during the day and 80-90 at night.
>
>Heard
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb  7 09:58:41 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:58:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay BE
Message-ID: <0b1701c869aa$b1d4cfd0$6401a8c0@Larry>

Nice 59 BE with a BIN of $29,500.  Get it before it's gone!!

 eBay# 280198979885




And a real nice BE frame.  Everybody should have a spare BE frame.

eBay# 230220540508

From bj8Healey at msn.com  Thu Feb  7 10:12:15 2008
From: bj8Healey at msn.com (James Sailer)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 10:12:15 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
Message-ID: <BLU123-DS29418B5030EE47436EBE0E92E0@phx.gbl>

Gotta love it .. Her in Idaho it simply continues to snow and then blow ...
all schools closed and most roads closed today ..  I am lucky to work out of
my house .. however today was supposed to be a ski day in the Tetons .. there
is always tomorrow and having one of the 500 1993 Land Rover D110s helps
....... our local ski are in the Tetons has have about 375 inches of snow this
year so far ....

Jim Sailer
66 BJ8
60 Frogeye

From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Thu Feb  7 10:30:03 2008
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 09:30:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun 210 for Sale - Hey Frank this has your name on
	it - NFI
Message-ID: <467471.82898.qm@web34213.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

PARTS CAR  ENGINE RUNS GREAT! 5SPD TRANS & REAR GOOD! ALL GLASS GOOD! REAR HATCH DOOR & HOOD ALSO GOOD!   HAS RUSTED FRAME. ASKING $500.00 obo.  CALL RON @ 856-220-1202  MARLTON,N.J.
       
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Feb  7 10:34:32 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:34:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay BE
In-Reply-To: <0b1701c869aa$b1d4cfd0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <C3D08128.15452%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

That bonnet must be worth $100, but how do we know it's not an early square
body with a Bugeye bonnet?
The $200 opening bid for the red one seems very reasonable. It's probably
worth ten times that, even with the red brake lever and sloppy dash cover.
BZ

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Feb  7 10:10:21 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 11:10:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Annual CMGC Swap Meet Coming Up
Message-ID: <010e01c869ac$52a14050$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

Just wanted to warn you folks that the Chicagoland MG Club's 12th Annual 
Swap Meet and Auto Jumble is coming up on February 24, 2008. More info at
http://www.chicagolandmgclub.com/swapmeet/
Burt Levy is usually one of the vendors, so if you would like to meet the 
author of "The Last Open Road", this is your golden opportunity.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to meet you there as I will still be on my 
way across Texas in my new Bugeye.
David Lieb
1972 RWA Midget
1960 RWA Bugeye

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Feb  7 11:17:49 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:17:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay BE
In-Reply-To: <0b1701c869aa$b1d4cfd0$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <0b1701c869aa$b1d4cfd0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <47AB4B4D.7090506@wi.net>

Larry Daniels wrote:
> Nice 59 BE with a BIN of $29,500.  Get it before it's gone!!
>
>  eBay# 280198979885
>
>
>
>
> And a real nice BE frame.  Everybody should have a spare BE frame.
>
> eBay# 230220540508
>   
HEY PPP!  It's got Mary's heater valve hose!  Nice car with potential.  
Somebody tell me what it's actual value is.

Re: the "frame" - Somebody ought to be able to make a really fun 
special....maybe a boattail body or a pick-up??
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI (only 13" here Ron, Peter, & Chris...Larry you missed a 
lot of fun!)

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Feb  7 11:23:57 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:23:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay BE
In-Reply-To: <C3D08128.15452%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C3D08128.15452%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <47AB4CBD.3080808@wi.net>

Billy Zoom wrote:
> That bonnet must be worth $100, but how do we know it's not an early square
> body with a Bugeye bonnet?
> The $200 opening bid for the red one seems very reasonable. It's probably
> worth ten times that, even with the red brake lever and sloppy dash cover.
> BZ
>
>   
Billy,

No flanges on the inner fenders?  Quarter ellipse rears, which could 
also be on the MkII Sprite or MkI Midget.
It's a great demo for how the body was pieced together.  I think Peter 
should have it on display at the World Wide Shop!
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb  7 11:24:57 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 12:24:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay BE
References: <0b1701c869aa$b1d4cfd0$6401a8c0@Larry> <47AB4B4D.7090506@wi.net>
Message-ID: <0b5501c869b6$bf290500$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
To: <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>; "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] eBay BE


Larry Daniels wrote:
> Nice 59 BE with a BIN of $29,500.  Get it before it's gone!!
>
>  eBay# 280198979885
>
>
>
>
> And a real nice BE frame.  Everybody should have a spare BE frame.
>
> eBay# 230220540508
>
HEY PPP!  It's got Mary's heater valve hose!  Nice car with potential.
Somebody tell me what it's actual value is.

Re: the "frame" - Somebody ought to be able to make a really fun
special....maybe a boattail body or a pick-up??
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI (only 13" here Ron, Peter, & Chris...Larry you missed a
lot of fun!)
_______________________________________________

That bonnet is worth more than the opener.  PPP could use the cores.

Re the snow: hey, I like you guys and I realized that I was hogging more 
than my share of the snow and cold.  Keep your new stuff with my 
compliments, Dave.


Larry

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Feb  7 13:11:24 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 14:11:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] VSCDA Sprite feature marque 3 races '08
Message-ID: <00df01c869c5$a08ce080$e1a6a180$@com>

Austin Healey Sprite 50th Anniversary Reunion Challenge Series

 

http://www.idgetswithspridgets.com/

 

This is a quick down and dirty site I tossed up. it'll get better as more
details evolve.

 

Please note, the invitations extends to MG Midgets, and. this is really
exciting. to current era SCCA prepared race cars.

 

 

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 egnorant at dctexas.net  Wed Feb  6 21:43:56 2008
From: egnorant at dctexas.net (Bruce Lowry)
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 22:43:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] YOU MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF     contest
References: <BAY101-W41436F3FF44021114A8EDBCB2D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <006e01c86944$0dda44c0$5e0a0a0a@lowrybruce>

You discover the best parking spot is in the cart return at Wal-Mart.

You ever had a second go at a speed bump.

You have ever used the phrase.."I know it looks silly, but at least I'm not 
cold!!!!" but the truth is that your still cold!

You have looked seriously at all that room on the sidewalk, but knew you 
could not get over the curb........until your saw that handicap ramp!!

You have ever sat at a light and realized that if the truck in front of you 
were to back up, the first thing damaged would be your windshield.

You revel in the fact that noone will ever think you are compensating for 
something.

Bruce


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "r moses" <sprite58 at hotmail.com>
To: "all healeys list" <healeys at autox.team.net>; "all MG list" 
<ccmgc at autox.team.net>; "all spridgets list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 10:13 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] YOU MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF contest


> YOU MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF.1.  You think of 1275cc's as 'the big
> engine.'2.  You have ever tried to draft behind a bicycle.3.  You don't 
> see
> what's so funny about driving around with your turn signal on all day. 4.
> You've ever thought seriously about making a parking space under a semi
> trailer.5.  You wait for a long weekend before checking the pressure in 
> the
> spare.6.  You've ever lost the brakes but didn't notice until you got 
> home. 7.
> You've ever been pulled over and warned that the freeway is for motorized
> vehicles only. 8.  You turn on the heater fan when your spouse complains 
> about
> the cold, despite the fact that you know it will make exactly zero
> difference.9.  You and only one friend have successfully push-started the 
> car,
> going uphill.10. (Your entry for the tenth and best/final/supreme answer 
> for,
> You might be a Sprite Drive If.)
>
> Courtesy of Reid Trummel 2-5-08
>
> Its a contest!
> Complete number 10 on our list, 'You Might Be A Sprite Driver If. proving
> beyond a shadow of a doubt that you ARE the Golden Jubilee Sprite Driver
> Smartaleck of 2008.   Send it to us today.
> Win recognition & a prize at Sprite Jubilee as being THE Golden Jubilee 
> Sprite
> Driver Smartaleck comedian of 2008!  We will share all civil replies on
> www.austinhealeysprite.org  Great Sprite Stuff! new website page (soon 
> to be
> on the website).
> Keep smiling,

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Thu Feb  7 14:04:17 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 16:04:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <BLU123-DS29418B5030EE47436EBE0E92E0@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU123-DS29418B5030EE47436EBE0E92E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292163A@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Now *that's* snow-- not this piddly Midwest stuff we're getting.
20 inches in Roscoe, IL-- that won't even bury a 3-year old!



-----Original Message-----
From: James Sailer [mailto:bj8Healey at msn.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 12:12 PM
To: Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Effing snow!

Gotta love it .. Her in Idaho it simply continues to snow and then blow
...
all schools closed and most roads closed today ..  I am lucky to work
out of
my house .. however today was supposed to be a ski day in the Tetons ..
there
is always tomorrow and having one of the 500 1993 Land Rover D110s helps
....... our local ski are in the Tetons has have about 375 inches of
snow this
year so far ....

Jim Sailer
66 BJ8
60 Frogeye

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Feb  7 14:22:03 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 15:22:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292163A@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
References: <BLU123-DS29418B5030EE47436EBE0E92E0@phx.gbl>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292163A@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <010d01c869cf$7dc41b90$794c52b0$@com>

The Soave clan isn't the tallest around... 20" could be waist deep...

-----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
Deikis, John G
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 3:04 PM
To: James Sailer; Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Effing snow!

Now *that's* snow-- not this piddly Midwest stuff we're getting.
20 inches in Roscoe, IL-- that won't even bury a 3-year old!

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb  7 15:51:40 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 16:51:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] YOU MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF contest
In-Reply-To: <006e01c86944$0dda44c0$5e0a0a0a@lowrybruce>
References: <BAY101-W41436F3FF44021114A8EDBCB2D0@phx.gbl>
	<006e01c86944$0dda44c0$5e0a0a0a@lowrybruce>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802071451y53375d8an2b5adc67a685e972@mail.gmail.com>

The question I get asked alot is, "Why do you want to drive something so
SMALL???"
I always tell them, "reverse compensation".
Nothing gets that "cow staring at a new fence" look quicker.

On Feb 6, 2008 10:43 PM, Bruce Lowry <egnorant at dctexas.net> wrote:

>
> You revel in the fact that noone will ever think you are compensating for
> something.
>
> Bruce

From dmg at bossig.com  Thu Feb  7 16:00:57 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:00:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] YOU MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF contest
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802071451y53375d8an2b5adc67a685e972@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY101-W41436F3FF44021114A8EDBCB2D0@phx.gbl>,
	<006e01c86944$0dda44c0$5e0a0a0a@lowrybruce>,
	<e98d88090802071451y53375d8an2b5adc67a685e972@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47AB1D29.19729.1826626@dmg.bossig.com>

You don't get fazed when you see an 18-wheelers axles are on the same 
level as your head!!

BTDT!!
--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Feb  7 16:32:41 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:32:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Detriot
Message-ID: <F801AE5180624CF3AF63156423B3CE0B@Home>

Is there anyone in Detroit/Rose City, MI willing to look at this car?  

M G Midget - $2050

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reply to: sale-532876191 at craigslist.org
Date: 2008-01-08, 7:39PM EST

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

From refisk at chartermi.net  Thu Feb  7 17:20:42 2008
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:20:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Detriot
References: <F801AE5180624CF3AF63156423B3CE0B@Home>
Message-ID: <024801c869e8$70e31ac0$6501a8c0@refisk>

Michael,

Rose City is 175 miles north of Detroit.  Where exactly is the car?

Rick
(about halfway between Detroit and Rose City)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 6:32 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Detriot


> Is there anyone in Detroit/Rose City, MI willing to look at this car?  
> 
> M G Midget - $2050

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb  7 17:28:32 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 16:28:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802070822m28a49427s5eed041177f29e22@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <93869.33067.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> If there ARE any Skynyrd fans on this list, do
> yourself a favor. Look up The
> Drive By Truckers "Southern Rock Opera". 

Now wait a minute. I've heard Skynyrd. I laughed at
Eminem in "8 Mile" making fun of "Sweet Home"; I
laughed at the Cameron Crowe movie with the guy in the
Skynyrd cover band; I burn my wife CD compilations
labeled "Free Bird" that are actually Muddy Waters
just to irritate her...

And I like Drive By Truckers.

Ron


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From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb  7 17:30:24 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 16:30:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Annual CMGC Swap Meet Coming Up
In-Reply-To: <010e01c869ac$52a14050$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <965391.15467.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> Burt Levy is usually one of the vendors,

At least he won't be hawking his books over the PA
like at the races. 

Right???

Ron


      ____________________________________________________________________________________
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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Feb  7 17:33:42 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 18:33:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Annual CMGC Swap Meet Coming Up
In-Reply-To: <965391.15467.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <010e01c869ac$52a14050$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<965391.15467.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <004d01c869ea$4439c6c0$ccad5440$@com>

Hey, Bert may be a capitalist pig, but he's been a great friend to Team
Thicko over the years.

I have it on good authority that John Sprinzel will be in the next book.

-----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, February 07, 2008 6:30 PM
To: David Lieb; Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Annual CMGC Swap Meet Coming Up

--- David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> Burt Levy is usually one of the vendors,

At least he won't be hawking his books over the PA
like at the races. 

Right???

Ron

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb  7 17:37:12 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 18:37:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Effing snow!
In-Reply-To: <93869.33067.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <e98d88090802070822m28a49427s5eed041177f29e22@mail.gmail.com>
	<93869.33067.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802071637j4c8bc62by242f9ea4f051cda7@mail.gmail.com>

Did I send you SRO? FWIW, many years ago, I sent a burned copy to SK, via
his company of course.

On Feb 7, 2008 6:28 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> --- Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > If there ARE any Skynyrd fans on this list, do
> > yourself a favor. Look up The
> > Drive By Truckers "Southern Rock Opera".
>
> Now wait a minute. I've heard Skynyrd. I laughed at
> Eminem in "8 Mile" making fun of "Sweet Home"; I
> laughed at the Cameron Crowe movie with the guy in the
> Skynyrd cover band; I burn my wife CD compilations
> labeled "Free Bird" that are actually Muddy Waters
> just to irritate her...
>
> And I like Drive By Truckers.
>
> Ron
>
>
>
>  ____________________________________________________________________________________
> Looking for last minute shopping deals?
> Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
> http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
>



-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Thu Feb  7 18:25:23 2008
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:25:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay BE
In-Reply-To: <0b5501c869b6$bf290500$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <20080208012525.JPRR24450.hrndva-omta01.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>

Check out the driver's footwell...looks like the brakes *might* be a little
spongy soon if that's what I think it is.

I have to stop looking at these-I'm getting BE envy.  Its been a long
winter.

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
Larry Daniels
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 12:25 PM
To: David Woerpel; bugeye at yahoogroups.com; Spridgets List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] eBay BE

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
To: <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>; "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] eBay BE


Larry Daniels wrote:
> Nice 59 BE with a BIN of $29,500.  Get it before it's gone!!
>
>  eBay# 280198979885
>
>
>
>
> And a real nice BE frame.  Everybody should have a spare BE frame.
>
> eBay# 230220540508
>
HEY PPP!  It's got Mary's heater valve hose!  Nice car with potential.
Somebody tell me what it's actual value is.

Re: the "frame" - Somebody ought to be able to make a really fun
special....maybe a boattail body or a pick-up??
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI (only 13" here Ron, Peter, & Chris...Larry you missed a
lot of fun!)
_______________________________________________

That bonnet is worth more than the opener.  PPP could use the cores.

Re the snow: hey, I like you guys and I realized that I was hogging more 
than my share of the snow and cold.  Keep your new stuff with my 
compliments, Dave.


Larry

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb  7 18:39:08 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:39:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Exterior Paint question
Message-ID: <e98d88090802071739n7085607fgca1595a6844c47f4@mail.gmail.com>

As you know, I have been carrying on these past few months, I have an
entirely rebuilt drive train for the 68. I will be taking photos of the
completely assembled unit soon, should anyone care to see it.
I can not, in good conscience, place this into a filthy, greasy car. Thus, I
have been spending some quality time, power washing under the bonnet. There
are some stubborn areas of baked on mung on the triangular area where the
exhaust runs. Whilst cleaning, I see the car was white at some point in it's
life. Under the white, I have seen some areas of pink. In a private
conversation with Frank, he tells me that he has seen some pink primer over
the years. That settled, I went back to cleaning.
Then, shipwrights disease set in, and I decided that the underbelly needed a
good wash as well. I placed jack stands under the front and rear tires on
one side to take a peek. Since it looked black, a liberal dose of Castrol
Super Clean was applied full strength. BTW, wear genuine, wraparound safety
glasses while using this stuff, as a drop in the eye hurts like F'n HELL!!!
As the grease starts to wash off, I see large expanses of deep pink on the
bottom of the car. This is also on the area up over the rear axle.
My question, initially is, is anyone here aware of any other HAN8's that are
deep pink? From what I can ascertain from the OS&M, deep pink was
discontinued after HAN6.
I know that the true knowledge will come from a BMHIT cert, but just for
right now, what is the general consensus of the list?
If indeed it is a deep pink car, with all I have gone through, to get this
car back as close to original as I can, would it increase the value
significantly, should I repaint it back to original?
Or would it just be a waste of time and money

Thank you,
Brad


-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From dmg at bossig.com  Thu Feb  7 18:48:33 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:48:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Exterior Paint question
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802071739n7085607fgca1595a6844c47f4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090802071739n7085607fgca1595a6844c47f4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47AB4471.15012.21BD4B7@dmg.bossig.com>

"Deep Pink" or could it be "Bronze Yellow" ??
[Where did they get those names..?..?.]
--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Feb  7 19:02:20 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:02:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay BE
In-Reply-To: <20080208012525.JPRR24450.hrndva-omta01.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <20080208012525.JPRR24450.hrndva-omta01.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <47ABB82C.6030805@wi.net>

Chris Manuel wrote:
> Check out the driver's footwell...looks like the brakes *might* be a little
> spongy soon if that's what I think it is.
>
> I have to stop looking at these-I'm getting BE envy.  Its been a long
> winter.
>
> Chris
>
> 66 MKIII
>   
OK, folks here's a chance to help out Chris.  Frank, et al, Chris needs 
an addition to his garage then we get his Sprite together and then he 
can buy #280198979885 for 29,500!  He'll be the envy of the 'hood.
Just tryin' to help.
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Thu Feb  7 19:21:56 2008
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 20:21:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay BE
In-Reply-To: <47ABB82C.6030805@wi.net>
Message-ID: <20080208022157.FFHQ15189.hrndva-omta03.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>

Thanks for the thought.  I got an idea...maybe if we work quick before the
snow melts, I can find another project, shovel some snow on it, and wait
until spring until it re-appears.

Wife will ask where did that come from, and I'll remind her she approved it
last November after that trip to the Dream Farm and its been there the whole
time.  "Don't you ever look on that side of the garage?  Its been there for
months..."

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 Woerpel
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 8:02 PM
To: 'Spridgets List'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] eBay BE

Chris Manuel wrote:
> Check out the driver's footwell...looks like the brakes *might* be a
little
> spongy soon if that's what I think it is.
>
> I have to stop looking at these-I'm getting BE envy.  Its been a long
> winter.
>
> Chris
>
> 66 MKIII
>   
OK, folks here's a chance to help out Chris.  Frank, et al, Chris needs 
an addition to his garage then we get his Sprite together and then he 
can buy #280198979885 for 29,500!  He'll be the envy of the 'hood.
Just tryin' to help.
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Feb  7 20:34:41 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:34:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Exterior Paint question
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802071739n7085607fgca1595a6844c47f4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090802071739n7085607fgca1595a6844c47f4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47ABCDD1.3070304@comcast.net>

Brad

They used a pink primer/surfacer back then.
My 67 has it as did the 69 I recently stripped.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb  7 21:10:19 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 22:10:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay BE
References: <20080208022157.FFHQ15189.hrndva-omta03.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <024d01c86a08$85055160$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<"Don't you ever look on that side of the garage?  Its been there for
months...">>

Just park it ON a green tarp and COVER with a green tarp, Chris.  Prolly be
mid-summer before she "realized" it's there!!!!

HeeHee!!

Anon

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Feb  7 22:32:28 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:32:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay BE
In-Reply-To: <20080208022157.FFHQ15189.hrndva-omta03.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <20080208022157.FFHQ15189.hrndva-omta03.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <47ABE96C.5020104@wi.net>

Chris Manuel wrote:
> Thanks for the thought.  I got an idea...maybe if we work quick before the
> snow melts, I can find another project, shovel some snow on it, and wait
> until spring until it re-appears.
>
> Wife will ask where did that come from, and I'll remind her she approved it
> last November after that trip to the Dream Farm and its been there the whole
> time.  "Don't you ever look on that side of the garage?  Its been there for
> months..."
>
> Chris
>   
That's a great idea!  Or, if Frank doesn't mind, use his line, 
"...honest, they clone themselves!"
"Nobody can have just one!"
Dave

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb  8 07:07:57 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:07:57 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay BE
In-Reply-To: <024d01c86a08$85055160$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F37824681051A7444B4A304B82F0@phx.gbl>

Way back when I was a young lad, my mother commented to me ( something to 
the effect of: ), "another new tool just came into the house".  Then she 
followed up to my comment or expression, that whenever my father went down 
into the basement upon arriving home, that usually meant that he had 
purchased another 'tool'.  It was a 'matter of fact' statement.  I don't 
think that she ever let on to him what she knew ( or perceived ).

I take the same approach to the garage/hobby as my father did with his 
'tools'.  ( or whatever )  I didn't stop being me because I got married.  I 
don't ask permission on the small stuff, but I keep my eye on the overall 
budget and try to be responsible.  All of this to say ... my wife has been 
known to say "I don't remember seeing that before?"; to which I generally 
reply "I've had that for a long time."  :)

>From: <shop at justbrits.com>
>
><<"Don't you ever look on that side of the garage?  Its been there for
>months...">>
>
>Just park it ON a green tarp and COVER with a green tarp, Chris.  Prolly be
>mid-summer before she "realized" it's there!!!!
>
>HeeHee!!
>
>Anon

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb  8 10:05:55 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:05:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay BE
References: <BAY112-F37824681051A7444B4A304B82F0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <114901c86a74$de5bd510$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<"I've had that for a long time.">>

RD, if I had a $1 for everytime I've also used that line.....

At one time I had a 46" Blast cabinet (@ $800) and it was gray.  About 2yrs
later I decided I need wider one and I offered it to a buddy for $600 and he
took it on the same day that my 58" (@1400 and it ALSO was gray<G>) one
arrived.  Wife saw it about a week later and asked the same question and of
course my reply was same as your<VBG>!!

NOW when my VERY OLD and TIRED compressor died I was PRAYING she wouldn't
"notice" that the RED one was GONE and a nice shiney $2500 ORANGE one was in
the RED one's place.

Didn't work!!  LOL  Caught you know what for that even tho she realized I had
to have air!!!

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb  8 10:37:45 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:37:45 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay BE
In-Reply-To: <114901c86a74$de5bd510$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F40A35828BB81745EBA77D7B82F0@phx.gbl>

You figure she wanted to cut off your air supply? :)

I don't mind my wife finding out what I have, but it makes the conversation 
shorter when I can say that I've 'had it for awhile'.  Therefore it's not a 
current issue. :)

BTW, my wife thinks that I 'push' the snowthrower.  Should I tell her?
I was lamenting that the snow wasn't as much exercise as it used to be, what 
with my increased use of the snowthrower and she commented that it must be 
hard to push the snowthrower.

Maybe she looked when I was backing it up the steps to the front sidewalk?  
That can be a bit of a  challenge.


>From: <shop at justbrits.com>
>
><<"I've had that for a long time.">>
>
>RD, if I had a $1 for everytime I've also used that line.....
>
>NOW when my VERY OLD and TIRED compressor died I was PRAYING she wouldn't
>"notice" that the RED one was GONE and a nice shiney $2500 ORANGE one was 
>in
>the RED one's place.
>
>Didn't work!!  LOL  Caught you know what for that even tho she realized I 
>had
>to have air!!!

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb  8 11:04:50 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 12:04:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay BE
References: <BAY112-F40A35828BB81745EBA77D7B82F0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <13ae01c86a7d$198ce720$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<what with my increased use of the snowthrower and she commented that it must
be
hard to push the snowthrower.>>

HeeHee!!   Unfortunately RD, I lost that "hidden secret" about 355 days ago.
After Doc did invasive surgery on L5, L4 & L3 on 2/507 I could NOT even THINK
about using my blower so I had to tech Cindy.  Now 2/3s of my which is pretty
much straight and a tad over 100' long got almost 6" of the white stuff.

When she finished (& did a pretty good job<G>) she commented that tyhe job
wasn't hard at all!!!!

BUT by the end of MArch when I COULD do it but VERY slowly for some reason she
just (conviently) forgot how to us it!!!    LOL - RATS!!

From RampantNM at aol.com  Fri Feb  8 12:28:08 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 14:28:08 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] You might be a sprite driver if...
Message-ID: <bc8.21ff7151.34de0748@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/5/2008 9:22:40 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

YOU  MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF.1.  You think of 1275cc's as 'the  big
engine.'2.  You have ever tried to draft behind a bicycle.3.   You don't see
what's so funny about driving around with your turn signal on  all day. 4.
You've ever thought seriously about making a parking space  under a semi
trailer.5.  You wait for a long weekend before checking  the pressure in the
spare.6.  You've ever lost the brakes but didn't  notice until you got home. 
7.
You've ever been pulled over and warned that  the freeway is for motorized
vehicles only. 8.  You turn on the heater  fan when your spouse complains 
about
the cold, despite the fact that you  know it will make exactly zero
difference.9.  You and only one friend  have successfully push-started the 
car,
going uphill.10. (Your entry for  the tenth and best/final/supreme answer for,
You might be a Sprite Drive  If.)





You have Peter Caldwell and Ed Kaler's number on speed dial...(or Moss and  
VB, but I didn't want Frank out after me with the nail gun).
 
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  Fri Feb  8 12:40:09 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 14:40:09 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Mineral Spirit Disposal
Message-ID: <c13.23dfd2ca.34de0a19@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/6/2008 9:03:39 AM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

Mineral  spirits may also be used in conjunction with cutting
> oil as a thread  cutting and reaming lubricant.

So how do you get rid of it when it  needs changed? 




a. pour on driveway or street and let evaporate...I have it from a good  
source that it eats CO2 and helps to save the environment.
 
b. mix with used motor oil and dispose of at place that takes the  motor oil.
 
c. mix with used motor oil and burn in outdoor heater to keep work area  
under sade tree warm.

 
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  Fri Feb  8 14:04:43 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:04:43 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Self Propelled
Message-ID: <c84.2256720b.34de1deb@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/8/2008 12:03:08 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

BTW, my  wife thinks that I 'push' the snowthrower.  Should I tell  her?



I didn't tell the wife I'd bought a self propelled lawn mower until I  got 
home one day and she was finishing up mowing (tired of waiting for me to get  to 
it) and started complaining to me about buying a mower that was so hard to  
push.  
 
I walked over and pushed the self propelled handle forward and it took  
off...and you really don't want to hear the rest....
 
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.




**************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music.     
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb  8 14:17:01 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:17:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Please define idiot...
In-Reply-To: <004e01c84b23$c88ea7f0$50cc9751@tairswork>
References: <02a801c84aa8$57ce7b10$116a010a@mail2world.com><BAYC1-PASMTP06EFFB0BBAC8FCF784ABD6B8570@CEZ.ICE><009e01c84af5$c12576c0$0401a8c0@midget><BAYC1-PASMTP044D78B9E68FD3ACDBB167B8570@CEZ.ICE>
	<3DA26660-A6DD-4AFF-B847-872839F383CA@phillymgclub.com>
	<004e01c84b23$c88ea7f0$50cc9751@tairswork>
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP0176FE153BBE21AE9AFBF8B82F0@CEZ.ICE>

This just in.  As I was backing into my driveway, I recalled this
conversation, so I sped up a touch and hit the brakes hard.  So ... ABS
kicked in in reverse. ( 2001 Subaru Outback VDC )

Robert D.

-----Original Message-----
From: Guy R Day [mailto:grday at btinternet.com] 
Sent: December 30, 2007 3:37 PM
To: Larry Macy; Robert Duquette
Cc: 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Please define idiot...

Back to ABS - won't work on most cars below a speed around 8 -15mph 
(different levels preset by different manufacturers) and to the best of my 
knowledge it won't work with the wheels going round backwards.  I CANNOT be 
100 per cent sure about the latter for all cars but I'll give my technical 
guys a call and find out for my own interest.  The last time I was playing 
out with a modern ABS equipped car and driving backwards (above 25mph) it 
didn't work in a Range Rover, a BMW or a Vauxhall.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb  8 14:25:04 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:25:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Self Propelled
In-Reply-To: <c84.2256720b.34de1deb@aol.com>
References: <c84.2256720b.34de1deb@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP031F9B8C148100E6EBCF61B82F0@CEZ.ICE>

LOL!  Yeah, I think I do!! :)

-----Original Message-----
From: RampantNM at aol.com

I walked over and pushed the self propelled handle forward and it took  
off...and you really don't want to hear the rest....
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Feb  8 14:30:02 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 15:30:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Please define idiot...
In-Reply-To: <BAYC1-PASMTP0176FE153BBE21AE9AFBF8B82F0@CEZ.ICE>
References: <02a801c84aa8$57ce7b10$116a010a@mail2world.com>
	<BAYC1-PASMTP06EFFB0BBAC8FCF784ABD6B8570@CEZ.ICE>
	<009e01c84af5$c12576c0$0401a8c0@midget>
	<BAYC1-PASMTP044D78B9E68FD3ACDBB167B8570@CEZ.ICE>
	<3DA26660-A6DD-4AFF-B847-872839F383CA@phillymgclub.com>
	<004e01c84b23$c88ea7f0$50cc9751@tairswork>
	<BAYC1-PASMTP0176FE153BBE21AE9AFBF8B82F0@CEZ.ICE>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802081330o120f07ccre34352679bb1cdf4@mail.gmail.com>

I also have problems with the idea that it won't work below 8 to 15 mph.
This is certainly not true on our Chevy PU. I live on a hill with brick
streets. There is a stop sign at the bottom of the hill. Very often when it
snows, one has to be very careful driving down the hill to the stop sign. We
coast the truck very slowly down this hill on icy roads (less than 5 mph
indicated). When the brakes are applied the ABS kicks in and continues until
the vehicle stops. You can feel it!

I don't know how ABS is done on cars and trucks, but I have overhauled the
ABS on my BMW motorcycle and know that as long as the wheel is moving at
all, the tiny teeth on the ABS wheel are sensed by the ABS sensor and the
system is active. This can happen at less than one MPH!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Feb 8, 2008 3:17 PM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> This just in.  As I was backing into my driveway, I recalled this
> conversation, so I sped up a touch and hit the brakes hard.  So ... ABS
> kicked in in reverse. ( 2001 Subaru Outback VDC )
>
> Robert D.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Guy R Day [mailto:grday at btinternet.com]
> Sent: December 30, 2007 3:37 PM
> To: Larry Macy; Robert Duquette
> Cc: 'Spridgets'
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Please define idiot...
>
> Back to ABS - won't work on most cars below a speed around 8 -15mph
> (different levels preset by different manufacturers) and to the best of my
> knowledge it won't work with the wheels going round backwards.  I CANNOT
> be
> 100 per cent sure about the latter for all cars but I'll give my technical
> guys a call and find out for my own interest.  The last time I was playing
> out with a modern ABS equipped car and driving backwards (above 25mph) it
> didn't work in a Range Rover, a BMW or a Vauxhall.
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-- 
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 Feb  8 14:32:50 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 15:32:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Self Propelled
In-Reply-To: <c84.2256720b.34de1deb@aol.com>
References: <c84.2256720b.34de1deb@aol.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802081332w1ca51a1eyc05dd1149e250eca@mail.gmail.com>

Are you able to get out of the hospital bed yet?

Cheers!!
Jim

On Feb 8, 2008 3:04 PM, <RampantNM at aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 2/8/2008 12:03:08 PM Mountain Standard Time,
> spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
> BTW, my  wife thinks that I 'push' the snowthrower.  Should I tell  her?
>
>
>
> I didn't tell the wife I'd bought a self propelled lawn mower until I  got
> home one day and she was finishing up mowing (tired of waiting for me to
> get  to
> it) and started complaining to me about buying a mower that was so hard to
> push.
>
> I walked over and pushed the self propelled handle forward and it took
> off...and you really don't want to hear the rest....
>
> 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.
>
>
>
>
> **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music.
> (
> http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025
> 48)
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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 p.herder at cox.net  Fri Feb  8 14:38:47 2008
From: p.herder at cox.net (p.herder at cox.net)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:38:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] You might be a sprite driver if...
In-Reply-To: <bc8.21ff7151.34de0748@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20080208163847.2UGXW.17432.root@eastrmwml25.mgt.cox.net>

.if your spell-check doesn't question Spridget or Bugeye when you send
e-mails!

Paul Herder
66 Sprite

---- RampantNM at aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 2/5/2008 9:22:40 PM Mountain Standard Time,
> spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
> YOU  MIGHT BE A SPRITE DRIVER IF.1.  You think of 1275cc's as 'the  big
> engine.'2.  You have ever tried to draft behind a bicycle.3.   You don't
see
> what's so funny about driving around with your turn signal on  all day. 4.
> You've ever thought seriously about making a parking space  under a semi
> trailer.5.  You wait for a long weekend before checking  the pressure in
the
> spare.6.  You've ever lost the brakes but didn't  notice until you got home.
> 7.
> You've ever been pulled over and warned that  the freeway is for motorized
> vehicles only. 8.  You turn on the heater  fan when your spouse complains
> about
> the cold, despite the fact that you  know it will make exactly zero
> difference.9.  You and only one friend  have successfully push-started the
> car,
> going uphill.10. (Your entry for  the tenth and best/final/supreme answer
for,
> You might be a Sprite Drive  If.)
>
>
>
>
>
> You have Peter Caldwell and Ed Kaler's number on speed dial...(or Moss and
> VB, but I didn't want Frank out after me with the nail gun).
>
> 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 p.herder at cox.net  Fri Feb  8 14:42:37 2008
From: p.herder at cox.net (p.herder at cox.net)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:42:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Self Propelled
In-Reply-To: <BAYC1-PASMTP031F9B8C148100E6EBCF61B82F0@CEZ.ICE>
Message-ID: <20080208164237.XC6L9.17460.root@eastrmwml25.mgt.cox.net>

Sort of like someone using a chain saw and later asking you when you are using it;

"What's that noise?"

;^)

Paul Herder
66 Sprite


---- Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote: 
> LOL!  Yeah, I think I do!! :)
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RampantNM at aol.com
> 
> I walked over and pushed the self propelled handle forward and it took  
> off...and you really don't want to hear the rest....
>  
> Regards,
> 
> Robert B. Houston
> _______________________________________________

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb  8 14:43:28 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 15:43:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Self Propelled
References: <c84.2256720b.34de1deb@aol.com>
	<BAYC1-PASMTP031F9B8C148100E6EBCF61B82F0@CEZ.ICE>
Message-ID: <18c401c86a9b$a47cda20$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Yeah, I think I do!! >>

Me TOO!!!!

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb  8 14:45:15 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 15:45:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Self Propelled
References: <c84.2256720b.34de1deb@aol.com>
Message-ID: <18ca01c86a9b$e46ec940$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<I walked over and pushed the self propelled handle forward and it took
off...and you really don't want to hear the rest....>>

Yes Bob, I am SURE we ALL do!!!!

Anon

From grday at btinternet.com  Fri Feb  8 15:29:13 2008
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 22:29:13 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Please define idiot...
References: <02a801c84aa8$57ce7b10$116a010a@mail2world.com><BAYC1-PASMTP06EFFB0BBAC8FCF784ABD6B8570@CEZ.ICE><009e01c84af5$c12576c0$0401a8c0@midget><BAYC1-PASMTP044D78B9E68FD3ACDBB167B8570@CEZ.ICE><3DA26660-A6DD-4AFF-B847-872839F383CA@phillymgclub.com><004e01c84b23$c88ea7f0$50cc9751@tairswork><BAYC1-PASMTP0176FE153BBE21AE9AFBF8B82F0@CEZ.ICE>
	<43840a7e0802081330o120f07ccre34352679bb1cdf4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002701c86aa2$087a0600$37e28556@tairswork>

So when you are stopped, the brakes release again?    Hmmm.







----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
To: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 9:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Please define idiot...


>I also have problems with the idea that it won't work below 8 to 15 mph.
> This is certainly not true on our Chevy PU. I live on a hill with brick
> streets. There is a stop sign at the bottom of the hill. Very often when 
> it
> snows, one has to be very careful driving down the hill to the stop sign. 
> We
> coast the truck very slowly down this hill on icy roads (less than 5 mph
> indicated). When the brakes are applied the ABS kicks in and continues 
> until
> the vehicle stops. You can feel it!
>
> I don't know how ABS is done on cars and trucks, but I have overhauled the
> ABS on my BMW motorcycle and know that as long as the wheel is moving at
> all, the tiny teeth on the ABS wheel are sensed by the ABS sensor and the
> system is active. This can happen at less than one MPH!
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Feb 8, 2008 3:17 PM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> 
> wrote:
>
>> This just in.  As I was backing into my driveway, I recalled this
>> conversation, so I sped up a touch and hit the brakes hard.  So ... ABS
>> kicked in in reverse. ( 2001 Subaru Outback VDC )
>>
>> Robert D.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Guy R Day [mailto:grday at btinternet.com]
>> Sent: December 30, 2007 3:37 PM
>> To: Larry Macy; Robert Duquette
>> Cc: 'Spridgets'
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Please define idiot...
>>
>> Back to ABS - won't work on most cars below a speed around 8 -15mph
>> (different levels preset by different manufacturers) and to the best of 
>> my
>> knowledge it won't work with the wheels going round backwards.  I CANNOT
>> be
>> 100 per cent sure about the latter for all cars but I'll give my 
>> technical
>> guys a call and find out for my own interest.  The last time I was 
>> playing
>> out with a modern ABS equipped car and driving backwards (above 25mph) it
>> didn't work in a Range Rover, a BMW or a Vauxhall.
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  8 17:13:19 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:13:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Please define idiot...
In-Reply-To: <BAYC1-PASMTP0176FE153BBE21AE9AFBF8B82F0@CEZ.ICE>
Message-ID: <703805.84079.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> 2001 Subaru Outback VDC

Our latest loaner from the Subparu dealer is an 08
Outback. I kind of like it. After today's latest "it's
fixed" from a minion at the dealer followed by "no,
he's full of it" from the service manager, I plan to
smoke a cigar in it, spill a beer and take Simba the
Wonder dog for a ride in it to see if he can duplicate
the Thanksgiving trip from hell, but it's nice.

BTW, does anyone need any 08 Outback parts? 

Anon


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From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  8 17:21:31 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:21:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Please define idiot...
In-Reply-To: <002701c86aa2$087a0600$37e28556@tairswork>
Message-ID: <646683.64607.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:

> So when you are stopped, the brakes release again?  
>  Hmmm

No, the pump stops pumping when all the speed error
bands are satisfied. It's a closed loop active control
system. ABS works at essentially all times, forward
and backwards. The reverse is also true for traction control.


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From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb  8 20:29:52 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:29:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Please define idiot...
In-Reply-To: <703805.84079.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <703805.84079.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <47AD1E30.1010206@comcast.net>

Ron Soave wrote:

> BTW, does anyone need any 08 Outback parts? 

Can we adapt the 5 speed to a Sprite?
Can we adapt the power windows to a Sprite?
We don't want power door locks.
Does it have a radio with 2 knobs and no tiny chinese buttons you can't 
find to turn the friggin thing on?
If not, I don't want any parts, throw them all outback where they belong.



-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Fri Feb  8 21:37:44 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:37:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Please define idiot...
In-Reply-To: <47AD1E30.1010206@comcast.net>
References: <703805.84079.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<47AD1E30.1010206@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <47AD2E18.1070203@wi.net>

Frank Clarici wrote:
> Ron Soave wrote:
>
>   
>> BTW, does anyone need any 08 Outback parts? 
>>     
>
> Can we adapt the 5 speed to a Sprite?
> Can we adapt the power windows to a Sprite?
> We don't want power door locks.
> Does it have a radio with 2 knobs and no tiny chinese buttons you can't 
> find to turn the friggin thing on?
> If not, I don't want any parts, throw them all outback where they belong.
>   
Anyone ever try making a 4WD/AWD drive Sprite.....hmmmm that CARccas on 
eBay and Ron's 08 drive train.........
OK, OK, it's snowing again; I'll put a plow on the da** thing.
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  8 21:39:27 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 20:39:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Please define idiot...
In-Reply-To: <47AD1E30.1010206@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <175441.84180.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Do you want the other half of the stainless exhaust?

--- Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> Can we adapt the 5 speed to a Sprite?
> Can we adapt the power windows to a Sprite?
> We don't want power door locks.
> Does it have a radio with 2 knobs and no tiny
> chinese buttons you can't 
> find to turn the friggin thing on?
> If not, I don't want any parts, throw them all
> outback where they belong.



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From dwramsey at att.net  Sat Feb  9 06:03:15 2008
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 05:03:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
Message-ID: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net>

17ft just 25 miles west of here in the last 30 days, guess the drought is
over for this year.

                        Crash

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Feb  9 08:02:34 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 10:02:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net>
References: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP149ACE0971769D55A9A599B8280@CEZ.ICE>

Feet?  !!!

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+robertduquette=sympatico.ca at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+robertduquette=sympatico.ca at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of David Ramsey
Sent: February 9, 2008 8:03 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days

17ft just 25 miles west of here in the last 30 days, guess the drought is
over for this year.

                        Crash

From bkitterer at mac.com  Sat Feb  9 10:37:34 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 09:37:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <BAYC1-PASMTP149ACE0971769D55A9A599B8280@CEZ.ICE>
References: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net>
	<BAYC1-PASMTP149ACE0971769D55A9A599B8280@CEZ.ICE>
Message-ID: <EA5AFA37-5A84-4763-9910-FB2783B3C54B@mac.com>

Ya, feet, we do things big here in the west :-)


Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition


On Feb 9, 2008, at 7:02 AM, Robert Duquette wrote:

> Feet?  !!!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces+robertduquette=sympatico.ca at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces 
> +robertduquette=sympatico.ca at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of David Ramsey
> Sent: February 9, 2008 8:03 AM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
>
> 17ft just 25 miles west of here in the last 30 days, guess the  
> drought is
> over for this year.
>
>                         Crash

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Feb  9 11:35:14 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 12:35:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <EA5AFA37-5A84-4763-9910-FB2783B3C54B@mac.com>
References: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net>
	<BAYC1-PASMTP149ACE0971769D55A9A599B8280@CEZ.ICE>
	<EA5AFA37-5A84-4763-9910-FB2783B3C54B@mac.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802091035o1a8d8835j8a8bf90a9fb1baf5@mail.gmail.com>

Yeah...  I got so upset with the morons on TV!  They had a guy
standing there saying that the reason they got that much snow was
because of the La Nina!!  Tain't so!!  La Nina caused the the
atmospheric pattern which made the snow possible. It was an individual
disturbance which produced the snow. It could just as well have caused
a little rain only if it wasn't for the local conditions that had
nothing to do with La Nina!

Sorry for the rant, but we meteorologists HATE it when the media
bull$its the public like that!!

Okay - I feel better now....

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/9/08, Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at mac.com> wrote:
> Ya, feet, we do things big here in the west :-)
>
>
> Bob Kitterer
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
> 2000 Miata Special Edition
>
>
> On Feb 9, 2008, at 7:02 AM, Robert Duquette wrote:
>
> > Feet?  !!!
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: spridgets-bounces+robertduquette=sympatico.ca at autox.team.net
> > [mailto:spridgets-bounces
> > +robertduquette=sympatico.ca at autox.team.net] On
> > Behalf Of David Ramsey
> > Sent: February 9, 2008 8:03 AM
> > To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
> >
> > 17ft just 25 miles west of here in the last 30 days, guess the
> > drought is
> > over for this year.
> >
> >                         Crash

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Feb  9 11:38:04 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 12:38:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
References: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net><BAYC1-PASMTP149ACE0971769D55A9A599B8280@CEZ.ICE><EA5AFA37-5A84-4763-9910-FB2783B3C54B@mac.com>
	<43840a7e0802091035o1a8d8835j8a8bf90a9fb1baf5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <009001c86b4a$e873bc30$0201a8c0@midget>

> Sorry for the rant, but we meteorologists HATE it when the media
> bull$its the public like that!!

You should, after all, you guys have paid dearly for the monopoly 
on bull$hit.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Feb  9 11:40:19 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 12:40:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <009001c86b4a$e873bc30$0201a8c0@midget>
References: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net>
	<BAYC1-PASMTP149ACE0971769D55A9A599B8280@CEZ.ICE>
	<EA5AFA37-5A84-4763-9910-FB2783B3C54B@mac.com>
	<43840a7e0802091035o1a8d8835j8a8bf90a9fb1baf5@mail.gmail.com>
	<009001c86b4a$e873bc30$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802091040r23acc938t7af3866a13904293@mail.gmail.com>

Hey!  It was the greatest job in the world!!  You could be wrong all
the time, still get paid and not get fired!  Kinda like being in
congress!!   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/9/08, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> > Sorry for the rant, but we meteorologists HATE it when the media
> > bull$its the public like that!!
>
> You should, after all, you guys have paid dearly for the monopoly
> on bull$hit.
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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 dmg at bossig.com  Sat Feb  9 11:49:04 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 09 Feb 2008 10:49:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802091035o1a8d8835j8a8bf90a9fb1baf5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net>,
	<EA5AFA37-5A84-4763-9910-FB2783B3C54B@mac.com>,
	<43840a7e0802091035o1a8d8835j8a8bf90a9fb1baf5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47AD8520.26595.1203148@dmg.bossig.com>

I'm glad you feel better now  ;-))
]
Could you please explain "100% chance of rain"!!   <G>
Isn't 100% a sure thing??

Now "I" feel better  ;-))

dmg


On 9 Feb 2008 at 12:35, Jim Johnson wrote:

>> Sorry for the rant, but we meteorologists HATE it when the media
>> bull$its the public like that!!
>> 
>> Okay - I feel better now....


--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Feb  9 11:55:33 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 12:55:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <47AD8520.26595.1203148@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net>
	<EA5AFA37-5A84-4763-9910-FB2783B3C54B@mac.com>
	<43840a7e0802091035o1a8d8835j8a8bf90a9fb1baf5@mail.gmail.com>
	<47AD8520.26595.1203148@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802091055x2618a032s794d159e71309ed9@mail.gmail.com>

Yup. It is.  In the olden days, we used to just say "It's gonna rain
today".  Then some egghead decided we should use probabilistic
terminology which most people don't understand.

I ask you, which statement tells you more about the weather?....

1) There are going to be some showers in the area this afternoon and
if you are under one it will rain pretty hard for a few minutes. If
they miss you you'll be dry.

2) A 30% chance for showers.

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/9/08, Dave G. <dmg at bossig.com> wrote:
> I'm glad you feel better now  ;-))
> ]
> Could you please explain "100% chance of rain"!!   <G>
> Isn't 100% a sure thing??
>
> Now "I" feel better  ;-))
>
> dmg
>
>
> On 9 Feb 2008 at 12:35, Jim Johnson wrote:
>
> >> Sorry for the rant, but we meteorologists HATE it when the media
> >> bull$its the public like that!!
> >>
> >> Okay - I feel better now....
>
>
> --
> Dave G.
> '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
> "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
> But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.
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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 pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Feb  9 11:56:57 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:56:57 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV3C45C5133C5B0EF179DB7C8280@phx.gbl>

Perhaps, yet ANOTHER multi-billion dollar satilite will be of some help, James, in terms of REASONABLE accuracy????

Hmmm, MAYBE, huh, huh!!!! (laughing my
cajones off!!:)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From bkitterer at mac.com  Sat Feb  9 12:26:43 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 11:26:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <11a501c86b4a$b55e7ec0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
References: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net>
	<BAYC1-PASMTP149ACE0971769D55A9A599B8280@CEZ.ICE>
	<EA5AFA37-5A84-4763-9910-FB2783B3C54B@mac.com>
	<11a501c86b4a$b55e7ec0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <3202A887-8D64-433F-A0F5-392E921C8261@mac.com>

No I stayed in San Diego County.


Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition


On Feb 9, 2008, at 10:36 AM, shop at justbrits.com wrote:

> <<Ya, feet, we do things big here in the west >>
>
> Oh, did you buy that new house near Reno, NV, Bob?!?!?!?  LOL

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sat Feb  9 12:49:59 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 11:49:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay BE
In-Reply-To: <024d01c86a08$85055160$6501a8c0@actualshop>
References: <20080208022157.FFHQ15189.hrndva-omta03.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
	<024d01c86a08$85055160$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10802091149u59c6d0catd3d21d14804cb9be@mail.gmail.com>

...I like being single!
Keep the sticky side down!

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sat Feb  9 13:06:46 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 12:06:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802091035o1a8d8835j8a8bf90a9fb1baf5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net>
	<BAYC1-PASMTP149ACE0971769D55A9A599B8280@CEZ.ICE>
	<EA5AFA37-5A84-4763-9910-FB2783B3C54B@mac.com>
	<43840a7e0802091035o1a8d8835j8a8bf90a9fb1baf5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10802091206x54888e9am83fc4109b1c233fa@mail.gmail.com>

I'm still trying to figure out how it is when I visit my daughters 'back
east' that it can be "100% humidity" and I don't drown?!?  Oh stupid me....

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Feb  9 13:25:15 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 14:25:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 for sale
Message-ID: <00b001c86b59$e1e5bc10$0201a8c0@midget>

Willy Thompson (not to be confused with WST) has the 948 engine from his 
1959 Bugeye for sale. He upgraded to a 1275 and has decided that he is tired 
of tripping over the 948. I have pictures that I can email to you. At the 
time that it was pulled, it was not running right, but it turned out to be 
only a valve adjuster that had worked its way out of an exhaust rocker arm. 
No distributor, no thermostat neck, no fuel pump, no carbs (but it does have 
the intake manifold and heatshield as well as the exhaust manifold), no 
generator, no heater valve, no flywheel (but it might turn up), no starter, 
but the back plate is present. He would really rather not have to ship it, 
but he might be willing to bring it to the Lake of the Ozarks in June and 
hand it off to you.
David Lieb 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Feb  9 14:45:13 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 15:45:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10802091206x54888e9am83fc4109b1c233fa@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net>
	<BAYC1-PASMTP149ACE0971769D55A9A599B8280@CEZ.ICE>
	<EA5AFA37-5A84-4763-9910-FB2783B3C54B@mac.com>
	<43840a7e0802091035o1a8d8835j8a8bf90a9fb1baf5@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10802091206x54888e9am83fc4109b1c233fa@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802091345y5a558509i1138a477098f1369@mail.gmail.com>

Easy!!   The humidity you are talking about is *relative* humidity!
The amount of water in the air *relative* to the temperature.  100%
relative humidity only means the temperature is the same as the
dewpoint.

Now if you had 100% *absolute* humidity.....   Glub Glub Glub....

On 2/9/08, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm still trying to figure out how it is when I visit my daughters 'back
> east' that it can be "100% humidity" and I don't drown?!?  Oh stupid me....

-- 
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  Sat Feb  9 15:05:34 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 17:05:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <EA5AFA37-5A84-4763-9910-FB2783B3C54B@mac.com>
References: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net><BAYC1-PASMTP149ACE0971769D55A9A599B8280@CEZ.ICE>
	<EA5AFA37-5A84-4763-9910-FB2783B3C54B@mac.com>
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP157E215E392503A32A5671B8280@CEZ.ICE>

Well, you can keep it.  I wouldn't try to compete with that.  My snowbank
might be about 10 feet high, but the snow on my lawn probably isn't over 2
feet deep.

RD

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

Ya, feet, we do things big here in the west :-)


Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition


On Feb 9, 2008, at 7:02 AM, Robert Duquette wrote:

> Feet?  !!!
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> 17ft just 25 miles west of here in the last 30 days, guess the  
> drought is
> over for this year.
>
>                         Crash

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Feb  9 16:06:18 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 15:06:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802091345y5a558509i1138a477098f1369@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <100148.46654.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> *relative* humidity!
> The amount of water in the air *relative* to the
> temperature. 

...relative to the amount the air can hold at that
temperature and pressure...


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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Feb  9 17:02:33 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 18:02:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Need a door.
Message-ID: <00a001c86b78$3c54d820$6401a8c0@personal>

Drivers side, midget or sprite, side curtain type. Vehicle is a MK II.

Needs to be straight and no rust that will not sandblast off.

 A friend found lots of rust in the bottom of his.

Name your price plus shipping pls.

Thanks guys I know someone has one looking for a home.

Jack

From a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au  Sat Feb  9 17:12:18 2008
From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au (Andy Webster)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:12:18 +1100 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] speedo issues / 5 speed
Message-ID: <732155.40209.qm@web50606.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

G'day,
  My speedo has stopped showing a speed. cable is intact... I removed the rivergate geared adaptor from the trans.(double jointed hands would be good here)..working fine, drive dog looks good..
  issue must be either in the trans or in the speedo.
  the adaptor had worked loose once before..perhaps on its way off it knackered the drive dog in the trans...I can't remember if it's plastic or metal.
  anyone BTDT?
  Andy
   

       
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Feb  9 19:50:12 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 20:50:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Door
Message-ID: <002601c86b8f$a87bf350$6401a8c0@personal>

Gentlemen, I think I have a door. If for some reason it can not be found under
the snow bank I will get back to one of you.

Thanks for the replys. Appreciate.

Jack Laird

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Feb  9 20:21:29 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 21:21:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ed has
Message-ID: <000f01c86b94$074826c0$6401a8c0@personal>

a new problem.

Recipient: <shop at justbrits.com>
    Reason:    Mailbox quota exceeded

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sat Feb  9 20:30:20 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 21:30:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ed has
In-Reply-To: <000f01c86b94$074826c0$6401a8c0@personal>
References: <000f01c86b94$074826c0$6401a8c0@personal>
Message-ID: <001201c86b95$4558dd50$d00a97f0$@com>

We couldn't be that lucky, could we?

-----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
Jack Laird
Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 9:21 PM
To: spridgets net
Subject: [Spridgets] Ed has

a new problem.

Recipient: <shop at justbrits.com>
    Reason:    Mailbox quota exceeded

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sat Feb  9 20:50:33 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 22:50:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10802091206x54888e9am83fc4109b1c233fa@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net>
	<BAYC1-PASMTP149ACE0971769D55A9A599B8280@CEZ.ICE>
	<EA5AFA37-5A84-4763-9910-FB2783B3C54B@mac.com>
	<43840a7e0802091035o1a8d8835j8a8bf90a9fb1baf5@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10802091206x54888e9am83fc4109b1c233fa@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CCEB940C-A4E4-4049-A869-A2457CB3BD80@phillymgclub.com>

Interesting, when it is I feel like I am drowning. Yea know I am from  
WY, where 25% is a wet day.

Larry

On Feb 9, 2008, at 3:06 PM, WFO Herb wrote:

> I'm still trying to figure out how it is when I visit my daughters  
> 'back
> east' that it can be "100% humidity" and I don't drown?!?  Oh stupid  
> me....
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From conan at intrex.net  Sat Feb  9 21:43:46 2008
From: conan at intrex.net (conan)
Date: Sat,  9 Feb 2008 23:43:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
Message-ID: <200802092343.AA1506541638@intrex.net>

>>Sorry for the rant, but we meteorologists HATE it when the media bull$its the public like that!! 

  Did you send the station manager a letter of complaint?  
  Gotta be on paper though.  They ignore phone calls and email because they're too easy to do to take seriously.  If folks are -really- serious about something they'll take the time to write a letter. ;-) :-) :-)
 Ed in NC

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Feb 10 05:19:18 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:19:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802091055x2618a032s794d159e71309ed9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net>
	<EA5AFA37-5A84-4763-9910-FB2783B3C54B@mac.com>
	<43840a7e0802091035o1a8d8835j8a8bf90a9fb1baf5@mail.gmail.com>
	<47AD8520.26595.1203148@dmg.bossig.com>
	<43840a7e0802091055x2618a032s794d159e71309ed9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <473811E0-2DE2-4F29-98DB-1CC54CA35144@phillymgclub.com>

OK,

So tell me. If a six inch rain is predicted, is it that the rain drops  
are six inches apart or will make water six inches deep??

Larry

On Feb 9, 2008, at 1:55 PM, Jim Johnson wrote:

> Yup. It is.  In the olden days, we used to just say "It's gonna rain
> today".  Then some egghead decided we should use probabilistic
> terminology which most people don't understand.
>
> I ask you, which statement tells you more about the weather?....
>
> 1) There are going to be some showers in the area this afternoon and
> if you are under one it will rain pretty hard for a few minutes. If
> they miss you you'll be dry.
>
> 2) A 30% chance for showers.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On 2/9/08, Dave G. <dmg at bossig.com> wrote:
>> I'm glad you feel better now  ;-))
>> ]
>> Could you please explain "100% chance of rain"!!   <G>
>> Isn't 100% a sure thing??
>>
>> Now "I" feel better  ;-))
>>
>> dmg
>>
>>
>> On 9 Feb 2008 at 12:35, Jim Johnson wrote:
>>
>>>> Sorry for the rant, but we meteorologists HATE it when the media
>>>> bull$its the public like that!!
>>>>
>>>> Okay - I feel better now....
>>
>>
>> --
>> Dave G.
>> '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
>> "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
>> But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.
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From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Sun Feb 10 05:52:42 2008
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:52:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sun engine analyzer 1115
Message-ID: <3A6CF6D9B4A1415FAF36CF420EEADA51@HomeComputer>

I just bought a very used Sun Performance Analyzer 1115 that is going to
need some work.

Anyone on the list have and engine analyzer of this model?

Or a manual?

 

Thanks,

Dean Swanson

'62 A.H. Sprite mkII (also in need of some work)

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 10 06:18:49 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 05:18:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking for lister- Wheel spacers
Message-ID: <641762.25548.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Would the person who emailed me about wheel spacers
contact me off list? I've lost your email contact
info.

Ron


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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Feb 10 07:05:36 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:05:36 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV5A9AF7A343297E7BEE8CCC8290@phx.gbl>

"Which statement tells you more...."

Neither...

scattered showers will do just fine, with a little "light" to "heavy" thrown in as appropriate, "followed by" (general forecast).

They should limit specifics considering we're talking about mostly a "dynamic"
situation.
 
And another thing....it seems all areas of precip today are referred to (rather dramatically?) as "storms". Channel 12 in CT
is ridiculous in this respect.

They even have a guy (I can't believe he's really a meteorologist) referring to precip radar echos as "blobs". This guy must have
a 6th grade education, if that.

Like a lot of everything else, it is dumbed down apparently for the "lowest denominator". Really sophomoric stuff.

I mean it's embarrasing just to have to listen to this sh-t so I use cable Channel 118 for weather which, in addition to being for the reasonably intelligent has some real nice looking meteorologists of the female persuasion which makes the AM wake-up a bit easier to take.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From dmg at bossig.com  Sun Feb 10 08:40:38 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:40:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <473811E0-2DE2-4F29-98DB-1CC54CA35144@phillymgclub.com>
References: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net>,
	<43840a7e0802091055x2618a032s794d159e71309ed9@mail.gmail.com>,
	<473811E0-2DE2-4F29-98DB-1CC54CA35144@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <47AEAA76.25403.1228BE@dmg.bossig.com>

Neither..... six inches in diameter....!!

On 10 Feb 2008 at 7:19, Larry Macy wrote:

>> So tell me. If a six inch rain is predicted, is it that the rain drops
>>  are six inches apart or will make water six inches deep??


--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sun Feb 10 08:53:02 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:53:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <47AEAA76.25403.1228BE@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net>,
	<43840a7e0802091055x2618a032s794d159e71309ed9@mail.gmail.com>,
	<473811E0-2DE2-4F29-98DB-1CC54CA35144@phillymgclub.com>
	<47AEAA76.25403.1228BE@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <47AF1DDE.7010303@wi.net>

OK, let's stop right there...I know where this is headed....it's one of 
those meteorological jokes...
Anon

Dave G. wrote:
> Neither..... six inches in diameter....!!
>
> On 10 Feb 2008 at 7:19, Larry Macy wrote:
>
>   
>>> So tell me. If a six inch rain is predicted, is it that the rain drops
>>>  are six inches apart or will make water six inches deep??

From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Feb 10 09:38:31 2008
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:38:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Thicko] global warming
References: <003c01c86be7$a634ba70$f29e2f50$@com><000501c86c01$9a4d6670$e4e767d1@BUDA81RB4QWBBH>
	<008701c86bfe$23404960$69c0dc20$@com>
Message-ID: <003401c86c03$5fb8afe0$6501a8c0@refisk>

I guess I should feel lucky.  It's a balmy 5 degrees here and the wind is 
only blowing 30 mph.  And we only got a dusting of snow last night on top of 
the 18 inches that fell Thursday.   :-)

Rick


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
To: "'Bud Pazur'" <bpazur at excel.net>; <team-thicko at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: [Thicko] global warming


> Yeah, I was outside, with the bigass Suburban, plowing 5' drifts of 
> crusted
> snow on top of total ice, right outside the door to the house. Got the 
> truck
> hung up, and spent 30 to 40 minutes trying to shovel it out in -45F. 
> (Think
> anyone might hear that in the house?)
>
>
> Got the Jeep Commander out and hooked up to a chain, and tried to ease it
> out by myself. Finally, after having my hair frozen to my forehead, I came
> in and said I needed help outside. I caught shit for tracking in snow.
>
> I'm pretty f'ing happy right now.

From RampantNM at aol.com  Sun Feb 10 10:27:55 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:27:55 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] My Condition
Message-ID: <c89.229568b5.34e08e1b@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/9/2008 6:04:33 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

<<Yeah, I think I do!! >>

Me  TOO!!!!




Let's just say that was two summers ago and I can pretty much walk with my  
feet close together again now...
 
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 
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 10 10:29:19 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:29:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
References: <20080209130333.112F4187649@autox.team.net>,
	<43840a7e0802091055x2618a032s794d159e71309ed9@mail.gmail.com>,
	<473811E0-2DE2-4F29-98DB-1CC54CA35144@phillymgclub.com><47AEAA76.25403.1228BE@dmg.bossig.com>
	<47AF1DDE.7010303@wi.net>
Message-ID: <0e7f01c86c0a$7841f380$6501a8c0@actualshop>

There must be a HUGE wind...

<<....it's one of those meteorological jokes...>>

blowing Jay's mind with this thread!!

Anon2

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sun Feb 10 10:49:21 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:49:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
Message-ID: <001201c86c0d$446abe40$6401a8c0@personal>

Well over 70 here, had to come in and get cooled off. A/C is keeping it nice
inside. Sorry, well not really.

From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Sun Feb 10 10:57:01 2008
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:57:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
References: <001201c86c0d$446abe40$6401a8c0@personal>
Message-ID: <0f9f01c86c0e$59324db0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Sorry, well not really.>>

You "trying" to make MOST of us HATE you, Jack?!?!?!   LOL

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Feb 10 11:07:36 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:07:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Weather
In-Reply-To: <0f9f01c86c0e$59324db0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
References: <001201c86c0d$446abe40$6401a8c0@personal>
	<0f9f01c86c0e$59324db0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802101007k16f57a12s9acb20c320e732bc@mail.gmail.com>

I just finished pwerwashing the lattice on the grape arbor, and am resting
my arms before I get out and blast the bottom of the Sprite some more.

On Feb 10, 2008 11:57 AM, 63AHBJ7 <63AHBJ7 at comcast.net> wrote:

> <<Sorry, well not really.>>
>
> You "trying" to make MOST of us HATE you, Jack?!?!?!   LOL
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-- 
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www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Feb 10 11:09:30 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:09:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Valve cover labels
Message-ID: <e98d88090802101009j285829a1n80a27d351d3fdcd9@mail.gmail.com>

I am placing some of the labels on the engine now. I have the two labels for
the valve cover, the "MG" and the "weslake patents". Do they have a
particular way that they belong on the valve cover? Facing from the front of
the engine, which goes where please?

Brad

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From lbcs at embarqmail.com  Sun Feb 10 11:27:10 2008
From: lbcs at embarqmail.com (Bill Miller (LBCs))
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:27:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV5A9AF7A343297E7BEE8CCC8290@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV5A9AF7A343297E7BEE8CCC8290@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <001401c86c12$8d7ab720$0200a8c0@bills>

That's what METARs and TAFs are for.

Look them up and ignore the talking heads on TV.  Most are there for
male/female eye candy only.

----------------------------------------------
"Which statement tells you more...."

Neither...

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Feb 10 12:21:51 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:21:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC -Guitars
References: <C3C67AF5.14DA6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <116501c86c1a$30d67650$6501a8c0@actualshop>

With all the music chat thought I would tell youse about a young man I have
watched grow up and all along become a really, really fine picker<G>!!  Even
tho he is the son of an ex-talk radio gent (and friend) it never "went to his
head"!!  He is oneof the most politest young man I have EVER met!!

He has played with Buddy Guy, Melencamp (also one of his early teachers),Lenny
Kravitz, J.L.Hooker, Joe Satriani (also one of his early teachers), and a
bunch of others.  Both above "teachers" played pick-up gig at my local tavern
and both were really neat gents to sit a gab with<VBG>!!!  For Grad present
his Dad gave me an original (1 of first 100) autographed Les Paul!!!

Trev's Dad asked me athe the end of Trev's soph year if he could park in my
drive for the next 2 years which I of said yes to.  Took me up to late fall to
get him to QUIT calling me "Mr. Kaler"!!  He is that polite!!!  Almost drove
me insane tho<G>

So check this out!!

http://www.trevormenear.com/

Be sure to read "Bio" and check out the AmEx link!!!  Pretty cool!!

Ed

From cbaustin at verizon.net  Sun Feb 10 11:49:33 2008
From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:49:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Carpet Bits
Message-ID: <0a8a01c86c15$add35380$6401a8c0@universal1>

    I have several (10) pieces of carpet that apparently belong somewhere in a
Sprite.

    Anyone interested, get to me off-list and I can forward photos.

    These are all smaller edge-and-corner bits, no main floor pieces.


                                                                        CB

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Feb 10 12:41:50 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:41:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow days
In-Reply-To: <001401c86c12$8d7ab720$0200a8c0@bills>
References: <BAY118-DAV5A9AF7A343297E7BEE8CCC8290@phx.gbl>
	<001401c86c12$8d7ab720$0200a8c0@bills>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802101141m58c9e7f6ld462d510c1742b7a@mail.gmail.com>

Ummm...    not many people live at the airports.  METARs are
observations *at* the airport while TAFs are forecasts for a 5 mile
radius of the airport.  For the best and most substantial weather
information use http://weather.gov  and click on the map where you
live. It will get you the local forecast office home page and all
their forecasts, radar, satellite...etc. as well as historical weather
data.

Of course, the main thing to remember is that the atmosphere is one
terribly complicated problem to figure out and nobody yet has ever
been perfect in doing it. I'll stand by the guys and gals of the
National Weather Service for quality every time though...  They are
the best.

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/10/08, Bill Miller (LBCs) <lbcs at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> That's what METARs and TAFs are for.
>
> Look them up and ignore the talking heads on TV.  Most are there for
> male/female eye candy only.
>
> ----------------------------------------------
> "Which statement tells you more...."
>
> Neither...
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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 b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Feb 10 15:15:36 2008
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:15:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] It was worth a try
Message-ID: <380-220082010221536306@earthlink.net>

I have received a letter from Practical Classics regarding the BusterCluster "A-Team".
Congratulations on being one of our featured Readers Restoration stories.

For the delivery of the Turtle Wax pack you receive for being entered into the Readers Resto of the Year to be made, the courier needs a telephone number for you.

Please can you either email me sukeymiller at emap.com or telephone me on 01733 468582 with this information.

Many Thanks
Sukey Miller
Editorial Assistant
Well, I had hoped to donate some real money to the 50th anniversary celebrations, but instead get Turtle Wax.  So, it leaves me with a dilemma.  Do I have those who participated come by our house and, on a first come, first served basis, wax their car?  Or should I carefully measure out neat proportions to each of the participants and send it to them in the mail?   Or should I donate it to the celebration as a door prize or raffle prize?  I think the latter is in order.

I will have the Turtle Wax pack delivered to Jim Johnson, and I would like a committee of the BusterCluster participants inspect the pack to ensure that Jim has not used any of it beforehand.   It is not that I don't trust a weatherman, but who has ever heard of one who did not lie?

I will also suggest that Sukey Miller act as the "courier" to deliver the Turtle Wax pack to Jim out in the wild, wild West of Dodge City.   That way, someone at Practical Classics will get a little benefit out of it, too!

Thanks for giving it a try, folks!

Buster

From a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au  Sun Feb 10 17:39:57 2008
From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au (Andy Webster)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:39:57 +1100 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] HIF-44
Message-ID: <47083.37800.qm@web50606.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Does anyone else running a HIF-44 get a whistling sound when they put their foot down?
  I kinda like it!
   
  Somebody sent me a photo a few months ago, of their 44 on a TITAN manifold.. I forgot whose it is, but i wanted to ask about the exhaust headers, because they look good.
   
   
   
  Cost me $500 to dyno tune last week...$$ well spent.. running better than ever.
   
  Andy

       
---------------------------------
Get the name you always wanted with the new y7mail email address.

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sun Feb 10 18:43:34 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (mdrowe at optonline.net)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 01:43:34 UT
Subject: [Spridgets] Convertible pulling a trailer - $7400 (Gladstone)
Message-ID: <20080211014334.4E572EDF6@web11s.craigslist.org>

mdrowe at optonline.net has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting.Please see
below for more information.


Convertible pulling a trailerReply to: sale-568789070 at craigslist.orgDate:
2008-02-09,  5:08PM
1974 MG midget with a custom built MG trailer. Put the top down, fill the
trailer with your camping gear and head for your favorite camping spot or go
on a road trip. Call me Raymond at (503)659-4754




 Location: Gladstone
 it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial
interests



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From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb 10 19:00:22 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:00:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] It was worth a try
In-Reply-To: <380-220082010221536306@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220082010221536306@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <47AFAC36.3060404@comcast.net>

Buster, why not keep the wax and polish your Sprite.
Hell that VW can USE a good waxing.
Remember, wax on - wax off ;)
Beside, Meguires already sent a very large box of wax as goodie bag 
fillers and door prizes for the 50th.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb 10 19:05:04 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:05:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Valve cover labels
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802101009j285829a1n80a27d351d3fdcd9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090802101009j285829a1n80a27d351d3fdcd9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47AFAD50.8090003@comcast.net>

Brad Fornal wrote:
> I am placing some of the labels on the engine now. I have the two labels for
> the valve cover, the "MG" and the "weslake patents". Do they have a
> particular way that they belong on the valve cover? Facing from the front of
> the engine, which goes where please?
> 
> Brad
> 

Austin (or MG) on the right side (dizzy side)
Weslake patents on the left side.
Both are readable by standing on the side of the car.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From Mjsprite at aol.com  Sun Feb 10 21:05:02 2008
From: Mjsprite at aol.com (Mjsprite at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:05:02 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Old Magazine
Message-ID: <cb4.2aacf1f6.34e1236e@aol.com>

Hey gang,
 
I've got an October 1953 issue of "Sports Cars and Hot Rods" magazine with  
an Austin Healey 100 on the cover and a feature report on this 'new car'.  
Magazine is worn and somewhat tattered but complete. If anybody collects this  
sort of thing you can have it.
 
Thanks,
Mike
 



**************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music.     
(http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025
48)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Feb 10 21:40:46 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:40:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] HIF-44
In-Reply-To: <47083.37800.qm@web50606.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <47083.37800.qm@web50606.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802102040ube6749dkf429e67f0bfb4d65@mail.gmail.com>

Andy,

I'm running an HIF-44 on a Titan but haven't noticed any whistling
sound...  I have a K&N filter on it that only barely clears the
bonnet...   What are you using as an air filter?  I'm using the stock
manifold on the 1275.
-- 
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 2/10/08, Andy Webster <a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au> wrote:
> Does anyone else running a HIF-44 get a whistling sound when they put their foot down?
>   I kinda like it!
>
>   Somebody sent me a photo a few months ago, of their 44 on a TITAN manifold.. I forgot whose it is, but i wanted to ask about the exhaust headers, because they look good.
>
>
>
>   Cost me $500 to dyno tune last week...$$ well spent.. running better than ever.
>
>   Andy

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Feb 11 02:56:55 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 01:56:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] HIF-44
In-Reply-To: <47083.37800.qm@web50606.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <47083.37800.qm@web50606.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <33220a899b8a7fd50aa9f10a.20080211015655.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Could have been me.  The exhaust header is a long center branch that APT
sells.  Connected to that is a Maniflo system for Sprites.  All of the
intake and exhaust including the head work was done and bought at APT. 
Easy, I only 10 minutes away from there.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
P.S. It does NOT whistle.

Andy Webster
> Does anyone else running a HIF-44 get a whistling sound when they put
> their foot down?
>   I kinda like it!
>
>   Somebody sent me a photo a few months ago, of their 44 on a TITAN
> manifold.. I forgot whose it is, but i wanted to ask about the exhaust
> headers, because they look good.
>
>
>
>   Cost me $500 to dyno tune last week...$$ well spent.. running better
> than ever.
>
>   Andy
>
>
> ---------------------------------
> Get the name you always wanted with the new y7mail email address.
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Feb 11 06:37:54 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:37:54 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] HIF-44
In-Reply-To: <33220a899b8a7fd50aa9f10a.20080211015655.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F34B0A7EE98C14A208E16C0B82A0@phx.gbl>

Hum?  Sing?  Tap out a rythmn?

Reminds me of the time that the big boss must have had too much money left 
in the hardware budget and she was asking our group if any of us wanted a 
desktop printer.  She cautioned that they do 'hum'.  Before I could stop 
myself, I blurted: "What!?  Don't they know the words?".

>From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com
>Mike MacLean
>P.S. It does NOT whistle.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Feb 11 09:38:22 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:38:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] HIF-44
In-Reply-To: <33220a899b8a7fd50aa9f10a.20080211015655.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
References: <47083.37800.qm@web50606.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<33220a899b8a7fd50aa9f10a.20080211015655.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802110838u469a1b0es9eaffdbda1e4405c@mail.gmail.com>

Andy and Mike,

I don't remember sending a pic to anyone but my memory is becoming age
challenged.  The only pic I have is this one from when I had the
engine out in 2006.   (Its now out again trying to fix the Exxon
Valdez oil leak!)

http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/mg/engine_table.jpg

Since you both have HIF-44s I have a couple of questions for YOU!

1)  Leaning out at high rpms - Did that limit your top end speed??  I
can only get to 70 with my set up!  Maybe I need to have the needle
changed?

2)  Leaking....   I'm not familiar with he HIF-44 float system but
mine leaks from time to tome while the engine is running which scares
me.  I've tried the old trick of popping the side of it with a
deadblow hammer and that stops it for a little while but then its
starts in again. I've opened it up and cleaned it out thinking I have
grit in a needle valve for the float. No fix. Could the float be
adjusted wrong?  How do you adjust the float on a 44? Is there a book
on them?

3mm clearance?  I'd have to measure mine with a feeler gauge..... Need
to adjust the bonnet when I put the engine back in...

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/11/08, rrengineer at dslextreme.com <rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:
> Could have been me.  The exhaust header is a long center branch that APT
> sells.  Connected to that is a Maniflo system for Sprites.  All of the
> intake and exhaust including the head work was done and bought at APT.
> Easy, I only 10 minutes away from there.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
> P.S. It does NOT whistle.
>
> Andy Webster
> > Does anyone else running a HIF-44 get a whistling sound when they put
> > their foot down?
> >   I kinda like it!
> >
> >   Somebody sent me a photo a few months ago, of their 44 on a TITAN
> > manifold.. I forgot whose it is, but i wanted to ask about the exhaust
> > headers, because they look good.
> >
> >
> >
> >   Cost me $500 to dyno tune last week...$$ well spent.. running better
> > than ever.
> >
> >   Andy
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
> > Get the name you always wanted with the new y7mail email address.
> > _______________________________________________
> > Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >
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-- 
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 dwramsey at att.net  Mon Feb 11 09:43:58 2008
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:43:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] speedo issues / 5 speed
In-Reply-To: <732155.40209.qm@web50606.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20080211164428.D06ED18765D@autox.team.net>

First is the cable still turning? Second where did it come from?  Most
problems come from the cable end being to long, it will damage the magnet in
the speedo.

G'day,
  My speedo has stopped showing a speed. cable is intact... I removed the
rivergate geared adaptor from the trans.(double jointed hands would be good
here)..working fine, drive dog looks good..
  issue must be either in the trans or in the speedo.
  the adaptor had worked loose once before..perhaps on its way off it
knackered the drive dog in the trans...I can't remember if it's plastic or
metal.
  anyone BTDT?
  Andy

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Feb 11 10:34:21 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:34:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay BE
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F37824681051A7444B4A304B82F0@phx.gbl>
References: <024d01c86a08$85055160$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<BAY112-F37824681051A7444B4A304B82F0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292164D@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Years ago, when I bought the "Works Midget" vintage racer, my wife
noticed tire tracks in the snow leading down to the barn.  She went down
and peered through the windows.  Good thing the car was red and white.
I yelled "Surprise, honey!  Happy Valentines day!"
Dunno...guess she believed me. Car's still around and it was SHE who
made me rebuild it after an unceremonious barrel-roll at GingerMan,
which led to the "Blunt Head Trauma" Thicko moniker I've been stuck
with.
-JohnD


-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Duquette [mailto:robertduquette at sympatico.ca]
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 9:08 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] eBay BE

Way back when I was a young lad, my mother commented to me ( something
to
the effect of: ), "another new tool just came into the house".  Then she

followed up to my comment or expression, that whenever my father went
down
into the basement upon arriving home, that usually meant that he had
purchased another 'tool'.  It was a 'matter of fact' statement.  I don't

think that she ever let on to him what she knew ( or perceived ).

I take the same approach to the garage/hobby as my father did with his
'tools'.  ( or whatever )  I didn't stop being me because I got married.
I
don't ask permission on the small stuff, but I keep my eye on the
overall
budget and try to be responsible.  All of this to say ... my wife has
been
known to say "I don't remember seeing that before?"; to which I
generally
reply "I've had that for a long time."  :)

>From: <shop at justbrits.com>
>
><<"Don't you ever look on that side of the garage?  Its been there for
>months...">>
>
>Just park it ON a green tarp and COVER with a green tarp, Chris.
Prolly be
>mid-summer before she "realized" it's there!!!!
>
>HeeHee!!
>
>Anon

From mconn19221 at roadrunner.com  Mon Feb 11 11:29:28 2008
From: mconn19221 at roadrunner.com (Michael Conn)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:29:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] AN5
Message-ID: <01db01c86cdc$09969e90$0210a8c0@YOURD28EB17757>

List,

I had several inquiries about the sale of my Bugeye.   I've now got more
pictures, and, if any one is still interested in more details of the vehicle,
please, e-mail me off list.

Michael

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Feb 11 11:32:40 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:32:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Valve cover labels
References: <e98d88090802101009j285829a1n80a27d351d3fdcd9@mail.gmail.com>
	<47AFAD50.8090003@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <11f601c86cdc$7c0c3980$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Both are readable by standing on the side of the car.>>

Even tho you ARE "Vertically" challanged the only way I can see for anybody to
do that is with a Front Tilt Frogeye bonnet, Frank!!!!
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
<G>

From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Mon Feb 11 11:36:19 2008
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:36:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Convertible pulling a trailer - $7400  (Gladstone)
References: <20080211014334.4E572EDF6@web11s.craigslist.org>
Message-ID: <120301c86cdc$febb1ea0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<1974 MG midget with a custom built MG trailer.>>

Paul A., that's got your name written ALL over it<G>!!

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Feb 11 13:32:45 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:32:45 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Valve cover labels
In-Reply-To: <11f601c86cdc$7c0c3980$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F396021DBE839253EAA9687B82A0@phx.gbl>

I guess I missed this the first time around.  Where do you stand on the side 
of the car?  Isn't there some concern about damaging the bodywork?

RD

>From: <shop at justbrits.com>
>
><<Both are readable by standing on the side of the car.>>
>
>Even tho you ARE "Vertically" challanged the only way I can see for anybody 
>to
>do that is with a Front Tilt Frogeye bonnet, Frank!!!!
>.
><G>

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Feb 11 15:34:45 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:34:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Valve cover labels
In-Reply-To: <11f601c86cdc$7c0c3980$6501a8c0@actualshop>
References: <e98d88090802101009j285829a1n80a27d351d3fdcd9@mail.gmail.com>
	<47AFAD50.8090003@comcast.net>
	<11f601c86cdc$7c0c3980$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <47B0CD85.20104@comcast.net>

shop at justbrits.com wrote:
> <<Both are readable by standing on the side of the car.>>
> 
> Even tho you ARE "Vertically" challanged the only way I can see for anybody to
> do that is with a Front Tilt Frogeye bonnet, Frank!!!!

So you are so blind you never read the valve cover on any Spridget?
I can read mine when any bonnet is up if I stand on the side and open my 
eyes.
Oh, I forgot, you don't KNOW how to READ?


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Feb 11 15:47:35 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:47:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Valve cover labels
References: <e98d88090802101009j285829a1n80a27d351d3fdcd9@mail.gmail.com><47AFAD50.8090003@comcast.net><11f601c86cdc$7c0c3980$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<47B0CD85.20104@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <06e401c86d00$1cd33350$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Oh, I forgot, you don't KNOW how to READ?>>

I can but apparently YOU can't!!!  Not even what YOU wrote!!!!!

You 1st wrote: "by standing on the side of the car."

but NOW you say:  "...if I stand on the side and ..."?!?!?

I stand BY my "statement"!!!  LMAO

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Feb 11 15:48:55 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:48:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Steering Rack Woes
Message-ID: <47B0D0D7.3010406@comcast.net>

I started out with a silky smooth steering rack.
I dis-assembled it completely and cleaned it out, replaced the tie rod 
ends, oiled it up, and installed new boots.
I did not change, alter, or move any shims.
The whole thing was oiled up with 90 wt during assembly.
When I put it in the car, it was still silky smooth.
Today while greasing the front end (again, all new)
I noticed the rack is notchy at both ends of travel.
I even popped off the steering column and while moving the wheels back 
and forth, there is a terrible notchy and stiff feeling in the movement 
of the wheels.
I have removed both caps, loosened the pinion cap and even pulled the 
pinion seal and plastic cap up a little, it made no difference.
So how does a rack bite the dust when all I did was put the car on the 
ground and roll it to one side of the garage?
That's about 6'
What wears that you can not see? teeth all looked fine, and again, it 
was perfect before I took it apart.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Feb 11 16:20:24 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:20:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] It was worth a try
In-Reply-To: <380-220082010221536306@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220082010221536306@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921652@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Wait!  Isn't Sukey Miller really Sukey Miller, ESQ.....with main offices
in Nairobi????



-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Bruce Evans [mailto:b-evans at earthlink.net]
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 5:16 PM
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net; midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com;
bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Spridgets] It was worth a try

I have received a letter from Practical Classics regarding the
BusterCluster "A-Team".
Congratulations on being one of our featured Readers Restoration
stories.

For the delivery of the Turtle Wax pack you receive for being entered
into the Readers Resto of the Year to be made, the courier needs a
telephone number for you.

Please can you either email me sukeymiller at emap.com or telephone me on
01733 468582 with this information.

Many Thanks
Sukey Miller
Editorial Assistant
Well, I had hoped to donate some real money to the 50th anniversary
celebrations, but instead get Turtle Wax.  So, it leaves me with a
dilemma.  Do I have those who participated come by our house and, on a
first come, first served basis, wax their car?  Or should I carefully
measure out neat proportions to each of the participants and send it to
them in the mail?   Or should I donate it to the celebration as a door
prize or raffle prize?  I think the latter is in order.

I will have the Turtle Wax pack delivered to Jim Johnson, and I would
like a committee of the BusterCluster participants inspect the pack to
ensure that Jim has not used any of it beforehand.   It is not that I
don't trust a weatherman, but who has ever heard of one who did not lie?

I will also suggest that Sukey Miller act as the "courier" to deliver
the Turtle Wax pack to Jim out in the wild, wild West of Dodge City.
That way, someone at Practical Classics will get a little benefit out of
it, too!

Thanks for giving it a try, folks!

Buster

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 11 17:40:10 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:40:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Roll your own
Message-ID: <287994.44641.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://prodracing.com/prodcar/viewtopic.php?t=8833

NFI, etc.

Ron


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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Feb 11 18:07:30 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:07:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Steering Rack Woes
In-Reply-To: <47B0D0D7.3010406@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C3D63152.157C6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> I started out with a silky smooth steering rack
Isn't there an old saying about what to do if it ain't broke?

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Mon Feb 11 18:13:46 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:13:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Steering Rack Woes
Message-ID: <13159364.1202778830620.JavaMail.root@wmvirt9>

I started out with a silky smooth steering rack

Chinese oil?

--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest acquisition
1973 Midget

PS - anybody need a 1975 shell?

From duncan at pondhop.com  Mon Feb 11 18:55:19 2008
From: duncan at pondhop.com (Duncan Sinclair)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:55:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Steering Rack Woes
In-Reply-To: <47B0D0D7.3010406@comcast.net>
References: <47B0D0D7.3010406@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <005901c86d1a$52bbdd40$f83397c0$@com>

The first thing I would wonder is "is it the rack". With both rod ends
popped do both wheels rotate on the own freely?

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
Frank Clarici
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 4:49 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Steering Rack Woes

I started out with a silky smooth steering rack.
I dis-assembled it completely and cleaned it out, replaced the tie rod 
ends, oiled it up, and installed new boots.
I did not change, alter, or move any shims.
The whole thing was oiled up with 90 wt during assembly.
When I put it in the car, it was still silky smooth.
Today while greasing the front end (again, all new)
I noticed the rack is notchy at both ends of travel.
I even popped off the steering column and while moving the wheels back 
and forth, there is a terrible notchy and stiff feeling in the movement 
of the wheels.
I have removed both caps, loosened the pinion cap and even pulled the 
pinion seal and plastic cap up a little, it made no difference.
So how does a rack bite the dust when all I did was put the car on the 
ground and roll it to one side of the garage?
That's about 6'
What wears that you can not see? teeth all looked fine, and again, it 
was perfect before I took it apart.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Feb 11 19:07:03 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:07:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rack fixed
Message-ID: <47B0FF47.6090701@comcast.net>

Thanks to Kevin for his mention of it worked fine until I clamped it 
down permanent. And I know that little shim goes on the opposite side of 
the steering wheel and yes it is on the other side on RH drive cars.
But it seems that was my major problem. I loosened all the bolts and it 
was silky smooth again by pushing the wheels. As I tighten each bolt a 
little I could see the rack thumping up and down like it was bent.
After an hour of messing with it all, I put the shim on the drivers side 
and that seems to have fixed the problem.
It's all tight, column is back on and it is still silky smooth.
The wheels were perfect in their movement before the rack went in, the 
rack was perfect before it went in and even after it was bolted to the 
wheels. And it was fine as I was centering the steering wheel.
But in doing those things you do not want to forget like tightening the 
2 clamps that hold the rack which can not be done until you get the 
steering column on, that when the problem showed up.
Just something to keep in mind when reinstalling a rack.
Check it with the wheels up in the air as you go each step of the way.
This rack came out of this car, the shim was on the right side, I put it 
back in the same spot but I did notice the boot was worn on the left 
side which made me wonder how hard was the car hit.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From pythias at pacifier.com  Mon Feb 11 19:39:00 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:39:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Electronic Speedo (possible LBC content?)
Message-ID: <1964783377.20080211183900@pacifier.com>

Hello Spridgets,

  just looking thru the latest HOT ROD magazine and came across an
  article for electronic speedo's and tach's from
  classicinstruments.com... .. and in doing a small bit of research,
  found out about ELECTRONIC SPEEDOMETERS.... apparently you remove
  the speedo cable altogether, and screw a sending unit into the
  tranny! .... . to calibrate (at least the autometer electronic
  speedo, push a button, drive a measured 2 miles, and push the
  button again. .. done... no speedo error!... no cable to break or
  replace... .. anyone have any experiences or know more about this
  tech?... seems to be available as a TACH too!!!..

  hmmmmm?

-- 
Best regards,
Bill                             mailto:pythias at pacifier.com

 '66 Sprite "the red thing" (HAN8L 49403)
  Kelso, WA. USA

  Back up my hard drive?  How do I put it in reverse?

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Feb 11 18:11:35 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:11:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Steering Rack Woes
References: <C3D63152.157C6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <014c01c86d14$368330c0$0201a8c0@midget>

>> I started out with a silky smooth steering rack
> Isn't there an old saying about what to do if it ain't broke?

Yup! If it ain't broke, fix it til it is. 
Words to live by

From racerbob70 at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 11 21:30:13 2008
From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk)
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:30:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Steering Rack Woes
In-Reply-To: <014c01c86d14$368330c0$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <302782.5061.qm@web51602.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

 I thought it was" treat it like a sore d**k and don't
f**k with it!!!!!


--- David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:

> >> I started out with a silky smooth steering rack
> > Isn't there an old saying about what to do if it
> ain't broke?
> 
> Yup! If it ain't broke, fix it til it is. 
> Words to live by
> 


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From bpazur at excel.net  Tue Feb 12 07:33:41 2008
From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:33:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
Message-ID: <200802121433.m1CEXfXk028035@green.excel.net>

Ron -

Go to www.si.com - click models - check out the danica gallery!

Bud Pazur

From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 12 08:01:29 2008
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:01:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
In-Reply-To: <200802121433.m1CEXfXk028035@green.excel.net>
Message-ID: <396053.84652.qm@web51908.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I am so sure that is what she wears under her racing suit!
  NICE!

Bud Pazur <bpazur at excel.net> wrote:
  Ron -

Go to www.si.com - click models - check out the danica gallery!

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From type79 at ix.netcom.com  Tue Feb 12 08:22:59 2008
From: type79 at ix.netcom.com (type79 at ix.netcom.com)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:22:59 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
Message-ID: <21460716.1202829779445.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I would be more comfortable with the publicity she garners if she was more than just a midfield driver.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/

-----Original Message-----
>From: Red Midget <redmidget72 at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Feb 12, 2008 10:01 AM
>To: Bud Pazur <bpazur at excel.net>, spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
>
>I am so sure that is what she wears under her racing suit!
>  NICE!
>
>Bud Pazur <bpazur at excel.net> wrote:
>  Ron -
>
>Go to www.si.com - click models - check out the danica gallery!
>
>Bud Pazur

From bpazur at excel.net  Tue Feb 12 08:56:24 2008
From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:56:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Danica
Message-ID: <200802121556.m1CFuOPu003911@green.excel.net>

I would be more comfortable with the publicity she garners if she was more
than just a midfield driver.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/

-----Original Message-----
>From: Red Midget <redmidget72 at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Feb 12, 2008 10:01 AM
>To: Bud Pazur <bpazur at excel.net>, spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
>
>I am so sure that is what she wears under her racing suit!
>  NICE!


She can drive my midfield anytime she wants. And, BTW - I'm sure that suit is
Nomex. ;-)

Bud

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb 12 11:34:21 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:34:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Danica
In-Reply-To: <200802121556.m1CFuOPu003911@green.excel.net>
References: <200802121556.m1CFuOPu003911@green.excel.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802121034r4462fea4ud060b39bfe738eea@mail.gmail.com>

Bud Pazur writes:
>  - I'm sure that suit is
> Nomex. ;-)

I've always wondered, how many Nomes do you ave to skin out to make a
Nomex suit...
-- 
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 tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Feb 12 11:39:45 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:39:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Danica
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802121034r4462fea4ud060b39bfe738eea@mail.gmail.com>
References: <200802121556.m1CFuOPu003911@green.excel.net>
	<43840a7e0802121034r4462fea4ud060b39bfe738eea@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802121039q70e7ca3bh2e6c0579c7915deb@mail.gmail.com>

I always thought it meant that the suit was "Hispanic free"

On Feb 12, 2008 12:34 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Bud Pazur writes:
> >  - I'm sure that suit is
> > Nomex. ;-)
>
> I've always wondered, how many Nomes do you ave to skin out to make a
> Nomex suit...
> --
> 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>
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb 12 11:49:18 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:49:18 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Danica
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802121039q70e7ca3bh2e6c0579c7915deb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F36AC47CCDDAE8E0B94F62FB82B0@phx.gbl>

And what would his panic be?  :)

>From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
>
>I always thought it meant that the suit was "Hispanic free"
>
>On Feb 12, 2008 12:34 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Bud Pazur writes:
> > >  - I'm sure that suit is
> > > Nomex. ;-)
> >
> > I've always wondered, how many Nomes do you ave to skin out to make a
> > Nomex suit...

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Tue Feb 12 12:01:08 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:01:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
Message-ID: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com>

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23125220/

 

 

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From abcoz at hky.com  Tue Feb 12 13:13:18 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:13:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
In-Reply-To: <200802121433.m1CEXfXk028035@green.excel.net>
Message-ID: <002701c86db3$b56dbaa0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Hmmm.  Cute.  However, having recently finished reading the Rodger Ward
biography, I find such a display to be a sad commentary on how far
professional auto racing has fallen.
Oh, for the days when sex was safe, and race cars were dangerous (to
quote an old saying).......
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 Bud
Pazur
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:34 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!

Ron -

Go to www.si.com - click models - check out the danica gallery!

Bud Pazur
_______________________________________________

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb 12 12:04:19 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:04:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Danica
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F36AC47CCDDAE8E0B94F62FB82B0@phx.gbl>
References: <e98d88090802121039q70e7ca3bh2e6c0579c7915deb@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-F36AC47CCDDAE8E0B94F62FB82B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802121104l5bc19015kd30343177253c9af@mail.gmail.com>

Man!!  First comic around here doesn't stand a chance....

Jim

On 2/12/08, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> And what would his panic be?  :)
>
> >From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> >
> >I always thought it meant that the suit was "Hispanic free"
> >
> >On Feb 12, 2008 12:34 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Bud Pazur writes:
> > > >  - I'm sure that suit is
> > > > Nomex. ;-)
> > >
> > > I've always wondered, how many Nomes do you ave to skin out to make a
> > > Nomex suit...
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb 12 12:10:11 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:10:11 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Danica
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802121104l5bc19015kd30343177253c9af@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F35A7901DE223FE10C4A6B5B82B0@phx.gbl>

What do you mean!!!  Points are awarded based on how many times your name 
appears in the archives.  At this point, in this thread, looking below my 
current msg., you have 2 points while Brad and I each have 1 point.  ( of 
course, now I have 2 points also. )


>From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
>
>Man!!  First comic around here doesn't stand a chance....
>
>Jim
>
>On 2/12/08, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > And what would his panic be?  :)
> >
> > >From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> > >
> > >I always thought it meant that the suit was "Hispanic free"
> > >
> > >On Feb 12, 2008 12:34 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Bud Pazur writes:
> > > > >  - I'm sure that suit is
> > > > > Nomex. ;-)
> > > >
> > > > I've always wondered, how many Nomes do you ave to skin out to make 
>a
> > > > Nomex suit...

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb 12 12:14:15 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:14:15 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
In-Reply-To: <002701c86db3$b56dbaa0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F39382BBE33DE7E13ADAB2CB82B0@phx.gbl>

When was sex safe?  Before you got married?  :)  I don't think sex has ever 
been safe.  I mean ... my parents had sex 51 years ago and you're reading 
this email as a result.  It only gets worse.  ;)

>From: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>
>
>Hmmm.  Cute.  However, having recently finished reading the Rodger Ward
>biography, I find such a display to be a sad commentary on how far
>professional auto racing has fallen.
>Oh, for the days when sex was safe, and race cars were dangerous (to
>quote an old saying).......
>Bud Osbourne

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Feb 12 12:24:01 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:24:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
References: <BAY112-F39382BBE33DE7E13ADAB2CB82B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <167101c86dac$d484e1e0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<It only gets worse.>>

Glad YOU said that, RD!!!

LMAO

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb 12 14:05:34 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:05:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com>
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802121305w3f2a5057h33c380b7d0dfc16b@mail.gmail.com>

Oh, Frank......   Yoo Hoo.......    The recalls were made in (dare I
say it?)  CHINA!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Feb 12, 2008 1:01 PM, Wm. Severin Thompson <wsthompson at thicko.com> wrote:
> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23125220/

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Tue Feb 12 14:34:23 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:34:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com>
Message-ID: <001a01c86dbf$097765a0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

When these first got mentioned on the list I posted that there were rip-off 
clones being sold and to watch out for the "real" ones(Air Hogs).  The 
recalled ones are rip-off clones. No surprise.  I'm still busy wearing out 
my third one.

Glen 

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Feb 12 15:49:30 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:49:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <001a01c86dbf$097765a0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <C3D7627A.1586B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

I think a remote control helicopter that can catch fire sounds like even
more fun.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Feb 12 15:56:33 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:56:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <C3D7627A.1586B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <001a01c86dbf$097765a0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<C3D7627A.1586B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802121456q4c07b986nb36c0dc309c90b43@mail.gmail.com>

I don't know about fun, but certainly more exciting.
Billy, what if you buy a bunch of these cheap bastards, and have the crew
fly them around the stage during the show?!
Watching them catch fire, burn, then crash, would be more exciting than the
flash pods!!!

On Feb 12, 2008 4:49 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> I think a remote control helicopter that can catch fire sounds like even
> more fun.
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From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Tue Feb 12 16:04:14 2008
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:04:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
References: <C3D7627A.1586B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <01d201c86dcb$98230640$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<I think a remote control helicopter that can catch fire sounds like even
more fun.>>

How about AS SOON as 1 catches fire a shot it down with .22 wad cutters???<G>

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb 12 16:24:25 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:24:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lake of the Ozarks 50th Update!!
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802121524p26f12b9ev91b515ecfbb323f4@mail.gmail.com>

*Spridgeteers,
*
*Four short months ahead before the great "50 Years of
Spridgets"<http://www.Sprite_MidgetClub.org>celebration at Lake of the
Ozarks, Missouri!!
*

This will be the first of a string of event updates designed to keep you
informed! We'll showcase the good times to be had as Spridget Owners from
across North America (possibly elsewhere??) prepare for this once in a
lifetime event!   Haven't registered yet??   Go to the web site at:
http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org  Also, don't forget to get your hotel
reservations soon!  The headquarters hotel is filling up.  Call them at:
1-800-348-4731

*Driving Events!!*

*Digital Photo Scavenger Road Tour!  *Bring your digital camera and laptop
along (or borrow one of our laptops!) and sign up for this fun event at the
registration table!  You'll be given a list of clues.  All you have to do is
solve the clues, drive to the locations and grab a digital photo of your car
at each location. The one who gets the most clues correct and has the photos
to prove it wins!!  We'll show a sideshow of your photos during the banquet
and you can pick up a really nice award!

*Winery and Cave Scenic Tours!  *Lake of the Ozarks is situated right in the
heart of Missouri Wine Country and we'll have lots of information available
at the registration table that will allow you to plan a scenic Spridget
driving tour. There are many great wineries, spectacular caves, and great
lunch stops on some of the twistiest back roads you've ever seen through the
Missouri Ozarks!!

*Driving Skills Funkhana!  *Our pals Dr. Jim Danielson and members of the
Flatwater Austin Healey Club in Nebraska are bringing their fun and
challenging Driving Skills event down to the Lake. Jim assures us that
everyone will have a great time with this event and you don't have to be an
expert with a race car to participate. Its fun for everyone!!

*"50 Years of Spridgets" Autocross!  *SCCA guy Rodger Grantham of the
Springfield, Missouri Greater Ozarks British Motoring Club is working with
David Lieb on a great little autocross event at the Lake!  If you fancy
yourself a bit of a racer, this one should be a ball!  They've got a
location that promises to be more exciting than any autocross you've seen in
quite a while!!  Bring you Snell 2000 approved helmet, bolt in your roll bar
and try your luck in the competition!

That's it for now!  Look for another big update in a few weeks!!

Do you have questions?  Having trouble registering?  Whatever your problem
is, we have the answers!  Call Jim Johnson 620.408.6877 or email to:
SpriteMidgetClub at gmail.com
-- 
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 soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 12 17:12:32 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:12:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
In-Reply-To: <21460716.1202829779445.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <478990.40603.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- type79 at ix.netcom.com wrote:
> I would be more comfortable with the publicity she
> garners if she was more than just a midfield driver.

Yeh, but there isn't a single front runner any of us
would want to see in a bikini.

'hopper


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From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Feb 12 17:16:42 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:16:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802121305w3f2a5057h33c380b7d0dfc16b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com>
	<43840a7e0802121305w3f2a5057h33c380b7d0dfc16b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47B236EA.4060309@comcast.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:
> Oh, Frank......   Yoo Hoo.......    The recalls were made in (dare I
> say it?)  CHINA!

Everything made in china will fail or get recalled one day.
I mean come on, they can't even get dog food right.
Moving parts? electronics? batterys?
Not from china.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Tue Feb 12 17:40:18 2008
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:40:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <47B236EA.4060309@comcast.net>
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com>
	<43840a7e0802121305w3f2a5057h33c380b7d0dfc16b@mail.gmail.com>
	<47B236EA.4060309@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <47B23C72.70800@verizon.net>

Ummm. So chevvies, foads, and christlers won't fail???

Lord, gotta love dem Made in da USA autos ... NOT.

Just why izzit we drive Spridgets???

Frank Clarici wrote:
> Everything made in china will fail or get recalled one day.

From abcoz at hky.com  Tue Feb 12 19:26:34 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:26:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <47B23C72.70800@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <003001c86de7$da5f22c0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

I gotta tell you, I was thoroughly impressed with the old Chevy 1 ton
truck I drove to St.Louis & back (to Pittsburgh) this past weekend.  It
belongs to one of my racing buddies, who uses it to tow a rather
substantial enclosed trailer, containing a couple of race cars, spares,
tools & sleeping quarters.  It has 246,000 miles on it, and it ran like
a top (454 gas, automatic tranny).  While it rode, well, like a truck;
it didn't rattle, or feel like it was 10 years old, with nearly 1/4
million miles on it.  It even got 11.6 to 12.0 MPG, which (although
still painful) was a bit of a surprise, as I hadn't expected any better
than 10 MPG.
When you consider that virtually ALL of those nearly 1/4 million miles
were put on with a heavy trailer behind, as well as a bed full of racing
spares (in other words, this truck WORKS for a living); that's pretty
good testimony for them Chivys.
Bud Osbourne (who has a soft spot for '40s & '50s vintage American
trucks, particularly Internationals)

-----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
chuck
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 7:40 PM
To: Frank Clarici
Cc: spridgets net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys

Ummm. So chevvies, foads, and christlers won't fail???

Lord, gotta love dem Made in da USA autos ... NOT.

Just why izzit we drive Spridgets???

Frank Clarici wrote:
> Everything made in china will fail or get recalled one day.
_______________________________________________

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Feb 12 18:48:29 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:48:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The 67 Runs
Message-ID: <47B24C6D.4090100@comcast.net>

And it runs very well.
It should since the engine, carbs, and dizzy have all been rebuilt.
But the issues are still there.
Fuel pump leaks, I fixed it and then it quit.
So much for old SU fuel pumps, I will give up originality and go buy a 
transistor fuel pump tomorrow.
The tach does not work, I don't know why yet.
The dizzy drive is in 180 out as should be expected since I did it by 
the book and I can not for the life of me see the smaller offset.
Looks to be dead center with that notch so that makes for a 50/50 chance 
and if I have a 50/50 chance, I will get it wrong 99% of the time.
And the alternator shows an ignition lamp burning bright on the dash but 
it is putting out 15.5 volts out the back. More issues to work out.
No oil leaks (yet)and 80 psi pressure. No radiator yet so I did not run 
it long, and I still have to finish the carpet before I install the 
shifter so I can back it out for it's maiden voyage.
I will pipe up the radiator so I can rev the hell out of the new engine 
before I change the oil. If it's gonna blow up, let it do it now and not 
on the road to LotO.
All in all, it was a good evening.
Now I have things to fix for the next couple of nights.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb 12 19:07:18 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:07:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
References: <C3D7627A.1586B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <005a01c86de5$2a6464e0$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu>; "Spridgets" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys


I think a remote control helicopter that can catch fire sounds like even
more fun.
_______________________________________________

I'm with BZ on this one.  Hell, hollow out a little bit of the foam on that 
devil and fill it with napalm then fly 'em at night.  Jeez, I'm getting so 
excited, I might buy some more of these dogs.

LAD 

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Feb 12 19:15:04 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:15:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <003001c86de7$da5f22c0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
References: <003001c86de7$da5f22c0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <5034CCEF2EE34CEDA3ED7BFB8D1C75FC@Home>

>I gotta tell you, I was thoroughly impressed with the old Chevy 1 ton
> truck I drove to St.Louis & back (to Pittsburgh) this past weekend.

In support of the other side, in my search for a car I talked with a 
mechanic who has a '74 Midget with 600,000 miles.  He has, of course, done a 
bit of work on it.  He also said he once drove it at 120 mph.

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY 

From abcoz at hky.com  Tue Feb 12 20:44:37 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:44:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <5034CCEF2EE34CEDA3ED7BFB8D1C75FC@Home>
Message-ID: <003b01c86df2$c18fd040$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Please don't misunderstand; I'm the LAST guy you will ever hear saying
anything against the durability of an MG.  After all, I've "lived" with
MGs for well over 40 years, now.  
My point was that at least some American products are, once again, of
good quality & durability.
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
Michael Rowe
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:15 PM
To: 'spridgets net'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys

>I gotta tell you, I was thoroughly impressed with the old Chevy 1 ton
> truck I drove to St.Louis & back (to Pittsburgh) this past weekend.

In support of the other side, in my search for a car I talked with a 
mechanic who has a '74 Midget with 600,000 miles.  He has, of course,
done a 
bit of work on it.  He also said he once drove it at 120 mph.

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY 
_______________________________________________

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Tue Feb 12 21:59:11 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:59:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <47B236EA.4060309@comcast.net>
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com>
	<43840a7e0802121305w3f2a5057h33c380b7d0dfc16b@mail.gmail.com>
	<47B236EA.4060309@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <441250190802122059m1eb20695v50c8a63c49b1db52@mail.gmail.com>

They seem to be pretty good at making people!

On 2/12/08, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Jim Johnson wrote:
> > Oh, Frank......   Yoo Hoo.......    The recalls were made in (dare I
> > say it?)  CHINA!
>
> Everything made in china will fail or get recalled one day.
> I mean come on, they can't even get dog food right.
> Moving parts? electronics? batterys?
> Not from china.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Feb 13 05:16:52 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:16:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com><43840a7e0802121305w3f2a5057h33c380b7d0dfc16b@mail.gmail.com><47B236EA.4060309@comcast.net>
	<441250190802122059m1eb20695v50c8a63c49b1db52@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01a601c86e3a$515bac20$0201a8c0@midget>

> They seem to be pretty good at making people!

Like everything else, they seem to specialize in quantity...

From dxcamp at bsink.com  Wed Feb 13 05:24:01 2008
From: dxcamp at bsink.com (David Camp)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:24:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com><43840a7e0802121305w3f2a5057h33c380b7d0dfc16b@mail.gmail.com>
	<47B236EA.4060309@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <001a01c86e3b$50826db0$fdaa010a@bsink.com>

Here's a riddle for Frank:
What happens when you try to cut an American brand padlock (made in USA)
with a 24" Horrible Freight Chinese dung forged bolt cutter?
You guessed it - one of the jaws of the bolt cutter broke clean off!

I had to resort to a hacksaw to free my snowblower.

Dave Camp
60 Sprite
79 Midget

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From John.Deikis at va.gov  Wed Feb 13 06:39:43 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:39:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com>
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921662@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Manufactured: China


-----Original Message-----
From: Wm. Severin Thompson [mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 2:01 PM
To: 'spridgets net'
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23125220/





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 John.Deikis at va.gov  Wed Feb 13 06:46:17 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:46:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
In-Reply-To: <002701c86db3$b56dbaa0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
References: <200802121433.m1CEXfXk028035@green.excel.net>
	<002701c86db3$b56dbaa0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921663@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Not so fast!  I think those little bits of cloth are the Nomex underwear
required under the driving suit.  I've seen Soave change at the track,
and he wears little pants like that.  It's an Illinois thing.  Maybe
it's a dago thing...Danica Patriccio?
-JohnD

p.s.: I don't follow this pro racing stuff much, but what ever happened
to that young woman from the UK who was racing with Champcar a couple of
years back?



-----Original Message-----
From: Bud Osbourne [mailto:abcoz at hky.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 3:13 PM
To: 'Bud Pazur'; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!

Hmmm.  Cute.  However, having recently finished reading the Rodger Ward
biography, I find such a display to be a sad commentary on how far
professional auto racing has fallen.
Oh, for the days when sex was safe, and race cars were dangerous (to
quote an old saying).......
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 Bud
Pazur
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:34 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!

Ron -

Go to www.si.com - click models - check out the danica gallery!

Bud Pazur
_______________________________________________

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Feb 13 06:50:21 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:50:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <441250190802122059m1eb20695v50c8a63c49b1db52@mail.gmail.com>
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com>
	<43840a7e0802121305w3f2a5057h33c380b7d0dfc16b@mail.gmail.com>
	<47B236EA.4060309@comcast.net>
	<441250190802122059m1eb20695v50c8a63c49b1db52@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A360C394BB79484DB2060B367BA4DAD0@Home>

>> Everything made in china will fail or get recalled one day.

Most of you should be old enough to remember how we talked about things 
"Made in Japan"  only (what seems to me) a few years ago.  It was a joke. 
Remember when a car "Made in America" was a joke?  I do.

Like Japan, China will get it right once they figure out how much damage is 
done to their "face".  There is not yet a good connection between pride of 
workmanship, which was lost, and pride of reputation, which their culture 
still cares about.  Meanwhile, if you want sturdy stuff, buy from Japan, 
which figured it out.  And it didn't take all that long, did it?

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY 

From gjbranch at comcast.net  Wed Feb 13 06:50:58 2008
From: gjbranch at comcast.net (Geoff Branch)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:50:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
References: <200802121433.m1CEXfXk028035@green.excel.net><002701c86db3$b56dbaa0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921663@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <01bb01c86e47$7742a990$0201a8c0@DELL>

Ok, let's just get it over with:

Ron:  when are we going to see you posing in these undies????

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov>
To: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>; "Bud Pazur" <bpazur at excel.net>; 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:46 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!


> Not so fast!  I think those little bits of cloth are the Nomex underwear
> required under the driving suit.  I've seen Soave change at the track,
> and he wears little pants like that. 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 13 06:56:45 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:56:45 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <001a01c86e3b$50826db0$fdaa010a@bsink.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F38E4285289E424C37E6075B8240@phx.gbl>

Have you considered 'buying' a snowthrower?  ;)

>From: "David Camp" <dxcamp at bsink.com>
>
>Here's a riddle for Frank:
>What happens when you try to cut an American brand padlock (made in USA)
>with a 24" Horrible Freight Chinese dung forged bolt cutter?
>You guessed it - one of the jaws of the bolt cutter broke clean off!
>
>I had to resort to a hacksaw to free my snowblower.
>
>Dave Camp

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 13 07:01:01 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:01:01 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <441250190802122059m1eb20695v50c8a63c49b1db52@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F387D8C53A4DE83515EC9D1B8240@phx.gbl>

There was a video of that factory going around awhile back.

>From: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy at gmail.com>
>
>They seem to be pretty good at making people!

From dxcamp at bsink.com  Wed Feb 13 07:03:54 2008
From: dxcamp at bsink.com (David Camp)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:03:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
References: <BAY112-F38E4285289E424C37E6075B8240@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000601c86e49$44def6f0$fdaa010a@bsink.com>

The snow wouldn't like it nearly as much.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys


> Have you considered 'buying' a snowthrower?  ;)
> 
> >From: "David Camp" <dxcamp at bsink.com>
> >
> >Here's a riddle for Frank:
> >What happens when you try to cut an American brand padlock (made in USA)
> >with a 24" Horrible Freight Chinese dung forged bolt cutter?
> >You guessed it - one of the jaws of the bolt cutter broke clean off!
> >
> >I had to resort to a hacksaw to free my snowblower.
> >
> >Dave Camp
>
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 13 07:06:13 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:06:13 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <000601c86e49$44def6f0$fdaa010a@bsink.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F34CD4EEEE7C8E528584D51B8240@phx.gbl>

Okay ... have you considered 'buying' a snowblower?  :)
( i try to be PC at times!!! :) )

>From: "David Camp" <dxcamp at bsink.com>
>
>The snow wouldn't like it nearly as much.
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
>
> > Have you considered 'buying' a snowthrower?  ;)
> >
> > >From: "David Camp" <dxcamp at bsink.com>
> > >
> > >Here's a riddle for Frank:
> > >What happens when you try to cut an American brand padlock (made in 
>USA)
> > >with a 24" Horrible Freight Chinese dung forged bolt cutter?
> > >You guessed it - one of the jaws of the bolt cutter broke clean off!
> > >
> > >I had to resort to a hacksaw to free my snowblower.
> > >
> > >Dave Camp

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Feb 13 07:11:20 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:11:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921663@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
References: <200802121433.m1CEXfXk028035@green.excel.net>
	<002701c86db3$b56dbaa0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921663@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <006001c86e4a$58814040$0983c0c0$@com>

Regarding Danica... personally, I'd like to see a little more "back
bumper"... but, give it time... I'm sure it'll develop.

-----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
Deikis, John G
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 7:46 AM
To: Bud Osbourne; Bud Pazur; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!

Not so fast!  I think those little bits of cloth are the Nomex underwear
required under the driving suit.  I've seen Soave change at the track,
and he wears little pants like that.  It's an Illinois thing.  Maybe
it's a dago thing...Danica Patriccio?
-JohnD

p.s.: I don't follow this pro racing stuff much, but what ever happened
to that young woman from the UK who was racing with Champcar a couple of
years back?

From dxcamp at bsink.com  Wed Feb 13 07:11:47 2008
From: dxcamp at bsink.com (David Camp)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:11:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
References: <BAY112-F34CD4EEEE7C8E528584D51B8240@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000b01c86e4a$5e9bc040$fdaa010a@bsink.com>

Bolt cutters are much cheaper!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys


> Okay ... have you considered 'buying' a snowblower?  :)
> ( i try to be PC at times!!! :) )
> 
> >From: "David Camp" <dxcamp at bsink.com>
> >
> >The snow wouldn't like it nearly as much.
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> >
> > > Have you considered 'buying' a snowthrower?  ;)
> > >
> > > >From: "David Camp" <dxcamp at bsink.com>
> > > >
> > > >Here's a riddle for Frank:
> > > >What happens when you try to cut an American brand padlock (made in 
> >USA)
> > > >with a 24" Horrible Freight Chinese dung forged bolt cutter?
> > > >You guessed it - one of the jaws of the bolt cutter broke clean off!
> > > >
> > > >I had to resort to a hacksaw to free my snowblower.
> > > >
> > > >Dave Camp
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From proefroc at uiuc.edu  Wed Feb 13 07:20:43 2008
From: proefroc at uiuc.edu (Jim Proefrock)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:20:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
In-Reply-To: <006001c86e4a$58814040$0983c0c0$@com>
References: <200802121433.m1CEXfXk028035@green.excel.net>
	<002701c86db3$b56dbaa0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921663@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<006001c86e4a$58814040$0983c0c0$@com>
Message-ID: <EE4C4DC7-B8EE-440B-8493-35E2ADA640CD@uiuc.edu>

> p.s.: I don't follow this pro racing stuff much, but what ever  
> happened
> to that young woman from the UK who was racing with Champcar a  
> couple of
> years back?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGk16hK5IFE

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 13 07:24:38 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:24:38 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <A360C394BB79484DB2060B367BA4DAD0@Home>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F3551A8E0986C1F236F4075B8240@phx.gbl>

Somebody's buying the stuff or they wouldn't be making it.  I doubt that 
they care so much about their face as they do about their stomachs at this 
point.  When more quality is demanded and people are willing to pay the 
price, it'll come.  The money that they're earning now by selling junk will 
most likely be used to invest in producing better junk and things will 
evolve.  Manual labour will be replaced with machines, etc.  What I'm 
curious about, is what's going to happen in China when all of these male 
babies grow up and find out that there's no women around.  That could be 
interesting to watch ... hopefully from a distance.

Pardon my lack of historical knowledge here, but weren't Japan's industries 
rebuilt by the US after WWII and they were taught 'processes' which they 
improved upon and they became dedicated to continual improvement?


>From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
>
> >> Everything made in china will fail or get recalled one day.
>
>Most of you should be old enough to remember how we talked about things
>"Made in Japan"  only (what seems to me) a few years ago.  It was a joke.
>Remember when a car "Made in America" was a joke?  I do.
>
>Like Japan, China will get it right once they figure out how much damage is
>done to their "face".  There is not yet a good connection between pride of
>workmanship, which was lost, and pride of reputation, which their culture
>still cares about.  Meanwhile, if you want sturdy stuff, buy from Japan,
>which figured it out.  And it didn't take all that long, did it?
>
>Michael Rowe
>Long Island, NY

From type79 at ix.netcom.com  Wed Feb 13 07:28:02 2008
From: type79 at ix.netcom.com (type79 at ix.netcom.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:28:02 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
Message-ID: <26310297.1202912882945.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I hope their "pride of workmanship" and "pride of reputation" stops them from sending us children's toys containing lead paint

and

I hope US "pride" takes the steps necessary to prevent this stuff from ever entering the country in the first place.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/

-----Original Message-----
>From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
>Sent: Feb 13, 2008 8:50 AM
>To: spridgets net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys

<snip>

China will get it right once they figure out how much damage is 
>done to their "face".  There is not yet a good connection between pride of 
>workmanship, which was lost, and pride of reputation, which their culture 
>still cares about.  

<snip>

>Michael Rowe
>Long Island, NY 

From JMFarley50 at aol.com  Wed Feb 13 07:28:29 2008
From: JMFarley50 at aol.com (JMFarley50 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:28:29 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] The 67 Runs
Message-ID: <c80.202f6386.34e4588d@aol.com>

Frank, I actually found the books I used were wrong for the dizzy  drive.  
Doing the offset per the picture resulted in it 180 off.
 
John



**************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy 
Awards. Go to AOL Music.      
(http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565)

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Feb 13 07:36:07 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:36:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] E-bay Scam
Message-ID: <2D3EE98FA6BB41CFB6BABCBC955C21DA@Home>

I nearly got scammed out of $2000 this week in a e-bay transaction that I didn't figure out until the scammer asked for a MoneyGram.  E-bay reported this morning that the scam came from an "unauthorized account take-over" = hack.  This is doubly dangerous, as the initial correspondence was "official", including my e-bay ID and all graphics and formatting (with instructions not to send a MoneyGram).  

The auction closed without meeting the seller's reserve.  I then got a Second Chance notice saying the seller had reduced his Buy-it-now price to $2000 - a bargain "too good to be true".  This notice included my e-bay ID and in all respects looked official - same pictures, same text, logo, everything.  Somewhere around then I also got another copy in which my e-bay ID was replaced with "buyer".  I might have noticed the logo at that time, as Vista usually blocks them.  But I did not, so I accepted.  Then I got a direct message from the scammer, bypassing e-bay.  We had several back and forths, before he asked for a MoneyGram.  

I had one real response from the seller that included his name.  So I found him on WhitePages.com and called.  He had been getting all manner of messages about cars that were not his, and two hours before had contacted e-bay, erased his account, and established a new ID.

So, the lesson is that you may not be able to recognize a scam until they ask for a direct payment of some kind outside of e-bay and PayPal.

Michael Rowe
Still searching for a car
Long Island,  NY

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Feb 13 07:48:05 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:48:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
References: <200802121433.m1CEXfXk028035@green.excel.net><002701c86db3$b56dbaa0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com><E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921663@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<006001c86e4a$58814040$0983c0c0$@com>
Message-ID: <006b01c86e4f$71708390$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Regarding Danica... personally, I'd like to see a little more "back
> bumper"... but, give it time... I'm sure it'll develop.

Hop into an Indy car... I am sure you would see plenty of her back bumper 
;-) 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Feb 13 07:50:18 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:50:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The 67 Runs
References: <c80.202f6386.34e4588d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <007401c86e4f$c0dcd9b0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Frank, I actually found the books I used were wrong for the dizzy  drive.
> Doing the offset per the picture resulted in it 180 off.

John,
How can you be sure that the book was wrwong and that it was NOT the
mechanical advance in your dizzy that was assembled 180-out? It
happens all the time.. well, I suppose it averages out to 50% of the
time. 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 13 08:17:45 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:17:45 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
Message-ID: <BAY112-F34E0D836B940E710AB3916B8240@phx.gbl>

... and a short section of garden hose for fuel?  :)

I think this is our version of Horrible Freight: 
http://www.princessauto.com.

Hopefully you didn't pay a quality price for the bolt cutters.  Next time, 
perhaps you should buy a Chinese made lock, and North American bolt 
cutters!!! :)  Ya gotta keep thinkin'!! :)


>From: "David Camp" <dxcamp at bsink.com>
>
>Bolt cutters are much cheaper!
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
>
>
> > Okay ... have you considered 'buying' a snowblower?  :)
> > ( i try to be PC at times!!! :) )
> >
> > >From: "David Camp" <dxcamp at bsink.com>
> > >
> > >The snow wouldn't like it nearly as much.
> > >
> > >
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> > >
> > > > Have you considered 'buying' a snowthrower?  ;)
> > > >
> > > > >From: "David Camp" <dxcamp at bsink.com>
> > > > >
> > > > >Here's a riddle for Frank:
> > > > >What happens when you try to cut an American brand padlock (made in
> > >USA)
> > > > >with a 24" Horrible Freight Chinese dung forged bolt cutter?
> > > > >You guessed it - one of the jaws of the bolt cutter broke clean 
>off!
> > > > >
> > > > >I had to resort to a hacksaw to free my snowblower.
> > > > >
> > > > >Dave Camp

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 13 08:59:06 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:59:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F3551A8E0986C1F236F4075B8240@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C3D853CA.15901%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Somebody's buying the stuff or they wouldn't be making it.
How many of us would be buying their crap if we had a choice?

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Feb 13 08:59:57 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Ewing Lester)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:59:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
In-Reply-To: <006001c86e4a$58814040$0983c0c0$@com>
References: <200802121433.m1CEXfXk028035@green.excel.net>
	<002701c86db3$b56dbaa0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921663@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<006001c86e4a$58814040$0983c0c0$@com>
Message-ID: <5DE19705-8B93-474F-BD91-058EC194A2E8@comcast.net>

Of course you would as there is no front bumper to speak of, just  
some nerf bumpers or something..  look, she's ok but she's nothing  
special.

Lester


On Feb 13, 2008, at 8:11 AM, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:

> Regarding Danica... personally, I'd like to see a little more "back
> bumper"... but, give it time... I'm sure it'll develop.

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Feb 13 09:04:53 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Ewing Lester)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:04:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Lake of the Ozarks 50th Update!!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802121524p26f12b9ev91b515ecfbb323f4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0802121524p26f12b9ev91b515ecfbb323f4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4388F99D-3460-4C0D-A331-6D07AD3CA7DF@comcast.net>

umm.. do we have to take the car off the trailer??


;-)

Lester

On Feb 12, 2008, at 5:24 PM, Jim Johnson wrote:

> *Spridgeteers,
>
snip

>
>
> *Digital Photo Scavenger Road Tour! *Bring your digital camera and  
> laptop
> along (or borrow one of our laptops!) and sign up for this fun  
> event at the
> registration table! You'll be given a list of clues. All you have  
> to do is
> solve the clues, drive to the locations and grab a digital photo of  
> your car
> at each location. The one who gets the most clues correct and has  
> the photos
> to prove it wins!! We'll show a sideshow of your photos during the  
> banquet
> and you can pick up a really nice award!

From type79 at ix.netcom.com  Wed Feb 13 09:06:27 2008
From: type79 at ix.netcom.com (type79 at ix.netcom.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:06:27 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
Message-ID: <11956264.1202918787680.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

The choice is always price and the overwhelming majority will not only dive into the deep end of an empty swimming pool for price, but won't get information on what exactly it is they are purchasing.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/

-----Original Message-----
>From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
>Sent: Feb 13, 2008 10:59 AM
>To: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>, spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
>
>> Somebody's buying the stuff or they wouldn't be making it.
>How many of us would be buying their crap if we had a choice?

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb 13 09:09:56 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:09:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Lake of the Ozarks 50th Update!!
In-Reply-To: <4388F99D-3460-4C0D-A331-6D07AD3CA7DF@comcast.net>
References: <43840a7e0802121524p26f12b9ev91b515ecfbb323f4@mail.gmail.com>
	<4388F99D-3460-4C0D-A331-6D07AD3CA7DF@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802130809ld3c8f30ie8a7da2bdeb25f90@mail.gmail.com>

You'd have trouble getting the trailer around some of the corners on Ozarks
back roads....   Better to take it off.  There is loads of trailer parking
by the hotel.    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/13/08, Ewing Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> umm.. do we have to take the car off the trailer??
>
>
> ;-)
>
> Lester
>
> On Feb 12, 2008, at 5:24 PM, Jim Johnson wrote:
>
> > *Spridgeteers,
> >
> snip
>
> >
> >
> > *Digital Photo Scavenger Road Tour! *Bring your digital camera and
> > laptop
> > along (or borrow one of our laptops!) and sign up for this fun
> > event at the
> > registration table! You'll be given a list of clues. All you have
> > to do is
> > solve the clues, drive to the locations and grab a digital photo of
> > your car
> > at each location. The one who gets the most clues correct and has
> > the photos
> > to prove it wins!! We'll show a sideshow of your photos during the
> > banquet
> > and you can pick up a really nice award!
> _______________________________________________
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-- 
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  Wed Feb 13 09:46:07 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:46:07 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <C3D853CA.15901%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F4034B5E41CD26B13E158B5B8240@phx.gbl>

That's what bugs me.  People are voting with their dollars and they are 
out-voting me.  Or, at least, that's what I think.  My choices are 
disappearing.  I wish that I could afford high end everything, but I can't.  
It seems to be the best or the rest.  Didn't all of this stuff start with 
big box vs. mom & pop?


>From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
>
> > Somebody's buying the stuff or they wouldn't be making it.
>How many of us would be buying their crap if we had a choice?

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Feb 13 09:46:36 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Ewing Lester)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:46:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Lake of the Ozarks 50th Update!!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802130809ld3c8f30ie8a7da2bdeb25f90@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0802121524p26f12b9ev91b515ecfbb323f4@mail.gmail.com>
	<4388F99D-3460-4C0D-A331-6D07AD3CA7DF@comcast.net>
	<43840a7e0802130809ld3c8f30ie8a7da2bdeb25f90@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4C96170A-ED83-4B05-90FB-A3591B77201F@comcast.net>

Ok, if you say so.. and it won't be any problem to push the car from  
one place to the next?

;-)

Lester

.. can't wait.. maybe just for a day tho'


On Feb 13, 2008, at 10:09 AM, Jim Johnson wrote:

> You'd have trouble getting the trailer around some of the corners  
> on Ozarks back roads....   Better to take it off.  There is loads  
> of trailer parking by the hotel.    ;-)
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On 2/13/08, Ewing Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
> umm.. do we have to take the car off the trailer??
>
>
> ;-)
>
> Lester
>
> On Feb 12, 2008, at 5:24 PM, Jim Johnson wrote:
>
> > *Spridgeteers,
> >
> snip
>
> >
> >
> > *Digital Photo Scavenger Road Tour! *Bring your digital camera and
> > laptop
> > along (or borrow one of our laptops!) and sign up for this fun
> > event at the
> > registration table! You'll be given a list of clues. All you have
> > to do is
> > solve the clues, drive to the locations and grab a digital photo of
> > your car
> > at each location. The one who gets the most clues correct and has
> > the photos
> > to prove it wins!! We'll show a sideshow of your photos during the
> > banquet
> > and you can pick up a really nice award!
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Feb 13 09:56:20 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Ewing Lester)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:56:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <11956264.1202918787680.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <11956264.1202918787680.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <E233FEAF-BBF4-45D1-8C8E-5B149CD95176@comcast.net>

Well thankfully they were out of the belt sander I wanted and I ended  
up spending 5x as much for a real one.. although I would swear that  
it is made in "Clinton's Country" as well.  Just sold through  
Grainger instead of HF.

Lester

On Feb 13, 2008, at 10:06 AM, type79 at ix.netcom.com wrote:

> The choice is always price and the overwhelming majority will not  
> only dive into the deep end of an empty swimming pool for price,  
> but won't get information on what exactly it is they are purchasing.
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
> http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/
>
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
>> Sent: Feb 13, 2008 10:59 AM
>> To: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>,  
>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
>>
>>> Somebody's buying the stuff or they wouldn't be making it.
>> How many of us would be buying their crap if we had a choice?

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 13 10:00:59 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:00:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F4034B5E41CD26B13E158B5B8240@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C3D8624B.15919%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> I wish that I could afford high end everything
I wish I could FIND high-end everything.
In many instances, quality is no longer available, at any price.
You guys should know that as well an anyone. What's a good price for a car
part that doesn't work or disintegrates in a few weeks?
BZ

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 13 10:07:12 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:07:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <E233FEAF-BBF4-45D1-8C8E-5B149CD95176@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C3D863C0.1591E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> spending 5x as much for a real one
> spending 5x as much for a real one
I have a $265 Porter Cable belt sander that's never worked well enough to be
useable. You want to make me an offer? It was made in the US.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Feb 13 10:07:54 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:07:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <C3D8624B.15919%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <BAY112-F4034B5E41CD26B13E158B5B8240@phx.gbl>
	<C3D8624B.15919%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802130907r7aa890b6j72c120c55bb785b9@mail.gmail.com>

I think I told this story before. I needed a new doorbell button for my
house. I went to Home Depot, and all they had was the cheap china shit. I
went to McCoy's and found a gen-you-wine made in England button, for over 3
times as much, made out of metal, instead of plastic. I installed it, and
the f'n thing had the light burn out in six months. The button hasn't
shriveled up and fallen out, yet.

On Feb 13, 2008 11:00 AM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> > I wish that I could afford high end everything
> I wish I could FIND high-end everything.
> In many instances, quality is no longer available, at any price.
> You guys should know that as well an anyone. What's a good price for a car
> part that doesn't work or disintegrates in a few weeks?
> BZ
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From shelden3 at pldi.net  Wed Feb 13 10:20:01 2008
From: shelden3 at pldi.net (shelden3 at pldi.net)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:20:01 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] E-bay Scam
In-Reply-To: <2D3EE98FA6BB41CFB6BABCBC955C21DA@Home>
References: <2D3EE98FA6BB41CFB6BABCBC955C21DA@Home>
Message-ID: <4452.164.58.184.10.1202923201.squirrel@mail.pldi.net>

When I address groups about the scams of the Internet the first thing I
tell them is to not click on links that want your money, could want your
money etc...  Emails can be made to look very convincing.  Best practice
is to ALWAYS go to the merchants home page by manually entering it into
your browser.  Do NOT click on the merchants banner or link with in the
email as it will take you to their site which is designed to look like
your bank, eBay etc.....  By doing this you can verify the transaction and
or communication.

These scams work as you can see which is why they get sent out.

 I nearly got scammed out of $2000 this week in a e-bay transaction that I
> didn't figure out until the scammer asked for a MoneyGram.  E-bay reported
> this morning that the scam came from an "unauthorized account take-over" =
> hack.  This is doubly dangerous, as the initial correspondence was
> "official", including my e-bay ID and all graphics and formatting (with
> instructions not to send a MoneyGram).
>
> The auction closed without meeting the seller's reserve.  I then got a
> Second Chance notice saying the seller had reduced his Buy-it-now price to
> $2000 - a bargain "too good to be true".  This notice included my e-bay ID
> and in all respects looked official - same pictures, same text, logo,
> everything.  Somewhere around then I also got another copy in which my
> e-bay ID was replaced with "buyer".  I might have noticed the logo at that
> time, as Vista usually blocks them.  But I did not, so I accepted.  Then I
> got a direct message from the scammer, bypassing e-bay.  We had several
> back and forths, before he asked for a MoneyGram.
>
> I had one real response from the seller that included his name.  So I
> found him on WhitePages.com and called.  He had been getting all manner of
> messages about cars that were not his, and two hours before had contacted
> e-bay, erased his account, and established a new ID.
>
> So, the lesson is that you may not be able to recognize a scam until they
> ask for a direct payment of some kind outside of e-bay and PayPal.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 13 10:35:25 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:35:25 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] E-bay Scam
In-Reply-To: <4452.164.58.184.10.1202923201.squirrel@mail.pldi.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F34930070DCCBFC3310E84DB8240@phx.gbl>

These do come from an ebay account though.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/spiegel/0,1518,391774,00.html


>From: shelden3 at pldi.net

>When I address groups about the scams of the Internet the first thing I
>tell them is to not click on links that want your money, could want your
>money etc...  Emails can be made to look very convincing.  Best practice
>is to ALWAYS go to the merchants home page by manually entering it into
>your browser.  Do NOT click on the merchants banner or link with in the
>email as it will take you to their site which is designed to look like
>your bank, eBay etc.....  By doing this you can verify the transaction and
>or communication.
>
>These scams work as you can see which is why they get sent out.
>
>  I nearly got scammed out of $2000 this week in a e-bay transaction that I
> > didn't figure out until the scammer asked for a MoneyGram.  E-bay 
>reported
> > this morning that the scam came from an "unauthorized account take-over" 
>=
> > hack.  This is doubly dangerous, as the initial correspondence was
> > "official", including my e-bay ID and all graphics and formatting (with
> > instructions not to send a MoneyGram).
> >
> > The auction closed without meeting the seller's reserve.  I then got a
> > Second Chance notice saying the seller had reduced his Buy-it-now price 
>to
> > $2000 - a bargain "too good to be true".  This notice included my e-bay 
>ID
> > and in all respects looked official - same pictures, same text, logo,
> > everything.  Somewhere around then I also got another copy in which my
> > e-bay ID was replaced with "buyer".  I might have noticed the logo at 
>that
> > time, as Vista usually blocks them.  But I did not, so I accepted.  Then 
>I
> > got a direct message from the scammer, bypassing e-bay.  We had several
> > back and forths, before he asked for a MoneyGram.
> >
> > I had one real response from the seller that included his name.  So I
> > found him on WhitePages.com and called.  He had been getting all manner 
>of
> > messages about cars that were not his, and two hours before had 
>contacted
> > e-bay, erased his account, and established a new ID.
> >
> > So, the lesson is that you may not be able to recognize a scam until 
>they
> > ask for a direct payment of some kind outside of e-bay and PayPal.

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Wed Feb 13 10:08:27 2008
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (b-evans at earthlink.net)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:08:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <A360C394BB79484DB2060B367BA4DAD0@Home>
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com>
	<43840a7e0802121305w3f2a5057h33c380b7d0dfc16b@mail.gmail.com>
	<47B236EA.4060309@comcast.net>
	<441250190802122059m1eb20695v50c8a63c49b1db52@mail.gmail.com>
	<A360C394BB79484DB2060B367BA4DAD0@Home>
Message-ID: <47B3240B.4040400@earthlink.net>

Michael Rowe wrote:   "Remember when a car "Made in America" was a joke?"

A few years ago, Pam and I were looking for a new car.  When we went 
into a Toyota dealer, we were pounced upon by an American salesman of 
about 60+.   In our discussions about quality, workmanship, etc., he 
complained how poorly American cars were made.   Almost in the same 
breath,, he said that he had worked on the assembly line for Ford, and 
as a strong union man, he hated the company.    He bragged how he loved 
to tie a Coke bottle on a string and hang it inside the door, and how 
others on the assembly line would do other malicious damage to THEIR 
product!   How he whooped at the cost to the company to locate and "fix" 
the problems that had been deliberately caused by he and his friends.

The strangest thing, the fool did not realize that HE was "Problem One", 
and totally unrelated to "Quality is Job One"!   Nor how he contributed 
to the decline of  the  American motor industry.

BE

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Feb 13 10:43:26 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:43:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The 67 Runs
References: <c80.202f6386.34e4588d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <001001c86e67$efc2ff80$6401a8c0@personal>

Yes, the pic in the shop manual is wrong but the words are correct.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <JMFarley50 at aol.com>
To: <spritenut at comcast.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:28 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The 67 Runs


> Frank, I actually found the books I used were wrong for the dizzy  drive.
> Doing the offset per the picture resulted in it 180 off.
>
> John
>
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 13 10:59:01 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:59:01 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802130907r7aa890b6j72c120c55bb785b9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F389E1C7A0CB986469D48EEB8240@phx.gbl>

the oil probably leaked out.

>From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>

>I think I told this story before. I needed a new doorbell button for my
>house. I went to Home Depot, and all they had was the cheap china shit. I
>went to McCoy's and found a gen-you-wine made in England button, for over 3
>times as much, made out of metal, instead of plastic. I installed it, and
>the f'n thing had the light burn out in six months. The button hasn't
>shriveled up and fallen out, yet.

From RampantNM at aol.com  Wed Feb 13 12:22:38 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:22:38 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Sex
Message-ID: <cb8.268f1043.34e49d7e@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/12/2008 9:59:55 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

my  parents had sex 51 years ago and you're reading 
this email as a  result.  It only gets worse.  ;)



...it sure gets a lot less  frequent.....
 
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.




**************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy 
Awards. Go to AOL Music.      
(http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565)

From RampantNM at aol.com  Wed Feb 13 12:31:28 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:31:28 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget
Message-ID: <c28.2b2d8320.34e49f90@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/12/2008 9:59:55 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

mechanic  who has a '74 Midget with 600,000 miles.  He has, of course, done a 
 
bit of work on it.  He also said he once drove it at 120  mph.

Michael Rowe




I wouldn't think moving the steering wheel back and forth while it fell  from 
the airplane would qualify as "driving".
 
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.




**************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy 
Awards. Go to AOL Music.      
(http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565)

From RampantNM at aol.com  Wed Feb 13 12:38:49 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:38:49 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] CHinese Quality
Message-ID: <c0e.24afd6d2.34e4a149@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/13/2008 12:02:56 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

The  choice is always price 


Gotta agree with Jay here.  I could have bought a $250 Dewalt or  some such 
air stapler and had a quality staple gun that would have served me the  rest of 
my life with daily use.  But, I use if infrequently, and the $15  Harbor 
Freight gun put up the ceiling in the cabin quite nicely.
 
I mostly but mid-quality tools from Blowes or Home Defect.  I've got a  
couple of Snap-on, but they were left in my cars over the years by  mechanics.  I 
don't use most of my tools enough to justify the high end  stuff.
 
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.




**************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy 
Awards. Go to AOL Music.      
(http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565)

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 13 12:50:07 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:50:07 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] CHinese Quality
In-Reply-To: <c0e.24afd6d2.34e4a149@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F394F28557F029D4FBFEB0AB8240@phx.gbl>

I think that I disagree with you.  I think that you meant value.  You 
thought about what it was going to be used for and decided to pay an 
appropriate price for your use.  You didn't want the $250 quality and 
expected to get it for $15.



>From: RampantNM at aol.com
>
>
>>The  choice is always price
>
>
>Gotta agree with Jay here.  I could have bought a $250 Dewalt or  some such
>air stapler and had a quality staple gun that would have served me the  
>rest of
>my life with daily use.  But, I use if infrequently, and the $15  Harbor
>Freight gun put up the ceiling in the cabin quite nicely.
>
>I mostly but mid-quality tools from Blowes or Home Defect.  I've got a
>couple of Snap-on, but they were left in my cars over the years by  
>mechanics.  I
>don't use most of my tools enough to justify the high end  stuff.
>
>Regards,
>
>Robert B. Houston

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Feb 13 12:56:49 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Ewing Lester)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:56:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <C3D863C0.1591E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C3D863C0.1591E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <91311D5E-FA08-42C8-A84E-EDFD0BA0C3F4@comcast.net>

Oh sure.. NOW you tell me.  This is a Delta belt/disc sander.  Makes  
quick work of those pesky ridges on con-rods..

lester

On Feb 13, 2008, at 11:07 AM, Billy Zoom wrote:

>> spending 5x as much for a real one
>> spending 5x as much for a real one
> I have a $265 Porter Cable belt sander that's never worked well  
> enough to be
> useable. You want to make me an offer? It was made in the US.

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Feb 13 12:57:43 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Ewing Lester)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:57:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine gurus...
References: <694335AC-491C-427C-9D6E-127F955BE249@mac.com>
Message-ID: <F4944694-6173-4DAE-BE79-CC44959960B9@comcast.net>

Ok, just to make sure..

I have a 948 block

I have an early 1098 crank

I have 1098 rods

I expect to order 1098 pistons that are 60 over

is that correct for a go fastish engine??

Thanks all,

Lester

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Feb 13 13:09:57 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:09:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] CHinese Quality
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F394F28557F029D4FBFEB0AB8240@phx.gbl>
References: <c0e.24afd6d2.34e4a149@aol.com>
	<BAY112-F394F28557F029D4FBFEB0AB8240@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802131209s75af7992jf1cd64404a7669f7@mail.gmail.com>

To be fair, I bought a Horrible Freight aluminium jack, not only for the low
price, but because I only use it every two months or so. I may jack the
front of the car up, for better access to change the oil, or every so often
to rotate the tires. If I used it every day, I bet it would have been dead
by now. If it lasts the next 10 years, at the rate of being used, an average
of 6 times a year, I'll be just fine.

On Feb 13, 2008 1:50 PM, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> I think that I disagree with you.  I think that you meant value.  You
> thought about what it was going to be used for and decided to pay an
> appropriate price for your use.  You didn't want the $250 quality and
> expected to get it for $15.
>
>
>
> >From: RampantNM at aol.com
> >
> >
> >>The  choice is always price
> >
> >
> >Gotta agree with Jay here.  I could have bought a $250 Dewalt or  some
> such
> >air stapler and had a quality staple gun that would have served me the
> >rest of
> >my life with daily use.  But, I use if infrequently, and the $15  Harbor
> >Freight gun put up the ceiling in the cabin quite nicely.
> >
> >I mostly but mid-quality tools from Blowes or Home Defect.  I've got a
> >couple of Snap-on, but they were left in my cars over the years by
> >mechanics.  I
> >don't use most of my tools enough to justify the high end  stuff.
> >
> >Regards,
> >
> >Robert B. Houston
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Feb 13 13:11:51 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:11:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] CHinese Quality
References: <c0e.24afd6d2.34e4a149@aol.com>
Message-ID: <001701c86e7c$ab9ecbd0$6401a8c0@personal>

Now, I am in a different position. At 69 years I figure I can get away with 
cheeper stuff at this point. However, all my early stuff is craftsman.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <RampantNM at aol.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 1:38 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] CHinese Quality


> In a message dated 2/13/2008 12:02:56 PM Mountain Standard Time,
> spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
> The  choice is always price
>
>
> Gotta agree with Jay here.  I could have bought a $250 Dewalt or  some 
> such
> air stapler and had a quality staple gun that would have served me the 
> rest of
> my life with daily use.  But, I use if infrequently, and the $15  Harbor
> Freight gun put up the ceiling in the cabin quite nicely.
>
> I mostly but mid-quality tools from Blowes or Home Defect.  I've got a
> couple of Snap-on, but they were left in my cars over the years by 
> mechanics.  I
> don't use most of my tools enough to justify the high end  stuff.
>
> 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 sprite58 at hotmail.com  Wed Feb 13 13:15:01 2008
From: sprite58 at hotmail.com (r moses)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:15:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ultimate Garage Sale       March 15 & 16
Message-ID: <BAY101-W25BC445A8ABCF6CB9D02AACB240@phx.gbl>

http://www.austinhealeysprite.org/sale_wanted.html


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From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Wed Feb 13 13:27:20 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:27:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Sprite for sale
Message-ID: <000a01c86e7e$e11d2f20$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Naturally this one shows up AFTER Frank has poured a ton of work into a rotty
67.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/572147923.html

Glen

From type79 at ix.netcom.com  Wed Feb 13 13:28:04 2008
From: type79 at ix.netcom.com (type79 at ix.netcom.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:28:04 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget
Message-ID: <26329791.1202934484909.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Interesting and if you believe all of that, you will probably enjoy this as well:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=X-ZULpr8m5o&feature=related

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/



-----Original Message-----
>From: RampantNM at aol.com
>Sent: Feb 13, 2008 2:31 PM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget
>
>In a message dated 2/12/2008 9:59:55 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
>spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

mechanic  who has a '74 Midget with 600,000 miles.  He has, of course, done a bit of work on it.  He also said he once drove it at 120  mph.

Michael Rowe

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Feb 13 13:36:29 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Ewing Lester)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:36:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Engine gurus...
In-Reply-To: <1BB6FC4B-3D9A-448E-935F-C4DFCA88D46E@gerardsgarage.com>
References: <694335AC-491C-427C-9D6E-127F955BE249@mac.com>
	<F4944694-6173-4DAE-BE79-CC44959960B9@comcast.net>
	<1BB6FC4B-3D9A-448E-935F-C4DFCA88D46E@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <E3D7661F-815F-470C-AADE-F45E338A3C6A@comcast.net>

Then let me be more specific.. see below..  ;-)

I just want to make sure that there is no difference between pin to  
crown height on 1098 pistons vs 948 pistons.  I dont want to loose  
all the goodie from the crank by having so-so pistons that lower the CR.

lester


On Feb 13, 2008, at 2:25 PM, Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:

> Lester,
>
> You'd probably do better with a 1098 head more than the things you
> mention. The "breathing" department i.e., a better cam, larger carb(s)
> and tuned exhaust will do the most for these engines. With blow-by
> already a problem with the thin cylinder walls, I'd try to stay no
> more than .020" over on the pistons. Rods are a bit better design, but
> aren't going to do much , if anything, for performance.
>
> Gerard
>
> On Feb 13, 2008, at 11:57 AM, Ewing Lester wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >
> > Ok, just to make sure..
> >
> > I have a 948 block
>


> 1098 head w/ larger valves and moderate porting
> >
> > I have an early 1098 crank
> >
> > I have 1098 rods
> >
> > I expect to order 1098 pistons that are 60 over
> >
> > is that correct for a go fastish engine??
> >
> > Thanks all,
> >
> > Lester
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Feb 13 13:36:42 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:36:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Sprite for sale
In-Reply-To: <000a01c86e7e$e11d2f20$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <000a01c86e7e$e11d2f20$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <014001c86e80$262446c0$726cd440$@com>

"paint is in good condition"????????

-----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
Glen Byrns
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 2:27 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Sprite for sale

Naturally this one shows up AFTER Frank has poured a ton of work into a
rotty
67.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/572147923.html

Glen
_______________________________________________

From biffjones at verizon.net  Wed Feb 13 11:21:22 2008
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:21:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com><43840a7e0802121305w3f2a5057h33c380b7d0dfc16b@mail.gmail.com><47B236EA.4060309@comcast.net><441250190802122059m1eb20695v50c8a63c49b1db52@mail.gmail.com><A360C394BB79484DB2060B367BA4DAD0@Home>
	<47B3240B.4040400@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <004101c86e6d$3dc4fdf0$2f01a8c0@dell1>

> Michael Rowe wrote:   "Remember when a car "Made in America" was a joke?"

Back in 1968 I bought a Plymouth Satellite, 318, 4 speed, 2 door coupe. Car 
ran fine for about 2 months, after which it developed a clunk in the left 
front end. Start fast, brake hard, or go around a corner hard and it would 
'clunk'. Took it back to the dealer and after a test drive they confirmed 
the 'clunk'. Mechanics went over the front end, checked everything, 
tightened everything and the clunk was still there. Factory rep was asked to 
come and inspect the car. Wasted trip back to the dealer as he was a white 
collar guy who knew nothing but the 'rules'. Was sent to another dealer, 
another test drive with their chief mechanic, after a few 'clunks' he said 
back to the garage. Car was put on a lift, left front tire removed and then 
the chief mechanic grabbed a torch and proceeded to cut out the rear portion 
of the outer fender well. On the Plymouth there was a partial unity body in 
various places. The inner and outer fender wells and part of the firewall 
was one area, all welded together. He cut a 3" x  6" hole and there was a 
coke bottle suspended by a sting. In the bottom of the fender well were the 
remains of a few rubber bands. Seems someone on the assembly line was 
hanging the bottles by their necks and then putting rubber bands around the 
base of the bottle to soften the 'clunk' until they were worn through or dry 
rotted.

Biff Jones
'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite
http://sprites2.homestead.com/

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb 13 13:54:00 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:54:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <47B3240B.4040400@earthlink.net>
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com>
	<43840a7e0802121305w3f2a5057h33c380b7d0dfc16b@mail.gmail.com>
	<47B236EA.4060309@comcast.net>
	<441250190802122059m1eb20695v50c8a63c49b1db52@mail.gmail.com>
	<A360C394BB79484DB2060B367BA4DAD0@Home>
	<47B3240B.4040400@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802131254r52d8f9baobc93f3f9675b44c0@mail.gmail.com>

On Feb 13, 2008 11:08 AM, <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:

> A few years ago, Pam and I were looking for a new car.  When we went
> into a Toyota dealer, we were pounced upon by an American salesman of
> about 60+.

<snip>

Many years ago I adopted a policy for dealing with car salesmen. When I
enter a dealership showroom, I tell the first guy who comes up to me, "If I
have questions I will ask you, otherwise, if you or any of your co-workers
begins to give me a sales pitch I'm leaving immediately and not coming
back."  It took a while, but about 10 years ago a salesman at a local
dealership took me at my word. He immediately walked away and informed the
other sales staff to leave us alone. We ended up buying a pickup from him
(we had already done our homework on price vs. markup and the mechanicals,
reliability...etc.). 5 Years later we traded that pickup in for a new one
through the same guy. Did that again 2 years ago.  Never has he said a word
to us unless we asked questions. Never has he tried to jack the price or
push a POS on us.

If you let them rape you, they will........    If you don't let them.....
;-)

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 bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb 13 13:57:44 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:57:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <004101c86e6d$3dc4fdf0$2f01a8c0@dell1>
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com>
	<43840a7e0802121305w3f2a5057h33c380b7d0dfc16b@mail.gmail.com>
	<47B236EA.4060309@comcast.net>
	<441250190802122059m1eb20695v50c8a63c49b1db52@mail.gmail.com>
	<A360C394BB79484DB2060B367BA4DAD0@Home>
	<47B3240B.4040400@earthlink.net>
	<004101c86e6d$3dc4fdf0$2f01a8c0@dell1>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802131257p6ca6410dyde6c9a693bbb9bdd@mail.gmail.com>

Biff,

My uncle had a similar experience with a Chevy back in the early 70s. In his
case there was a note in the bottle that read, "Bet it took you forever to
find this!"

Cheers!!
Jim

On Feb 13, 2008 12:21 PM, Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net> wrote:

> > Michael Rowe wrote:   "Remember when a car "Made in America" was a
> joke?"
>
> Back in 1968 I bought a Plymouth Satellite, 318, 4 speed, 2 door coupe.
> Car
> ran fine for about 2 months, after which it developed a clunk in the left
> front end. Start fast, brake hard, or go around a corner hard and it would
> 'clunk'. Took it back to the dealer and after a test drive they confirmed
> the 'clunk'. Mechanics went over the front end, checked everything,
> tightened everything and the clunk was still there. Factory rep was asked
> to
> come and inspect the car. Wasted trip back to the dealer as he was a white
> collar guy who knew nothing but the 'rules'. Was sent to another dealer,
> another test drive with their chief mechanic, after a few 'clunks' he said
> back to the garage. Car was put on a lift, left front tire removed and
> then
> the chief mechanic grabbed a torch and proceeded to cut out the rear
> portion
> of the outer fender well. On the Plymouth there was a partial unity body
> in
> various places. The inner and outer fender wells and part of the firewall
> was one area, all welded together. He cut a 3" x  6" hole and there was a
> coke bottle suspended by a sting. In the bottom of the fender well were
> the
> remains of a few rubber bands. Seems someone on the assembly line was
> hanging the bottles by their necks and then putting rubber bands around
> the
> base of the bottle to soften the 'clunk' until they were worn through or
> dry
> rotted.
>
> Biff Jones
> 'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
> 'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite
> http://sprites2.homestead.com/
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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 type79 at ix.netcom.com  Wed Feb 13 14:01:23 2008
From: type79 at ix.netcom.com (type79 at ix.netcom.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:01:23 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
Message-ID: <3247447.1202936483965.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

It's a joke now, more than ever. 

1) What U. S. cars are completely Made in America?,

2) U. S. cars are still not up the standard of foreign based competitors, and

3) It's humorous that cars designed by foreign companies but assembled in the U.S. have a higher build quality.

I don't have any sympathy for GM, Ford, or Chrysler.

jay fishbein
wallingford, CT
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/

-----Original Message-----
>From: Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net>
>Sent: Feb 13, 2008 1:21 PM
>To: spridgets net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
>
>> Michael Rowe wrote:   "Remember when a car "Made in America" was a joke?"

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb 13 14:02:37 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:02:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The 67 Runs
In-Reply-To: <001001c86e67$efc2ff80$6401a8c0@personal>
References: <c80.202f6386.34e4588d@aol.com>
	<001001c86e67$efc2ff80$6401a8c0@personal>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802131302k640044a1pfb8533ec8f6fca83@mail.gmail.com>

Darn it!!   I've had to learn a lot of things when working on my Spridget.
Now its going to force me to learn to READ!!   Carp!!   And I got by all
these years with pictures....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Feb 13, 2008 11:43 AM, Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net> wrote:

> Yes, the pic in the shop manual is wrong but the words are correct.
>
> --
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 billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 13 14:49:22 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:49:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802130907r7aa890b6j72c120c55bb785b9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C3D8A5E2.15953%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Doorbell button by Lucas?? At least it didn't catch fire.
> gen-you-wine made in England button, for over 3 times as much, made out of
> metal, instead of plastic. I installed it, and the f'n thing had the light
> burn out in six months. The button hasn't shriveled up and fallen out, yet.

From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Feb 13 16:07:57 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:07:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget
In-Reply-To: <c28.2b2d8320.34e49f90@aol.com>
Message-ID: <006801c86e95$45eb7360$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

I remember attending my local SCCA region meeting, back in '81 or '82,
and listening to my friend, Bob Criss, telling the membership about his
SCCA Run-Offs experience, at Road Atlanta, from the previous month, when
he won the F-Production national championship.  He was "clocked" at 130
mph, coming through "the Dip".  His statement, regarding that speed, in
a Spridget: "scared the SHIT out of me".
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
RampantNM at aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 2:31 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget

In a message dated 2/12/2008 9:59:55 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

mechanic  who has a '74 Midget with 600,000 miles.  He has, of course,
done a 
 
bit of work on it.  He also said he once drove it at 120  mph.

Michael Rowe




I wouldn't think moving the steering wheel back and forth while it fell
from 
the airplane would qualify as "driving".
 
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 mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Feb 13 16:11:51 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:11:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget
In-Reply-To: <26329791.1202934484909.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <26329791.1202934484909.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <BEF083707BB44BF2A0382124DB76F39A@Home>

Spridget lovers are in Never, Never Land, not Oz!

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <type79 at ix.netcom.com>
To: <RampantNM at aol.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget


> Interesting and if you believe all of that, you will probably enjoy this 
> as well:
>
> http://youtube.com/watch?v=X-ZULpr8m5o&feature=related
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
> http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>>From: RampantNM at aol.com
>>Sent: Feb 13, 2008 2:31 PM
>>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>>Subject: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget
>>
>>In a message dated 2/12/2008 9:59:55 PM Mountain Standard Time,
>>spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
> mechanic  who has a '74 Midget with 600,000 miles.  He has, of course, 
> done a bit of work on it.  He also said he once drove it at 120  mph.
>
> Michael Rowe
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Feb 13 16:18:18 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:18:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget
In-Reply-To: <006801c86e95$45eb7360$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
References: <006801c86e95$45eb7360$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <1088E31CF7AF4C0897ED2FA34BCDEEE8@Home>

>  His statement, regarding that speed, in
> a Spridget: "scared the SHIT out of me".

A Spridget owner with the sense to be scared?

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Wed Feb 13 16:47:41 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:47:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] El Paso
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921675@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

So, Robert Houston, how was Hilary yesterday?  I thought of you when I
heard on the radar that she was trying to sneak across the New Mexico
border.

;-)



JohnD

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 13 17:09:53 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:09:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921663@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <97061.7554.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
> required under the driving suit.  I've seen Soave
> change at the track,
> and he wears little pants like that

Huh. I thought you'd be blinded by my taillights.


      ____________________________________________________________________________________
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 13 17:10:55 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:10:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
In-Reply-To: <01bb01c86e47$7742a990$0201a8c0@DELL>
Message-ID: <953673.95482.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Geoff Branch <gjbranch at comcast.net> wrote:
> Ron:  when are we going to see you posing in these
> undies????

Team Thicko is a tight-knit bunch, but not for you or
any  man!


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From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 13 17:47:27 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:47:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
References: <3247447.1202936483965.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <096e01c86ea3$44817ac0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<2) U. S. cars are still not up the standard of foreign based competitors,
>>

Actually Jay, there WAS one until '08s!!!  My wife has an '05 Chevy Malibu
Maxx !!

The     IDIOTS    at Chev NEVER advertised BECAUSE I think it WAS a hell of a
car, a fit & finish FAR above any other 'Merican stuff I have seen (did I
mention I HATE "new" crap sold as "cars"?), ridden in or driven.  And even
gets GREAT mileage IN-town or on the road!!  Car is simply (did I mention I
HATE "new" crap sold as "cars"?) AMAZING!!

Cindy p/u'd up on a mid-afternoon Fri., then Sat AM asked me to put a 8'
rolled up (18' long = HEAVY<G>) oriental rug in the car.  I just looked at
like she was NUTS and she repeated, "Please put in the car."!!  So I hefted
the damned thing up, hauled outside and found back "hatch" open and a CAVERN
looking at me!!!  Fit with length to SPARE!!  AMAZING!!!

I even TOLD her to get a NEW one for '08 (did I mention I HATE "new" crap sold
as "cars"?) which is when she told me NO '08s because Chev had dropped it!!!

The Dealer she got it from (3rd new car over 9 years) (did I mention I HATE
"new" crap sold as "cars"?) told me that Chev had NEVER authorized Co-op
advertising for it?!?!?!?

Bunch of (did I mention I HATE "new" crap sold as "cars"?) friggin' IDIOTS
!!!

Ed

From millerls at ado13.com  Wed Feb 13 17:54:13 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:54:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake MC Threads
Message-ID: <015d01c86ea4$1e65f770$53997e4c@HP>

I want to replace the solid line from the MC to the clutch slave on Bugzuki 
with a braided line.

What fitting do I need to connect said line to the MC ?

The MC and the slave should take the same fitting.

Larry Miller

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Feb 13 17:58:07 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:58:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake MC Threads
In-Reply-To: <015d01c86ea4$1e65f770$53997e4c@HP>
References: <015d01c86ea4$1e65f770$53997e4c@HP>
Message-ID: <6bd8a1223aa10d9ca76f2a.20080213165807.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Paul A should know this. He made a braided clutch line for my 5 speed
conversion.  I don't know what you call the fittings, I just installed the
damn thing and it works great.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2


Larry & Sandi Miller
> I want to replace the solid line from the MC to the clutch slave on
> Bugzuki
> with a braided line.
>
> What fitting do I need to connect said line to the MC ?
>
> The MC and the slave should take the same fitting.
>
> Larry Miller
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From millerls at ado13.com  Wed Feb 13 17:59:10 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:59:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys NOW Chevy
References: <3247447.1202936483965.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
	<096e01c86ea3$44817ac0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <016201c86ea4$cf714ce0$53997e4c@HP>

On a recent trip to Mexico I was surprised to see GM cars being sold, badged 
as "Chevy", NOT "Chevrolet" but "Chevy".

Don't know what the equivalent might be in the states.

Larry Miller

From hardy.john at cox.net  Wed Feb 13 18:22:13 2008
From: hardy.john at cox.net (hardy.john at cox.net)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:22:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys NOW Chevy
In-Reply-To: <016201c86ea4$cf714ce0$53997e4c@HP>
Message-ID: <20080213202213.DOMPU.61420.root@fed1wml10.mgt.cox.net>

Here in Southern California the equivalent would be a "Chebbie"!


---- Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com> wrote: 
> On a recent trip to Mexico I was surprised to see GM cars being sold, badged 
> as "Chevy", NOT "Chevrolet" but "Chevy".
> 
> Don't know what the equivalent might be in the states.
> 
> Larry Miller
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 13 19:03:35 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:03:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802130907r7aa890b6j72c120c55bb785b9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY112-F4034B5E41CD26B13E158B5B8240@phx.gbl>
	<C3D8624B.15919%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<e98d88090802130907r7aa890b6j72c120c55bb785b9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47B3A177.8090507@comcast.net>

Brad Fornal wrote:
>  I installed it, and
> the f'n thing had the light burn out in six months. 

I bet the bulb was made in china.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 13 19:30:14 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:30:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget
In-Reply-To: <c28.2b2d8320.34e49f90@aol.com>
References: <c28.2b2d8320.34e49f90@aol.com>
Message-ID: <47B3A7B6.5020502@comcast.net>

I have had the speedometer up to the "E" in the word Beam as in Main 
beam on the dial. If calibrated the same, that would be 115 mph give or 
take.
That was back in my first 67 Sprite when I was 17 or so.
I was going down hill, I did have a tail wind and a passenger, and yes 
the front end becomes very *lofty* at 100 plus mph as I have been there 
a few times.
Hell I was in a Triumph GT6 going 140 mph.
That'll put a brown mark in your skivies ;)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 13 19:37:39 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:37:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] CHinese Quality
In-Reply-To: <c0e.24afd6d2.34e4a149@aol.com>
References: <c0e.24afd6d2.34e4a149@aol.com>
Message-ID: <47B3A973.4020005@comcast.net>

RampantNM at aol.com wrote:

> Gotta agree with Jay here.  I could have bought a $250 Dewalt

And get the same crap chinese quality but for more money.
Don't ask me how many Dewalt tools I go thru in my trade.
The circular saws last 366 days whether you use it or not.
I buy one every September.
Nail guns used to last 2 years, now the same one lasts 6 months before 
it needs a total overhaul and it's toast by the 366th day.
I am convinced that little tag on the tools is NOT an anti theft device 
from the store but it once scanned, it starts the clock, if it had a 90 
day warranty, it lasts 93 days, if it has a 1 year warranty, it lasts 
366 days, maybe 367 on a leap year.
Guess where Dewalt tools are made now?
It ain't Japan either.
Home defect and lowes have made everybody else compete or beat feet
So it's all cheap crap now.
Rigid Tools used to be good until Home cheapo bought them out.



-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Wed Feb 13 19:48:17 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:48:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget
In-Reply-To: <26329791.1202934484909.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <26329791.1202934484909.JavaMail.root@elwamui-hybrid.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <6F39BF04-29D1-40F1-B30C-BDB8E68159E3@phillymgclub.com>

Well I know I had my 76 over 100 mph, once. It got a little light in  
the front end, so I never did it again.

Larry

On Feb 13, 2008, at 3:28 PM, type79 at ix.netcom.com wrote:

> Interesting and if you believe all of that, you will probably enjoy  
> this as well:
>
> http://youtube.com/watch?v=X-ZULpr8m5o&feature=related
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
> http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: RampantNM at aol.com
>> Sent: Feb 13, 2008 2:31 PM
>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget
>>
>> In a message dated 2/12/2008 9:59:55 PM Mountain Standard Time,
>> spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
> mechanic  who has a '74 Midget with 600,000 miles.  He has, of  
> course, done a bit of work on it.  He also said he once drove it at  
> 120  mph.
>
> Michael Rowe
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From herby at herbytoys.com  Wed Feb 13 19:48:32 2008
From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:48:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] craigslist - scary
Message-ID: <001b01c86eb4$181b9a90$6701a8c0@HERBYZ>

Why do some people do these things!

 

HYPERLINK
"http://daytona.craigslist.org/car/570544134.html"http://daytona.craigslist.
org/car/570544134.html

 

 

Herby
63 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy - patiently waiting)
62 MKII Sprite (the "resto-mod" driver)
00 Dakota R/T (the new toy)
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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Feb 13 19:54:35 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:54:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget
In-Reply-To: <47B3A7B6.5020502@comcast.net>
References: <c28.2b2d8320.34e49f90@aol.com>
  <47B3A7B6.5020502@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <023a01c86eb4$f899d960$e9cd8c20$@com>

Hey, I had a front wheel and suspension come off at somewhere north of
100mph.

For those of you that haven't heard this oft told story....

http://www.thicko.com/contents.htm

-----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, February 13, 2008 8:30 PM
To: RampantNM at aol.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget

I have had the speedometer up to the "E" in the word Beam as in Main 
beam on the dial. If calibrated the same, that would be 115 mph give or 
take.
That was back in my first 67 Sprite when I was 17 or so.
I was going down hill, I did have a tail wind and a passenger, and yes 
the front end becomes very *lofty* at 100 plus mph as I have been there 
a few times.
Hell I was in a Triumph GT6 going 140 mph.
That'll put a brown mark in your skivies ;)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 13 19:56:46 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:56:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] craigslist - scary
In-Reply-To: <001b01c86eb4$181b9a90$6701a8c0@HERBYZ>
Message-ID: <300500.66636.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I saw this car on eBay a few months ago.  I can see a certain apeal since I've been a long-time fan of street rods - particularly the non-billet & chrome kind currently called rat rods.  I can see somebody taking two or three cars out of the junk yard and welding them together into something unique.  It could be a bast to drive.  Not exactly my taste, but I've always been one to appreciate anything somebody built in the garage.
   - David

Herby <herby at herbytoys.com> wrote:
  Why do some people do these things!



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00 Dakota R/T (the new toy)
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 13 19:56:32 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:56:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Electric Fuel pump notes
Message-ID: <47B3ADE0.9050103@comcast.net>

FWIW, I have been paying close to $60 for the low pressure
QUIET round transistorized electric pump.
So today I happened past Auto Zone and stopped in with the part number.
E8012S the kid behind the counter didn't even ask "What make, model, and 
year?" He looked on the computer, said $35 and it's in stock.
Sold! They even have silicone DOT-5 for $7 a bottle as opposed to $15 at 
Car Crap.
Now you know. It fits with no real modifications, it does come with 
nipples for 5/16 fuel line but a couple of 1/8" pipe X 1/4" barbed hose 
fittings fix that.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 13 20:19:38 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:19:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys NOW Chevy
References: <20080213202213.DOMPU.61420.root@fed1wml10.mgt.cox.net>
Message-ID: <027801c86eb8$6ee4def0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

John Hardy replied to a post Larry Miller made to Spridgets at autox List.
The "To:" box reads: hardy.john at cox.net; millerls at ado13.com;
spridgets at autox.team.net

One of my SERIOUS "pet peeves"!!!

Only John & Larry will get TWO of this note BECAUSE I am breaking my own rule
of NOT editing to "To:" in a List "Reply All:" !!

Now if someone hits "Reply All" and does NOT EDIT the "To:" in their reply all
THREE of us (me, John & Larry) will again get the EXACT same message TWICE!!
If I hit the "Reply All:" then who ever sent it is gonna get TWO posts BUT so
will John & Larry!!  Not "kind", ya think<G>??

The worst part is that the non-edited ones can keep on "building" to 4, 5, 6,
etc..

I know it is a "reach" folks, but TRY to remember (especially us "OFers"<G>)
to EDIT your Replies!!!

If any of you have noticed, you do NOT get TWO of my Replies because I do my
very best to edit EVERY List "Reply To:" PRIOR to me sending.

I    KNOW    I am opening a "can of worms" and EVERYBODY is gonna edit their
reply to this by deleting John & Larry only so that I    STILL    get 2 posts
just to p/m/o and ya know what??  Yep, my delete key works just fine BUT if
you think about it you KNOW I am right<G>!!

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Feb 13 20:22:11 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:22:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Electric Fuel pump notes
In-Reply-To: <47B3ADE0.9050103@comcast.net>
References: <47B3ADE0.9050103@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4048aacfeaa0b4a46e6a.20080213192211.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Just went to the Auto Zone web site and looked this pump up: 
http://tinyurl.com/24hboy
They list it on the web site for over 50 bucks.  What did you do to get a
good price Frank, have your nail gun in a holster when you went in?  You
better buy a few more at that price before they figure it out.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
BTW - I have a E8016S for the big Healey when I get it running from
Fleabay.  Got a good price there.


Frank Clarici
> FWIW, I have been paying close to $60 for the low pressure
> QUIET round transistorized electric pump.
> So today I happened past Auto Zone and stopped in with the part number.
> E8012S the kid behind the counter didn't even ask "What make, model, and
> year?" He looked on the computer, said $35 and it's in stock.
> Sold! They even have silicone DOT-5 for $7 a bottle as opposed to $15 at
> Car Crap.
> Now you know. It fits with no real modifications, it does come with
> nipples for 5/16 fuel line but a couple of 1/8" pipe X 1/4" barbed hose
> fittings fix that.
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From p.herder at cox.net  Wed Feb 13 20:27:10 2008
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:27:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Electric Fuel pump notes
In-Reply-To: <4048aacfeaa0b4a46e6a.20080213192211.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
References: <47B3ADE0.9050103@comcast.net>
	<4048aacfeaa0b4a46e6a.20080213192211.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <CBBC9EB401FB4A86B4A5C0936ADA0E9D@PaulVU>

Same here but I did "googled" it and found just the thing for Frank!

http://www.allworldautomotive.com/auto_parts_for_sale_fuel_pump_ots6367.html

$8.00!!!  (If you buy 500!)

Of course it comes from CHINA!!!

;^)

Paul Herder
Sedgwick, KS
66 Sprite

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

Just went to the Auto Zone web site and looked this pump up: 
http://tinyurl.com/24hboy
They list it on the web site for over 50 bucks.  What did you do to get a
good price Frank, have your nail gun in a holster when you went in?  You
better buy a few more at that price before they figure it out.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
BTW - I have a E8016S for the big Healey when I get it running from
Fleabay.  Got a good price there.


Frank Clarici
> FWIW, I have been paying close to $60 for the low pressure
> QUIET round transistorized electric pump.
> So today I happened past Auto Zone and stopped in with the part number.
> E8012S the kid behind the counter didn't even ask "What make, model, and
> year?" He looked on the computer, said $35 and it's in stock.
> Sold! They even have silicone DOT-5 for $7 a bottle as opposed to $15 at
> Car Crap.
> Now you know. It fits with no real modifications, it does come with
> nipples for 5/16 fuel line but a couple of 1/8" pipe X 1/4" barbed hose
> fittings fix that.
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 13 20:28:46 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:28:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget
In-Reply-To: <6F39BF04-29D1-40F1-B30C-BDB8E68159E3@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <904715.45885.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:

> Well I know I had my 76 over 100 mph, once. It got a
> little light in  
> the front end, so I never did it again

Perfect conditions, practice at Elkhart Lake...White
Trash in perfect tune...come out of the carousel in
4th, flat out through The Kink....Kettle Bottoms to
Canada Corner, just me and my friend Grant Gongoll in
his beautiful Big Healey, flat out 7500 RPM in 4th
gear with a 3.9 rear and 60 series Hoosiers (do the
math; his crew got us before that at 118 MPH along the
way)...I figure I can easily late brake him in Canada
Corner. His brake lights flash once, and never come
back on. Wow - he's got balls. No, he has no brakes.
He tries to loop it to slow it down, somersaults up a
hill and comes to rest on top of an 8 ft chain link
fence in front of the grandstand. I've never been
shaken like that on a track before. 5 minutes later
I'm talking to him in the med shack. Unbelievable.

That was 2 years ago, I'm faster now, but not in that
part of the track!

Ron



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From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 13 20:31:53 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:31:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys NOW Chevy
In-Reply-To: <027801c86eb8$6ee4def0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <462898.56572.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- shop at justbrits.com wrote:
> One of my SERIOUS "pet peeves"!!!
> 
> Now if someone hits "Reply All" and does NOT EDIT
> the "To:" in their reply all
> THREE of us (me, John & Larry) will again get the
> EXACT same message TWICE!!

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From biffjones at verizon.net  Wed Feb 13 20:47:43 2008
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:47:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Electric Fuel pump notes
References: <47B3ADE0.9050103@comcast.net>
	<4048aacfeaa0b4a46e6a.20080213192211.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <01b801c86ebc$5b1096e0$2f01a8c0@dell1>

That's the same pump I've been running for two years now. No problems with 
the pump. When I bought mine it was $35 bucks.  Since Frank lives in Jersey 
they probably haven't updated their prices. Must be something to do with all 
the chemicals or something.................................

Biff 

From MAIL4CARPENTERS at peoplepc.com  Wed Feb 13 20:56:29 2008
From: MAIL4CARPENTERS at peoplepc.com (MICHAEL CARPENTER)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:56:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Electric Fuel pump notes
References: <47B3ADE0.9050103@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <001901c86ebd$949f47c0$09e8f804@D1PWFG61>

Isn't that too much fuel pressure?

mike C
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 9:56 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Electric Fuel pump notes


> FWIW, I have been paying close to $60 for the low pressure
> QUIET round transistorized electric pump.
> So today I happened past Auto Zone and stopped in with the part number.
> E8012S the kid behind the counter didn't even ask "What make, model, and 
> year?" He looked on the computer, said $35 and it's in stock.
> Sold! They even have silicone DOT-5 for $7 a bottle as opposed to $15 at 
> Car Crap.
> Now you know. It fits with no real modifications, it does come with 
> nipples for 5/16 fuel line but a couple of 1/8" pipe X 1/4" barbed hose 
> fittings fix that.
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From davriker at nwi.net  Wed Feb 13 21:05:03 2008
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:05:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com><43840a7e0802121305w3f2a5057h33c380b7d0dfc16b@mail.gmail.com><47B236EA.4060309@comcast.net><441250190802122059m1eb20695v50c8a63c49b1db52@mail.gmail.com><A360C394BB79484DB2060B367BA4DAD0@Home><47B3240B.4040400@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0802131254r52d8f9baobc93f3f9675b44c0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <007d01c86ebe$c71d7fe0$6600a8c0@dave>

Funny, you whine about walking into a big box store and not being able to 
find anybody working there except some punk kid who doesn't know shit, but 
when you go to a place where they display complicated 50 thousand dollar 
merchandise, you want to be left alone????? If you want to look at cars 
without a salesperson, visit the Walmart parking lot.

David Riker,
Professional Automotive Sales Consultant
Sales Manager
Cascade Chevrolet Cadillac

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: "spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 12:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys


> On Feb 13, 2008 11:08 AM, <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>> A few years ago, Pam and I were looking for a new car.  When we went
>> into a Toyota dealer, we were pounced upon by an American salesman of
>> about 60+.
>
> <snip>
>
> Many years ago I adopted a policy for dealing with car salesmen. When I
> enter a dealership showroom, I tell the first guy who comes up to me, "If 
> I
> have questions I will ask you, otherwise, if you or any of your co-workers
> begins to give me a sales pitch I'm leaving immediately and not coming
> back." 

From nory1 at adelphia.net  Wed Feb 13 21:11:46 2008
From: nory1 at adelphia.net (Nory)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:11:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The 67 Runs
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802131302k640044a1pfb8533ec8f6fca83@mail.gmail.com>
References: <c80.202f6386.34e4588d@aol.com>
	<001001c86e67$efc2ff80$6401a8c0@personal>
	<43840a7e0802131302k640044a1pfb8533ec8f6fca83@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <944F47C6-44DD-440B-8A5B-EA5E96B6B523@adelphia.net>

Carp?  How do you read carp?  Is that like reading tea leaves?


On Feb 13, 2008, at 4:02 PM, Jim Johnson wrote:

> READ!!   Carp!!

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 13 21:11:37 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:11:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] craigslist - scary
In-Reply-To: <001b01c86eb4$181b9a90$6701a8c0@HERBYZ>
References: <001b01c86eb4$181b9a90$6701a8c0@HERBYZ>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10802132011ye8afa2aq8ac8aa742f83c01f@mail.gmail.com>

There goes prices for Bugeyes!

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 13 21:34:07 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:34:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The 67 Runs
References: <c80.202f6386.34e4588d@aol.com><001001c86e67$efc2ff80$6401a8c0@personal><43840a7e0802131302k640044a1pfb8533ec8f6fca83@mail.gmail.com>
	<944F47C6-44DD-440B-8A5B-EA5E96B6B523@adelphia.net>
Message-ID: <01cc01c86ec2$d6d4a4f0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Carp?  How do you read carp?  >>

"Scale" reading, Nory????

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Wed Feb 13 22:52:02 2008
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:52:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 9, Issue 27
In-Reply-To: <mailman.1600.1202959191.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.1600.1202959191.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <fbc9308f0802132152w1884ad47paf1d50f13443bfd1@mail.gmail.com>

Personally I don't find it so very amazing....

heheheheheh..... </evil laughter>

Rick Bastedo



Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:07:57 -0500
From: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget
To: <RampantNM at aol.com>, <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <006801c86e95$45eb7360$6501a8c0 at DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

I remember attending my local SCCA region meeting, back in '81 or '82,
and listening to my friend, Bob Criss, telling the membership about his
SCCA Run-Offs experience, at Road Atlanta, from the previous month, when
he won the F-Production national championship.  He was "clocked" at 130
mph, coming through "the Dip".  His statement, regarding that speed, in
a Spridget: "scared the SHIT out of me".
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
RampantNM at aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 2:31 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] 120 mph Midget

In a message dated 2/12/2008 9:59:55 PM Mountain Standard Time,
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

mechanic  who has a '74 Midget with 600,000 miles.  He has, of course,
done a

bit of work on it.  He also said he once drove it at 120  mph.

Michael Rowe

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Feb 14 00:17:20 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:17:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys NOW Chevy
In-Reply-To: <027801c86eb8$6ee4def0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
References: <20080213202213.DOMPU.61420.root@fed1wml10.mgt.cox.net>
	<027801c86eb8$6ee4def0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802132317s645c623fo1eb9d04872da9ab0@mail.gmail.com>

Shut up, Ed.

On 2/13/08, shop at justbrits.com <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:
>
> John Hardy replied to a post Larry Miller made to Spridgets at autox List.
> The "To:" box reads: hardy.john at cox.net; millerls at ado13.com;
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> One of my SERIOUS "pet peeves"!!!
>
> Only John & Larry will get TWO of this note BECAUSE I am breaking my own
> rule
> of NOT editing to "To:" in a List "Reply All:" !!
>
> Now if someone hits "Reply All" and does NOT EDIT the "To:" in their reply
> all
> THREE of us (me, John & Larry) will again get the EXACT same message
> TWICE!!
> If I hit the "Reply All:" then who ever sent it is gonna get TWO posts BUT
> so
> will John & Larry!!  Not "kind", ya think<G>??
>
> The worst part is that the non-edited ones can keep on "building" to 4, 5,
> 6,
> etc..
>
> I know it is a "reach" folks, but TRY to remember (especially us
> "OFers"<G>)
> to EDIT your Replies!!!
>
> If any of you have noticed, you do NOT get TWO of my Replies because I do
> my
> very best to edit EVERY List "Reply To:" PRIOR to me sending.
>
> I    KNOW    I am opening a "can of worms" and EVERYBODY is gonna edit
> their
> reply to this by deleting John & Larry only so that I    STILL    get 2
> posts
> just to p/m/o and ya know what??  Yep, my delete key works just fine BUT
> if
> you think about it you KNOW I am right<G>!!
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> You are subscribed as bmwwxman at gmail.com
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>



-- 
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  Thu Feb 14 00:25:41 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:25:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <007d01c86ebe$c71d7fe0$6600a8c0@dave>
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com>
	<43840a7e0802121305w3f2a5057h33c380b7d0dfc16b@mail.gmail.com>
	<47B236EA.4060309@comcast.net>
	<441250190802122059m1eb20695v50c8a63c49b1db52@mail.gmail.com>
	<A360C394BB79484DB2060B367BA4DAD0@Home>
	<47B3240B.4040400@earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0802131254r52d8f9baobc93f3f9675b44c0@mail.gmail.com>
	<007d01c86ebe$c71d7fe0$6600a8c0@dave>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802132325s4bd967fbg63736552dc815b13@mail.gmail.com>

In my experience, none of the sales persons today know jack shit about the
cars they sell other than what color it comes in and what other goodies you
can get for inside and outside trim. Try asking them about the fuel
injection system, the rear drive ratio, or anything else remotely mechanical
or electrical and see what you get. I'm 63. EVERYONE who works as a salesman
these days IS a punk kid who doesn't know shit!!  Moreover, I damn sre can't
afford any vehicle that costs $50K  ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/13/08, David Riker <davriker at nwi.net> wrote:
>
> Funny, you whine about walking into a big box store and not being able to
> find anybody working there except some punk kid who doesn't know shit, but
> when you go to a place where they display complicated 50 thousand dollar
> merchandise, you want to be left alone????? If you want to look at cars
> without a salesperson, visit the Walmart parking lot.
>
> David Riker,
> Professional Automotive Sales Consultant
> Sales Manager
> Cascade Chevrolet Cadillac
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> Cc: "spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 12:54 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
>
>
> > On Feb 13, 2008 11:08 AM, <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> >
> >> A few years ago, Pam and I were looking for a new car.  When we went
> >> into a Toyota dealer, we were pounced upon by an American salesman of
> >> about 60+.
> >
> > <snip>
> >
> > Many years ago I adopted a policy for dealing with car salesmen. When I
> > enter a dealership showroom, I tell the first guy who comes up to me,
> "If
> > I
> > have questions I will ask you, otherwise, if you or any of your
> co-workers
> > begins to give me a sales pitch I'm leaving immediately and not coming
> > back."
>
>


-- 
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  Thu Feb 14 03:58:41 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:58:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys NOW Chevy
In-Reply-To: <462898.56572.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <027801c86eb8$6ee4def0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<462898.56572.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP03E4AB4A624663802B84CBB8250@CEZ.ICE>

I use a surreal mail program. :)

-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Soave

--- shop at justbrits.com wrote:
> One of my SERIOUS "pet peeves"!!!
> 
> Now if someone hits "Reply All" and does NOT EDIT
> the "To:" in their reply all
> THREE of us (me, John & Larry) will again get the
> EXACT same message TWICE!!

Not with a real mail program you won't. 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 14 04:54:03 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:54:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
Message-ID: <e98d88090802140354g53dda3awae09444aaf3efbb3@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GgWrV8TcUc
This poor fucker will STILL be known as "Officer Dude" when he is
shuffling down the nursing home hall. If any of you live in Baltimore,
tell us if you know "Officer Dude"

LOL

--
DON JULIO 1942
www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Feb 14 05:28:38 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:28:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
References: <3247447.1202936483965.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
	<096e01c86ea3$44817ac0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <01d301c86f05$20a2d100$0201a8c0@midget>

> The     IDIOTS    at Chev NEVER advertised BECAUSE I think it WAS a hell 
> of a
> car, a fit & finish FAR above any other 'Merican stuff I have seen (did I
> mention I HATE "new" crap sold as "cars"?), ridden in or driven.  And even
> gets GREAT mileage IN-town or on the road!!  Car is simply (did I mention 
> I
> HATE "new" crap sold as "cars"?) AMAZING!!

The same bunch that decided in the mid-90's that they would re-release the 
convertible Firebirds and Camaros, but that the Camaro convertible could 
have either the 350 or the AC, NOT both. You could get both in the Firebird, 
but not the Camaro. Why? I guess Chevy was afraid they would sell too many 
and hurt their CAFE ratings. 

From type79 at ix.netcom.com  Thu Feb 14 05:48:47 2008
From: type79 at ix.netcom.com (type79 at ix.netcom.com)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:48:47 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
Message-ID: <6616905.1202993327890.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Here is Officer Dude's relative:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVGO8eDQxnU

jay fishbein
wallingford,ct
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/

-----Original Message-----
>From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
>Sent: Feb 14, 2008 6:54 AM
>To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>, Yahoo Spridget list <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>, Slobberbone <slobberbone at yahoogroups.com>, Drive by Truckers <dbts at yahoogroups.com>, thedrams <TheDrams at yahoogroups.com>, thedrams at googlegroups.com
>Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
>
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GgWrV8TcUc
>This poor fucker will STILL be known as "Officer Dude" when he is
>shuffling down the nursing home hall. If any of you live in Baltimore,
>tell us if you know "Officer Dude"

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Thu Feb 14 05:55:49 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:55:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com><43840a7e0802121305w3f2a5057h33c380b7d0dfc16b@mail.gmail.com><47B236EA.4060309@comcast.net><441250190802122059m1eb20695v50c8a63c49b1db52@mail.gmail.com><A360C394BB79484DB2060B367BA4DAD0@Home><47B3240B.4040400@earthlink.net><43840a7e0802131254r52d8f9baobc93f3f9675b44c0@mail.gmail.com><007d01c86ebe$c71d7fe0$6600a8c0@dave>
	<43840a7e0802132325s4bd967fbg63736552dc815b13@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001101c86f08$ec717860$6401a8c0@personal>

Amen

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
To: "David Riker" <davriker at nwi.net>
Cc: "spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 1:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys


> In my experience, none of the sales persons today know jack shit about the
> cars they sell other than what color it comes in and what other goodies 
> you
> can get for inside and outside trim. Try asking them about the fuel
> injection system, the rear drive ratio, or anything else remotely 
> mechanical
> or electrical and see what you get. I'm 63. EVERYONE who works as a 
> salesman
> these days IS a punk kid who doesn't know shit!!  Moreover, I damn sre 
> can't
> afford any vehicle that costs $50K  ;-)
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On 2/13/08, David Riker <davriker at nwi.net> wrote:
>>
>> Funny, you whine about walking into a big box store and not being able to
>> find anybody working there except some punk kid who doesn't know shit, 
>> but
>> when you go to a place where they display complicated 50 thousand dollar
>> merchandise, you want to be left alone????? If you want to look at cars
>> without a salesperson, visit the Walmart parking lot.
>>
>> David Riker,
>> Professional Automotive Sales Consultant
>> Sales Manager
>> Cascade Chevrolet Cadillac
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
>> Cc: "spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 12:54 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
>>
>>
>> > On Feb 13, 2008 11:08 AM, <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> >
>> >> A few years ago, Pam and I were looking for a new car.  When we went
>> >> into a Toyota dealer, we were pounced upon by an American salesman of
>> >> about 60+.
>> >
>> > <snip>
>> >
>> > Many years ago I adopted a policy for dealing with car salesmen. When I
>> > enter a dealership showroom, I tell the first guy who comes up to me,
>> "If
>> > I
>> > have questions I will ask you, otherwise, if you or any of your
>> co-workers
>> > begins to give me a sales pitch I'm leaving immediately and not coming
>> > back."
>>
>>
>
>
> -- 
> 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>
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> You are subscribed as jlaird237 at cox.net
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From type79 at ix.netcom.com  Thu Feb 14 06:15:06 2008
From: type79 at ix.netcom.com (type79 at ix.netcom.com)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:15:06 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
Message-ID: <12014877.1202994906706.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Interesting.

On my last visit to the MINI dealer, the salesman knew so much that he couldn't contain himself and it got to the point that I was felt like I was being assaulted with irrelevant minutia.

(As an aside, I find it obnoxious that BMW and now MINI people speak in model number code.)

OTOH, on the general subject of sales and retailing, your experience is just a fall-out from our self-service society and the desire and demand to purchase EVERYTHING at wholesale. When there is little or nothing left for the salesperson, there is no incentive for anyone to enter and remain in that career.

For christ's sake, I remember when there were knowledgeable career audio salesmen!

Times change and we're all guilty. Therefore, we should all be charged and do time.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/

-----Original Message-----
>From: Jack Laird <jlaird237 at cox.net>
>Sent: Feb 14, 2008 7:55 AM
>To: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>, David Riker <davriker at nwi.net>
>Cc: spridgets net <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
>
>Amen
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
>To: "David Riker" <davriker at nwi.net>
>Cc: "spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 1:25 AM
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
>
>
>> In my experience, none of the sales persons today know jack shit about the
>> cars they sell other than what color it comes in and what other goodies 
>> you
>> can get for inside and outside trim. Try asking them about the fuel
>> injection system, the rear drive ratio, or anything else remotely 
>> mechanical
>> or electrical and see what you get. I'm 63. EVERYONE who works as a 
>> salesman
>> these days IS a punk kid who doesn't know shit!!  Moreover, I damn sre 
>> can't
>> afford any vehicle that costs $50K  ;-)

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Feb 14 06:26:00 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:26:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
References: <12014877.1202994906706.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <021501c86f0d$2405d880$0201a8c0@midget>

> Times change and we're all guilty. Therefore, we should all be charged and 
> do time.

And this isn't "doing time"? 

From refisk at chartermi.net  Thu Feb 14 06:26:19 2008
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:26:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
References: <12014877.1202994906706.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <01e701c86f0d$2f0f50d0$6501a8c0@refisk>

Times change yeah, but most car salesmen I've encountered were slimey lying 
bastards who will do anything to make a sale.  At least the kid behind the 
counter at AutoZone is honest.  He'll tell you right out he doesn't know the 
answer to the question of what part fits what.  And he won't try to sell you 
a $400 wax job on a new car.  There is a reason car salesmen have the 
reputation they do - most have earned it.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <type79 at ix.netcom.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 8:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys


> Interesting.
>
> On my last visit to the MINI dealer, the salesman knew so much that he 
> couldn't contain himself and it got to the point that I was felt like I 
> was being assaulted with irrelevant minutia.
>
> (As an aside, I find it obnoxious that BMW and now MINI people speak in 
> model number code.)
>
> OTOH, on the general subject of sales and retailing, your experience is 
> just a fall-out from our self-service society and the desire and demand to 
> purchase EVERYTHING at wholesale. When there is little or nothing left for 
> the salesperson, there is no incentive for anyone to enter and remain in 
> that career.
>
> For christ's sake, I remember when there were knowledgeable career audio 
> salesmen!
>
> Times change and we're all guilty. Therefore, we should all be charged and 
> do time.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb 14 06:26:01 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:26:01 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <12014877.1202994906706.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F36F714FA031555830487E1B8250@phx.gbl>

>>we should all be charged and do time

I think we are there.


>From: type79 at ix.netcom.com

>OTOH, on the general subject of sales and retailing, your experience is 
>just a fall-out from our self-service society and the desire and demand to 
>purchase EVERYTHING at wholesale. When there is little or nothing left for 
>the salesperson, there is no incentive for anyone to enter and remain in 
>that career.
>
>For christ's sake, I remember when there were knowledgeable career audio 
>salesmen!
>
>Times change and we're all guilty. Therefore, we should all be charged and 
>do time.
>
>jay fishbein

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Thu Feb 14 06:56:58 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:56:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
In-Reply-To: <97061.7554.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921663@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<97061.7554.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921677@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

True warrior able to wear same underpants ALL day, Grasshopper.


-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Soave [mailto:soavero at yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 7:10 PM
To: Deikis, John G; Bud Osbourne; Bud Pazur; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!

--- "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
> required under the driving suit.  I've seen Soave
> change at the track,
> and he wears little pants like that

Huh. I thought you'd be blinded by my taillights.



________________________________________________________________________
____________
Never miss a thing.  Make Yahoo your home page.
http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Feb 14 07:05:01 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:05:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921677@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921663@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<97061.7554.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921677@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <006301c86f12$992f0870$cb8d1950$@com>

Sure, until you get to your age BHT, then you're better off changing them 3
to 4 times a day...

-----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
Deikis, John G
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 7:57 AM
To: Ron Soave; Bud Osbourne; Bud Pazur; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!

True warrior able to wear same underpants ALL day, Grasshopper.


-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Soave [mailto:soavero at yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 7:10 PM
To: Deikis, John G; Bud Osbourne; Bud Pazur; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!

--- "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
> required under the driving suit.  I've seen Soave
> change at the track,
> and he wears little pants like that

Huh. I thought you'd be blinded by my taillights.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 14 07:08:42 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:08:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
In-Reply-To: <12014877.1202994906706.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <877113.80502.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- type79 at ix.netcom.com wrote:
> On my last visit to the MINI dealer, the salesman
> knew so much that he couldn't contain himself and it
> got to the point that I was felt like I was being
> assaulted with irrelevant minutia.

I must admit that despite my Subaru problems, the 20
year old salesman who started out washing cars at the
dealership knew more than I wanted or needed to know,
including the history of Subaru, what their symbol
stood for, etc. . It was a pleasure to deal with that.


Ron


      ____________________________________________________________________________________
Never miss a thing.  Make Yahoo your home page. 
http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 14 07:11:00 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:11:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921677@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <3141.69110.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote: 
> True warrior able to wear same underpants ALL day,
> Grasshopper

My son just said "Dad, why are you laughing at the
computer?"

But TRUE warrior goes commando, BHT.

'hop


      ____________________________________________________________________________________
Never miss a thing.  Make Yahoo your home page. 
http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Thu Feb 14 07:19:42 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:19:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
In-Reply-To: <006301c86f12$992f0870$cb8d1950$@com>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921663@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<97061.7554.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921677@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<006301c86f12$992f0870$cb8d1950$@com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921679@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Depends.

-----Original Message-----
From: Wm. Severin Thompson [mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 9:05 AM
To: Deikis, John G; 'Ron Soave'; 'Bud Osbourne'; 'Bud Pazur';
spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!

Sure, until you get to your age BHT, then you're better off changing
them 3
to 4 times a day...

-----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
Deikis, John G
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 7:57 AM
To: Ron Soave; Bud Osbourne; Bud Pazur; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!

True warrior able to wear same underpants ALL day, Grasshopper.


-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Soave [mailto:soavero at yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 7:10 PM
To: Deikis, John G; Bud Osbourne; Bud Pazur; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!

--- "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
> required under the driving suit.  I've seen Soave
> change at the track,
> and he wears little pants like that

Huh. I thought you'd be blinded by my taillights.

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Feb 14 07:23:55 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:23:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Piston slap
In-Reply-To: <6616905.1202993327890.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <6616905.1202993327890.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <3C0DC13E48EE4293A693AAA3C82BBC1F@Home>

Earlier, there was discussion of piston slap in Subarus.  My wife's 2004 
Outback makes unhappy rattling noises when it is cold.  It may be normal 
low-temp valve clatter.  Does anyone know how to recognize the sound of 
piston slap?

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb 14 07:31:09 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:31:09 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Piston slap
In-Reply-To: <3C0DC13E48EE4293A693AAA3C82BBC1F@Home>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F36E386325AA02D48D78567B8250@phx.gbl>

I'm not sure about your particular car, but I think the bad engines were 
only in 1 or 2 model years.  I think around 1999.  I'm not sure where you 
can find out for sure, but I would guess that your Subaru service dept. 
would know off hand.  I'm sure they replaced a bunch of them under warranty.

RD

>From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
>
>Earlier, there was discussion of piston slap in Subarus.  My wife's 2004
>Outback makes unhappy rattling noises when it is cold.  It may be normal
>low-temp valve clatter.  Does anyone know how to recognize the sound of
>piston slap?
>
>Michael Rowe
>Long Island, NY

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb 14 07:33:01 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:33:01 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
In-Reply-To: <3141.69110.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F36DCD1FF0062C237428B24B8250@phx.gbl>

Is that for the weight savings?

>From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
>
>My son just said "Dad, why are you laughing at the
>computer?"
>
>But TRUE warrior goes commando, BHT.
>
>'hop

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Feb 14 07:43:47 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:43:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F36DCD1FF0062C237428B24B8250@phx.gbl>
References: <3141.69110.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<BAY112-F36DCD1FF0062C237428B24B8250@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <009901c86f18$0347e240$09d7a6c0$@com>

It's either that, or half a peanut shell and a rubber band.

-----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: Thursday, February 14, 2008 8:33 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 'Hopper - Danica!

Is that for the weight savings?

>From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
>
>My son just said "Dad, why are you laughing at the
>computer?"
>
>But TRUE warrior goes commando, BHT.
>
>'hop

From davegran at ticon.net  Thu Feb 14 07:57:36 2008
From: davegran at ticon.net (Dave Grandeffo)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:57:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] (Was: oh oh toy boys NOW Chevy) Now: Copies of Copies
 of Copies...........
Message-ID: <47B456E0.3A8@ticon.net>

shop at justbrits.com wrote:
> One of my SERIOUS "pet peeves"!!!
> 
> Now if someone hits "Reply All" and does NOT EDIT
> the "To:" in their reply all
> THREE of us (me, John & Larry) will again get the
> EXACT same message TWICE!!

Then Ron Soave fired:
> Not with a real mail program you won't. 

and Jim Johnson chirped:
> Shut up, Ed.

You have to understand, Ed, that if you're on the digest and not
hovering in front of your computer waiting to add something pithy to the
banter, that you are an outsider; a second class citizen with no rights
who is barely tolerated, and certainly not accomodated. Sort of a
Spridget caste system. Unclean! Unclean!

-- 
Dave (Digest Subscriber)Grandeffo
www.kettlemorainemotorsports.com
Southern Wisconsin
USA

From bberlin at chubb.com  Thu Feb 14 08:02:17 2008
From: bberlin at chubb.com (bberlin at chubb.com)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:02:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bruce Berlin/ChubbMail is out of the office.
Message-ID: <OF4A9265E0.1A9A26D3-ON852573EF.00529B66-852573EF.00529B66@chubb.com>

I will be out of the office starting  02/14/2008 and will not return until
02/19/2008.

 If this is urgent, please get in touch with Lauren Caputo
 at 908 903-2603.
Thanks,
Bruce
Thanks,
Bruce

From RampantNM at aol.com  Thu Feb 14 08:38:51 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:38:51 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 9, Issue 27
Message-ID: <cf4.2186a9d1.34e5ba8b@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/13/2008 8:20:52 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

So,  Robert Houston, how was Hilary yesterday?  I thought of you when  I
heard on the radar that she was trying to sneak across the New  Mexico
border.

;-)



JohnD




You'd have loved the picture on the front page of the El Paso Times..
 
_http://gallery.elpasotimes.com/photoweek/photosHillaryClinton021208/0115727_4
[1].shtml_ 
(http://gallery.elpasotimes.com/photoweek/photosHillaryClinton021208/0115727_4[1].shtml) 
 
Hello Kids, can you say pandering?  
 
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.



**************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy 
Awards. Go to AOL Music.      
(http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565)

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 14 08:57:06 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:57:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys
References: <019601c86da9$a1e09610$e5a1c230$@com><43840a7e0802121305w3f2a5057h33c380b7d0dfc16b@mail.gmail.com><47B236EA.4060309@comcast.net><441250190802122059m1eb20695v50c8a63c49b1db52@mail.gmail.com><A360C394BB79484DB2060B367BA4DAD0@Home><47B3240B.4040400@earthlink.net><43840a7e0802131254r52d8f9baobc93f3f9675b44c0@mail.gmail.com><007d01c86ebe$c71d7fe0$6600a8c0@dave><43840a7e0802132325s4bd967fbg63736552dc815b13@mail.gmail.com>
	<001101c86f08$ec717860$6401a8c0@personal>
Message-ID: <007a01c86f22$40698ed0$6401a8c0@Larry>

Making wide, sweeping generalizations like that and passing them off as 
universal truths is bound to come back at you, bite you in the ass and make 
you look like an idiot.

LAD



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>; "David Riker" <davriker at nwi.net>
Cc: "spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 6:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys


Amen

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
To: "David Riker" <davriker at nwi.net>
Cc: "spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 1:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys


> In my experience, none of the sales persons today know jack shit about the
> cars they sell other than what color it comes in and what other goodies
> you
> can get for inside and outside trim. Try asking them about the fuel
> injection system, the rear drive ratio, or anything else remotely
> mechanical
> or electrical and see what you get. I'm 63. EVERYONE who works as a
> salesman
> these days IS a punk kid who doesn't know shit!!  Moreover, I damn sre
> can't
> afford any vehicle that costs $50K  ;-)
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On 2/13/08, David Riker <davriker at nwi.net> wrote:
>>
>> Funny, you whine about walking into a big box store and not being able to
>> find anybody working there except some punk kid who doesn't know shit,
>> but
>> when you go to a place where they display complicated 50 thousand dollar
>> merchandise, you want to be left alone????? If you want to look at cars
>> without a salesperson, visit the Walmart parking lot.
>>
>> David Riker,
>> Professional Automotive Sales Consultant
>> Sales Manager
>> Cascade Chevrolet Cadillac

From RampantNM at aol.com  Thu Feb 14 09:00:43 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:00:43 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Sales
Message-ID: <c0a.2c0d966a.34e5bfab@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/14/2008 6:16:06 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

not  being able to 
find anybody working there except some punk kid who doesn't  know shit, but 
when you go to a place where they display complicated 50  thousand dollar 
merchandise, you want to be left  alone?

 
 A few years ago when we were car shopping for the wife, we went to a  Chebby 
dealer and wanted to look at the Tahoes.  We were walking through  the lot 
when a pimply faced kid with slick backed hair and two days growth of  beard 
came up and introduced himself to me.  I introduced him to my wife  and said 
"show her what she wants and answer her questions, the car is for  her"  He nodded 
in her direction and asked me what kind of vehicle I was  looking for.
 
Again, I told him my wife was shopping for the car and I was only there to  
take her to the dealerships.  He ignored me completely and started telling  me 
about a pickup we happened to be standing beside.
 
My wife walked straight back to our car and we bought a Tahoe  elsewhere.
 
Most of the sales folks have no decent sales training or experience.   When a 
bought a Ford Probe back in 89, I stopped at a dealer that was  advertising a 
good deal on one like I wanted.  The salesman took me out  back and we found 
a decent color and I said "I'll take it, write it up."   He told me we needed 
to take a test drive.  I told him I'd already driven  one, liked them, was 
ready to buy the one I'd picked out.  I was on my  lunch hour and needed to get 
back to work.
 
After he insisted because it was "company policy", I said fine, "you  drive."
 
I had him drive me through a burger joint, got a cheeseburger to go, and  ate 
it back at the dealership while he finally wrote up the deal and talked to  
my banker.
 
Sometimes you just want to look, sometimes you just want to buy.  The  
salesman has to learn that while the customer may not always be right, they are  the 
only SOB buying.
 

 
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.



**************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy 
Awards. Go to AOL Music.      
(http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565)

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 14 09:08:18 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:08:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802140354g53dda3awae09444aaf3efbb3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090802140354g53dda3awae09444aaf3efbb3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802140808w1a3dc4cci79f50f1c97a598cb@mail.gmail.com>

I just noticed this in the comment section, in case you wanna send a nice
note to
Officer Dude!!!

Salvatore Rivieri
4 Delight Ave
Nottingham, MD 21236-4118

On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 5:54 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GgWrV8TcUc
> This poor fucker will STILL be known as "Officer Dude" when he is
> shuffling down the nursing home hall. If any of you live in Baltimore,
> tell us if you know "Officer Dude"
>
> LOL
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942
> www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
>



-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Feb 14 09:10:54 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:10:54 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Sales
In-Reply-To: <c0a.2c0d966a.34e5bfab@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F3952ED90209A7DB02A7291B8250@phx.gbl>

You got off lucky with an open ended statement like that ...

>From: RampantNM at aol.com
>
>We were walking through  the lot
>when a pimply faced kid with slick backed hair and two days growth of  
>beard
>came up and introduced himself to me.  I introduced him to my wife  and 
>said
>"show her what she wants and answer her questions,

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Feb 14 09:30:31 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:30:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802140354g53dda3awae09444aaf3efbb3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C3D9ACA7.159E5%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Unfortunately, that's what you get when Hippies breed.

From biffjones at verizon.net  Thu Feb 14 09:42:18 2008
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:42:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Have you guys seen Officer Dude??
References: <e98d88090802140354g53dda3awae09444aaf3efbb3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <014901c86f28$90447680$2f01a8c0@dell1>

The local TV station had Dude sayer and his mom on last night with mom asking
for Officer Dude's badge. The Mayor was asked about it but she gave the usual
statement that it was under police department review. Officer Dude is now on
paid leave pending the investigation by the department. Glad you had the link
to the whole tape as the local communist tv station was only showing a few
short clips, not the complete tape.

While the officer overacted I would have wanted to punch the little bastard
myself if he kept calling me "dude". The punk's mother says her son was
"assulted" for no reason.  Mom was a proxy blond who looks like she had one to
many qualuds plus a lot of other drugs in her past. There are signs all over
the inner harbor area that say "No Skate Boarding" and in the clip where dude
sayer was sitting (finally) a pole to his right with a no skate boarding sign
but all you see is the back of the sign.

As the officer pointed out if this punk called a local drug dealer "dude" he
would be shot. That kid needs "a foot up his ass" and learn respect. JMO

Biff

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Feb 14 09:54:31 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:54:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Have you guys seen Officer  Dude??
In-Reply-To: <014901c86f28$90447680$2f01a8c0@dell1>
Message-ID: <C3D9B247.159FB%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

If my son ever talked back to a police office like that, that's exactly how
I'd want him treated.
BZ

From hal at katemuir.com  Thu Feb 14 09:57:11 2008
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:57:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802140354g53dda3awae09444aaf3efbb3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMEHGGAAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Brad wrote:
This poor fucker will STILL be known as "Officer Dude" when he is
shuffling down the nursing home hall. If any of you live in Baltimore,
tell us if you know "Officer Dude"

LOL

-I'm sorry, "officer dude" is not a poor fucker. He is a bullying asshole.
"Metermaid no dick" would be more appropriate.

I hope he looses his scooter.

Hal

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Feb 14 11:15:01 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:15:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFCEHIGAAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <C3D9C525.15A0E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Somehow I don't think he's the spawn of hippies.  More likely rednecks!
I was talking about the KID!
It's pretty obvious that his dad isn't around, and his mother doesn't spend
much of her time parenting. That kids like is going to be one long train
wreck.
BZ

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 14 11:17:06 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:17:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 9, Issue 27
In-Reply-To: <cf4.2186a9d1.34e5ba8b@aol.com>
References: <cf4.2186a9d1.34e5ba8b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802141017w6c58851fw7bcc53fbc326625c@mail.gmail.com>

By any chance, was she walking him towards the border??

On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 9:38 AM, <RampantNM at aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 2/13/2008 8:20:52 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
> spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
> So,  Robert Houston, how was Hilary yesterday?  I thought of you when  I
> heard on the radar that she was trying to sneak across the New  Mexico
> border.
>
> ;-)
>
>
>
> JohnD
>
>
>
>
> You'd have loved the picture on the front page of the El Paso Times..
>
>
> _http://gallery.elpasotimes.com/photoweek/photosHillaryClinton021208/0115727_4
> [1].shtml_
> (
> http://gallery.elpasotimes.com/photoweek/photosHillaryClinton021208/0115727_4[1].shtml<http://gallery.elpasotimes.com/photoweek/photosHillaryClinton021208/0115727_4%5B1%5D.shtml>
> )
>
> Hello Kids, can you say pandering?
>
> 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 ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 14 11:45:38 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:45:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] AW Article on Bob Bondurant
Message-ID: <00c901c86f39$cb5f2b50$6401a8c0@Larry>

A short article on Bob Bondurant's driving school.  One of the truly nice guys
I've ever met in racing.


http://tinyurl.com/2xh84s

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 14 11:00:54 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:00:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oh oh toy boys NOW Chevy
References: <20080213202213.DOMPU.61420.root@fed1wml10.mgt.cox.net><027801c86eb8$6ee4def0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<43840a7e0802132317s645c623fo1eb9d04872da9ab0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0ec601c86f3f$48bb0ce0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Shut up, Ed.>>

Huuum, another "dick" pipes up.  BMA.

From RampantNM at aol.com  Thu Feb 14 16:12:40 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:12:40 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 9, Issue 27
Message-ID: <cac.28a88618.34e624e8@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/14/2008 11:17:33 AM Mountain Standard Time,  
tequila.brad at gmail.com writes:

By any  chance, was she walking him towards the  border??






Being a Clinton I think she was taking him back to the room...oh, that's to  
ugly...actually I heard she was asking him if he had a lawnmower...
 
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 b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Feb 14 16:02:43 2008
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:02:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
Message-ID: <380-22008241423243343@earthlink.net>

Elijah.ManWell wrote: "An officers job is to uphold the law. Not discipline children or anyone else."
By the snot-nosed comments, the kid was not disciplined by his parents.   So, whose job is it to discipline a child?   Face it, today's parents are acting increasingly lazy or irresponsible when it comes to many aspects of raising a child, and want someone else to do the job for them.   When it comes to discipline these parents usually see it eventually being meted out by prisons.
I can remember my uncle, who was a cop in the 1930's and 1940's, telling of taking smart assed kids at night, handcuffing them to a light pole, and coming back for them the next morning.   My, how those kids learned quickly how to behave in public, and show respect for others!   And grew up to be good, decent, responsible citizens.
BE

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 14 17:03:40 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:03:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <380-22008241423243343@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <377374.19774.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> I can remember my uncle, who was a cop in the 1930's
> and 1940's, telling of taking smart assed kids at
> night, handcuffing them to a light pole, and coming
> back for them the next morning.   My, how those kids
> learned quickly how to behave in public, and show
> respect for others!   And grew up to be good,
> decent, responsible citizens.

I thought they grew up to be the 20-something adults
in the late 50s and early 60s that almost
instantaneously skyrocketed the crime rates (violent
in particular) in the US. Those crime rates didn't
wane until the 1990s.

Correlating police activities to social behavior is
what they do in, um, police states. 

Ron






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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 14 17:44:57 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:44:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] AW Article on Bob Bondurant
In-Reply-To: <00c901c86f39$cb5f2b50$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <152968.22351.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I've never met Bob but I can attest to how professional and well-run his Phoenix facility is.  I had the wonderful opportunity to take part in a corporate challenge type event on the go-kart track a few years ago.  Great experience (even though I only managed third place in the "feature" race after a close second in my heat race).  We were there for a few hours and grilled out at a pavillion in the middle of the track.  The instructors were knowledgeable, friendly and kept us well entertained.  Around the kart track, another type of driving school was happening with Corvettes.  
   
  They also had quite an impressive fleet of black CTS's - They made noises like no Caddy I've ever heard before or since - Like the CTS-V's evil twin from the wrong side of town...
   
   - David


Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
  A short article on Bob Bondurant's driving school. One of the truly nice guys
I've ever met in racing.


http://tinyurl.com/2xh84s
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 14 17:45:37 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:45:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New Threadlocker
Message-ID: <0cfc01c86f6c$19b8c630$6501a8c0@actualshop>

I get a monthly Newsletter from AutoCarPro.news and thought you folks would
like to know:
Permatex Introduces Innovative Gel Squeeze Threadlocker

http://www.autocarepronews.com/default.aspx?type=art&id=86827&sid=388222&iid=
5629&stid=0

or

http://tinyurl.com/ytuyjb

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Thu Feb 14 18:45:13 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:45:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <377374.19774.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <380-22008241423243343@earthlink.net>
	<377374.19774.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <441250190802141745ga1aa698l4137d455b3a6863a@mail.gmail.com>

Oohh, oohh, oohh, Mr. Kotter.  Can we correlate the drop in crime to
legalized abortion?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legalized_abortion_and_crime_effect

On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 4:03 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> --- Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
> > I can remember my uncle, who was a cop in the 1930's
> > and 1940's, telling of taking smart assed kids at
> > night, handcuffing them to a light pole, and coming
> > back for them the next morning.   My, how those kids
> > learned quickly how to behave in public, and show
> > respect for others!   And grew up to be good,
> > decent, responsible citizens.
>
> I thought they grew up to be the 20-something adults
> in the late 50s and early 60s that almost
> instantaneously skyrocketed the crime rates (violent
> in particular) in the US. Those crime rates didn't
> wane until the 1990s.
>
> Correlating police activities to social behavior is
> what they do in, um, police states.
>
> Ron
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 14 19:24:45 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:24:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <441250190802141745ga1aa698l4137d455b3a6863a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <617864.22640.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The whole Freakonomics book was amusing.

--- Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com> wrote:

> Oohh, oohh, oohh, Mr. Kotter.  Can we correlate the
> drop in crime to
> legalized abortion?
> 



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From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 14 19:27:36 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:27:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
Message-ID: <780632.15831.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I'm writing a follow up where I tie it all in to the
advent of the Designated Hitter rule in baseball in
1973.

--- Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> The whole Freakonomics book was amusing.
> 
> --- Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > Oohh, oohh, oohh, Mr. Kotter.  Can we correlate
> the
> > drop in crime to
> > legalized abortion


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From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 14 19:31:09 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:31:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Center main question
Message-ID: <515614.40963.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Has anyone seen an A-Series forward or rear main
bearing damaged without the center main going first?

Ron


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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Feb 14 23:51:12 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:51:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <780632.15831.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <780632.15831.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802142251k8d362e5pcbac8585189fd0de@mail.gmail.com>

I have secret information from an unnamed source that all of this is a
result of space aliens putting drugs in our water supply. That's what caused
the cop to go ballistic. That's what caused the kid to be a smart a$$.
Don't tell anyone...  Shhhh!!!   We have meetings all across the world every
night teaching mind control and alien intervention..   Soon the world will
respect only us!!   Hahahahahahahah!!!

Cheers!
John Birch


On 2/14/08, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I'm writing a follow up where I tie it all in to the
> advent of the Designated Hitter rule in baseball in
> 1973.
>
>
> --- Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > The whole Freakonomics book was amusing.
> >
> > --- Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Oohh, oohh, oohh, Mr. Kotter.  Can we correlate
> > the
> > > drop in crime to
> > > legalized abortion
>
>
>
>
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb 15 03:23:33 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:23:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802142251k8d362e5pcbac8585189fd0de@mail.gmail.com>
References: <780632.15831.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e0802142251k8d362e5pcbac8585189fd0de@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47B56825.6000401@comcast.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:
> I have secret information from an unnamed source that all of this is a
> result of space aliens putting drugs in our water supply. 

That explains it. And all this time I just thought the whole damn 
country was just getting dumber and dumber.
so, DON'T DRINK THE WATER DUDE!!!

From lists at woozy.com  Fri Feb 15 08:44:44 2008
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:44:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMEHGGAAA.hal@katemuir.com>
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMEHGGAAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <47B5B36C.9040008@woozy.com>

Officer Dude reminds me of a psycho Deputy Barney Fife on steroids. They 
should keep him far away from the general public and definitely take his 
one bullet away.

When dealing with children in a situation like this you need to ask 
yourself what would Andy (Griffith) do? Those kids didn't learn anything 
from that idiotic display. It just confirmed their suspicions that 
adults in general and police especially haven't got a clue.

Robert



Hal Faulkner wrote:
> LOL
>
> -I'm sorry, "officer dude" is not a poor fucker. He is a bullying asshole.
> "Metermaid no dick" would be more appropriate.
>
> I hope he looses his scooter.
>
> Hal

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Fri Feb 15 11:02:13 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy, Ph.D.)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:02:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Sales
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F3952ED90209A7DB02A7291B8250@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-F3952ED90209A7DB02A7291B8250@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <20080215120213.141d131qm1essggw@webmail.opentransfer.com>

So recently my wife bought a Rabbit from the local VW place. While I
was there I was looking at an Eos. Nice car. So I took one for an
overnight test drive (they shouldn't a done that ;-) 200+ miles later
I returned it and we talked about me buying it. I still had over a
year on my current lease and trading it in means I have to finance the
payoff on the lease. So I declined.

Roll into December and the dealership is have a close out sale on the
'07's. So they call me up and ask me to come in and talk to t them.
Well since we already had this conversation, I was reluctant. I had a
budget number I could not go over for payments. They already had all
my info from the last time so I told them to check it over and if they
could meet that number I would come down. If they could not, then do
not waste my time and theirs. They called back and said the finance
dude said they could make it. So I drive on down and after 30 minutes
of going over EVERYF'ING THING again the sales dude comes back with
the car (same one I put 200 miles on) "just to remind me what we were
talking about" and then proceeds to lay one a monthly payment the is
just over what I had said three days ago, but nearly $200 over. He had
written it on a piece of paper with a smiley face. I stopped him and
said Not happening. He said let me go talk to finance. So this other
dude comes in and I give him the whole story and he says" So you are
perturbed and I can't get past that" Damn Straight Skippy. So I walked
out with the salesman saying "I'll call you if something comes up"
Guess he like rejection.

Larry




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Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, PA 19104

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and
you're a fool for the rest of your life.

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Fri Feb 15 11:24:10 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy, Ph.D.)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:24:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <380-22008241423243343@earthlink.net>
References: <380-22008241423243343@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <20080215122410.vassp4wiogwwcwco@webmail.opentransfer.com>

In the neighborhood I grew up in, it was perfectly acceptable for one
mom or dad on the block to disipline any kid from the block that was
not behaving. If the kid went crying back home, he/she usually got a
whollop from mom or dad. Kids were expected to behave and all adults
were expected to be sure they did.

Larry

Quoting Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net>:

> Elijah.ManWell wrote: "An officers job is to uphold the law. Not
> discipline children or anyone else."
> By the snot-nosed comments, the kid was not disciplined by his
> parents.   So, whose job is it to discipline a child?   Face it,
> today's parents are acting increasingly lazy or irresponsible when
> it comes to many aspects of raising a child, and want someone else
> to do the job for them.   When it comes to discipline these parents
> usually see it eventually being meted out by prisons.
> I can remember my uncle, who was a cop in the 1930's and 1940's,
> telling of taking smart assed kids at night, handcuffing them to a
> light pole, and coming back for them the next morning.   My, how
> those kids learned quickly how to behave in public, and show respect
>  for others!   And grew up to be good, decent, responsible citizens.
> BE
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Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, PA 19104

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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Fri Feb 15 11:32:05 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:32:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Sales
In-Reply-To: <20080215120213.141d131qm1essggw@webmail.opentransfer.com>
References: <BAY112-F3952ED90209A7DB02A7291B8250@phx.gbl>
	<20080215120213.141d131qm1essggw@webmail.opentransfer.com>
Message-ID: <47B5DAA5.1010004@wi.net>

Same here Larry.  Only it was a car for my daughter.  We agreed on a 
number and when I came back it was 300 higher.
After expressing my disappointment, he got the head honcho who asked, 
"What's the problem?  It's only 300 more."
I told him you obviously don't live up to your deals and he commented on 
how he has to try for more but couldn't come down.
I said, "OK" and walked out.  He called and called and even told me that 
I could have the 1st 12mo of service for free. I replied that would be 
under warranty anyway and why would I expect good service from a company 
that couldn't honor their deals.  Haven't heard from him since.  Kinda 
miss him...it was fun.
Dave (sorry, struck a nerve)

Larry Macy, Ph.D. wrote:
> He said let me go talk to finance. So this other
> dude comes in and I give him the whole story and he says" So you are
> perturbed and I can't get past that" Damn Straight Skippy. So I walked
> out with the salesman saying "I'll call you if something comes up"
> Guess he like rejection.
>
> Larry

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Fri Feb 15 11:19:27 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy, Ph.D.)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:19:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <C3D9C525.15A0E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C3D9C525.15A0E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
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I consider my self to be a hippy as does the mom of my kids. And my
kids would never act that way. Dad not bneing around and mom not
parenting is NOT indicative of hippies. Rednecks and slobs, yes.
Hippies, no.

Larry


Quoting Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>:

>> Somehow I don't think he's the spawn of hippies.  More likely rednecks!
> I was talking about the KID!
> It's pretty obvious that his dad isn't around, and his mother doesn't spend
> much of her time parenting. That kids like is going to be one long train
> wreck.
> BZ
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University of Pennsylvania
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 15 11:39:03 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:39:03 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <20080215122410.vassp4wiogwwcwco@webmail.opentransfer.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F36E837379C0FF93B639463B8260@phx.gbl>

So you're okay with some guy down the street getting physical with your 
kids?


>From: "Larry Macy, Ph.D." <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
>
>In the neighborhood I grew up in, it was perfectly acceptable for one
>mom or dad on the block to disipline any kid from the block that was
>not behaving. If the kid went crying back home, he/she usually got a
>whollop from mom or dad. Kids were expected to behave and all adults
>were expected to be sure they did.
>
>Larry

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Fri Feb 15 11:44:06 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:44:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <20080215122410.vassp4wiogwwcwco@webmail.opentransfer.com>
References: <380-22008241423243343@earthlink.net>
	<20080215122410.vassp4wiogwwcwco@webmail.opentransfer.com>
Message-ID: <441250190802151044v1510be33t22dbf083719c6334@mail.gmail.com>

How come I never saw Larry on my block when I was growing up?

The worst thing that could happen as a kid was if a neighbor complained
about me, boy  would I be in trouble.  In this example, even if the cop was
wrong I was taught at an early age to answer, "Yes sir", and "No, sir."    I
never would have said let me call my mom because if I reached her she would
have told the cop to handle it and then bring me home so I could be punished
much worse.  No questions asked.

The problem with that kid, and confirmed by Biff is that he never gets in
trouble.  His mom and him went on TV to complain.  My parents would have
been to ashamed to go on TV because I mouthed off to a cop.  Sure kids do
things wrong, but most of the time if you are polite it will not get to that
point.

On Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 10:24 AM, Larry Macy, Ph.D. <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
wrote:

> In the neighborhood I grew up in, it was perfectly acceptable for one
> mom or dad on the block to disipline any kid from the block that was
> not behaving. If the kid went crying back home, he/she usually got a
> whollop from mom or dad. Kids were expected to behave and all adults
> were expected to be sure they did.
>
> Larry
>
> Quoting Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net>:
>
> > Elijah.ManWell wrote: "An officers job is to uphold the law. Not
> > discipline children or anyone else."
> > By the snot-nosed comments, the kid was not disciplined by his
> > parents.   So, whose job is it to discipline a child?   Face it,
> > today's parents are acting increasingly lazy or irresponsible when
> > it comes to many aspects of raising a child, and want someone else
> > to do the job for them.   When it comes to discipline these parents
> > usually see it eventually being meted out by prisons.
> > I can remember my uncle, who was a cop in the 1930's and 1940's,
> > telling of taking smart assed kids at night, handcuffing them to a
> > light pole, and coming back for them the next morning.   My, how
> > those kids learned quickly how to behave in public, and show respect
> >  for others!   And grew up to be good, decent, responsible citizens.
> > BE
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> macy at bbl.med.upenn.edu
> Senior IT Program Director
> Neuropsychiatry Section
> Department of Psychiatry
> University of Pennsylvania
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> Philadelphia, PA 19104
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From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Fri Feb 15 11:46:36 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:46:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F36E837379C0FF93B639463B8260@phx.gbl>
References: <20080215122410.vassp4wiogwwcwco@webmail.opentransfer.com>
	<BAY112-F36E837379C0FF93B639463B8260@phx.gbl>
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No, but yelling is fine.  And if by grabbing my kid by the collar and
dragging him home so I can yell at him, sure I am fine with that also.

As a kid you need to learn to respect things and that life is not fair.  We
are starting to see kids in the workplace that say, "Hey, that's not fair."
My answer to that is, "Yeah, so?  Suck it up you got another 45 years of
this stuff."



On Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 10:39 AM, Robert Duquette <
robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> So you're okay with some guy down the street getting physical with your
> kids?
>
>
> >From: "Larry Macy, Ph.D." <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
> >
> >In the neighborhood I grew up in, it was perfectly acceptable for one
> >mom or dad on the block to disipline any kid from the block that was
> >not behaving. If the kid went crying back home, he/she usually got a
> >whollop from mom or dad. Kids were expected to behave and all adults
> >were expected to be sure they did.
> >
> >Larry
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Feb 15 11:47:12 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:47:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Sales
In-Reply-To: <47B5DAA5.1010004@wi.net>
References: <BAY112-F3952ED90209A7DB02A7291B8250@phx.gbl>
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	<47B5DAA5.1010004@wi.net>
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The sorriest statement here is that not only do virtually all the
dealerships these days play these games with customers, but from the number
of their cars I see driving around their customers are stupid enough to fall
for it! Do we really need people like this voting for our next president?
Driving big metal machines on the same streets we're on? Cheez!!

Every year that goes by I am amazed at the ever large chunks of our
population that are wasting food, space and air that intelligent people
could make good use of!

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/15/08, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:
>
> Same here Larry.  Only it was a car for my daughter.  We agreed on a
> number and when I came back it was 300 higher.
> After expressing my disappointment, he got the head honcho who asked,
> "What's the problem?  It's only 300 more."
> I told him you obviously don't live up to your deals and he commented on
> how he has to try for more but couldn't come down.
> I said, "OK" and walked out.  He called and called and even told me that
> I could have the 1st 12mo of service for free. I replied that would be
> under warranty anyway and why would I expect good service from a company
> that couldn't honor their deals.  Haven't heard from him since.  Kinda
> miss him...it was fun.
> Dave (sorry, struck a nerve)
>
>
> Larry Macy, Ph.D. wrote:
> > He said let me go talk to finance. So this other
> > dude comes in and I give him the whole story and he says" So you are
> > perturbed and I can't get past that" Damn Straight Skippy. So I walked
> > out with the salesman saying "I'll call you if something comes up"
> > Guess he like rejection.
> >
> > Larry
>
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Feb 15 12:01:36 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:01:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <20080215121927.r5s7mldfk4w88ook@webmail.opentransfer.com>
References: <C3D9C525.15A0E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
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Hey!!  Watch it there, Macy!  My neck is a bit red.

I know plenty of rednecks who raise their kids just as you were raised. I
pushed on through life a bit ahead of the Hippie generation but never had
any real problems with them. Most have become good and productive people and
decent parents. The group I have problem with are the *lazy* ones who not
only leave raising their children to someone else (teachers, cops...etc) but
also feel they have the right to then chastize the teachers, cops...etc
because they are being tough on their progeny!  In my book this is all
trickle down from dear ol' Dr. Spock who taught parents from the 50s onward
that they shouldn't hold children responsible for their actions. Now those
kids are parents and grandparents who, in that same spirite, have taught
their kids that everything is someone elses fault, not yours.

If my kid had mouthed off to that cop like this one did, (and he damned well
knew this!) he'd better hope the cop didn't tell me about it or he'd have
got a lot worse from me than being pushed to the ground!  My kid now manages
a huge manufacturing plant and thanks his mother and I for teaching him
respect and responsibility.  Even the few times when we had to go out behind
the barn.....   He's raising his own the same way with our blessings.

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/15/08, Larry Macy, Ph.D. <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:
>
> I consider my self to be a hippy as does the mom of my kids. And my
> kids would never act that way. Dad not bneing around and mom not
> parenting is NOT indicative of hippies. Rednecks and slobs, yes.
> Hippies, no.
>
> Larry
>
>
> Quoting Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>:
>
> >> Somehow I don't think he's the spawn of hippies.  More likely rednecks!
> > I was talking about the KID!
> > It's pretty obvious that his dad isn't around, and his mother doesn't
> spend
> > much of her time parenting. That kids like is going to be one long train
> > wreck.
> > BZ
>
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>
> 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
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 15 12:24:35 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:24:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Sales
References: <BAY112-F3952ED90209A7DB02A7291B8250@phx.gbl><20080215120213.141d131qm1essggw@webmail.opentransfer.com><47B5DAA5.1010004@wi.net>
	<43840a7e0802151047p3e4ee2e5meecf76db75a24899@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <026701c87008$66598050$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>

Every year that goes by I am amazed at the ever large chunks of our
population that are wasting food, space and air that intelligent people
could make good use of!

Cheers!!
Jim

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

Wow, what should we do with all these people who aren't intelligent enough? 
Kill 'em off?

Just wondered because the above is not the most intelligent thing I've seen 
on this list.

Do arrogance and intolerance always accompany (self-professed) intelligence?


LAD 

From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Fri Feb 15 12:32:12 2008
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:32:12 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Sales
Message-ID: <18567082.1203103932961.JavaMail.root@mswamui-swiss.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I have seen what you just wrote so many times.  I think the economy is simply so bad that they (salespeople) will pretty much try anything to trick or persuade your money from you.  You are just 1 in 3 billion people and if you are a little perturbed it wont matter they will get the next sucker.

I like how now days you go into a dealership and you say that you want to buy a car and they automatically ask how high your payment can be.  Then I state that I want to pay for the car and drive off with it - no payments.  They stare blankly at you.

People now days are so ridiculously stupid, it is hard to laugh anymore as it is scary.  I was raised that credit is not a good thing and that you save up your money until you have enough and then you go and buy what you need (NEED) not want.

I think that my generation (born in the early '70s) is probably the last of the breed that has a little morals, brains, and self control.

Mike C

-----Original Message-----
>From: "Larry Macy, Ph.D." <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
>Sent: Feb 15, 2008 1:02 PM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car Sales
>
>So recently my wife bought a Rabbit from the local VW place. While I
>was there I was looking at an Eos. Nice car. So I took one for an
>overnight test drive (they shouldn't a done that ;-) 200+ miles later
>I returned it and we talked about me buying it. I still had over a
>year on my current lease and trading it in means I have to finance the
>payoff on the lease. So I declined.
>
>Roll into December and the dealership is have a close out sale on the
>'07's. So they call me up and ask me to come in and talk to t them.
>Well since we already had this conversation, I was reluctant. I had a
>budget number I could not go over for payments. They already had all
>my info from the last time so I told them to check it over and if they
>could meet that number I would come down. If they could not, then do
>not waste my time and theirs. They called back and said the finance
>dude said they could make it. So I drive on down and after 30 minutes
>of going over EVERYF'ING THING again the sales dude comes back with
>the car (same one I put 200 miles on) "just to remind me what we were
>talking about" and then proceeds to lay one a monthly payment the is
>just over what I had said three days ago, but nearly $200 over. He had
>written it on a piece of paper with a smiley face. I stopped him and
>said Not happening. He said let me go talk to finance. So this other
>dude comes in and I give him the whole story and he says" So you are
>perturbed and I can't get past that" Damn Straight Skippy. So I walked
>out with the salesman saying "I'll call you if something comes up"
>Guess he like rejection.
>
>Larry
>
>
>
>
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From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Fri Feb 15 12:36:11 2008
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:36:11 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Sales
Message-ID: <8042155.1203104171438.JavaMail.root@mswamui-swiss.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Wow, what should we do with all these people who aren't intelligent enough? 
>Kill 'em off?

I think that is a good start ;^)  

Actually, I think if you let them a small percentage of them will kill themselves off ;^)).  Wait . . . Isn't that the Darwin awards.

Mike C

-----Original Message-----
>From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
>Sent: Feb 15, 2008 2:24 PM
>To: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car Sales
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
>
>Every year that goes by I am amazed at the ever large chunks of our
>population that are wasting food, space and air that intelligent people
>could make good use of!
>
>Cheers!!
>Jim
>
>============================
>
>
>
>Just wondered because the above is not the most intelligent thing I've seen 
>on this list.
>
>Do arrogance and intolerance always accompany (self-professed) intelligence?
>
>
>LAD 
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 15 13:09:17 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:09:17 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Sales
In-Reply-To: <18567082.1203103932961.JavaMail.root@mswamui-swiss.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F406DBBC282ED52879BDF5AB8260@phx.gbl>

Born in the late 50's.  Little brains.  Little self-control.  ;)

>From: Mike/Donna Carpenter <mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com>
>I think that my generation (born in the early '70s) is probably the last of 
>the breed that has a little morals, brains, and self control.
>
>Mike C

From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Fri Feb 15 13:14:16 2008
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:14:16 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Sales
Message-ID: <7347199.1203106456130.JavaMail.root@mswamui-swiss.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I should have known . . . ;^)) . . . I'll never learn.

Mike C
 
-----Original Message-----
>From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
>Sent: Feb 15, 2008 3:09 PM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car Sales
>
>Born in the late 50's.  Little brains.  Little self-control.  ;)
>
>>From: Mike/Donna Carpenter <mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com>
>>I think that my generation (born in the early '70s) is probably the last of 
>>the breed that has a little morals, brains, and self control.
>>
>>Mike C


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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 15 13:22:18 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:22:18 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <441250190802151046v5e00f258x918cc6427e83e4ae@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F367EB3454CC26AFB1FF0E6B8260@phx.gbl>

One of the cliches that I repeat fairly often is:
"Who said life was fair?"

>From: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy at gmail.com>
>
>As a kid you need to learn to respect things and that life is not fair.  We
>are starting to see kids in the workplace that say, "Hey, that's not fair."
>My answer to that is, "Yeah, so?  Suck it up you got another 45 years of
>this stuff."
>
>
>
>On Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 10:39 AM, Robert Duquette <
>robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> > So you're okay with some guy down the street getting physical with your
> > kids?
> >
> >
> > >From: "Larry Macy, Ph.D." <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
> > >
> > >In the neighborhood I grew up in, it was perfectly acceptable for one
> > >mom or dad on the block to disipline any kid from the block that was
> > >not behaving. If the kid went crying back home, he/she usually got a
> > >whollop from mom or dad. Kids were expected to behave and all adults
> > >were expected to be sure they did.
> > >
> > >Larry

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Feb 15 14:47:24 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:47:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Sales
In-Reply-To: <026701c87008$66598050$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <BAY112-F3952ED90209A7DB02A7291B8250@phx.gbl>
	<20080215120213.141d131qm1essggw@webmail.opentransfer.com>
	<47B5DAA5.1010004@wi.net>
	<43840a7e0802151047p3e4ee2e5meecf76db75a24899@mail.gmail.com>
	<026701c87008$66598050$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802151347u5a1cf3e3m90b83f2c82a1af3b@mail.gmail.com>

I probably didn't use a good choice of words, Larry. I spent most of
yesterday dealing with the mistakes of someone who should have known better
and I'm still a bit aggravated at ignorance.

Can we agree that the dumbing down of our population is worrisome? I taught
College Engineering Physics for a few semesters about 15 years ago. I was
stunned at the level to which college physics and mathematics had sunk since
I was in college lo those many years ago! My friends in academia tell me it
is much worse nowadays. Calculus is rapidly becoming a senior level course
at some schools! Many of my generation took it as a senior too.  A senior in
High School!

The parallels to Gibbons' "Decline and Fall..."  are downright scary.   I
have recently started seeing black and gold bumper stickers  that say"Yo Soy
El Army" on them. It makes me think of what happened to the Roman Empire
when they turned over protecting the empire to non-romans. I certainly don't
claim to be the smartest guy on earth, but when I see things like car buyers
who don't even know what's under the hood or the way people got sucked into
AR mortgages and homes they can't afford the payments on, I'm clearly a fair
ways from being the least intelligent!

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/15/08, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
>
> Every year that goes by I am amazed at the ever large chunks of our
> population that are wasting food, space and air that intelligent people
> could make good use of!
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> ============================
>
> Wow, what should we do with all these people who aren't intelligent
> enough?
> Kill 'em off?
>
> Just wondered because the above is not the most intelligent thing I've
> seen
> on this list.
>
> Do arrogance and intolerance always accompany (self-professed)
> intelligence?
>
>
> LAD
>
>


-- 
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 Feb 15 16:14:26 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:14:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802151101h3ae658fek1b4c05113021ac6b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <C3D9C525.15A0E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<20080215121927.r5s7mldfk4w88ook@webmail.opentransfer.com>
	<43840a7e0802151101h3ae658fek1b4c05113021ac6b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47B61CD2.3010102@comcast.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:
>  Even the few times when we had to go out behind
> the barn.....   He's raising his own the same way with our blessings.

Fortunately my kids came out OK.
Yes they had a few run ins as all kids do, yes I had my share of run ins 
too as a kid.
I know what the belt, wooden spoon, and hair pulling feels like.
So do my kids.
Now the kid up the street who was caught by my Bro-in-law doing donuts 
around his front yard tree was caught.
Ernie saw the headlights going round and round from his window, ran out 
saw the car, knew the car, and picked up a hub cap from the car.
Went up the street knocked on the door, kid's old man comes out and flat 
out denied that his kid did it.
The car, in the driveway had grass in the wheel wells, was missing a hub 
cap, and the old man knew his kid just came home.
The old man told Ernie to "prove it" as Ernie is shaking the kid's 
hubcap. Old man says "not my kid".
So Ernie threw the hubcap at the windshield, cracked it and told the old 
man to "prove it" as he walked back home.
Some guy came after my kid once, I stood by and listened to the guy 
scream at my kid, my kid messed up, the guy never hit my kid but he was 
"in his face" Then the guy asked me what I was going to do about it.
I took his keys for 2 weeks, now he had his license for about 2 weeks 
and the guy was yelling at my kid for driving crazy past his kids on 
their bikes.
I could have said "not my kid" but the look in my kids eyes told me he 
did do it, and why would some stranger come after him if he didn't?


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Feb 15 17:09:32 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:09:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Sales
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F406DBBC282ED52879BDF5AB8260@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C3DB69BC.15B04%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Born in the late 50's.  Little brains.  Little self-control.  ;)
Born in the 40's...and...damn! I forgot where I was going with this.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 15 18:08:03 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:08:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Sales
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802151347u5a1cf3e3m90b83f2c82a1af3b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <301009.66373.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> Can we agree that the dumbing down of our population
> is worrisome? I taught
> College Engineering Physics for a few semesters
> about 15 years ago. I was
> stunned at the level to which college physics and
> mathematics had sunk since

Tell him to speak to any new grad in materials physics
who can design 8 GB of flash memory in his sleep that
will fit on the head of a pin. Or a new grad in
international business who knows more about ITAR and
export regulations than President Bush. Wait, not the
best example. And easy high school? Not around here.
I've got high school summer help at work designing
robotic test fixtures that work.  My kid brought me
some 9th grade genetics and probability functions to
check last night that had me scratching my head. Now
I'm no rocket scientist....no wait, I am. 

I'm 42. I work with people 18 years old and people 70
years old. There are brilliant people in both
demographics. I have nearly 200 people reporting to me
from new grads to Ph.ds. I try to interview every
single person we hire, from the Ph.d scientists to the
tool setter in the shop to the $8 an hour temps who
run the document scanners after hours. The only ones I
won't tolerate are the ones who can't imagine how
tomorrow will be better than today.

Rant off,
Ron 


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From herby at herbytoys.com  Fri Feb 15 19:29:53 2008
From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:29:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Sales
In-Reply-To: <C3DB69BC.15B04%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <000601c87043$d178be10$6701a8c0@HERBYZ>

BZ Wrote:

>Born in the 40's...and...damn! I forgot where I was going with this.<

Damn Billy, You made me spit my Metamucil though my nose!!!!!
_______________________________________________

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
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From dwramsey at att.net  Fri Feb 15 21:49:21 2008
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:49:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] repeat messages
Message-ID: <20080216044939.C78BA187676@autox.team.net>

Are you guys sending messages over and over, day after day? Most are not
worth reading the first time but really get bad after the second or third
day.

                        Crash 

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Fri Feb 15 22:17:13 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:17:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <441250190802151046v5e00f258x918cc6427e83e4ae@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20080215122410.vassp4wiogwwcwco@webmail.opentransfer.com>
	<BAY112-F36E837379C0FF93B639463B8260@phx.gbl>
	<441250190802151046v5e00f258x918cc6427e83e4ae@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <EF8DA729-E25E-453F-BC7F-E650CED4A2B9@phillymgclub.com>

Big 10-4 Bill.

BTW, I think it was those parents that started to allow kids to call  
their friends and associates by their first names, instead of Mr.  
jones or Ms. Smith, that started the issue of no respect. I did not  
learn my parents friends first names until I was about 12. Then I  
still called them Mr. or Ms, as a sign of my respect. My kids did the  
same as I felt they were owed that respect. Oh and if I got yelled at  
by Mrs Orendorf from up the street, you can bet dad found out about it.

Mr. Duquette, if you put your hands on my daughter, you are the one  
not going home that night. Letting the neighbors teach the kids a  
thing or too is not a bad deal, but all parents, back then, knew what  
the boundries were too.

Larry


On Feb 15, 2008, at 1:46 PM, Bill Gilroy wrote:

> No, but yelling is fine.  And if by grabbing my kid by the collar and
> dragging him home so I can yell at him, sure I am fine with that also.
>
> As a kid you need to learn to respect things and that life is not  
> fair.  We
> are starting to see kids in the workplace that say, "Hey, that's not  
> fair."
> My answer to that is, "Yeah, so?  Suck it up you got another 45  
> years of
> this stuff."
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 10:39 AM, Robert Duquette <
> robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
>> So you're okay with some guy down the street getting physical with  
>> your
>> kids?
>>
>>
>>> From: "Larry Macy, Ph.D." <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
>>>
>>> In the neighborhood I grew up in, it was perfectly acceptable for  
>>> one
>>> mom or dad on the block to disipline any kid from the block that was
>>> not behaving. If the kid went crying back home, he/she usually got a
>>> whollop from mom or dad. Kids were expected to behave and all adults
>>> were expected to be sure they did.
>>>
>>> Larry
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Fri Feb 15 23:00:05 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:00:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] repeat messages
In-Reply-To: <20080216044939.C78BA187676@autox.team.net>
References: <20080216044939.C78BA187676@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <A41706C6-FF3F-4CDF-90B0-B8C8BBA9161D@phillymgclub.com>

No Crash, only once
On Feb 15, 2008, at 11:49 PM, David Ramsey wrote:
> Are you guys sending messages over and over, day after day? Most are  
> not
> worth reading the first time but really get bad after the second or  
> third
> day.
>
>                        Crash
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Fri Feb 15 23:00:30 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:00:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] repeat messages
In-Reply-To: <20080216044939.C78BA187676@autox.team.net>
References: <20080216044939.C78BA187676@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <0DDA111D-452C-4DCE-B818-C72F37B04952@phillymgclub.com>

No Crash, only once

On Feb 15, 2008, at 11:49 PM, David Ramsey wrote:

> Are you guys sending messages over and over, day after day? Most are  
> not
> worth reading the first time but really get bad after the second or  
> third
> day.
>
>                        Crash
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From bpazur at excel.net  Sat Feb 16 08:34:25 2008
From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:34:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] repeat messages
References: <20080216044939.C78BA187676@autox.team.net>
	<0DDA111D-452C-4DCE-B818-C72F37B04952@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <000501c870b1$6a3e01b0$0ee767d1@BUDA81RB4QWBBH>

Very, very funny! :-)

Bud


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
To: "David Ramsey" <dwramsey at att.net>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 12:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] repeat messages


> No Crash, only once
> 
> On Feb 15, 2008, at 11:49 PM, David Ramsey wrote:
> 
> > Are you guys sending messages over and over, day after day? Most are  
> > not
> > worth reading the first time but really get bad after the second or  
> > third
> > day.
> >
> >                        Crash
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From bpazur at excel.net  Sat Feb 16 08:50:31 2008
From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:50:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Car Sales
References: <301009.66373.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000b01c870b3$a9bafd00$0ee767d1@BUDA81RB4QWBBH>

Yes, Ron, I agree about the people that you see - but the kids and people
you are talking about (new grads in physics and blue collar demographics
near Chicago) are about in the 90 percentile. I think, for the majority of
high school and college kids, there is a dumbing down. You only have to go
to the supermarket for evidence - the cashiers are very suspicious if I try
to get rid of some change. And, as for boys, the situation is especially
bad - who get 80% of the scholarships, and who predominates in colleges
now - girls. I saw this with my son's friends, male and female. I see it in
my workplace, too.

Bud

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 7:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Car Sales


> --- Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Can we agree that the dumbing down of our population
> > is worrisome? I taught
> > College Engineering Physics for a few semesters
> > about 15 years ago. I was
> > stunned at the level to which college physics and
> > mathematics had sunk since
>
> Tell him to speak to any new grad in materials physics
> who can design 8 GB of flash memory in his sleep that
> will fit on the head of a pin. Or a new grad in
> international business who knows more about ITAR and
> export regulations than President Bush. Wait, not the
> best example. And easy high school? Not around here.
> I've got high school summer help at work designing
> robotic test fixtures that work.  My kid brought me
> some 9th grade genetics and probability functions to
> check last night that had me scratching my head. Now
> I'm no rocket scientist....no wait, I am.
>
> I'm 42. I work with people 18 years old and people 70
> years old. There are brilliant people in both
> demographics. I have nearly 200 people reporting to me
> from new grads to Ph.ds. I try to interview every
> single person we hire, from the Ph.d scientists to the
> tool setter in the shop to the $8 an hour temps who
> run the document scanners after hours. The only ones I
> won't tolerate are the ones who can't imagine how
> tomorrow will be better than today.
>
> Rant off,
> Ron
>
>
>
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From RampantNM at aol.com  Sat Feb 16 08:20:46 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:20:46 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Intelligence
Message-ID: <c07.2c4abe14.34e8594e@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/16/2008 8:02:04 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

Wow,  what should we do with all these people who aren't intelligent enough?  
Kill 'em off?







I don't think Jim means mentally deficient people per se, just those that  
act that way.  There does seem to be a lack of common sense out  there.  I don't 
propose lining up all the fools against the wall and  shooting them, and I'm 
pretty sure Jim doesn't either...ammo costs too much to  waste it that way.  
But I definitely reserve the right to bitch about  them.
 
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  Sat Feb 16 08:25:31 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:25:31 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Intelligence
Message-ID: <cda.26019329.34e85a6b@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/16/2008 8:02:04 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

I think  that my generation (born in the early '70s) is probably the last of 
the breed  that has a little morals, brains, and self control.

Mike  C




Nah Mike, there's plenty of smart kids out there and some even have morals  
and self control, they are just overshadowed by the Brittany Spears of the  
world, the press they get, and the 13 year olds that try and emulate them.
 
I expect the adults back in the mid 60's that saw me walking the mall in  cut 
off jeans and a sweatshirt with torn off sleeves inside out, with hair  
teased to emulate Bob Dylan, would be very surprised to find me an old fat,  
reasonably successful business man.
 
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  Sat Feb 16 08:37:24 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:37:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <EF8DA729-E25E-453F-BC7F-E650CED4A2B9@phillymgclub.com>
References: <20080215122410.vassp4wiogwwcwco@webmail.opentransfer.com>
	<BAY112-F36E837379C0FF93B639463B8260@phx.gbl>
	<441250190802151046v5e00f258x918cc6427e83e4ae@mail.gmail.com>
	<EF8DA729-E25E-453F-BC7F-E650CED4A2B9@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP03D46AE940A705044760B1B8270@CEZ.ICE>

>> allow kids to call their friends and associates by their first names

Hey!  I thought you were the hippy!!?  :)

>> all parents, back then, knew what the boundries were too. 

I disagree.  Strongly!

I also knew of dishonest cops and pervert clergy and politicians who became
millionaires in a short time.  I dont put my trust in others so freely.

On another note, I cringed and just about went into shock ( so I
exaggerate?! ) the first time I got called Mr. Duquette.  It was a coming of
age, so to speak.

>> if you put your hands on my daughter, you are the one not going home that
night.

Likewise, Larry.  And, I'm quite open to having the neighbours inform me of
things, and give me their opinions; but I will raise my children.

________________________________________
From: Larry Macy [mailto:lmacy at phillymgclub.com]

Big 10-4 Bill. 

BTW, I think it was those parents that started to allow kids to call their
friends and associates by their first names, instead of Mr. jones or Ms.
Smith, that started the issue of no respect. I did not learn my parents
friends first names until I was about 12. Then I still called them Mr. or
Ms, as a sign of my respect. My kids did the same as I felt they were owed
that respect. Oh and if I got yelled at by Mrs Orendorf from up the street,
you can bet dad found out about it. 

Mr. Duquette, if you put your hands on my daughter, you are the one not
going home that night. Letting the neighbors teach the kids a thing or too
is not a bad deal, but all parents, back then, knew what the boundries were
too. 

Larry


On Feb 15, 2008, at 1:46 PM, Bill Gilroy wrote:


No, but yelling is fine.  And if by grabbing my kid by the collar and
dragging him home so I can yell at him, sure I am fine with that also.

As a kid you need to learn to respect things and that life is not fair.  We
are starting to see kids in the workplace that say, "Hey, that's not fair."
My answer to that is, "Yeah, so?  Suck it up you got another 45 years of
this stuff."



On Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 10:39 AM, Robert Duquette <
robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:


So you're okay with some guy down the street getting physical with your
kids?


From: "Larry Macy, Ph.D." <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>

In the neighborhood I grew up in, it was perfectly acceptable for one
mom or dad on the block to disipline any kid from the block that was
not behaving. If the kid went crying back home, he/she usually got a
whollop from mom or dad. Kids were expected to behave and all adults
were expected to be sure they did.

Larry

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 16 09:57:14 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:57:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Intelligence
In-Reply-To: <cda.26019329.34e85a6b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <435057.31839.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

  "I expect the adults back in the mid 60's that saw me walking the mall in cut 
off jeans and a sweatshirt with torn off sleeves inside out, with hair 
teased to emulate Bob Dylan, would be very surprised to find me an old fat, 
reasonably successful business man."
   
  Same goes for the 70's adults who looked at me warily with my flip flops, holey jeans, black Hendrix shirts, beard and curly hair half way down my back.  Whodathunk that guy would ever hold down corporate gigs, support a family and own a house?  (at least I still drive cars that make most people think I'm weird...)
   
   - David

       
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Feb 16 12:00:19 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:00:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was "Intelligence" now Parenting... NO LBC
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802161100w329919b5i7555fb0a5abe9ab5@mail.gmail.com>

Maybe I'm just jealous of you guys being able to "express" your rebellious
cravings as a youth.   ;-)

I graduated from High School in 1962 with a crew cut and not allowed to even
wear jeans. Oldest of 8 kids, I had to work my way through a couple of years
of college, so never had the money to be able to buy the clothes in style
with my peers. I then had to drop out of college and work to help support
the family when Dad got ill. Of course a draft notice followed and I spent
the next 13 years in the Air Force, mostly in Europe and in Southeast Asia.
I was 34 when I got out of the Air Force in 1977 and knew by then what was
important in life and what wasn't. Throughout my teens I had to be
responsible and help with the family. That was obvious to me. They didn't
even have to tell me.

I see a few kids these days who have had it "rough" according to modern
standards.  Those kids are turning out just fine. (I never once thought of
it that way when I was growing up - hell! I knew kids who had it rougher
than me!)  Its the ones who are given everything, who don't have to extend
themselves in the slightest to get whatever they want, who aren't given any
responsibilities "because they are too young to understand (BS!)" who end up
smarting off to cops and generally aggravating humanity around them. That's
also the group most of the druggies, homless and criminals come out of
according to the social scientists.

You want your kid to turn out decent?  Give them responsibility for some
things early in life and hold them to the results.

The remarkable thing about parenting is that all parents are rookies at it
and have to learn on the job. If you get it wrong, there's not much you can
do to fix it.

Cheers!!
Jim


On 2/16/08, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>   "I expect the adults back in the mid 60's that saw me walking the mall
> in cut
> off jeans and a sweatshirt with torn off sleeves inside out, with hair
> teased to emulate Bob Dylan, would be very surprised to find me an old
> fat,
> reasonably successful business man."
>
>   Same goes for the 70's adults who looked at me warily with my flip
> flops, holey jeans, black Hendrix shirts, beard and curly hair half way down
> my back.  Whodathunk that guy would ever hold down corporate gigs, support a
> family and own a house?  (at least I still drive cars that make most people
> think I'm weird...)
>
>    - David

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sat Feb 16 17:51:29 2008
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:51:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Frank's Fuel Pump tip findings
In-Reply-To: <47A7CCF1.8020800@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20080217005131.XTWZ26322.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>

Hi-

I had to stop at my local auto parts for some non Sprite parts to fix the
plastic car that my wife trashes (Saturn).  I wrote down the part number
that Frank suggested for the fuel pump and yes, it was in stock, and for
around $35.00

Guy at the counter asked what it was for and I told him, and he actually
looked out the window to see if I drove it there.  Funny considering how
much snow is here, but I digress.

Although this pump is US made, the box cracked me up.  Here is a link to the
photo of one side.  http://www.elmbrookcomputers.com/pump.jpg   I swear at
my main car in German, but this translation got me.  I guess we'll be
renewing the fire extinguishers when it gets warm enough to work on it.
Bomba.  Kind of like ba-boom-ba...?

Chris

2000 528iT
1966 MKIII
2002 Vue

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Feb 16 18:06:17 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:06:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Frank's Fuel Pump tip findings
In-Reply-To: <20080217005131.XTWZ26322.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <20080217005131.XTWZ26322.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <47B78889.8070505@wi.net>

More like, "KA-BOOM!!!!", as Graham Greene character, Edgar Montrose, 
says on The Red Green Show.
Gotta love English perceived meanings for foreign words.  And if you 
have an electric submersible Bomba de Gasolina, whoa boy!!
Dave (more effing snow coming btw!)
Burlington WI


Chris Manuel wrote:

> Hi-
>
> I had to stop at my local auto parts for some non Sprite parts to fix the
> plastic car that my wife trashes (Saturn).  I wrote down the part number
> that Frank suggested for the fuel pump and yes, it was in stock, and for
> around $35.00
>
> Guy at the counter asked what it was for and I told him, and he actually
> looked out the window to see if I drove it there.  Funny considering how
> much snow is here, but I digress.
>
> Although this pump is US made, the box cracked me up.  Here is a link to the
> photo of one side.  http://www.elmbrookcomputers.com/pump.jpg   I swear at
> my main car in German, but this translation got me.  I guess we'll be
> renewing the fire extinguishers when it gets warm enough to work on it.
> Bomba.  Kind of like ba-boom-ba...?
>
> Chris
>
> 2000 528iT
> 1966 MKIII
> 2002 Vue

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sat Feb 16 18:53:48 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:53:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F367EB3454CC26AFB1FF0E6B8260@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-F367EB3454CC26AFB1FF0E6B8260@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <9C9E17BBCD37487AB4E2D7339D96A4AF@Home>

> "Who said life was fair?"

 The rest of it goes, "Life is never fair.  Why do you think they make bras 
in different sizes?"

I think it was James Garner in some grade B movie.


Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY 

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sat Feb 16 19:49:56 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:49:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Frank's Fuel Pump tip findings
In-Reply-To: <47B78889.8070505@wi.net>
References: <20080217005131.XTWZ26322.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
	<47B78889.8070505@wi.net>
Message-ID: <38322198.20080216184956@pacifier.com>

Hello David,

       so what's the deal about needing a wire from the fuel pressure
       switch?... are there THREE wires on the pump or TWO.. how to
       make it work with two?




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   '66 Sprite
    Kelso, WA. USA
     "Happy Halloween!" Tom said gravely.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Feb 16 19:55:42 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:55:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] First Drive (67 Sprite)
Message-ID: <47B7A22E.4050209@comcast.net>

Well most everything works good, and lots of things took a crap in it's 
1.5 mile shakedown run.
Like the speedometer, it lasted .6 miles.
Fuel gauge reads "E" and it has 3 gallons of gas in it.
Signals worked at the first turn but not at any other turns.
I hope it's the flasher unit.
And a coolant leak out of the top of the thermostat stud?
It is oozing from the top of the washer on a stud, the nut is tight, 
there is no burr, this is a new one on me. So I put some pipe dope on 
the stud, seems to have fixed it. Any body ever see that?

My main concern is it looks like my camber is way out on the left front 
wheel. It's leaning out at the bottom. No major accident damage on that 
side, the other side did have a bent A arm when I took it apart.
So how do you make the wheel plumb? The front end is all new.
What would make the wheel visibly off kilter?
The only time I saw something like this was when I bought a set of 
offset trunnion bushing, everytime I hit the brakes, the bushings would 
rotate to the lowest point and both wheels would be way off kilter.
I do not have offset bushing in this car.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Feb 16 21:01:38 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:01:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Frank's Fuel Pump tip findings
In-Reply-To: <47B78889.8070505@wi.net>
References: <20080217005131.XTWZ26322.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
	<47B78889.8070505@wi.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802162001i95059abx9b24376ebcf28845@mail.gmail.com>

On Feb 16, 2008 7:06 PM, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

>
> Dave (more effing snow coming btw!)


Talk to PPP. He's the one who made disparaging remarks about the
weatherman...  ;-)
-- 
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 dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Feb 16 21:18:04 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:18:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Frank's Fuel Pump tip findings
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802162001i95059abx9b24376ebcf28845@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20080217005131.XTWZ26322.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
	<47B78889.8070505@wi.net>
	<43840a7e0802162001i95059abx9b24376ebcf28845@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47B7B57C.1090603@wi.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:
> On Feb 16, 2008 7:06 PM, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:
>
>   
>> Dave (more effing snow coming btw!)
>>     
>
>
> Talk to PPP. He's the one who made disparaging remarks about the
> weatherman...  ;-)
>   
I know!  We are about an hour and a half apart!  Looks like SE Wisconsin 
and N. IL gets rain & ice and further north 8-10" of snow.  It's OK 
though, my trout streams need replenishing. :-)
Dave
Burlington WI

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Feb 17 06:38:58 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 07:38:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Frank's Fuel Pump tip findings
In-Reply-To: <47B7B57C.1090603@wi.net>
References: <20080217005131.XTWZ26322.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
	<47B78889.8070505@wi.net>
	<43840a7e0802162001i95059abx9b24376ebcf28845@mail.gmail.com>
	<47B7B57C.1090603@wi.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802170538l7c77f71dgea12d1cc2cceba30@mail.gmail.com>

As soon as it warms up, I need to get outside and see if these detailing
brushes I got from HF yesterday, will help remove more of the baked on
grime. If not, time to get round to the driveway in front, and put the
engine in!!!

On Feb 16, 2008 10:18 PM, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

> Jim Johnson wrote:
> > On Feb 16, 2008 7:06 PM, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> >> Dave (more effing snow coming btw!)
> >>
> >
> >
> > Talk to PPP. He's the one who made disparaging remarks about the
> > weatherman...  ;-)
> >
> I know!  We are about an hour and a half apart!  Looks like SE Wisconsin
> and N. IL gets rain & ice and further north 8-10" of snow.  It's OK
> though, my trout streams need replenishing. :-)
> Dave
> Burlington WI
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sun Feb 17 06:46:47 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 07:46:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Black Racing Sprite
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802170538l7c77f71dgea12d1cc2cceba30@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20080217005131.XTWZ26322.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
	<47B78889.8070505@wi.net>
	<43840a7e0802162001i95059abx9b24376ebcf28845@mail.gmail.com>
	<47B7B57C.1090603@wi.net>
	<e98d88090802170538l7c77f71dgea12d1cc2cceba30@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3A3317F6CE4A40748FC4C8C082B8ACB7@Home>

Someone on this list is storing a black BE racing Sprite for his brother, 
maybe in CT.  I have a nice picture of the car, but have lost the 
correspondence file and name of the person who has it.  Would that person 
please contact me off-list?

Thanks,
Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Feb 17 06:59:04 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 07:59:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
References: <BAY112-F367EB3454CC26AFB1FF0E6B8260@phx.gbl>
	<9C9E17BBCD37487AB4E2D7339D96A4AF@Home>
Message-ID: <00e901c8716d$41f55430$0201a8c0@midget>

>> "Who said life was fair?"
> The rest of it goes, "Life is never fair.  Why do you think they make bras 
> in different sizes?"

Or, as our old family saying went...
"Nothing's ever fair." 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Feb 17 07:06:36 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:06:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] First Drive (67 Sprite)
References: <47B7A22E.4050209@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00ef01c8716e$4f6fb000$0201a8c0@midget>

> The only time I saw something like this was when I bought a set of offset 
> trunnion bushing, everytime I hit the brakes, the bushings would rotate to 
> the lowest point and both wheels would be way off kilter.

You should see what those offset bushings do when autocrossing if you don't 
do them up tight enough. They "automatically" rotate to the worst possible 
setting in each and every corner.

If the "frame" were that far off, you should have noticed it when painting. 
I would suggest measuring both shock arms, both wishbones from inner fulcrum 
to outer fulcrum and see if there is any disparity.
David Lieb 

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 17 07:31:17 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:31:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Chicago Auto Show (some BBC content)
Message-ID: <766682.51424.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

We just got back from that mid winter ritual of the
Chicago Auto show. Some observations from my kids that
automotive marketing geniuses really should pay
attention to. The following has NO correlation to what
I actually think of these cars:

1) They have no idea if the Jaguars or Bentleys are
nice. Most of their cars were roped off, ALL were
locked. The Jaguar spokesmodel looked absolutely
ridiculous explaining the new XF over and over to no
one. NONE of the several hundred thousand attendees
were interested in hearing her talk about a car that
was there in the flesh, but off limits. Jaguar had by
far the highest pile of un-taken brochures. Their
comment: "If we just want to hear someone talk about a
car we can't touch, we can get that on a free
podcast."

Jaguar is usually the only marque I really get excited
about. They managed to ruin the XJ-8 with a ridiculous
looking piece of body cladding on each side. All in
all and judging from the German competition, I don't
think they are long for this world.

2) They think Nissans are fun. They didn't (obviously)
drive one, but they had nice, accessible displays with
young people encouraging the kids to "jump in". They
had an interactive computer where kids "built" their
own Nissan, and it spit out a cardboard model. They
also were the only marque to be handing out posters.
The new GTR thing is now hanging on my 10 yr old's
wall, and he knows it does 0 to 60 in 3.3 seconds. Do
you think he'll associate a $14,000 Nissan bottom
feeder is related to the GTR on his bedroom wall and
want that bottom feeder over a Chevy Cobalt in a few
years? Me too.

3) They also think VWs are cool. VW emphasized
individualized cars, personalized accessories and had
several of each model available to "try on". No one
mentioned quality or labor issues, but that's what
shows are for.

4) Kids understand that 6000 pound hybrid SUVs placed
on green shag carpeting aren't necessarily
environmentally friendly. 

5) Honda has a concept car, the CRZ, that teenagers
old seemed to think was cool. It's sorta the CRX
redone. When It hits the market in a few years, when
some of the same teenagers will be old enough to
default on their first loan.

Anyway, it was a fun day. New cars don't do very much
for me, but there are way worse ways to spend the day.


Ron





      ____________________________________________________________________________________
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From theshoe5 at comcast.net  Sun Feb 17 07:56:58 2008
From: theshoe5 at comcast.net (Alan)
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:56:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] First Drive (67 Sprite)
References: <47B7A22E.4050209@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <009401c87175$59087d20$6401a8c0@alanu23tkucaxb>

Frank, If you can see the negative camber by just eyeballing it you probably 
have at least 1 1/2 degrees negative camber. If shock and lower control arm 
look good it's probably a bent spindle. I think if it was the frame you 
would have noticed it when everything was apart.
Alan
>
> My main concern is it looks like my camber is way out on the left front
> wheel. It's leaning out at the bottom. No major accident damage on that
> side, the other side did have a bent A arm when I took it apart.
> So how do you make the wheel plumb? The front end is all new.
> What would make the wheel visibly off kilter?
> The only time I saw something like this was when I bought a set of
> offset trunnion bushing, everytime I hit the brakes, the bushings would
> rotate to the lowest point and both wheels would be way off kilter.
> I do not have offset bushing in this car.
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Sun Feb 17 09:28:21 2008
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:28:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] First Drive (67 Sprite)
Message-ID: <02e601c87182$1c360a90$116a010a@mail2world.com>

Frank,
 
Is that the same side you had problems fitting the fender?
 
-=Chris

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: Alan [theshoe5 at comcast.net]
Sent: 2/17/2008 9:56:58 AM
To: spritenut at comcast.net;spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] First Drive (67 Sprite) 

Frank, If you can see the negative camber by just eyeballing it you
probably 
have at least 1 1/2 degrees negative camber. If shock and lower control
arm 
look good it's probably a bent spindle. I think if it was the frame you 
would have noticed it when everything was apart. 
Alan 
> 
> My main concern is it looks like my camber is way out on the left
front 
> wheel. It's leaning out at the bottom. No major accident damage on
that 
> side, the other side did have a bent A arm when I took it apart. 
> So how do you make the wheel plumb? The front end is all new. 
> What would make the wheel visibly off kilter? 
> The only time I saw something like this was when I bought a set of 
> offset trunnion bushing, everytime I hit the brakes, the bushings
would 
> rotate to the lowest point and both wheels would be way off kilter. 
> I do not have offset bushing in this car. 
> -- 
> Frank Clarici 
> Toms River, NJ 
_______________________________________________ 

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb 17 09:46:52 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:46:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Chicago Auto Show (some BBC content)
In-Reply-To: <766682.51424.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <766682.51424.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <47B864FC.9030402@comcast.net>

So Ron, did you see the new Honda F-IT?
I was taking my daughter to the airport the other day when she pointed 
one out to me.
Hey, SHE told me it was an F   IT.
A chip off the ole block :)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sun Feb 17 14:05:01 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:05:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] John Sprinzel's "Spritely Years"
Message-ID: <00af01c871a8$ca0e2c30$5e2a8490$@com>

I posted this about a month ago. and only 80 copies remain from the 500 he
had reprinted.. Better order now before they're gone.

 

 

 

"Here's your chance to get a copy of a book long out of print. Original
copies have gone for hundreds of dollars on Ebay.

 

John Sprinzel has reprinted "Spritely Years" after buying the rights and the
acetates back from Haynes. 

 

This is a "must have" for anyone interested in Sprites, Healeys, Triumph,
Ford, rallying, and a host of other cars John drove during his career. It's
an honest, informative, funny look at John's life as a driver, tuner,
manufacturer, etc.

 

Only 500 copies were produced for the 50th Sprite year anniversary, so that
they will still be fairly rare. 

 

He is selling them autographed at $65 including postage in the US ($71.00
overseas) .

 

His address is P.O. Box 97 Kaunakakai HI 96748

 

John's e-mail  address for this is johnsebring65 at gmail.com .

 

He does have Paypal, (though he says, "I am not yet too sure how it all
works"), otherwise US check or money order will do the trick. 

 

He'll have a few copies at the Sprite deal  in May, and Tom Coulthard
(co-author) might be there to sign them as well."

 

 

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



wsthompson at thicko.com

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

 

 

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



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

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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Feb 18 09:40:21 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:40:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Nomex Coveralls, CHEAP
Message-ID: <BLU111-W35AFC65D7809AF98C89209C2210@phx.gbl>

To keep you from burning that favorite shirt,
or to help protect you after that flamin email you sent, :-)

Sportsman guide has Nomex coveralls for less that $15!

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=411167&pn=1

Limited sizes, so you big boys may be outta luck....


Brian S.
 Bugeyeracer under resto

_________________________________________________________________
Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser!
http://biggestloser.msn.com/

From mconn19221 at roadrunner.com  Mon Feb 18 10:28:55 2008
From: mconn19221 at roadrunner.com (Michael Conn)
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:28:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] AN5
Message-ID: <006301c87253$bcfcb830$0210a8c0@YOURD28EB17757>

List,

Does any one what to buy my Bugeye for $8,750.00?   You know one of you wants
too!   E-mail me. please.

Michael Conn

From dmg at bossig.com  Mon Feb 18 10:41:03 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:41:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] OT.. No LBC what-so-ever...
Message-ID: <47B952AF.30288.71E0E4@dmg.bossig.com>

Heard on BBC Short Wave...

"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit and not a vegetable."
"Wisdom is knowing NOT to put tomato's in a fruit salad!"

--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From millerls at ado13.com  Mon Feb 18 18:21:29 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:21:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Scam
Message-ID: <038601c87295$c1f7df80$53997e4c@HP>

I received an email stating that this person was trying to pay me for an 
item using Paypal and that Paypal rejected me.

I assume he was trying to get me to click on a link in his mail that would 
take me to something that looked like paypal and I would log in.

Just a heads up....

Larry Miller

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Feb 18 18:48:54 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:48:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Scam
References: <038601c87295$c1f7df80$53997e4c@HP>
Message-ID: <006301c87299$96429d90$0201a8c0@midget>

>I received an email stating that this person was trying to pay me for an
> item using Paypal and that Paypal rejected me.
>
> I assume he was trying to get me to click on a link in his mail that would
> take me to something that looked like paypal and I would log in.

Any time that I get one of these, I forward it to spoof at paypal.com
Likewise, the ones for eBay go to spoof at ebay.com
Yes, they are interested in skooshing these things as fast as they can.
Can they stop them? Of course not. Can they reduce the profitability?
Yup. Does it help keep them as useful resources for me? I would like
to think so...
David Lieb

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Feb 18 19:33:18 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:33:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Scam
In-Reply-To: <006301c87299$96429d90$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <C3DF7FEE.15D02%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> I forward it to spoof at paypal.com
> Likewise, the ones for eBay go to spoof at ebay.com
I forwarded a few hundred to them, but it's just too much hassle to keep
doing it day after day. I rank eBay and PayPal right up there with Home
Depot anyway.
BZ

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 18 19:48:34 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:48:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Scam
In-Reply-To: <C3DF7FEE.15D02%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <763287.97874.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> doing it day after day. I rank eBay and PayPal right
> up there with Home
> Depot anyway.

Yeah, but where else can someone front their Emmy Lou
Harris memorabilia?

Ron


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From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 18 19:51:44 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:51:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Tech question - slow day on list
Message-ID: <128783.20815.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

So...now that both evidence and opinion have verified
last week's theory that a good center main bearing
means the other 2 are OK too....will advancing a cam a
degree or 2 always give you more low end torque? And
will it be more torque, or will it just come on
sooner?

Ron


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From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Mon Feb 18 21:07:49 2008
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:07:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Scam
References: <038601c87295$c1f7df80$53997e4c@HP>
	<006301c87299$96429d90$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <0c0701c872ac$fdfb10d0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Can they stop them?>>

They DO get lucky once in a blue moon, tho David.

And I  DID enjoy it!!!!

Below is what I just replied to on the Bugeye List<G>!!
**************************************************************************
<<I always send the "long headers version to them. They will always reply
confirming if it's bogus....    and it always is.>>

Yep.  Just FYI, banks are the same.  I re-name (NOT actual address)
spoof at paypal.com for my address book to "Abuse-paypal" so that I don't have to
"hunt" an address.

I have 15 "abuse-******.***" in my "book"<G>!!

One of the banks wrote me back about 8 or 9 months ago and advised that FBI
HAD made an arrest and that my "forward" was "...extremely helpful and it did
contain information we and the authorities needed inorder to apprend the
individual(s)."!!

One less moron<VBG>!!

Now about the "reward" they didn't offer.....

From heard at datatrontech.net  Tue Feb 19 06:45:14 2008
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:45:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Missing messages
Message-ID: <155401c872fd$a81bb6a0$0202fea9@xp>

Hey Everyone,
Anybody missing any messages or was there a party I wasn't invited to?  I
got messages up until 12:41pm yesterday, then nothing until 8:22 pm.  A
couple more until 11:08, then nothing.  And nothing this morning.  I see
this from time to time and just wondering...I mean...8 hours and no one has
anything to say???
 
Heard Saxon

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb 19 06:57:35 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:57:35 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] eBay Scam
In-Reply-To: <0c0701c872ac$fdfb10d0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F3927FA696C9BBB6DF9AD36B8220@phx.gbl>

I don't know if any arrests resulted, but I notified my bank about a 
spoofing email I had received and they had the offending website down within 
a few hours.

>From: "63AHBJ7" <63AHBJ7 at comcast.net>
>
><<Can they stop them?>>
>
>They DO get lucky once in a blue moon, tho David.
>
>And I  DID enjoy it!!!!
>
>Below is what I just replied to on the Bugeye List<G>!!
>**************************************************************************
><<I always send the "long headers version to them. They will always reply
>confirming if it's bogus....    and it always is.>>
>
>Yep.  Just FYI, banks are the same.  I re-name (NOT actual address)
>spoof at paypal.com for my address book to "Abuse-paypal" so that I don't have 
>to
>"hunt" an address.
>
>I have 15 "abuse-******.***" in my "book"<G>!!
>
>One of the banks wrote me back about 8 or 9 months ago and advised that FBI
>HAD made an arrest and that my "forward" was "...extremely helpful and it 
>did
>contain information we and the authorities needed inorder to apprend the
>individual(s)."!!
>
>One less moron<VBG>!!
>
>Now about the "reward" they didn't offer.....

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb 19 06:59:19 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:59:19 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Missing messages
In-Reply-To: <155401c872fd$a81bb6a0$0202fea9@xp>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F3479E9344A8634963F60BDB8220@phx.gbl>

We were out shovelling the driveway.

>From: "Heard" <heard at datatrontech.net>
>
>Hey Everyone,
>Anybody missing any messages or was there a party I wasn't invited to?  I
>got messages up until 12:41pm yesterday, then nothing until 8:22 pm.  A
>couple more until 11:08, then nothing.  And nothing this morning.  I see
>this from time to time and just wondering...I mean...8 hours and no one has
>anything to say???
>
>Heard Saxon

From heard at datatrontech.net  Tue Feb 19 07:06:13 2008
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:06:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Missing messages
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F3479E9344A8634963F60BDB8220@phx.gbl>
References: <155401c872fd$a81bb6a0$0202fea9@xp>
	<BAY112-F3479E9344A8634963F60BDB8220@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <156801c87300$969d3ae0$0202fea9@xp>

Well, I'm glad I wasn't invited to that! 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+heard=datatrontech.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+heard=datatrontech.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Robert Duquette
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 8:59 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Missing messages

We were out shovelling the driveway.

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Tue Feb 19 07:09:42 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:09:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Camber problem
Message-ID: <69cq7p$2jlfip@email.mtu.edu>

Hey Frank,
What was the cause/solution to your off camber problem?

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Feb 19 09:16:49 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:16:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <20080215121927.r5s7mldfk4w88ook@webmail.opentransfer.com>
References: <C3D9C525.15A0E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<20080215121927.r5s7mldfk4w88ook@webmail.opentransfer.com>
Message-ID: <F8382C5F-7DAF-4B1A-85C0-A18BA50644D7@comcast.net>

Ahem..  please don't put Rednecks in that group.  They may only watch  
NASCAR and teach 3 year olds to open beer cans but both parents will  
be there.  As to Slobs I don't know..

Lester

.. any parents who don't teach their children will end up with loser  
children.


On Feb 15, 2008, at 12:19 PM, Larry Macy, Ph.D. wrote:

> I consider my self to be a hippy as does the mom of my kids. And my
> kids would never act that way. Dad not bneing around and mom not
> parenting is NOT indicative of hippies. Rednecks and slobs, yes.
> Hippies, no.
>
> Larry
>
>
> Quoting Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>:
>
>>> Somehow I don't think he's the spawn of hippies.  More likely  
>>> rednecks!
>> I was talking about the KID!
>> It's pretty obvious that his dad isn't around, and his mother  
>> doesn't spend
>> much of her time parenting. That kids like is going to be one long  
>> train
>> wreck.
>> BZ

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb 19 09:17:13 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:17:13 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F367EB3454CC26AFB1FF0E6B8260@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F38891C2CB79720B9C2E946B8220@phx.gbl>

This site made the rounds on Ed's Joke list.
http://www.familywatchdog.us
It is a map of convicted sex offenders.  You can check out your 
neighbourhood to see who's been caught.  I don't know many US addresses, so 
I plugged in my sister-in-law's and Larry's work address.
Scary stuff.

>From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
>
>One of the cliches that I repeat fairly often is:
>"Who said life was fair?"
>
> >From: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy at gmail.com>
> >
> >As a kid you need to learn to respect things and that life is not fair.  
>We
> >are starting to see kids in the workplace that say, "Hey, that's not 
>fair."
> >My answer to that is, "Yeah, so?  Suck it up you got another 45 years of
> >this stuff."
> >
> >
> >
> >On Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 10:39 AM, Robert Duquette <
> >robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> >
> > > So you're okay with some guy down the street getting physical with 
>your
> > > kids?
> > >
> > >
> > > >From: "Larry Macy, Ph.D." <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
> > > >
> > > >In the neighborhood I grew up in, it was perfectly acceptable for one
> > > >mom or dad on the block to disipline any kid from the block that was
> > > >not behaving. If the kid went crying back home, he/she usually got a
> > > >whollop from mom or dad. Kids were expected to behave and all adults
> > > >were expected to be sure they did.
> > > >
> > > >Larry

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Feb 19 09:18:47 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:18:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <441250190802151046v5e00f258x918cc6427e83e4ae@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20080215122410.vassp4wiogwwcwco@webmail.opentransfer.com>
	<BAY112-F36E837379C0FF93B639463B8260@phx.gbl>
	<441250190802151046v5e00f258x918cc6427e83e4ae@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4D642292-10F1-41CA-B849-877CD740BEA1@comcast.net>

I would be willing to put good money on the cop that he has a teenage  
child who does the same thing and he can't react to the child the same  
way he reacted to Skateboard dude..

Lester

On Feb 15, 2008, at 12:46 PM, Bill Gilroy wrote:

> No, but yelling is fine.  And if by grabbing my kid by the collar and
> dragging him home so I can yell at him, sure I am fine with that also.
>
> As a kid you need to learn to respect things and that life is not  
> fair.  We
> are starting to see kids in the workplace that say, "Hey, that's not  
> fair."
> My answer to that is, "Yeah, so?  Suck it up you got another 45  
> years of
> this stuff."
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 10:39 AM, Robert Duquette <
> robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
>> So you're okay with some guy down the street getting physical with  
>> your
>> kids?
>>
>>
>>> From: "Larry Macy, Ph.D." <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
>>>
>>> In the neighborhood I grew up in, it was perfectly acceptable for  
>>> one
>>> mom or dad on the block to disipline any kid from the block that was
>>> not behaving. If the kid went crying back home, he/she usually got a
>>> whollop from mom or dad. Kids were expected to behave and all adults
>>> were expected to be sure they did.
>>>
>>> Larry

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Feb 19 09:21:19 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:21:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Have you guys seen this??
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F367EB3454CC26AFB1FF0E6B8260@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-F367EB3454CC26AFB1FF0E6B8260@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <374A92A1-46BF-4EBF-B598-0A894A44CFBF@comcast.net>

Have you seen that comic?  One of the Grad students had it posted on  
his door..

You are looking down on two white coated researchers, a maze, a rat in  
the maze, and cheese as the reward.  As you look closer you notice  
that the cheese is in a rat trap and one of the researchers said to  
the other,"Whoever said life was fair?"

Lester

On Feb 15, 2008, at 2:22 PM, Robert Duquette wrote:

> One of the cliches that I repeat fairly often is:
> "Who said life was fair?"
>
>> From: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy at gmail.com>
>>
>> As a kid you need to learn to respect things and that life is not  
>> fair.  We
>> are starting to see kids in the workplace that say, "Hey, that's  
>> not fair."
>> My answer to that is, "Yeah, so?  Suck it up you got another 45  
>> years of
>> this stuff."
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 10:39 AM, Robert Duquette <
>> robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>>
>>> So you're okay with some guy down the street getting physical with  
>>> your
>>> kids?
>>>
>>>
>>>> From: "Larry Macy, Ph.D." <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
>>>>
>>>> In the neighborhood I grew up in, it was perfectly acceptable for  
>>>> one
>>>> mom or dad on the block to disipline any kid from the block that  
>>>> was
>>>> not behaving. If the kid went crying back home, he/she usually  
>>>> got a
>>>> whollop from mom or dad. Kids were expected to behave and all  
>>>> adults
>>>> were expected to be sure they did.
>>>>
>>>> Larry

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Feb 19 11:55:32 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:55:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine guru's Mk II..
Message-ID: <0638E898-4D20-4A29-AC68-9A727B9384C9@comcast.net>

Good afternoon  all,

some more questions if you don't mind regarding performance changes:

as a reminder..
  948 block bored 60 over,
1098 head that has been ported and milled to 22.6 cc combustion chamber,
1098 small journal crank
1098 lightened and statically balanced rods


Will a 1098 piston end up with lower compression due to pin-face  
height differences?

Will a 1098 piston (of appropriate diameter) end up being a "pop-up"  
piston?

Can I measure the lobe height minus the lobe height opposite to  
determine lift on a cam  (Are the rockers a 1:1 ratio?)?

When you look at where I am going with this what jumps out at you and  
screams "NOOOOO!!"  ?

.. and I can not find this info in Vizard/Haynes/Factory manual.   
Vizard lists all sorts of info on aftermarket stuff but little on  
stock stuff that I can find

Thanks again!

Lester

From vern at srvinet.com  Tue Feb 19 12:02:36 2008
From: vern at srvinet.com (vern at srvinet.com)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:02:36 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye ignition sw.
Message-ID: <47BB27CC.5050709@srvinet.com>

My bugeye came comepletely disassembled and I can't see
what holds the ignitions sw. in the dash.  In mosses catalogue
there looks to bed some kind of wire clip or something, but it
doesn't look like it would hold anything.  Hate to rely
on glues. :-)
Vern

-- 
See my
59 bugeye
78 MGB 
79 midget RB at:

http://olsen.ispeedwireless.net/

From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Tue Feb 19 12:33:34 2008
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:33:34 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye ignition sw.
Message-ID: <11585280.1203449614948.JavaMail.root@mswamui-bichon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

The Bugeye switch does rely on a wire clip and it works very well.  I do not know where you would buy one but that is what you need.

Mike C

-----Original Message-----
>From: "vern at srvinet.com" <vern at srvinet.com>
>Sent: Feb 19, 2008 2:02 PM
>To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye ignition sw.
>
>My bugeye came comepletely disassembled and I can't see
>what holds the ignitions sw. in the dash.  In mosses catalogue
>there looks to bed some kind of wire clip or something, but it
>doesn't look like it would hold anything.  Hate to rely
>on glues. :-)
>Vern
>
>-- 
>See my
>59 bugeye
>78 MGB 
>79 midget RB at:
>


________________________________________
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From hal at katemuir.com  Tue Feb 19 12:59:37 2008
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:59:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye ignition sw.
In-Reply-To: <11585280.1203449614948.JavaMail.root@mswamui-bichon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEEOGBAA.hal@katemuir.com>

At the buster cluster I learned (from Frank, et al) that an appropriately
sized hose clamp will do quite nicely to hold the headlight/ignition switch
in position.  Not concours, but readily available and more effective than
the official little wire clip.

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
Mike/Donna Carpenter
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 11:34 AM
To: vern at srvinet.com; Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye ignition sw.


The Bugeye switch does rely on a wire clip and it works very well.  I do not
know where you would buy one but that is what you need.

Mike C

-----Original Message-----
>From: "vern at srvinet.com" <vern at srvinet.com>
>Sent: Feb 19, 2008 2:02 PM
>To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye ignition sw.
>
>My bugeye came comepletely disassembled and I can't see
>what holds the ignitions sw. in the dash.  In mosses catalogue
>there looks to bed some kind of wire clip or something, but it
>doesn't look like it would hold anything.  Hate to rely
>on glues. :-)
>Vern
>
>--
>See my
>59 bugeye
>78 MGB
>79 midget RB at:

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Tue Feb 19 14:05:08 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:05:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Trailer for sale Philly area
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921686@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Forwarding for an ice-racing friend. This is a small unit, serviceable,
but no gem.  No financial interest blah blah. Seller is a good guy.

-JohnD
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:19 PM
To: Deikis, John G
Subject: Re: FW: [Spridgets] Today's Auction



Hi John,



Do you know anyone in the Philly area who would like a Spridget trailer
on the cheap?



http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/561726842.html



Trying to clean things up around the old homestead.



Thanks,



Bob

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Tue Feb 19 14:32:58 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:32:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks?
Message-ID: <200802192132.m1JLWwR4017355@musca.ucdavis.edu>

I've been looking at the idea of going south at Salt Lake City and taking 
70 to Missouri.  Anyone driven it and have advice, alternatives, reasons?

Bugsy got a shot of paint on the bonnet and I polished the wheels for the 
first time in years.  They look like chrome.  After a long web search I 
found a guy that sold me a set of wheel centers identical to the 
originals.  Since these are Shelby wheels bought by the PO from Shelby 
Tire and Wheel in Gardena back in the early 70's, the correct centers are 
a nice find.  Now the wheels are at their vintage best and look great.

Glen Byrns

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb 19 14:53:10 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:53:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks?
In-Reply-To: <200802192132.m1JLWwR4017355@musca.ucdavis.edu>
References: <200802192132.m1JLWwR4017355@musca.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802191353y3720398fjd7c4c02f08939d34@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Glen,

I've traveled it many times. When you leave Denver it is long and boring
till you reach Missouri. Moreover, the stretch across east Colorado is one
of the worst bits of interstate I've ever traveled. Its like all the
concrete slabs were laid without a plumb line!  The truckers hate it cause
it will hammer you mercilessly!   A short wheel base vehicle will constantly
rock forward and back on the uneven slabs thumping like crazy at each seam.
I even avoid it on motorcycle because it wears you out.

If I might suggest a much more pleasant and picturesque route...  Pick up
US50 at Grand Junction. Follow it through the mountains to Pueblo and on
east to Dodge City, KS. At Dodge City pick up US400 to Mullinville, KS where
you pick up US54. Follow US54 all the way to the Inn At Grand Glaize in
Osage Beach!    If you don't want to drive through Wichita, KS you can leave
US54 on I-235 north and follow it north of Wichita to KS254 which will take
you right back to US54 in El Dorado, KS.  If you go this way, be sure to
stop in Gas, KS at the convenience store. You can get a T-shirt there that
says you've passed Gas in Kansas....   ;-)

I'd offer to hook up with you in the Midget, but we will be going to LotO
about 3 days early in order to get everything set up and working...
-- 
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 Feb 19, 2008 3:32 PM, Glen Byrns <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu> wrote:

> I've been looking at the idea of going south at Salt Lake City and taking
> 70 to Missouri.  Anyone driven it and have advice, alternatives, reasons?
>
> Bugsy got a shot of paint on the bonnet and I polished the wheels for the
> first time in years.  They look like chrome.  After a long web search I
> found a guy that sold me a set of wheel centers identical to the
> originals.  Since these are Shelby wheels bought by the PO from Shelby
> Tire and Wheel in Gardena back in the early 70's, the correct centers are
> a nice find.  Now the wheels are at their vintage best and look great.
>
> Glen Byrns

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb 19 15:46:40 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:46:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mercedes Parts?
Message-ID: <07b101c87349$4bad13e0$6401a8c0@Larry>

Think up your own funny title to this story.



http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/article/Stolen_Urinal_Mercedes/

From a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au  Tue Feb 19 15:47:33 2008
From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au (Andy Webster)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:47:33 +1100 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine guru's Mk II..
In-Reply-To: <0638E898-4D20-4A29-AC68-9A727B9384C9@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <278593.6886.qm@web50606.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

OK...I have never done it before, but I would expect , with all 1098 internals in a 948 block , that you will have pop up pistons! The 1098 crank has the longest stroke.
  I would expect the pistons to pop up by approximately 0.5 x the difference between the 948 stroke length and the 1098 stroke length.
   
   
   
  0.5(83.82mm - 76.2mm) 
   
  = about 3.502mm to be taken of the top of each piston..plus whatever you mill of the block to get it flat.
   
  If I am talking crap then i am sure someone will let us all know.
   
  Andy

Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
  Good afternoon all,

some more questions if you don't mind regarding performance changes:

as a reminder..
948 block bored 60 over,
1098 head that has been ported and milled to 22.6 cc combustion chamber,
1098 small journal crank
1098 lightened and statically balanced rods


Will a 1098 piston end up with lower compression due to pin-face 
height differences?

Will a 1098 piston (of appropriate diameter) end up being a "pop-up" 
piston?

Can I measure the lobe height minus the lobe height opposite to 
determine lift on a cam (Are the rockers a 1:1 ratio?)?

When you look at where I am going with this what jumps out at you and 
screams "NOOOOO!!" ?

.. and I can not find this info in Vizard/Haynes/Factory manual. 
Vizard lists all sorts of info on aftermarket stuff but little on 
stock stuff that I can find

Thanks again!

Lester
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Feb 19 17:59:40 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:59:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks?
In-Reply-To: <200802192132.m1JLWwR4017355@musca.ucdavis.edu>
References: <200802192132.m1JLWwR4017355@musca.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <50984497.20080219165940@pacifier.com>

Hello Glen,

       i've read Jim Johnsons's post. .. I too have heard that the
       surface of I-70 is horrid. .. the smoothest Interstate from my
       information is I-90. but that's way out of the way for you i
       fear..

       i'm planning on going thru Salt Lake but on i-80 going out ..
       coming back on I-90....

       the distance to Osage Beach from Kelso Washington (my start
       point) is 2047 miles. .. from Seattle Wa, wihich is 120 miles
       north of me, the distance to Osage Beach is 2098 miles... go
       figure.... that's the I-90 route. 




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   '66 Sprite
    Kelso, WA. USA
     Does anal retentive have a hyphen?

From millerls at ado13.com  Tue Feb 19 20:03:44 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:03:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks?
References: <200802192132.m1JLWwR4017355@musca.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <046001c8736d$34d7b340$53997e4c@HP>

I drive I70 from 15 to Denver 4-5 times a year. I usually drive my truck so 
have not noticed the surface that Jim speaks of. I will be driving I70 this 
time also.

Larry Miller

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:32 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks?


> I've been looking at the idea of going south at Salt Lake City and taking
> 70 to Missouri.  Anyone driven it and have advice, alternatives, reasons?
>
> Bugsy got a shot of paint on the bonnet and I polished the wheels for the
> first time in years.  They look like chrome.  After a long web search I

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Tue Feb 19 20:32:12 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:32:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] door hinge plate
Message-ID: <200802200332.m1K3WC2H028028@xylocopa.ucdavis.edu>

The captive nut plate for the lower hinge on my bugeye passenger door is 
semi-frozen and won't move far enough inboard to allow door bottom 
alignment.  I'm thinking of drilling a small hole through the inner 
footwell wall to intersect the lower inboard corner of the nut plate.  
Maybe a dental pick to clean any debris blocking the plate and then an 
easy weld-shut.  I've never seen this area exposed and wonder if there's 
a better way?  How far below the bottom hinge hole in the nutplate is the 
actual edge of the plate? I need 1/8" and don't want to ovalize the hinge 
holes that much to do it the obvious easier way.

I realized that the only thing standing between me and a $5K paint job is 
a paltry $4800 worth of sanding and buffing.  I'll be getting right on 
that in my free time.

Thanks,
Glen Byrns

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 19 20:33:51 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:33:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] VLGC
Message-ID: <213904.66047.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I was at the kid's house who did a little detailing on
my street Bugeye tonight  (LBC content), and he had a
v. cool little German micro-ish car tucked in the
basement, a Lloyd car:

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_(car))

He had a metal bodied suicide door model (400). The
kid (Reid Hazelton, newly crowned 2007 Midwestern
Council Driver of the Year at age 22!!) bought it when
he was 13, so I don't think they're worth a whole lot.
For some reason, it appealed on some Trabant level.  I
looked in a few places, can't seem to find one for
sale. I could stick it in a corner and Lynette might
not ever notice. Anyone know of any "for sale"
anywhere? There's one on ebay, but it's ridiculous. 

Ron


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From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Feb 19 20:43:33 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:43:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] door hinge plate
In-Reply-To: <200802200332.m1K3WC2H028028@xylocopa.ucdavis.edu>
References: <200802200332.m1K3WC2H028028@xylocopa.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <47BBA1E5.6060509@comcast.net>

Glen Byrns wrote:
>  I've never seen this area exposed and wonder if there's
> a better way?  How far below the bottom hinge hole in the nutplate is the 
> actual edge of the plate? 
Glen

I just did this on the 67. I cut a 3 sided square hole out of the inside 
and folded the metal forward to access the lower hinge plate.
It's not so much the threaded plate as the little thing that holds up 
the plate, it is most likey rusted.
Oh, you guys don't get rust in California ;) Maybe just mouse crap ;)
Anyway, my plate was rusted away or became one with the threaded plate.
I fabricated a new plate out of some sheetmetal. A few bends in the 
vice, some drilled holes, You can do it if you see it.
Make the hole at least 3" x 3" and just cut 3 slots so you can fold the 
panel forward, you need to get to the top and bottom of the hinge.
Fix, clean, rust proof, weld up the little door you made and hide it all 
with the interior panel. I even did body work to my patch to fill in 
welding voids.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Feb 19 22:01:01 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:01:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks?
In-Reply-To: <200802192132.m1JLWwR4017355@musca.ucdavis.edu>
References: <200802192132.m1JLWwR4017355@musca.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <2733A112-1AC6-48C3-A97B-7D52C30D7A0C@phillymgclub.com>

I have one word for Denver to Kansas City. BORING.

Other than that the rest is fine. YOu will be climbing the higher  
parts of the Rockies. Stop off in Rocky Mountain National Park and hit  
Trail Ridge Rd. Beautiful. Had my non- EFI Midget up there several  
times when I lived in Colorado.

If it concerns you, you can take 80 and go through southern Wyoming.  
Not a pretty, but not bad in June either.

Larry

On Feb 19, 2008, at 4:32 PM, Glen Byrns wrote:

> I've been looking at the idea of going south at Salt Lake City and  
> taking
> 70 to Missouri.  Anyone driven it and have advice, alternatives,  
> reasons?
>
> Bugsy got a shot of paint on the bonnet and I polished the wheels  
> for the
> first time in years.  They look like chrome.  After a long web  
> search I
> found a guy that sold me a set of wheel centers identical to the
> originals.  Since these are Shelby wheels bought by the PO from Shelby
> Tire and Wheel in Gardena back in the early 70's, the correct  
> centers are
> a nice find.  Now the wheels are at their vintage best and look great.
>
> Glen Byrns
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Feb 19 22:19:09 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:19:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] VLGC
In-Reply-To: <213904.66047.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <213904.66047.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <47BBB84D.8000606@wi.net>

Easy Big Guy.  Those are small...slow(er) (than Sprites)...but 
interesting cars; well made too judging from the Lloyd Alexander that a 
friend in college had.  There was also the kid with an NSU Sport Prinz, 
great looking car. And of course one had an Isetta.  On the other end of 
the spectrum was a friend with a 1933 Rolls Royce 20/25 Limousine.  Then 
there was me with an MGB.
I would really like to have a Citroen Mahari.  Nice thing about small 
cars is one can fit more in the garage!  Go for it!!
Dave
Burlington WI

Ron Soave wrote:
> I was at the kid's house who did a little detailing on
> my street Bugeye tonight  (LBC content), and he had a
> v. cool little German micro-ish car tucked in the
> basement, a Lloyd car:
>
> (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_(car))
>
> He had a metal bodied suicide door model (400). The
> kid (Reid Hazelton, newly crowned 2007 Midwestern
> Council Driver of the Year at age 22!!) bought it when
> he was 13, so I don't think they're worth a whole lot.
> For some reason, it appealed on some Trabant level.  I
> looked in a few places, can't seem to find one for
> sale. I could stick it in a corner and Lynette might
> not ever notice. Anyone know of any "for sale"
> anywhere? There's one on ebay, but it's ridiculous. 
>
> Ron

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb 19 23:24:22 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:24:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks?
In-Reply-To: <046001c8736d$34d7b340$53997e4c@HP>
References: <200802192132.m1JLWwR4017355@musca.ucdavis.edu>
	<046001c8736d$34d7b340$53997e4c@HP>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802192224t35e74b46k301616f5d38df2b9@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Larry,

The bad part of I-70 is east of Denver into western Kansas. West of Denver
it is fine.

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/19/08, Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com> wrote:
>
> I drive I70 from 15 to Denver 4-5 times a year. I usually drive my truck
> so
> have not noticed the surface that Jim speaks of. I will be driving I70
> this
> time also.
>
> Larry Miller
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:32 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks?
>
>
> > I've been looking at the idea of going south at Salt Lake City and
> taking
> > 70 to Missouri.  Anyone driven it and have advice, alternatives,
> reasons?
> >
> > Bugsy got a shot of paint on the bonnet and I polished the wheels for
> the
> > first time in years.  They look like chrome.  After a long web search I
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb 19 23:33:27 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:33:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] VLGC
In-Reply-To: <213904.66047.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <213904.66047.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802192233o6fd587adub2765b8693dcc3f3@mail.gmail.com>

Ron,

Cheez!! Do I hafta come to your place and slap you up??  If you want
something German and obscure, buy an old German motorcycle or maybe a
Taunus!! You don't have enough things with wheels suckin' in your money and
time?

You're loosin' it, man!

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/19/08, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I was at the kid's house who did a little detailing on
> my street Bugeye tonight  (LBC content), and he had a
> v. cool little German micro-ish car tucked in the
> basement, a Lloyd car:
>
> (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_(car))
>
> He had a metal bodied suicide door model (400). The
> kid (Reid Hazelton, newly crowned 2007 Midwestern
> Council Driver of the Year at age 22!!) bought it when
> he was 13, so I don't think they're worth a whole lot.
> For some reason, it appealed on some Trabant level.  I
> looked in a few places, can't seem to find one for
> sale. I could stick it in a corner and Lynette might
> not ever notice. Anyone know of any "for sale"
> anywhere? There's one on ebay, but it's ridiculous.
>
> Ron

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb 19 23:37:29 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:37:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] door hinge plate
In-Reply-To: <47BBA1E5.6060509@comcast.net>
References: <200802200332.m1K3WC2H028028@xylocopa.ucdavis.edu>
	<47BBA1E5.6060509@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802192237n7ce09b6eoff8cf05ed08bc275@mail.gmail.com>

On 2/19/08, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>  a 3 sided square hole


Really?? Since when to "squares" have three sides?   ;-)
-- 
Cheers!!
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Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
2008!!
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From a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au  Wed Feb 20 03:48:47 2008
From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au (Andy Webster)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:48:47 +1100 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] you really can get ANYTHING on ebay...nonLBC
Message-ID: <335892.39537.qm@web50609.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

OK...so without going into too much detail as to why...just call it curiosity,
  I googled "merkin"  and found the usual informative entries in wikipedia etc...
  Imagine my surprise however, when I spied this sponsored link:
   
  eBay Merkins
  rugs & carpets ending online now,
  Compare offers, Get our best deals.
  www,ebay,com,au
   
   

       
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From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Wed Feb 20 05:58:39 2008
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:58:39 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] door hinge plate
Message-ID: <1420878.1203512319759.JavaMail.root@mswamui-valley.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

When you fold the the flap back ;^).

-----Original Message-----
>From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
>Sent: Feb 20, 2008 1:37 AM
>To: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] door hinge plate
>
>On 2/19/08, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>  a 3 sided square hole
>
>
>Really?? Since when to "squares" have three sides?   ;-)
>-- 
>Cheers!!
>Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
>Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
>2008!!


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From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 20 06:41:47 2008
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:41:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bottom of backing plate
Message-ID: <708645.84907.qm@web34205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Glen,
   
  I'm in the process of replacing the A Post on Bugsy my '68. I cut out the what isn't a captive nut but a solid plate behind there. You'll find as I did that the whole damn thing is rusted to the thinner sheetmetal. It did however come loose quite easily when I was able to get a screwdriver underneath it. Distance between the lower edge of the screwhole to the bottom of the plate is 1/4", The sheetmetal around those plates is pretty much destroyed by my removal process but I can send pics of the plate if that would help. That whole plate is free floating contained within the steel box. Pressue from three screws pulls the plate against the A-Post and secures the door. No great engineering marvels and surprises once I pulled it apart. Gives you axis to move L, R, Up, Down over a very small area for final alignment. Start soaking with PB Blaster and banging away gently to get the plate moving once again.
   
  Other thought would be to put in a soft bolt, cut off with Dremel cut off wheel, drill and retap. Might be tough to get access but that is a thought as well. I was going to do a 1/2 A - Post replacement but after I got into it I figured the door alignment and hinges it was simpler to replace the entire A-Post. Finishing up final fitting and welding will be done this weekend.  


Jim Gruber
Bugsy '68 Bugeye Sprite
Cincinnati, OH
       
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From millerls at ado13.com  Wed Feb 20 08:27:14 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:27:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks?
References: <200802192132.m1JLWwR4017355@musca.ucdavis.edu>
	<046001c8736d$34d7b340$53997e4c@HP>
	<43840a7e0802192224t35e74b46k301616f5d38df2b9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <04b601c873d5$12e73630$53997e4c@HP>

Now I understand ;-)
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Jim Johnson
  To: Larry & Sandi Miller
  Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net ; Glen Byrns
  Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:24 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks?


  Hi Larry,

  The bad part of I-70 is east of Denver into western Kansas. West of Denver
it is fine.

  Cheers!!
  Jim


  On 2/19/08, Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com> wrote:
    I drive I70 from 15 to Denver 4-5 times a year. I usually drive my truck
so
    have not noticed the surface that Jim speaks of. I will be driving I70
this
    time also.

    Larry Miller

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu>
    To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
    Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:32 PM
    Subject: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks?


    > I've been looking at the idea of going south at Salt Lake City and
taking
    > 70 to Missouri.  Anyone driven it and have advice, alternatives,
reasons?
    >
    > Bugsy got a shot of paint on the bonnet and I polished the wheels for
the
    > first time in years.  They look like chrome.  After a long web search I
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From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Feb 20 12:06:40 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:06:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks?
In-Reply-To: <04b601c873d5$12e73630$53997e4c@HP>
Message-ID: <003e01c873f3$b96dff20$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Just a suggestion, to those fortunate enough to have the time for it:
Take an extra day or two for travel, and avoid the Interstates, and
nat'l chain motels & restaurants.  Map out your route to and from the
Ozarks using two lane, secondary/back roads.  There are dozens of county
inns, and Bed & Breakfast type lodgings available along some of the more
leisurely routes.
I'm a firm believer that getting there should be at least 50% of the
fun.  After all, that's what these cars are for, in the first place:
having fun GETTING THERE.
Driving the Interstates has become, to my way of thinking, a "forced
march".  I find few things less appealing than droning along an endless
stretch of sun-baked asphalt, becoming semi-dazed by the heat & monotony
of the "super slab".  Combine that with big rigs, w/drivers who "no
speak Anglaise" (believe me, that is coming), and careening SUVs, and
you have the formula for the vacation from hell.
If any of you coming in from the east would like some route
recommendations; I'd be only too happy to share my route itinerary with
you.
To those of you coming in from the west; I feel your pain.
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
Larry & Sandi Miller
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:27 AM
To: Jim Johnson
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks?


Now I understand ;-)
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Jim Johnson
  To: Larry & Sandi Miller
  Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net ; Glen Byrns
  Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:24 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks?


  Hi Larry,

  The bad part of I-70 is east of Denver into western Kansas. West of
Denver it is fine.

  Cheers!!
  Jim


  On 2/19/08, Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com> wrote:
    I drive I70 from 15 to Denver 4-5 times a year. I usually drive my
truck so
    have not noticed the surface that Jim speaks of. I will be driving
I70 this
    time also.

    Larry Miller

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu>
    To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
    Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:32 PM
    Subject: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks?


    > I've been looking at the idea of going south at Salt Lake City and
taking
    > 70 to Missouri.  Anyone driven it and have advice, alternatives,
reasons?
    >
    > Bugsy got a shot of paint on the bonnet and I polished the wheels
for the
    > first time in years.  They look like chrome.  After a long web
search I
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 20 12:37:27 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:37:27 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] rotisserie in motion
Message-ID: <BAY112-F40866A0934744AF6566696B8230@phx.gbl>

Looks like he's got the balance about right.
http://www.greatmgproject.com/slideshow/flashflipping.html

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Feb 20 13:02:52 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Ewing Lester)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:02:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] you really can get ANYTHING on ebay...nonLBC
In-Reply-To: <335892.39537.qm@web50609.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <335892.39537.qm@web50609.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8C6847FB-8BB3-4CEB-AD52-B16D104A3E51@comcast.net>

There wasn't nearly as much magic involved as I would have  
thought..  ;-)

lester

On Feb 20, 2008, at 4:48 AM, Andy Webster wrote:

> OK...so without going into too much detail as to why...just call it  
> curiosity,
>   I googled "merkin"  and found the usual informative entries in  
> wikipedia etc...
>   Imagine my surprise however, when I spied this sponsored link:
>
>   eBay Merkins
>   rugs & carpets ending online now,
>   Compare offers, Get our best deals.
>   www,ebay,com,au

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 20 14:09:57 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:09:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] door hinge plate
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802192237n7ce09b6eoff8cf05ed08bc275@mail.gmail.com>
References: <200802200332.m1K3WC2H028028@xylocopa.ucdavis.edu>	
	<47BBA1E5.6060509@comcast.net>
	<43840a7e0802192237n7ce09b6eoff8cf05ed08bc275@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47BC9725.4020601@comcast.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:

> Really?? Since when to "squares" have three sides?   ;-)

Count the sides, I bet you get 3 or more on a square!
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb 20 14:50:19 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:50:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] door hinge plate
In-Reply-To: <47BC9725.4020601@comcast.net>
References: <200802200332.m1K3WC2H028028@xylocopa.ucdavis.edu>
	<47BBA1E5.6060509@comcast.net>
	<43840a7e0802192237n7ce09b6eoff8cf05ed08bc275@mail.gmail.com>
	<47BC9725.4020601@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802201350s70731289xea52e27a628c6bdf@mail.gmail.com>

Yeah... Yeah...  Yeah....  From what you wrote, I had a mental picture of a
triangle!   ;-)   Goes to show how bad a communication method email is in
the absence of pictures.....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 3:09 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
wrote:

> Jim Johnson wrote:
>
> > Really?? Since when to "squares" have three sides?   ;-)
>
> Count the sides, I bet you get 3 or more on a square!
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
>



-- 
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  Wed Feb 20 15:03:57 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:03:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedometer question
Message-ID: <47BCA3CD.5040404@comcast.net>

Can anyone tell me which of the 6 speedometers I have are for a Spridget 
with a 3.9 diff?
I am having speedo issues with my stock 4" 67 speedo so I have a bunch 
of later ones that I will put the smaller guts into the early larger can.
All are from 68 up.
Here are the numbers on the speedos.

SN-5230/08s  1376
SN-5230/13   1000
SN-5226/06   1472
SN-5226/03   1280
SN-5226/06   1280
SN-5226/09a  1376
Which one is from a late 69 or later Spridget with a 3.9 rear end?
Thanks
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb 20 15:19:41 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:19:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedometer question
In-Reply-To: <47BCA3CD.5040404@comcast.net>
References: <47BCA3CD.5040404@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802201419u7ea348a2t6adeb81e2cedd1ed@mail.gmail.com>

I was just going to recalculate for the 3.9 I'm putting in the midget.  If
you get an off list answer to this one, I'd be interested to know which
numbers are for the 3.9...

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 4:03 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
wrote:

> Can anyone tell me which of the 6 speedometers I have are for a Spridget
> with a 3.9 diff?
> I am having speedo issues with my stock 4" 67 speedo so I have a bunch
> of later ones that I will put the smaller guts into the early larger can.
> All are from 68 up.
> Here are the numbers on the speedos.
>
> SN-5230/08s  1376
> SN-5230/13   1000
> SN-5226/06   1472
> SN-5226/03   1280
> SN-5226/06   1280
> SN-5226/09a  1376
> Which one is from a late 69 or later Spridget with a 3.9 rear end?
> Thanks
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Feb 20 15:30:39 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:30:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedometer question
In-Reply-To: <47BCA3CD.5040404@comcast.net>
References: <47BCA3CD.5040404@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080220161639.03831170@nosimport.com>

At 04:03 PM 2/20/2008, Frank Clarici wrote:

>Can anyone tell me which of the 6 speedometers I have are for a Spridget
>with a 3.9 diff?
>I am having speedo issues with my stock 4" 67 speedo so I have a bunch
>of later ones that I will put the smaller guts into the early larger can.
>All are from 68 up.
>Here are the numbers on the speedos.
>
>SN-5230/08s  1376
         MGB  with overdrive 10/72 on-
>SN-5230/13   1000
          Midget Sept 74- Jan 78
>SN-5226/06   1472
         Midget MKIII -10/67 on to 11/68
>SN-5226/03   1280
         MGB earlier
>SN-5226/06   1280
         as above Midget MKIII -10/67 on to 11/68
>SN-5226/09a  1376
       Midget 11/68-72

All from Nisonger's Smiths USA catalog.
         Peter C
==
>Which one is from a late 69 or later Spridget with a 3.9 rear end?
>Thanks
>--
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Feb 20 15:47:50 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:47:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedometer question
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080220161639.03831170@nosimport.com>
References: <47BCA3CD.5040404@comcast.net>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080220161639.03831170@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080220163802.03794f90@nosimport.com>

At 04:30 PM 2/20/2008, Peter C wrote:

>At 04:03 PM 2/20/2008, Frank Clarici wrote:
>
> >Can anyone tell me which of the 6 speedometers I have are for a Spridget
> >with a 3.9 diff?
> >I am having speedo issues with my stock 4" 67 speedo so I have a bunch
> >of later ones that I will put the smaller guts into the early larger can.
> >All are from 68 up.
> >Here are the numbers on the speedos.
> >
> >SN-5230/08s  1376
>          MGB  with overdrive 10/72 on-
> >SN-5230/13   1000
>           Midget Sept 74- Jan 78
> >SN-5226/06   1472
>          Midget MKIII -10/67 on to 11/68

         More detail... Midget MKII, III  Sprite Mk3, 4 up to 
HAN9-77591  GAN4-66226

> >SN-5226/03   1280
>          MGB earlier
> >SN-5226/06   1280
>          as above Midget MKIII -10/67 on to 11/68



> >SN-5226/09a  1376
>        Midget 11/68-72

         HAN9-77591 - HAN10--87284  and GAN4-66226 - GAN5-119495


>All from Nisonger's Smiths USA catalog.
>          Peter C
>==
> >Which one is from a late 69 or later Spridget with a 3.9 rear end?
> >Thanks
> >--
> >Frank Clarici
> >Toms River, NJ
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From thcollin at mtu.edu  Wed Feb 20 15:48:48 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:48:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedo Repair
Message-ID: <68vr7k$2hur4t@email.mtu.edu>

Somewhere along the way I snagged a .PDF file titled; "Repairing 
Jaeger & Smiths Speedometers" by Anthony Rhodes. It discusses the 
ratio numbers (turns per mile) issue in the appendix and may be of 
help. It's well written and includes pictures. Search for the doc by 
the title and author or contact me for a copy.

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 

From ricksnover at earthlink.net  Wed Feb 20 16:00:50 2008
From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:00:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Conclave Convoy Coordination (C^3)
Message-ID: <6.2.2.1.2.20080220142830.02ed9480@popd.ix.netcom.com>

Hi,

I've seen a few postings on various lists (and received a couple inquiries 
directly) regarding convoys from various points of origin to Conclave '08 
here in San Diego this summer. I suspect this traffic will probably 
increase in the next few months, and it occurred to me that I could set up 
something to assist everyone in making contact with others who'll be 
driving from or through their areas. We could either just use of our 
existing Conclave08-News Yahoo! group 
(http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Conclave08-News/join)
or I could create a new page on our web site summarizing various convoys 
that are coming. I'm leaning strongly towards the latter, so...

If you're organizing a convoy or know someone who is, drop me an email with 
as much of the following information as is available:
	City of origin;
	Contact email address;
	Departure date;
	Outline of route, including city & date of any overnight stops;
	Arrival date (if not June 29th).

Once I get a look at the volume and complexity of the data I'll decide 
whether or not there's enough of it to warrant the effort, and whether or 
not I'll have the time to maintain the new web page.

Rick
--
Rick Snover, San Diego, CA, USA
Vice President (Membership), Activities Committee Chairman & 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>)
1961 3000 Mk II "Tri-Carb" (being restored) and 1955 100 (pieces in storage)

From trevorwj at insightbb.com  Wed Feb 20 16:22:18 2008
From: trevorwj at insightbb.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:22:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedometer question
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080220163802.03794f90@nosimport.com>
References: <47BCA3CD.5040404@comcast.net>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080220161639.03831170@nosimport.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080220163802.03794f90@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <8c1781040802201522h6bb8920ek373f3e3f82250128@mail.gmail.com>

Since he's using the guts only, I think the important thing is the
revs per mile 1376, and the spacing of the numbers on the face 100 mph
vs 120.

On Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 5:47 PM, Peter C <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
> At 04:30 PM 2/20/2008, Peter C wrote:
>
>  >At 04:03 PM 2/20/2008, Frank Clarici wrote:
>  >
>  > >Can anyone tell me which of the 6 speedometers I have are for a Spridget
>  > >with a 3.9 diff?
>  > >I am having speedo issues with my stock 4" 67 speedo so I have a bunch
>  > >of later ones that I will put the smaller guts into the early larger can.
>  > >All are from 68 up.
>  > >Here are the numbers on the speedos.
>  > >
>  > >SN-5230/08s  1376
>  >          MGB  with overdrive 10/72 on-
>  > >SN-5230/13   1000
>  >           Midget Sept 74- Jan 78
>  > >SN-5226/06   1472
>  >          Midget MKIII -10/67 on to 11/68
>
>          More detail... Midget MKII, III  Sprite Mk3, 4 up to
>  HAN9-77591  GAN4-66226
>
>
>  > >SN-5226/03   1280
>  >          MGB earlier
>  > >SN-5226/06   1280
>  >          as above Midget MKIII -10/67 on to 11/68
>
>
>
>  > >SN-5226/09a  1376
>  >        Midget 11/68-72
>
>          HAN9-77591 - HAN10--87284  and GAN4-66226 - GAN5-119495
>
>
>
>  >All from Nisonger's Smiths USA catalog.
>  >          Peter C
>  >==
>  > >Which one is from a late 69 or later Spridget with a 3.9 rear end?
>  > >Thanks
>  > >--
>  > >Frank Clarici
>  > >Toms River

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 20 16:26:16 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:26:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Conclave Convoy Coordination (C^3)
References: <6.2.2.1.2.20080220142830.02ed9480@popd.ix.netcom.com>
Message-ID: <02b801c87417$fdc1b760$6501a8c0@actualshop>

Rick, ya just beat me too it<G>!!  You will have to forward to the conclave
list.

I can set-up as many CONVOY List as desired WITHOUT yahoo's B.S. &
advertising.  I could do say, four - convoy08conclave.org with a list for

FROM_NW at convoy08conclave.org
FROM_S_SE at convoy08conclave.org
FROM_MW at convoy08conclave.org
FROM_NE at convoy08conclave.org

or however you and/or Conclave Comm.wants.  No charge & NO ads<G>!!  PLUS my
site/mail-lists CONFORM to RFC rules which yahoo, aol, gmail enjoy
circumventing.  Matter of fact there is a current SERIOUS yahoo/MailMan (what
autox lists use) about some NEW yahoo crap.

From millerls at ado13.com  Wed Feb 20 17:52:26 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:52:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Met The Lieb's Today
Message-ID: <053001c87424$07955150$53997e4c@HP>

David and Trish Lieb passed through here (Salinas/Monterey area) today on 
their way to San Diego. They were driving the Yellow Bugeye that they 
purchased from Crash and picked up in Reno.

They got rained and snowed on crossing the Sierras last night on I80 but 
survived.

We had lunch at the Monterey wharf  today and did a short tour of the 
Monterey/Pacific Grove/Carmel coast line before they headed south on the 
Pacific Coast Highway around 3:30.

The Bugeye was running good.

Larry & Sandi 

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 20 17:59:15 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:59:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Front end gurus
Message-ID: <47BCCCE3.3030808@comcast.net>

67 Sprite, everything new and no bent frame.
Steering rack is centered and the tie rod ends are screwed on 15 full 
turns each which has always worked for me for getting the toe in dead on 
or damn close.
So tonight I checked the toe in, it is 1.75"  (1-3/4") toed OUT
when sitting on the floor. Ah, could be 1/2 the camber problem, but when 
I jack up the car and recheck the toe in, it's off (out) by 3/8".
Or 1/2" out of whack if I were to set it 1/8 toed in.
So does jacking up the front of a Spridget change the front end geometry 
by an inch and a half?
Both wheels are tight, new bearings and I checked them after a drive and 
could not get them any tighter. So it's not the bearings, nor the hubs.
It's a bit too cold to be laying on the concrete floor tonight so I'll 
go mess with sticking small speedometer guts in a large housing and 
stick some heat shrink tubing over the high beam indicator tube so the 
dash illumination stops making me think the high beams are on.
Yeah, that little plastic or rubber sleeve that disintegrates with age 
is an easy fix with a short piece of heat shrink.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From dmg at bossig.com  Wed Feb 20 19:21:49 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:21:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Total Eclips oing on right now in USA!!
Message-ID: <47BC6FBD.14432.45569C@dmg.bossig.com>

Just what it says...
Look Up!!
--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 20 19:25:17 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:25:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Total Eclips oing on right now in USA!!
In-Reply-To: <47BC6FBD.14432.45569C@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <47BC6FBD.14432.45569C@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <47BCE10D.7030009@comcast.net>

Dave G. wrote:
> Just what it says...
> Look Up!!

Yeah I am watching.
Funny how the snow stopped and the skys cleared just in time around here.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 20 19:33:55 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:33:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Total Eclips oing on right now in USA!!
References: <47BC6FBD.14432.45569C@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <00cf01c87432$34d6fa70$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Just what it says...
Look Up!!>>

Just making HALF here in Midwest, Dave!!  And only a 45degree "look up!"<G>!!

From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Wed Feb 20 19:43:55 2008
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:43:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Total Eclips oing on right now in USA!!
References: <47BC6FBD.14432.45569C@dmg.bossig.com>
	<47BCE10D.7030009@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <014601c87433$9a91ce20$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Yeah I am watching.
Funny how the snow stopped and the skys cleared just in time around here.>>

Dats WAY too easy to answer, Frank!!!

Your 1st sentence above!!!  Day KNOW youse gots NAILGUN!!!!

Anon

From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Feb 20 19:47:52 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:47:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] rte.70 to Ozarks?
In-Reply-To: <003e01c873f3$b96dff20$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
References: <04b601c873d5$12e73630$53997e4c@HP>
	<003e01c873f3$b96dff20$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <139632976.20080220184752@pacifier.com>

Hello Bud,

       i just did some goole earth mapping to Lake of the Ozarks..

       from trenton NJ, about 1000 miles
       from Miami Fl, about 1300 miles
       from Houston TX .. about 600
       from St Paul Mn about 600


       From San Diego CA, 1700.


       from KELSO, WA over 2000

       ! .. .. while taking the back roads
       and byways  IS the most romantic adventuresome way of getting
       there, taking such a route for those of us on the left coast
       is just not reasonable in a time frame restricted state. (for
       those who are RETIRED .. fine.,..do it, take the road less
       travelled). some of us don't have 6 weeks it would take to do
       such a trip. ... look at it this way.. we have to do the
       distance from say Milwaukee WI to the destination EVERY DAY
       for FOUR DAYS. .. . and thats just getting there!




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   '66 Sprite
    Kelso, WA. USA
         * "OK, you can borrow it again," Tom relented.

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Wed Feb 20 20:00:24 2008
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:00:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Total Eclips oing on right now in USA!!
In-Reply-To: <014601c87433$9a91ce20$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <20080221030027.RQIW26322.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>

And for all of you in the Computer/IT industry, hope you are all enjoying
your beverage of choice.  

Full moon brings interesting problems every month at different levels, but
this eclipse really amplifies things; at least in my office.  

Looks cool though.  Its just about covered here.

Chris

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
63AHBJ7
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:44 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Total Eclips oing on right now in USA!!

<<Yeah I am watching.
Funny how the snow stopped and the skys cleared just in time around here.>>

From p.herder at cox.net  Wed Feb 20 20:24:02 2008
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:24:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Total Eclips oing on right now in USA!!
In-Reply-To: <20080221030027.RQIW26322.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <20080221030027.RQIW26322.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <0142F51D1437447DBB925B042ED82D2F@PaulVU>

We here in the Wichita, Kansas area have had a total eclipse of the moon for 
several hours.

It is called overcast skies.

: (

Paul H.
66 Sprite
Sedgwick, KS

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

> And for all of you in the Computer/IT industry, hope you are all enjoying
> your beverage of choice.
>
> Full moon brings interesting problems every month at different levels, but
> this eclipse really amplifies things; at least in my office.
>
> Looks cool though.  Its just about covered here.
>
> Chris
>
> Brookfield, WI
> -----Original Message-----
>
> <<Yeah I am watching.
> Funny how the snow stopped and the skys cleared just in time around 
> here.>>

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 20 20:57:35 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:57:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] VLGC
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802192233o6fd587adub2765b8693dcc3f3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <819157.98006.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> You're loosin' it, man!

Lost it, about 600 degree days ago! 


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From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 20 21:22:00 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:22:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Front end gurus
In-Reply-To: <47BCCCE3.3030808@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <970646.14263.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> So does jacking up the front of a Spridget change
> the front end geometry 
> by an inch and a half?

When the inner diameter of the Chinese coil spring is
ever so slightly too small and the spring squirms
around on the cone on the bottom spring pan when you
load and unload it. or, in my case, the PO tried to
adapt some kind of other stiff spring rather than
spend $90 at Winner's Circle.

Check it - 
Ron


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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Feb 20 21:50:28 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:50:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Total Eclips oing on right now in USA!!
In-Reply-To: <20080221030027.RQIW26322.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <20080221030027.RQIW26322.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <47BD0314.8010302@wi.net>

Damn.  Somebody set up the Moon with LUCAS electrics!

or maybe it's Chinese made bulbs.

Dave :{)
Burlington WI


Chris Manuel wrote:
> And for all of you in the Computer/IT industry, hope you are all enjoying
> your beverage of choice.  
>
> Full moon brings interesting problems every month at different levels, but
> this eclipse really amplifies things; at least in my office.  
>
> Looks cool though.  Its just about covered here.
>
> Chris
>
> Brookfield, WI
>
> To: Spridgets
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Total Eclips oing on right now in USA!!

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Thu Feb 21 01:06:55 2008
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:06:55 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Front end gurus
In-Reply-To: <47BCCCE3.3030808@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000f01c87460$ba46e570$0b01a8c0@Laptop>

Frank,
I am not sure of the measurements, but jacking the
car up so that the front wheels hang down does
cause them to toe-in. If you think about the fixed
height of the steering rack, the ideal is that the
two track rods are horizontal with the rack. When
you raise the front of the car thetie rods point
downwards so the outer ends don't extend as far
from the centre line of the car. If they hung down
at an angle of 45 degrees you can visualise how
much the ends would come in from their level
position. They won't be as bad as that, but you
can get the idea.
Toe-in has to be set with the car standing firm on
level ground.

Wern't the early and late racks of different
lengths and used different tie rods? Maybe you
have gotr mis-matched tie rods with your rack?

Guy

-----Original Message-----
From:
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[mailto:spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk
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Behalf Of Frank Clarici
Sent: 21 February 2008 00:59
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Front end gurus


67 Sprite, everything new and no bent frame.
Steering rack is centered and the tie rod ends are
screwed on 15 full
turns each which has always worked for me for
getting the toe in dead on
or damn close.
So tonight I checked the toe in, it is 1.75"
(1-3/4") toed OUT
when sitting on the floor. Ah, could be 1/2 the
camber problem, but when
I jack up the car and recheck the toe in, it's off
(out) by 3/8".
Or 1/2" out of whack if I were to set it 1/8 toed
in.
So does jacking up the front of a Spridget change
the front end geometry
by an inch and a half?
Both wheels are tight, new bearings and I checked
them after a drive and
could not get them any tighter. So it's not the
bearings, nor the hubs.
It's a bit too cold to be laying on the concrete
floor tonight so I'll
go mess with sticking small speedometer guts in a
large housing and
stick some heat shrink tubing over the high beam
indicator tube so the
dash illumination stops making me think the high
beams are on.
Yeah, that little plastic or rubber sleeve that
disintegrates with age
is an easy fix with a short piece of heat shrink.

--
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Toms River, NJ
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Feb 21 08:38:29 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Ewing Lester)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:38:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..
Message-ID: <4B392E07-E8D2-4B3C-8112-9C2526AD63A6@comcast.net>

hello all,

I am looking for a set and wanted to know if there is any reason not  
to use Mos$  or if you fine folk recommend another supplier?

.. like Colin / Ed / Peter C...

Lester

From lists at woozy.com  Thu Feb 21 08:50:10 2008
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:50:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] George Merryweather?
Message-ID: <47BD9DB2.2010408@woozy.com>

Does anyone know how to get in touch with George Merryweather?

Thanks,

Robert

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 21 10:58:36 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:58:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] George Merryweather?
In-Reply-To: <47BD9DB2.2010408@woozy.com>
References: <47BD9DB2.2010408@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802210958s5c6eccdau4b00a152f95277cd@mail.gmail.com>

Just be careful, sexual harassment is not to be taken lightly.......

On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 9:50 AM, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:

> Does anyone know how to get in touch with George Merryweather?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert
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From John.Deikis at va.gov  Thu Feb 21 11:13:30 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:13:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Met The Lieb's Today
In-Reply-To: <053001c87424$07955150$53997e4c@HP>
References: <053001c87424$07955150$53997e4c@HP>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921696@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

They will for sure miss the weather in Chicago this week!
Are they going to drive it home too?

-----Original Message-----
From: Larry & Sandi Miller [mailto:millerls at ado13.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 7:52 PM
To: Bugeye; Spridget
Subject: [Spridgets] Met The Lieb's Today

David and Trish Lieb passed through here (Salinas/Monterey area) today
on
their way to San Diego. They were driving the Yellow Bugeye that they
purchased from Crash and picked up in Reno.

They got rained and snowed on crossing the Sierras last night on I80 but

survived.

We had lunch at the Monterey wharf  today and did a short tour of the
Monterey/Pacific Grove/Carmel coast line before they headed south on the

Pacific Coast Highway around 3:30.

The Bugeye was running good.

Larry & Sandi

From stevenm at optonline.net  Thu Feb 21 13:30:12 2008
From: stevenm at optonline.net (Steven Michelsen)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:30:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Total Eclips oing on right now in USA!!
References: <20080221030027.RQIW26322.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
	<47BD0314.8010302@wi.net>
Message-ID: <001601c874c8$8fc717d0$6801a8c0@17053>

For those who missed the eclipse last night, here's a little video I shot 
through my binoculars...

http://www.1978mgmidget.com/random/Feb20_2008_lunar_eclipse.wmv

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
To: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 11:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Total Eclips oing on right now in USA!!


> Damn.  Somebody set up the Moon with LUCAS electrics!
>
> or maybe it's Chinese made bulbs.
>
> Dave :{)
> Burlington WI

From dmg at bossig.com  Thu Feb 21 14:49:26 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:49:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Total Eclips oing on right now in USA!!
In-Reply-To: <001601c874c8$8fc717d0$6801a8c0@17053>
References: <20080221030027.RQIW26322.hrndva-omta05.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>, 
	<001601c874c8$8fc717d0$6801a8c0@17053>
Message-ID: <47BD8166.21106.18E1712@dmg.bossig.com>

Steven,

On 21 Feb 2008 at 15:30, Steven Michelsen wrote:

>> For those who missed the eclipse last night, here's a little video I
>> shot through my binoculars...

Very nice.... Thanks... It was cold watching it outside...

Sprite content...
My Sprite now has working instruments  - they look crappy but they work  <G>
Also got the electrics sorted out... I got loghts and signals <BFG>

Now for those '*&%#'  window fuz and rubber weatherseal bits!!


Dave G
.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 21 15:58:47 2008
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:58:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedo Repair
In-Reply-To: <68vr7k$2i2d74@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <329729.40921.qm@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Tim,
   
  Thank You for the copy.
   
  Strange comment on the data  - Now i am really confused - What is the correct aspect ratio?  Why the big difference? Anyone?
   
  "I can not explain the rather significant deviation of the calculated speedometer calibration from the speedometers that were used in the cars. If I use their Rolling Radius, the 165 radials and bias tires would have aspect ratios of 77 and 74 respectively. Under that circumstance the calculated calibration is even further away from the supplied speedometers. If I work backward from the stock speedometers, I get an aspect ratio of 90 and 85 respectively!"
   
  165/83-15 (RADIAL) 807 1:3.7 2985 2.5:1 1194 (1152) 3.6%
  165/78-15 (BIAS)     819 1:3.7 3031 2.5:1 1212 (1184) 3.5%
   
  
Vigil
   
  
"Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:
  Virgil,
Here's a copy.
Tim

At 10:20 PM 2/20/2008, you wrote:
  i would like a copy -----
 
thanks,
 
Vigil

"Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:
    
   Somewhere along the way I snagged a .PDF file titled; "Repairing 
  
   Jaeger & Smiths Speedometers" by Anthony Rhodes. It discusses the 
  
   ratio numbers (turns per mile) issue in the appendix and may be of 
  
   help. It's well written and includes pictures. Search for the doc by 
  
   the title and author or contact me for a copy.

  
   Tim Collins
  
   http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 
  
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From RampantNM at aol.com  Thu Feb 21 16:33:49 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:33:49 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib
Message-ID: <cb3.2aef6411.34ef645d@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/20/2008 8:25:11 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

We had  lunch at the Monterey wharf  today and did a short tour of the  
Monterey/Pacific Grove/Carmel coast line before they headed south on the  
Pacific Coast Highway around 3:30.





Anybody know how they are headed home?  Does he have a laptop with  him?  If 
he's coming back across I-10 they can stay at our guest house near  El Paso.
 
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.




**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.      
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

From RampantNM at aol.com  Thu Feb 21 16:36:40 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:36:40 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Miles
Message-ID: <c33.271aab6c.34ef6508@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/20/2008 8:25:11 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

we have  to do the
distance from say Milwaukee WI to the  destination EVERY DAY
for FOUR DAYS. .. . and  thats just getting there!




What's your point Bill?
 
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.




**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.      
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 21 16:44:47 2008
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:44:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..
In-Reply-To: <4B392E07-E8D2-4B3C-8112-9C2526AD63A6@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <505853.58244.qm@web38913.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I would try Colin / Ed / Peter C/ Paul A  - First
   
  Vigil
   
   
  Ewing Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
  hello all,

I am looking for a set and wanted to know if there is any reason not 
to use Mos$ or if you fine folk recommend another supplier?

.. like Colin / Ed / Peter C...

Lester
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From RampantNM at aol.com  Thu Feb 21 16:47:04 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:47:04 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Moss
Message-ID: <cb6.24b6c2b5.34ef6778@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/21/2008 12:19:18 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

am  looking for a set and wanted to know if there is any reason not  
to  use Mos$  or if you fine folk recommend another supplier?

.. like  Colin / Ed / Peter C...

Lester



Buy something cheap ever once in a while so they keep sending you the  
catalogs.
 
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.




**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.      
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

From millerls at ado13.com  Thu Feb 21 17:29:47 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:29:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib
References: <cb3.2aef6411.34ef645d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <05fe01c874ea$0a0e2e90$53997e4c@HP>

They are staying with Bob Kitterer in San Diego so you can probably get in 
touch with him through Bob. I think he is on the list.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <RampantNM at aol.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 3:33 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib


> In a message dated 2/20/2008 8:25:11 PM Mountain Standard Time,
> spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
> We had  lunch at the Monterey wharf  today and did a short tour of the
> Monterey/Pacific Grove/Carmel coast line before they headed south on the
> Pacific Coast Highway around 3:30.
>
>
>
>
>
> Anybody know how they are headed home?  Does he have a laptop with  him? 
> If
> he's coming back across I-10 they can stay at our guest house near  El 
> Paso.
>
> 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.
>
>
>
>
> **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
> (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
> 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 21 18:41:14 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:41:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..
References: <505853.58244.qm@web38913.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <01b201c874f4$03aada30$6401a8c0@Larry>

I would have to agree with Vigil.  These are the guys that are speaking up 
with answers for us when we get stuck.  They don't ask for our business 
(except Ed) nor do they expect anything in return for their professional 
advice.  They look out for the quality parts for us over the junk often 
found elsewhere.   I think it's absolutely the least we can do to buy our 
parts from them.  Plus, they are a bit cheaper than the big guys.

In addition to our business, they deserve our thanks.  So, Colin, Ed, Peter 
C. and Paul A., thank you.


LAD




----- Original Message ----- 
From: <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>
To: "Ewing Lester" <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>; "spridgets net" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Bugeye" <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..


I would try Colin / Ed / Peter C/ Paul A  - First

  Vigil


  Ewing Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
  hello all,

I am looking for a set and wanted to know if there is any reason not
to use Mos$ or if you fine folk recommend another supplier?

.. like Colin / Ed / Peter C...

Lester

From bkitterer at mac.com  Thu Feb 21 18:55:42 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:55:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib
In-Reply-To: <05fe01c874ea$0a0e2e90$53997e4c@HP>
References: <cb3.2aef6411.34ef645d@aol.com> <05fe01c874ea$0a0e2e90$53997e4c@HP>
Message-ID: <57072238-0118-1000-A796-E09E030F1BE0-Webmail-10019@mac.com>

 I am awaiting their arrival, it is now 5:55 pm local time.  We are have a bit of liquid sunshine and they have to get through L.A.
Will let everyone know when we hear from them.

Bob

On Thursday, February 21, 2008, at 04:48PM, "Larry & Sandi Miller" <millerls at ado13.com> wrote:
>They are staying with Bob Kitterer in San Diego so you can probably get in 
>touch with him through Bob. I think he is on the list.
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: <RampantNM at aol.com>
>To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 3:33 PM
>Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib
>
>
>> In a message dated 2/20/2008 8:25:11 PM Mountain Standard Time,
>> spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>>
>> We had  lunch at the Monterey wharf  today and did a short tour of the
>> Monterey/Pacific Grove/Carmel coast line before they headed south on the
>> Pacific Coast Highway around 3:30.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Anybody know how they are headed home?  Does he have a laptop with  him? 
>> If
>> he's coming back across I-10 they can stay at our guest house near  El 
>> Paso.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
>> (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
>> 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Feb 21 18:59:51 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:59:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..
In-Reply-To: <01b201c874f4$03aada30$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <C3E36C97.15FC1%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Moss is BOGUS!

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Feb 21 18:56:11 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:56:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Brit books
Message-ID: <47BE2BBB.4050609@comcast.net>

I recently acquired many British car books, coffee table books I beleive 
they are called. Among them is Horler's Original Sprite & Midget
Along with Original TR, History of the British car, History of MG 
1911-1978, a few other TR books and manuals, and a whole bunch of 
others. Some I already have, TR books don't even burn well ;)
So if anybody is interested in buying a book or 2 at a reasonable price, 
let me know before they go on Ebay.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From dmg at bossig.com  Thu Feb 21 19:06:20 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:06:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..
In-Reply-To: <01b201c874f4$03aada30$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <505853.58244.qm@web38913.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<01b201c874f4$03aada30$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <47BDBD9C.29894.2794A60@dmg.bossig.com>

I think it would help those who are new to the list if telephone numbers 
and/.or web addresses were to accompany these gentlemens names...

Are they to be found or linked on the Spridget or Bugeye Yahoo groups??

On 21 Feb 2008 at 19:41, Larry Daniels wrote:
>> I would try Colin / Ed / Peter C/ Paul A  - First

--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 21 19:45:35 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:45:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..
References: <505853.58244.qm@web38913.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<01b201c874f4$03aada30$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<47BDBD9C.29894.2794A60@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <036101c874fd$01c9f620$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Are they to be found or linked on the Spridget or Bugeye Yahoo groups??>>

I am EVERYWHERE, Dave<VBG>!!

But, as per most List Rules, "on line" business is strictly verboten and I
adhere to it.  There ARE a goodly number of my customers on both Lists and you
would find that I have ALWAYS replied to them privately and of course, will
continue to do so.

Even you has rec'd a note or 2 from me "off List"<VBG>!!

In my case, me thinks it is quite easy to "find" my site if one looks at my
"mail address"!!!  LOL

Ed

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Feb 21 19:47:10 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:47:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib
References: <cb3.2aef6411.34ef645d@aol.com> <05fe01c874ea$0a0e2e90$53997e4c@HP>
	<57072238-0118-1000-A796-E09E030F1BE0-Webmail-10019@mac.com>
Message-ID: <036c01c874fd$3933e7b0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<and they have to get through L.A.
Will let everyone know when we hear from them.>>

Then ya oughta see them tomorrow morning, Bob<G>!!

Ed

From bkitterer at mac.com  Thu Feb 21 19:53:49 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:53:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib update
In-Reply-To: <05fe01c874ea$0a0e2e90$53997e4c@HP>
References: <cb3.2aef6411.34ef645d@aol.com> <05fe01c874ea$0a0e2e90$53997e4c@HP>
Message-ID: <18C83C38-0118-1000-A97A-80C622AA8B61-Webmail-10010@mac.com>

 David and Trish have arrived and we are off to dinner.  More later.

Bob

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Feb 21 20:04:16 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:04:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 67 Progress
Message-ID: <47BE3BB0.7070007@comcast.net>

Well it's looking alot like my first 67 Sprite that I bought off my Dad 
in 1972. He bought it in 1969.
I have the original (brand) and color Sport Grip on the steering wheel.
I have my EIGHT TRACK tape player installed and it works. :)
The FM part of the radio has issues, the switch says FM but the stations 
are AM. Moving the switch does nothing so it needs some TLC.
Did I mention I even have period correct real metal chrome 6" round 
speaker grilles? New speakers of course but old grilles. No plastic.
Yes I even found the antennae with the "FM booster coil" on it like I 
had in 1972, not that it boosted any FM signals, but I bought one back 
then like all my buddys. Marketing!!!
I also dug up my Rally cone shaped mirror, old stock made in USA.
The exact mirror I had on my first 67.
They only difference is the lack of the Corvair wire wheel hub caps, I 
opted for the BMC wheel embellishers this time.
I am still waiting for another yd of carpet before I bolt in the seats 
and I have to install my Amco top and straighten out the front end.
4 months from start to finish give or take a week. I believe I did the 
58 in exactly the same time last year. New floors in October, driving it 
on Valentine's day. But the 58 was 100% on Valentines day last year.
The 67 with it's roll up windows, padded interior panels, and lots of 
other time consuming bits has added about 2 weeks to the project.
Little things like bolting in the radiator, a Bugeye is just pop the 
bonnet and put in 4 bolts. On a sq body, it's a nightmare compared to 
the Bugeye. Fish bolts thru holes in the body, even removing the grille 
is no fun. Oh yeah, I have to adjust the wiper motor park switch, easy 
on all Sprite up to 66, and no possible on all after 68 but in 1967 they 
stuck the wiper motor under the fender, not where it is on a 68 or later 
but in the back of the fender where getting to the bolts to loosen them 
and twist the park dome is going to be a nightmare too.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From RampantNM at aol.com  Thu Feb 21 20:14:55 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:14:55 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib
Message-ID: <caf.2b2d95d6.34ef982f@aol.com>

Well, hopefully Bob will see the post and pass the info on to David.   I knew 
he was heading to Reno to pick up Crash's BE, but I didn't know he  was 
swinging down into southern CA.
 
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.



**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.      
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

From millerls at ado13.com  Thu Feb 21 21:09:37 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:09:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib
References: <caf.2b2d95d6.34ef982f@aol.com>
Message-ID: <067801c87508$bddbdcb0$53997e4c@HP>

His son is graduating from Marine Recruit Training in San Diego.
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: RampantNM at aol.com
  To: millerls at ado13.com ; spridgets at autox.team.net
  Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 7:14 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] David Leib


  Well, hopefully Bob will see the post and pass the info on to David.  I knew
he was heading to Reno to pick up Crash's BE, but I didn't know he was
swinging down into southern CA.

  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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Living.

From bkitterer at mac.com  Thu Feb 21 22:16:12 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:16:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib
Message-ID: <68352C38-0118-1000-A968-899B7BBF7BD1-Webmail-10024@mac.com>

 On Thursday, February 21, 2008, at 03:45PM, <RampantNM at aol.com> wrote:
>In a message dated 2/20/2008 8:25:11 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
>spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
>We had  lunch at the Monterey wharf  today and did a short tour of the  
>Monterey/Pacific Grove/Carmel coast line before they headed south on the  
>Pacific Coast Highway around 3:30.


>Anybody know how they are headed home?  Does he have a laptop with  him?  If 
>he's coming back across I-10 they can stay at our guest house near  El Paso.

This is David, masquerading as Bob. 
I am suffering computer withdrawal on this trip. No email, no nothing.
I am not planning to be going through El Paso, although prudence would recommend it. I intend to take primarily I40 eastwards. 
We have been doing our best to dodge the worst of the weather with mediocre results thus far. We did have the top down most of Wednesday and enjoyed what sunshine there was. 
>From Friday afternoon on we have to cut out the lollygagging and plaster ourselves to the windshield. We might make it back on schedule, but I am not going to count on it.
David Lieb

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Feb 21 22:26:32 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:26:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re:  1098 20 over pistons..
In-Reply-To: <01b201c874f4$03aada30$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <505853.58244.qm@web38913.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<01b201c874f4$03aada30$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <9A5CECE4-4CD9-4C41-A1CB-FCDAD916AE7D@comcast.net>

So I am a rolling stone.




.. you know, a rolling stone gathers no Mo$$..  ;-0

Lester


On Feb 21, 2008, at 7:41 PM, Larry Daniels wrote:

> I would have to agree with Vigil. These are the guys that are  
> speaking up
> with answers for us when we get stuck. They don't ask for our business
> (except Ed) nor do they expect anything in return for their  
> professional
> advice. They look out for the quality parts for us over the junk often
> found elsewhere. I think it's absolutely the least we can do to buy  
> our
> parts from them. Plus, they are a bit cheaper than the big guys.
>
> In addition to our business, they deserve our thanks. So, Colin, Ed,  
> Peter
> C. and Paul A., thank you.
>
> LAD
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>
> To: "Ewing Lester" <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>; "spridgets net"
> <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Bugeye" <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..
>
> I would try Colin / Ed / Peter C/ Paul A - First
>
> Vigil
>
> Ewing Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
> hello all,
>
> I am looking for a set and wanted to know if there is any reason not
> to use Mos$ or if you fine folk recommend another supplier?
>
> .. like Colin / Ed / Peter C...
>
> Lester
>
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Feb 21 23:46:34 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:46:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib
In-Reply-To: <68352C38-0118-1000-A968-899B7BBF7BD1-Webmail-10024@mac.com>
References: <68352C38-0118-1000-A968-899B7BBF7BD1-Webmail-10024@mac.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802212246h4faf67f3lbc2d736f5f64c0fb@mail.gmail.com>

Yer welcome to pit stop in ol' Dodge City if you head northeast from I-40 on
US54....  Warm bed,
food and (dare I say it...   Beer!).

Cheers!!
Jim

On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 11:16 PM, Bob Kitterer <bkitterer at mac.com> wrote:

>  On Thursday, February 21, 2008, at 03:45PM, <RampantNM at aol.com> wrote:
> >In a message dated 2/20/2008 8:25:11 PM Mountain Standard Time,
> >spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
> >
> >We had  lunch at the Monterey wharf  today and did a short tour of the
> >Monterey/Pacific Grove/Carmel coast line before they headed south on the
> >Pacific Coast Highway around 3:30.
>
>
> >Anybody know how they are headed home?  Does he have a laptop with  him?
>  If
> >he's coming back across I-10 they can stay at our guest house near  El
> Paso.
>
> This is David, masquerading as Bob.
> I am suffering computer withdrawal on this trip. No email, no nothing.
> I am not planning to be going through El Paso, although prudence would
> recommend it. I intend to take primarily I40 eastwards.
> We have been doing our best to dodge the worst of the weather with
> mediocre results thus far. We did have the top down most of Wednesday and
> enjoyed what sunshine there was.
> >From Friday afternoon on we have to cut out the lollygagging and plaster
> ourselves to the windshield. We might make it back on schedule, but I am not
> going to count on it.
> David Lieb
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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 robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 22 06:41:20 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:41:20 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: 1098 20 over pistons..
In-Reply-To: <9A5CECE4-4CD9-4C41-A1CB-FCDAD916AE7D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F36D4CAFFE9C8AEA1BC1810B81D0@phx.gbl>

Wait now ... wasn't there something about Ron Wood and Kate Moss?

http://www.timessquaregossip.com/2007/07/kate-moss-moves-in-with-ronnie-wood.html

And, doesn't Kate Moss drive a Midget?

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article40966.ece

Seems to me that a Rolling Stone does gather Moss!


>From: Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
>
>So I am a rolling stone.
>
>
>
>
>.. you know, a rolling stone gathers no Mo$$..  ;-0
>
>Lester
>
>
>On Feb 21, 2008, at 7:41 PM, Larry Daniels wrote:
> > I am looking for a set and wanted to know if there is any reason not
> > to use Mos$ or if you fine folk recommend another supplier?

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Feb 22 07:00:25 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:00:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: 1098 20 over pistons..
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F36D4CAFFE9C8AEA1BC1810B81D0@phx.gbl>
References: <9A5CECE4-4CD9-4C41-A1CB-FCDAD916AE7D@comcast.net>
	<BAY112-F36D4CAFFE9C8AEA1BC1810B81D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802220600n1228338k2604495dedb19106@mail.gmail.com>

Unless of course, she shaves...

On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 7:41 AM, Robert Duquette <
robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Wait now ... wasn't there something about Ron Wood and Kate Moss?
>
>
> http://www.timessquaregossip.com/2007/07/kate-moss-moves-in-with-ronnie-wood.html
>
> And, doesn't Kate Moss drive a Midget?
>
> http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article40966.ece
>
> Seems to me that a Rolling Stone does gather Moss!
>
>
> >From: Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
> >
> >So I am a rolling stone.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >.. you know, a rolling stone gathers no Mo$$..  ;-0
> >
> >Lester
> >
> >
> >On Feb 21, 2008, at 7:41 PM, Larry Daniels wrote:
> > > I am looking for a set and wanted to know if there is any reason not
> > > to use Mos$ or if you fine folk recommend another supplier?
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Feb 22 08:54:55 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:54:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick Sprite Hard Top on eBay UK 250217022751
Message-ID: <205cef430802220754w741b26dfpcafd5325242b7b1@mail.gmail.com>

List,
Wow a Warwick Sprite on eBay UK I didn't know it had a name.

250217022751
I sure wish I had my tax check already this is the hard top I have been
looking for.
Lin

62 California Sprite "Pinky"
www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner

From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Fri Feb 22 08:56:36 2008
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:56:36 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick Sprite Hard Top on eBay UK 250217022751
Message-ID: <25272366.1203695796260.JavaMail.root@mswamui-blood.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I wonder how much shipping would cost?  Yikes.

Mike C

-----Original Message-----
>From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
>Sent: Feb 22, 2008 10:54 AM
>To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick Sprite Hard Top on eBay UK 250217022751
>
>List,
>Wow a Warwick Sprite on eBay UK I didn't know it had a name.
>
>250217022751
>I sure wish I had my tax check already this is the hard top I have been
>looking for.
>Lin
>
>62 California Sprite "Pinky"


________________________________________
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 22 09:07:33 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:07:33 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick Sprite Hard Top on eBay UK 250217022751
In-Reply-To: <205cef430802220754w741b26dfpcafd5325242b7b1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F3514829E57B24105E5DD58B81D0@phx.gbl>

Pick up only!  That must be a good tax return!! :)


>From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
>
>List,
>Wow a Warwick Sprite on eBay UK I didn't know it had a name.
>
>250217022751
>I sure wish I had my tax check already this is the hard top I have been
>looking for.
>Lin
>
>62 California Sprite "Pinky"

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Feb 22 09:30:24 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:30:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warwick Sprite Hard Top on eBay UK 250217022751
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F3514829E57B24105E5DD58B81D0@phx.gbl>
References: <205cef430802220754w741b26dfpcafd5325242b7b1@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-F3514829E57B24105E5DD58B81D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <205cef430802220830w10e70a93jceb32875ef2aad96@mail.gmail.com>

Actually if I had the cash I was going to track down friends in the UK to
help.
Lin

On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 11:07 AM, Robert Duquette <
robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Pick up only!  That must be a good tax return!! :)
>
>
> >From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> >
> >List,
> >Wow a Warwick Sprite on eBay UK I didn't know it had a name.
> >
> >250217022751
> >I sure wish I had my tax check already this is the hard top I have been
> >looking for.
> >Lin
> >
> >62 California Sprite "Pinky"
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From bkitterer at mac.com  Fri Feb 22 09:57:07 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:57:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib
In-Reply-To: <68352C38-0118-1000-A968-899B7BBF7BD1-Webmail-10024@mac.com>
References: <68352C38-0118-1000-A968-899B7BBF7BD1-Webmail-10024@mac.com>
Message-ID: <AE243C38-0118-1000-B2D7-7E458DCF8B1F-Webmail-10013@mac.com>

This is Bob masquerading as Bob,

David and Trish are off on the next part of their journey.

David son's graduation should go off as planned regardless of weather, the Marines you know.

The weather is bad, in terms of SOCA with lots of rain and some strong winds but all of the roads in the mountains are currently still open. Still they have a long hard day ahead since they want to be in Sedona, AZ this evening.

The car is doing well other than having to get some service on the tires which seem to be alright now.

Bob


>This is David, masquerading as Bob. 
>I am suffering computer withdrawal on this trip. No email, no nothing.
>I am not planning to be going through El Paso, although prudence would recommend it. I intend to take primarily I40 eastwards. 
>We have been doing our best to dodge the worst of the weather with mediocre results thus far. We did have the top down most of Wednesday and enjoyed what sunshine there was. 
>>From Friday afternoon on we have to cut out the lollygagging and plaster ourselves to the windshield. We might make it back on schedule, but I am not going to count on it.
>David Lieb

From RampantNM at aol.com  Fri Feb 22 11:07:09 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:07:09 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Books
Message-ID: <ce2.25ffdace.34f0694d@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/21/2008 9:13:42 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

TR books  and manuals


I'm interested in TR or MG books...I've got most of the spridget  stuff.
 
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.




**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.      
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

From hal at katemuir.com  Fri Feb 22 11:07:44 2008
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:07:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: 1098 20 over pistons..
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F36D4CAFFE9C8AEA1BC1810B81D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMENGGBAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Unh, wouldn't it be " rolling Moss gathers a stone?"

-----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
Robert Duquette
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 5:41 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: 1098 20 over pistons..


Wait now ... wasn't there something about Ron Wood and Kate Moss?

http://www.timessquaregossip.com/2007/07/kate-moss-moves-in-with-ronnie-wood
.html

And, doesn't Kate Moss drive a Midget?

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article40966.ece

Seems to me that a Rolling Stone does gather Moss!

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 22 11:15:17 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:15:17 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: 1098 20 over pistons..
In-Reply-To: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMENGGBAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F39C715AB1C39808FBAD545B81D0@phx.gbl>

Depends what you mean by 'rolling moss'.  Ronnie's wife doesn't seem to mind 
her as a party friend.

Nice turn of phrase though.


>From: "Hal Faulkner" <hal at katemuir.com>
>
>Unh, wouldn't it be " rolling Moss gathers a stone?"
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: spridgets-bounces+hal=katemuir.com at autox.team.net
>
>Wait now ... wasn't there something about Ron Wood and Kate Moss?
>
>http://www.timessquaregossip.com/2007/07/kate-moss-moves-in-with-ronnie-wood
>.html
>
>And, doesn't Kate Moss drive a Midget?
>
>http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article40966.ece
>
>Seems to me that a Rolling Stone does gather Moss!

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 22 13:25:17 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:25:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..
References: <505853.58244.qm@web38913.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<01b201c874f4$03aada30$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<47BDBD9C.29894.2794A60@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <02de01c87591$0a459860$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave G." <dmg at bossig.com>
To: "spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Bugeye" 
<bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 8:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..


I think it would help those who are new to the list if telephone numbers
and/.or web addresses were to accompany these gentlemens names...

Are they to be found or linked on the Spridget or Bugeye Yahoo groups??

On 21 Feb 2008 at 19:41, Larry Daniels wrote:
>> I would try Colin / Ed / Peter C/ Paul A  - First

--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.
_______________________________________________

OK, here you are:

Colin Dodds
colin at spriteparts.com.au
http://spriteparts.com.au/

Ed Kaler
shop at justbrits.com
http://justbrits.com/

Peter C
peter at nosimport.com
http://nosimport.com/

Paul A
pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net

I don't think Paul has a website (do you, Pa?), but you can email him for 
what you want.  He is the guy who does the Datsun 5-speed conversion kits.

Peter C. has a total import parts business and is the best rebuilder of 
lever action shocks anywhere.  Peter has found parts for me that I couldn't 
find anywhere else... including parts for my Austin ute that was never even 
sold in the US.

Colin and Ed have parts and shop businesses.  Colin is in Australia, but 
I've picked up stuff from him that you can't find in the states.

From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Feb 22 13:26:11 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:26:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Took it out for a spin... Yea!!  ;-))
Message-ID: <47BEBF63.26614.10CAF05@dmg.bossig.com>

Well, it wasn't raining (no top ot tonneau!) and the temperature was just 
above freezing (no heater), so I thought I'd see how it drives now that the 
wiring is done and al the switches, instruments and lights work..
The engine sounds and runs good - slow to warm up and it steers and 
brakes nicely. The ride is a bit rough
BUT it keeps dropping out of 4th gear... I have to hold it in with one hand 
and steer with the other!!

Does anybody have a good 1275 ribcage gearbox that they'd sell me??
I can't do the work myself (triple bypass) but there is a shop in Walla-Walla 
(60 miles away) that'll do the swap for me if I can get one...

Anyone???

--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 22 15:36:27 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:36:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Champ Car/IRL Deal
Message-ID: <030801c875a3$5da829c0$6401a8c0@Larry>

Champ car & IRL reach a deal to combine.  Armageddon is near.

http://tinyurl.com/2e4wvk

From type79 at ix.netcom.com  Fri Feb 22 15:57:05 2008
From: type79 at ix.netcom.com (type79 at ix.netcom.com)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:57:05 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Champ Car/IRL Deal
Message-ID: <16137302.1203721025267.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Good news, but very late. Tony George ruined open wheel racing in the States. Whether it can recover remains to be seen.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/

-----Original Message-----
>From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
>Sent: Feb 22, 2008 5:36 PM
>To: Team Thicko <team-thicko at autox.team.net>, Spridgets List <spridgets at autox.team.net>, MG List <mgs at autox.team.net>, bugeye at yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [Spridgets] Champ Car/IRL Deal
>
>Champ car & IRL reach a deal to combine.  Armageddon is near.
>
>http://tinyurl.com/2e4wvk

From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Feb 22 17:54:52 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:54:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Champ Car/IRL Deal
In-Reply-To: <16137302.1203721025267.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <16137302.1203721025267.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <101669940.20080222165452@pacifier.com>

Hello,

        Tony MAY have helped to ruin open wheel racing the the US,
        but he did what HE had  to do. The people in charge of USAC
        at the time thought that they could dictate to the track
        owners what their (the track owners) share of the profits
        would be. Tony George, stood up to USAC and said if they
        wanted to use HIS track they could pay him what HE thought it
        was worth,, not what they SAID it was worth. and to prove his
        point he told them that if they didn't like it they could go
        race elsewhere. .. when they took him up on his offer to do
        just that, he started a racing series to use HIS track. ...
        it wasn't long before USAC esentially closed up shop. They
        weren't as powerful as they thought they were... good
        riddance!.. CART picked up the remains and soldiered on but
        but slowly and surely they too are/were/have been headed
        towards bankruptcy. .... Tony George may have been/may be/ IS
        an egomaniac who helped to destroy open wheel, BUT... ....
        he wasn't going to take any crap from people without the
        power to be able to make him eat it... .... more power to
        him!...HIS track.... HIS rules...... or go somewhere else
        then close up shop,........ ....

        Tony George brought back F-1 to the US ... also at his
        track... and now that Bernie Ecclestone has tried to dictate
        financial arrangements, George told HIM to go back to Europe
        too!.. ... while i hate NOT to have a US F-1 race, .. SCREW
        ECCLESTONE!  no one should HAVE to take that crap either!,

       




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   '66 Sprite
    Kelso, WA. USA
     Life is short. So buy the shoes!

From millerls at ado13.com  Fri Feb 22 19:19:15 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:19:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Champ Car/IRL Deal
References: <16137302.1203721025267.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
	<101669940.20080222165452@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <07c401c875c2$7cf6bf70$53997e4c@HP>

Hay Bill, tell us how you really feel :-)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill L" <pythias at pacifier.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 4:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Champ Car/IRL Deal


> Hello,
> 
>        Tony MAY have helped to ruin open wheel racing the the US,
>        but he did what HE had  to do. The people in charge of USAC
>        at the time thought that they could dictate to the track
>        owners what their (the track owners) share of the profits
>        would be. Tony George, stood up to USAC and said if they
>        wanted to use HIS track they could pay him what HE thought it
>        was worth,, not what they SAID it was worth. and to prove his
>        point he told them that if they didn't like it they could go
>        race elsewhere. .. when they took him up on his offer to do
>        just that, he started a racing series to use HIS track. ...
>        it wasn't long before USAC esentially closed up shop. They
>        weren't as powerful as they thought they were... good
>        riddance!.. CART picked up the remains and soldiered on but
>        but slowly and surely they too are/were/have been headed
>        towards bankruptcy. .... Tony George may have been/may be/ IS
>        an egomaniac who helped to destroy open wheel, BUT... ....
>        he wasn't going to take any crap from people without the
>        power to be able to make him eat it... .... more power to
>        him!...HIS track.... HIS rules...... or go somewhere else
>        then close up shop,........ ....
> 
>        Tony George brought back F-1 to the US ... also at his
>        track... and now that Bernie Ecclestone has tried to dictate
>        financial arrangements, George told HIM to go back to Europe
>        too!.. ... while i hate NOT to have a US F-1 race, .. SCREW
>        ECCLESTONE!  no one should HAVE to take that crap either!,
> 
>       
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Best regards,
> Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>   '66 Sprite
>    Kelso, WA. USA
>     Life is short. So buy the shoes!
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From millerls at ado13.com  Fri Feb 22 19:27:45 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:27:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..
References: <505853.58244.qm@web38913.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<01b201c874f4$03aada30$6401a8c0@Larry><47BDBD9C.29894.2794A60@dmg.bossig.com>
	<02de01c87591$0a459860$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <07e201c875c3$ad18b810$53997e4c@HP>

And I would like to add that they are all stand up guys, except for Ed.
>
> OK, here you are:
>
> Colin Dodds
> colin at spriteparts.com.au
> http://spriteparts.com.au/
>
> Ed Kaler
> shop at justbrits.com
> http://justbrits.com/
>
> Peter C
> peter at nosimport.com
> http://nosimport.com/
>
> Paul A
> pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net
>
> I don't think Paul has a website (do you, Pa?), but you can email him for
> what you want.  He is the guy who does the Datsun 5-speed conversion kits.
>
> Peter C. has a total import parts business and is the best rebuilder of
> lever action shocks anywhere.  Peter has found parts for me that I 
> couldn't
> find anywhere else... including parts for my Austin ute that was never 
> even
> sold in the US.
>
> Colin and Ed have parts and shop businesses.  Colin is in Australia, but
> I've picked up stuff from him that you can't find in the states.
> _______________________________________________

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 22 19:34:54 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:34:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: 1098 20 over pistons..
In-Reply-To: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMENGGBAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <823542.6805.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Hal Faulkner <hal at katemuir.com> wrote:
> Unh, wouldn't it be " rolling Moss gathers a stone?"

In the "truth stranger than satire" category - I
remember 4 or 5 years ago Keith Richards said he was
worried about the magnitude of Woody's drug problem.
One can only imagine....

I'm sure he's a fun guy, but he replaced a truly great
guitar player in Mick Taylor, who replaced a genius in
Brian Jones.

Anyway....
Ron 


      ____________________________________________________________________________________
Never miss a thing.  Make Yahoo your home page. 
http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 22 19:42:22 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:42:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..
References: <505853.58244.qm@web38913.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<01b201c874f4$03aada30$6401a8c0@Larry><47BDBD9C.29894.2794A60@dmg.bossig.com><02de01c87591$0a459860$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<07e201c875c3$ad18b810$53997e4c@HP>
Message-ID: <035a01c875c5$b82a34c0$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry & Sandi Miller" <millerls at ado13.com>
To: "spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Bugeye" 
<bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 8:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..


And I would like to add that they are all stand up guys, except for Ed.

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

Gee, and I was going to say that Colin, Peter and Paul are all great guys 
and that even Ed is better in person than he seems on the net.

Not that that is setting the bar very high.  ;-))

But I would never say something like that.


Uh, let's sign this one "David Lieb", since he isn't around.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 22 19:58:53 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:58:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..
In-Reply-To: <035a01c875c5$b82a34c0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <720315.54049.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> and that even Ed is better in person than he seems
> on the net. Not that that is setting the bar very
high.

C'mon, now. 

Ed has the heart of a little boy. 
In a jar on his desk.

Ron Soa...er...Lieb, David Lieb


      ____________________________________________________________________________________
Never miss a thing.  Make Yahoo your home page. 
http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 22 20:33:06 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:33:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Thicko] Champ Car/IRL Deal
References: <030801c875a3$5da829c0$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<743b1e2f0802221926t185c1970v23f4429f46e475a0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <038701c875cc$ce88d030$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message -----
From: Patton Dickson
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: Team Thicko ; Spridgets List ; MG List ; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 9:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Thicko] Champ Car/IRL Deal


Hopefully they can field enough competitive teams with drivers with
personality that's it's interesting.   I guess I'll go to the Texas race this
year.

Patton


On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 4:36 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

  Champ car & IRL reach a deal to combine.  Armageddon is near.

  http://tinyurl.com/2e4wvk
  _______________________________________________


One of the guys from the Spridgets list sent this to me off list:

Read this. He hits all points.

http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/columns/story?seriesId=1&columnist=mcgee_ryan&i
d=3257069

I have to agree.


Larry Daniels

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Fri Feb 22 21:06:26 2008
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:06:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Champ Car/IRL Deal
In-Reply-To: <101669940.20080222165452@pacifier.com>
References: <16137302.1203721025267.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
	<101669940.20080222165452@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <abb8688a0802222006l3572ed59yaf6953fb312d5301@mail.gmail.com>

That's not how I remember things.  At the time of the CART/IRL split,
the Indy 500 was the only CART race that was sanctioned by USAC.  CART
ran the entire series, USAC's primary involvement was that they
imposed stricter safety standards than CART wanted.  If CART had
continued to run the Indy 500, they would have had to use a different
car for Indy than the rest of the series.  CART is the one who refused
the safety rules.  Tony George did what was require to keep the
greatest race in the world going.



On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 6:54 PM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
>         Tony MAY have helped to ruin open wheel racing the the US,
>         but he did what HE had  to do. The people in charge of USAC
>         at the time thought that they could dictate to the track
>         owners what their (the track owners) share of the profits
>         would be. Tony George, stood up to USAC and said if they
>         wanted to use HIS track they could pay him what HE thought it
>         was worth,, not what they SAID it was worth. and to prove his
>         point he told them that if they didn't like it they could go
>         race elsewhere. .. when they took him up on his offer to do
>         just that, he started a racing series to use HIS track. ...
>         it wasn't long before USAC esentially closed up shop. They
>         weren't as powerful as they thought they were... good
>         riddance!.. CART picked up the remains and soldiered on but
>         but slowly and surely they too are/were/have been headed
>         towards bankruptcy. .... Tony George may have been/may be/ IS
>         an egomaniac who helped to destroy open wheel, BUT... ....
>         he wasn't going to take any crap from people without the
>         power to be able to make him eat it... .... more power to
>         him!...HIS track.... HIS rules...... or go somewhere else
>         then close up shop,........ ....
>
>         Tony George brought back F-1 to the US ... also at his
>         track... and now that Bernie Ecclestone has tried to dictate
>         financial arrangements, George told HIM to go back to Europe
>         too!.. ... while i hate NOT to have a US F-1 race, .. SCREW
>         ECCLESTONE!  no one should HAVE to take that crap either!,
>
>
>
>
>
>
>  --
>  Best regards,
>   Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>    '66 Sprite
>     Kelso, WA. USA
>      Life is short. So buy the shoes!
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>  Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
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>
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From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 22 21:13:27 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:13:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..
References: <720315.54049.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <150801c875d2$77bf0b10$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Ron Soa...er...Lieb, David Lieb>>

You guys areKILLIN' me!!  My ribs HURT from LMAO!!

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Feb 22 21:14:58 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:14:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Champ Car/IRL Deal
References: <16137302.1203721025267.JavaMail.root@elwamui-sweet.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
	<101669940.20080222165452@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <150c01c875d2$a7564550$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<SCREW ECCLESTONE! >>

Don't think you'll find many that would dis-agree, Bill<VBG>!!!!!

Ed

From jevans at mydb3.com  Thu Feb 21 18:51:57 2008
From: jevans at mydb3.com (jevans at mydb3.com)
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:51:57 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 12th All British Car Swap Meet & Autojumble
References: In-Reply-To:
Message-ID: <1250.75.57.120.100.1203645117.squirrel@www.mydb3.com>

A quick follow up to earlier messages...looks like we will open the doors
Sunday morning to an almost sold out house with nearly 100 vendor
spaces...anyone planning to just show up & hope for a spot should call me
for a rundown on the situation...doors open at 8 AM & it's best to come in
the AM if you can...as usual, there will be a number of cars for sale in
the parking lot...make sure you enter the correct building as the Toy &
Model Car show will be running the same day on the premises in a separate
building so look for the two buildings with British flags out
front...vendor selection is outstanding - parts, clubs, restoration shops
& supplies, tools, regalia & more...hope all you listers in the midwest
can join us...anyone posting to other lists is encouraged to forward
this...Chicago has had a rough February but at this time there is no snow
or ice on any public thoroughfares, all roads good and the forecast is
sunny, clear and mid-30's...swap meet location is at the DuPage County
Fairgrounds in Wheaton IL...one day only from 8 AM to 3 PM.

Any questions - email me off list or call me at 630-858-8192 or see the
website at http://www.britishcarswap.info

Mapquest to 2015 West Manchester Road, Wheaton Illinois 60187

Hope to see you there!

FOR THE CHICAGOLAND MG CLUB
Jim Evans

From grday at btinternet.com  Mon Feb 18 03:43:19 2008
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:43:19 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Do you really want to drive one?
References: <380-220082010221536306@earthlink.net>
	<47AFAC36.3060404@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <003301c8721b$13975f30$bacb9751@tairswork>

This extract came onto my desktop.  Recalling that some on the list were
concerned about ESP and Brake Enhancement Systems.  What will happen when all
of this works and all our LBCs are banned for lack of technology?  Eat yer
heart out Ralph Nader!

'CARS THAT CAN'T CRASH' UNVEILED BY THATCHAM

Fictional notion is about to become reality thanks to new technologies being
fitted to vehicles driven in Britain - that in time could save more than
125,000 injuries each year.  The systems mitigate and in some cases prevent
low speed shunts and collisions - the most common type of accident that makes
up no less than 75 percent of all motor accidents.

Thatcham's - the not for profit organisation which strives to make vehicles
safer - Matthew Avery, Crash Research Manager, said: "They will make a major
impact on the number of slow speed accidents - in Britain and across the
World.  Thatcham believes that if manufacturers embrace the new systems and
fit them as standard - more than 125,000 injuries will be prevented each year
in Britain alone.  It will take a number of years before enough cars in the UK
'car park' are fitted with the technology - but once a threshold is reached
injury figures will tumble. Most accidents involve two or more vehicles - so
every car fitted with the kit can save damage and injury to multiples of
others."

Thatcham has been evaluating three different systems:

The Volvo City Safety - which will be fitted as standard to their XC60 which
will be on sale from November.

The system is active at up to 20 mph. It uses a form of laser radar (LIDAR)
mounted in top of the windscreen. It is programmed to respond if the vehicle
in front is either at a standstill or is moving in the same direction as the
car itself. The brakes are pre-charged and should a collision be imminent it
applies them and cuts the throttle.  If the car is travelling below 10mph it
should prevent the collision entirely and at a speed of up to 20 mph will
reduce the impact by 50%.

The Mercedes Distronic Plus is currently available on some S-class models. It
uses two radar systems linked to the car's cruise control system to maintain a
safe distance between you and the car in front.  It provides a continual
calculation of the distance between the vehicle in front and the speed
differential between them and will bring the car to a complete stop if
necessary.

The Honda CMBS currently on the CR-V is a radar system that again calculates
the distance and the speed differential with the vehicle in front. Should this
become out of kilter the driver receives visual and audible warnings before
brakes are progressively activated. Seat belts are also tightened to alert the
driver of an impending problem and lessen any resulting injuries.

Commenting on Thatcham test results Matthew Avery said:
"All three systems offer enhanced protection - the Volvo in particular
impressed because of its autonomous operation and the fact that it intervened
at the last second and can completely avoid a crash. It is imperative that
driver vigilance is not lowered by the inclusion of such systems in their
vehicles. These systems should not allow the driver to compensate - and take
additional risks.  The car is not the driver - the driver drives the car.
This is just the beginning of the collision avoidance revolution. We will see
systems that can detect pedestrians and other vulnerable road users and even
steer the car to avoid a crash."

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Sat Feb 23 10:14:28 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:14:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool site of 3 wheel cars, even some LBC models
Message-ID: <3275088.1203786868580.JavaMail.root@wmvirt8>

http://www.3wheelers.com/azlist1.html 

--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest acquisition
1973 Midget

PS - anybody need a 1975 shell?

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Sat Feb 23 10:53:57 2008
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:53:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool site of 3 wheel cars, even some LBC models
In-Reply-To: <mailman.2617.1203787331.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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bushwacker4 wrote:

 > http://www.3wheelers.com/azlist1.html

Did you catch this on Top Gear?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6vx98DjcVc

It's a 3-wheeler that tilts like a motorcycle.

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Feb 23 11:39:52 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:39:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: 1098 20 over pistons..
In-Reply-To: <823542.6805.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMENGGBAA.hal@katemuir.com>
	<823542.6805.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP10A7F1736DD6C4305A8092B81E0@CEZ.ICE>

I think that Keith is okay with substance abuse as long as it doesn't
interfere adversely with the music.  :)

I heard that Keith threatened Ron W. with a .32 and Ron came back with a
.44.  One other time, on stage, Keith is reputed to have punched Ron in the
face over being too drunk to remember the song ( or a note? ).  This is
hearsay on my part, and I may have the details wrong.  I always thought that
Ron was a drinker, not a druggie.

Some friends and myself went to NYC to see Ronnie do a music 'class' ( can't
remember the real word ).  I think that there were about 18 people in the
audience.  Ronnie seems a very shy guy.  He got so drunk that he was
stumbling around the stage.  Bopped the mike with his face.  But, could play
any of the multitude of instruments with an expertise that truly amazed me.
And he can draw/paint also.

Yeah ... Mick Taylor on slide ...  Wow!

RD

-----Original Message-----
--- Hal Faulkner <hal at katemuir.com> wrote:
> Unh, wouldn't it be " rolling Moss gathers a stone?"

In the "truth stranger than satire" category - I
remember 4 or 5 years ago Keith Richards said he was
worried about the magnitude of Woody's drug problem.
One can only imagine....

I'm sure he's a fun guy, but he replaced a truly great
guitar player in Mick Taylor, who replaced a genius in
Brian Jones.

Anyway....
Ron

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Feb 23 12:12:20 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:12:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Do you really want to drive one?
In-Reply-To: <003301c8721b$13975f30$bacb9751@tairswork>
References: <380-220082010221536306@earthlink.net>
	<47AFAC36.3060404@comcast.net>
	<003301c8721b$13975f30$bacb9751@tairswork>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802231112p310bc8f7v28f0866ab130a78a@mail.gmail.com>

On 2/18/08, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:
>
> This extract came onto my desktop.  Recalling that some on the list were
> concerned about ESP and Brake Enhancement Systems.  What will happen when
> all
> of this works and all our LBCs are banned for lack of technology?  Eat yer
> heart out Ralph Nader!


Guy,

I've said all along that these systems will greatly reduce accidents and
therefore injuries. My reasoning is a little different however...   In my
model, all the "Save you from yourself" stuff added to the cars will
increase the cost so much that most people will be afoot again...  ;-)

-- 
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  Sat Feb 23 17:12:03 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:12:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Words of warning
Message-ID: <47C0B653.6070704@comcast.net>

NOS tops, as in OLD and on the shelf for 28 years make great items to 
come up with new and exciting curse words.
I have a new in the box Amco top for my 67.
I went to install it today after letting it warm up in the house for a 
couple days. All was going fairly well, it is the best top by far as far 
as installations go, The holes are there, the snaps are on, and the line 
at the header is there. Anyway, it was about 3" too short.
So even after Diane and I hit it with 2 hair dryers for 30 minutes to 
get it to stretch, we had it real close.
I even managed to latch one latch, then I walked around to the unlatched 
side and there it was, a beautiful 4" rip that magically appeared and it 
was NOT there earlier.
So now I have a brand new ripped top.
BTW, the NOS tonneau is just as bad but I did not even try to stretch it 
to fit for fear of ripping it. It's not mine.
Sorry, I forgot to mail it but I do have it in a box.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From dmg at bossig.com  Sat Feb 23 17:38:53 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:38:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Words of warning
In-Reply-To: <47C0B653.6070704@comcast.net>
References: <47C0B653.6070704@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <47C04C1D.20211.1D87586@dmg.bossig.com>

I feel for you Frank...
I have a no-name top. It *looks* very good BUT
The side extension which goes to the windshirl upright is 1.5" too short!
There are NO snaps or fasteners anywhere..
After leaving it on the car for nearly 3 months I can ALMOST get it to clip 
on to the top of the windshield frame... but I'm scared to do this as I think it 
is so tight that it will probably pull the aluminum frame off of the top of the 
windshield!! 

I'm thinking of having one of the local Hispanic community, who make 
converatble tops for their low-riders, make me one from scratch..

On the other hand, Can anyone recommend a reputable place to get a 
tonneau that will fit a '65 ??

--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Feb 23 18:54:56 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:54:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Words of warning
In-Reply-To: <47C04C1D.20211.1D87586@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <C3E60E70.16113%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> a reputable place to get a
> tonneau that will fit a '65 ??
I haven't needed one in a while, but I've always just gone to the local
marina or boat dock, and asked who was doing their boat canvas.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Feb 24 00:28:41 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:28:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Words of warning
In-Reply-To: <C3E60E70.16113%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <47C04C1D.20211.1D87586@dmg.bossig.com>
	<C3E60E70.16113%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802232328x237ae5d7oc161f57d658c005f@mail.gmail.com>

Okay for you....    There isn't a marina, boat dock, lake, river or other
water body or yacht club within 500 miles of here....    Plenty of cattle
feed yards, packing plants and John Deeres though...   ;-)   How are you
fixed for combines?

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/23/08, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
>
> > a reputable place to get a
> > tonneau that will fit a '65 ??
> I haven't needed one in a while, but I've always just gone to the local
> marina or boat dock, and asked who was doing their boat canvas.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Feb 24 05:43:01 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:43:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Officer "Dude" in the spotlight again
Message-ID: <e98d88090802240443k522105a3r1b1e9d9664e71b3c@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.ripevideos.com/view/903/same-baltimore-ass-cop-at-it-again

--
DON JULIO 1942
www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Feb 24 07:44:29 2008
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:44:29 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Officer "Dude" in the spotlight again
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV4469D27E01335EB199B39D41F0@phx.gbl>

Obviously, the skateboard incident was not a "one off".....temperment not suited for the position. No way this guy should be carrying weapons, IMHO.

CapBob

From nonrunningmgb at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 24 08:22:44 2008
From: nonrunningmgb at yahoo.com (John Mac)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 07:22:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fulcrum Pin Bushings
In-Reply-To: <BAY116-DAV4469D27E01335EB199B39D41F0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <932491.17059.qm@web56108.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Good morning list,

I am rebuilding my a-arms and have found the fulcrum
pin bushings to be so worn that the pins have worn
holes through them.  I guess the front end was not an
inspectable quality when the Sprite received it's last
inspection sticker in 1981.  I would love to throw a
ball joint down there but I have limited time on this
planet.  Oh yeah, this is an under the $$$ radar
project ;)

Question:  Where can I get the bushings?    

Thanks, 

John MacDonald
Bedford, NH

59 Sprite
70 B


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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Feb 24 09:03:38 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:03:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fulcrum Pin Bushings
In-Reply-To: <932491.17059.qm@web56108.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY116-DAV4469D27E01335EB199B39D41F0@phx.gbl>
	<932491.17059.qm@web56108.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802240803u757b609fj89c7f03125340573@mail.gmail.com>

Chances are, not only your fulcrum bushings are worn.
Oddly enough, I got some excellent quality A arms, with new kingpins and
bushing installed. I have grease zerks on both sides, so that more complete
greasing is possible. And it was about a 2 1/2 hour job to change out both
sides.
If you are interested, contact "Tactful" Ed Kaler, at www.justbrits.com

Brad

On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 9:22 AM, John Mac <nonrunningmgb at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Good morning list,
>
> I am rebuilding my a-arms and have found the fulcrum
> pin bushings to be so worn that the pins have worn
> holes through them.  I guess the front end was not an
> inspectable quality when the Sprite received it's last
> inspection sticker in 1981.  I would love to throw a
> ball joint down there but I have limited time on this
> planet.  Oh yeah, this is an under the $$$ radar
> project ;)
>
> Question:  Where can I get the bushings?
>
> Thanks,
>
> John MacDonald
> Bedford, NH
>
> 59 Sprite
> 70 B
>
>
>
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From bkitterer at mac.com  Sun Feb 24 09:55:33 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:55:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib update
Message-ID: <FF3F15D1-BEFC-4658-9228-AF0DA18A2694@mac.com>

When I got home late last night there was a message from David and  
Trish.

They made Sedona on Friday and did the Grand Canyon on Saturday  
spending the night in Holbrook, AZ.  Today they are going to the  
Painted Desert and then doing the nose to the windshield drive home.   
They did not say anything about the car so assume it is still doing  
alright and the same as to the weather.


Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb 24 10:59:04 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:59:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] How to fix
Message-ID: <47C1B068.4040504@comcast.net>

An off camber front end?
There is nothing wrong, nothing loose, adjusting the toe in makes no 
difference in the tilted left front wheel.
The bottom is out or the top is in.
So is it possible to shim the shock?
Stretch the shock arm?
Kink the A arm?
Junk the Efin car?
This Efin Sprite has burned me out. Cheap crap reproduction parts that 
ain't worth the box they come in, file to fit repro parts, Ripped top, 
screwy front end, and a rear end clunk that has been narrowed down to 
inside the shock but that just isn't possible. Nothing in there to go 
clunk. But that's where I can feel it when the car is bounced.
So if anybody has any ideas PLEASE let me know before I drive this thing 
down the boat ramp with less than 10 miles on it.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Sun Feb 24 11:10:17 2008
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:10:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear Axels
Message-ID: <004201c87710$8398f240$0600a8c0@Dell9200>

I have two different rear axel sets for my Bugeye.  I can't seem to find 
which is what.

The first pair is:  PN.  EN17  BTA806

The other pair is:  PN.  EN17   2A7085

Isn't one pair of these the later hardened version?

Thanks,

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

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Sun Feb 24 11:19:39 2008
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:19:39 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] How to fix
In-Reply-To: <47C1B068.4040504@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000a01c87711$d27e48a0$0b01a8c0@Laptop>

Hi Frank,
I am wondering if the lower A- arm has been
re-bushed at some time, and done badly so the
bottom pin isn't where it should be. Have you
checked the distance between the bottom pin and
the inner fulcrum bushes?

Clonking from the rear damper could be slack in
the damper mounting bolts, allowing it to twist.
On mine, a ver small amount of movement there
caused a loud clunk which amplified through the
frame.

This seems very odd - you asking questions of the
list.  I thought after the number of Spridgets you
have owned you would have come across every
possible fault imaginable, and a few more besides!
How many is it now anyway?

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 Frank Clarici
Sent: 24 February 2008 17:59
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] How to fix


An off camber front end?
There is nothing wrong, nothing loose, adjusting
the toe in makes no
difference in the tilted left front wheel.
The bottom is out or the top is in.
So is it possible to shim the shock?
Stretch the shock arm?
Kink the A arm?
Junk the Efin car?
This Efin Sprite has burned me out. Cheap crap
reproduction parts that
ain't worth the box they come in, file to fit
repro parts, Ripped top,
screwy front end, and a rear end clunk that has
been narrowed down to
inside the shock but that just isn't possible.
Nothing in there to go
clunk. But that's where I can feel it when the car
is bounced.
So if anybody has any ideas PLEASE let me know
before I drive this thing
down the boat ramp with less than 10 miles on it.
--
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Feb 24 11:59:31 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:59:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] engine install
Message-ID: <e98d88090802241059v6c0f4ec9w96f42a4bc3e06a08@mail.gmail.com>

I am getting ready to put the engine in the 68. Where exactly do I affix the
BMC engine lifting hooks?
The stud that holds the valve cover on, sure looks like it isn't strong
enough.

Brad

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 24 12:52:12 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:52:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] How to fix
In-Reply-To: <47C1B068.4040504@comcast.net>
References: <47C1B068.4040504@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910802241152g3a6ad84eje11be287bf59f7b0@mail.gmail.com>

Could the spindle be bent?
Kingpin?

>  The bottom is out or the top is in.
>  So is it possible to shim the shock?
>  Stretch the shock arm?
>  Kink the A arm?

You can make an adapter and install a shock from an MGB (old racer's
trick).  When you make the adapter, you can set the camber where ever
you want.
The MGB front shocks have two "arms" instead of the Spridget single member.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 24 12:53:05 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:53:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Words of warning
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802232328x237ae5d7oc161f57d658c005f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <47C04C1D.20211.1D87586@dmg.bossig.com>
	<C3E60E70.16113%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<43840a7e0802232328x237ae5d7oc161f57d658c005f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910802241153t41ab1300i578ebcc1d6dd0342@mail.gmail.com>

Sounds like it is time to move, then.


On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 1:28 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> Okay for you....    There isn't a marina, boat dock, lake, river or other
>  water body or yacht club within 500 miles of here....    Plenty of cattle
>  feed yards, packing plants and John Deeres though...   ;-)   How are you
>  fixed for combines?
>
>  Cheers!!
>  Jim

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 24 12:54:32 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:54:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear Axels
In-Reply-To: <004201c87710$8398f240$0600a8c0@Dell9200>
References: <004201c87710$8398f240$0600a8c0@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910802241154u618ea570h4361b2cabb1e2dae@mail.gmail.com>

806s are supposedly stronger.  You have to watch lengths between disc
and wire wheeled cars.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 24 14:27:36 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:27:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Guitar Content, No LBC
Message-ID: <5f00d9910802241327k51719elc52de3ff4917f731@mail.gmail.com>

This is pretty cool for you pickers (guitar, not nose):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_FK6o8RPSQ

Watch it through, it gets interesting toward the middle/end.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Feb 24 15:21:47 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:21:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Words of warning
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910802241153t41ab1300i578ebcc1d6dd0342@mail.gmail.com>
References: <47C04C1D.20211.1D87586@dmg.bossig.com>
	<C3E60E70.16113%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<43840a7e0802232328x237ae5d7oc161f57d658c005f@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910802241153t41ab1300i578ebcc1d6dd0342@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802241421k6d851690he52a594df6b6e97a@mail.gmail.com>

Well, that's been the plan for the past year. However, I have a house to
seel first. Looked at the housing market lately   ;-(

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/24/08, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Sounds like it is time to move, then.
>
>
> On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 1:28 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Okay for you....    There isn't a marina, boat dock, lake, river or
> other
> >  water body or yacht club within 500 miles of here....    Plenty of
> cattle
> >  feed yards, packing plants and John Deeres though...   ;-)   How are
> you
> >  fixed for combines?
> >
> >  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 pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Feb 24 16:13:22 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:13:22 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] How to fix
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV8CB5006D3A0C9DEBC7D8CC81F0@phx.gbl>

Hi, Frankster...

Where the rear shock LINK fits into the body....the hole in the body has probably
worn "oval"? Had this happen on my PO'd
'74. Makes a hell of a "clonk".

Still thinking about the camber problem. Though for sure bent spindle. Maybe Guy
Weller hit the nail on the head with his
suggestion (hopefully).

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From bkitterer at mac.com  Sun Feb 24 16:28:13 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:28:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] engine install
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802241059v6c0f4ec9w96f42a4bc3e06a08@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090802241059v6c0f4ec9w96f42a4bc3e06a08@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3AE8D586-5E1C-4FBF-9353-C9849841178A@mac.com>

The studs that hold the valve cover.


Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition


On Feb 24, 2008, at 10:59 AM, Brad Fornal wrote:

> I am getting ready to put the engine in the 68. Where exactly do I  
> affix the
> BMC engine lifting hooks?
> The stud that holds the valve cover on, sure looks like it isn't  
> strong
> enough.
>
> Brad
>
> -- 
> DON JULIO 1942
>
> www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
> _______________________________________________
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From bkitterer at mac.com  Sun Feb 24 16:30:27 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:30:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] How to fix
In-Reply-To: <47C1B068.4040504@comcast.net>
References: <47C1B068.4040504@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <6F463A4C-4D0E-478C-89BE-2B0B13B94993@mac.com>

Frank,

Any chance that the tie rod under the rubber bellows is bent?  Or am  
I getting into the late!!!


Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition


On Feb 24, 2008, at 9:59 AM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> An off camber front end?
> There is nothing wrong, nothing loose, adjusting the toe in makes no
> difference in the tilted left front wheel.
> The bottom is out or the top is in.
> So is it possible to shim the shock?
> Stretch the shock arm?
> Kink the A arm?
> Junk the Efin car?
> This Efin Sprite has burned me out. Cheap crap reproduction parts that
> ain't worth the box they come in, file to fit repro parts, Ripped top,
> screwy front end, and a rear end clunk that has been narrowed down to
> inside the shock but that just isn't possible. Nothing in there to go
> clunk. But that's where I can feel it when the car is bounced.
> So if anybody has any ideas PLEASE let me know before I drive this  
> thing
> down the boat ramp with less than 10 miles on it.

From vern at srvinet.com  Sun Feb 24 16:35:53 2008
From: vern at srvinet.com (vern at srvinet.com)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:35:53 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Headlight
Message-ID: <47C1FF59.9050204@srvinet.com>

On my 59 frogeye I am getting around to putting the headlights in.  This
seems very stupid to me, but I don't see what holds them in.  There are 
three brass
posts that fit through the body of the car
They have a groove on them that looks like it might take a circlip
or something.  Is there maybe a spring and circlip or what?
Thanks in advace of any help.
Vern

-- 
See my
59 bugeye
78 MGB 
79 midget RB at:

http://olsen.ispeedwireless.net/

From dmg at bossig.com  Sun Feb 24 16:38:15 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:38:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] How to fix
In-Reply-To: <6F463A4C-4D0E-478C-89BE-2B0B13B94993@mac.com>
References: <47C1B068.4040504@comcast.net>,
	<6F463A4C-4D0E-478C-89BE-2B0B13B94993@mac.com>
Message-ID: <47C18F67.21155.18FA071@dmg.bossig.com>

Frank,

One thing at a time... I can't manage more at my age  ;-\
If you remove the rear shock, is the clunk still there??
If not, what can you 'feel' when you manually move the shock lever up and 
down??

Dave G.

On 24 Feb 2008 at 15:30, Kitterer Bob wrote:

>> and a rear end clunk that has been narrowed down to
>> > inside the shock but that just isn't possible. Nothing in there to
>> > go clunk. But that's where I can feel it when the car is bounced.


--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From abcoz at hky.com  Sun Feb 24 18:18:20 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:18:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] How to fix
In-Reply-To: <6F463A4C-4D0E-478C-89BE-2B0B13B94993@mac.com>
Message-ID: <000a01c8774c$4fafcbc0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Guys,
There is something we need to keep in mind, regarding the steering rack
& tie rods: There is a good and logical reason that the steering rack is
located where it is, and that the tie rod inner ball joints are the
distance from centerline that they are.  It involves something called
suspension geometry, and, while the Spridget may be relatively crude,
Geoff Healey was no idiot.  Therefore, tie rod adjustment has very
little bearing on camber.  If it had any significant bearing on camber,
the car would feel really weird and squirrelly going around a turn,
anytime the suspension moved up or down.
If the steering rack location & tie rod length were not "right", it
would effect toe-in/toe-out first & foremost.  Camber.....not really at
all.  Do the math.
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
Kitterer Bob
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 6:30 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] How to fix

Frank,

Any chance that the tie rod under the rubber bellows is bent?  Or am  
I getting into the late!!!


Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb 24 19:43:18 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:43:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Headlight
In-Reply-To: <47C1FF59.9050204@srvinet.com>
References: <47C1FF59.9050204@srvinet.com>
Message-ID: <47C22B46.4050902@comcast.net>

vern at srvinet.com wrote:
> On my 59 frogeye I am getting around to putting the headlights in. 

There is a circular ring that clips over the posts and holds the bulb in.
This was changed on later cars to a screw on ring.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Feb 24 20:09:18 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:09:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] How to fix
In-Reply-To: <000a01c87711$d27e48a0$0b01a8c0@Laptop>
References: <000a01c87711$d27e48a0$0b01a8c0@Laptop>
Message-ID: <47C2315E.7050500@comcast.net>

Well I changed out the shock, no change.
Then I changed out the top trunnion and pin, no change
So I am changing out the lower A arm, and in removing the old A arm, if 
you look real hard and stare real close at it, it may, have the 
slightest tweak near the king pin on one side.
Did I say slight? But I got as far as getting the new arm in place and 
the bushing in, I even kicked in the spring but tomorrow is another day 
so I'll bolt it all up tomorrow and probably have the same issue.
If so, I take a port-o-power to the shock towers and pump and pump, and 
pump until something bends.It's not bent now but it's gonna GET BENT!



-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From theshoe5 at comcast.net  Mon Feb 25 05:43:36 2008
From: theshoe5 at comcast.net (Alan)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:43:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] How to fix
References: <47C1B068.4040504@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00f001c877ac$0b27ff30$6401a8c0@alanu23tkucaxb>

Frank,
Adjusting the toe should have no effect on the camber. If it did you would 
have a condition called bump steer, fells like someone is tugging on 
steering wheel as you go over bumps and the suspension goes through its 
travel . This comes from incorrect length tierods (inners). Shimming the 
shock will only move it upward with little to no effect on camber, you would 
have to slot the mounting holes to move the shock outwards to increase 
positive camber. I still think you have a bent spindle. You can conferm this 
by taking the car to your local Firestone on Rt.37 and for 19 bucks they 
will check the alignment(check is free if you purchased tires). Take a look 
at the SIA (steering axis inclination) and included angle numbers on the 
printout. They should confirm the bent spindle. Here is a handy link to 
better explan these readings.
http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm#Steering%20Axis%20Inclination%20(SAI)
I'm sure you have more spindles in your stock, but if you don't I think I 
have some you can have.
Alan
> An off camber front end?
> There is nothing wrong, nothing loose, adjusting the toe in makes no
> difference in the tilted left front wheel.
> The bottom is out or the top is in.
> So is it possible to shim the shock?
> Stretch the shock arm?
> Kink the A arm?
> Junk the Efin car?
> This Efin Sprite has burned me out. Cheap crap reproduction parts that
> ain't worth the box they come in, file to fit repro parts, Ripped top,
> screwy front end, and a rear end clunk that has been narrowed down to
> inside the shock but that just isn't possible. Nothing in there to go
> clunk. But that's where I can feel it when the car is bounced.
> So if anybody has any ideas PLEASE let me know before I drive this thing
> down the boat ramp with less than 10 miles on it.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Feb 25 06:14:43 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:14:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Steve Akai
Message-ID: <e98d88090802250514g2612c8f9wadc30cb79b02d0b6@mail.gmail.com>

Could you email me off list please?

Thank you,
Brad

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From healeymonster at fastwave.biz  Mon Feb 25 07:43:20 2008
From: healeymonster at fastwave.biz (Ed Townley)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:43:20 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] transportation companies
Message-ID: <010f01c877bc$c3e5e680$6401a8c0@Edsoffice>

Spridgeteers:
I know I have seen this subject before, but cannot find where (or if) I
saved--a friend here needs to help a buyer of his sprite arrange
transport from southern NM to somewhere in NY State.  Any
recommendations of companies? And maybe more importantly, any companies
to avoid like the plague?
Thanks,
Ed Townley
Southern NM (yes, it is in the USA)

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From davriker at nwi.net  Mon Feb 25 09:24:24 2008
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:24:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] How to fix
References: <47C1B068.4040504@comcast.net>
	<00f001c877ac$0b27ff30$6401a8c0@alanu23tkucaxb>
Message-ID: <001c01c877ca$e2a12590$6600a8c0@dave>

How much negative camber do you have?

/-------\

While this looks a  little funny, it improves cornering and high speed 
stability.  A lot of autocrossers go to great lengths to acheive this.  In a 
spridget, it was technically non-adjustable.  From the factory the wheels 
actually bow out at the top by about 1 degree.  \-------/

If it is different from side to side here is the full list of why:
Offset  or worn bushings in the lower a-arm frame
Bent frame at lower a-arm mount
Bent spindle
Offset or worn trunion bushing
Bent shock arm
Plate or spacers under shocks.

Due to a bent frame on my car I had to use offset upper bushings to bring 
the alignment within tollerance

David R.

From bkitterer at mac.com  Mon Feb 25 10:20:13 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:20:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib thru TX
Message-ID: <8CCDB316-9BAA-4F54-A926-8FC92A41C2FA@mac.com>

As of last night they were in the TX panhandle.  So they should be in  
OK as I write this.  They say all is going well and have had pretty  
good weather.  Since they are from Chicago I am not sure what that  
means.

SOCA boy.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Feb 25 10:26:42 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:26:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Front end again
Message-ID: <47C2FA52.1040307@comcast.net>

Well after replacing each and every part one at a time from the shock 
down to the A arm including the spring, spring pan, king pin and fulcrum 
pin, trunnion, trunnion bolt, and steering arm. There was no difference 
in my camber problem.
So the car is tweaked. Anybody have an unsmashed 67 body tub?
I have made the problem go away with a set of offset trunnion bushings I 
had bought way back. The wheel is now plumb if not tilted in just a tad.
But the last time I used these bushings was about 20 years ago in my 
yellow Sprite and every time I hit the brakes, the bushings would roll 
to the low point and knock the camber way off.
So far I only went around the block but I did lock up the brakes, what a 
bitch when the seat isn't bolted in ;) they seem to be where I put them.
I did powdercoat the inside of the trunnion to make it thicker to maybe 
help hold the bushing in one spot.
I guess I'll see what happens.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Mon Feb 25 10:50:20 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:50:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Front end again
In-Reply-To: <47C2FA52.1040307@comcast.net>
References: <47C2FA52.1040307@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <02a201c877d6$e5bec2d0$b13c4870$@com>

I'm going to suggest you take it to a state of the art collision center that
can jig it up, take some laser guided measurements, and give it a tweak that
it apparently needs.

-----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: Monday, February 25, 2008 11:27 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Front end again

Well after replacing each and every part one at a time from the shock 
down to the A arm including the spring, spring pan, king pin and fulcrum 
pin, trunnion, trunnion bolt, and steering arm. There was no difference 
in my camber problem.
So the car is tweaked. Anybody have an unsmashed 67 body tub?
I have made the problem go away with a set of offset trunnion bushings I 
had bought way back. The wheel is now plumb if not tilted in just a tad.
But the last time I used these bushings was about 20 years ago in my 
yellow Sprite and every time I hit the brakes, the bushings would roll 
to the low point and knock the camber way off.
So far I only went around the block but I did lock up the brakes, what a 
bitch when the seat isn't bolted in ;) they seem to be where I put them.
I did powdercoat the inside of the trunnion to make it thicker to maybe 
help hold the bushing in one spot.
I guess I'll see what happens.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Mon Feb 25 10:41:15 2008
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:41:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..
References: <505853.58244.qm@web38913.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<01b201c874f4$03aada30$6401a8c0@Larry><47BDBD9C.29894.2794A60@dmg.bossig.com><02de01c87591$0a459860$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<07e201c875c3$ad18b810$53997e4c@HP>
Message-ID: <011301c877d5$a009df00$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Here I am!

What can I do ror you?

Paul A

PAsgeirsson at att.net


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry & Sandi Miller" <millerls at ado13.com>
To: "spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Bugeye"
<bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1098 20 over pistons..


> And I would like to add that they are all stand up guys, except for Ed.
> >
> > OK, here you are:
> >
> > Colin Dodds
> > colin at spriteparts.com.au
> > http://spriteparts.com.au/
> >
> > Ed Kaler
> > shop at justbrits.com
> > http://justbrits.com/
> >
> > Peter C
> > peter at nosimport.com
> > http://nosimport.com/
> >
> > Paul A
> > pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net
> >
> > I don't think Paul has a website (do you, Pa?), but you can email him
for
> > what you want.  He is the guy who does the Datsun 5-speed conversion
kits.
> >
> > Peter C. has a total import parts business and is the best rebuilder of
> > lever action shocks anywhere.  Peter has found parts for me that I
> > couldn't
> > find anywhere else... including parts for my Austin ute that was never
> > even
> > sold in the US.
> >
> > Colin and Ed have parts and shop businesses.  Colin is in Australia, but
> > I've picked up stuff from him that you can't find in the states.
> > _______________________________________________
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> You are subscribed as pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 25 11:05:56 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:05:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Front end again
In-Reply-To: <02a201c877d6$e5bec2d0$b13c4870$@com>
References: <47C2FA52.1040307@comcast.net>
	<02a201c877d6$e5bec2d0$b13c4870$@com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910802251005g15a2e1d8o3e6ebaa6cbe507ff@mail.gmail.com>

On 2/25/08, Wm. Severin Thompson <wsthompson at thicko.com> wrote:
> I'm going to suggest you take it to a state of the art collision center that
>  can jig it up, take some laser guided measurements, and give it a tweak that
>  it apparently needs.
>


That sounds good but finding a shop that has the 67 Sprite in their
computer might be tough.  Take it to an old man with experience and a
good frame machine might be easier.

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Feb 25 11:10:28 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:10:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Front end again
References: <47C2FA52.1040307@comcast.net>
	<02a201c877d6$e5bec2d0$b13c4870$@com>
Message-ID: <16a201c877d9$b3d294b0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<I'm going to suggest you take it to a state of the art collision center..>>

In Joisey???  That would be a Museum with pics hangin' on da wall,
Flounder!!!

<G>

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Mon Feb 25 11:45:55 2008
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:45:55 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] How to fix
In-Reply-To: <47C2315E.7050500@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <006901c877de$a7ea89f0$0b01a8c0@Laptop>

Frank,
If your frame is bent then the critical thing
sounds as if the angle of the plate that the shock
body bolts to has been moved, probably tilted
inwards on that side.  You could check this by
laying some straight wood battens onto the top of
both of the shock mounting plates, extending
inwards so that they cross under the car. Where
they cross should be dead on the centre line of
the car. This may give an indication of how much
you need to move it out again to get everything to
line up properly again.

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 Frank Clarici
Sent: 25 February 2008 03:09
To: 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] How to fix


Well I changed out the shock, no change.
Then I changed out the top trunnion and pin, no
change
So I am changing out the lower A arm, and in
removing the old A arm, if
you look real hard and stare real close at it, it
may, have the
slightest tweak near the king pin on one side.
Did I say slight? But I got as far as getting the
new arm in place and
the bushing in, I even kicked in the spring but
tomorrow is another day
so I'll bolt it all up tomorrow and probably have
the same issue.
If so, I take a port-o-power to the shock towers
and pump and pump, and
pump until something bends.It's not bent now but
it's gonna GET BENT!



--
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 25 12:04:17 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:04:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] transportation companies
In-Reply-To: <010f01c877bc$c3e5e680$6401a8c0@Edsoffice>
Message-ID: <462647.65273.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

"Any recommendations of companies? And maybe more importantly, any companies
to avoid like the plague?"

   
  I have a mover to Avoid... Allied (the big orange-trucked moving company).  They probably wouldn't be on your short list anyway, but I like to take every opportunity to bad-mouth this company.  
   
  Back in '94 I was moving from Tennessee to Virginia for a new job.  Allied was the mover my company wanted me to use.  They really seemed to know what they were talking about when they came to bid the job.  I believe the quote went something like "Mr. Booker, believe me when I say we know how to treat vintage cars like yours".  They so badly underestimated the cubic feet necessary for the move that the one thing I really cared about ended up on a separate truck (my almost perfect, newly restored and painted Triumph that only lacked the finishing touches on the interior).  I was very concerned, but they promised it would get a ride in an enclosed trailer and show up with the furniture on the agreed day the following week. 
   
  I won't bore the list with all the details, but the car finally showed up over a month after the furniture did.  Every single body panel was either bent or scratched or both.  It looked like the jerks had loaded it with a towmotor.  On top of it all, they said the car was only worth a few hundred dollars since it was so old.  I had to fight every step of the way to get any money at all out of them.  I ended up after threat of lawsuit with barely enough to pay for the body work repairs - it was never right after that.  
   
  There, I feel better.  Haven't had the opportunity to run business away from the jerks in a couple years now.  Beware the big orange trucks...as the old Monty Python / Holy Grail quote goes: Run away, Run away!!!
   
   - David



       
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From theshoe5 at comcast.net  Mon Feb 25 12:07:02 2008
From: theshoe5 at comcast.net (Alan)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:07:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Front end again
References: <47C2FA52.1040307@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <002001c877e1$9b87e2e0$6401a8c0@alanu23tkucaxb>

Frank, Is there anyway to lock these in position once they are set? Before 
you do anything permanent like tack welding them, make sure the car doesn't 
pull due to the caster being way out. The car will pull to the side with 
less positive caster. Sometimes you can see the side with a caster problem 
by looking for set back. measure the distance from the tire to the sill and 
compare side to side or measure from wheel center to wheel center on both 
sides and compare wheel base.  Get them as close as possible with the camber 
near 0 digress. This should get you in the ballpark. Caster is not a tire 
wearing angle so if you get it to the point that the car doesn't pull you 
should be ok. Remember camber will effect tire wear and the car will pull to 
the side with the most positive camber, so try you get them as even as you 
can.
Alan


> Well after replacing each and every part one at a time from the shock
> down to the A arm including the spring, spring pan, king pin and fulcrum
> pin, trunnion, trunnion bolt, and steering arm. There was no difference
> in my camber problem.
> So the car is tweaked. Anybody have an unsmashed 67 body tub?
> I have made the problem go away with a set of offset trunnion bushings I
> had bought way back. The wheel is now plumb if not tilted in just a tad.
> But the last time I used these bushings was about 20 years ago in my
> yellow Sprite and every time I hit the brakes, the bushings would roll
> to the low point and knock the camber way off.
> So far I only went around the block but I did lock up the brakes, what a
> bitch when the seat isn't bolted in ;) they seem to be where I put them.
> I did powdercoat the inside of the trunnion to make it thicker to maybe
> help hold the bushing in one spot.
> I guess I'll see what happens.
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Feb 25 12:22:15 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:22:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] WAS: Cool site of 3 wheel cars;
	NOW: Demise of BABE trike
In-Reply-To: <47C05DB5.4050009@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.2617.1203787331.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<47C05DB5.4050009@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292169D@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Wouldn't you know it!  All it took was this cool site... and then the
BABE Rally 3-wheeled Honda CRX took it's last hit at this past weekend's
Michigan Ice Racing Association's event at Chippewa Lake.  Plastic does
break into lots of pieces where steel Neons just dent.  And that single
trailing arm rear suspension finally parted from it's Grade 8 bolts.
Oh, well.  As SWMBOB said:  "It's just another phase in your life to put
behind you, dear."
Now for that ultralite!


-----Original Message-----
From: Kent McLean [mailto:kentmclean at comcast.net]
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 12:54 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Cool site of 3 wheel cars, even some LBC models

bushwacker4 wrote:

 > http://www.3wheelers.com/azlist1.html

Did you catch this on Top Gear?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6vx98DjcVc

It's a 3-wheeler that tilts like a motorcycle.

--
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Feb 25 12:23:11 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:23:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Front end again
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910802251005g15a2e1d8o3e6ebaa6cbe507ff@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C3E8559F.1622F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> some laser guided measurements,
The specs are all in the shop manual, but I think you're supposed to use a
plumb line and some chalk.  Lasers might confuse the issue.  Just don't let
anybody try to straighten the kingpin inclination.
BZ

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb 25 12:53:10 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Ewing Lester)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:53:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] How to fix
In-Reply-To: <006901c877de$a7ea89f0$0b01a8c0@Laptop>
References: <006901c877de$a7ea89f0$0b01a8c0@Laptop>
Message-ID: <05F1A985-4ACC-492A-B296-9839E86EF78C@comcast.net>

Isn't this the one that you had to tweak to get the hood gaps right?

lester
>
> Well I changed out the shock, no change.
> Then I changed out the top trunnion and pin, no
> change
> So I am changing out the lower A arm, and in
> removing the old A arm, if
> you look real hard and stare real close at it, it
> may, have the
> slightest tweak near the king pin on one side.
> Did I say slight? But I got as far as getting the
> new arm in place and
> the bushing in, I even kicked in the spring but
> tomorrow is another day
> so I'll bolt it all up tomorrow and probably have
> the same issue.
> If so, I take a port-o-power to the shock towers
> and pump and pump, and
> pump until something bends.It's not bent now but
> it's gonna GET BENT!
>
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Feb 25 12:56:05 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Ewing Lester)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:56:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Front end again
In-Reply-To: <02a201c877d6$e5bec2d0$b13c4870$@com>
References: <47C2FA52.1040307@comcast.net>
	<02a201c877d6$e5bec2d0$b13c4870$@com>
Message-ID: <634950E8-6A6B-448B-AA91-5F37C18D0CAB@comcast.net>

You know, all of those that I have seen get REALLY panicky when you  
don't have "pinch seams" for their machine to hold on to..  just FYI.

Lester

.. and I do live in Louisiana soo..


On Feb 25, 2008, at 11:50 AM, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:

> I'm going to suggest you take it to a state of the art collision  
> center that
> can jig it up, take some laser guided measurements, and give it a  
> tweak that
> it apparently needs.

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Feb 25 15:25:36 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:25:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib thru TX
References: <8CCDB316-9BAA-4F54-A926-8FC92A41C2FA@mac.com>
Message-ID: <020801c877fd$580960e0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

When did they WANT to be Home, Bob??

<<They say all is going well and have had pretty good weather. >>

Guessing they should be just south of STL by now that IS about to CHANGE!!!

3-6" predicted by tomorrow AM!!!  & raining NOW (almost sleet!) (SW side of
Chi).

Flounder, what youse gots??  'Hopper ??

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Feb 25 15:45:01 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:45:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib thru TX
In-Reply-To: <020801c877fd$580960e0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
References: <8CCDB316-9BAA-4F54-A926-8FC92A41C2FA@mac.com>
	<020801c877fd$580960e0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802251445u4da2655cy7ec469deeb0cebe1@mail.gmail.com>

I gots 81* and clear. Gentle breeze, but supposed to be 57* for the high
tomorrow. Time to get out the coats again.......
brrrr

On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 4:25 PM, <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

> When did they WANT to be Home, Bob??
>
> <<They say all is going well and have had pretty good weather. >>
>
> Guessing they should be just south of STL by now that IS about to
> CHANGE!!!
>
> 3-6" predicted by tomorrow AM!!!  & raining NOW (almost sleet!) (SW side
> of
> Chi).
>
> Flounder, what youse gots??  'Hopper ??
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Feb 25 15:46:10 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:46:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
Message-ID: <47C34532.4010608@comcast.net>

I have been reading about Spridgets with names on this list for many 
years. The only name I ever had for any of my Sprites was for PIECES 
since it was made from pieces of many Sprites.
All my others are referred to by year on the list but by color around 
the family. Like when my daughter takes one she prefers the "blue 
Sprite" which is the 59, my son likes the white Sprite which is the 58, 
now I have come up with a name for the green 67 Sprite.
Some guys use Miss Agatha, Miss Marple, well I named mine.
Miss Carriage ! Just because it should have never been.
Maybe Abortion is a better name?
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Mon Feb 25 16:18:17 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:18:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
References: <47C34532.4010608@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000601c87804$b6d69e60$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Frank,
Considering your suspension troubles, how about:

"Miss Inclined"

Glen


>I have been reading about Spridgets with names on this list for many 
> years. The only name I ever had for any of my Sprites was for PIECES 
> since it was made from pieces of many Sprites.
> All my others are referred to by year on the list but by color around 
> the family. Like when my daughter takes one she prefers the "blue 
> Sprite" which is the 59, my son likes the white Sprite which is the 58, 
> now I have come up with a name for the green 67 Sprite.
> Some guys use Miss Agatha, Miss Marple, well I named mine.
> Miss Carriage ! Just because it should have never been.
> Maybe Abortion is a better name?
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 25 16:34:57 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:34:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
In-Reply-To: <47C34532.4010608@comcast.net>
References: <47C34532.4010608@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910802251534g4bf6d560s26da2043b38418f0@mail.gmail.com>

Miss Demeanor
Miss Take
Miss Underestimated (for you dems out there)

C'mon, Frank, we all know you aren't going to let the car or the
Chinese parts win the war.
Pull the fenders, get your straight edge, level, tape measure, and
plumb bob, and get it fixed.  You can do it in an afternoon.  It would
take us normal humans about two weeks, probably.
I think I know the problem:
With the proliferation of cell phones, there aren't any more phone
booths where Frank can "change" into his Sprite fixing self.

From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Mon Feb 25 16:41:48 2008
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:41:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
References: <47C34532.4010608@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <061a01c87808$07609220$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Miss Carriage >>

I like it, Frank!!  Glen's is good also!!!

Misacamber??

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Mon Feb 25 16:53:59 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:53:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
References: <47C34532.4010608@comcast.net>
	<5f00d9910802251534g4bf6d560s26da2043b38418f0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000e01c87809$b470f6c0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

and if you have a steering problem,

"Miss Directed"

From grday at btinternet.com  Mon Feb 25 17:00:41 2008
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:41 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
References: <47C34532.4010608@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <007e01c8780a$a0873240$efe58556@tairswork>

Miss Carnage?

I'd go along with the chalk and string system of checking to see if and 
where the frame is bent.  It pre-dates lasers, Chinese products flooding the 
market and crap Mexican goods - well perhaps one of those may be wrong!

Guy R Day

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 10:46 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car


>I have been reading about Spridgets with names on this list for many
> years. The only name I ever had for any of my Sprites was for PIECES
> since it was made from pieces of many Sprites.
> All my others are referred to by year on the list but by color around
> the family. Like when my daughter takes one she prefers the "blue
> Sprite" which is the 59, my son likes the white Sprite which is the 58,
> now I have come up with a name for the green 67 Sprite.
> Some guys use Miss Agatha, Miss Marple, well I named mine.
> Miss Carriage ! Just because it should have never been.
> Maybe Abortion is a better name?
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Feb 25 17:15:16 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:15:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
In-Reply-To: <47C34532.4010608@comcast.net>
References: <47C34532.4010608@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802251615w3c346c93rdd18148dfd22ceb3@mail.gmail.com>

First you need to see if Abortions are legal in your state...

On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 4:46 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
wrote:

> I have been reading about Spridgets with names on this list for many
> years. The only name I ever had for any of my Sprites was for PIECES
> since it was made from pieces of many Sprites.
> All my others are referred to by year on the list but by color around
> the family. Like when my daughter takes one she prefers the "blue
> Sprite" which is the 59, my son likes the white Sprite which is the 58,
> now I have come up with a name for the green 67 Sprite.
> Some guys use Miss Agatha, Miss Marple, well I named mine.
> Miss Carriage ! Just because it should have never been.
> Maybe Abortion is a better name?
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From biffjones at verizon.net  Mon Feb 25 17:32:46 2008
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:32:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
References: <47C34532.4010608@comcast.net>
	<e98d88090802251615w3c346c93rdd18148dfd22ceb3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <020701c8780f$1c40a3e0$2f01a8c0@dell1>

Frank's first suggestion brings back memories.
In between sports cars in the '59 or '60, I bought a '49 Ford coupe that was 
white (what was left of it) and it burned a quart of oil every 30 miles as 
"transportation" between real cars. I was a junior at the time and during a 
smoke break in biology class (teacher let us smokers use his supply room of 
the lab) a couple of us were discussing my latest purchase and somewhere the 
idea of dropping a water balloon filled with red paint on the roof of my car 
came up. The next day I made sure my car was parked right under the supply 
room window and a couple of balloons of red paint magically appeared. One 
hit dead center on the roof, another on the hood, and the third on the 
trunk.  Car became known to everyone at school as "Miscarriage".


Biff
P.S. I had another fill in car, a '47 Chevy fastback, that was called "The 
Tarnished Pearl"  Don't ask! 

From dmeadow at juno.com  Mon Feb 25 18:20:24 2008
From: dmeadow at juno.com (dmeadow at juno.com)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:20:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] transportation companies
Message-ID: <20080225.192025.1792.8.dmeadow@juno.com>

Intercity
Intercity
And my third choice:
Intercity
 
On Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:43:20 -0700 "Ed Townley"
<healeymonster at fastwave.biz> writes:
> Spridgeteers:
> I know I have seen this subject before, but cannot find where (or 
> if) I
> saved--a friend here needs to help a buyer of his sprite arrange
> transport from southern NM to somewhere in NY State.  Any
> recommendations of companies? And maybe more importantly, any 
> companies
> to avoid like the plague?
> Thanks,
> Ed Townley
> Southern NM (yes, it is in the USA)
> 
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> Checked by AVG Free Edition. 
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From bkitterer at mac.com  Mon Feb 25 18:53:37 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:53:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib thru TX
In-Reply-To: <020801c877fd$580960e0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
References: <8CCDB316-9BAA-4F54-A926-8FC92A41C2FA@mac.com>
	<020801c877fd$580960e0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <02FD3C38-0118-1000-F3DA-EFF439359C3C-Webmail-10016@mac.com>

I think they were looking at Monday night in order to be at work on Tues.  If so this is going to be a long day for them but would expect Tues at the latest.

Bob


On Monday, February 25, 2008, at 02:41PM, <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:
>When did they WANT to be Home, Bob??
>
><<They say all is going well and have had pretty good weather. >>
>
>Guessing they should be just south of STL by now that IS about to CHANGE!!!
>
>3-6" predicted by tomorrow AM!!!  & raining NOW (almost sleet!) (SW side of
>Chi).
>
>Flounder, what youse gots??  'Hopper ??
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 25 19:51:55 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:51:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib thru TX
In-Reply-To: <02FD3C38-0118-1000-F3DA-EFF439359C3C-Webmail-10016@mac.com>
Message-ID: <944317.89851.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Bob Kitterer <bkitterer at mac.com> wrote:

> I think they were looking at Monday night in order
> to be at work on Tues.  

I hope they stopped, 'cause the snow hasn't. 3 or 4
inches so far, 4 to 6 more expected. Winds up to 40
mph. Not a good Spridget day.

Ron


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From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Feb 25 19:57:32 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:57:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] David Leib thru TX
References: <8CCDB316-9BAA-4F54-A926-8FC92A41C2FA@mac.com><020801c877fd$580960e0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<02FD3C38-0118-1000-F3DA-EFF439359C3C-Webmail-10016@mac.com>
Message-ID: <044701c87823$559892b0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

Snowing here and worse SW of here, Bob<F>!!!

BUT at least David has a FROGEYE!!!!!!!!!!

<VBG>

From twobees at sprynet.com  Mon Feb 25 20:43:14 2008
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:43:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] transportation companies (David Booker)
Message-ID: <008a01c87829$b7fe0790$4f451645@normoffice>

Sorry to hear about David's Allied horror story.  Our horror story was with
North American.  They destroyed numerous pieces of furniture, lost a set of
irreplaceable sails for one of my boats & it took forever to recoup most of
the loss.

On the other hand, when we moved from Connecticut to Florida we used Allied
and they were fine.  Even managed to squeeze my Turner into the van that
brought the furniture.  And, both were in storage with them in Bridgeport,
CT for 6 months.  I think if you are going to use a moving company for
anything, you are at the mercy of the local representative.

If just moving a car, I have used both Passport, now FedEx Custom Critical &
another company whose name escapes me (I met them at Hershey in 2004).
Passport moved my MGB from Ohio to Ct.  The other company CT to FL.

Intercity is good too.  And, another you may want to contact is Horseless
Carriage, in Paterson, NJ.  It's a smaller company & the owner is a car
collector.  They have been moving expensive cars for many years.

Norm Sippel
'59 Turner - moved by Allied
'60 Alfa - moved by me

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 25 21:30:13 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:30:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bearing goop
Message-ID: <685309.84547.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I have a set of new yet-soon-to-be-discontinued
Clevite tri-metal bearings with a very thin coating on
them. It isn't nearly as thick as the stuff the old
Vandervells are packed in, but it is tacky. I usually
wash off the Vandervells with soapy water. Any
thoughts on the Clevites? Their website is silent on
it. I will ask someonee who knows for sure tomorrow,
but if one of youse answers tonight I can get them in.

Ron


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From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Mon Feb 25 22:49:00 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 0:49:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bearing goop
Message-ID: <2173535.1204004940169.JavaMail.root@wmvirt9>

Is it opaque? Might be cosmoline...

with a very thin coating on them. It isn't nearly as thick as the stuff the old
Vandervells are packed in, but it is tacky. 

--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest acquisition
1973 Midget

PS - anybody need a 1975 shell?

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 25 23:19:23 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:19:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bearing goop
In-Reply-To: <2173535.1204004940169.JavaMail.root@wmvirt9>
Message-ID: <273987.55742.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com wrote:

> Is it opaque? Might be cosmoline...

No- the real old vandervells have cosmoline like wax
(thanks Frank) and sometimes 'the black plaque" which
I clean off (gently). This is different, I'll get the
scoop tomorrow (well, later today). No biggie, I did
the brakes instead. 70 more days till racing season.






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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 26 04:32:49 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:32:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
In-Reply-To: <47C34532.4010608@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <157191.97229.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

One of my friends has two TR-6's - The first one was pulled from a junkyard and became known as Rusty.  The second was partially burned when he acquired it (we've all heard stories of people removing the fuel line to get to the oil filter...) and is lovingly referred to as Smokey.  I keep waiting for a good name to occur to me for the white '71 Frank built last year.  The brakes did fail once...Any suggestions?  Maybe Leaky? Drip?   ?
   - David

Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
  I have been reading about Spridgets with names on this list for many 
years. The only name I ever had for any of my Sprites was for PIECES 
since it was made from pieces of many Sprites.
All my others are referred to by year on the list but by color around 
the family. Like when my daughter takes one she prefers the "blue 
Sprite" which is the 59, my son likes the white Sprite which is the 58, 
now I have come up with a name for the green 67 Sprite.
Some guys use Miss Agatha, Miss Marple, well I named mine.
Miss Carriage ! Just because it should have never been.
Maybe Abortion is a better name?
-- 
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Toms River, NJ
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From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Tue Feb 26 05:46:22 2008
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:46:22 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] transportation companies (David Booker)
Message-ID: <11791863.1204029982661.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Intercity brought my Series one Lotus Seven to me from Nevada to West Virginia for a considerably small amount of money even though it was a push on and off.  All in all a great experience.  I would go Intercity any time.

Mike C

-----Original Message-----
>From: Norm 2Bs <twobees at sprynet.com>
>Sent: Feb 25, 2008 10:43 PM
>To: Spridgets Digest <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] transportation companies (David Booker)
>
>Sorry to hear about David's Allied horror story.  Our horror story was with
>North American.  They destroyed numerous pieces of furniture, lost a set of
>irreplaceable sails for one of my boats & it took forever to recoup most of
>the loss.
>
>On the other hand, when we moved from Connecticut to Florida we used Allied
>and they were fine.  Even managed to squeeze my Turner into the van that
>brought the furniture.  And, both were in storage with them in Bridgeport,
>CT for 6 months.  I think if you are going to use a moving company for
>anything, you are at the mercy of the local representative.
>
>If just moving a car, I have used both Passport, now FedEx Custom Critical &
>another company whose name escapes me (I met them at Hershey in 2004).
>Passport moved my MGB from Ohio to Ct.  The other company CT to FL.
>
>Intercity is good too.  And, another you may want to contact is Horseless
>Carriage, in Paterson, NJ.  It's a smaller company & the owner is a car
>collector.  They have been moving expensive cars for many years.
>
>Norm Sippel
>'59 Turner - moved by Allied
>'60 Alfa - moved by me
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>

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From JNBrashear at garverengineers.com  Tue Feb 26 07:17:43 2008
From: JNBrashear at garverengineers.com (Brashear, Jack, N)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:17:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
In-Reply-To: <157191.97229.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603A80F3E@glitas07.garverinc.local>

My Mk2 Sprite is the same orange as the Schneider Trucking rigs.  I call
her Mammoth Orange most of the time.  I also use Lil Punkin Seed and
sometimes %$@#*?! when necessary.
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 David Booker
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 5:33 AM
To: Frank Clarici; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] To name a car

One of my friends has two TR-6's - The first one was pulled from a
junkyard and became known as Rusty.  The second was partially burned
when he acquired it (we've all heard stories of people removing the fuel
line to get to the oil filter...) and is lovingly referred to as Smokey.
I keep waiting for a good name to occur to me for the white '71 Frank
built last year.  The brakes did fail once...Any suggestions?  Maybe
Leaky? Drip?   ?
   - David

Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
  I have been reading about Spridgets with names on this list for many
years. The only name I ever had for any of my Sprites was for PIECES
since it was made from pieces of many Sprites.
All my others are referred to by year on the list but by color around
the family. Like when my daughter takes one she prefers the "blue
Sprite" which is the 59, my son likes the white Sprite which is the 58,
now I have come up with a name for the green 67 Sprite.
Some guys use Miss Agatha, Miss Marple, well I named mine.
Miss Carriage ! Just because it should have never been.
Maybe Abortion is a better name?
--
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
You are subscribed as tncarnut1 at yahoo.com

From dmg at bossig.com  Tue Feb 26 08:28:41 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:28:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
In-Reply-To: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603A80F3E@glitas07.garverinc.local>
References: <157191.97229.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603A80F3E@glitas07.garverinc.local>
Message-ID: <47C3BFA9.25706.12D79B@dmg.bossig.com>

Under consideration....
Lazarus -- back from the dead!
Phoenix - rises from the ashes
Smurfmobile -- from the light blue color
and, more frequently
The Money Pit!!  -- usually accompanied with a few very specific, well chosen words...

--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Tue Feb 26 10:13:42 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:13:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] trials time
Message-ID: <000f01c8789a$f51219c0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Wtih the change in the weather its time to move Austin to the back of the
garage line and put Bugsy into daily service.  Yesterday started the
dependability phase of the project.  I hope to just turn the key and drive
every day from now to June to see if the EFI/EI stuff is as solid as it needs
to be.  If it lives up to the expected capabilities, I shouldn't have to
change a plug, tweak a carb or diddle the timing between now and the time I
take off for Missouri.  I might still tweak one or more of the data tables if
a weekend drive generates any data outside the range I've already tuned
(altitude, temperature).
My e-bay ghetto-lock door is all painted, hung and looking way better than the
old one.  All the chips on the bonnet are filled in and the wheels and cockpit
trim are polished.  Added a few snaps to some shifting carpet bits and tidied
up some wiring.  I still have to sort out a turn-signal gremlin and fix the
frikkin wipers one more time.  Other than that, good to go.

Glen Byrns

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Tue Feb 26 10:56:58 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:56:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
In-Reply-To: <47C34532.4010608@comcast.net>
References: <47C34532.4010608@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <441250190802260956w2cbfa25v8436ab32359107ad@mail.gmail.com>

How about "Abby Normal"?




On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 2:46 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
wrote:

> Miss Carriage ! Just because it should have never been.
> Maybe Abortion is a better name?
> --

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 26 11:04:02 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:04:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
In-Reply-To: <441250190802260956w2cbfa25v8436ab32359107ad@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <52386.93300.qm@web36809.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

"How about "Abby Normal"?"
  
...or maybe Frau Blucher?  
  (Then whenever you invoke the name the meager horsepower will increase for a few seconds...)
   
   - David
  


 

       
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From dxcamp at bsink.com  Tue Feb 26 11:32:21 2008
From: dxcamp at bsink.com (David Camp)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:32:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
References: <52386.93300.qm@web36809.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000601c878a5$ec663f80$fdaa010a@bsink.com>

When my bugeye was red, the license plate was AYEGOR.
Dave Camp

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
To: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy at gmail.com>; "Frank Clarici"
<spritenut at comcast.net>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] To name a car


> "How about "Abby Normal"?"
>
> ...or maybe Frau Blucher?
>   (Then whenever you invoke the name the meager horsepower will increase
for a few seconds...)
>

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From dmg at bossig.com  Tue Feb 26 11:36:59 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:36:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
In-Reply-To: <52386.93300.qm@web36809.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <441250190802260956w2cbfa25v8436ab32359107ad@mail.gmail.com>,
	<52386.93300.qm@web36809.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <47C3EBCB.18791.BF38D1@dmg.bossig.com>

But every time you say it, the front end will get airborne  ;-))
{{ Great Movie!! }}

On 26 Feb 2008 at 10:04, David Booker wrote:

>> ...or maybe Frau Blucher?  
>>   (Then whenever you invoke the name the meager horsepower will
>>   increase for a
>> few seconds...)


--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From hal at katemuir.com  Tue Feb 26 11:37:03 2008
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:37:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Two Bgeyes fs for Frank to drive to Lake of the Ozarks!
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFOEINGCAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Located in Chico, (Northern CA).  Price is right???  NFI

http://tinyurl.com/2ut9o9

Hal

From RampantNM at aol.com  Tue Feb 26 13:34:37 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:34:37 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] If it don't fit, force it!
Message-ID: <d36.2421afa3.34f5d1dd@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/25/2008 12:10:45 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

If so, I  take a port-o-power to the shock towers
and pump and pump, and
pump  until something bends.It's not bent now but
it's gonna GET  BENT!



Pull the engine and use a really BFH...?
 
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.




**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.      
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

From RampantNM at aol.com  Tue Feb 26 14:05:47 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:05:47 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Names
Message-ID: <d4b.2333d865.34f5d92b@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/26/2008 12:11:53 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

The  brakes did fail once...Any suggestions?  Maybe Leaky? Drip?    ?
- David



How about Lucky?
 
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.




**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.      
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Feb 26 14:08:09 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:08:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX
References: <8CCDB316-9BAA-4F54-A926-8FC92A41C2FA@mac.com><020801c877fd$580960e0$6501a8c0@actualshop><02FD3C38-0118-1000-F3DA-EFF439359C3C-Webmail-10016@mac.com>
	<044701c87823$559892b0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
Message-ID: <002601c878bb$b115c2f0$0201a8c0@midget>

Yes, David waited to go home until Tuesday.
We are now home!
We put on about 760 miles on Monday driving from Amarillo, Texas to St 
Charles, MO. We spent the night with a Midget-owning friend there and drove 
the rest of the way today. We had to fight a headwind all the way as well as 
rain and snow, but I guess I prefer having the tailwind all day from 
Amarillo to Missouri. Talk about great gas mileage! We had a couple tankfuls 
of over 40mpg at 75mph. We won't mention the tankful of 27mpg today ;-)
David Lieb
1972 MG Midget
1960 AH Sprite 

From twobees at sprynet.com  Tue Feb 26 14:20:41 2008
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:20:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] transportation companies
Message-ID: <004601c878bd$70ec5e30$4f451645@normoffice>

Transport company I couldn't remember this morning was Road Scholar
Transport, Raleigh, NC.  Salesman's name is Kevin Watts.
 
Norm Sippel
'59 Turner

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 26 14:33:12 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:33:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
In-Reply-To: <47C3EBCB.18791.BF38D1@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <926662.80768.qm@web36810.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

"Dave G." <dmg at bossig.com> wrote:
  "But every time you say it, the front end will get airborne ;-))
{{ Great Movie!! }}"

   
  If it has wire wheels, you could say "what knock-offs!" (why thank you, Doctor)
   - David



       
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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Tue Feb 26 14:44:57 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:44:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX
In-Reply-To: <002601c878bb$b115c2f0$0201a8c0@midget>
References: <8CCDB316-9BAA-4F54-A926-8FC92A41C2FA@mac.com><020801c877fd$580960e0$6501a8c0@actualshop><02FD3C38-0118-1000-F3DA-EFF439359C3C-Webmail-10016@mac.com>
	<044701c87823$559892b0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<002601c878bb$b115c2f0$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <001f01c878c0$d69a0090$83ce01b0$@com>

I hope you're powerwashing the hell out of that thing soon.

-----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, February 26, 2008 3:08 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX

Yes, David waited to go home until Tuesday.
We are now home!
We put on about 760 miles on Monday driving from Amarillo, Texas to St 
Charles, MO. We spent the night with a Midget-owning friend there and drove 
the rest of the way today. We had to fight a headwind all the way as well as

rain and snow, but I guess I prefer having the tailwind all day from 
Amarillo to Missouri. Talk about great gas mileage! We had a couple tankfuls

of over 40mpg at 75mph. We won't mention the tankful of 27mpg today ;-)
David Lieb
1972 MG Midget
1960 AH Sprite 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Feb 26 14:48:28 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:48:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] paint - lesson learned - no lbc
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP01761DFA08A646B2E1848BB8190@CEZ.ICE>

I learned today that old paint cans can leak.

 

I wish I hadn't learned that.

 

Open one old can.  It's all dried up.  Open a second and it's all dried up.
Open a third and it suits the job.  Paint the piece of wood that I wanted
painted.  Close can and place on top of 'workbench in progress'.  Leave the
scene and have lunch.  Forgot to clean brush.  Go back down to basement.
Where did that puddle of white come from?  ( about 6 inches around )  Look
up and see paint seeping out of the side of the can and dripping off the
edge of the bench.  Run and get one of the dried up paint tins.  Pull out
the dried up paint and place it in a plastic bag.  Pour paint into the now
empty can.  Paint around the base.  I was sure I didn't spill any!  I've
stopped pouring and the paint around the base is spreading and picking up
speed.  .   aaargh!  Thankfully it was latex.

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Feb 26 15:08:25 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Ewing Lester)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:08:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
In-Reply-To: <926662.80768.qm@web36810.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <926662.80768.qm@web36810.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <A0074DF5-4DAA-426F-AE0C-43DB8A65F3B0@comcast.net>

.. gonna be damn clever of you guys to figure out how to get " there  
Castle" worked into this..

Lester

On Feb 26, 2008, at 3:33 PM, David Booker wrote:

> "Dave G." <dmg at bossig.com> wrote:
>   "But every time you say it, the front end will get airborne ;-))
> {{ Great Movie!! }}"
>
>
>   If it has wire wheels, you could say "what knock-offs!" (why  
> thank you, Doctor)
>    - David

From endicar at comcast.net  Tue Feb 26 15:54:17 2008
From: endicar at comcast.net (Matt Endicott)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:54:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tata Jaguar/Land Rover deal update
In-Reply-To: <A0074DF5-4DAA-426F-AE0C-43DB8A65F3B0@comcast.net>
References: <926662.80768.qm@web36810.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<A0074DF5-4DAA-426F-AE0C-43DB8A65F3B0@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00f701c878ca$84e49940$0301a8c0@nc6000>

CHICAGO -- India's Tata Motors will announce its purchase of luxury British
brands Jaguar and Land Rover from struggling U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co.
on March 5 or 6, industry press reported on Monday.

http://www.aftermarketnews.com/jaguar-deal-next-week.html

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb 26 15:56:42 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:56:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Names
In-Reply-To: <d4b.2333d865.34f5d92b@aol.com>
References: <d4b.2333d865.34f5d92b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802261456v7484c535w2b8de30068283b7@mail.gmail.com>

Oh!!  I think I can name them all!  Leaky, Dripy, Lucky, Runny, Creepy,
Goofy and Sod!  Right??   Then there was Snow White....

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/26/08, RampantNM at aol.com <RampantNM at aol.com> wrote:
>
> In a message dated 2/26/2008 12:11:53 PM Mountain Standard Time,
> spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
> The  brakes did fail once...Any suggestions?  Maybe Leaky? Drip?    ?
> - David
>
>
>
> How about Lucky?
>
> Regards,

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Feb 26 16:02:04 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:02:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX
In-Reply-To: <002601c878bb$b115c2f0$0201a8c0@midget>
References: <8CCDB316-9BAA-4F54-A926-8FC92A41C2FA@mac.com>
	<020801c877fd$580960e0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<02FD3C38-0118-1000-F3DA-EFF439359C3C-Webmail-10016@mac.com>
	<044701c87823$559892b0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<002601c878bb$b115c2f0$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802261502u31ec959bo738c355e2d5781a@mail.gmail.com>

David,

I was in Topeka on business yesterday and today. We must have passed like
ships in the night!  I was out in the wind and snow last night along with
the temps in the 20s in the Topeka area!!  You earn my "gutsy move of the
year" award!  Buy ya a brew in Lake of the Ozarks!

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/26/08, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
>
> Yes, David waited to go home until Tuesday.
> We are now home!
> We put on about 760 miles on Monday driving from Amarillo, Texas to St
> Charles, MO. We spent the night with a Midget-owning friend there and
> drove
> the rest of the way today. We had to fight a headwind all the way as well
> as
> rain and snow, but I guess I prefer having the tailwind all day from
> Amarillo to Missouri. Talk about great gas mileage! We had a couple
> tankfuls
> of over 40mpg at 75mph. We won't mention the tankful of 27mpg today ;-)
> David Lieb
> 1972 MG Midget
> 1960 AH Sprite
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-- 
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  Tue Feb 26 16:08:09 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:08:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
In-Reply-To: <A0074DF5-4DAA-426F-AE0C-43DB8A65F3B0@comcast.net>
References: <926662.80768.qm@web36810.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<A0074DF5-4DAA-426F-AE0C-43DB8A65F3B0@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802261508r318b1b36m81672e4294ef008d@mail.gmail.com>

I believe that Sprite has and enormous "Schwanzsteuker" for Frank.....

Cheers!!
Frank Boyle

On 2/26/08, Ewing Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> .. gonna be damn clever of you guys to figure out how to get " there
> Castle" worked into this..
>
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Feb 26, 2008, at 3:33 PM, David Booker wrote:
>
> > "Dave G." <dmg at bossig.com> wrote:
> >   "But every time you say it, the front end will get airborne ;-))
> > {{ Great Movie!! }}"
> >
> >
> >   If it has wire wheels, you could say "what knock-offs!" (why
> > thank you, Doctor)
> >    - David
>
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-- 
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 Feb 26 16:08:33 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:08:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX
References: <8CCDB316-9BAA-4F54-A926-8FC92A41C2FA@mac.com>
	<020801c877fd$580960e0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<02FD3C38-0118-1000-F3DA-EFF439359C3C-Webmail-10016@mac.com>
	<044701c87823$559892b0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<002601c878bb$b115c2f0$0201a8c0@midget>
	<43840a7e0802261502u31ec959bo738c355e2d5781a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <010b01c878cc$8312d490$0201a8c0@midget>

> I was in Topeka on business yesterday and today. We must have passed like
> ships in the night!

Naw, I stayed out of Kansas! I-40 from Flagstaff to OKC, I-44 to STL and I55 
home. 

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Feb 26 18:28:13 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:28:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
In-Reply-To: <926662.80768.qm@web36810.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <47C3EBCB.18791.BF38D1@dmg.bossig.com>
	<926662.80768.qm@web36810.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1661572893.20080226172813@pacifier.com>

Hello

                i've always thought that people who actually NAMED
                their cars.. (or any other INANIMATE object OR part
                of their body) were more than a little .. "OFF"....
                that being said, i DID kinda name my sprite........
                "the red thing".   .. YMMV.... but how about

                MISS CREANT ... naw.. ..


-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   '66 Sprite
    Kelso, WA. USA
     Liberal Arts major: will think for food.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Feb 26 18:40:08 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:40:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX
In-Reply-To: <010b01c878cc$8312d490$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <C3E9FF78.1634F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>  I stayed out of Kansas!
Smart move.

From abcoz at hky.com  Tue Feb 26 19:55:16 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:55:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX
In-Reply-To: <002601c878bb$b115c2f0$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <000601c878ec$30342d80$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

David,
When you get rested-up, maybe you can entertain us with some details &
highlights of your trip.  I'm a long-trip-in-old-car junkie ;)
BTW, what engine, trans & rear end ratio does that Bugeye have?
Thanks.
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
David Lieb
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 4:08 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX

Yes, David waited to go home until Tuesday.
We are now home!
We put on about 760 miles on Monday driving from Amarillo, Texas to St 
Charles, MO. We spent the night with a Midget-owning friend there and
drove 
the rest of the way today. We had to fight a headwind all the way as
well as 
rain and snow, but I guess I prefer having the tailwind all day from 
Amarillo to Missouri. Talk about great gas mileage! We had a couple
tankfuls 
of over 40mpg at 75mph. We won't mention the tankful of 27mpg today ;-)
David Lieb
1972 MG Midget
1960 AH Sprite 

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Feb 26 19:03:50 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:03:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget tow bar
Message-ID: <1BE83A1545F241E9B30D570AD4954134@Home>

The Spridget on eBay at 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-RWA-MG-Midget_W0QQitemZ280203876252QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280203876252
has a tow bar with a hard attachment to the front bumper mounts.  Does anyone have any thoughts about the geometry of this and the willingness of the front wheels to follow docilely?  

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Feb 26 19:13:58 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:13:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget tow bar
In-Reply-To: <1BE83A1545F241E9B30D570AD4954134@Home>
References: <1BE83A1545F241E9B30D570AD4954134@Home>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802261813m441eb318m6680a0afd1f98bb0@mail.gmail.com>

I have a tow bar that was used on one of our cars. It mounted to the holes
the bumper mounts to, but you had to remove the bumper first. The thing
would work, but if you turn corners much, it would tend to pull and tear at
the bumper mounts. I have no idea how well his works, but that is the
experience I have with the one that came with the car I bought.

On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 8:03 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> The Spridget on eBay at
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-RWA-MG-Midget_W0QQitemZ280203876252QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280203876252
> has a tow bar with a hard attachment to the front bumper mounts.  Does
> anyone have any thoughts about the geometry of this and the willingness of
> the front wheels to follow docilely?
>
> Michael Rowe
> Long Island, NY
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Feb 26 19:31:42 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:31:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Progress for a change
Message-ID: <47C4CB8E.8040109@comcast.net>

Tonight I did all those stupid little things that the 67 needed.
Set the toe in now that I have the camber close.
Adjust the headlamps and install the trim rings.
Replace the wheezy starter (weak bendix on the one I picked out of the 
crate) and it did not clear the oil filter so that made another mess 
removing it. First time I ever had that problem.
Center and install the steering wheel, hook up the horn.
Rip open the AM-FM-8 Track player and fix the AM-FM switch so I have FM 
now. Try that on a new no knob modern car radio ;)
Fixed the heater blower switch which bench test fine after I rebuilt it 
but died when installed in the car.
Adjust the signal switch and plastic cowl so all worked correctly.
It was a tad too low and the cowl kept the right signal from engaging.
Last week I even managed to repair that funky plastic signal switch with 
a strip of metal so the little canceling paws now do their job.
And drive it out in the rain to see how well the wipers work.
Let's just say they work, did they ever work well?
Install rear view mirror (Thanks WST)

I learned how to patch a vinyl top but I didn't do that yet.
And I installed a few missing Tenax snaps on the top cover but it needs 
a good cleaning before it goes on.

So now that the 67 is pretty much finished, I think I will do some metal 
work on my kids VW Rabbit pick up. He is making 1 out of 2. And he just 
bought a VW Dasher! Now that is one butt ugly car!
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 26 19:40:01 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:40:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Congrats David Lieb and Speaking of road trips...
Message-ID: <36642.3461.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

...support your local list musician in funding the
eternal restoration of his Sprite (or, given the list
demographics, give your grandkids a ticket ;-)):

http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/080115/0348716.html

Ron


      ____________________________________________________________________________________
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From Mjsprite at aol.com  Tue Feb 26 20:17:55 2008
From: Mjsprite at aol.com (Mjsprite at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:17:55 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
Message-ID: <ced.2aaf07f0.34f63063@aol.com>

How about "Miss Celaneous".
Mike



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2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

From davriker at nwi.net  Tue Feb 26 20:41:12 2008
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:41:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Front end again
References: <47C2FA52.1040307@comcast.net>
	<002001c877e1$9b87e2e0$6401a8c0@alanu23tkucaxb>
Message-ID: <002601c878f2$9982bd00$6600a8c0@dave>

I have been running the black polyurathane offset upper bushings for over 10 
years, and am on the second set.  I got them from Mini Mania.  They have 
never rotated on me.  I know my frame is bent, I was driving during the 
accident that caused it.
David R.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan" <theshoe5 at comcast.net>
To: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>; "Spridgets" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 11:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Front end again


> Frank, Is there anyway to lock these in position once they are set? Before
> you do anything permanent like tack welding them, make sure the car 
> doesn't
> pull due to the caster being way out. 

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Tue Feb 26 09:59:59 2008
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:59:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic ELF engine
Message-ID: <00fa01c87899$08c7cb60$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Anyone familiar with a Model airplane enegine, ELF "Slant Plug" Model 10
Airplane Engine?

What would one be worth?

Paul A

From refisk at chartermi.net  Tue Feb 26 22:05:17 2008
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:05:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic ELF engine
References: <00fa01c87899$08c7cb60$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <044401c878fe$583d0740$6501a8c0@refisk>

There is one for sale on eBay right now.  The current bid is $510 and the 
auction has 4+ days to go.

http://tinyurl.com/2tksyn

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
To: <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>; <morrisminors at smartgroups.com>; 
<Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:59 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Off topic ELF engine


> Anyone familiar with a Model airplane enegine, ELF "Slant Plug" Model 10
> Airplane Engine?
>
> What would one be worth?
>
> Paul A

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Feb 26 22:24:33 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:24:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX
In-Reply-To: <002601c878bb$b115c2f0$0201a8c0@midget>
References: <8CCDB316-9BAA-4F54-A926-8FC92A41C2FA@mac.com><020801c877fd$580960e0$6501a8c0@actualshop><02FD3C38-0118-1000-F3DA-EFF439359C3C-Webmail-10016@mac.com>
	<044701c87823$559892b0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<002601c878bb$b115c2f0$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <47C4F411.6050703@wi.net>

CONGRATULATIONS YOU TWO!  What a trip and I too would like to know the 
answers to Bud's inquiries.
Welcome back and you have my permission to sleep for two days!
Dave
59 :{)
Burlington WI

David Lieb wrote:
> Yes, David waited to go home until Tuesday.
> We are now home!
> We put on about 760 miles on Monday driving from Amarillo, Texas to St 
> Charles, MO. We spent the night with a Midget-owning friend there and drove 
> the rest of the way today. We had to fight a headwind all the way as well as 
> rain and snow, but I guess I prefer having the tailwind all day from 
> Amarillo to Missouri. Talk about great gas mileage! We had a couple tankfuls 
> of over 40mpg at 75mph. We won't mention the tankful of 27mpg today ;-)
> David Lieb
> 1972 MG Midget
> 1960 AH Sprite 

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Feb 26 23:00:57 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:00:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] MG 2008
Message-ID: <C805B134-D042-472E-8BF3-16A45B6557A8@phillymgclub.com>

FOr those not going to Missouri (like me) MG 2008 is being held in  
Valley Forge PA June 24-29th. All British cars are welcome.

Please see http://mg2008.com for more information.

Larry


-- 

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

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 bkitterer at mac.com  Tue Feb 26 23:17:24 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:17:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX
In-Reply-To: <002601c878bb$b115c2f0$0201a8c0@midget>
References: <8CCDB316-9BAA-4F54-A926-8FC92A41C2FA@mac.com>
	<020801c877fd$580960e0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<02FD3C38-0118-1000-F3DA-EFF439359C3C-Webmail-10016@mac.com>
	<044701c87823$559892b0$6501a8c0@actualshop>
	<002601c878bb$b115c2f0$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <55F503EA-8F24-4D2A-A4E7-322D478377B5@mac.com>

David,

Glad to hear you are home safe.  Those were some long days  
particularly in bad weather.

Some years ago I went from Klamath Falls, OR to Seattle WA in one day  
easily.  A couple of years later it took two + days to go the same  
distance in heavy rain.


Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition


On Feb 26, 2008, at 1:08 PM, David Lieb wrote:

> Yes, David waited to go home until Tuesday.
> We are now home!
> We put on about 760 miles on Monday driving from Amarillo, Texas to St
> Charles, MO. We spent the night with a Midget-owning friend there  
> and drove
> the rest of the way today. We had to fight a headwind all the way  
> as well as
> rain and snow, but I guess I prefer having the tailwind all day from
> Amarillo to Missouri. Talk about great gas mileage! We had a couple  
> tankfuls
> of over 40mpg at 75mph. We won't mention the tankful of 27mpg  
> today ;-)
> David Lieb
> 1972 MG Midget
> 1960 AH Sprite
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From dmg at bossig.com  Tue Feb 26 23:35:52 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:35:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX
In-Reply-To: <55F503EA-8F24-4D2A-A4E7-322D478377B5@mac.com>
References: <8CCDB316-9BAA-4F54-A926-8FC92A41C2FA@mac.com>,
	<002601c878bb$b115c2f0$0201a8c0@midget>,
	<55F503EA-8F24-4D2A-A4E7-322D478377B5@mac.com>
Message-ID: <47C49448.15112.351602F@dmg.bossig.com>

And both are now a LOT bigger..... 
more traffic, more dormitory towns and I5 frequently comes to a grinding 
halt in Seattle-Tacoma rush hour!!!
I wonder how long that trip would take now....

On 26 Feb 2008 at 22:17, Kitterer Bob wrote:

>> Some years ago I went from Klamath Falls, OR to Seattle WA


--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From dwramsey at att.net  Wed Feb 27 01:08:24 2008
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:08:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX
In-Reply-To: <000601c878ec$30342d80$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <20080227080901.2D62D18766A@autox.team.net>

I can answer that.  It is a crossflow/electric fan, small main 1098/206 head
with a 263/267 CALCAMs regrind, Jet-Hot coated LCB header with a real
muffler, 1 1/4" Hs2's, Vizard spec intake manifold (port matched), all ARP
fastners, 210 5-speed with Datsun clutch/ Rivergate plate, balanced
driveshaft with a 4:22 rear, 155 80R13 Michelin M&S rated tires.
		Crash

David,
When you get rested-up, maybe you can entertain us with some details &
highlights of your trip.  I'm a long-trip-in-old-car junkie ;)
BTW, what engine, trans & rear end ratio does that Bugeye have?
Thanks.
Bud Osbourne

From hal at katemuir.com  Wed Feb 27 01:14:18 2008
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:14:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Hey, was this a Midget?
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFKEKKGCAA.hal@katemuir.com>

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/587958426.html
or, if you prefer:
http://tinyurl.com/34lzz7

Looks like it might have been.
Hal

From grday at btinternet.com  Wed Feb 27 01:35:18 2008
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:35:18 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget tow bar
References: <1BE83A1545F241E9B30D570AD4954134@Home>
Message-ID: <007a01c8791b$af7ecda0$ae9e8656@tairswork>

The 'A' frame towing system was used commonly in the UK.  Frequently by 
small time car dealers taking a car away from auction.  They work providing 
the trailer car is half decent at steering.  Some used to loosely rope the 
steering wheel to prevent any excess turning (low speeds - the wheels turn 
if one wheel hits an immoveable object - normally a poor driver issue.) 
Providing there is a castor angle to the front wheels they should work.  The 
major problem - and what makes many of them illegal to use over here - is 
the absence of operating brakes on the 'trailer car'.  I think (but not too 
sure) an unbraked trailer (the towed vehicle) can only have a maximum weight 
of 500kg but, in any event (I am sure) it should not exceed half the weight 
of the tow car.
Some car recovery companies had a system that had an assembly which sat 
between the front seat and pedals and was meant to operate the brake pedal. 
Built to cover the legalities - this brake system never worked and the 'A' 
frame fell into 'junk' category.
I used them a fair amount before they changed the law in relation to 
unbraked trailers without any problem at all, towing a Land Rover with 
another Land Rover or Range Rover when the trailer was in use elsewhere. 
That device just clamped to the front Land Rover bumper with a safety chain 
around each front spring.  I'd use one again if the legalities of the 
braking / weight issues were overcome.

Guy R Day



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 2:03 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget tow bar


> The Spridget on eBay at
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-RWA-MG-Midget_W0QQitemZ280203876252QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280203876252
> has a tow bar with a hard attachment to the front bumper mounts.  Does 
> anyone have any thoughts about the geometry of this and the willingness of 
> the front wheels to follow docilely?
>
> Michael Rowe
> Long Island, NY

From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Feb 27 04:35:14 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:35:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX
Message-ID: <000b01c87934$d1c3f5c0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Very interesting.  What is the engine turning at 75 mph?
Thanks.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: David Ramsey [mailto:dwramsey at att.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 3:08 AM
To: 'Bud Osbourne'
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX

I can answer that.  It is a crossflow/electric fan, small main 1098/206
head
with a 263/267 CALCAMs regrind, Jet-Hot coated LCB header with a real
muffler, 1 1/4" Hs2's, Vizard spec intake manifold (port matched), all
ARP
fastners, 210 5-speed with Datsun clutch/ Rivergate plate, balanced
driveshaft with a 4:22 rear, 155 80R13 Michelin M&S rated tires.
		Crash

David,
When you get rested-up, maybe you can entertain us with some details &
highlights of your trip.  I'm a long-trip-in-old-car junkie ;)
BTW, what engine, trans & rear end ratio does that Bugeye have?
Thanks.
Bud Osbourne

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Feb 27 05:19:33 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:19:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX
References: <000b01c87934$d1c3f5c0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <02c801c8793b$03305670$0201a8c0@midget>

> Very interesting.  What is the engine turning at 75 mph?

75 came in at about 4200rpm. I know this because the speedometer stopped 
working 41 miles into the trip and we used Trish's handheld geo-caching gps 
(no maps) as a speedometer during the day, falling back on the tach for 
driving in the dark when the gps was invisible ;-)
David Lieb 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Feb 27 05:43:41 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:43:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Hey, was this a Midget?
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFKEKKGCAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <014201c8793e$62931a00$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hal Faulkner" <hal at katemuir.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 2:14 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Hey, was this a Midget?


http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/587958426.html
or, if you prefer:
http://tinyurl.com/34lzz7

Looks like it might have been.
Hal
_______________________________________________

Sure looks like it, but they really uglified it.

LAD

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Feb 27 05:58:43 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:58:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Hey, was this a Midget?
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFKEKKGCAA.hal@katemuir.com>
	<014201c8793e$62931a00$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <02ce01c87940$7bd53fa0$0201a8c0@midget>

> Subject: [Spridgets] Hey, was this a Midget?
> http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/587958426.html
> Looks like it might have been.
> Hal
_______________________________________________
> Sure looks like it, but they really uglified it.
> LAD
 _______________________________________________

Inasmuch as they list it as a modified MG and the front fenders look Midget 
rather than MGB, I guess the poor defenseless thing was once a Midget.
They don't say what to do when "dis breaks" ;-)
David oops, RON SOAVE 

From bogodwin at bellsouth.net  Wed Feb 27 06:06:26 2008
From: bogodwin at bellsouth.net (Bobby Godwin)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:06:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget tow bar
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802261813m441eb318m6680a0afd1f98bb0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <LDEDLPPKNKAGKNFICGALCEDFDMAA.bogodwin@bellsouth.net>

	I also have one for my bugeye that mounts in the bumper holes.  It works
fine, but I do use care turning corners.
						Bobby Godwin, Valdosta, Ga.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+bogodwin=bellsouth.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+bogodwin=bellsouth.net at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
Brad Fornal
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9:14 PM
To: Michael Rowe
Cc: Spridget Chat Group
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridget tow bar

I have a tow bar that was used on one of our cars. It mounted to the holes
the bumper mounts to, but you had to remove the bumper first. The thing
would work, but if you turn corners much, it would tend to pull and tear at
the bumper mounts. I have no idea how well his works, but that is the
experience I have with the one that came with the car I bought.

On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 8:03 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> The Spridget on eBay at
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-RWA-MG-Midget_W0QQitemZ280203876252QQcmd
ZViewItem?hash=item280203876252
> has a tow bar with a hard attachment to the front bumper mounts.  Does
> anyone have any thoughts about the geometry of this and the willingness of
> the front wheels to follow docilely?
>
> Michael Rowe
> Long Island, NY
> _______________________________________________
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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Feb 27 06:20:01 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:20:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget tow bar
In-Reply-To: <LDEDLPPKNKAGKNFICGALCEDFDMAA.bogodwin@bellsouth.net>
References: <e98d88090802261813m441eb318m6680a0afd1f98bb0@mail.gmail.com>
	<LDEDLPPKNKAGKNFICGALCEDFDMAA.bogodwin@bellsouth.net>
Message-ID: <00a401c87943$7bb79e20$7326da60$@com>

Walter, my 19,000 original mile Bugeye racecar
http://www.thicko.com/Walter.htm

Came with the tow bar its original owner used to flat tow it behind a
Plymouth Valiant wagon to tracks around the country. More than half the
miles on that car are from being towed.

-----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
Bobby Godwin
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 7:06 AM
To: Brad Fornal; Michael Rowe
Cc: Spridget Chat Group
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridget tow bar

	I also have one for my bugeye that mounts in the bumper holes.  It
works fine, but I do use care turning corners.
						Bobby Godwin, Valdosta, Ga.

From tannen at babson.edu  Wed Feb 27 07:47:14 2008
From: tannen at babson.edu (Tannen, Skip)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:47:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Progress for a change
Message-ID: <32A28289A5388B4E8660426763E2E93EB02C98@EMPMAIL2.babson.edu>

Frank, what did you end up doing to fix the camber problem?  I may have
missed a post, but the last thing I remember seeing before this one was
on Monday - I thought I remembered reading that you still had the same
problem even after replacing everything.  I guess I'm probably more
interested in front end postings these days since mine is torn down and
I'm waiting for my parts to come back from Peter C.

Thanks.


Skip Tannen
'65 Austin Healey Sprite
'71 Triumph Bonneville T120R
http://www.skiptannen.net

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Wed Feb 27 08:12:43 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:12:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget tow bar
In-Reply-To: <1BE83A1545F241E9B30D570AD4954134@Home>
References: <1BE83A1545F241E9B30D570AD4954134@Home>
Message-ID: <BLU111-W15D46C6FAC7ABCACB62081C21A0@phx.gbl>

Mike,

If you need a trailer to haul a Spridget, let me know,I have one you can
borrow.
I'm in Seaford.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer under resto

ps, BTW, love the show, but I thought you lived in San Francisco. :-)

> Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:03:50 -0600
> From: mdrowe at optonline.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget tow bar
>
> The Spridget on eBay at
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-RWA-MG-Midget_W0QQitemZ280203876252QQcmdZ
ViewItem?hash=item280203876252
> has a tow bar with a hard attachment to the front bumper mounts.  Does
anyone have any thoughts about the geometry of this and the willingness of the
front wheels to follow docilely?
>
> Michael Rowe
> Long Island, NY
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From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 27 08:49:05 2008
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:49:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Hey, was this a Midget?
In-Reply-To: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFKEKKGCAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <121243.41604.qm@web51902.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Not sure, but it is Fugly!
  

Hal Faulkner <hal at katemuir.com> wrote:
  http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/587958426.html
or, if you prefer:
http://tinyurl.com/34lzz7

Looks like it might have been.
Hal
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 27 09:18:05 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:18:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Hey, was this a Midget?
In-Reply-To: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFKEKKGCAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <C3EACD3D.163CE%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

When he say "dis breaks", I'd believe him.

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Wed Feb 27 10:06:42 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:06:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget tow bar
Message-ID: <28324535.1204132002202.JavaMail.root@wmvirt11>

Does anyone have any thoughts about the geometry of this and the willingness of the front wheels to follow docilely?  

I have used a tow bar many times over the years. They do work if you are careful, especially going around corners. Your best bet, however, would be a car dolly or trailer for the distance that you would be covering. Even more so if you plan all expressway driving.

The main problems with a tow bar are: the wheels remaining turned on the towed car after negotiating a sharp turn and the towed car will slide easily on a wet oily road. Don't know why as opposed to a dolly or trailer but I do know that it will happen. I used to tow bar my race car and it happened a couple of times. Never has happened with a trailer or dolly...

Hey, for $50 a day the dolly or trailer rental is a good idea.

--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest acquisition
1973 Midget

PS - anybody need a 1975 shell?

From bkitterer at mac.com  Wed Feb 27 11:28:51 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:28:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget tow bar
In-Reply-To: <28324535.1204132002202.JavaMail.root@wmvirt11>
References: <28324535.1204132002202.JavaMail.root@wmvirt11>
Message-ID: <973FBE28-4609-489C-B525-2149E6D90394@mac.com>

There are hundreds of RV'ers that flat tow cars everyday, myself  
included.  I have flat towed my Jeep and CRV over 20,000 miles  and  
never had a problem with the wheels not coming back to center after a  
turn.  Granted both vehicles are heaver than a Spridget and I have  
avoided ice and similar conditions.  I do keep my eye on the rear  
view mirror for really hard turns just to be sure that the towed  
vehicle does straighten out.  The towed vehicle does need to have a  
proper front end alinement and the steering needs to be able to work  
with out to much effort.  But both of my towed vehicles have power  
steering and of course the engines are not running so some extra  
effort is require for the wheels to come back to center.  The one  
thing that is almost impossible to do is back up.  The towed vehicle  
wheels will certainly turn about any direction except for the one you  
want.

  I do prefer an inclosed trailer to move my Sprite rather than flat  
tow but only because I do not want to risk paint chips and such when  
I am not having fun driving it myself.

My 2 cents.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition


> The main problems with a tow bar are: the wheels remaining turned  
> on the towed car after negotiating a sharp turn and the towed car  
> will slide easily on a wet oily road. Don't know why as opposed to  
> a dolly or trailer but I do know that it will happen. I used to tow  
> bar my race car and it happened a couple of times. Never has  
> happened with a trailer or dolly...

From bkitterer at mac.com  Wed Feb 27 11:36:42 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:36:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Trailer need for May/June
Message-ID: <0830271C-98F8-4FC1-938E-E1784113CB2F@mac.com>

Speaking of towing and trailers I am in need of a trailer for use in  
May and June to carry my Sprite.  I sold my trailer several years ago  
and do not really want to buy another one just for this summers  
trip.  So if any one in the SOCA area has a trailer they would be  
willing to rent me for this time period for a trip to the east coast  
and back please contact me off the list.

Thanks

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb 27 11:45:58 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:45:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget tow bar
In-Reply-To: <973FBE28-4609-489C-B525-2149E6D90394@mac.com>
References: <28324535.1204132002202.JavaMail.root@wmvirt11>
	<973FBE28-4609-489C-B525-2149E6D90394@mac.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802271045r70edc390v577cf2fbd1336b65@mail.gmail.com>

I have an "A" tow bar that I attach to the Midget and flat tow it. I towed
it here from Dallas when I bought it and have towed it several times since
with this set up. No problem whatsoever. I don't secure the steering wheel.
I had a local metal shop fabricate a couple of fittings which bolt on where
the bumper comes off. Works like a charm. I put a set of regular trailer
lights on the rear bumper of the midget and plug them into the tow plug on
the PU. The Midget is so low however that you can see the PU taillights
above it  ;-)

On the whole though, I'd much prefer to be driving it. The tow bar stays in
the back of my Chev PU so the wife can come and rescue me if the Midget
dies. Hasn't happened yet, but who knows....?
-- 
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  Wed Feb 27 11:46:00 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:46:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
Message-ID: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>

Well all but that 1 piece of carpet the guy keeps forgetting to order.
You can see the 8 track player, the original seatbelts complete with 
original MG/Austin Healey buckle badges. Thanks Dad for those ;)
And my rear deck replacement panel that holds the speakers.
Note those are metal chrome plated period correct speaker covers for the 
tape player.
And the Sprite can glued under the bonnet just has to stay, that too is 
"period correct" as that can contained cycalamates (sp) which are known 
to cause cancer in lab rats back in the 70s. It came with the rusty 69 
so I saved it since it matches the paint on the 67.

http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67d.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67e.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67f.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67g.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67h.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67i.jpg
-- 
Frank Clarici

From type79 at ix.netcom.com  Wed Feb 27 11:58:05 2008
From: type79 at ix.netcom.com (type79 at ix.netcom.com)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:58:05 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
Message-ID: <22483360.1204138685839.JavaMail.root@elwamui-karabash.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Looks great Frank.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/

-----Original Message-----
>From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
>Sent: Feb 27, 2008 1:46 PM
>To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
>
>Well all but that 1 piece of carpet the guy keeps forgetting to order.
>You can see the 8 track player, the original seatbelts complete with 
>original MG/Austin Healey buckle badges. Thanks Dad for those ;)
>And my rear deck replacement panel that holds the speakers.
>Note those are metal chrome plated period correct speaker covers for the 
>tape player.
>And the Sprite can glued under the bonnet just has to stay, that too is 
>"period correct" as that can contained cycalamates (sp) which are known 
>to cause cancer in lab rats back in the 70s. It came with the rusty 69 
>so I saved it since it matches the paint on the 67.
>
>http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67d.jpg
>http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67e.jpg
>http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67f.jpg
>http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67g.jpg
>http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67h.jpg
>http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67i.jpg

From bkitterer at mac.com  Wed Feb 27 12:05:28 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:05:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AB3F9754-46DF-492A-9B51-9D1FCC4D03E8@mac.com>

Hello Frank,

The car looks great.

That particular horn button is also rare.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Feb 27 12:17:00 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:17:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080227131533.031956c8@nosimport.com>

Great Pictures!

Send more pictures of......... grass......... PLEASE!

Peter C. in 100+" of snow.

------------------------------------------------------------
At 12:46 PM 2/27/2008, Frank Clarici wrote:

>Well all but that 1 piece of carpet the guy keeps forgetting to order.
>You can see the 8 track player, the original seatbelts complete with
>original MG/Austin Healey buckle badges. Thanks Dad for those ;)
>And my rear deck replacement panel that holds the speakers.
>Note those are metal chrome plated period correct speaker covers for the
>tape player.
>And the Sprite can glued under the bonnet just has to stay, that too is
>"period correct" as that can contained cycalamates (sp) which are known
>to cause cancer in lab rats back in the 70s. It came with the rusty 69
>so I saved it since it matches the paint on the 67.
>
>http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67d.jpg
>http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67e.jpg
>http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67f.jpg
>http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67g.jpg
>http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67h.jpg
>http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67i.jpg
>--
>Frank Clarici
>_______________________________________________

From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Wed Feb 27 12:24:10 2008
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:24:10 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
Message-ID: <21958175.1204140250993.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Hey Bob,

Why is that particular horn button rare?  I have a few of those.  just wondering.

Mike C

-----Original Message-----
>From: Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at mac.com>
>Sent: Feb 27, 2008 2:05 PM
>To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The finished 67
>
>Hello Frank,
>
>The car looks great.
>
>That particular horn button is also rare.
>
>Bob Kitterer
>
>1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
>1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
>2000 Miata Special Edition
>_______________________________________________
>

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From thcollin at mtu.edu  Wed Feb 27 12:25:07 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:25:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080227131533.031956c8@nosimport.com>
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080227131533.031956c8@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <68vr7k$2j979b@email.mtu.edu>

Here's what you need, Peter. Ebay item # 120226117585


>Send more pictures of......... grass......... PLEASE!
>
>Peter C. in 100+" of snow.

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 

From biffjones at verizon.net  Wed Feb 27 12:27:44 2008
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:27:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <023901c87976$d43f01e0$2f01a8c0@dell1>

Frank,

Is the "Sprite" soda can by the heater fan for 'looks' or is it functional?
Car looks good, as usual.
Biff

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Feb 27 12:34:11 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:34:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <68vr7k$2j979b@email.mtu.edu>
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080227131533.031956c8@nosimport.com>
	<68vr7k$2j979b@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <019701c87977$bc089f90$3419deb0$@com>

Here's what he needs....

http://tinyurl.com/2kmhtd

-----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, February 27, 2008 1:25 PM
To: Peter C; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The finished 67

Here's what you need, Peter. Ebay item # 120226117585

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Feb 27 12:50:01 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:50:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <68vr7k$2j979b@email.mtu.edu>
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080227131533.031956c8@nosimport.com>
	<68vr7k$2j979b@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080227134837.037e65a8@nosimport.com>

Nope Tim, got some in stock....

In fact, I think since it's been here since Dec 10, it is NOS snow.

Lookin' for GREEN.


At 01:25 PM 2/27/2008, Timothy H. Collins wrote:

>Here's what you need, Peter. Ebay item # 120226117585
>
>
>>Send more pictures of......... grass......... PLEASE!
>>
>>Peter C. in 100+" of snow.
>
>Tim Collins
>http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Feb 27 12:51:13 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:51:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <019701c87977$bc089f90$3419deb0$@com>
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080227131533.031956c8@nosimport.com>
	<68vr7k$2j979b@email.mtu.edu> <019701c87977$bc089f90$3419deb0$@com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080227135016.034cce20@nosimport.com>

Nope, needed that 2 months ago. Now there's nowhere to put it.


At 01:34 PM 2/27/2008, Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:

>Here's what he needs....
>
>http://tinyurl.com/2kmhtd
>
>-----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, February 27, 2008 1:25 PM
>To: Peter C; spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The finished 67
>
>Here's what you need, Peter. Ebay item # 120226117585

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Feb 27 12:52:38 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:52:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net><7.0.1.0.2.20080227131533.031956c8@nosimport.com><68vr7k$2j979b@email.mtu.edu>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080227134837.037e65a8@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <024101c8797a$4eb45030$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter C" <peter at nosimport.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 1:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The finished 67


Nope Tim, got some in stock....

In fact, I think since it's been here since Dec 10, it is NOS snow.

Lookin' for GREEN.


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

Talk to Paul A.  He has some green spray paint... and that's as close to 
seeing green as you're going to get for a while.

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Wed Feb 27 13:10:15 2008
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:10:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <023901c87976$d43f01e0$2f01a8c0@dell1>
Message-ID: <20080227201018.YDGC1990.hrndva-omta06.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>

It's to appease the gulp valve, right?

Car looks great, I'm convinced now to keep mine green.

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
Biff Jones
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 1:28 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The finished 67

Frank,

Is the "Sprite" soda can by the heater fan for 'looks' or is it functional?
Car looks good, as usual.
Biff

From dmg at bossig.com  Wed Feb 27 13:44:52 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:44:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <47C55B44.19019.F7730B@dmg.bossig.com>

Hey Frank,

Is the hose clamp(?) in the passenger footwell also period correct <BFG>  
;-))

Seriously - Real, real, nice....

Is the voltmeter ex-Midget??? What year?? It looks great...
I only have an AM radio in mine - the voltmeter would dres it up a bit..

--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Wed Feb 27 13:51:00 2008
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:51:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <15fc01c87982$76539e40$8500a8c0@CT>

Hey Frank,

I like your car, looks good.  Need a bag of old Glen Miller (etc.) 8 track
tapes.  I am sure they are period correct and free!

Mark
Nashville
http://www.ArrestMeRed.com

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Frank Clarici
  To: Spridgets
  Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:46 PM
  Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67



  Well all but that 1 piece of carpet the guy keeps forgetting to order.
  You can see the 8 track player, the original seatbelts complete with
  original MG/Austin Healey buckle badges. Thanks Dad for those ;)
  And my rear deck replacement panel that holds the speakers.
  Note those are metal chrome plated period correct speaker covers for the
  tape player.
  And the Sprite can glued under the bonnet just has to stay, that too is
  "period correct" as that can contained cycalamates (sp) which are known
  to cause cancer in lab rats back in the 70s. It came with the rusty 69
  so I saved it since it matches the paint on the 67.

  http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67d.jpg
  http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67e.jpg
  http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67f.jpg
  http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67g.jpg
  http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67h.jpg
  http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67i.jpg
  --
  Frank Clarici

From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 27 14:25:48 2008
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:25:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <914603.3209.qm@web51909.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Yery nice Frank,  Un-Freakin Believable! Do you ever sleep? I got a box of 200 8 trax I wuz puttin on Ebay.  Maybe I should buy your 67 so I can lisen to em in style!

Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:  Well all but that 1 piece of carpet the guy keeps forgetting to order.
You can see the 8 track player, the original seatbelts complete with 
original MG/Austin Healey buckle badges. Thanks Dad for those ;)
And my rear deck replacement panel that holds the speakers.
Note those are metal chrome plated period correct speaker covers for the 
tape player.
And the Sprite can glued under the bonnet just has to stay, that too is 
"period correct" as that can contained cycalamates (sp) which are known 
to cause cancer in lab rats back in the 70s. It came with the rusty 69 
so I saved it since it matches the paint on the 67.



       
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 27 14:27:19 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:27:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <47C55B44.19019.F7730B@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
	<47C55B44.19019.F7730B@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <47C5D5B7.5000306@comcast.net>

Dave G. wrote:
> Hey Frank,
> 
> Is the hose clamp(?) in the passenger footwell also period correct <

Of course! I have to put it on the defroster tube.

> Is the voltmeter ex-Midget??? 

Jaguar, mid 70s.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Wed Feb 27 14:35:22 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:35:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Filter Assembly -
Message-ID: <68vr7k$2ja1fv@email.mtu.edu>

I noticed that my oil filter assembly is not quite right today - at 
least according to the books. I have the 1098 engine with the 
canister filter for a paper or felt type filter. Paper being used.

1) It is missing (I think) a sealing washer between the bolt and the 
canister bottom.
2) It is missing the steel and felt washers (Moss #'s 435-570 and 
435-560) between the top of the spring and the bottom of the filter plate.
3) The filter plate appears to be homemade. It is a disk of aluminum 
- tight fit for the bolt and about the outside diameter of a filter 
element. The original filter plates appear to have a dome through 
which the bolt passes. (Moss # 435-150) Because it isn't domed I 
suppose the force of the spring on the filter plate is greater than stock.

Outside of the steel and felt washers it looks like the setup should 
work - with maybe a bit of leakage between the bolt and the plate, 
but the fit is tight so not much leakage. The spring is there to 
press the homemade plate tight to the filter bottom.

Does anyone foresee any significant problems with this setup?
Do I really need the felt washer?
Is the washer between the bolt and the canister just a copper crush washer?

Picture here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/2296261583/

Thanks

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Wed Feb 27 15:31:51 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:31:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] To name a car
In-Reply-To: <000601c878a5$ec663f80$fdaa010a@bsink.com>
References: <52386.93300.qm@web36809.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<000601c878a5$ec663f80$fdaa010a@bsink.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029216AD@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Frankenbilt?

-----Original Message-----
From: David Camp [mailto:dxcamp at bsink.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:32 PM
To: spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] To name a car

When my bugeye was red, the license plate was AYEGOR.
Dave Camp

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
To: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy at gmail.com>; "Frank Clarici"
<spritenut at comcast.net>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] To name a car


> "How about "Abby Normal"?"
>
> ...or maybe Frau Blucher?
>   (Then whenever you invoke the name the meager horsepower will
increase
for a few seconds...)
>

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From John.Deikis at va.gov  Wed Feb 27 15:37:36 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:37:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tata Jaguar/Land Rover deal update
In-Reply-To: <00f701c878ca$84e49940$0301a8c0@nc6000>
References: <926662.80768.qm@web36810.mail.mud.yahoo.com><A0074DF5-4DAA-426F-AE0C-43DB8A65F3B0@comcast.net>
	<00f701c878ca$84e49940$0301a8c0@nc6000>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029216AE@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Malaysia, China, India...the damn sun has just set on the British
Empire.
The Chinese own the paper that backs our deficit.  We're next, boys!


-----Original Message-----
From: Matt Endicott [mailto:endicar at comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 5:54 PM
To: 'Spridgets'
Subject: [Spridgets] Tata Jaguar/Land Rover deal update

CHICAGO -- India's Tata Motors will announce its purchase of luxury
British
brands Jaguar and Land Rover from struggling U.S. automaker Ford Motor
Co.
on March 5 or 6, industry press reported on Monday.

http://www.aftermarketnews.com/jaguar-deal-next-week.html

From bkitterer at mac.com  Wed Feb 27 15:38:31 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:38:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <21958175.1204140250993.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <21958175.1204140250993.JavaMail.root@mswamui-chipeau.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <5B92BFDE-096D-4F0F-845F-089B33FD1D0C@mac.com>

They were only used for three years and of course only on Sprites  
(Austin(?)Healey (?)coat of arms).  I have not seen any availability  
through the usual sources for at lest 10 years.  I would love to have  
a really good one to replace mine as it has started to develop  
cracks.   If you have a really nice one that you are willing to let  
go let me know.


Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition


On Feb 27, 2008, at 11:24 AM, Mike/Donna Carpenter wrote:

> Hey Bob,
>
> Why is that particular horn button rare?  I have a few of those.   
> just wondering.
>
> Mike C

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb 27 15:39:21 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:39:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <47C5D5B7.5000306@comcast.net>
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
	<47C55B44.19019.F7730B@dmg.bossig.com> <47C5D5B7.5000306@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802271439p354fcb8g6c195b426f7ae99c@mail.gmail.com>

Nice work, Frank!!  Can't wait to see it in person at Lake of the Ozarks!
-- 
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 dmg at bossig.com  Wed Feb 27 15:45:00 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:45:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tata Jaguar/Land Rover deal update
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029216AE@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
References: <926662.80768.qm@web36810.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<00f701c878ca$84e49940$0301a8c0@nc6000>,
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029216AE@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <47C5776C.7440.1656FD8@dmg.bossig.com>

I wonder how much an S-type will be from Horrible Freight...??
or...
"Warranty void upon payment of Invoice"?

--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 27 15:43:10 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:43:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802271439p354fcb8g6c195b426f7ae99c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
	<47C55B44.19019.F7730B@dmg.bossig.com> <47C5D5B7.5000306@comcast.net>
	<43840a7e0802271439p354fcb8g6c195b426f7ae99c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47C5E77E.2010505@comcast.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:
> Nice work, Frank!!  Can't wait to see it in person at Lake of the Ozarks!

Um, this one may not make the Ozarks.
I can only drive one, my 59, my son is taking the 58, and my daughter 
wants to bring her A40.
All of the above have 5 speeds, and her A40 has a CD player.
She doesn't even know what an 8 track tape is!
Now if I can just convince Diane to drive the 67 out there ;)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb 27 15:50:06 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:50:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <47C5E77E.2010505@comcast.net>
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
	<47C55B44.19019.F7730B@dmg.bossig.com> <47C5D5B7.5000306@comcast.net>
	<43840a7e0802271439p354fcb8g6c195b426f7ae99c@mail.gmail.com>
	<47C5E77E.2010505@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802271450g232b02fbge8e0ee72a7f3cd55@mail.gmail.com>

On 2/27/08, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
> Now if I can just convince Diane to drive the 67 out there ;)
>

So what you're telling me is we need to have a trophy for "Long Distance
Woman Solo Driver Named Diane"?
-- 
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 billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 27 15:54:13 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:54:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <914603.3209.qm@web51909.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C3EB2A15.16428%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

When were eight tracks popular? I'm sixty, and I've never seen one.
Didn't you guys have cassettes in New Jersey?
BZ

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Feb 27 16:00:00 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:00:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
References: <C3EB2A15.16428%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <001401c87994$7b54b9d0$6401a8c0@personal>

Eight tracks were big in the mid '60s. It's all we had.

Well there was a 4 track a bit earlier.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: "Red Midget" <redmidget72 at yahoo.com>; "Frank Clarici" 
<spritenut at comcast.net>; "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 4:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The finished 67


> When were eight tracks popular? I'm sixty, and I've never seen one.
> Didn't you guys have cassettes in New Jersey?
> BZ
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From dmg at bossig.com  Wed Feb 27 15:59:57 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:59:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <C3EB2A15.16428%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <914603.3209.qm@web51909.mail.re2.yahoo.com>,
	<C3EB2A15.16428%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <47C57AED.20.173203D@dmg.bossig.com>

Several of our 'so-called' local "Antique" have boxes of them.... real 
cheap!!

On 27 Feb 2008 at 14:54, Billy Zoom wrote:

>> When were eight tracks popular? I'm sixty, and I've never seen one.


--
Dave G.
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 27 15:57:28 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:57:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <C3EB2A15.16428%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C3EB2A15.16428%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <47C5EAD8.5020509@comcast.net>

Billy Zoom wrote:
> When were eight tracks popular? I'm sixty, and I've never seen one.
> Didn't you guys have cassettes in New Jersey?

Cassettes, they came out after the 8 tracks which replaced the 4 track 
tapes.
1972, I bought the Sprite off my old man for $400.
1st thing I did was replace the BMC AM radio with a $29.95 Pioneer 8 
track player.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Wed Feb 27 15:55:10 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:55:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
Message-ID: <15411356.1204152910956.JavaMail.root@wmvirt5>

Nice job Frank... But, why does it have the wrong radio console? And, didn't the 67 1275 use a centifugal advance only dizzy?

Enquiring minds, etc.
Ed

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Wed Feb 27 16:01:50 2008
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:01:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3027.1204152432.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.3027.1204152432.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <47C5EBDE.8050100@comcast.net>

spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:
Kitterer Bob wrote:
 > The car looks great.
 >
 > That particular horn button is also rare.

I like the even-more-rare battery hold-down clamp. Is that burl walnut or bird's 
eye maple?

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 27 16:01:43 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:01:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <C3EB2A15.16428%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <914603.3209.qm@web51909.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<C3EB2A15.16428%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP07AFEDFB29B8455305170BB81A0@CEZ.ICE>

In the seventies?  My dad is 82 and he has owned some.  ( I think he still
has them. )  And, I owned some in my late teens / early 20s.  I may still
have them ... at my dad's. :)  Haven't seen them in decades, if they are
there ...

-----Original Message-----
When were eight tracks popular? I'm sixty, and I've never seen one.
Didn't you guys have cassettes in New Jersey?
BZ

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Wed Feb 27 16:03:35 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:03:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
References: <C3EB2A15.16428%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <000601c87994$fd494fa0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Around 1972, 1973 were good years for 8-tracks.  I had one in my '59 MGA. 
"Dark Side of the Moon" came out first on 8-track and I played it to death. 
Ahh, fond memories of whacking the case against your hand in just the right 
way to "fix" it, and pulling out a loop of tape and tugging it in just the 
right way to make it snap back into the case to tighten it up.  Anyone who 
had one learned those tricks or more to keep them working.
When my summer job stacking hay near Elko ended the summer of '72, Dark Side 
was the only tape I had and I played it non-stop from Elko to LA.  I haven't 
been the same since.

Glen Byrns

> When were eight tracks popular? I'm sixty, and I've never seen one.
> Didn't you guys have cassettes in New Jersey?
> BZ

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 27 16:06:43 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:06:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tata Jaguar/Land Rover deal update
In-Reply-To: <47C5776C.7440.1656FD8@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <C3EB2D03.1643F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> I wonder how much an S-type will be from Horrible Freight...??
India...not China.  India makes better stuff.

From kevin at valentinephoto.net  Wed Feb 27 16:08:30 2008
From: kevin at valentinephoto.net (K. Valentine)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:08:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <C3EB2A15.16428%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C3EB2A15.16428%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <EC9D1B20-8365-4DD1-A6D9-B5EB50870186@valentinephoto.net>

BZ,

Late 60's thru the early 70's.

I had a Sony PowerPlay on one of the first (bulky) quick release  
slide mount brackets in my 1969 Ford LTD.  It wouldn't fit in my  
Triumph Herald.....

The entire unit weighed about 15 pounds ;)  And everyone who had one  
of these knew what to use the pack of matches for........

Kevin



On Feb 27, 2008, at 5:54 PM, Billy Zoom wrote:

> When were eight tracks popular? I'm sixty, and I've never seen one.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 27 16:09:48 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:09:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <001401c87994$7b54b9d0$6401a8c0@personal>
Message-ID: <C3EB2DBC.16441%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Eight tracks were big in the mid '60s. It's all we had.
In the sixties you could just listen to the radio.
I don't know what to think. I've never seen one...never met anybody who had
one. And for the record: I didn't do drugs in the sixties, and I do remember
the decade clearly.
BZ

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Wed Feb 27 16:10:34 2008
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:10:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
References: <C3EB2A15.16428%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <008101c87995$f56c69b0$0600a8c0@Dell9200>

Billy, I bought a new Lear 8 Track in 66, mounted it next to my FM converter 
in my Mustang.  You must have killed some cells during that time :)

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>


When were eight tracks popular? I'm sixty, and I've never seen one.
Didn't you guys have cassettes in New Jersey?
BZ

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 27 16:11:03 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:11:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <47C5EAD8.5020509@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C3EB2E07.16442%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Cassettes, they came out after the 8 tracks which replaced the 4 track
> tapes.
I remember the chrome 45rpm record players that went under the dash.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 27 16:14:00 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:14:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <C3EB2DBC.16441%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <001401c87994$7b54b9d0$6401a8c0@personal>
	<C3EB2DBC.16441%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP028336A904C9BAD37A8EB0B81A0@CEZ.ICE>

I've heard it said that if you remember the sixties you weren't really
there.  I was only 3 when the sixties came in.

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

> Eight tracks were big in the mid '60s. It's all we had.
In the sixties you could just listen to the radio.
I don't know what to think. I've never seen one...never met anybody who had
one. And for the record: I didn't do drugs in the sixties, and I do remember
the decade clearly.
BZ

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Feb 27 16:14:31 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:14:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <008101c87995$f56c69b0$0600a8c0@Dell9200>
References: <C3EB2A15.16428%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<008101c87995$f56c69b0$0600a8c0@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802271514i7f5bd45dvc160045f683e1800@mail.gmail.com>

In 1970 I put one on the parcel shelf in my 2.0 Liter Capri.  By 1972 I also
had one tucked in the pocket of the Windjammer Fairing on my R75/5 BMW
bike.  Lots of guys had 8 tracks when I got back from overseas in 1970.
Incredible that you never saw one, Billy!

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 billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 27 16:19:07 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:19:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <BAYC1-PASMTP028336A904C9BAD37A8EB0B81A0@CEZ.ICE>
Message-ID: <C3EB2FEB.16451%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> only 3 when the sixties came in.
I was 12 in 1960. I remember getting a $30 AM radio for my VW from J.C.
Whitney in 1966.  It was a big deal.  Maybe you guys had wealthy parents.

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Feb 27 16:20:22 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:20:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802271514i7f5bd45dvc160045f683e1800@mail.gmail.co
  m>
References: <C3EB2A15.16428%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<008101c87995$f56c69b0$0600a8c0@Dell9200>
	<43840a7e0802271514i7f5bd45dvc160045f683e1800@mail.gmail.com>
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A bar in N. Wisconsin (at a curling club as it happens) still has 
one. It's fun to have the "new kid" stand next to it when the track changes.
         Peter C
=====
At 05:14 PM 2/27/2008, Jim Johnson wrote:

>In 1970 I put one on the parcel shelf in my 2.0 Liter Capri.  By 1972 I also
>had one tucked in the pocket of the Windjammer Fairing on my R75/5 BMW
>bike.  Lots of guys had 8 tracks when I got back from overseas in 1970.
>Incredible that you never saw one, Billy!
>
>Cheers!!
>Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
>Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
>2008!!

From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Feb 27 16:21:44 2008
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:21:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
References: <001401c87994$7b54b9d0$6401a8c0@personal><C3EB2DBC.16441%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<BAYC1-PASMTP028336A904C9BAD37A8EB0B81A0@CEZ.ICE>
Message-ID: <051501c87997$84399d10$6501a8c0@refisk>

Hmmm.......I'm 60 and never heard of Billy Zoom until he appeared on this 
list.  But I did have a 4 track and later an 8 track tape player in my cars 
in the late 60's to early 70's.  Dark Side of the Moon was one of my 
favorites back then too.  Still is today as far as that goes.   :-)

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 6:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The finished 67


> I've heard it said that if you remember the sixties you weren't really
> there.  I was only 3 when the sixties came in.
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
>> Eight tracks were big in the mid '60s. It's all we had.
> In the sixties you could just listen to the radio.
> I don't know what to think. I've never seen one...never met anybody who 
> had
> one. And for the record: I didn't do drugs in the sixties, and I do 
> remember
> the decade clearly.
> BZ

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 27 16:24:36 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:24:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802271514i7f5bd45dvc160045f683e1800@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C3EB3134.16454%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

I do remember in the seventies, fixing Chamberlains for bands like Pink
Floyd and the Moody Blues. They were like American Mellotrons, and I was
told they were made from surplus Muntz 4 track transports. They were kind of
cool, but about as reliable as a dozen tape echos. The heads moved to select
tracks.
BZ

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 27 16:37:00 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:37:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
References: <C3EB2A15.16428%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><008101c87995$f56c69b0$0600a8c0@Dell9200><43840a7e0802271514i7f5bd45dvc160045f683e1800@mail.gmail.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080227171856.03234020@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <2d2801c87999$a6ca92b0$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<A bar in N. Wisconsin (at a curling club as it happens) still has one. >>

Is there something "unique" or "un-believable" about that, PPP??

Sounds like "normal" cheesehead curlers to me!!!

LAD

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Feb 27 16:38:31 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:38:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <C3EB2FEB.16451%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <BAYC1-PASMTP028336A904C9BAD37A8EB0B81A0@CEZ.ICE>
	<C3EB2FEB.16451%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP15DE145B4EFBDEBD31B8B3B81A0@CEZ.ICE>

Not me.  I bought a portable 8 track player myself before I had a car.  My
dad probably still has that too.  Hmm ... I hope he took the batteries out
of it.

I never did have a car with an eight track installed.

-----Original Message-----
From: Billy Zoom [mailto:billyzoom at billyzoom.com] 
Sent: February 27, 2008 6:19 PM
To: Robert Duquette; 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The finished 67

> only 3 when the sixties came in.
I was 12 in 1960. I remember getting a $30 AM radio for my VW from J.C.
Whitney in 1966.  It was a big deal.  Maybe you guys had wealthy parents.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Feb 27 17:08:20 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:08:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
References: <BAYC1-PASMTP028336A904C9BAD37A8EB0B81A0@CEZ.ICE><C3EB2FEB.16451%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<BAYC1-PASMTP15DE145B4EFBDEBD31B8B3B81A0@CEZ.ICE>
Message-ID: <02f501c8799e$076ee180$0201a8c0@midget>

> I never did have a car with an eight track installed.

As a starving college student in 1980, I installed a Craig AM/FM/8-Track in 
my 1972 Chevelle. I didn't have any 8-Track tapes, but the synthesized 
quadraphonic worked a treat with a cassette adaptor playing Walter Carlos' 
Sonic Seasonings. That thuderstorm was GREAT!
David Lieb 

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Feb 27 17:24:18 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:24:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net><7.0.1.0.2.20080227131533.031956c8@nosimport.com><68vr7k$2j979b@email.mtu.edu>
	<019701c87977$bc089f90$3419deb0$@com>
Message-ID: <2fe101c879a0$42dae870$6501a8c0@actualshop>

<<Here's what he needs....

http://tinyurl.com/2kmhtd>>

That's more like what Dream Farm NEEDS, Flounder!!!

I can just see your wife.....

LOL

PPP

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Feb 27 17:44:31 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:44:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <02f501c8799e$076ee180$0201a8c0@midget>
References: <BAYC1-PASMTP028336A904C9BAD37A8EB0B81A0@CEZ.ICE>
	<C3EB2FEB.16451%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<BAYC1-PASMTP15DE145B4EFBDEBD31B8B3B81A0@CEZ.ICE>
	<02f501c8799e$076ee180$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802271644g279ac4cbtbd3732a4cd054e0e@mail.gmail.com>

I had a Bowman AM/FM/8-Track/Cassette in my 69 Mustang. It was thicker than
a normal stereo, but the opening in the dash for the factory Ford radio was
just right for it.

On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 6:08 PM, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
wrote:

> > I never did have a car with an eight track installed.
>
> As a starving college student in 1980, I installed a Craig AM/FM/8-Track
> in
> my 1972 Chevelle. I didn't have any 8-Track tapes, but the synthesized
> quadraphonic worked a treat with a cassette adaptor playing Walter Carlos'
> Sonic Seasonings. That thuderstorm was GREAT!
> David Lieb
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From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Feb 27 18:59:53 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:59:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX
In-Reply-To: <02c801c8793b$03305670$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <004001c879ad$9c1fec20$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Thanks, David.  Sounds like the 1098 (with the right set-up), w/5 speed
and a 4:22 might make a pretty nice package for my Mk I, or my Mk I 1/2,
when the time comes.  Hopefully, a 5 speed will show up on my doorstep
by then ;).
BTW, which style (generator driven or electric) tach does your car use?
That will be another decision I'll need to make, with the Mk I, which I
hope to finish by the end of summer.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: David Lieb [mailto:dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 7:20 AM
To: Bud Osbourne; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] David Lieb thru TX

> Very interesting.  What is the engine turning at 75 mph?

75 came in at about 4200rpm. I know this because the speedometer stopped

working 41 miles into the trip and we used Trish's handheld geo-caching
gps 
(no maps) as a speedometer during the day, falling back on the tach for 
driving in the dark when the gps was invisible ;-)
David Lieb 

From millerls at ado13.com  Wed Feb 27 17:57:11 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:57:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67 Now 8 Track
References: <C3EB2DBC.16441%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <035101c879a4$da661620$53997e4c@HP>

In 1971 I had a 1970 Firebird with an 8 track. My 5 year old daughter popped 
in the Johnny Horton tape every time she got in the car. Used to drive my 
wife nuts.

Larry Miller
I also remember the 60's

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>; "Red Midget" <redmidget72 at yahoo.com>; 
"Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>; "Spridgets" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 3:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The finished 67


>> Eight tracks were big in the mid '60s. It's all we had.
> In the sixties you could just listen to the radio.
> I don't know what to think. I've never seen one...never met anybody who 
> had
> one. And for the record: I didn't do drugs in the sixties, and I do 
> remember
> the decade clearly.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 27 18:06:58 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:06:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <15411356.1204152910956.JavaMail.root@wmvirt5>
References: <15411356.1204152910956.JavaMail.root@wmvirt5>
Message-ID: <47C60932.4070105@comcast.net>

bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com wrote:
> Nice job Frank... But, why does it have the wrong radio console? And, didn't the 67 1275 use a centifugal advance only dizzy?

I have the correct 67 console but the tapes would not fit with the 
shifter. I tried it. As for the dizzy, I need a 23D which I think I 
might have but it's in the A40. No spare 23Ds hanging around but I do 
have 1/2 doz 25Ds so for now it works.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 27 18:08:44 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:08:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <47C5EBDE.8050100@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.3027.1204152432.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<47C5EBDE.8050100@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <47C6099C.4070104@comcast.net>

Kent McLean wrote:

> I like the even-more-rare battery hold-down clamp. Is that burl walnut or bird's 
> eye maple?

Ah but once you have a metal battery hold down short out across the 
terminals, you will NEVER use metal near the posts again.
I believe it is Pecan, it's some left over flooring ;)



-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 27 18:10:55 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:10:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <000601c87994$fd494fa0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <C3EB2A15.16428%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<000601c87994$fd494fa0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <47C60A1F.2090904@comcast.net>

Glen Byrns wrote:

> Ahh, fond memories of whacking the case against your hand in just the right 
> way to "fix" it, and pulling out a loop of tape and tugging it in just the 
> right way to make it snap back into the case to tighten it up.  

What no matchbook under the tape?
I remember how to tug the loop to roll up the tape.
My first tape was Clapton, Layla.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Feb 27 18:20:46 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:20:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67 Now 8 Track
In-Reply-To: <035101c879a4$da661620$53997e4c@HP>
References: <C3EB2DBC.16441%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<035101c879a4$da661620$53997e4c@HP>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802271720n459745e2k62c28e6e30dceab0@mail.gmail.com>

I remember all those commercials for collections that included "The Battle
of New Orleans" About 6 or 7 years ago, I used to download off of KaZaa.
Someone asked for some Johnny Horton, so I did a search. I didn't realize
that man was so damned prejudiced....

On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 6:57 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com>
wrote:

> In 1971 I had a 1970 Firebird with an 8 track. My 5 year old daughter
> popped
> in the Johnny Horton tape every time she got in the car. Used to drive my
> wife nuts.
>
> Larry Miller
> I also remember the 60's
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
> To: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>; "Red Midget" <redmidget72 at yahoo.com
> >;
> "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>; "Spridgets"
> <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 3:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The finished 67
>
>
> >> Eight tracks were big in the mid '60s. It's all we had.
> > In the sixties you could just listen to the radio.
> > I don't know what to think. I've never seen one...never met anybody who
> > had
> > one. And for the record: I didn't do drugs in the sixties, and I do
> > remember
> > the decade clearly.
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Feb 27 18:27:11 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:27:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802271644g279ac4cbtbd3732a4cd054e0e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C3EB4DEF.16473%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

First of all, by 1980 Walter Carlos and his cojones were long parted and he
was going by Wendy Carlos.
Secondly...Why would you install an 8 track, and then get a cassette
adapter? What am I missing in this thread?
BTW, were these things tube, or solid-state?

>> As a starving college student in 1980, I installed a Craig AM/FM/8-Track
>> in
>> my 1972 Chevelle. I didn't have any 8-Track tapes, but the synthesized
>> quadraphonic worked a treat with a cassette adaptor playing Walter Carlos'
>> Sonic Seasonings. That thuderstorm was GREAT!

From kevin at valentinephoto.net  Wed Feb 27 18:32:31 2008
From: kevin at valentinephoto.net (K. Valentine)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:32:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <C3EB4DEF.16473%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C3EB4DEF.16473%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <7A252A02-E11B-44FF-9A44-F1CCA9D1A1D1@valentinephoto.net>

On Feb 27, 2008, at 8:27 PM, Billy Zoom wrote:
>
> BTW, were these things tube, or solid-state?


Billy,

History of the 8 track;

http://www.recording-history.org/HTML/8track1.php


Kevin

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Feb 27 18:34:48 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:34:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
References: <C3EB4DEF.16473%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <030f01c879aa$1cd6f5b0$0201a8c0@midget>

> First of all, by 1980 Walter Carlos and his cojones were long parted and 
> he
> was going by Wendy Carlos.
> Secondly...Why would you install an 8 track, and then get a cassette
> adapter? What am I missing in this thread?
> BTW, were these things tube, or solid-state?

They were solid state.
You are correct (of course) about Walter and Wendy, but I believe that it 
was still Walter when the recordings were created...
The starving college student was the explanation for the installation of a 
(free) 8-track deck with synthesized quadrophonic. Since I had no 8-track 
tapes, I scrounged a cassette adaptor for the deck (Radio Shack, IIRC) to 
play the cassettes that I pirated off of friends' albums.
Got it all straight now? ;-) 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Feb 27 18:38:01 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:38:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
References: <C3EB4DEF.16473%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<7A252A02-E11B-44FF-9A44-F1CCA9D1A1D1@valentinephoto.net>
Message-ID: <031501c879aa$902cb770$0201a8c0@midget>

>> BTW, were these things tube, or solid-state?

Ok, everybody with a wire recorder stashed in their basement, please raise 
your hand.
Yes, Billy, they were tube. 

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Wed Feb 27 19:31:30 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:31:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
Message-ID: <200802280231.m1S2VUB3003911@cucujus.ucdavis.edu>

Now what would a California college kid with hair to his shoulders and 
bell bottoms be dong with a book of matches?

The match book was the SECOND most common "shim" in those days.

> What no matchbook under the tape?
> I remember how to tug the loop to roll up the tape.
> My first tape was Clapton, Layla.
> 
> -- 
> Frank Clarici

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Feb 27 19:41:40 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:41:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Radiator Question
Message-ID: <e98d88090802271841g60c3ea7ejd149a2855a9c0a90@mail.gmail.com>

On the crossflow radiators. I pulled the 4 bolts to remove the radiator from
the shroud, so I could have the shroud welded and straightened. I am going
to put this back together, and want to know if the bolts need to have some
sort of sealant up on them.

Brad

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From RampantNM at aol.com  Wed Feb 27 20:00:13 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:00:13 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] BZ and 8 tracks
Message-ID: <cc5.2b18ffa6.34f77dbd@aol.com>

Zoomer, you just don't remember those years, let alone 8  tracks.  Must have
been good growing up in your shoes.....



Robert B. Houston
Rampant, Inc.

74.5 MGBGT
73  MG Midget

b_In  England, if you commit a crime, the police don't have a gun and you
don't have a  gun. If you commit a crime, the police will say "Stop, or I'll
say
stop  again."_
(http://en.thinkexist.com/quotation/in_england-if_you_commit_a_crime-the_poli
ce_don-t/330401.html)
_Robin Williams


In a message dated 2/27/2008 5:09:33 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

When  were eight tracks popular? I'm sixty, and I've never seen one.
Didn't you  guys have cassettes in New  Jersey?
BZ


_ (http://en.thinkexist.com/quotes/robin_williams/)



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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Feb 27 20:02:13 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:02:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <200802280231.m1S2VUB3003911@cucujus.ucdavis.edu>
References: <200802280231.m1S2VUB3003911@cucujus.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <47C62435.2090001@comcast.net>

Glen Byrns wrote:
> Now what would a California college kid with hair to his shoulders and 
> bell bottoms be dong with a book of matches?

Probably the exact same thing a Jersey college kid with hair down to his 
shoulders and bell bottoms was doing with them.
Here's a pic

http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/me72.jpg

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From type79 at ix.netcom.com  Wed Feb 27 20:30:32 2008
From: type79 at ix.netcom.com (type79 at ix.netcom.com)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:30:32 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Boyd Coddington
Message-ID: <31316970.1204169432581.JavaMail.root@elwamui-muscovy.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jXDIDXZ_rWA9QwirwigoIkmiWSswD8V31V5O2

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/

From nonrunningmgb at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 28 06:30:50 2008
From: nonrunningmgb at yahoo.com (John Mac)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:30:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Toyota...   I mean Tata Jaguar/Land Rover
In-Reply-To: <C3EB2D03.1643F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <11113.39928.qm@web56108.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Maybe now they will have some autos that look a lot
less like a Toyota.

http://www.tatamotors.com/

Happy Thursday!

John MacDonald
Bedford, NH
59 Sprite
70 B


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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Feb 28 07:33:08 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:33:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <031501c879aa$902cb770$0201a8c0@midget>
References: <C3EB4DEF.16473%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<7A252A02-E11B-44FF-9A44-F1CCA9D1A1D1@valentinephoto.net>
	<031501c879aa$902cb770$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802280633t3f586c3ei478cb0cc9e33b2d5@mail.gmail.com>

Well, I don' have the recorder any more, but I still have some wire
recordings made back in the 30s.

Anyone other than me still have a working tape deck?  I still have a couple
of them but the tapes are getting pretty bad.

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/27/08, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
>
> >> BTW, were these things tube, or solid-state?
>
>
> Ok, everybody with a wire recorder stashed in their basement, please raise
> your hand.
> Yes, Billy, they were tube.

From dmg at bossig.com  Thu Feb 28 08:13:35 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:13:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802280633t3f586c3ei478cb0cc9e33b2d5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <C3EB4DEF.16473%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>,
	<031501c879aa$902cb770$0201a8c0@midget>,
	<43840a7e0802280633t3f586c3ei478cb0cc9e33b2d5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47C65F1F.30538.EA44A@dmg.bossig.com>

I still have a working JVC reel-to-reel stereo recoder...
Sadly, only two working tapes left with 'my' music from the late '60's

Dave G.

On 28 Feb 2008 at 8:33, Jim Johnson wrote:

>> Anyone other than me still have a working tape deck?  I still have a
>> couple of them but the tapes are getting pretty bad.


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From JNBrashear at garverengineers.com  Thu Feb 28 08:19:24 2008
From: JNBrashear at garverengineers.com (Brashear, Jack, N)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:19:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget tow bar
In-Reply-To: <28324535.1204132002202.JavaMail.root@wmvirt11>
Message-ID: <2D0989D186D44349BE853EE6CFC87AE603ABEB17@glitas07.garverinc.local>

Hi All, I have what is probably the simplest tow bar possible for Mk2
and later chrome bumper Spridgets.  Just remove the bumper (two 3/4" hex
nuts) and put the tow bar in its place and replace the hex nuts.  Easy -
and I've been using this for about 35 years.  Oh yes, I've never had any
towing or turning problems.  I have a couple of photos if you're
interested.
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 bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 11:07 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridget tow bar

Does anyone have any thoughts about the geometry of this and the
willingness of the front wheels to follow docilely?

I have used a tow bar many times over the years. They do work if you are
careful, especially going around corners. Your best bet, however, would
be a car dolly or trailer for the distance that you would be covering.
Even more so if you plan all expressway driving.

The main problems with a tow bar are: the wheels remaining turned on the
towed car after negotiating a sharp turn and the towed car will slide
easily on a wet oily road. Don't know why as opposed to a dolly or
trailer but I do know that it will happen. I used to tow bar my race car
and it happened a couple of times. Never has happened with a trailer or
dolly...

Hey, for $50 a day the dolly or trailer rental is a good idea.

--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest
acquisition
1973 Midget

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Feb 28 08:21:06 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:21:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802280633t3f586c3ei478cb0cc9e33b2d5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C3EC1162.164E7%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> a working tape deck?
I have a couple of reel to reels at the studio that I use for echo, and a
couple of ADAT digital tape recorders. The big analog tape machines are long
gone.

From type79 at ix.netcom.com  Thu Feb 28 08:26:48 2008
From: type79 at ix.netcom.com (type79 at ix.netcom.com)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:26:48 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
Message-ID: <860901.1204212408420.JavaMail.root@elwamui-milano.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I still have a Teac 3340 which I used to do live taping and some amatuer "studio" stuff back in the 70's. Surprisingly, the tapes have held-up well.

jay fishbein
wallingford, CT
http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/

-----Original Message-----
>From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
>Sent: Feb 28, 2008 10:21 AM
>To: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
>Cc: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The finished 67
>
>> a working tape deck?
>I have a couple of reel to reels at the studio that I use for echo, and a
>couple of ADAT digital tape recorders. The big analog tape machines are long
>gone.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Feb 28 08:48:08 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:48:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was The finished 67, Now Tape Decks
References: <860901.1204212408420.JavaMail.root@elwamui-milano.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <003301c87a21$513d9940$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

Let me see...
I have a Webster model 80D wire recorder that will still play. I no longer 
have the Majestic "entertainment center" that combined an AM radio, 78rpm 
turntable, and wire recorder into a single platform! The turntable was the 
takeup reel for the wire recorder!
An Akai reel-to-reel/cassette/8-track that works fine and will even FF an 
8-track as well as playing r2r at 15ips. I have some tape reels that are 
older than I am... early piracy at its finest ;-)
Several cassette decks.
A Pioneer direct-drive turntable and a Stanton direct-drive turntable with 
analog AND USB outputs.
David Lieb
1972 RWA Midget
1960 RWA Bugeye

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 28 08:56:52 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:56:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC Factory Films - The British Motor Car (1963)
Message-ID: <038b01c87a22$8a11acb0$6401a8c0@Larry>

Some You Tube BMC short films.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pHMDEim_KE&NR=1

From pvanwig at charter.net  Thu Feb 28 13:15:19 2008
From: pvanwig at charter.net (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:15:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget tow bar
In-Reply-To: <1BE83A1545F241E9B30D570AD4954134@Home>
References: <1BE83A1545F241E9B30D570AD4954134@Home>
Message-ID: <017701c87a46$a3ea4d80$9300a8c0@PaulsTOSHIBA>

I have a bracket that bolts to the bumper post that a tow bar bolts to.
Works just fine for the short hauls I've done.

From RampantNM at aol.com  Thu Feb 28 13:42:47 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:42:47 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Franks Battery Hold Downs
Message-ID: <c3a.2d4f8e2a.34f876c7@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/28/2008 8:20:52 AM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

I  believe it is Pecan, it's some left over flooring 

 
Excellent job as usual Frank.  You make it look so easy.  By the  way is that 
PuhKAHN like the state tree of Texas, or PEEcan, some nut tree they  have 
back east.

 
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.




**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.      
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 28 13:45:26 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:45:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Franks Battery Hold Downs
In-Reply-To: <c3a.2d4f8e2a.34f876c7@aol.com>
References: <c3a.2d4f8e2a.34f876c7@aol.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802281245o3dbfd05ic7cfe2a1486577e6@mail.gmail.com>

I thought that Nut was a Senator in New York

On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 2:42 PM, <RampantNM at aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 2/28/2008 8:20:52 AM Mountain Standard Time,
> spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
> I  believe it is Pecan, it's some left over flooring
>
>
> Excellent job as usual Frank.  You make it look so easy.  By the  way is
> that
> PuhKAHN like the state tree of Texas, or PEEcan, some nut tree they  have
> back east.
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
>
> **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
> (
> http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
> 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598<http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598>
> )
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Feb 28 13:46:58 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:46:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was The finished 67, Now Tape Decks
In-Reply-To: <003301c87a21$513d9940$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <860901.1204212408420.JavaMail.root@elwamui-milano.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
	<003301c87a21$513d9940$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802281246n1b21652bq112842dded2e7f8e@mail.gmail.com>

Oh Yeah??!!  Oh Yeah??!!  Well....   Ummmmm....  *I* still have my Uher
15ips 16 track sound on sound tape machine, my Quad amplifier and tuner, my
Dynastatic speakers, my Akai reel to reel, my direct drive Dual turn table,
my 1960 homemade Ham 2 meter rig, my 1958 Fender Twin Reverb, AND an
original *working* Edison electric light bulb!!   So there!!   Nanny nanny
boo boo!!

Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/28/08, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
>
> Let me see...
> I have a Webster model 80D wire recorder that will still play. I no longer
> have the Majestic "entertainment center" that combined an AM radio, 78rpm
> turntable, and wire recorder into a single platform! The turntable was the
> takeup reel for the wire recorder!
> An Akai reel-to-reel/cassette/8-track that works fine and will even FF an
> 8-track as well as playing r2r at 15ips. I have some tape reels that are
> older than I am... early piracy at its finest ;-)
> Several cassette decks.
> A Pioneer direct-drive turntable and a Stanton direct-drive turntable with
> analog AND USB outputs.
> David Lieb
> 1972 RWA Midget
> 1960 RWA Bugeye

From hal at katemuir.com  Thu Feb 28 13:51:37 2008
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:51:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Franks Battery Hold Downs
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802281245o3dbfd05ic7cfe2a1486577e6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEPFGCAA.hal@katemuir.com>

No, the nut from Texas is the current (fortunately, not for long) resident
of the white house.
Hal

From RampantNM at aol.com  Thu Feb 28 14:02:11 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:02:11 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Prejudice
Message-ID: <bd7.28b5b5fb.34f87b53@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/28/2008 8:20:52 AM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

I didn't  realize
that man was so damned prejudiced....



In those days, practically everyone was, even if they didn't feel it,  and 
even if the professed otherwise.
 
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.




**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.      
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Feb 28 14:02:38 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:02:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <860901.1204212408420.JavaMail.root@elwamui-milano.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <860901.1204212408420.JavaMail.root@elwamui-milano.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802281302u628c7ff8lea402f9fc0a2a81e@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Jay,
Oxidation is claiming my tapes.  I pulled box of them out of the attic the
other day as we are trying to get things packed up to market the house. The
box they were in has a lot of red ferrous oxide dust in the bottom of it
which has come off of the tapes. I haven't tried to play them yet....   ;-)
Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/28/08, type79 at ix.netcom.com <type79 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>
> I still have a Teac 3340 which I used to do live taping and some amatuer
> "studio" stuff back in the 70's. Surprisingly, the tapes have held-up well.
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, CT
> http://home.ix.netcom.com/~type79/
>

-- 
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  Thu Feb 28 14:08:04 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:08:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802281302u628c7ff8lea402f9fc0a2a81e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <860901.1204212408420.JavaMail.root@elwamui-milano.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
	<43840a7e0802281302u628c7ff8lea402f9fc0a2a81e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <006a01c87a4e$0430bd80$0c923880$@com>

You need to bake your tapes, and get them archived to either fresh tape or a
digital media...

http://www.youramerica.net/tapebake.htm



-----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
Jim Johnson
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 3:03 PM
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The finished 67

Hi Jay,
Oxidation is claiming my tapes.  I pulled box of them out of the attic the
other day as we are trying to get things packed up to market the house. The
box they were in has a lot of red ferrous oxide dust in the bottom of it
which has come off of the tapes. I haven't tried to play them yet....   ;-)
Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/28/08, type79 at ix.netcom.com <type79 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>
> I still have a Teac 3340 which I used to do live taping and some amatuer
> "studio" stuff back in the 70's. Surprisingly, the tapes have held-up
well.
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, CT

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Thu Feb 28 14:07:53 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy, Ph.D.)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:07:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0802280633t3f586c3ei478cb0cc9e33b2d5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <C3EB4DEF.16473%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<7A252A02-E11B-44FF-9A44-F1CCA9D1A1D1@valentinephoto.net>
	<031501c879aa$902cb770$0201a8c0@midget>
	<43840a7e0802280633t3f586c3ei478cb0cc9e33b2d5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20080228150753.5mvyv1184kwk8w8w@webmail.opentransfer.com>

No, but my dad has a hand cranked Edison player that still works, but
some of the cylinders are getting a bit fragile.

Larry


Quoting Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>:

> Well, I don' have the recorder any more, but I still have some wire
> recordings made back in the 30s.
>
> Anyone other than me still have a working tape deck?  I still have a couple
> of them but the tapes are getting pretty bad.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On 2/27/08, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
>>
>> >> BTW, were these things tube, or solid-state?
>>
>>
>> Ok, everybody with a wire recorder stashed in their basement, please raise
>> your hand.
>> Yes, Billy, they were tube.
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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 lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Thu Feb 28 14:09:10 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy, Ph.D.)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:09:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] He's Back
Message-ID: <20080228150910.snhaw6vhwcw0ksss@webmail.opentransfer.com>

Old Mr. "Missed it by that much" is coming in June Just before MG2008  
and Lak of the Ozarks.

Nice Sunbeam shot in this traiiler:

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/getsmart/

Larry

-- 
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 dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Feb 28 14:23:59 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:23:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was The finished 67, Now Tape Decks
References: <860901.1204212408420.JavaMail.root@elwamui-milano.atl.sa.earthlink.net><003301c87a21$513d9940$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<43840a7e0802281246n1b21652bq112842dded2e7f8e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <008101c87a50$3c8ec120$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Oh Yeah??!!  Oh Yeah??!!  Well....   Ummmmm....  *I* still have my Uher
> 15ips 16 track sound on sound tape machine, my Quad amplifier and tuner, 
> my
> Dynastatic speakers, my Akai reel to reel, my direct drive Dual turn 
> table,
> my 1960 homemade Ham 2 meter rig, my 1958 Fender Twin Reverb, AND an
> original *working* Edison electric light bulb!!   So there!!   Nanny nanny
> boo boo!!

And are you using proper Edison DC voltage on that bulb? How many volts? 

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Feb 28 14:27:52 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:27:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was The finished 67, Now Tape Decks
In-Reply-To: <008101c87a50$3c8ec120$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <860901.1204212408420.JavaMail.root@elwamui-milano.atl.sa.earthlink.net><003301c87a21$513d9940$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<43840a7e0802281246n1b21652bq112842dded2e7f8e@mail.gmail.com>
	<008101c87a50$3c8ec120$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <006b01c87a50$c8c25350$5a46f9f0$@com>

Jim,

I'll give ya $50 for the Fender Twin.

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
David Lieb
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 3:24 PM
To: Jim Johnson; Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Was The finished 67, Now Tape Decks

> Oh Yeah??!!  Oh Yeah??!!  Well....   Ummmmm....  *I* still have my Uher
> 15ips 16 track sound on sound tape machine, my Quad amplifier and tuner, 
> my
> Dynastatic speakers, my Akai reel to reel, my direct drive Dual turn 
> table,
> my 1960 homemade Ham 2 meter rig, my 1958 Fender Twin Reverb, AND an
> original *working* Edison electric light bulb!!   So there!!   Nanny nanny
> boo boo!!

And are you using proper Edison DC voltage on that bulb? How many volts? 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Feb 28 14:54:15 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:54:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <20080228150753.5mvyv1184kwk8w8w@webmail.opentransfer.com>
References: <C3EB4DEF.16473%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<7A252A02-E11B-44FF-9A44-F1CCA9D1A1D1@valentinephoto.net>
	<031501c879aa$902cb770$0201a8c0@midget>
	<43840a7e0802280633t3f586c3ei478cb0cc9e33b2d5@mail.gmail.com>
	<20080228150753.5mvyv1184kwk8w8w@webmail.opentransfer.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802281354p7eff0538h2fbd6ae5b1a78f68@mail.gmail.com>

At least my cylinder record player is electric!!
LOL

On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 3:07 PM, Larry Macy, Ph.D. <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
wrote:

> No, but my dad has a hand cranked Edison player that still works, but
> some of the cylinders are getting a bit fragile.
>
> Larry
>
>
> Quoting Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>:
>
> > Well, I don' have the recorder any more, but I still have some wire
> > recordings made back in the 30s.
> >
> > Anyone other than me still have a working tape deck?  I still have a
> couple
> > of them but the tapes are getting pretty bad.
> >
> > Cheers!!
> > Jim
> >
> > On 2/27/08, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >> BTW, were these things tube, or solid-state?
> >>
> >>
> >> Ok, everybody with a wire recorder stashed in their basement, please
> raise
> >> your hand.
> >> Yes, Billy, they were tube.
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Thu Feb 28 15:41:47 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:41:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Franks Battery Hold Downs
References: <c3a.2d4f8e2a.34f876c7@aol.com>
	<e98d88090802281245o3dbfd05ic7cfe2a1486577e6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001c87a5e$073864f0$6401a8c0@personal>

Stick a fork in her and see if she is done yet.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
To: <RampantNM at aol.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Franks Battery Hold Downs


>I thought that Nut was a Senator in New York
>
> On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 2:42 PM, <RampantNM at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> In a message dated 2/28/2008 8:20:52 AM Mountain Standard Time,
>> spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>>
>> I  believe it is Pecan, it's some left over flooring
>>
>>
>> Excellent job as usual Frank.  You make it look so easy.  By the  way is
>> that
>> PuhKAHN like the state tree of Texas, or PEEcan, some nut tree they  have
>> back east.
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.
>> (
>> http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
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From TMHEFFRON at aol.com  Thu Feb 28 16:16:52 2008
From: TMHEFFRON at aol.com (TMHEFFRON at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:16:52 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Was The finished 67, Now Tape Decks
Message-ID: <c10.2beb572e.34f89ae4@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/28/2008 3:28:21 PM Central Standard Time, 
wsthompson at thicko.com writes:

Jim,

I'll give ya $50 for the Fender Twin.

WST

They didn't make a Twin Reverb 'til '63.



**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.      
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Feb 28 16:32:56 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:32:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was The finished 67, Now Tape Decks
In-Reply-To: <c10.2beb572e.34f89ae4@aol.com>
References: <c10.2beb572e.34f89ae4@aol.com>
Message-ID: <00c201c87a62$414e3fd0$c3eabf70$@com>

That's why the lowball offer.

 

;)

 

From: TMHEFFRON at aol.com [mailto:TMHEFFRON at aol.com] 
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 5:17 PM
To: wsthompson at thicko.com; dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com; bmwwxman at gmail.com;
spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Was The finished 67, Now Tape Decks

 

In a message dated 2/28/2008 3:28:21 PM Central Standard Time,
wsthompson at thicko.com writes:

Jim,

I'll give ya $50 for the Fender Twin.

WST

They didn't make a Twin Reverb 'til '63.

From RampantNM at aol.com  Thu Feb 28 16:42:33 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:42:33 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Franks Battery Hold Downs
Message-ID: <be3.25d63b51.34f8a0e9@aol.com>

She should be by Wednesday morning of next week.....
 
RBH
 
In a message dated 2/28/2008 4:03:17 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
jlaird237 at cox.net writes:

Stick a  fork in her and see if she is done yet.


----- Original Message  ----- 
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
To:  <RampantNM at aol.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent:  Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Franks Battery  Hold Downs


>I thought that Nut was a Senator in New  York



 
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.




**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.      
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Feb 28 21:50:15 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:50:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Was The finished 67, Now Tape Decks
In-Reply-To: <00c201c87a62$414e3fd0$c3eabf70$@com>
References: <c10.2beb572e.34f89ae4@aol.com>
	<00c201c87a62$414e3fd0$c3eabf70$@com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0802282050x49e09037o49c8047843d6dfc6@mail.gmail.com>

What??????   Damn!  You're right!  I dug it out of the closet and it isn't a
Twin!  It's a Deluxe!!
Cheers!!
Jim

On 2/28/08, Wm. Severin Thompson <wsthompson at thicko.com> wrote:
>
>  That's why the lowball offer.

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Thu Feb 28 22:28:20 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:28:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Franks Battery Hold Downs
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802281245o3dbfd05ic7cfe2a1486577e6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <c3a.2d4f8e2a.34f876c7@aol.com>
	<e98d88090802281245o3dbfd05ic7cfe2a1486577e6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B41E1990-D0E9-4475-B743-AA1B050A23DE@phillymgclub.com>

No the nut is the former guvner of Texas


On Feb 28, 2008, at 3:45 PM, Brad Fornal wrote:

> I thought that Nut was a Senator in New York
>
> On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 2:42 PM, <RampantNM at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> In a message dated 2/28/2008 8:20:52 AM Mountain Standard Time,
>> spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>>
>> I  believe it is Pecan, it's some left over flooring
>>
>>
>> Excellent job as usual Frank.  You make it look so easy.  By the   
>> way is
>> that
>> PuhKAHN like the state tree of Texas, or PEEcan, some nut tree  
>> they  have
>> back east.
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL  
>> Living.
>> (
>> http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
>> 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598<http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598 
>> >
>> )
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From hal at katemuir.com  Thu Feb 28 23:28:30 2008
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:28:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What does "Nice, Newly Restored" mean to you?
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMEAGGDAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Ebay item 220205447989.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-Mark-1-Newly-Rest
ored-1959-Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-Mark-1_W0QQitemZ220205447989QQihZ012QQ
categoryZ6023QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

or http://tinyurl.com/2g96zk

Hal

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Feb 29 02:29:40 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:29:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
In-Reply-To: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <205cef430802290129l311955f4tec55f8a29de51a1d@mail.gmail.com>

Frank "The Real Father of the Sprite"
You are amazing she is beautiful can we clone you : )
Lin

62 California Sprite "Pinky"
www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner



On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 1:46 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
wrote:

> Well all but that 1 piece of carpet the guy keeps forgetting to order.
> You can see the 8 track player, the original seatbelts complete with
> original MG/Austin Healey buckle badges. Thanks Dad for those ;)
> And my rear deck replacement panel that holds the speakers.
> Note those are metal chrome plated period correct speaker covers for the
> tape player.
> And the Sprite can glued under the bonnet just has to stay, that too is
> "period correct" as that can contained cycalamates (sp) which are known
> to cause cancer in lab rats back in the 70s. It came with the rusty 69
> so I saved it since it matches the paint on the 67.
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67d.jpg<http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/67d.jpg>
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67e.jpg<http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/67e.jpg>
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67f.jpg<http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/67f.jpg>
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67g.jpg<http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/67g.jpg>
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67h.jpg<http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/67h.jpg>
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67i.jpg<http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/67i.jpg>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Feb 29 03:23:10 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:23:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What does "Nice, Newly Restored" mean to you?
In-Reply-To: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMEAGGDAA.hal@katemuir.com>
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMEAGGDAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802290223k8afc4a7v9e95aa239eef3f70@mail.gmail.com>

Not THAT!! But then, that seller has always sold half assed cars anyway

On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 12:28 AM, Hal Faulkner <hal at katemuir.com> wrote:

> Ebay item 220205447989.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-Mark-1-Newly-Rest
>
> ored-1959-Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-Mark-1_W0QQitemZ220205447989QQihZ012QQ
> categoryZ6023QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-Mark-1-Newly-Restored-1959-Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-Mark-1_W0QQitemZ220205447989QQihZ012QQcategoryZ6023QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem>
>
> or http://tinyurl.com/2g96zk
>
> Hal
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Feb 29 05:32:42 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:32:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net>
	<205cef430802290129l311955f4tec55f8a29de51a1d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <038f01c87acf$30025fa0$0201a8c0@midget>

> Frank "The Real Father of the Sprite"
> You are amazing she is beautiful can we clone you : )

Well, at least she didn't ask him to be the father of her baby ;-)
Dav... Larry Denials

From TMHEFFRON at aol.com  Fri Feb 29 06:48:10 2008
From: TMHEFFRON at aol.com (TMHEFFRON at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:48:10 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Was The finished 67, Now Tape Decks
Message-ID: <c78.297a3f18.34f9671a@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/28/2008 10:50:34 PM Central Standard Time, 
bmwwxman at gmail.com writes:

What??????   Damn!  You're right!  I dug it out of the closet and it isn't a 
Twin!  It's a Deluxe!!
Cheers!!
Jim

Well, then it's hardly worth the money to ship it to me...  But just.
 
TuTone - living without a tweed deluxe all these years.



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From nory1 at adelphia.net  Fri Feb 29 08:32:17 2008
From: nory1 at adelphia.net (Nory)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:32:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What does "Nice, Newly Restored" mean to you?
In-Reply-To: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMEAGGDAA.hal@katemuir.com>
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMEAGGDAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <9BCF5057-BA30-4A86-88D3-13503732AC5C@adelphia.net>

It still has the original oil leaks.


On Feb 29, 2008, at 1:28 AM, Hal Faulkner wrote:

> Ebay item 220205447989.
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-Mark-1- 
> Newly-Rest
> ored-1959-Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite- 
> Mark-1_W0QQitemZ220205447989QQihZ012QQ
> categoryZ6023QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
>
> or http://tinyurl.com/2g96zk
>
> Hal
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Feb 29 08:37:08 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:37:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What does "Nice, Newly Restored" mean to you?
In-Reply-To: <9BCF5057-BA30-4A86-88D3-13503732AC5C@adelphia.net>
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMEAGGDAA.hal@katemuir.com>
	<9BCF5057-BA30-4A86-88D3-13503732AC5C@adelphia.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88090802290737x51544432u76135fcf5b7b3341@mail.gmail.com>

I know when selling a restored car, it is VERY important to mention the new
key fob...

On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 9:32 AM, Nory <nory1 at adelphia.net> wrote:

> It still has the original oil leaks.
>
>
> On Feb 29, 2008, at 1:28 AM, Hal Faulkner wrote:
>
> > Ebay item 220205447989.
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-Mark-1-
> > Newly-Rest
> > ored-1959-Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-
> > Mark-1_W0QQitemZ220205447989QQihZ012QQ
> > categoryZ6023QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
> >
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> >
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From RampantNM at aol.com  Fri Feb 29 09:00:49 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:00:49 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Edison Player
Message-ID: <d5c.1e2dec90.34f98631@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/28/2008 10:30:36 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

No, but  my dad has a hand cranked Edison player that still works, but
some of the  cylinders are getting a bit fragile.

Larry




Is this your Dad?  I think I see a resemblance...  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SdmlE5j7OM
 
 
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.




**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.      
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Feb 29 09:16:29 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:16:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2009 Calendars?
Message-ID: <00a901c87aee$7233ed70$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

A number of you were kind enough to say some nice things about the 2008 
calendars from the Sprite and Midget Club. Praise of any sort makes me giddy 
and prone to do stupid things like repeating the mistake of volunteering ;-) 
I am seriously contemplating the creation of a 2009 Sprite and Midget 
calendar. I figured I should let you folks know now so that you can take 
some great pictures of your projects and trips during the driving season and 
email them to spridget.calendar at gmail.com . I am not looking for concours 
trailer queens, I am looking for project cars, for 1500 Midgets, for all 
ages and styles. I am not sure about that "modified MG" with the V8 on ebay, 
but maybe...  I think I have enough pictures from my trip home in our new 
Bugeye to fill a calendar, so please email me some of your pictures from 
this year so that someone besides Trish will want to buy a calendar.

As usual, the higher the resolution, the better. Please do not send me links 
to web pages full of shots of lots of cars; take the time to decide which of 
your pictures you would really like to see in the calendar and send those to 
me. I will not be trolling the web looking for Spridget pictures; all of the 
pictures in the calendar will be ones that people sent me for that purpose. 
I don't know that I can promise to repeat this year's claim that everybody 
who sent me a picture got at least one shot in the calendar, but I will try 
hard. Feel free to pass this on to other lists and forums of Spridget owners 
as well.
David Lieb
1972 RWA Midget
1960 RWA Bugeye

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 29 09:16:35 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:16:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What does "Nice, Newly Restored" mean to you?
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMEAGGDAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <04cf01c87aee$74bb82b0$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hal Faulkner" <hal at katemuir.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 12:28 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] What does "Nice, Newly Restored" mean to you?


Ebay item 220205447989.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-Mark-1-Newly-Rest
ored-1959-Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-Mark-1_W0QQitemZ220205447989QQihZ012QQ
categoryZ6023QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

or http://tinyurl.com/2g96zk

Hal
_______________________________________________


Careful, this is the same guy who sells the seat covers that don't fit and, 
IIRC, he is also the seller of the infamous steering wheel with overspray.

LAD 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 29 09:21:49 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:21:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The finished 67
References: <47C5AFE8.6050605@comcast.net><205cef430802290129l311955f4tec55f8a29de51a1d@mail.gmail.com>
	<038f01c87acf$30025fa0$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <04e801c87aef$3005fb90$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 6:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] The finished 67


> Frank "The Real Father of the Sprite"
> You are amazing she is beautiful can we clone you : )

Well, at least she didn't ask him to be the father of her baby ;-)
Dav... Larry Denials
_______________________________________________

Hey, at least spell my name right if you are going to forge it!!!

Larry Daniels

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Fri Feb 29 09:34:55 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:34:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What does "Nice, Newly Restored" mean to you?
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMEAGGDAA.hal@katemuir.com>
	<04cf01c87aee$74bb82b0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <000a01c87af1$047fcad0$6401a8c0@personal>

Worth the 6700 bucks.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 10:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What does "Nice, Newly Restored" mean to you?


> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Hal Faulkner" <hal at katemuir.com>
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 12:28 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] What does "Nice, Newly Restored" mean to you?
>
>
> Ebay item 220205447989.
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-Mark-1-Newly-Rest
> ored-1959-Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-Mark-1_W0QQitemZ220205447989QQihZ012QQ
> categoryZ6023QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
>
> or http://tinyurl.com/2g96zk
>
> Hal
> _______________________________________________
>
>
> Careful, this is the same guy who sells the seat covers that don't fit 
> and,
> IIRC, he is also the seller of the infamous steering wheel with overspray.
>
> LAD
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From nory1 at adelphia.net  Fri Feb 29 08:51:44 2008
From: nory1 at adelphia.net (Nory)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:51:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] He's Back
In-Reply-To: <20080228150910.snhaw6vhwcw0ksss@webmail.opentransfer.com>
References: <20080228150910.snhaw6vhwcw0ksss@webmail.opentransfer.com>
Message-ID: <C975D5B1-671A-4F5C-B35F-B8F9F74EBE87@adelphia.net>

It's nice to see they're using the same kind of car they had in the  
series.


On Feb 28, 2008, at 4:09 PM, Larry Macy, Ph.D. wrote:

> Old Mr. "Missed it by that much" is coming in June Just before MG2008
> and Lak of the Ozarks.
>
> Nice Sunbeam shot in this traiiler:
>
> http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/getsmart/
>
> Larry
>
> -- 
> Larry Macy
> 78 Midget

From kevin at valentinephoto.net  Fri Feb 29 09:56:54 2008
From: kevin at valentinephoto.net (K. Valentine)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:56:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Collector Car Insurance
Message-ID: <824D5E13-36E5-4E29-AC57-9C73D660AFA4@valentinephoto.net>

Hey ALL,

Who has had good or bad experiences with what companies and/or services?

All input appreciated ;)

Kevin V.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Feb 29 10:41:36 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:41:36 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] What does "Nice, Newly Restored" mean to you?
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090802290737x51544432u76135fcf5b7b3341@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F3781D725706D812AA2F5BDB8140@phx.gbl>

That jumped out at me too, ... but the heater hose had me looking for 
awhile.  One of those WTF? moments.



>From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
>
>I know when selling a restored car, it is VERY important to mention the new
>key fob...
>
>On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 9:32 AM, Nory <nory1 at adelphia.net> wrote:
>
> > It still has the original oil leaks.
> >
> >
> > On Feb 29, 2008, at 1:28 AM, Hal Faulkner wrote:
> >
> > > Ebay item 220205447989.
> > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-Mark-1-
> > > Newly-Rest
> > > ored-1959-Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-
> > > Mark-1_W0QQitemZ220205447989QQihZ012QQ
> > > categoryZ6023QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
> > >
> > > or http://tinyurl.com/2g96zk
> > >
> > > Hal

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 29 11:29:51 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:29:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Collector Car Insurance
In-Reply-To: <824D5E13-36E5-4E29-AC57-9C73D660AFA4@valentinephoto.net>
Message-ID: <695382.54673.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Rose Gribbin at American Collectors Insurance was very nice to deal with when I signed on last year.  I have not needed to place a claim (not that I'm complaining) so can't help in that area - but I've experienced reasonable rates and friendly, helpful service so far.  When I went for my historic tags, I realized that I had left out my middle initial on the insurance forms.  This made the insurance forms not match my drivers license.  A call to her was all it took - she quickly changed the documents and faxxed them to the DMV and I was able to get everything in one trip - which is something of a miracle in New York.
   
  Her number is (800) 360-2277, extension 278.
   - David


"K. Valentine" <kevin at valentinephoto.net> wrote:
  Hey ALL,

Who has had good or bad experiences with what companies and/or services?

All input appreciated ;)

Kevin V.
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From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Fri Feb 29 14:41:38 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:41:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Attn: Peter C, returning the favor, NO LBC
Message-ID: <12364517.1204321298642.JavaMail.root@wmvirt9>

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/pts/589447314.html

--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest acquisition
1973 Midget

PS - anybody need a 1975 shell?

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb 29 15:09:28 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:09:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell/Iris Blue mat
Message-ID: <47C88298.1050406@comcast.net>

I found the rubber tunnel mat in what looks like Speedwell blue.
The original stuff!
I did not know the mats came in blue.
I have seen black, red, and green.
It is in surprisingly good shape, not perfect but it's all there.
Too bad I didn't find the rest of the mats in the boot of the auction car.
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From RampantNM at aol.com  Fri Feb 29 15:20:03 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:20:03 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] New or restored...
Message-ID: <c78.2988712f.34f9df13@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/29/2008 12:10:26 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

Ebay  item 220205447989.



Hal it says right there that if you ever need to fix anything on  it...Parts 
for this car, if ever needed, are easily available in the US at  
www.fiatplus.com and at the eBay store http://stores.ebay.com/Everything-Fiat  and some 
other locations.
 
Frank should be thrilled, as he can use them instead of Moss.
 
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.




**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.      
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

From RampantNM at aol.com  Fri Feb 29 15:21:21 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:21:21 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Proposition
Message-ID: <cd3.2b9265c7.34f9df61@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/29/2008 12:10:26 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

Frank  "The Real Father of the Sprite"
> You are amazing she is beautiful can  we clone you : )

Well, at least she didn't ask him to be the father of  her baby ;-)
Dav... Larry Denials




Actually I think that was implied.....
 
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.




**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.      
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

From RampantNM at aol.com  Fri Feb 29 15:29:46 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:29:46 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Overspray Revisited
Message-ID: <c18.2d1307de.34f9e15a@aol.com>

In a message dated 2/29/2008 12:10:26 PM Mountain Standard Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

IIRC, he  is also the seller of the infamous steering wheel with overspray.

LAD  


No, that was the Mopar Lady in Houston, TX.....
 
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.




**************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living.      
(http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/
2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb 29 15:36:36 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:36:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Proposition
References: <cd3.2b9265c7.34f9df61@aol.com>
Message-ID: <05d401c87b23$8b1e9c10$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <RampantNM at aol.com>

Frank  "The Real Father of the Sprite"
> You are amazing she is beautiful can  we clone you : )

Well, at least she didn't ask him to be the father of  her baby ;-)
Dav... Larry Denials

-----------


Actually I think that was implied.....

Regards,

Robert B. Houston

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

Frank, you devil, you.  We are going to have to start calling you "The 
Italian Stallion".

LAD

From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Feb 29 16:13:03 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:13:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell/Iris Blue mat
In-Reply-To: <47C88298.1050406@comcast.net>
References: <47C88298.1050406@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <47C820FF.4112.1A0116D@dmg.bossig.com>

Oooh... Ooooh...
Frank has a S P E E D W E L L tunnel mat...
What do *you* think about that -- W E S L A K E ??  <BFG>

On 29 Feb 2008 at 17:09, Frank Clarici wrote:
>> I found the rubber tunnel mat in what looks like Speedwell blue.

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Feb 29 17:37:53 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:37:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Collector Car Insurance
In-Reply-To: <824D5E13-36E5-4E29-AC57-9C73D660AFA4@valentinephoto.net>
References: <824D5E13-36E5-4E29-AC57-9C73D660AFA4@valentinephoto.net>
Message-ID: <339484424.20080229163753@pacifier.com>

Hello K.,

       Nothing but good to say about Hagerty..... Two separate
       claims...
       1).. a rock hit my windshield, .. cracking it.
               had new glass come from england. when it took more
               than a few weeks before it arrived, Hagerty called ME
               to ask ;if there was any problem and what could they
               do to help me get my car fixed. .. when was the last
               time your insurance company called you to offer
               assistance after you have filed a claim....Oh yeah,
               ZERO  $$$$$ deductible.

               2)guy in a parking lot backed into my car... uninsured
               motorist.... car fixed at ANY shop i wanted willing to
               pay for NEW fender OR repairing old one, MY choice.
               ZERO $$$$$ deductible. .. ..

               I've had 'em for about 6 years, payed about $650 in
               premiums and had about $1500 in claims.. ... and my
               rates haven't gone up except by MY choice in raising
               the AGREED TO VALUE.....

               i have Original 1966 plates on the car (collector car
               rules in Washington State) .. those rules are about
               the same as Hagerty Collector Car Insurance rules... i
               told my agent .. ok, no mile restriction per year, so
               .. if the roads are dry i'll be driving the car...
               that fits the rule of "limited pleasure driving" as
               far the agent is concerned !! as per Hagerty rules.
               how cool is THAT?






-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
   '66 Sprite
    Kelso, WA. USA
     "I've lost my gold mine!" Tom exclaimed. 

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Fri Feb 29 17:59:34 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:59:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Edison Player
In-Reply-To: <d5c.1e2dec90.34f98631@aol.com>
References: <d5c.1e2dec90.34f98631@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4C569FA2-A3BE-4C49-8029-154B46CBDDAD@phillymgclub.com>

No, but that is how fragile they are.

BTW, he is currently closer to you than to me. He has a Winter place  
in Arizona.

Larry

On Feb 29, 2008, at 11:00 AM, RampantNM at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 2/28/2008 10:30:36 PM Mountain Standard Time,
> spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
> No, but  my dad has a hand cranked Edison player that still works, but
> some of the  cylinders are getting a bit fragile.
>
> Larry
>
>
>
>
> Is this your Dad?  I think I see a resemblance...
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SdmlE5j7OM
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Robert B. Houston
>
> 74.5 MGBGT
> 73 MG  Midget

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Feb 29 19:36:22 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:36:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Misc ramblings
Message-ID: <47C8C126.1070700@comcast.net>

Or things I learned tonight.

#1) Do NOT tell your wife how to sew the edging on the tunnel carpet no 
matter what. You are not wrong even if she has to do it three times 
because you "told her so".

#2) Didja know those black late Midget wiper arms and blades are painted 
stainless steel? And when stripped of the black, they buff up almost 
chrome like.
Yes I do have original Rainbow blades on my 58 and 67 but with the trip 
to PennsylRAINia and Missouri this coming year, I need to have real 
wipers and the springs in the arms of the later type are much better 
then the spring tab in the Rainbows.

#3) 2 modern beep-beep horns in place of the old Lucas horns on a Sprite 
will make the DRIVER jump out of the seat when he hits the horn button!


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Feb 29 20:10:16 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:10:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Misc ramblings
In-Reply-To: <47C8C126.1070700@comcast.net>
References: <47C8C126.1070700@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <47C85898.29504.2793FC1@dmg.bossig.com>

I put a pair of mid-60's Chevy Hi-Lo's on mine... they are loud!!
I want those 18-wheeler drivers to HEAR me !! BTDT
Driving I40 across TX/AK/NM scared the s**t out of me...


On 29 Feb 2008 at 21:36, Frank Clarici wrote:

>> #3) 2 modern beep-beep horns in place of the old Lucas horns on a
>> #Sprite 
>> will make the DRIVER jump out of the seat when he hits the horn
>> button!


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Fri Feb 29 20:38:23 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:38:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Collector Car Insurance
In-Reply-To: <339484424.20080229163753@pacifier.com>
References: <824D5E13-36E5-4E29-AC57-9C73D660AFA4@valentinephoto.net>
	<339484424.20080229163753@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <DBAB9972-13C8-4321-83A7-0409A7473AA7@comcast.net>

Second the Hagerty vote.  Car died, full tow to the house, all covered  
w/ no deductible.  I'm paying about $600 /yr but that covers 10 cars  
or so, some drivers and some parts cars..

Lester


On Feb 29, 2008, at 6:37 PM, Bill L wrote:

> Hello K.,
>
>       Nothing but good to say about Hagerty..... Two separate
>       claims...
>       1).. a rock hit my windshield, .. cracking it.
>               had new glass come from england. when it took more
>               than a few weeks before it arrived, Hagerty called ME
>               to ask ;if there was any problem and what could they
>               do to help me get my car fixed. .. when was the last
>               time your insurance company called you to offer
>               assistance after you have filed a claim....Oh yeah,
>               ZERO  $$$$$ deductible.
>
>               2)guy in a parking lot backed into my car... uninsured
>               motorist.... car fixed at ANY shop i wanted willing to
>               pay for NEW fender OR repairing old one, MY choice.
>               ZERO $$$$$ deductible. .. ..
>
>               I've had 'em for about 6 years, payed about $650 in
>               premiums and had about $1500 in claims.. ... and my
>               rates haven't gone up except by MY choice in raising
>               the AGREED TO VALUE.....
>
>               i have Original 1966 plates on the car (collector car
>               rules in Washington State) .. those rules are about
>               the same as Hagerty Collector Car Insurance rules... i
>               told my agent .. ok, no mile restriction per year, so
>               .. if the roads are dry i'll be driving the car...
>               that fits the rule of "limited pleasure driving" as
>               far the agent is concerned !! as per Hagerty rules.
>               how cool is THAT?
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -- 
> Best regards,
> Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>   '66 Sprite
>    Kelso, WA. USA
>     "I've lost my gold mine!" Tom exclaimed.
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Fri Feb 29 20:41:16 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:41:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Misc ramblings
In-Reply-To: <47C85898.29504.2793FC1@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <47C8C126.1070700@comcast.net>
	<47C85898.29504.2793FC1@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <E203EF68-C686-4174-BA38-DF4DAB338151@comcast.net>

Damn!!  That's a drive.. Texas, Alaska, New Mexico.. wow!!  ;-)

Lester

On Feb 29, 2008, at 9:10 PM, Dave G. wrote:

> I put a pair of mid-60's Chevy Hi-Lo's on mine... they are loud!!
> I want those 18-wheeler drivers to HEAR me !! BTDT
> Driving I40 across TX/AK/NM scared the s**t out of me...
>
>
> On 29 Feb 2008 at 21:36, Frank Clarici wrote:
>
>>> #3) 2 modern beep-beep horns in place of the old Lucas horns on a
>>> #Sprite
>>> will make the DRIVER jump out of the seat when he hits the horn
>>> button!
>
>
> --
> Dave G.   KK7SS
> '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
> "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
> But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Feb 29 20:50:45 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:50:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Misc ramblings
In-Reply-To: <E203EF68-C686-4174-BA38-DF4DAB338151@comcast.net>
References: <47C8C126.1070700@comcast.net>,
	<47C85898.29504.2793FC1@dmg.bossig.com>,
	<E203EF68-C686-4174-BA38-DF4DAB338151@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <47C86215.12120.29E4DA8@dmg.bossig.com>

Oh Dear!!   Me Bad!!
It should have been "AR" not "AK"...
That was the year I drove the '67 Sprite from Point Lookout, MD to San 
Fransicso, CA..  and the trip that buggered my right knee due to keeping it 
in one position for far too many hours without a a good rest.... but I was in a 
hurry!!!

Sorry for the error, Folks...

On 29 Feb 2008 at 21:41, Lester wrote:

>> Damn!!  That's a drive.. Texas, Alaska, New Mexico.. wow!!  ;-)
>> 
>> Lester
>> 
>> On Feb 29, 2008, at 9:10 PM, Dave G. wrote:
>> 
>> > I put a pair of mid-60's Chevy Hi-Lo's on mine... they are loud!! I
>> > want those 18-wheeler drivers to HEAR me !! BTDT Driving I40 across
>> > TX/AK/NM scared the s**t out of me...


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Feb 29 21:04:19 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:04:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye door latches
Message-ID: <03c801c87b51$53409d10$0201a8c0@midget>

It certainly does help keep you awake on long road trips when the driver's 
door pops open every 50 miles or so. Yes, I lubricated it and tried every 
possible technique for closing it, but whenever the side curtains were on, 
the door had a tendancy to open itself. A quick examination seems to 
indicate that the piin in the latch must not be going far enough into the 
hole in the cone, but what is the best way to correct this?
David Lieb 

From pdx.pete at verizon.net  Fri Feb 29 21:15:33 2008
From: pdx.pete at verizon.net (pdxpete)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:15:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye door latches
References: <03c801c87b51$53409d10$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <005e01c87b52$e5304620$abb37547@DBKF4T81>

A couple or three judiciously-placed spot welds??

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>


> A quick examination seems to
> indicate that the piin in the latch must not be going far enough into the
> hole in the cone, but what is the best way to correct this?

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Fri Feb 29 21:48:04 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:48:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye door latches
References: <03c801c87b51$53409d10$0201a8c0@midget>
	<005e01c87b52$e5304620$abb37547@DBKF4T81>
Message-ID: <000401c87b57$6fa1e030$6401a8c0@personal>

I drilled the hole just a bit larger.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "pdxpete" <pdx.pete at verizon.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 10:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye door latches


>A couple or three judiciously-placed spot welds??
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
>
>
>> A quick examination seems to
>> indicate that the piin in the latch must not be going far enough into the
>> hole in the cone, but what is the best way to correct this?
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 29 22:36:01 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:36:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye door latches
In-Reply-To: <03c801c87b51$53409d10$0201a8c0@midget>
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--- David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:

> It certainly does help keep you awake on long road
> trips when the driver's 
> door pops open every 50 miles or so.

Not a long term fix, but after the 1st day of my 1200
mile drive home in my Bugeye, I found the value of
carrying velcro in the tool bag. It keeps a lot of
stuff where it should be in a pinch. I even made an
impromptu cup holder while going through the Smoky
Mts.



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