From Weslake1330 at aol.com  Sat Nov  1 03:06:01 2008
From: Weslake1330 at aol.com (Weslake1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 06:06:01 EDT
Subject: [Spridgets] Another ebay Sprite (Spridget?)
Message-ID: <ceb.47d910a2.363d8409@aol.com>

I'd want that rear anti-roll bar off!
 
In a message dated 01/11/2008 00:29:45 GMT Standard Time,  
herby at herbytoys.com writes:

http://preview.tinyurl.com/6lhzq5



It looks nice but the  BIN seems high. I thought only Midgets had the side
trim. And what are  those wheels? 

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov  1 04:49:33 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 04:49:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another ebay Sprite (Spridget?)
In-Reply-To: <ceb.47d910a2.363d8409@aol.com>
Message-ID: <921019.65320.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Looks like a pretty hefty one, doesn't it.  As for the wheels - they look
vaguely familiar.  They wouldn't be off something like an old Sonnett, would
they?  If it wasn't so early on a Saturday I'd Google it myself to see if I'm
right.
 - David

--- On Sat, 11/1/08, Weslake1330 at aol.com <Weslake1330 at aol.com> wrote:

From: Weslake1330 at aol.com <Weslake1330 at aol.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Another ebay Sprite (Spridget?)
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008, 5:06 AM

I'd want that rear anti-roll bar off!

In a message dated 01/11/2008 00:29:45 GMT Standard Time,
herby at herbytoys.com writes:

http://preview.tinyurl.com/6lhzq5



It looks nice but the  BIN seems high. I thought only Midgets had the side
trim. And what are  those wheels?
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From bighealey at charter.net  Sat Nov  1 07:57:09 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 07:57:09 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] My ebay items
Message-ID: <B99E6C46AB304387B0B6E5C83B982DE4@TRACY>

I have some eBay auctions ending in a few hours for some Midget and Healey
bits.

For example 200267668398 Good buy on a refurbished A-Arm

 

Thanks for looking. 

 

Tracy 

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sat Nov  1 12:15:35 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 15:15:35 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Freeze Plug
Message-ID: <ACC1474D-F597-4F69-97AF-3CA6898EEE27@phillymgclub.com>

While I was tuning and timing to get ready for tomorrow's TR vs MG  
Rallye, I discovered a leaking freeze plug. I got it out and am  
getting ready to run get another, but what do folks use to seal them??  
Silicone, Gasket glue??

Larry

-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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


"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of  
arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in  
sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally  
worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!".

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Sat Nov  1 12:30:43 2008
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 12:30:43 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Freeze Plug
In-Reply-To: <ACC1474D-F597-4F69-97AF-3CA6898EEE27@phillymgclub.com>
References: <ACC1474D-F597-4F69-97AF-3CA6898EEE27@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <BLU107-W35B3A066835C901678452DCA230@phx.gbl>

I coat them with Permatex Blue before I put them in but most people like to
put them in dry (mine have never leaked so far).
Bill

> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 15:15:35 -0400
> From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com
> Subject: [Spridgets] Freeze Plug
>
> While I was tuning and timing to get ready for tomorrow's TR vs MG
> Rallye, I discovered a leaking freeze plug. I got it out and am
> getting ready to run get another, but what do folks use to seal them??
> Silicone, Gasket glue??
>
> Larry
>
> --
>
> Larry Macy
> 78 Midget
>
> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
> Board Member at Large
> Philadelphia MG Club
>
>
> "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of
> arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in
> sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally
> worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!".
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From bkitterer at mac.com  Sat Nov  1 12:45:32 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:45:32 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Another ebay Sprite (Spridget?)
In-Reply-To: <490B983F.1934.1B23C3D@kk7ss.verizon.net>
References: <574CDDC4E8EA498188CA35E259EA3609@HERBYZ>
	<490B983F.1934.1B23C3D@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <48EEAD37-F9A3-445A-9254-5FCE61152F69@mac.com>

Depends on when it was actually sold.  The "'67's" were first  
available in late '66, the smog equipment was required at the start  
of '67.  The '67 that is hiding under my bugeye was sold in '66  and  
has no smog equipment other than the PVC valve for the close crankcase.


Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Oct 31, 2008, at 11:43 PM, Dave G. wrote:

> Didn't '67s have the air injectors and the 'smog' pump??

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov  1 12:49:01 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 14:49:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Freeze Plug
In-Reply-To: <BLU107-W35B3A066835C901678452DCA230@phx.gbl>
References: <ACC1474D-F597-4F69-97AF-3CA6898EEE27@phillymgclub.com>
	<BLU107-W35B3A066835C901678452DCA230@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811011249mc6bf409m21b4843174cf6898@mail.gmail.com>

What Bill said, Larry.  I had to replace several on my old MG TC 1250 years
ago. I just bunged them in dry and they never leaked.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 2:30 PM, Bill Masquelier <billmasq at hotmail.com>wrote:

> I coat them with Permatex Blue before I put them in but most people like to
> put them in dry (mine have never leaked so far).
> Bill
>
> > To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 15:15:35 -0400
> > From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com
> > Subject: [Spridgets] Freeze Plug
> >
> > While I was tuning and timing to get ready for tomorrow's TR vs MG
> > Rallye, I discovered a leaking freeze plug. I got it out and am
> > getting ready to run get another, but what do folks use to seal them??
> > Silicone, Gasket glue??
> >
> > Larry
> >
> > --
> >
> > Larry Macy
> > 78 Midget
> >
> > Keep your top down and your chin up.
> >
> > Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> > lmacy at phillymgclub.com
> > Board Member at Large
> > Philadelphia MG Club
> >
> >
> > "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of
> > arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in
> > sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally
> > worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!".
> > _______________________________________________
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov  1 13:14:40 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 15:14:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Another ebay Sprite (Spridget?)
In-Reply-To: <48EEAD37-F9A3-445A-9254-5FCE61152F69@mac.com>
References: <574CDDC4E8EA498188CA35E259EA3609@HERBYZ>
	<490B983F.1934.1B23C3D@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<48EEAD37-F9A3-445A-9254-5FCE61152F69@mac.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090811011314m64204609x75bc4e39caca4900@mail.gmail.com>

>From what I have read 68 was the first year of the smog crap

On Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 2:45 PM, Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at mac.com> wrote:

> Depends on when it was actually sold.  The "'67's" were first
> available in late '66, the smog equipment was required at the start
> of '67.  The '67 that is hiding under my bugeye was sold in '66  and
> has no smog equipment other than the PVC valve for the close crankcase.
>
>
> Bob Kitterer
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
> 2000 Miata Special Edition
>
>
>
>
> On Oct 31, 2008, at 11:43 PM, Dave G. wrote:
>
> > Didn't '67s have the air injectors and the 'smog' pump??
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From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sat Nov  1 14:30:05 2008
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 16:30:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New tires, fresh carbs...
In-Reply-To: <162721.76657.qm@web44811.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20081101213008.ESQQ13158.hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>

November 1st in Wisconsin, and its in the 60's.  Go figure.

Put on my new tires today.  Friend of an uncle got me a deal, too bad it
took 3 weeks for them.

Rebuilt my carbs with and old rebuild kit that came with the car.  Figured
what the heck?  Starts great with barely any choke.  No strange popping in
third gear.  Feels like a different car.

I even felt safe taking the kids around the block.

Nice.  Pleasant.   A few problems to address, but that's to be expected.

November 1st.  Last day of insurance on it for the season.  Dammit!

The boat wrap guy is coming tomorrow to see if it's feasible.  I'll let you
all know.

thanks
Chris
 
66MKIII 
Brookfield, WI

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov  1 14:40:36 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 16:40:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New tires, fresh carbs...
References: <20081101213008.ESQQ13158.hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <C78A9D55875743DCB4DCA49E4452C301@midget>

Speaking of carbs, a campaign worker just stopped by and saw my Spridgets, 
so he was asking about parts for his 1977 MGB. It seems his uncle willed him 
the car... some days he is not sure whether his uncle actually liked him or 
not ;-)
Anyway, the part that of the Zenith Stromberg carb where the throttle cable 
attaches is broken. Anyone know of an old ZS carb for an MGB that is looking 
for a new home? They used to give these away as door prizes, didn't they?
David Lieb 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov  1 14:45:35 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 16:45:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New tires, fresh carbs...
References: <20081101213008.ESQQ13158.hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <CA263EA2C0844C25A2372A3232FC07A3@Larry>

Chris, see if he can get a couple of the plastic containers of the desiccant 
that they put in the boats for winter storage.  It works great for keeping 
things dry inside the car.  I got mine from West Marine.  It's called Star 
brite No Damp.  It's even re-fillable.

Larry

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Manuel" <cmanuel at wi.rr.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 4:30 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] New tires, fresh carbs...


November 1st in Wisconsin, and its in the 60's.  Go figure.

Put on my new tires today.  Friend of an uncle got me a deal, too bad it
took 3 weeks for them.

Rebuilt my carbs with and old rebuild kit that came with the car.  Figured
what the heck?  Starts great with barely any choke.  No strange popping in
third gear.  Feels like a different car.

I even felt safe taking the kids around the block.

Nice.  Pleasant.   A few problems to address, but that's to be expected.

November 1st.  Last day of insurance on it for the season.  Dammit!

The boat wrap guy is coming tomorrow to see if it's feasible.  I'll let you
all know.

thanks
Chris

66MKIII
Brookfield, WI
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov  1 14:53:21 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 14:53:21 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] New tires, fresh carbs...
In-Reply-To: <CA263EA2C0844C25A2372A3232FC07A3@Larry>
References: <20081101213008.ESQQ13158.hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
	<CA263EA2C0844C25A2372A3232FC07A3@Larry>
Message-ID: <4A2879A87AB5438DB18BCB77D62BD297@spider>

Go to http://www.starbrite.com/

And search on Dehumidifiers. .bill in oregon

 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 2:46 PM
To: Chris Manuel; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New tires, fresh carbs...

 

Chris, see if he can get a couple of the plastic containers of the desiccant


that they put in the boats for winter storage.  It works great for keeping 

things dry inside the car.  I got mine from West Marine.  It's called Star 

brite No Damp.  It's even re-fillable.

 

Larry

From bkitterer at mac.com  Sat Nov  1 14:56:13 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:56:13 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Another ebay Sprite (Spridget?)
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090811011314j361c51b5rb2856a21f5b4f5da@mail.gmail.com>
References: <574CDDC4E8EA498188CA35E259EA3609@HERBYZ>
	<490B983F.1934.1B23C3D@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<48EEAD37-F9A3-445A-9254-5FCE61152F69@mac.com>
	<e98d88090811011314j361c51b5rb2856a21f5b4f5da@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C2AA9882-EE72-43A6-B44A-E86A543847B0@mac.com>

Brad you are right it was '68 for foreign cars, American cars were  
earlier.  Current CA emission laws or being exempt from them are tied  
to '67.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Nov 1, 2008, at 1:14 PM, Brad Fornal wrote:

> From what I have read, 68 was the first year of the smog crap

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Sat Nov  1 15:08:31 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:08:31 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] New tires, fresh carbs...
In-Reply-To: <CA263EA2C0844C25A2372A3232FC07A3@Larry>
References: <20081101213008.ESQQ13158.hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
	<CA263EA2C0844C25A2372A3232FC07A3@Larry>
Message-ID: <78mg19$55vlt5@email.mtu.edu>

I looked up the MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) for Starbright. It 
is basically salt - calcium chloride. What ever you do, don't ever 
spill the bucket in your car! You can make your own Starbright by 
putting some calcium chloride in a plastic bucket. Calcium chloride 
is used in many ice melting products or you can probably get a 50 
pound bag from a box store or snow removal place. Buy it now, 'cause 
when it starts snowing in WI you won't be able to buy any.



At 05:45 PM 11/1/2008, Larry Daniels wrote:
>Chris, see if he can get a couple of the plastic containers of the desiccant
>that they put in the boats for winter storage.  It works great for keeping
>things dry inside the car.  I got mine from West Marine.  It's called Star
>brite No Damp.  It's even re-fillable.

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

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov  1 15:09:44 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 17:09:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New tires, fresh carbs...
References: <20081101213008.ESQQ13158.hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL><CA263EA2C0844C25A2372A3232FC07A3@Larry>
	<4A2879A87AB5438DB18BCB77D62BD297@spider>
Message-ID: <91F37E84A76C428AA8AF014CFC3107C4@Larry>

Actually, if you search on "No Damp" you will get a couple more of the 
dehumidifiers.

Also, I see they sell them at Fleet Farm, too.  Probably cheaper than at a 
boat supply place.

LAD


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 4:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New tires, fresh carbs...


Go to http://www.starbrite.com/

And search on Dehumidifiers. .bill in oregon



-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 2:46 PM
To: Chris Manuel; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New tires, fresh carbs...



Chris, see if he can get a couple of the plastic containers of the desiccant


that they put in the boats for winter storage.  It works great for keeping

things dry inside the car.  I got mine from West Marine.  It's called Star

brite No Damp.  It's even re-fillable.



Larry
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov  1 15:11:56 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 17:11:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New tires, fresh carbs...
References: <20081101213008.ESQQ13158.hrndva-omta04.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
	<CA263EA2C0844C25A2372A3232FC07A3@Larry> <78mg19$55vlt5@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <796B863094C04144AEFEA91D035EBD67@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin at mtu.edu>
To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>; "Chris Manuel" 
<cmanuel at wi.rr.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New tires, fresh carbs...


I looked up the MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) for Starbright. It
is basically salt - calcium chloride. What ever you do, don't ever
spill the bucket in your car! You can make your own Starbright by
putting some calcium chloride in a plastic bucket. Calcium chloride
is used in many ice melting products or you can probably get a 50
pound bag from a box store or snow removal place. Buy it now, 'cause
when it starts snowing in WI you won't be able to buy any.



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

Thanks, Tim.  That ought to really save some cash.

Larry 

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Sat Nov  1 15:28:44 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:28:44 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Calcium Chloride
Message-ID: <78mg19$55vngl@email.mtu.edu>

Here's what's in Starbright according to their MSDS.

Calcium chloride  77-80%
Sodium chloride   1-2%
Potassium chloride  2-3%
Water 15-20% (probably not "free" water but "in" the salt)

Also from the MSDS
Calcium chloride will: corrode most metals exposed to air; attack 
aluminum (and its alloys) and yellow brass (Bretherick, L., 1979, 
Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards, 2nd Ed).

Plus that 50 lb bag you purchase and forget about in the corner of 
the garage will also be absorbing water and creating a big mess. As I 
think about it, I don't want this stuff in my garage or car or boat 
or on the road.


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

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sat Nov  1 15:53:08 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:53:08 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Have clutch, will travel
Message-ID: <E74DD19C6B8645D28BD165468EBE2761@Home>

I got my clutch working.  Not completely, but enough to drive my lovely assistant around town.

One person can't do what I did; it takes two.  I got a plastic horse syringe from a veterinarian's office for $5 and put in on the bleeder valve with two sizes of tubing, one that fit the bleeder and another shoved inside that fit the syringe.  The two seal together well enough for sucking, but not blowing.  I then sucked a LOT of fluid through, while my lovely assistant poured a LOT of fluid into the reservoir.  It doesn't work with one person because, in the time it takes to refill the reservoir, the bubbles can rise back to the top of the pipe (assuming, of course, you can manage to remember to stop before the reservoir sucks air).  It has to be a constant, high-volume flush that flows downward faster than the bubbles can float upward.  An Eezibleed is probably easier, but it costs $60.

I still can't get inspected.  Half of the rear lights that were working a month ago are no longer working.  And I broke my washer/wiper lever trying to make it dim the headlights.  

But I have a clutch.
Sort of.

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY

From Weslake1330 at aol.com  Sat Nov  1 16:30:46 2008
From: Weslake1330 at aol.com (Weslake1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 19:30:46 EDT
Subject: [Spridgets] Clay
Message-ID: <d35.3d1ee223.363e40a6@aol.com>

A long time ago I had some sort of clay bags for absorbing moisture.   When 
they got all soft and wet you baked them in a domestic oven to get them dry  
and then put them back in your car.  I think they were a military aviation  
product.
 
W e s l a k e 1330  soon to be Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 01/11/2008 22:29:26 GMT Standard Time, thcollin at mtu.edu  
writes:

the  garage will also be absorbing water and creating a big  mess

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Nov  1 16:26:09 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 18:26:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Another ebay Sprite (Spridget?)
In-Reply-To: <C2AA9882-EE72-43A6-B44A-E86A543847B0@mac.com>
References: <574CDDC4E8EA498188CA35E259EA3609@HERBYZ>
	<490B983F.1934.1B23C3D@kk7ss.verizon.net>
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I recall back in my teenage years, seeing a 66 Mustang with smog crap. It
was a cali car

On Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 4:56 PM, Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at mac.com> wrote:

> Brad you are right it was '68 for foreign cars, American cars were
> earlier.  Current CA emission laws or being exempt from them are tied
> to '67.
>
> Bob Kitterer
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
> 2000 Miata Special Edition
>
>
>
>
> On Nov 1, 2008, at 1:14 PM, Brad Fornal wrote:
>
> > From what I have read, 68 was the first year of the smog crap
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov  1 16:34:51 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 18:34:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Calcium Chloride
In-Reply-To: <78mg19$55vngl@email.mtu.edu>
References: <78mg19$55vngl@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811011634y3a87d8efu456eda41c7d1d3dd@mail.gmail.com>

Agreed, Tim.  Great discussion of the impact of these two salts can be read
at:

http://www.chinamine.com/salt.html

Sand is by far the better way to treat roads, but it doesn't melt the snow
and ice as easily.
Most municipalities don't like to use it because they then have to clean the
road surfaces in the spring so the total cost of using sand is actually a
little higher.

Screw the citizens and their losses due to caustic salts....   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 5:28 PM, Timothy H. Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> Here's what's in Starbright according to their MSDS.
>
> Calcium chloride  77-80%
> Sodium chloride   1-2%
> Potassium chloride  2-3%
> Water 15-20% (probably not "free" water but "in" the salt)
>
> Also from the MSDS
> Calcium chloride will: corrode most metals exposed to air; attack aluminum
> (and its alloys) and yellow brass (Bretherick, L., 1979, Handbook of
> Reactive Chemical Hazards, 2nd Ed).
>
> Plus that 50 lb bag you purchase and forget about in the corner of the
> garage will also be absorbing water and creating a big mess. As I think
> about it, I don't want this stuff in my garage or car or boat or on the
> road.
>
>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov  1 16:40:54 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 16:40:54 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Clay desiccant
In-Reply-To: <d35.3d1ee223.363e40a6@aol.com>
References: <d35.3d1ee223.363e40a6@aol.com>
Message-ID: <3EC37D7B925E4F48A7DA8AF5B20D960A@spider>

http://www.polylam.com/unitbags.htm

Or Google clay desiccant.   .bill in oregon

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[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Weslake1330 at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 4:31 PM
To: thcollin at mtu.edu; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Clay

 

A long time ago I had some sort of clay bags for absorbing moisture.   When 

they got all soft and wet you baked them in a domestic oven to get them dry


and then put them back in your car.  I think they were a military aviation  

product.

 

W e s l a k e 1330  soon to be Weslake-Monza 1330

 

In a message dated 01/11/2008 22:29:26 GMT Standard Time, thcollin at mtu.edu  

writes:

 

the  garage will also be absorbing water and creating a big  mess

_______________________________________________

From dwramsey at att.net  Sat Nov  1 17:39:20 2008
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 17:39:20 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Clay
In-Reply-To: <d35.3d1ee223.363e40a6@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20081102003929.854B1187684@autox.team.net>

Yes you can buy them at your local surplus store for around $1 for 10 of
them.  Another option is to buy a bag of diatomaceous earth (a friable
earthy deposit composed of nearly pure silica and consisting essentially of
the frustules of the microscopic plants called diatoms) and use that. You
can reactivate it in the oven as well. It goes by the technical name of
Kitty Litter. If you are really cheap come up here and I can show you where
to dig up all you want for free in the desert.
		Crash


A long time ago I had some sort of clay bags for absorbing moisture.   When 
they got all soft and wet you baked them in a domestic oven to get them dry

and then put them back in your car.  I think they were a military aviation  
product.
 
W e s l a k e 1330  soon to be Weslake-Monza 1330

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sat Nov  1 18:34:39 2008
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 20:34:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Calcium Chloride
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811011634y3a87d8efu456eda41c7d1d3dd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20081102013442.PSVQ20070.hrndva-omta02.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>

Thanks all for the advice-I will run to our Farm and Barn tomorrow (Farm and
Fleet)  Fleet Farm...oh never mind it's a local thing

I have an extra Rubbermaid tote missing a top so we'll be good.

I just remembered to pull the battery.  Doh!

Chris

From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Sat Nov  1 20:37:56 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 23:37:56 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811012037p7f1cd99cmfde17183e589dfbe@mail.gmail.com>

3500 from Moss Motors.. I was looking for a cheaper route.. anyone have any
advice on what to do/get/costs? 2000 is the only number shot at me so far

-- 
Sincerely,


Matt Hagopian

From doug_altman at yahoo.com  Sun Nov  2 05:15:42 2008
From: doug_altman at yahoo.com (Doug Altman)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 04:15:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dessicant
Message-ID: <592957.28407.qm@web63502.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

About six years ago I purchased one of those car storage bags from California
Car Cover Co. (www.calcarcover.com) and three, two pound bags of their Sta-Dri
Pouches of dessicant which can be baked and reused about three times (three
years of winter storage).  Each year I seal the car in the bag with the
three pouches.  This, along with my CounterAct electronic corrosion control
system (www.counteractrust.com), and keeping the car clean, has kept my car
rust free.  As usual, there is a disclaimer on everything I have said.    

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Sun Nov  2 08:22:30 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 10:22:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye body shell variations
Message-ID: <BLU111-W36A79B6863A36621DEC24EC2220@phx.gbl>

Just forwarding this from the Yahooey Bugeye list. From Colin Dodds of Aussie
Sprite fame.
Some pretty interesting differences.


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer under resto

G'day guys



We had the rare opportunity recently to have both an early and a late
model Bugeye in the shop at the same time. This gave us the chance to
compare and document the changes that BMC made to the body shell and
fittings between 1958 and 1960.



Granny's Sprite is car number 4165 and was built on 29 August 1958. It
was in the Workshop being returned to it's original Primrose colour,
and being refurbished in readiness for sale to Wayne.



Rob's Bugeye is car number 30224 and was built in January 1960.  It was
nearing the end of a bare shell restoration.



Whilst Bugeye production continued until May 1961, there were no body
changes made during these last 15 months so Rob's Bugeye represents the
final version of the body shell.



We've added a page to the web site to show the differences between
these two cars. Many of these are referred to in Terry Horler's
"Original Sprite and Midget". However, we found a few more differences,
and the internet provides us with the opportunity to share these with
you in more detail.



If you're interested, click on the web address below, and go to Bugeye
Variations.

or
http://www.spriteparts.com.au/body-shell-variations.htm



avagoodday

Colin

www.SpriteParts. com.au

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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Nov  2 09:03:22 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 08:03:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye body shell variations
In-Reply-To: <BLU111-W36A79B6863A36621DEC24EC2220@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <613603.67718.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sun, 11/2/08, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Some pretty interesting differences.

Brian,
Thanks for that. I didn't know about the radiator mounts. My race car is an early 1958 with a cobbled up weld on the uprights, but the piece of upright itself is apparently correct for an early 58. I'll be. 

Ron 
1960/1 AN5L45563 Streetcar
1958 AN5L4528 Vintage Racecar

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sun Nov  2 10:09:56 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 11:09:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Another ebay Sprite (Spridget?)
In-Reply-To: <921019.65320.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <921019.65320.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <61A0F3E3-97C2-44EB-8B08-E823ACE53F08@comcast.net>

nah, Sonett wheels are 15 inch and have 5 lugs, and they are "busier"  
in the design..


Lester


On Nov 1, 2008, at 6:49 AM, David Booker wrote:

> Looks like a pretty hefty one, doesn't it.  As for the wheels - they  
> look
> vaguely familiar.  They wouldn't be off something like an old  
> Sonnett, would
> they?  If it wasn't so early on a Saturday I'd Google it myself to  
> see if I'm
> right.
> - David

From cclabaw at juno.com  Sun Nov  2 10:56:48 2008
From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 17:56:48 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Desicants
Message-ID: <20081102.095648.12053.0@webmail19.dca.untd.com>

Listers -

For the 50+ years that I've been involved in military and space electronics,
the overwhelming choice for moisture protection has been Silica Gel.  If you
check www.silicagel.net, they say it's for:

"Maintenance of dry atmosphere in Electronics, Storage, Packaging,
Engineering, Food, Pharmaceuticals, and Leather industries.

Protection of export consignments from moisture in salty and humid environment
of ocean shipments.

Protection of moisture damage to your electronic and communication equipment
and components.

Drying and storage of flowers, seeds and grains.

Other applications where you need to control the moisture levels."

Clay L.
'67 Sprite

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From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Sun Nov  2 11:13:01 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (William M. Gilroy)
Date: Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:13:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <87a1f55d0811012037p7f1cd99cmfde17183e589dfbe@mail.gmail.com>
References: <87a1f55d0811012037p7f1cd99cmfde17183e589dfbe@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <490DEDAD.2050902@gmail.com>

Which car?  1275 or 1500?  Two different routes, neither very cheap.

Matt Hagopian wrote:
> 3500 from Moss Motors.. I was looking for a cheaper route.. anyone have any
> advice on what to do/get/costs? 2000 is the only number shot at me so far

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov  2 11:41:05 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 12:41:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite - Midget Club Web Updates
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811021041y35a74c19n53f953d644c444c9@mail.gmail.com>

Just an FYI for all of you Sprite - Midget Club USA Chapter Presidents...

A few updates of interest have been made on the website at:
http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

Many more will be coming soon. We had to move the website to a new server
recently and Mike Rambour, our intrepid Web Wizard, is moving into a new
home. Once he is settled, we will get the pull down menus reworked removing
the old tabs and updating with new information.

As always, if any of you Presidents out there have things you'd like to see
on the website, please let us know and we will try to get it done.

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim

From tinydog at snet.net  Sun Nov  2 12:31:05 2008
From: tinydog at snet.net (tinydog at snet.net)
Date: Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:31:05 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite - Midget Club Web Updates
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811021041y35a74c19n53f953d644c444c9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <110220081931.16482.490DFFF8000D83CD0000406222230703729B0A02D29B0A029CBF02070A0D089C070006@att.net>

tinydog sez:

Hmmm, Lots of chiefs, and there are ALREADY lots of Clubs.

Bottom line: This list doesn't need fixing; it works fine and has worked fine the way it is.

Many have taken pleasure in the fact that no hierarchy ever existed here.

Please don't break it.

 -------------- Original message from "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>: --------------


> Just an FYI for all of you Sprite - Midget Club USA Chapter Presidents...
> 
> A few updates of interest have been made on the website at:
> http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org
> 
> Many more will be coming soon. We had to move the website to a new server
> recently and Mike Rambour, our intrepid Web Wizard, is moving into a new
> home. Once he is settled, we will get the pull down menus reworked removing
> the old tabs and updating with new information.
> 
> As always, if any of you Presidents out there have things you'd like to see
> on the website, please let us know and we will try to get it done.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov  2 13:43:14 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 14:43:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite - Midget Club Web Updates
In-Reply-To: <110220081931.16482.490DFFF8000D83CD0000406222230703729B0A02D29B0A029CBF02070A0D089C070006@att.net>
References: <43840a7e0811021041y35a74c19n53f953d644c444c9@mail.gmail.com>
	<110220081931.16482.490DFFF8000D83CD0000406222230703729B0A02D29B0A029CBF02070A0D089C070006@att.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811021243t5f6de34r5631d6181a30dbb8@mail.gmail.com>

On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 1:31 PM, <tinydog at snet.net> wrote:

> tinydog sez:
>
> Hmmm, Lots of chiefs, and there are ALREADY lots of Clubs.


No, not lots of chiefs and no hierarchy...  ALL chiefs and THUS no
hierarchy.

  You've missed the point.


> Bottom line: This list doesn't need fixing; it works fine and has worked
> fine the way it is.
>

> Many have taken pleasure in the fact that no hierarchy ever existed here.
>
> Please don't break it.


Exactly. This list is great, but not *every* Spridgeteer is on this list.
Sprite - Midget
Club USA is simply a resource for members of this list, a number of others,
and even
people who don't want to be on a list at all. Nobody has to participate if
they don't
want to. The resources will still be available to all.

Cheers!!
Jim

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sun Nov  2 14:42:36 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 15:42:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Electrics /Charging question..
Message-ID: <FA55273C-193C-4CFC-BA19-30C78294271E@comcast.net>

Evening all,

	After son number three managed to have the car die on he and his date  
last night I thought that I would investigate the charging system and  
I find the following problem...

The factory manual says that the large generator wire should go to the  
"D" terminal and the small wire should go to the "F" terminal.  Mine  
is reversed.  And does not seem to charge.  I know that this seems  
obvious but since this car has been converted to neg earth are those  
wire supposed to be reversed?

Thanks again,


Lester

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sun Nov  2 15:11:31 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 16:11:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Electrics /Charging
 question.. MKII
In-Reply-To: <FA55273C-193C-4CFC-BA19-30C78294271E@comcast.net>
References: <FA55273C-193C-4CFC-BA19-30C78294271E@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2E5FF73F-35DF-493F-AFDA-31D76F177C52@comcast.net>

.. and does the charging system run the field through the charging  
light so that if the charging light burns out the car won't charge and  
will the generator charging be at 13.5v or just 12.5v?

Thanks again!

Lester

On Nov 2, 2008, at 3:42 PM, Lester wrote:

> Evening all,
>
> After son number three managed to have the car die on he and his date
> last night I thought that I would investigate the charging system and
> I find the following problem...
>
> The factory manual says that the large generator wire should go to the
> "D" terminal and the small wire should go to the "F" terminal. Mine
> is reversed. And does not seem to charge. I know that this seems
> obvious but since this car has been converted to neg earth are those
> wire supposed to be reversed?
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Lester
>
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Nov  2 15:36:42 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 16:36:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Various car parts & car projects for sale
Message-ID: <8C56CDCF6347478292F0200E193BD9DA@Larry>

Here is an email I just received regarding some small foreign cars for sale.
In case somebody may have an interest in any of these cars, Muskego is just
south of Milwaukee.

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





Hi Automotive Enthusiasts,

Yesterday morning I viewed a large collection of various makes of cars &
trucks (estimating 50-60), the vehicles are mostly parts cars/trucks, major
restoration projects, cars/trucks that may be suited to hot-rodding and there
are a few vehicles that might require little work! The property/car owner has
been instructed to remove said unsheltered-vehicles off his premises by
December or the township will send them to the shredder & bill him. I'd hate
to see that happen to the some of the nice & rare vehicles!

There were no high end vehicles, exotic cars. But there were a number of
unique vehicles that you hardly see anymore! The nicest ones were on his
driveway;
-Simca sportscar with an alloy front end (there was another one w/o the alloy
front end)
-1970's Toyota Celica
-1960's yellow Fiat 600 looked to be set up for AX
-1950's-60's Light blue & white Hillman Husky (interior needed to be redone)
-think it was a black 1950's Pontiac sedan that had a roll cage, the thought
was to do the Pan-American Carrera race?

He also had various Sunbeams such as Rapiers, Minxs, Alpine (garage), MG
Midgets, Austin Healy Sprites. Hillman Huskies, Honda 500/600s, Fiat 500/600s,
1960's Datsun pickup truck, 1961 Datsun 1200 Bluebird sedan, tube frame stock
car chassis, tube frame off road chassis, 1950-60's Volvo station wagon, there
were various American cars (no muscle cars). Do recall he had a Traveller, a
few service vehicles, one of the type that would have been suited as a
"Book-mobile" or a race car transporter/camper. 4-5 1980-90's Isuzu Troopers
(SUV).

Sorry can't remember all the vehicles, their conditions, etc. But if you have
any interest or know of anyone who might, you/they can contact the owner. His
name is Russell, his #(262) 679-2305. He does have a Craigs List ad under
Hillman/Sunbeam cars for sale. He is located in Muskego, WI east of I43 off of
Racine Ave. If you have any interest, I'd call right away for a viewing since
he's been selling a number of vehicles already! Don't drive a low riding
vehicle there such as a sports car since it's a very long hilly, gravel & dirt
driveway!

Regards,
Masaya

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Nov  2 17:02:36 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 16:02:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Electrics /Charging question..
In-Reply-To: <FA55273C-193C-4CFC-BA19-30C78294271E@comcast.net>
References: <FA55273C-193C-4CFC-BA19-30C78294271E@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <855985516.20081102160236@pacifier.com>

Hello Lester,

     do you still have a generator ?  or is it an alternator?.

     if its a genny, the wires should stay the same as stock, but you
     have to repolarize the generator at the time of the conversion,
     OR whenever you install  a new generator.  ..my notes say to
     brush F to + on the battery to polarize it, but that is for
     postive ground..

     list: to polarize for negative ground F to - ????

     if its an alternator you have... i'm out of knowledge there.

-- 
Best regards,
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 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
      * "I have had too many children," said Mary overbearingly.

From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Sun Nov  2 17:17:25 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 19:17:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <490DEDAD.2050902@gmail.com>
References: <87a1f55d0811012037p7f1cd99cmfde17183e589dfbe@mail.gmail.com>
	<490DEDAD.2050902@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811021617p1836698cw538d32492ebb89f3@mail.gmail.com>

Car is a 1275cc
My question was this...

I am looking to do a 5spd conversion on our bugeye located in NH, I am
accessible in MA, NH, VT, CT, and FL, and pretty much anywhere along the
coast on the drive from FL to NH but my grandfather is in FL right now and I
live in MA. I would like to know the cost to do a 5spd because Moss wants
$3599 for the kit and a rebuilt T-9 transmission. Thats extremely steep. If
someone could give me a parts list/possible trannys to do this that would be
fantastic. OR if someone could provide me with a LINK to a website that
sells a kit with or without the transmission, I would like to get a round
figure price... personally I would rather have a 5spd with either a 4.55 or
a 4.22 then have a 4spd with a 3.9 or a 3.7 if they have one!

Thanks guys!

On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 1:13 PM, William M. Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com>wrote:

> Which car?  1275 or 1500?  Two different routes, neither very cheap.
>
> Matt Hagopian wrote:
> > 3500 from Moss Motors.. I was looking for a cheaper route.. anyone have
> any
> > advice on what to do/get/costs? 2000 is the only number shot at me so far
> >
> >
>



-- 
Sincerely,


Matt Hagopian

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Nov  2 17:47:07 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 16:47:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Frank's Lucas NOS Smoke Machine
Message-ID: <333F3B55B973476A8497175638428C88@HP>

I don't remember if I ever shared this video from Loto. It's short but it's 
also about 10mb

http://www.ado13.com/vid00006.avi

Larry Miller

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Nov  2 19:21:08 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 20:21:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Electrics /Charging question..
In-Reply-To: <FA55273C-193C-4CFC-BA19-30C78294271E@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNKEPIEHAA.shop@justbrits.com>

Lester:

<<Mine is reversed.  And does not seem to charge.>>

Without diggin' my Manuals out;  I'll bet.

<<I know that this seems obvious but since this car has been converted to
neg earth are those wire supposed to be reversed?>>

NO!!  And I am surprised you haven't 'let' the "smoke out"<G>!!!

The only thing in a Frogeye (that comes to mind) that has to been done
inorder to change polarity is 'polarize the generator'.

Ooops and before somebody pipes up ( LOL & I KNOW somebody would have!! ),
is battery connections have to also be reversed (first<G>)!!!

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Nov  2 19:25:54 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:25:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Frank's Lucas NOS Smoke Machine
In-Reply-To: <333F3B55B973476A8497175638428C88@HP>
References: <333F3B55B973476A8497175638428C88@HP>
Message-ID: <490E6132.8060407@comcast.net>

Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:
> I don't remember if I ever shared this video from Loto. It's short but 
> it's also about 10mb
>
> http://www.ado13.com/vid00006.avi
>
>
How come all I get is a video of  what looks like what (people tell me 
they saw) ;)
When on LSD?


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Nov  2 19:26:17 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 18:26:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Frank's Lucas NOS Smoke
	Machine
References: <333F3B55B973476A8497175638428C88@HP>
	<AEC5889B-A664-44B4-8AC7-7E41B482CEBD@gerardsgarage.com>
Message-ID: <51F8B0F4524E49938A00A14C9775C1D9@HP>

Try this one Gerard.

http://www.ado13.com/smoke_machine.wmv

Lower res and only about 2mb

Larry

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerard Chateauvieux" <pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com>
To: "Larry & Sandi Miller" <millerls at ado13.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Frank's Lucas NOS Smoke Machine


> Hi Larry,
> 
> When I go to your link, it says there is a missing Quicktime  
> component, but it doesn't ID which one is needed. I notice you saved  
> it as AVI instead of MPEG, so that's probably why. Do you have any  
> idea which encoder/decoder you used or is needed?
> 
> This is the link that auto loads:
> 
> http://www.apple.com/quicktime/resources/components.html? 
> os=OSX&ctype=73646563&csubtype=6d730050
> 
> Gerard
> 
> On Nov 2, 2008, at 4:47 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:
> 
>>
>> I don't remember if I ever shared this video from Loto. It's short  
>> but it's
>> also about 10mb
>>
>> http://www.ado13.com/vid00006.avi
>>
>> Larry Miller
>>
>>
>>
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From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Nov  2 19:59:39 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 18:59:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Gerard Drag Race
Message-ID: <8E2150900C374C8099A32C1F594AD1E3@HP>

Another video from Loto.

http://www.ado13.com/gerard.wmv

From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Nov  2 20:12:12 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 19:12:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tiffany Drag Race
References: <8E2150900C374C8099A32C1F594AD1E3@HP>
Message-ID: <3655BE6B1406425A89A41374C25CFE21@HP>

http://www.ado13.com/tiffany.wmv

Yet another loto video. Frank's daughter in the drag race.

Larry

From davriker at nwi.net  Sun Nov  2 20:29:58 2008
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 19:29:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite - Midget Club Web Updates
References: <110220081931.16482.490DFFF8000D83CD0000406222230703729B0A02D29B0A029CBF02070A0D089C070006@att.net>
Message-ID: <721A29C8EAB04AEF9A5C930AFBDA6B1B@dave>

Who is tinydog and why do we need another anonymous commentator?

David Riker SAYS.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <tinydog at snet.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprite - Midget Club Web Updates


> tinydog sez:
>
> Hmmm, Lots of chiefs, and there are ALREADY lots of Clubs.
>
> Bottom line: This list doesn't need fixing; it works fine and has worked 
> fine the way it is.
>
> Many have taken pleasure in the fact that no hierarchy ever existed here.
>
> Please don't break it.
>
> -------------- Original message from "Jim Johnson" 
> <bmwwxman at gmail.com>: --------------

From bkitterer at mac.com  Sun Nov  2 20:49:23 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:49:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Another ebay Sprite (Spridget?)
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090811011626t75b4a83es816db54341ef0008@mail.gmail.com>
References: <574CDDC4E8EA498188CA35E259EA3609@HERBYZ>
	<490B983F.1934.1B23C3D@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<48EEAD37-F9A3-445A-9254-5FCE61152F69@mac.com>
	<e98d88090811011314j361c51b5rb2856a21f5b4f5da@mail.gmail.com>
	<C2AA9882-EE72-43A6-B44A-E86A543847B0@mac.com>
	<e98d88090811011626t75b4a83es816db54341ef0008@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BDC59190-9E1E-47A4-ACC4-6FDEB251930A@mac.com>

Assuming my memory has not gone completely 1965 was the first full  
fledged year that CA / USA(?) started requiring USA mfg. to meet smog  
regulations.   Starting in 1961 CA approved smog equipment ,PVC  
valves, (rather than having standards to meet) and there had to be at  
least three mfg. before the state would approve the equipment.  They  
also required certain "older" vehicles be retrofitted which destroyed  
so many engines that the policy was abandoned.  By the same token  
Chrysler developed a solid state ignition system that would exceed a  
later emission requirement but since Chrysler was the only provider  
the state would not approve the system to be sold in CA.  As I recall  
there were a number of articles on smog equipment and requirements in  
Road & Track in the mid '60's.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Nov 1, 2008, at 4:26 PM, Brad Fornal wrote:

> I recall back in my teenage years, seeing a 66 Mustang with smog  
> crap. It
> was a cali car

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Sun Nov  2 21:34:03 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (William M. Gilroy)
Date: Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:34:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <87a1f55d0811021617p1836698cw538d32492ebb89f3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <87a1f55d0811012037p7f1cd99cmfde17183e589dfbe@mail.gmail.com>
	<490DEDAD.2050902@gmail.com>
	<87a1f55d0811021617p1836698cw538d32492ebb89f3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <490E7F3B.5070906@gmail.com>

   Most  of  the  1275 swaps are with the Datsun 210 transmission.  There
   are  2 adapter kits, Paul A. of the list and Rivergate.  I think Frank
   had  put  a  5 speed Toyota transmission into his A40.  I did not know
   that  Moss  had a T9 swap for the 1275.  I know there is a T9 swap for
   the 1500 (Lacy Macy did one a couple of years back).
   The  210  trannies  are  getting harder to find and the T9 are rare on
   this   this   of  the  pond.   Can  anybody  think  of  another  donor
   transmission that might work? Older Celica, Miata, or others?
   Bill
   Matt Hagopian wrote:

   Car is a 1275cc

   My question was this...

   I am looking to do a 5spd conversion on our bugeye located in NH, I am
   accessible  in  MA, NH, VT, CT, and FL, and pretty much anywhere along
   the coast on the drive from FL to NH but my grandfather is in FL right
   now  and  I  live  in  MA.  I would like to know the cost to do a 5spd
   because  Moss  wants $3599 for the kit and a rebuilt T-9 transmission.
   Thats  extremely steep. If someone could give me a parts list/possible
   trannys  to  do  this  that  would  be  fantastic. OR if someone could
   provide  me  with a LINK to a website that sells a kit with or without
   the  transmission,  I  would  like  to  get  a  round  figure price...
   personally  I  would  rather  have a 5spd with either a 4.55 or a 4.22
   then have a 4spd with a 3.9 or a 3.7 if they have one!

   Thanks guys!

   On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 1:13 PM, William M. Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com>
   wrote:

     Which  car?   1275  or  1500?   Two  different routes, neither very
     cheap.

   Matt Hagopian wrote:
   >  3500  from Moss Motors.. I was looking for a cheaper route.. anyone
   have any
   >  advice  on what to do/get/costs? 2000 is the only number shot at me
   so far
   >
   >

     --
     Sincerely,
     Matt Hagopian

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Nov  2 20:34:47 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:34:47 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Another ebay Sprite (Spridget?)
In-Reply-To: <BDC59190-9E1E-47A4-ACC4-6FDEB251930A@mac.com>
Message-ID: <C533BF67.1AA06%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> also required certain "older" vehicles be retrofitted
PCV was retroactive to 1955. I never owned anything that new, but when I
bought my Sprite in '94, I passed up a number of late-sixties/early
seventies Midgets that were going for under $100 because nobody wanted to
deal with the smog test. Our Peoples Republic of California has since moved
the smog test requirement to 1976 and later.
BZ

From irish_32_ at hotmail.com  Sun Nov  2 21:58:56 2008
From: irish_32_ at hotmail.com (Nathan Causey)
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 20:58:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question
In-Reply-To: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNKEPIEHAA.shop@justbrits.com>
References: <FA55273C-193C-4CFC-BA19-30C78294271E@comcast.net>
	<CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNKEPIEHAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <COL110-W12FFD7B2CBEA0409E07617A71D0@phx.gbl>

I have put a dcoe 45 on my 70 midget- 1275-  for pure spite I have eliminated
all emissions, and evaporative loss control and simply run a strait line from
the tank to the new electronic fuel pump to the carbs.  The question  I have
is will this work.  I have a lot of work to put the car back together but I am
putting in a new tank from Victoria and the evap loss congrol hole was not on
the tank also the weber does not have the hose fittings for the evap loss
control. so simply all of this system is not being installed on the car

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From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Sun Nov  2 23:58:05 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (William M. Gilroy)
Date: Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:58:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question
In-Reply-To: <COL110-W12FFD7B2CBEA0409E07617A71D0@phx.gbl>
References: <FA55273C-193C-4CFC-BA19-30C78294271E@comcast.net>
	<CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNKEPIEHAA.shop@justbrits.com>
	<COL110-W12FFD7B2CBEA0409E07617A71D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <490EA0FD.4020103@gmail.com>

You will need a vent fuel tank cap.  Also make sure the electric pump
you picked supplies the proper PSI.  If the pressure is to high you will
need a regulator.

-g


Nathan Causey wrote:
> I have put a dcoe 45 on my 70 midget- 1275-  for pure spite I have eliminated
> all emissions, and evaporative loss control and simply run a strait line from
> the tank to the new electronic fuel pump to the carbs.  The question  I have
> is will this work.  I have a lot of work to put the car back together but I am
> putting in a new tank from Victoria and the evap loss congrol hole was not on
> the tank also the weber does not have the hose fittings for the evap loss
> control. so simply all of this system is not being installed on the car
>
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov  2 23:58:54 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 00:58:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Another ebay Sprite (Spridget?)
In-Reply-To: <C533BF67.1AA06%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <BDC59190-9E1E-47A4-ACC4-6FDEB251930A@mac.com>
	<C533BF67.1AA06%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811022258t1b3f46bs439802bbc2249fc4@mail.gmail.com>

Now I remember why I never moved to California!  Thanks, BZ!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 9:34 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> > also required certain "older" vehicles be retrofitted
> PCV was retroactive to 1955. I never owned anything that new, but when I
> bought my Sprite in '94, I passed up a number of late-sixties/early
> seventies Midgets that were going for under $100 because nobody wanted to
> deal with the smog test. Our Peoples Republic of California has since moved
> the smog test requirement to 1976 and later.
> BZ

From bighealey at charter.net  Mon Nov  3 04:40:18 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 03:40:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Frank's Lucas NOS
 SmokeMachine
In-Reply-To: <51F8B0F4524E49938A00A14C9775C1D9@HP>
Message-ID: <65E03805FEEF44A8A950979207591FE2@TRACY>

Somebody like gages and switches.  Gee wiz bang, new fangled gadget!

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry & Sandi Miller
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 6:26 PM
To: Gerard Chateauvieux
Cc: Spridget; Bugeye
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Frank's Lucas NOS
SmokeMachine

Try this one Gerard.

http://www.ado13.com/smoke_machine.wmv

Lower res and only about 2mb

Larry

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerard Chateauvieux" <pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com>
To: "Larry & Sandi Miller" <millerls at ado13.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Frank's Lucas NOS Smoke Machine


> Hi Larry,
> 
> When I go to your link, it says there is a missing Quicktime  
> component, but it doesn't ID which one is needed. I notice you saved  
> it as AVI instead of MPEG, so that's probably why. Do you have any  
> idea which encoder/decoder you used or is needed?
> 
> This is the link that auto loads:
> 
> http://www.apple.com/quicktime/resources/components.html? 
> os=OSX&ctype=73646563&csubtype=6d730050
> 
> Gerard
> 
> On Nov 2, 2008, at 4:47 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:
> 
>>
>> I don't remember if I ever shared this video from Loto. It's short  
>> but it's
>> also about 10mb
>>
>> http://www.ado13.com/vid00006.avi
>>
>> Larry Miller
>>
>>
>>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov  3 05:17:24 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 04:17:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question
In-Reply-To: <COL110-W12FFD7B2CBEA0409E07617A71D0@phx.gbl>
References: <FA55273C-193C-4CFC-BA19-30C78294271E@comcast.net><CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNKEPIEHAA.shop@justbrits.com>
	<COL110-W12FFD7B2CBEA0409E07617A71D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <67F6F8ADA2014C7BBF6D675092DFB316@spider>

Should work. ...bill in oregon
==============================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Nathan Causey
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 8:59 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question

I have put a dcoe 45 on my 70 midget- 1275-  for pure spite I have
eliminated
all emissions, and evaporative loss control and simply run a strait line
from
the tank to the new electronic fuel pump to the carbs.  The question  I have
is will this work.  I have a lot of work to put the car back together but I
am
putting in a new tank from Victoria and the evap loss congrol hole was not
on
the tank also the weber does not have the hose fittings for the evap loss
control. so simply all of this system is not being installed on the car

any thughts> 

From bighealey at charter.net  Mon Nov  3 06:20:58 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 05:20:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question
In-Reply-To: <67F6F8ADA2014C7BBF6D675092DFB316@spider>
Message-ID: <FE6FFE5F1C6C4CD78CE2D5A1BC5A7A8A@TRACY>

I am doing the same.  I am using a Pierce manifold and single down draft
Weber.  I just ordered a Carter 4070 pump, Holly regulator and Summit Fuel
gage.  I will need to drill the inside of the fuel cap to allow venting or
use an older cap.

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
corvallis at peoplepc.com
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 4:17 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question

Should work. ...bill in oregon
==============================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Nathan Causey
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 8:59 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question

I have put a dcoe 45 on my 70 midget- 1275-  for pure spite I have
eliminated
all emissions, and evaporative loss control and simply run a strait line
from
the tank to the new electronic fuel pump to the carbs.  The question  I have
is will this work.  I have a lot of work to put the car back together but I
am
putting in a new tank from Victoria and the evap loss congrol hole was not
on
the tank also the weber does not have the hose fittings for the evap loss
control. so simply all of this system is not being installed on the car

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From bighealey at charter.net  Mon Nov  3 06:24:33 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 05:24:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
Message-ID: <01ACF73EB2C44B3C8A5A9E590E7A8ABE@TRACY>

What is the sequence for windshield assembly on a Midget.  I have everything
apart and cleaned up and a new windshield with seals.

 

Whattta ya say guys - anybody ready to recite instructions?  I may not heed
them but you can later say I told you so!

 

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !

President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  3 06:29:22 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 05:29:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
In-Reply-To: <01ACF73EB2C44B3C8A5A9E590E7A8ABE@TRACY>
Message-ID: <837816.77123.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

> Whattta ya say guys - anybody ready to recite instructions?
>  I may not heed
> them but you can later say I told you so!
> 
1) Drive to glass place with frame and glass. Donuts may help your cause.
2) Remove $35 from wallet, give it to glass guy
3) Pick up windshield assembly 15 minutes later.
4) Reinstall windshield assembly on car.

The one job I will always outsource is the windshield. It's not worth the struggle. 
 
Flame suit on.

Ron

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov  3 06:36:07 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 05:36:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
In-Reply-To: <837816.77123.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <01ACF73EB2C44B3C8A5A9E590E7A8ABE@TRACY>
	<837816.77123.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5E03A77A3E5E41B580E0FF2C89694164@spider>

Most excellent. Whipped cream being sprayed on the Flame Suit guy. ...bill
in oregon
====================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 5:29 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly

> Whatta ya say guys - anybody ready to recite instructions?
>  I may not heed
> them but you can later say I told you so!
> 
1) Drive to glass place with frame and glass. Donuts may help your cause.
2) Remove $35 from wallet, give it to glass guy
3) Pick up windshield assembly 15 minutes later.
4) Reinstall windshield assembly on car.

The one job I will always outsource is the windshield. It's not worth the
struggle. 
 
Flame suit on.

Ron
_______________________________________________

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov  3 06:58:56 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 08:58:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye body shell variations
In-Reply-To: <BLU111-W36A79B6863A36621DEC24EC2220@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU111-W36A79B6863A36621DEC24EC2220@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <205cef430811030558q6b99751bic951dea8d6c75fc@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks a ton Brian, Frank has pointed out lots of changes and now I can
accutally see them. I can hardly wait to check out my bonnet.
Linda

On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 10:22 AM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Just forwarding this from the Yahooey Bugeye list. From Colin Dodds of
> Aussie
> Sprite fame.
> Some pretty interesting differences.
>
>
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer under resto
>
> G'day guys
>
>
>
> We had the rare opportunity recently to have both an early and a late
> model Bugeye in the shop at the same time. This gave us the chance to
> compare and document the changes that BMC made to the body shell and
> fittings between 1958 and 1960.
>
>
>
> Granny's Sprite is car number 4165 and was built on 29 August 1958. It
> was in the Workshop being returned to it's original Primrose colour,
> and being refurbished in readiness for sale to Wayne.
>
>
>
> Rob's Bugeye is car number 30224 and was built in January 1960.  It was
> nearing the end of a bare shell restoration.
>
>
>
> Whilst Bugeye production continued until May 1961, there were no body
> changes made during these last 15 months so Rob's Bugeye represents the
> final version of the body shell.
>
>
>
> We've added a page to the web site to show the differences between
> these two cars. Many of these are referred to in Terry Horler's
> "Original Sprite and Midget". However, we found a few more differences,
> and the internet provides us with the opportunity to share these with
> you in more detail.
>
>
>
> If you're interested, click on the web address below, and go to Bugeye
> Variations.
>
> or
> http://www.spriteparts.com.au/body-shell-variations.htm
>
>
>
> avagoodday
>
> Colin
>
> www.SpriteParts. com.au
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Store, manage and share up to 5GB with Windows Live SkyDrive.
>
> http://skydrive.live.com/welcome.aspx?provision=1?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_skydrive_
> 102008
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Nov  3 07:39:24 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 08:39:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
References: <01ACF73EB2C44B3C8A5A9E590E7A8ABE@TRACY>
Message-ID: <683391BC1C6B469AB9B4F9BED70A0386@NilesAD.von.gov>

I am not prepared to recite instructions, since it has been a couple of 
years since I did the one for my 72. I will say that the most important 
thing to bring to the event is patience. It will only go together one way 
and it isn't THAT difficult to figure out. I did not use any lubricant on 
the seals (having heard about Spridgets becoming bubble machines the first 
time they saw rain after using detergent to install the glass). I did buy 
some screws a couple of inches long to use to start things pulling together. 
I did not use any touniquets or any of that stuff, either, having heard of 
too many LBC windshields that were forced together in that manner and then 
shattered the first time the car hit a bump or the first time they went 
through a heat/cold cycle. I had the luxury of taking a week to do the job, 
so I did not rush it.

Installing the unit back on the car is another story! Suffice it to say that 
it is possible to do it solo with the aid of a floorjack. And lots of 
patience and ingenuity.
David Lieb

From stevenm at optonline.net  Mon Nov  3 07:41:01 2008
From: stevenm at optonline.net (Steven Michelsen)
Date: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:41:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
References: <837816.77123.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <DEBC7156508846888D85E90C5C636F4C@1705n3>

Somewhere deep in the archives I believe someone once mentioned that one 
should allow the glass guy to buy the glass, because if he breaks it, it's 
his problem and not yours.  I suppose if one were to walk in with their own 
glass, they might want to talk about that ahead of time.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 8:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly


>> Whattta ya say guys - anybody ready to recite instructions?
>>  I may not heed
>> them but you can later say I told you so!
>>
> 1) Drive to glass place with frame and glass. Donuts may help your cause.
> 2) Remove $35 from wallet, give it to glass guy
> 3) Pick up windshield assembly 15 minutes later.
> 4) Reinstall windshield assembly on car.
>
> The one job I will always outsource is the windshield. It's not worth the 
> struggle.
>
> Flame suit on.
>
> Ron 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Nov  3 07:54:39 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 08:54:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
References: <01ACF73EB2C44B3C8A5A9E590E7A8ABE@TRACY>
	<683391BC1C6B469AB9B4F9BED70A0386@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <E2D48ED60089495B86015BC7940009E4@NilesAD.von.gov>

Oh yes, the screws are pozi-driv, not Phillips. It can make the difference 
between extracting the screw and stripping the head.
David

From twobees at sprynet.com  Mon Nov  3 09:37:21 2008
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 11:37:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Seeking Engine Pickup in Lake Forest, IL
Message-ID: <004701c93dd2$7275f790$6401a8c0@normoffice>

Greetings, all.

I'm buying an engine from someone in Lake Forest, IL and am seeking anyone
who might be coming from, or through,  that area to the southeast (Atlanta,
Tampa) in the near future with some space in a trailer for this one
(complete) engine that weighs about 250 lbs.  I know it's not racing season,
when many people make that trip, but, if anyone knows of an individual or a
race team that might be coming this way, I'd appreciate it if you'd let me
know.

Thanks.

Norm Sippel
'59 Turner
'60 Alfa Romeo

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Mon Nov  3 09:47:48 2008
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 08:47:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
Message-ID: <52b301c93dd3$e78a3cc0$0168010a@mail2world.com>

I guess I was lucky? I redid a windscreen a couple of years ago, and it
went together fairly smoothly. I got one of the winscreen kits from
ebay. No lubricant, but I did use a couple of straps to hold things
together. Getting it on the car was't that big of a chore, although I
did have to adjust the shims as the windhield frame going on the car was
not the same one that came off.
 
-=Chris

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: David Lieb [dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com]
Sent: 11/3/2008 9:37:24 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly 

I am not prepared to recite instructions, since it has been a couple of 
years since I did the one for my 72. I will say that the most important 
thing to bring to the event is patience. It will only go together one
way 
and it isn't THAT difficult to figure out. I did not use any lubricant
on 
the seals (having heard about Spridgets becoming bubble machines the
first 
time they saw rain after using detergent to install the glass). I did
buy 
some screws a couple of inches long to use to start things pulling
together. 
I did not use any touniquets or any of that stuff, either, having heard
of 
too many LBC windshields that were forced together in that manner and
then 
shattered the first time the car hit a bump or the first time they went 
through a heat/cold cycle. I had the luxury of taking a week to do the
job, 
so I did not rush it. 

Installing the unit back on the car is another story! Suffice it to say
that 
it is possible to do it solo with the aid of a floorjack. And lots of 
patience and ingenuity. 
David Lieb 

. 

From pythias at pacifier.com  Mon Nov  3 10:15:00 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 09:15:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
Message-ID: <322021058.20081103091500@pacifier.com>

Hello Chris,

     Windshield shims... where to get 'em?


      a few years back I took a rock and had the windscreen replaced.
      ..

      I took another rock this summer. I picked up a windscreen IN the
      frame at a swap meet so all i need do is replace one frame for
      the other. Also picked up new sealing rubber for the frame to
      body, and the posts, ...... AND the sides to door seals..
      BECAUSE..

      i got to looking at the job the guy did a couple of years ago.
      he must not have put the shims in (?) because he SHAVED THE SIDE
      SEALS to get the doors to close properly. ...SO..

      if the shims ARE missing, where do the go? never having taken a
      windscreen off, i won't know where to put them even IF i had
      them, which i probably don't.


      ??????????????????????????????  ??????//

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Part-time musicians are semiconductors 

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov  3 10:22:33 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 09:22:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] posidrive
Message-ID: <5B06ABE7E9D24153889C67C58DBEA47D@spider>

http://www.britishfasteners.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY
<http://www.britishfasteners.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BTF
&Category_Code=406> &Store_Code=BTF&Category_Code=406

 

I know; too long. Cut and paste. .bill in oregon

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

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 6:55 AM
To: Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly

 

Oh yes, the screws are pozi-driv, not Phillips. It can make the difference 

between extracting the screw and stripping the head.

David

_______________________________________________

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Nov  3 10:40:46 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 09:40:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] posidrive
In-Reply-To: <5B06ABE7E9D24153889C67C58DBEA47D@spider>
References: <5B06ABE7E9D24153889C67C58DBEA47D@spider>
Message-ID: <d49b03130811030940m7ff0223cwffef3728ea2e2898@mail.gmail.com>

Have you ever heard of Tiny URL?             http://tinyurl.com/
You will have a link on your tool bar for Tiny URL.  After you download this
program, all you have to do is click on the link in your tool bar for
whatever page you are on and a 8 to 10 digit URL will appear that you can
use instead.  Makes putting a link in your emails a snap.

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 9:22 AM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> http://www.britishfasteners.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY
> <
> http://www.britishfasteners.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BTF
> &Category_Code=406<http://www.britishfasteners.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BTF&Category_Code=406>>
> &Store_Code=BTF&Category_Code=406
>
>
>
> I know; too long. Cut and paste. .bill in oregon
>
> ========================================================
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 6:55 AM
> To: Spridget List
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
>
>
>
> Oh yes, the screws are pozi-driv, not Phillips. It can make the difference
>
> between extracting the screw and stripping the head.
>
> David
>
> _______________________________________________
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From stevenm at optonline.net  Mon Nov  3 11:05:40 2008
From: stevenm at optonline.net (Steven Michelsen)
Date: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:05:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] posidrive
References: <5B06ABE7E9D24153889C67C58DBEA47D@spider>
	<d49b03130811030940m7ff0223cwffef3728ea2e2898@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C241EC0B7FBB42EE8B5FF5749CBD42E3@1705n3>

OR, if you set your email prefs to send "rich text" emails rather than
"plain text", then the long URLs will wrap, like this...
http://www.britishfasteners.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BTF&Category_Code=406

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
To: <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 12:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] posidrive


> Have you ever heard of Tiny URL?             http://tinyurl.com/
> You will have a link on your tool bar for Tiny URL.  After you download
> this
> program, all you have to do is click on the link in your tool bar for
> whatever page you are on and a 8 to 10 digit URL will appear that you can
> use instead.  Makes putting a link in your emails a snap.
>
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
>
> On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 9:22 AM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
>
>> http://www.britishfasteners.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY
>> <
>> http://www.britishfasteners.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BTF
>> &Category_Code=406<http://www.britishfasteners.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BTF&Category_Code=406>>
>> &Store_Code=BTF&Category_Code=406
>>
>>
>>
>> I know; too long. Cut and paste. .bill in oregon
>>
>> ========================================================
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
>> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 6:55 AM
>> To: Spridget List
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
>>
>>
>>
>> Oh yes, the screws are pozi-driv, not Phillips. It can make the
>> difference
>>
>> between extracting the screw and stripping the head.
>>
>> David

From Weslake1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov  3 11:34:11 2008
From: Weslake1330 at aol.com (Weslake1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 13:34:11 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question
Message-ID: <c41.490682b7.36409e23@aol.com>

I don't think non-vented caps were ever made??  There are vented caps  
without basic valving and vented caps with basic valving.  The only  completely 
non-vented caps are likely to be screw on aluminium caps for racing  tanks.
 
W e s l a k e 1330
 
In a message dated 03/11/2008 13:21:19 GMT Standard Time,  
bighealey at charter.net writes:

I will  need to drill the inside of the fuel cap to allow venting or
use an older  cap.

From Weslake1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov  3 11:35:17 2008
From: Weslake1330 at aol.com (Weslake1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 13:35:17 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question
Message-ID: <d34.3d3d1c5c.36409e65@aol.com>

What is the engine spec and what is the carb calibration?
 
W e s l a k e 1330
 
In a message dated 03/11/2008 04:59:50 GMT Standard Time,  
irish_32_ at hotmail.com writes:

any  thughts

From Weslake1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov  3 11:36:30 2008
From: Weslake1330 at aol.com (Weslake1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 13:36:30 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
Message-ID: <c5f.44f3228d.36409eae@aol.com>

I've recently done the same thing - it seemed likely to work out cheaper  
than a broken screen. I did attempt the job at first though before taking it to  
a specialist.
 
W e s l a k e 1330
 
In a message dated 03/11/2008 13:29:39 GMT Standard Time, soavero at yahoo.com  
writes:

The one  job I will always outsource is the windshield. It's not worth the 
struggle.  

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov  3 11:39:23 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 12:39:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
In-Reply-To: <322021058.20081103091500@pacifier.com>
References: <322021058.20081103091500@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811031039r29e2da3rcebe5b768369d965@mail.gmail.com>

Bill,

The shims are a flat metal piece with two holes in them and they go between
the windscreen mounting tangs (also having the two holes) and the body. They
adjust the windscreen position side to side as near as I can make out. I
wouldn't think they would have any effect on the fore to aft location of the
windscreen. But then, what do I know?  ;-)

I still have to finish this job on my Midget this winter so will probably be
cursing along with several others from the sound of things. The one thing I
did pick up from Colin Dodd was to take a razor blade and shave off some of
the long seal across the bottom of the windscreen at each end where it sits
upon the corner seals. Makes getting the thing back on a lot easier.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 11:15 AM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello Chris,
>
>     Windshield shims... where to get 'em?
>
>
>      a few years back I took a rock and had the windscreen replaced.
>      ..
>
>      I took another rock this summer. I picked up a windscreen IN the
>      frame at a swap meet so all i need do is replace one frame for
>      the other. Also picked up new sealing rubber for the frame to
>      body, and the posts, ...... AND the sides to door seals..
>      BECAUSE..
>
>      i got to looking at the job the guy did a couple of years ago.
>      he must not have put the shims in (?) because he SHAVED THE SIDE
>      SEALS to get the doors to close properly. ...SO..
>
>      if the shims ARE missing, where do the go? never having taken a
>      windscreen off, i won't know where to put them even IF i had
>      them, which i probably don't.
>
>
>      ??????????????????????????????  ??????//
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>  Part-time musicians are semiconductors
> _______________________________________________
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>
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov  3 11:54:19 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:54:19 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Zappa Commercial ( no lbc )
Message-ID: <BAY112-F363A3789DF5A93ABF78EEEB81D0@phx.gbl>

I can't watch this 'til I get home, but I figure it's got to be good ... :)

http://www.chez106.com/media/cheztv.jsp?title%3dCough+Drops%26video%3dWAUvFst5bOI

From Weslake1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov  3 13:56:56 2008
From: Weslake1330 at aol.com (Weslake1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 15:56:56 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
Message-ID: <bcd.3df0961e.3640bf98@aol.com>

I need an extra shim when fitting the new screen and frame (different frame  
to what I took off the car) so I made one out of s/s sheet metal.
 
W e s l a k e 1330
 
In a message dated 03/11/2008 17:15:31 GMT Standard Time,  
pythias at pacifier.com writes:

Windshield shims... where to get 'em?

From Weslake1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov  3 13:59:55 2008
From: Weslake1330 at aol.com (Weslake1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 15:59:55 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question
Message-ID: <d04.44c0a9d4.3640c04b@aol.com>

You'll need more than a vague cam description for an engine spec and a lot  
more than the name of the header for the carb's calibration. There are 2 types  
of venturi, 3 sets of jets and emulsion tubes and air correctors in the  DCOE.
 
 
W e s l a k e 1330
 
 
In a message dated 03/11/2008 19:18:43 GMT Standard Time,  
bighealey at charter.net writes:

1500  Spitfire mild cam.  Weber 23 DD header
---- Weslake1330 at aol.com wrote:  
> What is the engine spec and what is the carb  calibration?

From Weslake1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov  3 14:01:56 2008
From: Weslake1330 at aol.com (Weslake1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 16:01:56 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Frank's Lucas NOS Smoke
 Machine
Message-ID: <d69.32490f18.3640c0c4@aol.com>

What happens when you've let all the smoke out??
 
In a message dated 03/11/2008 02:26:26 GMT Standard Time,  millerls at ado13.com 
writes:

http://www.ado13.com/smoke_machine.wmv

Lower res and only about  2mb

Larry

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov  3 14:38:07 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 16:38:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Zappa Commercial ( no lbc )
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F363A3789DF5A93ABF78EEEB81D0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-F363A3789DF5A93ABF78EEEB81D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP6980108B0C645FD8BE67DB81D0@phx.gbl>

This link works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAUvFst5bOI


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert Duquette
Sent: November 3, 2008 1:54 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Zappa Commercial ( no lbc )

I can't watch this 'til I get home, but I figure it's got to be good ... :)

http://www.chez106.com/media/cheztv.jsp?title%3dCough+Drops%26video%3dWAUvFs
t5bOI

From bighealey at charter.net  Mon Nov  3 15:02:06 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 14:02:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question
In-Reply-To: <d04.44c0a9d4.3640c04b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20081103170206.YRLBY.827382.root@mp12>

Not DCOE  - Single downdraft progressive.  I don't have all those jets and venturis to change out every time I change altitude or tuning.  That's why I went to a single downdraft.

Anyone that uses dual or triple DCOEs for the street just wants to open the hood for wow factor.

Way overkill for street.  IMHO


---- Weslake1330 at aol.com wrote: 
>  
> You'll need more than a vague cam description for an engine spec and a lot  
> more than the name of the header for the carb's calibration. There are 2 types  
> of venturi, 3 sets of jets and emulsion tubes and air correctors in the  DCOE.
>  
>  
> W e s l a k e 1330
>  
>  
> In a message dated 03/11/2008 19:18:43 GMT Standard Time,  
> bighealey at charter.net writes:
> 
> 1500  Spitfire mild cam.  Weber 23 DD header
> ---- Weslake1330 at aol.com wrote:  
> > What is the engine spec and what is the carb  calibration?

From wbmcleod at gmail.com  Mon Nov  3 15:33:37 2008
From: wbmcleod at gmail.com (William McLeod)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 15:33:37 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question
In-Reply-To: <20081103170206.YRLBY.827382.root@mp12>
References: <20081103170206.YRLBY.827382.root@mp12>
Message-ID: <13434347-3592-4939-B8CB-7BABDFF70EE9@gmail.com>

Better get a pressure regulator as well.  The 32 simply will not idle  
correctly (way too rich) at over 2 lbs fuel pressure.  Bill

On Nov 3, 2008, at 3:02 PM, <bighealey at charter.net> wrote:

> Not DCOE  - Single downdraft progressive.  I don't have all those  
> jets and venturis to change out every time I change altitude or  
> tuning.  That's why I went to a single downdraft.

From bighealey at charter.net  Mon Nov  3 15:45:06 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 14:45:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question
In-Reply-To: <13434347-3592-4939-B8CB-7BABDFF70EE9@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20081103174506.TPVJP.830152.root@mp12>

Got it.  Just ordered from Summit Racing

Carter Universal Rotary Vane Electric Fuel Pumps
Part Number: CRT-P4070 
Free Flow Rate: 72 gph 
Maximum Pressure (psi): 6 psi 

and

Holley Fuel Pressure Regulator
Part Number: HLY-12-804 
Pressure Range (psi): 1-4 

And gage.

---- William McLeod <wbmcleod at gmail.com> wrote: 
> Better get a pressure regulator as well.  The 32 simply will not idle  
> correctly (way too rich) at over 2 lbs fuel pressure.  Bill
> 
> On Nov 3, 2008, at 3:02 PM, <bighealey at charter.net> wrote:
> 
> > Not DCOE  - Single downdraft progressive.  I don't have all those  
> > jets and venturis to change out every time I change altitude or  
> > tuning.  That's why I went to a single downdraft.
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From jmj3351 at comcast.net  Mon Nov  3 15:46:21 2008
From: jmj3351 at comcast.net (jmj3351 at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 22:46:21 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question
In-Reply-To: <13434347-3592-4939-B8CB-7BABDFF70EE9@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <400593902.1292861225752381618.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

I run a small Webber on my 1500 with 3lbs. of pressure and it does well.B  I
can run it on 2lbs. but 3 seems to do better.B  It will not work properly w/o
a regulator.B  I run a big holley pump and have fuel injection hose to take
the pressure.B  The regular rubber fuel line doesn't last long.B  I have heard
that marine hose does well.B All things considered, I like the Webber over any
combo of SU or Stromberg.



JJ - Green 1500

B 
----- Original Message -----
From: "William McLeod" <wbmcleod at gmail.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Monday, November 3, 2008 5:33:37 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question

Better get a pressure regulator as well. B The 32 simply will not idle B 
correctly (way too rich) at over 2 lbs fuel pressure. B Bill

On Nov 3, 2008, at 3:02 PM, <bighealey at charter.net> wrote:

> Not DCOE B - Single downdraft progressive. B I don't have all those B 
> jets and venturis to change out every time I change altitude or B 
> tuning. B That's why I went to a single downdraft.

From Weslake1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov  3 15:46:47 2008
From: Weslake1330 at aol.com (Weslake1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 17:46:47 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question
Message-ID: <bb9.3769e960.3640d957@aol.com>

I think you mean you have a twin choke downdraft progressive.  I say  that 
because if you don't have 2 chokes it can't be progressive.  Your  venturis are 
most likely but not necessarily fixed but you do have all those  jets and 
emulsion tubes and air correctors and by the nature of the design of  the carb you 
face the identical issues a sidedraught DCOE Weber carb has when  you change 
altitude or tuning.
 
I think this is all I say on this thread - someone else chime in.
 
W e s l a k e 1330
 
In a message dated 03/11/2008 22:02:18 GMT Standard Time,  
bighealey at charter.net writes:

Single  downdraft progressive.  I don't have all those jets and venturis to  
change out every time I change altitude or tuning.  That's why I went to  a 
single downdraft.

From bighealey at charter.net  Mon Nov  3 16:01:33 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 18:01:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question
In-Reply-To: <400593902.1292861225752381618.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20081103180133.35SK7.831244.root@mp12>

The 32/36 requires a low-pressure fuel feed (2.5 to 3 lbs). 

The flow rate (volume) of the pump depends on how much horsepower your engine puts out. Weber recommends their electric 6 gallon/hour pump for "up to 200 hp"

Well  I think I can safely say my motor will be way under 200HP.

The warning I was given my Mike Pierce (Of Pierce Manifolds) was to keep up with the flow and run it just below 3lbs.  If the pump cannot keep up wiyh flow then the folat bowls will dry up and it WILL sputter under load.

---- jmj3351 at comcast.net wrote: 
> I run a small Webber on my 1500 with 3lbs. of pressure and it does well.B  I
> can run it on 2lbs. but 3 seems to do better.B  It will not work properly w/o
> a regulator.B  I run a big holley pump and have fuel injection hose to take
> the pressure.B  The regular rubber fuel line doesn't last long.B  I have heard
> that marine hose does well.B All things considered, I like the Webber over any
> combo of SU or Stromberg.
> 
> 
> 
> JJ - Green 1500
> 
> B 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "William McLeod" <wbmcleod at gmail.com>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Monday, November 3, 2008 5:33:37 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 weber conversion question
> 
> Better get a pressure regulator as well. B The 32 simply will not idle B 
> correctly (way too rich) at over 2 lbs fuel pressure. B Bill
> 
> On Nov 3, 2008, at 3:02 PM, <bighealey at charter.net> wrote:
> 
> > Not DCOE B - Single downdraft progressive. B I don't have all those B 
> > jets and venturis to change out every time I change altitude or B 
> > tuning. B That's why I went to a single downdraft.

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Nov  3 16:10:25 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:10:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Moebius Touch
In-Reply-To: <d04.44c0a9d4.3640c04b@aol.com>
References: <d04.44c0a9d4.3640c04b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <22198C9AE73E44608A2A0F080A2B0DD6@Home>

We all know about the Midus Touch.  Well I have a different one.  I have a 
Moebius Touch:  Everything I touch turns around and bites me in the ass.

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY 

From grday at btinternet.com  Mon Nov  3 16:19:05 2008
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 23:19:05 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Frank's Lucas NOS Smoke
 Machine
References: <d69.32490f18.3640c0c4@aol.com>
Message-ID: <0E59435DAAF5411197E4C108CD322A8F@TAIRS>

The wiring collapses because there is no pressure left in the covering. 
Often thought of as an electrical problem by non LBC owners.  However, we 
know better don't we ....

Guy R Day



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Weslake1330 at aol.com>
To: <spritenut at comcast.net>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 9:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Frank's Lucas NOS Smoke 
Machine


> What happens when you've let all the smoke out??
>
> In a message dated 03/11/2008 02:26:26 GMT Standard Time, 
> millerls at ado13.com
> writes:
>
> http://www.ado13.com/smoke_machine.wmv
>
> Lower res and only about  2mb
>
> Larry
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From millerls at ado13.com  Mon Nov  3 16:33:14 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 15:33:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Frank's Lucas NOS Smoke
 Machine
References: <d69.32490f18.3640c0c4@aol.com>
Message-ID: <2121F05268874072BBBE8E5A648832D8@HP>

What Guy said.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Weslake1330 at aol.com>
To: <spritenut at comcast.net>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 1:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Frank's Lucas NOS Smoke 
Machine


> What happens when you've let all the smoke out??
>
> In a message dated 03/11/2008 02:26:26 GMT Standard Time, 
> millerls at ado13.com
> writes:
>
> http://www.ado13.com/smoke_machine.wmv
>
> Lower res and only about  2mb
>
> Larry
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov  3 17:05:36 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 18:05:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
In-Reply-To: <bcd.3df0961e.3640bf98@aol.com>
References: <bcd.3df0961e.3640bf98@aol.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811031605i645672a4g7990de1d9268e269@mail.gmail.com>

Okay, David...   I haven't got to this job yet. How did you know that you
needed another shim and how thick to make it?

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 2:56 PM, <Weslake1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> I need an extra shim when fitting the new screen and frame (different frame
> to what I took off the car) so I made one out of s/s sheet metal.
>
> W e s l a k e 1330
>
> In a message dated 03/11/2008 17:15:31 GMT Standard Time,
> pythias at pacifier.com writes:
>
> Windshield shims... where to get 'em?
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Jim

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Mon Nov  3 18:05:40 2008
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 18:05:40 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Another ebay Sprite (Spridget?)
In-Reply-To: <574CDDC4E8EA498188CA35E259EA3609@HERBYZ>
References: <Ack7uGbE78LdVd2RQSWdRKVRgFJwdA==>
	<574CDDC4E8EA498188CA35E259EA3609@HERBYZ>
Message-ID: <b777e2be0811031705s62a69a76hc3137b1263ef77ad@mail.gmail.com>

Herbie wrote:

>
> http://preview.tinyurl.com/6lhzq5
>
> It looks nice but the BIN seems high. I thought only Midgets had the side
> trim. And what are those wheels?


The wheels are the early style Cosmic magnesium wheels, 5.5 x 13. I have a
set on my Bugeye. They have been bead blasted because the black paint on
some of the flat parts of the wheels is missing. It sort of had a
checkerboard effect with the paint on. I blasted mine so I could watch for
cracks. Old magnesium is brittle! The early 67 spridgets were 1098CC and had
the take off top. The late 67 cars had the fold down top and the 12CC series
1275 without the recirculation smog equipment. Those engines also had the
cross drilled nitrided cranks, Cooper S rods, best stock cam, etc.


-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1973 Midget - donor card signed in front of a notary!
1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov  3 18:49:57 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:49:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811031605i645672a4g7990de1d9268e269@mail.gmail.com>
References: <bcd.3df0961e.3640bf98@aol.com>
	<43840a7e0811031605i645672a4g7990de1d9268e269@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <490FAA45.8050706@comcast.net>

Jim Johnson wrote:
> Okay, David...   I haven't got to this job yet. How did you know that you
> needed another shim and how thick to make it?
>
>   
Jim, remind me when you are here, I have several extra shims.
And the Holy Sprite windshield will be installed this weekend, I already 
set it up with the glass shop.
We do have to bring donuts.
I have the new rubber seal taking shape on the new glass as instructed 
by the glass man.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Nov  3 20:50:47 2008
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 22:50:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
References: <87a1f55d0811012037p7f1cd99cmfde17183e589dfbe@mail.gmail.com><490DEDAD.2050902@gmail.com>
	<87a1f55d0811021617p1836698cw538d32492ebb89f3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <86E0A751330043CCAC91047C02CF8C9A@blackbox2>

http://www.rivergate5speed.com/rivergate.html

Donor Datsun 210 5 speeds show up on ebay at a rate of about one or two a month.
At the time of this writing, they go for around $700-900.  You should probably have it rebuilt.
Cha-ching..

Despite this, the Datsun 5 speed kit is still a less exspensive alternative to the Moss T-9 kit, but not by very much.
The Moss kit requires modifying the body sheetmetal, the Datsun kit does not.

You would be very lucky to find a 210 tranny in a boneyard.
You would also be very lucky to find a 210 car with a 5 speed.

At least that is what I thought...until yesterday when I was driving down the NJ turnpike and passed one.
For a moment I thought about flagging the guy down and offering him $300 for his car.
Then I thought he probably wouldn't go for it since that ol junker is getting him about 45mpg.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matt Hagopian" <mhagopian at hoppetool.com>
To: <wmgilroy at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 7:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5spd


> Car is a 1275cc
> My question was this...
> 
> I am looking to do a 5spd conversion on our bugeye located in NH, I am
> accessible in MA, NH, VT, CT, and FL, and pretty much anywhere along the
> coast on the drive from FL to NH but my grandfather is in FL right now and I
> live in MA. I would like to know the cost to do a 5spd because Moss wants
> $3599 for the kit and a rebuilt T-9 transmission. Thats extremely steep. If
> someone could give me a parts list/possible trannys to do this that would be
> fantastic. OR if someone could provide me with a LINK to a website that
> sells a kit with or without the transmission, I would like to get a round
> figure price... personally I would rather have a 5spd with either a 4.55 or
> a 4.22 then have a 4spd with a 3.9 or a 3.7 if they have one!

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Mon Nov  3 21:39:08 2008
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 21:39:08 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 engine
In-Reply-To: <490A4A7A.8050504@srvinet.com>
References: <490A4A7A.8050504@srvinet.com>
Message-ID: <b777e2be0811032039o776185caj2fb84ee46066b2a8@mail.gmail.com>

On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 4:59 PM, Vernon Olson <vern at srvinet.com> wrote:
I have a Nash Metro and it has an ah 1500 engine.  Does anyone know if
parts are interchangeable between this engine and the midget 1500?
I see the parts seem to be more expensive if supplied for the Nash.

The older Metros actually started life with a 1200 CC engine. It was
probably an offshoot of the MGTD/TF engine. The later ones had a 1500. It is
very much like the MGA engine as others have stated. An MGB engine will drop
right in. With a little work a 1275 would probably be an easy fit too... My
dad's 1954 Hudson Metro is still in the family and I plan to get it back on
the road someday!

-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...

From duncan at pondhop.com  Mon Nov  3 22:06:47 2008
From: duncan at pondhop.com (Duncan Sinclair)
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 23:06:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Electronic Designer - NO LBC
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAJ13JjI2fhFHrY+8Rgx7QZTCgAAAEAAAAJshxGtaNWFLmJNGWEqAqQwBAAAAAA==@pondhop.com>

Guys,

 

My company requires an Electronic Engineer to design an amplifier circuit.

If any of you are in this field (or know somebody) and are looking for a
small side job please let me know.  

We are a small company so I can't afford to pay the big guy bucks and I
would rather give the work to a Spridgeteer if I can

 

Thanks

Duncan

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Nov  3 23:01:59 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:01:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 50 video
Message-ID: <490FE557.1080903@wi.net>

Hey all,

An FYI:
Just received notice (below) from my friend and videographer, John 
Seaman in Sheboygan WI of his new video of the Elkhart Lake Vintage 
Festival featuring our little cars.  John does video for local TV and 
groups.  I have NFI, etc. but have ordered my video.   I am also sending 
a 2nd email with a clutch problem his friend is having. 
See some of you back east!
Dave
59 :{)
Burlington WI


> Hi Dave,
>
> Sounds like a fun project.  Have a good trip, and good luck with the Holy Sprite.
>
> The new ELVF Video is ready:
>
> DVD Video - Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival featuring the 50th Anniversary of the Austin 
> Healey Sprite at Road America July 18 - 21, 2008.  Includes the Road Course 
> Tour, Car Show, Sprite / Midget Races, and Sunday Feature Races for all groups. 
> Interviews with Michael Malone (Porsche 910), and Sprite drivers David Jahimiak, 
> John Salisbury, and Dan Parsons.  53 minutes  
> DVD-R format. 
>  
> Send $17.00 total, (postage included), and return address to: 
> John Seaman 
> 456 Bluebird Ln. 
> Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Nov  3 23:05:49 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:05:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch release problem
Message-ID: <490FE63D.8060708@wi.net>

Listers, I am headed to NJ & the Holy Sprite in a few hours and just 
received the following from a friend in need.  Perhaps he may be the 
beneficiary of your collective expertise, Oh Wizards of the Web.  Please 
respond directly to John.
Thanks,
Dave
59 :{)
Burlington WI


John Seaman wrote:
> Maybe you can get some opinions from your Sprite friends.
>
> I am helping a friend, (Keary Kautzer - Sheboygan), fix a clutch problem with his 69 Sprite.  The clutch disengagement kept getting worse, becoming ineffective.  This fall, I tried bleeding the slave cylinder, but no improvement.  I took out the slave piston, and emeried the bore smooth, put it back in and bled it, but no improvement.  We put in new master and new slave cylinders, and bled the system several times.  The slave rod has over an inch movement now, but the pedal still goes to the floor without releasing the clutch.  
>
> Is it possible for the pressure plate springs to be weak or broken, and even with this fork movement, maybe the pressure plate still does not release the clutch disc?
>
> I am running out of ideas, and wonder if there is anything else to try or look for?  I suspect the pressure plate is the problem.  When the slave cylinder was replaced, the PO had welded a entension to the rod, so I suspect this has been going on for awhile.  
>
> I think replacing the clutch pressure plate, disc, and TO bearing is the only option.  Any thoughts?  Thanks.
>
> John Seaman  jcman22 at charter.net

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Nov  4 03:52:10 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 05:52:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
Message-ID: <8AF64343-D0ED-4E89-A1EF-9DD6C1B0591A@phillymgclub.com>

Please all of you US ofA'ers get out and vote today. I care who you  
vote for, but will NOT discuss it on an email list. But do go Vote

Remember, With great privilege comes great responsibility
-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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



"I think the problem, to be quite honest with you, is that you've  
never actually known what the question is." - Douglas Adams

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov  4 03:52:40 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 05:52:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <86E0A751330043CCAC91047C02CF8C9A@blackbox2>
References: <87a1f55d0811012037p7f1cd99cmfde17183e589dfbe@mail.gmail.com>
	<490DEDAD.2050902@gmail.com>
	<87a1f55d0811021617p1836698cw538d32492ebb89f3@mail.gmail.com>
	<86E0A751330043CCAC91047C02CF8C9A@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <205cef430811040252y753a1194ne81013750d57fb5a@mail.gmail.com>

Here's one
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/878442353.html
Lin

On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 10:50 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> http://www.rivergate5speed.com/rivergate.html
>
> Donor Datsun 210 5 speeds show up on ebay at a rate of about one or two a
> month.
> At the time of this writing, they go for around $700-900.  You should
> probably have it rebuilt.
> Cha-ching..
>
> Despite this, the Datsun 5 speed kit is still a less exspensive alternative
> to the Moss T-9 kit, but not by very much.
> The Moss kit requires modifying the body sheetmetal, the Datsun kit does
> not.
>
> You would be very lucky to find a 210 tranny in a boneyard.
> You would also be very lucky to find a 210 car with a 5 speed.
>
> At least that is what I thought...until yesterday when I was driving down
> the NJ turnpike and passed one.
> For a moment I thought about flagging the guy down and offering him $300
> for his car.
> Then I thought he probably wouldn't go for it since that ol junker is
> getting him about 45mpg.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt Hagopian" <
> mhagopian at hoppetool.com>
> To: <wmgilroy at gmail.com>
> Cc: "Spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 7:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5spd
>
>
>  Car is a 1275cc
>> My question was this...
>>
>> I am looking to do a 5spd conversion on our bugeye located in NH, I am
>> accessible in MA, NH, VT, CT, and FL, and pretty much anywhere along the
>> coast on the drive from FL to NH but my grandfather is in FL right now and
>> I
>> live in MA. I would like to know the cost to do a 5spd because Moss wants
>> $3599 for the kit and a rebuilt T-9 transmission. Thats extremely steep.
>> If
>> someone could give me a parts list/possible trannys to do this that would
>> be
>> fantastic. OR if someone could provide me with a LINK to a website that
>> sells a kit with or without the transmission, I would like to get a round
>> figure price... personally I would rather have a 5spd with either a 4.55
>> or
>> a 4.22 then have a 4spd with a 3.9 or a 3.7 if they have one!
>>
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From nases at verizon.net  Tue Nov  4 04:14:09 2008
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:14:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <8AF64343-D0ED-4E89-A1EF-9DD6C1B0591A@phillymgclub.com>
References: <8AF64343-D0ED-4E89-A1EF-9DD6C1B0591A@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <7AA02E80-327C-41C4-B0EE-31C12F3E0CB0@verizon.net>

I 2nd that request Larry.

Sent from my iPhone

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

On Nov 4, 2008, at 5:52 AM, Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:

> Please all of you US ofA'ers get out and vote today. I care who you  
> vote for, but will NOT discuss it on an email list. But do go Vote
>
> Remember, With great privilege comes great responsibility
> -- 
>
> Larry Macy
> 78 Midget
>
> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
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> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
> Board Member at Large
> Philadelphia MG Club
>
>
>
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Nov  4 05:28:38 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 07:28:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] posidrive
In-Reply-To: <C241EC0B7FBB42EE8B5FF5749CBD42E3@1705n3>
References: <5B06ABE7E9D24153889C67C58DBEA47D@spider>
	<d49b03130811030940m7ff0223cwffef3728ea2e2898@mail.gmail.com>
	<C241EC0B7FBB42EE8B5FF5749CBD42E3@1705n3>
Message-ID: <ED963379-5BF3-4F50-B3D7-A7106D14F733@phillymgclub.com>

Not if my client is set to only text.

Larry Macy, Ph.D
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

"I finally figured out what email is for. It's for communicating.with  
people you'd rather not talk to." G. Carlin

Sent via iPhone

On Nov 3, 2008, at 1:05 PM, Steven Michelsen <stevenm at optonline.net>  
wrote:

> OR, if you set your email prefs to send "rich text" emails rather than
> "plain text", then the long URLs will wrap, like this...
> http://www.britishfasteners.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BTF&Category_Code=406
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <rrengineer at dslextreme.com 
> >
> To: <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
> Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 12:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] posidrive
>
>
>> Have you ever heard of Tiny URL?             http://tinyurl.com/
>> You will have a link on your tool bar for Tiny URL.  After you  
>> download
>> this
>> program, all you have to do is click on the link in your tool bar for
>> whatever page you are on and a 8 to 10 digit URL will appear that  
>> you can
>> use instead.  Makes putting a link in your emails a snap.
>>
>> Mike MacLean
>> 60 Sprite
>> 56 BN2
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 9:22 AM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
>>
>>> http://www.britishfasteners.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY
>>> <
>>> http://www.britishfasteners.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BTF
>>> &Category_Code=406<http://www.britishfasteners.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BTF&Category_Code=406 
>>> >>
>>> &Store_Code=BTF&Category_Code=406
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I know; too long. Cut and paste. .bill in oregon
>>>
>>> ========================================================
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>>> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
>>> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 6:55 AM
>>> To: Spridget List
>>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Oh yes, the screws are pozi-driv, not Phillips. It can make the
>>> difference
>>>
>>> between extracting the screw and stripping the head.
>>>
>>> David
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov  4 05:50:38 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 07:50:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch release problem
In-Reply-To: <490FE63D.8060708@wi.net>
References: <490FE63D.8060708@wi.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88090811040450y76e92656j899da4e34878ac57@mail.gmail.com>

BTDT, I would place my bet on the disc stuck to the flywheel. I replaced
everything on our 68 with new bits. STILL no release. I put the floor jack
under the rear pumpkin, raised the car up, started it. I had my lovely
assistant lower the car and down the road I went, I jammed the brake and
clutch both at the same time 5 or 6 times in rapid succession. That did the
trick and all was well.
YMMV

Brad

On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 1:05 AM, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

> Listers, I am headed to NJ & the Holy Sprite in a few hours and just
> received the following from a friend in need.  Perhaps he may be the
> beneficiary of your collective expertise, Oh Wizards of the Web.  Please
> respond directly to John.
> Thanks,
> Dave
> 59 :{)
> Burlington WI
>
>
> John Seaman wrote:
>
>> Maybe you can get some opinions from your Sprite friends.
>>
>> I am helping a friend, (Keary Kautzer - Sheboygan), fix a clutch problem
>> with his 69 Sprite.  The clutch disengagement kept getting worse, becoming
>> ineffective.  This fall, I tried bleeding the slave cylinder, but no
>> improvement.  I took out the slave piston, and emeried the bore smooth, put
>> it back in and bled it, but no improvement.  We put in new master and new
>> slave cylinders, and bled the system several times.  The slave rod has over
>> an inch movement now, but the pedal still goes to the floor without
>> releasing the clutch.
>> Is it possible for the pressure plate springs to be weak or broken, and
>> even with this fork movement, maybe the pressure plate still does not
>> release the clutch disc?
>>
>> I am running out of ideas, and wonder if there is anything else to try or
>> look for?  I suspect the pressure plate is the problem.  When the slave
>> cylinder was replaced, the PO had welded a entension to the rod, so I
>> suspect this has been going on for awhile.
>> I think replacing the clutch pressure plate, disc, and TO bearing is the
>> only option.  Any thoughts?  Thanks.
>>
>> John Seaman  jcman22 at charter.net
>>
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov  4 05:51:30 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 06:51:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
References: <87a1f55d0811012037p7f1cd99cmfde17183e589dfbe@mail.gmail.com><490DEDAD.2050902@gmail.com><87a1f55d0811021617p1836698cw538d32492ebb89f3@mail.gmail.com><86E0A751330043CCAC91047C02CF8C9A@blackbox2>
	<205cef430811040252y753a1194ne81013750d57fb5a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4F094CFAFB7543D59500C3239DACC6BA@midget>

> Here's one
> http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/878442353.html

Yeah, but it has an automatic tranny.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov  4 05:52:42 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 06:52:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] posidrive
References: <5B06ABE7E9D24153889C67C58DBEA47D@spider><d49b03130811030940m7ff0223cwffef3728ea2e2898@mail.gmail.com><C241EC0B7FBB42EE8B5FF5749CBD42E3@1705n3>
	<ED963379-5BF3-4F50-B3D7-A7106D14F733@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <C84CFBB8D6B544359AAC79D127C0181B@midget>

> Not if my client is set to only text.

You still shouldn't use a Phillips on it ;-)

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov  4 06:18:43 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:18:43 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <8AF64343-D0ED-4E89-A1EF-9DD6C1B0591A@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F360A60319EBD96AB0FD8DAB81C0@phx.gbl>

Vote?  Something going on down there today?

----Original Message Follows----

Please all of you US ofA'ers get out and vote today. I care who you vote 
for, but will NOT discuss it on an email list. But do go Vote

Remember, With great privilege comes great responsibility
--

Larry Macy
78 Midget

From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Tue Nov  4 06:24:50 2008
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:24:50 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] posidrive
Message-ID: <SUWCL29MG08Jc0xvlUQ001466e4@smtpoutcl29.wirelesssyncvzw.net>

My firewall blocks tinyurl...

-----Original Message-----
From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
To: "corvallis at peoplepc.com" <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
Cc: "spridgets at autox.team.net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: 11/3/08 12:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] posidrive

Have you ever heard of Tiny URL?             http://tinyurl.com/
You will have a link on your tool bar for Tiny URL.  After you download this
program, all you have to do is click on the link in your tool bar for
whatever page you are on and a 8 to 10 digit URL will appear that you can
use instead.  Makes putting a link in your emails a snap.

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 9:22 AM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> http://www.britishfasteners.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY
> <
> http://www.britishfasteners.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BTF
>
&Category_Code=406<http://www.britishfasteners.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CT
GY&Store_Code=BTF&Category_Code=406>>
> &Store_Code=BTF&Category_Code=406
>
>
>
> I know; too long. Cut and paste. .bill in oregon
>
> ========================================================
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 6:55 AM
> To: Spridget List
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly
>
>
>
> Oh yes, the screws are pozi-driv, not Phillips. It can make the difference
>
> between extracting the screw and stripping the head.
>
> David
>
> _______________________________________________
> _______________________________________________

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov  4 06:57:13 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 07:57:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F360A60319EBD96AB0FD8DAB81C0@phx.gbl>
References: <8AF64343-D0ED-4E89-A1EF-9DD6C1B0591A@phillymgclub.com>
	<BAY112-F360A60319EBD96AB0FD8DAB81C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910811040557ifa005e2y5774c686639f0e96@mail.gmail.com>

Today is for _______ supporters.  If you support the other guy you
should vote next Tuesday, right?

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Tue Nov  4 07:00:16 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:00:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <4F094CFAFB7543D59500C3239DACC6BA@midget>
References: <87a1f55d0811012037p7f1cd99cmfde17183e589dfbe@mail.gmail.com><490DEDAD.2050902@gmail.com><87a1f55d0811021617p1836698cw538d32492ebb89f3@mail.gmail.com><86E0A751330043CCAC91047C02CF8C9A@blackbox2>
	<205cef430811040252y753a1194ne81013750d57fb5a@mail.gmail.com>
	<4F094CFAFB7543D59500C3239DACC6BA@midget>
Message-ID: <49105570.3020304@frontiernet.net>

But if anyone is interested in a cheap daily driver, it belongs to a 
friend, and he has several more cars he is fixing up to sell. All will 
be in excellent mechanical condition when they are done.

Kate


David Lieb wrote:
>> Here's one
>> http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/878442353.html
>
> Yeah, but it has an automatic tranny.
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  4 07:27:32 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 06:27:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch release problem
In-Reply-To: <490FE63D.8060708@wi.net>
Message-ID: <908368.56446.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

John,

Look in one of the access holes on the top or lower left side of the tranny. Take a mirror and look for the there 3 or 4 sets of little tab springs around the perimeter of the pressure plate that take the deceleration of the flywheel. These can break, especially when the clutch over-throws, which may be possible with the PO mods. This is most common with an aluminum flywheel and a motor with a little horsepower, but it can happen in the stock configuration as well.

Ron

PS- Since Jahimiak's car weighs 1100 pounds, many of us refer to it as a Diet Sprite. Others call it far worse.


--- On Tue, 11/4/08, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:
> > Is it possible for the pressure plate springs to be
> weak or broken, and even with this fork movement, maybe the
> pressure plate still does not release the clutch disc?>

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  4 07:37:18 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 06:37:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Election day songs...peripheral LBC content
In-Reply-To: <8AF64343-D0ED-4E89-A1EF-9DD6C1B0591A@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <779506.63792.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The perfect video for Election Day, circa 1983 with a list guy on guitar:

http://www.mtv.com/videos/x/58957/more-fun-in-the-new-world.jhtml

Ron

From bighealey at charter.net  Tue Nov  4 08:02:56 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 07:02:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Midget windshield assembly (how I did it)
In-Reply-To: <683391BC1C6B469AB9B4F9BED70A0386@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <F295844FC5814DF3A2B016AB4E499049@TRACY>

OK it is all together now.

I did the following and did not use any lubes or soaps.

Notes:
A -A couple of short 2x4s covered in carpet helps to support the windshield.


B- Also if you have loose or missing rivets or need to replace sun visor
stays etc, it MUST be done while the windshield assembly is disassembled.

C-It is also import and to use short rivets and screws such that nothing
sticks out into the rail glass grooves.  Any screws or rivets will likely
cause the glass to break there.

Assembly:

1-Install the corner brackets in left and right uprights (leave the 2
posi-drive screws on upper rail brackets slightly loose).

2-Slide the body to frame seal on the lower frame rail (two or three person
job). Get it to "relax" in the groove so it is not stretched tight or it
might "shrink" in length once assembled and on the car.

3-Trim lower seal at angles slightly longer (5mm) than lower rail match the
angle on the lower rail).

4-Fit the window seal to glass (insure glass is seated in the groove around
the whole windscreen).

5-With the windshield and glass on a padded table pull the upper rail onto
the glass (sandwich the glass between your belly and outstretched hands).

6-Turn over the windshield and repeat 5 above by pulling the lower rail onto
the glass and seal.

7-Starting from the center working outward, finish seating the upper and
lower rails onto the glass (try to get even seal seating, use a small tool
to tuck in any bits not cooperating).

8-Slide the left and right uprights onto the left and right ends of the
glass and seals. (Slowly and gently coax the ends on being careful not to
let the upper and lower rails come off or un-seat the seals).

9-Put in the rest of the corner bracket screws and pull the assembly
together in all directions.

10-Install the center support spoke and insure the seal is even all the way
around the windshield.

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Nov  4 08:23:07 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:23:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Item number: 110307326715
Message-ID: <B20137C47D1D4101BFFD5AAE89151BB1@Home>

Trailer may be worth the BIN price.

Michael Rowe

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  4 09:10:33 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 08:10:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <8AF64343-D0ED-4E89-A1EF-9DD6C1B0591A@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <178160.99218.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Good call Larry.
 
I voted on the way to work this morning.  I have voted in every election I was
elligible to do so.  They don't always turn out the way I would like, but at
least I put in my two cent's worth.  Many (most?) of the world's people don't
have the option to do so.  It's a huge waste to not do so every chance you
can.  Oops - let me define that a bit better - I'm not talking about like
in certain Midwestern cities where that used to be more than once per
election... :-)
 - David

--- On Tue, 11/4/08, Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:

From: Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
To: "Spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 4:52 AM

Please all of you US ofA'ers get out and vote today. I care who you
vote for, but will NOT discuss it on an email list. But do go Vote

Remember, With great privilege comes great responsibility
--

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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



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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov  4 09:16:56 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:16:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <178160.99218.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <8AF64343-D0ED-4E89-A1EF-9DD6C1B0591A@phillymgclub.com>
	<178160.99218.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811040816t76609169u35dadc003f2edad8@mail.gmail.com>

When I die, please bury me in Chicago so I can remain active in politics.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 10:10 AM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Good call Larry.
>
> I voted on the way to work this morning.  I have voted in every election I
> was
> elligible to do so.  They don't always turn out the way I would like, but
> at
> least I put in my two cent's worth.  Many (most?) of the world's people
> don't
> have the option to do so.  It's a huge waste to not do so every chance you
> can.  Oops - let me define that a bit better - I'm not talking about like
> in certain Midwestern cities where that used to be more than once per
> election... :-)
>  - David
>
> --- On Tue, 11/4/08, Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:
>
> From: Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
> To: "Spridgets net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 4:52 AM
>
> Please all of you US ofA'ers get out and vote today. I care who you
> vote for, but will NOT discuss it on an email list. But do go Vote
>
> Remember, With great privilege comes great responsibility
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> 78 Midget
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Nov  4 10:03:18 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 12:03:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye w 15 in wheels FS on Ebay
Message-ID: <BLU111-W34778D0AE01261BE4B0DC0C21C0@phx.gbl>

Any of you west coast guys know this car? Nice lookin car.
Very interested in how he got 15 inch wheels on it.

http://tinyurl.com/5oy38q
or Ebay #160295497344



Brian S.
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From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov  4 10:04:55 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 11:04:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <178160.99218.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNGEGFEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<I'm not talking about like in certain Midwestern cities where that used to
be more than once per election... :-)>>

Unfortunately, taint 'funny'.

And just remember the 1 candidate with 24 days experience on Capitol Hill
COMES from the environment of which you speak<G>!!

And U.S. Atty-Gen Patrick Fitzgerald got ANOTHER 'guilty' plea yesterday in
a Fed. Corruption case<G>!!  Mayor Daley 'outwards' want
RID of the gent!!<VBG>  Sure hope the 'winner' lets him stay!!

Ed

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov  4 10:12:18 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 11:12:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
References: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNGEGFEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <D09FADB69D9F4F57B112DC70B89E8D50@NilesAD.von.gov>

> And just remember the 1 candidate with 24 days experience on Capitol Hill
> COMES from the environment of which you speak<G>!!
>
> And U.S. Atty-Gen Patrick Fitzgerald got ANOTHER 'guilty' plea yesterday > 
> in a Fed. Corruption case<G>!!  Mayor Daley 'outwards' want
> RID of the gent!!<VBG>  Sure hope the 'winner' lets him stay!!

Hmm, isn't that guilty party named "ED"? Coincidence????

Soemhow, I fail to comprehend the argument that legislative experience is 
such a big deal for the executive branch of government. Sounds more like a 
liability to me. And if experience WERE so important, we would not have term 
limits for the job.
Lorry Denials 

From Weslake1330 at aol.com  Tue Nov  4 10:45:26 2008
From: Weslake1330 at aol.com (Weslake1330 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 12:45:26 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
Message-ID: <d36.3245d924.3641e436@aol.com>

The Moss T9 kit isn't really the Moss kit at all.  They just import it  from 
the Morris Minor centre or one of their suppliers in the UK and add a  premium 
for calling it the Moss kit.
 
W e s l a k e 1330
 
In a message dated 04/11/2008 03:51:16 GMT Standard Time,  
dlh2001 at comcast.net writes:

alternative to the Moss T-9 kit, but not by very  much.

From Weslake1330 at aol.com  Tue Nov  4 10:48:41 2008
From: Weslake1330 at aol.com (Weslake1330 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 12:48:41 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
Message-ID: <bff.4bd52b36.3641e4f9@aol.com>

Remember you don't have to vote for either candidate or either party.   You 
can simply 'spoil' the ballot paper and still have exercised your right to  
vote at an election
 
In a message dated 04/11/2008 10:52:26 GMT Standard Time,  
lmacy at phillymgclub.com writes:

Please  all of you US ofA'ers get out and vote today. I care who you  
vote  for, but will NOT discuss it on an email list. But do go Vote

Remember,  With great privilege comes great responsibility
--  

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Nov  4 11:03:06 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 12:03:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <bff.4bd52b36.3641e4f9@aol.com>
References: <bff.4bd52b36.3641e4f9@aol.com>
Message-ID: <AFF18CD6-F032-4FA5-994D-40CD0B508B98@comcast.net>

Ballot paper??  hmm.. Luddites do still exist...  no chance to d that  
ace, it's all tapping on a surface, not even an option for a write in  
here..

Lester

On Nov 4, 2008, at 11:48 AM, Weslake1330 at aol.com wrote:

> Remember you don't have to vote for either candidate or either  
> party.   You
> can simply 'spoil' the ballot paper and still have exercised your  
> right to
> vote at an election
>
> In a message dated 04/11/2008 10:52:26 GMT Standard Time,
> lmacy at phillymgclub.com writes:
>
> Please  all of you US ofA'ers get out and vote today. I care who you
> vote  for, but will NOT discuss it on an email list. But do go Vote
>
> Remember,  With great privilege comes great responsibility
> --  

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Tue Nov  4 11:10:03 2008
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:10:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye w 15 in wheels FS on Ebay
Message-ID: <350e01c93ea8$8f4ee530$0168010a@mail2world.com>

I do believe either Minilites or Panasports are available in 15", and
I'm sure they'll put whatever center in there you'd like. At some point
in the future I might get a gold set for my Cosworth Vega. It depends if
205/60/13 tires are still available then or not.
 
-=Chris

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: brian S [bugeye15 at hotmail.com]
Sent: 11/4/2008 12:02:18 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye w 15 in wheels FS on Ebay 

Any of you west coast guys know this car? Nice lookin car. 
Very interested in how he got 15 inch wheels on it. 

http://tinyurl.com/5oy38q 
or Ebay #160295497344 



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Bugeyeracer under resto 
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From dwramsey at att.net  Tue Nov  4 11:13:57 2008
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:13:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <205cef430811040252y753a1194ne81013750d57fb5a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20081104181407.EE38B1878C7@autox.team.net>

That is in Elko, NV.  However it is an automatic not a 5-speed.
		Crash 

Here's one
http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/878442353.html
Lin

From dwramsey at att.net  Tue Nov  4 11:26:49 2008
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:26:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <86E0A751330043CCAC91047C02CF8C9A@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <20081104182700.90750187919@autox.team.net>

I have a Rivergate kit and 5-speed I would like to sell, it is for the
948/1098 small main engine.
		Crash


http://www.rivergate5speed.com/rivergate.html

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov  4 12:09:32 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:09:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <D09FADB69D9F4F57B112DC70B89E8D50@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <C535DDEC.1AAB0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> And if experience WERE so important, we would not have term
> limits for the job.
We didn't, until the late Forties after FDR's forth term. Nobody wanted to
ever go through 16 years of Liberalism again.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov  4 12:21:13 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 13:21:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
References: <C535DDEC.1AAB0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <03F15694C4EC4D38AEDE36398C16E3CA@NilesAD.von.gov>

>> And if experience WERE so important, we would not have term
>> limits for the job.

> We didn't, until the late Forties after FDR's forth term. Nobody wanted to
> ever go through 16 years of Liberalism again.

EXACTLY! 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov  4 12:29:23 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 13:29:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <03F15694C4EC4D38AEDE36398C16E3CA@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <C535DDEC.1AAB0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<03F15694C4EC4D38AEDE36398C16E3CA@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811041129ha309d9bl1046dc52055aa92b@mail.gmail.com>

On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 1:21 PM, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>wrote:

> And if experience WERE so important, we would not have term
>>> limits for the job.
>>>
>>
>  We didn't, until the late Forties after FDR's forth term. Nobody wanted to
>> ever go through 16 years of Liberalism again.
>>
>
> EXACTLY! _______________________________


For those who are either too young to remember or who didn't pay attention
during American history in school -  FDR stands for "Federal Deficit
Roosevelt" as my Dad used to say...   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov  4 12:29:33 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:29:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <bff.4bd52b36.3641e4f9@aol.com>
Message-ID: <C535E29D.1AAB6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>  You 
> can simply 'spoil' the ballot paper
I think it comes that way.

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Tue Nov  4 12:33:07 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:33:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811041129ha309d9bl1046dc52055aa92b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <C535DDEC.1AAB0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>,
	<03F15694C4EC4D38AEDE36398C16E3CA@NilesAD.von.gov>,
	<43840a7e0811041129ha309d9bl1046dc52055aa92b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <491032F3.20585.841F16@kk7ss.verizon.net>

What if....
They held an election and only the candidates got to vote??

Wouldn't that save about $250,000,000 ??

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Nov  4 12:44:23 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:44:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <491032F3.20585.841F16@kk7ss.verizon.net>
References: <C535DDEC.1AAB0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<03F15694C4EC4D38AEDE36398C16E3CA@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<43840a7e0811041129ha309d9bl1046dc52055aa92b@mail.gmail.com>
	<491032F3.20585.841F16@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <200811041144883.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>

A very innocuous plea to vote without ANY agenda has quickly deteriorated.....

Too bad.

Most of the folks on this list I consider friends at some level.

Political pronouncements and denouncements can jeopardize that standing.

Please refrain, but DO vote.

Peter C.

From twobees at sprynet.com  Tue Nov  4 13:00:35 2008
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 15:00:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Re.: Go Vote
Message-ID: <005601c93eb8$00aea580$6401a8c0@normoffice>

"Oops - let me define that a bit better - I'm not talking about like in
certain Midwestern cities where that used to be more than once per
election... :-)"
 
How about Jersey City, NJ.  Motto there used to be, "Vote early & vote
often."
 
As for me, I voted & can now get back to working on the last few details of
getting the Turner ready for this weekend's autocross, & next weekend's
race.
 
Norm Sippel
'59 Turner

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov  4 13:03:09 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:03:09 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <200811041144883.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F36B0C7B2F1D1AA2FC9343CB81C0@phx.gbl>

I can pronounce 'political', but I'm not sure I know how to de-nuance it?  ( 
Oh, did I spell that wrong? )

And now for the refrain ...


----Original Message Follows----
A very innocuous plea to vote without ANY agenda has quickly 
deteriorated.....

Too bad.

Most of the folks on this list I consider friends at some level.

Political pronouncements and denouncements can jeopardize that standing.

Please refrain, but DO vote.

Peter C.

From wbmcleod at gmail.com  Tue Nov  4 13:03:20 2008
From: wbmcleod at gmail.com (William McLeod)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 13:03:20 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <200811041144883.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
References: <C535DDEC.1AAB0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<03F15694C4EC4D38AEDE36398C16E3CA@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<43840a7e0811041129ha309d9bl1046dc52055aa92b@mail.gmail.com>
	<491032F3.20585.841F16@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<200811041144883.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <26923492-1259-400E-85A4-94FD54E79E1A@gmail.com>

What he said!

Bill
Slightly Classics
Tucson


On Nov 4, 2008, at 12:44 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote:

> A very innocuous plea to vote without ANY agenda has quickly  
> deteriorated.....
>
> Too bad.
>
> Most of the folks on this list I consider friends at some level.
>
> Political pronouncements and denouncements can jeopardize that  
> standing.
>
> Please refrain, but DO vote.
>
> Peter C.
> _______________________________________________

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov  4 13:41:04 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 14:41:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
References: <C535DDEC.1AAB0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><03F15694C4EC4D38AEDE36398C16E3CA@NilesAD.von.gov><43840a7e0811041129ha309d9bl1046dc52055aa92b@mail.gmail.com><491032F3.20585.841F16@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<200811041144883.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <A848E3A1C26344E5AEA37BF752E21E2D@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Please refrain, but DO vote.

Now, now, as it says in Deuteronomy 25:4, "Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that 
treadeth out thy corn on the floor." Ya gotta take us warts and all. Anyone 
foolish enough to open an email entitled "Go Vote" deserves everything he 
gets. If you want to neuter us to the point that we only answer the 
questions that are asked, I fear that you have fallen in among thieves and 
have been greatly deceived as to our real natures. There is a reason most of 
us have Spridgets... the psychologists would have a name for it but we don't 
spend enough money there to be worth their effort.
David Lieb 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov  4 13:53:45 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 14:53:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
References: <C535DDEC.1AAB0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><03F15694C4EC4D38AEDE36398C16E3CA@NilesAD.von.gov><43840a7e0811041129ha309d9bl1046dc52055aa92b@mail.gmail.com><491032F3.20585.841F16@kk7ss.verizon.net><200811041144883.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
	<A848E3A1C26344E5AEA37BF752E21E2D@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <FF63796FFC304B8F817C5F3568287086@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
To: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 2:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Go Vote


> Please refrain, but DO vote.

Now, now, as it says in Deuteronomy 25:4, "Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that
treadeth out thy corn on the floor." Ya gotta take us warts and all. Anyone
foolish enough to open an email entitled "Go Vote" deserves everything he
gets. If you want to neuter us to the point that we only answer the
questions that are asked, I fear that you have fallen in among thieves and
have been greatly deceived as to our real natures. There is a reason most of
us have Spridgets... the psychologists would have a name for it but we don't
spend enough money there to be worth their effort.
David Lieb
_______________________________________________

Larry Macy was wise enough to not start a battle over a divisive subject. 
It's too bad we aren't all as wise as he.

There are a certain few on this list that continually throw a match in the 
powder keg that is politics.  With a modicum of intelligence they should 
know that starting something on either side is only going to piss off the 
other side -- whomever that may be.  Is that how we treat our friends on the 
list?  As PPP said, too bad.


LAD

From Weslake1330 at aol.com  Tue Nov  4 13:59:00 2008
From: Weslake1330 at aol.com (Weslake1330 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 15:59:00 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
Message-ID: <d1f.3888a78a.36421194@aol.com>

You mean they vote for the Tories?
 
1 of 2 Brits on the list!!
 
In a message dated 04/11/2008 20:55:20 GMT Standard Time,  
ladaniels at sbcglobal.net writes:

There  are a certain few on this list that continually throw a match in the  
powder keg that is politics.

From Weslake1330 at aol.com  Tue Nov  4 14:04:06 2008
From: Weslake1330 at aol.com (Weslake1330 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 16:04:06 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye w 15 in wheels FS on Ebay
Message-ID: <d47.3251ffc7.364212c6@aol.com>

55 profile tyres instead of 70 profile tyres probably helps drop the  rolling 
diameter.
 
In a message dated 04/11/2008 17:03:34 GMT Standard Time,  
bugeye15 at hotmail.com writes:

Any of  you west coast guys know this car? Nice lookin car.
Very interested in how  he got 15 inch wheels on it.

http://tinyurl.com/5oy38q
or Ebay  #160295497344



Brian S.
Bugeyeracer under  resto

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Tue Nov  4 14:18:34 2008
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 21:18:34 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <d1f.3888a78a.36421194@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20300AFDAD34411E95A28E3333C248C5@GuyLaptop>

I cannot work out why you have to queue for so long just to vote! What takes
all the time?  When there are elections here the total number eligible to
vote at my local polling station is around 120. I have voted at every
election in the last 40 years and have never yet had to queue.

Guy

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
Weslake1330 at aol.com
Sent: 04 November 2008 20:59
To: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC


You mean they vote for the Tories?

1 of 2 Brits on the list!!

In a message dated 04/11/2008 20:55:20 GMT Standard Time,
ladaniels at sbcglobal.net writes:

There  are a certain few on this list that continually throw a match in the
powder keg that is politics.
You are subscribed as guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk

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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Tue Nov  4 14:37:38 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:37:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <d1f.3888a78a.36421194@aol.com>
References: <d1f.3888a78a.36421194@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4910C0A2.9030205@frontiernet.net>

Just get out and vote for whichever cretin you find least 
objectionable.  We'll all have to live with the results.  When things 
start changing, and we don't like the changes, the rest of us can say we 
told you so.

Kate

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Nov  4 15:03:14 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 16:03:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <20300AFDAD34411E95A28E3333C248C5@GuyLaptop>
References: <20300AFDAD34411E95A28E3333C248C5@GuyLaptop>
Message-ID: <43EB1B2C-D11D-4836-ABE3-1D1A127DCD7D@comcast.net>

First they hire 75 and older retirees to man the polling stations,

They have to do a lookup through a 1 inch thick sheet of papers to  
see your name and verify that your are signed up

Then they go through another similar list and have you sign by your  
name.

There are two precincts voting at this one station, several thousand  
I would guess at least..

Lester

.. and this year they are motivated to come out and vote!


On Nov 4, 2008, at 3:18 PM, Guy Weller wrote:

> I cannot work out why you have to queue for so long just to vote!  
> What takes
> all the time?  When there are elections here the total number  
> eligible to
> vote at my local polling station is around 120. I have voted at every
> election in the last 40 years and have never yet had to queue.
>
> Guy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> Weslake1330 at aol.com
> Sent: 04 November 2008 20:59
> To: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
>
>
> You mean they vote for the Tories?
>
> 1 of 2 Brits on the list!!
>
> In a message dated 04/11/2008 20:55:20 GMT Standard Time,
> ladaniels at sbcglobal.net writes:
>
> There  are a certain few on this list that continually throw a  
> match in the
> powder keg that is politics.
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From mark at nashvilletn.org  Tue Nov  4 15:15:38 2008
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 16:15:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
References: <20300AFDAD34411E95A28E3333C248C5@GuyLaptop>
Message-ID: <015001c93eca$dedcad90$8500a8c0@CT>

Guy

It really doesn't matter how we vote over here, it's not like anybody actually
counts the votes.  The Freemasons just pick the president and juggle the vote
count to suit their whims.  At least that is what I read on the Internet that
Al Gore invented.


  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Guy Weller
  To: Weslake1330 at aol.com ; ladaniels at sbcglobal.net ; spridgets at autox.team.net
  Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 3:18 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC



  I cannot work out why you have to queue for so long just to vote! What
takes
  all the time?  When there are elections here the total number eligible to
  vote at my local polling station is around 120. I have voted at every
  election in the last 40 years and have never yet had to queue.

  Guy

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov  4 15:35:19 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 16:35:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <FF63796FFC304B8F817C5F3568287086@Larry>
References: <C535DDEC.1AAB0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<03F15694C4EC4D38AEDE36398C16E3CA@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<43840a7e0811041129ha309d9bl1046dc52055aa92b@mail.gmail.com>
	<491032F3.20585.841F16@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<200811041144883.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
	<A848E3A1C26344E5AEA37BF752E21E2D@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<FF63796FFC304B8F817C5F3568287086@Larry>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811041435t2f1fae87j9e09ab4eade717b6@mail.gmail.com>

I'm obviously not getting all the messages for this group. I have yet to see
anything which either denigrates or supports either candidate in the current
election. What did I miss? Please let me know. I love seeing the blood being
spattered around...    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Nov  4 16:18:34 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:18:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Moebius Touch
Message-ID: <B4283E7566AA49068B302337F9BE5C29@Home>

It is true!  I have it.

Yesterday, my turn signal lights were working, but they would not turn off.
So I pulled everything and spent an hour lubricating and trying to figure out
why it would not click off.  It turned out to be a glop of glue on the
plastic.  The glue was from an old repair to another part of the switch.  So I
put it back together and it turned on and off just fine, except one of the
lights would no longer work.  So I took it off again and spent an hour
cleaning contacts - no joy.  Finally I bent a wire to make a contact firmer -
the wire that had been glued in producing the glop I had cleaned off before.
So I put it back together and the turn signal worked fine, but the horn push
would no longer work.  So I went back in again and spent an hour getting all
of the contacts working.  When the horn finally worked, I put all together,
bolted the steering column back in, and took a ride around the neighborhood.
My tach, which was working yesterday, was no longer working, probably because
of the fussing I had done in pulling the turn signal and wiper switch.  So I
pulled that and found a bunch of orphaned wires of uncertain function.  My
multicolored wiring diagram is really great to use, but it does not have the
tach on it.  So I spent some time trying to figure out what the various orphan
wires were for.  Sometime as I was trying to figure out the tach, I turned on
the key and the heater started running.  I have never heard the heater fan,
and have left that whole system for later, as it is not required for an
inspection.  Now it won't turn off when the car is on.

As I said, everything I touched turned around and bit me in the butt.  I gave
up and went home for a beer.  Maybe two.

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Tue Nov  4 16:24:41 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:24:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811041435t2f1fae87j9e09ab4eade717b6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <C535DDEC.1AAB0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<03F15694C4EC4D38AEDE36398C16E3CA@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<43840a7e0811041129ha309d9bl1046dc52055aa92b@mail.gmail.com>
	<491032F3.20585.841F16@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<200811041144883.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
	<A848E3A1C26344E5AEA37BF752E21E2D@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<FF63796FFC304B8F817C5F3568287086@Larry>
	<43840a7e0811041435t2f1fae87j9e09ab4eade717b6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4910D9B9.6090805@frontiernet.net>

Wait until the results are in and the "change" goes into effect.

Kate


Jim Johnson wrote:
> I'm obviously not getting all the messages for this group. I have yet to see
> anything which either denigrates or supports either candidate in the current
> election. What did I miss? Please let me know. I love seeing the blood being
> spattered around...    ;-)
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Tue Nov  4 16:28:02 2008
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 15:28:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch release problem
In-Reply-To: <490FE63D.8060708@wi.net>
References: <490FE63D.8060708@wi.net>
Message-ID: <BLU107-W1354DFB9AD39B1ED83EC52CA1C0@phx.gbl>

This is only a first pass-
it almost sounds like the pilot bushing may be very dry and binding on the
transmission input shaft, not too common but a possibility.
Bill

> Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 00:05:49 -0600
> From: dwoerpel at wi.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch release problem
>
> Listers, I am headed to NJ & the Holy Sprite in a few hours and just
> received the following from a friend in need.  Perhaps he may be the
> beneficiary of your collective expertise, Oh Wizards of the Web.  Please
> respond directly to John.
> Thanks,
> Dave
> 59 :{)
> Burlington WI
>
>
> John Seaman wrote:
> > Maybe you can get some opinions from your Sprite friends.
> >
> > I am helping a friend, (Keary Kautzer - Sheboygan), fix a clutch problem
with his 69 Sprite.  The clutch disengagement kept getting worse, becoming
ineffective.  This fall, I tried bleeding the slave cylinder, but no
improvement.  I took out the slave piston, and emeried the bore smooth, put it
back in and bled it, but no improvement.  We put in new master and new slave
cylinders, and bled the system several times.  The slave rod has over an inch
movement now, but the pedal still goes to the floor without releasing the
clutch.
> >
> > Is it possible for the pressure plate springs to be weak or broken, and
even with this fork movement, maybe the pressure plate still does not release
the clutch disc?
> >
> > I am running out of ideas, and wonder if there is anything else to try or
look for?  I suspect the pressure plate is the problem.  When the slave
cylinder was replaced, the PO had welded a entension to the rod, so I suspect
this has been going on for awhile.
> >
> > I think replacing the clutch pressure plate, disc, and TO bearing is the
only option.  Any thoughts?  Thanks.
> >
> > John Seaman  jcman22 at charter.net
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov  4 16:37:11 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 15:37:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch release problem
In-Reply-To: <BLU107-W1354DFB9AD39B1ED83EC52CA1C0@phx.gbl>
References: <490FE63D.8060708@wi.net>
	<BLU107-W1354DFB9AD39B1ED83EC52CA1C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <31CAFC1AACB24FAEB9812DF76853CDB3@spider>

This is true. They can weld themselves solid from the heat from a failing
bearing.  ...bill in oregon
==========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Masquelier
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 3:28 PM
To: SPRIDGETS; jcman22 at charter.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Clutch release problem

This is only a first pass-
it almost sounds like the pilot bushing may be very dry and binding on the
transmission input shaft, not too common but a possibility.
Bill

From dwramsey at att.net  Tue Nov  4 16:49:55 2008
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 15:49:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] ] Go Vote for my candidate
In-Reply-To: <FF63796FFC304B8F817C5F3568287086@Larry>
Message-ID: <20081104235005.56FE9187904@autox.team.net>

I would like to urge all of you who have not yet voted to vote for my
Candidate in this election. Of the six parties on the ballot in Nevada the
only wise choice is the one I voted for "NONE OF THESE CANDIDATES". 
		Crash  

From hammack at GotSlack.org  Tue Nov  4 16:53:34 2008
From: hammack at GotSlack.org (Jim Hammack)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:53:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <015001c93eca$dedcad90$8500a8c0@CT>
References: <20300AFDAD34411E95A28E3333C248C5@GuyLaptop>
	<015001c93eca$dedcad90$8500a8c0@CT>
Message-ID: <4910E07E.4010804@GotSlack.org>

   I just voted and it took three minutes.  Including waiting in line.
   Of course, most of my precinct is now in the Gulf of Mexico.
   (two blocks from the beach in Long Beach, Mississippi.)

  I cannot work out why you have to queue for so long just to vote! What
takes
  all the time?  When there are elections here the total number eligible to
  vote at my local polling station is around 120. I have voted at every
  election in the last 40 years and have never yet had to queue.

  Guy

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Nov  4 17:04:11 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:04:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] ] Go Vote for my candidate
In-Reply-To: <20081104235005.56FE9187904@autox.team.net>
References: <20081104235005.56FE9187904@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4910E2FB.3080409@comcast.net>

David Ramsey wrote:
> only wise choice is the one I voted for "NONE OF THESE CANDIDATES". 
>   
Gee, New Jersey does not have "None of the Above" on the ballot.
So I voted for the right guy.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov  4 17:07:25 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 18:07:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <4910D9B9.6090805@frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNEEIJEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<Wait until the results are in and the "change" goes into effect.>>

With prayer & (serious) hope Kate, it will not be chocolate flavoured.

Ed

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov  4 17:10:15 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 18:10:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ] Go Vote for my candidate
In-Reply-To: <20081104235005.56FE9187904@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNIEIJEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<the only wise choice is the one I voted for "NONE OF THESE CANDIDATES".>>

Huuuummmmm!!!  My ballot did NOT have that 'option'!!!

Guess I should mention to _NC so they cab file lawsuit, Crash!!!!

<VBEG>

Ed

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov  4 17:28:24 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 18:28:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <20300AFDAD34411E95A28E3333C248C5@GuyLaptop>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNGEILEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<I cannot work out why you have to queue for so long just to vote!>>

Guy as Lester (I think) mentioned, it is the sheer NUMBER of Voters for a
given 'site'.  When I went today (new location) I asked one of the Officials
"How many folks do you have in your Eligible Voter List?".

7,340 for just the one Polling Station!!!

Ed

From blimpie at centurytel.net  Tue Nov  4 17:35:56 2008
From: blimpie at centurytel.net (Mike Blair)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:35:56 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 18, Issue 9
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11.1225825202.20344.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11.1225825202.20344.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <200811050036.mA50a8UQ001071@mail961c35.nsolutionszone.com>

Hi Crash, I'll cut right to it, how much and what's included?

Thanks
Mike


At 12:00 PM 11/4/2008, you wrote:
>Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:26:49 -0800
>From: "David Ramsey" <dwramsey at att.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5spd
>To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Message-ID: <20081104182700.90750187919 at autox.team.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
>I have a Rivergate kit and 5-speed I would like to sell, it is for the
>948/1098 small main engine.
>                 Crash

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  4 17:47:54 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 16:47:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <C535DDEC.1AAB0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <639963.46722.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Tue, 11/4/08, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> We didn't, until the late Forties after FDR's forth
> term. 

Technically, yes. I wrote in Reagan in 1992.

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Nov  4 18:05:48 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 20:05:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <FF63796FFC304B8F817C5F3568287086@Larry>
References: <C535DDEC.1AAB0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><03F15694C4EC4D38AEDE36398C16E3CA@NilesAD.von.gov><43840a7e0811041129ha309d9bl1046dc52055aa92b@mail.gmail.com><491032F3.20585.841F16@kk7ss.verizon.net><200811041144883.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
	<A848E3A1C26344E5AEA37BF752E21E2D@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<FF63796FFC304B8F817C5F3568287086@Larry>
Message-ID: <CD6A7807-B4F5-445E-B5B7-B50EE2F4AFC5@phillymgclub.com>

Thanks Larry. I appreciate the comment. I should have known better.  I  
spent the last 14.5 hours volunteering my time and funds for no reason  
other than to encourage people to vote. I did not work for either  
candidate. I worked for the voters in my community. I did not care who  
they voted for, so long as they voted.

I should have kept my email shut. But I take my responsibility  
seriously.

Those of you that turned my honest request to to vote into a insulting  
BS contest can just go F yourselves.

Larry
With great privilge comes great responsibility.

Larry Macy, Ph.D
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

"I finally figured out what email is for. It's for communicating.with  
people you'd rather not talk to." G. Carlin

Sent via iPhone

On Nov 4, 2008, at 3:53 PM, "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>  
wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
> To: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 2:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Go Vote
>
>
>> Please refrain, but DO vote.
>
> Now, now, as it says in Deuteronomy 25:4, "Thou shalt not muzzle the  
> ox that
> treadeth out thy corn on the floor." Ya gotta take us warts and all.  
> Anyone
> foolish enough to open an email entitled "Go Vote" deserves  
> everything he
> gets. If you want to neuter us to the point that we only answer the
> questions that are asked, I fear that you have fallen in among  
> thieves and
> have been greatly deceived as to our real natures. There is a reason  
> most of
> us have Spridgets... the psychologists would have a name for it but  
> we don't
> spend enough money there to be worth their effort.
> David Lieb
> _______________________________________________
>
> Larry Macy was wise enough to not start a battle over a divisive  
> subject.
> It's too bad we aren't all as wise as he.
>
> There are a certain few on this list that continually throw a match  
> in the
> powder keg that is politics.  With a modicum of intelligence they  
> should
> know that starting something on either side is only going to piss  
> off the
> other side -- whomever that may be.  Is that how we treat our  
> friends on the
> list?  As PPP said, too bad.
>
>
> LAD
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Nov  4 18:06:01 2008
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 20:06:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
References: <20081104182700.90750187919@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <ABECA2D4B41E4B25B9912123FA7DA059@blackbox2>

Now you tell me...

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Ramsey" <dwramsey at att.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5spd


>I have a Rivergate kit and 5-speed I would like to sell, it is for the
> 948/1098 small main engine.

From rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net  Tue Nov  4 18:11:43 2008
From: rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net (rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 20:11:43 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Morris For Sale on craigslist - SoCal
Message-ID: <6675074.1225847503483.JavaMail.root@elwamui-royal.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

FYI

Best,

Rick Feibusch
Venice, CA
*******************************

Morris Minor 1959 1000 - $7499 (Newport Beach)
Reply to: see below
Date: 2008-11-03, 9:33PM PST


1958 Morris Minor 1000, nice fun driver, recent paint job, excellent engine compression and tune-up done. Nice upholstery and headliner. Great gas mileage.
$7,499. Fun, fun, fun! I get comments on this car every single time I drive it. Contact Frank 949/933-6563

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

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov  4 18:31:12 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 19:31:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
References: <C535DDEC.1AAB0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><03F15694C4EC4D38AEDE36398C16E3CA@NilesAD.von.gov><43840a7e0811041129ha309d9bl1046dc52055aa92b@mail.gmail.com><491032F3.20585.841F16@kk7ss.verizon.net><200811041144883.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
	<A848E3A1C26344E5AEA37BF752E21E2D@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<FF63796FFC304B8F817C5F3568287086@Larry>
	<CD6A7807-B4F5-445E-B5B7-B50EE2F4AFC5@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <38104D5203D14B9F942FD10ECD4C3BA4@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Macy" <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>
To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 7:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Go Vote


Thanks Larry. I appreciate the comment. I should have known better.  I
spent the last 14.5 hours volunteering my time and funds for no reason
other than to encourage people to vote. I did not work for either
candidate. I worked for the voters in my community. I did not care who
they voted for, so long as they voted.

I should have kept my email shut. But I take my responsibility
seriously.

Those of you that turned my honest request to to vote into a insulting
BS contest can just go F yourselves.

Larry
With great privilge comes great responsibility.

Larry Macy, Ph.D
78 Midget

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

You are welcome, Larry, I couldn't agree more.  And you should be proud of 
yourself for your efforts to further the democratic process.  My wife and I 
also wanted to volunteer for the election.  Amazingly enough, it was a bit 
of a search to find how we could volunteer rather than accept a paid 
position.

The "other" Larry

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov  4 18:33:56 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 19:33:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
References: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNEEIJEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <366A4846F9A34D63BE41B2831D1102A8@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed's Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>
To: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 6:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Go Vote


<<Wait until the results are in and the "change" goes into effect.>>

With prayer & (serious) hope Kate, it will not be chocolate flavoured.

Ed
_______________________________________________

Way to go, Ed.  You have confirmed my faith in how some people can be 
complete assholes.  Well done. 

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov  4 19:25:29 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 20:25:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <38104D5203D14B9F942FD10ECD4C3BA4@Larry>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNOEJHEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<With great privilge comes great responsibility.>>

And I did do my duty, Larrys.  I do feel strongly about doing so, enough so
that my stubborn wife who STATED she was NOT going to, DID after a
minor tirade from me to do so<G>!!

And I DID split my ballot.  I have ALWAYS felt that the "responsibility"
REQUIRES one to vote for the BEST candidate, NOT 'the party' one.

<<I also wanted to volunteer for the election.  Amazingly enough, it was a
bit of a search to find how we could volunteer rather than accept a paid >>

Truth.  Due to both local High Schools, there were ZERO position to fill.
And ALL of the either worked free or their 'pay' went to a couple
charities!!!

THAT is just fantastic!!!  And I am proud of them!!

Me

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  4 20:32:33 2008
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 19:32:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] [morris_motors] Morris For Sale on craigslist -
	SoCal
In-Reply-To: <6675074.1225847503483.JavaMail.root@elwamui-royal.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <659124.36041.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Rick,
 
The same car is on Ebay too,   BIN - $7,499.   High bid $999.
 
Vigil
SoCal

--- On Tue, 11/4/08, rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net <rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net>
wrote:

From: rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net <rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net>
Subject: [morris_motors] Morris For Sale on craigslist - SoCal
To: morris_motors at yahoogroups.com
Cc: morris at autox.team.net, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 5:11 PM

FYI

Best,

Rick Feibusch
Venice, CA
*******************************

Morris Minor 1959 1000 - $7499 (Newport Beach)
Reply to: see below
Date: 2008-11-03, 9:33PM PST


1958 Morris Minor 1000, nice fun driver, recent paint job, excellent engine
compression and tune-up done. Nice upholstery and headliner. Great gas
mileage.
$7,499. Fun, fun, fun! I get comments on this car every single time I drive
it.
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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Tue Nov  4 21:05:03 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:05:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Obama wins race
Message-ID: <4910AAEF.3981.1AD8A2E@kk7ss.verizon.net>

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Nov  4 21:19:27 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 22:19:27 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <200811041144883.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
References: <C535DDEC.1AAB0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<03F15694C4EC4D38AEDE36398C16E3CA@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<43840a7e0811041129ha309d9bl1046dc52055aa92b@mail.gmail.com>
	<491032F3.20585.841F16@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<200811041144883.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <54846.12.168.91.194.1225858767.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Amen to that, Peter

Dave 59 :{)
Burlington WI (presently in Canton OH on this night)


> A very innocuous plea to vote without ANY agenda has quickly
> deteriorated.....
>
> Too bad.
>
> Most of the folks on this list I consider friends at some level.
>
> Political pronouncements and denouncements can jeopardize that standing.
>
> Please refrain, but DO vote.
>
> Peter C.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Nov  4 21:32:58 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:32:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Obama wins race
In-Reply-To: <4910AAEF.3981.1AD8A2E@kk7ss.verizon.net>
References: <4910AAEF.3981.1AD8A2E@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <491121FA.3000308@comcast.net>

So what was he driving?

Ed

From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Tue Nov  4 21:36:20 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 23:36:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <20081104182700.90750187919@autox.team.net>
References: <86E0A751330043CCAC91047C02CF8C9A@blackbox2>
	<20081104182700.90750187919@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811042036i1b7ffcb1p74729aabb184ca01@mail.gmail.com>

I have a 1275... whats the difference? If its just a bellhousing dif then I
might be interested

On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 1:26 PM, David Ramsey <dwramsey at att.net> wrote:

> I have a Rivergate kit and 5-speed I would like to sell, it is for the
> 948/1098 small main engine.
>                Crash
>
>
> http://www.rivergate5speed.com/rivergate.html
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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Tue Nov  4 21:43:31 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:43:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Obama wins race
In-Reply-To: <491121FA.3000308@comcast.net>
References: <4910AAEF.3981.1AD8A2E@kk7ss.verizon.net>,
	<491121FA.3000308@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4910B3F3.28098.1D0C2DA@kk7ss.verizon.net>

On 4 Nov 2008 at 23:32, Frank Clarici wrote:
>> So what was he driving?

Me..... round the bend.... !!
I'm an old man; I don't like change !

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Wed Nov  5 01:39:44 2008
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 08:39:44 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNGEILEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <F7030B87D8334276B6B2FC215B9291FC@GuyLaptop>

So why not have more Polling stations then?  That is just poor organisation!

Guy

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Ed's Shop
Sent: 05 November 2008 00:28
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC


<<I cannot work out why you have to queue for so long just to vote!>>

Guy as Lester (I think) mentioned, it is the sheer NUMBER of Voters for a
given 'site'.  When I went today (new location) I asked one of the Officials
"How many folks do you have in your Eligible Voter List?".

7,340 for just the one Polling Station!!!

Ed
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From wbmcleod at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 03:04:37 2008
From: wbmcleod at gmail.com (William McLeod)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 03:04:37 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <F7030B87D8334276B6B2FC215B9291FC@GuyLaptop>
References: <F7030B87D8334276B6B2FC215B9291FC@GuyLaptop>
Message-ID: <D2F88CFD-08BF-47C1-A4FB-9B19851A3A0D@gmail.com>

It's a guy thing....
Bill

On Nov 5, 2008, at 1:39 AM, Guy Weller wrote:

> So why not have more Polling stations then?  That is just poor  
> organisation!
>
> Guy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Ed's Shop
> Sent: 05 November 2008 00:28
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
>
>
> <<I cannot work out why you have to queue for so long just to vote!>>
>
> Guy as Lester (I think) mentioned, it is the sheer NUMBER of Voters  
> for a
> given 'site'.  When I went today (new location) I asked one of the  
> Officials
> "How many folks do you have in your Eligible Voter List?".
>
> 7,340 for just the one Polling Station!!!
>
> Ed
> You are subscribed as guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 04:15:20 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 06:15:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Item number: 110307326715
In-Reply-To: <B20137C47D1D4101BFFD5AAE89151BB1@Home>
References: <B20137C47D1D4101BFFD5AAE89151BB1@Home>
Message-ID: <205cef430811050315odf192e1w1517931b27847d12@mail.gmail.com>

Yes I saw that Mike I was thinking the same thing.
Lin

On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 10:23 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> Trailer may be worth the BIN price.
>
> Michael Rowe
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov  5 06:40:19 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:40:19 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Obama wins race
In-Reply-To: <4910AAEF.3981.1AD8A2E@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F35EBF920EE2DA19B670082B81F0@phx.gbl>

What!?  He didn't have a race already?

Robert D.


----Original Message Follows----
From: "Dave G." <kk7ss at verizon.net>

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Wed Nov  5 07:06:46 2008
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 06:06:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Windshield Spacers
Message-ID: <249052.91420.qm@web34204.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

One of the tricks I found in reattaching my windshield as a one man job was to
cut a slit in the side of the spacers with a Dremel Tool so that I could get
both bolts installed on each side and them I could slide the spacers in place
over the bolts from inside the car. This turned a two person job into a one
man job.
 
On another note, Windshield bolts are either two different lengths or I need
to go back and add another washer. My top bolt cannot get tight enough as
windshield still moves around when I shut the door and it appears top bolt is
rubbing against fender and cannot be tightened any more. Rather than dimple
the fender, remove bolt add a washer for additional clearance and reattach.
 
Having an issue with pulling windshield forward enough? Solution, I used a
line/shoestring  passed through the visor holes and pulled forward to keep
things taut before I tightened. Using several pulleys and a block, that I
originally hung from ceiling for one person Bugeye Bonnet removal(sailing
hardware from the back of the garage), so I can tighten line as needed to pull
windshield a little forward, and then tighten the windshield bolts.  

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Nov  5 08:24:45 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 09:24:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Source for ignition lamp??
Message-ID: <52B748BA-7923-4F5F-A50B-702ADF3737E5@comcast.net>

Hi all,

I am trying to find the # 987 12V, 2.2W bulb for the ignition lamp  
and can only find them listed at a motorcycle shop.  Can't find them  
listed on any of the big two or on any general light bulb sites.   
Neither NAPA, Autozone, or Advance Auto carry them...

any other ideas?

Lester

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Nov  5 09:45:39 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 10:45:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Source for ignition lamp??
In-Reply-To: <52B748BA-7923-4F5F-A50B-702ADF3737E5@comcast.net>
References: <52B748BA-7923-4F5F-A50B-702ADF3737E5@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <884E86E3-46C0-46E4-BFC0-9BA0B1C17DD6@comcast.net>

Thanks Peter!

Lester

On Nov 5, 2008, at 9:24 AM, Lester wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I am trying to find the # 987 12V, 2.2W bulb for the ignition lamp
> and can only find them listed at a motorcycle shop. Can't find them
> listed on any of the big two or on any general light bulb sites.
> Neither NAPA, Autozone, or Advance Auto carry them...
>
> any other ideas?
>
> Lester
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From bighealey at charter.net  Wed Nov  5 10:15:38 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 9:15:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Source for ignition lamp??
In-Reply-To: <52B748BA-7923-4F5F-A50B-702ADF3737E5@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20081105121538.Q8YV6.919124.root@mp12>

british wiring

http://www.britishwiring.com/

---- Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote: 
> Hi all,
> 
> I am trying to find the # 987 12V, 2.2W bulb for the ignition lamp  
> and can only find them listed at a motorcycle shop.  Can't find them  
> listed on any of the big two or on any general light bulb sites.   
> Neither NAPA, Autozone, or Advance Auto carry them...
> 
> any other ideas?
> 
> Lester
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From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Wed Nov  5 10:42:58 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 12:42:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <87a1f55d0811042036i1b7ffcb1p74729aabb184ca01@mail.gmail.com>
References: <86E0A751330043CCAC91047C02CF8C9A@blackbox2>
	<20081104182700.90750187919@autox.team.net>
	<87a1f55d0811042036i1b7ffcb1p74729aabb184ca01@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811050942gc27374av97b64fd71f836cda@mail.gmail.com>

I have a bridgeport in the garage, so machining the flywheel is no problem.
anyone else have any light to shed?

Robert Duquette to me
show details 11:07 AM (1 hour ago) Reply

I'm ignorant here, but I think it is a flywheel issue?  The flywheel has to
be machined to accept the different clutch.  So there's a clutch issue too,
I guess?


I have a bridgeport in the garage, so machining the flywheel is no problem.
anyone else have any light to shed?

On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 11:36 PM, Matt Hagopian <mhagopian at hoppetool.com>wrote:

> I have a 1275... whats the difference? If its just a bellhousing dif then I
> might be interested
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 1:26 PM, David Ramsey <dwramsey at att.net> wrote:
>
>> I have a Rivergate kit and 5-speed I would like to sell, it is for the
>> 948/1098 small main engine.
>>                Crash
>>
>>
>> http://www.rivergate5speed.com/rivergate.html
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From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Wed Nov  5 10:47:02 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 09:47:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
References: <86E0A751330043CCAC91047C02CF8C9A@blackbox2><20081104182700.90750187919@autox.team.net><87a1f55d0811042036i1b7ffcb1p74729aabb184ca01@mail.gmail.com>
	<87a1f55d0811050942gc27374av97b64fd71f836cda@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CB6FEA6D02CC485A8CBBF2667DC93333@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

There's no real machining to speak of, you have to CENTER the Datsun clutch 
plate and redrill and tap the holes for the clutch cover bolts and locator 
pins.  Done.
Paul did the one for my Sprite and I'm doing the one I've got for the 
Morris.

Glen Byrns



>I have a bridgeport in the garage, so machining the flywheel is no problem.
> anyone else have any light to shed?
>
> Robert Duquette to me
> show details 11:07 AM (1 hour ago) Reply
>
> I'm ignorant here, but I think it is a flywheel issue?  The flywheel has 
> to
> be machined to accept the different clutch.  So there's a clutch issue 
> too,
> I guess?
>
>
> I have a bridgeport in the garage, so machining the flywheel is no 
> problem.
> anyone else have any light to shed?

From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Wed Nov  5 10:48:53 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 12:48:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <CB6FEA6D02CC485A8CBBF2667DC93333@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <86E0A751330043CCAC91047C02CF8C9A@blackbox2>
	<20081104182700.90750187919@autox.team.net>
	<87a1f55d0811042036i1b7ffcb1p74729aabb184ca01@mail.gmail.com>
	<87a1f55d0811050942gc27374av97b64fd71f836cda@mail.gmail.com>
	<CB6FEA6D02CC485A8CBBF2667DC93333@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811050948g53781a87k63cdfb9600c6021f@mail.gmail.com>

So I could buy his 5spd that is set up for a 948 or 1098 and just locate the
pins and im all set?

On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 12:47 PM, Glen Byrns <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu> wrote:

> There's no real machining to speak of, you have to CENTER the Datsun clutch
> plate and redrill and tap the holes for the clutch cover bolts and locator
> pins.  Done.
> Paul did the one for my Sprite and I'm doing the one I've got for the
> Morris.
>
> Glen Byrns
>
>
>
>
> I have a bridgeport in the garage, so machining the flywheel is no problem.
>> anyone else have any light to shed?
>>
>> Robert Duquette to me
>> show details 11:07 AM (1 hour ago) Reply
>>
>> I'm ignorant here, but I think it is a flywheel issue?  The flywheel has
>> to
>> be machined to accept the different clutch.  So there's a clutch issue
>> too,
>> I guess?
>>
>>
>> I have a bridgeport in the garage, so machining the flywheel is no
>> problem.
>> anyone else have any light to shed?
>>
>>
>>


-- 
Sincerely,


Matt Hagopian

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov  5 10:59:51 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 11:59:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
References: <86E0A751330043CCAC91047C02CF8C9A@blackbox2><20081104182700.90750187919@autox.team.net><87a1f55d0811042036i1b7ffcb1p74729aabb184ca01@mail.gmail.com><87a1f55d0811050942gc27374av97b64fd71f836cda@mail.gmail.com>
	<CB6FEA6D02CC485A8CBBF2667DC93333@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <0D0769BA10A14224A008EEA1EE65AA7D@NilesAD.von.gov>

> There's no real machining to speak of, you have to CENTER the Datsun 
> clutch plate and redrill and tap the holes for the clutch cover bolts and 
> locator pins.  Done.
> Paul did the one for my Sprite and I'm doing the one I've got for the 
> Morris.

Nope. Wrong again ;-)
This is a Rivergate kit. It uses the stock Spridget clutch pressure plate 
(with a custom clutch disk). The difference is probably the seal kit for the 
rear main bearing which is incorporated into the adapter plate. Might want 
to call Bill Perry at Rivergate and ask.
David Lieb 

From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Wed Nov  5 11:01:56 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 13:01:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <0D0769BA10A14224A008EEA1EE65AA7D@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <86E0A751330043CCAC91047C02CF8C9A@blackbox2>
	<20081104182700.90750187919@autox.team.net>
	<87a1f55d0811042036i1b7ffcb1p74729aabb184ca01@mail.gmail.com>
	<87a1f55d0811050942gc27374av97b64fd71f836cda@mail.gmail.com>
	<CB6FEA6D02CC485A8CBBF2667DC93333@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<0D0769BA10A14224A008EEA1EE65AA7D@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811051001x1cf3e193ga25422d726d32f58@mail.gmail.com>

alright, Thanks! how much do you want to sell for?

On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 12:59 PM, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>wrote:

>  There's no real machining to speak of, you have to CENTER the Datsun
>> clutch plate and redrill and tap the holes for the clutch cover bolts and
>> locator pins.  Done.
>> Paul did the one for my Sprite and I'm doing the one I've got for the
>> Morris.
>>
>
> Nope. Wrong again ;-)
> This is a Rivergate kit. It uses the stock Spridget clutch pressure plate
> (with a custom clutch disk). The difference is probably the seal kit for the
> rear main bearing which is incorporated into the adapter plate. Might want
> to call Bill Perry at Rivergate and ask.
> David Lieb _______________________________________________
>
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Sincerely,


Matt Hagopian

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Tue Nov  4 17:43:08 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:43:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNEEIJEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>
References: <4910D9B9.6090805@frontiernet.net>,
	<CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNEEIJEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <49107B9C.29807.F4ADA1@kk7ss.verizon.net>

In this county we vote by Mail and we have to [pay for the stamp.
The county next door also votes by mail, but the county pays for the stamp...

Change???????

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Nov  5 11:08:02 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 10:08:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <49107B9C.29807.F4ADA1@kk7ss.verizon.net>
References: <4910D9B9.6090805@frontiernet.net>,
	<CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNEEIJEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>
	<49107B9C.29807.F4ADA1@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <1672038429.20081105100802@pacifier.com>

Hello Dave,

     you don't have to pay for the stamp if you don't WANT to. there
     are always free drop boxes for ballots, usually no further than
     your polling place would have been. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  On all lasergrams:  Don't forget the Zap code.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Nov  5 11:16:29 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 13:16:29 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
Message-ID: <c4a.3e20ad52.36433cfd@aol.com>

I saw a photo on the internet of your voting station - looked like a bunch  
of mini-screens on rows of desks.  What we have here looks more like a  toilet 
'stall' with no door.  You get a pencil to mark your cross.   Years ago they 
had extra thick pencils with a hole drilled through the top so it  could be 
fastened to the stall with string (to stop people stealing them I  guess).
 
Weslake-Monza 1330

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Wed Nov  5 11:19:58 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 10:19:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
References: <86E0A751330043CCAC91047C02CF8C9A@blackbox2><20081104182700.90750187919@autox.team.net><87a1f55d0811042036i1b7ffcb1p74729aabb184ca01@mail.gmail.com>
	<87a1f55d0811050942gc27374av97b64fd71f836cda@mail.gmail.com>
	<CB6FEA6D02CC485A8CBBF2667DC93333@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<665539500.20081105100259@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <9CE755A0A31C482AB5F0248279B26291@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

I didn't see any other changes to my flywheel.  Can you guess what the 
change might have been?  It didn't look resurfaced, but I guess that could 
have been done.  I don't see any real need to resurface a flywheel in good 
shape.

Glen

> Hello Glen,
>
>     are you sure there's no machining? I've watched Paul use his jig
>     to prepare a flywheel, but i think that's only AFTER he got it
>     back from the machine shop. When we did the conversion to my car
>     that was one of critical path time elements. .. getting the
>     flywheel TO and BACK from the machine shop in an hour or two. He
>     had called ahead an had it all pre-arranged. .. I know there's a
>     difference between the 1098s (like mine) and the 1275s.
>
> -- 
> Best regards,
> Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Nov  5 12:10:54 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:10:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <c4a.3e20ad52.36433cfd@aol.com>
Message-ID: <C5372FBE.1AB21%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>  You get a pencil to mark your cross.
We have to spend large fortunes on computerized voting machines that back
everything up on paper. If we don't, whiney liberals like Al Gore will try
to sue everybody when they lose. 

From dwramsey at att.net  Wed Nov  5 12:18:44 2008
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 11:18:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <0D0769BA10A14224A008EEA1EE65AA7D@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <20081105191854.C9A2C1878ED@autox.team.net>

David, your yellow car has a Datsun clutch with a Rivergate kit. I was never
able to get the Rivergate clutch disc to work with the 1098 pressure plate
and ended up installing the Datsun 210 clutch. In your case I had the
flywheel lightened and the clutch mounted and then the whole unit balanced.
On the 948/1098 flywheel the surface doesn't need to be machined except to
clean it up. I believe the 1275 flywheel is different.
		Crash   


> There's no real machining to speak of, you have to CENTER the Datsun 
> clutch plate and redrill and tap the holes for the clutch cover bolts and 
> locator pins.  Done.
> Paul did the one for my Sprite and I'm doing the one I've got for the 
> Morris.

Nope. Wrong again ;-)
This is a Rivergate kit. It uses the stock Spridget clutch pressure plate 
(with a custom clutch disk). The difference is probably the seal kit for the

rear main bearing which is incorporated into the adapter plate. Might want 
to call Bill Perry at Rivergate and ask.
David Lieb 

From dwramsey at att.net  Wed Nov  5 12:52:53 2008
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 11:52:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5-speed
In-Reply-To: <200811051824.mA5IO3Kt000829@mail960c35.nsolutionszone.com>
Message-ID: <20081105195303.CB30F187666@autox.team.net>

It is the complete Rivergate kit without the clutch disc or clutch slave
cylinder. It has the rear main oil seal (needs to be sent back to Rivergate
for later changes they made, this is free).  It is an early kit which
requires the slot to be cut in the tranny for placement of the starter in
the stock position (includes a fiberglass cover for this area). Includes the
cut down shift lever.

Rivergate Kit & rebuildable 5-speed     $900

Datsun clutch 4piece kit                      $75

5-speed rebuild kit                             $150

If I rebuild the 5-speed                        $200   

 

                        Crash

From davriker at nwi.net  Wed Nov  5 14:31:25 2008
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 13:31:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
References: <86E0A751330043CCAC91047C02CF8C9A@blackbox2><20081104182700.90750187919@autox.team.net><87a1f55d0811042036i1b7ffcb1p74729aabb184ca01@mail.gmail.com><87a1f55d0811050942gc27374av97b64fd71f836cda@mail.gmail.com><CB6FEA6D02CC485A8CBBF2667DC93333@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu><665539500.20081105100259@pacifier.com>
	<9CE755A0A31C482AB5F0248279B26291@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <6185F0E66F6B4D88ACA99E094E57AC35@dave>

I set a flywheel up prior to knowing about any of the kits.  Take the Datsun 
Pressure plate to a machine shop with the flywheel.  Have them center the 
pressure plate, drill and tap the holes, and resurface all at the same time, 
or, buy the used one I have that is already drilled and tapped for $75.00+ 
shipping from 98801.

Dave Riker
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu>
To: "Bill L" <pythias at pacifier.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 10:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5spd


>I didn't see any other changes to my flywheel.  Can you guess what the
> change might have been?  It didn't look resurfaced, but I guess that could
> have been done.  I don't see any real need to resurface a flywheel in good
> shape.
>
> Glen
>
>> Hello Glen,
>>
>>     are you sure there's no machining? I've watched Paul use his jig
>>     to prepare a flywheel, but i think that's only AFTER he got it
>>     back from the machine shop. When we did the conversion to my car
>>     that was one of critical path time elements. .. getting the
>>     flywheel TO and BACK from the machine shop in an hour or two. He
>>     had called ahead an had it all pre-arranged. .. I know there's a
>>     difference between the 1098s (like mine) and the 1275s.
>>
>> -- 
>> Best regards,
>> Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
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From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Wed Nov  5 14:54:02 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 13:54:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
References: <86E0A751330043CCAC91047C02CF8C9A@blackbox2><20081104182700.90750187919@autox.team.net><87a1f55d0811042036i1b7ffcb1p74729aabb184ca01@mail.gmail.com><87a1f55d0811050942gc27374av97b64fd71f836cda@mail.gmail.com><CB6FEA6D02CC485A8CBBF2667DC93333@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu><665539500.20081105100259@pacifier.com>
	<9CE755A0A31C482AB5F0248279B26291@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<6185F0E66F6B4D88ACA99E094E57AC35@dave>
Message-ID: <42F32200A9BB456E8E1E502B7F8C427C@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Ahh,
But I have a drillpress and taps, tempting me to do things beyond my 
ability.  To infinity, and beyond!
If at first you don't succeed, wipe off your fingerprints, claim you bought 
it that way on E-bay, and THEN pass it over to the machinist.

Glen



>I set a flywheel up prior to knowing about any of the kits.  Take the 
>Datsun Pressure plate to a machine shop with the flywheel.  Have them 
>center the pressure plate, drill and tap the holes, and resurface all at 
>the same time, or, buy the used one I have that is already drilled and 
>tapped for $75.00+ shipping from 98801.
>
> Dave Riker

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov  5 14:57:12 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 15:57:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
References: <86E0A751330043CCAC91047C02CF8C9A@blackbox2><20081104182700.90750187919@autox.team.net><87a1f55d0811042036i1b7ffcb1p74729aabb184ca01@mail.gmail.com><87a1f55d0811050942gc27374av97b64fd71f836cda@mail.gmail.com><CB6FEA6D02CC485A8CBBF2667DC93333@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu><665539500.20081105100259@pacifier.com><9CE755A0A31C482AB5F0248279B26291@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu><6185F0E66F6B4D88ACA99E094E57AC35@dave>
	<42F32200A9BB456E8E1E502B7F8C427C@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <DB50FAE5B5244506A730D7399904BED2@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Ahh,
> But I have a drillpress and taps, tempting me to do things beyond my 
> ability.  To infinity, and beyond!
> If at first you don't succeed, wipe off your fingerprints, claim you 
> bought it that way on E-bay, and THEN pass it over to the machinist.

Sounds like the usual formula for a Spridgeteer... 

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Wed Nov  5 15:21:06 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 14:21:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
References: <200811052005.mA5K5Ofb029068@melipona.ucdavis.edu>
	<810359698.20081105140754@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <F7D07D1A84DF49D8B15A85DAAD164BFB@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

I'll hope that the very small difference can be taken out of the system at 
some other point if it proves to be a problem.  Spacer on the throwout 
carrier, increased clutch throw via linkage, earplugs to hide grinding 
noise,  etc.

Glen

> Hello Glen,
>
>     we'll have to ask paul when he's up and around again. there may
>     have been clutch disengagement problems in some of his protyping
>     tests? I believe that he has it done to every flywheel used in
>     one of his kits.

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Wed Nov  5 15:26:15 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:26:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <F7D07D1A84DF49D8B15A85DAAD164BFB@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <200811052005.mA5K5Ofb029068@melipona.ucdavis.edu>,
	<F7D07D1A84DF49D8B15A85DAAD164BFB@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <4911AD07.18336.17EEE6B@kk7ss.verizon.net>

Do you mean that there is not supposed to be a grinding noise ???
What have I done wrong ?      ;^))

On 5 Nov 2008 at 14:21, Glen Byrns wrote:
>> earplugs to hide grinding noise,  etc.


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From cclabaw at juno.com  Wed Nov  5 15:48:13 2008
From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 22:48:13 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
Message-ID: <20081105.144813.17000.0@webmail03.dca.untd.com>

Better than a hand drill and self-tapping screws.

Clay L.


-- "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> Ahh,
> But I have a drillpress and taps, tempting me to do things beyond my
> ability.  To infinity, and beyond!
> If at first you don't succeed, wipe off your fingerprints, claim you
> bought it that way on E-bay, and THEN pass it over to the machinist.

Sounds like the usual formula for a Spridgeteer...
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From grday at btinternet.com  Wed Nov  5 15:56:22 2008
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 22:56:22 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
References: <c4a.3e20ad52.36433cfd@aol.com>
Message-ID: <7DAF6A25E3AA49CFB9B3AB01ABB371C9@TAIRS>

The pencils always need sharpening.

The last time I went there was a coloured crayon!!!!



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
To: <kk7ss at verizon.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 6:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC


>I saw a photo on the internet of your voting station - looked like a bunch
> of mini-screens on rows of desks.  What we have here looks more like a 
> toilet
> 'stall' with no door.  You get a pencil to mark your cross.   Years ago 
> they
> had extra thick pencils with a hole drilled through the top so it  could 
> be
> fastened to the stall with string (to stop people stealing them I  guess).
>
> Weslake-Monza 1330
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 16:58:10 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 17:58:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote
In-Reply-To: <1672038429.20081105100802@pacifier.com>
References: <4910D9B9.6090805@frontiernet.net>
	<CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNEEIJEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>
	<49107B9C.29807.F4ADA1@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<1672038429.20081105100802@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811051558v7afedd9dnc475b07403321e45@mail.gmail.com>

Do this. Put the polling place address in the return address location and
your address as the addressee. Do not put a stamp on it. Drop in the mail
box. The letter (your ballot) will now be returned to the return address
with postage due.   ;-)

Cheers!!
Scrooge

On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 12:08 PM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello Dave,
>
>     you don't have to pay for the stamp if you don't WANT to. there
>     are always free drop boxes for ballots, usually no further than
>     your polling place would have been.
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>  On all lasergrams:  Don't forget the Zap code.
> _______________________________________________

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 17:02:46 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 18:02:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <7DAF6A25E3AA49CFB9B3AB01ABB371C9@TAIRS>
References: <c4a.3e20ad52.36433cfd@aol.com>
	<7DAF6A25E3AA49CFB9B3AB01ABB371C9@TAIRS>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811051602x3cb5ca4fl79e9e87bd0f618b9@mail.gmail.com>

The Communist system is much easier.  You get to vote, but there's only one
candidate on the ballot to save confusion. Doesn't matter if you check the
box or not you still get the same guy in office!

Cheers!!
Joseph Stalin

On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 4:56 PM, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:

> The pencils always need sharpening.
>
> The last time I went there was a coloured crayon!!!!
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
> To: <kk7ss at verizon.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 6:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
>
>
>  I saw a photo on the internet of your voting station - looked like a bunch
>> of mini-screens on rows of desks.  What we have here looks more like a
>> toilet
>> 'stall' with no door.  You get a pencil to mark your cross.   Years ago
>> they
>> had extra thick pencils with a hole drilled through the top so it  could
>> be
>> fastened to the stall with string (to stop people stealing them I  guess).
>>
>> Weslake-Monza 1330
>> _______________________________________________
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From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 17:11:10 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 16:11:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <C5372FBE.1AB21%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <c4a.3e20ad52.36433cfd@aol.com>
	<C5372FBE.1AB21%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <441250190811051611h67efea59g94b164305a92dcc8@mail.gmail.com>

I know a bit about software.  I do not trust any voting machine software,
where the source code is not release to the public for verification.   Do
you trust me, or people you do not know to write the source code for
proprietary hardware?    It is not even a matter of election fixing. There
can be basic logic errors in the code.  That hardly makes me a whinner.

-g



On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 11:10 AM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> >  You get a pencil to mark your cross.
> We have to spend large fortunes on computerized voting machines that back
> everything up on paper. If we don't, whiney liberals like Al Gore will try
> to sue everybody when they lose.
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Nov  5 17:19:05 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 16:19:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <441250190811051611h67efea59g94b164305a92dcc8@mail.gmail.com>
References: <c4a.3e20ad52.36433cfd@aol.com>
	<C5372FBE.1AB21%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<441250190811051611h67efea59g94b164305a92dcc8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1555292385.20081105161905@pacifier.com>

Hello Bill,

     you're right of course.. that is NOT what makes you a whiner...
     we're not sure what it is but we know its not THIS



     har har har..

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Jury: A group chosen to decide who has the best lawyer. 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov  5 17:55:43 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 18:55:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
References: <c4a.3e20ad52.36433cfd@aol.com><C5372FBE.1AB21%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<441250190811051611h67efea59g94b164305a92dcc8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <349FDB43D44E435186724E6FC53C6C89@midget>

>I know a bit about software.  I do not trust any voting machine software,
> where the source code is not release to the public for verification.   Do
> you trust me, or people you do not know to write the source code for
> proprietary hardware?    It is not even a matter of election fixing. There
> can be basic logic errors in the code.  That hardly makes me a whinner.

Yup.
Proprietary hardware.
No possible way to do a valid beta test.
By the time you need to use it again, both hardware and software are 
obsolete.
No way to validate the results.
Sounds like a formula for disaster to me. 

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Nov  5 18:35:50 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 19:35:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <349FDB43D44E435186724E6FC53C6C89@midget>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNGENIEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<No way to validate the results.
Sounds like a formula for disaster to me.>>

You mean like Chicago's "incident" (AGAIN) yesterday, DL ???

And Chi KEEPS going back to the same Co.!!  Wonder how much 'filters'
up to Daley AND what the initial 'payment' is?!?!?!?

<VBEG>

George Ryan
(soon to have Tony Resko for 'room mate')

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Nov  5 19:00:16 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:00:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811051602x3cb5ca4fl79e9e87bd0f618b9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C5378FB0.1AB52%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> The Communist system is much easier.
I think that might still be a stretch for Florida.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Nov  5 19:07:30 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:07:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <441250190811051611h67efea59g94b164305a92dcc8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C5379162.1AB55%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> That hardly makes me a whinner
Are you splitting the difference between a winner and a whiner? Or are you
just being a weiner? Or is it wiener?
Either way, I'm over the election and ready to stand in line for my share of
whatever wealth Obamalama wants to spread my way.
BZ

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Nov  5 20:39:57 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 21:39:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <C5379162.1AB55%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNCENNEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<Either way, I'm over the election and ready to stand in line for my share
of whatever wealth Obamalama wants to spread my way.>>

Billy, PLEASE do NOT hold your breath !!!!  WE would really HATE to lose you
!!!!

Ed

From pelliott at innercite.com  Wed Nov  5 20:45:35 2008
From: pelliott at innercite.com (Patrick Elliott)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 19:45:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNCENNEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>
References: <C5379162.1AB55%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNCENNEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <058501c93fc2$21ee7210$65cb5630$@com>

"I'm over the election and ready to stand in line"

That about sums it up...... I know it's going to be some kind of line...job,
welfare, bread, take your pick.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Nov  5 20:52:45 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:52:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <058501c93fc2$21ee7210$65cb5630$@com>
References: <C5379162.1AB55%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNCENNEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>
	<058501c93fc2$21ee7210$65cb5630$@com>
Message-ID: <49126A0D.7070309@frontiernet.net>

Anybody know where I can find a good sale on about 1200 pounds of 
horseburger helper?

Kate
> "I'm over the election and ready to stand in line"
>
> That about sums it up...... I know it's going to be some kind of line...job,
> welfare, bread, take your pick.

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Nov  5 20:53:07 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 21:53:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <058501c93fc2$21ee7210$65cb5630$@com>
References: <C5379162.1AB55%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNCENNEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>
	<058501c93fc2$21ee7210$65cb5630$@com>
Message-ID: <4835E8D4-E5E6-4A14-B442-40D19C5590E0@comcast.net>

Guys, you aren't looking at this the right way, my 20 year old son hit  
it on the head, he's going up to every Obama T-shirt wearer and asking  
for half of what they have, spread the wealth quickly.  When I asked  
why not just go 20% he said that someone will come up to him for half  
so he has to have some cash to hand out...

Lester


On Nov 5, 2008, at 9:45 PM, Patrick Elliott wrote:

> "I'm over the election and ready to stand in line"
>
> That about sums it up...... I know it's going to be some kind of  
> line...job,
> welfare, bread, take your pick.

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Nov  5 21:08:56 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 22:08:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <058501c93fc2$21ee7210$65cb5630$@com>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNAEOAEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<I know it's going to be some kind of line...job,
welfare, bread, take your pick.>>

er Patrick, most likely all three !!!   'Course there will also HAVE to be a
Wine one since him & her LOVE wine !!!

Guess I best get some stock in Boone's Farm!?!?!?

From wbmcleod at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 21:09:58 2008
From: wbmcleod at gmail.com (William McLeod)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 21:09:58 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <4835E8D4-E5E6-4A14-B442-40D19C5590E0@comcast.net>
References: <C5379162.1AB55%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNCENNEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>
	<058501c93fc2$21ee7210$65cb5630$@com>
	<4835E8D4-E5E6-4A14-B442-40D19C5590E0@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AB7FCA23-8D2E-4EC0-9C50-D24CA324E07F@gmail.com>

You guys all act like Bush has done some sort of wonderful job for the  
last 8 years.  Why don't you wait to see what actually happens?  For  
all the hand-wringing, it can't be much worse....
Bill
Slightly Classics
Tucson

On Nov 5, 2008, at 8:53 PM, Lester wrote:

> Guys, you aren't looking at this the right way, my 20 year old son  
> hit it on the head, he's going up to every Obama T-shirt wearer and  
> asking for half of what they have, spread the wealth quickly.  When  
> I asked why not just go 20% he said that someone will come up to him  
> for half so he has to have some cash to hand out...
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Nov 5, 2008, at 9:45 PM, Patrick Elliott wrote:
>
>> "I'm over the election and ready to stand in line"
>>
>> That about sums it up...... I know it's going to be some kind of  
>> line...job,
>> welfare, bread, take your pick.

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Wed Nov  5 21:14:28 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:14:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <AB7FCA23-8D2E-4EC0-9C50-D24CA324E07F@gmail.com>
References: <C5379162.1AB55%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>,
	<4835E8D4-E5E6-4A14-B442-40D19C5590E0@comcast.net>,
	<AB7FCA23-8D2E-4EC0-9C50-D24CA324E07F@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4911FEA4.4848.2BDBE3D@kk7ss.verizon.net>

You wanna bet !!
A bumper sticker I saw yesterday..
"Work hard! 10 million on welfare depend on you"

On 5 Nov 2008 at 21:09, William McLeod wrote:
>> For all the hand-wringing, it can't be much worse....


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Wed Nov  5 21:15:52 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 20:15:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275/Datsun clutch flywheel mods
Message-ID: <200811060415.mA64FqwU008770@diometes.ucdavis.edu>

Bill, David and others

You're right!  I finally got out to check out my un-modified flywheel.  The
original 1275 pressure plate stands on a raised face the same diameter as
the plate that stands proud of the outer thickness by about 1/16".  For the
larger Datsun plate, the raised portion must be machined away so the plate
can mount to a flat surface.  That will change the weighting enough to
suggest balancing.  So I guess its off to the local machine shop.

Glen

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Nov  5 21:16:03 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:16:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <AB7FCA23-8D2E-4EC0-9C50-D24CA324E07F@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C537AF83.1AB65%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> like Bush has done some sort of wonderful job
Not wonderful, just better than Bill Clinton. I don't want to take four
steps back.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Nov  5 21:26:20 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:26:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNAEOAEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>
References: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNAEOAEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <491271EC.8060403@frontiernet.net>

Better buy stock in the good stuff.  The taxpayers are going to be 
buying it for them.

Kate

Ed's Shop wrote:
> er Patrick, most likely all three !!!   'Course there will also HAVE to be a
> Wine one since him & her LOVE wine !!!
>
> Guess I best get some stock in Boone's Farm!?!?!?

From tinydog at snet.net  Wed Nov  5 21:53:38 2008
From: tinydog at snet.net (tinydog at snet.net)
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:53:38 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811051602x3cb5ca4fl79e9e87bd0f618b9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <c4a.3e20ad52.36433cfd@aol.com><7DAF6A25E3AA49CFB9B3AB01ABB371C9@TAIRS>
	<43840a7e0811051602x3cb5ca4fl79e9e87bd0f618b9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <110620080453.4503.49127852000DA4E30000119722230703729B0A02D29B0A029CBF02070A0D089C070006@att.net>

tinydog sez:

Dear Joe,

I'm beginning to like this idea of being a Midget President. 

Complain and preach about off-topic posts and then blast the list with a bunch of off-topic emails on the same topic.

Very cool.

Max Rieger

 -------------- Original message from "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>: --------------


> The Communist system is much easier.  You get to vote, but there's only one
> candidate on the ballot to save confusion. Doesn't matter if you check the
> box or not you still get the same guy in office!
> 
> Cheers!!
> Joseph Stalin

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 22:04:24 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 23:04:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <C5379162.1AB55%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <441250190811051611h67efea59g94b164305a92dcc8@mail.gmail.com>
	<C5379162.1AB55%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811052104t73391ab8kf0d3376edfd488ce@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 8:07 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
>
>
> Either way, I'm over the election and ready to stand in line for my share
> of
> whatever wealth Obamalama wants to spread my way.


Are you the spreader or the spreadee?

Jim

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov  5 22:05:09 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 23:05:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <110620080453.4503.49127852000DA4E30000119722230703729B0A02D29B0A029CBF02070A0D089C070006@att.net>
References: <c4a.3e20ad52.36433cfd@aol.com>
	<7DAF6A25E3AA49CFB9B3AB01ABB371C9@TAIRS>
	<43840a7e0811051602x3cb5ca4fl79e9e87bd0f618b9@mail.gmail.com>
	<110620080453.4503.49127852000DA4E30000119722230703729B0A02D29B0A029CBF02070A0D089C070006@att.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811052105l4a57ed9fw2e69f815a7ecbfea@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 10:53 PM, <tinydog at snet.net> wrote:

> tinydog sez:
>
> Dear Joe,


That's MR. Stalin to you...

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Thu Nov  6 04:47:15 2008
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:47:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <4835E8D4-E5E6-4A14-B442-40D19C5590E0@comcast.net>
References: <C5379162.1AB55%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNCENNEIAA.shop@justbrits.com>
	<058501c93fc2$21ee7210$65cb5630$@com>
	<4835E8D4-E5E6-4A14-B442-40D19C5590E0@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4912D943.6080603@verizon.net>

As Ms Palin said, it's not the time to experiment with socialism.

So can we please get back the 700 billion that the current administration
just re-distributed??
.

Lester wrote:
> Guys, you aren't looking at this the right way, my 20 year old son hit 
> it on the head, he's going up to every Obama T-shirt wearer and asking 
> for half of what they have, spread the wealth quickly.  When I asked 
> why not just go 20% he said that someone will come up to him for half 
> so he has to have some cash to hand out...

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov  6 06:14:55 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 07:14:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
References: <c4a.3e20ad52.36433cfd@aol.com><C5372FBE.1AB21%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><441250190811051611h67efea59g94b164305a92dcc8@mail.gmail.com>
	<349FDB43D44E435186724E6FC53C6C89@midget>
Message-ID: <A032065F89C14E2FA0D565FB34EC6884@midget>

You folks are forgetting the fact that the bulk of the president's power is 
an illusion. Wht else would they be disposable? Imagine where the coultry 
would really be if George Bush or Bill Clinton had had REAL power! 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov  6 06:17:33 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 07:17:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Assembly of the Holy Sprite
Message-ID: <7A0279D6297143D290AE9EF4B1D9AD02@midget>

I guess I won't be able to make this one either. I have been having problems 
with a sty in my left eye. It is mostly back to normal now, but I don't 
think a couple thousand miles of windshield time would be a good idea. 
Besides, Jim "Rainman" Johnson is going out there and the forecast has not 
been good for driving an open car across half the country.
Wimp 

From bighealey at charter.net  Thu Nov  6 06:41:36 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 05:41:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Where to find
Message-ID: <3CDE1343D4A149BDA9BDF3DA22F0833F@TRACY>

I need but so far unable to find:

 

2  door pull finishers for the Midget.

1  dash warning light (amber)

2 mirror pads for stock mirror pliths

2 switch retainers (naciles)

 

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !

President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov  6 06:52:03 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 08:52:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Assembly of the Holy Sprite
In-Reply-To: <7A0279D6297143D290AE9EF4B1D9AD02@midget>
References: <7A0279D6297143D290AE9EF4B1D9AD02@midget>
Message-ID: <205cef430811060552g7139ed7fo33727e389b630e4e@mail.gmail.com>

Sorry you can't make it I am video taping and we will post it for all to
learn : )
Lin

On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 8:17 AM, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>wrote:

> I guess I won't be able to make this one either. I have been having
> problems with a sty in my left eye. It is mostly back to normal now, but I
> don't think a couple thousand miles of windshield time would be a good idea.
> Besides, Jim "Rainman" Johnson is going out there and the forecast has not
> been good for driving an open car across half the country.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov  6 06:55:10 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 08:55:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch release problem
In-Reply-To: <908368.56446.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <490FE63D.8060708@wi.net>
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Ron,
Now I get it the Diet Sprite under Franks hood refers to the Spridget
weight, now it all makes sence.
Lin

On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 9:27 AM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> John,
>
> Look in one of the access holes on the top or lower left side of the
> tranny. Take a mirror and look for the there 3 or 4 sets of little tab
> springs around the perimeter of the pressure plate that take the
> deceleration of the flywheel. These can break, especially when the clutch
> over-throws, which may be possible with the PO mods. This is most common
> with an aluminum flywheel and a motor with a little horsepower, but it can
> happen in the stock configuration as well.
>
> Ron
>
> PS- Since Jahimiak's car weighs 1100 pounds, many of us refer to it as a
> Diet Sprite. Others call it far worse.
>
>
> --- On Tue, 11/4/08, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:
> > > Is it possible for the pressure plate springs to be
> > weak or broken, and even with this fork movement, maybe the
> > pressure plate still does not release the clutch disc?>
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From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Thu Nov  6 10:52:42 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:52:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <20081105.144813.17000.0@webmail03.dca.untd.com>
References: <20081105.144813.17000.0@webmail03.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811060952l4d52955crc152d56932c4aa67@mail.gmail.com>

Right now Im the high bidder on EBAY for the datsun 210 5spd with the slave
cylinder and clutch already there. My grandfather has a bridgeport so we can
do any machining neccessary on the flywheel.

On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 5:48 PM, cclabaw at juno.com <cclabaw at juno.com> wrote:

> Better than a hand drill and self-tapping screws.
>
> Clay L.
>
>
> -- "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> > Ahh,
> > But I have a drillpress and taps, tempting me to do things beyond my
> > ability.  To infinity, and beyond!
> > If at first you don't succeed, wipe off your fingerprints, claim you
> > bought it that way on E-bay, and THEN pass it over to the machinist.
>
> Sounds like the usual formula for a Spridgeteer...
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  6 11:13:32 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:13:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <87a1f55d0811060952l4d52955crc152d56932c4aa67@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20081105.144813.17000.0@webmail03.dca.untd.com>
	<87a1f55d0811060952l4d52955crc152d56932c4aa67@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910811061013n239976dbh108eac0a96c0310b@mail.gmail.com>

NFI, might be worth a call:
http://orlando.craigslist.org/pts/892777513.html

From twobees at sprynet.com  Thu Nov  6 11:20:26 2008
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 13:20:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets]  Go Vote - NO LBC
Message-ID: <005c01c9403c$58b8eee0$6401a8c0@normoffice>

I think too many of you have too much time on your hands.  Go get to work on
your Spridgets & enjoy America's new-found respect -- both internally &
internationally.  And, stick to posting about our cars.
 
Anybody going to Roar 'n Soar this weekend in Polk City, FL?  How about
Moroso next weekend?  I'll be at both with the Turner.  Let's see how the
rebuilt & Glenn-tuned 948 goes.
 
Norm

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov  6 12:08:13 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 13:08:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
References: <005c01c9403c$58b8eee0$6401a8c0@normoffice>
Message-ID: <B10143F64F784A3090871C88D9190787@NilesAD.von.gov>

>I think too many of you have too much time on your hands.  Go get to work 
>on
> your Spridgets & enjoy America's new-found respect -- both internally &
> internationally.  And, stick to posting about our cars.

Norm,
You were fine right up until you tried to tell us what we can and cannot 
post.
Go back to lurk mode already.
David Lieb 

From cooper6 at swbell.net  Thu Nov  6 15:26:15 2008
From: cooper6 at swbell.net (Martin)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 16:26:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <ABECA2D4B41E4B25B9912123FA7DA059@blackbox2>
References: <20081104182700.90750187919@autox.team.net>
	<ABECA2D4B41E4B25B9912123FA7DA059@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <8B620B557CF644EE9731C9AF5E4BF435@cooper>

David,

How much?

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dean Hedin
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 7:06 PM
To: David Ramsey; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5spd

Now you tell me...

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Ramsey" <dwramsey at att.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5spd


>I have a Rivergate kit and 5-speed I would like to sell, it is for the
> 948/1098 small main engine.
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov  6 15:53:34 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:53:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite Attendees
Message-ID: <4913756E.8000804@comcast.net>

Please bring your Holy Sprite shirts this weekend.
I would like to pull a surprise on Father Jack on Sunday.
This means you will have to go to church ;) He is doing a mass and if a 
dozen people with Holy Shirts show up, we can see him at work and see 
just what sermon he will give.
He knows nothing about this yet and I am not forcing anyone to attend 
church but I think it would really make his day.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Nov  6 16:04:01 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 15:04:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <B10143F64F784A3090871C88D9190787@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <826758.11552.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Thu, 11/6/08, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> Norm,
> You were fine right up until you tried to tell us what we
> can and cannot post.
> Go back to lurk mode already.

But then you're censoring what he can post, and you'd be violating your own rule. 

I think.

Ron

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Thu Nov  6 16:21:16 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:21:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <826758.11552.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <826758.11552.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <49137BEC.5010802@frontiernet.net>

Now that the election fiasco is over, shouldn't we go back to cats and 
guns, our usual winter topics?

Kate
> --- On Thu, 11/6/08, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
>   
>> Norm,
>> You were fine right up until you tried to tell us what we
>> can and cannot post.
>> Go back to lurk mode already.

From bighealey at charter.net  Thu Nov  6 16:42:12 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 15:42:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Weird Midget Dancing and Singing
Message-ID: <20081106184212.ZF5K8.1096577.root@mp16>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BdpPSojLVI&feature=related

I just thought I would post this since it has more to do with Midgets (Sprites) than 

UUUUURGHHH

(*&Z(*&)(*&0987 go vote

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov  6 17:10:18 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 19:10:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <826758.11552.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <B10143F64F784A3090871C88D9190787@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<826758.11552.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP3016AD319C5260AC187E2DB8190@phx.gbl>

I tried it once, but it didn't work out for me! ;)

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave

I think.

Ron

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Thu Nov  6 17:16:06 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 18:16:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite Attendees
References: <4913756E.8000804@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4EE4D558333F49FBA6F1316174DFC13A@personal>

And put the car part of your choice in the collection plate.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 4:53 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite Attendees


> Please bring your Holy Sprite shirts this weekend.
> I would like to pull a surprise on Father Jack on Sunday.
> This means you will have to go to church ;) He is doing a mass and if a
> dozen people with Holy Shirts show up, we can see him at work and see
> just what sermon he will give.
> He knows nothing about this yet and I am not forcing anyone to attend
> church but I think it would really make his day.
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov  6 17:25:32 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 18:25:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
References: <826758.11552.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E2E8DE89FAF848F99726B353B02EC7EA@midget>

> But then you're censoring what he can post, and you'd be violating your 
> own rule.
>
> I think.

 Ron,
Didja ever wonder why the Greeks did NOT say "Moderation in a moderate 
number of things"?
Some things are required to bring their own violations to the party. 

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Thu Nov  6 17:26:10 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 19:26:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite Attendees
In-Reply-To: <4913756E.8000804@comcast.net>
References: <4913756E.8000804@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <90C90635-5576-49B2-8E98-BAA796343568@phillymgclub.com>

What, you want the church to burn down??


On Nov 6, 2008, at 5:53 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> Please bring your Holy Sprite shirts this weekend.
> I would like to pull a surprise on Father Jack on Sunday.
> This means you will have to go to church ;) He is doing a mass and  
> if a dozen people with Holy Shirts show up, we can see him at work  
> and see just what sermon he will give.
> He knows nothing about this yet and I am not forcing anyone to  
> attend church but I think it would really make his day.
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Thu Nov  6 17:50:14 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 16:50:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite Attendees
In-Reply-To: <4913756E.8000804@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <703140.82816.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I'm all for making Father Jack's day - count me in.  Don't think I've ever
been inside a Catholic Church before - Guess I should bring a change of pants
from the dirty jeans I'll be in the rest of the weekend.
 - David Booker

--- On Thu, 11/6/08, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite Attendees
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008, 4:53 PM

Please bring your Holy Sprite shirts this weekend.
I would like to pull a surprise on Father Jack on Sunday.
This means you will have to go to church ;) He is doing a mass and if a dozen
people with Holy Shirts show up, we can see him at work and see just what
sermon
he will give.
He knows nothing about this yet and I am not forcing anyone to attend church
but I think it would really make his day.

-- Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov  6 18:16:47 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 19:16:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite Attendees
References: <703140.82816.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5E4B95BBD66F4AEEBAA6EFA04631CF90@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
To: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 6:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite Attendees


I'm all for making Father Jack's day - count me in.  Don't think I've ever
been inside a Catholic Church before - Guess I should bring a change of 
pants
from the dirty jeans I'll be in the rest of the weekend.
 - David Booker

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

Just keep the seat and knees clean and you'll be fine.

LAD

(Still recovering from 6 years of Catholic school.)

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Thu Nov  6 18:24:04 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:24:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <49137BEC.5010802@frontiernet.net>
References: <826758.11552.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<49137BEC.5010802@frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <441250190811061724t28d4f410s59477177d18906@mail.gmail.com>

How about we design a gun that shoots cats?

On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 3:21 PM, Kathryn Bales <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:

> Now that the election fiasco is over, shouldn't we go back to cats and
> guns, our usual winter topics?

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Thu Nov  6 18:27:04 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:27:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite Attendees
In-Reply-To: <703140.82816.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <4913756E.8000804@comcast.net>
	<703140.82816.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <441250190811061727q684e8c16hf0bd6153979294cc@mail.gmail.com>

Lots of up and down to keep you awake.

On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 4:50 PM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I'm all for making Father Jack's day - count me in.  Don't think I've ever
> been inside a Catholic Church before -

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov  6 18:28:19 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 19:28:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
References: <826758.11552.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com><49137BEC.5010802@frontiernet.net>
	<441250190811061724t28d4f410s59477177d18906@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FCCBB9F8A29C4A65814B9291DAC24889@midget>

> How about we design a gun that shoots cats?

I think you are several centuries too late.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Thu Nov  6 18:29:51 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:29:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <441250190811061724t28d4f410s59477177d18906@mail.gmail.com>
References: <826758.11552.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>	
	<49137BEC.5010802@frontiernet.net>
	<441250190811061724t28d4f410s59477177d18906@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <49139A0F.3040406@frontiernet.net>

How about teaching a cat to shoot guns - while listening to Zappa, 
drinking Old Speckled Hen, and antagonizing Montana Bob?

Bill Gilroy wrote:
> How about we design a gun that shoots cats?
>
> On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 3:21 PM, Kathryn Bales <kgb at frontiernet.net 
> <mailto:kgb at frontiernet.net>> wrote:
>
>     Now that the election fiasco is over, shouldn't we go back to cats
>     and guns, our usual winter topics?
>
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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Thu Nov  6 18:33:30 2008
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:33:30 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] How do I fix side lights?
Message-ID: <110720080133.10776.49139AEA00037BB500002A1822165579969B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>

I am stripping the car to get it ready for paint.  I was removing the side lights and the bolts sheared off of them.  Should i drill them out and replace them with new bolts or just go looking for replacement lights?  i managed to to do this with both side lights and one of the bolts on the rear side marker light.
ryan

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Nov  6 18:49:42 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:49:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <441250190811061724t28d4f410s59477177d18906@mail.gmail.com>
References: <826758.11552.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<49137BEC.5010802@frontiernet.net>
	<441250190811061724t28d4f410s59477177d18906@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7B7D860A60BA49D39AFB3A702C6959F1@Home>

> How about we design a gun that shoots cats?

A really big potato gun ought to shoot a cat, but the fur would wreak havock 
with the ballistics.

Michael Rowe 

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov  6 18:59:11 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:59:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] How do I fix side lights?
In-Reply-To: <110720080133.10776.49139AEA00037BB500002A1822165579969B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
References: <110720080133.10776.49139AEA00037BB500002A1822165579969B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4913A0EF.3070508@comcast.net>

ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:
> I am stripping the car to get it ready for paint.  I was removing the side lights and the bolts sheared off of them.  Should i drill them out and replace them with new bolts or just go looking for replacement lights?  i managed to to do this with both side lights and one of the bolts on the rear side marker light.
>   
Ryan

I have spare side marker lights, you can pick out the best ones when you 
are here.
If the bolts sheared off, just push them to the inside, they should fall 
out, they are probably a bit rusted to the inner panel so push hard.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov  6 19:00:26 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:00:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Last minute Holy Sprite needs
Message-ID: <4913A13A.20100@comcast.net>

I was just out cleaning glue off the interior panels when it occurred to 
me I am out of rags.
If anybody has a couple of rags they could bring with them, that would 
be great.
I know, you just can't part with that Frank Zappa tee shirt but it is 
for a good cause ;)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Nov  6 19:10:17 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:10:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <441250190811061724t28d4f410s59477177d18906@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C538E389.1ABD8%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> How about we design a gun that shoots cats?
What if I like guns, AND cats? What (or whom) can I shoot?

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Nov  6 19:16:11 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 20:16:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Formula Ford block needed
Message-ID: <005001c9407e$cfc7e210$6f57a630$@com>

Hey y'all,

 

My machinist buddy Tim  has a customer that's in need of a block for a
Formula Ford..

 

Anyone have a spare? (Just a bare block is fine).

 

WST

From wallstreetlen at hotmail.com  Thu Nov  6 19:18:25 2008
From: wallstreetlen at hotmail.com (Len Hansen)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 02:18:25 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
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HOW FAR DO YOU WANT THE CAT TO FLY. ARE YOU THINKING OF SHOOTING THE CAT AT A
TARGET AND IF SO WHAT IS THE TARGET, DOG?> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 18:10:17
-0800> From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com> To: wmgilroy at gmail.com;
kgb at frontiernet.net> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Go
Vote - NO LBC> > > How about we design a gun that shoots cats?> What if I like
guns, AND cats? What (or whom) can I shoot?>
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov  6 18:13:38 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:13:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Last minute Holy Sprite needs
Message-ID: <49139642.2010207@comcast.net>

I was just out cleaning glue off the interior panels when it occurred to 
me I am out of rags.
If anybody has a couple of rags they could bring with them, that would 
be great.
I know, you just can't part with that Frank Zappa tee shirt but it is 
for a good cause ;)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Thu Nov  6 20:31:25 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:31:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
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Len Hansen wrote:
> That's easy.  Everyone who doesn't like cats and guns.
Cute sharpei.  My Kirby is black & tan, but has the same face.
> >
> > > How about we design a gun that shoots cats?
> > What if I like guns, AND cats? What (or whom) can I shoot?
> >
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From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Nov  6 20:55:55 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 21:55:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Go Vote - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <C538E389.1ABD8%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNKECFEJAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<> How about we design a gun that shoots cats?
What if I like guns, AND cats? What (or whom) can I shoot?>>

That is FAR too easy, Billy !!!

I'll bet a third of the population of your hood (LA) would be candidates
for accurate 'target' shooting!!<G>

You and some friends form a new band:	Z as in Zorro, and become Heroes
AGAIN!!!!

<G>

From cmlove at knology.net  Thu Nov  6 22:06:18 2008
From: cmlove at knology.net (Monty Love)
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 23:06:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <F7D07D1A84DF49D8B15A85DAAD164BFB@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
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Is the info for Paul's conversion on-line somewhere?  If it is, where? 


Monty
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Glen Byrns
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 4:21 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5spd

I'll hope that the very small difference can be taken out of the system at
some other point if it proves to be a problem.  Spacer on the throwout
carrier, increased clutch throw via linkage, earplugs to hide grinding
noise,  etc.

Glen

> Hello Glen,
>
>     we'll have to ask paul when he's up and around again. there may
>     have been clutch disengagement problems in some of his protyping
>     tests? I believe that he has it done to every flywheel used in
>     one of his kits.
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Nov  6 23:20:40 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:20:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5spd
In-Reply-To: <000001c94096$9260f6b0$6501a8c0@se.nos.boeing.com>
Message-ID: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> the info for Paul's conversion on-line somewhere?
Acts 9: 1 - 31
http://www.religion-online.org/showchapter.asp?title=693&C=935

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Fri Nov  7 07:30:31 2008
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 06:30:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
In-Reply-To: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

 
Everyone,
 
A lot of you have been a big help and i am going to miss you. Those of you who
feel politics and religion are part of a car group. Your wrong in my book. I
do not feel i have to put up with more off posts then on subject posts. I have
put up with the off posts because there is some great information supplied by
some people. Well now that the group has hit a new low so i am leaving. If i
wanted to hear about religion & politics i would sign up for those groups.  
 
Color me gone, 
 
Cya
 
Vigil
 


--- On Thu, 11/6/08, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5spd
To: "Monty Love" <cmlove at knology.net>, "'Spridgets'"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008, 10:20 PM

> the info for Paul's conversion on-line somewhere?
Acts 9: 1 - 31
http://www.religion-online.org/showchapter.asp?title=693&C=935
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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov  7 07:44:53 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 08:44:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
In-Reply-To: <108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <003801c940e7$6714cfd0$353e6f70$@com>

Vigil... big picture flyover here...

I don't care for the politics or religion talk either..., but here's a
flurry pre/post election that will die down soon enough. It won't go away
all together, because everybody thinks they're just a little smarter than
the next guy.

Try not to let it bother you, and stick around. The Spridget list is
"unique"...despite its warts.

WST

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 8:31 AM
To: Monty Love; 'Spridgets'; Billy Zoom
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya

 
Everyone,
 
A lot of you have been a big help and i am going to miss you. Those of you
who
feel politics and religion are part of a car group. Your wrong in my book. I
do not feel i have to put up with more off posts then on subject posts. I
have
put up with the off posts because there is some great information supplied
by
some people. Well now that the group has hit a new low so i am leaving. If i
wanted to hear about religion & politics i would sign up for those groups.  
 
Color me gone, 
 
Cya
 
Vigil
 


--- On Thu, 11/6/08, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5spd
To: "Monty Love" <cmlove at knology.net>, "'Spridgets'"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008, 10:20 PM

> the info for Paul's conversion on-line somewhere?
Acts 9: 1 - 31
http://www.religion-online.org/showchapter.asp?title=693&C=935
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov  7 07:51:14 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:51:14 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
In-Reply-To: <003801c940e7$6714cfd0$353e6f70$@com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F35EBD68F59BC0DFA8D803BB8190@phx.gbl>

Can you point out that next guy for me?  I could use a shot to my self 
confidence. ;)

RD

----Original Message Follows----
Vigil... big picture flyover here...

I don't care for the politics or religion talk either..., but here's a
flurry pre/post election that will die down soon enough. It won't go away
all together, because everybody thinks they're just a little smarter than
the next guy.

Try not to let it bother you, and stick around. The Spridget list is
"unique"...despite its warts.

WST

-----Original Message-----
Everyone,

A lot of you have been a big help and i am going to miss you. Those of you
who
feel politics and religion are part of a car group. Your wrong in my book. I
do not feel i have to put up with more off posts then on subject posts. I
have
put up with the off posts because there is some great information supplied
by
some people. Well now that the group has hit a new low so i am leaving. If i
wanted to hear about religion & politics i would sign up for those groups.

Color me gone,

Cya

Vigil

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Nov  7 07:51:38 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 08:51:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
In-Reply-To: <108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910811070651r28ccd064n8d973835e7691ede@mail.gmail.com>

Happy trails.
You won't find a better list, though.
Remember, lists are made of people.  People are not perfect.
Therefore, you aren't going to find a perfect list.
Liberal use of the delete key is your best bet.
You don't want to read about religion and politics.  Some might not
want to read about why you are leaving.  Is your post helpful in some
LBC way?  No, it is just as useless as those posts that you are
complaining about.
Leave if you must.
Don't forget, though, you are welcome back anytime.
Cheers,
Derf

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov  7 08:00:55 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 09:00:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
References: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<003801c940e7$6714cfd0$353e6f70$@com>
Message-ID: <22D6C0E37C7C46C9A880127291F661C3@Larry>

Vigil,

I'm with WST on this one.

True enough that a certain fringe element of this list thinks they can 
ignore the wishes of others as well as common manners and continue to spout 
off about their politics even after being repeatedly asked to stop, but just 
try to ignore the jackasses.  There are a lot of us getting tired of their 
crap.

Consider going on the digest if you can't take the barrage any more.

Larry

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
To: <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com>; "'Monty Love'" <cmlove at knology.net>; 
"'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "'Billy Zoom'" 
<billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 8:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya


Vigil... big picture flyover here...

I don't care for the politics or religion talk either..., but here's a
flurry pre/post election that will die down soon enough. It won't go away
all together, because everybody thinks they're just a little smarter than
the next guy.

Try not to let it bother you, and stick around. The Spridget list is
"unique"...despite its warts.

WST

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 8:31 AM
To: Monty Love; 'Spridgets'; Billy Zoom
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya


Everyone,

A lot of you have been a big help and i am going to miss you. Those of you
who
feel politics and religion are part of a car group. Your wrong in my book. I
do not feel i have to put up with more off posts then on subject posts. I
have
put up with the off posts because there is some great information supplied
by
some people. Well now that the group has hit a new low so i am leaving. If i
wanted to hear about religion & politics i would sign up for those groups.

Color me gone,

Cya

Vigil

From cmlove at knology.net  Fri Nov  7 08:07:55 2008
From: cmlove at knology.net (Monty Love)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 09:07:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
In-Reply-To: <003801c940e7$6714cfd0$353e6f70$@com>
References: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<003801c940e7$6714cfd0$353e6f70$@com>
Message-ID: <005e01c940ea$9d4d3ee0$6501a8c0@se.nos.boeing.com>

I agree with the others.  Don't want to see you go away mad, for sure.

I have been lurking on this list for years.  There's lots of stuff I don't
care to read.  I just use the stuff I need and let the rest be what it is.

Hang in there...  Fight the good fight...  Stay the course... 


Monty Love 

-----Original Message-----
From: Wm. Severin Thompson [mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com] 
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 8:45 AM
To: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com; 'Monty Love'; 'Spridgets'; 'Billy Zoom'
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya

Vigil... big picture flyover here...

I don't care for the politics or religion talk either..., but here's a
flurry pre/post election that will die down soon enough. It won't go away
all together, because everybody thinks they're just a little smarter than
the next guy.

Try not to let it bother you, and stick around. The Spridget list is
"unique"...despite its warts.

WST

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 8:31 AM
To: Monty Love; 'Spridgets'; Billy Zoom
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya

 
Everyone,
 
A lot of you have been a big help and i am going to miss you. Those of you
who feel politics and religion are part of a car group. Your wrong in my
book. I do not feel i have to put up with more off posts then on subject
posts. I have put up with the off posts because there is some great
information supplied by some people. Well now that the group has hit a new
low so i am leaving. If i wanted to hear about religion & politics i would
sign up for those groups.  
 
Color me gone, 
 
Cya
 
Vigil
 


--- On Thu, 11/6/08, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5spd
To: "Monty Love" <cmlove at knology.net>, "'Spridgets'"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008, 10:20 PM

> the info for Paul's conversion on-line somewhere?
Acts 9: 1 - 31
http://www.religion-online.org/showchapter.asp?title=693&C=935
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From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Fri Nov  7 08:33:01 2008
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:33:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] diesel engine swap
Message-ID: <C38162FAF0D340E389C1B81DDE9B8F75@AndrewHP>

I've been trying to keep my car from dieseling and have decided that if I
can't beat'em, join'em.  Really, there is a lot to said for a diesel engine
swap.  I've found the one I want to use and have included a link below. I
know I will need some modifications, and the car will never handle as
crisply, but the power is compelling.  Any suggestions?

 

http://people.bath.ac.uk/ccsshb/12cyl/

 

Drew

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Fri Nov  7 08:40:23 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 07:40:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
References: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com><003801c940e7$6714cfd0$353e6f70$@com>
	<22D6C0E37C7C46C9A880127291F661C3@Larry>
Message-ID: <013A841A953340598A3BC3525637D76A@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Please don't go, the list will be the poorer for your loss.
Like you, I've been a bit disgusted, but then I just decided to slake my 
8-year thirst on their tears.
Try it!

Glen


> Vigil,
>
> I'm with WST on this one.
>
> True enough that a certain fringe element of this list thinks they can
> ignore the wishes of others as well as common manners and continue to 
> spout
> off about their politics even after being repeatedly asked to stop, but 
> just
> try to ignore the jackasses.  There are a lot of us getting tired of their
> crap.
>
> Consider going on the digest if you can't take the barrage any more.
>
> Larry

From racerbob70 at yahoo.com  Fri Nov  7 08:45:30 2008
From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 07:45:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] diesel engine swap
In-Reply-To: <C38162FAF0D340E389C1B81DDE9B8F75@AndrewHP>
Message-ID: <28977.44888.qm@web51604.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Drew,
  Your also going to need one hell of a fuel tank to lug around!!!
 

--- On Fri, 11/7/08, Andrew Payne <andrewpayne at intrex.net> wrote:


I've been trying to keep my car from dieseling and have decided that if I
can't beat'em, join'em.  Really, there is a lot to said for a
diesel engine
swap.  I've found the one I want to use and have included a link below. I
know I will need some modifications, and the car will never handle as
crisply, but the power is compelling.  Any suggestions?



http://people.bath.ac.uk/ccsshb/12cyl/



Drew
_______________________________________________

From heard at datatrontech.net  Fri Nov  7 08:55:35 2008
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:55:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
In-Reply-To: <013A841A953340598A3BC3525637D76A@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com><003801c940e7$6714cfd0$353e6f70$@com><22D6C0E37C7C46C9A880127291F661C3@Larry>
	<013A841A953340598A3BC3525637D76A@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <0c6701c940f1$45ca4670$1801010a@xp>

Yeah, don't go!  Do like I do.  Only read the political posts you agree
with.

Heard	 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Glen Byrns
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 10:40 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya

Please don't go, the list will be the poorer for your loss.
Like you, I've been a bit disgusted, but then I just decided to slake my
8-year thirst on their tears.
Try it!

Glen


> Vigil,
>
> I'm with WST on this one.
>
> True enough that a certain fringe element of this list thinks they can 
> ignore the wishes of others as well as common manners and continue to 
> spout off about their politics even after being repeatedly asked to 
> stop, but just try to ignore the jackasses.  There are a lot of us 
> getting tired of their crap.
>
> Consider going on the digest if you can't take the barrage any more.
>
> Larry

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Nov  7 08:57:23 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 09:57:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
References: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com><003801c940e7$6714cfd0$353e6f70$@com>
	<22D6C0E37C7C46C9A880127291F661C3@Larry>
Message-ID: <95D8CB067FE7427BB39CAEF15686AD76@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Consider going on the digest if you can't take the barrage any more.

Isn't that the reason that MJB offers the Spridgets-Mod? or does that option 
still exist with the current list server software? I wouldn't know. No one 
is required to agree with anyone else's opinions. Heck, I don't agree with 
all of the Spridget advice doled out on this List, either.

I have not seen any "religious views" promoted on this List. Sure, I quoted 
Deuteronomy 25 and Billy referred to Acts 9, but neither one was promoting 
any religious view. In fact, any fundamentalist would have taken us to task 
for dealing flippantly with the holy scriptures.

All of the political views have been fairly easy to detect and/or delete 
without exposing oneself to possible contamination.

Remember that, like a credit union, we have a common characteristic 
(Spridgets) that unites us. We also have many differences. I was going to 
say that we are all friends, but it is more like we are all family. There 
are people in my family that I would just as soon not hear from, too. I sure 
don't care to listen to them discussing politics ;-) If only they would send 
them to me as carefully labelled emails so I could simply delete them...

Please bear in mind that, since our Spridgets run so well and require so 
little done to them, we have to fill in the gaps with something else so we 
can tell that the List is still functional. We used to have a "Cap'n Bob" 
module that used artificial intelligence to generate spurious messages so we 
could tell that we had not been mysteriously unsubscribed. Unfortunately, it 
worked so well that people thought it was a real person and started putting 
up filters to automatically delete these messages, so it was discontinued. 
The concept is being tried again with messages sent by an AI module that 
calls itself "ED" (after all, would a real human name themselves for a 
medical condition like that?). Once again, the filters are defeating the 
purpose, so I guess "ED" will be disappearing soon, too. I wonder what will 
be next.
David Lieb 

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Fri Nov  7 08:59:59 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 09:59:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] diesel engine swap
In-Reply-To: <28977.44888.qm@web51604.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <28977.44888.qm@web51604.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <942FE618-9E4F-4E0C-A883-861F06D69FA5@comcast.net>

Nah,  keep looking at the specs and the thing only tuns 300 revs, with  
some gearing you could put on an alternator and A/C.  I think that the  
real problem is doing the machining to get a driveshaft and a starter,  
gonna need a BG starter, maybe even on of those gear reduction  
units...  ;-)

Lester


On Nov 7, 2008, at 9:45 AM, Bob Van Kirk wrote:

> Drew,
>  Your also going to need one hell of a fuel tank to lug around!!!
>
>
> --- On Fri, 11/7/08, Andrew Payne <andrewpayne at intrex.net> wrote:
>
>
> I've been trying to keep my car from dieseling and have decided that  
> if I
> can't beat'em, join'em.  Really, there is a lot to said for a
> diesel engine
> swap.  I've found the one I want to use and have included a link  
> below. I
> know I will need some modifications, and the car will never handle as
> crisply, but the power is compelling.  Any suggestions?
>
>
>
> http://people.bath.ac.uk/ccsshb/12cyl/
>
>
>
> Drew
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Nov  7 09:07:34 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:07:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
In-Reply-To: <95D8CB067FE7427BB39CAEF15686AD76@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<003801c940e7$6714cfd0$353e6f70$@com>
	<22D6C0E37C7C46C9A880127291F661C3@Larry>
	<95D8CB067FE7427BB39CAEF15686AD76@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <e98d88090811070807p258c2980jb9f4acbb266ff6f4@mail.gmail.com>

I understand that ED is aggravated when copious amounts of alcohol are
consumed.


On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 9:57 AM, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>wrote:

> Consider going on the digest if you can't take the barrage any more.
>>
>
> Isn't that the reason that MJB offers the Spridgets-Mod? or does that
> option still exist with the current list server software? I wouldn't know.
> No one is required to agree with anyone else's opinions. Heck, I don't agree
> with all of the Spridget advice doled out on this List, either.
>
> I have not seen any "religious views" promoted on this List. Sure, I quoted
> Deuteronomy 25 and Billy referred to Acts 9, but neither one was promoting
> any religious view. In fact, any fundamentalist would have taken us to task
> for dealing flippantly with the holy scriptures.
>
> All of the political views have been fairly easy to detect and/or delete
> without exposing oneself to possible contamination.
>
> Remember that, like a credit union, we have a common characteristic
> (Spridgets) that unites us. We also have many differences. I was going to
> say that we are all friends, but it is more like we are all family. There
> are people in my family that I would just as soon not hear from, too. I sure
> don't care to listen to them discussing politics ;-) If only they would send
> them to me as carefully labelled emails so I could simply delete them...
>
> Please bear in mind that, since our Spridgets run so well and require so
> little done to them, we have to fill in the gaps with something else so we
> can tell that the List is still functional. We used to have a "Cap'n Bob"
> module that used artificial intelligence to generate spurious messages so we
> could tell that we had not been mysteriously unsubscribed. Unfortunately, it
> worked so well that people thought it was a real person and started putting
> up filters to automatically delete these messages, so it was discontinued.
> The concept is being tried again with messages sent by an AI module that
> calls itself "ED" (after all, would a real human name themselves for a
> medical condition like that?). Once again, the filters are defeating the
> purpose, so I guess "ED" will be disappearing soon, too. I wonder what will
> be next.
> David Lieb _______________________________________________
>
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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Fri Nov  7 09:12:28 2008
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 08:12:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
Message-ID: <127d401c940f3$a1244870$116a010a@mail2world.com>

I'm not a religious person, but I did follow Billy's link. It actually
made a very funny joke about "finding Paul's conversion online". I found
it very amusing.

Lighten up, guys! We're still all here for the Spridgets!

-=Chris (lurking back to finishing a rebuild on a 1500 gearbox)

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: David Lieb [dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com]
>Sent: 11/7/2008 10:58:23 AM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
>
>> Consider going on the digest if you can't take the barrage any more.
>

>I have not seen any "religious views" promoted on this List. Sure, I
quoted 
>Deuteronomy 25 and Billy referred to Acts 9, but neither one was
promoting 
>any religious view. In fact, any fundamentalist would have taken us to
task 
>for dealing flippantly with the holy scriptures.

From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Fri Nov  7 09:15:41 2008
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:15:41 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] diesel engine swap
Message-ID: <SUWCL26MG08dg5oQJgA0017bd71@smtpoutcl26.wirelesssyncvzw.net>

I've got till spring, right?

-----Original Message-----
From: "Lester" <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
Cc: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: 11/7/08 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] diesel engine swap

Nah,  keep looking at the specs and the thing only tuns 300 revs, with
some gearing you could put on an alternator and A/C.  I think that the
real problem is doing the machining to get a driveshaft and a starter,
gonna need a BG starter, maybe even on of those gear reduction
units...  ;-)

Lester


On Nov 7, 2008, at 9:45 AM, Bob Van Kirk wrote:

> Drew,
>  Your also going to need one hell of a fuel tank to lug around!!!
>
>
> --- On Fri, 11/7/08, Andrew Payne <andrewpayne at intrex.net> wrote:
>
>
> I've been trying to keep my car from dieseling and have decided that
> if I
> can't beat'em, join'em.  Really, there is a lot to said for a
> diesel engine
> swap.  I've found the one I want to use and have included a link
> below. I
> know I will need some modifications, and the car will never handle as
> crisply, but the power is compelling.  Any suggestions?
>
>
>
> http://people.bath.ac.uk/ccsshb/12cyl/
>
>
>
> Drew
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov  7 09:18:48 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:18:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] A60 Pickup
Message-ID: <FC45F9C4FB0E4F81B2D4C0A9322727E8@Larry>

http://tinyurl.com/5dvdmf

Eww. Eww. Eww.

Thank you sir, may I have another.

Some body should pick up this pickup.


LAD

67 A60 Pickup

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Fri Nov  7 09:21:24 2008
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 08:21:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
Message-ID: <fbc9308f0811070821r2ba0dfe0q200fb94bd8cacf76@mail.gmail.com>

Here's (IMHO) a much better alternative:
Develop a sense of humor, laugh at everyone you disagree with. If not out
loud then at least quietly to yourself.
Realize like most adults do that you will likely disagree with "Everyone" at
some point about something.
Don't worry, this is "Normal".
Having a good healthy sense of humor will brighten your day, bring cheer to
those surrounding you, lengthen your life and generally make you less of a
pain in the ass to be around. Thus nobody will mind the part about your
lifespan being enhanced because they would miss you if your were gone.
Remember that as Americans (those of us who are) we cherish the right to be
"wrong" (as judged by others).
We all have the right to any ideas we want to have as long as we do no real
harm to others.
That means you can spout on about anything you want and if I don't want to
hear about it I can make choices.
Leaving the company of a group like this should be a last resort, the people
on this list are good and caring and helpful.
Yes, very possibly assholes too - but good, caring and helpful assholes. :)
Try a Smile once in a while!!!
Maybe someone will like you and want to hang around with you.

A lot of things haven't turned out the way I like lately, but I intend to be
around when the pendulum swings the other way and will most likely not be a
very good sport about it. That's my right. I'll try to keep others feeling
from getting too hurt at that point, but that's not my responsibility.

If you must leave, I hope you can find another group that has a narrower
focus so you will fit in better.
The diversity here brings with it a depth you wont easily find elsewhere.

Rick Bastedo
Rainy Western Washington

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Everyone,

A lot of you have been a big help and i am going to miss you. Those of you
who feel politics and religion are part of a car group. Your wrong in my
book. I do not feel i have to put up with more off posts then on subject
posts. I have put up with the off posts because there is some great
information supplied by some people. Well now that the group has hit a new
low so i am leaving. If i wanted to hear about religion & politics i would
sign up for those groups.

Color me gone,

Cya

Vigil
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov  7 09:35:54 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:35:54 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
In-Reply-To: <fbc9308f0811070821r2ba0dfe0q200fb94bd8cacf76@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F356D3661681AE85F8E1B29B8190@phx.gbl>

http://www.mwscomp.com/sounds/mp3/brghtsd.mp3

If we weren't at least part AH, then I guess we would be full of shite, eh?


----Original Message Follows----
From: "Rick Bastedo" <rbastedo at gmail.com>

Here's (IMHO) a much better alternative:
Develop a sense of humor, laugh at everyone you disagree with. If not out
loud then at least quietly to yourself.
Realize like most adults do that you will likely disagree with "Everyone" at
some point about something.
Don't worry, this is "Normal".
Having a good healthy sense of humor will brighten your day, bring cheer to
those surrounding you, lengthen your life and generally make you less of a
pain in the ass to be around. Thus nobody will mind the part about your
lifespan being enhanced because they would miss you if your were gone.
Remember that as Americans (those of us who are) we cherish the right to be
"wrong" (as judged by others).
We all have the right to any ideas we want to have as long as we do no real
harm to others.
That means you can spout on about anything you want and if I don't want to
hear about it I can make choices.
Leaving the company of a group like this should be a last resort, the people
on this list are good and caring and helpful.
Yes, very possibly assholes too - but good, caring and helpful assholes. :)
Try a Smile once in a while!!!
Maybe someone will like you and want to hang around with you.

A lot of things haven't turned out the way I like lately, but I intend to be
around when the pendulum swings the other way and will most likely not be a
very good sport about it. That's my right. I'll try to keep others feeling
from getting too hurt at that point, but that's not my responsibility.

If you must leave, I hope you can find another group that has a narrower
focus so you will fit in better.
The diversity here brings with it a depth you wont easily find elsewhere.

Rick Bastedo
Rainy Western Washington

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Everyone,

A lot of you have been a big help and i am going to miss you. Those of you
who feel politics and religion are part of a car group. Your wrong in my
book. I do not feel i have to put up with more off posts then on subject
posts. I have put up with the off posts because there is some great
information supplied by some people. Well now that the group has hit a new
low so i am leaving. If i wanted to hear about religion & politics i would
sign up for those groups.

Color me gone,

Cya

Vigil

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov  7 09:39:52 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:39:52 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] diesel engine swap
In-Reply-To: <SUWCL26MG08dg5oQJgA0017bd71@smtpoutcl26.wirelesssyncvzw.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F3557D0C66B19556403F0D6B8190@phx.gbl>

Yes, but keep in mind that the volume of emails increases during the winter. 
  Or, so I'm told ... I can't hear them.

----Original Message Follows----
From: Andrew Payne <andrewpayne at intrex.net>
To: Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
CC: Spridget List <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] diesel engine swap
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:15:41 +0000

I've got till spring, right?

-----Original Message-----
From: "Lester" <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
Cc: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: 11/7/08 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] diesel engine swap

Nah,  keep looking at the specs and the thing only tuns 300 revs, with
some gearing you could put on an alternator and A/C.  I think that the
real problem is doing the machining to get a driveshaft and a starter,
gonna need a BG starter, maybe even on of those gear reduction
units...  ;-)

Lester


On Nov 7, 2008, at 9:45 AM, Bob Van Kirk wrote:

 > Drew,
 >  Your also going to need one hell of a fuel tank to lug around!!!
 >
 >
 > --- On Fri, 11/7/08, Andrew Payne <andrewpayne at intrex.net> wrote:
 >
 >
 > I've been trying to keep my car from dieseling and have decided that
 > if I
 > can't beat'em, join'em.  Really, there is a lot to said for a
 > diesel engine
 > swap.  I've found the one I want to use and have included a link
 > below. I
 > know I will need some modifications, and the car will never handle as
 > crisply, but the power is compelling.  Any suggestions?
 >
 >
 >
 > http://people.bath.ac.uk/ccsshb/12cyl/
 >
 >
 >
 > Drew
 > _______________________________________________
 > _______________________________________________
 > Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
 >
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Nov  7 10:07:49 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:07:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
In-Reply-To: <95D8CB067FE7427BB39CAEF15686AD76@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com><003801c940e7$6714cfd0$353e6f70$@com>
	<22D6C0E37C7C46C9A880127291F661C3@Larry>
	<95D8CB067FE7427BB39CAEF15686AD76@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <491475E5.8080305@comcast.net>

David Lieb wrote:
> .
>
> I have not seen any "religious views" promoted on this List.
Wait a minute! It is religious and it has a lot to do with a Sprite.
The Holy Sprite! I mean it is for a priest, we are calling it the Holy 
Sprite which is a play on the Holy Spirit, and we are having a good time 
doing it. Now all I have to do is put that "Vote Demopublican" bumper 
sticker on it as soon as we put the bumper on the car and it will make 
everything full circle on this list ;) Sprites, Priests, and Politics.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Nov  7 10:10:53 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:10:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
References: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com><003801c940e7$6714cfd0$353e6f70$@com>
	<22D6C0E37C7C46C9A880127291F661C3@Larry>
	<95D8CB067FE7427BB39CAEF15686AD76@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<491475E5.8080305@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <92408ECB0A64425C99605922ECACD9A5@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Wait a minute! It is religious and it has a lot to do with a Sprite.
> The Holy Sprite! I mean it is for a priest, we are calling it the Holy 
> Sprite which is a play on the Holy Spirit, and we are having a good time 
> doing it. Now all I have to do is put that "Vote Demopublican" bumper 
> sticker on it as soon as we put the bumper on the car and it will make 
> everything full circle on this list ;) Sprites, Priests, and Politics.

I stand corrected.

From cclabaw at juno.com  Fri Nov  7 10:36:41 2008
From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 17:36:41 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] How do I fix side lights?
Message-ID: <20081107.093641.29727.0@webmail17.dca.untd.com>

... and spray a little Liquid Wrench on if they stick.

Clay L.


-- Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:
> I am stripping the car to get it ready for paint.  I was removing the side
lights and the bolts sheared off of them.  Should i drill them out and replace
them with new bolts or just go looking for replacement lights?  i managed to
to do this with both side lights and one of the bolts on the rear side marker
light.
>
Ryan

I have spare side marker lights, you can pick out the best ones when you
are here.
If the bolts sheared off, just push them to the inside, they should fall
out, they are probably a bit rusted to the inner panel so push hard.

--
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Nov  7 10:51:23 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 12:51:23 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
Message-ID: <bcc.3dd185e6.3645da1b@aol.com>

Was he Montana Bob reincarnated?
 
Ooops I made a religious reference.
 
Weslake-Monza
 
In a message dated 07/11/2008 14:31:21 GMT Standard Time,  
uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com writes:


Everyone,

A lot of you have been a big help and i am going  to miss you. Those of you 
who
feel politics and religion are part of a car  group. Your wrong in my book. I
do not feel i have to put up with more off  posts then on subject posts. I 
have
put up with the off posts because there  is some great information supplied by
some people. Well now that the group  has hit a new low so i am leaving. If i
wanted to hear about religion &  politics i would sign up for those groups.  

Color me gone,  

Cya

Vigil

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Nov  7 10:52:37 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 12:52:37 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
Message-ID: <be9.3fa63f04.3645da65@aol.com>

That's true of my family!
 
Weslake-Monza
 
In a message dated 07/11/2008 15:57:40 GMT Standard Time,  
dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com writes:

say that  we are all friends, but it is more like we are all  family

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Fri Nov  7 12:07:16 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:07:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
In-Reply-To: <491475E5.8080305@comcast.net>
References: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com><003801c940e7$6714cfd0$353e6f70$@com>
	<22D6C0E37C7C46C9A880127291F661C3@Larry>
	<95D8CB067FE7427BB39CAEF15686AD76@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<491475E5.8080305@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <491491E4.5050101@frontiernet.net>

A better sticker would be don't re-elect anyone!
> Now all I have to do is put that "Vote Demopublican" bumper sticker on 
> it as soon as we put the bumper on the car and it will make everything 
> full circle on this list ;) Sprites, Priests, and Politics.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov  7 12:24:53 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:24:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Last minute Holy Sprite needs
In-Reply-To: <4913A13A.20100@comcast.net>
References: <4913A13A.20100@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <205cef430811071124l3b4fc34bqe0235d20e86113a6@mail.gmail.com>

I'll try and remember to bring some.
Lin

On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 9:00 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> I was just out cleaning glue off the interior panels when it occurred to me
> I am out of rags.
> If anybody has a couple of rags they could bring with them, that would be
> great.
> I know, you just can't part with that Frank Zappa tee shirt but it is for a
> good cause ;)
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Fri Nov  7 12:26:27 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:26:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
In-Reply-To: <be9.3fa63f04.3645da65@aol.com>
References: <be9.3fa63f04.3645da65@aol.com>
Message-ID: <49149663.2080807@frontiernet.net>

Here's to family who are friends, and friends who are family.

Kate


WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote:
> That's true of my family!
>  
> Weslake-Monza
>  
> In a message dated 07/11/2008 15:57:40 GMT Standard Time,  
> dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com writes:
>
> say that  we are all friends, but it is more like we are all  family
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov  7 12:25:59 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:25:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
In-Reply-To: <108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430811071125l59981772n49b99fbea82d9d73@mail.gmail.com>

What did I miss?
Lin

On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 9:30 AM, <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> Everyone,
>
> A lot of you have been a big help and i am going to miss you. Those of you
> who
> feel politics and religion are part of a car group. Your wrong in my book.
> I
> do not feel i have to put up with more off posts then on subject posts. I
> have
> put up with the off posts because there is some great information supplied
> by
> some people. Well now that the group has hit a new low so i am leaving. If
> i
> wanted to hear about religion & politics i would sign up for those groups.
>
> Color me gone,
>
> Cya
>
> Vigil
>
>
>
> --- On Thu, 11/6/08, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
>
> From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5spd
> To: "Monty Love" <cmlove at knology.net>, "'Spridgets'"
> <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008, 10:20 PM
>
> > the info for Paul's conversion on-line somewhere?
> Acts 9: 1 - 31
> http://www.religion-online.org/showchapter.asp?title=693&C=935
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov  7 12:28:23 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:28:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] A60 Pickup
In-Reply-To: <FC45F9C4FB0E4F81B2D4C0A9322727E8@Larry>
References: <FC45F9C4FB0E4F81B2D4C0A9322727E8@Larry>
Message-ID: <205cef430811071128r519e830dxdc13a3294919f487@mail.gmail.com>

Wow they are so sweet. I love the little trucks but Pinky would be jellous :
) So would my purse.
Lin

On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 11:18 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> http://tinyurl.com/5dvdmf
>
> Eww. Eww. Eww.
>
> Thank you sir, may I have another.
>
> Some body should pick up this pickup.
>
>
> LAD
>
> 67 A60 Pickup
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov  7 12:31:04 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:31:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite Attendees
In-Reply-To: <4913756E.8000804@comcast.net>
References: <4913756E.8000804@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <205cef430811071131k6b2ccfcdye1edb9ed451c8151@mail.gmail.com>

What a cute idea Frank,
Cool I'm in.
Lin

On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 5:53 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> Please bring your Holy Sprite shirts this weekend.
> I would like to pull a surprise on Father Jack on Sunday.
> This means you will have to go to church ;) He is doing a mass and if a
> dozen people with Holy Shirts show up, we can see him at work and see just
> what sermon he will give.
> He knows nothing about this yet and I am not forcing anyone to attend
> church but I think it would really make his day.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov  7 13:19:30 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 15:19:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] needed info
Message-ID: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I think I have a dam good sense of humor and I have the utmost respect &
admiration for the brilliance and kindness everyone has shown on this list
in the short time I have been on it. I have grown to love you all as
brothers & sisters and because of this list and the help of the OSHIT gang
especially Frank I have revived my tools and confidence. But my question is,
is the majority of the list truly racist or just venting because they do not
like the outcome of the election?



My niece is African American so put up your dukes : )
Linda

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov  7 13:26:25 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 12:26:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] needed info
In-Reply-To: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1F0D9DE314B546FD9057EA52580B9226@spider>

Most of are probably part of the silent majority. I have read none of the
election titled emails as I sensed there were negative comments. Live and
let live. This is a Spridget site and we're pretty much together on that.
...bill in oregon
==================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 12:20 PM
To: Spridgets List
Subject: [Spridgets] needed info

List,
I think I have a dam good sense of humor and I have the utmost respect &
admiration for the brilliance and kindness everyone has shown on this list
in the short time I have been on it. I have grown to love you all as
brothers & sisters and because of this list and the help of the OSHIT gang
especially Frank I have revived my tools and confidence. But my question is,
is the majority of the list truly racist or just venting because they do not
like the outcome of the election?

My niece is African American so put up your dukes : )
Linda
_______________________________________________

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Nov  7 13:41:38 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 12:41:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] diesel engine swap
In-Reply-To: <C38162FAF0D340E389C1B81DDE9B8F75@AndrewHP>
References: <C38162FAF0D340E389C1B81DDE9B8F75@AndrewHP>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10811071241k262ed0f1l3686ff54ebc29a29@mail.gmail.com>

Two things....

Turbo & Chip!

Well, maybe stiffer springs.

Herb

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Nov  7 13:54:22 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:54:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning! Political Remarks.
References: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAACA85C8FF743A19430440D28AC6C95@NilesAD.von.gov>

> I think I have a dam good sense of humor and I have the utmost respect &
> admiration for the brilliance and kindness everyone has shown on this list
> in the short time I have been on it. I have grown to love you all as
> brothers & sisters and because of this list and the help of the OSHIT gang
> especially Frank I have revived my tools and confidence. But my question 
> is,
> is the majority of the list truly racist or just venting because they do 
> not
> like the outcome of the election?

I dunno bout everyone else, but I was very disappointed at most of the 
remarks that came across this List in that regard. Obama has my full support 
(not that he needs it or benefits from it in any way) and I wish him (and 
therefore the country) full success. I was appalled this morning to hear 
someone on the radio accuse him of "not being the right kind of patriot". If 
that means that he does not blindly say that America is the most fabulous 
country in the world, good. There is plenty of room for improvement. OTOH, 
anyone willing to subject themselves to a presidential campaign can be 
accused of many things, but a lack of patriotism is not one of them.

I expect a lot of echoes of the JFK years soon. "Ask not what your country 
can do for you..."

Like it or not, he is the president-elect. If you choose not to support him, 
that says more about you than it does about him.
David Lieb 

From leavcast at gmail.com  Fri Nov  7 14:13:22 2008
From: leavcast at gmail.com (George)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:13:22 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning! Political Remarks.
References: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAACA85C8FF743A19430440D28AC6C95@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <EC454468C3A44B169FE1E52EF57682D5@laptop>

As they said in my youth.....America, Love it or Leave it.

George Castleberry
Flagstaff, AZ
59 BE

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
To: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 1:54 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning! Political Remarks.


>> I think I have a dam good sense of humor and I have the utmost respect &
>> admiration for the brilliance and kindness everyone has shown on this 
>> list
>> in the short time I have been on it. I have grown to love you all as
>> brothers & sisters and because of this list and the help of the OSHIT 
>> gang
>> especially Frank I have revived my tools and confidence. But my question 
>> is,
>> is the majority of the list truly racist or just venting because they do 
>> not
>> like the outcome of the election?
>
> I dunno bout everyone else, but I was very disappointed at most of the 
> remarks that came across this List in that regard. Obama has my full 
> support (not that he needs it or benefits from it in any way) and I wish 
> him (and therefore the country) full success. I was appalled this morning 
> to hear someone on the radio accuse him of "not being the right kind of 
> patriot". If that means that he does not blindly say that America is the 
> most fabulous country in the world, good. There is plenty of room for 
> improvement. OTOH, anyone willing to subject themselves to a presidential 
> campaign can be accused of many things, but a lack of patriotism is not 
> one of them.
>
> I expect a lot of echoes of the JFK years soon. "Ask not what your country 
> can do for you..."
>
> Like it or not, he is the president-elect. If you choose not to support 
> him, that says more about you than it does about him.
> David Lieb _______________________________________________
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From heard at datatrontech.net  Fri Nov  7 14:25:18 2008
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 16:25:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning! Political Remarks.
In-Reply-To: <BAACA85C8FF743A19430440D28AC6C95@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAACA85C8FF743A19430440D28AC6C95@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <0c9a01c9411f$5567afe0$1801010a@xp>

Now you see, I don't agree with Dave at all, so I didn't even read his post.
See how easy that is.

Heard 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 3:54 PM
To: Spridget List
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning! Political Remarks.

> I think I have a dam good sense of humor and I have the utmost respect 
> & admiration for the brilliance and kindness everyone has shown on 
> this list in the short time I have been on it. I have grown to love 
> you all as brothers & sisters and because of this list and the help of 
> the OSHIT gang especially Frank I have revived my tools and 
> confidence. But my question is, is the majority of the list truly 
> racist or just venting because they do not like the outcome of the 
> election?

I dunno bout everyone else, but I was very disappointed at most of the
remarks that came across this List in that regard. Obama has my full support
(not that he needs it or benefits from it in any way) and I wish him (and
therefore the country) full success. I was appalled this morning to hear
someone on the radio accuse him of "not being the right kind of patriot". If
that means that he does not blindly say that America is the most fabulous
country in the world, good. There is plenty of room for improvement. OTOH,
anyone willing to subject themselves to a presidential campaign can be
accused of many things, but a lack of patriotism is not one of them.

I expect a lot of echoes of the JFK years soon. "Ask not what your country
can do for you..."

Like it or not, he is the president-elect. If you choose not to support him,
that says more about you than it does about him.
David Lieb

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Fri Nov  7 14:34:05 2008
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:34:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] needed info
In-Reply-To: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4914B44D.50102@verizon.net>

My question as well!

Linda, maybe you and I are Un-Amurican??

chuck

Oh yes, the LBC content: Took the '72 out today, 72 degrees. Whoopppeeee.
Coincidence?? I think not!

Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> is the majority of the list truly racist or just venting because they do not
> like the outcome of the election?

From dwramsey at att.net  Fri Nov  7 15:03:23 2008
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:03:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning! Political Remarks.
In-Reply-To: <0c9a01c9411f$5567afe0$1801010a@xp>
Message-ID: <20081107220332.40C1718786A@autox.team.net>

Dave's not hear man?
		Crash


Now you see, I don't agree with Dave at all, so I didn't even read his post.
See how easy that is.

Heard 

From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Nov  7 15:03:36 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:03:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Re[= politics now religion - Cya
In-Reply-To: <491475E5.8080305@comcast.net>
References: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com><003801c940e7$6714cfd0$353e6f70$@com>
	<22D6C0E37C7C46C9A880127291F661C3@Larry>
	<95D8CB067FE7427BB39CAEF15686AD76@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<491475E5.8080305@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <98198809.20081107140336@pacifier.com>

Hello Frank,

     Wait a minute, wait a minute...the Holy Sprite is for a PRIEST?

     did anyone else know this? does everyone know this?

     Was Buster a PRIEST? Is that why the listers get together from
     around the country to help out? Is that why people send in their
     money? .. to help PRIESTS? .. YeeeGads, I'm a non-believer. WHY
     AM I HELPING PRIESTS?...

     I'm helping because someone ASKED FOR HELP . That there gets to be
     some ironic word play only makes it better. It has nothing to
     with religion, or politics, or guns or cats, or ZAPPA or Obama. I
     only wish I could actually BE there to help. 


-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  There's too much blood in my caffeine system 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov  7 15:13:00 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 16:13:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Old Classic Car Site
Message-ID: <00A3481EDD5246F2B780D1D7CCFB5A85@Larry>

Lots of old tuning stuff here.  Much of it for Sprites.

http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/classic_tuning.htm

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov  7 15:20:20 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 17:20:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning! Political Remarks.
In-Reply-To: <BAACA85C8FF743A19430440D28AC6C95@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAACA85C8FF743A19430440D28AC6C95@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP88643B91B4845DCFD86DEB8190@phx.gbl>

I don't think anyone should be pickin' on that O'Bama guy just because he's
Irish!



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

> is the majority of the list truly racist or just venting because they do 
> not
> like the outcome of the election?

I dunno bout everyone else, but I was very disappointed at most of the 
remarks that came across this List in that regard. Obama has my full support

(not that he needs it or benefits from it in any way) and I wish him (and 
therefore the country) full success. I was appalled this morning to hear 
someone on the radio accuse him of "not being the right kind of patriot". If

that means that he does not blindly say that America is the most fabulous 
country in the world, good. There is plenty of room for improvement. OTOH, 
anyone willing to subject themselves to a presidential campaign can be 
accused of many things, but a lack of patriotism is not one of them.

I expect a lot of echoes of the JFK years soon. "Ask not what your country 
can do for you..."

Like it or not, he is the president-elect. If you choose not to support him,

that says more about you than it does about him.
David Lieb 

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Fri Nov  7 15:26:33 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:26:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Re[= politics now religion - Cya
In-Reply-To: <98198809.20081107140336@pacifier.com>
References: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>,
	<491475E5.8080305@comcast.net>, <98198809.20081107140336@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <49145019.29829.19BD08F@kk7ss.verizon.net>

Ain't nothing wrong with hedging your bets... <Grin>

On 7 Nov 2008 at 14:03, Bill L wrote:
>> YeeeGads, I'm a non-believer. WHY
>>      AM I HELPING PRIESTS?...


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Fri Nov  7 15:28:55 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 17:28:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya
In-Reply-To: <108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <C5391E38.1ABEA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<108361.31525.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940436D67E@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Geee-zus!


-----Original Message-----
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com [mailto:uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 9:31 AM
To: Monty Love; 'Spridgets'; Billy Zoom
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] hit a new low = politics now religion - Cya


Everyone,

A lot of you have been a big help and i am going to miss you. Those of
you who
feel politics and religion are part of a car group. Your wrong in my
book. I
do not feel i have to put up with more off posts then on subject posts.
I have
put up with the off posts because there is some great information
supplied by
some people. Well now that the group has hit a new low so i am leaving.
If i
wanted to hear about religion & politics i would sign up for those
groups.

Color me gone,

Cya

Vigil



--- On Thu, 11/6/08, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5spd
To: "Monty Love" <cmlove at knology.net>, "'Spridgets'"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008, 10:20 PM

> the info for Paul's conversion on-line somewhere?
Acts 9: 1 - 31
http://www.religion-online.org/showchapter.asp?title=693&C=935
You are subscribed as uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com

http://www.team.net/archive

http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Nov  7 15:39:12 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:39:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 63 Sprite in GA for sale
In-Reply-To: <00A3481EDD5246F2B780D1D7CCFB5A85@Larry>
References: <00A3481EDD5246F2B780D1D7CCFB5A85@Larry>
Message-ID: <200811071439712.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>

63 Sprite FS Cleveland Georgia.... USA
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/909621315.html

Peter C

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Nov  7 16:39:36 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 18:39:36 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Last minute Holy Sprite needs
Message-ID: <d44.341643ad.36462bb8@aol.com>

When you are out of rags it's time to buy more clothes.
 
When the rag bag is full it's time to work on your car.
 
When the rag bag is half full or half empty most likely you have no money  to 
buy clothes or parts for your car.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
 
In a message dated 07/11/2008 02:37:15 GMT Standard Time,  
spritenut at comcast.net writes:

when it  occurred to 
me I am out of rags.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Nov  7 16:47:47 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 18:47:47 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] needed info
Message-ID: <c61.3c65d2aa.36462da3@aol.com>

Hi Lin,
 
My country hasn't had an election and I'm not racist even if it had.   
'Course I'd rather Jensen Button would have won the F1 that Hamilton or even  Massa 
but then again I never liked Schumacher or Senna.
 
I think it's just time people got away from the computer and worked on  their 
cars or stopped whinging if they can't find the delete key.  Maybe  everyone 
on the list could buy silicone hose from me and then fit them to their  cars???
 
YMMV
 
Weslake-Monza 1330 (formerly known as Weslake 1330)
 
In a message dated 07/11/2008 20:19:45 GMT Standard Time,  
grunthaner at gmail.com writes:

But my  question is,
is the majority of the list truly racist or just venting  because they do not
like the outcome of the  election?

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Fri Nov  7 17:26:13 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:26:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: 2009 Schedule................. pp
In-Reply-To: <BLU137-DS708D687E47A0E707BA337C3190@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU137-DS708D687E47A0E707BA337C3190@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4914DCA5.9000603@frontiernet.net>

Karen Korol wrote:
>  
>
>
>
> **/There were many, many times last year when I may have disturbed 
> you, troubled you, pestered you, irritated you, bugged you, or got on 
> your nerves with all the emails I send out.  So today I just wanted to 
> tell you...../**
>
> */[]/*
>
> ** ***
>
> ***/TOUGH !!!/ **
>
> **/There are no changes scheduled for 2009! /**
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
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> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com 
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From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Nov  7 18:39:00 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 19:39:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Last minute Holy Sprite needs
In-Reply-To: <d44.341643ad.36462bb8@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNGEGBEJAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<When you are out of rags it's time to buy more clothes.>>

Nah Daniel, but it IS time for WIFE<G>[Diane] to WASH the things!!!

He||, I have 20 year old rags!!

Only time one gets tossed is the accidental Krazy Glue 'spill' or just plain
PAST being a rag; JUST THREADS<g>)!!

"We Tight" !!!

From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Fri Nov  7 19:10:32 2008
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 21:10:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning! Political Remarks.
In-Reply-To: <EC454468C3A44B169FE1E52EF57682D5@laptop>
References: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com><BAACA85C8FF743A19430440D28AC6C95@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<EC454468C3A44B169FE1E52EF57682D5@laptop>
Message-ID: <6A7AE31ADE334285A845B44794C884F2@AndrewHP>

I have largely avoided this thread, using the "live and let live" feature I
installed, with great effort I might add, in my mid-twenties.  I got it
wholesale, and somehow it seems to short-circuit every time I see a sports
car with an automatic transmission, but that is a different story.  Perhaps
the greatest interest I have had in this thread is to see what driving a
Spridget says about me.  My contribution has been diversions such as the
25,000 liter diesel engine swap as an attempt to change the subject.

I dipped my toe in an earlier political thread, only to have it swarmed by
piranhas.  As to the poll, I voted Obama, and the majority of the candidates
on my ballot were women. So what?  In my opinion they were all the better
candidates. 

Make no mistake, this election was a great success.  We had great turn out,
no dangling chads, contests between the races and sexes that largely stuck
to the issues.  We had two qualified intelligent candidates running mostly
intelligent campaigns.  We had people challenging their beliefs.  I asked a
man a week back about the early voting and he said, "I already voted for
that Obama ni--er."  For every person I've met that did not vote for Obama
based on racism, I've met one that did in spite of it.  And this does not
even begin to address all of those that simply did not care about his race.
This nation has progressed, we're not there yet, but we are on our way.  

But let us please remember what is great about the US, we have the right to
speak our mind.  And while I have read things recently that made me
uncomfortable, I am so thankful to live in a nation where this is protected.
We must realized that positive changes in our history have almost always
started as unpopular grassroots movements. And yes, this sword cuts both
ways.  The same right that lets me effect change allows others to resist it.

I do take issue with the love it or leave it mentality in one respect; I
believe that we not only have the right to speak up, but the responsibility.
We should not mistake one who wants to improve our nation for one who wishes
to bring it harm.  The founders created our government to be a living,
evolving entity.  It is patriotic to speak up. It is patriotic to protest.
It is patriotic to do these things if you are an active citizen.  Just think
how backward this nation would be if everyone who saw her flaws had simply
packed up and left.

Drew

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Nov  7 19:38:43 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 20:38:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning! Political Remarks.
References: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com><BAACA85C8FF743A19430440D28AC6C95@NilesAD.von.gov><EC454468C3A44B169FE1E52EF57682D5@laptop>
	<6A7AE31ADE334285A845B44794C884F2@AndrewHP>
Message-ID: <76ADE85720ED45BA8E5C8FAC1879A828@midget>

> I do take issue with the love it or leave it mentality in one respect; I
> believe that we not only have the right to speak up, but the 
> responsibility.
> We should not mistake one who wants to improve our nation for one who 
> wishes
> to bring it harm.  The founders created our government to be a living,
> evolving entity.  It is patriotic to speak up. It is patriotic to protest.
> It is patriotic to do these things if you are an active citizen.  Just 
> think
> how backward this nation would be if everyone who saw her flaws had simply
> packed up and left.

Amen to that! (oops, was that religious?)

What I want to know is How did Drew manage to get such a long post through?
Everybody else seems to have to carve them up into chunks by the time they
get that long.
David Lieb 

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Fri Nov  7 20:18:49 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:18:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning! Political Remarks.
In-Reply-To: <76ADE85720ED45BA8E5C8FAC1879A828@midget>
References: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com><BAACA85C8FF743A19430440D28AC6C95@NilesAD.von.gov><EC454468C3A44B169FE1E52EF57682D5@laptop>
	<6A7AE31ADE334285A845B44794C884F2@AndrewHP>
	<76ADE85720ED45BA8E5C8FAC1879A828@midget>
Message-ID: <49150519.4080900@frontiernet.net>

As 1/4 of my ancestors would say, it's too bad they came here in the 
first place.

Kate
>> .  Just think
>> how backward this nation would be if everyone who saw her flaws had 
>> simply
>> packed up and left.

From bkitterer at mac.com  Fri Nov  7 20:35:40 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:35:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] needed info
In-Reply-To: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <EEF39F33-CE86-4957-A5B8-CC805BB58B95@mac.com>

Linda,

I have been deleting all the political threads but it is that time of  
year that all those with their cars in storage get on edge. :-  Soon  
they will be back to cats and rock and roll.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Nov 7, 2008, at 12:19 PM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> List,
> I think I have a dam good sense of humor and I have the utmost  
> respect &
> admiration for the brilliance and kindness everyone has shown on  
> this list
> in the short time I have been on it. I have grown to love you all as
> brothers & sisters and because of this list and the help of the  
> OSHIT gang
> especially Frank I have revived my tools and confidence. But my  
> question is,
> is the majority of the list truly racist or just venting because  
> they do not
> like the outcome of the election?
>
>
>
> My niece is African American so put up your dukes : )
> Linda
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Nov  7 20:39:22 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 21:39:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning! Political Remarks.
In-Reply-To: <6A7AE31ADE334285A845B44794C884F2@AndrewHP>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNIEGFEJAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<I believe that we not only have the right to speak up, 
but the responsibility.>>

PERFECT Drew, PERFECT.

With "responsibility" also effecting VOTE 
(no matter how 'National' and/or 'Local').

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sat Nov  8 01:10:50 2008
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 00:10:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] List Content
Message-ID: <37dc82d40811080010k6cf0b984ub6e408801bfe8a4b@mail.gmail.com>

I am not involved with political discussion on the list.  But I do
understand that we have been through a major election, and as such - it just
might happen that friends will enter into a discussion of the same.

By it's nature, the list will return to the subject matter for which it is
intended.  A bit of political talk, as long we can get along and respect
differing view points is not a problem for me, and again, quite
understandable given the political process that we have recently been
involved with.

My  < 2 cents worth regarding. . .

Kirk
59 Bugeye

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov  8 07:09:48 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 09:09:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] needed info
In-Reply-To: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430811080609q5da4d810xa459ba8c8e85165d@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I had to run off to NYC to work till very late last night so I did not get a
chance to read everything or reply  to the many many replies both on the
list or to me personally but If you read my post carefully I only asked if
the majority of the list were truly racist, not anything more.

I will reply when I get back from the OSHIT day with the Holy Sprite,
hopefully I will be able to get good video for all of you to learn from or
just enjoy.
Lin

On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 3:19 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> List,
> I think I have a dam good sense of humor and I have the utmost respect &
> admiration for the brilliance and kindness everyone has shown on this list
> in the short time I have been on it. I have grown to love you all as
> brothers & sisters and because of this list and the help of the OSHIT gang
> especially Frank I have revived my tools and confidence. But my question is,
> is the majority of the list truly racist or just venting because they do not
> like the outcome of the election?
>
>
>
> My niece is African American so put up your dukes : )
> Linda

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov  8 07:38:34 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 08:38:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Micro-car Show
Message-ID: <F6971BD34DC440658C0E10EBA047BF91@Larry>

Some pretty cool cars here:

http://tinyurl.com/63qzkq

From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Sat Nov  8 10:36:36 2008
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 12:36:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning! NOT political! LBC content, well sort of!
Message-ID: <4AF0295631844E9E9961B0AB4A93D4BE@AndrewHP>

I am setting up the basement garage in my new house, and would like some
input.  The area is laid out something like this.

____________________                __

|                       |           \--DOOR -/   |

|                       |            \            /    |

|                       *             \                |

|          S           |        !^======^!     |

|          T           |         !=======!     |

|          O           |        !  ^       ^  !     |

|          R           *        !-------------!      |

|          A           |        !-'-'---'--!      |

|          G           |        !\           /!       |

|          E          \        (  \         / )       |

|                       \       @=====@      |

|  >>STAIRS>>  *                             |

|-----------------------|                              |

|        (WH)                                      |

|                                                     |

| [FP}                *                             |

|                                                      |

|                                                      |

|                                                      |

|                       *                              |

|                                                      |

| Panel                                             |

|                                                      |

|                       *                              |

|                                                      |

|_______________________________|

 

The space is larger than the ASCII image suggests.  The asterix are support
poles.  There is room for tools along one wall. I am going to use the
interior wall because of better access to the door and lower chance of
rusting tools.  I am a bit of a tool hoarder.  Many of these are from Harbor
Freight.  I have a low quality rolling tool cabinet and a good quality 3
drawer tool box.  I have a 2x4x6 foot shelving unit.  I need to organize my
gear.  Eventually, I want to get a good rolling tool chest, but now that is
beyond my budget for MG parts.  So with 9 sets of wrenches, 8-10 sets of
sockets, a range of air and power tools, how should I organize?  The quarter
of the garage with the car in it is the only area that I plan to dedicate to
cars, The remainder being used for wood working tools and home repair, and
access to the mechanicals of the house.  I am going to keep the area in
front of the car clear so that I can roll the car forward to get wood etc
in, or to service other cars.  So, what are y'all doing to organize tools?
Does it work well, what would you do differently?  I would like to keep most
of the gear within the space of the large one car garage.

 

Drew

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Sat Nov  8 10:53:57 2008
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 10:53:57 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning! NOT political! LBC content, well sort  of!
In-Reply-To: <4AF0295631844E9E9961B0AB4A93D4BE@AndrewHP>
References: <4AF0295631844E9E9961B0AB4A93D4BE@AndrewHP>
Message-ID: <b777e2be0811080953w7327b2a5h85ed7c6079685a42@mail.gmail.com>

On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 10:36 AM, Andrew Payne <andrewpayne at intrex.net>wrote:
I am setting up the basement garage in my new house, and would like some
input. So, what are y'all doing to organize tools? Does it work well, what
would you do differently?  I would like to keep most of the gear within the
space of the large one car garage.

GOOD LUCK!!! Probably the majority on this list have more space and NO ROOM.
I have a two car garage with a workshop and closet and STILL don't have any
room to work! I have paths through it to get to things but I still have to
move stuff out of the way to get there... I have most everything on carts
and dollys to make moving it easier.I have even been ebaying my excess to
try to make room. I literally have stuff stacked to the ceiling.

-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...

From bpazur at excel.net  Sat Nov  8 16:30:39 2008
From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur)
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 17:30:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning! Political Remarks.
References: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAACA85C8FF743A19430440D28AC6C95@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <001b01c941fb$60626e30$1be767d1@BUDA81RB4QWBBH>

Right on, brother!


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
To: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 2:54 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning! Political Remarks.


> > I think I have a dam good sense of humor and I have the utmost respect &
> > admiration for the brilliance and kindness everyone has shown on this
list
> > in the short time I have been on it. I have grown to love you all as
> > brothers & sisters and because of this list and the help of the OSHIT
gang
> > especially Frank I have revived my tools and confidence. But my question
> > is,
> > is the majority of the list truly racist or just venting because they do
> > not
> > like the outcome of the election?
>
> I dunno bout everyone else, but I was very disappointed at most of the
> remarks that came across this List in that regard. Obama has my full
support
> (not that he needs it or benefits from it in any way) and I wish him (and
> therefore the country) full success. I was appalled this morning to hear
> someone on the radio accuse him of "not being the right kind of patriot".
If
> that means that he does not blindly say that America is the most fabulous
> country in the world, good. There is plenty of room for improvement. OTOH,
> anyone willing to subject themselves to a presidential campaign can be
> accused of many things, but a lack of patriotism is not one of them.
>
> I expect a lot of echoes of the JFK years soon. "Ask not what your country
> can do for you..."
>
> Like it or not, he is the president-elect. If you choose not to support
him,
> that says more about you than it does about him.
> David Lieb
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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Sat Nov  8 16:19:16 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:19:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Warning! Political Remarks.
In-Reply-To: <001b01c941fb$60626e30$1be767d1@BUDA81RB4QWBBH>
References: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>,
	<001b01c941fb$60626e30$1be767d1@BUDA81RB4QWBBH>
Message-ID: <4915ADF4.2530.1B2D042@kk7ss.verizon.net>

I wrote in Miss Piggy...
I forgot she was 'created' in the UK  ;-((

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Nov  8 16:31:13 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 17:31:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] needed info
References: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>
	<EEF39F33-CE86-4957-A5B8-CC805BB58B95@mac.com>
Message-ID: <8B9961E4B3A747119B82B9ABD17427A1@personal>

Why shucks, I had a nice 50 mile top down ride today. NW Florida.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kitterer Bob" <bkitterer at mac.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 9:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] needed info


> Linda,
>
> I have been deleting all the political threads but it is that time of
> year that all those with their cars in storage get on edge. :-  Soon
> they will be back to cats and rock and roll.
>
> Bob Kitterer
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
> 2000 Miata Special Edition
>
>
>
>
> On Nov 7, 2008, at 12:19 PM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
>> List,
>> I think I have a dam good sense of humor and I have the utmost
>> respect &
>> admiration for the brilliance and kindness everyone has shown on
>> this list
>> in the short time I have been on it. I have grown to love you all as
>> brothers & sisters and because of this list and the help of the
>> OSHIT gang
>> especially Frank I have revived my tools and confidence. But my
>> question is,
>> is the majority of the list truly racist or just venting because
>> they do not
>> like the outcome of the election?
>>
>>
>>
>> My niece is African American so put up your dukes : )
>> Linda
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From jmj3351 at comcast.net  Sat Nov  8 16:35:56 2008
From: jmj3351 at comcast.net (jmj3351 at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 23:35:56 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] needed info
In-Reply-To: <8B9961E4B3A747119B82B9ABD17427A1@personal>
Message-ID: <1308615968.286321226187356154.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

I had a very nice top down 300 mile week. It may be the last such week for a
while. Eastern TENNessee.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
To: "Kitterer Bob" <bkitterer at mac.com>, "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 8, 2008 6:31:13 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] needed info

Why shucks, I had a nice 50 mile top down ride today. NW Florida.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Kitterer Bob" <bkitterer at mac.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 9:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] needed info


> Linda,
>
> I have been deleting all the political threads but it is that time of
> year that all those with their cars in storage get on edge. :- B Soon
> they will be back to cats and rock and roll.
>
> Bob Kitterer
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
> 2000 Miata Special Edition
>
>
>
>
> On Nov 7, 2008, at 12:19 PM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
>> List,
>> I think I have a dam good sense of humor and I have the utmost
>> respect &
>> admiration for the brilliance and kindness everyone has shown on
>> this list
>> in the short time I have been on it. I have grown to love you all as
>> brothers & sisters and because of this list and the help of the
>> OSHIT gang
>> especially Frank I have revived my tools and confidence. But my
>> question is,
>> is the majority of the list truly racist or just venting because
>> they do not
>> like the outcome of the election?
>>
>>
>>
>> My niece is African American so put up your dukes : )
>> Linda
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sat Nov  8 16:38:11 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 17:38:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] needed info
In-Reply-To: <1308615968.286321226187356154.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1308615968.286321226187356154.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <75E240F2-6163-4784-AC2C-93192D1FDF6D@comcast.net>

hmm.. and I have had a nice hood up weekend sorting out charging  
problems..   but they are much better now1

Lester

Northern Louisiana


On Nov 8, 2008, at 5:35 PM, jmj3351 at comcast.net wrote:

> I had a very nice top down 300 mile week. It may be the last such  
> week for a
> while. Eastern TENNessee.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237 at cox.net>
> To: "Kitterer Bob" <bkitterer at mac.com>, "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net 
> >
> Sent: Saturday, November 8, 2008 6:31:13 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada  
> Eastern
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] needed info
>
> Why shucks, I had a nice 50 mile top down ride today. NW Florida.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kitterer Bob" <bkitterer at mac.com>
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 9:35 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] needed info
>
>
>> Linda,
>>
>> I have been deleting all the political threads but it is that time of
>> year that all those with their cars in storage get on edge. :- B Soon
>> they will be back to cats and rock and roll.
>>
>> Bob Kitterer
>>
>> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
>> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
>> 2000 Miata Special Edition
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Nov 7, 2008, at 12:19 PM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>>
>>> List,
>>> I think I have a dam good sense of humor and I have the utmost
>>> respect &
>>> admiration for the brilliance and kindness everyone has shown on
>>> this list
>>> in the short time I have been on it. I have grown to love you all as
>>> brothers & sisters and because of this list and the help of the
>>> OSHIT gang
>>> especially Frank I have revived my tools and confidence. But my
>>> question is,
>>> is the majority of the list truly racist or just venting because
>>> they do not
>>> like the outcome of the election?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> My niece is African American so put up your dukes : )
>>> Linda
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Support Team.Net B http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Nov  8 19:13:17 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 18:13:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Weekend activities and LBC Pooch content
In-Reply-To: <75E240F2-6163-4784-AC2C-93192D1FDF6D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <447789.39909.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sat, 11/8/08, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
> hmm.. and I have had a nice hood up weekend sorting out
> charging  
> problems..   but they are much better now1

I spent my day at the commissioning of the USS Freedom LCS class ship (www.ussfreedom.org). The hosts, who shall remain nameless (US Navy) had 12 school buses to shuttle 8,000 people from Miller Park to Lake Michigan. So because of the wait for shuttles we ended up spending a grand total of about 4 hours in 35 degree weather with 20 mph winds and spitting snow, but it was really pretty good. Thanks to my buddy Jeff Porasik, afterward we went to a really nice VIP lunch (with open bar!) at the Milwaukee Art Museaum overlooking the lake. It was 5 car guys, including Don "Professor Whoopie" Shelton of the Carrera Panamericana Studebaker fame (now 2010 race due to shifting priority to his restoration of a 1934 Studebaker), Rich Winder of the Team Thicko Homo Club Posse, and Ted Bidwell, one of the best Corvette restorers around. You could spend a Saturday morning with worse people.

We also found the right adoption/rescue Lab last night - a 2 year old male with some health issues that we think we can help with. He's already named, but it's a good LBC name - Colby, as in Speedwell. He chose US, literally, and did a few positive things his foster family had never seen in the 13 months they've had him. He'll be home with us Friday. Our current pooch, Simba the Wonderdog, is already resting up for some added insanity. All in all a good few days.

Ron

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sat Nov  8 19:44:59 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:44:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC Pooch content
In-Reply-To: <447789.39909.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <447789.39909.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <49164EAB.8080106@frontiernet.net>

Thank you so very much for adopting.  Shelter and rescue pets might have 
some issues in the beginning, but they do understand what you are doing 
for them and repay you a thousand times with their loyalty and 
devotion.  I wish you all long and happy lives together.

Kate
>
> We also found the right adoption/rescue Lab last night - a 2 year old male with some health issues that we think we can help with. He's already named, but it's a good LBC name - Colby, as in Speedwell. He chose US, literally, and did a few positive things his foster family had never seen in the 13 months they've had him. He'll be home with us Friday. Our current pooch, Simba the Wonderdog, is already resting up for some added insanity. All in all a good few days.
>
> Ron

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov  8 21:47:33 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:47:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite weekend
Message-ID: <49166B65.3050300@comcast.net>

We are all here and the Holy Sprite is just about finished.
We plan on watching Fr Jack drive it down the road tomorrow afternoon.
Here's some pics.

http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov  8 22:01:06 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 00:01:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Remember this very nice blue MKII on SpriteSpot?
Message-ID: <205cef430811082101t65948ea0wce504f71f125b7c8@mail.gmail.com>

I have been chatting to Roy the owner of this really nice MKII Sprite for a
few weeks now ebay 220308173950. I hope he joins the list, his Sprite is
really nice and was listed on
SpriteSpothttp://www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=PAR61Sprite
It is so beautiful it is very motivating to get us to work on our square
body Spridgets.

I am having a blast at Holy Sprite makes me feel like I'm in England on the
assembly line. She is looking so beautiful. Video is coming along nicely
too.
Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov  8 22:02:41 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 00:02:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite weekend
In-Reply-To: <49166B65.3050300@comcast.net>
References: <49166B65.3050300@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <205cef430811082102k5492947i4a3c2e295945b7ff@mail.gmail.com>

Wow Frank you're quick.
Lin

On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 11:47 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> We are all here and the Holy Sprite is just about finished.
> We plan on watching Fr Jack drive it down the road tomorrow afternoon.
> Here's some pics.
>
> http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov  8 22:05:50 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 00:05:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Micro-car Show
In-Reply-To: <F6971BD34DC440658C0E10EBA047BF91@Larry>
References: <F6971BD34DC440658C0E10EBA047BF91@Larry>
Message-ID: <205cef430811082105vedf81bckca44b7a05a003582@mail.gmail.com>

Yea they sure are. I like that two tone yellow & white color combo. Wow it's
like the Micro Car Museum in GA but closer to us.
Lin

On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 9:38 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Some pretty cool cars here:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/63qzkq
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov  8 22:08:56 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 00:08:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] needed info
In-Reply-To: <EEF39F33-CE86-4957-A5B8-CC805BB58B95@mac.com>
References: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>
	<EEF39F33-CE86-4957-A5B8-CC805BB58B95@mac.com>
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Bob,
I hope so, I also hope we have a short winter.
Lin

On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 10:35 PM, Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at mac.com> wrote:

> Linda,
>
> I have been deleting all the political threads but it is that time of
> year that all those with their cars in storage get on edge. :-  Soon
> they will be back to cats and rock and roll.
>
> Bob Kitterer
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
> 2000 Miata Special Edition
>
>
>
>
> On Nov 7, 2008, at 12:19 PM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
> > List,
> > I think I have a dam good sense of humor and I have the utmost
> > respect &
> > admiration for the brilliance and kindness everyone has shown on
> > this list
> > in the short time I have been on it. I have grown to love you all as
> > brothers & sisters and because of this list and the help of the
> > OSHIT gang
> > especially Frank I have revived my tools and confidence. But my
> > question is,
> > is the majority of the list truly racist or just venting because
> > they do not
> > like the outcome of the election?
> >
> >
> >
> > My niece is African American so put up your dukes : )
> > Linda
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov  8 22:11:39 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 00:11:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC Pooch content
In-Reply-To: <49164EAB.8080106@frontiernet.net>
References: <447789.39909.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<49164EAB.8080106@frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <205cef430811082111x730140bfn136d548d7ab6d7a3@mail.gmail.com>

Yes Kate,
You are so right my shelter animals always know : ) Plus it's a good thing
to do.
Ron,
enjoy your new addition : )
Lin

On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 9:44 PM, Kathryn Bales <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:

> Thank you so very much for adopting.  Shelter and rescue pets might have
> some issues in the beginning, but they do understand what you are doing for
> them and repay you a thousand times with their loyalty and devotion.  I wish
> you all long and happy lives together.
>
> Kate
>
>>
>> We also found the right adoption/rescue Lab last night - a 2 year old male
>> with some health issues that we think we can help with. He's already named,
>> but it's a good LBC name - Colby, as in Speedwell. He chose US, literally,
>> and did a few positive things his foster family had never seen in the 13
>> months they've had him. He'll be home with us Friday. Our current pooch,
>> Simba the Wonderdog, is already resting up for some added insanity. All in
>> all a good few days.
>>
>> Ron
>>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov  8 22:13:39 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 00:13:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 63 Sprite in GA for sale
In-Reply-To: <200811071439712.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
References: <00A3481EDD5246F2B780D1D7CCFB5A85@Larry>
	<200811071439712.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430811082113w3659b581u3582c1923c7191e7@mail.gmail.com>

Peter,
She looks really nice but I thought the 63 had no handles or is it different
on the Midget?
Lin

On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 5:39 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> 63 Sprite FS Cleveland Georgia.... USA
> http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/909621315.html
>
> Peter C
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From bkitterer at mac.com  Sun Nov  9 00:34:31 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:34:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] needed info
In-Reply-To: <8B9961E4B3A747119B82B9ABD17427A1@personal>
References: <205cef430811071219p1b7ba375mcb4eefb7b746780a@mail.gmail.com>
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	<8B9961E4B3A747119B82B9ABD17427A1@personal>
Message-ID: <E7AC5862-7E9F-4070-A3F4-08E7E9DB5BDC@mac.com>

Yap,  just came in from a nice (about 65 degree) drive here in SOCAL.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Nov 8, 2008, at 3:31 PM, Jack Laird wrote:

> Why shucks, I had a nice 50 mile top down ride today. NW Florida.

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Sun Nov  9 00:56:51 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (William M. Gilroy)
Date: Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:56:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite weekend
In-Reply-To: <49166B65.3050300@comcast.net>
References: <49166B65.3050300@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <491697C3.7080600@gmail.com>

Very nice guys have done a great job.  Sorry I could not be there for
the re-assembly.  Frank, you look like you are feeling better judging by
the fact you can get into the drivers seat.  I hope the church has
insurance, if  the entire OSHIT group is in one church lightning just
might strike; or God might appear.

-g


Frank Clarici wrote:
> We are all here and the Holy Sprite is just about finished.
> We plan on watching Fr Jack drive it down the road tomorrow afternoon.
> Here's some pics.
>
> http://s445.photobucket.com/albums/qq179/spritenut/

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Nov  9 02:20:38 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 03:20:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Remember this very nice blue MKII on  SpriteSpot?
In-Reply-To: <205cef430811082101t65948ea0wce504f71f125b7c8@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430811082101t65948ea0wce504f71f125b7c8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090811090120l2f7a80b7x7bb98ea28607db77@mail.gmail.com>

It is a beautiful car, with many mods that I intend for my Bugeye, BUT....
I do not see how the seller can say this car is restored to "near concourse
level" when it is nowhere near factory original.
Some sellers have not got a clue.
That said, someone put alot of work and money into it, and ended up with a
gorgeous car.

On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 11:01 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> I have been chatting to Roy the owner of this really nice MKII Sprite for a
> few weeks now ebay 220308173950. I hope he joins the list, his Sprite is
> really nice and was listed on
> SpriteSpothttp://
> www.spritespot.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=PAR61Sprite
> It is so beautiful it is very motivating to get us to work on our square
> body Spridgets.
>
> I am having a blast at Holy Sprite makes me feel like I'm in England on the
> assembly line. She is looking so beautiful. Video is coming along nicely
> too.
> Lin
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Nov  9 02:25:19 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 03:25:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 63 Sprite in GA for sale
In-Reply-To: <205cef430811082113w3659b581u3582c1923c7191e7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <00A3481EDD5246F2B780D1D7CCFB5A85@Larry>
	<200811071439712.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
	<205cef430811082113w3659b581u3582c1923c7191e7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090811090125wac42c06oa533e3cae8f3bcca@mail.gmail.com>

65 was the first year of roll up windows.

On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 11:13 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Peter,
> She looks really nice but I thought the 63 had no handles or is it
> different
> on the Midget?
> Lin
>
> On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 5:39 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>
> wrote:
>
> > 63 Sprite FS Cleveland Georgia.... USA
> > http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/909621315.html
> >
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Nov  9 02:53:26 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 04:53:26 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Remember this very nice blue MKII on   SpriteSpot?
Message-ID: <c7b.450fe8db.36480d16@aol.com>

Is it because he can't spell CONCOURS correctly??
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 09/11/2008 09:21:17 GMT Standard Time,  
tequila.brad at gmail.com writes:

I do not  see how the seller can say this car is restored to "near  concourse

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Sun Nov  9 05:17:50 2008
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:17:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Remember this very nice blue MKII on  SpriteSpot?
In-Reply-To: <mailman.251.1226216074.3542.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.251.1226216074.3542.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4916D4EE.4060103@comcast.net>

Linda Grunthaner wrote:
 > I have been chatting to Roy the owner of this really nice MKII Sprite for a
 > few weeks now ebay 220308173950.

I like some of the other cars in the stable.
(wipes drool from chin)

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Sun Nov  9 10:24:30 2008
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 12:24:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 63 Sprite in GA for sale
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090811090125wac42c06oa533e3cae8f3bcca@mail.gmail.com>
References: <00A3481EDD5246F2B780D1D7CCFB5A85@Larry>
	<200811071439712.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
	<205cef430811082113w3659b581u3582c1923c7191e7@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090811090125wac42c06oa533e3cae8f3bcca@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8c1781040811090924i7942c6by7b540006f117aa32@mail.gmail.com>

The car is a '65 Midget.  Tony Barnhill is contemplating buying it and
has spoken to the owner.

On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 4:25 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
> 65 was the first year of roll up windows.
>
> On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 11:13 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Peter,
>> She looks really nice but I thought the 63 had no handles or is it
>> different
>> on the Midget?
>> Lin
>>
>> On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 5:39 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > 63 Sprite FS Cleveland Georgia.... USA
>> > http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/909621315.html
>> >
>> > Peter C

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Nov  9 11:46:40 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 13:46:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite update
Message-ID: <A5D91603-23BE-474B-AECD-5B7D7098C057@phillymgclub.com>

It lives!! We got it started shortly after returning from church.

We are now installing interior panels and bleeding brakes. We had some  
electrical problems (be sure the oil pressure line is clear of the  
backs of the switches).

Should be on the road soon.

Larry

Larry Macy, Ph.D
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

"I finally figured out what email is for. It's for communicating.with  
people you'd rather not talk to." G. Carlin

Sent via iPhone

From dwramsey at att.net  Sun Nov  9 11:51:03 2008
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 10:51:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 63 Sprite in GA for sale
In-Reply-To: <205cef430811082113w3659b581u3582c1923c7191e7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20081109185108.7FB9A187643@autox.team.net>

NO they didn't have handles or roll up windows. It has a Sprite grill and is
listed as a Midget.  Very interesting car.
		Crash


Peter,
She looks really nice but I thought the 63 had no handles or is it different
on the Midget?
Lin

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sun Nov  9 11:55:22 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 12:55:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 63 Sprite in GA for sale
References: <00A3481EDD5246F2B780D1D7CCFB5A85@Larry><200811071439712.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com><205cef430811082113w3659b581u3582c1923c7191e7@mail.gmail.com><e98d88090811090125wac42c06oa533e3cae8f3bcca@mail.gmail.com>
	<8c1781040811090924i7942c6by7b540006f117aa32@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5557FF569412497DA251AABC6FC73DFA@personal>

Think in fact he did so.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Trevor Jessie" <trevor.jessie at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 63 Sprite in GA for sale


> The car is a '65 Midget.  Tony Barnhill is contemplating buying it and
> has spoken to the owner.
>
> On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 4:25 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> 
> wrote:
>> 65 was the first year of roll up windows.
>>
>> On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 11:13 PM, Linda Grunthaner 
>> <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Peter,
>>> She looks really nice but I thought the 63 had no handles or is it
>>> different
>>> on the Midget?
>>> Lin
>>>
>>> On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 5:39 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> > 63 Sprite FS Cleveland Georgia.... USA
>>> > http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/909621315.html
>>> >
>>> > Peter C
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Nov  9 14:11:09 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 16:11:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite update
In-Reply-To: <A5D91603-23BE-474B-AECD-5B7D7098C057@phillymgclub.com>
References: <A5D91603-23BE-474B-AECD-5B7D7098C057@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <32394A88-E30F-4922-A873-A602F3858490@phillymgclub.com>

Dr. Jack just took the Holy Sprite down the road for it's maiden  
journey. To quote Frank, "it's a miricle".

Larry

Larry Macy, Ph.D
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

"I finally figured out what email is for. It's for communicating.with  
people you'd rather not talk to." G. Carlin

Sent via iPhone

On Nov 9, 2008, at 1:46 PM, Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:

> It lives!! We got it started shortly after returning from church.
>
> We are now installing interior panels and bleeding brakes. We had  
> some electrical problems (be sure the oil pressure line is clear of  
> the backs of the switches).
>
> Should be on the road soon.
>
> Larry
>
> Larry Macy, Ph.D
> 78 Midget
>
> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
> "I finally figured out what email is for. It's for  
> communicating.with people you'd rather not talk to." G. Carlin
>
> Sent via iPhone
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Nov  9 14:23:21 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 16:23:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite update
In-Reply-To: <32394A88-E30F-4922-A873-A602F3858490@phillymgclub.com>
References: <A5D91603-23BE-474B-AECD-5B7D7098C057@phillymgclub.com>
	<32394A88-E30F-4922-A873-A602F3858490@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <8B1F15F7-28D8-498B-9417-1CA2571B3102@phillymgclub.com>

Oops that is supposed to be Fr. Jack. A few tweaks and the Spridget  
List Holy Sprite Project is wonderfully completed.

Larry

Larry Macy, Ph.D
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

"I finally figured out what email is for. It's for communicating.with  
people you'd rather not talk to." G. Carlin

Sent via iPhone

On Nov 9, 2008, at 4:11 PM, Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:

> Dr. Jack just took the Holy Sprite down the road for it's maiden  
> journey. To quote Frank, "it's a miricle".
>
> Larry
>
> Larry Macy, Ph.D
> 78 Midget
>
> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
> "I finally figured out what email is for. It's for  
> communicating.with people you'd rather not talk to." G. Carlin
>
> Sent via iPhone
>
> On Nov 9, 2008, at 1:46 PM, Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:
>
>> It lives!! We got it started shortly after returning from church.
>>
>> We are now installing interior panels and bleeding brakes. We had  
>> some electrical problems (be sure the oil pressure line is clear of  
>> the backs of the switches).
>>
>> Should be on the road soon.
>>
>> Larry
>>
>> Larry Macy, Ph.D
>> 78 Midget
>>
>> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>>
>> "I finally figured out what email is for. It's for  
>> communicating.with people you'd rather not talk to." G. Carlin
>>
>> Sent via iPhone
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Nov  9 14:35:52 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 15:35:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Remember this very nice blue MKII on   SpriteSpot?
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090811090120l2f7a80b7x7bb98ea28607db77@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNGELMEJAA.shop@justbrits.com>

WAY too easy, Brad !!!

<<..."near concourse level"...>>

because it will 'display' very nicely in a shopping mall !!!!

Anon

From cbergst at yahoo.com  Sun Nov  9 17:23:16 2008
From: cbergst at yahoo.com (Clint Bergst)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 16:23:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Austin Healey 3000 episode of Voyages airing on History
 International channel on Wednesday
Message-ID: <11110.56872.qm@web35608.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

If anyone can forward this to any big Healey lists that would be great.
History International (channel 271 on DirecTV) shows an older series called
Voyages that covers ships, trains, and cars. Past episodes have covered the
E-Type, 911, and Mercdes SL. 

Wednesday Nov 12th they have the 1998 episode
on the AH 3000 scheduled. On DirecTV in CA, I will get it at 7AM and 1PM.
Check you local listings.
http://www.historyinternational.com/global/listings/listings.jsp?fromYear=200
8&fromMonth=10&fromDate=12&NetwCode=HCI&timezone=1&View=Daily


Clint Bergst
San Jose CA
60 MK I

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Nov  9 17:51:05 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 18:51:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Austin Healey 3000 episode
 of Voyages airing on History International channel on Wednesday
In-Reply-To: <11110.56872.qm@web35608.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNOEMHEJAA.shop@justbrits.com>

Done, Clint !!

And Thanks!!

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Sun Nov  9 21:14:35 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:14:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite update
In-Reply-To: <8B1F15F7-28D8-498B-9417-1CA2571B3102@phillymgclub.com>
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ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!

I'm so pi$$ed that I couldn't make it down this weekend.
I'm sure I wold have learned alot about putting mine back together.
Everyone involved should be VERY proud of the accomplishment!!!!

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer under resto



> From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 16:23:21 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite update
>
> Oops that is supposed to be Fr. Jack. A few tweaks and the Spridget
> List Holy Sprite Project is wonderfully completed.
>
> Larry
>
> Larry Macy, Ph.D
> 78 Midget
>
> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
> "I finally figured out what email is for. It's for communicating.with
> people you'd rather not talk to." G. Carlin
>
> Sent via iPhone
>
> On Nov 9, 2008, at 4:11 PM, Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:
>
> > Dr. Jack just took the Holy Sprite down the road for it's maiden
> > journey. To quote Frank, "it's a miricle".
> >
> > Larry

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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Sun Nov  9 21:23:13 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:23:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] diesel engine swap
In-Reply-To: <C38162FAF0D340E389C1B81DDE9B8F75@AndrewHP>
References: <C38162FAF0D340E389C1B81DDE9B8F75@AndrewHP>
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5.6 MILLION lb/ft of torque????

Drew,
me thinks you'll need the hardened axles and double bearing hubs.
Probably a limited slip diff too.
I'd talk to Paul A about a 5 speed conversion too,
don't think a ribcase could handle it.

;-))


Brian S.

Bugeyeracer under resto



> From: andrewpayne at intrex.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:33:01 -0500
> Subject: [Spridgets] diesel engine swap
>
> I've been trying to keep my car from dieseling and have decided that if I
> can't beat'em, join'em.  Really, there is a lot to said for a diesel engine
> swap.  I've found the one I want to use and have included a link below. I
> know I will need some modifications, and the car will never handle as
> crisply, but the power is compelling.  Any suggestions?
>
>
>
> http://people.bath.ac.uk/ccsshb/12cyl/
>
>
>
> Drew
> ______________________________________

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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Nov 10 06:06:21 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:06:21 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite Musings Part 1 of 2
Message-ID: <49367.72.90.213.114.1226322381.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

I tried to send this last night but had a bad connection (read,'none').
This past weekend was just awesome and so were the our new friends!  If
you are ever in Wisconsin please let us know.  Thanks friends.

Here's part 1 of Holy Sprite Musings:

Sometimes some things dont work out the way we want.  Sometimes we
squabble.   Sometimes we complain.  But some of the time things actually
turn out pretty well.    A precious few of those times everything comes
together and one experiences a Golden Moment.   This weekend past 11-15
(depending on which day) Spridgeteers were part of a Golden Moment.

There were many that came before; those who donated the tub, parts, $$$,
advice, relayed the tub from California to New Jersey, dismembered and
repaired the tub, painted and started reassembly, and those of whom I may
not be aware.  All are responsible for an event I shall never forget. 
Terri and I are proud and blessed to have you folks as family.

We arrived in Toms River early Friday evening, after sightseeing our way
from Burlington WI, to find work was underway by those who had arrived
earlier.  The goal was to have Father Jack driving the Sprite by Sunday
and to that end work continued stopping, reluctantly, for required sleep. 
Saturday some of us got to see how to put in the windshield (an experience
Ill never forget!)  That night we were told to stop and go to bed as we
were going to leave for church at 7:30 am so we could surprise Father Jack
who was presiding.  Surprise him we did!  The look on his face as 11 of us
paraded in wearing our 0:{), Holy Sprite, tee-shirts was priceless.  He
acknowledged our group and we even received an ovation!  end part 1

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Nov 10 06:09:34 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:09:34 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 0:{) Musings Part 2 of 2
Message-ID: <49387.72.90.213.114.1226322574.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

After church:
Spiritually renewed and for some, with no ill effects, ;-), we attacked
the Sprite like ants on a cupcake (Jim has a better description but this
is a family show).  So many people were involved we had to wait our turn
to work on our chosen task.  Suddenly, most of the workers took a lunch
break, Father Jack, like the proverbial kid at Christmas, looked at me
and smiled and climbed into the car to try it on for size.  I told him to
give the key a twist so he didnt have to make Vroom-vroom noises.  The
resulting smile was like a flashbulb (yes, I know no one uses those
anymore).  A very cool moment.

By 4 pm 0:{) was far enough along that Father Jack could take it on its
maiden run.  The smile was ear to ear as he turned the key, snicked the
lever into first, gingerly let out the clutch pedal, applied the throttle,
and slowly, then faster, drove off into the sunset, literally.  He kept
the assembly of volunteers waiting for some moments before the smiling
face with the bug-eyed headlights could be detected racing towards us. 
Later, Father Jack confided that he wanted to race past us but we were in
the middle of the road taking pictures! (Whew, glad those brakes worked!)

After many pictures, hugs, and high-fives we all took a turn riding or
driving 0:{).  Just like that it was over.  People started leaving to
return to families and jobs.  A couple of months of time and lots of
effort results in one very grateful semi-retired man.  The car still needs
some fettling but Father Jack has his Sprite.  Talk about warm fuzzy
feelings!

This Golden Moment was brought to you by the efforts and donations of many
people, most from the list.  This is what our family is all about.

Special thanks to Diane, who accepted us for the weekend, fed us,
entertained us and made sure we got to bed at a reasonable hour!  You are
the greatest Diane!!  Of course THANKS to Frank and his family for the
time and massive amount of effort and money (he still needs some donations
otherwise he has to sell one of the kids).  Hey Frank!  Rest that leg will
ya?

Larry, Linda, and Frank: I will send you a CD of pictures for use as you
see fit.

THANKS for a fantastic weekend all!!!
Dave and Terri
59 :{)
Burlington WI

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 10 06:19:14 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:19:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Micro-car Show + Lane Motor Museum
In-Reply-To: <F6971BD34DC440658C0E10EBA047BF91@Larry>
Message-ID: <935957.80978.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Wow - Lots of cool stuff, but didn't see any Spridgets...  I've seen most of
them in photos if not in person, but was unfamiliar with and particulkarly
taken by the little yellow 4WD vehicle.  One of the shots got me a name -
"Ranger".  I did a quick Google search on "Ranger Microcar" and came up with a
YouTube clip of Jeff Lane driving a green one.  Turns out they are based on
Fiat 500 mechanicals.  That got me thinking - Hmmm, does the list know about
Jeff?
 
If any of you are ever anywhere near Nashville, TN you MUST drop in on Jeff at
his "Lane Motor Museum".  I met Jeff a few times when I lived in Nashville
(and acquired him one of his displays, but that's another story).  He's an
extremely nice guy.  For years he personally collected little odd cars that
would appeal to many if not all of us.  After a certain point, he had more
than he could care for personally, and they filled multiple buildings, so he
decided to buy the old Sunbeam Bread Bakery building on Murfreesboro Rd and
turn it into a museum.  His museum is (naturally enough) dedicated to obscure
mostly European cars - many of which are microcars.  It is an
absolute must-see.  Plan to take a few hours to wander through the entire
collection.  Check it out beforehand at the official
site: lanemotormuseum.org/
 
 - David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island


--- On Sat, 11/8/08, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Micro-car Show
To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com, "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2008, 8:38 AM

Some pretty cool cars here:

http://tinyurl.com/63qzkq
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 10 08:01:50 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:01:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite withdrawal already setting in...
Message-ID: <61082.84111.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I don't even know where to start.  This is one of the best experiences I've
ever been priveledged to take (a small) part in.  I can't believe it's now
basically complete and time to move on. 
 
I take with me the knowledge that I've made lots of new friends, many of which
I know will be there for years to come.  What an incredible community we've
stumbled across here.  Where else can you find a group of regular people
willing - no, eager - to take the time and expense to fly or drive from all
around North America, or send money and parts from around the world to help
out somebody they don't know?  All with no chance of glory, recognition, or
payback of any kind other than the knowledge that they did something good. 
 
The experience itself was of course more than ample payback for us all.  I'm
so glad I was able to get to Frank & Dianne's house for two weekends of the
fun.  The look on Father Jack's face when he pulled out of the drive last
night just about choked me up.  Goofy I know, especially with the crowd
cheering, clapping, and taking photos, but it was really moving. 
 
I also learned a HUGE amount that will be useful on my own car.  The direction
that the knuckles on the upper suspension face is one in particular I hope to
remember when time comes to re-do my own front end, although I've been assured
you don't get it right till at least the third time you mount them
backwards...
 
 - David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island
 
 

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Nov 10 10:09:49 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:09:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 0:{) Musings Part 2 of 2
In-Reply-To: <49387.72.90.213.114.1226322574.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
References: <49387.72.90.213.114.1226322574.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
Message-ID: <d49b03130811100909u25ad128ar6da47f152815e748@mail.gmail.com>

Dave,
     I know how you feel.
Mike MacLean
BusterCluster 06

On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 5:09 AM, <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:


> After many pictures, hugs, and high-fives we all took a turn riding or
> driving 0:{).  Just like that it was over.  People started leaving to
> return to families and jobs.  A couple of months of time and lots of
> effort results in one very grateful semi-retired man.  The car still needs
> some fettling but Father Jack has his Sprite.  Talk about warm fuzzy
> feelings!
>
> This Golden Moment was brought to you by the efforts and donations of many
> people, most from the list.  This is what our family is all about.
>
>

> THANKS for a fantastic weekend all!!!
> Dave and Terri
> 59 :{)
> Burlington WI

From mdionne at sidneycsd.org  Mon Nov 10 12:42:56 2008
From: mdionne at sidneycsd.org (Mike Dionne)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:42:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] seat parts
Message-ID: <326C40A15A84C1438D7B57C7D9912C3F012B85D3@mailman.sidneycsd.org>

I am a proud new owner of a 79 midget 1500.  It's surprisingly in great
shape for sitting under a tarp for 6 years.  I am looking for seat
rails, upper and lower.  I have looked online at some sites friends gave
me.  All I see are lower guides.  Can anyone tell me where I can get
both upper and lower or what might be a suitable replace part?



Also, can anyone tell me what I might want to look at, that may have
gone  bad after sitting outside under a tarp for so  long?  It does turn
over.



Any thoughts are appreciated.



Mike Dionne

Technology Director

Sidney Central District

Sidney, NY 13838

607.563.2135 x4287

From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Mon Nov 10 13:05:21 2008
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:05:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] seat parts
In-Reply-To: <326C40A15A84C1438D7B57C7D9912C3F012B85D3@mailman.sidneycsd.org>
References: <326C40A15A84C1438D7B57C7D9912C3F012B85D3@mailman.sidneycsd.org>
Message-ID: <F1C6689A61484B669D72001EC7CFEAFD@AndrewHP>

Mike,

I am concerned that the rails are rusted (disregard if they are just gone).
It is likely that there has been standing water that may have caused other
problems.  As you probably know, floors, pillars and sills are prone to
rust.  They may be fine, but I would check the metal on both sides where
possible.  Often, a new panel is smacked over the old rusty one.  Also, cars
under tarps often become terrariums, and all manner of crud builds up.
Watch for corrosion in the electrics, and do a thorough safety inspection
prior to, and following the first few drives. 

Drew

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mike Dionne
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 2:43 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] seat parts

I am a proud new owner of a 79 midget 1500.  It's surprisingly in great
shape for sitting under a tarp for 6 years.  I am looking for seat
rails, upper and lower.  I have looked online at some sites friends gave
me.  All I see are lower guides.  Can anyone tell me where I can get
both upper and lower or what might be a suitable replace part?



Also, can anyone tell me what I might want to look at, that may have
gone  bad after sitting outside under a tarp for so  long?  It does turn
over.



Any thoughts are appreciated.



Mike Dionne

Technology Director

Sidney Central District

Sidney, NY 13838

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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Nov 10 13:31:51 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:31:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] seat parts
References: <326C40A15A84C1438D7B57C7D9912C3F012B85D3@mailman.sidneycsd.org>
Message-ID: <B46B46C44B7544DF90153C4BD8D69068@NilesAD.von.gov>

> All I see are lower guides.  Can anyone tell me where I can get
> both upper and lower or what might be a suitable replace part?

Mike,
Be aware that there are several versions of these. My 72 
has different rails than my 74. I would be inclined to believe 
that all the 1500 Midgets used the same rails, but I would 
not be willing to bet on it. Another possibility would be to 
get some Miata seats with rails and all.
David Lieb

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov 10 19:31:47 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:31:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite, project complete
Message-ID: <4918EE93.4020902@comcast.net>

Jim, still in Toms River and I finished up some minor bits on the Holy 
Sprite today.
It now has antifreeze since we have no coolant leaks and it has a 
working heater, working, parking wipers,
And a half ass working signal indicator. I will be asking "HOW"  in 
another email.
The speedometer cable frayed apart at the 5 mile mark so now it has a 
used cable.
The repro headlamp rims have been pulled from the trash can by Jim but I 
did find some decent used ones in my stash.
And once again, the repro rubber bits, if they fit, are crap. Bonnet 
seal will never fit as it is 3/16" wider than the original.
We even toasted it in the oven and pulled it to about 8' long, it don't fit.
Windshield gasket came with some weird lock channel that falls out, so 
if we shave the 3/16" off the bonnet seal, we could use that for the 
windshield lock rubber.
Others were here, they saw all of this. And those firewall grommets, 
well we have 2 bags that don't fit anything. Good thing I saved the 50 
year old ones, they are in the car, fit, look good, and will not rot in 
30 days.
Air filters and head lamp rims are all that's left. Jim and I were out 
tooling around in it this afternoon.
I want to run it down the parkway at 70 mph to check out the carbs 
before the filter go on just in case they need a tweak but Dave Woerpel 
tweaked them pretty good with a rubber hose.
Others have posted what a great time we all had. All I can say is we did 
have one hell of a time.
Good friends, good food (thanks Greg), lots of beer, and a great time 
was had by all.
I'm sure Father Jack will write up something for me to post to all. He 
is one happy Priest.
And the car looks great!

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 10 20:15:36 2008
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:15:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite Pictures
Message-ID: <1F405273-8AE6-496D-950E-F4449EBA59FF@gmail.com>

Hey ALL,

There are some pictures of the Holy Sprite Saga posted at;

http://picasaweb.google.com/R.A.Valentine/HolySprite#

These include photos starting when Charley Braum transferred the car  
to me in Harrisburg, also the previous Oshit meeting, and end with  
some photos taken this past weekend at the final assembly.

Take a look........

Kevin Valentine
Tuscarora, PA

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov 10 20:20:58 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:20:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Electrical issues
Message-ID: <4918FA1A.8080007@comcast.net>

I am having a problem with the turn signal indicator on the Holy sprite.
Once we figured out the headlamp switch didn't work fully, we replaced it.
The Holy Sprite is running a MKII Sprite wire harness and the dash turn 
signal indicator is wired thru the head lamp switch.
This is unique to a MKII Sprite as I have run into this before. Why they 
changed it from the simple MKI set up, I'll never know.
But I have a good clean headlamp switch, the indicator works fine until 
it's dark outside.
Well as soon as you turn on the parking lights, the dash indicator stops 
working. Lights off, it works fine when the turn signals are on.
It is wired as per the book.
Or do MKII Sprites not have a turn indicator when the light switch is on?
The signals work fine but the dash light only works when the head light 
switch is OFF.
Better yet, anybody know how to bypass this ridiculous set up?

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From davriker at nwi.net  Mon Nov 10 21:49:48 2008
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:49:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite, project complete
References: <4918EE93.4020902@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AABA6B26E5394509BFC0A98BAD471F1B@MAIN>

If you can use MGB headlight rims, I have a new set.  I know they will stay 
on the headlight cans, I just don't know if they will clear the bonnet at 
the bottom.
David R.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 6:31 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite, project complete


> Jim, still in Toms River and I finished up some minor bits on the Holy
> Sprite today.
> It now has antifreeze since we have no coolant leaks and it has a
> working heater, working, parking wipers,
> And a half ass working signal indicator. I will be asking "HOW"  in
> another email.
> The speedometer cable frayed apart at the 5 mile mark so now it has a
> used cable.
> The repro headlamp rims have been pulled from the trash can by Jim but I
> did find some decent used ones in my stash.
> And once again, the repro rubber bits, if they fit, are crap. Bonnet
> seal will never fit as it is 3/16" wider than the original.
> We even toasted it in the oven and pulled it to about 8' long, it don't 
> fit.
> Windshield gasket came with some weird lock channel that falls out, so
> if we shave the 3/16" off the bonnet seal, we could use that for the
> windshield lock rubber.
> Others were here, they saw all of this. And those firewall grommets,
> well we have 2 bags that don't fit anything. Good thing I saved the 50
> year old ones, they are in the car, fit, look good, and will not rot in
> 30 days.
> Air filters and head lamp rims are all that's left. Jim and I were out
> tooling around in it this afternoon.
> I want to run it down the parkway at 70 mph to check out the carbs

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Nov 11 06:50:00 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:50:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] HIF6 carbs
Message-ID: <0F9C511E4C4B4FD0BDA4A5B153F6F6DD@Home>

I am planning to build an engine this winter and would like to put an HIF6 carb on it.  It turns out that Harley Davidson choppers use SU carbs in various models, including what looks like HIF6.  There are a lot of them for sale on Ebay at good prices, all tricked out with chromed everything for your crowd-pleasing chopper.  

I have yet to find any really good information on the sizes and fit of these carbs.  One guy said he put them on his Datsun 240Z with much improvement.  Does anyone know anything about the suitability of Harley SU carbs for A-series engines?

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 11 07:16:26 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:16:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] HIF6 carbs
In-Reply-To: <0F9C511E4C4B4FD0BDA4A5B153F6F6DD@Home>
References: <0F9C511E4C4B4FD0BDA4A5B153F6F6DD@Home>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910811110616y4e360064k4129b8cededcc7fc@mail.gmail.com>

I don't know about using them on a Hog.  But, Hogs have similar
displacement so I would surmise that it would be an easy swap.
I do know about and have used HIF6s from Volvos.  Some Volvo models
had a pair of HIF6s.  But, on the pairs only one had a fuel enrichment
(choke) circuit.
I also got a really good deal on a very nice HIF44 on ebay.co.uk.
With shipping it was less than $200USD and was set up for A-Series
motor "fast road" use.
HIFs are great carbs.  Once you get to know them, you will like them,
if your are mechanically inclined.  If not, find a good mechanic and
he will like them.
Find the right spring/needle combo and damping fluid and the rest is
adjustable.
Cheers,
Derf

From rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net  Tue Nov 11 07:28:01 2008
From: rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net (rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:28:01 -0800 (GMT-08:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Kit For Sale in San Jose, CA
Message-ID: <20134970.1226413681375.JavaMail.root@mswamui-swiss.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Gang,

FYI - Found this on craigslist

Best,

Rick Feibusch
BritishCarNetwork
www.AllCarCentral.com
Brisbane Marina British car Meet
Venice, CA


http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/914268961.html


1960 Austin Healy Mk1(Bugeye) Sprite Project Car - $5000 (san jose west)

________________________________
Reply to: sale-914268961 at craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-11-10, 11:19PM PST

Before there was a Miata or even an MG Miget, there was the AH Mk1.
The first turn small sports car. This was a running Bugeye that was
disassembled to restore its body from the ground up. The body was
restored but I now have no time to put it back together before we need
to demolish the garage. The body is original as well as most of its
parts. It is painted in its original "Old English White" color with a
glossy finish. I was able to track down rare original parts including
the original chrome hub caps, steel rims, dash, Armstrong shocks, and
too many other parts to be listed. This was a California car and has
no rust problems. The engine, suspension, and transmission are all
here. All original parts were saved including the interior but there
are tons of new parts from Victoria British still in their packaging.
Between the original purchase, body restoration, and parts, I've put
over $7500 into the car but will part with all of it for $5000. Its a
great place to start. The body is in perfect shape. All you have to do
is put it together again and you'll have a true classic. I'll throw in
about 10 restoration guides and books specifically about the bugeye.
You will need to pick up the car in San Jose.

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 11 07:39:01 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:39:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Kit For Sale in San Jose, CA
In-Reply-To: <20134970.1226413681375.JavaMail.root@mswamui-swiss.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <652751.9396.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Wow.   Wish I wasn't commuting for so long each day and actually had time to
do an assembly in the garage.  Sounds like a deal. (at least for those of us
without the skills and tools and experience and understanding wife of Frank)
 - David

--- On Tue, 11/11/08, rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net <rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net>
wrote:

From: rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net <rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Kit For Sale in San Jose, CA
To: spridgets at autox.team.net, morris at autox.team.net
Cc: british-cars at autox.team.net, healeys at autox.team.net, mgs at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 8:28 AM

Gang,

FYI - Found this on craigslist

Best,

Rick Feibusch
BritishCarNetwork
www.AllCarCentral.com
Brisbane Marina British car Meet
Venice, CA


http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/914268961.html


1960 Austin Healy Mk1(Bugeye) Sprite Project Car - $5000 (san jose west)

________________________________
Reply to: sale-914268961 at craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-11-10, 11:19PM PST

Before there was a Miata or even an MG Miget, there was the AH Mk1.
The first turn small sports car. This was a running Bugeye that was
disassembled to restore its body from the ground up. The body was
restored but I now have no time to put it back together before we need
to demolish the garage. The body is original as well as most of its
parts. It is painted in its original "Old English White" color with a
glossy finish. I was able to track down rare original parts including
the original chrome hub caps, steel rims, dash, Armstrong shocks, and
too many other parts to be listed. This was a California car and has
no rust problems. The engine, suspension, and transmission are all
here. All original parts were saved including the interior but there
are tons of new parts from Victoria British still in their packaging.
Between the original purchase, body restoration, and parts, I've put
over $7500 into the car but will part with all of it for $5000. Its a
great place to start. The body is in perfect shape. All you have to do
is put it together again and you'll have a true classic. I'll throw in
about 10 restoration guides and books specifically about the bugeye.
You will need to pick up the car in San Jose.
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From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Tue Nov 11 08:27:55 2008
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:27:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Non-rubber bumpers
Message-ID: <69EC89F94AD34CBBBAD6DD5CFD0488D1@AndrewHP>

Has anyone out there done a rubber bumper to chrome bumper conversion?
(Practically a rhetorical question.)  I assume it's pretty straight forward,
but I was thinking of trying to get some bumpers, and wondered what parts I
will need.   I'd hate to make it hard on my self by simply not asking for a
bolt or bracket.

 

Drew

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov 11 09:15:01 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:15:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Non-rubber bumpers
In-Reply-To: <69EC89F94AD34CBBBAD6DD5CFD0488D1@AndrewHP>
Message-ID: <C53EEF85.1AD15%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

I think you'll need to lower the car to get it to look right.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 11 09:27:30 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:27:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Non-rubber bumpers
In-Reply-To: <69EC89F94AD34CBBBAD6DD5CFD0488D1@AndrewHP>
References: <69EC89F94AD34CBBBAD6DD5CFD0488D1@AndrewHP>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910811110827t2033ef4dxa6a4480bad3622cb@mail.gmail.com>

Front fenders are different.  Can be done but looks funny with RB fenders.
Also, what he said about lowering back to CB ride height.

I actually like the look of using a license plate bracket from a RB
car with the lights built into the bracket and deleting the front and
rrear bumpers on CB cars.

From tinydog at snet.net  Tue Nov 11 09:38:30 2008
From: tinydog at snet.net (tinydog at snet.net)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:38:30 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Non-rubber bumpers
In-Reply-To: <C53EEF85.1AD15%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <69EC89F94AD34CBBBAD6DD5CFD0488D1@AndrewHP>
	<C53EEF85.1AD15%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <111120081638.18979.4919B506000AC03A00004A2322218675169B0A02D29B0A029CBF02070A0D089C070006@att.net>

tinydog sez:

And change some of the body panels, particularly the rear. 

People (and even small dogs) have attempted this conversion, but the result will not be a pre impact-bumper car.

Another option is to consider painting the rubber bumpers, body color. 
 -------------- Original message from Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>: --------------


> I think you'll need to lower the car to get it to look right.

From stevenm at optonline.net  Tue Nov 11 09:56:03 2008
From: stevenm at optonline.net (Steven Michelsen)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:56:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Non-rubber bumpers
Message-ID: <17F9CE8BF6DC49E98261B76A3158C0BE@1705n3>

Here's a page that offers a detailed, step by step procedure for doing the
conversion.

http://npmccabe.tripod.com/mgbumpers.htm

Good luck,
Steve
'78 Midget

> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Andrew Payne" <andrewpayne at intrex.net>
> To: "'Spridget List'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 10:27 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Non-rubber bumpers
>
>
>> Has anyone out there done a rubber bumper to chrome bumper conversion?
>> (Practically a rhetorical question.)  I assume it's pretty straight 
>> forward,
>> but I was thinking of trying to get some bumpers, and wondered what parts 
>> I
>> will need.   I'd hate to make it hard on my self by simply not asking for 
>> a
>> bolt or bracket.
>>
>>
>>
>> Drew 

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Tue Nov 11 10:51:23 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:51:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Non-rubber bumpers
In-Reply-To: <69EC89F94AD34CBBBAD6DD5CFD0488D1@AndrewHP>
References: <69EC89F94AD34CBBBAD6DD5CFD0488D1@AndrewHP>
Message-ID: <441250190811110951s41c3ea23q8e0172f04f90ac03@mail.gmail.com>

This thread pretty much covers all of the issues and that web site has some
good picture.  One thing that is not shown that well is that they rear
fenders are different below the ligths.   I am in the process of doing this
right now.  I did remove all the chrome trim, strip off all of the letters,
remove the reverse lights and painted the bottom black part to match the
body.  I also am fitting earlier fenders.  You can lower the rear ride
height by removing the spacers that are under the rear leaf spring where it
bolts to the body.

-g



On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 7:27 AM, Andrew Payne <andrewpayne at intrex.net>wrote:

> Has anyone out there done a rubber bumper to chrome bumper conversion?
> (Practically a rhetorical question.)  I assume it's pretty straight
> forward,
> but I was thinking of trying to get some bumpers, and wondered what parts I
> will need.   I'd hate to make it hard on my self by simply not asking for a
> bolt or bracket.
>
>
>
> Drew
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From cclabaw at juno.com  Tue Nov 11 12:06:26 2008
From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:06:26 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] HIF6 carbs
Message-ID: <20081111.110626.25956.0@webmail18.dca.untd.com>

Michael -

I have an SU on my '71 Super Glide (74 ci) and have found it superior to
others available for this application.  That being said, the carb is
re-purposed for MC use by Rivera Engineering.  They have attachments for
push-pull throttle cables as used on later HDs and are run without damping
oil.  They can be set-up for pull-only operation (I did this for my bike)
without too much trouble.

Their web site is at <www.riveraengineering.com>

Clay L.
'67 Sprite


-- Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:
I am planning to build an engine this winter and would like to put an HIF6
carb on it.  It turns out that Harley Davidson choppers use SU carbs in
various models, including what looks like HIF6.  There are a lot of them for
sale on Ebay at good prices, all tricked out with chromed everything for your
crowd-pleasing chopper.

I have yet to find any really good information on the sizes and fit of these
carbs.  One guy said he put them on his Datsun 240Z with much improvement.
Does anyone know anything about the suitability of Harley SU carbs for
A-series engines?

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY
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From haynes386 at netzero.net  Tue Nov 11 12:42:12 2008
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:42:12 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite Turn signals
Message-ID: <20081111.124212.9743.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com>

Frank- it sounds like the answer lies in the fact that there is more
resistance in the turn signal circuit than in the parking light circuit.
Electricity is like water- It likes the path of least resistance (like some
people I know). Try hooking the power to the turn signal relay to the ignition
(so the signals will work when the ignition is on) with a jumper temporarily.
If it doesn't make the engine die when they are on (it shouldn't pull THAT
much power) then you should be golden. Otherwise, try switching out the
flasher unit for a non-heavy duty one. The heavy duty flashers use a stronger
electromagnet and spring setup that pulls more amps.  Here's hoping..


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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Nov 11 12:57:44 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:57:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wet Bugeye syndrome...
Message-ID: <E2AC72E2-7506-4D93-976F-497C79023FE8@comcast.net>

For all of you who have espoused the driving in the rain with the top  
down, how long does it take to get the pool of water out of the  
inside of the car?  No, I wasn't driving, and yes, I had the tonneau  
up but the driver's side is full of water under the seat and a little  
in the footwell. Just wanted to get an idea of wether I should get  
the shop vac or just let 'er air out..

Lester

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov 11 13:08:52 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:08:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Wet Bugeye syndrome...
In-Reply-To: <E2AC72E2-7506-4D93-976F-497C79023FE8@comcast.net>
References: <E2AC72E2-7506-4D93-976F-497C79023FE8@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <E3268786DDD349F9A149E93E56E10707@spider>

Depends on how much you care for the car. Mine had the seats rusted to the
rails. They would not move and it was heck getting them out to clean up the
rust. ...bill in oregon
==========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Lester
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 11:58 AM
To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Wet Bugeye syndrome...

For all of you who have espoused the driving in the rain with the top  
down, how long does it take to get the pool of water out of the  
inside of the car?  No, I wasn't driving, and yes, I had the tonneau  
up but the driver's side is full of water under the seat and a little  
in the footwell. Just wanted to get an idea of wether I should get  
the shop vac or just let 'er air out..

Lester
_______________________________________________

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Tue Nov 11 14:02:40 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:02:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Wet Bug eye et al....
Message-ID: <49198270.29090.13884CE@kk7ss.verizon.net>

FWIW...
I had a similar problem with my AutoX '67.

There are circular 'patches' that are use on the underside of fabric covered 
aircraft to drain out the moisture from the wings.
(Check out Aircraft Spruce and Supply)
I had a local shop make me some up in metal and fixed them to the 
underside of the floor pans...
Air movement help suck the wet stuff out of the car....
They are not a perfect solution but they help a lot...

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Nov 11 14:46:48 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:46:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
Message-ID: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>

It must be me, 1098s and I just do not get along.
Every one I ever had smoked. BAD!
Now the Holy Sprite with it's 1098 is no different. It smokes, yeah, 
it's old enough to smoke but
I would like to see it quit smoking.
I have rebuilt a couple of 1098s that smoked, after the rebuild they 
still smoke.
I never had this problem with a 1275, most never smoke anyway.
We thought that maybe because the engine has been sitting for 30 years 
that it would clear up.
Nope, still smokes.
I have disconnected the stock PCV just in case it was sucking oil, still 
smokes.
Not under power so I do not think it's rings, just when you start it it 
smokes out the neighborhood.
Serious smoke and it smokes after it idles a bit.
So I have 3 1098s, 2 smoke, one of those was rebuilt because it smoked, 
it still smokes.
The 3rd will not start because it has no compression.
Whatcha think? Valve guides?
Or do a total rebuild on the no compression engine over the winter?
Anybody have a 1275 for the Holy Sprite? ;)
It's not like Father Jack is driving thousands of miles with his new toy 
but it is embarrassing  to be driving a smoking old car.
Most of the bugs are worked out of the Sprite, I am hoping he stops by 
tonight so he can take it for a real drive.
All he did was go 1 block, turn around and come back. He needs to drive 
it now that it goes a little better.
For those who did drive it, the valves were a little off, the timing was 
off, and the choke cable came apart inside the crimp under the dash so 
that was the problem trying to choke it. All fixed now.
I did get the headlamp rims to work today, made some minor adjustments 
here and there, finished gluing in the carpet,
strapped in the spare tire and jack, screwed in the door pockets, and 
touched up the paint chip on the door edge.
I did not address the no green signal indicator with lights on syndrome 
yet and beside a bit of smoke, the right front wheel has some camber 
issues that may need offset bushing to correct.
If anybody has 2 offset trunion bushings, that would be great or where 
can I get 1/2 a set or a whole set and don't say weinners circle.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From tinydog at snet.net  Tue Nov 11 15:09:01 2008
From: tinydog at snet.net (tinydog at snet.net)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:09:01 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
In-Reply-To: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <111120082209.27436.491A027D0004043400006B2C22243322829B0A02D29B0A029CBF02070A0D089C070006@att.net>

tinydog sez:

Could be valve seals.

 -------------- Original message from Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>: --------------


> Whatcha think? Valve guides? 

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Nov 11 15:12:02 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:12:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
In-Reply-To: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
References: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <491A0332.9080808@wi.net>

Hi Frank,

If it's not sucking oil (PCV) then I think I would start with the head 
and do the guides.  I thought it was smoking under power a bit but put 
it down to lack of running. It does show up in picture 113 of Kevin's 
album 
(http://picasaweb.google.com/R.A.Valentine/HolySprite#5267231009979585170) 
but I don't know how much throttle you were using and that was early in 
it's "new life".  If new guides don't work let's put in a 1275!    :-)

Got home around 3pm CST today.  Sending you some nasty rain/snow pellet 
mix!  sorry.  Will work on pics tomorrow.
Dave
59 :{)
Burlington WI


Frank Clarici wrote:
> It must be me, 1098s and I just do not get along.
> Every one I ever had smoked. BAD!
> Now the Holy Sprite with it's 1098 is no different. It smokes, yeah, 
> it's old enough to smoke but
> I would like to see it quit smoking.
> I have rebuilt a couple of 1098s that smoked, after the rebuild they 
> still smoke.
> I never had this problem with a 1275, most never smoke anyway.
> We thought that maybe because the engine has been sitting for 30 years 
> that it would clear up.
> Nope, still smokes.
> I have disconnected the stock PCV just in case it was sucking oil, 
> still smokes.
> Not under power so I do not think it's rings, just when you start it 
> it smokes out the neighborhood.
> Serious smoke and it smokes after it idles a bit.
> So I have 3 1098s, 2 smoke, one of those was rebuilt because it 
> smoked, it still smokes.
> The 3rd will not start because it has no compression.
> Whatcha think? Valve guides?
> Or do a total rebuild on the no compression engine over the winter?
> Anybody have a 1275 for the Holy Sprite? ;)
> It's not like Father Jack is driving thousands of miles with his new 
> toy but it is embarrassing  to be driving a smoking old car.
> Most of the bugs are worked out of the Sprite, I am hoping he stops by 
> tonight so he can take it for a real drive.
> All he did was go 1 block, turn around and come back. He needs to 
> drive it now that it goes a little better.
> For those who did drive it, the valves were a little off, the timing 
> was off, and the choke cable came apart inside the crimp under the 
> dash so that was the problem trying to choke it. All fixed now.
> I did get the headlamp rims to work today, made some minor adjustments 
> here and there, finished gluing in the carpet,
> strapped in the spare tire and jack, screwed in the door pockets, and 
> touched up the paint chip on the door edge.
> I did not address the no green signal indicator with lights on 
> syndrome yet and beside a bit of smoke, the right front wheel has some 
> camber issues that may need offset bushing to correct.
> If anybody has 2 offset trunion bushings, that would be great or where 
> can I get 1/2 a set or a whole set and don't say weinners circle.

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Nov 11 15:17:46 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:17:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Kit For Sale in San Jose, CA
In-Reply-To: <652751.9396.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <652751.9396.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <491A048A.6030907@wi.net>

David!

Come on man...go for it!  I told you we need an O.S.H.I.T.  Long 
Island!!  We know we can get it across the country.
:-)
Dave
59 :{)
Burlington WI

David Booker wrote:
> Wow.   Wish I wasn't commuting for so long each day and actually had time to
> do an assembly in the garage.  Sounds like a deal. (at least for those of us
> without the skills and tools and experience and understanding wife of Frank)
>  - David

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Nov 11 15:26:26 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:26:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
In-Reply-To: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
References: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <200811111426291.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>

At 03:46 PM 11/11/2008, Frank Clarici wrote:
>It must be me, 1098s and I just do not get along.
>Every one I ever had smoked. BAD!
>Whatcha think? Valve guides?
=====
Heck, just hang a censer off the back bumper.... it'll be all the more Holy.

I can just see the smoke and the censer swingin' in the breeze.......


Peter C. 

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov 11 15:26:46 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:26:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
In-Reply-To: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
References: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1DCE1835124448A2975A753B8D4D78D6@spider>

Oil is probably getting past the valve guides; so would that be worn out
valve stems, worn out guides or valve stem seals? Just for your peace of
mind, pull the head and do the best valve guide job on it you can. If you
stop the smoking, you win. What do the spark plugs look like?
Just a thought. ...bill in oregon

===============================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank Clarici
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 1:47 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!

It must be me, 1098s and I just do not get along.
Every one I ever had smoked. BAD!
 . . . 
Whatcha think? Valve guides?
 . . . 
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
_______________________________________________

From trevor.jessie at gmail.com  Tue Nov 11 15:30:32 2008
From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:30:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
In-Reply-To: <200811111426291.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
References: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
	<200811111426291.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <8c1781040811111430w76d40e27x3e5a1410d3e8bd46@mail.gmail.com>

thurible?


>
> =====
> Heck, just hang a censer off the back bumper.... it'll be all the more Holy.
>
> I can just see the smoke and the censer swingin' in the breeze.......
>
>
> Peter C. _______________________________________________

From bighealey at charter.net  Tue Nov 11 15:34:30 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:34:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Non-rubber bumpers
In-Reply-To: <441250190811110951s41c3ea23q8e0172f04f90ac03@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20081111173430.34U0W.65596.root@mp17>

Bill,

I left off these spacers on my rubber bumper car.  Once the bumpers are on will the ride height be too low?  I have new springs and shocks all around.  It still sits pretty high but it has net settled yet either.

Just curious as to wether I will need these assuming I can lift the bumper up to even install them.  (heavy)

---- Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com> wrote: 
> This thread pretty much covers all of the issues and that web site has some
> good picture.  One thing that is not shown that well is that they rear
> fenders are different below the ligths.   I am in the process of doing this
> right now.  I did remove all the chrome trim, strip off all of the letters,
> remove the reverse lights and painted the bottom black part to match the
> body.  I also am fitting earlier fenders.  You can lower the rear ride
> height by removing the spacers that are under the rear leaf spring where it
> bolts to the body.
> 
> -g
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 7:27 AM, Andrew Payne <andrewpayne at intrex.net>wrote:
> 
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> > bolt or bracket.
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Nov 11 15:37:42 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:37:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
In-Reply-To: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
References: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <834364450.20081111143742@pacifier.com>

Hello Frank,

     My 1098 smokes too. .. I thought it was maybe because Paul A.
     left off the little pancake part of the pcv valve doo-dah and
     pipes directly from the manifold to the charcoal canister, but he
     says there IS a valve in there, just not the PCV thingy.. ..
     anyway i was going to put one of those things on to see if it
     helped, but if they ALL smoke, .. what the heck! .. You only
     really notice mine when i leave from a dead stop.. i think. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
      * "I have had too many children," said Mary overbearingly.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Nov 11 16:30:48 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:30:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
In-Reply-To: <1DCE1835124448A2975A753B8D4D78D6@spider>
References: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
	<1DCE1835124448A2975A753B8D4D78D6@spider>
Message-ID: <491A15A8.4000303@comcast.net>

corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:
>  What do the spark plugs look like?
>   
Since the car only has 12 miles on it so far, I did not pull the head.
I did just fire it up to show the guy up the street, no smoke. Hmmmm, 
maybe just sitting all those years and it needed a good run.
I'll know more in a few days and a few more miles.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Tue Nov 11 16:31:51 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:31:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
In-Reply-To: <200811111426291.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
References: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
	<200811111426291.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <441250190811111531s1932ec8erb5ee8c7d45801a06@mail.gmail.com>

I had to look up what a censer was.  I had an idea but we have always called
it "The stinky ball"
Burnt oil will smell better.

-g

On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 2:26 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> At 03:46 PM 11/11/2008, Frank Clarici wrote:
>
>> It must be me, 1098s and I just do not get along.
>> Every one I ever had smoked. BAD!
>> Whatcha think? Valve guides?
>>
> =====
> Heck, just hang a censer off the back bumper.... it'll be all the more
> Holy.
>
> I can just see the smoke and the censer swingin' in the breeze.......

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Tue Nov 11 16:41:37 2008
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:41:37 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Grommets?
Message-ID: <111120082341.12285.491A18310000EA4400002FFD2215586394000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>

I need the little grommets that plug the holes on the back of a 74 midget wheer the wiring goes or in this case does not go into the boot.  Where can I find them in the vic B catalog?
also what is the proper heater hose for this year? In vic B they only mention '67-'70?
thanks
ryan

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov 11 16:42:20 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:42:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
In-Reply-To: <491A15A8.4000303@comcast.net>
References: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
	<1DCE1835124448A2975A753B8D4D78D6@spider>
	<491A15A8.4000303@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <8E38683CA8744D29A04FB804FFE910B9@spider>

Only 12 miles since what? Time is on your side. If it were the guides, you
should get a puff of smoke on starting. The thick plotens. ...bill
===========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut at comcast.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 3:31 PM
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!

corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:
>  What do the spark plugs look like?
>   
Since the car only has 12 miles on it so far, I did not pull the head.
I did just fire it up to show the guy up the street, no smoke. Hmmmm, 
maybe just sitting all those years and it needed a good run.
I'll know more in a few days and a few more miles.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov 11 16:43:12 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:43:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
In-Reply-To: <441250190811111531s1932ec8erb5ee8c7d45801a06@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net><200811111426291.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
	<441250190811111531s1932ec8erb5ee8c7d45801a06@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2304FF6DF52243A5B79A9245AF787C6F@spider>

Castrol

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Gilroy
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 3:32 PM
To: Peter Caldwell
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!

I had to look up what a censer was.  I had an idea but we have always called
it "The stinky ball"
Burnt oil will smell better.

-g

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov 11 16:44:50 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:44:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Grommets?
In-Reply-To: <111120082341.12285.491A18310000EA4400002FFD2215586394000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
References: <111120082341.12285.491A18310000EA4400002FFD2215586394000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <01182347A3D7449784E061F16EBEA7E3@spider>

Maybe ask at NAPA? Or cut circles out of inner tube and glue them in place
with black (Si) sealer. ...bill
=================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 3:42 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Grommets?

I need the little grommets that plug the holes on the back of a 74 midget
wheer the wiring goes or in this case does not go into the boot.  Where can
I find them in the vic B catalog?
also what is the proper heater hose for this year? In vic B they only
mention '67-'70?
thanks
ryan
_______________________________________________

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 11 16:45:18 2008
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:45:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
In-Reply-To: <491A15A8.4000303@comcast.net>
References: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
	<1DCE1835124448A2975A753B8D4D78D6@spider> 
	<491A15A8.4000303@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BLU107-W1432B5735F04DCB3CCEE10CA150@phx.gbl>

I would hook up a "Pep Boys" in-line PCV valve and put some rubber seals on
the intake valves and call it good (or at least give it a try). It's cheap and
usually effective in cases of smoke.
--Also Frank- did you check the system voltage as you were trying the blinkers
with the lights on? Low voltage (a questionable generator/regulator) will also
cause that.

Bill

> Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:30:48 -0500
> From: spritenut at comcast.net
> To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
>
> corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:
> >  What do the spark plugs look like?
> >
> Since the car only has 12 miles on it so far, I did not pull the head.
> I did just fire it up to show the guy up the street, no smoke. Hmmmm,
> maybe just sitting all those years and it needed a good run.
> I'll know more in a few days and a few more miles.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Nov 11 16:55:18 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:55:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
In-Reply-To: <491A15A8.4000303@comcast.net>
References: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
	<1DCE1835124448A2975A753B8D4D78D6@spider>
	<491A15A8.4000303@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <491A1B66.80804@wi.net>

Walk away Frank.  Walk away very quietly.....shhhhh....leave well enough 
alone.
Dave

Frank Clarici wrote: 
> Since the car only has 12 miles on it so far, I did not pull the head.
> I did just fire it up to show the guy up the street, no smoke. Hmmmm, 
> maybe just sitting all those years and it needed a good run.
> I'll know more in a few days and a few more miles.

From bkitterer at mac.com  Tue Nov 11 16:57:29 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:57:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Grommets?
In-Reply-To: <111120082341.12285.491A18310000EA4400002FFD2215586394000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
References: <111120082341.12285.491A18310000EA4400002FFD2215586394000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <184E9412-D5D7-414E-9B7D-DCA23D2F5373@mac.com>

If you just want to plug the holes try an electronics supplier for  
black plastic chassis plugs.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Nov 11, 2008, at 3:41 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:

> I need the little grommets that plug the holes on the back of a 74  
> midget wheer the wiring goes or in this case does not go into the  
> boot.  Where can I find them in the vic B catalog?
> also what is the proper heater hose for this year? In vic B they  
> only mention '67-'70?
> thanks
> ryan
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Nov 11 17:01:59 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:01:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Grommets?
In-Reply-To: <184E9412-D5D7-414E-9B7D-DCA23D2F5373@mac.com>
References: <111120082341.12285.491A18310000EA4400002FFD2215586394000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
	<184E9412-D5D7-414E-9B7D-DCA23D2F5373@mac.com>
Message-ID: <1316142888.20081111160159@pacifier.com>

Hello,

     
         Rather than going to the usual suspects for plugs and
grommets, .. has anyone tried

MacGregor for these?

http://www.macgregorukcarparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=MSS-plugs-grommets


i've started buying seals from them since they are about the only
place that has the rear seal for factory hardtops... and their quality
for that was EXCELLENT!  .... service is glacial, but products are
fantastic!.. don't know about their plugs ...

ANYONE?
-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Use tasteful words, You might have to eat them. 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov 11 17:04:12 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:04:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Grommets?
References: <111120082341.12285.491A18310000EA4400002FFD2215586394000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net><184E9412-D5D7-414E-9B7D-DCA23D2F5373@mac.com>
	<1316142888.20081111160159@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <8B6217C245354500B91CD58A4A7D82B1@midget>

I thought the standard answer to these questions was McMaster-Carr

From pelliott at innercite.com  Tue Nov 11 17:16:25 2008
From: pelliott at innercite.com (Patrick Elliott)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:16:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
In-Reply-To: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
References: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <0bad01c9445b$e844de70$b8ce9b50$@com>

I'll bet once it warms up it'll stop smoking..  The problem lies in the oil
drain off from the head. It's too slow and oil pools up around the valve
guides and gets sucked into the cylinders. 

 Couple of things you can do to address this..
Re-bush the rocker assembly, oil gets to the top of the motor through the
rocker assembly, if it's worn at all, too much oil will get by it and pools
up.  

Check both ends of the rocker shaft, both should be plugged, if not way too
much oil will pass onto the head.

 Make sure that the oil return paths from the head are clear and clean. I
had one partially blocked by a cheap head gasket, when the oil was cold, it
would back up and the car would lay a smoke screen better then a Kennedy.

 Run thinner oil....



Pat,

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov 11 19:25:40 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:25:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Wet Bugeye syndrome...
In-Reply-To: <E2AC72E2-7506-4D93-976F-497C79023FE8@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C53F7EA4.1AD4C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> how long does it take to get the pool of water out
Don't worry....it'll rust through in no time.

From mark at bradakis.com  Tue Nov 11 19:34:13 2008
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:34:13 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye engine project
Message-ID: <491A40A5.7010703@bradakis.com>

So we have a customer with a 1960 Bugeye who wants a streetable
hot rod engine built for him over the winter.  I'm a Triumph guy, not
much experience with BMC A series engines, or Bugeyes for that
matter.  So no doubt I'll be trying to get you folks to guide me along
the way.

First off, is it necessary to yank off the bonnet to pull the motor and
gearbox, or can they be snuck out from underneath the sheet metal?

The car is currently equipped with a 40DCOE carb and a long center
branch header.  The header is in good shape, probably solid enough to
clean it up and get a ceramic coating.  I do wonder if the bolt on bits
reflect any internal engine work.  Once the engine is out and torn
down and we can see what sort of condition it is in, I'll probably have
further questions for you Sprite experts.  The first thing, though, is
getting the thing out of the car.

mjb.

From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Tue Nov 11 19:37:57 2008
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:37:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Grommets?
In-Reply-To: <111120082341.12285.491A18310000EA4400002FFD2215586394000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
References: <111120082341.12285.491A18310000EA4400002FFD2215586394000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <EE0FC76CBDB141E8BD58765D7F8A5819@AndrewHP>

Harbor freight also sells a pack of grommets.  Perhaps not Leyland, but the
price should be good.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 6:42 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Grommets?

I need the little grommets that plug the holes on the back of a 74 midget
wheer the wiring goes or in this case does not go into the boot.  Where can
I find them in the vic B catalog?
also what is the proper heater hose for this year? In vic B they only
mention '67-'70?
thanks
ryan
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 11 20:04:29 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:04:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye engine project
In-Reply-To: <491A40A5.7010703@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <173111.90110.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Tue, 11/11/08, Mark J Bradakis <mark at bradakis.com> wrote:
> First off, is it necessary to yank off the bonnet to pull
> the motor and
> gearbox, or can they be snuck out from underneath the sheet
> metal?

They can be snuck out after removing the radiator. You'll need a floor jack, a couple of 2x6's for between the floor jack and motor, a helper (ideally, but not essential) and some curse words. 

Ron

From davriker at nwi.net  Tue Nov 11 20:40:56 2008
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:40:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
References: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
	<0bad01c9445b$e844de70$b8ce9b50$@com>
Message-ID: <6DB3FF12A6C54975B287A5EE508F4682@MAIN>

What he said.  I've taken off the valve cover oil cap and watched heads fill 
up.
David Riker


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Patrick Elliott" <pelliott at innercite.com>
To: "'Frank Clarici'" <spritenut at comcast.net>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 4:16 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!


> I'll bet once it warms up it'll stop smoking..  The problem lies in the 
> oil
> drain off from the head. It's too slow and oil pools up around the valve
> guides and gets sucked into the cylinders.
>
> Couple of things you can do to address this..
> Re-bush the rocker assembly, oil gets to the top of the motor through the
> rocker assembly, if it's worn at all, too much oil will get by it and 
> pools
> up.
>
> Check both ends of the rocker shaft, both should be plugged, if not way 
> too
> much oil will pass onto the head.
>
> Make sure that the oil return paths from the head are clear and clean. I
> had one partially blocked by a cheap head gasket, when the oil was cold, 
> it
> would back up and the car would lay a smoke screen better then a Kennedy.
>
> Run thinner oil....
>
>
>
> Pat,

From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov 11 20:52:15 2008
From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:52:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] seat parts
In-Reply-To: <mailman.14.1226430002.7288.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.14.1226430002.7288.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <491A52EF.2020706@sbcglobal.net>

Congratulations on the new baby, Mike.

Along with the usual cleaning and checking, be sure to REPLACE all three 
brake hoses and rebuild/replace the calipers and wheel cylinders. Also, 
check the master cylinder carefully. Give all the electrical 
connections, particularly the bullet connectors and grounds a good cleaning.

My seat rails looked terrible, but some time with a wire wheel cleaned 
them up. I painted them except the parts that actually mate. While the 
seats are out, pull the carpets and trim pieces and fix all the rusty 
panels.

You're in for a fun summer 2009.

Lee
'79 in St. Louis


------------------------
I am a proud new owner of a 79 midget 1500.  It's surprisingly in great
shape for sitting under a tarp for 6 years.  I am looking for seat
rails, upper and lower.  I have looked online at some sites friends gave
me.  All I see are lower guides.  Can anyone tell me where I can get
both upper and lower or what might be a suitable replace part?

Also, can anyone tell me what I might want to look at, that may have
gone  bad after sitting outside under a tarp for so  long?  It does turn
over.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Mike Dionne
Technology Director
Sidney Central District
Sidney, NY 13838
607.563.2135 x4287

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Nov 11 21:35:00 2008
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:35:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye engine project
References: <491A40A5.7010703@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <9290B703107D47668455E5791AB64F80@blackbox2>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark J Bradakis" <mark at bradakis.com>
> First off, is it necessary to yank off the bonnet to pull the motor and
> gearbox, or can they be snuck out from underneath the sheet metal?

Removing the bonnet is not difficult and will make things much easier.
About 10 bolts and label and disconnect the wire harness, lift off with assistant.

> The car is currently equipped with a 40DCOE carb and a long center
> branch header.  The header is in good shape, probably solid enough to
> clean it up and get a ceramic coating.

You didn't say what engine the car had (948, 1275 etc...) 
It sounds like it may already be a "hot rodded motor" if it has an LCB and 
Weber setup.  What more does he want?  Nitrous?

From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Tue Nov 11 23:45:57 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:45:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye engine project
In-Reply-To: <9290B703107D47668455E5791AB64F80@blackbox2>
References: <491A40A5.7010703@bradakis.com>
	<9290B703107D47668455E5791AB64F80@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811112245o5586b4eme952a5eb0ae1b2b6@mail.gmail.com>

1275s have a 45dcoe webber

On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 11:35 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark J Bradakis" <mark at bradakis.com>
>
>> First off, is it necessary to yank off the bonnet to pull the motor and
>> gearbox, or can they be snuck out from underneath the sheet metal?
>>
>
> Removing the bonnet is not difficult and will make things much easier.
> About 10 bolts and label and disconnect the wire harness, lift off with
> assistant.
>
> The car is currently equipped with a 40DCOE carb and a long center
>> branch header.  The header is in good shape, probably solid enough to
>> clean it up and get a ceramic coating.
>>
>
> You didn't say what engine the car had (948, 1275 etc...) It sounds like it
> may already be a "hot rodded motor" if it has an LCB and Weber setup.  What
> more does he want?  Nitrous?
>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 12 02:06:30 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:06:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye engine project
In-Reply-To: <491A40A5.7010703@bradakis.com>
References: <491A40A5.7010703@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090811120106h18cb071bs9d6f8bb1fd0b84f2@mail.gmail.com>

You can remove it from the car with the bonnet in situ. I would however,
recommend that if you are working inside, that you use ropes or similar, to
raise the bonnet as much as the hinges will allow, for ease of exit. My bug
isn't running yet, but I have used it for a place to keep a motor. I need to
redo my rack storage, so it was easier to just put one of the spare
drivetrains into the bug. It isn't real easy, but it can be done

Brad

On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 8:34 PM, Mark J Bradakis <mark at bradakis.com> wrote:

> So we have a customer with a 1960 Bugeye who wants a streetable
> hot rod engine built for him over the winter.  I'm a Triumph guy, not
> much experience with BMC A series engines, or Bugeyes for that
> matter.  So no doubt I'll be trying to get you folks to guide me along
> the way.
>
> First off, is it necessary to yank off the bonnet to pull the motor and
> gearbox, or can they be snuck out from underneath the sheet metal?
>
> The car is currently equipped with a 40DCOE carb and a long center
> branch header.  The header is in good shape, probably solid enough to
> clean it up and get a ceramic coating.  I do wonder if the bolt on bits
> reflect any internal engine work.  Once the engine is out and torn
> down and we can see what sort of condition it is in, I'll probably have
> further questions for you Sprite experts.  The first thing, though, is
> getting the thing out of the car.
>
> mjb.
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 12 02:17:31 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:17:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye engine project
In-Reply-To: <87a1f55d0811112245o5586b4eme952a5eb0ae1b2b6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <491A40A5.7010703@bradakis.com>
	<9290B703107D47668455E5791AB64F80@blackbox2>
	<87a1f55d0811112245o5586b4eme952a5eb0ae1b2b6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090811120117m5fd19cabvb6ddb6a59686cc74@mail.gmail.com>

Not always. Many folks that put a 45 on a mild street motor usually (not
always though) end up choking it down to 38. From reading on the list for
years about that, when I found a good deal on a DCOE40, I went for that,
less choking.
If you are building a hot race motor, yes, you would want a 45,

On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 12:45 AM, Matt Hagopian <mhagopian at hoppetool.com>wrote:

> 1275s have a 45dcoe webber
>
> On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 11:35 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark J Bradakis" <mark at bradakis.com>
> >
> >> First off, is it necessary to yank off the bonnet to pull the motor and
> >> gearbox, or can they be snuck out from underneath the sheet metal?
> >>
> >
> > Removing the bonnet is not difficult and will make things much easier.
> > About 10 bolts and label and disconnect the wire harness, lift off with
> > assistant.
> >
> > The car is currently equipped with a 40DCOE carb and a long center
> >> branch header.  The header is in good shape, probably solid enough to
> >> clean it up and get a ceramic coating.
> >>
> >
> > You didn't say what engine the car had (948, 1275 etc...) It sounds like
> it
> > may already be a "hot rodded motor" if it has an LCB and Weber setup.
>  What
> > more does he want?  Nitrous?
> >
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Wed Nov 12 05:14:41 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:14:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite, project complete
In-Reply-To: <4918EE93.4020902@comcast.net>
References: <4918EE93.4020902@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <0C6864CC-4B58-490D-9AAF-58F236ADBB8F@phillymgclub.com>

I love doin this sh!t. Someday I have to do my car ;-)

Anyway I have 4 pic galleries posted. THe first one of the trip across  
the US is still messed up, but we are going to be gathering all items  
into a "real" web page with stories etc. so I was not worried about  
straightening it all out now. (Bob, that offer of sorting them out in  
order still stand??)

So here are the URL's

http://gallery.me.com/lmacy#100141 - Journey of Redemption
http://gallery.me.com/lmacy#100149 - Arrival in Toms River and initial  
strip down
http://gallery.me.com/lmacy#100165 - Rite of Transubstantiation (Part  
1 The Body)
http://gallery.me.com/lmacy#100196 - Rite of Transubstantiation (Part  
2 Assembly and Initial Drives)

Larry
PS Frank what was the final on the clutch and brakes??

On Nov 10, 2008, at 9:31 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:
>
> Others have posted what a great time we all had. All I can say is we  
> did have one hell of a time.
> Good friends, good food (thanks Greg), lots of beer, and a great  
> time was had by all.
> I'm sure Father Jack will write up something for me to post to all.  
> He is one happy Priest.
> And the car looks great!
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
>

-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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

Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a  
question and you're a fool for the rest of your life.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov 12 05:45:24 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:45:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye engine project
In-Reply-To: <491A40A5.7010703@bradakis.com>
References: <491A40A5.7010703@bradakis.com>
Message-ID: <D449D5B274CB4BBE89E83DAB4A18C4CE@spider>

I did a search on the Spridget Archive and found this previous list of steps
on engine pulling. ...bill in Oregon

http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/2001-01/msg00573.html

 

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

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark J Bradakis
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 6:34 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye engine project

 

So we have a customer with a 1960 Bugeye who wants a streetable

hot rod engine built for him over the winter.  I'm a Triumph guy, not

much experience with BMC A series engines, or Bugeyes for that

matter.  So no doubt I'll be trying to get you folks to guide me along

the way.

 

First off, is it necessary to yank off the bonnet to pull the motor and

gearbox, or can they be snuck out from underneath the sheet metal?

 

The car is currently equipped with a 40DCOE carb and a long center

branch header.  The header is in good shape, probably solid enough to

clean it up and get a ceramic coating.  I do wonder if the bolt on bits

reflect any internal engine work.  Once the engine is out and torn

down and we can see what sort of condition it is in, I'll probably have

further questions for you Sprite experts.  The first thing, though, is

getting the thing out of the car.

 

mjb.

_______________________________________________

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Nov 12 08:50:33 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:50:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... Wet Bugeye syndrome...
In-Reply-To: <E2AC72E2-7506-4D93-976F-497C79023FE8@comcast.net>
References: <E2AC72E2-7506-4D93-976F-497C79023FE8@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <257766DA-A8E2-42E5-A42A-E34F019419D1@comcast.net>

Thanks for all the insight folks..

Lester

.. moldy Sprite Syndrome.. nice..


On Nov 11, 2008, at 1:57 PM, Lester wrote:

> For all of you who have espoused the driving in the rain with the top
> down, how long does it take to get the pool of water out of the
> inside of the car? No, I wasn't driving, and yes, I had the tonneau
> up but the driver's side is full of water under the seat and a little
> in the footwell. Just wanted to get an idea of wether I should get
> the shop vac or just let 'er air out..
>
> Lester
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Nov 12 10:28:16 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:28:16 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye engine project
Message-ID: <d5a.34d7fe2d.364c6c30@aol.com>

At least you admit it!
 
In a message dated 12/11/2008 02:33:11 GMT Standard Time, mark at bradakis.com  
writes:

I'm a  Triumph guy

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Nov 12 10:29:51 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:29:51 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye engine project
Message-ID: <d4a.422eef3e.364c6c8f@aol.com>

They do if one was fitted.  On the other hand if a 40 DCOE Weber was  fitted 
then they don't/
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 12/11/2008 06:47:15 GMT Standard Time,  
mhagopian at hoppetool.com writes:

1275s  have a 45dcoe webber

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Nov 12 10:33:06 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:33:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Inspection
Message-ID: <B02BC39F0E6C460BB3AC6567099EAD72@Home>

This is to announce that, yesterday, my car passed inspection in NY and is legally on the road.  There is still much to do (e.g., water pump, top), but I got it out before the first snow, and it is still warm enough to drive around town with no top.

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov 12 10:35:33 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:35:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Inspection
In-Reply-To: <B02BC39F0E6C460BB3AC6567099EAD72@Home>
References: <B02BC39F0E6C460BB3AC6567099EAD72@Home>
Message-ID: <2001F391C4FC48499BC71EBD3E0F9ED5@spider>

Another milestone, or is that millstone?  ...bill in oregon
=====================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:33 AM
To: Spridget Chat Group
Subject: [Spridgets] Inspection

This is to announce that, yesterday, my car passed inspection in NY and is
legally on the road.  There is still much to do (e.g., water pump, top), but
I got it out before the first snow, and it is still warm enough to drive
around town with no top.

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY
_______________________________________________

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 12 10:37:04 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:37:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Inspection
In-Reply-To: <B02BC39F0E6C460BB3AC6567099EAD72@Home>
References: <B02BC39F0E6C460BB3AC6567099EAD72@Home>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811120937md26d0d1o4dea3f067c52cdaa@mail.gmail.com>

Great news, Michael!!  Congratulations!

Cheers!!
Jim - back in Dodge City adding antifreeze to the Midget

On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 11:33 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> This is to announce that, yesterday, my car passed inspection in NY and is
> legally on the road.  There is still much to do (e.g., water pump, top), but
> I got it out before the first snow, and it is still warm enough to drive
> around town with no top.
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Midget
> Long Island, NY

From cclabaw at juno.com  Wed Nov 12 10:42:53 2008
From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:42:53 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
Message-ID: <20081112.094253.1793.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com>

I love the smell of burning Castrol R in the morning!

Clay L.
'67 Sprite



-- "Patrick Elliott" <pelliott at innercite.com> wrote:
I'll bet once it warms up it'll stop smoking..  The problem lies in the oil
drain off from the head. It's too slow and oil pools up around the valve
guides and gets sucked into the cylinders.

 Couple of things you can do to address this..
Re-bush the rocker assembly, oil gets to the top of the motor through the
rocker assembly, if it's worn at all, too much oil will get by it and pools
up.

Check both ends of the rocker shaft, both should be plugged, if not way too
much oil will pass onto the head.

 Make sure that the oil return paths from the head are clear and clean. I
had one partially blocked by a cheap head gasket, when the oil was cold, it
would back up and the car would lay a smoke screen better then a Kennedy.

 Run thinner oil....



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From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Nov 12 10:49:58 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:49:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Smokes!
In-Reply-To: <8c1781040811111430w76d40e27x3e5a1410d3e8bd46@mail.gmail.co
  m>
References: <4919FD48.8020404@comcast.net>
	<200811111426291.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>
	<8c1781040811111430w76d40e27x3e5a1410d3e8bd46@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <200811120950606.SM11356@peter-3a08809cc.nosimport.com>

synonymous?

Or is a thurible a censer on a string?

         Peter
=
At 04:30 PM 11/11/2008, Trevor Jessie wrote:
>thurible?
>
>
> >
> > =====
> > Heck, just hang a censer off the back bumper.... it'll be all the 
> more Holy.
> >
> > I can just see the smoke and the censer swingin' in the breeze.......
> >
> >
> > Peter C. _______________________________________________

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Wed Nov 12 10:56:56 2008
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:56:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Inspection
In-Reply-To: <B02BC39F0E6C460BB3AC6567099EAD72@Home>
References: <B02BC39F0E6C460BB3AC6567099EAD72@Home>
Message-ID: <491B18E8.7010808@verizon.net>

Michael,

FWIW - here in North Carolina we no longer suffer the indignity of a
state inspection on cars at least 35 years old. So my '72 can clean fall 
apart
in traffic and the state don't care. Saves me money. But I do miss that
yearly assault to get the car up to scratch.

chuck

Michael Rowe wrote:
> This is to announce that, yesterday, my car passed inspection in NY and is legally on the road. 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 12 11:04:28 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:04:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] HIF6 carbs
In-Reply-To: <0F9C511E4C4B4FD0BDA4A5B153F6F6DD@Home>
References: <0F9C511E4C4B4FD0BDA4A5B153F6F6DD@Home>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811121004s1a15cd5ajf740bfcbdfa0c526@mail.gmail.com>

Michael,

http://www.aptfast.com/

Call David Anton and chat with him about this. He can give you the best
possible idea on applications and point you toward a good manifold and talk
you through dialing the carb in. As I mentioned at Frank's place, I have the
HIF44 with the Titan manifold. MIke McLean out in California has the same
set up. He is just blocks from Advanced Performance Technologies and worked
with David on getting his set up.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 7:50 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> I am planning to build an engine this winter and would like to put an HIF6
> carb on it.  It turns out that Harley Davidson choppers use SU carbs in
> various models, including what looks like HIF6.  There are a lot of them for
> sale on Ebay at good prices, all tricked out with chromed everything for
> your crowd-pleasing chopper.
>
> I have yet to find any really good information on the sizes and fit of
> these carbs.  One guy said he put them on his Datsun 240Z with much
> improvement.  Does anyone know anything about the suitability of Harley SU
> carbs for A-series engines?
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Midget
> Long Island, NY

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Wed Nov 12 11:17:57 2008
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:17:57 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Inspection
Message-ID: <111220081817.10708.491B1DD5000189C4000029D42215568884000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>

WWOOOOHOOOOO!!!!
congrats mike!
now the next OSHIT you can drive her down! ;- )

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> 

> This is to announce that, yesterday, my car passed inspection in NY and is 
> legally on the road. There is still much to do (e.g., water pump, top), but I 
> got it out before the first snow, and it is still warm enough to drive around 
> town with no top. 
> 
> Michael Rowe 
> '74 Midget 
> Long Island, NY 
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Nov 12 11:22:14 2008
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:22:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Inspection
References: <B02BC39F0E6C460BB3AC6567099EAD72@Home>
	<491B18E8.7010808@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <014001c944f3$96b07c20$6401a8c0@refisk>

Here in Michigan we don't have state "safety" inspections.  Nobody can show 
that they do any good other than to fill government coffers.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "chuck" <cciaffone at verizon.net>
To: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>; "spridget list" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Inspection


> Michael,
>
> FWIW - here in North Carolina we no longer suffer the indignity of a
> state inspection on cars at least 35 years old. So my '72 can clean fall 
> apart
> in traffic and the state don't care. Saves me money. But I do miss that
> yearly assault to get the car up to scratch.
>
> chuck

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Nov 12 11:27:13 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:27:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Inspection
In-Reply-To: <2001F391C4FC48499BC71EBD3E0F9ED5@spider>
References: <B02BC39F0E6C460BB3AC6567099EAD72@Home>
	<2001F391C4FC48499BC71EBD3E0F9ED5@spider>
Message-ID: <2D898BAB-6AC6-4498-A636-5FA79405D780@comcast.net>

Aint that the damn truth!  And congrats!

Lester

Many millstones!

On Nov 12, 2008, at 11:35 AM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com>  
<corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> Another milestone, or is that millstone?  ...bill in oregon
> =====================================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:33 AM
> To: Spridget Chat Group
> Subject: [Spridgets] Inspection
>
> This is to announce that, yesterday, my car passed inspection in NY  
> and is
> legally on the road.  There is still much to do (e.g., water pump,  
> top), but
> I got it out before the first snow, and it is still warm enough to  
> drive
> around town with no top.
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Midget
> Long Island, NY

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov 12 11:27:56 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:27:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Inspection
In-Reply-To: <014001c944f3$96b07c20$6401a8c0@refisk>
References: <B02BC39F0E6C460BB3AC6567099EAD72@Home><491B18E8.7010808@verizon.net>
	<014001c944f3$96b07c20$6401a8c0@refisk>
Message-ID: <C1B084951EBD4949B733DA5F6FEC18D0@spider>

Common sense in government?  What is the world coming to?? ...bill in oregon
==================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rick
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:22 AM
To: spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Inspection

Here in Michigan we don't have state "safety" inspections.  Nobody can show 
that they do any good other than to fill government coffers.

Rick
-----------------------------------------------
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "chuck" <cciaffone at verizon.net>
To: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>; "spridget list" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Inspection
> Michael,
>
> FWIW - here in North Carolina we no longer suffer the indignity of a
> state inspection on cars at least 35 years old. So my '72 can clean fall 
> apart
> in traffic and the state don't care. Saves me money. But I do miss that
> yearly assault to get the car up to scratch.
>
> chuck
_______________________________________________

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Nov 12 11:40:26 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:40:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Inspection
In-Reply-To: <C1B084951EBD4949B733DA5F6FEC18D0@spider>
Message-ID: <C540631A.1AD8B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>  Nobody can show 
> that they do any good other than to fill government coffers.
Isn't that the point with most of this stuff?

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Wed Nov 12 12:20:22 2008
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:20:22 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] mrchanic misadventures update!
Message-ID: <111220081920.7790.491B2C760003CFA600001E6E2215568884000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>

If you remember I told a story in September how I had taken my midget to an "engine specialist" who manged to do everything he could to destroy my car (points, distributer, starter, ignition coil, wiring harness) without doing the one thing I asked him to do.  Well I disputed the charges with my visa company and today I received back all $510.92 that the idiot charged me. 
thanks visa 
Ryan

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov 12 12:48:02 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:48:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] mechanic misadventures update!
In-Reply-To: <111220081920.7790.491B2C760003CFA600001E6E2215568884000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
References: <111220081920.7790.491B2C760003CFA600001E6E2215568884000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BA596666F7124B999DDE8390133BA98C@spider>

The (credit card) system works. Guess I can pass on now. ...bill in oregon
===============================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:20 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] mechanic misadventures update!

If you remember I told a story in September how I had taken my midget to an
"engine specialist" who managed to do everything he could to destroy my car
(points, distributer, starter, ignition coil, wiring harness) without doing
the one thing I asked him to do.  Well I disputed the charges with my visa
company and today I received back all $510.92 that the idiot charged me. 
thanks visa 
Ryan
_______________________________________________

From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Nov 12 13:46:45 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:46:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] PCV    ?
Message-ID: <373953898.20081112124645@pacifier.com>

Hello Spridgets,

  
          Go back in time...


          When I had my 1098 (10cc 2" mains) rebuilt, it came back
          WITHOUT the little pancake breather thing. It shows up in
          pics of the Holy Sprite. Instead a rubber hose was run
          directly from the manifold to the cannister.  ?

          After years of running this configuration, I've finally
          located a replacement, with a good diaphram.

          The Question.. to what end?  What is the purpose of the
          pancake thingy? Will putting it back in the system relieve
          high crankcase pressure? I tend to blow more oil at high
          rpms's .. will it help? does it hurt? .. what's the
          Dealeee-O?
-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                          mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403  "the red thing"
 
  Be nice to your kids. They will choose your nursing home. 

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 12 14:22:24 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:22:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Headache
Message-ID: <491B4910.2070109@comcast.net>

So I have decided to get a head done for the Holy Sprite.
It is sporting a 10CG 1098 now that smokes and it has a semi miss on 
cyl  #3.
I changed the plug, it sparks everything is OK and it has 140 psi 
compression, not great but not horrible.
So why the miss at all speeds.
If you guys remember when it fired up it had a burbling sound we thought 
might have been carbs, but it is always there and if you pull #3 wire, 
nothing changes.
So I popped the head off that other 1098 (10CC) on the garage floor, it 
is a 12G-295. I thought that was the pre smog 1275 head?
Was this head used on late 1098s?
If a 1275 head works on a 1098, I have a few ready to go. This will save 
a few bucks in machine work.
Hey, I'm a 1275 guy, these 1098s drive me crazy ;) as I found out you 
have to take the 2 inner nuts all the way off the intake where on a 1275 
you just loosen them and slip the intake (and carbs) off without 
fighting with those 2 nuts. Different intake ears.
My son has my Vizard book so I can't look up head numbers for a 1098.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 12 14:27:30 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:27:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] PCV    ?
In-Reply-To: <373953898.20081112124645@pacifier.com>
References: <373953898.20081112124645@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <491B4A42.9040809@comcast.net>

Bill L wrote:
> Hello Spridgets,
>
>   
>           Go back in time...
>
>
>           When I had my 1098 (10cc 2" mains) rebuilt, it came back
>           WITHOUT the little pancake breather thing. It shows up in
>           pics of the Holy Sprite. Instead a rubber hose was run
>           directly from the manifold to the cannister.  ?
>   

Bill

Your setup is probably sucking the oil out of the canister if there is 
no PCV valve.
The flying saucer has a check valve in it to cut down the suction.
I run a flying saucer on all or most of my 1275s, I love those things, 
if I ran a hose from the can to the intake with nothing, I would fog out 
the neighborhood. I have!

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Wed Nov 12 15:15:04 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:15:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] PCV    ?
References: <373953898.20081112124645@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <1F39EBF70CB14EEF8D138213F0F9DB55@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Bill et al,

The diaphragm is pulled down against a spring-loaded valve at high vacuum, 
closing off the suction at idle.  At higher rpm and thus lower vacuum, the 
valve opens and applies manifold vacuum to the block.  It works very well 
and dries up the rear seal on  two of my engines.  It also stopped the 
occasional "fogging" of the neighborhood.  In this eco-conscious town full 
of Birkenstock-wearing, solar panel-washing, Prius driving folk, I was 
worried the townsfolk were going to march to my place with solar torches and 
organic mulch-rakes and speak harshly to me.  The diaphragms can still be 
had new.

Glen

> Hello Spridgets,
>
>
>          Go back in time...
>
>
>          When I had my 1098 (10cc 2" mains) rebuilt, it came back
>          WITHOUT the little pancake breather thing. It shows up in
>          pics of the Holy Sprite. Instead a rubber hose was run
>          directly from the manifold to the cannister.  ?
>
>          After years of running this configuration, I've finally
>          located a replacement, with a good diaphram.
>
>          The Question.. to what end?  What is the purpose of the
>          pancake thingy? Will putting it back in the system relieve
>          high crankcase pressure? I tend to blow more oil at high
>          rpms's .. will it help? does it hurt? .. what's the
>          Dealeee-O?
> -- 
> Best regards,
> Bill L.                          mailto:pythias at pacifier.com

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Nov 12 15:22:23 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:22:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Inspection
In-Reply-To: <B02BC39F0E6C460BB3AC6567099EAD72@Home>
References: <B02BC39F0E6C460BB3AC6567099EAD72@Home>
Message-ID: <491B571F.90508@wi.net>

CONGRATULATIONS!!!  Now you can get away from those little green men 
(inside joke)!  Now you're like the Holy Sprite with all the little 
fussy things that need to be done.  Have a fun winter...at least you 
won't get bored.
Dave
59 :{)
Burlington WI

Michael Rowe wrote:
> This is to announce that, yesterday, my car passed inspection in NY and is legally on the road.  There is still much to do (e.g., water pump, top), but I got it out before the first snow, and it is still warm enough to drive around town with no top.
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Midget
> Long Island, NY

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov 12 15:22:21 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:22:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] PCV    ?
References: <373953898.20081112124645@pacifier.com>
	<1F39EBF70CB14EEF8D138213F0F9DB55@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <546946F38CE049A4A75CF7EE962C78CE@NilesAD.von.gov>

> . . .  The diaphragms can still be had new.

Although reports of them dying after the legendary 30 days exist.

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Nov 12 15:44:51 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:44:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] mrchanic misadventures update!
In-Reply-To: <111220081920.7790.491B2C760003CFA600001E6E2215568884000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
References: <111220081920.7790.491B2C760003CFA600001E6E2215568884000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <491B5C63.2080708@wi.net>

Congratulations!  Now, let's see, what Spridget parts can be had for 
$510.92?  I think that could go toward the Holy Sprite!
HEY!  Just a suggestion. ;-)   :-)   Way to stick with it!  Good on ya!

Dave
59 :{)
Burlington WI

ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:
> If you remember I told a story in September how I had taken my midget to an "engine specialist" who manged to do everything he could to destroy my car (points, distributer, starter, ignition coil, wiring harness) without doing the one thing I asked him to do.  Well I disputed the charges with my visa company and today I received back all $510.92 that the idiot charged me. 
> thanks visa 
> Ryan

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 12 15:54:58 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:54:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bonnet-engine removal
Message-ID: <491B5EC2.7060501@comcast.net>

For those that insist that the bonnet must come off to install an engine 
in a Bugeye
Lookie here

http://gallery.me.com/lmacy#100196

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov 12 15:58:05 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:58:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bonnet-engine removal
In-Reply-To: <491B5EC2.7060501@comcast.net>
References: <491B5EC2.7060501@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00d201c9451a$2168c3b0$643a4b10$@com>

That only works on blue motors.



(Especially if they smoke.)


;)


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank Clarici
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 4:55 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Bonnet-engine removal

For those that insist that the bonnet must come off to install an engine 
in a Bugeye
Lookie here

http://gallery.me.com/lmacy#100196

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 12 16:04:36 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:04:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bonnet-engine removal
In-Reply-To: <00d201c9451a$2168c3b0$643a4b10$@com>
References: <491B5EC2.7060501@comcast.net>
	<00d201c9451a$2168c3b0$643a4b10$@com>
Message-ID: <491B6104.1030105@comcast.net>

Wm. Severin Thompson wrote:
> That only works on blue motors.
>
>   
Nah, I do it to green motors all the time, red ones too.
Don't try it in a square body though.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 12 16:12:03 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:12:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bonnet-engine removal
In-Reply-To: <491B5EC2.7060501@comcast.net>
References: <491B5EC2.7060501@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811121512j2ae912f9v7c011f424e8b200b@mail.gmail.com>

Also check

http://gallery.me.com/lmacy#100196/IMG_4968&bgcolor=black

To see why I was needed for spring compression.....

And...

http://gallery.me.com/lmacy#100196/IMG_5084&bgcolor=black

To see what I did after the springs were compressed....    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 4:54 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> For those that insist that the bonnet must come off to install an engine in
> a Bugeye
> Lookie here
>
> http://gallery.me.com/lmacy#100196
>
> --
> Frank Clarici

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 12 16:12:13 2008
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:12:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bonnet-engine removal
In-Reply-To: <491B5EC2.7060501@comcast.net>
References: <491B5EC2.7060501@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <031E5A40-14F0-40A5-BB8B-26F4375181F1@gmail.com>

On Nov 12, 2008, at 5:54 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> For those that insist that the bonnet must come off to install an  
> engine in a Bugeye
> Lookie here
>
> http://gallery.me.com/lmacy#100196


Of course you were referring to IMG-4968.jpg on that page.........

That's one of those engines that are fueled on alcohol......  ;)

Kevin V.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Nov 12 16:47:56 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:47:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] PCV    ?
In-Reply-To: <373953898.20081112124645@pacifier.com>
References: <373953898.20081112124645@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <643072034.20081112154756@pacifier.com>

Hello,

       Soooooo

       I got the mineral spirits out, and cleaned up the replacement
       flying saucer. It IS in great shape.. all nice a clean, no
       holes, all good. pulled the hose from the manifold.. ..

       WHAT'S THIS? some sort of DOOO-DAAH inline thingy! The engine
       builder TOLD me there was a PCV valve there, but it sure didn't
       look like there was anything at all. I'll be dipped! 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Drink wet cement, and get completely stoned. 

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Nov 12 17:04:17 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:04:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Hey Frank
Message-ID: <00e701c94523$60d4cae0$227e60a0$@com>

Is your neighborhood the Midget/Sprite vortex?

 

Ebay # 220310955319

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Nov 12 17:26:45 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:26:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] More Holy Sprite pics
Message-ID: <491B7445.3010704@wi.net>

Finally!  Get a load of the ancient spring compressor.

Go to:  http://s468.photobucket.com/albums/rr49/Gowom/

Dave
59 :{)
Burlington WI

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 12 17:42:12 2008
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:42:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Headache
In-Reply-To: <491B4910.2070109@comcast.net>
References: <491B4910.2070109@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BLU107-W53D21F8D6DCD6C87A8DA3CA170@phx.gbl>

The "206" and the "295" heads are close to identical, one was Spridget and one
MG1100 if I remember correctly. They are both great for small block engines.
If you put a 1275 head on a small block then you need to "eyebrow" the block
or the valves will clash the block.
Do the 295 head and be happy.
Bill

> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:22:24 -0500
> From: spritenut at comcast.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Headache
>
> So I have decided to get a head done for the Holy Sprite.
> It is sporting a 10CG 1098 now that smokes and it has a semi miss on
> cyl  #3.
> I changed the plug, it sparks everything is OK and it has 140 psi
> compression, not great but not horrible.
> So why the miss at all speeds.
> If you guys remember when it fired up it had a burbling sound we thought
> might have been carbs, but it is always there and if you pull #3 wire,
> nothing changes.
> So I popped the head off that other 1098 (10CC) on the garage floor, it
> is a 12G-295. I thought that was the pre smog 1275 head?
> Was this head used on late 1098s?
> If a 1275 head works on a 1098, I have a few ready to go. This will save
> a few bucks in machine work.
> Hey, I'm a 1275 guy, these 1098s drive me crazy ;) as I found out you
> have to take the 2 inner nuts all the way off the intake where on a 1275
> you just loosen them and slip the intake (and carbs) off without
> fighting with those 2 nuts. Different intake ears.
> My son has my Vizard book so I can't look up head numbers for a 1098.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 12 17:55:24 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:55:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Headache
In-Reply-To: <491B4910.2070109@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <609891.75904.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Wed, 11/12/08, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> semi miss on cyl  #3.
> I changed the plug, it sparks everything is OK and it has
> 140 psi compression, not great but not horrible.
> So why the miss at all speeds.

A BTDT guess is you've got crap in one of the ring grooves in #3 and the ring isn't expanding sometimes and you have no compression (sometimes). After sitting for 100 years, you may have had enough glaze and sh!t to break a ring or wavy expander as well. By all means get the head done, but while the head is out pop out the pistons, clean them up and re-ring the thing at least. Do a quick hand drill hone job on it while you're at it. Don't cost nuthin'.

Ron

From millerls at ado13.com  Wed Nov 12 17:55:29 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:55:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Headache
References: <491B4910.2070109@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <D97B31CB6AD746A78CFE00A480B761CD@HP>

Could be a sticky valve.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 1:22 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Headache


> So I have decided to get a head done for the Holy Sprite.
> It is sporting a 10CG 1098 now that smokes and it has a semi miss on 
> cyl  #3.
> I changed the plug, it sparks everything is OK and it has 140 psi 
> compression, not great but not horrible.
> So why the miss at all speeds.
> If you guys remember when it fired up it had a burbling sound we thought 
> might have been carbs, but it is always there and if you pull #3 wire, 
> nothing changes.
> So I popped the head off that other 1098 (10CC) on the garage floor, it 
> is a 12G-295. I thought that was the pre smog 1275 head?
> Was this head used on late 1098s?
> If a 1275 head works on a 1098, I have a few ready to go. This will save 
> a few bucks in machine work.
> Hey, I'm a 1275 guy, these 1098s drive me crazy ;) as I found out you 
> have to take the 2 inner nuts all the way off the intake where on a 1275 
> you just loosen them and slip the intake (and carbs) off without 
> fighting with those 2 nuts. Different intake ears.
> My son has my Vizard book so I can't look up head numbers for a 1098.
> 
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Wed Nov 12 18:12:27 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:12:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Inspection
In-Reply-To: <B02BC39F0E6C460BB3AC6567099EAD72@Home>
References: <B02BC39F0E6C460BB3AC6567099EAD72@Home>
Message-ID: <EA606496-77E3-43D0-8B67-639771D6D9DE@phillymgclub.com>

HOORRAAYYY!!!

Larry

On Nov 12, 2008, at 12:33 PM, Michael Rowe wrote:

> This is to announce that, yesterday, my car passed inspection in NY  
> and is legally on the road.  There is still much to do (e.g., water  
> pump, top), but I got it out before the first snow, and it is still  
> warm enough to drive around town with no top.
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Midget
> Long Island, NY
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78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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



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From hal at katemuir.com  Wed Nov 12 19:18:20 2008
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:18:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Headache
In-Reply-To: <491B4910.2070109@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFCEKOJFAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Frank,
Per Vizard the 12G-295 head was used with the 10CC engine, as was the
12G-206.  One potential problem of using a head from a 1275 is that the
chamber volume of the 1098 head is significantly more than that of the 1275
head.  Nominally 28.3cc for the 295 head vs 21.4 for the 940 head.  Without
some serious rework you might find the engine in detonation a good  part of
the time.

Hal
p.s. 12G206 and 12G295 are from the 1098, whereas 12G940 is from early 1275s
and 12G1316 from the air injected later 1275s.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Frank Clarici
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 1:22 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Headache

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 12 19:32:05 2008
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:32:05 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Computer Question re Vista
Message-ID: <b777e2be0811121832w414cf041i3014863eb556f7f1@mail.gmail.com>

I just bought a new laptop that has Vista and can't get my old laptop mouse
to work. I have a Targus mini optical mouse that works just fine with
Windows XP... I'm sure it is a driver problem but can't seem to get it to
work. Anyone know where I should begin other than buying a new mouse for it?
I have heard that Vista is pretty crappy and that there are few drivers
availble for it but I'm hoping that somebody knows how to make it work on
that computer.

-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...

From wallstreetlen at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 12 19:40:04 2008
From: wallstreetlen at hotmail.com (Len Hansen)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:40:04 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] PCV    ?
In-Reply-To: <1F39EBF70CB14EEF8D138213F0F9DB55@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <373953898.20081112124645@pacifier.com>
	<1F39EBF70CB14EEF8D138213F0F9DB55@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <BLU104-W535B5003545EACCA34C10DBF170@phx.gbl>

Glen,

Would the old style Chevy PVC work?  It is small and would fit in the hose
line to the manifold.> From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu> To:
spridgets at autox.team.net> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:15:04 -0800> Subject: Re:
[Spridgets] PCV ?> > Bill et al,> > The diaphragm is pulled down against a
spring-loaded valve at high vacuum, > closing off the suction at idle. At
higher rpm and thus lower vacuum, the > valve opens and applies manifold
vacuum to the block. It works very well > and dries up the rear seal on two of
my engines. It also stopped the > occasional "fogging" of the neighborhood. In
this eco-conscious town full > of Birkenstock-wearing, solar panel-washing,
Prius driving folk, I was > worried the townsfolk were going to march to my
place with solar torches and > organic mulch-rakes and speak harshly to me.
The diaphragms can still be > had new.> > Glen> > > Hello Spridgets,> >> >> >
Go back in time...> >> >> > When I had my 1098 (10cc 2" mains) rebuilt, it
came back> > WITHOUT the little pancake breather thing. It shows up in> > pics
of the Holy Sprite. Instead a rubber hose was run> > directly from the
manifold to the cannister. ?> >> > After years of running this configuration,
I've finally> > located a replacement, with a good diaphram.> >> > The
Question.. to what end? What is the purpose of the> > pancake thingy? Will
putting it back in the system relieve> > high crankcase pressure? I tend to
blow more oil at high> > rpms's .. will it help? does it hurt? .. what's the>
> Dealeee-O?> > -- > > Best regards,> > Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com>
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 12 19:54:05 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:54:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fr Jack takes a drive
Message-ID: <491B96CD.3020400@comcast.net>

He stopped by tonight and saw the finished car and I asked him to drive 
it since we worked out some of the bugs.
He drove around the neighborhood with me in the car, he drives like a, 
uh, retired priest, yeah, that's how he drives. ;)
So after a bit, I took the wheel and drove it like a Sprite, we tooled 
down the highway for a bit, I leaned into circles near my house
And he said he would never drive it *that fast*. I said I only hit 50 
mph on the highway, I mean it still has no registration or insurance.
Anyway, he sure is grateful, he can't thank us all enough and he is 
going to ask his sister to show him how to work this new email thing so 
he can drop a note to all involved.
I wouldn't count on an email from Father Jack personally, not for some 
time anyway.
Tomorrow the Holy Sprite goes to the upholstery shop to get it's tonneau 
cover made and fitted.
Head gasket and valve guides are ordered, the horn quit, (ground issue) 
and I did not get to that dash indicator that doesn't work when the 
headlights are on yet. But I did fix the E brake, the paw on the handle 
ratchet was upside down. Thanks guys! I had to pull the seat and tracks 
out to fix that.
I did weld that E brake bracket at the tunnel so it doesn't flex 
anymore, and I tack welded the custom exhaust>tranny bracket.
An offset trunion bushing is on it's way from a list member to fix that 
camber problem and the Sprite should be bug free once these minor issues 
are taken care of.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 12 19:58:36 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:58:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fr Jack takes a drive
In-Reply-To: <491B96CD.3020400@comcast.net>
References: <491B96CD.3020400@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910811121858m34154673j65b579770dcec043@mail.gmail.com>

Great!  He should drive it to some "Blessing of the Sprite Owners" function.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 12 20:04:00 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:04:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Friend selling 3 LBCs
Message-ID: <491B9920.6050200@comcast.net>

My buddy has 4 British cars, 3 triumphs and a 1500 Midget.
He wants to keep the Stag but he has a 1500 Midget that needs a master 
cyl and a top.
No rust, or nothing serious, semi decent interior, green/tan $2000
71 or 72 Spitfire with a GT6 engine in it, was all redone 8 years ago 
and it sits because he doesn't use it.
Probably needs hydraulic kits and mice got to the seats. Ran like raped 
ape when it was finished. He put about 3000 miles on it and parked it. 
$2500, it's green
69 GT6 +, restoration came to a stand still in 1980, car has been in dry 
storage ever since.
New interior and seats, not installed, boxes of new parts, Lucas lamps, 
chrome bits, etc all pre chinese stuff too!
Car is in primer, interior is red/white piping, needs paint and assembly
$3000,
Do NOT ask me questions, Yes I have seen the cars, they are at his house 
and haven't moved in years.
The 69 GT6 was started when he lived home before he got married 32 years 
ago.
The Spit/6 went to Stow Vermont and ran and looked great in 1995
The Midget was for his wife, the brakes locked up 2 years ago, it has 
sat ever since.
Call him, Paul 732-600-3674 if you want more info.
I can stop by and take a good look if anybody is serious.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov 12 20:20:14 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:20:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Computer Question re Vista
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be0811121832w414cf041i3014863eb556f7f1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b777e2be0811121832w414cf041i3014863eb556f7f1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D7020EBD4A7A4A15A813E2F90CD7C4BF@spider>

If you can still access the internet, try the website for the mouse mfg.

 

Or type this into Google

Targus mini optical mouse vista driver

 

I found this:

http://www.versiontracker.com/windows/vista/drivers/mouse

 

You might also find someone in your area that does computer support out of
their home. They seem to try harder, and many are more knowledgeable than
the Microsoft certificated folks. ...bill in oregon

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

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of CosmicMag1380
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 6:32 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Computer Question re Vista

 

I just bought a new laptop that has Vista and can't get my old laptop mouse

to work. I have a Targus mini optical mouse that works just fine with

Windows XP... I'm sure it is a driver problem but can't seem to get it to

work. Anyone know where I should begin other than buying a new mouse for it?

I have heard that Vista is pretty crappy and that there are few drivers

availble for it but I'm hoping that somebody knows how to make it work on

that computer.

 

-- 

Kent

1960 Bugeye

1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...

_______________________________________________

S

From thefirebuilds at gmail.com  Wed Nov 12 20:38:19 2008
From: thefirebuilds at gmail.com (Blake Thompson)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:38:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Friends of Buddy Palumbo
In-Reply-To: <382-220081141333123640@mindspring.com>
References: <382-220081141333123640@mindspring.com>
Message-ID: <8a336b9d0811121938o67c846cej1aa045ca4d9a4fa4@mail.gmail.com>

a lot of you are fans, maybe not on the mailing list.  cool stuff.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Burt Levy <thinkfast at mindspring.com>
Date: Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 9:31 PM
Subject: Friends of Buddy Palumbo
To: thinkfast <thinkfast at mindspring.com>


  Just had to share this

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=814681

 (and do you need any holiday gifts for your gearhead friends???)
Burt
ps: we'll also have these nifty, umm, "golf" shirts for sale up on the
website soon at www.lastopenroad.com

In case you missed the story in Vintage Motorsport, this is me at Roebling
Road a few months back track testing the exact, original Reventlow Scarab
(one of 3 ever built and about my very favorite racecar) that I watched win
the first race I ever went to (at the long defunct Meadowdale Raceway west
of Chicago) back in 1958. WOW!!!!
 World's Fastest Novelist
Burt "BS" Levy
thinkfast at mindspring.com
EarthLink Revolves Around You.

ps: TLOR novel #5, THE 200MPH STEAMROLLER, is coming along nicely & will
hopefully debut at Road America in July of 2009






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From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Wed Nov 12 21:46:24 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:46:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Computer Question re Vista
In-Reply-To: <D7020EBD4A7A4A15A813E2F90CD7C4BF@spider>
References: <b777e2be0811121832w414cf041i3014863eb556f7f1@mail.gmail.com>
	<D7020EBD4A7A4A15A813E2F90CD7C4BF@spider>
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811122046n3df3da7ey8c9f6bb4582475f2@mail.gmail.com>

I have windows Vista and I like it alot more then XP and I was fiercely
against it when it first came out. most of the companies out there have made
updateable drivers for most hardware and software out there although there
are a few that can not be updated.
I have 64 bit which is harder to find software for and I was able to re-use
my 10yr old hp printer by accessing software updates and driver downloads
via hp.com

On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 10:20 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> If you can still access the internet, try the website for the mouse mfg.
>
>
>
> Or type this into Google
>
> Targus mini optical mouse vista driver
>
>
>
> I found this:
>
> http://www.versiontracker.com/windows/vista/drivers/mouse
>
>
>
> You might also find someone in your area that does computer support out of
> their home. They seem to try harder, and many are more knowledgeable than
> the Microsoft certificated folks. ...bill in oregon
>
> =====================================================================
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of CosmicMag1380
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 6:32 PM
> To: Spridgets
> Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Computer Question re Vista
>
>
>
> I just bought a new laptop that has Vista and can't get my old laptop mouse
>
> to work. I have a Targus mini optical mouse that works just fine with
>
> Windows XP... I'm sure it is a driver problem but can't seem to get it to
>
> work. Anyone know where I should begin other than buying a new mouse for
> it?
>
> I have heard that Vista is pretty crappy and that there are few drivers
>
> availble for it but I'm hoping that somebody knows how to make it work on
>
> that computer.
>
>
>
> --
>
> Kent
>
> 1960 Bugeye
>
> 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> S
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Matt Hagopian

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Thu Nov 13 07:14:36 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:14:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Headache
Message-ID: <200811131414.mADEEa9S022611@berna.ucdavis.edu>

Choose appropriate piston dish and all is good.
Glen

> Frank,
> Per Vizard the 12G-295 head was used with the 10CC engine, as was the
> 12G-206.  One potential problem of using a head from a 1275 is that the
> chamber volume of the 1098 head is significantly more than that of the
> 1275
> head.  Nominally 28.3cc for the 295 head vs 21.4 for the 940 head. 
> Without
> some serious rework you might find the engine in detonation a good  part
> of
> the time.
> 
> Hal

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Thu Nov 13 10:29:46 2008
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:29:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear Wheel Bearing Question
Message-ID: <005201c945b5$6cee6650$8500a8c0@CT>

I am about to replace my rear wheel bearings and was reading in the manual
that they should be packed with lithium grease when being renewed.  I don't
suppose it would hurt anything but I thought they were lubed with the Diff.
gear oil.  Am I missing something?

Mark
Nashville
http://www.ArrestMeRed.com

From davriker at nwi.net  Thu Nov 13 12:14:30 2008
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:14:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear Wheel Bearing Question
References: <005201c945b5$6cee6650$8500a8c0@CT>
Message-ID: <82DF2B46FFCA416FBEBA83B658BF7D2B@MAIN>

Gear oil splash makes its way to the bearings eventually due to cornering & 
hills. Until that happens, the lithium grease needs to be there.
David
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark" <mark at nashvilletn.org>
To: "spridgets list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:29 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear Wheel Bearing Question


>I am about to replace my rear wheel bearings and was reading in the manual
> that they should be packed with lithium grease when being renewed.  I 
> don't
> suppose it would hurt anything but I thought they were lubed with the 
> Diff.
> gear oil.  Am I missing something?
>
> Mark
> Nashville
> http://www.ArrestMeRed.com

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Nov 13 12:31:07 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:31:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Prospero's Wiring 73-74 Diagram
Message-ID: <D95CC8F929274EBF84BCF5A76C9426A1@Home>

The Prospero Wiring Diagram for my car (MIDGET9) has the tach mis-labeled "Speedo" and the speedometer is labeled "Panel Light".  This may be obvious to the veterans among you, but it was not obvious to me.

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov 13 12:34:20 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:34:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Prospero's Wiring 73-74 Diagram
References: <D95CC8F929274EBF84BCF5A76C9426A1@Home>
Message-ID: <0FB6FBED86DF430CB277F98A041E4355@NilesAD.von.gov>

> The Prospero Wiring Diagram for my car (MIDGET9) has the tach mis-labeled 
> "Speedo" and the speedometer is labeled "Panel Light".  This may be 
> obvious to the veterans among you, but it was not obvious to me.


I have pointed that out to Doug Jacobs, but apparently he has not fixed it 
yet.
David Lieb
1972 1960 1974 1973

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Nov 13 12:58:46 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:58:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Turn Signal Buzzer
Message-ID: <1DD4C273AFB44492B5027B54B30AE929@Home>

My turn-signal-off wings are tired and don't always work, so I thought I would put a door  buzzer in the circuit.  The obvious place is at the turn signal flasher unit, which is easily accessible.  There is not enough power to run both the flasher and the buzzer at the same time, either in series or in parallel.  That really seems strange, since there is a lot of power going to the lights and they stay on without blinking when the buzzer is in parallel.  Any recommendations on how to wire such a buzzer?  Maybe one that is less consumptive of power in parallel?

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 13 13:01:42 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:01:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Turn Signal Buzzer
In-Reply-To: <1DD4C273AFB44492B5027B54B30AE929@Home>
References: <1DD4C273AFB44492B5027B54B30AE929@Home>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910811131201j8907cb7h5231d6e983ee27fd@mail.gmail.com>

They make loud flashers for that application.
They just click very loudly

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Nov 13 13:23:27 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:23:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets]  Turn Signal Buzzer
Message-ID: <FDA02962E6CE4FE5A231D99FA054505F@spider>

JC Whitney has them. TF577 for $6 is loud click. TF510 for $10 plays a tune,
like Elvis I believe. Very good for old, absent-minded Professors who have
no business driving.  Prices were 2003.  ...bill in oregon
=======================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of derf
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 12:02 PM
To: Michael Rowe
Cc: Spridget Chat Group
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Turn Signal Buzzer

They make loud flashers for that application.
They just click very loudly
_______________________________________________

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov 13 14:53:44 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:53:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Turn Signal Buzzer
In-Reply-To: <1DD4C273AFB44492B5027B54B30AE929@Home>
References: <1DD4C273AFB44492B5027B54B30AE929@Home>
Message-ID: <491CA1E8.50701@comcast.net>

Michael Rowe wrote:
> My turn-signal-off wings are tired and don't always work, so I thought I would put a door  buzzer in the circuit.  The obvious place is at the turn signal flasher unit, which is easily accessible.  There is not enough power to run both the flasher and the buzzer at the same time, either in series or in parallel.  
I use radio shack cheapo buzzers. In fact we put one in the Holy Sprite.
Bugeye signals do not cancel, and I know Father Jack would be riding 
around for days with a signal on.
Last night he heard the buzzer but I wired it to the dash indicator lamp 
and it is taped to the steering column.
If it's too loud, wrap a piece of tape around it.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Thu Nov 13 16:45:05 2008
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:45:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Turn Signal Buzzer
Message-ID: <1300201c945e9$dab2feb0$056a010a@mail2world.com>

Frank,

Did you add the buzzer before or after you found the indicator repeater
problem with the headlights on? I'm wondering if the change in
resistance in the circuit by adding the buzzer may be affecting the
repeater...

-=Chris

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: Frank Clarici [spritenut at comcast.net]
>Sent: 11/13/2008 4:54:44 PM
>To: mdrowe at optonline.net
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Turn Signal Buzzer
>
>Michael Rowe wrote:
>> My turn-signal-off wings are tired and don't always work, so I
thought I
>would put a door buzzer in the circuit. The obvious place is at the
turn
>signal flasher unit, which is easily accessible. There is not enough
power to
>run both the flasher and the buzzer at the same time, either in series
or in
>parallel. 
>I use radio shack cheapo buzzers. In fact we put one in the Holy
Sprite.
>Bugeye signals do not cancel, and I know Father Jack would be riding 
>around for days with a signal on.
>Last night he heard the buzzer but I wired it to the dash indicator
lamp 
>and it is taped to the steering column.
>If it's too loud, wrap a piece of tape around it.
>
>
>-- 
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Nov 13 18:54:51 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:54:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Turn Signal Buzzer
In-Reply-To: <1DD4C273AFB44492B5027B54B30AE929@Home>
Message-ID: <C5421A6B.1AE23%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

If you can hear a buzzer, you need an exhaust system.

From stevenm at optonline.net  Thu Nov 13 19:04:04 2008
From: stevenm at optonline.net (Steven Michelsen)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:04:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Turn Signal Buzzer
References: <1DD4C273AFB44492B5027B54B30AE929@Home>
	<491CA1E8.50701@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2CC33D7DE9CE4CC8BBF3EF2FC938B1E8@1705n3>

I have a $3 radio shack piezo buzzer (more of a beeper) jumped across the 
leads of the flasher unit in my glovebox - works great.  And yes, I control 
the volume with duct tape.

Steve
78 Midget

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
Cc: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 4:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Turn Signal Buzzer


> Michael Rowe wrote:
>> My turn-signal-off wings are tired and don't always work, so I thought I 
>> would put a door  buzzer in the circuit.  The obvious place is at the 
>> turn signal flasher unit, which is easily accessible.  There is not 
>> enough power to run both the flasher and the buzzer at the same time, 
>> either in series or in parallel.
> I use radio shack cheapo buzzers. In fact we put one in the Holy Sprite.
> Bugeye signals do not cancel, and I know Father Jack would be riding
> around for days with a signal on.
> Last night he heard the buzzer but I wired it to the dash indicator lamp
> and it is taped to the steering column.
> If it's too loud, wrap a piece of tape around it.
>
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ 

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov 13 19:19:11 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:19:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Turn Signal Buzzer
In-Reply-To: <1300201c945e9$dab2feb0$056a010a@mail2world.com>
References: <1300201c945e9$dab2feb0$056a010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <491CE01F.8040208@comcast.net>

Chris King wrote:
> Frank,
>
> Did you add the buzzer before or after you found the indicator 
> repeater problem with the headlights on? I'm wondering if the change 
> in resistance in the circuit by adding the buzzer may be affecting the 
> repeater...
>
> Buzzer works fine when the lights are off, dash lamp and buzzer do not 
> work when the lights are on.
I will bypass the headlight switch as soon as I get the car back from 
the shop, it's getting it's tonneau cover made and fitted.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From bighealey at charter.net  Thu Nov 13 19:39:51 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:39:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Turn Signal Buzzer
In-Reply-To: <2CC33D7DE9CE4CC8BBF3EF2FC938B1E8@1705n3>
Message-ID: <9E3F411F42B444ADBDA2912F59D83F28@TRACY>

Same except I use electrical tape and it is in my AH

Great minds !!

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steven Michelsen
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 6:04 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Turn Signal Buzzer

I have a $3 radio shack piezo buzzer (more of a beeper) jumped across the
leads of the flasher unit in my glovebox - works great.  And yes, I control
the volume with duct tape.

Steve
78 Midget

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
Cc: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 4:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Turn Signal Buzzer


> Michael Rowe wrote:
>> My turn-signal-off wings are tired and don't always work, so I thought I
>> would put a door  buzzer in the circuit.  The obvious place is at the
>> turn signal flasher unit, which is easily accessible.  There is not
>> enough power to run both the flasher and the buzzer at the same time,
>> either in series or in parallel.
> I use radio shack cheapo buzzers. In fact we put one in the Holy Sprite.
> Bugeye signals do not cancel, and I know Father Jack would be riding
> around for days with a signal on.
> Last night he heard the buzzer but I wired it to the dash indicator lamp
> and it is taped to the steering column.
> If it's too loud, wrap a piece of tape around it.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 13 20:27:53 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:27:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] More fun than anyone should have....
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10811131927x60fd7162o37f7e033f6bd3ee8@mail.gmail.com>

http://video.kenblockracing.com/flash/small_player/preloader.swf?vendor_id=204&media_id=9183&bgcolor=FFFFFF&autoplay=0

Herb

From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Thu Nov 13 22:45:54 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:45:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] More fun than anyone should have....
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10811131927x60fd7162o37f7e033f6bd3ee8@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10811131927x60fd7162o37f7e033f6bd3ee8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811132145v6024263au29bd8a721adc3762@mail.gmail.com>

that was the crazyiest, most insane vid i have ever watched

On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 10:27 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> http://video.kenblockracing.com/flash/small_player/preloader.swf?vendor_id=204&media_id=9183&bgcolor=FFFFFF&autoplay=0
>
> Herb
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From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Thu Nov 13 22:50:33 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:50:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] circular fenders
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811132150k632078deyd83acc4dd17141f8@mail.gmail.com>

I know I posted this earlier, but had no responses.. I need circular fenders
for a spridget. need to start calling the 68 bug a 72 bug
Amyone that has a spare set or knows where I can get a set let me know.
Thanks guys!
-- 
Sincerely,


Matt Hagopian

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 13 23:04:37 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:04:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] circular fenders
In-Reply-To: <87a1f55d0811132150k632078deyd83acc4dd17141f8@mail.gmail.com>
References: <87a1f55d0811132150k632078deyd83acc4dd17141f8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811132204i14171e19j7bccce9b6a300d65@mail.gmail.com>

Matt,

When you say "circular fenders", what exactly do you mean?  Are you talking
round rear wheel arches? If you don't already have them, you are looking at
modifying the body work of the tub or changing to a later tub. You're asking
someone to chop up a perfectly good and very desirable round wheel arch tub?

Cheers!!
Jim

On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 11:50 PM, Matt Hagopian <mhagopian at hoppetool.com>wrote:

> I know I posted this earlier, but had no responses.. I need circular
> fenders
> for a spridget. need to start calling the 68 bug a 72 bug
> Amyone that has a spare set or knows where I can get a set let me know.
> Thanks guys!
> --
> Sincerely,

From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Fri Nov 14 05:11:05 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:11:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] circular fenders
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811132204i14171e19j7bccce9b6a300d65@mail.gmail.com>
References: <87a1f55d0811132150k632078deyd83acc4dd17141f8@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0811132204i14171e19j7bccce9b6a300d65@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811140411x7e4eeb0k3cdc69da2aab342c@mail.gmail.com>

yes, I am looking for the round wheel arch quarter panels. I talked to a few
guys at the track and they said its no big deal to do. i have a sprite so i
have an interuption with tire rubbing

On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 1:04 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Matt,
>
> When you say "circular fenders", what exactly do you mean?  Are you talking
> round rear wheel arches? If you don't already have them, you are looking at
> modifying the body work of the tub or changing to a later tub. You're asking
> someone to chop up a perfectly good and very desirable round wheel arch tub?
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 11:50 PM, Matt Hagopian <mhagopian at hoppetool.com>wrote:
>
>> I know I posted this earlier, but had no responses.. I need circular
>> fenders
>> for a spridget. need to start calling the 68 bug a 72 bug
>> Amyone that has a spare set or knows where I can get a set let me know.
>> Thanks guys!
>> --
>> Sincerely,
>>
>>
>


-- 
Sincerely,


Matt Hagopian

From bighealey at charter.net  Fri Nov 14 05:35:51 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:35:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] mrchanic misadventures update!
In-Reply-To: <111220081920.7790.491B2C760003CFA600001E6E2215568884000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <F0CC405514DD452DAECE0ADDB8B379E2@TRACY>

Remember with Visa you really do have protection.  There is a zero liability
policy so if you don't make a charge you are not liable.  You also have that
additional avenue to dispute charges for unsatisfactory products or
services.

Always use your card for auction transactions for example since large
auction companies will not protect the buyer, but if you used Visa you can
dispute via Visa.

Shameless Plug.

Senior Enterprise Architect  VISA Inc.

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:20 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] mrchanic misadventures update!

If you remember I told a story in September how I had taken my midget to an
"engine specialist" who manged to do everything he could to destroy my car
(points, distributer, starter, ignition coil, wiring harness) without doing
the one thing I asked him to do.  Well I disputed the charges with my visa
company and today I received back all $510.92 that the idiot charged me.
thanks visa
Ryan
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From abcoz at hky.com  Fri Nov 14 05:37:51 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:37:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] circular fenders
In-Reply-To: <87a1f55d0811140411x7e4eeb0k3cdc69da2aab342c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <87a1f55d0811132150k632078deyd83acc4dd17141f8@mail.gmail.com><43840a7e0811132204i14171e19j7bccce9b6a300d65@mail.gmail.com>
	<87a1f55d0811140411x7e4eeb0k3cdc69da2aab342c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1CA50632142143D4962B3930B4B4908E@OwnerPC>

Matt,
You will also need to replace the outer section of the inner fender.  Both 
panels are available through BMH.  However, with the current rate of 
exchange, they're a bit "spendy".  Your best bet is to contact a furrin car 
wrecking yard and see what the have to offer.  I don't know if Scott Harper 
(Team Triumph in Warren, Ohio) has any decent ones (non-rusty) available, or 
not.  Call him at: 330-392-7176.  If you're a "left coast" guy, you can 
probably find a source on your side of the country.
If you can fit and weld reasonably well, the conversion is pretty 
straight-forward.
Bud Osbourne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matt Hagopian" <mhagopian at hoppetool.com>
To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridgeteers" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 7:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] circular fenders


> yes, I am looking for the round wheel arch quarter panels. I talked to a 
> few
> guys at the track and they said its no big deal to do. i have a sprite so 
> i
> have an interuption with tire rubbing
>
> On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 1:04 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Matt,
>>
>> When you say "circular fenders", what exactly do you mean?  Are you 
>> talking
>> round rear wheel arches? If you don't already have them, you are looking 
>> at
>> modifying the body work of the tub or changing to a later tub. You're 
>> asking
>> someone to chop up a perfectly good and very desirable round wheel arch 
>> tub?
>>
>> Cheers!!
>> Jim
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Nov 13, 2008 at 11:50 PM, Matt Hagopian 
>> <mhagopian at hoppetool.com>wrote:
>>
>>> I know I posted this earlier, but had no responses.. I need circular
>>> fenders
>>> for a spridget. need to start calling the 68 bug a 72 bug
>>> Amyone that has a spare set or knows where I can get a set let me know.
>>> Thanks guys!
>>> --
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
> -- 
> Sincerely,
>
>
> Matt Hagopian
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From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov 14 06:07:37 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:07:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] mrchanic misadventures update!
In-Reply-To: <F0CC405514DD452DAECE0ADDB8B379E2@TRACY>
References: <111220081920.7790.491B2C760003CFA600001E6E2215568884000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
	<F0CC405514DD452DAECE0ADDB8B379E2@TRACY>
Message-ID: <004701c94659$f99190b0$ecb4b210$@com>

Tracy,

How does Visa back up folks that use a debit card with the Visa logo on it?

WST

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tracy Drummond
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 6:36 AM
To: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] mrchanic misadventures update!

Remember with Visa you really do have protection.  There is a zero liability
policy so if you don't make a charge you are not liable.  You also have that
additional avenue to dispute charges for unsatisfactory products or
services.

Always use your card for auction transactions for example since large
auction companies will not protect the buyer, but if you used Visa you can
dispute via Visa.

Shameless Plug.

Senior Enterprise Architect  VISA Inc.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 14 06:23:26 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:23:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] circular fenders
Message-ID: <22245.18651.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Fri, 11/14/08, Matt Hagopian <mhagopian at hoppetool.com> wrote:
> yes, I am looking for the round wheel arch quarter panels. I
> talked to a few
> guys at the track and they said its no big deal to do. i

My buddy Jeff had a friend who does body work as a hobby measure a round wheel arch car and then make them in fiberglass while on the car for his red race sprite. Looked stunning, and was cheap and easy. Very rare shot of him in front of me:

http://www.raceelvf.org/

Ron

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Fri Nov 14 06:39:32 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:39:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rocky
Message-ID: <005501c9465e$6ebf9810$4c3ec830$@com>

I was cleaning out some things in my e-mail, and found this link,,,

 

http://www.thicko.com/Gideons%20Bible.htm

From bighealey at charter.net  Fri Nov 14 07:47:34 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:47:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] mrchanic misadventures update!
In-Reply-To: <004701c94659$f99190b0$ecb4b210$@com>
Message-ID: <AA90BE5507E4424FAF56E5353E555EDD@TRACY>

I don't know. Check with the issuing bank.

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: Wm. Severin Thompson [mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com]
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 5:08 AM
To: 'Tracy Drummond'; ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] mrchanic misadventures update!

Tracy,

How does Visa back up folks that use a debit card with the Visa logo on it?

WST

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tracy Drummond
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 6:36 AM
To: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] mrchanic misadventures update!

Remember with Visa you really do have protection.  There is a zero liability
policy so if you don't make a charge you are not liable.  You also have that
additional avenue to dispute charges for unsatisfactory products or
services.

Always use your card for auction transactions for example since large
auction companies will not protect the buyer, but if you used Visa you can
dispute via Visa.

Shameless Plug.

Senior Enterprise Architect  VISA Inc.

From bighealey at charter.net  Fri Nov 14 07:48:26 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:48:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] circular fenders
In-Reply-To: <22245.18651.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <799A96349C154B109D2597A6A8D9DE16@TRACY>

How rare a shot?  grin

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 5:23 AM
To: Jim Johnson; Matt Hagopian
Cc: Spridgeteers
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] circular fenders

--- On Fri, 11/14/08, Matt Hagopian <mhagopian at hoppetool.com> wrote:
> yes, I am looking for the round wheel arch quarter panels. I
> talked to a few
> guys at the track and they said its no big deal to do. i

My buddy Jeff had a friend who does body work as a hobby measure a round
wheel arch car and then make them in fiberglass while on the car for his red
race sprite. Looked stunning, and was cheap and easy. Very rare shot of him
in front of me:

http://www.raceelvf.org/

Ron
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Nov 14 11:16:33 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:16:33 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] circular fenders
Message-ID: <d5c.29172cb1.364f1a81@aol.com>

You can either fit new ones or fit round arch wheel arch repair  panels.  
It's a straight swap.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330   69 round wheel arch Sprite
 
In a message dated 14/11/2008 12:11:29 GMT Standard Time,  
mhagopian at hoppetool.com writes:

yes, I  am looking for the round wheel arch quarter panels. I talked to a few
guys  at the track and they said its no big deal to do. i have a sprite so i
have  an interuption with tire rubbing

From gmari2 at verizon.net  Fri Nov 14 14:38:38 2008
From: gmari2 at verizon.net (gmari2 at verizon.net)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:38:38 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] What ever happened to....
Message-ID: <1730777.4040071226698718102.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost>

Whatever happened to that bugeye that had the very neatly cut boot and 
lid?  You guys know which one I'm referring to.

George Marinos

From nases at verizon.net  Fri Nov 14 16:26:45 2008
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:26:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
Message-ID: <6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>

Working on the Holy Sprite reminded me I need some seat belts for my  
Bugeye.  What's the word from a safety standpoint on whether to go  
with lap belt only  or a 3 point?



Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Nov 14 16:35:27 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:35:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What ever happened to....
In-Reply-To: <1730777.4040071226698718102.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost>
References: <1730777.4040071226698718102.JavaMail.javamailuser@localhost>
Message-ID: <491E0B3F.4010409@comcast.net>

gmari2 at verizon.net wrote:
> Whatever happened to that bugeye that had the very neatly cut boot and 
> lid?  You guys know which one I'm referring to.
>
It popped up on Ebay a few times, always for more money but it was a 
serious project.
I wonder if someone is restoring it.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 14 16:43:17 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:43:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>
References: <6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <79DD377805BC45829B9EF5B22A97C543@spider>

I wouldn't use 3-point belts unless you have a point slightly above your
shoulder to mount that end of the belt; spine compression. ...bill in oregon
==========================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Phil Nase
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 3:27 PM
To: spridgets Spridgets at autox.team. Net
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts

Working on the Holy Sprite reminded me I need some seat belts for my  
Bugeye.  What's the word from a safety standpoint on whether to go  
with lap belt only  or a 3 point?

Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA
_______________________________________________

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Fri Nov 14 16:52:54 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:52:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>
References: <6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <491E0F56.6020409@frontiernet.net>

I would go for lap belts with an aircraft type release buckle.  The push 
button belts that are on modern cars tend to jam when you need them to 
release and release when you need them to hold.

Kate

Phil Nase wrote:
> Working on the Holy Sprite reminded me I need some seat belts for my 
> Bugeye.  What's the word from a safety standpoint on whether to go 
> with lap belt only  or a 3 point?

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Nov 14 17:01:06 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:01:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <491E0F56.6020409@frontiernet.net>
References: <6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>
	<491E0F56.6020409@frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <491E1142.4080901@comcast.net>

Kathryn Bales wrote:
> I would go for lap belts with an aircraft type release buckle.

I bought the Holy seat belts here, I also got them for my 58 and 67 
Sprites here.
About $40 shipped for a pair with the correct buckle.
http://www.seatbeltsplus.com/


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Fri Nov 14 18:09:26 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:09:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>
References: <6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <6824C247-4AB4-4D88-A2AD-DD78AC99A9EE@phillymgclub.com>

I think from a purely safety view point that a 4 point harness is the  
way to go. But you need someplace to mount the 4th point. I don't  
think the 3 point harnesses in a Spridget add a lot over the 2 point  
variety (see bill in oregon's comment). You have to mount them on the  
rear fender well and if you don't have a bracket they are far below  
the shoulder.

Larry

On Nov 14, 2008, at 6:26 PM, Phil Nase wrote:

> Working on the Holy Sprite reminded me I need some seat belts for my  
> Bugeye.  What's the word from a safety standpoint on whether to go  
> with lap belt only  or a 3 point?
>
>
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
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78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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



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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Nov 14 18:32:10 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:32:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <6824C247-4AB4-4D88-A2AD-DD78AC99A9EE@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <C543669A.1AE72%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Do you run a roll bar? 

From nases at verizon.net  Fri Nov 14 18:33:10 2008
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:33:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <C543669A.1AE72%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C543669A.1AE72%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <C44AE97A-2AFF-45A3-8274-E6C96EB7ABAD@verizon.net>

No roll bar.

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



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> Do you run a roll bar?
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Nov 14 20:56:02 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:56:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <C44AE97A-2AFF-45A3-8274-E6C96EB7ABAD@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <C5438852.1AE75%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> No roll bar.
If you roll the car, do you want a belt holding you upright?
BTW, does anybody sell the brackets for the early shoulder belts?

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Fri Nov 14 21:07:57 2008
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:07:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
References: <C5438852.1AE75%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <159E91E2F55246848C3086CE63DC8E91@blackbox2>

That's a good point.  I think I'll forego the belt entirely and take my chances flying through the air!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] seat belts


>> No roll bar.
> If you roll the car, do you want a belt holding you upright?
> BTW, does anybody sell the brackets for the early shoulder belts?

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Nov 14 21:12:13 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:12:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <159E91E2F55246848C3086CE63DC8E91@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNCEEKELAA.shop@justbrits.com>

Speaking of 'safety' items, anybody heard from Bob Kitterer??

Ed

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 14 21:18:40 2008
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville)
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:18:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Moss Spline-Drive Minilites
Message-ID: <173271.83264.qm@web51401.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Moss is running a sale on their 13" x 5.5" spline drive Minilite clones. 
Anyone know who the manufacturer is and what the quality is like?

Rick

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Fri Nov 14 22:28:35 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:28:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>
References: <6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <1A0CFF7DE871419392B906245BAD6DC5@Home>

I am using a three-point belt and, although it may be safer, I find it 
unsatisfying.  For a car that is driven instead of just ridden in, I like to 
be strapped in hard so I can feel it moving, much like a ski boot.  The 
three-point belts with retraction never get tight enough that you really 
feel attached to the car.  I expect to end up with a 4/5-point belt 
eventually.

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY 

From dmeadow at juno.com  Sat Nov 15 07:22:49 2008
From: dmeadow at juno.com (David Littlefield)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:22:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Moss Spline-Drive Minilites
Message-ID: <20081115.082249.2348.2.dmeadow@juno.com>

If it is the same as their bolt-ons, the manufacturer is KN.  They are
good quality, but don't expect them to be light.

David
 
On Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:18:40 -0800 (PST) Rick Neville
<healeyrick at yahoo.com> writes:
> Moss is running a sale on their 13" x 5.5" spline drive Minilite 
> clones. 
> Anyone know who the manufacturer is and what the quality is like?
> 
> Rick
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 15 07:26:47 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:26:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts & roll bar
In-Reply-To: <1A0CFF7DE871419392B906245BAD6DC5@Home>
Message-ID: <971750.48971.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

.
My '71 came with a three-point belt that does not have any retraction feature
and it will hold you in pretty good.  After the Holy Sprite, I've
been thinking about new belts the same as Phil .  I do have a roll bar that
will go in later this year along with some different seats (and new belts). 
I've been thinking about four-point belts because I too like the feeling of
being secured in a sports car.  Unfortunately I think the rollbar will be too
high to be a good mounting point.  Should I get somebody to weld in a
seat-belt bar with tabs at shoulder height across the two upright portions of
the hoop?  Any other ideas?
 
 - David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island

From cclabaw at juno.com  Sat Nov 15 10:30:30 2008
From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:30:30 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
Message-ID: <20081115.093030.21045.1@webmail01.dca.untd.com>

In the '50s, the common wisdom was to install 2-point belts (the only thing
available) and keep the passenger side latched and tight for use as a "grab
strap" in case of roll-over.  It was called "going for the basement".  I never
had to try it.

Clay L.
'67 Sprite


-- Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> No roll bar.
If you roll the car, do you want a belt holding you upright?
BTW, does anybody sell the brackets for the early shoulder belts?
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov 15 10:39:48 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:39:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <20081115.093030.21045.1@webmail01.dca.untd.com>
References: <20081115.093030.21045.1@webmail01.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <7A2FDE08DD044F869E0C0913C9002382@spider>

We also had "duck and cover" in those days. ...bill in oregon
=======================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of cclabaw at juno.com
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:31 AM
To: billyzoom at billyzoom.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] seat belts

In the '50s, the common wisdom was to install 2-point belts (the only thing
available) and keep the passenger side latched and tight for use as a "grab
strap" in case of roll-over.  It was called "going for the basement".  I
never
had to try it.

Clay L.
'67 Sprite

From mgmaven at bellsouth.net  Sat Nov 15 10:58:31 2008
From: mgmaven at bellsouth.net (Bob Spruck)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:58:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <1A0CFF7DE871419392B906245BAD6DC5@Home>
References: <6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>
	<6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <4.1.20081115124125.00d0b5f0@mail.bellsouth.net>

I am currently installing a new six point harness system in my ' 67 Midget
vintage racer. We have to do this because the belts expire after a certain
period of time whether they are protected from the elements in a garage or
trailer or are kept outside in the weather where they would be exposed to
the sun and rain. I'd guess no race car is stored outside where it and the
belts would be exposed to the weather and deteriorate over time.

I had planned to install the out of date five point set in my ' 72 street
car because I too, like the security of a dual shoulder harness and wide
lap belt and dislike the lack of security of a three point system in a
street sports car. I figure the roll bar and harness would provide more
effective protection in any kind of accident. However, all the installation
instructions warn not to install a four point competition harness in a
street car, but provide no explanation.

Anybody know why?

Bob Spruck

At 12:28 AM 11/15/2008 , Michael Rowe wrote:
>I am using a three-point belt and, although it may be safer, I find it 
>unsatisfying.  For a car that is driven instead of just ridden in, I like to 
>be strapped in hard so I can feel it moving, much like a ski boot.  The 
>three-point belts with retraction never get tight enough that you really 
>feel attached to the car.  I expect to end up with a 4/5-point belt 
>eventually.
>
>Michael Rowe
>'74 Midget
>Long Island, NY 
>_______________________________________________

From mgmaven at bellsouth.net  Sat Nov 15 11:02:43 2008
From: mgmaven at bellsouth.net (Bob Spruck)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:02:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts & roll bar
In-Reply-To: <971750.48971.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <1A0CFF7DE871419392B906245BAD6DC5@Home>
Message-ID: <4.1.20081115125945.00d78820@mail.bellsouth.net>

Google "harness installation instructions" or some such, as there are VERY
specific dos and don'ts for proper and SAFE installation.
Angles and distances are important so you don't endanger yourself.

Bob Spruck



>.
>My '71 came with a three-point belt that does not have any retraction feature
>and it will hold you in pretty good.  After the Holy Sprite, I've
>been thinking about new belts the same as Phil .  I do have a roll bar that
>will go in later this year along with some different seats (and new belts). 
>I've been thinking about four-point belts because I too like the feeling of
>being secured in a sports car.  Unfortunately I think the rollbar will be too
>high to be a good mounting point.  Should I get somebody to weld in a
>seat-belt bar with tabs at shoulder height across the two upright portions of
>the hoop?  Any other ideas?
> 
> - David Booker
>'71 Midget
>Long Island

From bighealey at charter.net  Sat Nov 15 12:28:33 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:28:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Need 76 Midget Motor Mount Brackets
Message-ID: <0AD0E828AD354665BB7D92646E7E0DC5@TRACY>

I need a pair of lower (frame to rubber) Motor Mounts for a 1500.

 

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !

President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sat Nov 15 12:57:42 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:57:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <4.1.20081115124125.00d0b5f0@mail.bellsouth.net>
References: <6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>
	<6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>
	<4.1.20081115124125.00d0b5f0@mail.bellsouth.net>
Message-ID: <EC9E2A2DC48F42D2A61BD5906351CDC7@Home>

> instructions warn not to install a four point competition harness in a
> street car, but provide no explanation.

Could it be that street cars are more likely to be hit from the side by a 
much larger car, in which case you are better off not to be strapped in 
hard?

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY 

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Nov 15 13:04:25 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:04:25 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
Message-ID: <d12.1d0b58f1.36508549@aol.com>

Or fit a roll bar and belts.  Alan Fisher has had some nice roll bars  made, 
at a competetive price - he had them with him at Sprite Jubilee
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 15/11/2008 04:08:33 GMT Standard Time,  
dlh2001 at comcast.net writes:

That's a  good point.  I think I'll forego the belt entirely and take my 
chances  flying through the air!

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov 15 13:04:34 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:04:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <EC9E2A2DC48F42D2A61BD5906351CDC7@Home>
References: <6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>
	<4.1.20081115124125.00d0b5f0@mail.bellsouth.net>
	<EC9E2A2DC48F42D2A61BD5906351CDC7@Home>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811151204nf580c40me69ec0edd365e836@mail.gmail.com>

My 68 Midget has 3 points which were already in it when I got it. I keep
them due to the ubiquitous seat belt laws however, I have installed the best
safety measure of all in my car. One which greatly reduces the likelihood of
needing safety belts at all...

A careful and well trained driver...   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson


On Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 1:57 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> instructions warn not to install a four point competition harness in a
>> street car, but provide no explanation.
>>
>
> Could it be that street cars are more likely to be hit from the side by a
> much larger car, in which case you are better off not to be strapped in
> hard?

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Nov 15 13:05:05 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:05:05 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
Message-ID: <c79.4768f045.36508571@aol.com>

Yes, he ordered some Silicone hoses a few days ago.
 
In a message dated 15/11/2008 04:15:25 GMT Standard Time,  shop at justbrits.com 
writes:

Speaking  of 'safety' items, anybody heard from Bob  Kitterer??

Ed

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Nov 15 13:08:07 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:08:07 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts & roll bar
Message-ID: <d50.39b3aee8.36508627@aol.com>

Hi David,
 
That's a good idea, especially if you are much taller than five foot eight  
inches as the shoulder belts need to be at as shallow an angle as  possible.  
You don't need the tabs as it's possible to have a belt set that  loops around 
the bar rather than having a clip anchor fastening on the shoulder  belts.
 
I'm not a big fan of 4 belts and for very little extra recommend a 6 belt  
set.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 15/11/2008 14:26:57 GMT Standard Time,  
tncarnut1 at yahoo.com writes:

Unfortunately I think the rollbar will be too
high to be a good  mounting point.  Should I get somebody to weld in a
seat-belt bar with  tabs at shoulder height across the two upright portions of
the hoop?   Any other ideas?

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Nov 15 13:11:41 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:11:41 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
Message-ID: <d34.3e7133b3.365086fd@aol.com>

Defintely the way to go.  I have a 6 point belt set in my 69 Sprite  road car 
that are FIA and SFi certified.
 
If any publication says don't fit a 4 point belt set in a road car ask why  
they say that?  if fitted correctly there is no good reason I can think of  
(except not having a roll bar) for not fitting them.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 15/11/2008 17:58:54 GMT Standard Time,  
mgmaven at bellsouth.net writes:

I am  currently installing a new six point harness system in my ' 67  Midget
vintage racer. We have to do this because the belts expire after a  certain
period of time whether they are protected from the elements in a  garage or
trailer or are kept outside in the weather where they would be  exposed to
the sun and rain. I'd guess no race car is stored outside where  it and the
belts would be exposed to the weather and deteriorate over  time.

I had planned to install the out of date five point set in my '  72 street
car because I too, like the security of a dual shoulder harness  and wide
lap belt and dislike the lack of security of a three point system  in a
street sports car. I figure the roll bar and harness would provide  more
effective protection in any kind of accident. However, all the  installation
instructions warn not to install a four point competition  harness in a
street car, but provide no explanation.

Anybody know  why?

Bob Spruck

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Nov 15 13:14:21 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:14:21 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
Message-ID: <c37.427c4501.3650879d@aol.com>

Most modern cars have side impact bars in the doors.
 
In a message dated 15/11/2008 19:58:16 GMT Standard Time,  
mdrowe at optonline.net writes:

Could it  be that street cars are more likely to be hit from the side by a 
much  larger car, in which case you are better off not to be strapped in  
hard?

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov 15 13:18:45 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:18:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite & Sprite Midget Club Updates
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811151218g29bd3509i37923f105f599d47@mail.gmail.com>

For your viewing pleasure the Sprite Midget Club <
http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org> website has been updated a little (still
have to fix the top menu) and there are a bunch of new picture links for the
Holy Sprite project temporary page at: <
http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/Holy_Sprite/Holy_Sprite.html>.  The scrapbook
for Fr. Jack is being assembled and a more permanent online repository will
soon be found for the Holy Sprite Project.

Enjoy!!
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov 15 13:20:02 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:20:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <c37.427c4501.3650879d@aol.com>
References: <c37.427c4501.3650879d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811151220x23b1c45bj403a725216281571@mail.gmail.com>

On Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 2:14 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> Most modern cars have side impact bars in the doors.


Cool!  I've always wanted a car with a bar in it!  Fornal has one and I'm
jealous!
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov 15 13:27:34 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:27:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <c79.4768f045.36508571@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNOEGKELAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<Yes, he ordered some Silicone hoses a few days ago.>>

'Pre' or 'post' fires, Daniel??????

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Nov 15 13:41:22 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:41:22 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
Message-ID: <bf2.4059f075.36508df2@aol.com>

Maybe you should buy a Rolls Royce and become rollsroyceman at gmail.com
 
In a message dated 15/11/2008 20:20:13 GMT Standard Time,  bmwwxman at gmail.com 
writes:

On Sat,  Nov 15, 2008 at 2:14 PM, <_WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com_ 
(mailto:WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) >  wrote:

Most  modern cars have side impact bars in the doors.

Cool!  I've always wanted a car with a bar in it!  Fornal  has one and I'm 
jealous!


--  
Cheers!!
Jim

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Nov 15 13:42:57 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:42:57 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
Message-ID: <d69.33d07e2c.36508e51@aol.com>

I'm not sure, probably pre.  Over here the news reported that the  fires were 
in the area where the really rich celebrity types lived and I hadn't  figured 
he was a rich celebrity type.  My californian geography is not that  hot.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 15/11/2008 20:27:44 GMT Standard Time,  shop at justbrits.com 
writes:

<<Yes, he ordered some Silicone hoses a few days  ago.>>

'Pre' or 'post' fires,  Daniel??????

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 15 14:13:59 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:13:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811151204nf580c40me69ec0edd365e836@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <648449.62353.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sat, 11/15/08, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> them due to the ubiquitous seat belt laws however, I have
> installed the best
> safety measure of all in my car. 
> A careful and well trained driver...  

Jim,

It's not a very good idea to loan out your car like that.

Ron

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Nov 15 14:33:07 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:33:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811151204nf580c40me69ec0edd365e836@mail.gmail.com>
References: <6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net><4.1.20081115124125.00d0b5f0@mail.bellsouth.net><EC9E2A2DC48F42D2A61BD5906351CDC7@Home>
	<43840a7e0811151204nf580c40me69ec0edd365e836@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP4A080266E763A08AA6E7CB8110@phx.gbl>

You should install them in other peoples' cars ...

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

I have installed the best
safety measure of all in my car. One which greatly reduces the likelihood of
needing safety belts at all...

A careful and well trained driver...   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Sat Nov 15 14:48:24 2008
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:48:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] '70 Midget FS - NFI
Message-ID: <9870E9C4198E4AC8A969E3D46D62988E@HomeComputer>

Here is a '70 Midget for sale on Craigslist in Raleigh, NC for $3500:

 

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/917775065.html

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 15 15:09:43 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:09:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <4.1.20081115124125.00d0b5f0@mail.bellsouth.net>
References: <6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>
	<6FC0AC50-76A5-4DDE-B584-54EA09738020@verizon.net>
	<4.1.20081115124125.00d0b5f0@mail.bellsouth.net>
Message-ID: <491F48A7.1060706@comcast.net>

Bob Spruck wrote:
>  However, all the installation
> instructions warn not to install a four point competition harness in a
> street car, but provide no explanation.
>
> Anybody know why?
>
>   
It takes a while to fasten it all and it takes a while to undo it all.
Or paramedics might not have a clue as to how to get you out if you need 
to be pulled from a burning car.
Just guessing.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From wbmcleod at gmail.com  Sat Nov 15 15:17:28 2008
From: wbmcleod at gmail.com (William McLeod)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:17:28 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 shift stick
Message-ID: <932EB290-DA5F-42B5-B0BF-EB2829FB45E4@gmail.com>

I have a shift stick up on ebay ( item number 110312544000 ) which I  
have identified as coming from a post 1975 Midget or Spitfire.  There  
is a viewer out there who is insistent that I have mis-identified it.   
If some of you experts out there could look at the auction and send  
along a question (really an answer) to tell me what I have up, I would  
really appreciate it!  I don't need to be selling the wrong stuff!   
Bear in mind that the shift knob could be from anywhere....

Thanks in advance,
Bill
Slightly Classics
Tucson, AZ

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 15 15:19:40 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:19:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
References: <C5438852.1AE75%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<159E91E2F55246848C3086CE63DC8E91@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <738ACB82F8CD4BB99FB879718F1E11F6@Larry>

Charles Darwin called... he wants to study you.  ;-))

LAD



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dean Hedin" <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 10:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] seat belts


That's a good point.  I think I'll forego the belt entirely and take my 
chances flying through the air!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] seat belts


>> No roll bar.
> If you roll the car, do you want a belt holding you upright?
> BTW, does anybody sell the brackets for the early shoulder belts?
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 15 15:22:05 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:22:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <491F48A7.1060706@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <875088.56543.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sat, 11/15/08, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> It takes a while to fasten it all and it takes a while to
> undo it all.

Undo is one touch. 

According to Pyrotect's website:

"5 point harnesses are designed for upright sitting positions where the sub belt helps restrict upward movement of the body during roll-overs. 6 point belts keep lay down position drivers from submarining out from under restraints in a forward collision. Individual shoulder straps, properly mounted, minimize side to side movement of the driver. 4 Point "Y" type harnesses are not recommended as they may cause injury by applying side pressure to the spine in an accident."

Ron 

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 15 15:28:35 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:28:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 shift stick
In-Reply-To: <932EB290-DA5F-42B5-B0BF-EB2829FB45E4@gmail.com>
References: <932EB290-DA5F-42B5-B0BF-EB2829FB45E4@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <491F4D13.7020802@comcast.net>

William McLeod wrote:
> I have a shift stick up on ebay ( item number 110312544000 ) which I  
> have identified as coming from a post 1975 Midget or Spitfire.  There  
> is a viewer out there who is insistent that I have mis-identified it.   
>
>   
It is a late ribcase shifter, the one with the break away when wrecked 
rubber center.
It will fit all ribcase trannys 65-74


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Sat Nov 15 15:31:59 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:31:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Prospero's Wiring 73-74 Diagram
In-Reply-To: <D95CC8F929274EBF84BCF5A76C9426A1@Home>
References: <D95CC8F929274EBF84BCF5A76C9426A1@Home>
Message-ID: <491EDD5F.29064.74C63D@kk7ss.verizon.net>

I also told them about the Midget 2 diagram..
It has the rh turn signal and rh parking light intrerchangwed... 
I've told them twice !!


On 13 Nov 2008 at 14:31, Michael Rowe wrote:

>> The Prospero Wiring Diagram for my car (MIDGET9) has the tach
>> mis-labeled "Speedo" and the speedometer is labeled "Panel Light". 
>> This may be obvious to the veterans among you, but it was not obvious
>> to me.


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From dwramsey at att.net  Sat Nov 15 16:00:55 2008
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:00:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <d69.33d07e2c.36508e51@aol.com>
Message-ID: <20081115230100.657C8187682@autox.team.net>

This time the fires are north of LA and he lives south. There is no telling
where the nuts are going to start fires when the Santa Ana winds blow.
		Crash 


I'm not sure, probably pre.  Over here the news reported that the  fires
were 
in the area where the really rich celebrity types lived and I hadn't
figured 
he was a rich celebrity type.  My californian geography is not that  hot.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Nov 15 16:16:09 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:16:09 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
Message-ID: <c5f.461c6d64.3650b239@aol.com>

It's hard to make any sense from that. However, it think it means it  
recommends a 5 or 6 point belt set as being superior to a 4 point belt  set.  It DOES 
NOT mean don't fit a 4 point but stick with a lap strap or  lap strap and 
diagnonal.
 
In a message dated 15/11/2008 22:22:35 GMT Standard Time, soavero at yahoo.com  
writes:

--- On  Sat, 11/15/08, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> It  takes a while to fasten it all and it takes a while to
> undo it  all.

Undo is one touch. 

According to Pyrotect's  website:

"5 point harnesses are designed for upright sitting positions  where the sub 
belt helps restrict upward movement of the body during  roll-overs. 6 point 
belts keep lay down position drivers from submarining out  from under restraints 
in a forward collision. Individual shoulder straps,  properly mounted, 
minimize side to side movement of the driver. 4 Point "Y"  type harnesses are not 
recommended as they may cause injury by applying side  pressure to the spine in 
an accident."

Ron 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 15 16:38:56 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:38:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
References: <875088.56543.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E7129ED8C8C04510A63ECFDCB9E2C67B@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 4:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] seat belts


--- On Sat, 11/15/08, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> It takes a while to fasten it all and it takes a while to
> undo it all.

Undo is one touch.

According to Pyrotect's website:

"5 point harnesses are designed for upright sitting positions where the sub 
belt helps restrict upward movement of the body during roll-overs. 6 point 
belts keep lay down position drivers from submarining out from under 
restraints in a forward collision. Individual shoulder straps, properly 
mounted, minimize side to side movement of the driver. 4 Point "Y" type 
harnesses are not recommended as they may cause injury by applying side 
pressure to the spine in an accident."

Ron
_______________________________________________

I'm not sure why they come up with a different function for a 5 point vs a 6 
point harness.  The only difference is whether they use a single or a double 
anti-submarine belt -- whose only function is to keep the driver from 
sliding forward underneath the lap belts on a frontal impact.  The bit about 
restricting upward movement is new to me.  I'm not sure how they expect that 
to work?

BTW, my only experience is in a formula car where a 6 point is required. 
I'm not sure why anybody would ever use a 5 point.

LAD

From cclabaw at juno.com  Sat Nov 15 17:01:14 2008
From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:01:14 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
Message-ID: <20081115.160114.11928.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com>

Crash, et al -

I'll tell you.  We now (4:00 PM local) have fires in Sylmar, Brea, Anaheim
Hills, Corona, Yorba Linda and Santa Clarita.  Stay tuned for late breaking
flames.  Not fun. :-(

Clay L.
'67 Sprite


-- "David Ramsey" <dwramsey at att.net> wrote:
This time the fires are north of LA and he lives south. There is no telling
where the nuts are going to start fires when the Santa Ana winds blow.
		Crash


I'm not sure, probably pre.  Over here the news reported that the  fires
were
in the area where the really rich celebrity types lived and I hadn't
figured
he was a rich celebrity type.  My californian geography is not that  hot.

Weslake-Monza 1330
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From dmeadow at juno.com  Sat Nov 15 17:01:10 2008
From: dmeadow at juno.com (David Littlefield)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:01:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
Message-ID: <20081115.180111.2944.0.dmeadow@juno.com>

Think about the physics in the two situations.  In a laydown
configuration in a formula car a forward crash will make submarining a
huge issue.  In an upright position in a production style racecar, the
chest and head moving forward is the greater issue than submarining. 
Similarly, when you go upside down in a formula car, your whole body is
straining against the various belts.  In an upright position, your weight
is pushing against your shoulder straps to a greater degree.  The single
submarine belt in this case helps to keep the shoulder belt from moving
in the direction of your body.  Two belts may do this to some degree, but
the connection with one is better (IMHO) because it is straight and more
solid.

That's why I use a five point in my racing Midget.  I'm a fairly short
guy, though, and I have some tall buddies that race Midgets that are
probably lying down to a degree that a six point would make more sense.

David



On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:38:56 -0600 "Larry Daniels"
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> writes:
> 
> "5 point harnesses are designed for upright sitting positions where 
> the sub 
> belt helps restrict upward movement of the body during roll-overs. 6 
> point 
> belts keep lay down position drivers from submarining out from under 
> 
> restraints in a forward collision. Individual shoulder straps, 
> properly 
> mounted, minimize side to side movement of the driver. 4 Point "Y" 
> type 
> harnesses are not recommended as they may cause injury by applying 
> side 
> pressure to the spine in an accident."
> 
> Ron
> _______________________________________________
> 
> I'm not sure why they come up with a different function for a 5 
> point vs a 6 
> point harness.  The only difference is whether they use a single or 
> a double 
> anti-submarine belt -- whose only function is to keep the driver 
> from 
> sliding forward underneath the lap belts on a frontal impact.  The 
> bit about 
> restricting upward movement is new to me.  I'm not sure how they 
> expect that 
> to work?
> 
> BTW, my only experience is in a formula car where a 6 point is 
> required. 
> I'm not sure why anybody would ever use a 5 point.
> 
> LAD
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 15 17:13:26 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:13:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
References: <20081115.180111.2944.0.dmeadow@juno.com>
Message-ID: <C0B5D9C33861402CAC9BC29EE5E4ACB4@Larry>

Damn, David, that does make sense.  I never thought of it that way; I guess 
because I was only concerned about saving my own ass in my car.  Thanks for 
the insight.

LAD


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Littlefield" <dmeadow at juno.com>
To: <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: <soavero at yahoo.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 6:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] seat belts


Think about the physics in the two situations.  In a laydown
configuration in a formula car a forward crash will make submarining a
huge issue.  In an upright position in a production style racecar, the
chest and head moving forward is the greater issue than submarining.
Similarly, when you go upside down in a formula car, your whole body is
straining against the various belts.  In an upright position, your weight
is pushing against your shoulder straps to a greater degree.  The single
submarine belt in this case helps to keep the shoulder belt from moving
in the direction of your body.  Two belts may do this to some degree, but
the connection with one is better (IMHO) because it is straight and more
solid.

That's why I use a five point in my racing Midget.  I'm a fairly short
guy, though, and I have some tall buddies that race Midgets that are
probably lying down to a degree that a six point would make more sense.

David



On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:38:56 -0600 "Larry Daniels"
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> writes:
>
> "5 point harnesses are designed for upright sitting positions where
> the sub
> belt helps restrict upward movement of the body during roll-overs. 6
> point
> belts keep lay down position drivers from submarining out from under
>
> restraints in a forward collision. Individual shoulder straps,
> properly
> mounted, minimize side to side movement of the driver. 4 Point "Y"
> type
> harnesses are not recommended as they may cause injury by applying
> side
> pressure to the spine in an accident."
>
> Ron
> _______________________________________________
>
> I'm not sure why they come up with a different function for a 5
> point vs a 6
> point harness.  The only difference is whether they use a single or
> a double
> anti-submarine belt -- whose only function is to keep the driver
> from
> sliding forward underneath the lap belts on a frontal impact.  The
> bit about
> restricting upward movement is new to me.  I'm not sure how they
> expect that
> to work?
>
> BTW, my only experience is in a formula car where a 6 point is
> required.
> I'm not sure why anybody would ever use a 5 point.
>
> LAD
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov 15 17:30:43 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:30:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 shift stick
In-Reply-To: <932EB290-DA5F-42B5-B0BF-EB2829FB45E4@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNMEHEELAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<I have a shift stick up on ebay ( item number 110312544000 ) which I  
have identified as coming from a post 1975 Midget or Spitfire.>>

Sorry Bill, Just like Frank said.

1275

Ed

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Nov 15 17:46:03 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:46:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts & roll bar
In-Reply-To: <d50.39b3aee8.36508627@aol.com>
References: <d50.39b3aee8.36508627@aol.com>
Message-ID: <491F6D4B.4040702@wi.net>

Hi all,

I may be preaching to the choir here, but with the mention of rollbars, 
I feel I need to chime in here.

I purchased my Bugeye from a fellow who ran Solo events and drove it on 
the street.  He had installed a rollover bar.  One day he was driving 
out in our twisty hill country (Kettle Moraine, Larry) hit some pea 
gravel and ended up in the ditch a quadriplegic.  Seems his head hit the 
UNPADDED rollover bar and being on the street he was not wearing a 
helmet.  My point is:  Please */pad/* your rollover bar if you are going 
to drive without a helmet.  I know it sounds like common sense....but.....

OK, I feel better now.

Mom (I mean, Dave)
59 :{)
Burlington WI  (Anyone catch Natalie Neff's by-line in last weeks 
Autoweek?  It's sad but that's what I'm doing to my cars this weekend.  
Absolutely no comment from you one/two season folks! ;-)  )


> In a message dated 15/11/2008 14:26:57 GMT Standard Time,  
> tncarnut1 at yahoo.com writes:
>
> Unfortunately I think the rollbar will be too
> high to be a good  mounting point.  Should I get somebody to weld in a
> seat-belt bar with  tabs at shoulder height across the two upright portions of
> the hoop?   Any other ideas?

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sat Nov 15 18:10:37 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:10:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Which Generator?
Message-ID: <d49b03130811151710h15c15180pe2d1c27c5ff14491@mail.gmail.com>

I was given a generator by a restorer friend of mine because he thought he
had no need of it.  I am trying to dertemine what I have here, so you
experts out there can start guessing.
It is a C40, not a C40-1.  It has the extended rear threaded rear end for
the gear reduction gear box with external brass oiler.  The electrical
connections are spade type and look like they were designed for this rear
plate.  the front plate has the ribs inboard.  The main body transitions
down about a quarter inch in diameter for the rear 2 inches or so.  It is
dated 11-65?  What the heck doI have?  Oh, yeah, it turns very freely, so
freely, I think the brushes are worn out.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 15 19:07:07 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:07:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Which Generator?
In-Reply-To: <d49b03130811151710h15c15180pe2d1c27c5ff14491@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d49b03130811151710h15c15180pe2d1c27c5ff14491@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <491F804B.1050400@comcast.net>

rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote:
>   It is dated 11-65?  What the heck doI have?  
It sounds like a MKII Sprite tach drive genny but those dates would have 
ended in 63.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov 15 19:13:03 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:13:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNIEHIELAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<Or paramedics might not have a clue as to how to get you out if you need
to be pulled from a burning car.>>

As a Retired Paramedic folks, I can assure you Franks IS correct.

'Course it is also dam*ed difficult to remove a "patient"/"dead body" from
a LBC when the steering column is embedded in said persons chest.

Many years ago whilst driving my '69 Camino and being stopped at a red light
(east bound on east/west 4 lane street) and the north bound/south bound
street being ONE-WAY north bound the light turned green for me
and I gently started east again AFTER double checking the north bound
street for some idiot possibly not stopping (as I ALWAYS do) I was
NAILED (with SEVERE impact) by a HIGH speed car SOUTH bound.
Moved the 'B' pillar inboard roughly NINE (9) INCHES !!!!!

The Camino was a late one of the run and therefore had not only lap belts
but the Optional Use Shoulder Belt (which I was NOT [not ever will] but
I WAS wearing the lap belt.  I was sent (at a very high rate of speed)
to my right which put me down on the width of the bench front seat.

ONE MAJOR problem!!!  The age old adage of "for every action there is an
equal RE-action" applied to my accident!!!!  I returned to the upright
position
which I had just been in BUT there was this DOOR with it's panel AND
arm-rest!!!!  Sort of luckily, I got 7 'bruised' ribs.  DA*N they are
painful!!

Fortunately for me, 3 cars behind me (which I had noticed<G>) was a
Police Car (U of I Sworn Officers) who witnessed entire thing.  Also helped
that at the time, I was selling/servicing the 2-way radio systems of
Springfield's Police & Fire Depts. and knew around 90% of folks in BOTH
Depts.  Turned out the car's driver was so blotto that his interviews (FIVE
Officers<BG>) and then just TWO Field Sobriety Tests (failed BADLY<G>)
resulted in his arrest.  Later blew .205 (I will NEVER forget that on. LOL).

After the guys did some interviews with folks up the street from the crash,
the idiot had gone roughly 21 City BLOCKS and all the while accelerating!!!
Impact was estimated to be 93 MPH.

You wonder why I LOVE 30+ year old cars AND lap belts?!?!?!?

The Accident Investigation Unit guys told me a few week later had I been
in a "modern" vehicle I would have sustained VERY bad injuries OR died<F>!!

My .02 on seat belts for STREET vehicles!!

Ed
'63 AH BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey) with LAP belts.
'70 El Camino (Amber) with LAP belts (shoulder optional; NOT worn).
'70 El Camino (Blackie) with LAP belts (shoulder optional; NOT worn).
'73 Black Tulip MGB (Murial) with LAP belts (org 3 point system replaced).
'06 Malibu Maxx (Silvia) with 3 point belts & air bags.
.....(wife's; and I try NOT to drive it. [Although I love it] )

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Sat Nov 15 19:41:45 2008
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:41:45 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] fuel filter?
Message-ID: <111620080241.7563.491F886900001D5F00001D8B22155517249B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>

I just installed a purolater fuel filter between the regulater that the POinstalled and the carbs that looks a lot like the one everyone else is using.  My question is it suppose to fill up? or is it acceptable to be half full?
ryan

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Nov 15 19:48:47 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:48:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] fuel filter?
References: <111620080241.7563.491F886900001D5F00001D8B22155517249B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <34A49FCAF54D4C9D92A9B3882EF2CE31@midget>

I will be blessed if I can explain how or why it works without filling up, 
but it does.
David Lieb 

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov 15 19:56:37 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:56:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] fuel filter?
In-Reply-To: <34A49FCAF54D4C9D92A9B3882EF2CE31@midget>
References: <111620080241.7563.491F886900001D5F00001D8B22155517249B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
	<34A49FCAF54D4C9D92A9B3882EF2CE31@midget>
Message-ID: <678D6959D298497D8E5BE72C2ADE2D83@spider>

It be a Physics thing. Unnerving at first. ...bill in oregon
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-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 6:49 PM
To: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] fuel filter?

I will be blessed if I can explain how or why it works without filling up, 
but it does.
David Lieb 
_______________________________________________

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Nov 15 20:03:28 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:03:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Which Generator?
References: <d49b03130811151710h15c15180pe2d1c27c5ff14491@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <69382A6801F843289F58A017806B0167@personal>

something someone modified.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 7:10 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Which Generator?


>I was given a generator by a restorer friend of mine because he thought he
> had no need of it.  I am trying to dertemine what I have here, so you
> experts out there can start guessing.
> It is a C40, not a C40-1.  It has the extended rear threaded rear end for
> the gear reduction gear box with external brass oiler.  The electrical
> connections are spade type and look like they were designed for this rear
> plate.  the front plate has the ribs inboard.  The main body transitions
> down about a quarter inch in diameter for the rear 2 inches or so.  It is
> dated 11-65?  What the heck doI have?  Oh, yeah, it turns very freely, so
> freely, I think the brushes are worn out.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 15 21:50:47 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:50:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts & roll bar
In-Reply-To: <491F6D4B.4040702@wi.net>
Message-ID: <832722.93966.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sat, 11/15/08, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:
> helmet.  My point is:  Please */pad/* your rollover bar if
> you are going 
> to drive without a helmet.  I know it sounds like common

And don't use that crap pool noodle foam stuff that I see on a lot of race cars. It does NOTHING. Get the Snell certified dense stuff. It'll cost $15 instead of $3 and doesn't look quite as nice, but it works. 

Ron

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Nov 15 22:10:47 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:10:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Which Generator?
In-Reply-To: <69382A6801F843289F58A017806B0167@personal>
References: <d49b03130811151710h15c15180pe2d1c27c5ff14491@mail.gmail.com>
	<69382A6801F843289F58A017806B0167@personal>
Message-ID: <491FAB57.7020603@wi.net>

The Mk1 and 2 Sprites (Mk 1 Midget) used the mechanical tach and 
therefore the tach reduction gearbox which necessitated a long armature 
shaft and an extended rear plate.  The early ones had screw connectors 
which is a specific end plate.  Other than those parts all the C40's 
have interchangeable parts (even those with stepped cases).  There are 
differences in front bearing mounts.   Fan styles changed but are 
interchangeable. Pulley diameters were determined by application. Some 
like to put on a smaller pulley to try to get more output from the 
generator.  It sounds like the dynamo in question is a mix 'n match.  
The longer armature will fit in the non-tach drive /case/ but requires 
the tach drive rear plate.  After market companies made the same parts 
but the design might be different.  Also /modern /"Lucas" TYPE gennys 
have a different armature shaft diameter (read, metric) and cannot be 
use with the original type genny.

That ought to muddy the waters.
Dave
59 :{)
Burlington WI


Jack Laird wrote:
> something someone modified.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" 
> <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
>
>> I was given a generator by a restorer friend of mine because he 
>> thought he
>> had no need of it.  I am trying to dertemine what I have here, so you
>> experts out there can start guessing.
>> It is a C40, not a C40-1.  It has the extended rear threaded rear end 
>> for
>> the gear reduction gear box with external brass oiler.  The electrical
>> connections are spade type and look like they were designed for this 
>> rear
>> plate.  the front plate has the ribs inboard.  The main body transitions
>> down about a quarter inch in diameter for the rear 2 inches or so.  
>> It is
>> dated 11-65?  What the heck doI have?  Oh, yeah, it turns very 
>> freely, so
>> freely, I think the brushes are worn out.
>> Mike MacLean
>> 60 Sprite
>> 56 BN2

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Nov 15 22:13:29 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:13:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts & roll bar
In-Reply-To: <832722.93966.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <832722.93966.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <491FABF9.8090308@wi.net>

What Ron said!!!   Thanks for bringing that up Ron.

Dave
59 :{)
Burlington WI



Ron Soave wrote:
> And don't use that crap pool noodle foam stuff that I see on a lot of race cars. It does NOTHING. Get the Snell certified dense stuff. It'll cost $15 instead of $3 and doesn't look quite as nice, but it works. 
>
> Ron

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 15 23:35:54 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:35:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <20081115.180111.2944.0.dmeadow@juno.com>
Message-ID: <148746.33135.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sat, 11/15/08, David Littlefield <dmeadow at juno.com> wrote:
"In an upright position in a production style racecar, the
chest and head moving forward is the greater issue than submarining."
 
Not sure submarining would be much of an issue in my street car especially
after the rollbar is in as it looks like the bar will limit the seatback's
ability to recline anyway.  I also wonder about mounting a five (or six) point
belt with stock seats - don't those work better with a slot in the seat
cushion so you can mount them down rather than forward and over the front of
the seat? 
 
With all that said, I've begun looking at the various four and five point
belts out there and see that some have the shoulder belts sewn to the lap
belts.  Is this better / worse than a cam-lock situation where all belts
connect to the same central point? 
 
David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island
 


 

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Nov 16 05:51:18 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:51:18 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts & roll bar
Message-ID: <c40.4a9ed622.36517146@aol.com>

Or FIA homologated if your country doesn't do Snell!!!
 
Weslake-Monza 1330 with FIA Roll bar padding and 6 point belt set.
 
In a message dated 16/11/2008 04:51:05 GMT Standard Time, soavero at yahoo.com  
writes:

And  don't use that crap pool noodle foam stuff that I see on a lot of race 
cars.  It does NOTHING. Get the Snell certified dense stuff. It'll cost $15 
instead  of $3 and doesn't look quite as nice, but it works.  

Ron

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sun Nov 16 06:59:10 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:59:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <148746.33135.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <148746.33135.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5826BA1BE27649D4A9898583FFED222E@Home>

> Is this better / worse than a cam-lock situation where all belts
> connect to the same central point?

It depends on how easily you want to get out.  Sewn ones must be taken off. 
Locked ones will fall off.

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Nov 16 07:10:48 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:10:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
References: <148746.33135.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<5826BA1BE27649D4A9898583FFED222E@Home>
Message-ID: <A32462FB36894FF99EA8935D7A4AD7EB@midget>

>> Is this better / worse than a cam-lock situation where all belts
>> connect to the same central point?

> It depends on how easily you want to get out.  Sewn ones must be taken 
> off. Locked ones will fall off.

Also on how much hassle you want every time you get in. Ideally, you
should have three hands...
David Lieb 

From wbmcleod at gmail.com  Sun Nov 16 12:23:52 2008
From: wbmcleod at gmail.com (William McLeod)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:23:52 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] [Spits] 1500 shift stick
In-Reply-To: <abb8688a0811151425o2c9f64f7h3b645a5455e45882@mail.gmail.com>
References: <FF23E6FB-A2A1-48C3-8240-F0AC17201BEE@gmail.com>
	<abb8688a0811151425o2c9f64f7h3b645a5455e45882@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <81B85287-2F54-4D2D-A26A-9052525D3309@gmail.com>

Thanks to all who responded!  With help from the Spridget List, we  
concluded that it was for a later 1275 ribcase spridget trans.  The  
auction has been revised....  Thanks again, Bill


On Nov 15, 2008, at 3:25 PM, John Innis wrote:

> On Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 3:36 PM, William McLeod <wbmcleod at gmail.com>  
> wrote:
>> I have a shift stick up on ebay ( item number 110312544000 ) which I
>> have identified as coming from a post 1975 Midget or Spitfire.  There
>> is a viewer out there who is insistent that I have mis-identified it.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Nov 16 14:59:43 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:59:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <738ACB82F8CD4BB99FB879718F1E11F6@Larry>
References: <C5438852.1AE75%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><159E91E2F55246848C3086CE63DC8E91@blackbox2>
	<738ACB82F8CD4BB99FB879718F1E11F6@Larry>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP9663996E3AE7F8269BCBCB8100@phx.gbl>

Sometimes in life, taking chances pays off.  I was in an accident where
wearing the belt saved my life and my passengers not wearing the belt, saved
theirs.

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

Charles Darwin called... he wants to study you.  ;-))

LAD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dean Hedin" <dlh2001 at comcast.net>

That's a good point.  I think I'll forego the belt entirely and take my 
chances flying through the air!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] seat belts


>> No roll bar.
> If you roll the car, do you want a belt holding you upright?
> BTW, does anybody sell the brackets for the early shoulder belts?

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sun Nov 16 15:14:21 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:14:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP9663996E3AE7F8269BCBCB8100@phx.gbl>
References: <C5438852.1AE75%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><159E91E2F55246848C3086CE63DC8E91@blackbox2>
	<738ACB82F8CD4BB99FB879718F1E11F6@Larry>
	<BLU0-SMTP9663996E3AE7F8269BCBCB8100@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <49209B3D.8040704@frontiernet.net>

I've been in two bad ones that would have killed me had I been wearing a 
belt.  One of the criteria that we researched before leaving Oregon was 
a State with a secondary seat belt law.

Kate

Robert Duquette wrote:
> Sometimes in life, taking chances pays off.  I was in an accident where
> wearing the belt saved my life and my passengers not wearing the belt, saved
> theirs.
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Charles Darwin called... he wants to study you.  ;-))
>
> LAD
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dean Hedin" <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
>
> That's a good point.  I think I'll forego the belt entirely and take my 
> chances flying through the air!
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] seat belts
>
>
>   
>>> No roll bar.
>>>       
>> If you roll the car, do you want a belt holding you upright?
>> BTW, does anybody sell the brackets for the early shoulder belts?
>>     
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From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Sun Nov 16 18:47:35 2008
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:47:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] seatbelts, rollbars and general safety
Message-ID: <CF00096A225043FB9A0B9CCEFCE26DD8@AndrewHP>

This is a subject that I am very passionate about.  I am only now joining
the discussion because yesterday I was stick building a large shed with a
friend.  I mention this because this list is one of the reasons I insisted
on using only a high quality framing nailer - of the 28 oz Estwing, bicep
powered variety.  I love having good stories, but I don't need a, "did I
ever tell you about the time I shot a nail through my (insert body part)?"
story.

 

First, anyone got a place where I can order padding?

 

Second, roll bars are good!  I've used mine, and I am alive because of it
and my seat belt. Single car, low speed freak accident, I was driving
carefully at about 25 mph.  At any moment a car can flip onto its roof, it
is one of the obscure laws of physics.  As a plus, both my MG and Miata
handled better after installing the bars, because of the added rigidity.  

 

Third, safety is a matter of legislation and compromise.  Many people have
to be told to wear a seatbelt.  For practical purposes seatbelts need to
allow mobility during normal driving, hence the inertial reel.  The two
reasons that they are not to replaced, I believe are as follows:  you are
not to remove mandated safety devices because you may one day sell the car,
and the protection must be in place for the fool who buys it; also inertial
reel belts have a break away feature that under extreme g forces break
stitching, allowing an extra 3 inches or so of travel which changes 60-0 in
10 inches (of crumple zone) to 60-0 in 13 inches.  As a side note, a used
car with an exposed white tag at the bottom of the belt generally indicates
that the car has been in a collision, and these should be replaced if
exposed.  This does not sound like a lot, but loads increase exponentially
as distance decreases.  

 

Many of us have stories of the tumor that would not have been discovered if
not for the heart attack, the marriage that was saved by an affair, and the
lives saved by not using safety equipment.  For every person who was saved
by being thrown from a car, there are dozens of stories where the driver
lands on their head, or is rolled over by the car.   Statistically, I
believe that we are better off with an extra 16 inches of headroom and a
seatbelt.  But then, I think Midgets are probably not as safe as any modern
car, and that SUVs are inherently dangerous to both the occupants and the
others on the road (particularly in LBC), so what do I know?

 

Drew

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov 16 19:09:58 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:09:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] seatbelts, rollbars and general safety
In-Reply-To: <CF00096A225043FB9A0B9CCEFCE26DD8@AndrewHP>
References: <CF00096A225043FB9A0B9CCEFCE26DD8@AndrewHP>
Message-ID: <17BDAC5F97A9485A81AAF6687C790CC8@spider>

Rollbar padding? Just google "rollbar padding"
Search about and you might find some good prices.
Even a site called rollbarpadding.com
Then they start talking about it not catching fire. ...bill in oregon
===================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Andrew Payne
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 5:48 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] seatbelts, rollbars and general safety

 . . .

First, anyone got a place where I can order padding?

 . . .

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sun Nov 16 19:38:58 2008
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:38:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Jubilee Photos
References: <CF00096A225043FB9A0B9CCEFCE26DD8@AndrewHP>
	<17BDAC5F97A9485A81AAF6687C790CC8@spider>
Message-ID: <02664E46309C43E099F6A8861409D431@blackbox2>

I finally found the time to upload my Jubilee photos...

http://s295.photobucket.com/albums/mm135/brokencase_photos/jubilee/

If you intend to pulish any of the photos I'd appreciate you giving me due credit for them.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sun Nov 16 19:41:52 2008
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:41:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Jubilee Photos
References: <CF00096A225043FB9A0B9CCEFCE26DD8@AndrewHP><17BDAC5F97A9485A81AAF6687C790CC8@spider>
	<02664E46309C43E099F6A8861409D431@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <71CF55477B1B40B88F95F5DD378D134C@blackbox2>

Slideshow here...
http://s295.photobucket.com/albums/mm135/brokencase_photos/jubilee/?albumview=slideshow

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dean Hedin" <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 9:38 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Jubilee Photos


>I finally found the time to upload my Jubilee photos...
> 
> http://s295.photobucket.com/albums/mm135/brokencase_photos/jubilee/
> 
> If you intend to pulish any of the photos I'd appreciate you giving me due credit for them.

From wolf.brent at gmail.com  Sun Nov 16 21:05:43 2008
From: wolf.brent at gmail.com (Brent Wolf)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:05:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cleaning out the shed
Message-ID: <62b83300811162005y7cf8228dg192e619c7b96ab03@mail.gmail.com>

List,

I have decided that it is time to clean out some of the things I have in my
shed.  If anyone is interested either come get it or pay for shipping.

1500 engine - out of a 75 - I have done nothing with it or to it.
Trunk Lid - Also from a 75
Door - I believe it is a passenger side (need to look)
Wing Windows
Door window glass (both drivers and passenger - I believe)
Window regulators (again both I believe - 75)
Passenger seat - from a 75 (Very good condition - Dark Blue)

I have other parts also, but can't remember right now. I will be making a
list and checking it twice, plus taking some pictures.

Let me know if you are looking for something - I may have it.

Brent

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 16 21:14:39 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:14:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] seatbelts, rollbars and general safety
In-Reply-To: <CF00096A225043FB9A0B9CCEFCE26DD8@AndrewHP>
Message-ID: <894708.52154.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sun, 11/16/08, Andrew Payne <andrewpayne at intrex.net> wrote:
> First, anyone got a place where I can order padding?

http://www.saferacer.com/_search.php?page=1&x=0&y=0&q=padding

Fellow enthusiast (modern stuff), usually the best prices.

Another racer pointed out that the SFI stuff is optimized for an impact involving a helmet, but it's still the right stuff.

Ron

From wolf.brent at gmail.com  Mon Nov 17 04:53:45 2008
From: wolf.brent at gmail.com (Brent Wolf)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:53:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cleaning out the shed
In-Reply-To: <49210F9F.1090509@gmail.com>
References: <62b83300811162005y7cf8228dg192e619c7b96ab03@mail.gmail.com>
	<49210F9F.1090509@gmail.com>
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Sorry, I forgot to add - I am in Orlando, Florida.

On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 1:30 AM, William M. Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com>wrote:

> Where are you located?

From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 17 09:24:55 2008
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:24:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Starting Issue - Not my LBC but time of year related
Message-ID: <129543.4992.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Need some quick thoughts on a starting issue that keeps coming up with my 2000
Acura TL that has just hit the 250K mile mark. As it get colder this is
happening with repeated frequency. This of course is an intermittent problem
and does not happen every time. So to prevent the better half from becoming
stranded. Looking for ideas on next step.
 
Turn Key to start - All lights come on starter does not engage, turn off try
again and same thing starter does not engage, all lights on.
 
Turn on headlights - Additional current load on battery and car immediately
starts. Well at least so far that seems to be a solution to getting the car to
to turn over.
 
I have cleaned and taken apart all battery connections and did find some
corrosion issues. Battery is just about a year old and was tested fine.
 
Things to check next I'm guessing are:
 
Starter connection, get under car and clean terminals on starter.
 
Check main chassis ground from battery and make sure it is clean and corrosion
free.
 
OK Guys that's all I've figured out, what next after that before I decide  to
pop $150/$200 for a rebuiilt starter/possible worn internal solenoid at
250,000 miles and spend the day swearing at what has been a fabulously
reliable and dependable car. I'll leave it up to the collective wisdom of the
list here on what to troubleshoot next. TIA for the help.  

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 17 09:39:56 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:39:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starting Issue - Not my LBC but time of year related
In-Reply-To: <129543.4992.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <129543.4992.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910811170839g21475b50s1a91a2a89bb045cb@mail.gmail.com>

Always, always, always run down the grounds.  Check the block to
chassis ground strap.  Bad electrical connections manifest themselves
in the oddest of manners sometimes.
I'd bet your starter is good.  Starter solenoid or relay may be suspect.
After grounds, start looking at relays.  Sometimes there are queer
relays that only let you start in Park or Neutral, with the clutch in
(Miata), with your foot on the brake, etc.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Nov 17 09:42:57 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:42:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starting Issue - Not my LBC but time of year related
References: <129543.4992.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <41DA3A553E6142DE94CB408956EFC2CD@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Turn Key to start - All lights come on starter does not engage, turn off 
> try
> again and same thing starter does not engage, all lights on.

Starter does not do anything? Or starter turns but does not engage the 
flywheel?

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov 17 10:42:51 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:42:51 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
Message-ID: <be8.4091bd1e.3653071b@aol.com>

Whereas I've been in two bad ones where NOT wearing a belt would have  killed 
me.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
 
In a message dated 16/11/2008 22:14:35 GMT Standard Time,  
kgb at frontiernet.net writes:

I've  been in two bad ones that would have killed me had I been wearing a  
belt.  One of the criteria that we researched before leaving Oregon  was 
a State with a secondary seat belt  law.

Kate

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov 17 10:45:01 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:45:01 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] seatbelts, rollbars and general safety
Message-ID: <c8b.393ee8b7.3653079d@aol.com>

Or this side of the pond for FIA homologated _www.safetydevices.co.uk_ 
(http://www.safetydevices.co.uk) 
 
 
In a message dated 17/11/2008 04:15:13 GMT Standard Time, soavero at yahoo.com  
writes:

--- On  Sun, 11/16/08, Andrew Payne <andrewpayne at intrex.net> wrote:
>  First, anyone got a place where I can order  padding?

http://www.saferacer.com/_search.php?page=1&x=0&y=0&q=padding

Fellow  enthusiast (modern stuff), usually the best prices.

Another racer  pointed out that the SFI stuff is optimized for an impact 
involving a helmet,  but it's still the right  stuff.

Ron
_______________________________________________

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Nov 17 10:46:09 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:46:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starting Issue - Not my LBC but time of year related
References: <129543.4992.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <68A96CB3A39646F09D9AB20C7E304A2A@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Turn Key to start - All lights come on starter does not engage, turn off 
> try
> again and same thing starter does not engage, all lights on.
>
> Turn on headlights - Additional current load on battery and car 
> immediately
> starts. Well at least so far that seems to be a solution to getting the 
> car to
> to turn over.

Assuming that the starter is doing nothing whatsoever in that first 
scenario,
I am thinking that it is probably a safety interlock with a bad ground and
turning on the headlights is back-feeding into it. Got a wiring diagram?
What engine? Trans? Other questions?
David Lieb 

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov 17 10:53:53 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:53:53 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Jubilee Photos
Message-ID: <c95.3e98091b.365309b1@aol.com>

Hi Dean,
 
There's a couple I'd like for my own photo album.
 
I see that your photos turned out at a lot better than mine did - I don't  
think I had a decent photo from the whole meet.

I didn't see a photo of me and Rick Jnr pushing Rick's car to the  petrol 
station after I correctly diagnosed it was out of fuel!
 
Regards
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 17/11/2008 02:39:29 GMT Standard Time,  
dlh2001 at comcast.net writes:

I  finally found the time to upload my Jubilee  photos...

http://s295.photobucket.com/albums/mm135/brokencase_photos/jubilee/

If  you intend to pulish any of the photos I'd appreciate you giving me due 
credit  for them.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Nov 17 10:54:44 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:54:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starting Issue - Not my LBC but time of year related
References: <129543.4992.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <DA6D8B413ED84CABBDE20A00B16FB681@NilesAD.von.gov>

AllData is showing a $149 neutral safety switch OEM Part# 28900P7W013
It also shows a "starter cut relay" on the under-dash fuse/relay box 
which would be more of a suspect to me. Looks like it is towards the front 
of the car near the top of the box.
David Lieb
1972 1960 1974 1973

From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 17 11:04:53 2008
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:04:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Starting Isse
Message-ID: <695388.55303.qm@web34205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Thanks Folks for the quick response. And David good tip on the relay. It may juust be plain worn out.

From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 17 11:05:20 2008
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:05:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Starting Isse
Message-ID: <807277.2628.qm@web34204.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Thanks Folks for the quick response. And David good tip on the relay. It may juust be plain worn out.

From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 17 11:05:27 2008
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:05:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Starting Isse
Message-ID: <917124.7854.qm@web34204.mail.mud.yahoo.com>


From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 17 11:05:31 2008
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:05:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Starting Isse
Message-ID: <706222.76683.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Thanks Folks for the quick response. And David good tip on the relay. It may juust be plain worn out.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Nov 17 11:18:25 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:18:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starting Isse
References: <695388.55303.qm@web34205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <D0A7F034E848468A92D670B46601EA6D@NilesAD.von.gov>

The headlights part is still bugging me. I am betting it was your wife who 
discovered that, right?
Anyhow, I have no idea whether Acuras are prone to this, but many US cars 
have issues with the connections at the back of the fusebox where the wiring 
loom attaches. Might be worth disconnecting the battery, then separating the 
box from the loom and re-seating it, possibly some dielectric grease.
David Lieb
1972 1960 1974 1973

From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 17 11:31:26 2008
From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:31:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starting isues
In-Reply-To: <mailman.1196.1226945098.3542.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.1196.1226945098.3542.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4921B87E.50302@sbcglobal.net>

Carefully check both the electrical and mechanical portions of the 
ignition switch.

I've had similar issues with high mileage Volvos. They get quite a 
workout in 250k, especially if one of the drivers has a large, heavy key 
ring.

Don't throw parts at it unless you're sure that is the culprit.

Good luck.

Lee

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 17 11:54:28 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:54:28 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
Message-ID: <725520.66511.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Mon, 11/17/08, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
wrote: "I've  been in two bad ones that would have killed me had I been
wearing a 
belt."
 
Daniel,
I too have been in a few bad ones, both belted and unbelted (always as a
passenger thank you, and no I don't ride with those guys anymore).  The first
one was unbelted - I got tossed around the interior of an F350, hitting about
every surface that could be hit with a wonderful sampling of my body parts: my
head left a dent in the roof, my shoulder cracked the windshield, and my back
bent the steering wheel...  I limped away bruised and stiff and was sore for
weeks afterward - but luckily I limped away under my own power.  In a couple
of others, both head-on into stationary items - I came out with no more than
bruised shins from the underside of the dash in the first and a slight belt
bruise on my right shoulder in the other.  Point is that in both cases these
minor injuries were preferable to the alternative short flights
through windshields followed by abrupt landings.  
 
Since the day of the first one, I ALWAYS belt in and am probably only here now
because of that choice.
 
 - David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 17 11:58:36 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:58:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <725520.66511.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <206684.69155.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Ooops - I messed up the note at the top of this post - Daniel was saying that
he does wear them, someone else mentioned NOT wearing them - sorry Daniel.
 - David

--- On Mon, 11/17/08, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
To: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, November 17, 2008, 12:54 PM

--- On Mon, 11/17/08, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
wrote: "I've  been in two bad ones that would have killed me had I
been
wearing a
belt."

Daniel,
I too have been in a few bad ones, both belted and unbelted (always as a
passenger thank you, and no I don't ride with those guys anymore).  The
first
one was unbelted - I got tossed around the interior of an F350, hitting about
every surface that could be hit with a wonderful sampling of my body parts:
my
head left a dent in the roof, my shoulder cracked the windshield, and my back
bent the steering wheel...  I limped away bruised and stiff and was sore for
weeks afterward - but luckily I limped away under my own power.  In a couple
of others, both head-on into stationary items - I came out with no more than
bruised shins from the underside of the dash in the first and a slight belt
bruise on my right shoulder in the other.  Point is that in both cases these
minor injuries were preferable to the alternative short flights
through windshields followed by abrupt landings.

Since the day of the first one, I ALWAYS belt in and am probably only here
now
because of that choice.

 - David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island
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From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Mon Nov 17 12:06:54 2008
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:06:54 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <725520.66511.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <04A2B50608FC4DFDB2B78E60FA8BD996@GuyLaptop>

David, I think you have clipped the wrong quote and attributed it
incorrectly to Daniel.

What HE said was:

<<Whereas I've been in two bad ones where NOT wearing a belt would have
killed
me.>>

And for me? ...I have absolutely no doubt at all that the wearing of seat
belts is a GOOD THING.

Guy

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of David Booker
Sent: 17 November 2008 18:54
To: spridget
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...


--- On Mon, 11/17/08, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
wrote: "I've  been in two bad ones that would have killed me had I been
wearing a
belt."

Daniel,
I too have been in a few bad ones, both belted and unbelted (always as a
passenger thank you, and no I don't ride with those guys anymore).  The
first
one was unbelted - I got tossed around the interior of an F350, hitting
about
every surface that could be hit with a wonderful sampling of my body parts:
my
head left a dent in the roof, my shoulder cracked the windshield, and my
back
bent the steering wheel...  I limped away bruised and stiff and was sore for
weeks afterward - but luckily I limped away under my own power.  In a couple
of others, both head-on into stationary items - I came out with no more than
bruised shins from the underside of the dash in the first and a slight belt
bruise on my right shoulder in the other.  Point is that in both cases these
minor injuries were preferable to the alternative short flights
through windshields followed by abrupt landings.

Since the day of the first one, I ALWAYS belt in and am probably only here
now
because of that choice.

 - David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Nov 17 12:15:56 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:15:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <725520.66511.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <725520.66511.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4921C2EC.1030704@frontiernet.net>

In the first, I was about 18, and my date was bringing me home from an 
evening of bowling.  We stopped for a railroad crossing, and a new T 
Bird stopped behind us.  A drunk rear ended the Bird, and knocked us 
into the path of the train. We dove for the open rear window and, when 
the passenger compartment was demolished, we were sitting on the hood of 
the T Bird.

In the second, I was going through a green light when I saw a '64 Dodge 
approaching from my left at a very high rate of speed.  Other traffic 
prevented evasive action, so I moved to the passenger seat and steered 
from there. He hit me square in the driver's door and the impact broke 
the frame on the driver's side, and bent the frame on the passenger 
side.  Witnesses said that my driver's side wheels were 3' off the 
ground. My left leg was pinned by the steering wheel, but I walked 
away.  Not far, I'll confess, but at least I walked.

Kate
>  "I've  been in two bad ones that would have killed me had I been
> wearing a 
> belt."

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 17 12:46:23 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:46:23 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <725520.66511.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F36E57512A84B487DAB071BB8130@phx.gbl>

I did one of those too.  I was sitting in the centre of the back seat when 
the driver went hunting for oak trees on a corner and got a few.  There 
wasn't a law about belts in the back, so I wasn't wearing any.  I lost a 
strip of scalp on the dome light while on my way to smash the heater 
controls with my face.  I broke 4? teeth (root canal surgery), my nose, and 
dislocated my jaw.  The 2 guys in the front were uninjured.  ( except that 
one guy slightly sprained his ankle from pushing on the floorboard )

I always wear my seatbelt now.

----Original Message Follows----
From: David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
Reply-To: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com
To: spridget <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:54:28 -0800 (PST)

--- On Mon, 11/17/08, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
wrote: "I've  been in two bad ones that would have killed me had I been
wearing a
belt."

Daniel,
I too have been in a few bad ones, both belted and unbelted (always as a
passenger thank you, and no I don't ride with those guys anymore).  The 
first
one was unbelted - I got tossed around the interior of an F350, hitting 
about
every surface that could be hit with a wonderful sampling of my body parts: 
my
head left a dent in the roof, my shoulder cracked the windshield, and my 
back
bent the steering wheel...  I limped away bruised and stiff and was sore for
weeks afterward - but luckily I limped away under my own power.  In a couple
of others, both head-on into stationary items - I came out with no more than
bruised shins from the underside of the dash in the first and a slight belt
bruise on my right shoulder in the other.  Point is that in both cases these
minor injuries were preferable to the alternative short flights
through windshields followed by abrupt landings.

Since the day of the first one, I ALWAYS belt in and am probably only here 
now
because of that choice.

  - David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Mon Nov 17 13:54:11 2008
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:54:11 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <206684.69155.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <001243CCD4AD46629FD896058442CD76@GuyLaptop>

Sorry David.
I jumped in a bit too quickly then in pointing out your mistake. I should
have given you time to correct yourself.
Rude of me, and I apologise.

Guy

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of David Booker
Sent: 17 November 2008 18:59
To: spridget
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...


Ooops - I messed up the note at the top of this post - Daniel was saying
that
he does wear them, someone else mentioned NOT wearing them - sorry Daniel.
 - David

--- On Mon, 11/17/08, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
To: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, November 17, 2008, 12:54 PM

--- On Mon, 11/17/08, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
wrote: "I've  been in two bad ones that would have killed me had I
been
wearing a
belt."

Daniel,
I too have been in a few bad ones, both belted and unbelted (always as a
passenger thank you, and no I don't ride with those guys anymore).  The
first
one was unbelted - I got tossed around the interior of an F350, hitting
about
every surface that could be hit with a wonderful sampling of my body parts:
my
head left a dent in the roof, my shoulder cracked the windshield, and my
back
bent the steering wheel...  I limped away bruised and stiff and was sore for
weeks afterward - but luckily I limped away under my own power.  In a couple
of others, both head-on into stationary items - I came out with no more than
bruised shins from the underside of the dash in the first and a slight belt
bruise on my right shoulder in the other.  Point is that in both cases these
minor injuries were preferable to the alternative short flights
through windshields followed by abrupt landings.

Since the day of the first one, I ALWAYS belt in and am probably only here
now
because of that choice.

 - David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov 17 13:57:42 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:57:42 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
Message-ID: <bfd.47a054d9.365334c6@aol.com>

I had a friend who always wore his seatbelt and in fact the first thing he  
said when you got in his car (front or rear) was not 'hello' but 'have you  
fastened your seat belt'.
 
One day he went to a late night party.  I forget whether he was the  driver 
or the passenger but anyway they stopped because one of them was tired,  driver 
and front seat passenger swapped places and they drove on.  The  road was icy 
and the car spun and left the road.  My friend had forgotten  to put on his 
seat belt for the first time in his life and it cost him his life  that very 
evening (early hours of the morning).
 
My experience with seat belts saving my life have both been with barrell  
rolls.  One with a 4 point harness, the other with a lap and  diagonal.  Guess 
which belt set ensured I had a ride to the hospital in  an ambulance with a 
suspected fractured skull.
 
My Sprite has a roll bar, with FIA padding and the seat is a good bucket  
seat with a 6 point harness.  The pasenger seat has a head rest and good  sports 
seat with a 6 point head rest.
 
YMMV but I hope not.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
 
In a message dated 17/11/2008 19:46:48 GMT Standard Time,  
robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes:

I always  wear my seatbelt now.

From hmortada at aol.com  Mon Nov 17 14:42:40 2008
From: hmortada at aol.com (hmortada at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:42:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Master Cylinder
Message-ID: <8CB17148CA37DEF-C94-2227@webmail-me18.sysops.aol.com>

I am overhauling the master cylinder on my 79 Midget and having a hard time removing the piston from the cylinder. That is where the white plastic thing on the top, it is not coming off.
It is a dual line master cylinder.
Thanks,
Hadi

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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov 17 15:15:32 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:15:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Master Cylinder
In-Reply-To: <8CB17148CA37DEF-C94-2227@webmail-me18.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CB17148CA37DEF-C94-2227@webmail-me18.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <EB7E6E88CB3047F6BC68832281ADD6D5@spider>

It has been a while. I remove a stuck piston by rapping the open end on a
block of wood; momentum will move it to the open end. If the plug that is in
the top does not want to come out, leave it. Just rinse everything out with
cheap brake fluid when you're done honeing (sp.) ...bill in oregon
============================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of hmortada at aol.com
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 1:43 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Master Cylinder

I am overhauling the master cylinder on my 79 Midget and having a hard time
removing the piston from the cylinder. That is where the white plastic thing
on the top, it is not coming off.
It is a dual line master cylinder.
Thanks,
Hadi
________________________________________________________________________

From pythias at pacifier.com  Mon Nov 17 15:59:00 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:59:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belts
In-Reply-To: <148746.33135.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <20081115.180111.2944.0.dmeadow@juno.com>
	<148746.33135.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <243857397.20081117145900@pacifier.com>

Hello,

       I make sure all my seat belts, whether in Sprites or any other
       vehicle are Original, Unfaded, Never seen the Light of Day

       OLD ENGLISH WHITE, with Gold Buckles and Silver Inserts


       Golleeeeeee .. can we tell its winter or what... .. ?

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  DO NOT ADJUST YOUR MIND - the fault is with reality 

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 17 17:23:03 2008
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:23:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Master Cylinder
In-Reply-To: <8CB17148CA37DEF-C94-2227@webmail-me18.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CB17148CA37DEF-C94-2227@webmail-me18.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU107-W41C3C57392179D83D0B631CA120@phx.gbl>

I can't tell from your comments if you have removed the white ring or not
yet-
You must remove the white ring first, THEN remove the snap ring beneath it.
To get the white ring out I usually drill a 1/16" hole in it (it is about 1/8"
thick) and screw a tiny woodscrew into the hole and pull the ring out, just be
very careful not to scratch the cylinder wall.

Bill

> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:42:40 -0500
> From: hmortada at aol.com
> Subject: [Spridgets] Master Cylinder
>
> I am overhauling the master cylinder on my 79 Midget and having a hard time
removing the piston from the cylinder. That is where the white plastic thing
on the top, it is not coming off.
> It is a dual line master cylinder.
> Thanks,
> Hadi
>
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Mon Nov 17 18:57:42 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:57:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] It Runs, again
Message-ID: <5D9D85BF-8E12-4854-BE38-951DC1FC016F@phillymgclub.com>

Well better,

I had asked about melted points a few weeks ago. I changed the points  
(and lubed them) and still had a bad miss. I changed the coil, but not  
the cap, wires. And still it had a miss. While at the Holy Sprite  
assembly I cleaned the carb (Weber downdraft). This weekend I stuck it  
back on and also changed the condenser. Now I am not sure which of the  
2 fixed the problem, but the Midget runs better than it has in a  
while. The carb has been on the car for about 12 years with nothing  
done to it except adjusting, so I am sure a cleaning did a lot for it.

One of these days I will stick the old condenser back in, just to see.  
Well it is not really an "old" condenser, it came when Jeff from  
Advanced Distributors put the new dizzy in.

But the fun part is I can now drive till the snow flies!! (and maybe  
even after that ;-)

Larry

-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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



"I think the problem, to be quite honest with you, is that you've  
never actually known what the question is." - Douglas Adams

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Mon Nov 17 18:59:12 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:59:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cleaning out the shed
In-Reply-To: <62b83300811162005y7cf8228dg192e619c7b96ab03@mail.gmail.com>
References: <62b83300811162005y7cf8228dg192e619c7b96ab03@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <DC200642-EBE8-4799-BC0F-D59B96209506@phillymgclub.com>

Brent, Umm where are you?? I may want a few items, but not if it  
entails huge shipping costs.

Larry

On Nov 16, 2008, at 11:05 PM, Brent Wolf wrote:

> List,
>
> I have decided that it is time to clean out some of the things I  
> have in my
> shed.  If anyone is interested either come get it or pay for shipping.
>
> 1500 engine - out of a 75 - I have done nothing with it or to it.
> Trunk Lid - Also from a 75
> Door - I believe it is a passenger side (need to look)
> Wing Windows
> Door window glass (both drivers and passenger - I believe)
> Window regulators (again both I believe - 75)
> Passenger seat - from a 75 (Very good condition - Dark Blue)
>
> I have other parts also, but can't remember right now. I will be  
> making a
> list and checking it twice, plus taking some pictures.
>
> Let me know if you are looking for something - I may have it.
>
> Brent
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Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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



"I think the problem, to be quite honest with you, is that you've  
never actually known what the question is." - Douglas Adams

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Mon Nov 17 18:59:51 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:59:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cleaning out the shed
In-Reply-To: <62b83300811170353r7161f20em6e76b9be65a4257e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <62b83300811162005y7cf8228dg192e619c7b96ab03@mail.gmail.com>
	<49210F9F.1090509@gmail.com>
	<62b83300811170353r7161f20em6e76b9be65a4257e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <63C6F6F9-65C1-48B0-93C3-18BF121CC3FE@phillymgclub.com>

Never mind my last Q. Now I don't want ;-)

Larry

On Nov 17, 2008, at 6:53 AM, Brent Wolf wrote:

> Sorry, I forgot to add - I am in Orlando, Florida.
>
> On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 1:30 AM, William M. Gilroy  
> <wmgilroy at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Where are you located?
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Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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

Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a  
question and you're a fool for the rest of your life.

From davriker at nwi.net  Mon Nov 17 21:50:36 2008
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:50:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Starting Issue - Not my LBC but time of year related
References: <129543.4992.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BA02FAE913FC430C92977E4A0C6ABE31@MAIN>

Discard vehicle immediately!  You are personally helping to push this 
economy into a recession!  Get a lift to your nearest GM dealer and buy a 
new American car on credit, OK?  My house payment depends on it!


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Gruber" <thistle_3619 at yahoo.com>
To: "Spridgets Digest" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 8:24 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Starting Issue - Not my LBC but time of year related


> Need some quick thoughts on a starting issue that keeps coming up with my 
> 2000
> Acura TL that has just hit the 250K mile mark. 

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Tue Nov 18 06:16:57 2008
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:16:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] ceramic coating headers
Message-ID: <2ccb01c9497f$eeb4a460$0168010a@mail2world.com>

I'm looking for advice on ceramic coating a set of headers for my 1500.
I'm looking to reduce underhood temperatures, esp. in the summer, and
keep the headers from rusting. Anyone have any recommendations for who
does good work?
 
TIA,
 
-=Chris
Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

From jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU  Tue Nov 18 06:28:50 2008
From: jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU (John Caffrey)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:28:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] ceramic coating headers
In-Reply-To: <2ccb01c9497f$eeb4a460$0168010a@mail2world.com>
References: <2ccb01c9497f$eeb4a460$0168010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <4922C312.3080508@lehigh.edu>

Chris King wrote:
> I'm looking for advice on ceramic coating a set of headers for my 1500.
> I'm looking to reduce underhood temperatures, esp. in the summer, and
> keep the headers from rusting. Anyone have any recommendations for who
> does good work?
>  
> TIA,
>  
>   
I've used Jet Hot 5 times in the past, and will be sending an LCB header 
their way when I decide on the location of an O2 bung. I like that they 
coat the inside of the tubes, and they stand behind their work
John
Fogelsville, PA

From bighealey at charter.net  Tue Nov 18 07:17:28 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:17:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] ceramic coating headers
In-Reply-To: <2ccb01c9497f$eeb4a460$0168010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <0C7B09D94DB9404F9A8FF49BBC9F9A41@TRACY>

Jet Hot

They rock, very professional, very good work.  They coat for many top race
teams.

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Chris King
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 5:17 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] ceramic coating headers

I'm looking for advice on ceramic coating a set of headers for my 1500.
I'm looking to reduce underhood temperatures, esp. in the summer, and
keep the headers from rusting. Anyone have any recommendations for who
does good work?
 
TIA,
 
-=Chris
Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 
You are subscribed as bighealey at charter.net

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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 18 07:22:12 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:22:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 Timing cover question
Message-ID: <BLU111-W1936239851FCEED22FC14AC2120@phx.gbl>

I know, I know, it's a LBC question, but sometimes
we have to get back to our regularly scheduled topics
despite the snow. ;-)
Anywho,
the timing cover on my 2 inch main 1098
has the felt seal. :-(
Can it be replaced with the
rubber/spring seal? or do I have to live with it?
Or should I  get a replacement timing cover so I
can use the regular seal?
Will a 1275 timing cover work/fit?

TIA,

Brian S.

Bugeyeracer under resto


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From pvanwig at charter.net  Tue Nov 18 09:08:46 2008
From: pvanwig at charter.net (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:08:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 Timing cover question
In-Reply-To: <BLU111-W1936239851FCEED22FC14AC2120@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU111-W1936239851FCEED22FC14AC2120@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4922E88E.3000106@charter.net>

Yes it will fit.

brian S wrote:
> I know, I know, it's a LBC question, but sometimes
> we have to get back to our regularly scheduled topics
> despite the snow. ;-)
> Anywho,
> the timing cover on my 2 inch main 1098
> has the felt seal. :-(
> Can it be replaced with the
> rubber/spring seal? or do I have to live with it?
> Or should I  get a replacement timing cover so I
> can use the regular seal?
> Will a 1275 timing cover work/fit?
>
> TIA,
>
> Brian S.
>
> Bugeyeracer under resto

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Tue Nov 18 14:37:20 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:37:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <725520.66511.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <725520.66511.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940436E11F@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Age 15. Seatbelts are for fags.  I still have the imprint of the radio
from my buddy's '65 289 Comet Caliente in the top of my skull. Only now,
there isn't enough hair to hide it. People ask, "How come you have
Motorola tattooed on your head?"

JohnD


-----Original Message-----
From: David Booker [mailto:tncarnut1 at yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 1:54 PM
To: spridget
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov 18 14:45:30 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:45:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940436E11F@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
References: <725520.66511.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940436E11F@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <e98d88090811181345o4210e5d5k46e5a11a574b4b0b@mail.gmail.com>

I always wondered about the "blunt head trauma" nickname


On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 3:37 PM, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:

> Age 15. Seatbelts are for fags.  I still have the imprint of the radio
> from my buddy's '65 289 Comet Caliente in the top of my skull. Only now,
> there isn't enough hair to hide it. People ask, "How come you have
> Motorola tattooed on your head?"
>
> JohnD
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Booker [mailto:tncarnut1 at yahoo.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 1:54 PM
> To: spridget
> Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Tue Nov 18 14:46:29 2008
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:46:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
References: <725520.66511.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940436E11F@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <009301c949c7$1d758390$6401a8c0@refisk>

I thought I saw 666 tattooed there. :-)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov>
To: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 4:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...


> Age 15. Seatbelts are for fags.  I still have the imprint of the radio
> from my buddy's '65 289 Comet Caliente in the top of my skull. Only now,
> there isn't enough hair to hide it. People ask, "How come you have
> Motorola tattooed on your head?"
> 
> JohnD

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Tue Nov 18 14:53:47 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:53:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] ceramic coating headers
In-Reply-To: <2ccb01c9497f$eeb4a460$0168010a@mail2world.com>
References: <2ccb01c9497f$eeb4a460$0168010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <441250190811181353y77ecf9f3hd0474de20639b5c4@mail.gmail.com>

I suggest you check out http://www.swaintech.com/
I have been happy with the job they did on my headers.

-g



On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 5:16 AM, Chris King <cbking at alum.rpi.edu> wrote:

> I'm looking for advice on ceramic coating a set of headers for my 1500.
> I'm looking to reduce underhood temperatures, esp. in the summer, and
> keep the headers from rusting. Anyone have any recommendations for who
> does good work?

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 18 15:06:25 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:06:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940436E11F@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <725895.15182.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Tue, 11/18/08, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
> "How come you have
> Motorola tattooed on your head?"

A-ha. I thought it said "alorotoM".

Soave

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov 18 15:11:46 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:11:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <725895.15182.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940436E11F@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<725895.15182.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <44811AA86F96402CB4EF258172E07E7B@spider>

Like the old movie, Dial M For Murder

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 2:06 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...

--- On Tue, 11/18/08, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
> "How come you have
> Motorola tattooed on your head?"

A-ha. I thought it said "alorotoM".

Soave
_______________________________________________

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 18 15:16:21 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:16:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <725895.15182.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940436E11F@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<725895.15182.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811181416m4d026fc5mcafce2317dda3dc6@mail.gmail.com>

On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 4:06 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> --- On Tue, 11/18/08, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
> > "How come you have
> > Motorola tattooed on your head?"
>
> A-ha. I thought it said "alorotoM".


And just below it in very small print you can just barely make out
"kramedarT"

Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Tue Nov 18 16:21:17 2008
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:21:17 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
Message-ID: <111820082321.27518.49234DEA000D021500006B7E2215567074C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>

Ya know, I have heard the seatbelt/no seatbelt argument and the motorcycle helmet/no motorcycle helmet argument I guess most of my long life.  My dad, god bless him and his wonderful heart, hated seat belts and would always point out that one incident where a guy was killed and the investigators said if he HADN'T been wearing his belt he might have lived. But my Dad still wore seat belts.  

I have concluded one thing, and I have written my State legislators with my concern, and that is that if you are NOT wearing your seatbelt or your motorcycle helmet and we are involved in an accident with one another, then MY liability increases because of YOUR stupid decision not to protect yourself.  Therefore, I would be in favor of a law which provided CHOICE on whether to wear a seatbelt or a motorcycle helmet AS LONG AS it ALSO RELEASES THE OTHER DRIVER FROM LIABILITY IN THE EVENT OF A WRECK CAUSING INJURY to your moronic head or body, regardless of fault (eleminates all the legal wrangling and hookey-do, and if you protect yourself the law wouldn't matter anyway).

There, simple solution to a stupid problem.  8^)

--David C.
Snowmen fall from Heaven unassembled.




 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov>
> Age 15. Seatbelts are for fags.  I still have the imprint of the radio
> from my buddy's '65 289 Comet Caliente in the top of my skull. Only now,
> there isn't enough hair to hide it. People ask, "How come you have
> Motorola tattooed on your head?"
> 
> JohnD
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Booker [mailto:tncarnut1 at yahoo.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 1:54 PM
> To: spridget
> Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
> _______________________________________________
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From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Tue Nov 18 16:33:59 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:33:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940436E11F@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
References: <725520.66511.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940436E11F@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <441250190811181533g71033a6ekf99900ba5380003b@mail.gmail.com>

You have to get a picture of that posted somewhere.

-g

PS.  Should I send you the cleaning bill for my shirt?  I seemed to have
stained when coffee came out my nose.
PPS. We need pictures!!!!!

On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 1:37 PM, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:

> Age 15. Seatbelts are for fags.  I still have the imprint of the radio
> from my buddy's '65 289 Comet Caliente in the top of my skull. Only now,
> there isn't enough hair to hide it. People ask, "How come you have
> Motorola tattooed on your head?"
>
> JohnD
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Booker [mailto:tncarnut1 at yahoo.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 1:54 PM
> To: spridget
> Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 18 16:50:08 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:50:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] It Runs, again
In-Reply-To: <5D9D85BF-8E12-4854-BE38-951DC1FC016F@phillymgclub.com>
References: <5D9D85BF-8E12-4854-BE38-951DC1FC016F@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP5AE5DC8A19C90CB62EC5CB8120@phx.gbl>

What are "snow flies"?  ;)

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

But the fun part is I can now drive till the snow flies!! (and maybe  
even after that ;-)

Larry

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Tue Nov 18 18:28:29 2008
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:28:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mk II Driver's Handbook
Message-ID: <504849B3FE094D43991521A074867DE1@HomeComputer>

Did the original driver's handbook for a Mk II Sprite only cover the Mk II
or the Mk I and Mk II?

 

I picked up a used driver's handbook AKD 1627E and it covers both Mk I and
Mk II - is it the original?

From dmeadow at juno.com  Tue Nov 18 18:41:37 2008
From: dmeadow at juno.com (David Littlefield)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:41:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
Message-ID: <20081118.194138.1380.0.dmeadow@juno.com>

Texas does give motorcyclists a choice.  It requires those going without
helmets to carry additional medical insurance to offset the brain injury
costs.

David

On Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:21:17 +0000 dlancer7676 at comcast.net writes:
> Ya know, I have heard the seatbelt/no seatbelt argument and the 
> motorcycle helmet/no motorcycle helmet argument I guess most of my 
> long life.  My dad, god bless him and his wonderful heart, hated 
> seat belts and would always point out that one incident where a guy 
> was killed and the investigators said if he HADN'T been wearing his 
> belt he might have lived. But my Dad still wore seat belts.  
> 
> I have concluded one thing, and I have written my State legislators 
> with my concern, and that is that if you are NOT wearing your 
> seatbelt or your motorcycle helmet and we are involved in an 
> accident with one another, then MY liability increases because of 
> YOUR stupid decision not to protect yourself.  Therefore, I would be 
> in favor of a law which provided CHOICE on whether to wear a 
> seatbelt or a motorcycle helmet AS LONG AS it ALSO RELEASES THE 
> OTHER DRIVER FROM LIABILITY IN THE EVENT OF A WRECK CAUSING INJURY 
> to your moronic head or body, regardless of fault (eleminates all 
> the legal wrangling and hookey-do, and if you protect yourself the 
> law wouldn't matter anyway).
> 
> There, simple solution to a stupid problem.  8^)
> 
> --David C.
> Snowmen fall from Heaven unassembled.
> 
> 
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From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov 18 19:02:25 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:02:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] It Runs, again
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP5AE5DC8A19C90CB62EC5CB8120@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNKEDNEMAA.shop@justbrits.com>

Good grief, RD...

<<What are "snow flies"? >>

you mean you don't have the white variety 'up' der???

Strange & quite ODD !!!

Black ones are seen quite 'normally' south of the Canadian Border !!!!

Derf

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov 18 19:07:14 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:07:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <20081118.194138.1380.0.dmeadow@juno.com>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNOEDNEMAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<It requires those going without helmets to carry additional medical
insurance to offset the brain injury costs.>>

How could there even BE 'brain injury' costs, David ??

I was brought up to believe that Texas 'heads' where either impervious
to everything or empty !?!?!?

LAD

From bkitterer at mac.com  Tue Nov 18 19:07:32 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:07:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - - lights
Message-ID: <CBF2C935-045F-4127-889D-28C3483D6BA3@mac.com>

Does anyone know of a web site with 12 volt light bulb specifications  
- Std bulb number, volts, watts, base type??

I have some outdoor lights that use SC base 12 V bulbs.  Need to  
replace one this afternoon and went to the local auto supply but  
their bulbs were listed by candle power.

Thanks

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Tue Nov 18 19:10:08 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:10:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mk II Driver's Handbook
References: <504849B3FE094D43991521A074867DE1@HomeComputer>
Message-ID: <7B8F04DF5474415BB2E4532BB6524DB9@personal>

There was one for each model.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dean Swanson" <d.swanson at earthlink.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 7:28 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Mk II Driver's Handbook


> Did the original driver's handbook for a Mk II Sprite only cover the Mk II
> or the Mk I and Mk II?
>
>
>
> I picked up a used driver's handbook AKD 1627E and it covers both Mk I and
> Mk II - is it the original?
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 18 19:21:46 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:21:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <111820082321.27518.49234DEA000D021500006B7E2215567074C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>
References: <111820082321.27518.49234DEA000D021500006B7E2215567074C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811181821t5b9d63cald9c052239fc768c9@mail.gmail.com>

David,

Not to be contentious (as you say, we've all heard the arguments ad
infinitum), but the flaw I see in your system is that by your logic, drivers
of LBCs should have to carry more insurance since we don't have side impact
protection, structural hard tops, impact absorbant bumpers, and air bags. In
fact, I may be safer riding my motorcycle with a helmet than I am driving my
Midget! It is easy to envision government do-gooders trying to legislate us
off the road completely because we pose a danger to ourselves. Back in the
1970s there actually was a federal level push to do that to motorcyclists.
Where does this stop?

The other possibility is that the insurance companies would then micromanage
coverages according to the type of seat belt/helmet or other safety features
you use. Should we heap greater liability on the person who causes the
accident regardless of how the victim protects him/herself? I hope not, but
your system suggests it might be a good idea.

Cheers!!
Jim - who wears seatbelts and helmets but realizes that driving skills are
the best defense agains accidents.

On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 5:21 PM, <dlancer7676 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Ya know, I have heard the seatbelt/no seatbelt argument and the motorcycle
> helmet/no motorcycle helmet argument I guess most of my long life.  My dad,
> god bless him and his wonderful heart, hated seat belts and would always
> point out that one incident where a guy was killed and the investigators
> said if he HADN'T been wearing his belt he might have lived. But my Dad
> still wore seat belts.
>
> I have concluded one thing, and I have written my State legislators with my
> concern, and that is that if you are NOT wearing your seatbelt or your
> motorcycle helmet and we are involved in an accident with one another, then
> MY liability increases because of YOUR stupid decision not to protect
> yourself.  Therefore, I would be in favor of a law which provided CHOICE on
> whether to wear a seatbelt or a motorcycle helmet AS LONG AS it ALSO
> RELEASES THE OTHER DRIVER FROM LIABILITY IN THE EVENT OF A WRECK CAUSING
> INJURY to your moronic head or body, regardless of fault (eleminates all the
> legal wrangling and hookey-do, and if you protect yourself the law wouldn't
> matter anyway).
>
> There, simple solution to a stupid problem.  8^)
>
> --David C.
> Snowmen fall from Heaven unassembled.
>
>
>
>
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov>
> > Age 15. Seatbelts are for fags.  I still have the imprint of the radio
> > from my buddy's '65 289 Comet Caliente in the top of my skull. Only now,
> > there isn't enough hair to hide it. People ask, "How come you have
> > Motorola tattooed on your head?"
> >
> > JohnD

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 18 19:23:02 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:23:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNOEDNEMAA.shop@justbrits.com>
References: <20081118.194138.1380.0.dmeadow@juno.com>
	<CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNOEDNEMAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811181823k5fc625ct6b44835416bafc@mail.gmail.com>

Ah!  You're originally from Texas then.  That explains a lot...   ;-)
Jim

On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 8:07 PM, Ed's Shop <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

> <<It requires those going without helmets to carry additional medical
> insurance to offset the brain injury costs.>>
>
> How could there even BE 'brain injury' costs, David ??
>
> I was brought up to believe that Texas 'heads' where either impervious
> to everything or empty !?!?!?

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov 18 19:24:45 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:24:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940436E11F@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <C548B8ED.1AF6B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Age 15. Seatbelts are for fags.
At 15, fags were called queers, and seatbelts were only in race cars.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 18 19:25:00 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:25:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - - lights
In-Reply-To: <CBF2C935-045F-4127-889D-28C3483D6BA3@mac.com>
References: <CBF2C935-045F-4127-889D-28C3483D6BA3@mac.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811181825y2df6d6e5lc2cfced25ee4bd89@mail.gmail.com>

www.1000bulbs.com

Jim

On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 8:07 PM, Kitterer Bob <bkitterer at mac.com> wrote:

> Does anyone know of a web site with 12 volt light bulb specifications
> - Std bulb number, volts, watts, base type??
>
> I have some outdoor lights that use SC base 12 V bulbs.  Need to
> replace one this afternoon and went to the local auto supply but
> their bulbs were listed by candle power.
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob Kitterer

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov 18 19:26:03 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:26:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] ceramic coating headers
In-Reply-To: <441250190811181353y77ecf9f3hd0474de20639b5c4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C548B93B.1AF6C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

I just use the place down the street. They seem fine. Is there a difference
between ceramics?

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov 18 19:27:49 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:27:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <111820082321.27518.49234DEA000D021500006B7E2215567074C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C548B9A5.1AF6D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> AS LONG AS it ALSO RELEASES THE OTHER DRIVER FROM LIABILITY IN THE EVENT OF A
> WRECK CAUSING INJURY to your moronic head or body,
That works for me. So would a helmet that didn't touch my hair.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 18 19:33:57 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:33:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] It Runs, again
In-Reply-To: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNKEDNEMAA.shop@justbrits.com>
References: <BLU0-SMTP5AE5DC8A19C90CB62EC5CB8120@phx.gbl>
	<CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNKEDNEMAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP91985245DC163E2D59EF2B80D0@phx.gbl>

Deer flies, I've seen.  Horse, and even house flies, I've seen.  I don't
think I've seen snow flies.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ed's Shop
Sent: November 18, 2008 9:02 PM
To: 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] It Runs, again

Good grief, RD...

<<What are "snow flies"? >>

you mean you don't have the white variety 'up' der???

Strange & quite ODD !!!

Black ones are seen quite 'normally' south of the Canadian Border !!!!

Derf
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 18 19:50:05 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:50:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] ceramic coating headers
In-Reply-To: <C548B93B.1AF6C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <367410.62094.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Tue, 11/18/08, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> I just use the place down the street. They seem fine. Is
> there a difference
> between ceramics?

Process control is critical. I have been hosed by "tribal knowledge" and "black art" with supposedly controlled platings and castings too many times to trust material specs alone. You can't perfect what you can't measure.

Ron

From nases at verizon.net  Tue Nov 18 20:03:36 2008
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:03:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] light bulbs
Message-ID: <4DB2618E-08BB-46D6-94FC-F1B1C8585C9B@verizon.net>

Is the bulb on a Mk 1 for the rear turn signal the 1156 single  
filament and the fronts 1157 double?

The front park lights should be on bright with the blinker dimmer or  
is it the reverse?

Thanks.

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

From twobees at sprynet.com  Tue Nov 18 20:41:22 2008
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:41:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
Message-ID: <00c001c949f8$b16149f0$6401a8c0@normoffice>

John:

Like Bill Gilroy, I too was drinking when I busted a gut at your post.  But,
my drink was Ouzo.  So, no stains.

I've been a belt-wearer since 1960 when I raced a Chevy in NHRA.  Had one
wet-road slow-speed accident that sent my brother flying because he didn't
have a belt on.  His imprint only says "et" as he hit the last 2 digits of
"Chevrolet."  Then there was the time I saw a woman tap a car stopped in
front of her at maybe 2 mph & her daughter standing on the passenger side
hit the windshield.  Then there was the upside-down MGB in Vermont that we
picked up off the unconscious driver.  The two passengers were thrown into
snow banks (top down in winter!?!).  Don't know if the driver survived.
But, despite that one, I'm a bit of a nut about belts -- they are to be worn
all the time when the car is moving.  In fact, after 10 years of driving my
MGB with a 5-point racing harness & competition roll bar, I feel extremely
vulnerable in my Alfa that only has lap belts.  My Spridget-powered Turner
has 6-point harness & when racing I also use a Leatt brace (head & neck
restraint).  As for wearing a helmet on a bike, I don't ride bikes any more.
I did in pre-helmet law days.  When all of my friends had had spills, I
figured odds were in favor of me being next.  Gave up a Ducati for an Austin
Healey.

Cheers.

Norm Sippel

From bkitterer at mac.com  Tue Nov 18 20:49:40 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:49:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] light bulbs
In-Reply-To: <4DB2618E-08BB-46D6-94FC-F1B1C8585C9B@verizon.net>
References: <4DB2618E-08BB-46D6-94FC-F1B1C8585C9B@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <E7F59764-CAE9-42C9-9F30-2A36EC3BA918@mac.com>

Phil,

The numbers sound right.  Single filament in the rear, double in the  
front.  The dimmer filament is on with the head lights, the brighter  
is on with the turn signal.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Nov 18, 2008, at 7:03 PM, Phil Nase wrote:

> Is the bulb on a Mk 1 for the rear turn signal the 1156 single  
> filament and the fronts 1157 double?
>
> The front park lights should be on bright with the blinker dimmer  
> or is it the reverse?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
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From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov 18 21:03:26 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:03:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811181823k5fc625ct6b44835416bafc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNOEEEEMAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<Ah!  You're originally from Texas then.>>

Nope, don't have the required "swelled" head (like you do) that goes along
with empty cavity, Jim;  so it DOES explain your 'roots'<G>!!

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov 18 21:07:55 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:07:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] It Runs, again
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP91985245DC163E2D59EF2B80D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNGEEFEMAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<Deer flies, I've seen.  Horse, and even house flies, I've seen.  I don't
think I've seen snow flies.>>

At what age where you 'imported' to Canada, RD??  
You CAN'T be a native<G>!!!

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov 18 23:57:32 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:57:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <C548B9A5.1AF6D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <111820082321.27518.49234DEA000D021500006B7E2215567074C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>
	<C548B9A5.1AF6D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090811182257n342d00cex395c602e17409f0e@mail.gmail.com>

List members with hair are a minority on this list....
LOL

On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 8:27 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> > AS LONG AS it ALSO RELEASES THE OTHER DRIVER FROM LIABILITY IN THE EVENT
> OF A
> > WRECK CAUSING INJURY to your moronic head or body,
> That works for me. So would a helmet that didn't touch my hair.
> _______________________________________________
>
>

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 19 00:01:58 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:01:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNOEEEEMAA.shop@justbrits.com>
References: <43840a7e0811181823k5fc625ct6b44835416bafc@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNOEEEEMAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090811182301w168f4aaxc8158a5e8dd86020@mail.gmail.com>

Well OF COURSE you don't have a "swelled head", that explains why your name
is ED (erectile dysfunction)
As far as the empty cavity goes, you MORE than have THAT covered....
LOL
two more days till beach and booze!!

Brad (who does have a swelled head, and remembers how to use it) Fornal




On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 10:03 PM, Ed's Shop <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

> <<Ah!  You're originally from Texas then.>>
>
> Nope, don't have the required "swelled" head (like you do) that goes along
> with empty cavity, Jim;  so it DOES explain your 'roots'<G>!!
> _______________________________________________
> <http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets>
>



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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 19 06:48:41 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:48:41 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] It Runs, again
In-Reply-To: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNGEEFEMAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F365A5EAFBDA82972607974B80D0@phx.gbl>

Well ... define 'native'.  One way I am and one way I'm not (afaik).

I was born at a rural nursery in the province of Quebec. ... a tree nursery.

Mother's mother = Finnish ( name roughly means 'permafrost' )  Mother's 
grandfather = Irish. I'm told that he came over to play baseball.  ( not 
really sure. )
Father's ancestry is a bit more vague, but French/Irish.  Could be some 
'native' in there. :)


----Original Message Follows----
From: "Ed's Shop" <shop at justbrits.com>

<<Deer flies, I've seen.  Horse, and even house flies, I've seen.  I don't
think I've seen snow flies.>>

At what age where you 'imported' to Canada, RD??
You CAN'T be a native<G>!!!

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Nov 19 08:13:26 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:13:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090811182257n342d00cex395c602e17409f0e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <111820082321.27518.49234DEA000D021500006B7E2215567074C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>
	<C548B9A5.1AF6D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<e98d88090811182257n342d00cex395c602e17409f0e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F1329A9F10B74A06BFC4357E4B2F93B8@Home>

> List members with hair are a minority on this list....

The lighter the car, the greater the relative contribution of hair to wind 
friction.  That's why racers wear helmets; they're cleaner than Brill Cream.

Michael Rowe

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov 19 09:16:31 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:16:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
References: <111820082321.27518.49234DEA000D021500006B7E2215567074C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net><C548B9A5.1AF6D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><e98d88090811182257n342d00cex395c602e17409f0e@mail.gmail.com>
	<F1329A9F10B74A06BFC4357E4B2F93B8@Home>
Message-ID: <DAB4ABD54B5044BC8C7BB3D321115171@midget>

>> List members with hair are a minority on this list....
>
> The lighter the car, the greater the relative contribution of hair to wind 
> friction.  That's why racers wear helmets; they're cleaner than Brill 
> Cream.

And I suppose they wear 6-point harnesses to keep their clothes from 
flapping in the wind? 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 19 09:30:29 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:30:29 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <DAB4ABD54B5044BC8C7BB3D321115171@midget>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F35B4535188AE0FD362A34CB80D0@phx.gbl>

Hopefully, they wear clothes ...

----Original Message Follows----
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>

>>List members with hair are a minority on this list....
>
>The lighter the car, the greater the relative contribution of hair to wind 
>friction.  That's why racers wear helmets; they're cleaner than Brill 
>Cream.

And I suppose they wear 6-point harnesses to keep their clothes from 
flapping in the wind?

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Nov 19 10:12:06 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:12:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F35B4535188AE0FD362A34CB80D0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-F35B4535188AE0FD362A34CB80D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4A181154-BA3B-48AD-95A6-7BEDD9C5BAC2@comcast.net>

Pfft..  harness is to keep them held fast against the back of the seat  
so that no vacuum is created there..

.. well other than the pucker thing..

Lester


On Nov 19, 2008, at 10:30 AM, Robert Duquette wrote:

> Hopefully, they wear clothes ...
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
>
>>> List members with hair are a minority on this list....
>>
>> The lighter the car, the greater the relative contribution of hair  
>> to wind friction.  That's why racers wear helmets; they're cleaner  
>> than Brill Cream.
>
> And I suppose they wear 6-point harnesses to keep their clothes from  
> flapping in the wind?
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Nov 19 10:28:20 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:28:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
References: <BAY112-F35B4535188AE0FD362A34CB80D0@phx.gbl>
	<4A181154-BA3B-48AD-95A6-7BEDD9C5BAC2@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <79BC891C4B0C449EA4E504DD5324105A@midget>

>>>> List members with hair are a minority on this list....
>>>> The lighter the car, the greater the relative contribution of hair  
>>>> to wind friction.  That's why racers wear helmets; they're cleaner  
>>>> than Brill Cream.

>>> And I suppose they wear 6-point harnesses to keep their clothes from  
>>> flapping in the wind?

>> Hopefully, they wear clothes ...

> Pfft..  harness is to keep them held fast against the back of the seat  
> so that no vacuum is created there..
> .. well other than the pucker thing..

Who needs Wooly Bear Caterpillars? Messages to the List make it 
clear that it will be a long cold winter!

From cclabaw at juno.com  Wed Nov 19 10:39:53 2008
From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:39:53 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] It Runs, again
Message-ID: <20081119.093953.13581.4@webmail19.dca.untd.com>

Don't forget the bane of the very mature driver; time flies.

Clay L.


-- "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
Deer flies, I've seen.  Horse, and even house flies, I've seen.  I don't
think I've seen snow flies.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ed's Shop
Sent: November 18, 2008 9:02 PM
To: 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] It Runs, again

Good grief, RD...

<<What are "snow flies"? >>

you mean you don't have the white variety 'up' der???

Strange & quite ODD !!!

Black ones are seen quite 'normally' south of the Canadian Border !!!!

Derf
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Nov 19 10:42:37 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:42:37 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
Message-ID: <c6a.4331b9c6.3655aa0d@aol.com>

I can't image why I'd have thought their brains weren't up to much  anyway!!!
 
This side of the pond it's the law to wear a helmet on a motorbike but not  a 
trike!
 
In a message dated 19/11/2008 01:44:09 GMT Standard Time, dmeadow at juno.com  
writes:

Texas  does give motorcyclists a choice.  It requires those going  without
helmets to carry additional medical insurance to offset the brain  injury
costs.

David

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 19 10:48:07 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:48:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] light bulbs
In-Reply-To: <4DB2618E-08BB-46D6-94FC-F1B1C8585C9B@verizon.net>
References: <4DB2618E-08BB-46D6-94FC-F1B1C8585C9B@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811190948y72ec9ef4rc7748874a115a39b@mail.gmail.com>

Aha!  One I can answer with confidence!  Having just done this on the Holy
Sprite, it is as you say. 1156 rear, 1157 front.
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 9:03 PM, Phil Nase <nases at verizon.net> wrote:

> Is the bulb on a Mk 1 for the rear turn signal the 1156 single filament and
> the fronts 1157 double?
>
> The front park lights should be on bright with the blinker dimmer or is it
> the reverse?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/<http://home.comcast.net/%7Ephilnasecpa/>

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Wed Nov 19 11:02:07 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:02:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] It Runs, again
In-Reply-To: <20081119.093953.13581.4@webmail19.dca.untd.com>
References: <20081119.093953.13581.4@webmail19.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <4923E41F.4390.A15ADE@kk7ss.verizon.net>

Or, in the words of Kermit the Frog..
"Isn't time fun, when you're having flies?"

On 19 Nov 2008 at 17:39, cclabaw at juno.com wrote:
>> Don't forget the bane of the very mature driver; time flies.


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 19 11:06:38 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:06:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <111920081303.13588.49240EB100032D05000035142215575114C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>
References: <111920081303.13588.49240EB100032D05000035142215575114C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811191006v757a476fh2398ec87f931bb9f@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 7:03 AM, <dlancer7676 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Not a flaw, Jim.  The structural design of an automobile is not a choice on
> the part of the driver,<snip>


But if the Department of Transportation, the IIHS or some other bureaucracy
decides you aren't safe enough in it you won't be allowed to drive it
anymore. Then it doesn't matter what the driver decides re: safety.
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 19 11:08:26 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:08:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] It Runs, again
In-Reply-To: <4923E41F.4390.A15ADE@kk7ss.verizon.net>
References: <20081119.093953.13581.4@webmail19.dca.untd.com>
	<4923E41F.4390.A15ADE@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811191008p4af006f8q333fb3af58c00e67@mail.gmail.com>

What's all this about files?

Liz Dexia

On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 12:02 PM, Dave G. <kk7ss at verizon.net> wrote:

> Or, in the words of Kermit the Frog..
> "Isn't time fun, when you're having flies?"
>
> On 19 Nov 2008 at 17:39, cclabaw at juno.com wrote:
> >> Don't forget the bane of the very mature driver; time flies.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 19 11:11:44 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:11:44 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] It Runs, again
In-Reply-To: <20081119.093953.13581.4@webmail19.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F341A52211BE59C5BCA8DBDB80D0@phx.gbl>

Those I've heard about.  They're only around when you're having fun.

Time flies like an arrow!
Fruit flies like a banana!


----Original Message Follows----

Don't forget the bane of the very mature driver; time flies.

Clay L.


-- "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
Deer flies, I've seen.  Horse, and even house flies, I've seen.  I don't
think I've seen snow flies.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ed's Shop
Sent: November 18, 2008 9:02 PM
To: 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] It Runs, again

Good grief, RD...

<<What are "snow flies"? >>

you mean you don't have the white variety 'up' der???

Strange & quite ODD !!!

Black ones are seen quite 'normally' south of the Canadian Border !!!!

Derf
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Nov 19 11:31:43 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:31:43 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Jay Fishbein- no LBC
Message-ID: <ce5.42a3f5e3.3655b58f@aol.com>

Sorry to blast the list - its the only way I'm likely to get an up to date  
e-mail address for Jay.  Can anyone help or is he lurking on the  list.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Nov 19 11:33:33 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:33:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wind resistance
In-Reply-To: <79BC891C4B0C449EA4E504DD5324105A@midget>
References: <BAY112-F35B4535188AE0FD362A34CB80D0@phx.gbl>
	<4A181154-BA3B-48AD-95A6-7BEDD9C5BAC2@comcast.net>
	<79BC891C4B0C449EA4E504DD5324105A@midget>
Message-ID: <D533030761C8429490CEA40C073DEC77@Home>

Here's one for real:

Some years ago, I was the editor of the Amateur Yacht Research Society 
Newsletter.  At that time, hydrodynamic researchers had found that small 
bumps reduced water resistance by breaking up laminar surface flow, so they 
were experimenting with various textured surfaces (think golf balls, shark 
skin, etc.).  As a consequence, a Japanese bathing suit company started 
marketing racing suits for women with small plastic bosses glued below the 
breasts to reduce their drag, rather like multiple artificial nipples in a 
pleasing pattern.  I'll tell you, those were fast women!

The Japanese model in the promotional picture I copied for the newsletter 
clearly did not have significant breast drag, but not all women are like 
that, so maybe it worked for others.  I don't know.  I was thinking of 
taking a survey of high-drag racers, but I never got it organized.

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY 

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Wed Nov 19 12:26:40 2008
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (kentmclean at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:26:40 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 18, Issue 41
Message-ID: <111920081926.11813.492468700008DFA500002E252212059214020E0A040C039B020A05@comcast.net>

Clay L wrote:
> Don't forget the bane of the very mature driver; time flies.

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
I don't know about snow flies, but we're expecting some snow tomorrow. I hope the snow flies stay away.
--
Kent McLean in NH
'56 100 BN2

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Wed Nov 19 13:28:08 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:28:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
References: <c6a.4331b9c6.3655aa0d@aol.com>
Message-ID: <5FB1A61A4F0B4381875679FEBAE15343@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

I spent 8 years doing tissue crossmatching for organ transplant at UCLA, so 
I don't agree with the helmet law.  As long as motorcyclists carry enough 
insurance to keep their brain-damaged noggins off the public nickle, they 
should be allowed their freedom.  There are thousands of kidney patients out 
there waiting for helmetless riders.  Several times I stood in a hallway 
with a styrofoam box full of ice waiting for the parents of a young male 
motorcyclist to say their final goodbyes before the "harvest".  The helmet 
law in California has lengthened the stay on the list for potential organ 
recipients and cheated Darwin out of his due.  But if they don't have 
sufficient insurance to maintain them on the tubes for their expected 
survival time, its not fair to make the rest of us pay.  Motorcyclists that 
dismiss this as an unlikely scenario have not stood in that hallway holding 
that box.

Glen Byrns

sorry for the rant, the memories don't fade.

 writes:
>
> Texas  does give motorcyclists a choice.  It requires those going  without
> helmets to carry additional medical insurance to offset the brain  injury
> costs.
>
> David

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Nov 19 13:42:13 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:42:13 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Women drivers
Message-ID: <d22.2ef6ef27.3655d425@aol.com>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39qdhbkTko4&feature=related 

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Nov 19 13:42:52 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:42:52 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
Message-ID: <c60.32729a70.3655d44c@aol.com>

Only if you're driving with the top down!
 
In a message dated 19/11/2008 16:19:42 GMT Standard Time,  
dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com writes:

And I  suppose they wear 6-point harnesses to keep their clothes from 
flapping in  the wind?  
_______________________________________________

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Nov 19 13:45:56 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:45:56 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
Message-ID: <cc9.41e6a965.3655d504@aol.com>

In the UK after it became law to wear seatbelts the fatality rate dropped  
causing a similar reduction in the availability of vital organs for  
transplants.  So, while the odd person might have survived a crash because  they didn't 
wear a seatbelt the overall odds work in the direction that belting  up saves 
lives.
 
In a message dated 19/11/2008 20:28:18 GMT Standard Time,  
grbyrns at ucdavis.edu writes:

I spent  8 years doing tissue crossmatching for organ transplant at UCLA, so 
I  don't agree with the helmet law.  As long as motorcyclists carry enough  
insurance to keep their brain-damaged noggins off the public nickle, they  
should be allowed their freedom.  There are thousands of kidney  patients out 
there waiting for helmetless riders.  Several times I  stood in a hallway 
with a styrofoam box full of ice waiting for the  parents of a young male 
motorcyclist to say their final goodbyes before  the "harvest".  The helmet 
law in California has lengthened the stay  on the list for potential organ 
recipients and cheated Darwin out of his  due.  But if they don't have 
sufficient insurance to maintain them on  the tubes for their expected 
survival time, its not fair to make the rest  of us pay.  Motorcyclists that 
dismiss this as an unlikely scenario  have not stood in that hallway holding 
that box.

Glen  Byrns

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 19 13:53:46 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:53:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Women drivers
In-Reply-To: <d22.2ef6ef27.3655d425@aol.com>
References: <d22.2ef6ef27.3655d425@aol.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090811191253n56031bd2l29556fdcd0bfe546@mail.gmail.com>

Quite timely. Thank you for sharing

LOL

On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 2:42 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39qdhbkTko4&feature=related
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 19 17:34:38 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:34:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Women drivers
In-Reply-To: <d22.2ef6ef27.3655d425@aol.com>
References: <d22.2ef6ef27.3655d425@aol.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811191634j3e73bbe8mf7a10af3f0433991@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 2:42 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39qdhbkTko4&feature=related


I showed some of the Harry Enfield clips to Carolyn.  They say I'll walk
again but will always have a limp.
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Wed Nov 19 18:04:43 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:04:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <20081118.194138.1380.0.dmeadow@juno.com>
References: <20081118.194138.1380.0.dmeadow@juno.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940436E325@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

I like the "free of liability" idea.  In Michigan, we have state
catastrophic claims insurance tacked on top of our regular insurance--
on each and every car, motorcycle, Model T, whatever. It often exceeds
the premium for all other coverages. If you should look down to make
sure you still don't have mufflers on your Harley, and then
inadvertently run off the road into a tree, leaving you a tattooed
vegetable for the rest of your life, we Michiganders will pay to wipe
your butt for the next 50 years after your measly medical coverage runs
out. Your choice. My money.

-----Original Message-----
From: David Littlefield [mailto:dmeadow at juno.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 8:42 PM
To: dlancer7676 at comcast.net
Cc: Deikis, John G; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...

Texas does give motorcyclists a choice.  It requires those going without
helmets to carry additional medical insurance to offset the brain injury
costs.

David

On Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:21:17 +0000 dlancer7676 at comcast.net writes:
> Ya know, I have heard the seatbelt/no seatbelt argument and the
> motorcycle helmet/no motorcycle helmet argument I guess most of my
> long life.  My dad, god bless him and his wonderful heart, hated
> seat belts and would always point out that one incident where a guy
> was killed and the investigators said if he HADN'T been wearing his
> belt he might have lived. But my Dad still wore seat belts.
>
> I have concluded one thing, and I have written my State legislators
> with my concern, and that is that if you are NOT wearing your
> seatbelt or your motorcycle helmet and we are involved in an
> accident with one another, then MY liability increases because of
> YOUR stupid decision not to protect yourself.  Therefore, I would be
> in favor of a law which provided CHOICE on whether to wear a
> seatbelt or a motorcycle helmet AS LONG AS it ALSO RELEASES THE
> OTHER DRIVER FROM LIABILITY IN THE EVENT OF A WRECK CAUSING INJURY
> to your moronic head or body, regardless of fault (eleminates all
> the legal wrangling and hookey-do, and if you protect yourself the
> law wouldn't matter anyway).
>
> There, simple solution to a stupid problem.  8^)
>
> --David C.
> Snowmen fall from Heaven unassembled.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 19 18:46:15 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:46:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Healey & Sprite adverts
Message-ID: <4924C167.9060904@comcast.net>

http://www.freewebs.com/eggy-plop/healeyadverts.htm

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Nov 19 18:53:26 2008
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:53:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
References: <20081118.194138.1380.0.dmeadow@juno.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940436E325@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <00b001c94ab2$c764dcc0$6401a8c0@refisk>

I used to live in Fullerton, CA not too far from Buster.  Right in the 
middle of about 7 million people and all of the Los Angeles traffic mess.

16 years ago I moved to a little town of 4,500 people in the middle of 
Michigan.  The cost for my car insurance tripled thanks to Michigan's goofy 
laws.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov>
To: "David Littlefield" <dmeadow at juno.com>; <dlancer7676 at comcast.net>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...


>I like the "free of liability" idea.  In Michigan, we have state
> catastrophic claims insurance tacked on top of our regular insurance--
> on each and every car, motorcycle, Model T, whatever. It often exceeds
> the premium for all other coverages. If you should look down to make
> sure you still don't have mufflers on your Harley, and then
> inadvertently run off the road into a tree, leaving you a tattooed
> vegetable for the rest of your life, we Michiganders will pay to wipe
> your butt for the next 50 years after your measly medical coverage runs
> out. Your choice. My money.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Wed Nov 19 19:08:32 2008
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:08:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Healey & Sprite adverts
References: <4924C167.9060904@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <A94023D43EBB4188A263323B21A0E961@blackbox2>

Salvadori and Bolster are wearing the same dang outfits in the Austin Healey 100 SIX advert 1958 Ad on that page
as they were in the Sprite Silverstone video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe94HcpHyGU

They must have shot it all on the same rainy day.

 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:46 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Healey & Sprite adverts


> http://www.freewebs.com/eggy-plop/healeyadverts.htm
> 
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From nases at verizon.net  Wed Nov 19 19:09:29 2008
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:09:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Healey & Sprite adverts
In-Reply-To: <4924C167.9060904@comcast.net>
References: <4924C167.9060904@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <8F334340-A1AC-47A6-9993-A2F9C4A76EF5@verizon.net>

Neat ads Frank.

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



On Nov 19, 2008, at 8:46 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> http://www.freewebs.com/eggy-plop/healeyadverts.htm
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From nory1 at roadrunner.com  Wed Nov 19 19:33:51 2008
From: nory1 at roadrunner.com (Nory)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:33:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite Update 1
In-Reply-To: <490BBC4F.1090008@comcast.net>
References: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNMEENEHAA.shop@justbrits.com>
	<490BBC4F.1090008@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <895C32B8-3EFA-41C5-AFCB-B7CF52BEA99E@roadrunner.com>

Okay, I know this conversation took place almost three weeks ago, but  
life has been a bit crazy and I'm just now catching up..........    
So, in response to this, I'm confused.  My purchase was 4k, not 3 k,  
and why is it out of your pocket when I paid  Father Jack with a  
cashier's check for 4k?  This almost sounds like I hadn't paid for my  
purchase, and I don't want anybody thinking I'm a deadbeat or  
anything    ):


On Oct 31, 2008, at 10:17 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> Ed's Shop wrote:
>> 2 things, Frank.
>> Where do the dollars from Nory's purchase come in??
>>
>
> 5k to restore, 2k donated, 3k from Nory's purchase which for now, a  
> lot of that 3k is out of my pocket!
>> Have the 'Haulers' received any of their reimbursements??
>>
>>
> Holy Sprite Shirts!
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> _______________________________________________

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Wed Nov 19 20:35:20 2008
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:35:20 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
Message-ID: <112020080335.21103.4924DAF8000DDE7F0000526F22165499769B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>

I want to remove a 30+ year old aaa sticker from a chrome bumper.  Any suggestions?
ryan

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Wed Nov 19 21:03:56 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:03:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
In-Reply-To: <112020080335.21103.4924DAF8000DDE7F0000526F22165499769B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
References: <112020080335.21103.4924DAF8000DDE7F0000526F22165499769B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4924712C.14921.2C85474@kk7ss.verizon.net>

Try using a hair dryer to heat it up and peel it off...
Then use "Goop" to clean off the sticky stuff.
It worked for me..
Don't use brake cleaner... Don't ask  !!


On 20 Nov 2008 at 3:35, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:

>> I want to remove a 30+ year old aaa sticker from a chrome bumper.  Any
>> suggestions?


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 19 21:32:09 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:32:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite Update 1
In-Reply-To: <895C32B8-3EFA-41C5-AFCB-B7CF52BEA99E@roadrunner.com>
References: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNMEENEHAA.shop@justbrits.com>
	<490BBC4F.1090008@comcast.net>
	<895C32B8-3EFA-41C5-AFCB-B7CF52BEA99E@roadrunner.com>
Message-ID: <4924E849.7010103@comcast.net>

Nory wrote:
> Okay, I know this conversation took place almost three weeks ago, but 
> life has been a bit crazy and I'm just now catching up..........   So, 
> in response to this, I'm confused.  My purchase was 4k, not 3 k, and 
> why is it out of your pocket when I paid  Father Jack with a cashier's 
> check for 4k?  This almost sounds like I hadn't paid for my purchase, 
> and I don't want anybody thinking I'm a deadbeat or anything    ):
>
No No No
I, me personally, am out of pocket several hundred dollars as of the 
completion of the Holy Sprite.
Father Jack kicked in around $3000 as of October, he has offered to pay 
me the balance but I had a few last minute receipts, then the tonneau 
cover made, and now the head is at the machine shop so I still do not 
have a final total.
Once I add up the last receipts, I will give him the total he has to 
come up with.
But I still have to make my contribution of $$, so I may just tell him 
the balance is on me.
Depends on how much it is. I have an idea of about $700 when it's all 
said and done but I really like the custom tonneau so I may hit him for 
at least $200 of it.



-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 19 21:33:31 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:33:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
In-Reply-To: <112020080335.21103.4924DAF8000DDE7F0000526F22165499769B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
References: <112020080335.21103.4924DAF8000DDE7F0000526F22165499769B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4924E89B.8090100@comcast.net>

ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:
> I want to remove a 30+ year old aaa sticker from a chrome bumper.  Any suggestions?
>
>   
Heat and 3M makes a product called adhesive remover, we used it on the 
Holy Sprite exhaust pipe tape and stickers, it works great.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From bkitterer at mac.com  Wed Nov 19 21:45:01 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:45:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Healey & Sprite adverts
In-Reply-To: <4924C167.9060904@comcast.net>
References: <4924C167.9060904@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <750C9908-B94C-4CD5-9EAA-8C272B5E2842@mac.com>

Wonderful ads.

A lot of the ads listed under "Austin Healey 100 SIX" are the  
original Austin Healey 100 not the 100-6 though.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Nov 19, 2008, at 5:46 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> http://www.freewebs.com/eggy-plop/healeyadverts.htm
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Nov 19 22:55:10 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:55:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
In-Reply-To: <112020080335.21103.4924DAF8000DDE7F0000526F22165499769B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
References: <112020080335.21103.4924DAF8000DDE7F0000526F22165499769B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4924FBBE.2070207@frontiernet.net>

WD40 should take it right off.

Kate


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> ryan
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Nov 19 23:52:05 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:52:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
In-Reply-To: <112020080335.21103.4924DAF8000DDE7F0000526F22165499769B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
References: <112020080335.21103.4924DAF8000DDE7F0000526F22165499769B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <291465809.20081119225205@pacifier.com>

Hello ryan,

     one easy thing to try is MAYONAISE! don't know if it will work on
     a sticker that old, but it's supposed to work .. at least
     according to an old "hint from heloise"..

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Life is a dildo;long,hard,and plastic,but occasionally fun. 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 20 00:10:37 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:10:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
In-Reply-To: <112020080335.21103.4924DAF8000DDE7F0000526F22165499769B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
References: <112020080335.21103.4924DAF8000DDE7F0000526F22165499769B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811192310p129dfc4dicf5b6ef254b0ab38@mail.gmail.com>

You didn't say anything about saving the bumper so just use a good angle
grinder...   ;-)
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson


On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 9:35 PM, <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:

> I want to remove a 30+ year old aaa sticker from a chrome bumper.  Any
> suggestions?
> ryan

From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Thu Nov 20 00:55:48 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:55:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Motor!
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811192355n40e0f570ub7b4c9dfb7b7c2ce@mail.gmail.com>

Hello gang,

With the courtesy of Brent Wolf, we now have a new engine. The engine that
Bud provided seems to have apprx 105 hp according to the tuning book I have.
So our quest to build our bug to hit 130 (more like 115 or 120) begins.
Starting with a 1275cc motor that has some rust on it, it is being sent out
to get all of the rust removed, crank to be inspected and re-machined,
cylinders will be bored out .040" over. All bearing are being coated in a
nonfriction film. We are going to use 14:1 pistons or 13:1 that will be
ceramic coated on the top and have the same nonfriction film on the walls.
(Is there a stroker kit for these motors?) I am up for suggestions on a cam
and cam followers and rocker arms full race motor and would like to spin it
to at least 8000rpm also valve springs open for suggestions on good
companies for all of these or if there is a good package to buy. Going to be
running 45 DCOE weber carb, the car already has headers on it but I'm not
sure what kind or size exhaust.

For headwork, the head is going to be sent out to do a bench-port port and
polish. We are going to put the largest size valves we can fit (Right now
the head has the second largest setup in my high performance tuning book, we
are going to offset the exhaust valve to increase the size, the book says
that's worth 5hp right there. To avoid head gasket issues, we are going to
o-ring the head and the block. And lastly, we are going to get a 5spd to
match up to it and we are running a 4.2 rear diff locked right now, but we
are going to change that to either a 3.9 or a different 4.2 with a limited
slip differential (also looking for advise which to go with) I was told
Detroit sells one but not to go with it..?

-- 
Sincerely,


Matt Hagopian

From bighealey at charter.net  Thu Nov 20 06:43:52 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:43:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
In-Reply-To: <112020080335.21103.4924DAF8000DDE7F0000526F22165499769B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C8D0ACE3335D4729A633C4D776603177@TRACY>

Go to your local hardware store and get some stuff called "OOPS!"  yes
Oops.

Be careful as it WILL remove paint.  The stuff removes everything.

Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 7:35 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?

I want to remove a 30+ year old aaa sticker from a chrome bumper.  Any
suggestions?
ryan
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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Thu Nov 20 06:56:28 2008
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:56:28 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
Message-ID: <112020081356.6653.49256C8C0003940C000019FD2215561264000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>

This "sticker" is actually the metal kind thats been screen? printed.  Will these methods still work? I mean other than Jim's?  The bumper is not on the car at the moment.
thanks
ryan
-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Tracy Drummond" <bighealey at charter.net> 

> Go to your local hardware store and get some stuff called "OOPS!" yes 
> Oops. 
> 
> Be careful as it WILL remove paint. The stuff removes everything. 
> 
> Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! 
> President AHCUSA www.healey.org 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net 
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of 
> ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net 
> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 7:35 PM 
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net 
> Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers? 
> 
> I want to remove a 30+ year old aaa sticker from a chrome bumper. Any 
> suggestions? 
> ryan 
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From davriker at nwi.net  Thu Nov 20 08:09:05 2008
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:09:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
References: <112020081356.6653.49256C8C0003940C000019FD2215561264000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <F6A93A375D924FDB8ADAEB61F7293F6F@MAIN>

I think you will find that there will be a big shinny spot where the sticker 
has protected the underlying chrome from the elements that will have dulled, 
pitted the rest of the bumper.  You will be so unhappy with this 
imperfection, you will send it out for re-chroming anyway.  So... why not 
let the bumper platers remove it.  It will fall off in their chemical tank.
Dave R.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 5:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?


> This "sticker" is actually the metal kind thats been screen? printed. 
> Will these methods still work? I mean other than Jim's?  The bumper is not 
> on the car at the moment.
> thanks
> ryan
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Tracy Drummond" <bighealey at charter.net>
>
>> Go to your local hardware store and get some stuff called "OOPS!" yes
>> Oops.
>>
>> Be careful as it WILL remove paint. The stuff removes everything.
>>
>> Tracy Drummond Gang Warily !
>> President AHCUSA www.healey.org
>>
>> -----Original Message----- 
>> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
>> ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 7:35 PM
>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
>>
>> I want to remove a 30+ year old aaa sticker from a chrome bumper. Any
>> suggestions?
>> ryan
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From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Nov 20 08:19:59 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:19:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC music
Message-ID: <200811200719537.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>

Luckily we don't have Triumphs ;-), but some of these tunes may hit home.

Great stuff.

Peter C.

http://www.snic-braaapp.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=2

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Nov 20 08:35:43 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:35:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] More electrical questions...
Message-ID: <88796402-78FA-42DD-B654-0CFBE755DA04@comcast.net>

Hello all,

	well I have a rebuilt generator and new idiot light (Thanks Peter C)  
and the good news is that the light is on, then 1200 revs and it goes  
out..

*EXCEPT*


.. that if I turn on either the lights or the heater motor I get the  
faintest glow form the idiot light, the glow doesn't change if both or  
on and I haven't tried the wiper motor..

Is this typical or should I drive only during daylight hours on  
warmish days?

Thanks,

Lester

From jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU  Thu Nov 20 08:52:06 2008
From: jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU (John Caffrey)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:52:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Motor!
In-Reply-To: <87a1f55d0811192355n40e0f570ub7b4c9dfb7b7c2ce@mail.gmail.com>
References: <87a1f55d0811192355n40e0f570ub7b4c9dfb7b7c2ce@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <492587A6.9080504@lehigh.edu>

   Matt Hagopian wrote:

And lastly, we are going to get a 5spd to
match up to it and we are running a 4.2 rear diff locked right now, but we
are going to change that to either a 3.9 or a different 4.2 with a limited
slip differential (also looking for advise which to go with) I was told
Detroit sells one but not to go with it..?

   Hi Matt,
   Not  sure  about  the  5 speed for vintage racing. The group you raced
   with  when  I  met  you is telling me I can't even use a 1275 in my 62
   Mark II! I'm still trying to sort out the various rules, but one thing
   is  sure, I'm not racing a 948 again. Trannex is the limited slip that
   you want for racing. Purchased one assembled with a 4.2 gear on ebay a
   few  weeks ago. I have two Detroit lockers also, but I'm not expecting
   too  much  from the 60's technology. Here is an article explaining the
   various LSD's;
   http://tinyurl.com/5clzsn
   John
   Fogelsville, PA

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Thu Nov 20 09:05:07 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:05:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New Motor!
References: <87a1f55d0811192355n40e0f570ub7b4c9dfb7b7c2ce@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B66FAED5E3EB47239807F3EF0BB1DA97@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Matt,

Get in touch with David Anton at APT in Riverside CA.  He deals in nothing 
but performance parts and carries everything for the A-series engine. 
Adjustable cog drive timing sets, roller rockers, top quality lifters, 
bearings, and just about anything else along with a flow bench.

Glen Byrns


> Hello gang,
>
> With the courtesy of Brent Wolf, we now have a new engine. The engine that
> Bud provided seems to have apprx 105 hp according to the tuning book I 
> have.
> So our quest to build our bug to hit 130 (more like 115 or 120) begins.
> Starting with a 1275cc motor that has some rust on it, it is being sent 
> out
> to get all of the rust removed, crank to be inspected and re-machined,
> cylinders will be bored out .040" over. All bearing are being coated in a
> nonfriction film. We are going to use 14:1 pistons or 13:1 that will be
> ceramic coated on the top and have the same nonfriction film on the walls.
> (Is there a stroker kit for these motors?) I am up for suggestions on a 
> cam
> and cam followers and rocker arms full race motor and would like to spin 
> it
> to at least 8000rpm also valve springs open for suggestions on good
> companies for all of these or if there is a good package to buy. Going to 
> be
> running 45 DCOE weber carb, the car already has headers on it but I'm not
> sure what kind or size exhaust.
>
> For headwork, the head is going to be sent out to do a bench-port port and
> polish. We are going to put the largest size valves we can fit (Right now
> the head has the second largest setup in my high performance tuning book, 
> we
> are going to offset the exhaust valve to increase the size, the book says
> that's worth 5hp right there. To avoid head gasket issues, we are going to
> o-ring the head and the block. And lastly, we are going to get a 5spd to
> match up to it and we are running a 4.2 rear diff locked right now, but we
> are going to change that to either a 3.9 or a different 4.2 with a limited
> slip differential (also looking for advise which to go with) I was told
> Detroit sells one but not to go with it..?
>
> -- 
> Sincerely,
>
>
> Matt Hagopian

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Nov 20 09:17:03 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:17:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC music
In-Reply-To: <200811200719537.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>
References: <200811200719537.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <49258D7F.9040106@wi.net>

AWESOME stuff Peter!!  Timely too.  I'm going to look at a TR 3 today 
for a guy.  I'll take this along.
I think ThickTones should come up with some tunes for the 
Bugeye/Spridgets.  We didn't even have a 50th Anniversary song!
Dave
Burlington WI



Peter Caldwell wrote:
> Luckily we don't have Triumphs ;-), but some of these tunes may hit home.
>
> Great stuff.
>
> Peter C.
>
> http://www.snic-braaapp.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=2

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Thu Nov 20 09:25:19 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:25:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] LBC music
In-Reply-To: <49258D7F.9040106@wi.net>
References: <200811200719537.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>,
	<49258D7F.9040106@wi.net>
Message-ID: <49251EEF.31738.1B6F07@kk7ss.verizon.net>

How about "Buddy, can you spare a dime!" ?

On 20 Nov 2008 at 10:17, David Woerpel wrote:
>> We didn't even have a 50th Anniversary song!

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From grday at btinternet.com  Thu Nov 20 09:32:24 2008
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:32:24 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
References: <C8D0ACE3335D4729A633C4D776603177@TRACY>
Message-ID: <5050E0F0E6A949CB97C3BCDD1C738A7E@TAIRS>

> Be careful as it WILL remove paint.  The stuff removes everything.
Including chrome, copper plate and mild steel ?   <smile>


I'd stick  [sorry, horrible pun]  with using my wife's hair dryer followed 
by a little methylated or white spirits.  Won't harm the paintwork if 
splashed and probably doesn't need to be bought in.

Guy R Day



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tracy Drummond" <bighealey at charter.net>
To: <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?


> Go to your local hardware store and get some stuff called "OOPS!"  yes
> Oops.
>
> Be careful as it WILL remove paint.  The stuff removes everything.
>
> Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
> President AHCUSA              www.healey.org
>
> -----Original Message-----
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
>
> I want to remove a 30+ year old aaa sticker from a chrome bumper.  Any
> suggestions?
> ryan

From grday at btinternet.com  Thu Nov 20 09:42:17 2008
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:42:17 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
References: <112020081356.6653.49256C8C0003940C000019FD2215561264000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <FFF68921B2E24FA7BFD9BA5D99D41AF0@TAIRS>

It just means a longer time with the hair dryer....  (then check the back of 
the hot bumper to see if a dpo screwed, welded, brazed or rivetted it on.)

Good luck....

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 1:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?


> This "sticker" is actually the metal kind thats been screen? printed. 
> Will these methods still work? I mean other than Jim's?  The bumper is not 
> on the car at the moment.
> thanks
> ryan
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Tracy Drummond" <bighealey at charter.net>
>
>> Go to your local hardware store and get some stuff called "OOPS!" yes
>> Oops.
>>
>> Be careful as it WILL remove paint. The stuff removes everything.
>>
>> Tracy Drummond Gang Warily !
>> President AHCUSA www.healey.org
>>
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>> ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 7:35 PM
>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
>>
>> I want to remove a 30+ year old aaa sticker from a chrome bumper. Any
>> suggestions?
>> ryan
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From wolf.brent at gmail.com  Thu Nov 20 10:23:23 2008
From: wolf.brent at gmail.com (Brent Wolf)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:23:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
In-Reply-To: <C8D0ACE3335D4729A633C4D776603177@TRACY>
References: <112020080335.21103.4924DAF8000DDE7F0000526F22165499769B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
	<C8D0ACE3335D4729A633C4D776603177@TRACY>
Message-ID: <62b83300811200923r3cd20341s13fa99edee1e9dc3@mail.gmail.com>

That is why it is called "OOPS!".
On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 8:43 AM, Tracy Drummond <bighealey at charter.net>wrote:

> Be careful as it WILL remove paint.  The stuff removes everything.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Nov 20 10:51:05 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:51:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
In-Reply-To: <62b83300811200923r3cd20341s13fa99edee1e9dc3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C54AE389.1B037%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Why can't you just scrape it off with a razor blade, and wipe the residue
away with WD-40?

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Nov 20 11:11:53 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:11:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] More electrical questions...
In-Reply-To: <88796402-78FA-42DD-B654-0CFBE755DA04@comcast.net>
References: <88796402-78FA-42DD-B654-0CFBE755DA04@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2B1A4FFB76C54089877D002AEC73A798@spider>

All the original VW Bugs did this; and they never quit.   ...bill in oregon

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Lester
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 7:36 AM
To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] More electrical questions...

Hello all,

 . . .

.. that if I turn on either the lights or the heater motor I get the  
faintest glow form the idiot light, the glow doesn't change if both or  
on and I haven't tried the wiper motor..

Is this typical or should I drive only during daylight hours on  
warmish days?

Thanks,

Lester
_______________________________________________

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 20 11:17:32 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:17:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
In-Reply-To: <C54AE389.1B037%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <62b83300811200923r3cd20341s13fa99edee1e9dc3@mail.gmail.com>
	<C54AE389.1B037%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811201017t36c8ea5ft450e3e36119defec@mail.gmail.com>

On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 11:51 AM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>wrote:

> Why can't you just scrape it off with a razor blade, and wipe the residue
> away with WD-40?


Way too "old school", Billy.  Where's the fun in doing things the easy way??
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

From bighealey at charter.net  Thu Nov 20 11:52:46 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (bighealey at charter.net)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:52:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
In-Reply-To: <62b83300811200923r3cd20341s13fa99edee1e9dc3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20081120135246.SS113.134647.root@mp11>

LOL  Yes but it will remove paint from leather without ill effect.

It also removes varnish from vinyl.

The Opps coaes first then the ahh cames later..

---- Brent Wolf <wolf.brent at gmail.com> wrote: 
> That is why it is called "OOPS!".
> On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 8:43 AM, Tracy Drummond <bighealey at charter.net>wrote:
> 
> > Be careful as it WILL remove paint.  The stuff removes everything.
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From frogeye at cox.net  Thu Nov 20 11:54:59 2008
From: frogeye at cox.net (Alan)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:54:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] my car in a newly released music video
Message-ID: <301AACB388A040458CBFF1E078EAED7A@maind>

http://bksmedia.com/BKS_main.swf

I was just sent this link that shows a video that is now released with my car
involved in it
It should open right up and lasts about 4 mins but the car shows about 1: 40
into it.
No comments on the music I just donated my car and the time..
Enjoy !!!
Alan

From jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU  Thu Nov 20 12:04:58 2008
From: jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU (John Caffrey)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:04:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] my car in a newly released music video
In-Reply-To: <301AACB388A040458CBFF1E078EAED7A@maind>
References: <301AACB388A040458CBFF1E078EAED7A@maind>
Message-ID: <4925B4DA.2010208@lehigh.edu>

Wow Alan, did they tell you about the plus size passenger before you 
donated your car? lol  The car looks cool!
John
Fogelsville, PA


Alan wrote:
> http://bksmedia.com/BKS_main.swf
>
> I was just sent this link that shows a video that is now released with my car
> involved in it
> It should open right up and lasts about 4 mins but the car shows about 1: 40
> into it.
> No comments on the music I just donated my car and the time..
> Enjoy !!!
> Alan
> _______________________________________________

From stevenm at optonline.net  Thu Nov 20 12:13:13 2008
From: stevenm at optonline.net (Steven Michelsen)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:13:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
Message-ID: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>

I know this has pobably discussed at length more than once, but I need to ask:  Can anyone recommend tires for a '78 Midget?  I currently have 165 70R13 tires ("Metric Durasteel").  They are OK but probably 10 years old.  Only one local tire shop can get anything, and that's their "house brand", a "Runway Enduro" which is a $34.95 special.

Any ideas of what to get and how and where to get them are appreciated.

Steve

From pythias at pacifier.com  Thu Nov 20 12:22:00 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:22:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
In-Reply-To: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>
References: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>
Message-ID: <265872962.20081120112200@pacifier.com>

Hello Steven,

     you're right, .. this too has been beaten to death, BUT..

     I run 175/70 13's on stock 4" rims on my '66 SWA. Some feel this
     more tire than the car was designed for and like something a
     little narrower. This IS as large as you can go and not rub. I
     have rubbed these when I've overcooked a corner, but only then. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  A conscience does not prevent sin. It only prevents you from enjoying it 

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Thu Nov 20 12:39:17 2008
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:39:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
Message-ID: <38b0301c94b47$ad506c60$056a010a@mail2world.com>

Steve,

The only two sizes readily available in the US are 155 80R13 and 175
70R13. The 175s should fit without rubbing. IIRC, you're running a
minilite style wheel, right? I run the Sumitomo HTR200 (summer tire) and
I think they're a good tire. 
 
-=Chris

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: Steven Michelsen [stevenm at optonline.net]
Sent: 11/20/2008 2:14:13 PM
To: spridgets at Autox.Team.Net
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget? 

I know this has pobably discussed at length more than once, but I need
to ask: Can anyone recommend tires for a '78 Midget? I currently have
165 70R13 tires ("Metric Durasteel"). They are OK but probably 10 years
old. Only one local tire shop can get anything, and that's their "house
brand", a "Runway Enduro" which is a $34.95 special. 

Any ideas of what to get and how and where to get them are appreciated. 

Steve 

From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Thu Nov 20 12:44:36 2008
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:44:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
In-Reply-To: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>
References: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>
Message-ID: <414E38D2F8FD4793B543FD9D1F9EAADA@AndrewHP>

Steve,

I've been afraid to ask for the same reason.

Drew

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steven Michelsen
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:13 PM
To: Midget Group at team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?

I know this has pobably discussed at length more than once, but I need to
ask:  Can anyone recommend tires for a '78 Midget?  I currently have 165
70R13 tires ("Metric Durasteel").  They are OK but probably 10 years old.
Only one local tire shop can get anything, and that's their "house brand", a
"Runway Enduro" which is a $34.95 special.

Any ideas of what to get and how and where to get them are appreciated.

Steve
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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Thu Nov 20 12:44:27 2008
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:44:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
Message-ID: <416dc01c94b48$6614fdb0$116a010a@mail2world.com>

Oh, and my Sumitomos are in a 175 70R13.
 
The 165's you have are still available in the UK (I checked at
blackcircles.co.uk), but it's probably a spendy option for us in the
States.
 
-=Chris

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: Chris King [cbking at alum.rpi.edu]
Sent: 11/20/2008 2:40:17 PM
To: stevenm at optonline.net
Cc: spridgets at Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget? 

Steve, 

The only two sizes readily available in the US are 155 80R13 and 175 
70R13. The 175s should fit without rubbing. IIRC, you're running a 
minilite style wheel, right? I run the Sumitomo HTR200 (summer tire) and
I think they're a good tire. 

-=Chris 

Chris King 
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

<-----Original Message-----> 

From: Steven Michelsen [stevenm at optonline.net] 
Sent: 11/20/2008 2:14:13 PM 
To: spridgets at Autox.Team.Net 
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget? 

I know this has pobably discussed at length more than once, but I need 
to ask: Can anyone recommend tires for a '78 Midget? I currently have 
165 70R13 tires ("Metric Durasteel"). They are OK but probably 10 years 
old. Only one local tire shop can get anything, and that's their "house 
brand", a "Runway Enduro" which is a $34.95 special. 

Any ideas of what to get and how and where to get them are appreciated. 

Steve 
_______________________________________________ 

. 

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Thu Nov 20 12:49:35 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:49:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
In-Reply-To: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>
References: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>
Message-ID: <4925BF4F.4080602@frontiernet.net>

I've never heard of that brand.  I have Riken 185.75HR13 on mine, but 
she is a RWA.  This is my third set, and I have been very happy with 
them.  I'll also need tires before doing any serious driving, but I plan 
to wait until spring.

Kate
>   Only one local tire shop can get anything, and that's their "house brand", a "Runway Enduro" which is a $34.95 special.

From miniac7 at aol.com  Thu Nov 20 12:50:00 2008
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:50:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
In-Reply-To: <414E38D2F8FD4793B543FD9D1F9EAADA@AndrewHP>
References: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>
	<414E38D2F8FD4793B543FD9D1F9EAADA@AndrewHP>
Message-ID: <8CB19604E7935D4-D3C-618@mblk-d28.sysops.aol.com>

For my Mk1 Sprite, I recently purchased thru mail order, a set of Sumitomo HTR's from Tire Rack at $41 each plus shipping. So far I'm very happy with them.

Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA.


-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Payne <andrewpayne at intrex.net>
To: 'Steven Michelsen' <stevenm at optonline.net>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 2:44 pm
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?



Steve,

I've been afraid to ask for the same reason.

Drew

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steven Michelsen
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:13 PM
To: Midget Group at team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?

I know this has pobably discussed at length more than once, but I need to
ask:  Can anyone recommend tires for a '78 Midget?  I currently have 165
70R13 tires ("Metric Durasteel").  They are OK but probably 10 years old.
Only one local tire shop can get anything, and that's their "house brand", a
"Runway Enduro" which is a $34.95 special.

Any ideas of what to get and how and where to get them are appreciated.

Steve
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Thu Nov 20 13:13:03 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:13:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090811182257n342d00cex395c602e17409f0e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <111820082321.27518.49234DEA000D021500006B7E2215567074C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>
	<C548B9A5.1AF6D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<e98d88090811182257n342d00cex395c602e17409f0e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2CF718EC-BF41-4A65-8168-39FE7811DFCF@phillymgclub.com>

I am a proud member of that minority!!

Larry

Larry Macy, Ph.D
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

"I finally figured out what email is for. It's for communicating.with  
people you'd rather not talk to." G. Carlin

Sent via iPhone

On Nov 19, 2008, at 1:57 AM, "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>  
wrote:

> List members with hair are a minority on this list....
> LOL
>
> On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 8:27 PM, Billy Zoom  
> <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
>
>>> AS LONG AS it ALSO RELEASES THE OTHER DRIVER FROM LIABILITY IN THE  
>>> EVENT
>> OF A
>>> WRECK CAUSING INJURY to your moronic head or body,
>> That works for me. So would a helmet that didn't touch my hair.
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>>
>
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov 20 13:13:40 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:13:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
References: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>
Message-ID: <8AC1F5C9BB6046AD9FA5966A2A82B268@NilesAD.von.gov>

>I know this has pobably discussed at length more than once, but I need to 
>ask:  Can anyone recommend tires for a '78 Midget?  I currently have 165 
>70R13 tires ("Metric Durasteel").  They are OK but probably 10 years old. 
>Only one local tire shop can get anything, and that's their "house brand", 
>a "Runway Enduro" which is a $34.95 special.
>
> Any ideas of what to get and how and where to get them are appreciated.


Steven,
As was suggested, Sumitomo HTR200 tires are pretty good. Tire Rack has a 
good search feature and will tell you more about the tire than you really 
wanted to know. Tire Rack will be delighted to ship them to your tire guy 
and let him install them. Be aware that balancing is a major issue with our 
lug-centric rims. Insist on being in the room when they are balanced and 
watch the bottom of the rim as they spin them up on the machine to see if 
there is excessive runout. If the rim is wobbling, you will find that your 
car starts to shimmy as you pass 60MPH or so. Some tire balancing machines 
work fine with them and some do not. Point out to them that the hole in the 
center of your rims is NOT necessarily true center.
David Lieb
1972 1960 1974 1973 

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Thu Nov 20 13:40:07 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:40:07 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] my car in a newly released music video
Message-ID: <d5e.3b74ea42.36572527@aol.com>

I just get a web page I don't get the music or the video - any  suggestions.
 
 
In a message dated 20/11/2008 18:55:25 GMT Standard Time, frogeye at cox.net  
writes:

http://bksmedia.com/BKS_main.swf

I was just sent this link that  shows a video that is now released with my car
involved in it
It should  open right up and lasts about 4 mins but the car shows about 1: 40
into  it.
No comments on the music I just donated my car and the time..
Enjoy  !!!
Alan
_______________________________________________

From stevenm at optonline.net  Thu Nov 20 14:00:58 2008
From: stevenm at optonline.net (Steven Michelsen)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:00:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
References: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>
	<414E38D2F8FD4793B543FD9D1F9EAADA@AndrewHP>
	<8CB19604E7935D4-D3C-618@mblk-d28.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <0ED7E589C2524FF5B30E94F8DB29AAE0@1705n3>

OK, I found these Sumitomos (HTR T4) at 165 70R13 on tirerack for $41.  I guess these are the ones you're talking about. 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: miniac7 at aol.com 
  To: andrewpayne at intrex.net ; stevenm at optonline.net 
  Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net 
  Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:50 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?


  For my Mk1 Sprite, I recently purchased thru mail order, a set of Sumitomo HTR's from Tire Rack at $41 each plus shipping. So far I'm very happy with them.

  Howard Collins
  Virginia Beach, VA.


  -----Original Message-----
  From: Andrew Payne <andrewpayne at intrex.net>
  To: 'Steven Michelsen' <stevenm at optonline.net>
  Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
  Sent: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 2:44 pm
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?


Steve,

I've been afraid to ask for the same reason.

Drew

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steven Michelsen
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:13 PM
To: Midget Group at team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?

I know this has pobably discussed at length more than once, but I need to
ask:  Can anyone recommend tires for a '78 Midget?  I currently have 165
70R13 tires ("Metric Durasteel").  They are OK but probably 10 years old.
Only one local tire shop can get anything, and that's their "house brand", a
"Runway Enduro" which is a $34.95 special.

Any ideas of what to get and how and where to get them are appreciated.

Steve

From stevenm at optonline.net  Thu Nov 20 14:26:05 2008
From: stevenm at optonline.net (Steven Michelsen)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:26:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
References: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>
	<414E38D2F8FD4793B543FD9D1F9EAADA@AndrewHP>
	<8CB19604E7935D4-D3C-618@mblk-d28.sysops.aol.com>
	<0ED7E589C2524FF5B30E94F8DB29AAE0@1705n3>
Message-ID: <46DED8D0CF964908B25DC1E8A23122FB@1705n3>

my link to those tires didn't make it last email...
http://tinyurl.com/58lk5g


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steven Michelsen" <stevenm at optonline.net>
To: <miniac7 at aol.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?


> OK, I found these Sumitomos (HTR T4) at 165 70R13 on tirerack for $41.  I 
> guess these are the ones you're talking about.
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: miniac7 at aol.com
>  To: andrewpayne at intrex.net ; stevenm at optonline.net
>  Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>  Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:50 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
>
>
>  For my Mk1 Sprite, I recently purchased thru mail order, a set of 
> Sumitomo HTR's from Tire Rack at $41 each plus shipping. So far I'm very 
> happy with them.
>
>  Howard Collins
>  Virginia Beach, VA.
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: Andrew Payne <andrewpayne at intrex.net>
>  To: 'Steven Michelsen' <stevenm at optonline.net>
>  Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>  Sent: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 2:44 pm
>  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
>
>
> Steve,
>
> I've been afraid to ask for the same reason.
>
> Drew
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steven Michelsen
> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:13 PM
> To: Midget Group at team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
>
> I know this has pobably discussed at length more than once, but I need to
> ask:  Can anyone recommend tires for a '78 Midget?  I currently have 165
> 70R13 tires ("Metric Durasteel").  They are OK but probably 10 years old.
> Only one local tire shop can get anything, and that's their "house brand", 
> a
> "Runway Enduro" which is a $34.95 special.
>
> Any ideas of what to get and how and where to get them are appreciated.
>
> Steve 

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Thu Nov 20 14:43:54 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:43:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
In-Reply-To: <0ED7E589C2524FF5B30E94F8DB29AAE0@1705n3>
References: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>,
	<0ED7E589C2524FF5B30E94F8DB29AAE0@1705n3>
Message-ID: <4925699A.15832.13F1B82@kk7ss.verizon.net>

Would these be ok for stock wire wheels (knock-ons)??
Oops... '65 SWA...

On 20 Nov 2008 at 16:00, Steven Michelsen wrote:

>> OK, I found these Sumitomos (HTR T4) at 165 70R13 on tirerack for $41.
>>  I guess these are the ones you're talking about. 


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov 20 14:51:59 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:51:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
References: <111820082321.27518.49234DEA000D021500006B7E2215567074C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net><C548B9A5.1AF6D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com><e98d88090811182257n342d00cex395c602e17409f0e@mail.gmail.com>
	<2CF718EC-BF41-4A65-8168-39FE7811DFCF@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <E937DF918F7E466EA611B3C871F59236@NilesAD.von.gov>

>> List members with hair are a minority on this list....

>I am a proud member of that minority!!

Larry, 
Actually, you compensate for quite a few of them all by yourself.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Nov 20 14:53:15 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:53:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
References: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>,
	<0ED7E589C2524FF5B30E94F8DB29AAE0@1705n3>
	<4925699A.15832.13F1B82@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <B9AA3449685F41898E95AE334ACD2652@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Would these be ok for stock wire wheels (knock-ons)??

If you click the link for Specs, it will tell you the recommended rim 
widths. 

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov 20 15:52:24 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:52:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
In-Reply-To: <4925699A.15832.13F1B82@kk7ss.verizon.net>
References: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>,
	<0ED7E589C2524FF5B30E94F8DB29AAE0@1705n3>
	<4925699A.15832.13F1B82@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <4925EA28.8080701@comcast.net>

Dave G. wrote:
> Would these be ok for stock wire wheels (knock-ons)??
> Oops... '65 SWA...
>
>   
I now have them on every Sprite in and around my house.
Jrs 58, my 59, my 67, and the Holy Sprite has 175/70s from tire rack too.
On a hard corner I did get a brief rub once on the 67, not a big deal.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Thu Nov 20 16:14:54 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:14:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
In-Reply-To: <4925EA28.8080701@comcast.net>
References: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>,
	<4925699A.15832.13F1B82@kk7ss.verizon.net>,
	<4925EA28.8080701@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <49257EEE.12455.1926D99@kk7ss.verizon.net>

Thanks, Frank...
That's what I needed to know...
I'm also assuming that, as they are wire-wheels, I'll need tubes and that 
funny rubber band that goes over the spoke nipples, right??
Also from Tire Rack??

Dave G.

On 20 Nov 2008 at 17:52, Frank Clarici wrote:

>> I now have them on every Sprite in and around my house.
>> Jrs 58, my 59, my 67, and the Holy Sprite has 175/70s from tire rack
>> too. On a hard corner I did get a brief rub once on the 67, not a big
>> deal.


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Thu Nov 20 16:23:06 2008
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:23:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing stickers?
In-Reply-To: <112020080335.21103.4924DAF8000DDE7F0000526F22165499769B9B0
	E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
References: <112020080335.21103.4924DAF8000DDE7F0000526F22165499769B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20081120182159.04979008@littlebitcountry.com>

Peel off what you can with your fingers then use a soft rag and WD40 
- Problem solved.

Dave


At 10:35 PM 11/19/2008, you wrote:
>I want to remove a 30+ year old aaa sticker from a chrome 
>bumper.  Any suggestions?
>ryan

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 20 16:23:28 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:23:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <2CF718EC-BF41-4A65-8168-39FE7811DFCF@phillymgclub.com>
References: <111820082321.27518.49234DEA000D021500006B7E2215567074C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>
	<C548B9A5.1AF6D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<e98d88090811182257n342d00cex395c602e17409f0e@mail.gmail.com>
	<2CF718EC-BF41-4A65-8168-39FE7811DFCF@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811201523s2e4a56bax7c270e616529f514@mail.gmail.com>

Don't dispare, Larry. Congress can fix that for you    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 2:13 PM, Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:

> I am a proud member of that minority!!
>
> Larry
>
> Larry Macy, Ph.D
> 78 Midget
>
> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
> "I finally figured out what email is for. It's for communicating.with
> people you'd rather not talk to." G. Carlin
>
> Sent via iPhone
>
> On Nov 19, 2008, at 1:57 AM, "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  List members with hair are a minority on this list....
>> LOL
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 8:27 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>  AS LONG AS it ALSO RELEASES THE OTHER DRIVER FROM LIABILITY IN THE EVENT
>>>>
>>> OF A
>>>
>>>> WRECK CAUSING INJURY to your moronic head or body,
>>>>
>>> That works for me. So would a helmet that didn't touch my hair.

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Nov 20 17:33:39 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:33:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Why I wear seatbelts...
In-Reply-To: <E937DF918F7E466EA611B3C871F59236@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNGENBEMAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<Actually, you compensate for quite a few of them all by yourself.>>

Actually David AND as you well know, Larry "self-compensates" himself with
that fine pony-tail he sports !!!!

<VBEG>!

Anon

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Thu Nov 20 17:50:37 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:50:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
In-Reply-To: <49257EEE.12455.1926D99@kk7ss.verizon.net>
References: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>,
	<4925699A.15832.13F1B82@kk7ss.verizon.net>,
	<4925EA28.8080701@comcast.net>
	<49257EEE.12455.1926D99@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <E9917E26-550B-4AB4-BEE6-042ADCE426B4@phillymgclub.com>

Yes you will need those, but I don't think you can get the bands from  
TireRack, not sure tho. I got them from Mo$$. Or I have heard that you  
can sillycone the nipples and go tubeless, but I have never been sure  
enough to try it.

Larry

On Nov 20, 2008, at 6:14 PM, Dave G. wrote:

> Thanks, Frank...
> That's what I needed to know...
> I'm also assuming that, as they are wire-wheels, I'll need tubes and  
> that
> funny rubber band that goes over the spoke nipples, right??
> Also from Tire Rack??
>
> Dave G.
>
> On 20 Nov 2008 at 17:52, Frank Clarici wrote:
>
>>> I now have them on every Sprite in and around my house.
>>> Jrs 58, my 59, my 67, and the Holy Sprite has 175/70s from tire rack
>>> too. On a hard corner I did get a brief rub once on the 67, not a  
>>> big
>>> deal.
>
>
> --
> Dave G.   KK7SS
> '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
>
> If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> You are subscribed as lmacy at phillymgclub.com
>
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>
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-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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


"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of  
arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in  
sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally  
worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!".

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Thu Nov 20 18:00:02 2008
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:00:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
References: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>,
	<4925699A.15832.13F1B82@kk7ss.verizon.net>,
	<4925EA28.8080701@comcast.net><49257EEE.12455.1926D99@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<E9917E26-550B-4AB4-BEE6-042ADCE426B4@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <E47E4490507F49E786AC6CE8417661E2@Dell9200>

Might just make a little Spridgeteer


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Macy" 

 sillycone the nipples and go tubeless, but I have never been sure  
enough to try it.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 20 18:38:13 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:38:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Motor!
In-Reply-To: <492587A6.9080504@lehigh.edu>
Message-ID: <597479.17116.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Thu, 11/20/08, John Caffrey <jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU> wrote:
>    with  when  I  met  you is telling me I can't even
> use a 1275 in my 62

Matt's car is Bugeye fiberglass nose, square bodied rear (more fiberglass, IIRC), underweight with a 1275 / Weber and they won't let a MkII use a 1275??? I bet if you sent in an entry fee they would.

Ron

From lindalnhvt at nhvt.net  Thu Nov 20 18:57:43 2008
From: lindalnhvt at nhvt.net (lindalnhvt at nhvt.net)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:57:43 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] dash light bulb question
Message-ID: <50239.72.64.11.65.1227232663.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>

I have a new wiring harness for a bugeye and the dash light sockets have a
base that isn't a round screw-in or push-and-turn type base. It appears to
take a base that's flat and centered in the socket. Can anyone tell me
what bulb it might take? Thanks.
Dick Byrne
lindalnhvt at nhvt.net

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 20 19:06:02 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:06:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
In-Reply-To: <E9917E26-550B-4AB4-BEE6-042ADCE426B4@phillymgclub.com>
References: <DFCF4B4F0BBE495F87179FC955642297@1705n3>
	<4925699A.15832.13F1B82@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<4925EA28.8080701@comcast.net>
	<49257EEE.12455.1926D99@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<E9917E26-550B-4AB4-BEE6-042ADCE426B4@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811201806y6cdaee91m5b1936a4c1ffa8c5@mail.gmail.com>

The rubber band things are called rim straps. Any tire store can take care
of that for you when you have them mounted. I've made my own for many years
on motorcycle wheels. A strip of thin inner tube wrapped around the rim and
glued together with rubber cement.

Only Macy would go around putting sillycone on nipples...   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 6:50 PM, Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:

> Yes you will need those, but I don't think you can get the bands from
> TireRack, not sure tho. I got them from Mo$$. Or I have heard that you
> can sillycone the nipples and go tubeless, but I have never been sure
> enough to try it.
>
> Larry
>
> On Nov 20, 2008, at 6:14 PM, Dave G. wrote:
>
> > Thanks, Frank...
> > That's what I needed to know...
> > I'm also assuming that, as they are wire-wheels, I'll need tubes and
> > that
> > funny rubber band that goes over the spoke nipples, right??
> > Also from Tire Rack??
> >
> > Dave G.
> >
> > On 20 Nov 2008 at 17:52, Frank Clarici wrote:
> >
> >>> I now have them on every Sprite in and around my house.
> >>> Jrs 58, my 59, my 67, and the Holy Sprite has 175/70s from tire rack
> >>> too. On a hard corner I did get a brief rub once on the 67, not a
> >>> big
> >>> deal.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Dave G.   KK7SS
> > '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
> >
> > If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!
> > _______________________________________________
> > Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >
> > You are subscribed as lmacy at phillymgclub.com
> >
> > http://www.team.net/archive
> >
> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>
> --
>
> Larry Macy
> 78 Midget
>
> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
> Board Member at Large
> Philadelphia MG Club
>
>
> "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of
> arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in
> sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally
> worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!".
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> You are subscribed as bmwwxman at gmail.com
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
>



-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Nov 20 20:08:37 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:08:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
In-Reply-To: <0ED7E589C2524FF5B30E94F8DB29AAE0@1705n3>
Message-ID: <C54B6635.1B06A%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

HTR 200's in 175-70 are very good. They're almost as good as the old Nitto
257's.

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Thu Nov 20 21:28:51 2008
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jethro (J Foster))
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:28:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] my car in a newly released music video
In-Reply-To: <d5e.3b74ea42.36572527@aol.com>
References: <d5e.3b74ea42.36572527@aol.com>
Message-ID: <8de85a9c0811202028w6693df61j2c547e40b7116584@mail.gmail.com>

I got the same thing.  That's one poorly designed web site!

Took a bit but I finally found the video.  Click on "WORKS" in the topmost
navigation menu, then on "VIDEO", then "WHO DEM" and the video pops up.

Nice car!

On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 2:40 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> I just get a web page I don't get the music or the video - any
>  suggestions.
>
>
> In a message dated 20/11/2008 18:55:25 GMT Standard Time, frogeye at cox.net
> writes:
>
> http://bksmedia.com/BKS_main.swf
>
> I was just sent this link that  shows a video that is now released with my
> car
> involved in it
> It should  open right up and lasts about 4 mins but the car shows about 1:
> 40
> into  it.
> No comments on the music I just donated my car and the time..
> Enjoy  !!!
> Alan
> _______________________________________________
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> You are subscribed as tr3.4.me at gmail.com
>
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From jmj3351 at comcast.net  Thu Nov 20 21:47:57 2008
From: jmj3351 at comcast.net (jmj3351 at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:47:57 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] my car in a newly released music video
In-Reply-To: <8de85a9c0811202028w6693df61j2c547e40b7116584@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1275929995.1087021227242877587.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

They must have used a smith hoist to get that fellow in the little car.



Green 1500
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jethro (J Foster)" <tr3.4.me at gmail.com>
To: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 11:28:51 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] my car in a newly released music video

I got the same thing. B That's one poorly designed web site!

Took a bit but I finally found the video. B Click on "WORKS" in the topmost
navigation menu, then on "VIDEO", then "WHO DEM" and the video pops up.

Nice car!

On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 2:40 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> I just get a web page I don't get the music or the video - any
> B suggestions.
>
>
> In a message dated 20/11/2008 18:55:25 GMT Standard Time, frogeye at cox.net
> writes:
>
> http://bksmedia.com/BKS_main.swf
>
> I was just sent this link that B shows a video that is now released with my
> car
> involved in it
> It should B open right up and lasts about 4 mins but the car shows about 1:
> 40
> into B it.
> No comments on the music I just donated my car and the time..
> Enjoy B !!!
> Alan
> _______________________________________________
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net B http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> You are subscribed as tr3.4.me at gmail.com
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 20 22:29:02 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:29:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] my car in a newly released music video
In-Reply-To: <8de85a9c0811202028w6693df61j2c547e40b7116584@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <159255.45745.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Thu, 11/20/08, Jethro (J Foster) <tr3.4.me at gmail.com> wrote: "Click on
"WORKS" in the topmost navigation menu, then on "VIDEO", then "WHO DEM" and
the
video pops up."

 
Thanks for the step-by-step.  I too was having trouble and could not find the
video.  Great car, and what a testament to the rigidity of our little cars. 
That is, assuming the doors still open and close nicely...
 - David Booker
'71 MIdget
Long Island

From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Fri Nov 21 00:51:12 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:51:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Motor!
In-Reply-To: <492587A6.9080504@lehigh.edu>
References: <87a1f55d0811192355n40e0f570ub7b4c9dfb7b7c2ce@mail.gmail.com>
	<492587A6.9080504@lehigh.edu>
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811202351l2a28458bm34cec832dbf57656@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, VRG can be strict on things that are Major modification such as a 300cc
upgraded motor. The guys at the track, (you may have been one of them!) told
me to throw on circular fenders and start calling the bug a 72(the limit to
VRG). As for the 5spd, and the dif, they are not as inspected as the size of
the motor. Diff can be any ratio, there are a lot of guys running "unknown"
5spds in all different classes. Basically the way that group goes is as
follows, car has to be 72 or before, original size motor and if its not you
get bumped up a class, fender flares may move you up a class, but basically
they are ok with modifications, they didnt give me any heartburn for having
a 1275 bored .040 over... But basically what I was told, is as long as your
not blowing anyone out of the water you wont have eyes being focused on you.
Besides VRG is just a group, no prize money and no points standings... I
thought they were pretty accomedating

On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 10:52 AM, John Caffrey <jdc6 at lehigh.edu> wrote:

>  Matt Hagopian wrote:
>
> And lastly, we are going to get a 5spd to
> match up to it and we are running a 4.2 rear diff locked right now, but we
> are going to change that to either a 3.9 or a different 4.2 with a limited
> slip differential (also looking for advise which to go with) I was told
> Detroit sells one but not to go with it..?
>
>
>
> Hi Matt,
> Not sure about the 5 speed for vintage racing. The group you raced with
> when I met you is telling me I can't even use a 1275 in my 62 Mark II! I'm
> still trying to sort out the various rules, but one thing is sure, I'm not
> racing a 948 again. Trannex is the limited slip that you want for racing.
> Purchased one assembled with a 4.2 gear on ebay a few weeks ago. I have two
> Detroit lockers also, but I'm not expecting too much from the 60's
> technology. Here is an article explaining the various LSD's;
> *http://tinyurl.com/5clzsn
> John
> Fogelsville, PA
>
> *
>



-- 
Sincerely,


Matt Hagopian

From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Fri Nov 21 00:56:28 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:56:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Motor!
In-Reply-To: <B66FAED5E3EB47239807F3EF0BB1DA97@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <87a1f55d0811192355n40e0f570ub7b4c9dfb7b7c2ce@mail.gmail.com>
	<B66FAED5E3EB47239807F3EF0BB1DA97@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811202356g7b1cf1a8ye442d47f1a7e0dec@mail.gmail.com>

Thank you!

Also I want to add to the list of mods... We are going to use an electric
water pump, and an electric fan and run a shutoff valve on the alternator to
allow for less drag. And we are going to do a dual weber carb setup.

On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 11:05 AM, Glen Byrns <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu> wrote:

> Matt,
>
> Get in touch with David Anton at APT in Riverside CA.  He deals in nothing
> but performance parts and carries everything for the A-series engine.
> Adjustable cog drive timing sets, roller rockers, top quality lifters,
> bearings, and just about anything else along with a flow bench.
>
> Glen Byrns
>
>
>
> Hello gang,
>>
>> With the courtesy of Brent Wolf, we now have a new engine. The engine that
>> Bud provided seems to have apprx 105 hp according to the tuning book I
>> have.
>> So our quest to build our bug to hit 130 (more like 115 or 120) begins.
>> Starting with a 1275cc motor that has some rust on it, it is being sent
>> out
>> to get all of the rust removed, crank to be inspected and re-machined,
>> cylinders will be bored out .040" over. All bearing are being coated in a
>> nonfriction film. We are going to use 14:1 pistons or 13:1 that will be
>> ceramic coated on the top and have the same nonfriction film on the walls.
>> (Is there a stroker kit for these motors?) I am up for suggestions on a
>> cam
>> and cam followers and rocker arms full race motor and would like to spin
>> it
>> to at least 8000rpm also valve springs open for suggestions on good
>> companies for all of these or if there is a good package to buy. Going to
>> be
>> running 45 DCOE weber carb, the car already has headers on it but I'm not
>> sure what kind or size exhaust.
>>
>> For headwork, the head is going to be sent out to do a bench-port port and
>> polish. We are going to put the largest size valves we can fit (Right now
>> the head has the second largest setup in my high performance tuning book,
>> we
>> are going to offset the exhaust valve to increase the size, the book says
>> that's worth 5hp right there. To avoid head gasket issues, we are going to
>> o-ring the head and the block. And lastly, we are going to get a 5spd to
>> match up to it and we are running a 4.2 rear diff locked right now, but we
>> are going to change that to either a 3.9 or a different 4.2 with a limited
>> slip differential (also looking for advise which to go with) I was told
>> Detroit sells one but not to go with it..?
>>
>> --
>> Sincerely,
>>
>>
>> Matt Hagopian
>>
>>
>


-- 
Sincerely,


Matt Hagopian

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Fri Nov 21 06:01:21 2008
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:01:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] my car in a newly released music video
In-Reply-To: <8de85a9c0811202028w6693df61j2c547e40b7116584@mail.gmail.co
  m>
References: <d5e.3b74ea42.36572527@aol.com>
	<8de85a9c0811202028w6693df61j2c547e40b7116584@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20081121075619.049f6ea8@littlebitcountry.com>

The car looks great, but it would have been better if the blonde was 
driving and had more camera time than tubby.
How can people call this music?    OMG!!!  I'm starting to sound like 
my Dad........

Dave



> > I just get a web page I don't get the music or the video - any
> >  suggestions.
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 20/11/2008 18:55:25 GMT Standard Time, frogeye at cox.net
> > writes:
> >
> > http://bksmedia.com/BKS_main.swf
> >
> > I was just sent this link that  shows a video that is now released with my
> > car
> > involved in it
> > It should  open right up and lasts about 4 mins but the car shows about 1:
> > 40
> > into  it.
> > No comments on the music I just donated my car and the time..
> > Enjoy  !!!
> > Alan

From jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU  Fri Nov 21 06:22:13 2008
From: jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU (John Caffrey)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:22:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Motor!
In-Reply-To: <597479.17116.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <597479.17116.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4926B605.3090308@lehigh.edu>

   Ron Soave wrote:

--- On Thu, 11/20/08, John Caffrey <jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU> wrote:

   with  when  I  met  you is telling me I can't even
use a 1275 in my 62

Matt's car is Bugeye fiberglass nose, square bodied rear (more fiberglass, IIRC
), underweight with a 1275 / Weber and they won't let a MkII use a 1275??? I be
t if you sent in an entry fee they would.

   I  made the mistake of asking! I tend to worry too much while building
   in  an  attempt  to  avoid  costly  mistakes, but I do intend to build
   whatever I want and find a place to run.
   John
   Fogelsville, PA

From jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU  Fri Nov 21 06:36:01 2008
From: jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU (John Caffrey)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:36:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Motor!
In-Reply-To: <87a1f55d0811202351l2a28458bm34cec832dbf57656@mail.gmail.com>
References: <87a1f55d0811192355n40e0f570ub7b4c9dfb7b7c2ce@mail.gmail.com>
	<492587A6.9080504@lehigh.edu>
	<87a1f55d0811202351l2a28458bm34cec832dbf57656@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4926B941.5090305@lehigh.edu>

   I  wasn't criticizing but I was caught off guard by the 5 speed, guess
   I'm still in the SCCA mindset. I didn't know guys were going that far.
   I've  got  one  of  Paul A's 5 speed kits and tranny sitting here, and
   it's got to make a big difference on some of the tracks! Now to find a
   custom disc to mate the input shaft to the 5.5" Tilton clutch!
   John
   Fogelsville, PA
   Matt Hagopian wrote:

     Yes,  VRG  can be strict on things that are Major modification such
     as  a  300cc  upgraded  motor. The guys at the track, (you may have
     been  one  of them!) told me to throw on circular fenders and start
     calling  the  bug  a 72(the limit to VRG). As for the 5spd, and the
     dif,  they  are not as inspected as the size of the motor. Diff can
     be  any  ratio,  there are a lot of guys running "unknown" 5spds in
     all  different  classes.  Basically  the  way that group goes is as
     follows, car has to be 72 or before, original size motor and if its
     not  you  get  bumped  up  a class, fender flares may move you up a
     class,  but  basically  they  are ok with modifications, they didnt
     give  me  any  heartburn  for  having a 1275 bored .040 over... But
     basically  what  I  was told, is as long as your not blowing anyone
     out  of  the water you wont have eyes being focused on you. Besides
     VRG  is  just  a group, no prize money and no points standings... I
     thought they were pretty accomedating

   On  Thu,  Nov  20,  2008  at  10:52 AM, John Caffrey <jdc6 at lehigh.edu>
   wrote:

   Matt Hagopian wrote:

And lastly, we are going to get a 5spd to
match up to it and we are running a 4.2 rear diff locked right now, but we
are going to change that to either a 3.9 or a different 4.2 with a limited
slip differential (also looking for advise which to go with) I was told
Detroit sells one but not to go with it..?

   Hi Matt,
   Not  sure  about  the  5 speed for vintage racing. The group you raced
   with  when  I  met  you is telling me I can't even use a 1275 in my 62
   Mark II! I'm still trying to sort out the various rules, but one thing
   is  sure, I'm not racing a 948 again. Trannex is the limited slip that
   you want for racing. Purchased one assembled with a 4.2 gear on ebay a
   few  weeks ago. I have two Detroit lockers also, but I'm not expecting
   too  much  from the 60's technology. Here is an article explaining the
   various LSD's;
   http://tinyurl.com/5clzsn
   John
   Fogelsville, PA
   
     --
     Sincerely,
     Matt Hagopian

From jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU  Fri Nov 21 06:38:42 2008
From: jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU (John Caffrey)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:38:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] New Motor!
In-Reply-To: <87a1f55d0811202356g7b1cf1a8ye442d47f1a7e0dec@mail.gmail.com>
References: <87a1f55d0811192355n40e0f570ub7b4c9dfb7b7c2ce@mail.gmail.com>
	<B66FAED5E3EB47239807F3EF0BB1DA97@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<87a1f55d0811202356g7b1cf1a8ye442d47f1a7e0dec@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4926B9E2.10405@lehigh.edu>

   Matt,
   Do  you  mean  that  you  intend  to cut one of the 45 DCOE's in half?
   That's extreme!
   John
   Fogelsville, PA
   Matt Hagopian wrote:

Thank you!

Also I want to add to the list of mods... We are going to use an electric
water pump, and an electric fan and run a shutoff valve on the alternator to
allow for less drag. And we are going to do a dual weber carb setup.

On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 11:05 AM, Glen Byrns <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu> wrote:

Matt,

Get in touch with David Anton at APT in Riverside CA.  He deals in nothing
but performance parts and carries everything for the A-series engine.
Adjustable cog drive timing sets, roller rockers, top quality lifters,
bearings, and just about anything else along with a flow bench.

Glen Byrns

Hello gang,

With the courtesy of Brent Wolf, we now have a new engine. The engine that
Bud provided seems to have apprx 105 hp according to the tuning book I
have.
So our quest to build our bug to hit 130 (more like 115 or 120) begins.
Starting with a 1275cc motor that has some rust on it, it is being sent
out
to get all of the rust removed, crank to be inspected and re-machined,
cylinders will be bored out .040" over. All bearing are being coated in a
nonfriction film. We are going to use 14:1 pistons or 13:1 that will be
ceramic coated on the top and have the same nonfriction film on the walls.
(Is there a stroker kit for these motors?) I am up for suggestions on a
cam
and cam followers and rocker arms full race motor and would like to spin
it
to at least 8000rpm also valve springs open for suggestions on good
companies for all of these or if there is a good package to buy. Going to
be
running 45 DCOE weber carb, the car already has headers on it but I'm not
sure what kind or size exhaust.

For headwork, the head is going to be sent out to do a bench-port port and
polish. We are going to put the largest size valves we can fit (Right now
the head has the second largest setup in my high performance tuning book,
we
are going to offset the exhaust valve to increase the size, the book says
that's worth 5hp right there. To avoid head gasket issues, we are going to
o-ring the head and the block. And lastly, we are going to get a 5spd to
match up to it and we are running a 4.2 rear diff locked right now, but we
are going to change that to either a 3.9 or a different 4.2 with a limited
slip differential (also looking for advise which to go with) I was told
Detroit sells one but not to go with it..?

--
Sincerely,

Matt Hagopian

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Fri Nov 21 07:25:29 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:25:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] dash light bulb question
In-Reply-To: <50239.72.64.11.65.1227232663.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
References: <50239.72.64.11.65.1227232663.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
Message-ID: <4926C4D9.9060802@wi.net>

If you got it from British Wiring the dash bulb sockets are now 
plastic(?) and take the bayonet type bulb which is all glass and just 
push in. Because they are plastic each holder will have it's own ground 
(earth) wire so you will have a bunch of extra black wires to connect to 
ground (usually the instrument mounting bracket). 

The bulbs are #194, from any parts store. 

See:
http://www.tasauto.com/Product/Browse.aspx?h=1246&d=1364&p=3&sz=10
3rd one down on right side

And they come in all sorts of custom colors:  
http://autolumination.com/194.htm
scroll down (next we'll be using Christmas lights!  Hmmmm, Ford has the 
256 different colors for the instruments.............)

BTW, when I called BW I was told that the repo. metal sockets were very 
poor quality (the phenolic insulator would dry out and fall apart and 
become a source of fire, which would let all the smoke out...we need one 
of Frank's smoke gauges).

Hope this helps,
Dave
Burlington WI



lindalnhvt at nhvt.net wrote:
> I have a new wiring harness for a bugeye and the dash light sockets have a
> base that isn't a round screw-in or push-and-turn type base. It appears to
> take a base that's flat and centered in the socket. Can anyone tell me
> what bulb it might take? Thanks.
> Dick Byrne
> lindalnhvt at nhvt.net

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Nov 21 07:45:55 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:45:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] dash light bulb question
In-Reply-To: <50239.72.64.11.65.1227232663.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net
  >
References: <50239.72.64.11.65.1227232663.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
Message-ID: <200811210645314.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>

They take a common US car side marker/indicator lamp. Look like an 
older flash bulb.   Osram/Sylvania numbers 161, 168, 194, 2825 are 
usable, but 194 is best at 5Watts.    or, replace with the old sockets.
         Peter C.
--------------------------------------------------
At 07:57 PM 11/20/2008, lindalnhvt at nhvt.net wrote:
>I have a new wiring harness for a bugeye and the dash light sockets have a
>base that isn't a round screw-in or push-and-turn type base. It appears to
>take a base that's flat and centered in the socket. Can anyone tell me
>what bulb it might take? Thanks.
>Dick Byrne
>lindalnhvt at nhvt.net

From Charles.M.Love2 at boeing.com  Fri Nov 21 07:47:08 2008
From: Charles.M.Love2 at boeing.com (EXT-Love, Charles M)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:47:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing dimmer from dash
Message-ID: <001201c94be8$0c717db0$6501a8c0@se.nos.boeing.com>

I have a dash that I have removed all items except the dash light dimmer.  I
can't get the knob to come off.

I don't want to ruin the switch.  Can anyone give me some hints on how to
remove this switch?

Thanks,

Monty Love
73 in primer and little pieces....<(:-(

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Fri Nov 21 07:59:18 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (William M. Gilroy)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:59:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] my car in a newly released music video
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20081121075619.049f6ea8@littlebitcountry.com>
References: <d5e.3b74ea42.36572527@aol.com>
	<8de85a9c0811202028w6693df61j2c547e40b7116584@mail.gmail.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20081121075619.049f6ea8@littlebitcountry.com>
Message-ID: <4926CCC6.6090204@gmail.com>

Are you yelling out the front door, "Hey, get off of my lawn?"

Dave Yealy wrote:
> The car looks great, but it would have been better if the blonde was
> driving and had more camera time than tubby.
> How can people call this music?    OMG!!!  I'm starting to sound like
> my Dad........
>
> Dave
>
>
>
>> > I just get a web page I don't get the music or the video - any
>> >  suggestions.
>> >
>> >
>> > In a message dated 20/11/2008 18:55:25 GMT Standard Time,
>> frogeye at cox.net
>> > writes:
>> >
>> > http://bksmedia.com/BKS_main.swf
>> >
>> > I was just sent this link that  shows a video that is now released
>> with my
>> > car
>> > involved in it
>> > It should  open right up and lasts about 4 mins but the car shows
>> about 1:
>> > 40
>> > into  it.
>> > No comments on the music I just donated my car and the time..
>> > Enjoy  !!!
>> > Alan
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From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Nov 21 08:10:26 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:10:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] dash light bulb question
In-Reply-To: <200811210645314.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>
References: <50239.72.64.11.65.1227232663.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
	<200811210645314.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <200811210710971.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>

Oooo, oooo   you can get LEDs too!  http://www.oznium.com/194
         PPP
At 08:45 AM 11/21/2008, Peter Caldwell wrote:
>They take a common US car side marker/indicator lamp. Look like an 
>older flash bulb.   Osram/Sylvania numbers 161, 168, 194, 2825 are 
>usable, but 194 is best at 5Watts.    or, replace with the old sockets.
>         Peter C.
>--------------------------------------------------
>At 07:57 PM 11/20/2008, lindalnhvt at nhvt.net wrote:
>>I have a new wiring harness for a bugeye and the dash light sockets have a
>>base that isn't a round screw-in or push-and-turn type base. It appears to
>>take a base that's flat and centered in the socket. Can anyone tell me
>>what bulb it might take? Thanks.
>>Dick Byrne
>>lindalnhvt at nhvt.net

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Nov 21 08:46:58 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:46:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing dimmer from dash
In-Reply-To: <001201c94be8$0c717db0$6501a8c0@se.nos.boeing.com>
Message-ID: <C54C17F2.1B09F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Can anyone give me some hints on how to
> remove this switch?
Do you care about ruining the knob?

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Fri Nov 21 09:20:07 2008
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:20:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing dimmer from dash
Message-ID: <b92601c94bf5$04b63310$056a010a@mail2world.com>

Monty,
 
There should be a small (1/16"?) roll pin at the base of the knob that
you have to drive out to get the knob off. After that you should be able
to unscrew the knurled nut. There's a special spanner sold for just that
nut, but a small hammer and screwdriver should allow you to tap it
round.
 
-=Chris


Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: EXT-Love, Charles M [Charles.M.Love2 at boeing.com]
Sent: 11/21/2008 9:48:08 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing dimmer from dash 

I have a dash that I have removed all items except the dash light
dimmer. I 
can't get the knob to come off. 

I don't want to ruin the switch. Can anyone give me some hints on how to
remove this switch? 

Thanks, 

Monty Love 
73 in primer and little pieces....<(:-( 
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From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Fri Nov 21 09:44:04 2008
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:44:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] my car in a newly released music video
In-Reply-To: <4926CCC6.6090204@gmail.com>
References: <d5e.3b74ea42.36572527@aol.com>
	<8de85a9c0811202028w6693df61j2c547e40b7116584@mail.gmail.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20081121075619.049f6ea8@littlebitcountry.com>
	<4926CCC6.6090204@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20081121114306.049c2688@littlebitcountry.com>

No, not yet ....... LOL

Dave


At 09:59 AM 11/21/2008, you wrote:
>Are you yelling out the front door, "Hey, get off of my lawn?"
>
>Dave Yealy wrote:
> > The car looks great, but it would have been better if the blonde was
> > driving and had more camera time than tubby.
> > How can people call this music?    OMG!!!  I'm starting to sound like
> > my Dad........
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> >
> >> > I just get a web page I don't get the music or the video - any
> >> >  suggestions.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > In a message dated 20/11/2008 18:55:25 GMT Standard Time,
> >> frogeye at cox.net
> >> > writes:
> >> >
> >> > http://bksmedia.com/BKS_main.swf
> >> >
> >> > I was just sent this link that  shows a video that is now released
> >> with my
> >> > car
> >> > involved in it
> >> > It should  open right up and lasts about 4 mins but the car shows
> >> about 1:
> >> > 40
> >> > into  it.
> >> > No comments on the music I just donated my car and the time..
> >> > Enjoy  !!!
> >> > Alan

From cmlove at knology.net  Fri Nov 21 10:20:07 2008
From: cmlove at knology.net (Monty Love)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:20:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing dimmer from dash
In-Reply-To: <b92601c94bf5$04b63310$056a010a@mail2world.com>
References: <b92601c94bf5$04b63310$056a010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <001601c94bfd$66b1fec0$6501a8c0@se.nos.boeing.com>

Is there a source for a new knob for the dimmer switch or an after market
switch? 


Charles M. "Monty" Love 
Dynetics, Inc. 
256-461-2780 
256-337-5581 (Cell)
256-882-1543 (Home)
ET Test 

The greatest revolutions come not by the discovery of something new. They
happen when someone radically changes or challenges what was always there.


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Chris King
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 10:20 AM
To: Charles.M.Love2 at boeing.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Removing dimmer from dash

Monty,
 
There should be a small (1/16"?) roll pin at the base of the knob that you
have to drive out to get the knob off. After that you should be able to
unscrew the knurled nut. There's a special spanner sold for just that nut,
but a small hammer and screwdriver should allow you to tap it round.
 
-=Chris


Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: EXT-Love, Charles M [Charles.M.Love2 at boeing.com]
Sent: 11/21/2008 9:48:08 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing dimmer from dash 

I have a dash that I have removed all items except the dash light dimmer. I
can't get the knob to come off. 

I don't want to ruin the switch. Can anyone give me some hints on how to
remove this switch? 

Thanks, 

Monty Love
73 in primer and little pieces....<(:-(
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Fri Nov 21 10:32:11 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:32:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] my car in a newly released music video
References: <d5e.3b74ea42.36572527@aol.com><8de85a9c0811202028w6693df61j2c547e40b7116584@mail.gmail.com><7.0.1.0.2.20081121075619.049f6ea8@littlebitcountry.com><4926CCC6.6090204@gmail.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20081121114306.049c2688@littlebitcountry.com>
Message-ID: <7F5583E35D00461191EF99D3433C22E0@personal>

Aye, link no good.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Yealy" <lbc at littlebitcountry.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] my car in a newly released music video


> No, not yet ....... LOL
>
> Dave
>
>
> At 09:59 AM 11/21/2008, you wrote:
>>Are you yelling out the front door, "Hey, get off of my lawn?"
>>
>>Dave Yealy wrote:
>> > The car looks great, but it would have been better if the blonde was
>> > driving and had more camera time than tubby.
>> > How can people call this music?    OMG!!!  I'm starting to sound like
>> > my Dad........
>> >
>> > Dave
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >> > I just get a web page I don't get the music or the video - any
>> >> >  suggestions.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > In a message dated 20/11/2008 18:55:25 GMT Standard Time,
>> >> frogeye at cox.net
>> >> > writes:
>> >> >
>> >> > http://bksmedia.com/BKS_main.swf
>> >> >
>> >> > I was just sent this link that  shows a video that is now released
>> >> with my
>> >> > car
>> >> > involved in it
>> >> > It should  open right up and lasts about 4 mins but the car shows
>> >> about 1:
>> >> > 40
>> >> > into  it.
>> >> > No comments on the music I just donated my car and the time..
>> >> > Enjoy  !!!
>> >> > Alan
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From tinydog at snet.net  Fri Nov 21 11:04:35 2008
From: tinydog at snet.net (tinydog at snet.net)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:04:35 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing dimmer from dash
In-Reply-To: <001601c94bfd$66b1fec0$6501a8c0@se.nos.boeing.com>
References: <b92601c94bf5$04b63310$056a010a@mail2world.com>
	<001601c94bfd$66b1fec0$6501a8c0@se.nos.boeing.com>
Message-ID: <112120081804.17406.4926F83300004DC1000043FE22230703629B0A02D29B0A029CBF02070A0D089C070006@att.net>

tinydog advised:
You can often find switches with knobs on ebay.
 -------------- Original message from "Monty Love" <cmlove at knology.net>: --------------


> Is there a source for a new knob for the dimmer switch or an after market
> switch? 

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Nov 21 12:54:49 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:54:49 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Tires for a '78 Midget?
Message-ID: <ce1.3da1f2d1.36586c09@aol.com>

The tyre bead is too close to the nipples to safely do this so please  don't. 
 There are wire wheels which do have the spoke wells sealed with a  mastic 
but the rim design is such that the tyre bead is not right on top of the  spoke 
wells and mastic.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 21/11/2008 00:50:53 GMT Standard Time,  
lmacy at phillymgclub.com writes:

Yes you  will need those, but I don't think you can get the bands from   
TireRack, not sure tho. I got them from Mo$$. Or I have heard that  you  
can sillycone the nipples and go tubeless, but I have never been  sure  
enough to try it.

Larry

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Nov 21 12:59:01 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:59:01 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] New Motor!
Message-ID: <c80.3ede02dd.36586d05@aol.com>

I don't think you can fit a shut off switch to an alternator without  
destroying it.  You can however fit a shut off switch to a dynamo.   The power saving 
is neglible.  Some cars in the UK that are required to run  with an 
alternator strip out all the guts so there is no power produced, no  power loss but 
complies with the (inadequately worded) rule book for that  class.
 
I'm not aware that using 2 Webers has any real gain and even assuming the  
engines makes more peak power that would be more than negated by the weight  
gain.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 21/11/2008 07:56:51 GMT Standard Time,  
mhagopian at hoppetool.com writes:

shutoff  valve on the alternator to
allow for less drag. And we are going to do a  dual weber carb setup.

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Fri Nov 21 12:59:42 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:59:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet latch
Message-ID: <B431C73E841449DA883242448F1980C3@Home>

I am making a "universal" tow bar adaptor for Bugeyes and Square Bodies and I don't have a BE to measure.  The horizontal bar will have two holes to go on the SB bumper bolts (19" OC).  There will be two L-shaped longitudinal members from these holes to the BE bumper mounts (17 1/2" OC), which are the tow-eye mounts on a SB.  I think that the BE bonnet latch ?plates? fit on the bumper mounts inboard of the bumper brackets in the same position as the tow-eyes, yielding the same overall width (~18") for the BE and SB.  Is this correct?

I know I don't always make sense.  Let me know.

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY

From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Nov 21 13:06:35 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:06:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet latch
In-Reply-To: <B431C73E841449DA883242448F1980C3@Home>
References: <B431C73E841449DA883242448F1980C3@Home>
Message-ID: <648192691.20081121120635@pacifier.com>

Hello Michael,

     before you design your own, get hold of Bill Masquelier <billmasq at hotmail.com>.
     He has a "universal tow bar adapter" that folds up and is easily
     assembled and stored. I've never seen anything simpler!

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Heredity is what sets parents of a teenager wondering about each other. 

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 21 14:02:25 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:02:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] flat towing
In-Reply-To: <B431C73E841449DA883242448F1980C3@Home>
References: <B431C73E841449DA883242448F1980C3@Home>
Message-ID: <7A8A4E297A8C4399BB081A4816A01DC4@spider>

A warning on flat towing. Some (tow) cars can turn sharper than other cars
(being towed.) Be careful. I twisted the front sheet metal on a 1965 VW bug
when towing it with a 1967 Volvo wagon. ...bill in oregon
=============================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 12:00 PM
To: Spridget Chat Group
Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet latch

I am making a "universal" tow bar adaptor for Bugeyes and Square Bodies and
I don't have a BE to measure.  The horizontal bar will have two holes to go
on the SB bumper bolts (19" OC).  There will be two L-shaped longitudinal
members from these holes to the BE bumper mounts (17 1/2" OC), which are the
tow-eye mounts on a SB.  I think that the BE bonnet latch ?plates? fit on
the bumper mounts inboard of the bumper brackets in the same position as the
tow-eyes, yielding the same overall width (~18") for the BE and SB.  Is this
correct?

I know I don't always make sense.  Let me know.

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY
_______________________________________________

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Fri Nov 21 14:26:50 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:26:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] flat towing
References: <B431C73E841449DA883242448F1980C3@Home>
	<7A8A4E297A8C4399BB081A4816A01DC4@spider>
Message-ID: <EC5827652DC240849712082CAE0C4CEA@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Ahh fond memories.  Those Swedish bricks turn like nothing else.  The only 
car we ever had that could easily do a U-turn on our residential street.  It 
turned tighter than my Austin, Sprite, Morris and MINI.  Whoever designed it 
must have put great value on a tight turning radius.

Glen


>A warning on flat towing. Some (tow) cars can turn sharper than other cars
> (being towed.) Be careful. I twisted the front sheet metal on a 1965 VW 
> bug
> when towing it with a 1967 Volvo wagon. ...bill in oregon

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Nov 21 14:29:39 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:29:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Thicko] Here's one for the Cheeseheads who are not
 at deer camp...
References: <46245FC7F54C4138B3C464EC88F0B368@DADSTOY>
	<8E24061A09DC35498F658A7E25FA9E87094F52A3@dunn.pembroke.local>
Message-ID: <F24B67BDDCE3410BA24BAA9C625AC3B0@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Surely you jest...

Stop calling him Shirley!

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Fri Nov 21 14:50:17 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:50:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] flat towing
In-Reply-To: <EC5827652DC240849712082CAE0C4CEA@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <B431C73E841449DA883242448F1980C3@Home>
	<7A8A4E297A8C4399BB081A4816A01DC4@spider>
	<EC5827652DC240849712082CAE0C4CEA@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <441250190811211350k730160c0x8ea45415229500a6@mail.gmail.com>

Ever been to Sweden?  Every street name there is at least 14 letters long no
vowels and a liberal sprinkling of umlauts.  To find anything you will need
to make about a million u-turns.  Nobody can remember the name of a Swedish
street for more than 10 seconds and if you do remember the name it will be
wrong since all names look alike!

-g



On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 1:26 PM, Glen Byrns <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu> wrote:

> Ahh fond memories.  Those Swedish bricks turn like nothing else.  The only
> car we ever had that could easily do a U-turn on our residential street.  It
> turned tighter than my Austin, Sprite, Morris and MINI.  Whoever designed it
> must have put great value on a tight turning radius.
>
> Glen
>
>
> A warning on flat towing. Some (tow) cars can turn sharper than other cars
>> (being towed.) Be careful. I twisted the front sheet metal on a 1965 VW
>> bug
>> when towing it with a 1967 Volvo wagon. ...bill in oregon
>>
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From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Fri Nov 21 14:57:39 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:57:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] painting this weekend
Message-ID: <DE408A14FE284D44B55DD4596C7868FF@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

I'm shooting the paint on the Morris this weekend and this time I'm going
legal.  I found an autobody/paint shop nearby that rents out their booth from
8-12 on Saturday mornings.  Tons of bright fluorescent light, filtered, dry
compressed air, filter flow through air.  I just show up with spray gun and
primered parts.  For those of you like me who don't want to continue to poison
their neighbors, check around locally and you might luck out like I did.  Its
more relaxing to plan for paint day when you don't feel like a criminal.

Glen

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 21 15:00:51 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:00:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] flat towing
In-Reply-To: <EC5827652DC240849712082CAE0C4CEA@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <855882.58412.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Fri, 11/21/08, Glen Byrns <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu> wrote:
Those Swedish bricks turn like nothing else.
 
Ever driven a Spitfire or Herald?  The front wheels seem to almost turn 90
degrees (obviously I'm exaggerating a teeny bit, but those cars have
INCREDIBLY tiny turning radii)  I restored a '70 Spitfire a long time ago and
was blown away by the ability to do a U-turn in way less than the width of my
residential street.  Add a little hand brake to the mix and it would easily
turn around in its own length...
 
 - David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island


 

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Fri Nov 21 15:01:19 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:01:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] flat towing
In-Reply-To: <441250190811211350k730160c0x8ea45415229500a6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <B431C73E841449DA883242448F1980C3@Home>,
	<EC5827652DC240849712082CAE0C4CEA@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>,
	<441250190811211350k730160c0x8ea45415229500a6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4926BF2F.17112.14AEB3E@kk7ss.verizon.net>

You could try
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
in Wales...
Or
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupoka
iwhenuakitanatahul 
in New Zealnad,
or
Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg,
in Mass, USA

I'm glad I live in Richland.... I can get that on the envelope !!

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 21 15:06:02 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:06:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] long names
In-Reply-To: <4926BF2F.17112.14AEB3E@kk7ss.verizon.net>
References: <B431C73E841449DA883242448F1980C3@Home>,
	<EC5827652DC240849712082CAE0C4CEA@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>,
	<441250190811211350k730160c0x8ea45415229500a6@mail.gmail.com>
	<4926BF2F.17112.14AEB3E@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <4BBDD30DE8E24CFF91012406EBD5FABB@spider>

Ma gaud. He's right. You can google it. 
Sounds like someone was giving directions and gagged on peach pit at the
same time.
...bill
==================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave G.
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 2:01 PM
To: Bill Gilroy; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] flat towing

You could try
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
in Wales...
Or
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupoka
iwhenuakitanatahul 
in New Zealnad,
or
Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg,
in Mass, USA

I'm glad I live in Richland.... I can get that on the envelope !!

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 21 15:07:25 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:07:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] painting this weekend
In-Reply-To: <DE408A14FE284D44B55DD4596C7868FF@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <DE408A14FE284D44B55DD4596C7868FF@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <111913276DD84F47AD326F4E7850440D@spider>

Double check their compressor's water trap. ...bill
============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Glen Byrns
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 1:58 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] painting this weekend

I'm shooting the paint on the Morris this weekend and this time I'm going
legal.  I found an autobody/paint shop nearby that rents out their booth
from
8-12 on Saturday mornings.  Tons of bright fluorescent light, filtered, dry
compressed air, filter flow through air.  I just show up with spray gun and
primered parts.  For those of you like me who don't want to continue to
poison
their neighbors, check around locally and you might luck out like I did.
Its
more relaxing to plan for paint day when you don't feel like a criminal.

Glen
_______________________________________________

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Fri Nov 21 15:15:58 2008
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:15:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] long names
In-Reply-To: <4BBDD30DE8E24CFF91012406EBD5FABB@spider>
References: <B431C73E841449DA883242448F1980C3@Home>,
	<4926BF2F.17112.14AEB3E@kk7ss.verizon.net>,
	<4BBDD30DE8E24CFF91012406EBD5FABB@spider>
Message-ID: <4926C29E.22448.15854CA@kk7ss.verizon.net>

I forgot...
There are many towns in Norway and Sweden all named "A" (with a little 'o' 
on top of the "A".
And there is one town in France named "Y"

On 21 Nov 2008 at 14:06, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:

>> Ma gaud. He's right. You can google it. 
>> Sounds like someone was giving directions and gagged on peach pit at
>> the same time. ...bill
>> ================================================== -----Original
>> Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave G. Sent:
>> Friday, November 21, 2008 2:01 PM To: Bill Gilroy; Spridgets Subject:
>> Re: [Spridgets] flat towing
>> 
>> You could try
>> Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
>> in Wales...
>> Or
>> Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupoka
>> iwhenuakitanatahul in New Zealnad, or
>> Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, in Mass, USA
>> 
>> I'm glad I live in Richland.... I can get that on the envelope !!
>> 
>> --
>> Dave G.   KK7SS
>> '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
>> _______________________________________________
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--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA

If life begins at 50, why am I falling apart ?!

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Fri Nov 21 15:16:18 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:16:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Turbo motor post mortem.
Message-ID: <AD0453B57FDE4BB091C9D1984758230E@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

In the last few hours of driving home from LotO, as I crossed the Sierra, the
oil pressure dropped a bit and power dropped a bit.  I was so fatigued I just
parked it and haven't driven it since.  I've been driving the Austin and
working on the Morris truck.  But last Tuesday I pulled the motor, took it
apart Wednesday evening and took it to the machine shop yesterday at lunch.

What I found was that the custom Venolia pistons had failed badly.  On #1 and
4, the top compression rings had shattered and gone on to enlarge the ring
groove until a piece of ring poked through the top of the piston.  On
examining the pistons and comparing them to a picture of the Metro Turbo
pistons, it looks to me like they are simply under-designed for turbo loads.
Though I had specifically told the rep that they would be used in a turbo
motor, they look to have a crown identical to the standard piston.  I don't
know how to tell if they are forged, as I asked for, or cast, but either way I
won't be using Venolia's again.

Bugsy will reawaken next spring with EFI/EI AND good pistons.

The Mini race guys in England seem to offer virtually every piston on their
websites, so the next set will be Metro Turbo, 40 over with 13cc dish.  Even
with shipping it'll be about half what I paid for the Venolia's

Glen Byrns

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 21 16:15:32 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:15:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Turbo motor post mortem.
In-Reply-To: <AD0453B57FDE4BB091C9D1984758230E@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <263493.60352.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Fri, 11/21/08, Glen Byrns <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu> wrote:
> know how to tell if they are forged, as I asked for, or
> cast, but either way I
> won't be using Venolia's again.

The SCCA big horsepower guys went away from Venolias 5 years ago or so and switched to J&E. 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 21 16:55:15 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:55:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] flat towing
In-Reply-To: <855882.58412.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <EC5827652DC240849712082CAE0C4CEA@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<855882.58412.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811211555s191cec7bg2f06fe909b14fb0b@mail.gmail.com>

Dad had a Hearld when I was a senior in high school and freshman in college.
I do remember that I could turn it around on a dime!  Won a few beers that
way....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 4:00 PM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> --- On Fri, 11/21/08, Glen Byrns <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu> wrote:
> Those Swedish bricks turn like nothing else.
>
> Ever driven a Spitfire or Herald?  The front wheels seem to almost turn 90
> degrees (obviously I'm exaggerating a teeny bit, but those cars have
> INCREDIBLY tiny turning radii)  I restored a '70 Spitfire a long time ago
> and
> was blown away by the ability to do a U-turn in way less than the width of
> my
> residential street.  Add a little hand brake to the mix and it would easily
> turn around in its own length...
>
>  -

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Fri Nov 21 17:43:55 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:43:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] my car in a newly released music video
In-Reply-To: <301AACB388A040458CBFF1E078EAED7A@maind>
References: <301AACB388A040458CBFF1E078EAED7A@maind>
Message-ID: <4B442EB0-9E3A-4FB1-B34F-973F168A0CA7@phillymgclub.com>

I am so impressed by the car!! ;-) (but not by the song)

Where did those mirrors come from??

Larry

On Nov 20, 2008, at 1:54 PM, Alan wrote:

> http://bksmedia.com/BKS_main.swf
>
> I was just sent this link that shows a video that is now released  
> with my car
> involved in it
> It should open right up and lasts about 4 mins but the car shows  
> about 1: 40
> into it.
> No comments on the music I just donated my car and the time..
> Enjoy !!!
> Alan
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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Fri Nov 21 17:44:27 2008
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:44:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool weather drives
Message-ID: <000001c94c3b$7a0af650$6e20e2f0$@net>

FINALLY!!  Took Iris (my bugeye) out for her longest drive yet (60 miles)
and no problems at all!!!  She ran beautifully.  Her spark plug problem seem
to have disappeared with the cool weather.  No dead plug misfire so havent
quite figured that problem out.  Was a beautiful cool drive, lots of smiles.
Hope everyone else had a good day at work and if not also enjoyed a drive.
Now, at LOTO I seen a couple of cars with modern batteries that looked like
LUCAS tar top batteries.  Anyone have an idea as to the supplier??







Leo


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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Fri Nov 21 17:46:53 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:46:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] my car in a newly released music video
In-Reply-To: <7F5583E35D00461191EF99D3433C22E0@personal>
References: <d5e.3b74ea42.36572527@aol.com><8de85a9c0811202028w6693df61j2c547e40b7116584@mail.gmail.com><7.0.1.0.2.20081121075619.049f6ea8@littlebitcountry.com><4926CCC6.6090204@gmail.com>
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FWIW, worked OK for me tonite. Maybe they fixed it.

Larry

On Nov 21, 2008, at 12:32 PM, Jack Laird wrote:

> Aye, link no good.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Yealy" <lbc at littlebitcountry.com 
> >
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 10:44 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] my car in a newly released music video
>
>
>> No, not yet ....... LOL
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>> At 09:59 AM 11/21/2008, you wrote:
>>> Are you yelling out the front door, "Hey, get off of my lawn?"
>>>
>>> Dave Yealy wrote:
>>> > The car looks great, but it would have been better if the blonde  
>>> was
>>> > driving and had more camera time than tubby.
>>> > How can people call this music?    OMG!!!  I'm starting to sound  
>>> like
>>> > my Dad........
>>> >
>>> > Dave
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >> > I just get a web page I don't get the music or the video - any
>>> >> >  suggestions.
>>> >> >
>>> >> >
>>> >> > In a message dated 20/11/2008 18:55:25 GMT Standard Time,
>>> >> frogeye at cox.net
>>> >> > writes:
>>> >> >
>>> >> > http://bksmedia.com/BKS_main.swf
>>> >> >
>>> >> > I was just sent this link that  shows a video that is now  
>>> released
>>> >> with my
>>> >> > car
>>> >> > involved in it
>>> >> > It should  open right up and lasts about 4 mins but the car  
>>> shows
>>> >> about 1:
>>> >> > 40
>>> >> > into  it.
>>> >> > No comments on the music I just donated my car and the time..
>>> >> > Enjoy  !!!
>>> >> > Alan
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 21 17:49:34 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:49:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool weather drives
In-Reply-To: <000001c94c3b$7a0af650$6e20e2f0$@net>
References: <000001c94c3b$7a0af650$6e20e2f0$@net>
Message-ID: <6BDDDC3AD3FF4FD2AECE54C68CB0138A@spider>

Well, it's a SHE; what do you expect!   ...bill



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

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Leo
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 4:44 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool weather drives



FINALLY!!  Took Iris (my bugeye) out for her longest drive yet (60 miles)

and no problems at all!!!  She ran beautifully.  Her spark plug problem seem

to have disappeared with the cool weather.  No dead plug misfire so havent

quite figured that problem out.  Was a beautiful cool drive, lots of smiles.

Hope everyone else had a good day at work and if not also enjoyed a drive.

Now, at LOTO I seen a couple of cars with modern batteries that looked like

LUCAS tar top batteries.  Anyone have an idea as to the supplier??



Leo

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Nov 21 18:55:49 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:55:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] painting this weekend
In-Reply-To: <DE408A14FE284D44B55DD4596C7868FF@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <DE408A14FE284D44B55DD4596C7868FF@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <492766A5.1000704@comcast.net>

Glen Byrns wrote:
>   For those of you like me who don't want to continue to poison their neighbors, 
But Glen, that stuff is only poison in California, it says so right on 
the label on the right coast  ;)
Just about everything in my garage causes 2nd and 3rd heads to grow but 
only in CA.
I filter my sprayed paint, I have a bush outside the garage window that 
holds the fan.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Nov 21 18:59:17 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:59:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet latch
In-Reply-To: <B431C73E841449DA883242448F1980C3@Home>
References: <B431C73E841449DA883242448F1980C3@Home>
Message-ID: <49276775.2070202@comcast.net>

Michael

The bumpers mount to the same spot on the frame on all Spridgets from 58 
thru 74, I am not sure about the 1500s.
But the frame rails have 2 threaded holes each, the Bugeye bumpers 
bolted directly to those holes, (3/8 x 24 thread)
Sq bodies used the pointed offset brackets but those brackets bolt to 
the same spot on the frame.
It is not the same spot as where the latch ears bolt on a Bugeye, close 
but those holes are 1/4 x 28 and offset from the bumper holes.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Nov 21 20:00:50 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:00:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
Message-ID: <492775E2.1010606@comcast.net>

I posted this last year but thought some of you might like to see how 
rusty a Sprite can get.

http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty1.jpg 
<http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/rusty1.jpg>
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty2.jpg 
<http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/rusty2.jpg>
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty3.jpg 
<http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/rusty3.jpg>
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty4.jpg 
<http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/rusty4.jpg>
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty5.jpg 
<http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/rusty5.jpg>
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty6.jpg 
<http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/rusty6.jpg>
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty7.jpg 
<http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/rusty7.jpg>

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 21 20:09:25 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:09:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] painting this weekend
In-Reply-To: <492766A5.1000704@comcast.net>
References: <DE408A14FE284D44B55DD4596C7868FF@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<492766A5.1000704@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811211909pdb0d29cgd4235aa35cc4c4b6@mail.gmail.com>

I can vouch for the bush.  It used to be a clump of crab grass till Frank
started venting chemical aerosols into it. Now it's big and healthy.  Once
it growled at me as I walked past it. In California it would have eaten
people by now....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 7:55 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> Glen Byrns wrote:
>
>>  For those of you like me who don't want to continue to poison their
>> neighbors,
>>
> But Glen, that stuff is only poison in California, it says so right on the
> label on the right coast  ;)
> Just about everything in my garage causes 2nd and 3rd heads to grow but
> only in CA.
> I filter my sprayed paint, I have a bush outside the garage window that
> holds the fan.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

From healeymonster at fastwave.biz  Fri Nov 21 20:26:37 2008
From: healeymonster at fastwave.biz (Ed Townley)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:26:37 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] flat towing
In-Reply-To: <mailman.2001.1227314676.3542.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <2FB8593C643746E39C665A2857A93183@Edsoffice>

My  big ol'55 FX3 Austin London Cab is no lbc, but rather a 6' tall
hulk, and I have won a few bets by making a u turn in the space of three
parking spaces in a parking lot.  Most people over here don't know that
the London police regulations required the taxi to u turn in a space of
25 ft.
Probably explains why the steering box is the size of a watermelon.
Ed Townley
Southern NM, USA
 64 BJ8
 59 AN5
 60 AN5 RHD
 55 Austin FX3 Taxi

Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:00:51 -0800 (PST)
From: David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] flat towing
To: spridget <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <855882.58412.qm at web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

--- On Fri, 11/21/08, Glen Byrns <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu> wrote: Those
Swedish bricks turn like nothing else.
 
Ever driven a Spitfire or Herald?  The front wheels seem to almost turn
90 degrees (obviously I'm exaggerating a teeny bit, but those cars have
INCREDIBLY tiny turning radii)  I restored a '70 Spitfire a long time
ago and was blown away by the ability to do a U-turn in way less than
the width of my residential street.  Add a little hand brake to the mix
and it would easily turn around in its own length...
 
 - David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island


  

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From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Fri Nov 21 21:23:24 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:23:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] painting this weekend
Message-ID: <200811220423.mAM4NObH013419@berna.ucdavis.edu>

Fact is, in this air basin, its a BIG fine.
You know my car count.  I'm whussin this time, getting old.

Glen
(the already painted cab shell was done by Gepetto's elves while I slept.)

 
> But Glen, that stuff is only poison in California, it says so right on 
> the label on the right coast  ;)
> Just about everything in my garage causes 2nd and 3rd heads to grow but 
> only in CA.
> I filter my sprayed paint, I have a bush outside the garage window that 
> holds the fan.
> 
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From wolf.brent at gmail.com  Fri Nov 21 21:25:44 2008
From: wolf.brent at gmail.com (Brent Wolf)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:25:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rust
In-Reply-To: <492775E2.1010606@comcast.net>
References: <492775E2.1010606@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <62b83300811212025l2b55242ia4a40cc9d5853fe@mail.gmail.com>

Two questions:
How many Taco Bell wrappers will this one take?

Where can I get some of the fancy green felt seat covers?

Brent

On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 10:00 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>wrote:

> I posted this last year but thought some of you might like to see how
> rusty a Sprite can get.
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty1.jpg
> <http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/rusty1.jpg<http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty1.jpg>
> >
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty2.jpg
> <http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/rusty2.jpg<http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty2.jpg>
> >
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty3.jpg
> <http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/rusty3.jpg<http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty3.jpg>
> >
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty4.jpg
> <http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/rusty4.jpg<http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty4.jpg>
> >
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty5.jpg
> <http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/rusty5.jpg<http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty5.jpg>
> >
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty6.jpg
> <http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/rusty6.jpg<http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty6.jpg>
> >
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty7.jpg
> <http://home.comcast.net/%7Espritenut/rusty7.jpg<http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/rusty7.jpg>
> >
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Nov 22 00:49:34 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:49:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool weather drives
In-Reply-To: <000001c94c3b$7a0af650$6e20e2f0$@net>
References: <000001c94c3b$7a0af650$6e20e2f0$@net>
Message-ID: <4927B98E.5090506@wi.net>

Hey Leo!

Antique Auto Battery supplied mine.  It's a tar top case but gel-cells 
inside.  They supplied it 4 years ago as a test to see if they would 
hold up.  They only charged a small amount as it was a development 
program.  I never disconnect it or charge it.  It's a G27L I think, I'd 
have to measure mine.  Call and ask if they still make it with the gel 
innards.

http://www.antiqueautobattery.com/

nfi,etc.

And I got the MGA running and went for a drive on Wed.; a balmy 
38*F....Jim, at 70 mph, what's the windchill?  ;-)

Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA
Burlington WI



Leo wrote:
> FINALLY!!  Took Iris (my bugeye) out for her longest drive yet (60 miles)
> and no problems at all!!!  She ran beautifully.  Her spark plug problem seem
> to have disappeared with the cool weather.  No dead plug misfire so havent
> quite figured that problem out.  Was a beautiful cool drive, lots of smiles.
> Hope everyone else had a good day at work and if not also enjoyed a drive.
> Now, at LOTO I seen a couple of cars with modern batteries that looked like
> LUCAS tar top batteries.  Anyone have an idea as to the supplier??
>
> Leo

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Nov 22 02:47:48 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:47:48 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] flat towing
Message-ID: <d53.3930d7e6.36592f44@aol.com>

I once lived in a Close rather than a street or a road.  Everything I  rang 
someone in the USA and gave me address it always threw them.
 
I live in a street again now.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 21/11/2008 22:01:26 GMT Standard Time, kk7ss at verizon.net  
writes:

You  could try
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
in  Wales...
Or
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupoka
iwhenuakitanatahul  
in New  Zealnad,
or
Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg,
in Mass,  USA

I'm glad I live in Richland.... I can get that on the  envelope

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Nov 22 07:23:44 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:23:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool weather drives
References: <000001c94c3b$7a0af650$6e20e2f0$@net>
  <4927B98E.5090506@wi.net>
Message-ID: <1A9813B09D564C7FB6D3BDC881D91E38@personal>

Hay guys, check the Moss catalog. It's in there along with several others.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 1:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Cool weather drives


> Hey Leo!
>
> Antique Auto Battery supplied mine.  It's a tar top case but gel-cells
> inside.  They supplied it 4 years ago as a test to see if they would
> hold up.  They only charged a small amount as it was a development
> program.  I never disconnect it or charge it.  It's a G27L I think, I'd
> have to measure mine.  Call and ask if they still make it with the gel
> innards.
>
> http://www.antiqueautobattery.com/
>
> nfi,etc.
>
> And I got the MGA running and went for a drive on Wed.; a balmy
> 38*F....Jim, at 70 mph, what's the windchill?  ;-)
>
> Dave
> 59 :{)
> 59 MGA
> Burlington WI
>
>
>
> Leo wrote:
>> FINALLY!!  Took Iris (my bugeye) out for her longest drive yet (60 miles)
>> and no problems at all!!!  She ran beautifully.  Her spark plug problem 
>> seem
>> to have disappeared with the cool weather.  No dead plug misfire so 
>> havent
>> quite figured that problem out.  Was a beautiful cool drive, lots of 
>> smiles.
>> Hope everyone else had a good day at work and if not also enjoyed a 
>> drive.
>> Now, at LOTO I seen a couple of cars with modern batteries that looked 
>> like
>> LUCAS tar top batteries.  Anyone have an idea as to the supplier??
>>
>> Leo
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Nov 22 07:27:03 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:27:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool weather drives
References: <000001c94c3b$7a0af650$6e20e2f0$@net>
  <4927B98E.5090506@wi.net>
Message-ID: <A7AFB0745C6A42BD9AA9EC468B0A2B86@personal>

Super link, can't wait till my battery goes bad, LOL


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 1:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Cool weather drives


> Hey Leo!
>
> Antique Auto Battery supplied mine.  It's a tar top case but gel-cells
> inside.  They supplied it 4 years ago as a test to see if they would
> hold up.  They only charged a small amount as it was a development
> program.  I never disconnect it or charge it.  It's a G27L I think, I'd
> have to measure mine.  Call and ask if they still make it with the gel
> innards.
>
> http://www.antiqueautobattery.com/
>
> nfi,etc.
>
> And I got the MGA running and went for a drive on Wed.; a balmy
> 38*F....Jim, at 70 mph, what's the windchill?  ;-)
>
> Dave
> 59 :{)
> 59 MGA
> Burlington WI
>
>
>
> Leo wrote:
>> FINALLY!!  Took Iris (my bugeye) out for her longest drive yet (60 miles)
>> and no problems at all!!!  She ran beautifully.  Her spark plug problem 
>> seem
>> to have disappeared with the cool weather.  No dead plug misfire so 
>> havent
>> quite figured that problem out.  Was a beautiful cool drive, lots of 
>> smiles.
>> Hope everyone else had a good day at work and if not also enjoyed a 
>> drive.
>> Now, at LOTO I seen a couple of cars with modern batteries that looked 
>> like
>> LUCAS tar top batteries.  Anyone have an idea as to the supplier??
>>
>> Leo
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From jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU  Sat Nov 22 08:07:04 2008
From: jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU (John D. Caffrey)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:07:04 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Turbo motor post mortem.
Message-ID: <10729004.1227366424416.JavaMail.jdc6@lehigh.edu>

   I  never  had  a  problem with Venolia's forged pistons quality. There
   could  be  many  other  reasons why builders are choosing J&E. Venolia
   only  had  one  blank  for our bore sizes, and it was heavy so we paid
   extra  for  lightening,  and they were flat tops to  which we machined
   our  own  domes  or  dish  in  the case of 1275's.   J&E may be a more
   economical choice, or just have more of the work done.

   Last  year  I  examined  a  custom  set  of  pistons which were custom
   machined  to  my  friends specs for SCCA limited prep rules (1275). He
   wouldn't  tell  me  who made them but they had a kidney shaped dish to
   match  the  head  chamber,  ring lands machined for thin racing rings,
   slipper  skirts with maximun lightening, high tech coatings and custom
   everything,  and I could have them for cost. $900 is a bit more than I
   can afford for 4 pistons!

   John

   Fogelsville, PA

   Ron Soave wrote:

   --- On Fri, 11/21/08, Glen Byrns

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov 22 08:15:28 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:15:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Turbo motor post mortem.
In-Reply-To: <10729004.1227366424416.JavaMail.jdc6@lehigh.edu>
References: <10729004.1227366424416.JavaMail.jdc6@lehigh.edu>
Message-ID: <CE761FF9F1274BFCAABEFCC46731CF0C@spider>

Boys and their toys! I went thru the same thing in the late 1960's but it
was a VW Bug; it is still being run in Pacific Northwest Vintage events
...by someone else.  This is good. ...bill in oregon
===================================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John D. Caffrey
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 7:07 AM
To: soavero at yahoo.com
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Turbo motor post mortem.

   I  never  had  a  problem with Venolia's forged pistons quality. There
   could  be  many  other  reasons why builders are choosing J&E. Venolia
   only  had  one  blank  for our bore sizes, and it was heavy so we paid
   extra  for  lightening,  and they were flat tops to  which we machined
   our  own  domes  or  dish  in  the case of 1275's.   J&E may be a more
   economical choice, or just have more of the work done.

   Last  year  I  examined  a  custom  set  of  pistons which were custom
   machined  to  my  friends specs for SCCA limited prep rules (1275). He
   wouldn't  tell  me  who made them but they had a kidney shaped dish to
   match  the  head  chamber,  ring lands machined for thin racing rings,
   slipper  skirts with maximun lightening, high tech coatings and custom
   everything,  and I could have them for cost. $900 is a bit more than I
   can afford for 4 pistons!

   John
Fogelsville, PA

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 22 10:23:04 2008
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:23:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Powder Coating Wire Wheels?
Message-ID: <699118.82008.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Anyone ever tried it?  How did it turn out?  Were you able to get a color
match?

Thanks,
Rick

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov 22 10:29:08 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:29:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool weather drives
In-Reply-To: <4927B98E.5090506@wi.net>
References: <000001c94c3b$7a0af650$6e20e2f0$@net>
  <4927B98E.5090506@wi.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811220929w15db81d2j7b911ff8fd591919@mail.gmail.com>

On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 1:49 AM, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:
>
> 38*F....Jim, at 70 mph, what's the windchill?  ;-)


I get 20.9*F

For future reference:

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/elp/wxcalc/windchill.shtml

-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov 22 10:32:49 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:32:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Powder Coating Wire Wheels?
In-Reply-To: <699118.82008.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <699118.82008.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C3806057D61749A38EB48BAE6334B98E@spider>

I would consider motorcycle wheels to be wire wheels, and yes it works fine.
Mine rim was old steel (1923) and pitted. The painter cleaned them up and
the powder coat makes them look new; most of the pits filled in. I had my
rim and hub powder coated before having it professionally spoked. They whack
each spoke's nipple to set it at the rim when they are done.  ...bill in
oregon
================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rick Neville
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 9:23 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Powder Coating Wire Wheels?

Anyone ever tried it?  How did it turn out?  Were you able to get a color
match?

Thanks,
Rick
_______________________________________________

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov 22 10:41:30 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:41:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] FYI for the left coasters....
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811220941p45f22b99ke51f99169a69edc5@mail.gmail.com>

All,

The information below comes from a motorcycle list I belong to. I have no
financial interest...etc.  Just thought you'd like to know.

"Hi, i just learned today that Ca. has new paint regs going into
effect Jan 1, 2009. (and i'm sure other states as well)
based on info from a local body shop and auto paint store,
PPG paint has a new water based system that is compliant, but will
stop selling all thier current solvent based paints Dec. 31st.
this is just a heads up for anyone who has a project in the works, to
check compatability between your old stuff and the new stuff, or buy
enough material to complete your project before Dec. 31st."

FWIW we have lots good paints here in Kansas and plenty of room if you want
to give up on the Peoples Republic of Cauliflowernia.  ;-)
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Sat Nov 22 10:47:21 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (William M. Gilroy)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:47:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] painting this weekend
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811211909pdb0d29cgd4235aa35cc4c4b6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <DE408A14FE284D44B55DD4596C7868FF@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<492766A5.1000704@comcast.net>
	<43840a7e0811211909pdb0d29cgd4235aa35cc4c4b6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <492845A9.2080207@gmail.com>

That bush is a marvel of evolution.  I have seen it change colors!

Jim Johnson wrote:
> I can vouch for the bush.  It used to be a clump of crab grass till Frank
> started venting chemical aerosols into it. Now it's big and healthy.  Once
> it growled at me as I walked past it. In California it would have eaten
> people by now....

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Sat Nov 22 11:07:43 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (William M. Gilroy)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:07:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] FYI for the left coasters....
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811220941p45f22b99ke51f99169a69edc5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0811220941p45f22b99ke51f99169a69edc5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <49284A6F.4010205@gmail.com>

I read an article in "Auto Restorer" about water based paint.  The guy
was trying them for the first time.  He liked the results.  He felt that
the colors were more vibrant and clean up is a snap.  If you use water
based paint you must use a clear coat, and that is still the old style
VOC products.  Also it seem you can use any primer underneath, and again
they are VOC type products.  There are some difference in shooting water
based product but he was happy with the results.  If anyone want I can
scan in the article and make it available. 

-g


Jim Johnson wrote:
> All,
>
> The information below comes from a motorcycle list I belong to. I have no
> financial interest...etc.  Just thought you'd like to know.
>
> "Hi, i just learned today that Ca. has new paint regs going into
> effect Jan 1, 2009. (and i'm sure other states as well)
> based on info from a local body shop and auto paint store,
> PPG paint has a new water based system that is compliant, but will
> stop selling all thier current solvent based paints Dec. 31st.
> this is just a heads up for anyone who has a project in the works, to
> check compatability between your old stuff and the new stuff, or buy
> enough material to complete your project before Dec. 31st."
>
> FWIW we have lots good paints here in Kansas and plenty of room if you want
> to give up on the Peoples Republic of Cauliflowernia.  ;-)

From shelden3 at pldi.net  Sat Nov 22 11:29:39 2008
From: shelden3 at pldi.net (Charlie)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:29:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Powder Coating Wire Wheels?
References: <699118.82008.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <003201c94cd0$47f66b50$6601a8c0@housexemkv1xcx>

I had it done on a set I had on a 69 Midget, they turned out well.  I'm not 
sure how they look now as that was 8 years ago.  It is in NewYork now in the 
hands of the family of the late David Oliner.  Anyone know what happend to 
all of his cars?

charlie



> Anyone ever tried it?  How did it turn out?  Were you able to get a color
> match?
>


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From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Sat Nov 22 12:14:42 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:14:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] painting revalation
Message-ID: <200811221914.mAMJEgEY010742@tremex.ucdavis.edu>

I just finished up at the pro booth.  What a difference it makes to have a
well-lit, filtered laminar flow chamber with seemingly limitless air pressure.
Not waiting for a gutless compressor to catch up allowed me to finish much
faster than usual. Nice to have professional stands to hold the bonnet,
doors and cab closure at the perfect angles, racks and hanging space for
every single piece, and a mixing table.  The front to back of booth air
flow kept overspray off finished parts and kept the air so clear I could go
without goggles. No runs, orange peel or fisheyes, and I only forgot to do
the glove box door that was overlooked.

The bad part was that the excellent lighting made every single flaw in my
bodywork and sanding really obvious.  I've GOT to get better lighting in
the garage!!!  The owner let me leave all the parts in the booth until Mon.
morning. 

Glen

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Sat Nov 22 12:18:13 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:18:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] painting revalation
In-Reply-To: <200811221914.mAMJEgEY010742@tremex.ucdavis.edu>
References: <200811221914.mAMJEgEY010742@tremex.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <78mg19$5ae2gv@email.mtu.edu>

In round numbers (California dollars??) what does it cost per hour or 
session to rent a spray booth?

At 02:14 PM 11/22/2008, Glen Byrns wrote:
>I just finished up at the pro booth.  What a difference it makes to have a

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

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Sat Nov 22 12:49:33 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:49:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] painting revalation
Message-ID: <200811221949.mAMJnXuH026027@xylocopa.ucdavis.edu>

It was $100 for 8am to noon.

> In round numbers (California dollars??) what does it cost per hour or 
> session to rent a spray booth?

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Nov 22 12:52:11 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:52:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool weather drives
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811220929w15db81d2j7b911ff8fd591919@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000001c94c3b$7a0af650$6e20e2f0$@net> <4927B98E.5090506@wi.net>
	<43840a7e0811220929w15db81d2j7b911ff8fd591919@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <492862EB.3040009@wi.net>

Cool! (pun intended)  I think I'll go out and see how low I can get the 
wind chill!  With my top speed of 82 (hey, it's stock.) I should be able 
to hit -5.4*F

It gets boring when I don't go deer hunting.....be safe all you 
hunters!  Hmmmm, the 8 pointer at the bird feeder last night was 
tempting.  I could mount the rack between the headlamps on the bugeye!

Dave
Burlington WI

Jim Johnson wrote:
> On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 1:49 AM, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net 
> <mailto:dwoerpel at wi.net>> wrote:
>
>     38*F....Jim, at 70 mph, what's the windchill?  ;-)
>
>
> I get 20.9*F
>
> For future reference:
>
> http://www.srh.noaa.gov/elp/wxcalc/windchill.shtml
>
> -- 
> Cheers!!
> Jim
> "A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong 
> enough to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sat Nov 22 12:52:51 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:52:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] painting revalation
In-Reply-To: <200811221914.mAMJEgEY010742@tremex.ucdavis.edu>
References: <200811221914.mAMJEgEY010742@tremex.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <615810316.20081122115251@pacifier.com>

Hello Glen,

     As I would say to Paul A... .

     It's only a Morris. Go ahead and use a paint brush on the glove
     box. You're the only one who will know the difference. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
      * "I'm just an ordinary soldier," Tom admitted privately.

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Sat Nov 22 13:31:51 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:31:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] painting revalation
In-Reply-To: <200811221949.mAMJnXuH026027@xylocopa.ucdavis.edu>
References: <200811221949.mAMJnXuH026027@xylocopa.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <799knl$52q7nc@email.mtu.edu>

That's not bad! When's the last time you heard of renting (almost) 
anything for $25/hour? And, the guy, by letting you keep the parts in 
the booth, has extended your use of the facility for "good will." Not bad!

At 02:49 PM 11/22/2008, Glen Byrns wrote:

>It was $100 for 8am to noon.
>
> > In round numbers (California dollars??) what does it cost per hour or
> > session to rent a spray booth?
> >

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

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Nov 22 14:53:39 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:53:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool weather drives
In-Reply-To: <492862EB.3040009@wi.net>
References: <000001c94c3b$7a0af650$6e20e2f0$@net> <4927B98E.5090506@wi.net>
	<43840a7e0811220929w15db81d2j7b911ff8fd591919@mail.gmail.com>
	<492862EB.3040009@wi.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811221353l779d9f5anb408dbf8436d0f6b@mail.gmail.com>

Dave,

Remember you have to be completely *in* the wind to realize that wind chill.
Coming around the sides or over the top of the wind screen doesn't count
;-)

When I was younger (more stupid?) I used to regularly ride a motorcycle in
weather all the way down to zero F.  Back in the 70s I rode my BMW with no
windscreen all year round for 2 full years - even in the snow and ice. And
that was Omaha, NE!

What happens when your brain freezes?  I couldn't have lost much - there
wasn't much in there to begin with   ;-)
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 1:52 PM, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

> Cool! (pun intended)  I think I'll go out and see how low I can get the
> wind chill!  With my top speed of 82 (hey, it's stock.) I should be able
> to hit -5.4*F
>
> It gets boring when I don't go deer hunting.....be safe all you
> hunters!  Hmmmm, the 8 pointer at the bird feeder last night was
> tempting.  I could mount the rack between the headlamps on the bugeye!
>
> Dave
> Burlington WI
>
> Jim Johnson wrote:
> > On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 1:49 AM, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net
> > <mailto:dwoerpel at wi.net>> wrote:
> >
> >     38*F....Jim, at 70 mph, what's the windchill?  ;-)
> >
> >
> > I get 20.9*F
> >
> > For future reference:
> >
> > http://www.srh.noaa.gov/elp/wxcalc/windchill.shtml

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 22 14:57:31 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:57:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite in Fr Jack's hands
Message-ID: <4928804B.7080605@comcast.net>

I washed and detailed the Holy Sprite yesterday, gave it a coat of wax 
and touched up a paint chip or 2 under the bonnet.
Even though the 1098 still smokes after a complete head job, but every 
1098 I ever owned smokes even after I rebuild them.
I will try to come up with a 1275 in my swap meet travels.
I still had problems with the adjustment on the master cylinder brake rod.
I have locked up brakes and 1/4 turn from lock up puts the pedal almost 
at the floor. I gave up but it stops even with the pedal real close to 
the floor. At least the brakes are not stuck on.
Any ideas on this? I played with the master rod length and the pedal 
stop bolt, there is no happy medium.
The tranny seal leaks like a sieve and it's new, more Vic Shit useless 
rubber I guess.
I'll get a real one soon and since we did put a hole in the floor for 
the drive shaft access, I can replace the seal from underneath.
Pedal pads are now off the car since they just fall off. Oh they stay on 
as long as no one steps on the brake or clutch.
Again I guess the rubber is "polluted" as it is a month old now.
I have to find a set of VW beetle pads, they fit and stay on.
It has a top and it's on but the frame I scrounged up is not from a 
Sprite, I cut, fiddled and bent something that might have been from an 
MGA that I found out at the storage coop. It was too tall but the width 
was right. I had to install some straps on it to keep the center bow 
from going too far forward but it sort of works.
There are no side curtains, I do not have any, does anybody have a set 
of rebuildable side curtains for a Bugeye?
I do NOT want to deal with anymore cheapo repro rubber, semi decent 
rubber edges would be nice, I can do the channel felt and replace the 
plexi, I just will not buy any more of this reproduction crap they call 
rubber. every piece of rubber on  the Holy Sprite was junk or it's in a 
box marked useless because it wasn't close new out of the package.
If anybody wants a Bugeye bonnet seal that is only 3/16" too thick, let 
me know, 6 guys could not stretch it to fit even after we heated it to 
200* in an oven. I think I have all the fire wall grommets that don't 
fit too, all new. I glass beaded and used all originals because the new 
ones were junk. Be warned, they may have "gone away" by now as they are 
30 days old too.
Fr Jack is happy, I think he is going to post something to the Holy 
Sprite page soon, or have his nephew show him how to post a message to 
the computer. Today he is tooling around the beach towns in his Holy 
Sprite with no side curtains smiling from ear to ear and he thanks and 
blessed all those involved and says "You guys are all CRAZY!" Those who 
met him know exactly how he says this ;)
He is taking the Sprite to the his family's Thanksgiving dinner to show 
it off to the family for the first time.
What's next guys?
My daughter wants her "Lady Bug eye" and I do have a real "floorless" tub ;)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 22 14:59:24 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:59:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Powder Coating Wire Wheels?
In-Reply-To: <699118.82008.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <699118.82008.qm@web51412.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <492880BC.7060408@comcast.net>

Rick Neville wrote:
> Anyone ever tried it?  How did it turn out?  Were you able to get a color
> match?
>
>   
I powder coated the wires on my Healey 3000, they came out fine. But I 
sold it after about a year.
Eastwood rally wheel silver at home.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 22 15:02:22 2008
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:02:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Powder Coating Wire Wheels?
In-Reply-To: <492880BC.7060408@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <198679.92336.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

You mean the pink elephant?

--- On Sat, 11/22/08, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Powder Coating Wire Wheels?
To: healeyrick at yahoo.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008, 4:59 PM

Rick Neville wrote:
> Anyone ever tried it?  How did it turn out?  Were you able to get a color
> match?
> 
>   
I powder coated the wires on my Healey 3000, they came out fine. But I sold it
after about a year.
Eastwood rally wheel silver at home.


-- Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 22 15:10:44 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:10:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool weather drive this morning
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811221353l779d9f5anb408dbf8436d0f6b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <81101.70328.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

My son Kyle and I went out for a 40 or so minute cruise this morning in what
was beautiful weather.  It was probably around 30 degrees, but that's why they
make winter clothes, right?  Had a great time.  When we got home, I had a text
msg on my cell.  Apparently we were seen by a woman I work with.  She said
we're crazy, but that we both had big ear to ear grins on our faces as we went
by. 
 
David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 22 15:52:52 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:52:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Powder Coating Wire Wheels?
In-Reply-To: <198679.92336.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <198679.92336.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <49288D44.5000809@comcast.net>

Rick Neville wrote:
> You mean the pink elephant?
>
>
Hey it was supposed to be for my wife but she never did like driving 
TRACTORS!


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov 22 18:11:51 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:11:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Powder Coating Wire Wheels?
In-Reply-To: <49288D44.5000809@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNEEFHENAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<Hey it was supposed to be for my wife but she never did like driving
TRACTORS!>>

Not only is that just an outright lie, but the LAMEST bit of prose I have
EVER read, Frank!!!  Even JJ can do 'better'.  LOL

The Lady Di is more vertically challenged than YOU are and you would have a
rough time driving any Big Healey UNLESS all three pedals where equipped
with at LEAST 6 inch extensions!!!

He||, I'm 6'1" with long legs and the pedals are a 'reach' for me<G>!!

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Sat Nov 22 18:14:10 2008
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:14:10 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool weather drive this morning
Message-ID: <112320080114.3205.4928AE6200029CA600000C8522155754749B9B0E0C9703030103@comcast.net>

Micah (almost 5) and I put the booster seat in and we ran out for a 10 minute read around the neighborhood.  "daddy i like driving in the baby car"
ryan

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> 

> My son Kyle and I went out for a 40 or so minute cruise this morning in what 
> was beautiful weather. It was probably around 30 degrees, but that's why they 
> make winter clothes, right? Had a great time. When we got home, I had a text 
> msg on my cell. Apparently we were seen by a woman I work with. She said 
> we're crazy, but that we both had big ear to ear grins on our faces as we went 
> by. 
> 
> David Booker 
> '71 Midget 
> Long Island 
> _______________________________________________ 
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov 22 18:55:52 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:55:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  Cool weather drive this morning
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNCEFKENAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<"daddy i like driving in the baby car">>

Then there is a WONDERFUL & GREAT future for Micah, Ryan !!!!<VBG>

When does she get her own "baby car"???	LOL

Ed

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Nov 22 19:39:41 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:39:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Powder Coating Wire Wheels?
In-Reply-To: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNEEFHENAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <C54E026D.1B142%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Not only is that just an outright lie, but the LAMEST bit of prose I have
> EVER read, Frank!!
Yeah really!  What's wrong with tractors? You city boys just don't know how
to have a good time. Tractors ROCK!

From millerls at ado13.com  Sat Nov 22 20:03:26 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:03:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Powder Coating Wire Wheels?
References: <C54E026D.1B142%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <12D289E1BFBB456B912F7C5C319F488C@HP>

> to have a good time. Tractors ROCK!

Especially on "Boogi Woogi Choo Choo Train".

From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Nov 22 20:21:44 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:21:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Powder Coating Wire Wheels?
In-Reply-To: <C54E026D.1B142%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNOEFNENAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<Tractors ROCK!>>

Agreed, Billy and Larry with BAD<G> lyrics<G>!!

BUT, at the last farm I lived on I DID find out how much MORE
a D8 Cat REALLY ROCKS !!!!!

W	O	W	!	<V V V B G>

That thing pulled STUCK, non-rocking tractors out !!!

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Nov 22 20:56:12 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:56:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Powder Coating Wire Wheels?
In-Reply-To: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNOEFNENAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <C54E145C.1B14D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

I'm more of a model N guy.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 22 20:59:02 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:59:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Powder Coating Wire Wheels?
In-Reply-To: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNEEFHENAA.shop@justbrits.com>
References: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNEEFHENAA.shop@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <4928D506.3040209@comcast.net>

Ed's Shop wrote:
>
> He||, I'm 6'1" with long legs and the pedals are a 'reach' for me<G>!!
>
>
>   
Yeah, 9 feet of travel on a "Sports" car pedal system.
Like I said, we don't drive tractors here at the beach.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 22 21:38:26 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:38:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Powder Coating Wire Wheels?
In-Reply-To: <C54E145C.1B14D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <8640.33413.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sat, 11/22/08, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> I'm more of a model N guy.

Nicely restored ones sell for more than E Types around here these days. And while infinitely more useful and reliable, they really shouldn't be.

Ron

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sat Nov 22 21:38:31 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:38:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Holy Sprite in Fr Jack's hands
In-Reply-To: <4928804B.7080605@comcast.net>
References: <4928804B.7080605@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <8ECD42AF-EB25-4338-9438-7240310D8308@phillymgclub.com>

We're Crazy?? He is driving with no side curtains. At least he should  
take the top down!!

Larry

On Nov 22, 2008, at 4:57 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> <SNIP>
> Fr Jack is happy, I think he is going to post something to the Holy  
> Sprite page soon, or have his nephew show him how to post a message  
> to the computer. Today he is tooling around the beach towns in his  
> Holy Sprite with no side curtains smiling from ear to ear and he  
> thanks and blessed all those involved and says "You guys are all  
> CRAZY!" Those who met him know exactly how he says this ;)
> He is taking the Sprite to the his family's Thanksgiving dinner to  
> show it off to the family for the first time.
> What's next guys?
> My daughter wants her "Lady Bug eye" and I do have a real  
> "floorless" tub ;)
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
>

-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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



"I think the problem, to be quite honest with you, is that you've  
never actually known what the question is." - Douglas Adams

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 22 21:40:31 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:40:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Vent Control Knob anyone?
Message-ID: <548914.6433.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Does anybody have a spare vent control knob they want to sell?  Not sure I'm
calling it the right name - it's the black knob at the top left of the dash on
my square body.  It has "off", "air", and "on" on it and mine is cracked
beyond usefullness where it interfaces with the toothed part of the control
that sticks out there.  I can't seem to find it on the VB or Moss sites.
 
David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 22 22:01:30 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:01:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Smart ass kid brag
Message-ID: <197146.44687.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

So now that it's in the midnight hour of the LBC season in the midwest, hobbies have turned a little. I'm demo-ing a new home theater sound setup to my 16 yr old son Bobby tonight. We're watching "Iron Man" and the lead character snaps at a reporter "my father worked on the Manhattan Project building the atomic bomb that defeated the Nazis." 

My son starts giggling. I ask what's so funny - his comment was "the Nazis surrendered in May 1945, and the bombs were dropped on Japan 3 months later, so the bomb wasn't even used on the Nazis."

I read today that elected officials averaged 44% on a US civic knowledge test. Not in my house ;-)

Ron

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 22 22:25:17 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:25:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Lessons learned about vinyl dyes... just not
 necessarily the right ones
Message-ID: <193174.26680.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

A few days ago, my son and I decided that since my wife was out for the
evening, it would be a good time to dye my used tan headrests black to match
the rest of the interior.  Rattle can said it must be between 70 and 90
degrees ambient temp to spray successfully, so I figured the basement would be
a good place since the garage is unheated.
 
We set up an area in the far corner beyond the laundry room for the work.  The
dropcloth was carefully laid out to catch any overspray, and we set up a place
to hold them afterward for drying.  After cleaning the vinyl and taping off of
the parts not getting dyed, we began.  The Dupli-Color spray covered well and
before long both headrests were newly blacked and hanging off shelves to dry. 
The smell was a bit strong, but I didn't think much of it since all paints
smell a bit, right?   
 
About 15 minutes later, we noticed the "paint" smell upstairs on the second
floor even though we had done the deed two floors below.  Apparently, dyes
capable of working their way into vinyl are a bit more robust than regular
paint and have an ability to permeate a house that equals or even
surpasses its intended ability to penetrate vinyl...
 
I went down to the basement and found that the laundry thoroughly reeked of
fumes.  (oh crap!) I took the headrests to the garage, set a fan blowing out
one of the basement windows and opened the others, then started burning some
of my wife's incense down there as well as in the kitchen and other strategic
places around the house. 
 
After a while, the smell left and I closed the house back up.  Later when my
wife returned, she got about two steps into the house and said "has somebody
been burning my incense?".  I confessed my ignorance of certain dye properties
and somehow lived to tell the tale.  I'm just glad we don't live in California
- the neighbors would have probably sued us for poisoning the neighborhood. 
 
She and our son are leaving for four days later this week - I think I'll dye
the tan seats that came with the headrests on the first night they're gone.
 THAT should be enough time...
 
David Booker
'71 Midget (with soon to be newly-blacked seats)
Long Island
 
 

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sun Nov 23 00:05:57 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:05:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lessons learned about vinyl dyes... just not
 necessarily the right ones
In-Reply-To: <193174.26680.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <193174.26680.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <492900D5.3090202@wi.net>

Yup, BTDT!  And the furnace kicks in and spreads it all over the house.  
I ended up building a wooden spray booth with a bathroom vent fan 
"Tee-d" into the electric clothes dryer vent.  Just don't have it set up 
near a gas water heater.  Do wear a mask; your brain cells will thank 
you.  Wanna know how I know that?  I'm the guy going after the wind 
chill record......"which way did they go George?"

Dave

David Booker wrote:
> A few days ago, my son and I decided that since my wife was out for the
> evening, it would be a good time to dye my used tan headrests black to match
> the rest of the interior.  Rattle can said it must be between 70 and 90
> degrees ambient temp to spray successfully, so I figured the basement would be
> a good place since the garage is unheated.
>  
> We set up an area in the far corner beyond the laundry room for the work.  The
> dropcloth was carefully laid out to catch any overspray, and we set up a place
> to hold them afterward for drying.  After cleaning the vinyl and taping off of
> the parts not getting dyed, we began.  The Dupli-Color spray covered well and
> before long both headrests were newly blacked and hanging off shelves to dry. 
> The smell was a bit strong, but I didn't think much of it since all paints
> smell a bit, right?   

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sun Nov 23 00:08:28 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:08:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool weather drives
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811221353l779d9f5anb408dbf8436d0f6b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000001c94c3b$7a0af650$6e20e2f0$@net> <4927B98E.5090506@wi.net>
	<43840a7e0811220929w15db81d2j7b911ff8fd591919@mail.gmail.com>
	<492862EB.3040009@wi.net>
	<43840a7e0811221353l779d9f5anb408dbf8436d0f6b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4929016C.6060709@wi.net>

You spray painted indoors too didn't you! ;-)
Dave W.
:{)

Jim Johnson wrote:
> Dave,
>
> Remember you have to be completely *in* the wind to realize that wind chill.
> Coming around the sides or over the top of the wind screen doesn't count
> ;-)
>
> When I was younger (more stupid?) I used to regularly ride a motorcycle in
> weather all the way down to zero F.  Back in the 70s I rode my BMW with no
> windscreen all year round for 2 full years - even in the snow and ice. And
> that was Omaha, NE!
>
> What happens when your brain freezes?  I couldn't have lost much - there
> wasn't much in there to begin with   ;-)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 23 00:49:07 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:49:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Smart ass kid brag
In-Reply-To: <197146.44687.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <197146.44687.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811222349i667b3c90u60013119421fb799@mail.gmail.com>

Thank God some of the new generation will know some history!  I've got two
grandsons that understand that, but, alas, two grand daughters that haven't
a bloody clue.
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 11:01 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> So now that it's in the midnight hour of the LBC season in the midwest,
> hobbies have turned a little. I'm demo-ing a new home theater sound setup to
> my 16 yr old son Bobby tonight. We're watching "Iron Man" and the lead
> character snaps at a reporter "my father worked on the Manhattan Project
> building the atomic bomb that defeated the Nazis."
>
> My son starts giggling. I ask what's so funny - his comment was "the Nazis
> surrendered in May 1945, and the bombs were dropped on Japan 3 months later,
> so the bomb wasn't even used on the Nazis."
>
> I read today that elected officials averaged 44% on a US civic knowledge
> test. Not in my house ;-)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 23 00:53:01 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:53:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool weather drives
In-Reply-To: <4929016C.6060709@wi.net>
References: <000001c94c3b$7a0af650$6e20e2f0$@net> <4927B98E.5090506@wi.net>
	<43840a7e0811220929w15db81d2j7b911ff8fd591919@mail.gmail.com>
	<492862EB.3040009@wi.net>
	<43840a7e0811221353l779d9f5anb408dbf8436d0f6b@mail.gmail.com>
	<4929016C.6060709@wi.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811222353p9ec10e2m21dabb8378a4547b@mail.gmail.com>

On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 1:08 AM, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

> You spray painted indoors too didn't you! ;-)
>  <http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets>


Yup. And I smoked the drapes....
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sun Nov 23 02:44:43 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:44:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Train Calendar and Sprite Badge
Message-ID: <d49b03130811230144t69aff9ebp21dcffcd661fbc20@mail.gmail.com>

It's that time of year again, my company (BNSF Railway) sends out the
calendars.  Nice pictures of BNSF trains around the country.  Well, I get my
fill of trains 10-14 hours a day 7 days a week.  The first Spridgeteer that
emails me with his snail mail address gets it.
     Also I told Ray English in Australia that I would let you know he has a
new version of the Bugeye Supecharged badge available.  This time instead of
aluminum, they are seem to be made of steel and are nicely plated and the
lettering has been painted in red very nicely also.  He is asking 66 dollars
Australian (about $44 US).  If you have any kind of a supercahrger on your
car or ever expect to use one these are a must have.  He has only made of
run of 30 so don't waste time. No financial interest, Yada, Yada.
Mike macLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Nov 23 05:47:57 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:47:57 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Tractors
Message-ID: <c28.46bd4d73.365aaafd@aol.com>

In the USA is a tractor a truck or is a tractor just a tractor?  In  the UK a 
truck for a semi-tralier is called a tractor unit.
 
Or doesn't it matter?
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 23/11/2008 03:21:55 GMT Standard Time,  shop at justbrits.com 
writes:

That  thing pulled STUCK, non-rocking tractors out 

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 23 06:19:37 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:19:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tractors
In-Reply-To: <c28.46bd4d73.365aaafd@aol.com>
References: <c28.46bd4d73.365aaafd@aol.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910811230519y777cd957h378fba00d23560f7@mail.gmail.com>

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tractor

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov 23 06:24:55 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:24:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tractors
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910811230519y777cd957h378fba00d23560f7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <c28.46bd4d73.365aaafd@aol.com>
	<5f00d9910811230519y777cd957h378fba00d23560f7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <6310743F15A04BEE8AA5E7070812AB98@spider>

Ferrari has tractors.
http://www.ferrari-tractors.com/history.htm

===============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of derf
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 5:20 AM
To: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tractors

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tractor
_______________________________________________

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Nov 23 07:47:30 2008
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:47:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] well executed cars
In-Reply-To: <d49b03130811230144t69aff9ebp21dcffcd661fbc20@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d49b03130811230144t69aff9ebp21dcffcd661fbc20@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001c94d7a$69dfe700$3d9fb500$@net>

Ya just got to appreciate well execute cars!!!! Check out e-bay item #
330287634613

Watch the video

Leo

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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 23 08:12:31 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:12:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Tractors
In-Reply-To: <6310743F15A04BEE8AA5E7070812AB98@spider>
Message-ID: <44633.54841.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sun, 11/23/08, corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
"Ferrari has tractors."

There were Lamborghini tractors long before there were Lamboghini cars. 
That's how he financed building his dream car.
 
David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island

From:

From nlaredbt7 at tbc.net  Sun Nov 23 08:19:08 2008
From: nlaredbt7 at tbc.net (Neil Anderson)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:19:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.9 Diff needed
References: <c28.46bd4d73.365aaafd@aol.com>
	<EMEW-kAM7Jwa826819623e3fa31e2077ab2334e7458-5f00d9910811230519y777cd957h378fba00d23560f7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8DD33F49F3FE4676917D3D02FD9B9FF4@owner7ccec1fe9>

Does anyone have a good 3.9 diff ring and pinion for sale?  Can be in 
pumpkin housing or as separate parts.  A race shop buddy of mine needs them. 
There are a couple on ebay, but trying the list first.

Thanks,

Neil Anderson

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 23 08:38:38 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:38:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] well executed cars
In-Reply-To: <000001c94d7a$69dfe700$3d9fb500$@net>
Message-ID: <310672.48338.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sun, 11/23/08, Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote: "Ya just got to
appreciate well execute cars!!!!"
 
Wow - Thanks Leo.  That certainly looks to be one of the best prepped B's I've
ever seen or heard of.  A couple of points make me go "Hmmmm..." though.  
First - has anybody seen that method of mounting the shoulder harness before? 
Doesn't look to be all that strong.  I guess this could have been designed
into the additional framework described in the text so maybe it's actually
bolted to structural steel there.  Second, the shot of the trunk area lets
down what seems to be flawless presentation elsewhere.  The photo almost looks
like there is rust starting in the corners of the floor of the trunk.  I can't
imagine doing that level of restoration and allowing something so basic to
slip by, so I'm assuming it is dirt or the remnant of carpet glue in the
corners.  Still - kind of lazy to not clean it up.
 
I know I'm being extremely picky here - but this car screams "hold me to a
higher standard than your car".  I wish I had 30 grand or so of disposable
income to put into a toy.  I'd buy it in a heartbeat.  (then install a roll
bar and alter that beautiful tonneau to handle it)
 
David Booker
'71 Midget (with a miniscule portion of $30k invested)
Long Island

 

From nlaredbt7 at tbc.net  Sun Nov 23 08:57:04 2008
From: nlaredbt7 at tbc.net (Neil Anderson)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:57:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Not Spridget - '68 Land Rover for sale
References: <c28.46bd4d73.365aaafd@aol.com><5f00d9910811230519y777cd957h378fba00d23560f7@mail.gmail.com>
	<EMEW-kAM7PL3cf835028d98d16dee864757c947327a-6310743F15A04BEE8AA5E7070812AB98@spider>
Message-ID: <7E2D2F4F00A74DF9B4F5EAE1DDFCA2F5@owner7ccec1fe9>

Since I made a post today, might as well add this.  '68 Series IIA Land 
Rover for sale.  I have no time to do this project, would rather work on 
Sprite.

See the complete description here: 
http://clrcbb.chicagolandroverclub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=221.0

Vehicle located in northern Illinois.

Neil

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sun Nov 23 09:53:29 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:53:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] well executed cars
In-Reply-To: <310672.48338.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <310672.48338.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <49298A89.1000206@wi.net>

Same points jumped out at me.  On my 68 B (long gone) the Kangol belts 
attached in a similar way and I always wondered about those too.  I'd do 
something with the tail pipes; seem too long and obvious.  Sucker sure 
moves out like a violated gorilla!  What fun!

Dave W. :{)

David Booker wrote:
> .....  A couple of points make me go "Hmmmm..." though.  
> First - has anybody seen that method of mounting the shoulder harness before? 
> Doesn't look to be all that strong.  I guess this could have been designed
> into the additional framework described in the text so maybe it's actually
> bolted to structural steel there.  Second, the shot of the trunk area lets
> down what seems to be flawless presentation elsewhere.  The photo almost looks
> like there is rust starting in the corners of the floor of the trunk.  I can't
> imagine doing that level of restoration and allowing something so basic to
> slip by, so I'm assuming it is dirt or the remnant of carpet glue in the
> corners.  Still - kind of lazy to not clean it up.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Nov 23 10:09:58 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:09:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] well executed cars
In-Reply-To: <000001c94d7a$69dfe700$3d9fb500$@net>
Message-ID: <C54ECE66.1B18C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> 330287634613
It's in St. Louis.

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 23 10:31:14 2008
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (Rick Neville)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:31:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] well executed cars
In-Reply-To: <000001c94d7a$69dfe700$3d9fb500$@net>
Message-ID: <871412.94017.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Here's "the rest of the story";

http://www.britishv8.org/MG/KenBiermann.htm

It's a shame the owner never got a chance to really enjoy his creation.  Those
widened rear fenders sure are slick.

Rick

--- On Sun, 11/23/08, Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:
From: Leo <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] well executed cars
To: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, November 23, 2008, 9:47 AM

Ya just got to appreciate well execute cars!!!! Check out e-bay item #
330287634613

Watch the video

Leo

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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Nov 23 11:38:30 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:38:30 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] well executed cars
Message-ID: <cdc.3d8ad318.365afd26@aol.com>

I didn't like the shoulder harness rear strap mounting.  A lot depends  on 
what's underneath the bolt head (like a spreader plate).
 
The tail pipes were too long.
 
Otherwise a nice car - do you think it will see much use?
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 23/11/2008 15:38:53 GMT Standard Time,  
tncarnut1 at yahoo.com writes:

First -  has anybody seen that method of mounting the shoulder harness 
before?  
Doesn't look to be all that strong.  I guess this could have been  designed
into the additional framework described in the text so maybe it's  actually
bolted to structural steel there.  Second, the shot of the  trunk area lets
down what seems to be flawless presentation  elsewhere.  The photo almost 
looks
like there is rust starting in the  corners of the floor of the trunk.  I 
can't
imagine doing that level  of restoration and allowing something so basic to
slip by, so I'm assuming  it is dirt or the remnant of carpet glue in the
corners.  Still - kind  of lazy to not clean it up.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 23 11:55:05 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:55:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Train Calendar and Sprite Badge
In-Reply-To: <d49b03130811230144t69aff9ebp21dcffcd661fbc20@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d49b03130811230144t69aff9ebp21dcffcd661fbc20@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811231055y5f93c7d2l68031639417363b4@mail.gmail.com>

Mike at al.,

You are correct.  Calendars are in vogue this time of year!

Just wanted to let everyone know that in a few days time we should announce
the 2009 Sprite - Midget Club USA calendars!  A lot of your cars will be in
the pictures!  A modest profit from the calendars will go to help finance
the next big Spridget event - 50th anniversary of the MG Midget in 2011 -
just like we did this year with the Sprite. Also as before, this will be an
all Spridget event!  I'll hit the lists again soon when the calendars are
ready for you to order.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 3:44 AM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com <
rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:

> It's that time of year again, my company (BNSF Railway) sends out the
> calendars.  Nice pictures of BNSF trains around the country.  Well, I get
> my
> fill of trains 10-14 hours a day 7 days a week.  The first Spridgeteer that
> emails me with his snail mail address gets it.
>     Also I told Ray English in Australia that I would let you know he has a
> new version of the Bugeye Supecharged badge available.  This time instead
> of
> aluminum, they are seem to be made of steel and are nicely plated and the
> lettering has been painted in red very nicely also.  He is asking 66
> dollars
> Australian (about $44 US).  If you have any kind of a supercahrger on your
> car or ever expect to use one these are a must have.  He has only made of
> run of 30 so don't waste time. No financial interest, Yada, Yada.
> Mike macLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Nov 23 14:12:28 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:12:28 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Detroit locker diff
Message-ID: <d29.3665edfc.365b213c@aol.com>

Can you still get a Detroit locker diff for the Spridget back axle  new?
 
Regards
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 20/11/2008 15:52:23 GMT Standard Time, jdc6 at Lehigh.EDU  
writes:

Matt Hagopian wrote:

And lastly, we are going to  get a 5spd to
match up to it and we are running a 4.2 rear diff locked  right now, but we
are going to change that to either a 3.9 or a different  4.2 with a limited
slip differential (also looking for advise which to go  with) I was told
Detroit sells one but not to go with  it..?

Hi Matt,
Not  sure   about  the  5 speed for vintage racing. The group you  raced
with  when  I  met  you is telling  me I can't even use a 1275 in my 62
Mark II! I'm still trying  to sort out the various rules, but one thing
is  sure,  I'm not racing a 948 again. Trannex is the limited slip that
you want for racing. Purchased one assembled with a 4.2 gear on ebay  a
few  weeks ago. I have two Detroit lockers also, but  I'm not expecting
too  much  from the 60's  technology. Here is an article explaining the
various  LSD's;
http://tinyurl.com/5clzsn
John
Fogelsville, PA

From cfchrist at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 23 14:54:32 2008
From: cfchrist at earthlink.net (charles christ)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:54:32 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye blower motor needed
Message-ID: <32135223.1227477272415.JavaMail.root@elwamui-ovcar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

does anyone have a working bugeye heater / defroster blower motor?   mine does not function and it's turned unfashionably cold here in eastern pennsylvania.   i have a few distances to span wich i can no longer afford to feed my '94 GMC suburban 4X4.   i need to use the bugeye from time to time and in spite of roasting my tush off in it during warmer weather , it's downright frosty in these temperatures we are currently experiencing.

thank you for ANY help looking for this!
chuck.
note , reply to new email address:  crusaderchuck55 at aol.com

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Nov 23 15:23:28 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:23:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye blower motor needed--Valve too
In-Reply-To: <32135223.1227477272415.JavaMail.root@elwamui-ovcar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <32135223.1227477272415.JavaMail.root@elwamui-ovcar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <694782183.20081123142328@pacifier.com>

Hello,

       So, I'm reading charles C's message about needing a working
       blower motor and remember--hey i need to go turn up the heat on
       the red thing. .. the valve is really tight so i grab a pair of
       channel locks to turn it with.. you can guess what happens...

       anybody have a heater valve ?    mine's stuck .. ON! 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
      * "Nay!" said Tom hoarsely.

From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Sun Nov 23 15:35:07 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:35:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Detroit locker diff
In-Reply-To: <d29.3665edfc.365b213c@aol.com>
References: <d29.3665edfc.365b213c@aol.com>
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811231435l43c2e7f5xe29a29bf51de68b5@mail.gmail.com>

 think so, I forget what website it was off of, but it was in the
neighborhood of 400 and the other ones i was looking at started at 1000 and
i thought that was steep

On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 4:12 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

>  Can you still get a Detroit locker diff for the Spridget back axle new?
>
> Regards
>
> Weslake-Monza 1330
>
> In a message dated 20/11/2008 15:52:23 GMT Standard Time, jdc6 at Lehigh.EDUwrites:
>
>    Matt Hagopian wrote:
>
> And lastly, we are going to get a 5spd to
> match up to it and we are running a 4.2 rear diff locked right now, but we
> are going to change that to either a 3.9 or a different 4.2 with a limited
> slip differential (also looking for advise which to go with) I was told
> Detroit sells one but not to go with it..?
>
>    Hi Matt,
>    Not  sure  about  the  5 speed for vintage racing. The group you raced
>    with  when  I  met  you is telling me I can't even use a 1275 in my 62
>    Mark II! I'm still trying to sort out the various rules, but one thing
>    is  sure, I'm not racing a 948 again. Trannex is the limited slip that
>    you want for racing. Purchased one assembled with a 4.2 gear on ebay a
>    few  weeks ago. I have two Detroit lockers also, but I'm not expecting
>    too  much  from the 60's technology. Here is an article explaining the
>    various LSD's;
>    http://tinyurl.com/5clzsn
>    John
>    Fogelsville, PA
>
>
>



-- 
Sincerely,


Matt Hagopian

From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net  Sun Nov 23 16:36:53 2008
From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:36:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets]  well executed cars
In-Reply-To: <mailman.2156.1227460206.3542.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.2156.1227460206.3542.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4929E915.5020803@sbcglobal.net>

That car belonged to long-time St. Louis MG Club member Ken Biermann, 
who passed away earlier this year. The car is absolutely stunning! I 
wish it was mine. Here's a little something about Ken:
http://stlouismgclub.com/files/~News08/sepprint.pdf

Lee
'79 Midget

Subject:
[Spridgets] well executed cars
From:
"Leo" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
Date:
Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:47:30 -0600
To:
"'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>

Ya just got to appreciate well execute cars!!!! Check out e-bay item #
330287634613

Watch the video

Leo

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From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Nov 23 18:27:59 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:27:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye blower motor needed
References: <32135223.1227477272415.JavaMail.root@elwamui-ovcar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <0FF7A29A6BA844E4A18D77BEC6E33B72@HP>

Search eBay for  110316158433. It's for a mini but should be the same.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "charles christ" <cfchrist at earthlink.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 1:54 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye blower motor needed


> does anyone have a working bugeye heater / defroster blower motor?   mine 
> does not function and it's turned unfashionably cold here in eastern 
> pennsylvania.   i have a few distances to span wich i can no longer afford 
> to feed my '94 GMC suburban 4X4.   i need to use the bugeye from time to 
> time and in spite of roasting my tush off in it during warmer weather , 
> it's downright frosty in these temperatures we are currently experiencing.
>
> thank you for ANY help looking for this!
> chuck.
> note , reply to new email address:  crusaderchuck55 at aol.com
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Nov 23 18:40:17 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:40:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye blower motor needed--Valve too
In-Reply-To: <694782183.20081123142328@pacifier.com>
References: <32135223.1227477272415.JavaMail.root@elwamui-ovcar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
	<694782183.20081123142328@pacifier.com>
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Bill L wrote:
>
>        anybody have a heater valve ?    mine's stuck .. ON! 
>
>   
I have a spare heater valve or 2 Bill, I can send you one.
I need your address.
Sorry chuck,  today on the tour with the Bentley Drivers in you neck of 
the woods, the blower on my 67  started to sound like a sewing machine! 
As the day wore on, it got louder, as we neared home, it was ungodly!
It still works, and it's a bit noisey I think I have a spare and if I 
can figure out what is loose in mine, maybe we can fix it.
It runs, but I think it needs a bearing or something. And I know there 
are no bearings in the motor. Maybe just a loose nut at the squirrel cage?

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From markwemple at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 23 19:15:56 2008
From: markwemple at yahoo.com (Mark Wemple)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:15:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye blower motor needed
In-Reply-To: <0FF7A29A6BA844E4A18D77BEC6E33B72@HP>
Message-ID: <63367.81117.qm@web30701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I should have one. I'll have to check to see if it works. How fast do you need it?

Mark

Mark D. Wemple, Esq.
359 Dun Robbin Drive
Severna Park, Maryland 21146

Tel. (410) 987-5831/ Fax. (410) 987-1410


--- On Sun, 11/23/08, Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com> wrote:

> From: Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] bugeye blower motor needed
> To: "charles christ" <cfchrist at earthlink.net>, spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sunday, November 23, 2008, 8:27 PM
> Search eBay for  110316158433. It's for a mini but
> should be the same.
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "charles
> christ" <cfchrist at earthlink.net>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 1:54 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye blower motor needed
> 
> 
> > does anyone have a working bugeye heater / defroster
> blower motor?   mine does not function and it's turned
> unfashionably cold here in eastern pennsylvania.   i have a
> few distances to span wich i can no longer afford to feed my
> '94 GMC suburban 4X4.   i need to use the bugeye from
> time to time and in spite of roasting my tush off in it
> during warmer weather , it's downright frosty in these
> temperatures we are currently experiencing.
> > 
> > thank you for ANY help looking for this!
> > chuck.
> > note , reply to new email address: 
> crusaderchuck55 at aol.com
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From billmasq at hotmail.com  Sun Nov 23 19:20:58 2008
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:20:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye blower motor needed--Valve too
In-Reply-To: <694782183.20081123142328@pacifier.com>
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Bill
I have a spare or two, I'll trade you for your old one, I can probably rebuild
it and keep it as a spare.
Come by when you can.
Bill

> Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:23:28 -0800
> From: pythias at pacifier.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] bugeye blower motor needed--Valve too
>
> Hello,
>
>        So, I'm reading charles C's message about needing a working
>        blower motor and remember--hey i need to go turn up the heat on
>        the red thing. .. the valve is really tight so i grab a pair of
>        channel locks to turn it with.. you can guess what happens...
>
>        anybody have a heater valve ?    mine's stuck .. ON!
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>       * "Nay!" said Tom hoarsely.
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From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sun Nov 23 19:23:41 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:23:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye blower motor needed
References: <63367.81117.qm@web30701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <3218A9F045CC40D5B87DA4DCAF39B337@personal>

These Bugeye valves are rebuildable with parts from Ace or such, not a big 
problem.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Wemple" <markwemple at yahoo.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 8:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] bugeye blower motor needed


>I should have one. I'll have to check to see if it works. How fast do you 
>need it?
>
> Mark
>
> Mark D. Wemple, Esq.
> 359 Dun Robbin Drive
> Severna Park, Maryland 21146
>
> Tel. (410) 987-5831/ Fax. (410) 987-1410
>
>
> --- On Sun, 11/23/08, Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com> wrote:
>
>> From: Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] bugeye blower motor needed
>> To: "charles christ" <cfchrist at earthlink.net>, spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Date: Sunday, November 23, 2008, 8:27 PM
>> Search eBay for  110316158433. It's for a mini but
>> should be the same.
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "charles
>> christ" <cfchrist at earthlink.net>
>> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 1:54 PM
>> Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye blower motor needed
>>
>>
>> > does anyone have a working bugeye heater / defroster
>> blower motor?   mine does not function and it's turned
>> unfashionably cold here in eastern pennsylvania.   i have a
>> few distances to span wich i can no longer afford to feed my
>> '94 GMC suburban 4X4.   i need to use the bugeye from
>> time to time and in spite of roasting my tush off in it
>> during warmer weather , it's downright frosty in these
>> temperatures we are currently experiencing.
>> >
>> > thank you for ANY help looking for this!
>> > chuck.
>> > note , reply to new email address:
>> crusaderchuck55 at aol.com
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From billmasq at hotmail.com  Sun Nov 23 19:28:05 2008
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:28:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Moss Buttonwillow dates?
In-Reply-To: <BLU107-W609693397F35E11C2E126CCA080@phx.gbl>
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Who knows when the Moss weekend at Buttonwillow will be happening next year?
 Bill

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From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Nov 23 21:16:37 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:16:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] bugeye blower motor needed--Valve too
In-Reply-To: <492A0601.6040609@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNKEJAENAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<Maybe just a loose nut at the squirrel cage?>>





CAN'T be Frank !!!!





Behind the wheel ???  MORE than possible (probable, MOST likely !!!!)

LOL (and THANKS for the 'opening' !!!).

From ricksnover at earthlink.net  Sun Nov 23 21:33:47 2008
From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:33:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Moss Buttonwillow dates?
In-Reply-To: <BLU107-W22100E16643348C066ADE7CA080@phx.gbl>
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At 06:28 PM 11/23/2008, Bill Masquelier wrote:
>Who knows when the Moss weekend at Buttonwillow will be happening next year?

May 2-3, according to 
http://www.vararacing.com/2009%20info/VARA2009Calendar.pdf

Rick

--
Rick Snover, San Diego
'59 Speedwell Sprite (VARA EP #17)
'64 Sprite Mk III 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 23 21:40:31 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:40:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The 2009 Spridget Calendars are Ready!!
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811232040y4376d780i49e265cfb09d0695@mail.gmail.com>

Spridgeteers,

The new 2009 Spridget Calendars are now ready and you can buy yours online.
There are two sizes available in the Sprite-Midget Club USA store.  They are
an 8.5 x 11 inch and a larger 11 x 17 inch.  The pictures are amazing thanks
to the tireless efforts of David Lieb and Bruce Hamper!!  The 2008 calendar
was so popular that David jumped in to do this year's as well. Better yet,
its in plenty of time for you to get one for that special Spridgeteer as a
Christmas present!

You're going to love these!  There are pictures from Gaydon, Hershey, Lake
of the Ozarks and a lot of other locations as well as the Holy Sprite
project and the Buster Cluster! You've never seen so many Spridgets and
there's a good chance yours is among them!!

Get your calendar online at:  http://www.cafepress.com/spridget/

We'll also soon have a link up from the Sprite - Midget Club USA website
at:   http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org

For your information, the very modest profit realized with the sale of these
two terrific calendars goes in its entirety to the fund for the next big
Spridget event, the 50th Anniversary of the MG Midget in 2011. It will help
offset the cost of putting a major international event together.

I just ordered one of each and can't wait to get them!
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim Johnson
Sprite - Midget Club USA, Inc.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sun Nov 23 21:52:42 2008
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:52:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] well executed cars
References: <cdc.3d8ad318.365afd26@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CF82B3B5F8FC45A19BD89742F699184C@blackbox2>

He's asking too much for it.  Buy it now a 35k?
I'd rather put that much into a factory five roadster.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
To: <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] well executed cars


>I didn't like the shoulder harness rear strap mounting.  A lot depends  on 
> what's underneath the bolt head (like a spreader plate).
> 
> The tail pipes were too long.
> 
> Otherwise a nice car - do you think it will see much use?
> 
> Weslake-Monza 1330

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Nov 23 22:20:29 2008
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:20:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
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Starting to get serious now and push the limits..LOL... went for a 100 mile
drive today.  Two issues surfaced.  First, when you hit bumps or bad grooves
in the road Iris want to< for lack of a better word, skitter one way or the
other.  Alignment is good (done with great care by a very good old time
shop), tracks straight, centers great.  In Iris's rebuild I didnt rebuild
the shocks as they had good resistance, no leaks, and she only had some 38k
original miles on her.  Could weak shocks be the problem?? Peter C??? All
new kingpins, bushings, bearings, etc...

Second, learned what I already knew.  Dont use 40 something year old NOS QH
fabric covered hoses and expect them to last any time at all!!  Rounded the
corner to my house and my better half said that the temp gauge just jumped
to 212 and then dropped and spiked back to 212 again.  Pulled in the
driveway, shut her down, and watched a small cloud of steam come from under
the hood.  Upon inspection I found a crack in the hose where the heater pipe
junctions off of the lower radiator hose.  Let Iris cool down, filled her
with water and put her in the trailer.  Hopefully nothing else was affected.
Will know as soon as I get a new hose.  Hoping Daniel has a set of silicone
hoses available for my car.  AND I also need a NOS QH fabric covered lower
hose for shows...anyone have one???


Other than the two problems, Iris ran GREATTTTT!!!  60mph, no gripes, just
tooled down the road.  Stretching out the distances as I am trying to get my
wife to trust Iris enough to take a 2 week or so, take your time, back road,
no hurry, trip.  Her chemo regime has kind of kicked her behind lately, and
when she is feeling great needs / wants to get out and experience things, so
smile days are becoming a high priority.  Today she said Iris was worth her
weight in gold:)  So, in light of trying to talk her into a trip in Iris I
need to assemble a travel kit (spares / tools to take that are essential for
travel).  Anybody have a recommendation based on years of experience?? LOL..
I want to cover the most likely, the unlikely will have to be dealt with
when they happen.  Pre-trip checklist???

Ahhh..really...today was so much fun.  Really seen and felt why I built
Iris.  Such a blast and so capable of bringing out the smiles, not only in
the occupants but from other drivers and people.  Smiles nowadays are
gaining a high priority around here.  And everybody thinks that Iris was
destined to be a trailer queen... Yea right..NOT...just the best dressed
lady at the dance:)  even if she isnt red....rofl...hellooooo Mark...VBG..

Leo

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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Nov 23 22:30:40 2008
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:30:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] well executed cars
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Maybee...maybee not... Try to duplicate it and I bet you cant for the 35k.
Modified, and even original cars, values are often determined by who it is
that wants it.  Strikes your fancy, you can afford it, and it becomes sold.
The purchaser gets a running, driving, get in it, and turn the key car,
without all the cost of figuring out what works and what doesnt work in a
particular application.  From reading about the builder he sounds like he
was very competent and from looking at the car you can say one of two
things.  The guy had a good eye and the knowledge / capabilities to execute
what he envisioned or he had a big checkbook.  Either way I would be willing
to lay good odds on that the average person couldnt duplicate it for the
35k.

Leo

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dean Hedin
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 10:53 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] well executed cars

He's asking too much for it.  Buy it now a 35k?
I'd rather put that much into a factory five roadster.

----- Original Message -----
From: <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
To: <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] well executed cars


>I didn't like the shoulder harness rear strap mounting.  A lot depends  on
> what's underneath the bolt head (like a spreader plate).
>
> The tail pipes were too long.
>
> Otherwise a nice car - do you think it will see much use?
>
> Weslake-Monza 1330
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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Nov 23 22:36:03 2008
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:36:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Canadian lister needed
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 Any listers in Canada?  Need an item for my wife's Christmas present
(aquarium related) that isnt available in the US from the Canadian
manufacturer.  Contact me off list if you would be willing to have an item
shipped to you from in Canada then ship it to me here in good old Houston.

Thanks
Leo

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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sun Nov 23 23:35:28 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:35:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
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	<000001c94df4$5e330250$1a9906f0$@net>
Message-ID: <492A4B30.6090208@wi.net>

Congrats on a great run!  1st "problem" may be a consequence of the tire 
pattern and whether or not they are bias ply.  My bias ply 520 13's grab 
a hold of our grooved freeway pavement and make it interesting....keeps 
one awake.

As for traveling:  See Barney Gaylord's (MG Guru) tips:  
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/travel/tp1.htm

I have another list from Kelvin I'll send as an attachment.

Great little cars to keep anyone smiling aren't they?

All the best,
Dave W.
59 :{)
Burlington WI



Leo wrote:
>   Anybody have a recommendation based on years of experience?? LOL..
> I want to cover the most likely, the unlikely will have to be dealt with
> when they happen.  Pre-trip checklist???
>
> Ahhh..really...today was so much fun.  Really seen and felt why I built
> Iris.  Such a blast and so capable of bringing out the smiles, not only in
> the occupants but from other drivers and people.  Smiles nowadays are
> gaining a high priority around here.  And everybody thinks that Iris was
> destined to be a trailer queen... Yea right..NOT...just the best dressed
> lady at the dance:)  even if she isnt red....rofl...hellooooo Mark...VBG..
>
> Leo

From pythias at pacifier.com  Mon Nov 24 00:01:16 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:01:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
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References: <43840a7e0811232040y4376d780i49e265cfb09d0695@mail.gmail.com>
	<000001c94df4$5e330250$1a9906f0$@net>
Message-ID: <1814110703.20081123230116@pacifier.com>

Hello Leo,

     Fantastic you get to drive 'er.  I'm proud of ya Leo. .. and yes
     as someone has already said, the bias ply tires will make
     sprites..skittish. most especially if you are using that same old
     rubber you had on 'er at LotO. its way too hard. Save those for
     shows. Victoria British sells KEVLAR reinforced hoses, where Moss
     does not. they're only a couple a bucks more. Well worth the
     peace of mind.

     As to spares.. FRANK C. has a "bag-o-spares" list that he
     carries. He'll give you the best idea of what you may need on a
     longer trip. (but he even carries AXLES so you may want to prune
     down). When I drove back to LotO, I carried

     extra spark plugs
     2 extra plug wires
     front brake hose
     spare dizzy already adjusted with cap, rotor, condensor
           (i have crane unit-the dizzy in case the crane fails)
     Spare crank pulley
           (i've had two go bad on me! and this one is going!)
     1 gallon of gas
     1 gallon of coolant

     Bill M. had his trailer packed with more parts including a spare
     starter,  fuel pump and generator.

     I don't carry a spare fuel pump for the red thing because mine's
     electric and i have a fuel pressure regulator with gauge under
     the hood. I can use ANY pressure FACET pump from NAPA so there's
     no point carrying one around all the time.

     Wait for frank to weigh in. I had his list as definitive, but
     lost all my data about 6 months ago.. (computer crash)


-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
      * "I won't tell you anything about my salivary glands," said Tom secretively.

From wbmcleod at gmail.com  Mon Nov 24 05:45:47 2008
From: wbmcleod at gmail.com (William McLeod)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:45:47 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas distributor ID
Message-ID: <BAFCFE64-5982-47A0-873A-C205BCB8A801@gmail.com>

Could anyone identify a distributor numbered 41497 A with 13 73  
underneath?  It has a circular rotor that I have never seen before,  
but appears standard otherwise.  And is there a web site out there for  
Lucas identification?  Thanks in advance, Bill
Slightly Classics
Tucson

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Nov 24 05:56:39 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:56:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas distributor ID
References: <BAFCFE64-5982-47A0-873A-C205BCB8A801@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AF297D7D492F42C2B1FD4C964C121A36@midget>

> Could anyone identify a distributor numbered 41497 A with 13 73
> underneath?  It has a circular rotor that I have never seen before,
> but appears standard otherwise.  And is there a web site out there for
> Lucas identification?

Bill,
Marcel Chichak has some great info at
http://www.starchak.ca/tech/tech.htm/pdfs/lucas.pdf
Check out the rest of his stuff at
http://www.starchak.ca/
too. Yes, he is a bit of a Mini fiend, but the fact that Minis ran A-Series 
engines has benefited Spridgets for years.

According to his chart, the 41497 was used in a Jensen-Healey.
David Lieb

From wbmcleod at gmail.com  Mon Nov 24 06:11:42 2008
From: wbmcleod at gmail.com (William McLeod)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:11:42 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas distributor ID
In-Reply-To: <AF297D7D492F42C2B1FD4C964C121A36@midget>
References: <BAFCFE64-5982-47A0-873A-C205BCB8A801@gmail.com>
	<AF297D7D492F42C2B1FD4C964C121A36@midget>
Message-ID: <850551EC-8256-4B5E-8164-260C0118CE79@gmail.com>

Is it permissible to say "Swell!!"?  Thanks so much!  Bill


On Nov 24, 2008, at 5:56 AM, David Lieb wrote:

>> Could anyone identify a distributor numbered 41497 A with 13 73
>> underneath?  It has a circular rotor that I have never seen before,
>> but appears standard otherwise.  And is there a web site out there  
>> for
>> Lucas identification?
>
> Bill,
> Marcel Chichak has some great info at
> http://www.starchak.ca/tech/tech.htm/pdfs/lucas.pdf
> Check out the rest of his stuff at
> http://www.starchak.ca/
> too. Yes, he is a bit of a Mini fiend, but the fact that Minis ran A- 
> Series engines has benefited Spridgets for years.
>
> According to his chart, the 41497 was used in a Jensen-Healey.
> David Lieb

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Nov 24 07:11:34 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:11:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <000001c94df4$5e330250$1a9906f0$@net>
References: <43840a7e0811232040y4376d780i49e265cfb09d0695@mail.gmail.com>
	<000001c94df4$5e330250$1a9906f0$@net>
Message-ID: <3BB19274DC4646B3ACA4F433353CD1CD@Home>

>I need to assemble a travel kit (spares / tools to take that are essential 
>for travel).

A list of first-order and second-order spares and tools for a long trip 
would be really useful, including any differences between BE's and SB's.. 
It would best be put on some web site that is easily remembered and 
accessed, not hidden away in an archive.  Any advice?  I am sure someone has 
put such a list up at some time.  We just need to make it easily accessible.

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY 

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 24 07:31:13 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:31:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <3BB19274DC4646B3ACA4F433353CD1CD@Home>
References: <43840a7e0811232040y4376d780i49e265cfb09d0695@mail.gmail.com>
	<000001c94df4$5e330250$1a9906f0$@net>
	<3BB19274DC4646B3ACA4F433353CD1CD@Home>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910811240631s741da6e5n295c3155d32580b6@mail.gmail.com>

Send an email to Frank.  He will recite the list from memory.  Don't
forget the extra distributor.

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Mon Nov 24 07:35:47 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:35:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
References: <43840a7e0811232040y4376d780i49e265cfb09d0695@mail.gmail.com><000001c94df4$5e330250$1a9906f0$@net>
	<1814110703.20081123230116@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <B669789FB9CE4E8A9F5A76255DC8AB13@personal>

Cash, credit card, and cell phone. Oh a few small tools but they hardly 
count.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill L" <pythias at pacifier.com>
To: "Leo" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 1:01 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Second cool drive


> Hello Leo,
>
>     Fantastic you get to drive 'er.  I'm proud of ya Leo. .. and yes
>     as someone has already said, the bias ply tires will make
>     sprites..skittish. most especially if you are using that same old
>     rubber you had on 'er at LotO. its way too hard. Save those for
>     shows. Victoria British sells KEVLAR reinforced hoses, where Moss
>     does not. they're only a couple a bucks more. Well worth the
>     peace of mind.
>
>     As to spares.. FRANK C. has a "bag-o-spares" list that he
>     carries. He'll give you the best idea of what you may need on a
>     longer trip. (but he even carries AXLES so you may want to prune
>     down). When I drove back to LotO, I carried
>
>     extra spark plugs
>     2 extra plug wires
>     front brake hose
>     spare dizzy already adjusted with cap, rotor, condensor
>           (i have crane unit-the dizzy in case the crane fails)
>     Spare crank pulley
>           (i've had two go bad on me! and this one is going!)
>     1 gallon of gas
>     1 gallon of coolant
>
>     Bill M. had his trailer packed with more parts including a spare
>     starter,  fuel pump and generator.
>
>     I don't carry a spare fuel pump for the red thing because mine's
>     electric and i have a fuel pressure regulator with gauge under
>     the hood. I can use ANY pressure FACET pump from NAPA so there's
>     no point carrying one around all the time.
>
>     Wait for frank to weigh in. I had his list as definitive, but
>     lost all my data about 6 months ago.. (computer crash)
>
>
> -- 
> Best regards,
> Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
> '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>      * "I won't tell you anything about my salivary glands," said Tom 
> secretively.
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From cfchrist at earthlink.net  Mon Nov 24 07:39:00 2008
From: cfchrist at earthlink.net (charles christ)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:39:00 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] Jay Fishbein- no LBC
Message-ID: <3488535.1227537540912.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

if you have a response for a contact with jay i'm interested as well since he's storing an engine block for me wich i'd love to arrange to get to alan or someone else in that area to begin getting it moved southward so i could possibly use it for next season?

thank you!
chuck.
-----Original Message-----
>From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com
>Sent: Nov 19, 2008 1:31 PM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: [Spridgets] Jay Fishbein- no LBC
>
>Sorry to blast the list - its the only way I'm likely to get an up to date  
>e-mail address for Jay.  Can anyone help or is he lurking on the  list.
> 
>Weslake-Monza 1330

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 24 07:51:46 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:51:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Jay Fishbein- no LBC
References: <3488535.1227537540912.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <3DBFA5B105B44433A30E96191C8A317D@Larry>

A google search of Jay Fishbein reveals this insurance agancy in CT:

http://www.jjfinc.com/aboutus.htm

I know he is in the insurance bidness in CT, but can't swear this is the 
right one.


LAD



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "charles christ" <cfchrist at earthlink.net>
To: <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 8:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Jay Fishbein- no LBC


if you have a response for a contact with jay i'm interested as well since 
he's storing an engine block for me wich i'd love to arrange to get to alan 
or someone else in that area to begin getting it moved southward so i could 
possibly use it for next season?

thank you!
chuck.
-----Original Message-----
>From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com
>Sent: Nov 19, 2008 1:31 PM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: [Spridgets] Jay Fishbein- no LBC
>
>Sorry to blast the list - its the only way I'm likely to get an up to date
>e-mail address for Jay.  Can anyone help or is he lurking on the  list.
>
>Weslake-Monza 1330
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From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Mon Nov 24 07:51:36 2008
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:51:36 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910811240631s741da6e5n295c3155d32580b6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8E890964713B4801B7F4E7E30E6B9920@GuyLaptop>

I am sure Frank, and others, will have their favourite lists of what spares
they think should be carried.

But the real truth would come from analysis of what breakdowns have actually
occurred in normal travel that were, or could have been fixed "if only I had
XXX in on-board my spares"

i.e.. In the last 45,000 miles I have had problems with:
Flat battery (twice) - solved with jump leads.
Leaking hose to radiator connection - solved with epoxy resin (JB weld) at
least sufficient to get home.
Broken throttle cable - solved by shortening outer cable and refitting.
Faulty voltage regulator - swapped batteries with a Spridget friend to get
home. Then replaced system with an alternator.
Faulty fuel pump - "fixed" by thumping it (26 times in 75 mile journey
home!)

On the basis of the above faults, I should only carry: Jump leads, JB Weld,
water bottle, spare throttle cable, spare fuel pump.

So the long list of "useful" sounding stuff including wire, duck tape, spare
bulbs, condenser, brake fluid, oil, fuel, distributor, rotor arm .....etc
etc, that I do carry is actually just a waste of space.

Alternatively, there is also the "black magic list" approach. If I carry a
spare distributor then the one fitted to the car will never fail. If I leave
it behind just one time then that is when the thing will disintegrate into
1000 little pieces!

Guy

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of derf
Sent: 24 November 2008 14:31
To: Michael Rowe
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Second cool drive


Send an email to Frank.  He will recite the list from memory.  Don't
forget the extra distributor.
You are subscribed as guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk

http://www.team.net/archive

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From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 24 08:09:07 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:09:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <8E890964713B4801B7F4E7E30E6B9920@GuyLaptop>
References: <5f00d9910811240631s741da6e5n295c3155d32580b6@mail.gmail.com>
	<8E890964713B4801B7F4E7E30E6B9920@GuyLaptop>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910811240709p3314748ai3d73a9e13f3d1bc5@mail.gmail.com>

> But the real truth would come from analysis of what breakdowns have actually
> occurred in normal travel that were, or could have been fixed "if only I had
> XXX in on-board my spares"
>

Yes, and Frank has done that research and analysis.  He has owned more
Spridgets than most people have seen (OK, that may be an
exaggeration).
Ask him  what he carries around town and what he carries on long trips
and go from there.  Too many people want to analyze, document, and
re-invent the wheel.

Have a question about racing spares?  Ron's probably your guy.

Need info on the Great Depression?  Try Ed. (Just kidding, Ed)

From cfchrist at earthlink.net  Mon Nov 24 08:09:40 2008
From: cfchrist at earthlink.net (charles christ)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:09:40 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] detroit lockers
Message-ID: <23454918.1227539380835.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

ok , i can give first hand info on these.   i have a very old one from the 60's in my bugeye.  if you are expecting the smooth operation like a clutch disc friction type of unit , forget it!  they DO work!  BUT!  when the diff carrier locks or unlocks it has a tendancy to make the rear of the hop sideways a bit when cornering.  you need to learn when to expect this to happen and acomodate it in your driving style.  it forces you to be very smooth and consistant in your cornering!   and if you are racing also you become more aware of traffic around you due to the nature of the detroit locker.   you can not be a choppy  , on the throttle , off the throttle driver in corners.   i would not trade off the unit i have now that i'm acustomed to it.  but i would not reccomend it to anyone without some serious practice driving in and out of corners in order to learn it's tendancies!   it is just as tough on axles as a welded carrier too!

chuck.
lurk-lurk-lurk.....
hmm  , if i mention "a thread"  do ya think jay fishbein will mysteriously appear out of thin air?   LOL!   possibly "montanna bob"???  hmm i must be dating myself here.....i can not even remember how many years i've been subscribed.....LOL!  :)

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 24 08:12:14 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:12:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] detroit lockers
In-Reply-To: <23454918.1227539380835.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <23454918.1227539380835.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910811240712p61262c34g6eb260a2a2d8f8f3@mail.gmail.com>

How about those Phantom Grip things?

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Mon Nov 24 08:36:48 2008
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:36:48 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910811240709p3314748ai3d73a9e13f3d1bc5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <EA406CBA4B1149CBB16BFBD37B820B33@GuyLaptop>

Derf,
I certainly wouldn't cast doubt on any list put forward by Frank - his
Spridget ownership is too legendary for that!

But my point was that I carry a number of spares that seem a good idea but
that I have never needed or had use for.
And I have also missed carrying stuff that might have helped. There is
clearly some subversive "Law of Mowog" at work here. That said, I have never
yet failed to get the car home under its own power.

Talking of spares, I do not carry a spare wheel. Space and weight saving
from a camping trip in 1992 that has so far proved to be the right decision
over 16 years 125,000 miles and 2 models of Spridget.  I am however clearly
living on borrowed time an am expecting a puncture any day soon!

Guy

-----Original Message-----
From: derf [mailto:derf247 at gmail.com]
Sent: 24 November 2008 15:09
To: Guy Weller
Cc: Michael Rowe; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Second cool drive


> But the real truth would come from analysis of what breakdowns have
actually
> occurred in normal travel that were, or could have been fixed "if only I
had
> XXX in on-board my spares"
>

Yes, and Frank has done that research and analysis.  He has owned more
Spridgets than most people have seen (OK, that may be an
exaggeration).
Ask him  what he carries around town and what he carries on long trips
and go from there.  Too many people want to analyze, document, and
re-invent the wheel.

Have a question about racing spares?  Ron's probably your guy.

Need info on the Great Depression?  Try Ed. (Just kidding, Ed)

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 24 08:40:30 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:40:30 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Jay Fishbein- no LBC
In-Reply-To: <3DBFA5B105B44433A30E96191C8A317D@Larry>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F350B304271D9DDCC3269BCB8080@phx.gbl>

A google search using his name and "midget sprite spridget"

gets some contact info here:
http://www.ado13.com/list/email/files/Sprite%20MKII.htm

Not sure if it is current?


----Original Message Follows----
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: "charles christ" <cfchrist at earthlink.net>,<WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>, 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Jay Fishbein- no LBC
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:51:46 -0600

A google search of Jay Fishbein reveals this insurance agancy in CT:

http://www.jjfinc.com/aboutus.htm

I know he is in the insurance bidness in CT, but can't swear this is the
right one.


LAD



----- Original Message -----
From: "charles christ" <cfchrist at earthlink.net>
To: <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 8:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Jay Fishbein- no LBC


if you have a response for a contact with jay i'm interested as well since
he's storing an engine block for me wich i'd love to arrange to get to alan
or someone else in that area to begin getting it moved southward so i could
possibly use it for next season?

thank you!
chuck.
-----Original Message-----
 >From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com
 >Sent: Nov 19, 2008 1:31 PM
 >To: spridgets at autox.team.net
 >Subject: [Spridgets] Jay Fishbein- no LBC
 >
 >Sorry to blast the list - its the only way I'm likely to get an up to date
 >e-mail address for Jay.  Can anyone help or is he lurking on the  list.
 >
 >Weslake-Monza 1330
You are subscribed as ladaniels at sbcglobal.net

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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov 24 09:51:02 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:51:02 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
Message-ID: <bdd.4119aeac.365c3576@aol.com>

My breakdowns and running repairs have been:
 
Ran out of petrol once (used spare petrol can)
 
Exhaust bracket broke once (used wire coat hanger as temporary repair - for  
months)
 
Fuel pump stopped - frequent stops to hit it and get it going again till I  
arrived home (50 mile round trip).
 
Dynamo failed - continued journey in the day time. Parked on top of a hill  
for a rolling bump start and drove home on side lights (20+ miles).
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
n a message dated 24/11/2008 14:52:31 GMT Standard Time,  
guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk writes:

I am  sure Frank, and others, will have their favourite lists of what spares
they  think should be carried.

But the real truth would come from analysis of  what breakdowns have actually
occurred in normal travel that were, or could  have been fixed "if only I had
XXX in on-board my spares"

i.e.. In  the last 45,000 miles I have had problems with:
Flat battery (twice) -  solved with jump leads.
Leaking hose to radiator connection - solved with  epoxy resin (JB weld) at
least sufficient to get home.
Broken throttle  cable - solved by shortening outer cable and refitting.
Faulty voltage  regulator - swapped batteries with a Spridget friend to get
home. Then  replaced system with an alternator.
Faulty fuel pump - "fixed" by thumping  it (26 times in 75 mile journey
home!)

On the basis of the above  faults, I should only carry: Jump leads, JB Weld,
water bottle, spare  throttle cable, spare fuel pump.

So the long list of "useful" sounding  stuff including wire, duck tape, spare
bulbs, condenser, brake fluid, oil,  fuel, distributor, rotor arm .....etc
etc, that I do carry is actually just  a waste of space.

Alternatively, there is also the "black magic list"  approach. If I carry a
spare distributor then the one fitted to the car  will never fail. If I leave
it behind just one time then that is when the  thing will disintegrate into
1000 little  pieces!

Guy

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Mon Nov 24 09:51:40 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:51:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Jay Fishbein- no LBC
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F350B304271D9DDCC3269BCB8080@phx.gbl>
References: <3DBFA5B105B44433A30E96191C8A317D@Larry>
	<BAY112-F350B304271D9DDCC3269BCB8080@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <799knl$5323b1@email.mtu.edu>

>Jay last posted to this list using this address: Jay Fishbein 
><type79 at ix.netcom.com> on Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:51:43 -0400 - AFAICT

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

From pythias at pacifier.com  Mon Nov 24 10:05:17 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:05:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <bdd.4119aeac.365c3576@aol.com>
References: <bdd.4119aeac.365c3576@aol.com>
Message-ID: <1261264263.20081124090517@pacifier.com>

Hello WeslakeMonza1330,

     My breakdowns have been

     blown brake hose ... was close enough to home to take the back
          way and get it into the garage

     Fuel pump failure. .. towed to repair shop (early in ownership)

     Shattered crank pulley .. didn't know what was wrong for while. got home
           as car started to overheat.

     Pertronix failure.  $250 tow from Portland Or. to home. Now i
            spare ignition parts.

     Splice break to fuel pump.. AAA to the rescue.

     Paul A (and others) say the best repair kit contains a cell phone
     a AAA card. and credit card.. .. i tend to agree.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Laetrile is the pits.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Nov 24 11:29:10 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:29:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <1261264263.20081124090517@pacifier.com>
References: <bdd.4119aeac.365c3576@aol.com>
	<1261264263.20081124090517@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <492AF276.4060505@frontiernet.net>

Madge has always been remarkably dependable.  Since 1972, which includes 
10 years as my daily driver, I have had the following emergency situations:

Distributer fell off at 10PM. Put back in place, wiggled until car 
started, and tied in place with dog lead. Drove 25 miles home. The next 
day I drove 15 miles to the shop and walked 3 blocks to work.

Exhaust pipe broke off manifold in Salem, OR, coming home from Whidbey 
Island, WA.  Drove 50 miles home and probably woke all my neighbors 
sneaking into my garage at 3AM

Throwout bearing failed about 1 mile from home.  Drove home without 
clutch.  Drove to repair shop the next day & had new T/O installed.

Brand new T/O failed in Woodland, WA.  Ex husband trailered car back to 
shop for replacement done by sober mechanic.

I carry an assortment of sockets, open & box wrenches in 1/4, 7/16, 1/2, 
& 9/16.  I have a 9/16 deep socket attached to a 6" extension that lives 
beside the driver's seat for checking the gearbox oil.  A ratchet and 
extensions, assorted screwdrivers, a couple of needle nose vice grips, 
and a crescent wrench should enable me to do most repairs that I am 
capable of doing.

All my cars carry a spare belt, oil, ATF (if needed for that vehicle), 
brake fluid, and water. In the summer ( I live in the desert ) I carry 
at least 2 gallons of water.

Kate
Madge - 1972 MG Midget
>
>      Paul A (and others) say the best repair kit contains a cell phone
>      a AAA card. and credit card.. .. i tend to agree.
>
>   
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 24 11:42:56 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:42:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910811240709p3314748ai3d73a9e13f3d1bc5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <729656.1081.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Mon, 11/24/08, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Have a question about racing spares?  Ron's probably
> your guy.

Don't leave home without Peter C. and Larry.

Ron

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Nov 24 11:58:48 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:58:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Train Calendar Winner
Message-ID: <d49b03130811241058o1f005909meae0b3b15db0cf0a@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks to all that responded to the annual BNSF train calendar giveaway, but
Kate was the first to respond and will be seeing her calendar soon.  For
those that were not quite in time to receive this wonderful train calendar
(boy, I hate trains) there is a provision with the free calendars that my
employer sends me.  I can send oot a few more calendars at $9.95 each plus
$2.25 shipping.  If it was up to me I'd send them to you free, but they only
send me one and I don't want anything that says BNSF in my house.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From james.f.juhas at snet.net  Mon Nov 24 12:30:21 2008
From: james.f.juhas at snet.net (James F Juhas)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:30:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Jay Fishbein- no LBC
In-Reply-To: <ce5.42a3f5e3.3655b58f@aol.com>
References: <ce5.42a3f5e3.3655b58f@aol.com>
Message-ID: <492B00CD.9020407@snet.net>

I recall that Jay lives in Wallingford, CT.  (I'm nearby in Cheshire.) A 
Superpages lookup will show you his address and phone number.

WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote:
> Sorry to blast the list - its the only way I'm likely to get an up to date  
> e-mail address for Jay.  Can anyone help or is he lurking on the  list.
>  
> Weslake-Monza 1330
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From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Nov 24 12:44:29 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:44:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] part needed
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940447F889@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Before I send off a check, does anybody have a headlight chrome trim
ring for a square-arch Spridget.

Mine got bent in an altercation with a Bugeye last summer. I pirated my
other car, but that's really not the answer, is it.

Contact me off list...with a copy to my home address   johnsfolly AT
gmail DOT com  if you have horded such a shiny little part.

JohnD

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Nov 24 12:58:23 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:58:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The 2009 Spridget Calendars are Ready!!
References: <43840a7e0811232040y4376d780i49e265cfb09d0695@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F34F85C5973D496BA1DE4EB9DF7BC6F5@NilesAD.von.gov>

Now that the 2009 calendar is complete, it is time for your assignment for 
next year.

The 2010 calendar will have NO pictures in it that do not include a person, 
preferably the president of that cockpit. I am counting on a couple pictures 
of Mr and Mrs Buster and a couple of Father Jack.

If your Spridget is ambulatory, I would like a shot in the presence of some 
local landmark, kitsch is encouraged. If you can't think of anything, refer 
to the Weird Illinois (or whatever state you are in) series of books for 
ideas.

If your Spridget is of the stationary variety, I expect your pictures to be 
documentary evidence that you ARE working on it!

I would like to dedicate a page to pictures of Spridgets in front of those 
"muffler man" fiberglass statues and other giants. Giants and Midgets, so to 
speak.

Naturally, it all depends on what pictures get sent to 
spridget.calendar at gmail.com ... although I do not expect to get enough shots 
to justify a Spridgets bikini page ;-)
David Lieb

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Nov 24 13:32:06 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:32:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The 2009 Spridget Calendars are Ready!!
In-Reply-To: <F34F85C5973D496BA1DE4EB9DF7BC6F5@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <43840a7e0811232040y4376d780i49e265cfb09d0695@mail.gmail.com>
	<F34F85C5973D496BA1DE4EB9DF7BC6F5@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <492B0F46.2020507@wi.net>

Somehow a page of myself, Jim, and others in our bikinis is NOT appealing! 
Speedos....maybe.
Dave
Burlington WI

David Lieb wrote:
> ...........
> Naturally, it all depends on what pictures get sent to 
> spridget.calendar at gmail.com ... although I do not expect to get enough 
> shots to justify a Spridgets bikini page ;-)
> David Lieb

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov 24 14:15:31 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:15:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The 2009 Spridget Calendars are Ready!!
In-Reply-To: <492B0F46.2020507@wi.net>
References: <43840a7e0811232040y4376d780i49e265cfb09d0695@mail.gmail.com>
	<F34F85C5973D496BA1DE4EB9DF7BC6F5@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<492B0F46.2020507@wi.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811241315q3b0f1abaj7aef9f9d5da5f6c7@mail.gmail.com>

Oh no no no no no no.......   Not going there........   Not even
speedos............

On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 2:32 PM, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

> Somehow a page of myself, Jim, and others in our bikinis is NOT appealing!
> Speedos....maybe.


-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Nov 24 14:21:20 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:21:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The 2009 Spridget Calendars are Ready!!
References: <43840a7e0811232040y4376d780i49e265cfb09d0695@mail.gmail.com><F34F85C5973D496BA1DE4EB9DF7BC6F5@NilesAD.von.gov><492B0F46.2020507@wi.net>
	<43840a7e0811241315q3b0f1abaj7aef9f9d5da5f6c7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4139A1D5406B4A30A34B26086A6313CB@NilesAD.von.gov>

>> Somehow a page of myself, Jim, and others in our bikinis is NOT 
>> appealing!
>> Speedos....maybe.

> Oh no no no no no no.......   Not going there........   Not even
> speedos............

OK folks, there are minimal standards of pulchritude required to make the
swimsuit page of the Spridget calendar! Maybe... 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov 24 14:21:53 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:21:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <729656.1081.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <5f00d9910811240709p3314748ai3d73a9e13f3d1bc5@mail.gmail.com>
	<729656.1081.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811241321x54d5babemb797732c795d6bf2@mail.gmail.com>

Its no good...   When LotO was over I tried to get Peter and Frank both in
my boot. They got indignant.  Clarici and Fornal informed the wife that I
should never be allowed to touch my Midget again. I even promised to install
a beer filler cap on the boot lid but they weren't buying it....

Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 12:42 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> --- On Mon, 11/24/08, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Have a question about racing spares?  Ron's probably
> > your guy.
>
> Don't leave home without Peter C. and Larry.
>

"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Nov 24 14:33:47 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:33:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Train Calendar Winner, Addendum
Message-ID: <d49b03130811241333h69a21540m1d879eefd7215023@mail.gmail.com>

Just re-read the order form.  The BNSF calendar is only $9.00, not $9.95.
Mike MacLean

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: rrengineer @dslextreme.com <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
Date: Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Subject: Train Calendar Winner
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>


Thanks to all that responded to the annual BNSF train calendar giveaway, but
Kate was the first to respond and will be seeing her calendar soon.  For
those that were not quite in time to receive this wonderful train calendar
(boy, I hate trains) there is a provision with the free calendars that my
employer sends me.  I can send oot a few more calendars at $9.95 each plus
$2.25 shipping.  If it was up to me I'd send them to you free, but they only
send me one and I don't want anything that says BNSF in my house.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Mon Nov 24 15:29:52 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:29:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Now here's an oddity for you. . . .
Message-ID: <78mg19$5aojtg@email.mtu.edu>

On eBay by the same vendor who has the V8 MGB for sale. For about the 
same money you could own this one-of-a-kind.

This answers the question I've always wondered about. If you own a 
wooden car, is a plastic steering wheel appropriate? According to 
this car, Yup, I guess so!!

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

From lindalnhvt at nhvt.net  Mon Nov 24 15:48:26 2008
From: lindalnhvt at nhvt.net (lindalnhvt at nhvt.net)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:48:26 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Tach question
Message-ID: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>

List
I have a Bugeye dash with a mechanical dash, but the engine is a 1275 with
electrical tach setup.  What are my options?
Dick B. in NH where it's been in the teens for a week.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov 24 16:21:31 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:21:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tach question
In-Reply-To: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
References: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
Message-ID: <492B36FB.3060906@comcast.net>

lindalnhvt at nhvt.net wrote:
> List
> I have a Bugeye dash with a mechanical dash, but the engine is a 1275 with
> electrical tach setup.  What are my options?
>
>   
Dick
2 options......
1) find a tach drive generator to fit the tach in the dash.
2) find an electric tach from a MKIII or early MKIV and a matching 
speedometer for the dash.
BTW I know Bugeyes had silver faced speedos and tachs but the small 
gauges were all black, so if you go with the MKIII speedo and tach, all 
the gauges will match. So is this wrong or right?
That ought to start a war ;)
Mine are all "RIGHT" because they all MATCH, not original, just CORRECT.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov 24 16:59:35 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:59:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spares in the boot
Message-ID: <492B3FE7.7000706@comcast.net>

I carry too many parts but now that I do carry all those parts, nothing 
breaks down.
Ever since I snapped an axle 2 hours from home, I carry a spare, it is 
zip tied under the right front inner fender but I have never needed it.
I recommend all of us carry some basics.

Accelerator cable
Fan belt
short piece of 1/4" fuel hose
short piece 1/2 heater hose (head> water pump)
some bailing wire
SU float needle
back up fuel pump
spare dizzy ready to go with wires
set of spark plugs
length of electric wire
Couple of spare nuts and bolts and lug nuts
Fuses
Electric tape
zip ties

Tools should include
screw drivers
spark plug wrench
7/16, 1/2, 9/16 wrenches
pliers
test light
flash light
lug wrench and jack
jumper cables

Road trip spares (more than a day away from home)
Spare axle
generator/regulator (or alt)
radiator hoses
Head gasket set   BTDT on the road
brake pads
brakes hose
slave cyl (or kit)
front pulley (engine)

Stuff you will not find at the local auto parts store and don't want to 
wait for 2 or 3 days to be delivered where you broke down.
I carry the basics in my small tool kit in each Sprite, I have the "Road 
Trip Spares" bag that I throw in the car when I am going away for a few 
days.
I have lost a generator in Vermont, an axle in Pennsylvania, a fuel pump 
in Maryland, and a petronix in Virginia.
If your brake pads go 1000 miles from home, you will be glad you have 
spares, they can be used ones with some meat left on them. And remember, 
if a caliper hangs up and you don't realize it, those pads will go away 
fast and a down hill mountain run with metal to metal is no fun. 
Happened to someone in Breckenridge in 92, not me but it happens.



-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From cclabaw at juno.com  Mon Nov 24 16:58:38 2008
From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:58:38 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas distributor ID
Message-ID: <20081124.155838.23638.1@webmail02.dca.untd.com>

If Maurice is still around, he will have the data (I can't find his URL).

Clay L.
'67 Sprite


-- William McLeod <wbmcleod at gmail.com> wrote:
Could anyone identify a distributor numbered 41497 A with 13 73
underneath?  It has a circular rotor that I have never seen before,
but appears standard otherwise.  And is there a web site out there for
Lucas identification?  Thanks in advance, Bill
Slightly Classics
Tucson
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From cclabaw at juno.com  Mon Nov 24 17:04:20 2008
From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:04:20 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Lucas distributor ID
Message-ID: <20081124.160420.23638.2@webmail02.dca.untd.com>

Never mind.  Dave has it right; I couldn't even get Marcel's name right.

Clay L.


-- "cclabaw at juno.com" <cclabaw at juno.com> wrote:
If Maurice is still around, he will have the data (I can't find his URL).

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Could anyone identify a distributor numbered 41497 A with 13 73
underneath?  It has a circular rotor that I have never seen before,
but appears standard otherwise.  And is there a web site out there for
Lucas identification?  Thanks in advance, Bill
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From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Mon Nov 24 18:20:38 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:20:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 speed
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811241720x44baa04fhf0e30c599481703e@mail.gmail.com>

I had an opportunity to buy a 5spd on ebay last night but decided against
it. We are going to stick with a 4.22 rear and maybe pick up a LTD slip
diff. And we are going to build the new motor to hit 8000 rpm (with power)
and shoot for about 120-130 hp out of it.
What do you guys think?

-- 
Sincerely,


Matt Hagopian

From pythias at pacifier.com  Mon Nov 24 18:25:27 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:25:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 speed
In-Reply-To: <87a1f55d0811241720x44baa04fhf0e30c599481703e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <87a1f55d0811241720x44baa04fhf0e30c599481703e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <186185380.20081124172527@pacifier.com>

Hello Matt,

     I think you should build the motor, break it in and give it to
     me.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Modem not found: (A)bort, (R)etry, (G)oto bed? 

From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Mon Nov 24 18:33:51 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:33:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 speed
In-Reply-To: <186185380.20081124172527@pacifier.com>
References: <87a1f55d0811241720x44baa04fhf0e30c599481703e@mail.gmail.com>
	<186185380.20081124172527@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811241733i2f585634x823d39f090fa67dc@mail.gmail.com>

haha, we want a spare motor just in case. We are figuring our current motor
is running about 105-110 because of the headwork. 12:1 pistons, scatter
pattern cam, I forget the valve sizes but they are the biggest you can fit
before you have to offset them. ported and polished. 1.5:1 lifters.
there is a lot of good work in the motor we have, but there is no reason not
to build a better one!

On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 8:25 PM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello Matt,
>
>     I think you should build the motor, break it in and give it to
>     me.
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>  Modem not found: (A)bort, (R)etry, (G)oto bed?
>
>


-- 
Sincerely,


Matt Hagopian

From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Mon Nov 24 18:35:10 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:35:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] fenders
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811241735n1cadddc6q4a23604c1aab97e0@mail.gmail.com>

Is anyone in need or front fenders from a sprite? I have a parts sprite and
the fenders look like they are in pretty good condition.

-- 
Sincerely,


Matt Hagopian

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 24 18:38:10 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:38:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] part needed
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940447F889@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <591138.52655.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Mon, 11/24/08, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
> does anybody have a headlight
> chrome trim
> ring for a square-arch Spridget.

John,

Seems like a fair trade.

Ron

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 24 18:40:40 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:40:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811241321x54d5babemb797732c795d6bf2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5f00d9910811240709p3314748ai3d73a9e13f3d1bc5@mail.gmail.com><729656.1081.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e0811241321x54d5babemb797732c795d6bf2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP2934FE5C61BE12EB848031B80B0@phx.gbl>

I thought it was the sheep's hind feet that you put in your boots ... ?

Oh, never mind ...

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

Its no good...   When LotO was over I tried to get Peter and Frank both in
my boot. They got indignant.  Clarici and Fornal informed the wife that I
should never be allowed to touch my Midget again. I even promised to install
a beer filler cap on the boot lid but they weren't buying it....

Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 12:42 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> --- On Mon, 11/24/08, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Have a question about racing spares?  Ron's probably
> > your guy.
>
> Don't leave home without Peter C. and Larry.

From wbmcleod at gmail.com  Mon Nov 24 18:43:25 2008
From: wbmcleod at gmail.com (William McLeod)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:43:25 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP2934FE5C61BE12EB848031B80B0@phx.gbl>
References: <5f00d9910811240709p3314748ai3d73a9e13f3d1bc5@mail.gmail.com><729656.1081.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e0811241321x54d5babemb797732c795d6bf2@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP2934FE5C61BE12EB848031B80B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <D43C0A5C-7F6F-4BE1-A156-4B461B10B00E@gmail.com>

That's only in Wyoming....
Bill
No, don't ask me how I know!


On Nov 24, 2008, at 6:40 PM, Robert Duquette wrote:

> I thought it was the sheep's hind feet that you put in your  
> boots ... ?
>
> Oh, never mind ...
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Its no good...   When LotO was over I tried to get Peter and Frank  
> both in
> my boot.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Mon Nov 24 18:44:46 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:44:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP2934FE5C61BE12EB848031B80B0@phx.gbl>
References: <5f00d9910811240709p3314748ai3d73a9e13f3d1bc5@mail.gmail.com><729656.1081.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e0811241321x54d5babemb797732c795d6bf2@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP2934FE5C61BE12EB848031B80B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <609101675.20081124174446@pacifier.com>

Hello Robert,

     If you know about putting sheep legs in yer boots, you must be
     from MONTANA?

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  As my grandfather had said in his last words, "A TRUCK!" 

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 24 18:59:00 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:59:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spares in the boot
In-Reply-To: <492B3FE7.7000706@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <153774.12990.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Mon, 11/24/08, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:> 
> Accelerator cable
> Fan belt
> Etc.

Since derf mentioned it, here is a partial list of race spares (Flounder and others on the list can relate and certainly many many can dwarf this list at the track). I've told a few people that if you drive a few hundred miles, dress up in hat, gloves, 3 layers of underwear and a wool suit on the very hottest day of the year, put a weed whacker motor up to your ear at full throttle and tear up a bunch of hundred dollar bills, it's a lot like racing a Sprite:

Straight cut close ratio BMC gearbox
Clutch(es)
Brake pads, rotors, drums, shoes
Brake lines
4.22, 4.55, 3.90 spare welded diffs
rocker assemblies
oil pan
spark plugs / wires / coil
distributor or 2 with points/caps/rotors
SU needles, floats
DCOE Weber just in case
belts with/without alternator
water pump
fuel pump 
gasket set x 2
oil ($9 per quart!)
head gaskets, 2 or 3 at least
axle(s)
spindle(s)
hub
bushings
wheel bearing kit(s)
shocks
driveshaft
wheels/tires (rain and or practice)
full tool set
floor jack
jackstands
Canopy
etc., etc., etc.....

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 24 19:11:25 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:11:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 speed
In-Reply-To: <87a1f55d0811241720x44baa04fhf0e30c599481703e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <772062.26008.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Mon, 11/24/08, Matt Hagopian <mhagopian at hoppetool.com> wrote:
> 130 hp out of it.
> What do you guys think?

What do you plan to do for a gearbox and drive train? That kind of power on the track will require a Richmond or Taylor (www.taylor-race.com) gearbox and the Tilton clutch setup. You'll probably need to visit the fine people at Moldex for a crankshaft also. I can't afford any of this stuff, but if I could I'd go to Skip Barber 3 times over instead.

Ron

From mhagopian at hoppetool.com  Mon Nov 24 19:45:11 2008
From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:45:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 speed
In-Reply-To: <772062.26008.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <87a1f55d0811241720x44baa04fhf0e30c599481703e@mail.gmail.com>
	<772062.26008.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <87a1f55d0811241845k1eebdfbexafcec6d689a2d627@mail.gmail.com>

I think we are just going to rebuild the ribcase tranny that we have. We
already have a tilton clutch setup(or at least we have the pedals, and the
master cylinder so im assuming thats what you mean, not sure about the
clutch itself. We were planning on picking up a 5 speed. but i think thats
out right now. I have been to skip barber 2 day school and I really want to
go to the 3 day class next.

On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 9:11 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> --- On Mon, 11/24/08, Matt Hagopian <mhagopian at hoppetool.com> wrote:
> > 130 hp out of it.
> > What do you guys think?
>
> What do you plan to do for a gearbox and drive train? That kind of power on
> the track will require a Richmond or Taylor (www.taylor-race.com) gearbox
> and the Tilton clutch setup. You'll probably need to visit the fine people
> at Moldex for a crankshaft also. I can't afford any of this stuff, but if I
> could I'd go to Skip Barber 3 times over instead.
>
> Ron
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Sincerely,


Matt Hagopian

From lindalnhvt at nhvt.net  Mon Nov 24 20:12:33 2008
From: lindalnhvt at nhvt.net (lindalnhvt at nhvt.net)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:12:33 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd:  fenders]
Message-ID: <50461.72.71.218.2.1227582753.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>

---------------------------- Original Message ----------------------------
Subject: [Spridgets] fenders
From:    "Matt Hagopian" <mhagopian at hoppetool.com>
Date:    Mon, November 24, 2008 8:35 pm
To:      "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Is anyone in need or front fenders from a sprite? I have a parts sprite and
the fenders look like they are in pretty good condition.

-- 
Sincerely,


Matt Hagopian
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 24 21:44:50 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:44:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 speed
Message-ID: <350999.11370.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Mon, 11/24/08, Matt Hagopian <mhagopian at hoppetool.com> wrote:
> I think we are just going to rebuild the ribcase tranny that
> we have. We
> already have a tilton clutch setup

Matt,
The stock ribcase will not take that kind of horsepower, nor will the stock clutch (it might on the street, but not on the track). A factory straight cut box will be close; Jeff Porasik blew one up this year with an alleged 137 HP (his car goes to the dyno in a few weeks). The Tilton setup is Tilton pressure plate and multi plate disk setup with a hydraulic throw out bearing that goes with the Richmond/Taylor/Webster setup. If you've seen what looks to be a ribcase gearbox with a hydraulic line going into the top access hole, that's a Tilton hydraulic setup. Peter C. tells me it's a Saab TO brg. The mechanical part looks like this:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/soavero/2866501442/in/photostream/

(OK, so I CAN afford the clutch setup). 

Be careful out there -

Ron

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 25 00:17:16 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:17:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811242316j651adf6l7e8afc017d784ce7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5f00d9910811240709p3314748ai3d73a9e13f3d1bc5@mail.gmail.com>
	<729656.1081.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e0811241321x54d5babemb797732c795d6bf2@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP2934FE5C61BE12EB848031B80B0@phx.gbl>
	<609101675.20081124174446@pacifier.com>
	<43840a7e0811242316j651adf6l7e8afc017d784ce7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811242317y29df5bf9x168ad5c2de37f8c2@mail.gmail.com>

Minot, North Dakota.  Where the men are men and the sheep are nervous.   ;-)
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson


On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 7:44 PM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello Robert,
>
>     If you know about putting sheep legs in yer boots, you must be
>     from MONTANA?

From bighealey at charter.net  Tue Nov 25 03:48:17 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:48:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spares in the boot
In-Reply-To: <153774.12990.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8D755A4E371C493D911BEC87289DB261@TRACY>

Ron,

How do you make a small fortune racing?








Start with a big fortune!



Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !
President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 5:59 PM
To: Spridgets; Frank Clarici
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spares in the boot

--- On Mon, 11/24/08, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:>
> Accelerator cable
> Fan belt
> Etc.

Since derf mentioned it, here is a partial list of race spares (Flounder and
others on the list can relate and certainly many many can dwarf this list at
the track). I've told a few people that if you drive a few hundred miles,
dress up in hat, gloves, 3 layers of underwear and a wool suit on the very
hottest day of the year, put a weed whacker motor up to your ear at full
throttle and tear up a bunch of hundred dollar bills, it's a lot like racing
a Sprite:

Straight cut close ratio BMC gearbox
Clutch(es)
Brake pads, rotors, drums, shoes
Brake lines
4.22, 4.55, 3.90 spare welded diffs
rocker assemblies
oil pan
spark plugs / wires / coil
distributor or 2 with points/caps/rotors
SU needles, floats
DCOE Weber just in case
belts with/without alternator
water pump
fuel pump
gasket set x 2
oil ($9 per quart!)
head gaskets, 2 or 3 at least
axle(s)
spindle(s)
hub
bushings
wheel bearing kit(s)
shocks
driveshaft
wheels/tires (rain and or practice)
full tool set
floor jack
jackstands
Canopy
etc., etc., etc.....
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From bighealey at charter.net  Tue Nov 25 04:15:59 2008
From: bighealey at charter.net (Tracy Drummond)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:15:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Odometer trip reset switch
Message-ID: <55F2B66D70E749F291CE461F8760BE3B@TRACY>

Where can I source a trip reset pigtail for a later model (76) Midget?  This
is about 5 inches long and attaches the rear of speedo to a small under-dash
bracket.



Also who has correct rubber bases for front side markers.  The ones from the
usual suppliers are nothing more than a thin piece of rubber.  The ones that
came off the car were thick and followed the contour of the front fender.



Getting closer.  Today puzzle are the doors' window regulator and locks,
felt trim and wing windows.



Tracy Drummond                  Gang Warily !

President AHCUSA              www.healey.org

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov 25 05:58:05 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:58:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spares in the boot
References: <8D755A4E371C493D911BEC87289DB261@TRACY>
Message-ID: <A17BBDDA9D3D4FBBBB44F58C7A1DCD98@midget>

> How do you make a small fortune racing?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Start with a big fortune!


Seems to work pretty well in the stock market, too, these days. . .

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 25 07:11:09 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:11:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <609101675.20081124174446@pacifier.com>
References: <5f00d9910811240709p3314748ai3d73a9e13f3d1bc5@mail.gmail.com><729656.1081.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e0811241321x54d5babemb797732c795d6bf2@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP2934FE5C61BE12EB848031B80B0@phx.gbl>
	<609101675.20081124174446@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP8A6C6273A85798AD0FC45B80B0@phx.gbl>

No, ... wrong Bob, tho' I have sung "Moving to Montana soon ..." often
enough.  ( Zappa content, for those who don't know. )

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

Hello Robert,

     If you know about putting sheep legs in yer boots, you must be
     from MONTANA?

-- 
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 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  As my grandfather had said in his last words, "A TRUCK!" 

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Nov 25 07:48:00 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:48:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tach question
In-Reply-To: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.ne
  t>
References: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
Message-ID: <200811250647573.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>

At 04:48 PM 11/24/2008, lindalnhvt at nhvt.net wrote:
>List
>
>Dick B. in NH where it's been in the teens for a week.

Hey, our local weatherMAN has been in the teens, too.....

http://tinyurl.com/5oo5cl


Peter C 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov 25 08:27:51 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:27:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tach question
In-Reply-To: <200811250647573.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>
References: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
	<200811250647573.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090811250727m623edf52v4d6e84dcce5cfefa@mail.gmail.com>

Well, Martha and I are NOT in the teens. Barra de Navidad Mexico is in the
mid 70's, and the surf rolling in at night sounds like thunder, lulling us
to sleep through the open window of the upstairs of our beach bungalow.
If anyone ever wants a wondrous place to get away, this is it. The cabana,
though small, is just off the beach, though the surf is a bit strong to swim
in. The place is only $100 a night US, and a full breakfast of your choice
is provided in that cost. This isn't a coffee and donut deal, they have a
menu, and right now, our breakfast is being made. We are a bit off the
beaten path, but Manzanillo is about 20 minutes away, Ciuatlan is about 10
minutes away, Barra is 15, and I have yet to go to Melaque, but we are
heading there today. While on the beach in Barra yesterday, they come by
with a huge pineapple, carved out and filled with the juice, pulp, cucumber,
hicama, and sprinkled with some chili pepper. All for $2 US. The Renault Elf
is getting great gas milage, and at $260 for 10 days, not a bad deal.
If anyone is thinking about a trip to Mexico, and would like to know more,
I'd be more than happy to share any information I have with you. IF you
don't mind a little driving, and climbing steep stairs,
www.ecocabanas.comis for you
Stay warm, I'll be back in the states next week.

Brad

On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 8:48 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> At 04:48 PM 11/24/2008, lindalnhvt at nhvt.net wrote:
> >List
> >
> >Dick B. in NH where it's been in the teens for a week.
>
> Hey, our local weatherMAN has been in the teens, too.....
>
> http://tinyurl.com/5oo5cl
>
>
> Peter C
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov 25 08:38:40 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:38:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tach question
References: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net><200811250647573.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>
	<e98d88090811250727m623edf52v4d6e84dcce5cfefa@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <21153E0C2FAC48BC9F98DE9D385C2C07@NilesAD.von.gov>

> I'd be more than happy to share any information I have with you. IF you
> don't mind a little driving, and climbing steep stairs,
> www.ecocabanas.com is for you
> Stay warm, I'll be back in the states next week.

>From the website:
"Renting a Car or Jeep is an excellent idea for those wishing to indecently 
explore the area's multitude of hidden beaches, scenic towns and other 
attractions with maximum flexibility."

So, Brad, are you "indecently exploring"? 

From heard at datatrontech.net  Tue Nov 25 09:05:34 2008
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:05:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tach question
In-Reply-To: <21153E0C2FAC48BC9F98DE9D385C2C07@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net><200811250647573.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com><e98d88090811250727m623edf52v4d6e84dcce5cfefa@mail.gmail.com>
	<21153E0C2FAC48BC9F98DE9D385C2C07@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <175901c94f17$a64e9620$1801010a@xp>

I looked at the guest photo book but there were only 3 pics.
How long has this place been open?

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 10:39 AM
To: Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tach question

> I'd be more than happy to share any information I have with you. IF 
> you don't mind a little driving, and climbing steep stairs, 
> www.ecocabanas.com is for you Stay warm, I'll be back in the states 
> next week.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Nov 25 09:25:59 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:25:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: Second cool drive( NO LBC)
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	<729656.1081.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e0811241321x54d5babemb797732c795d6bf2@mail.gmail.com>
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	<5010508589.20081125081232@pacifier.com>
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     All this talk of the Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming etc ..

     Gee it reminds me of a joke.......


     Two guys riding their horse across the range.. clip clop clip
     clop...... they come upon a sheep with its head stuck in the
     fence. .. the first "cowboy" says
     "I'll handle this".
      He gets down from his horse, walks over to
     the sheep, pulls his pants down, and mounts the sheep. When he
     gets all done he pulls his pants back up and climbs back onto his
     horse. the second "cowboy" says.
     "Gee, that looks like fun, mind if I give it a try?"
     "Go right ahead." Says the first.
     So the second guy walks over, pulls his pants down and
     sticks his head in the fence. 



-- 
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 Bill L.                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com

 A Bugless Program is an Abstract Theoretical Concept. 

===8<===========End of original message text===========



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 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov 25 12:12:35 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:12:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tach question
In-Reply-To: <175901c94f17$a64e9620$1801010a@xp>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNIEAJEOAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<I looked at the guest photo book but there were only 3 pics.>>

Brad (sans Martha) was 4th, Heard !!!

Camera exploded !!!

RBH

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Nov 25 12:15:11 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:15:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tach question
In-Reply-To: <21153E0C2FAC48BC9F98DE9D385C2C07@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNOEAJEOAA.shop@justbrits.com>

<<So, Brad, are you "indecently exploring"?>>

WASTE of bandwidth, David !!!  You KNOW the answer !!!

Frank

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Tue Nov 25 14:56:00 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:56:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] part needed
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You're living too close to Flounder!

-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Soave [mailto:soavero at yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 8:38 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net; Deikis, John G
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] part needed

--- On Mon, 11/24/08, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
> does anybody have a headlight
> chrome trim
> ring for a square-arch Spridget.

John,

Seems like a fair trade.

Ron

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Tue Nov 25 15:17:38 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:17:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Digest problem
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940447FADA@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

For the past couple of weeks, about 2/3 of  my spridgets list digests
have come not in their usual form but in a long string of "stuff."

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WTF!!!  Anybody know if it's at my end or El Marko's?

-JohnD

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Tue Nov 25 15:21:01 2008
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:21:01 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Digest problem*
Message-ID: <112520082221.201.492C7A4D0005D508000000C92216551406C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>

Might try some pepto bismol or some Prilosec.  Should clear up the digest problem right away. Or may be Kaopectate for the long string of "stuff" problem.  8^)

--David C.
Snowmen fall from Heaven unassembled.




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From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Nov 25 15:31:11 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:31:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] A40 steering help
Message-ID: <492C7CAF.80008@comcast.net>

My daughter's Austin A40 has Big Healey type steering, aka tractor 
steering gear.
I have 3 books on the car, one tells me to "entrust the work to a 
dealer" That ain't gonna happen!
The other tells me how to adjust the slack but if I tighten it a hair 
more, the steering is too tight and will not return when rounding a 
corner. The 3rd book tells me how it works but not how to fix it so it 
works.
If I wiggle the steering wheel, I can see the bottom rod coming from the 
steering box moving up and down.
All of the many links, rods, ends, etc are good so it's not in those, it 
is the actual peg arm that comes out of the steering box.
This peg fits a worm gear inside the steering box. The hundreds of 
links, rods, arms and ends bolt to the bottom of this peg via a large 
splined end.
Just like a tractor or a big Healey.
I believe it is a Bishop steering gear, whatever it is, it's a nightmare 
and has been for the 11 years I have owned this car.
Maybe we would use it if we can get it to steer reasonably well with no 
thunking, clunking, or having to use all of our might just to turn a corner.
Does anybody know anything about 50s worm and peg steering?
And the book says 1" of free play is normal, 1.5" should be adjusted. I 
have about 3/4", 1" is too much and all you do is steer to compensate 
wondering from lane to lane.
My problem is the up and down movement of the peg and the thunking of it 
at the bottom of the box.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov 25 15:42:37 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:42:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tach question
In-Reply-To: <21153E0C2FAC48BC9F98DE9D385C2C07@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
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Well, my wife made me buy and wear a speedo, so how much more indecent do
you want??

Ed, I hope you didn't ruin the keyboard spitting up your beer on it....

On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 9:38 AM, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>wrote:

> I'd be more than happy to share any information I have with you. IF you
>> don't mind a little driving, and climbing steep stairs,
>> www.ecocabanas.com is for you
>> Stay warm, I'll be back in the states next week.
>>
>
>  From the website:
>>
> "Renting a Car or Jeep is an excellent idea for those wishing to indecently
> explore the area's multitude of hidden beaches, scenic towns and other
> attractions with maximum flexibility."
>
> So, Brad, are you "indecently exploring"?
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov 25 15:46:43 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:46:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tach question
In-Reply-To: <175901c94f17$a64e9620$1801010a@xp>
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It has been open for 3 seasons. I have taken a wealth of photos from the
area, and video of the ocean, from the foot of the bed that he will be
hopefully posting to YouTube. He says he has been lazy, but will correct the
site soon with the photos I gave him.

Brad

On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 10:05 AM, Heard <heard at datatrontech.net> wrote:

> I looked at the guest photo book but there were only 3 pics.
> How long has this place been open?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 10:39 AM
> To: Spridget List
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tach question
>
> > I'd be more than happy to share any information I have with you. IF
> > you don't mind a little driving, and climbing steep stairs,
> > www.ecocabanas.com is for you Stay warm, I'll be back in the states
> > next week.
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Tue Nov 25 16:10:30 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:10:30 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] A40 steering help
Message-ID: <c27.4ebfcb1c.365ddfe6@aol.com>

It's possible that the worm and peg need a rebuild.  I used to have an  old 
magazine feature about such a rebuilt and I'll have a search for it though I  
have been clearing out a lot of my old magazines.
 
It's a pity you can't convert it to rack and pinion.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 25/11/2008 22:30:14 GMT Standard Time,  
spritenut at comcast.net writes:

This peg  fits a worm gear inside the steering box. 

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Tue Nov 25 16:28:02 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:28:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Morris progress
Message-ID: <F50B53C66B3941F9B52CCB6D37E56FF4@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Here's the Moggie truck as of lastnight.

http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t48/Glen_B/Morris%20pickup/?action=view&cu
rrent=DSCN1377.jpg

Glen

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov 25 16:33:01 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:33:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The 2009 Spridget Calendars are Ready!!
In-Reply-To: <492B0F46.2020507@wi.net>
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	<492B0F46.2020507@wi.net>
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I bought a Speedo two days ago, when I get home, I'll send you a
photo...........

NOT!!!!

LOL

On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 2:32 PM, David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

> Somehow a page of myself, Jim, and others in our bikinis is NOT appealing!
> Speedos....maybe.
> Dave
> Burlington WI
>
> David Lieb wrote:
>
>> ...........
>> Naturally, it all depends on what pictures get sent to
>> spridget.calendar at gmail.com ... although I do not expect to get enough
>> shots to justify a Spridgets bikini page ;-)
>> David Lieb
>>
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Nov 25 16:40:08 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:40:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Morris progress
In-Reply-To: <F50B53C66B3941F9B52CCB6D37E56FF4@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <F50B53C66B3941F9B52CCB6D37E56FF4@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
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Hello Glen,

     love the color. .. what is it about that leaf green that is so
     appealing? .. much rather see these shots than brad in a speedo..
     !

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
   "I'm a great opera singer," said Tom, being callous.

From wbmcleod at gmail.com  Tue Nov 25 17:02:30 2008
From: wbmcleod at gmail.com (William McLeod)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:02:30 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] A40 steering help
In-Reply-To: <492C7CAF.80008@comcast.net>
References: <492C7CAF.80008@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <38CD124F-5C04-4620-82DD-49CF4CD1577A@gmail.com>

Find a friend with a TR-3 repair manual.  Same old worm and peg,  
better instructions.  The peg and the worm gear both wear, and  
eventually the peg just plain gets sloppy.  When you tighten the  
adjuster bolt, you are crushing the peg down into the bottom of the  
channel, but because the sides are worn, you just won't get a good  
fit.  You might talk to Bill Close in Phoenix (b_close at hotmail.com).   
He makes a kit which adapts a Spitfire rack and pinion to a TR-3 for  
better steering (way better!).  It might work with an A-40.

Regards, Bill
Slightly Classics
Tucson


On Nov 25, 2008, at 3:31 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> My daughter's Austin A40 has Big Healey type steering, aka tractor  
> steering gear.
> If I wiggle the steering wheel, I can see the bottom rod coming from  
> the steering box moving up and down.
> All of the many links, rods, ends, etc are good so it's not in  
> those, it is the actual peg arm that comes out of the steering box.
> This peg fits a worm gear inside the steering box. The hundreds of  
> links, rods, arms and ends bolt to the bottom of this peg via a  
> large splined end.
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 25 17:05:35 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:05:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tach question
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090811251442h11774daek6799b9b8704c6194@mail.gmail.com>
References: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
	<200811250647573.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>
	<e98d88090811250727m623edf52v4d6e84dcce5cfefa@mail.gmail.com>
	<21153E0C2FAC48BC9F98DE9D385C2C07@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<e98d88090811251442h11774daek6799b9b8704c6194@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811251605s2e6f1e4fk5c7cfa35dfcde8e1@mail.gmail.com>

No no...Bradster...   We're talking clothing here, not dash board
instruments....   ;-)
Jim

On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 4:42 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> Well, my wife made me buy and wear a speedo, so how much more indecent do
> you want??
>
> Ed, I hope you didn't ruin the keyboard spitting up your beer on it....
>
> On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 9:38 AM, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com
> >wrote:
>
> > I'd be more than happy to share any information I have with you. IF you
> >> don't mind a little driving, and climbing steep stairs,
> >> www.ecocabanas.com is for you
> >> Stay warm, I'll be back in the states next week.
> >>
> >
> >  From the website:
> >>
> > "Renting a Car or Jeep is an excellent idea for those wishing to
> indecently
> > explore the area's multitude of hidden beaches, scenic towns and other
> > attractions with maximum flexibility."
> >
> > So, Brad, are you "indecently exploring"?
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough
to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov 25 17:23:45 2008
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:23:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] A40 steering help
In-Reply-To: <38CD124F-5C04-4620-82DD-49CF4CD1577A@gmail.com>
References: <492C7CAF.80008@comcast.net>
	<38CD124F-5C04-4620-82DD-49CF4CD1577A@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5E03AEB217A346E782FAFF1760B42A85@spider>

Google   worm and peg rebuild steering box
There are articles on the internet. ...bill in oregon
======================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of William McLeod
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 4:03 PM
To: Frank Clarici
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] A40 steering help

Find a friend with a TR-3 repair manual.  Same old worm and peg,  
better instructions.  The peg and the worm gear both wear, and  
eventually the peg just plain gets sloppy.  When you tighten the  
adjuster bolt, you are crushing the peg down into the bottom of the  
channel, but because the sides are worn, you just won't get a good  
fit.  You might talk to Bill Close in Phoenix (b_close at hotmail.com).   
He makes a kit which adapts a Spitfire rack and pinion to a TR-3 for  
better steering (way better!).  It might work with an A-40.

Regards, Bill
Slightly Classics
Tucson

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Nov 25 17:25:26 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:25:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Calendar.
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811251605s2e6f1e4fk5c7cfa35dfcde8e1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
	<200811250647573.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>
	<e98d88090811250727m623edf52v4d6e84dcce5cfefa@mail.gmail.com>
	<21153E0C2FAC48BC9F98DE9D385C2C07@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<e98d88090811251442h11774daek6799b9b8704c6194@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0811251605s2e6f1e4fk5c7cfa35dfcde8e1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1927323607.20081125162526@pacifier.com>

Hello Jim,

     I just went to the websight that sells the 2009 Spridgets
     Calendar and had a look. They used MY composite picture of the
     gathering at the airport! .. WowWWEEEEEE!  and if anyone wants a
     copy of the original, (i sent them out once before) let me know.
     also available is one of the funkana just about the same size... 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Crusoe got everything done by Friday. Can you? 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov 25 18:06:07 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:06:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Calendar.
In-Reply-To: <1927323607.20081125162526@pacifier.com>
References: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
	<200811250647573.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>
	<e98d88090811250727m623edf52v4d6e84dcce5cfefa@mail.gmail.com>
	<21153E0C2FAC48BC9F98DE9D385C2C07@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<e98d88090811251442h11774daek6799b9b8704c6194@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0811251605s2e6f1e4fk5c7cfa35dfcde8e1@mail.gmail.com>
	<1927323607.20081125162526@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811251706s7c8ad55cr7834300f041f9304@mail.gmail.com>

I wasn't sure where David and Bruce got that picture. Thanks for
contributing to the project!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 6:25 PM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello Jim,
>
>     I just went to the websight that sells the 2009 Spridgets
>     Calendar and had a look. They used MY composite picture of the
>     gathering at the airport! .. WowWWEEEEEE!  and if anyone wants a
>     copy of the original, (i sent them out once before) let me know.
>     also available is one of the funkana just about the same size...

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 25 18:26:40 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:26:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP8A6C6273A85798AD0FC45B80B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <814176.12839.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Tue, 11/25/08, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
"No, ... wrong Bob, tho' I have sung "Moving to Montana soon ..." often
enough.  ( Zappa content, for those who don't know. )"

Montana - that's where you pay atention to where certain canines have been in
order to avoid ingesting the amber-colored fallen precipitation, right?
 
 - David Booker
 

 
 

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov 25 18:36:11 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:36:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] A40 steering help
In-Reply-To: <492C7CAF.80008@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C551E80B.1B271%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> My daughter's Austin A40 has Big Healey type steering, aka tractor
> steering gear.
How much less effort would be required to bolt in the Morris rack & pinion?

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 25 18:39:07 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:39:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Digest problem
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940447FADA@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <622883.6705.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Sounds like it is on your end...  Quit with the digest version and get
inundated with emails like the rest of us!
 - David Booker

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Nov 25 18:53:53 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:53:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Calendar.
References: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net><200811250647573.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com><e98d88090811250727m623edf52v4d6e84dcce5cfefa@mail.gmail.com><21153E0C2FAC48BC9F98DE9D385C2C07@NilesAD.von.gov><e98d88090811251442h11774daek6799b9b8704c6194@mail.gmail.com><43840a7e0811251605s2e6f1e4fk5c7cfa35dfcde8e1@mail.gmail.com><1927323607.20081125162526@pacifier.com>
	<43840a7e0811251706s7c8ad55cr7834300f041f9304@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0DE57F4470BA43AABE9E375052D5A277@midget>

This year I had a LOT of pictures that were of questionable provenance. I 
got them from one dude who included shots from other dudes, etc. Next year I 
intend to do a better job of attributing and labeling pictures. The road to 
hell...
David

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
To: "Bill L" <pythias at pacifier.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 7:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Calendar.


>I wasn't sure where David and Bruce got that picture. Thanks for
> contributing to the project!
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 6:25 PM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello Jim,
>>
>>     I just went to the websight that sells the 2009 Spridgets
>>     Calendar and had a look. They used MY composite picture of the
>>     gathering at the airport! .. WowWWEEEEEE!  and if anyone wants a
>>     copy of the original, (i sent them out once before) let me know.
>>     also available is one of the funkana just about the same size...
> _______________________________________________
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Nov 25 19:16:25 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:16:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] A40 steering help
In-Reply-To: <C551E80B.1B271%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C551E80B.1B271%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <492CB179.2090004@comcast.net>

Billy Zoom wrote:
> How much less effort would be required to bolt in the Morris rack & pinion?
>
>   
I already tried a couple of racks, I need a knuckled steering column to 
hit the rack in the right spot.
Geo Metro rack was almost perfect and if I could have adapted some sort 
of steering column with a U joint in it, it would work.
As of now, I dropped in the spare steering box I had. It was greasy but 
it is better.
Now I have steering by ARMSTRONG ;)
I found the worm gear had a ridge on it thus the up and down movement as 
it rotated in the box.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Nov 25 19:20:10 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:20:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] A40 steering help
In-Reply-To: <492C7CAF.80008@comcast.net>
References: <492C7CAF.80008@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <492CB25A.8050204@comcast.net>

I found the problem on the up and down on the A 40 steering box.
 A ridge has formed on the worm gear. But you know me, I had a spare 
complete set up from the parts A40 that came with mine.
I used the worm from that box as the peg looked worn, now it does not 
jump up and down.
the worm was hitting the inside of the box causing it to ride up and down.
All is better but the steering is still Flintstone era at best. At least 
it is not thunking.
thanks for all the replys.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Tue Nov 25 19:32:48 2008
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:32:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sort of LBC-Big light bulbs for garage
In-Reply-To: <492CB179.2090004@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20081126023249.OPZP11428.hrndva-omta02.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>

For the garage-
Wandering aimlessly over my lunch hour, I went to my local Menards (which is
like a Lowe's or Home Despot with a green color scheme) and they have this
MONSTER screw in CFL Fluorescent bulb.  These things are hilarious looking,
its like a regular lamp CFL tripled in size.  300 watt equivalent of light
for 75 watts of power consumption or something like that. 

Two of these in place in my small ranch style house garage really create an
odd glow at night, especially reflecting the cool white glow off the snow.


Chris

66MKIII
Brookfield, WI

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Nov 25 22:13:30 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:13:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sort of LBC-Big light bulbs for garage
In-Reply-To: <20081126023249.OPZP11428.hrndva-omta02.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <20081126023249.OPZP11428.hrndva-omta02.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <492CDAFA.3030004@wi.net>

Pictures, Chris, we need pictures!  Your neighbors probably thought you 
had some Grow Lights in your garage!  Tell 'em it was the Aurora Borealis.

Dave W.
Burlington WI



Chris Manuel wrote:
> For the garage-
> Wandering aimlessly over my lunch hour, I went to my local Menards (which is
> like a Lowe's or Home Despot with a green color scheme) and they have this
> MONSTER screw in CFL Fluorescent bulb.  These things are hilarious looking,
> its like a regular lamp CFL tripled in size.  300 watt equivalent of light
> for 75 watts of power consumption or something like that. 
>
> Two of these in place in my small ranch style house garage really create an
> odd glow at night, especially reflecting the cool white glow off the snow.
>
>
> Chris
>
> 66MKIII
> Brookfield, WI

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Nov 25 22:24:38 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:24:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Message-ID: <492CDD96.6040003@wi.net>

Well, we've had snow.  Here in the frozen tundra that means the addition 
of a mixture of chlorides on the roads, thus, the Sprite and MG are all 
snuggled in the garage until the rains wash the remnants of the above 
chlorides from the motorways.

As we approach the upcoming Holiday Clan Woerpel is thankful for this 
list, all the folks we met at LOTO, Elkhart Lake, and various events 
such as Mary's Midget at the Dream Farm, and of course for the very 
moving experience with Father Jack and the Holy Sprite (sounds like an 
Uncle Wiggly story!).  This list is comprised of an exceptional group of 
individuals, and boy are you individuals, and for that Terri and I are 
truly thankful.  May we continue laugh, argue, advise, gather together, 
and drive our lbc's like they were meant to be driven.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all!

Dave & Terri

Burlington WI
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Tue Nov 25 22:25:54 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:25:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tach question
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0811251605s2e6f1e4fk5c7cfa35dfcde8e1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
	<200811250647573.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>
	<e98d88090811250727m623edf52v4d6e84dcce5cfefa@mail.gmail.com>
	<21153E0C2FAC48BC9F98DE9D385C2C07@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<e98d88090811251442h11774daek6799b9b8704c6194@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0811251605s2e6f1e4fk5c7cfa35dfcde8e1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <492CDDE2.4070906@frontiernet.net>

> I seem to recall an occasion when you and Gary left Martha & I sitting outside a house of ill repute.  Would that count?
> Kate
>   
>   
>> Well, my wife made me buy and wear a speedo, so how much more indecent do
>> you want??

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 25 22:32:12 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:32:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody need a square body front turnsignal plinth?
Message-ID: <94080.90969.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Well, it's midnight and I just came in from the garage.  Among the tinkering,
I replaced the rubber bits around and behind the front turnsignal lamps with
new ones from Moss.  They worked and fit well.  Of the two old ones, one fell
to pieces it was so dry-rotted, the other was in surprisingly good shape. 
Rubber supple, no cracks, etc.  It isn't new, but doesn't look too terribly
old and would certainly be better than an old cracked one.  It only takes a
couple minutes to swap it out too.  If anybody could use an upgrade from a
dead one to a good one, let me know and I'll mail it to you. 
 
David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island

From bkitterer at mac.com  Tue Nov 25 22:34:48 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:34:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Morris progress
In-Reply-To: <F50B53C66B3941F9B52CCB6D37E56FF4@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <F50B53C66B3941F9B52CCB6D37E56FF4@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <061D5789-7BD7-4CA9-AA63-395E68D898F1@mac.com>

Glen,

You have really been moving.  It is looking great.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Nov 25, 2008, at 3:28 PM, Glen Byrns wrote:

> Here's the Moggie truck as of lastnight.
>
> http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t48/Glen_B/Morris%20pickup/? 
> action=view&cu
> rrent=DSCN1377.jpg
>
> Glen
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From bkitterer at mac.com  Tue Nov 25 22:38:58 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:38:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] HAPPY THANKSGIVING
In-Reply-To: <492CDD96.6040003@wi.net>
References: <492CDD96.6040003@wi.net>
Message-ID: <821193C7-579D-4878-B078-5F33D457DC71@mac.com>

David,

Well said.  The best to you and the family this coming holiday season.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Nov 25, 2008, at 9:24 PM, David Woerpel wrote:

> Well, we've had snow.  Here in the frozen tundra that means the  
> addition of a mixture of chlorides on the roads, thus, the Sprite  
> and MG are all snuggled in the garage until the rains wash the  
> remnants of the above chlorides from the motorways.
>
> As we approach the upcoming Holiday Clan Woerpel is thankful for  
> this list, all the folks we met at LOTO, Elkhart Lake, and various  
> events such as Mary's Midget at the Dream Farm, and of course for  
> the very moving experience with Father Jack and the Holy Sprite  
> (sounds like an Uncle Wiggly story!).  This list is comprised of an  
> exceptional group of individuals, and boy are you individuals, and  
> for that Terri and I are truly thankful.  May we continue laugh,  
> argue, advise, gather together, and drive our lbc's like they were  
> meant to be driven.
>
> HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all!
>
> Dave & Terri
>
> Burlington WI
> 59 :{)
> 59 MGA 1500

From bkitterer at mac.com  Tue Nov 25 22:42:18 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:42:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Calendar.
In-Reply-To: <1927323607.20081125162526@pacifier.com>
References: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
	<200811250647573.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>
	<e98d88090811250727m623edf52v4d6e84dcce5cfefa@mail.gmail.com>
	<21153E0C2FAC48BC9F98DE9D385C2C07@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<e98d88090811251442h11774daek6799b9b8704c6194@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0811251605s2e6f1e4fk5c7cfa35dfcde8e1@mail.gmail.com>
	<1927323607.20081125162526@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <81AAE379-2B3A-4D1E-9B4F-CDC359B507DA@mac.com>

I noticed that the center picture for December (I think) is my car  
with everything that Annice and I took on our honeymoon in 1962.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Wed Nov 26 06:18:13 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:18:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sort of LBC-Big light bulbs for garage
In-Reply-To: <20081126023249.OPZP11428.hrndva-omta02.mail.rr.com@BASEMEN TDELL>
References: <492CB179.2090004@comcast.net>
	<20081126023249.OPZP11428.hrndva-omta02.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <799knl$53f604@email.mtu.edu>

Save your store receipt. I was buying the smaller CFL bulbs at 
Walmart that carried a 5 year warranty. They only lasted a year and 
then they would begin to blink at 60 blinks per minute. So I just 
took them back and got new ones. I did that several times until I got 
tired of the drill and went back to regular bulbs. Save your receipt 
and you're good for life for bulbs!



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

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Nov 26 09:27:51 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:27:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Tach question
In-Reply-To: <492CDDE2.4070906@frontiernet.net>
References: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
	<200811250647573.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>
	<e98d88090811250727m623edf52v4d6e84dcce5cfefa@mail.gmail.com>
	<21153E0C2FAC48BC9F98DE9D385C2C07@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<e98d88090811251442h11774daek6799b9b8704c6194@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0811251605s2e6f1e4fk5c7cfa35dfcde8e1@mail.gmail.com>
	<492CDDE2.4070906@frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88090811260827r5f556f0fo575f5a1a51bd3187@mail.gmail.com>

There is one stop I didn't think would come back to haunt me.

LOL

On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 11:25 PM, Kathryn Bales <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:

> I seem to recall an occasion when you and Gary left Martha & I sitting
>> outside a house of ill repute.  Would that count?
>> Kate
>>
>>
>>> Well, my wife made me buy and wear a speedo, so how much more indecent do
>>> you want??
>>>
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Nov 26 10:08:40 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:08:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tach question
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090811260827r5f556f0fo575f5a1a51bd3187@mail.gmail.com>
References: <50243.72.64.15.123.1227566906.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
	<200811250647573.SM11356@owner-3b66599e3.nosimport.com>	
	<e98d88090811250727m623edf52v4d6e84dcce5cfefa@mail.gmail.com>	
	<21153E0C2FAC48BC9F98DE9D385C2C07@NilesAD.von.gov>	
	<e98d88090811251442h11774daek6799b9b8704c6194@mail.gmail.com>	
	<43840a7e0811251605s2e6f1e4fk5c7cfa35dfcde8e1@mail.gmail.com>	
	<492CDDE2.4070906@frontiernet.net>
	<e98d88090811260827r5f556f0fo575f5a1a51bd3187@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <492D8298.6030607@frontiernet.net>

I just didn't want you to ruin your reputation.  ; )


Brad Fornal wrote:
> There is one stop I didn't think would come back to haunt me.
>
> LOL
>
> On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 11:25 PM, Kathryn Bales <kgb at frontiernet.net 
> <mailto:kgb at frontiernet.net>> wrote:
>
>         I seem to recall an occasion when you and Gary left Martha & I
>         sitting outside a house of ill repute.  Would that count?
>         Kate
>
>            
>
>             Well, my wife made me buy and wear a speedo, so how much
>             more indecent do
>             you want??
>
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Nov 26 10:24:38 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:24:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sort of LBC-Big light bulbs for garage
In-Reply-To: <799knl$53f604@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <C552C656.1B295%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>  CFL bulbs
Ours are sponsored by the Peoples Republic of Kalifornia.
I pay $1.39 for a 4-pack.
BZ

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 26 10:36:22 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:36:22 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Sort of LBC-Big light bulbs for garage
Message-ID: <BAY112-F36FFD22D51096DF5CE739EB80A0@phx.gbl>

You could start a profitable internet sales site with those as a supply!  :)


From:  Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
>  CFL bulbs
Ours are sponsored by the Peoples Republic of Kalifornia.
I pay $1.39 for a 4-pack.
BZ

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Nov 26 11:05:01 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:05:01 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] A40 steering help
Message-ID: <c74.40818fb9.365ee9cd@aol.com>

You could probably make one.  Jim Daniels made one for his Spridget so  the 
steering column cleared the turbo.
 
Regards
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 26/11/2008 02:15:36 GMT Standard Time,  
spritenut at comcast.net writes:

I need a  knuckled steering column to 
hit the rack in the right  spot.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Nov 26 11:07:54 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:07:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 Speed Conversion
Message-ID: <492D907A.90801@frontiernet.net>

I seem to recall that the Merkur 5 speed is also relatively easy to 
adapt to the 1275 Spridget.  Can someone please tell me what all is 
involved, and whether this is a good option?

Thanks,

Kate

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Nov 26 11:13:34 2008
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:13:34 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 Speed Conversion
Message-ID: <c12.44afa587.365eebce@aol.com>

First you tell anyone who wants the long input shaft Merkur box to get  
stuffed and to keep their short input shaft box.  You do this because the  Merkur 
box has closer ratios than the regular box but you can swap the long  input 
shaft for a short one to have the closer ratios but the right length  shaft.
 
You buy at least the bellhousing.
 
You get a prop modified for the Ford box
 
You convert to a Ford clutch on a 1275 cover - 7.5" recommended though some  
use a 7.25".
 
You fabricate your own brackets and stuff including the one to replaced the  
chunk you cut out of the crossmember.
 
A bunch of other stuff.
 
It's an easy conversion as there is a kit to do it otherwise it's not easy.  
The Ford box has a vast amount of tuning parts available for it including even 
 closer ratios than the Merkur box, a quickshift etc.
 
It's the best option for a performance gearbox by a long mile.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 26/11/2008 18:08:07 GMT Standard Time,  
kgb at frontiernet.net writes:

I seem  to recall that the Merkur 5 speed is also relatively easy to 
adapt to the  1275 Spridget.  Can someone please tell me what all is 
involved, and  whether this is a good  option?

Thanks,

Kate

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 26 11:28:56 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:28:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 Speed Conversion
In-Reply-To: <c12.44afa587.365eebce@aol.com>
References: <c12.44afa587.365eebce@aol.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0811261028g454da0c4oe8aa616b72141282@mail.gmail.com>

My neighbor just junked 3 Merkurs. All automatics   ;-(

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Nov 26, 2008 at 12:13 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> First you tell anyone who wants the long input shaft Merkur box to get
> stuffed and to keep their short input shaft box.  You do this because the
>  Merkur
> box has closer ratios than the regular box but you can swap the long  input
> shaft for a short one to have the closer ratios but the right length
>  shaft.
>
> You buy at least the bellhousing.
>
> You get a prop modified for the Ford box
>
> You convert to a Ford clutch on a 1275 cover - 7.5" recommended though some
> use a 7.25".
>
> You fabricate your own brackets and stuff including the one to replaced the
> chunk you cut out of the crossmember.
>
> A bunch of other stuff.
>
> It's an easy conversion as there is a kit to do it otherwise it's not easy.
> The Ford box has a vast amount of tuning parts available for it including
> even
>  closer ratios than the Merkur box, a quickshift etc.
>
> It's the best option for a performance gearbox by a long mile.
>
> Weslake-Monza 1330
>
> In a message dated 26/11/2008 18:08:07 GMT Standard Time,
> kgb at frontiernet.net writes:
>
> I seem  to recall that the Merkur 5 speed is also relatively easy to
> adapt to the  1275 Spridget.  Can someone please tell me what all is
> involved, and  whether this is a good  option?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kate
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 26 15:33:44 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:33:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sort of LBC-Big light bulbs for garage
In-Reply-To: <C552C656.1B295%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C552C656.1B295%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <492DCEC8.8090104@comcast.net>

Billy Zoom wrote:
>>  CFL bulbs
>>     
> Ours are sponsored by the Peoples Republic of Kalifornia.
> I pay $1.39 for a 4-pack.
>
>   
Mine came from china, they lasted about a month.
Never again.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Nov 26 16:59:33 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:59:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Road & Track.
Message-ID: <1865837492.20081126155933@pacifier.com>

Hello ,

  Nice article from Peter Egan in Road & Track about WST's Sprite "Walter".
  ..

  cool.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                          mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403  "the red thing"
 
  I'm not nearly as think as you confused I am! 

From nases at verizon.net  Wed Nov 26 16:59:55 2008
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:59:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] aiming headlights
Message-ID: <DC602D48-1C0E-4D27-9450-21F4D4C4975C@verizon.net>

Any rules of thumb for aiming headlights to get them at least close to  
correct before I take it out for a nighttime spin?

Also, the bugeye bonnet lock handle is held in place by putting a  
screw in the end and spreading the shaft?  Or is there a pin or  
something to use?

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

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 26 17:08:39 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:08:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Road & Track.
In-Reply-To: <1865837492.20081126155933@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <882582.30614.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=26&article_id=7246

Excellent!


--- On Wed, 11/26/08, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> From: Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Road & Track.
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2008, 5:59 PM
> Hello ,
> 
>   Nice article from Peter Egan in Road & Track about
> WST's Sprite "Walter".
>   ..
> 
>   cool.
> 
> -- 
> Best regards,
>  Bill L.                         
> mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>  
>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403  "the red thing"
>  
>   I'm not nearly as think as you confused I am! 
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Wed Nov 26 17:22:49 2008
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:22:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 Speed Conversion
References: <c12.44afa587.365eebce@aol.com>
Message-ID: <967981561C2A4844BB4A25A95EE57B99@blackbox2>

The Merkur box is the T-9. Correct?

So it's the same arrangement as the kit Moss is selling here..
http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=67782

I think a good question is..
How much modification is required for the tunnel with the T-9 vs. the Datsun 210?

It would be nice if Moss just sold the kit only without the transmission.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
To: <kgb at frontiernet.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5 Speed Conversion


> First you tell anyone who wants the long input shaft Merkur box to get  
> stuffed and to keep their short input shaft box.  You do this because the  Merkur 
> box has closer ratios than the regular box but you can swap the long  input 
> shaft for a short one to have the closer ratios but the right length  shaft.
> 
> You buy at least the bellhousing.
> 
> You get a prop modified for the Ford box
> 
> You convert to a Ford clutch on a 1275 cover - 7.5" recommended though some  
> use a 7.25".
> 
> You fabricate your own brackets and stuff including the one to replaced the  
> chunk you cut out of the crossmember.
> 
> A bunch of other stuff.
> 
> It's an easy conversion as there is a kit to do it otherwise it's not easy.  
> The Ford box has a vast amount of tuning parts available for it including even 
> closer ratios than the Merkur box, a quickshift etc.
> 
> It's the best option for a performance gearbox by a long mile.
> 
> Weslake-Monza 1330

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Wed Nov 26 17:28:54 2008
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:28:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sort of LBC-Big light bulbs for garage - china
References: <C552C656.1B295%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<492DCEC8.8090104@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CF69F7E5B96F4F9581BE478B5869186C@blackbox2>

Speaking of made in China..  
Looks like they don't know how to "unmake" things as well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu4diDbvJeU&feature=related

They must have used those el cheapo explosives you can get at Harbor Friegt.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
> Mine came from china, they lasted about a month.
> Never again.

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Wed Nov 26 17:47:43 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:47:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <D43C0A5C-7F6F-4BE1-A156-4B461B10B00E@gmail.com>
References: <5f00d9910811240709p3314748ai3d73a9e13f3d1bc5@mail.gmail.com><729656.1081.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e0811241321x54d5babemb797732c795d6bf2@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP2934FE5C61BE12EB848031B80B0@phx.gbl>
	<D43C0A5C-7F6F-4BE1-A156-4B461B10B00E@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CBED3AD3-EA9F-4F73-A560-01CBC7A79098@phillymgclub.com>

Now, being from Wyoming, I have to respectfully disagree. That is  
Montana and Utah.

Larry

On Nov 24, 2008, at 8:43 PM, William McLeod wrote:

> That's only in Wyoming....
> Bill
> No, don't ask me how I know!
>
>
> On Nov 24, 2008, at 6:40 PM, Robert Duquette wrote:
>
>> I thought it was the sheep's hind feet that you put in your
>> boots ... ?
>>
>> Oh, never mind ...
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>
>> Its no good...   When LotO was over I tried to get Peter and Frank
>> both in
>> my boot.
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Philadelphia MG Club

One of these days, you'll look back on all this, and plow into a  
parked car.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 26 18:16:42 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:16:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] aiming headlights
In-Reply-To: <DC602D48-1C0E-4D27-9450-21F4D4C4975C@verizon.net>
References: <DC602D48-1C0E-4D27-9450-21F4D4C4975C@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <492DF4FA.1030202@comcast.net>

Phil Nase wrote:
> Any rules of thumb for aiming headlights to get them at least close to 
> correct before I take it out for a nighttime spin?
>
> Also, the bugeye bonnet lock handle is held in place by putting a 
> screw in the end and spreading the shaft?  Or is there a pin or 
> something to use?
>
>
I put the car on the street at night, lights on and adjust until they 
look about right, drive around a little to check them out.
Then pull in front of the garage door to see if they are both about the 
same height.

Not sure on the original bonnet handle but when I use a trunk handle, 
it's a bit too long so I put a spring over the square bar and a washer 
under the screw. The spring holds it all from rattling. On the Holy 
Sprite I used a clutch slave cyl spring simply because it was handy and 
it fit.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From wbmcleod at gmail.com  Wed Nov 26 19:32:58 2008
From: wbmcleod at gmail.com (William McLeod)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:32:58 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Second cool drive
In-Reply-To: <CBED3AD3-EA9F-4F73-A560-01CBC7A79098@phillymgclub.com>
References: <5f00d9910811240709p3314748ai3d73a9e13f3d1bc5@mail.gmail.com><729656.1081.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e0811241321x54d5babemb797732c795d6bf2@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP2934FE5C61BE12EB848031B80B0@phx.gbl>
	<D43C0A5C-7F6F-4BE1-A156-4B461B10B00E@gmail.com>
	<CBED3AD3-EA9F-4F73-A560-01CBC7A79098@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <830D6922-E57F-4CCE-A1AE-125E55331015@gmail.com>

Maybe it was just around Lander....  Of course Montana sounds right  
too.  Utah?  I don't think so.  Those guys don't wear boots much.  <SEG>

Bill

On Nov 26, 2008, at 5:47 PM, Larry Macy wrote:

> Now, being from Wyoming, I have to respectfully disagree. That is  
> Montana and Utah.
>
> Larry
>
> On Nov 24, 2008, at 8:43 PM, William McLeod wrote:
>
>> That's only in Wyoming....
>> Bill
>> No, don't ask me how I know!
>>
>>
>> On Nov 24, 2008, at 6:40 PM, Robert Duquette wrote:
>>
>>> I thought it was the sheep's hind feet that you put in your
>>> boots ... ?
>>>
>>> Oh, never mind ...
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>
>>> Its no good...   When LotO was over I tried to get Peter and Frank
>>> both in
>>> my boot.
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> 78 Midget
>
> Keep your top down and your chin up.
>
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> lmacy at phillymgclub.com
> Board Member at Large
> Philadelphia MG Club
>
> One of these days, you'll look back on all this, and plow into a  
> parked car.

From andrewpayne at intrex.net  Wed Nov 26 19:50:07 2008
From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (Andrew Payne)
Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:50:07 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] aiming headlights
Message-ID: <SUWCL29MG08gRB5p3MU001fc70f@smtpoutcl29.wirelesssyncvzw.net>

Mark a line on the wall of your garage with a board, tape, cranberry
sauce...whatever, at about the center height of the headlights.  Roll the car
back 10 feet or so, but still on flat.  The left should go a bit toward
center, both should dip a bit down. Think about having the bright center 3-5
inches below that center line.  Aim with the low beams, but sanity check the
high beams. The odds of blinding someone are really low in a sprigdet, but
generally this is how it's done.

Alternatively, find a small, independent garage/inspection station and ask the
tired looking 30 something mechanic to help.  When it's fixed, hand him a $20
and say "Happy Thanksgiving".  It wil help his family, and you'll have a good
shop to go to when you need a hand.

Drew

-----Original Message-----
From: "Phil Nase" <nases at verizon.net>
To: "spridgets Spridgets at autox.team. Net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: 11/26/08 6:59 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] aiming headlights

Any rules of thumb for aiming headlights to get them at least close to
correct before I take it out for a nighttime spin?

Also, the bugeye bonnet lock handle is held in place by putting a
screw in the end and spreading the shaft?  Or is there a pin or
something to use?

Phil Nase

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Wed Nov 26 20:10:41 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:10:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thanksgiving
Message-ID: <08B1E273-7E76-45D6-9B41-DC242AB69085@phillymgclub.com>

Click on the following link:
http://www.americangreetings.com/ecards/view.pd?i=476811600&m=9100&rr=y&source=ag999


For your security, if you'd prefer not to click on links within this  
email:
  1.  Type http://www.americangreetings.com/?source=ag999&rr=y into  
your web browser
  2.  Locate the ecard pickup link in the upper right-hand corner of  
the page
  3.  Enter the following code --> 4768116009100

Larry

-- 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

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


"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of  
arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in  
sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally  
worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!".

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Wed Nov 26 21:06:10 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:06:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] aiming headlights
References: <DC602D48-1C0E-4D27-9450-21F4D4C4975C@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <9BEB2994B4DD4E05BEB340D454CD0E8E@personal>

Phill. Measure up from the floor to the center of the lights. then a peice 
of tape on the inside of the garage door the same height. Tape on the door 
straight out from the head lights as well. Line up the car and adjust your 
lights.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Nase" <nases at verizon.net>
To: "spridgets Spridgets at autox.team. Net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 5:59 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] aiming headlights


> Any rules of thumb for aiming headlights to get them at least close to
> correct before I take it out for a nighttime spin?
>
> Also, the bugeye bonnet lock handle is held in place by putting a
> screw in the end and spreading the shaft?  Or is there a pin or
> something to use?
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
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From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Nov 26 21:28:38 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (Ed's Shop)
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:28:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Thanksgiving
In-Reply-To: <08B1E273-7E76-45D6-9B41-DC242AB69085@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <CAEFIEOOGMCKMBLEKCFNEEHPEOAA.shop@justbrits.com>

Whilst Cindy & I THANK you for your 'Card' Larry, just HOW in the He|| do
you have TIME to find this sorta thing?!?!?!?

Ed

PS:  And a Happy Thanksgiving to ALL !!!!!

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Thu Nov 27 07:04:47 2008
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:04:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Aiming Headlights
Message-ID: <6A526FD6BC784EACAE9FF4861107F39F@HomeComputer>

What about these sites?

 

http://www.trdsparks.com/install/tCHdlightAdj.pdf

 

http://www.tpub.com/content/construction/14273/css/14273_77.htm

 

http://www.thaimazda3.com/svmanual/esicont/en/srvc/html/B3E091851030W01.html

From grday at btinternet.com  Thu Nov 27 08:13:18 2008
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:13:18 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Aiming Headlights
References: <6A526FD6BC784EACAE9FF4861107F39F@HomeComputer>
Message-ID: <B073D81CB02146589BA220E8EFD1C7DB@TAIRS>

Don't forget the difference between UK headlamp deflection on low beam and 
the difference between beam patterns in the UK and USA.
The different requirements make for a difference in adjusting.

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 2:04 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Aiming Headlights


> What about these sites?
>
>
>
> http://www.trdsparks.com/install/tCHdlightAdj.pdf
>
>
>
> http://www.tpub.com/content/construction/14273/css/14273_77.htm
>
>
>
> http://www.thaimazda3.com/svmanual/esicont/en/srvc/html/B3E091851030W01.html
> ____________________________