From jjj at acsnet.com  Tue Dec  1 01:51:23 2009
From: jjj at acsnet.com (jjj at acsnet.com)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 02:51:23 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC
Message-ID: <1940.66.172.236.71.1259657483.squirrel@www.acsnet.com>

Have to reply to David L and Franks honda 50 step thru. First bike I owned
and first competition (later short tracked and flat tracked). I entered in
a economy run. Got over 500 MPG. Judging was a little suspect though. To
do the run they drained our tanks then put a measured amount back in with
carb still full. Of course when you run out your carb is drained. I got
beat by a kid on a Montgomery Ward moped. He pedaled the whole way!

Kurt.

From grday at btinternet.com  Tue Dec  1 03:36:26 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:36:26 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!
References: <87B7CFA0243945C49937C77575CDDA09@HomePC>
Message-ID: <D0EF30F2E5B94F21819AB91B4E2AD83F@user8634b3d69b>

Does the jet pack go on the heels or hips?


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 3:06 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!


> This looks like fun!!!
> 
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/ygrgu5d 
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec  1 04:11:33 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 06:11:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Good running Bugeye on craigslist.....$3,400.
Message-ID: <205cef430912010311s22b5737ar1e93b8f0d44cbacf@mail.gmail.com>

List,
This looks like a good deal on a Bugeye.
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/1479938922.html
Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec  1 04:37:30 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 06:37:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0911301142u49dac420o8d45598a7163398c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>
	<BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl>
	<1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser>
	<BAY112-W3656EF98BD03704BBBE238B8970@phx.gbl>
	<43840a7e0911301142u49dac420o8d45598a7163398c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912010337q6ea8d051uff28ea295eb5daac@mail.gmail.com>

Hey Jim so does mine : )
Lin

On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 2:42 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Mine looks more like this:
>
> http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/images/garage.jpg<http://www.starrtech.net/%7Ejimj/images/garage.jpg>
>
> Cheers!
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 1:22 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> > Well, you wouldn't like mine then.  :)
> >
> > It's neither, but I'm working on it.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > From: mikey at b2systems.com
> > > I do like a nice garage, but clean and organized is what I consider
> > > nice.
> > _______
> >
> sure about the former.  - Albert Einstein
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From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Dec  1 04:41:32 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:41:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!
In-Reply-To: <0F36C11F072E4D3794278D257846960D@HomePC>
References: <87B7CFA0243945C49937C77575CDDA09@HomePC>
	<4477440B3B5A4619B82675B565B69FBD@BASEMENTDELL>
	<0F36C11F072E4D3794278D257846960D@HomePC>
Message-ID: <4B1500EC.2090005@justbrits.com>

<< I'd gladly go first. >>

I would PAY to see THAT, Larry.  $5, maybe $10 ?!?

Ed
.
.
.
.
PS:  Good Samaritan Law does EXCLUDE me so yer on
yer own at the bottom !!  <G>

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Dec  1 05:50:34 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 06:50:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC
In-Reply-To: <1940.66.172.236.71.1259657483.squirrel@www.acsnet.com>
References: <1940.66.172.236.71.1259657483.squirrel@www.acsnet.com>
Message-ID: <402188520912010450m5a9ac33bk6faf22cc95e6b87d@mail.gmail.com>

> Have to reply to David L and Franks honda 50 step thru. First bike I owned
> and first competition (later short tracked and flat tracked). I entered in
> a economy run. Got over 500 MPG. Judging was a little suspect though. To
> do the run they drained our tanks then put a measured amount back in with
> carb still full. Of course when you run out your carb is drained. I got
> beat by a kid on a Montgomery Ward moped. He pedaled the whole way!

Those DARN hybrids!!!
David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Dec  1 05:52:47 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 06:52:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912010337q6ea8d051uff28ea295eb5daac@mail.gmail.com>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>
	<BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl>
	<1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser>
	<BAY112-W3656EF98BD03704BBBE238B8970@phx.gbl>
	<43840a7e0911301142u49dac420o8d45598a7163398c@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912010337q6ea8d051uff28ea295eb5daac@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188520912010452x6488df7ek6b7da446b5418959@mail.gmail.com>

>> Mine looks more like this:
>> http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/images/garage.jpg<http://www.starrtech.net/%7Ejimj/images/garage.jpg>
>> Jim

> Hey Jim so does mine : )
> Lin

Simple principle... the Spridget bits collect to exceed the available space.
David L

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Dec  1 07:34:39 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 14:34:39 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0911302226u5733d00ey25248f2ac81dc47@mail.gmail.com>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>,
	<BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl>,
	<1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser>,
	<BAY112-W3656EF98BD03704BBBE238B8970@phx.gbl>,
	<43840a7e0911301142u49dac420o8d45598a7163398c@mail.gmail.com>,
	<DF553C18CCEF422B9F2572EC18467E2F@Home>,
	<43840a7e0911302226u5733d00ey25248f2ac81dc47@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W170F8B343DA4B666DE1511B8960@phx.gbl>

I've been working on organizing my garage in my spare time for 3 summers now
and have made some progress.  It got so that I couldn't get through it and
there was no room to work on anything.


This is taken a picture every year since I moved in.  I'm sure that most of
you have seen this gif before.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/the_garage.gif



and this is the most recent photo

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/garage.jpg



My son's Fiat still has to get in for winter storage.  I'm short 8" of space
but I figure I'll jack up the back end of the Sprite and put the wedge end of
the X1/9 under it a bit.



RD

I could have used that Bobcat!



> Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:26:12 -0600
>
> Michael,
> The picture was taken right after running a Bobcat through. Otherwise you
> couldn't get to the room with the license plates on the wall without a pair
> of snowshoes...
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 2:21 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:
>
> > Mine looks more like this:
> >>
> >>
http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/images/garage.jpg<http://www.starrtech.net/%7E
jimj/images/garage.jpg>
> >>
> >
> > How did you manage a walkway? I have to step over everything.
> >
> > Michael Rowe

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Tue Dec  1 08:14:50 2009
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:14:50 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets]  Flat Tappet oil, New Rislone oil
Message-ID: <20091201.081450.24649.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com>

Since the topic has come up again, I'll see what the list thinks. I was
looking at all of the oils specifications in Chuckleheads (Checkers) the other
week, and found that the 10w-40 oil for 4wheelers (ATVs) has an SG spec,
implying that it still has the (for us) needed amounts of ZDDP in it. the
price is commensurate with standard 10w-40 oils. Any inputs as to its
suitability? It sure would cost less than $100 a case.


Mark Haynes
HAN6L12779
HAN5L8016

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From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Dec  1 08:17:35 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 07:17:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Complete Mid-Sixties Dash
Message-ID: <850850.5705.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Last night I came across a clean and complete mid-sixties dash complete with all gauges, switches, and emblem. 

If anyone on the list is interested in all or part of it, contact me off-list.

Thanks,

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Dec  1 08:18:44 2009
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 07:18:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!
In-Reply-To: <4B14B63D.6050402@wi.net>
Message-ID: <128155.1851.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I gotta brand new pair of rollerskates, you gotta brand new key...
 
David Booker
Long Island

--- On Tue, 12/1/09, Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:


From: Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!
To: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 12:22 AM


All right!  Awesome!  Now, I've got the duct tape, but where did I put
the key to those old steel skates....Melanie thought I had a new
one...(who remembers that one?)



Larry Daniels wrote:
> This looks like fun!!!
>
>
> http://tinyurl.com/ygrgu5d
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Dec  1 09:02:03 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:02:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cold starting
Message-ID: <61DE5B632FD541C6AC398BD8484378A5@Home>

The temperature is 39 degrees today.  I tried starting the Midget and it would not fire at all.  The battery is strong.

What exactly happens in the cold?

So I checked the plugs.  Three were perfect in color and gap.  Number two was black and wet, not from today as it never fired.  I cleaned it up and the car started on the first pull.  I checked that plug again after the engine was warm and it was dry but sooty.  There is no missing or any other sign of firing problems.

How can one plug be rich without missing?  

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Tue Dec  1 11:06:42 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:06:42 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] battery drain--update
Message-ID: <d4b.59845ea2.3846b532@aol.com>

I've heard that this is possible.
 
In a message dated 01/12/2009 00:29:34 GMT Standard Time,  
a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au writes:

My  engine has a "TRIGER"  Gilmer belt cam drive. Has anyone ever heard  of
these jumping a tooth and putting the valve timing out by a few degrees?  It
doesn't seem likely......I think I am clutching at straws  here...

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Dec  1 13:29:57 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 12:29:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cold starting
In-Reply-To: <61DE5B632FD541C6AC398BD8484378A5@Home>
References: <61DE5B632FD541C6AC398BD8484378A5@Home>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912011229v4c564be9k6953be29bd63d25d@mail.gmail.com>

Murphy's Law....

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Tue Dec  1 14:03:34 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:03:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No Zinc, now Titanium!
Message-ID: <000a01ca72c9$bfad9ea0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Out with the zincs in motor oil, now in with titanium!

http://tinyurl.com/ygbkpyz

Paul A

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Dec  1 14:54:18 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:54:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No Zinc, now Titanium!
In-Reply-To: <000a01ca72c9$bfad9ea0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <000a01ca72c9$bfad9ea0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <15219BA760084CE5B9514B04DFFF9F90@spider>

Liquid titanium ... 1668 0C or 3034 0F
That would be a hot product. ...bill in Oregon

=====================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Paul Asgeirsson
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 1:04 PM
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] No Zinc, now Titanium!

Out with the zincs in motor oil, now in with titanium!

http://tinyurl.com/ygbkpyz

Paul A
_______________________________________________

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Dec  1 15:00:27 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:00:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cold starting
In-Reply-To: <61DE5B632FD541C6AC398BD8484378A5@Home>
References: <61DE5B632FD541C6AC398BD8484378A5@Home>
Message-ID: <4B1591FB.1010501@comcast.net>

Michael Rowe wrote:
> The temperature is 39 degrees today.  I tried starting the Midget and it would not fire at all.  The battery is strong.
>
>   
I have an Austin A40 the will not start if the temp is below 40*. It 
drove me nuts for many years.
Different dizzy, different carb, no change.
It turned out to be the starter motor. Just not enough oomph when it was 
cold out.
I do not know why, or the problem magically went away when I replaced 
the starter, but for a few years that car (if it would have fired up) 
would have been driven into the bay.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Dec  1 15:03:50 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:03:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No Zinc, now Titanium!
In-Reply-To: <000a01ca72c9$bfad9ea0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <000a01ca72c9$bfad9ea0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <4B1592C6.5060408@comcast.net>

Paul Asgeirsson wrote:
> Out with the zincs in motor oil, now in with titanium!
>
> http://tinyurl.com/ygbkpyz
>   
Oh swell. Didn't Castrol have liquid tungsten in their oil back in the 70s?
So why put a hard metal in oil? I know that liquid tungsten stuff had me 
rebuild my Spitfire when it hit 11,000 miles.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Dec  1 15:34:18 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:34:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!
In-Reply-To: <4477440B3B5A4619B82675B565B69FBD@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <87B7CFA0243945C49937C77575CDDA09@HomePC>
	<4477440B3B5A4619B82675B565B69FBD@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <4B1599EA.6050704@justbrits.com>

<< You first. >>

Agreed, Chris !!!!

'Course even IF Larry did it, I AIN'T !!!  Period !!!
Make book on it !!!   LOL

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Tue Dec  1 15:37:43 2009
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:37:43 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?*
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W170F8B343DA4B666DE1511B8960@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1409493906.10220981259707063845.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Yes, yes, I would have to say I have a garage that I keep trying to clean up, but it seems a lot like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. Would it be too terrible for me to throw away all that stuff that "there will be a use for someday"? Trouble is, once something is actually thrown away, that is the very thing I need in the near future. Been proven! Fact!! 8^) 

--David C. 
I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet more kisses begin with Bud Light than with a Kay jewelry product. 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca 
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 9:34:39 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this? 

I've been working on organizing my garage in my spare time for 3 summers now 
and have made some progress. It got so that I couldn't get through it and 
there was no room to work on anything. 


This is taken a picture every year since I moved in. I'm sure that most of 
you have seen this gif before. 

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/the_garage.gif 



and this is the most recent photo 

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/garage.jpg 



My son's Fiat still has to get in for winter storage. I'm short 8" of space 
but I figure I'll jack up the back end of the Sprite and put the wedge end of 
the X1/9 under it a bit. 



RD 

I could have used that Bobcat! 



> Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:26:12 -0600 
> 
> Michael, 
> The picture was taken right after running a Bobcat through. Otherwise you 
> couldn't get to the room with the license plates on the wall without a pair 
> of snowshoes... 
> Cheers!! 
> Jim 
> 
> On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 2:21 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote: 
> 
> > Mine looks more like this: 
> >> 
> >> 
http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/images/garage.jpg<http://www.starrtech.net/%7E 
jimj/images/garage.jpg> 
> >> 
> > 
> > How did you manage a walkway? I have to step over everything. 
> > 
> > Michael Rowe 
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Dec  1 15:47:32 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:47:32 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?*
In-Reply-To: <1409493906.10220981259707063845.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <BAY112-W170F8B343DA4B666DE1511B8960@phx.gbl>,
	<1409493906.10220981259707063845.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W2152C0C3AF15770196CA34B8960@phx.gbl>

I think that what we're saying here is that spridget owners all suffer from
OCD.


So, David ... is you garage underwater with a split in the side?  :)







Yes, yes, I would have to say I have a garage that I keep trying to clean up,
but it seems a lot like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.  Would it
be too terrible for me to throw away all that stuff that "there will be a use
for someday"?  Trouble is, once something is actually thrown away, that is the
very thing I need in the near future.  Been proven!  Fact!!   8^)

--David C.
I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet more kisses begin with Bud Light
than with a Kay jewelry product.

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Tue Dec  1 15:58:19 2009
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:58:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <mailman.13.1259694003.13799.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.13.1259694003.13799.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4B159F8B.3060900@comcast.net>

robertduquette wrote:
 > My son's Fiat still has to get in for winter storage.  I'm short 8" of space

Take off those ugly bumpers and it be 8" shorter.  :)

And I can say that 'cuz I had a '78.  Great car, short on power. And as a winter 
project, your son might be able to find (or fabricate) the bumpers from a '74. 
Like this:
<http://www.imt.net/~dcampbell/fiat.htm>

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2
ex-'78 Fiat X1/9, sh!t brown (what were they thinking?)

From a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au  Tue Dec  1 16:02:31 2009
From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au (Andy Webster)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:02:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] ridgets] battery drain--update
In-Reply-To: <4B159982.7020308@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <278871.97915.qm@web50602.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Hi Ed,

I havent pulled the timing cover off yet..
figured I'd check the where the dizzy points first, as you suggest.

I wonder where I can find a (quality) timing belt, if indeed I need to renew
it.


I live in the Gold Coast. ( half way up the right hand side of Australia )
probably a bit far for you to come and help me out  ;-)

Andy




--- On Wed, 2/12/09, Sales at " Just Brits " <sales at justbrits.com> wrote:

From: Sales at " Just Brits " <sales at justbrits.com>
Subject: Re: ridgets] battery drain--update
To: "Andy Webster" <a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au>
Received: Wednesday, 2 December, 2009, 9:32 AM




  
<< My engine has a "TRIGER" Gilmer belt cam drive. Has
anyone ever heard
of

these jumping a tooth and putting the valve timing out by a few
degrees?

It doesn't seem likely......I think I am clutching at straws here... >>


Andy, its worth checking<G>!!  After all a chain CAN do it.


Get #1 to TDC and see where dizzy is pointing.


Have you had timing cover off ??


Ed


PS: Where are you located??  I forget<G> !!!!


 



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From richb at u.washington.edu  Tue Dec  1 16:01:13 2009
From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:01:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC
References: <4B143AD0.10608@comcast.net><BB2D3A9709B1473BAA9DF7976C1B16CD@HomePC><402188520911301738u204f6a42i9d4296f7b1cf32de@mail.gmail.com>
	<1A2CC4694026465497B237E5CC849DC8@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <A61EC94531A34743BC0FA1A24311D6E7@psych.washington.edu>

It even used to happen to new bikes.  In the early '80's Suzuki used 
cosmoline to protect the carbs during shipping from Japan.  This coating 
would plug the jets on at least a quarter of the bikes we assembled right 
out of the crates.  We would have to pull the carbs and soak them in carb 
cleaner and reinstall.

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dean Hedin" <dlh2001 at comcast.net>
To: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>; "Spridgets" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 6:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC


> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
>> As another
>> friend of his put it, "I couldn't make a tank drip gas that slow, let
>> alone power something on it."
>
> Yea that's the trick,  It takes real tiny holes in the carb to make 168mpg 
> happen.
> Then one day the little tiny holes get clogged up and the PO takes the 
> carb off to fix it.
> Interest is lost, and the carb is set aside, and then over time it is 
> lost...   Next thing you know the moped is the aquired by someone like 
> Frank...sans carb.
>
> I think there's Karma here somewhere, just not sure if it is good or 
> bad...and for who..
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From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Tue Dec  1 16:08:23 2009
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 23:08:23 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?*
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W2152C0C3AF15770196CA34B8960@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <394876352.10234411259708903308.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

LOL--well if I don't get a handle on it somehow, you might say it is sinking. (But I DO know where everything is!) (Nice cliche', eh?) 8^) 

--David C. 
I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet more kisses begin with Bud Light than with a Kay jewelry product. 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca 
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 5:47:32 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?* 

I think that what we're saying here is that spridget owners all suffer from 
OCD. 


So, David ... is you garage underwater with a split in the side? :) 







Yes, yes, I would have to say I have a garage that I keep trying to clean up, 
but it seems a lot like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. Would it 
be too terrible for me to throw away all that stuff that "there will be a use 
for someday"? Trouble is, once something is actually thrown away, that is the 
very thing I need in the near future. Been proven! Fact!! 8^) 

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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Dec  1 17:10:46 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:10:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] ridgets] battery drain--update
In-Reply-To: <278871.97915.qm@web50602.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <4B159982.7020308@justbrits.com>
	<278871.97915.qm@web50602.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1A8CCBC1BAEA4DEF9C0CD7552D538A17@spider>

Maybe start with these people. They're in Australia.
http://www.tweakit.net/shop/product_info.php?products_id=433

I just googled TRIgGER Gilmer belt cam drive
...bill in usa
=========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Andy Webster
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 3:03 PM
To: sales at justbrits.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ridgets] battery drain--update

Hi Ed,

I haven't pulled the timing cover off yet..
figured I'd check the where the dizzy points first, as you suggest.

I wonder where I can find a (quality) timing belt, if indeed I need to renew
it.


I live in the Gold Coast. ( half way up the right hand side of Australia )
probably a bit far for you to come and help me out  ;-)

Andy
=======================================================

--- On Wed, 2/12/09, Sales at " Just Brits " <sales at justbrits.com> wrote:

From: Sales at " Just Brits " <sales at justbrits.com>
Subject: Re: ridgets] battery drain--update
To: "Andy Webster" <a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au>
Received: Wednesday, 2 December, 2009, 9:32 AM

<< My engine has a "TRIGER" Gilmer belt cam drive. Has
anyone ever heard
of
these jumping a tooth and putting the valve timing out by a few
degrees?
It doesn't seem likely......I think I am clutching at straws here... >>


Andy, its worth checking<G>!!  After all a chain CAN do it.


Get #1 to TDC and see where dizzy is pointing.


Have you had timing cover off ??


Ed


PS: Where are you located??  I forget<G> !!!!

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Tue Dec  1 17:50:46 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:50:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] battery drain--update
Message-ID: <981807.27296.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Andy, Ask Colin:  sprite parts.com au.  Skip Jackson

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Dec  1 18:21:09 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 20:21:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] ridgets] battery drain--update
In-Reply-To: <278871.97915.qm@web50602.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <4B159982.7020308@justbrits.com>,
	<278871.97915.qm@web50602.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W12C3375F388E98E232350DC2950@phx.gbl>

Andy,

How far are you from Colin Dodds.
aka http://www.spriteparts.com.au/
He's just north of Sydney I believe. maybe a phone call to him may help.
He's on the Yahoo Bugeye list but not the Spridgets list.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:02:31 -0800
> From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au
> To: sales at justbrits.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ridgets] battery drain--update
>
> Hi Ed,
>
> I havent pulled the timing cover off yet..
> figured I'd check the where the dizzy points first, as you suggest.
>
> I wonder where I can find a (quality) timing belt, if indeed I need to
renew
> it.
>
>
> I live in the Gold Coast. ( half way up the right hand side of Australia )
> probably a bit far for you to come and help me out  ;-)
>
> Andy


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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Dec  1 18:21:45 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 01:21:45 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <4B159F8B.3060900@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.13.1259694003.13799.spridgets@autox.team.net>,
	<4B159F8B.3060900@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W3E3C90B9755BF8F64DF28B8950@phx.gbl>

I did think of that, but ... I think that may be harder to do than just
jacking up the back of the Sprite.  :)



My brother's first X1/9 was yellow like that one.



My son doesn't actually live in Ottawa.  He's in his last year of University
out of town.



It may be short on power, but it does sound great when you put pedal to
metal.

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada





> Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 17:58:19 -0500
> From: kentmclean at comcast.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
>
> robertduquette wrote:
> > My son's Fiat still has to get in for winter storage. I'm short 8" of
space
>
> Take off those ugly bumpers and it be 8" shorter. :)
>
> And I can say that 'cuz I had a '78. Great car, short on power. And as a
winter
> project, your son might be able to find (or fabricate) the bumpers from a
'74.
> Like this:
> <http://www.imt.net/~dcampbell/fiat.htm>
>
> --
> Kent McLean
> '56 100 BN2
> ex-'78 Fiat X1/9, sh!t brown (what were they thinking?)
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Dec  1 19:19:46 2009
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 21:19:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pay-to-play
In-Reply-To: <402188520911301425i12eea320o980bb56073c1c88@mail.gmail.com>
References: <87d2rg$7ifkb3@email.mtu.edu>
	<BAY112-W405908D3B43362C24EE76AB8970@phx.gbl>
	<4B143CD4.30609@comcast.net>
	<402188520911301425i12eea320o980bb56073c1c88@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7BE85964-26C6-470F-958F-05DAF6B2F4B8@phillymgclub.com>

No, they charge you to enter PA from NJ. Trying to keep the riff raff out.

Larry

On Nov 30, 2009, at 5:25 PM, David Lieb wrote:

>> If you can't stand the high taxes in New Jersey you are free to move BUT
you
>> have to pay an EXIT tax, this is over and above any toll bridge just to
get
>> out.
>> Something like 2% of what you sold your property for.
>
> Yeah, I remember driving to the BABE Rally and figuring out that there
> was no toll to get into Jersey, but they did charge to leave Jersey...
> Cuz it's worth it!?
> David L
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One of these days, you'll look back on all this, and plow into a parked car.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Dec  1 19:49:09 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 20:49:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Pay-to-play
In-Reply-To: <7BE85964-26C6-470F-958F-05DAF6B2F4B8@phillymgclub.com>
References: <87d2rg$7ifkb3@email.mtu.edu>
	<BAY112-W405908D3B43362C24EE76AB8970@phx.gbl>
	<4B143CD4.30609@comcast.net>
	<402188520911301425i12eea320o980bb56073c1c88@mail.gmail.com>
	<7BE85964-26C6-470F-958F-05DAF6B2F4B8@phillymgclub.com>
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> No, they charge you to enter PA from NJ. Trying to keep the riff raff out.

Yes, but they also charge you to leave NJ to get to Staten Island. I
insist it is a tax on leaving Jersey ;-)
David L

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Dec  1 22:28:00 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 21:28:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W3E3C90B9755BF8F64DF28B8950@phx.gbl>
References: <mailman.13.1259694003.13799.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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Where's "University out of town"?



On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 5:21 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> I did think of that, but ... I think that may be harder to do than just
> jacking up the back of the Sprite.  :)
>
>
>
> My brother's first X1/9 was yellow like that one.
>
>
>
> My son doesn't actually live in Ottawa.  He's in his last year of
> University
> out of town.
>
>
>
> It may be short on power, but it does sound great when you put pedal to
> metal.
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec  2 06:30:50 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 08:30:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Funky colored Bugey on eBay.
Message-ID: <205cef430912020530v3723831cgd37e7e838ddade42@mail.gmail.com>

List,
Here is a funky colored Bugeye on eBay. I kinda like the contrast of the red
seats over the black carpet but I am a little bit of a stock snob, with the
exception of mag wheels ; )
enjoy;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1961-Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-MK1-CUSTOM-RESTORED_W0QQitemZ280432347267QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item414b120883#v4-36
Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec  2 06:54:19 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 08:54:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W170F8B343DA4B666DE1511B8960@phx.gbl>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>
	<BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl>
	<1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser>
	<BAY112-W3656EF98BD03704BBBE238B8970@phx.gbl>
	<43840a7e0911301142u49dac420o8d45598a7163398c@mail.gmail.com>
	<DF553C18CCEF422B9F2572EC18467E2F@Home>
	<43840a7e0911302226u5733d00ey25248f2ac81dc47@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W170F8B343DA4B666DE1511B8960@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <205cef430912020554p3e136ce0jefd984c5a1f6595b@mail.gmail.com>

Wow you can walk in your garage ; )
Cool idea lift the roof and put in a car lift to get more vehicles in the
garage.
Like your Midget very sweet : )
Lin

On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 9:34 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> I've been working on organizing my garage in my spare time for 3 summers
> now
> and have made some progress.  It got so that I couldn't get through it and
> there was no room to work on anything.
>
>
> This is taken a picture every year since I moved in.  I'm sure that most of
> you have seen this gif before.
>
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/the_garage.gif
>
>
>
> and this is the most recent photo
>
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/garage.jpg
>
>
>
> My son's Fiat still has to get in for winter storage.  I'm short 8" of
> space
> but I figure I'll jack up the back end of the Sprite and put the wedge end
> of
> the X1/9 under it a bit.
>
>
>
> RD
>
> I could have used that Bobcat!
>
>
>
> > Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:26:12 -0600
>  >
> > Michael,
> > The picture was taken right after running a Bobcat through. Otherwise you
> > couldn't get to the room with the license plates on the wall without a
> pair
> > of snowshoes...
> > Cheers!!
> > Jim
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 2:21 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> wrote:
> >
> > > Mine looks more like this:
> > >>
> > >>
> http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/images/garage.jpg<
> http://www.starrtech.net/%7E
> jimj/images/garage.jpg <http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/images/garage.jpg>>
> > >>
> > >
> > > How did you manage a walkway? I have to step over everything.
> > >
> > > Michael Rowe
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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Wed Dec  2 07:08:59 2009
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 14:08:59 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Funky colored Bugey on eBay.
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912020530v3723831cgd37e7e838ddade42@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <267025535.10386411259762939958.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Appraised at $32500! 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com> 
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 8:30:50 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: [Spridgets] Funky colored Bugey on eBay. 

List, 
Here is a funky colored Bugeye on eBay. I kinda like the contrast of the red 
seats over the black carpet but I am a little bit of a stock snob, with the 
exception of mag wheels ; ) 
enjoy; 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1961-Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-MK1-CUSTOM-RESTORED_W0QQitemZ280432347267QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item414b120883#v4-36 
Lin 
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Dec  2 07:22:57 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 08:22:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Funky colored Bugey on eBay.
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912020530v3723831cgd37e7e838ddade42@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430912020530v3723831cgd37e7e838ddade42@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912020622g5eaffe39m43771beeb5bdefd1@mail.gmail.com>

Nice.
I need to start appraising cars.  People can pay me a lot of money and
I'll tell them their car is worth way more than it really is.
Special cars, racing pedigrees, and prototypes aside, I think someone
could build 3 or 4 comparable cars for the "appraised value".

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec  2 07:24:23 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 09:24:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Funky colored Bugey on eBay.
In-Reply-To: <267025535.10386411259762939958.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <205cef430912020530v3723831cgd37e7e838ddade42@mail.gmail.com>
	<267025535.10386411259762939958.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <205cef430912020624t19ddcf72o7c999e298d036cee@mail.gmail.com>

Huh?

On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 9:08 AM, <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:

>  Appraised at $32500!
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 8:30:50 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: [Spridgets] Funky colored Bugey on eBay.
>
> List,
> Here is a funky colored Bugeye on eBay. I kinda like the contrast of the
> red
> seats over the black carpet but I am a little bit of a stock snob, with the
> exception of mag wheels ; )
> enjoy;
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1961-Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-MK1-CUSTOM-RESTORED_W0QQitemZ280432347267QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item414b120883#v4-36
> Lin
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Dec  2 07:26:58 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 08:26:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Funky colored Bugey on eBay.
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912020530v3723831cgd37e7e838ddade42@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430912020530v3723831cgd37e7e838ddade42@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912020626r17e87909l9f372cbb8c6eb8b0@mail.gmail.com>

"The inners were machined back to original specs. "
Statements like that make me think the seller is bordering on fraud.

"The electrical system was rewired and updated to a negative ground
therefore it starts every time."
I hate it when I have a positive ground and it fails to start because
I didn't switch to negative ground.

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Wed Dec  2 07:54:33 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 06:54:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Pay-to-play
Message-ID: <131f501ca735f$5bdbf6b0$116a010a@mail2world.com>

Actually, all the one way tolls over the Hudson are on the east-bound
side. You need to drive up to damn near Albany to cross the Hudson for
free going east.
 
I agree with David, it's the NJ exit tax. :)
 
-=Chris

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

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

 	  	 From: David Lieb [72spridget at gmail.com]
Sent: 12/1/2009 9:49:09 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Pay-to-play 

> No, they charge you to enter PA from NJ. Trying to keep the riff raff
out. 

Yes, but they also charge you to leave NJ to get to Staten Island. I 
insist it is a tax on leaving Jersey ;-) 
David L 
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From John.Deikis at va.gov  Wed Dec  2 08:32:42 2009
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 10:32:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C6C1@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

If SG is the highest spec shown, it's got appropriate amount of zinc and
phosphorus for flat tappet motors. There may be other specialty
additives for that particular application (ATVs), but I understand
"motorcycle oils", specifically those NOT claiming to meet any
energy-saving API spec, are suitable for older engines.

-JohnD



Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:14:50 GMT

From: "Mark Haynes" <haynes386 at netzero.net>

Subject: [Spridgets]  Flat Tappet oil, New Rislone oil

To: spridgets at autox.team.net

Message-ID: <20091201.081450.24649.0 at webmail01.dca.untd.com>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1



Since the topic has come up again, I'll see what the list thinks. I was
looking at all of the oils specifications in Chuckleheads (Checkers) the
other week, and found that the 10w-40 oil for 4wheelers (ATVs) has an SG
spec, implying that it still has the (for us) needed amounts of ZDDP in
it. the price is commensurate with standard 10w-40 oils. Any inputs as
to its suitability? It sure would cost less than $100 a case.





Mark Haynes

HAN6L12779

HAN5L8016

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Dec  2 09:26:36 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 10:26:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912020554p3e136ce0jefd984c5a1f6595b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>
	<BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl>
	<1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser>
	<BAY112-W3656EF98BD03704BBBE238B8970@phx.gbl>
	<43840a7e0911301142u49dac420o8d45598a7163398c@mail.gmail.com>
	<DF553C18CCEF422B9F2572EC18467E2F@Home>
	<43840a7e0911302226u5733d00ey25248f2ac81dc47@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W170F8B343DA4B666DE1511B8960@phx.gbl>
	<205cef430912020554p3e136ce0jefd984c5a1f6595b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912020826p2d19a217oca9fb9bb8187babe@mail.gmail.com>

All,

I occurs to me that not everyone got the joke...   The picture I linked to
was one I googled up on the internet.  While my garage is no prize winner,
it isn't anywhere near as bad as that one....    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim


> > > Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:26:12 -0600
> >  >
> > > Michael,
> > > The picture was taken right after running a Bobcat through. Otherwise
> you
> > > couldn't get to the room with the license plates on the wall without a
> > pair
> > > of snowshoes...
> > > Cheers!!
> > > Jim
> > >
> > > On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 2:21 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Mine looks more like this:
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/images/garage.jpg<http://www.starrtech.net/%7Ejimj/images/garage.jpg>
> <
> > http://www.starrtech.net/%7E
> > jimj/images/garage.jpg <http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/images/garage.jpg<http://www.starrtech.net/%7Ejimj/images/garage.jpg>
> >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > > How did you manage a walkway? I have to step over everything.
> > > >
> > > > Michael Rowe

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Dec  2 10:22:16 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:22:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912020826p2d19a217oca9fb9bb8187babe@mail.gmail.com>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>
	<BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl>
	<1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser>
	<BAY112-W3656EF98BD03704BBBE238B8970@phx.gbl>
	<43840a7e0911301142u49dac420o8d45598a7163398c@mail.gmail.com>
	<DF553C18CCEF422B9F2572EC18467E2F@Home>
	<43840a7e0911302226u5733d00ey25248f2ac81dc47@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W170F8B343DA4B666DE1511B8960@phx.gbl>
	<205cef430912020554p3e136ce0jefd984c5a1f6595b@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0912020826p2d19a217oca9fb9bb8187babe@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188520912020922ga183967sda9b75ec7d17fd11@mail.gmail.com>

> I occurs to me that not everyone got the joke...   The picture I linked to
> was one I googled up on the internet.  While my garage is no prize winner,
> it isn't anywhere near as bad as that one....    ;-)

Since a number of us DO have garages like that, I did not think of
"joke" when I saw it. I thought you were one of us. Sorry.
David L

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Dec  2 11:47:47 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:47:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No Zinc, now Titanium!
In-Reply-To: <4B1592C6.5060408@comcast.net>
References: <000a01ca72c9$bfad9ea0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<4B1592C6.5060408@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <99785E57-CE3C-4FC8-9DFC-AB267CFE6685@comcast.net>

umm.. it's "Liquid Titanium Technology" not the liquid form of  
Titanium.  They have the same claims that all the fix it oils have and  
have advertised for years..

Lester

.. but you probably knew that..


On Dec 1, 2009, at 4:03 PM, Frank wrote:

> Paul Asgeirsson wrote:
>> Out with the zincs in motor oil, now in with titanium!
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/ygbkpyz
>>
> Oh swell. Didn't Castrol have liquid tungsten in their oil back in  
> the 70s?
> So why put a hard metal in oil? I know that liquid tungsten stuff  
> had me rebuild my Spitfire when it hit 11,000 miles.
>
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Dec  2 11:56:28 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 13:56:28 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Funky colored Bugey on eBay.
Message-ID: <d5e.6035cf2d.3848125c@aol.com>

It's a tidy car but dramatically over-priced.  Also the vendor doesn't  
know that much apart Sprites or old cars in general.
 
In a message dated 02/12/2009 14:02:18 GMT Standard Time,  
grunthaner at gmail.com writes:

List,
Here is a funky colored Bugeye on eBay. I kinda like the  contrast of the 
red
seats over the black carpet but I am a little bit of a  stock snob, with the
exception of mag wheels ;  )
enjoy;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1961-Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-MK1-CUSTOM-R
ESTORED_W0QQitemZ280432347267QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item414b
120883#v4-36
Lin

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Dec  2 12:23:10 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 19:23:10 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912020554p3e136ce0jefd984c5a1f6595b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>,
	<BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl>,
	<1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser>,
	<BAY112-W3656EF98BD03704BBBE238B8970@phx.gbl>,
	<43840a7e0911301142u49dac420o8d45598a7163398c@mail.gmail.com>,
	<DF553C18CCEF422B9F2572EC18467E2F@Home>,
	<43840a7e0911302226u5733d00ey25248f2ac81dc47@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAY112-W170F8B343DA4B666DE1511B8960@phx.gbl>,
	<205cef430912020554p3e136ce0jefd984c5a1f6595b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W1E04C1B909CED813F52F1B8950@phx.gbl>

I can walk in there, but I bump my head at least once a week.  ( You get used
to the hoist at a certain level and then one day it's a bit lower ... )



There are systems like that, if money is no object.  You can have cars below
ground level or on a second floor.  I was in one guy's commercial garage and
he has a lift to put cars on the second floor and he had quite a few up there.
The idea of having one go below ground and accessible from the basement of the
house does appeal to me but ... ain't going to happen.

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )







Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 08:54:19 -0500
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
From: grunthaner at gmail.com


Wow you can walk in your garage ; )
Cool idea lift the roof and put in a car lift to get more vehicles in the
garage.
Like your Midget very sweet : )
Lin


On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 9:34 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

I've been working on organizing my garage in my spare time for 3 summers now
and have made some progress.  It got so that I couldn't get through it and
there was no room to work on anything.


This is taken a picture every year since I moved in.  I'm sure that most of
you have seen this gif before.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/the_garage.gif



and this is the most recent photo

http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/garage.jpg



My son's Fiat still has to get in for winter storage.  I'm short 8" of space
but I figure I'll jack up the back end of the Sprite and put the wedge end of
the X1/9 under it a bit.



RD

I could have used that Bobcat!



> Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:26:12 -0600



>
> Michael,
> The picture was taken right after running a Bobcat through. Otherwise you
> couldn't get to the room with the license plates on the wall without a pair
> of snowshoes...
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 2:21 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:
>
> > Mine looks more like this:
> >>
> >>
http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/images/garage.jpg<http://www.starrtech.net/%7E
jimj/images/garage.jpg>
> >>
> >
> > How did you manage a walkway? I have to step over everything.
> >
> > Michael Rowe
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Dec  2 12:26:02 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 19:26:02 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912020826p2d19a217oca9fb9bb8187babe@mail.gmail.com>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>,
	<BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl>,
	<1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser>,
	<BAY112-W3656EF98BD03704BBBE238B8970@phx.gbl>,
	<43840a7e0911301142u49dac420o8d45598a7163398c@mail.gmail.com>,
	<DF553C18CCEF422B9F2572EC18467E2F@Home>,
	<43840a7e0911302226u5733d00ey25248f2ac81dc47@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAY112-W170F8B343DA4B666DE1511B8960@phx.gbl>,
	<205cef430912020554p3e136ce0jefd984c5a1f6595b@mail.gmail.com>,
	<43840a7e0912020826p2d19a217oca9fb9bb8187babe@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W176280C039BF30744773C2B8950@phx.gbl>

So you're not a normal spridget owner?


I did take the web address into account and since it read jimj, I figured that
it might be legit.  :(


Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )





> Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 10:26:36 -0600
> From: bmwwxman at gmail.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
>
> All,
>
> I occurs to me that not everyone got the joke... The picture I linked to
> was one I googled up on the internet. While my garage is no prize winner,
> it isn't anywhere near as bad as that one.... ;-)
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
>
> > > > Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:26:12 -0600
> > > >
> > > > Michael,
> > > > The picture was taken right after running a Bobcat through. Otherwise
> > you
> > > > couldn't get to the room with the license plates on the wall without
a
> > > pair
> > > > of snowshoes...
> > > > Cheers!!
> > > > Jim
> > > >
> > > > On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 2:21 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Mine looks more like this:
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > >
http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/images/garage.jpg<http://www.starrtech.net/%7E
jimj/images/garage.jpg>
> > <
> > > http://www.starrtech.net/%7E
> > > jimj/images/garage.jpg
<http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/images/garage.jpg<http://www.starrtech.net/%7
Ejimj/images/garage.jpg>
> > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >
> > > > > How did you manage a walkway? I have to step over everything.
> > > > >
> > > > > Michael Rowe

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Dec  2 13:54:48 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:54:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tools Explained
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912021254s725cbb67n637f977d56ee1889@mail.gmail.com>

 *DRILL  PRESS*:
A  tall upright machine useful for  suddenly  snatching flat metal bar stock
out of your hands  so that it  smacks you in the chest and  flings your beer
across the room, denting the  freshly-painted project which you had
carefully  set in the  corner where nothing could get  to it.

*WIRE  WHEEL*:
Cleans paint off bolts and  then throws them somewhere under the workbench
 with the speed of light. Also removes  fingerprints and hard-earned
calluses from  fingers in  about the time it takes you to  say, "Oh, shit!"

*SKILL  SAW*:
A portable cutting tool used to  make studs too  short.

*PLIERS*:
Used to  round off bolt heads. Sometimes used in the  creation of
blood-blisters.
*
BELT  SANDER*:
An electric sanding tool  commonly used to convert minor touch-up jobs  into
 major refinishing  jobs.

*HACKSAW*:
One of a  family of cutting tools built on the Ouija board  principle... It
transforms human energy into a  crooked, unpredictable motion, and the more
you  attempt to influence its course, the  more  dismal your future
 becomes.

*VISE-GRIPS*:
Generally  used after pliers to completely round off bolt  heads. If nothing
else is available, they can  also be used to transfer intense welding heat
to  the palm of your hand.

*OXYACETYLENE  TORCH*:
Used almost entirely for  lighting various flammable objects in your shop
 on fire. Also handy for igniting the grease  inside the wheel hub out of
which you want to  remove a bearing race..

*TABLE  SAW*:
A large stationary power tool  commonly used to launch wood projectiles for
 testing wall integrity.

*HYDRAULIC  FLOOR JACK*:
Used for lowering an  automobile to the ground after you have  installed
 your new brake shoes, trapping  the jack handle firmly under the   bumper.

*BAND SAW*:
A  large stationary power saw primarily used by  most shops to cut good
aluminum sheet into  smaller pieces that more easily  fit into  the trash
can after you cut on the inside of the  line instead  of the outside  edge.

*TWO-TON ENGINE  HOIST*:
A tool for testing the maximum  tensile strength of everything you forgot
 to  disconnect.

*PHILLIPS  SCREWDRIVER*:
Normally used to stab  the vacuum seals under lids or for opening  old-style
paper-and-tin oil cans and splashing  oil on your shirt; but can also be
used, as the  name
implies, to strip  out Phillips  screw heads.

*STRAIGHT  SCREWDRIVER*:
A tool for opening paint  cans. Sometimes used to convert common slotted
 screws into non-removable screws and butchering  your palms.

*PRY BAR*:
A  tool used to crumple the metal surrounding that  clip or bracket you
needed to remove in order to  replace a 50 cent part.

*HOSE  CUTTER*:
A tool used to make hoses too  short.

*HAMMER*:
Originally  employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays  is used as a
kind of divining rod to locate the  most expensive parts adjacent the object
we are  trying to hit.

*UTILITY  KNIFE*:
Used to open and slice through  the contents of cardboard cartons delivered
to  your  front door; works particularly well  on contents such as seats,
vinyl records,   liquids in plastic bottles, collector magazines,  refund
checks, and rubber or  plastic  parts. Especially useful for slicing work
 clothes, but only while in use..

*Son  of a b*tch TOOL*:
Any handy tool that  you grab and throw across the garage while  yelling
"Son of a bitch" at the top of your  lungs. It is also, most often, the next
tool  that you will need.

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From vdiorio at hotmail.com  Wed Dec  2 15:07:05 2009
From: vdiorio at hotmail.com (vincent diorio)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 22:07:05 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Funky colored Bugey on eBay.
In-Reply-To: <d5e.6035cf2d.3848125c@aol.com>
References: <d5e.6035cf2d.3848125c@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY127-W11F69FD0CC09FD32DC85A4AF950@phx.gbl>

Well if anyone likes THAT one, I have a beautifully restored 66 Midget I'll
let go of for HALF THAT!

V. Diorio

66 Midget

80 MGB

> From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com
> Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 13:56:28 -0500
> To: grunthaner at gmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Funky colored Bugey on eBay.
>
> It's a tidy car but dramatically over-priced. Also the vendor doesn't
> know that much apart Sprites or old cars in general.
>
> In a message dated 02/12/2009 14:02:18 GMT Standard Time,
> grunthaner at gmail.com writes:
>
> List,
> Here is a funky colored Bugeye on eBay. I kinda like the contrast of the
> red
> seats over the black carpet but I am a little bit of a stock snob, with the
> exception of mag wheels ; )
> enjoy;
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1961-Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-MK1-CUSTOM-R
>
ESTORED_W0QQitemZ280432347267QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item414b
> 120883#v4-36
> Lin
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Dec  2 15:15:13 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 14:15:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Funky colored Bugey on eBay.
In-Reply-To: <d5e.6035cf2d.3848125c@aol.com>
References: <d5e.6035cf2d.3848125c@aol.com>
Message-ID: <d49b03130912021415vbb058a1yb23a18c3bea26a52@mail.gmail.com>

This is the kind of non-Spridget type that spends a lot of money restoring a
Bugeye to his idea of a cool looking car and has Apple Hydraulics rebuild
the shocks.  He put lots if money in all the wrong places on this car.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 10:56 AM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> It's a tidy car but dramatically over-priced.  Also the vendor doesn't
> know that much apart Sprites or old cars in general.
>
> In a message dated 02/12/2009 14:02:18 GMT Standard Time,
> grunthaner at gmail.com writes:
>
> List,
> Here is a funky colored Bugeye on eBay. I kinda like the  contrast of the
> red
> seats over the black carpet but I am a little bit of a  stock snob, with
> the
> exception of mag wheels ;  )
> enjoy;
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1961-Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-MK1-CUSTOM-R
>
> ESTORED_W0QQitemZ280432347267QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item414b
> 120883#v4-36<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1961-Austin-Healey-Bugeye-Sprite-MK1-CUSTOM-R%0AESTORED_W0QQitemZ280432347267QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item414b%0A120883#v4-36>
> Lin
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Dec  2 17:37:06 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 18:37:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Funky colored Bugey on eBay.
In-Reply-To: <d49b03130912021415vbb058a1yb23a18c3bea26a52@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d5e.6035cf2d.3848125c@aol.com>
	<d49b03130912021415vbb058a1yb23a18c3bea26a52@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FD9C684B5AF04235A80206B8A41E0FEB@HomePC>

I have to agree with Mike on this one.  I wonder how much more you would 
have to put into it to fix that gaudy paint job.  I guess good taste can't 
be bought.

His narrative is hilarious on several counts.

Just my opinion,

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 4:15 PM
To: <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Funky colored Bugey on eBay.

This is the kind of non-Spridget type that spends a lot of money restoring a
Bugeye to his idea of a cool looking car and has Apple Hydraulics rebuild
the shocks.  He put lots if money in all the wrong places on this car.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Dec  2 18:04:32 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 17:04:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] uh... yeah.
In-Reply-To: <AA89CE358D51F94F80F035E644CE73C351359A69BF@RNOMBX01.is.ad.igt.com>
References: <AA89CE358D51F94F80F035E644CE73C351359A69BF@RNOMBX01.is.ad.igt.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912021704w6eff7955h99376bd783057a77@mail.gmail.com>

 The new way to take the wheels off of your car.
http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2684546



This must be the guys brother.
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1281659

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Dec  2 18:33:46 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 19:33:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] uh... yeah.
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912021704w6eff7955h99376bd783057a77@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AA89CE358D51F94F80F035E644CE73C351359A69BF@RNOMBX01.is.ad.igt.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912021704w6eff7955h99376bd783057a77@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188520912021733k6d24a07ft2a9f2ca139f2916d@mail.gmail.com>

>  The new way to take the wheels off of your car.
> http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2684546

So we have a guy who thinks his titanium-coated tap is made of
titanium, that drill bits are made of brass, that an aftermarket stud
and key is somehow VW's fault, and that he is a hero for taking a
sawzall to his rim?????
I think I should sell my VW now.
David L

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Dec  2 18:48:37 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 17:48:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] uh... yeah.
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912021704w6eff7955h99376bd783057a77@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AA89CE358D51F94F80F035E644CE73C351359A69BF@RNOMBX01.is.ad.igt.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912021704w6eff7955h99376bd783057a77@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9B45A3F8F24F46CCB1F4B03AB0334280@spider>

The very dark picture shows what he was up against. ...bill in Oregon
http://www.97330.com/VW_lug_bolt_Fix_4.jpg

==============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WFO Herb
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 5:05 PM
To: Poly Sci List; Spridgeteers; Wedge List
Subject: [Spridgets] uh... yeah.

 The new way to take the wheels off of your car.
http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2684546

This must be the guy's brother.
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1281659

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Wed Dec  2 20:24:15 2009
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 22:24:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Funky colored Bugey on eBay.
References: <205cef430912020530v3723831cgd37e7e838ddade42@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8A563F47211143E0AFEFBDA010C53189@blackbox2>

It is the doom of all Bugeyes to be painted silver along with a black engine compartment.

Ask me how I know...

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Dec  2 20:35:17 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:35:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting old car pictures
Message-ID: <4B1731F5.9050609@comcast.net>

1900 into the 1940s

http://mred-old-cars.blogspot.com/

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Dec  2 20:48:44 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:48:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Funky colored Bugey on eBay.
In-Reply-To: <FD9C684B5AF04235A80206B8A41E0FEB@HomePC>
References: <d5e.6035cf2d.3848125c@aol.com>
	<d49b03130912021415vbb058a1yb23a18c3bea26a52@mail.gmail.com>
	<FD9C684B5AF04235A80206B8A41E0FEB@HomePC>
Message-ID: <4B17351C.4030803@comcast.net>

The carbs were replaced with very reliable SUs.
Uh, I thought Sprites came with SUs.
And THIS car has an unpainted radiator, Most were painted.
Yup, at the factory when new.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Dec  2 20:54:43 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 21:54:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] uh... yeah.
In-Reply-To: <9B45A3F8F24F46CCB1F4B03AB0334280@spider>
References: <AA89CE358D51F94F80F035E644CE73C351359A69BF@RNOMBX01.is.ad.igt.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912021704w6eff7955h99376bd783057a77@mail.gmail.com>
	<9B45A3F8F24F46CCB1F4B03AB0334280@spider>
Message-ID: <402188520912021954m564e4858n77dc230a5d6439a7@mail.gmail.com>

> The very dark picture shows what he was up against. ...bill in Oregon
> http://www.97330.com/VW_lug_bolt_Fix_4.jpg

I beg to differ. He was really up against a case of criminal stupidity
combined with indolence.
After he buggered the head, he drilled it, then was too lazy to find
or get an ez-out, so he thought he would tap it and broke the tap.
Even if he hadn't broken the tap, just what good would a tapped hole
have done for him???
Even at that point, he could have taken a large drill bit and drilled
out the head to the point of pulling the rim off of it and using a
vice-grip to remove the stud left behind. Too many tools and not
enough sense.
David L

From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Dec  3 00:39:43 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:39:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting old car pictures
In-Reply-To: <4B1731F5.9050609@comcast.net>
References: <4B1731F5.9050609@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4B176B3F.4040004@justbrits.com>

Frank, BOGGLES the mind on how YOU found the site,
but WOW - EXTREMELY KOOL !!!

THANK YOU !!!!!

Ed

Please visit MY site at:
www.justbrits.com

From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Dec  3 00:46:25 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:46:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] uh... yeah.
In-Reply-To: <402188520912021954m564e4858n77dc230a5d6439a7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AA89CE358D51F94F80F035E644CE73C351359A69BF@RNOMBX01.is.ad.igt.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912021704w6eff7955h99376bd783057a77@mail.gmail.com>
	<9B45A3F8F24F46CCB1F4B03AB0334280@spider>
	<402188520912021954m564e4858n77dc230a5d6439a7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B176CD1.3010607@justbrits.com>

David:

<< Too many tools and not enough sense. >>

Without a doubt !!!  er WAIT, he had ZERO 'sense' !!!

Even your 'normal' LBC DPO ain't THAT bad <VBG> !!!

Now just HOW did he get another wheel back on the hub??

TIG, MIG or just plain 'gas/heat' ?!?!?

Enquiring minds .......................[and all 'that']...

LOL

RD

From grday at btinternet.com  Thu Dec  3 05:15:50 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 12:15:50 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] uh... yeah.
References: <AA89CE358D51F94F80F035E644CE73C351359A69BF@RNOMBX01.is.ad.igt.com><2ad6c6b10912021704w6eff7955h99376bd783057a77@mail.gmail.com><9B45A3F8F24F46CCB1F4B03AB0334280@spider><402188520912021954m564e4858n77dc230a5d6439a7@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B176CD1.3010607@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <9640EC65B8594ED7AAEABDA9079DADA3@user8634b3d69b>

http://www.97330.com/VW_lug_bolt_Fix_4.jpg

This guy simply did not have the right tool for the job.  He was the tin man 
in the Wizard of Oz.   A VW jack/lug kit contains the correct security 
adapter/stud to fit it - there are only around 6 varieties and all Audi / VW 
dealers and a lot of other garages have them.  You count the number of 
splines needed to fit the adapter and go buy one.  Cost is around 8 to 10 
dollars.  If you are in the trade you'll get a full range kit for around 
25-30 bucks.  You can even hammer a piece of 1/2 inch square bar in the hole 
if you are really stuck and it will deform enough to grip sufficiently to 
use a socket wrench to remove it.

His comment about tyre dealers not wanting to do anything and one had welded 
something to it that broke off has to be an invention.  Where is the heat 
staining from the weld or is there a new cold weld system that leaves no 
trace when it breaks off that we know nothing about?

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sales at " Just Brits "" <sales at justbrits.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 7:46 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] uh... yeah.


> David:
>
> << Too many tools and not enough sense. >>
>
> Without a doubt !!!  er WAIT, he had ZERO 'sense' !!!
>
> Even your 'normal' LBC DPO ain't THAT bad <VBG> !!!
>
> Now just HOW did he get another wheel back on the hub??
>
> TIG, MIG or just plain 'gas/heat' ?!?!?
>
> Enquiring minds .......................[and all 'that']...
>
> LOL
>
> RD

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Thu Dec  3 08:16:16 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 07:16:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting old car pictures
In-Reply-To: <4B1731F5.9050609@comcast.net>
References: <4B1731F5.9050609@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <215511.11298.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I found "The two young ladies coming from a prayer meeting" photo interesting..... think  he's being sarcastic?  Us Ed's have a strange sense of humor.
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 7:35:17 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting old car pictures

1900 into the 1940s

http://mred-old-cars.blogspot.com/
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Dec  3 08:29:00 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 09:29:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Messerschmitt Video
Message-ID: <D5BF3BB7059748A39626123D3DF535C8@HomePC>

Get a load of the Messerschmitt on two wheels a la Joie Chitwood.

The Messerschmitt runs about halfway through the video.

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

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Thu Dec  3 15:26:11 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 14:26:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dress up your garage...Nice MG sign
Message-ID: <520849.25613.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/clt/1492556800.html

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Dec  3 19:17:50 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:17:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] A little help for a motorcycle
Message-ID: <4B18714E.3030608@comcast.net>

I don't know anybody on a motorcycle list and my new 63 Honda is now 
sporting a 2007 engine, yeah a chinese engine that is an EXACT copy of 
the 63 Honda engine.
But over the years the ignition changed, so did the wire colors as there 
is 1 extra wire coming out of the flywheel of the honda, and the colors 
are all different.
For $30 I ended up buying a 2007 Baja dirt bike that has a carb, the 
honda did not. I got the whole bike for $30 the whole engine was a 
direct bolt in perfect match.
But I have no spark and can not figure out how to get it.
I know it comes from the flywheel, no battery in either of these scooters.
Does anybody on this list have any idea how to wire the stator to the 
spark plug so it makes a spark?
I was told I (now) have a capacitor discharge ignition. Who knows what a 
63 Honda had but that engine is now an anchor.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites
And one jap hunk-o-junk

From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Dec  3 20:26:45 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:26:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Dress up your garage...Nice MG sign
In-Reply-To: <520849.25613.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <520849.25613.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B188175.1080702@justbrits.com>

<<

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/clt/1492556800.html
___________________________________________

 >>

It's not in YOUR garage YET, Ed ????

<VBEG>

Ed

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Dec  3 21:27:08 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 22:27:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] A little help for a motorcycle
In-Reply-To: <4B18714E.3030608@comcast.net>
References: <4B18714E.3030608@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912032027q2f671aa6q24301ce3c579acde@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.bajajusa.com/Files/Bajaj%20SUPER%20EXCEL%20w%20electronic%20ignition%20wiring%20diagram.pdf

http://www.bajajusa.com/Files/Bajaj%20SUPER%20wiring%20diagram.pdf


Are those pdfs helpful?  Did the Honda have points?

Need more info.

If CDI then there should be a box that controls spark that is fed from
the stator.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Dec  3 21:40:18 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 22:40:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] A little help for a motorcycle
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910912032027q2f671aa6q24301ce3c579acde@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B18714E.3030608@comcast.net>
	<5f00d9910912032027q2f671aa6q24301ce3c579acde@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912032040u62fa2dccp79fd04e69cfef16@mail.gmail.com>

http://100megsfree4.com/honda/h0050/cub.htm

www.vjmc.org

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Thu Dec  3 21:58:00 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 20:58:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Dress up your garage...Nice MG sign
References: <520849.25613.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4B188175.1080702@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <004301ca749e$5b89e920$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hey Ed!  Want me to pick it up for you and ship it your way?  It's sorta
close to me.  Aughta look good at your shop!

Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sales at " Just Brits "" <sales at justbrits.com>
Cc: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 7:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Dress up your garage...Nice MG sign


> <<
>
> http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/clt/1492556800.html
> ___________________________________________
>
>  >>
>
> It's not in YOUR garage YET, Ed ????
>
> <VBEG>
>
> Ed
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Thu Dec  3 22:48:19 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:48:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Google DNS (NO LBC)
Message-ID: <1335291331.20091203214819@pacifier.com>

Hello Spridgets,

  If we weren't computer users as well as Spridgiteers, we wouldn't be
  here in the first place..Some may be aware that Google now has a
  free DNS service. I tried it. It's faster than the dynamically
  assigned, for me at least.. .. for those who want to give it try

  Change you DNS server in your TCP/IP stack to

  8.8.8.8   or     8.8.4.4

  or use one for primary and one for secondary

  for more information...

  http://code.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/using.html

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                          mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403  "the red thing"
 
  Dangerous exercise: Jumping to conclusions. 

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Dec  4 04:52:40 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 06:52:40 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Cold starting
Message-ID: <d15.59fe4c37.384a5208@aol.com>

>From the day I fitted a high energy sports coil (Gold Lucas) and subsequent 
 similar high energy replacments my Sprite starts fine in cold weather.   
Does your car have a standard coil and is it old?
 
In a message dated 01/12/2009 16:18:43 GMT Standard Time,  mdrowe at op
tonline.net writes:

What  exactly happens in the cold?

So I checked the plugs.  Three were  perfect in color and gap.  Number two 
was black and wet, not from today  as it never fired.  I cleaned it up and 
the car started on the first  pull.  I checked that plug again after the 
engine was warm and it was dry  but sooty.  There is no missing or any other 
sign of firing  problems.

How can one plug be rich without missing?   

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Dec  4 05:23:31 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 06:23:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ed heads to Wal Mart
Message-ID: <e98d88090912040423i137db157udba0df7715f36377@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/?p=7133
This one is from Minnesota!


-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Dec  4 05:26:19 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 04:26:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Dress up your garage...Nice MG sign
In-Reply-To: <004301ca749e$5b89e920$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <520849.25613.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4B188175.1080702@justbrits.com>
	<004301ca749e$5b89e920$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <138022.1386.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Unfortunately, I have better things to put the money into at the moment.....It would look good in my garage though.




________________________________
From: Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at att.net>
To: sales at justbrits.com
Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, December 3, 2009 8:58:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Dress up your garage...Nice MG sign

Hey Ed!  Want me to pick it up for you and ship it your way?  It's sorta
close to me.  Aughta look good at your shop!

Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sales at " Just Brits "" <sales at justbrits.com>
Cc: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 7:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Dress up your garage...Nice MG sign


> <<
>
> http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/clt/1492556800.html
> ___________________________________________
>
>  >>
>
> It's not in YOUR garage YET, Ed ????
>
> <VBEG>
>
> Ed
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From nsliwinski at hotmail.com  Fri Dec  4 05:40:23 2009
From: nsliwinski at hotmail.com (Norbert Sliwinski)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 07:40:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension
Message-ID: <BLU147-W417158C26F9B2F46EA017D6930@phx.gbl>

Hello All.



I have seen various suspension alterations/improvement made for BE's, Midgets
and MBG's.



Does anyone have detailed instructions, dwgs. etc. for a 4 link rear
suspension and or shock absorber, coil over front/rear suspension rebuilds?
Yes, I know MOSS offers a kit, but it seems quite expensive and I have the
tools to make the required parts myself.



I would like to rebuild my '73 Midget using a "newer" suspension design.



Norbert

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From pythias at pacifier.com  Thu Dec  3 22:48:19 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:48:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Google DNS (NO LBC)
Message-ID: <1335291331.20091203214819@pacifier.com>

Hello Spridgets,

  If we weren't computer users as well as Spridgiteers, we wouldn't be
  here in the first place..Some may be aware that Google now has a
  free DNS service. I tried it. It's faster than the dynamically
  assigned, for me at least.. .. for those who want to give it try

  Change you DNS server in your TCP/IP stack to

  8.8.8.8   or     8.8.4.4

  or use one for primary and one for secondary

  for more information...

  http://code.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/using.html

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                          mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403  "the red thing"
 
  Dangerous exercise: Jumping to conclusions. 

From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Dec  4 06:43:06 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 05:43:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] test
Message-ID: <1922103119.20091204054306@pacifier.com>

Hello Spridgets,

  test of reception.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                          mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403  "the red thing"
 
  Celibacy is NOT hereditary.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Thu Dec  3 22:48:19 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 21:48:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Google DNS (NO LBC)
Message-ID: <1335291331.20091203214819@pacifier.com>

Hello Spridgets,

  If we weren't computer users as well as Spridgiteers, we wouldn't be
  here in the first place..Some may be aware that Google now has a
  free DNS service. I tried it. It's faster than the dynamically
  assigned, for me at least.. .. for those who want to give it try

  Change you DNS server in your TCP/IP stack to

  8.8.8.8   or     8.8.4.4

  or use one for primary and one for secondary

  for more information...

  http://code.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/using.html

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                          mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403  "the red thing"
 
  Dangerous exercise: Jumping to conclusions. 

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Dec  4 08:39:21 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:39:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
Message-ID: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

We've been assalted...

cars are parked.

When's Spring?


Peter C

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Dec  4 10:02:10 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 09:02:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] test
In-Reply-To: <1922103119.20091204054306@pacifier.com>
References: <1922103119.20091204054306@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <463888.42881.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I didn't receive this....did any one else?  ;^)




________________________________
From: Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, December 4, 2009 5:43:06 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] test

Hello Spridgets,

  test of reception.

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

'66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403  "the red thing"

  Celibacy is NOT hereditary.
You are subscribed as eap2140 at yahoo.com

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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Dec  4 10:09:54 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 17:09:54 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W5201540A837856B0264F06B8930@phx.gbl>

I'm sure you'll also be peppered with quite a bit before then.

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

> From: peter at nosimport.com
>
> We've been assalted...
>
> cars are parked.
>
> When's Spring?
>
>
> Peter C

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Fri Dec  4 11:19:01 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:19:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <4333f8140912041019m7d9ffd7brc1fc03f43629a3f2@mail.gmail.com>

Peter,


On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 7:39 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> We've been assalted...
>
> cars are parked.
>
> When's Spring?
>
>
> Peter C
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From abcoz at hky.com  Fri Dec  4 11:21:13 2009
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:21:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension
In-Reply-To: <BLU147-W417158C26F9B2F46EA017D6930@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU147-W417158C26F9B2F46EA017D6930@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <F671DDC93FC8411ABA3519FCF181A8FE@OwnerPC>

For touring with our local MG and Triumph clubs?  Jeez, Norbert, Frank's 
Honda 50 would easily put-pace those guys!
Seriously, though; the only thing 99% of those suspension 
"alterations/improvements" are going to improve is their seller's bottom 
line.  For something you are going to drive on public roads, even at a 
spirited pace, the stock suspension in "as original" condition (in other 
words, rebuilt & properly aligned) will do very nicely.  About the only 
thing you might want to ad would be some trailing links to help locate the 
rear axle.  A Panhard rod or Watts linkage could also be added without too 
much difficulty.  In front, you could go with a heavier anti-roll bar and 
maybe use "poly" bushings instead of the original type rubber ones.  The 
Delrin or Teflon bushings are too stiff for the street and don't provide any 
"give" to adsorb harsh jolts from our local PA DOT maintained roads.
Now, if you are going to do some serious auto crossing or run "track days" 
at BeaveRun, there are all sorts of trick pieces you can ad.......but you 
won't want to drive it on the roads anymore.
Bud Osbourne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Norbert Sliwinski" <nsliwinski at hotmail.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 7:40 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension


> Hello All.
>
>
>
> I have seen various suspension alterations/improvement made for BE's, 
> Midgets
> and MBG's.
>
>
>
> Does anyone have detailed instructions, dwgs. etc. for a 4 link rear
> suspension and or shock absorber, coil over front/rear suspension 
> rebuilds?
> Yes, I know MOSS offers a kit, but it seems quite expensive and I have the
> tools to make the required parts myself.
>
>
>
> I would like to rebuild my '73 Midget using a "newer" suspension design.
>
>
>
> Norbert
>
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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Fri Dec  4 11:22:19 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:22:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <4333f8140912041022u2bf38020yb3af3b62c0b3b511@mail.gmail.com>

Peter, et al
Let's try this again, this time with the caps lock off and me speaking
firmly to windows about sending things that I wasn't ready to send!
I know how you feel, here on the left coast the cold weather has hit, it
actually got down into the 30s last night!   And (insult to injury) the high
today is only going to be in the 50s.
Hal


On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 7:39 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> We've been assalted...
>
> cars are parked.
>
> When's Spring?
>
>
> Peter C
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Dec  4 11:31:48 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:31:48 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
Message-ID: <BAY112-W51FD3290965005206CC5B3B8930@phx.gbl>

http://www.britishv8.org/Other/BruceUchida.htm

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Dec  4 12:20:50 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 19:20:50 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <76BBBB7CBA2149C8A5F25ED99621A7D0@Inspiron>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>,
	<BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl>,
	<1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser>,
	<BAY112-W3656EF98BD03704BBBE238B8970@phx.gbl>,
	<43840a7e0911301142u49dac420o8d45598a7163398c@mail.gmail.com>,
	<DF553C18CCEF422B9F2572EC18467E2F@Home>,
	<43840a7e0911302226u5733d00ey25248f2ac81dc47@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W170F8B343DA4B666DE1511B8960@phx.gbl>,
	<76BBBB7CBA2149C8A5F25ED99621A7D0@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W719039CFC0BAC47136646B8930@phx.gbl>

This guy can't be a real Brit car owner ...



http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=172685226



Way too tidy!

From vdiorio at hotmail.com  Fri Dec  4 12:32:30 2009
From: vdiorio at hotmail.com (vincent diorio)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 19:32:30 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] test
In-Reply-To: <463888.42881.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <1922103119.20091204054306@pacifier.com>,
	<463888.42881.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY127-W264E2FA498814874A24A1DAF930@phx.gbl>

YES!  I THINK the answer is 42.37%

> Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 09:02:10 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: pythias at pacifier.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] test
>
> I didn't receive this....did any one else? ;^)
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Fri, December 4, 2009 5:43:06 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] test
>
> Hello Spridgets,
>
> test of reception.
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
> '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing"
>
> Celibacy is NOT hereditary.
> You are subscribed as eap2140 at yahoo.com
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Dec  4 13:45:00 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 12:45:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension
In-Reply-To: <F671DDC93FC8411ABA3519FCF181A8FE@OwnerPC>
References: <BLU147-W417158C26F9B2F46EA017D6930@phx.gbl>
	<F671DDC93FC8411ABA3519FCF181A8FE@OwnerPC>
Message-ID: <E78263B7252B40B9B28DC3F2216565FA@spider>

Agreed. ...bill in oregon

====================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bud Osbourne
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 10:21 AM
To: Norbert Sliwinski; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Suspension

For touring with our local MG and Triumph clubs?  Jeez, Norbert, Frank's 
Honda 50 would easily put-pace those guys!
Seriously, though; the only thing 99% of those suspension 
"alterations/improvements" are going to improve is their seller's bottom 
line.  For something you are going to drive on public roads, even at a 
spirited pace, the stock suspension in "as original" condition (in other 
words, rebuilt & properly aligned) will do very nicely.  About the only 
thing you might want to ad would be some trailing links to help locate the 
rear axle.  A Panhard rod or Watts linkage could also be added without too 
much difficulty.  In front, you could go with a heavier anti-roll bar and 
maybe use "poly" bushings instead of the original type rubber ones.  The 
Delrin or Teflon bushings are too stiff for the street and don't provide any

"give" to adsorb harsh jolts from our local PA DOT maintained roads.
Now, if you are going to do some serious auto crossing or run "track days" 
at BeaveRun, there are all sorts of trick pieces you can ad.......but you 
won't want to drive it on the roads anymore.
Bud Osbourne

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Dec  4 14:46:23 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:46:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <822513.89016.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

January 14th. Just booked 4 day escape to Florida.

--- On Fri, 12/4/09, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> From: Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
> To: "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Friday, December 4, 2009, 9:39 AM
> We've been assalted...
>
> cars are parked.
>
> When's Spring?
>
>
> Peter C
> _______________________________________________
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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Fri Dec  4 15:08:58 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:08:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <4333f8140912041022u2bf38020yb3af3b62c0b3b511@mail.gmail.com>
References: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<4333f8140912041022u2bf38020yb3af3b62c0b3b511@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <337648.26436.qm@web84208.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Today's high around here was 28*F
The prediction for Monday here, in the Tri-Cities of SE WA, is a high of 22*F and a low of 9*F.
The highs for next week to be around 22*F..

Gonna buy me some Long Johns this weekend  ;-))

 Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
From: Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com>

I know how you feel, here on the left coast the cold weather has hit, it
actually got down into the 30s last night!   And (insult to injury) the high
today is only going to be in the 50s.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Dec  4 16:22:31 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:22:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912041522o2d1284b4p47b3626b5af6db77@mail.gmail.com>

Guys & Gals,

Not all the "cars are parked"...My TR8 loves the winter.

You guys ought to try one!  Better hurry, like our BEs, they are rapidly
increasing in value.

Herb
Grants Pass, Oregon

On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 7:39 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> We've been assalted...
>
> cars are parked.
>
> When's Spring?
>
>
> Peter C
>



-- 
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Dec  4 16:26:00 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:26:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] test
In-Reply-To: <1922103119.20091204054306@pacifier.com>
References: <1922103119.20091204054306@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912041526g70662ef2w39811e73b71443f0@mail.gmail.com>

I just got off the phone upgrading my DSL to 3Meg.  Can't get a faster
connection here in the "country"!

Maybe  by next Thursday I'll receive this test too.

Herb
Grants Pass, Oregon

On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 5:43 AM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello Spridgets,
>
>  test of reception.
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill L.                          mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403  "the red thing"
>
>  Celibacy is NOT hereditary.




-- 
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includes my email address!  It is a courtesy to me and others who may not
wish to have their email addresses sent all over the world!  Erasing the
history helps prevent Spammers from mining addresses and viruses from being
propagated!  IT ALSO PROTECTS YOU.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Dec  4 16:32:22 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:32:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W719039CFC0BAC47136646B8930@phx.gbl>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>
	<BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl>
	<1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser>
	<BAY112-W3656EF98BD03704BBBE238B8970@phx.gbl>
	<43840a7e0911301142u49dac420o8d45598a7163398c@mail.gmail.com>
	<DF553C18CCEF422B9F2572EC18467E2F@Home>
	<43840a7e0911302226u5733d00ey25248f2ac81dc47@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W170F8B343DA4B666DE1511B8960@phx.gbl>
	<76BBBB7CBA2149C8A5F25ED99621A7D0@Inspiron>
	<BAY112-W719039CFC0BAC47136646B8930@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912041532m638ac968ga8c8a4f3ffcda789@mail.gmail.com>

Looks more like a corner of a warehouse to me.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Dec  4 16:35:37 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:35:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W51FD3290965005206CC5B3B8930@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W51FD3290965005206CC5B3B8930@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912041535s4d5cf406nc01a73901ff5726a@mail.gmail.com>

Very nice!

Thanks for the post.

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Fri Dec  4 16:37:03 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:37:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <337648.26436.qm@web84208.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<4333f8140912041022u2bf38020yb3af3b62c0b3b511@mail.gmail.com>
	<337648.26436.qm@web84208.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <355328.68830.qm@web84208.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Aaargh!
The TV weather man just mentioned the dirty words "freezing rain"!
If I wanted cold, freezing rain, snow and ice I would never have left Minneapolis!

 Dave G.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Dec  4 16:56:14 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:56:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] test
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912041526g70662ef2w39811e73b71443f0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1922103119.20091204054306@pacifier.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912041526g70662ef2w39811e73b71443f0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <883131503.20091204155614@pacifier.com>

Hello WFO,

     the reason for the test----- It never got it delivered to me..
     thanks to all those who replied... somehow, mails I send TO the
     list are no longer arriving FROM the list back to me, so I didn't
     know if my posts were actually going OUT. ..

     THANX to all who replied. I know now that my send IS good..

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  No sense being pessimistic. It wouldn't work anyway. 

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Dec  4 17:14:29 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:14:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W51FD3290965005206CC5B3B8930@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <713996.17350.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Fri, 12/4/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> http://www.britishv8.org/Other/BruceUchida.htm

Must have...must have...must have....

Stunning.

Ron

From sales at justbrits.com  Fri Dec  4 17:36:06 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:36:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <337648.26436.qm@web84208.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<4333f8140912041022u2bf38020yb3af3b62c0b3b511@mail.gmail.com>
	<337648.26436.qm@web84208.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B19AAF6.3090201@justbrits.com>

<< Gonna buy me some Long Johns this weekend >>

Sounds like yer a bit LATE, Dave !!!

LOL !!

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Dec  4 17:46:32 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:46:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <822513.89016.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <822513.89016.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <996D636A58CA40A1AF654E865D834B34@HomePC>

So... do those whom you leave behind in the frozen tundra have to wait until 
you leave to start hating you or can we start now?  ;-)

You know that your blood will thin out in all of that warmth and it will 
only be twice as bad when you get back to the glacier, don't you?


LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 3:46 PM
To: "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Peter Caldwell" 
<peter at nosimport.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Assalted

January 14th. Just booked 4 day escape to Florida.

--- On Fri, 12/4/09, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> From: Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
> To: "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Friday, December 4, 2009, 9:39 AM
> We've been assalted...
>
> cars are parked.
>
> When's Spring?
>
>
> Peter C

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Dec  4 17:56:16 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:56:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] test
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912041526g70662ef2w39811e73b71443f0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1922103119.20091204054306@pacifier.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912041526g70662ef2w39811e73b71443f0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4569.8834.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I'm impressed!




________________________________
From: WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com>
To: Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, December 4, 2009 3:26:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] test

I just got off the phone upgrading my DSL to 3Meg.  Can't get a faster
connection here in the "country"!

Maybe  by next Thursday I'll receive this test too.

Herb
Grants Pass, Oregon

On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 5:43 AM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello Spridgets,
>
>  test of reception.
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill L.                          mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403  "the red thing"
>
>  Celibacy is NOT hereditary.




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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Dec  4 18:08:27 2009
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 01:08:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <355328.68830.qm@web84208.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
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Calling for 1-3 inches here in the PA/NJ area tomorrow afternoon>night 
ryan 
----- Original Message ----- 
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To: spridgets @ autox .team.net 
Sent: Friday, December 4, 2009 6:37:03 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [ Spridgets ] Assalted 

Aaargh ! 
The TV weather man just mentioned the dirty words "freezing rain"! 
If I wanted cold, freezing rain, snow and ice I would never have left Minneapolis! 

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From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Fri Dec  4 18:10:29 2009
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 17:10:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] A35 sold
Message-ID: <200912050110.nB51ATSp014345@cucujus.ucdavis.edu>

Austin Powerless will be moving to Sacramento tomorrow. Pushed out of the
garage by the Morris flatty, he has a new owner with garage space and the
same quirky taste that I have. He's had other LBCs, so it looks like a good
home. You never get what you put into them, but I can live with the deal.

A smaller fleet will better suit my new retired life and ease the guilt
from the A35 sitting out in the rain. The truck is too useful, the Traveler
is Leslesy's love and the bugeye is my "first" LBC, so Austin was the odd
car out. Nice Christmas fund and a few bucks for the RC hobby. Anybody got
an OS 25FP (have 3, need one more for B-24),or a 120 4-cycle?

Glen

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Dec  4 18:29:26 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 17:29:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W719039CFC0BAC47136646B8930@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <981729.75827.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Fri, 12/4/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> This guy can't be a real Brit car
> owner ...

Mine's cleaner:

http://s459.photobucket.com/albums/qq317/soavero/Crank%20and%20WT_Too/?action=view&current=CIMG1626.jpg

Ron

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Fri Dec  4 19:22:34 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:22:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] test
In-Reply-To: <883131503.20091204155614@pacifier.com>
References: <1922103119.20091204054306@pacifier.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912041526g70662ef2w39811e73b71443f0@mail.gmail.com>
	<883131503.20091204155614@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <732084.23521.qm@web84205.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Bill, 
F.Y.I.,

Many ISP's assume that, if the mail addressed to you has your address in the senders list, they will assume that it is spam and will drop it in the Spam bucket..

 Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
From: Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>

     the reason for the test----- It never got it delivered to me..
     thanks to all those who replied... somehow, mails I send TO the
     list are no longer arriving FROM the list back to me, so I didn't
     know if my posts were actually going OUT. ..

From davriker at nwi.net  Fri Dec  4 19:54:36 2009
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 18:54:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
References: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><4333f8140912041022u2bf38020yb3af3b62c0b3b511@mail.gmail.com>
	<337648.26436.qm@web84208.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <7DAB48A678984327A572C370A1FB0314@MAIN>

I've been in long johns and sweaters since Oct 1st.  I miss my warm 
California climate.
Dave R.
Icy Wenatchee
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "DAVID GROPPER" <kk7ss at verizon.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 2:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Assalted


> Today's high around here was 28*F
> The prediction for Monday here, in the Tri-Cities of SE WA, is a high of 
> 22*F and a low of 9*F.
> The highs for next week to be around 22*F..
>
> Gonna buy me some Long Johns this weekend  ;-))
>
> Dave G.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com>
>
> I know how you feel, here on the left coast the cold weather has hit, it
> actually got down into the 30s last night!   And (insult to injury) the 
> high
> today is only going to be in the 50s.
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From davriker at nwi.net  Fri Dec  4 20:00:44 2009
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 19:00:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
References: <BAY112-W51FD3290965005206CC5B3B8930@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <683493A3E4394A5CBC077D80D67A7F69@MAIN>

All that work, and the guy uses crimp conectors on all his electrical 
connetions.
(I'm guilty of that one too)
Dave R.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 10:31 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye


> http://www.britishv8.org/Other/BruceUchida.htm
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From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Fri Dec  4 20:44:10 2009
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:44:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <713996.17350.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20091205034410.PD0HR.340625.root@hrndva-web14-z02>

I wonder why they didn't fit the 5 speed to it after all that? Its not a bad swap at all other than a mount.

I'm in awe though after driving BMWs for a long time.  I'd love to have this and pull up next to a Z3 at a light.

Chris

---- Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote: 
> --- On Fri, 12/4/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> 
> > http://www.britishv8.org/Other/BruceUchida.htm
> 
> Must have...must have...must have....
> 
> Stunning.
> 
> Ron

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Dec  4 21:20:48 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:20:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <996D636A58CA40A1AF654E865D834B34@HomePC>
Message-ID: <388915.73293.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Fri, 12/4/09, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> So... do
those whom you leave behind
> in the frozen tundra have to wait until 
> you
leave to start hating you or can we start now? 
> ;-)

Hatred bad. Simple
solution is an off-site Team Trash meeting at Porasik's part time digs in
Sarasota in February. Under $150 r/t from Rockford. I'm game for a 2nd weekend
down there. Chris? Larry? Peter? Woerpel? Youse in? His cousin even has a
go-cart track a few miles from "Casa de Cash", I'm told. Cathi would be, um,
thrilled to see us.

Ron

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Dec  4 21:27:35 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:27:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Anyone interested in an Arkley project?
Message-ID: <841544.29168.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

A Club member has an Arkley project car that he is looking to get rid of.  If you are interested, please let me know off list and I'll introduce you to him.  I believe it's based on a 71 Sprite frame and running gear.  This is in the Seattle area.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Dec  4 21:39:36 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:39:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <981729.75827.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY112-W719039CFC0BAC47136646B8930@phx.gbl>
	<981729.75827.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912042039ia2b6c3s55b59e69bc1228a6@mail.gmail.com>

Nice 'multi-sectional' crank, Ron!




>
> Mine's cleaner:
>
>
> http://s459.photobucket.com/albums/qq317/soavero/Crank%20and%20WT_Too/?action=view&current=CIMG1626.jpg
>
> Ron




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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Dec  4 21:49:02 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:49:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] test
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That's interesting...and unknown!
Thanks.



On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 6:22 PM, DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net> wrote:

> Bill,
> F.Y.I.,
>
> Many ISP's assume that, if the mail addressed to you has your address in
> the senders list, they will assume that it is spam and will drop it in the
> Spam bucket..
>
>  Dave G.

From bkitterer at me.com  Fri Dec  4 22:10:39 2009
From: bkitterer at me.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:10:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Travels
Message-ID: <6936BFBE-4C58-4652-9680-2536ECC0E208@me.com>

Hello Friends,

As some of you already know my sweetie and I will be "on the road" for about the next year.  In an effort to keep family and friends some what abreast of our where about's and what we have been up to we have created a couple of private web sites "(he said, she said)  which will be updated as we go along.  With each update we will send out an email notice that there is something new on the web sites. 

In order not to bomb some email list or add to unwanted personal emails I am creating a list of those who would like to receive these notices.  So if you would like to follow our adventures just reply with something like "keep me posted", "yes yes" or what ever strikes your fancy.  Anyone I do not hear from will be assumed to not want the update notes and web link.

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 bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Dec  4 22:18:17 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 23:18:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <388915.73293.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <996D636A58CA40A1AF654E865D834B34@HomePC>
	<388915.73293.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912042118n2ccf9300o140f125396e42028@mail.gmail.com>

Fie on you, Ron Soave!  Fie on you, I say!!  May you find a dead mouse in
your beer!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 10:20 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hatred bad. Simple
> solution is an off-site Team Trash meeting at Porasik's part time digs in
> Sarasota in February. Under $150 r/t from Rockford. I'm game for a 2nd
> weekend
> down there. Chris? Larry? Peter? Woerpel? Youse in? His cousin even has a
> go-cart track a few miles from "Casa de Cash", I'm told. Cathi would be,
> um,
> thrilled to see us.
>
> Ron

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Fri Dec  4 23:31:13 2009
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 22:31:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <7DAB48A678984327A572C370A1FB0314@MAIN>
References: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<4333f8140912041022u2bf38020yb3af3b62c0b3b511@mail.gmail.com>
	<337648.26436.qm@web84208.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<7DAB48A678984327A572C370A1FB0314@MAIN>
Message-ID: <441250190912042231w7add32apd33dce332c4565af@mail.gmail.com>

On the bright side you are close to Munchen
Haus<http://www.munchenhaus.com/>,
and can get BitBurger and other good beers on tap.  Goofy yes, but the beer
is good.

-g

On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 6:54 PM, David Riker davriker at nwi.net wrote:

> I've been in long johns and sweaters since Oct 1st.  I miss my warm
> California climate.
> Dave R.
> Icy Wenatchee
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "DAVID GROPPER" <kk7ss at verizon.net>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 2:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Assalted
>
>
>  Today's high around here was 28*F
>> The prediction for Monday here, in the Tri-Cities of SE WA, is a high of
>> 22*F and a low of 9*F.
>> The highs for next week to be around 22*F..
>>
>> Gonna buy me some Long Johns this weekend  ;-))
>>
>> Dave G.
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com>
>>
>> I know how you feel, here on the left coast the cold weather has hit, it
>> actually got down into the 30s last night!   And (insult to injury) the
>> high
>> today is only going to be in the 50s.
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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Fri Dec  4 23:37:23 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 22:37:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <683493A3E4394A5CBC077D80D67A7F69@MAIN>
References: <BAY112-W51FD3290965005206CC5B3B8930@phx.gbl>
	<683493A3E4394A5CBC077D80D67A7F69@MAIN>
Message-ID: <4333f8140912042237p878b55ao9907b6490bf12dc2@mail.gmail.com>

David,
Repeat after me, "There is nothing wrong with crimp connectors if they are
done correctly."
They are ok on planes.....
Hal

On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 7:00 PM, David Riker <davriker at nwi.net> wrote:

> All that work, and the guy uses crimp conectors on all his electrical
> connetions.
> (I'm guilty of that one too)
> Dave R.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 10:31 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
>
>
>  http://www.britishv8.org/Other/BruceUchida.htm
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sat Dec  5 05:39:49 2009
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 07:39:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <1379840634.11686861259975307424.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
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What part of PA/NJ do YOU live in?? Last I heard, about 1 sec ago, maybe an
inch, and not till overnight and 'cuz the ground is so warm that any
accumulation is nearly impossible.

Larry

On Dec 4, 2009, at 8:08 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:

> Calling for 1-3 inches here in the PA/NJ area tomorrow afternoon>night
> ryan
> ----- Original Message -----
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> To: spridgets @ autox .team.net
> Sent: Friday, December 4, 2009 6:37:03 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: Re: [ Spridgets ] Assalted
>
> Aaargh !
> The TV weather man just mentioned the dirty words "freezing rain"!
> If I wanted cold, freezing rain, snow and ice I would never have left
Minneapolis!
>
> Dave G.
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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Sat Dec  5 05:54:22 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 04:54:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
Message-ID: <a31701ca75aa$10ceaa30$056a010a@mail2world.com>

I've got a 318is sitting in my garage... wonder if an M42 will fit in
the 1500? :)

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com [cmanuel at wi.rr.com]
>Sent: 12/4/2009 10:45:10 PM
>To:
soavero at yahoo.com;spridgets at autox.team.net;robertduquette at sympatico.ca
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
>
>I wonder why they didn't fit the 5 speed to it after all that? Its not
a bad
>swap at all other than a mount.
>
>I'm in awe though after driving BMWs for a long time. I'd love to have
this and
>pull up next to a Z3 at a light.
>
>Chris
>
>---- Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote: 
>> --- On Fri, 12/4/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca
><robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>> 
>> > http://www.britishv8.org/Other/BruceUchida.htm
>> 
>> Must have...must have...must have....
>> 
>> Stunning.
>> 
>> Ron
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Dec  5 06:57:41 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 07:57:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <388915.73293.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <388915.73293.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E20CB791A70040B5A5BB6987E29FA2D3@HomePC>

Hmmm, that is tempting.  Carrie just spent 10 days in Ireland, so it's my 
turn to R&R.



--------------------------------------------------
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 10:20 PM
To: "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Assalted

--- On Fri, 12/4/09, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> So... do
those whom you leave behind
> in the frozen tundra have to wait until
> you
leave to start hating you or can we start now?
> ;-)

Hatred bad. Simple
solution is an off-site Team Trash meeting at Porasik's part time digs in
Sarasota in February. Under $150 r/t from Rockford. I'm game for a 2nd 
weekend
down there. Chris? Larry? Peter? Woerpel? Youse in? His cousin even has a
go-cart track a few miles from "Casa de Cash", I'm told. Cathi would be, um,
thrilled to see us.

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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Dec  5 07:01:25 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 08:01:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <F42D8B6A-73EF-42CF-A400-32F278A84543@phillymgclub.com>
References: <1379840634.11686861259975307424.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<F42D8B6A-73EF-42CF-A400-32F278A84543@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090912050601w28bef9f6tf17cb731a43111b2@mail.gmail.com>

We actually had enough snow in the DFW area, for folks to make
snowmen. It didn't stick at my house, but I took photos of the
"calorically challenged" flakes falling, and the slight accumulation
on the Datsun Fairlady.

On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 6:39 AM, Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com> wrote:
> What part of PA/NJ do YOU live in?? Last I heard, about 1 sec ago, maybe an
> inch, and not till overnight and 'cuz the ground is so warm that any
> accumulation is nearly impossible.
>
> Larry
>
> On Dec 4, 2009, at 8:08 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:
>
>> Calling for 1-3 inches here in the PA/NJ area tomorrow afternoon>night
>> ryan
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "DAVID GROPPER " <kk7ss@ verizon .net>
>> To: spridgets @ autox .team.net
>> Sent: Friday, December 4, 2009 6:37:03 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
>> Subject: Re: [ Spridgets ] Assalted
>>
>> Aaargh !
>> The TV weather man just mentioned the dirty words "freezing rain"!
>> If I wanted cold, freezing rain, snow and ice I would never have left
> Minneapolis!
>>
>> Dave G.
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>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec  5 07:24:07 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 09:24:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Messerschmitt Video
In-Reply-To: <D5BF3BB7059748A39626123D3DF535C8@HomePC>
References: <D5BF3BB7059748A39626123D3DF535C8@HomePC>
Message-ID: <205cef430912050624x53febafeoc87e26a49cd2bbd0@mail.gmail.com>

Cool clip but what is the language? I couldn't understand a single word
couldn't translate a thing.
Cool though.
Lin

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 10:29 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Get a load of the Messerschmitt on two wheels a la Joie Chitwood.
>
> The Messerschmitt runs about halfway through the video.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InlFaERcPeA
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sat Dec  5 07:51:43 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 08:51:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <4333f8140912042237p878b55ao9907b6490bf12dc2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY112-W51FD3290965005206CC5B3B8930@phx.gbl>
	<683493A3E4394A5CBC077D80D67A7F69@MAIN>
	<4333f8140912042237p878b55ao9907b6490bf12dc2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188520912050651j423b1c3ckf4a756bc85a778f8@mail.gmail.com>

> Repeat after me, "There is nothing wrong with crimp connectors if they are
> done correctly."
> They are ok on planes.....

And I fondly remember the Buchanan crimps used in PA during the 70's.
OTOH, the cheap trashy crimps I generally see on work people do in
their garages...!
David L

From conen at bellsouth.net  Sat Dec  5 09:02:54 2009
From: conen at bellsouth.net (Edmund Conen)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 08:02:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Assaulted
Message-ID: <3140.60732.qm@web180215.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

per Brad...
>>, and the slight accumulation on the Datsun Fairlady.

I'd forgotten that one. (Or did I never know?)  How's the Fairlady coming?  And which one is it?
Ed in NC

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Dec  5 09:40:42 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 16:40:42 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <981729.75827.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY112-W719039CFC0BAC47136646B8930@phx.gbl>,
	<981729.75827.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W103B2C0B812C5606276DFCB8920@phx.gbl>

Well, Ron, you're not exactly the typical profile.  You're an engineer.  The
rest if us just think we should be engineers.


> --- On Fri, 12/4/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > This guy can't be a real Brit car
> > owner ...
>
> Mine's cleaner:
>
>
http://s459.photobucket.com/albums/qq317/soavero/Crank%20and%20WT_Too/?action
=view&current=CIMG1626.jpg
>
> Ron

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Dec  5 10:31:47 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 17:31:47 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <a31701ca75aa$10ceaa30$056a010a@mail2world.com>
References: <a31701ca75aa$10ceaa30$056a010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W10D29C81A8A8C537BF2016B8920@phx.gbl>

Let us know!!! ;)

Robert







From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu

I've got a 318is sitting in my garage... wonder if an M42 will fit in the
1500? :)

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

<-----Original Message----->
>From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com [cmanuel at wi.rr.com]
>
>I wonder why they didn't fit the 5 speed to it after all that? Its not a bad
>swap at all other than a mount.
>
>I'm in awe though after driving BMWs for a long time. I'd love to have this
and
>pull up next to a Z3 at a light.
>
>Chris
>
>---- Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> --- On Fri, 12/4/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca
><robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>>
>> > http://www.britishv8.org/Other/BruceUchida.htm
>>
>> Must have...must have...must have....
>>
>> Stunning.
>>
>> Ron

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Dec  5 11:06:19 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:06:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <4333f8140912042237p878b55ao9907b6490bf12dc2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C73FE11B.22404%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>  "There is nothing wrong with crimp connectors if they are
> done correctly."
That means crimped, and then soldered. 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Dec  5 11:06:44 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 12:06:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ok, NO LBC CONTENT, but this is COOL!!
Message-ID: <e98d88090912051006nf37aeen324e0aa86d18c20a@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhQ4dE_RGnQ

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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Dec  5 11:08:42 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 12:08:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Assaulted
In-Reply-To: <3140.60732.qm@web180215.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <3140.60732.qm@web180215.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090912051008w1c507fd2w4f5815da28d2fae1@mail.gmail.com>

Not mine, stored for a friend, but I hope it goes to it's home this
weekend. It has been here two years, it is time for it to leave.
It's a 67 1600, FWIW.

On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 10:02 AM, Edmund Conen <conen at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> per Brad...
>>>, and the slight accumulation on the Datsun Fairlady.
>
> I'd forgotten that one. (Or did I never know?) B How's the Fairlady coming?
B And which one is it?
> Ed in NC
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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Sat Dec  5 11:35:40 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 10:35:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W103B2C0B812C5606276DFCB8920@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W719039CFC0BAC47136646B8930@phx.gbl>,
	<981729.75827.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<BAY112-W103B2C0B812C5606276DFCB8920@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <500883.14242.qm@web84208.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

I can spell enjinear and I are larning to be one !

  
Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
From: "robertduquette at sympatico.ca" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>

Well, Ron, you're not exactly the typical profile.  You're an engineer.  The
rest if us just think we should be engineers.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sat Dec  5 11:52:40 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 12:52:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W10D29C81A8A8C537BF2016B8920@phx.gbl>
References: <a31701ca75aa$10ceaa30$056a010a@mail2world.com>
	<BAY112-W10D29C81A8A8C537BF2016B8920@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <402188520912051052y3688fc44me8c4364dfbb97c1d@mail.gmail.com>

> I've got a 318is sitting in my garage... wonder if an M42 will fit in the
> 1500? :)

I hope Kathy doesn't hear you!
David L

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Sat Dec  5 12:15:45 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 11:15:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
Message-ID: <1c4101ca75df$58909e70$056a010a@mail2world.com>

How's it looking now? It's been snowing here for about an hour and a
half, there's about a 1/2 inch on the deck...

-=Chris

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: Larry Macy [lmacy at phillymgclub.com]
>Sent: 12/5/2009 7:39:49 AM
>To: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net;spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Assalted
>
>What part of PA/NJ do YOU live in?? Last I heard, about 1 sec ago,
maybe an
>inch, and not till overnight and 'cuz the ground is so warm that any
>accumulation is nearly impossible.
>
>Larry
>
>On Dec 4, 2009, at 8:08 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:
>
>> Calling for 1-3 inches here in the PA/NJ area tomorrow
afternoon>night
>> ryan
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "DAVID GROPPER " <kk7ss@ verizon .net>
>> To: spridgets @ autox .team.net
>> Sent: Friday, December 4, 2009 6:37:03 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada
Eastern
>> Subject: Re: [ Spridgets ] Assalted
>>
>> Aaargh !
>> The TV weather man just mentioned the dirty words "freezing rain"!
>> If I wanted cold, freezing rain, snow and ice I would never have left
>Minneapolis!
>>
>> Dave G.
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>
>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 robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Dec  5 12:29:28 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 19:29:28 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <500883.14242.qm@web84208.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY112-W719039CFC0BAC47136646B8930@phx.gbl>, ,
	<981729.75827.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<BAY112-W103B2C0B812C5606276DFCB8920@phx.gbl>,
	<500883.14242.qm@web84208.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W70AC0EE610E11831C1A1DB8920@phx.gbl>

I got to be a motormouth but couldn't attain engine-ear.


> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 10:35:40 -0800

>
> I can spell enjinear and I are larning to be one !
>
>
> Dave G.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: "robertduquette at sympatico.ca" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
>
> Well, Ron, you're not exactly the typical profile. You're an engineer. The
> rest if us just think we should be engineers.

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Sat Dec  5 12:57:50 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 11:57:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <C73FE11B.22404%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C73FE11B.22404%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <785411.85199.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Just my opinion, but...
Soldering alters the temper of the wire and also leaves it more prone to vibration induced breakage due at the transition point from bare wire to the soldered area.
I used to work for NASA on Shuttle and Space Station support and , IIRC, solder connections are a No-No!

A good crimp connection means using the correct tool for the job. Pliers and ViceGrips just don't cut it.

Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
>  "There is nothing wrong with crimp connectors if they are
> done correctly."
That means crimped, and then soldered. 

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Sat Dec  5 13:01:28 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 12:01:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
Message-ID: <2c7001ca75e5$bb715dd0$056a010a@mail2world.com>

That's why she's now driving the WRX!

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: David Lieb [72spridget at gmail.com]
>Sent: 12/5/2009 1:52:40 PM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
>
>> I've got a 318is sitting in my garage... wonder if an M42 will fit in
the
>> 1500? :)
>
>I hope Kathy doesn't hear you!
>David L
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sat Dec  5 13:32:59 2009
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:32:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Need Spridget license plate light
Message-ID: <4B1AC37B.8020903@frontiernet.net>

I need to move the rear plate on my pickup because my new, guaranteed to 
total anything that rear ends me, bumper partially obscures it. There is 
not room enough in its new location for the light that came with the 
truck, but the one on my '72 Midget fits perfectly. Does anyone have a 
complete light assembly that they would be willing to part with for not 
too many $$$?

Kate

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Dec  5 13:53:07 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 20:53:07 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <1c4101ca75df$58909e70$056a010a@mail2world.com>
References: <1c4101ca75df$58909e70$056a010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W3181FA8897F73674F13915B8920@phx.gbl>

Maybe you should move up to Ottawa, Canada?  Nothing here yet!  :)

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )





> From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu
> To: lmacy at phillymgclub.com
> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 11:15:45 -0800
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Assalted
>
> How's it looking now? It's been snowing here for about an hour and a
> half, there's about a 1/2 inch on the deck...
>
> -=Chris
>
> Chris King
> http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
>
> <-----Original Message----->
> >From: Larry Macy [lmacy at phillymgclub.com]
> >Sent: 12/5/2009 7:39:49 AM
> >To: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net;spridgets at autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Assalted
> >
> >What part of PA/NJ do YOU live in?? Last I heard, about 1 sec ago,
> maybe an
> >inch, and not till overnight and 'cuz the ground is so warm that any
> >accumulation is nearly impossible.
> >
> >Larry
> >
> >On Dec 4, 2009, at 8:08 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:
> >
> >> Calling for 1-3 inches here in the PA/NJ area tomorrow
> afternoon>night
> >> ryan
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "DAVID GROPPER " <kk7ss@ verizon .net>
> >> To: spridgets @ autox .team.net
> >> Sent: Friday, December 4, 2009 6:37:03 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada
> Eastern
> >> Subject: Re: [ Spridgets ] Assalted
> >>
> >> Aaargh !
> >> The TV weather man just mentioned the dirty words "freezing rain"!
> >> If I wanted cold, freezing rain, snow and ice I would never have left
> >Minneapolis!
> >>
> >> Dave G.
> >> _______________________________________________
> >>
> >
> >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 conen at bellsouth.net  Sat Dec  5 14:00:18 2009
From: conen at bellsouth.net (Edmund Conen)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 13:00:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Assaulted (Fairlady)
Message-ID: <380665.87384.qm@web180210.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

per Brad...
>>...It's a 67 1600, FWIW.

  Kewl!  I always liked those.  Japanese LBCs! :-) :-) :-)
 E

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Dec  5 14:09:14 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 16:09:14 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
Message-ID: <c04.71ead28b.384c25fa@aol.com>

Yep, I crimp and then solder all the bullet connector bullets on my  
Sprite's wiring.
 
In a message dated 05/12/2009 18:55:19 GMT Standard Time,  
billyzoom at billyzoom.com writes:

That  means crimped, and then soldered. 

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Dec  5 14:11:32 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 16:11:32 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
Message-ID: <c42.5379171f.384c2684@aol.com>

They can probably afford the correct  crimping tool - #63 + p&p +  tax

In a message dated 05/12/2009 20:33:06 GMT Standard Time, kk7ss at verizon.net
 writes:

Just my  opinion, but...
Soldering alters the temper of the wire and also leaves it  more prone to
vibration induced breakage due at the transition point from bare  wire to the
soldered area.
I used to work for NASA on Shuttle and Space  Station support and , IIRC,
solder connections are a No-No!

A good  crimp connection means using the correct tool for the job. Pliers
and  ViceGrips just don't cut it.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Dec  5 14:22:01 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 16:22:01 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Ok, NO LBC CONTENT, but this is COOL!!
Message-ID: <bfb.6db21b77.384c28f9@aol.com>

Mmmm well, I don't think I'd have put my head over the anvil once let alone 
 twice. 
 
In a message dated 05/12/2009 18:55:21 GMT Standard Time,  
tequila.brad at gmail.com writes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhQ4dE_RGnQ

-- 
DON JULIO  1942

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Dec  5 14:29:58 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 15:29:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W3181FA8897F73674F13915B8920@phx.gbl>
References: <1c4101ca75df$58909e70$056a010a@mail2world.com>
	<BAY112-W3181FA8897F73674F13915B8920@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912051329t74e1c528t29e85adb3679f9fe@mail.gmail.com>

It may be nice in Ottawa, RD but the Senators aren't doing so well...   ;-)


We've had weather problems here too.   This morning when I was picking the
bananas I noticed that some of the bees were very lethargic due to the cool
temperatures. That is a real problem because we need them to be active so
they can pollinate the bananas, oranges and other fruit trees!  Also, the
bananas aren't ripening very quickly due to the cold and the girls aren't
wearing their grass skirts!!  I'm ready for summer. I'm tired of having to
wear a shirt.

Cheers!!
Jim - Dodge City, KS - the banana belt....

On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 2:53 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Maybe you should move up to Ottawa, Canada?  Nothing here yet!  :)
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
>
>
>
>
>
> > From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu
> > To: lmacy at phillymgclub.com
> > Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 11:15:45 -0800
> > CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Assalted
> >
> > How's it looking now? It's been snowing here for about an hour and a
> > half, there's about a 1/2 inch on the deck...
> >
> > -=Chris

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Sat Dec  5 14:29:20 2009
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:29:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <1c4101ca75df$58909e70$056a010a@mail2world.com>
References: <1c4101ca75df$58909e70$056a010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <200912052130.nB5LThcW027489@mail.usimperio.com>

Been snowing here all day. Looks to be about an inch so far on the 
deck railing.
http://69.69.34.130/snow.jpg

Dave
Littlestown, Pa


At 02:15 PM 12/5/2009, you wrote:
>How's it looking now? It's been snowing here for about an hour and a
>half, there's about a 1/2 inch on the deck...
>
>-=Chris
>
>Chris King
>http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Dec  5 14:46:12 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 13:46:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Need Spridget license plate light
In-Reply-To: <4B1AC37B.8020903@frontiernet.net>
References: <4B1AC37B.8020903@frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <9957E75B8ED940228C309DACB90131FF@spider>

You might take the Midget light into NAPA (or any flaps) and see if they can
match it. There are some interesting, generic aftermarket plate lights
available. ...bill in oregon
==================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kathryn Bales
Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 12:33 PM
To: Assn; Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Need Spridget license plate light

I need to move the rear plate on my pickup because my new, guaranteed to 
total anything that rear ends me, bumper partially obscures it. There is 
not room enough in its new location for the light that came with the 
truck, but the one on my '72 Midget fits perfectly. Does anyone have a 
complete light assembly that they would be willing to part with for not 
too many $$$?

Kate
_______________________________________________

From sales at justbrits.com  Sat Dec  5 14:56:38 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:56:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <402188520912051052y3688fc44me8c4364dfbb97c1d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <a31701ca75aa$10ceaa30$056a010a@mail2world.com>
	<BAY112-W10D29C81A8A8C537BF2016B8920@phx.gbl>
	<402188520912051052y3688fc44me8c4364dfbb97c1d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B1AD716.5030405@justbrits.com>

<< I hope Kathy doesn't hear you! >>

That is EXACTLY what I was thinking, David !!!
Somehow I think Chris would join Jimmy Hoffa
[where ever THAT is <VBG>] !!!

For the un-knowing.....
http://www.justbrits.com/v/ebay.html

Sorry, Chris !!!!

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Dec  5 15:01:59 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 16:01:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <c42.5379171f.384c2684@aol.com>
References: <c42.5379171f.384c2684@aol.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912051401t4b414a02t8e153d07348ef849@mail.gmail.com>

My experience with soldered connections on motorcycles is similar to
NASA's.  I saved up for the proper crimper and use only the best crimp
connections available.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 3:11 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> They can probably afford the correct  crimping tool - #63 + p&p +  tax
>
> In a message dated 05/12/2009 20:33:06 GMT Standard Time,
> kk7ss at verizon.net
>  writes:
>
> Just my  opinion, but...
> Soldering alters the temper of the wire and also leaves it  more prone to
> vibration induced breakage due at the transition point from bare  wire to
> the
> soldered area.
> I used to work for NASA on Shuttle and Space  Station support and , IIRC,
> solder connections are a No-No!
>
> A good  crimp connection means using the correct tool for the job. Pliers
> and  ViceGrips just don't cut it.
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
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--
Cheers!!
Jim
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Dec  5 15:31:38 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:31:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <785411.85199.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C7401F4A.1888D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Tell NASA to call me and I'll straighten them out. A crimp won't keep the
wire from turning green inside the crimp, and a crimp won't maintain tension
over time and vibration. \
BZ

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Sat Dec  5 15:38:04 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 14:38:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
Message-ID: <d99701ca75fb$9bb74200$0168010a@mail2world.com>

Yet being the operative word! :)

-=Chris

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca [robertduquette at sympatico.ca]
>Sent: 12/5/2009 3:53:07 PM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Assalted
>
>Maybe you should move up to Ottawa, Canada? Nothing here yet! :)
>
>Robert Duquette
>Ottawa ON Canada


>>
>> How's it looking now? It's been snowing here for about an hour and a
>> half, there's about a 1/2 inch on the deck...
>>
>> -=Chris
>>
>> Chris King
>> http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/

From duncan at pondhop.com  Sat Dec  5 16:11:22 2009
From: duncan at pondhop.com (Duncan Sinclair)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 17:11:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <785411.85199.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <C73FE11B.22404%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<785411.85199.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <02b601ca7600$44f8e400$ceeaac00$@com>

Yes Dave I agree, using a decent ratchet crimper makes all the difference.
These can be had for about $20. Using the $2 mulitool from the auto store
does not cut it and is what gives crimp connections the bad reputation.
Crimps are used regularly in industrial control panels with no problems if
done correctly.

Thanks
Duncan

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of DAVID GROPPER
Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 1:58 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye

Just my opinion, but...
Soldering alters the temper of the wire and also leaves it more prone to
vibration induced breakage due at the transition point from bare wire to the
soldered area.
I used to work for NASA on Shuttle and Space Station support and , IIRC,
solder connections are a No-No!

A good crimp connection means using the correct tool for the job. Pliers and
ViceGrips just don't cut it.

Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
>  "There is nothing wrong with crimp connectors if they are
> done correctly."
That means crimped, and then soldered. 
You are subscribed as duncan at pondhop.com

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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Dec  5 16:12:38 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 23:12:38 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912051329t74e1c528t29e85adb3679f9fe@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1c4101ca75df$58909e70$056a010a@mail2world.com>,
	<BAY112-W3181FA8897F73674F13915B8920@phx.gbl>,
	<43840a7e0912051329t74e1c528t29e85adb3679f9fe@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W379CA4F57F3E30EAD8C9EDB8920@phx.gbl>

They're doing a helluvalot better than last year.  :)



It's hovering around freeezing and if it keeps up, I'm going to have to start
wearing a shirt too!


Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada


> Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 15:29:58 -0600
>
> It may be nice in Ottawa, RD but the Senators aren't doing so well... ;-)
>
> We've had weather problems here too. This morning when I was picking the
> bananas I noticed that some of the bees were very lethargic due to the cool
> temperatures. That is a real problem because we need them to be active so
> they can pollinate the bananas, oranges and other fruit trees! Also, the
> bananas aren't ripening very quickly due to the cold and the girls aren't
> wearing their grass skirts!! I'm ready for summer. I'm tired of having to
> wear a shirt.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim - Dodge City, KS - the banana belt....
>
> On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 2:53 PM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> > Maybe you should move up to Ottawa, Canada? Nothing here yet! :)
> >
> > Robert Duquette
> > Ottawa ON Canada
> > 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> > 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> > 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu
> > > To: lmacy at phillymgclub.com
> > > Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 11:15:45 -0800
> > > CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Assalted
> > >
> > > How's it looking now? It's been snowing here for about an hour and a
> > > half, there's about a 1/2 inch on the deck...
> > >
> > > -=Chrishttp://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Dec  5 16:14:50 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 23:14:50 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <d99701ca75fb$9bb74200$0168010a@mail2world.com>
References: <d99701ca75fb$9bb74200$0168010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W7DC4AB93ECCEEA2AEBAF5B8920@phx.gbl>

Yes, I figure next week.

Robert



Yet being the operative word! :)

-=Chris

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

<-----Original Message----->
>From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca [robertduquette at sympatico.ca]
>Sent: 12/5/2009 3:53:07 PM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Assalted
>
>Maybe you should move up to Ottawa, Canada? Nothing here yet! :)
>
>Robert Duquette
>Ottawa ON Canada


>>
>> How's it looking now? It's been snowing here for about an hour and a
>> half, there's about a 1/2 inch on the deck...
>>
>> -=Chris
>>
>> Chris King
>> http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Dec  5 16:36:37 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 15:36:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <C7401F4A.1888D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <915470.63924.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sat, 12/5/09, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> Tell NASA to call me and I'll
> straighten them out. A crimp won't keep the
> wire from turning green inside the crimp, and a crimp won't
> maintain tension
> over time and vibration. 

I talk to NASA a lot. They make us crimp and solder.

Ron

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Sat Dec  5 17:02:15 2009
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 19:02:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] door alignment advice
Message-ID: <BA066C8D57EE4C798EEA3B269A5AE2D2@MAINCOMPUTER>

I am in the process of replacing the Drivers side floor pan in my Bugeye. The
hinge piller  and outer hinge piller skin will be replaced as well. I have the
tub on it's side. The passenger floor is fine and will not be touched.  My
question concerns the door gaps. How do I maintain the gaps and does the floor
hold the entire structure together? I have a porta power. Do I have to follow
a specific order of assembly, eg. Door hinge piller then the floor? or does
the shell have to be on the ground as opposed to on its side? Where do I place
the Porta power to get the proper gap?
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

J


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to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.]

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Sat Dec  5 20:19:43 2009
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 21:19:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Carpet Set
Message-ID: <DD149EAF96834211B612547CCDC6A2BE@Dell9200>

I found a carpet set locally that is for a 1275 Sprite/Midget.  Is there any 
serious difference between the Bugeye Carpet and the later cars?  Maybe a 
little trimming on the tunnel piece.

Mark
Nashville

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Dec  5 20:47:33 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:47:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <4333f8140912042237p878b55ao9907b6490bf12dc2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY112-W51FD3290965005206CC5B3B8930@phx.gbl>
	<683493A3E4394A5CBC077D80D67A7F69@MAIN>
	<4333f8140912042237p878b55ao9907b6490bf12dc2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B1B2955.8090007@comcast.net>

Hal Faulkner wrote:

Repeat after me, "There is nothing wrong with crimp connectors if they 
are done correctly."


No no no, there is nothing wrong with crimp connectors if they do NOT 
come from China!
I do have the correct crimp tool, and all the pepboy, horrible freight, 
home defect crimp on connectors always fail, always made in china.
Since my son started working for a communications company and does cop 
car installs, I get REAL USA made crimp connectors and none of them have 
ever failed.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Dec  5 22:10:57 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 23:10:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Need Spridget license plate light
In-Reply-To: <4B1AC37B.8020903@frontiernet.net>
References: <4B1AC37B.8020903@frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912052110p69845a4bt63b65c8915dc81fe@mail.gmail.com>

I like the LEDs that replace the license plate mounting bolts and
illuminate the plate.  In some apps they are very easy and look nice.
http://www.amazon.com/License-Plate-Bolt-Lights-Motorcycles/dp/B001QZ3MQC

From dwramsey at att.net  Sat Dec  5 23:03:25 2009
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 22:03:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <4B1B2955.8090007@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20091206060352.58ED918765F@autox.team.net>

Ancor marine grade connectors, by far the best.
		Crash


Hal Faulkner wrote:

Repeat after me, "There is nothing wrong with crimp connectors if they 
are done correctly."


No no no, there is nothing wrong with crimp connectors if they do NOT 
come from China!
I do have the correct crimp tool, and all the pepboy, horrible freight, 
home defect crimp on connectors always fail, always made in china.
Since my son started working for a communications company and does cop 
car installs, I get REAL USA made crimp connectors and none of them have 
ever failed.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sat Dec  5 23:52:36 2009
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:52:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Need Spridget license plate light
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910912052110p69845a4bt63b65c8915dc81fe@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B1AC37B.8020903@frontiernet.net>
	<5f00d9910912052110p69845a4bt63b65c8915dc81fe@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B1B54B4.90809@frontiernet.net>

These are perfect!  They will do the job and I will only need to drill 
the holes for the plate.  Much easier to install as I will just need to 
splice in the wires.

Thanks,
Kate


derf wrote:
> I like the LEDs that replace the license plate mounting bolts and
> illuminate the plate.  In some apps they are very easy and look nice.
> http://www.amazon.com/License-Plate-Bolt-Lights-Motorcycles/dp/B001QZ3MQC

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Sat Dec  5 23:58:35 2009
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 22:58:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <4B1B2955.8090007@comcast.net>
References: <BAY112-W51FD3290965005206CC5B3B8930@phx.gbl>
	<683493A3E4394A5CBC077D80D67A7F69@MAIN>
	<4333f8140912042237p878b55ao9907b6490bf12dc2@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B1B2955.8090007@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <441250190912052258y40e83be5r2eec344759425cdb@mail.gmail.com>

If you want good crimp connectors consider http://www.weatherpack.com/ They
are not cheap but they work well and don't fail.

-g

On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 7:47 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hal Faulkner wrote:
>
> Repeat after me, "There is nothing wrong with crimp connectors if they are
> done correctly."
>
>
> No no no, there is nothing wrong with crimp connectors if they do NOT come
> from China!
> I do have the correct crimp tool, and all the pepboy, horrible freight,
> home defect crimp on connectors always fail, always made in china.
> Since my son started working for a communications company and does cop car
> installs, I get REAL USA made crimp connectors and none of them have ever
> failed.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
>
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Dec  6 00:17:03 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 23:17:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <20091206060352.58ED918765F@autox.team.net>
References: <4B1B2955.8090007@comcast.net>
	<20091206060352.58ED918765F@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <351852687.20091205231703@pacifier.com>

Hello,


     If you want the good stuff, it's easy enough. go to electrical
     supply wholesale houses. they sell to the public...

     T&B, or Panduit, or Burndy brands specifically. Using these
     brands one shouldn't need to get the expensive ratchet type
     crimping tools, the simple kind that works like a pair or pliers
     is just fine, but be sure to use the proper slot for size, and
     differentiate between insulated and non insulated areas of the
     tool. Remember solder joints  fail under high heat conditions, where a
     crimp connection won't. 


-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  405 

From kidjoevid at yahoo.com  Sun Dec  6 04:34:28 2009
From: kidjoevid at yahoo.com (Joe Lansing)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 03:34:28 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
Message-ID: <570268.97145.qm@web33203.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I have converted my 62 sprite to disk brakes up front. I also had a 3/4 bore master cyl. rebored/rebuilt and I put it in. I cannot get the system to bleed all the air off entirely. I get firm pedal after 3-4 strokes, but it won't hold. I have done each wheel cyl. 3-4 times.

Is there a trick to doing the disk brakes? I thought I read somewhere that they were difficult. Did I install them wrong? The bleeders are at bottom...any ideas, help, resources?

Joe - of the 3 Year Upgrade Project.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Dec  6 05:45:59 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 04:45:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
In-Reply-To: <570268.97145.qm@web33203.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <570268.97145.qm@web33203.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <AF9B96419E1942AFB638F0DFFC28DEA8@spider>

Disk brake bleeders are supposed to be on top; air rises. ...bill in oregon
======================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Joe Lansing
Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 3:34 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem

I have converted my 62 sprite to disk brakes up front. I also had a 3/4 bore
master cyl. rebored/rebuilt and I put it in. I cannot get the system to
bleed all the air off entirely. I get firm pedal after 3-4 strokes, but it
won't hold. I have done each wheel cyl. 3-4 times.

Is there a trick to doing the disk brakes? I thought I read somewhere that
they were difficult. Did I install them wrong? The bleeders are at
bottom...any ideas, help, resources?

Joe - of the 3 Year Upgrade Project.
_______________________________________________

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Sun Dec  6 07:28:18 2009
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 14:28:18 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] alternator replacement suggestions?
Message-ID: <1496811393.12036431260109698372.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

My alternator is beginning to give up the ghost. What are your suggestions? try finding a lucas replacement or try a modern replacement. And if its a modern replacement what year and models correctly fit? I am looking for a 74 Midget 
Ryan 

From jfishbein at snet.net  Sun Dec  6 09:35:42 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 08:35:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
In-Reply-To: <AF9B96419E1942AFB638F0DFFC28DEA8@spider>
Message-ID: <523996.56902.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I have one Rebuilt 3/4" Master Cylinder new in the box from the project that
Gerard put together a couple of years ago.

If anyone is interested, contact me off-list.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct


--- On Sun, 12/6/09, corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

From: corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, December 6, 2009, 7:45 AM

Disk brake bleeders are supposed to be on top; air rises. ...bill in oregon
======================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Joe Lansing
Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 3:34 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem

I have converted my 62 sprite to disk brakes up front. I also had a 3/4 bore
master cyl. rebored/rebuilt and I put it in. I cannot get the system to
bleed all the air off entirely. I get firm pedal after 3-4 strokes, but it
won't hold. I have done each wheel cyl. 3-4 times.

Is there a trick to doing the disk brakes? I thought I read somewhere that
they were difficult. Did I install them wrong? The bleeders are at
bottom...any ideas, help, resources?

Joe - of the 3 Year Upgrade Project.
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Dec  6 10:44:01 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 11:44:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] alternator replacement suggestions?
In-Reply-To: <1496811393.12036431260109698372.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1496811393.12036431260109698372.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912060944i1361625fx41e5e3c640c8df30@mail.gmail.com>

>From my notes:

"GM alternator #7127 63amp or #7134 80amp

The large Brown wire is the main charging lead.
The smaller Brown wire measures the system voltage to tell the
 alternator how much to charge. The Brown/Yellow wire operates the
 alternator warning light, and provides the initial voltage to the
 alternator to start it charging when the engine first starts,"

Brn/Yel #1
Brn #2"

IIRC, there were slight mods necessary to make it fit, but nothing
major, maybe a little hacksaw or Dremel work.  The alternator is way
cheaper than OE replacements and puts out good power.  I ran one on my
74 with no problems.  I can highly recommend the mod if you are more
concerned with reliability and not so concerned with concours judging.
Cheers,
Derf

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Dec  6 10:46:03 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 11:46:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <351852687.20091205231703@pacifier.com>
References: <4B1B2955.8090007@comcast.net>
	<20091206060352.58ED918765F@autox.team.net>
	<351852687.20091205231703@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912060946o43e4477flcf40f701923298c9@mail.gmail.com>

You can find very good wire and connectors at West Marine.  It ain't
the cheapest but it is better than most other stuff.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Dec  6 10:53:37 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 11:53:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] bmw bugeye
In-Reply-To: <351852687.20091205231703@pacifier.com>
References: <4B1B2955.8090007@comcast.net>
	<20091206060352.58ED918765F@autox.team.net>
	<351852687.20091205231703@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912060953i5b5aee59q3001792685638146@mail.gmail.com>

Absolutely correct, Dr. Loeb.

I've used Burndy or Panduit for many years and my crimp tool only cost me
$20 in 1980.  Back in the early 60s I worked for a while at the IBM Space
Guidance Labs as a part time job while going to school and playing hockey.
Our shop made the servo-slave tape units for the IBM 360 Computers and did
the hand work on the IBM one-off computers for the space program. We built
the little computers that went into the Apollo capsules and the LEM. Those
systems had to withstand incredible punishment. Most of the wiring was
connected using *crimps* because anything other than a mechanical connection
wouldn't hold up under the punishment. Peoples lives rested on it always
working. I always figured if it was good enough for the moon program it was
good enough for my cars and motorcycles.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 1:17 AM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
>
>     If you want the good stuff, it's easy enough. go to electrical
>     supply wholesale houses. they sell to the public...
>
>     T&B, or Panduit, or Burndy brands specifically. Using these
>     brands one shouldn't need to get the expensive ratchet type
>     crimping tools, the simple kind that works like a pair or pliers
>     is just fine, but be sure to use the proper slot for size, and
>     differentiate between insulated and non insulated areas of the
>     tool. Remember solder joints  fail under high heat conditions, where a
>     crimp connection won't.
>
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>  405
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Jim
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not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Sun Dec  6 11:09:15 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 10:09:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] HR invite to Christmas party
Message-ID: <80216.17904.qm@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

There is no England anymore.  The USA is on the same slide. 
Eat, drink and
merrily drive the Bugeye.
Happy Christmas and a blessed New Year. If you do
not like those sentiments TOUGH.
Skip Jackson

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From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Dec  6 11:23:05 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:23:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
In-Reply-To: <570268.97145.qm@web33203.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <570268.97145.qm@web33203.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B1BF689.4060402@comcast.net>

Joe Lansing wrote:
> I have converted my 62 sprite to disk brakes up front. I also had a 3/4 bore master cyl. rebored/rebuilt and I put it in. I cannot get the system to bleed all the air off entirely. I get firm pedal after 3-4 strokes, but it won't hold. I have done each wheel cyl. 3-4 times.
>
> Is there a trick to doing the disk brakes? I thought I read somewhere that they were difficult. Did I install them wrong? The bleeders are at bottom...any ideas, help, resources?
>   
Did you mix up the master cylinder push rods from brake to clutch bore?
The brake side rod, at the master, may need to be adjusted.
Making it longer may solve your problem but be warned, if it's too long, 
it will block the return hole in the master and the brake pedal will be 
hard as a rock and at the top.
The brakes will be locked up too.
Unscrew the lock nut on the rod, turn the rod (3/8" wrench) 1 full turn 
and try it again.
Mark the rod with pencil or something so you know how many turns or 
flats you moved it.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sun Dec  6 11:35:22 2009
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 13:35:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
References: <570268.97145.qm@web33203.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5ACFA0F69FD64625A6A93C83CF8CBE19@blackbox2>

Joe,

First isolate the front from the rears by disconnecting the rear line from the brass cross block
and block the hole with a bolt.   Now bleed the fronts and confirm they stay firm.
If they are OK then reconnect the rear line.

I'm beting the problems are in the rear.
Be sure to tighten up the adjusters in each drum (the little thingy that moves the shoes out towards the drum)
before you bleed the rears.  If they are too loose you'll get nowhere.  Tighten them all the
way out while you bleed then re-adjust after you are done.

It is best to also do the rear upgrade to the later dual acting pistons as well when you go to a 3/4 master.
It's a bit more work but worth the effort.  You'll need everything in the drums, rear backing plates, brake lines,
and emergency brake linkage from a later axle.

You will also need to machine of about .020 from the back edge of the drums after doing
this swap.  It is easiest to get everything by just aquiring  the whole rear axle from a later car.
This way you'll also get spare half shafts and a spare diff!



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Lansing" <kidjoevid at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem


>I have converted my 62 sprite to disk brakes up front. I also had a 3/4 bore master cyl. rebored/rebuilt and I put it in. I cannot 
>get the system to bleed all the air off entirely. I get firm pedal after 3-4 strokes, but it won't hold. I have done each wheel 
>cyl. 3-4 times.
>
> Is there a trick to doing the disk brakes? I thought I read somewhere that they were difficult. Did I install them wrong? The 
> bleeders are at bottom...any ideas, help, resources?

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sun Dec  6 11:44:11 2009
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 13:44:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] alternator replacement suggestions?
References: <1496811393.12036431260109698372.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <3E12E703C5F24A3E95B892D115C55780@blackbox2>

I used an early 90's Denso Alternator from a Honda Prelude.
It's internally regulated, so the hook up is simple.

I did have to do a small hacksaw cut on the casting to make it fit
but it's not noticable.  I also had to swap a v-style pulley on to it.

Email me off list for photos and wiring instructions.




----- Original Message ----- 
From: <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
To: "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 9:28 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] alternator replacement suggestions?


> My alternator is beginning to give up the ghost. What are your suggestions? try finding a lucas replacement or try a modern 
> replacement. And if its a modern replacement what year and models correctly fit? I am looking for a 74 Midget
> Ryan
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Dec  6 12:27:08 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 11:27:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] HR invite to Christmas party
In-Reply-To: <80216.17904.qm@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <80216.17904.qm@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ABA2AE3D3AAF4B5C885290C085356C15@spider>

A good reason to reevaluate things this time of year.
Gives a time when it's ok to pause and reflect.
Too cold for most to be out driving anyway. ...bill in oregon
===================================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Skip Jackson
Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 10:09 AM
To: spridget
Subject: [Spridgets] HR invite to Christmas party

There is no England anymore.  The USA is on the same slide. 
Eat, drink and
merrily drive the Bugeye.
Happy Christmas and a blessed New Year. If you do
not like those sentiments TOUGH.
Skip Jackson

From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Sun Dec  6 13:15:39 2009
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard Chateauvieux)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 12:15:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets]  Brake conversion problem
In-Reply-To: <mailman.6239.1260123010.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.6239.1260123010.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <EC9A67D0-E694-4DE9-A7C1-9869A47A2BE6@gerardsgarage.com>

Hi Joe,

Bleeders need to be at the TOP in order to get all the air out.

Gerard

On Dec 6, 2009, at 10:10 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

>
> Message: 11
> Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 03:34:28 -0800 (PST)
> From: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
> To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Message-ID: <570268.97145.qm at web33203.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> I have converted my 62 sprite to disk brakes up front. I also had a  
> 3/4 bore master cyl. rebored/rebuilt and I put it in. I cannot get  
> the system to bleed all the air off entirely. I get firm pedal  
> after 3-4 strokes, but it won't hold. I have done each wheel cyl.  
> 3-4 times.
>
> Is there a trick to doing the disk brakes? I thought I read  
> somewhere that they were difficult. Did I install them wrong? The  
> bleeders are at bottom...any ideas, help, resources?
>
> Joe - of the 3 Year Upgrade Project.

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Sun Dec  6 13:57:58 2009
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:57:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Crimping comparision
Message-ID: <87d24a$7chloi@email.mtu.edu>

I wasn't looking for this, but stumbled across a pictorial comparison 
of crimping tools - quality and HF.
http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/crimper_comparison

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

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Dec  6 15:05:26 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 22:05:26 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] HR invite to Christmas party
In-Reply-To: <ABA2AE3D3AAF4B5C885290C085356C15@spider>
References: <80216.17904.qm@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<ABA2AE3D3AAF4B5C885290C085356C15@spider>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W480CE1842D1087B2FC8E82B8910@phx.gbl>

If you do pause and reflect, ... are you a reflector?

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )





> From: corvallis at peoplepc.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 11:27:08 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] HR invite to Christmas party
>
> A good reason to reevaluate things this time of year.
> Gives a time when it's ok to pause and reflect.
> Too cold for most to be out driving anyway. ...bill in oregon
> ===================================================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Skip Jackson
> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 10:09 AM
> To: spridget
> Subject: [Spridgets] HR invite to Christmas party
>
> There is no England anymore. The USA is on the same slide.
> Eat, drink and
> merrily drive the Bugeye.
> Happy Christmas and a blessed New Year. If you do
> not like those sentiments TOUGH.
> Skip Jackson

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Dec  6 15:31:21 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 16:31:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Crimping comparision
In-Reply-To: <87d24a$7chloi@email.mtu.edu>
References: <87d24a$7chloi@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912061431r65c03a1fi5f8c0043f9d0204f@mail.gmail.com>

I use this type for small stuff.
http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/84/622984/2/98079049.0ZVSYchR.jpg

And, one of these for larger stuff:
http://www.atlweldingsupply.com/assets/images/hammer%20on%20lug%20crimper.jpg

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Dec  6 16:32:05 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 15:32:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Crimping comparision
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910912061431r65c03a1fi5f8c0043f9d0204f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <87d24a$7chloi@email.mtu.edu>
	<5f00d9910912061431r65c03a1fi5f8c0043f9d0204f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <471949549.20091206153205@pacifier.com>

Hello derf,

>     I use this type for small stuff.
> http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/84/622984/2/98079049.0ZVSYchR.jpg>

> And, one of these for larger stuff:
> http://www.atlweldingsupply.com/assets/images/hammer%20on%20lug%20crimper.jpg

The top one is perfect for small jobs. The POINTED slot is for
non-insulated lugs and the oval one for insulated ones. It is
important that the "point" be in BACK of the non-insulated type, not
in front, (where the slot is) and that the pointed hole NEVER be used for insulated lugs,
as their construction is different, and the crimp will not be as
strong as it should be. 




-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Don't steal. The government hates competition. 

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Dec  6 16:55:06 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 18:55:06 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] alternator replacement suggestions?
Message-ID: <cf3.67204c11.384d9e5a@aol.com>

It just depends on whether you want the best or the cheapest?  In 93  Frank 
had a really neat small alternator on his Green Sprite that looked the  
part.  Not long after I bought something similar for my Sprite and it  weighs 
less than a standad Lucas ACR, is built for racing and has more output  than 
my Sprite needs even with 160W main beam headlight bulbs.  More recent  
trips to the USA I've seen alternators that look as if they'd come from a truck  
though given the size of the average american car compared to a british car 
they  are probably automotive in origin.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 06/12/2009 20:02:49 GMT Standard Time,  
dlh2001 at comcast.net writes:

My  alternator is beginning to give up the ghost. What are your 
suggestions? try  finding a lucas replacement or try a modern 
> replacement. 

From ggroiss at gmail.com  Sun Dec  6 18:16:14 2009
From: ggroiss at gmail.com (Gregory Groiss)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 20:16:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] alternator replacement suggestions?
In-Reply-To: <1496811393.12036431260109698372.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1496811393.12036431260109698372.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <d66433d0912061716o528569aat47832561ce532f0c@mail.gmail.com>

Ryan,

I use one off a Mazda B2000 truck.  It's a lot smaller than the Lucas
and GM ones and I think it looks good as well.  I think it's the one
Frank uses as well.

Greg

On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 9:28 AM,  <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:
> My alternator is beginning to give up the ghost. What are your suggestions?
try finding a lucas replacement or try a modern replacement. And if its a
modern replacement what year and models correctly fit? I am looking for a 74
Midget
> Ryan
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Dec  6 18:37:24 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 17:37:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Air Powered Car...For Real
In-Reply-To: <b8f573d80912061645p6e9c9ce6r5c26cc16ba72491d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b8f573d80912061645p6e9c9ce6r5c26cc16ba72491d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912061737q28cfdf32tcabbeb17d444a6e1@mail.gmail.com>

Does anyone know more (recent) information???


http://www.flixxy.com/zero-pollution-automobile.htm

<http://www.flixxy.com/zero-pollution-automobile.htm>These guys, MDI, are on
to something...buy stock now!

At $15,000 about the same price as the "Smart Car".

Herb

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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Dec  6 18:58:20 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 17:58:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa] Air Powered Car...For Real
In-Reply-To: <a3b984e10912061748o3d8c2f2ci1218c60f6925d7ff@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b8f573d80912061645p6e9c9ce6r5c26cc16ba72491d@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912061737q28cfdf32tcabbeb17d444a6e1@mail.gmail.com>
	<a3b984e10912061748o3d8c2f2ci1218c60f6925d7ff@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912061758i7cd8a63fsa9310f46e1b4548b@mail.gmail.com>

Rick,

I agree, the "perpetual motion" aspect they mentioned later in the video is
a bit too much to swallow.  However, the car being powered by compressed
'air' is (obviously) very workable.  200 mile range, near freeway speeds for
brief amounts of time.  Perfect commuter car, IMHO.  It would sure beat my
STS for around town!

No reason it can't and won't work.

Unless you know different, in that case, let us know.

Herb

On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 5:48 PM, Richard Ewald <richard.ewald at gmail.com>wrote:

> Violations of the laws of thermodynamics and perpetual motion both in the
> same video.  Doesn't get much better than that.
> If anyone thinks this is the "real deal" I have this nice bridge I would
> like to sell you.  It is orange and goes across the San Francisco bay.
> Or I can get you a really good deal on some ocean front real estate in
> Montana.
> Rick
>
> On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 5:37 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know more (recent) information???
>>
>>
>> http://www.flixxy.com/zero-pollution-automobile.htm
>>
>>  <http://www.flixxy.com/zero-pollution-automobile.htm>These guys, MDI,
>> are on to something...buy stock now!
>>
>> At $15,000 about the same price as the "Smart Car".
>>
>> Herb
>>
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>>
>>
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From millerls at ado13.com  Sun Dec  6 19:15:15 2009
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 18:15:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] alternator replacement suggestions?
In-Reply-To: <d66433d0912061716o528569aat47832561ce532f0c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1496811393.12036431260109698372.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<d66433d0912061716o528569aat47832561ce532f0c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B9EEF334-FCC4-4383-B02E-72BF476A2E38@ado13.com>

I also use the B2000 unit.

On Dec 6, 2009, at 5:16 PM, Gregory Groiss wrote:

> Ryan,
> 
> I use one off a Mazda B2000 truck.  It's a lot smaller than the Lucas
> and GM ones and I think it looks good as well.  I think it's the one
> Frank uses as well.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Dec  6 19:53:13 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 20:53:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Air Powered Car...For Real
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912061737q28cfdf32tcabbeb17d444a6e1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b8f573d80912061645p6e9c9ce6r5c26cc16ba72491d@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912061737q28cfdf32tcabbeb17d444a6e1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8217F0683F9842F29E930B19112F18DB@HomePC>

Sorry, Herb, but that is utter nonsense.  A car that carries a compressor 
that powers a generator that compresses air to repower the generator and 
compress air to power the car at the same time?  That requires a (huge, 
actually) net gain in energy and that, plain and simple, ain't possible.

LAD
--------------------------------------------------
From: "WFO Herb" <froggi60 at gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 7:37 PM
To: "Ed's Spridgeteers" <9issa at justbrits.com>; "Wedge List" 
<tr8 at mercury.lcs.mit.edu>; "Spridgeteers" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Air Powered Car...For Real

Does anyone know more (recent) information???


http://www.flixxy.com/zero-pollution-automobile.htm

<http://www.flixxy.com/zero-pollution-automobile.htm>These guys, MDI, are on
to something...buy stock now!

At $15,000 about the same price as the "Smart Car".

Herb

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From duncan at pondhop.com  Sun Dec  6 20:20:48 2009
From: duncan at pondhop.com (Duncan Sinclair)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 21:20:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Air Powered Car...For Real
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912061737q28cfdf32tcabbeb17d444a6e1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b8f573d80912061645p6e9c9ce6r5c26cc16ba72491d@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912061737q28cfdf32tcabbeb17d444a6e1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <02d201ca76ec$4853a080$d8fae180$@com>

I have several problems with this:
It sounds good until they start talking perpetual motion with an onboard
compressor, this breaks the major rules of physics and just is not possible.
Also to get enough power from compressed air would take a huge volume and
extreme PSI, think how much a simple air sander uses and the power it has.
The piston would have to be huge. I would think you would need more volume
storage than the vehicle could hold especially if they claim 120 miles which
would be about 3hrs run time.
I would love to see it work but I just don't buy it!

Thanks
Duncan


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WFO Herb
Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 7:37 PM
To: Ed's Spridgeteers; Wedge List; Spridgeteers
Subject: [Spridgets] Air Powered Car...For Real

Does anyone know more (recent) information???


http://www.flixxy.com/zero-pollution-automobile.htm

<http://www.flixxy.com/zero-pollution-automobile.htm>These guys, MDI, are on
to something...buy stock now!

At $15,000 about the same price as the "Smart Car".

Herb

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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Dec  6 20:38:33 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 19:38:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Air Powered Car...For Real
In-Reply-To: <02d201ca76ec$4853a080$d8fae180$@com>
References: <b8f573d80912061645p6e9c9ce6r5c26cc16ba72491d@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912061737q28cfdf32tcabbeb17d444a6e1@mail.gmail.com>
	<02d201ca76ec$4853a080$d8fae180$@com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912061938u2262dd6cr84a9445841d56404@mail.gmail.com>

Guys,

It is the commentator that brings up the perpetual motion possibility...not
the inventors of the car.

They point out that it WILL cost to provide compressed air (pick up a large
cylinder at the local welding supply shop...not too expensive).

The car does not use fossil fuel as our daily driver does.

Regarding what runs the compressor to fill the tanks, could be wind
generated electricity, hydro power or a number of non-fossil fuel
alternatives.  AND if you're on the 'green' side, it really doesn't pollute.

Think how quite it would be.

I still think it would be a great car if you live in or close to town.

Herb

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Sun Dec  6 20:43:51 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 19:43:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
References: <570268.97145.qm@web33203.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000201ca76f1$e9f7af80$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hi Joe,

Please note what you said!

Now, this is really important to know in life!  AIR DOES NOT SINK IN
LIQUIDS!


Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Lansing" <kidjoevid at yahoo.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 3:34 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem


 The bleeders are at bottom.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Dec  6 21:42:23 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 22:42:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Air Powered Car...For Real
In-Reply-To: <02d201ca76ec$4853a080$d8fae180$@com>
References: <b8f573d80912061645p6e9c9ce6r5c26cc16ba72491d@mail.gmail.com><2ad6c6b10912061737q28cfdf32tcabbeb17d444a6e1@mail.gmail.com>
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-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WFO Herb
Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 7:37 PM
To: Ed's Spridgeteers; Wedge List; Spridgeteers
Subject: [Spridgets] Air Powered Car...For Real

Does anyone know more (recent) information???


http://www.flixxy.com/zero-pollution-automobile.htm

<http://www.flixxy.com/zero-pollution-automobile.htm>These guys, MDI, are on
to something...buy stock now!

At $15,000 about the same price as the "Smart Car".

Herb

-- 

As to your "buy stock now" comment, as a professional financial advisor, I 
would suggest you look a lot farther than their video claims before tossing 
your money at these clowns.

The energy factor of this nonsense reminds me of the Enron garbage of a few 
years back.  The company that I worked for at that time sent a few analysts 
out to Enron to check out those darlings of Wall Street.  They spent two 
days poring over Enron's books.  They came back and said they couldn't 
figure out how they were making any money.  We didn't buy one share of their 
stock.  Our clients didn't lose one penny because of those idiots.

Be careful out there.  There are a lot of conmen who would love to line 
their pockets with your money.


LAD

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Dec  6 21:54:45 2009
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 22:54:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
Message-ID: <E6F177A8C206457EBFD3A83B20484043@leovs802bt6yj7>

Whilst out surfing E-By looking for pistons I have noticed tht several
auctions for A40's use the same pistons HOWEVER some of them say the pistons
are for  1098's not a 948 while others say the pistons fit a 948.  Are the
pistons interchangable?  Or can a 948 be overbored to use 1098 pistons?  Are
the piston heights the same?  i am trying to find a reasonable set of pistons
to build a new bottom end block for Iris.  Tm tryired of fighting the oil
pressure issue so every part on the new block is going to be scutinized.  Iris
is going to be driven t Elkhart not worked on or left sitting.

leo

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Dec  6 22:18:05 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:18:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Air Powered Car...For Real
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912061938u2262dd6cr84a9445841d56404@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C741D00D.22481%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

How about hot air cars powered by the government?

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Mon Dec  7 05:41:14 2009
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:41:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Crimping comparision
In-Reply-To: <mailman.6430.1260161714.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.6430.1260161714.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4B1CF7EA.7030201@comcast.net>

Bill L wrote:
>>     I use this type for small stuff.
>> http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/84/622984/2/98079049.0ZVSYchR.jpg>
> 
>> And, one of these for larger stuff:
>> http://www.atlweldingsupply.com/assets/images/hammer%20on%20lug%20crimper.jpg

I've been using this one for years.  The ratchet doesn't give up until the crimp 
is tight. You can't pull the crimp apart.
<http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/DISTRIBUTED-BY-MCM-TR301-/22-770>

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Mon Dec  7 05:48:02 2009
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:48:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
In-Reply-To: <mailman.6430.1260161714.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.6430.1260161714.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4B1CF982.5020602@comcast.net>

Paul A wrote:
 > Now, this is really important to know in life!  AIR DOES NOT SINK IN
 > LIQUIDS!

Did you ever have a glass of Guinness?  Pour one and watch the bubbles.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X30NAc8khc>

:)

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Mon Dec  7 06:46:56 2009
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:46:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Air Powered Car...For Real
Message-ID: <87d24a$7ckp88@email.mtu.edu>

Why just a puny little car power by compressed air? During the mining 
days in the U.P. of Michigan there was a locomotive that pulled ore 
that was run entirely on compressed air. And, get this, the 
compressed air was FREE (once the infrastructure was built) and the 
compressor had NO moving parts and over 80% efficiency. I'll bet you 
guys don't believe this, do you? So, here's a web site to explain it.
http://www.sections.asme.org/milwaukee/history/51-taylorcompressor.html

Realistically, if you have to compress air for the little car 
somewhere - on board or otherwise - it's not free and it's not clean 
unless you have can find a Taylor Compressor.

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

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Mon Dec  7 07:01:53 2009
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 06:01:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
In-Reply-To: <E6F177A8C206457EBFD3A83B20484043@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <703467.21847.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Leo,
You can over-bore a 948 block enough to use 1098 pistons, but the compression
heights differ by .148". The deck will need to be machined by this much, and
there will be numerous complications. 948 pistons will be the least expensive
option.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Sun, 12/6/09, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

From: Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, December 6, 2009, 11:54 PM

Whilst out surfing E-By looking for pistons I have noticed tht several
auctions for A40's use the same pistons HOWEVER some of them say the pistons
are for  1098's not a 948 while others say the pistons fit a 948.  Are the
pistons interchangable?  Or can a 948 be overbored to use 1098 pistons?  Are
the piston heights the same?  i am trying to find a reasonable set of pistons
to build a new bottom end block for Iris.  Tm tryired of fighting the oil
pressure issue so every part on the new block is going to be scutinized. 
Iris
is going to be driven t Elkhart not worked on or left sitting.

leo
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From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Mon Dec  7 07:41:44 2009
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 06:41:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Air Powered Car...For Real
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912061737q28cfdf32tcabbeb17d444a6e1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <840815.10772.qm@web51906.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I need to feel the power, hear the sound, smell the exhaust... Whats a little
more green house gas gonna hurt? 

--- On Sun, 12/6/09, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:


http://www.flixxy.com/zero-pollution-automobile.htm

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Mon Dec  7 07:43:45 2009
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 14:43:45 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Air Powered Car...For Real
In-Reply-To: <87d24a$7ckp88@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <1871160638.12388831260197025148.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

there were MANY train locomotives that were airpowered especially in mining to eliminate the potential for explosions of diesel or coal fires 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Collins" <thcollin at mtu.edu> 
To: spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent: Monday, December 7, 2009 8:46:56 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Air Powered Car...For Real 

Why just a puny little car power by compressed air? During the mining 
days in the U.P. of Michigan there was a locomotive that pulled ore 
that was run entirely on compressed air. And, get this, the 
compressed air was FREE (once the infrastructure was built) and the 
compressor had NO moving parts and over 80% efficiency. I'll bet you 
guys don't believe this, do you? So, here's a web site to explain it. 
http://www.sections.asme.org/milwaukee/history/51-taylorcompressor.html 

Realistically, if you have to compress air for the little car 
somewhere - on board or otherwise - it's not free and it's not clean 
unless you have can find a Taylor Compressor. 

Tim Collins 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Dec  7 08:32:09 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 15:32:09 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <200912040739223.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W3681FC3106B9327D2CF822B8900@phx.gbl>

Looks like my turn is coming.  We are supposed to get a couple of centimetres
starting in a couple of hours and a substantial storm on Wednesday.



http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2009/12/07/winter-arrives.html



Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada






I'm sure you'll also be peppered with quite a bit before then.

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

> From: peter at nosimport.com
>
> We've been assalted...
>
> cars are parked.
>
> When's Spring?
>
>
> Peter C

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Dec  7 08:48:07 2009
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:48:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C6D6@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

It's about time! With the demise of the 3-wheeled Honda Civic, I've had
to prepare my LeMons Honda Accord for Michigan Ice Racing Association
harassment of ice fisherman in the frozen north. Forecast sounds like
winter for this week. I mounted the Blizzaks yesterday. I think I'll
take a few days and visit Chicago. Buy some rye bread. Drop by Goose
Island. Catch a little Eddy Clearwater down at Lee's Unleaded Lounge.
Stand in the wind.

Repeat after me: "Winter Wonderland!"





Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 13:46:23 -0800 (PST)

From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Assalted

To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>, Peter Caldwell

      <peter at nosimport.com>

Message-ID: <822513.89016.qm at web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1



January 14th. Just booked 4 day escape to Florida.



--- On Fri, 12/4/09, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:



> From: Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>

> Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted

> To: "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>

> Date: Friday, December 4, 2009, 9:39 AM

> We've been assalted...

>

> cars are parked.

>

> When's Spring?

>

>

> Peter C

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Dec  7 09:19:23 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:19:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa] Air Powered Car...For Real
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912061758i7cd8a63fsa9310f46e1b4548b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b8f573d80912061645p6e9c9ce6r5c26cc16ba72491d@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912061737q28cfdf32tcabbeb17d444a6e1@mail.gmail.com>
	<a3b984e10912061748o3d8c2f2ci1218c60f6925d7ff@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912061758i7cd8a63fsa9310f46e1b4548b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <75A3FC66FCD74F8EBEC63CD8D0DA92F4@Home>

> No reason it can't and won't work.

You guys out West with hydropower could gain a lot of pollution credits from 
such a car, but those in the Midwest with coal-fired power plants would have 
a much smaller benefit.  This car merely transfers the emissions point from 
the engine to a power plant, just like electric cars.  There should be 
significant improvements in efficiency, but depending on the plant, the 
benefit may not be as large as people think.  There would be a large benefit 
from replacing complicated batteries with simple pressure tanks.

By claiming the car runs on "free air," etc. they destroy all credibility 
and endanger their cause, which is a good one.

Michael Rowe 

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Mon Dec  7 10:35:08 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 09:35:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
References: <E6F177A8C206457EBFD3A83B20484043@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <003a01ca7763$a0230e00$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hi Leo.

Ages ago I use some 1098 pistons in a 948.  Ir requires more modifications
than I considered worthwhile,  The cost savings were pretty minimal.

The piston pins are different on the 1098, they're full floating, so need to
be notched to th accept the 948 pinch bolt.  The because they have different
pin heights, the block deck needs to be lowered by maching a lot, enough so
you need to be careful the cyl head oil delivery port isn't cut into.  This
still leaves you with a pretty low compression engine.  You just about can
run it on kerosene!

In my experience, it just wasn't worth it.  Nice way to get a low
compression 1098 though!

All this discovery came as a result of getting a bunch of 1098 piston sets
at really "Give away" prices!

Hardly worth the savings in initial piston costs.

Later, Paul A

Later, Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leo S" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 8:54 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question


> Whilst out surfing E-By looking for pistons I have noticed tht several
> auctions for A40's use the same pistons HOWEVER some of them say the
pistons
> are for  1098's not a 948 while others say the pistons fit a 948.  Are the
> pistons interchangable?  Or can a 948 be overbored to use 1098 pistons?
Are
> the piston heights the same?  i am trying to find a reasonable set of
pistons
> to build a new bottom end block for Iris.  Tm tryired of fighting the oil
> pressure issue so every part on the new block is going to be scutinized.
Iris
> is going to be driven t Elkhart not worked on or left sitting.
>
> leo
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From jdinnis at gmail.com  Mon Dec  7 10:48:28 2009
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 11:48:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa] Air Powered Car...For Real
In-Reply-To: <75A3FC66FCD74F8EBEC63CD8D0DA92F4@Home>
References: <b8f573d80912061645p6e9c9ce6r5c26cc16ba72491d@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912061737q28cfdf32tcabbeb17d444a6e1@mail.gmail.com>
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Latests tests on the Indian (dot not feather) model showed it has a
maximum range of 37km.  That's 22 miles, only 10% of the advertised
range.  And it cannot meet crash test standards.

On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 10:19 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:
>> No reason it can't and won't work.
>
> You guys out West with hydropower could gain a lot of pollution credits
from
> such a car, but those in the Midwest with coal-fired power plants would
have
> a much smaller benefit.  This car merely transfers the emissions point from
> the engine to a power plant, just like electric cars.  There should be
> significant improvements in efficiency, but depending on the plant, the
> benefit may not be as large as people think.  There would be a large
benefit
> from replacing complicated batteries with simple pressure tanks.
>
> By claiming the car runs on "free air," etc. they destroy all credibility
> and endanger their cause, which is a good one.
>
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Dec  7 11:03:25 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 12:03:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa] Air Powered Car...For Real
In-Reply-To: <75A3FC66FCD74F8EBEC63CD8D0DA92F4@Home>
References: <b8f573d80912061645p6e9c9ce6r5c26cc16ba72491d@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912061737q28cfdf32tcabbeb17d444a6e1@mail.gmail.com>
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> By claiming the car runs on "free air," etc. they destroy all credibility
> and endanger their cause, which is a good one.

I have to agree with that sentiment. The producers of that clip did at
least as much harm as good.

IMHO, it is similar to a steam engine without the weight of water or
the necessity of heating it. The on-board compressor is merely a way
of limping home when you "run out of gas" (air is a gas, after all ;).
Presumably this would give us a way to modernize some of the external
combustion technology, which did have some nice points. F'rinstance,
steam engines did not need a transmission, since they had full torque
from 0rpm on up to the limit of the bearings. I don't imagine the
150psi or so from our garage compressors would take it far; presumably
the tanks are storing far more than that. Is a reciprocating engine
really the best way of converting pressure to motion? Perhaps a
Stirling-cycle engine might be better?
David L

From duncan at pondhop.com  Mon Dec  7 12:17:04 2009
From: duncan at pondhop.com (Duncan Sinclair)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 13:17:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa] Air Powered Car...For Real
In-Reply-To: <402188520912071003u4842042dxc9012e13094e9ad6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b8f573d80912061645p6e9c9ce6r5c26cc16ba72491d@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912061737q28cfdf32tcabbeb17d444a6e1@mail.gmail.com>
	<a3b984e10912061748o3d8c2f2ci1218c60f6925d7ff@mail.gmail.com>
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	<402188520912071003u4842042dxc9012e13094e9ad6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <031b01ca7771$dcd421a0$967c64e0$@com>

>From what I read on another site the tank pressure is somewhere around
4300PSI which a storage of 340Liters

Thanks
Duncan


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 12:03 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [9issa] Air Powered Car...For Real

> By claiming the car runs on "free air," etc. they destroy all credibility
> and endanger their cause, which is a good one.

I have to agree with that sentiment. The producers of that clip did at
least as much harm as good.

IMHO, it is similar to a steam engine without the weight of water or
the necessity of heating it. The on-board compressor is merely a way
of limping home when you "run out of gas" (air is a gas, after all ;).
Presumably this would give us a way to modernize some of the external
combustion technology, which did have some nice points. F'rinstance,
steam engines did not need a transmission, since they had full torque
from 0rpm on up to the limit of the bearings. I don't imagine the
150psi or so from our garage compressors would take it far; presumably
the tanks are storing far more than that. Is a reciprocating engine
really the best way of converting pressure to motion? Perhaps a
Stirling-cycle engine might be better?
David L
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From haynes386 at netzero.net  Mon Dec  7 13:14:06 2009
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 20:14:06 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
Message-ID: <20091207.131406.29304.0@webmail05.dca.untd.com>

As stated, 1098 piston have a different crown height. However, 998 piston have
the same crown height as the 948 ones- you just have to bore the block by
0.062" for standard 998 pistons.


Mark Haynes
HAN6L12779
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From nases at verizon.net  Mon Dec  7 13:58:28 2009
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:58:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
Message-ID: <596A0D82-BA99-4599-BBD7-5534506BE666@verizon.net>

Eastwood has a Clarke 130 Amp Mig welder on sale for $375 normally $500.  Is
this a deal and is it a good welder to learn with and use for Spridget
projects?

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

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Dec  7 15:32:58 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:32:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
In-Reply-To: <20091207.131406.29304.0@webmail05.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091207.131406.29304.0@webmail05.dca.untd.com>
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... but none of that matters if you use a 1098 crank right?

Lester


On Dec 7, 2009, at 2:14 PM, Mark Haynes wrote:

> As stated, 1098 piston have a different crown height. However, 998  
> piston have
> the same crown height as the 948 ones- you just have to bore the  
> block by
> 0.062" for standard 998 pistons.
>
>
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From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Dec  7 15:53:02 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:53:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Re: ensen-cars] Off; welding]
Message-ID: <4B1D874E.7000405@justbrits.com>

I just sent this to Phil N. in response to his welder question.
I think it's an EXCELLENT read for all [especially if in the market].

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

If you have good technique with an Oxy-Acyl rig , using TIG may be a piece 
of cake. A bit harder to use for most folks.  Benefits,  I'll  Let Miller 
provide them.

http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/tech_tips/TIG_tips/

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Dec  7 16:09:15 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:09:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
In-Reply-To: <E6F177A8C206457EBFD3A83B20484043@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <E6F177A8C206457EBFD3A83B20484043@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <4B1D8B1B.8030109@comcast.net>

Leo S wrote:
> Whilst out surfing E-By looking for pistons I have noticed tht several
> auctions for A40's use the same pistons HOWEVER some of them say the pistons
> are for  1098's not a 948 while others say the pistons fit a 948.  Are the
> pistons interchangable?  


Austin A40s came with 948s and later with 1098s in the mid sixties about 
the same time Spridgets went to 1098s.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Mon Dec  7 16:35:46 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 15:35:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
References: <20091207.131406.29304.0@webmail05.dca.untd.com>
	<79745123-F1BA-44E1-A804-E03B7B5510A3@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <009f01ca7796$01191060$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Not sure you can do that with a 948 Crankcase.  I know the 1098 is shaped
differently to keep the rods from hitting it.

Sometimes a "Mix and match" bunch of parts are not totally interchangeable.
As the county fair guy says, "Close but no seegar!"

Paul A


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Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 948 piston question


> ... but none of that matters if you use a 1098 crank right?
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Dec 7, 2009, at 2:14 PM, Mark Haynes wrote:
>
> > As stated, 1098 piston have a different crown height. However, 998
> > piston have
> > the same crown height as the 948 ones- you just have to bore the
> > block by
> > 0.062" for standard 998 pistons.
> >
> >
> > Mark Haynes
> > HAN6L12779
> > HAN5L8016
> >
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From fastvee at yahoo.com  Mon Dec  7 16:43:21 2009
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 15:43:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
In-Reply-To: <596A0D82-BA99-4599-BBD7-5534506BE666@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <815146.83169.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Phil,
I don't know anything about Clarke welders, but knew that my welding supplier
was selling them. I just learned that Clarke Power Products is now out of
business, so parts could be a problem in the future. This might affect your
decision.
http://www.gts-welco.com/gts-welco.aspx?pcid=96&ptid=1

I would stick with one of the big manufacturers. I am partial to Lincoln and
do my sheet metal work with an SP100, voltage and wire feed are both
infinitely adjustable, and the gun and it's consumables are readily available
Tweeco brand. It has a good quality wire feeder, unlike a cheap imported MIG
welder I started with. I also use a 110v Hobart Handler at work and also
recommended it as a good performing machine.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Mon, 12/7/09, Phil Nase <nases at verizon.net> wrote:

From: Phil Nase <nases at verizon.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
To: "spridgets Spridgets at autox.team. Net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, December 7, 2009, 3:58 PM

Eastwood has a Clarke 130 Amp Mig welder on sale for $375 normally $500.  Is
this a deal and is it a good welder to learn with and use for Spridget
projects?

Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Dec  7 16:54:11 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:54:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
In-Reply-To: <596A0D82-BA99-4599-BBD7-5534506BE666@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <C742D5A3.1889F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

They're made in Italy by Cebora.  I like them.  I've had mine for about 15
years.  Soave got one recently.  They're also sold as MAC, Astro, and
several other brand names.  An electric welder is basically a transformer,
and Italy leads the world in transformers, coils, and other wound goods.
BZ

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Dec  7 16:57:42 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:57:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
In-Reply-To: <79745123-F1BA-44E1-A804-E03B7B5510A3@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C742D676.188AA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> ... but none of that matters if you use a 1098 crank right?
But then you'd have one of those small-main 1098's that blow up.

From mikey at b2systems.com  Mon Dec  7 17:29:02 2009
From: mikey at b2systems.com (mike rambour)
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:29:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Re: ensen-cars] Off; welding]
In-Reply-To: <4B1D874E.7000405@justbrits.com>
References: <4B1D874E.7000405@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <1260232142.2966.57.camel@WebBrowser>

 I agree if you already are decent with Oxy welding, skip the MIG and go
right to TIG, its the same process.  The only reason for MIG to really
exist is for speed, its much faster for large projects.

	mike

On Mon, 2009-12-07 at 16:53 -0600, Sales at " Just Brits " wrote:
> I just sent this to Phil N. in response to his welder question.
> I think it's an EXCELLENT read for all [especially if in the market].
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
> 
> If you have good technique with an Oxy-Acyl rig , using TIG may be a piece 
> of cake. A bit harder to use for most folks.  Benefits,  I'll  Let Miller 
> provide them.
> 
> http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/tech_tips/TIG_tips/
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Dec  7 18:11:41 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:11:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
In-Reply-To: <C742D5A3.1889F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <699471.19933.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Mon, 12/7/09, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> They're
made in Italy by
> Cebora.  I like them.  I've had mine for about 15
> years. 
Soave got one recently.  They're also
> sold as MAC, Astro, 

Mine is an
Astro. Works good. I had never welded before and was making some very passable
non-structural stuff in no time. I need to get busy again. I'm in between
welding helmets, if anyone wants to mention it to my wife for Christmas. That
and an iCard...

Ron

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Dec  7 18:14:01 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 19:14:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
In-Reply-To: <596A0D82-BA99-4599-BBD7-5534506BE666@verizon.net>
References: <596A0D82-BA99-4599-BBD7-5534506BE666@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912071714h316585b1jf9c83401df68517c@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, to echo BZ, Clark is pretty good.   I know of people who have
used Clark welders for years and years with no problems.  Italians do
make good transformers, rectifiers, and power supplies, particularly
the Irem brand.

MIG is by far the easiest welding.  Make sure you get a gas regulator
and use the gas, otherwise it is just a fancy wire feed stick welder.

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Mon Dec  7 19:01:49 2009
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 21:01:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
References: <815146.83169.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E80AE2219CE1473D81E95438E1FF2204@MAINCOMPUTER>

Just to add my 2 cents, I agree with John I bought a lincoln years ago and 
it is still performing well. Mine is the 220 volt model and I'm very happy 
with it.  Iould stick with a name brand.

Jim F.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "fastvee" <fastvee at yahoo.com>
To: "spridgets Spridgets at autox.team. Net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Phil 
Nase" <nases at verizon.net>
Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 6:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] mig welder


> Phil,
> I don't know anything about Clarke welders, but knew that my welding 
> supplier
> was selling them. I just learned that Clarke Power Products is now out of
> business, so parts could be a problem in the future. This might affect 
> your
> decision.
> http://www.gts-welco.com/gts-welco.aspx?pcid=96&ptid=1
>
> I would stick with one of the big manufacturers. I am partial to Lincoln 
> and
> do my sheet metal work with an SP100, voltage and wire feed are both
> infinitely adjustable, and the gun and it's consumables are readily 
> available
> Tweeco brand. It has a good quality wire feeder, unlike a cheap imported 
> MIG
> welder I started with. I also use a 110v Hobart Handler at work and also
> recommended it as a good performing machine.
> John
> Fogelsville, PA
>
> --- On Mon, 12/7/09, Phil Nase <nases at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> From: Phil Nase <nases at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
> To: "spridgets Spridgets at autox.team. Net" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Monday, December 7, 2009, 3:58 PM
>
> Eastwood has a Clarke 130 Amp Mig welder on sale for $375 normally $500. 
> Is
> this a deal and is it a good welder to learn with and use for Spridget
> projects?
>
> Phil Nase
> Quakertown, PA
> http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
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From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Mon Dec  7 19:04:00 2009
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:04:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
In-Reply-To: <C742D5A3.1889F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <596A0D82-BA99-4599-BBD7-5534506BE666@verizon.net>
	<C742D5A3.1889F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <441250190912071804y1cac526fl5df3c2faf2061c76@mail.gmail.com>

It is just me, but I would stick with what you local welding suppliers sell,
stock and service.  That said I am happy with my Hobart.

-g

On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 3:54 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> They're made in Italy by Cebora.  I like them.  I've had mine for about 15
> years.  Soave got one recently.  They're also sold as MAC, Astro, and
> several other brand names.  An electric welder is basically a transformer,
> and Italy leads the world in transformers, coils, and other wound goods.
> BZ
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Dec  7 20:18:03 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 21:18:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa] Air Powered Car...For Real
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	<75A3FC66FCD74F8EBEC63CD8D0DA92F4@Home>
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	<031b01ca7771$dcd421a0$967c64e0$@com>
Message-ID: <402188520912071918u3559eec1nad4dd9552c869266@mail.gmail.com>

Now for the next question...
How do you keep warm in the winter???
Cold air comes out the "exhaust"... I guess it is back to the
gasoline-fired heater? So much for being green!
David L

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Dec  7 20:28:07 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:28:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
In-Reply-To: <441250190912071804y1cac526fl5df3c2faf2061c76@mail.gmail.com>
References: <596A0D82-BA99-4599-BBD7-5534506BE666@verizon.net>
	<C742D5A3.1889F%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<441250190912071804y1cac526fl5df3c2faf2061c76@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B1DC7C7.3030306@comcast.net>

Bill Gilroy wrote:
> It is just me, but I would stick with what you local welding suppliers sell,
> stock and service.  That said I am happy with my Hobart.
>
>
>   
Me too, I went through 2 Lincolns before buying a Hobart (also sold as 
Miller)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Keep China out of Christmas

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Dec  7 20:35:01 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:35:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
In-Reply-To: <4B1DC7C7.3030306@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C7430965.224E3%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Me too, I went through 2 Lincolns before buying a Hobart (also sold as
> Miller)
I went through Hobart and Lincoln before finding the Cebora. I found out
about them from the Practical Classics welding guide. Cebora and SIP are the
biggest names internationally.

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Dec  7 21:14:11 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:14:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Seam Sealer
Message-ID: <E5C701F7701442D88A1E1B1C210E8AFD@Home>

My local body guy sold me a tube of 3M Ultrapro  Sealant, which cures fairly hard without much stretchiness, rather like Liquid Nails.  My Midget has something that cured soft, sticks tenaciously, and is highly stretchy.  The former is more like a glue that will not permit much movement.  The latter will stretch pretty much indefinitely relative to any possible panel movement in a car.  Any thoughts on the relative merits of these two types?

I also plan to order some brushable seam sealer.  What brand is preferred?

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
'60 Sprite kit
Long Island, NY

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Tue Dec  8 00:31:18 2009
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 23:31:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
In-Reply-To: <4B1CF982.5020602@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.6430.1260161714.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4B1CF982.5020602@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <441250190912072331w7ccb70e3q837804483a2cb74@mail.gmail.com>

Me's thinks Paul is correct not Kent.  I have just drank my fifth Guinness
trying to prove Kent wrong.  I will still keep trying, but it is starting to
look iffy.

-g

On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 4:48 AM, Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net> wrote:

> Paul A wrote:
> > Now, this is really important to know in life!  AIR DOES NOT SINK IN
> > LIQUIDS!
>
> Did you ever have a glass of Guinness?  Pour one and watch the bubbles.
> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X30NAc8khc>
>
> :)
>
> --
> Kent McLean
> '56 100 BN2
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec  8 03:59:55 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 05:59:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Electric Bugeye.
Message-ID: <205cef430912080259m11e6297fpa07e803a64a934b0@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I saw this electric Bugeye on David Silberkleit's site aka ebay name
bugeyeguy or 1bugeyeguy  website looked interesting.  Anyone know how long
that lasted or the current owner? I like where the plug is : )

http://www.empowercoach.com/ebug.jpg

http://www.empowercoach.com/ebug2.jpg

from this site:
http://www.empowercoach.com/

From walt2727 at yahoo.com  Tue Dec  8 04:08:55 2009
From: walt2727 at yahoo.com (Walt Peterson)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 03:08:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
In-Reply-To: <441250190912072331w7ccb70e3q837804483a2cb74@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <541082.41690.qm@web31401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Pour a glass of Olde Frothingslosh "The pale stale ale with the foam on the
bottom" and you will get the "equal and opposite reaction". (Pittsburgh
Brewing Co.) In the seventies, they did a can with Miss Olde Frothingslosh
riding through an alley in Pittsburgh on the back deck or a TR 4. Alas, Miss F
(all 350 lbs of her), the Pittsburgh Brewing Co. and Triumph are no more.
 
Walt
--- On Tue, 12/8/09, Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com> wrote:


From: Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
To: "Kent McLean" <kentmclean at comcast.net>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 2:31 AM


Me's thinks Paul is correct not Kent.  I have just drank my fifth Guinness
trying to prove Kent wrong.  I will still keep trying, but it is starting to
look iffy.

-g

On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 4:48 AM, Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net> wrote:

> Paul A wrote:
> > Now, this is really important to know in life!  AIR DOES NOT SINK IN
> > LIQUIDS!
>
> Did you ever have a glass of Guinness?  Pour one and watch the bubbles.
> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X30NAc8khc>
>
> :)
>
> --
> Kent McLean
> '56 100 BN2
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec  8 04:13:27 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 06:13:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Seam Sealer
In-Reply-To: <E5C701F7701442D88A1E1B1C210E8AFD@Home>
References: <E5C701F7701442D88A1E1B1C210E8AFD@Home>
Message-ID: <205cef430912080313y34d88bfo46d223fd58c3a022@mail.gmail.com>

Michael,
Personally I would think the flexible sealant would be better unless the car
is never going to be used. I don't understand why they would make a seam
sealant that would not remain flexible after curing. I posted that question
on my other forums to be sure.

see below:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewforum.php?f=13

Lin

On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 11:14 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> My local body guy sold me a tube of 3M Ultrapro  Sealant, which cures
> fairly hard without much stretchiness, rather like Liquid Nails.  My Midget
> has something that cured soft, sticks tenaciously, and is highly stretchy.
>  The former is more like a glue that will not permit much movement.  The
> latter will stretch pretty much indefinitely relative to any possible panel
> movement in a car.  Any thoughts on the relative merits of these two types?
>
> I also plan to order some brushable seam sealer.  What brand is preferred?
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Midget
> '60 Sprite kit
> Long Island, NY
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Dec  8 06:59:29 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 07:59:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
In-Reply-To: <C742D676.188AA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C742D676.188AA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <CF38F5D4-4D8E-4654-9E76-F25E778AC7CD@comcast.net>

Dammint Zoom !  STOP saying that!  ;-)

Lester

On Dec 7, 2009, at 5:57 PM, Billy Zoom wrote:

>> ... but none of that matters if you use a 1098 crank right?
> But then you'd have one of those small-main 1098's that blow up.

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Dec  8 07:14:00 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 08:14:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Welding goop??
Message-ID: <4957BC57-9CC6-470B-9057-0215C55C8B1B@comcast.net>

Does anyone know of a product that I can place between two panels that  
I am getting ready to weld?  I would like something other than just a  
coat of weld-through paint.

Thanks,

Lester

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Dec  8 07:14:41 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 08:14:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
In-Reply-To: <C7430965.224E3%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <4B1DC7C7.3030306@comcast.net>
	<C7430965.224E3%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912080614i560957eewcc0acce2bdaa82d0@mail.gmail.com>

I own a Lincoln and am pleased with it.  My buddy has two in his shop,
a big 220V one and a little 120V one like mine.  Both are good.  I had
a Miller at my last job and it was good, too.
I DO highly recommend 220V over 120V if you can afford it and have a
place to plug it in.  I'd say my 120V unit will do 95% of the stuff I
do in one pass but sometimes that 5% is good to have if you are
welding larger stuff.
Spool guns are nice, too.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Dec  8 07:19:43 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 08:19:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Re: ensen-cars] Off; welding]
In-Reply-To: <1260232142.2966.57.camel@WebBrowser>
References: <4B1D874E.7000405@justbrits.com>
	<1260232142.2966.57.camel@WebBrowser>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912080619n3190959bqfe3a6ca709918a4@mail.gmail.com>

Don't you have to maintain an arc with TIG?  I haven't really tried it
but my understanding is that MIG is much easier to get good welds for
an amateur.



On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 6:29 PM, mike rambour <mikey at b2systems.com> wrote:
>  I agree if you already are decent with Oxy welding, skip the MIG and go
> right to TIG, its the same process.  The only reason for MIG to really
> exist is for speed, its much faster for large projects.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Dec  8 07:22:50 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 08:22:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
In-Reply-To: <596A0D82-BA99-4599-BBD7-5534506BE666@verizon.net>
References: <596A0D82-BA99-4599-BBD7-5534506BE666@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912080622q73ea50c3i89aa7370842928f5@mail.gmail.com>

Also, good welding takes practice.  If you haven't welded before or it
has been a while then practice for a few minutes on some scrap metal.
Ideally, use the practice time to set the machine up for power and
feed speed.  So, if you are getting ready to weld a fender, use an old
fender to practice/set up.

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Tue Dec  8 08:07:52 2009
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 15:07:52 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 pistons
Message-ID: <20091208.080752.23317.1@webmail20.dca.untd.com>

Only if the crank is a 10CG-(1.75" Mains) otherwise you'll be align boring the
block (to 2.0") as well- might as well start with a 10CC in that case-its
cheaper and less work.


Mark Haynes
HAN6L12779
HAN5L8016

... but none of that matters if you use a 1098 crank right?

Lester

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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Dec  8 08:11:03 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 15:11:03 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Electric Bugeye.
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912080259m11e6297fpa07e803a64a934b0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430912080259m11e6297fpa07e803a64a934b0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W516FCE5ECE908DC683A233B88F0@phx.gbl>

Why it crossed my mind, ... I'm not sure, but ... it did cross my mind this
morning.  ( It was a short distance! )  What do electric cars use to heat the
cockpit/cabin?


On another note, Lin, a vw bus story here:

http://www.practicalclassics.co.uk/news.php?sid=1054&page=1




> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 05:59:55 -0500
> From: grunthaner at gmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Electric Bugeye.
>
> List,
> I saw this electric Bugeye on David Silberkleit's site aka ebay name
> bugeyeguy or 1bugeyeguy website looked interesting. Anyone know how long
> that lasted or the current owner? I like where the plug is : )
>
> http://www.empowercoach.com/ebug.jpg
>
> http://www.empowercoach.com/ebug2.jpg
>
> from this site:
> http://www.empowercoach.com/

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Dec  8 08:20:00 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:20:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
In-Reply-To: <CF38F5D4-4D8E-4654-9E76-F25E778AC7CD@comcast.net>
References: <C742D676.188AA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<CF38F5D4-4D8E-4654-9E76-F25E778AC7CD@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <402188520912080720o52074806tfe887906c0b9e5bc@mail.gmail.com>

> Dammint Zoom !  STOP saying that!  ;-)

Yeah, what Lester said! The league of 10CC Spridgets does not get warm
fuzzy feelings from statements like that ;-)
David L

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Tue Dec  8 09:49:59 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 08:49:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
In-Reply-To: <4B1CF982.5020602@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.6430.1260161714.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4B1CF982.5020602@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4333f8140912080849o2d224913wda681a0818ec133b@mail.gmail.com>

Kent,
The bubbles in Guinness are carbon dioxide, not air!  I'm sure that changes
everything.
Hal

On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 4:48 AM, Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net> wrote:

> Paul A wrote:
> > Now, this is really important to know in life!  AIR DOES NOT SINK IN
> > LIQUIDS!
>
> Did you ever have a glass of Guinness?  Pour one and watch the bubbles.
> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X30NAc8khc>
>
> :)
>
> --
> Kent McLean
> '56 100 BN2
>
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Dec  8 10:49:23 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:49:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
Message-ID: <913657.49757.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

My car is experiencing a vibration at 35mph or so. It worsens if you
try to go any faster. The mechanic's thoughts on this are that the
drive shaft is at a severe angle causing the u-joints to bind. I have a
78 Midget with a 1275 and Datsun transmission. We recently installed
the rebuilt motor (it was pulled and installed with the tranny). Has
anyone experienced anything like this? Could there be an alignment
issue with the way it was re-installed? The suggestions are to look for
a lower transmission rear mount and install wedges at the axle. I found
the 2 degree wedges at Summit and I'm wondering if I need 2 or 4
degrees. Do I need to pull the engine and trans to install a lowered
rear mount? The other thing he noted was that the yoke is bottomed out
on the rear of the transmission leaving me no play for the suspension.
Potentially causing bearing wear. My first course of action will be to
take the drive-shaft to the shop for evaluation and shortening.
Thoughts on how much I should shorten it? The U-joints are an unknown.
They flop around loosely when the drive shaft is out of the car. Not
sure if they are supposed to be firm. There is no lateral slop in them.
This is never-ending. All I want to do is drive my freakin' car.

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Tue Dec  8 11:20:04 2009
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 12:20:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Electric Bugeye.
References: <205cef430912080259m11e6297fpa07e803a64a934b0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D9D40A8F259E4C739CF8D4F7B6AA0206@leovs802bt6yj7>

THAT particular bugeye is owned by a young engineer here in Houston (or was 
owned) .  Conversion was well executed and required no cutting or mods 
whatsoever to be accomplished.  He could change the tourque curve of the 
motor from his palm pilot. Nice conversion but a very costly one also.  The 
main issue in the end of his project was that its range was only around 50 
to 65 miles on the current battery system AND the batteries he really needed 
were going to cost around 15K.   Yea...just the batteries were going to be 
15K.   You can buy a lot of gas for that much moola.  If nyone wants more 
pics of it e-mail me.  I think his asking price was 15k for the car as it 
sat.  Alan F....Think minilites and your memory will remember the owner:)

Leo 

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Tue Dec  8 11:20:47 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 11:20:47 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
In-Reply-To: <CF38F5D4-4D8E-4654-9E76-F25E778AC7CD@comcast.net>
References: <C742D676.188AA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<CF38F5D4-4D8E-4654-9E76-F25E778AC7CD@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <b777e2be0912081020o3c5dc9bapfb022854bc9bf93c@mail.gmail.com>

 ... but none of that matters if you use a 1098 crank right?

But then you'd have one of those small-main 1098's that blow up.


OK, let's get serious for a minute. One of my "down the road" projects
that I've been thinking about doing is taking a 2 inch main 1098 and
sleeving it down to make it a 948 for use with a Judson. That way it
won't have the bottom end problems (as much anyways) of a supercharged
engine nor would it have the heat buildup problem common to engines
too big in volume for the stock Judson... I had planned to use stock
948 pistons with the sleeved 1098 blod and crank. Can it be done using
stock parts?
-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Dec  8 11:23:44 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 18:23:44 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
In-Reply-To: <4333f8140912080849o2d224913wda681a0818ec133b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.6430.1260161714.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>,
	<4B1CF982.5020602@comcast.net>,
	<4333f8140912080849o2d224913wda681a0818ec133b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W242F2078E85FB81ED035AAB88F0@phx.gbl>

I'm sure that it does.  When you drink beer the gas makes its way to your
bottom.

ED


> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 08:49:59 -0800
>
> Kent,
> The bubbles in Guinness are carbon dioxide, not air! I'm sure that changes
> everything.
> Hal
>
> On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 4:48 AM, Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Paul A wrote:
> > > Now, this is really important to know in life! AIR DOES NOT SINK IN
> > > LIQUIDS!
> >
> > Did you ever have a glass of Guinness? Pour one and watch the bubbles.
> > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X30NAc8khc>
> >
> > :)
> >
> > --
> > Kent McLean
> > '56 100 BN2

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Dec  8 11:52:42 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 10:52:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
In-Reply-To: <913657.49757.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <544219.87405.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Ed,

Are your wheels balanced?

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

--- On Tue, 12/8/09, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:
My car is experiencing a vibration at 35mph or so. It worsens if you
try to go any faster.

From mikey at b2systems.com  Tue Dec  8 12:50:16 2009
From: mikey at b2systems.com (mike rambour)
Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:50:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Re: ensen-cars] Off; welding]
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910912080619n3190959bqfe3a6ca709918a4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B1D874E.7000405@justbrits.com>
	<1260232142.2966.57.camel@WebBrowser>
	<5f00d9910912080619n3190959bqfe3a6ca709918a4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1260301816.2966.109.camel@WebBrowser>

 Yes, you do have to maintain a arc, remember I said if you are already
good with oxy-acet welding, then I would skip MIG ? that is because oxy
welding requires the same skills as TIG, keeping the torch close to keep
the puddle going but not too close so you don't blow through, same
concept with TIG.  If you have never welded before TIG would be hardest
to start with (certainly not impossible).

 MIG is easy to get good welds unfortunately MIG is also very easy to
get useless weak dangerous but good looking welds.  MIG is unfortanetely
too easy to get a good looking bead with little to no penetration
leaving a very weak weld.  With very little practice however any
intelligent person can figure it out and be a welding god within an hour
of practice (or at least convince their wife they are).

 I welded with a torch for 20+ years, got a MIG for a large project
sheet metal project that would have taken too long with a torch, welded
the sheet metal up, put some grab handles on the frame and when it all
cooled down lifted the thing to move it, it should have weighed about
100lbs. but it was super light as all I lifted were the grab handles,
the frame and cabinet remained on the ground, I looked really stupid
holding those handles I had just welded on.  I oxy welded it and they
are still holding but my MIG weld was garbage, I am much better now with
MIG now (trust me).   I got my TIG for fixing up my aluminum LBC body
and have not used the MIG since, I keep the MIG because I realize for
some metal work, like trailer work, it is much faster but I prefer the
TIG.

 MIG with very little practice is a great metal glue gun.

	mike

On Tue, 2009-12-08 at 08:19 -0600, derf wrote:
> Don't you have to maintain an arc with TIG?  I haven't really tried it
> but my understanding is that MIG is much easier to get good welds for
> an amateur.
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 6:29 PM, mike rambour <mikey at b2systems.com> wrote:
> >  I agree if you already are decent with Oxy welding, skip the MIG and go
> > right to TIG, its the same process.  The only reason for MIG to really
> > exist is for speed, its much faster for large projects.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Dec  8 13:37:15 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 14:37:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
In-Reply-To: <913657.49757.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <913657.49757.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912081237y41c9108ch8044088f4b9e0cb9@mail.gmail.com>

I had something similar going with my Midget a few years ago. It turned out
to be the bushing in the rear of the transmission going bad.  It had
actually worn the part of the drive shaft where it goes into the tranny so
badly that it was flopping around inside the tranny tail piece. I had to
replace both the front end of the drive shaft and the bushing and oil seal
in the tranny tail piece.  These two have to be properly matched or it will
happen again. I sent mine out to Paul A. in Oregon to have it done properly.

That said, I would follow Jay's advice and check your wheels and tires
first!  What you are experiencing could also be rear wheels out of balance
or even out of round or bent. Much easier to remedy than the drive shaft so
check that first.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> My car is experiencing a vibration at 35mph or so. It worsens if you
> try to go any faster. The mechanic's thoughts on this are that the
> drive shaft is at a severe angle causing the u-joints to bind. I have a
> 78 Midget with a 1275 and Datsun transmission. We recently installed
> the rebuilt motor (it was pulled and installed with the tranny). Has
> anyone experienced anything like this? Could there be an alignment
> issue with the way it was re-installed? The suggestions are to look for
> a lower transmission rear mount and install wedges at the axle. I found
> the 2 degree wedges at Summit and I'm wondering if I need 2 or 4
> degrees. Do I need to pull the engine and trans to install a lowered
> rear mount? The other thing he noted was that the yoke is bottomed out
> on the rear of the transmission leaving me no play for the suspension.
> Potentially causing bearing wear. My first course of action will be to
> take the drive-shaft to the shop for evaluation and shortening.
> Thoughts on how much I should shorten it? The U-joints are an unknown.
> They flop around loosely when the drive shaft is out of the car. Not
> sure if they are supposed to be firm. There is no lateral slop in them.
> This is never-ending. All I want to do is drive my freakin' car.
> _______________________________________________
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not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Dec  8 14:53:54 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 16:53:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <388915.73293.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <996D636A58CA40A1AF654E865D834B34@HomePC>,
	<388915.73293.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W518A3C95FB2BAABC71F21C28F0@phx.gbl>

Ron, et al,

Might I suggest the weekend of March 17-20Th??
12 hours of Sebring weekend.....only a little over an hour from Sarasota.
Great people, good racing..lots of fun

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:20:48 -0800
> From: soavero at yahoo.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Assalted
>
> --- On Fri, 12/4/09, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> > So... do
> those whom you leave behind
> > in the frozen tundra have to wait until
> > you
> leave to start hating you or can we start now?
> > ;-)
>
> Hatred bad. Simple
> solution is an off-site Team Trash meeting at Porasik's part time digs in
> Sarasota in February. Under $150 r/t from Rockford. I'm game for a 2nd
weekend
> down there. Chris? Larry? Peter? Woerpel? Youse in? His cousin even has a
> go-cart track a few miles from "Casa de Cash", I'm told. Cathi would be,
um,
> thrilled to see us.
>
> Ron
> _______________________________________________
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Dec  8 15:37:30 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 14:37:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
In-Reply-To: <544219.87405.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <544219.87405.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <147771.26429.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

brand new tires mounted and balanced....




________________________________
From: Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 10:52:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...

Ed,

Are your wheels balanced?

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

--- On Tue, 12/8/09, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:
My car is experiencing a vibration at 35mph or so. It worsens if you
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From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Tue Dec  8 16:14:59 2009
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 18:14:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Guinness gas/ no LBC content
Message-ID: <SNT124-W1303A1FD92BB5935BBD54B78F0@phx.gbl>

Actually, the bubbles in draft Guinness and the "draft" cans and bottles are
Nitrogen and CO2.  Tiny nitrogen bubbles are the secret to the creamy head.
The "Widget" in draft bottles and cans of Guinness, Murphy's, and Beamish
holds pressurized gas and liquid that, when the can is opened, is released
creating a rapid chain reaction.



Guinness is good but, oh man, Murphy's is heaven in a pint glass.



-Mike Eldred

Wilmington, VT (ex Dublin, Ireland)

'54 MG TF

'73 Midget

'51 Willys M38


Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 08:49:59 -0800
From: Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
To: Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Message-ID:
<4333f8140912080849o2d224913wda681a0818ec133b at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Kent,
The bubbles in Guinness are carbon dioxide, not air! I'm sure that changes
everything.
Hal

On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 4:48 AM, Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net> wrote:

> Paul A wrote:
> > Now, this is really important to know in life! AIR DOES NOT SINK IN
> > LIQUIDS!
>
> Did you ever have a glass of Guinness? Pour one and watch the bubbles.
> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X30NAc8khc>
>
> :)
>
> --
> Kent McLean
> '56 100 BN2
>

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From billmasq at hotmail.com  Tue Dec  8 16:34:27 2009
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 15:34:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be0912081020o3c5dc9bapfb022854bc9bf93c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <C742D676.188AA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>,
	<CF38F5D4-4D8E-4654-9E76-F25E778AC7CD@comcast.net>,
	<b777e2be0912081020o3c5dc9bapfb022854bc9bf93c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W64DE7040980687A3614D04CA8F0@phx.gbl>

My only concern would be if the con rods would hit the cylinder sleeves since
the throw of the crank is bigger.
BillM

> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 11:20:47 -0700
> From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
>
>  ... but none of that matters if you use a 1098 crank right?
>
> But then you'd have one of those small-main 1098's that blow up.
>
>
> OK, let's get serious for a minute. One of my "down the road" projects
> that I've been thinking about doing is taking a 2 inch main 1098 and
> sleeving it down to make it a 948 for use with a Judson. That way it
> won't have the bottom end problems (as much anyways) of a supercharged
> engine nor would it have the heat buildup problem common to engines
> too big in volume for the stock Judson... I had planned to use stock
> 948 pistons with the sleeved 1098 blod and crank. Can it be done using
> stock parts?
> --
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...
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From billmasq at hotmail.com  Tue Dec  8 16:38:13 2009
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 15:38:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
In-Reply-To: <913657.49757.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <913657.49757.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Don't know if this went out last night but-
the easiest fix would probably be to get a proper tranny/driveshaft adapter
from Morrisservice or similar. This would at-least assure you that the length
of the driveshaft is correct (when matched to a common 1275 driveshaft)
BillM

> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:49:23 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
>
> My car is experiencing a vibration at 35mph or so. It worsens if you
> try to go any faster. The mechanic's thoughts on this are that the
> drive shaft is at a severe angle causing the u-joints to bind. I have a
> 78 Midget with a 1275 and Datsun transmission. We recently installed
> the rebuilt motor (it was pulled and installed with the tranny). Has
> anyone experienced anything like this? Could there be an alignment
> issue with the way it was re-installed? The suggestions are to look for
> a lower transmission rear mount and install wedges at the axle. I found
> the 2 degree wedges at Summit and I'm wondering if I need 2 or 4
> degrees. Do I need to pull the engine and trans to install a lowered
> rear mount? The other thing he noted was that the yoke is bottomed out
> on the rear of the transmission leaving me no play for the suspension.
> Potentially causing bearing wear. My first course of action will be to
> take the drive-shaft to the shop for evaluation and shortening.
> Thoughts on how much I should shorten it? The U-joints are an unknown.
> They flop around loosely when the drive shaft is out of the car. Not
> sure if they are supposed to be firm. There is no lateral slop in them.
> This is never-ending. All I want to do is drive my freakin' car.
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Dec  8 17:18:25 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 19:18:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
In-Reply-To: <913657.49757.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <913657.49757.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Are your wheel bearings all tight?
Tie Rods tight? rack mount tight?
Does the vibration change at all with RPM? ie 3rd, 4th or 5th gear?
Does it change if you push in the clutch or put the car in neutral?

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:49:23 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
>
> My car is experiencing a vibration at 35mph or so. It worsens if you
> try to go any faster. The mechanic's thoughts on this are that the
> drive shaft is at a severe angle causing the u-joints to bind. I have a
> 78 Midget with a 1275 and Datsun transmission. We recently installed
> the rebuilt motor (it was pulled and installed with the tranny). Has
> anyone experienced anything like this? Could there be an alignment
> issue with the way it was re-installed? The suggestions are to look for
> a lower transmission rear mount and install wedges at the axle. I found
> the 2 degree wedges at Summit and I'm wondering if I need 2 or 4
> degrees. Do I need to pull the engine and trans to install a lowered
> rear mount? The other thing he noted was that the yoke is bottomed out
> on the rear of the transmission leaving me no play for the suspension.
> Potentially causing bearing wear. My first course of action will be to
> take the drive-shaft to the shop for evaluation and shortening.
> Thoughts on how much I should shorten it? The U-joints are an unknown.
> They flop around loosely when the drive shaft is out of the car. Not
> sure if they are supposed to be firm. There is no lateral slop in them.
> This is never-ending. All I want to do is drive my freakin' car.
> _______________________________________________


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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Dec  8 17:24:22 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 19:24:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
In-Reply-To: <E6F177A8C206457EBFD3A83B20484043@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <E6F177A8C206457EBFD3A83B20484043@leovs802bt6yj7>
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Leo,

If you find 1098 pistons cheap, why not build a
small main 1098? I'm sure there are plenty to be had cheaply enough.
Probably a few people on the list with a short block lying around.
Don't let Billy Z jinx you and the rest of us. ;-)

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 22:54:45 -0600
> Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
>
> Whilst out surfing E-By looking for pistons I have noticed tht several
> auctions for A40's use the same pistons HOWEVER some of them say the
pistons
> are for  1098's not a 948 while others say the pistons fit a 948.  Are the
> pistons interchangable?  Or can a 948 be overbored to use 1098 pistons?
Are
> the piston heights the same?  i am trying to find a reasonable set of
pistons
> to build a new bottom end block for Iris.  Tm tryired of fighting the oil
> pressure issue so every part on the new block is going to be scutinized.
Iris
> is going to be driven t Elkhart not worked on or left sitting.
>
> leo
>

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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Dec  8 17:37:54 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 18:37:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Guinness gas/ no LBC content
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W1303A1FD92BB5935BBD54B78F0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W1303A1FD92BB5935BBD54B78F0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4E920A92E0324CF1AD8FB27784E76778@HomePC>

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Mike Eldred" <redscirocco at hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 5:14 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>; <frog.aye at gmail.com>; 
<kentmclean at comcast.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Guinness gas/ no LBC content


Guinness is good but, oh man, Murphy's is heaven in a pint glass.

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

Agreed, Mike.  I had never even tried Murphy's until my first time in Cork. 
Very good stuff.

But they are all MUCH better in Ireland than they are here.

LAD 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Dec  8 17:41:08 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 18:41:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Assalted
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W518A3C95FB2BAABC71F21C28F0@phx.gbl>
References: <996D636A58CA40A1AF654E865D834B34@HomePC>,
	<388915.73293.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Message-ID: <85C8529EFB02494E808C8794F4602701@HomePC>

Great thought there, Brian.

The bonus is that by March we are really tired of winter.  The break would 
be even better by then and the race would make it better.


LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "brian S" <bugeye15 at hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 3:53 PM
To: "spridgets list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Assalted

Ron, et al,

Might I suggest the weekend of March 17-20Th??
12 hours of Sebring weekend.....only a little over an hour from Sarasota.
Great people, good racing..lots of fun

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 20:20:48 -0800
> From: soavero at yahoo.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Assalted
>
> --- On Fri, 12/4/09, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> > So... do
> those whom you leave behind
> > in the frozen tundra have to wait until
> > you
> leave to start hating you or can we start now?
> > ;-)
>
> Hatred bad. Simple
> solution is an off-site Team Trash meeting at Porasik's part time digs in
> Sarasota in February. Under $150 r/t from Rockford. I'm game for a 2nd
weekend
> down there. Chris? Larry? Peter? Woerpel? Youse in? His cousin even has a
> go-cart track a few miles from "Casa de Cash", I'm told. Cathi would be,
um,
> thrilled to see us.
>
> Ron
> _______________________________________________
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From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Tue Dec  8 17:59:08 2009
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 18:59:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W4573739B2D701CD6F27ABECA8F0@phx.gbl>
References: <913657.49757.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Message-ID: <C80C42ADC006412099A4BFDA3E73BFA2@BASEMENTDELL>

OK this is good to know...

So if I swap out in my '66 a 1098 with ribcase with a 1275 with a ribcase, I
need to modify the driveshaft?

Would it be better if I had the driveshaft from the 1275 if I did this swap?

thanks
Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Masquelier
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 5:38 PM
To: spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...

Don't know if this went out last night but-
the easiest fix would probably be to get a proper tranny/driveshaft adapter
from Morrisservice or similar. This would at-least assure you that the
length
of the driveshaft is correct (when matched to a common 1275 driveshaft)
BillM

> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:49:23 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
>
> My car is experiencing a vibration at 35mph or so. It worsens if you
> try to go any faster. The mechanic's thoughts on this are that the
> drive shaft is at a severe angle causing the u-joints to bind. I have a
> 78 Midget with a 1275 and Datsun transmission. We recently installed
> the rebuilt motor (it was pulled and installed with the tranny). Has
> anyone experienced anything like this? Could there be an alignment
> issue with the way it was re-installed? The suggestions are to look for
> a lower transmission rear mount and install wedges at the axle. I found
> the 2 degree wedges at Summit and I'm wondering if I need 2 or 4
> degrees. Do I need to pull the engine and trans to install a lowered
> rear mount? The other thing he noted was that the yoke is bottomed out
> on the rear of the transmission leaving me no play for the suspension.
> Potentially causing bearing wear. My first course of action will be to
> take the drive-shaft to the shop for evaluation and shortening.
> Thoughts on how much I should shorten it? The U-joints are an unknown.
> They flop around loosely when the drive shaft is out of the car. Not
> sure if they are supposed to be firm. There is no lateral slop in them.
> This is never-ending. All I want to do is drive my freakin' car.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Dec  8 18:43:56 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:43:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
In-Reply-To: <815146.83169.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <596A0D82-BA99-4599-BBD7-5534506BE666@verizon.net>
	<815146.83169.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912081743p214c8964m312c26424a86b951@mail.gmail.com>

No one has mentioned "duty cycle" of their welders.  Said to be important!

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Dec  8 18:46:54 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:46:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa] Air Powered Car...For Real
In-Reply-To: <402188520912071918u3559eec1nad4dd9552c869266@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b8f573d80912061645p6e9c9ce6r5c26cc16ba72491d@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912061737q28cfdf32tcabbeb17d444a6e1@mail.gmail.com>
	<a3b984e10912061748o3d8c2f2ci1218c60f6925d7ff@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912061758i7cd8a63fsa9310f46e1b4548b@mail.gmail.com>
	<75A3FC66FCD74F8EBEC63CD8D0DA92F4@Home>
	<402188520912071003u4842042dxc9012e13094e9ad6@mail.gmail.com>
	<031b01ca7771$dcd421a0$967c64e0$@com>
	<402188520912071918u3559eec1nad4dd9552c869266@mail.gmail.com>
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Sterno David, yep, Sterno.
Herb

On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 7:18 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> Now for the next question...
> How do you keep warm in the winter???
> Cold air comes out the "exhaust"... I guess it is back to the
> gasoline-fired heater? So much for being green!
> David L

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Dec  8 19:05:27 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 20:05:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W5497527DAB89EF73D6832C28E0@phx.gbl>
References: <E6F177A8C206457EBFD3A83B20484043@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<BLU103-W5497527DAB89EF73D6832C28E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <e98d88090912081805s6240ea1bod902ce229161d930@mail.gmail.com>

I've got a 10CC block and most of the parts sitting on the bench in my
garage. Been there 7 or 8 years. Leo, you and Kathy come visit, and
take it away!!!

On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 6:24 PM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Leo,
>
> If you find 1098 pistons cheap, why not build a
> small main 1098? I'm sure there are plenty to be had cheaply enough.
> Probably a few people on the list with a short block lying around.
> Don't let Billy Z jinx you and the rest of us. ;-)
>
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
>
>
>
>> From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net
>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 22:54:45 -0600
>> Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
>>
>> Whilst out surfing E-By looking for pistons I have noticed tht several
>> auctions for A40's use the same pistons HOWEVER some of them say the
> pistons
>> are for B 1098's not a 948 while others say the pistons fit a 948. B Are
the
>> pistons interchangable? B Or can a 948 be overbored to use 1098 pistons?
> Are
>> the piston heights the same? B i am trying to find a reasonable set of
> pistons
>> to build a new bottom end block for Iris. B Tm tryired of fighting the oil
>> pressure issue so every part on the new block is going to be scutinized.
> Iris
>> is going to be driven t Elkhart not worked on or left sitting.
>>
>> leo
>>
>
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Dec  8 19:22:56 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 18:22:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
In-Reply-To: <C80C42ADC006412099A4BFDA3E73BFA2@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <552814.91013.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Tue, 12/8/09, Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:
> So if I swap out in my '66 a 1098 with ribcase with a 1275
> with a ribcase, I
> need to modify the driveshaft?

No, you're fine - they're talking Datsun transmission. 

Ron

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Tue Dec  8 19:39:50 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 18:39:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
In-Reply-To: <C80C42ADC006412099A4BFDA3E73BFA2@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <913657.49757.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<SNT123-W4573739B2D701CD6F27ABECA8F0@phx.gbl>
	<C80C42ADC006412099A4BFDA3E73BFA2@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <4333f8140912081839q7c6a52b6q652c2e60c1b6ea4e@mail.gmail.com>

Ed's car is a '78 Midget with a 1275.  All the drive shafts from A series
Spridgets are interchangeable.  There may be some serious differences in
driveshaft length for the Spitfidget.  That's what it sounds like to me.
Hal

On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 4:59 PM, Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:

> OK this is good to know...
>
> So if I swap out in my '66 a 1098 with ribcase with a 1275 with a ribcase,
> I
> need to modify the driveshaft?
>
> Would it be better if I had the driveshaft from the 1275 if I did this
> swap?
>
> thanks
> Chris
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Masquelier
> Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 5:38 PM
> To: spridget list
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
>
> Don't know if this went out last night but-
> the easiest fix would probably be to get a proper tranny/driveshaft adapter
> from Morrisservice or similar. This would at-least assure you that the
> length
> of the driveshaft is correct (when matched to a common 1275 driveshaft)
> BillM
>
> > Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:49:23 -0800
> > From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> > To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
> >
> > My car is experiencing a vibration at 35mph or so. It worsens if you
> > try to go any faster. The mechanic's thoughts on this are that the
> > drive shaft is at a severe angle causing the u-joints to bind. I have a
> > 78 Midget with a 1275 and Datsun transmission. We recently installed
> > the rebuilt motor (it was pulled and installed with the tranny). Has
> > anyone experienced anything like this? Could there be an alignment
> > issue with the way it was re-installed? The suggestions are to look for
> > a lower transmission rear mount and install wedges at the axle. I found
> > the 2 degree wedges at Summit and I'm wondering if I need 2 or 4
> > degrees. Do I need to pull the engine and trans to install a lowered
> > rear mount? The other thing he noted was that the yoke is bottomed out
> > on the rear of the transmission leaving me no play for the suspension.
> > Potentially causing bearing wear. My first course of action will be to
> > take the drive-shaft to the shop for evaluation and shortening.
> > Thoughts on how much I should shorten it? The U-joints are an unknown.
> > They flop around loosely when the drive shaft is out of the car. Not
> > sure if they are supposed to be firm. There is no lateral slop in them.
> > This is never-ending. All I want to do is drive my freakin' car.
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From davriker at nwi.net  Tue Dec  8 20:23:00 2009
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 19:23:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
References: <913657.49757.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com><SNT123-W4573739B2D701CD6F27ABECA8F0@phx.gbl>
	<C80C42ADC006412099A4BFDA3E73BFA2@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <5846603E583942BEA6538DAA4AE6A995@MAIN>

Chris
A-series to A-series engine swaps are much simpler than what Ed has done. 
He has swapped out the Triumph sourced 1500 and replaced it with an A-series 
engine, and converted to the Datsun 5-speed gearbox as well.  Your swap is 
straight forward.  Either drive shaft will work for you.  Some of the very 
late 1275/ribcase cars have a driveshaft with a dust sleave on them, but any 
of the A-series driveshafts should work for you.
Dave R.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Manuel" <cmanuel at wi.rr.com>
To: "'spridget list'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...


> OK this is good to know...
>
> So if I swap out in my '66 a 1098 with ribcase with a 1275 with a ribcase, 
> I
> need to modify the driveshaft?
>
> Would it be better if I had the driveshaft from the 1275 if I did this 
> swap?
>
> thanks
> Chris
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Masquelier
> Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 5:38 PM
> To: spridget list
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
>
> Don't know if this went out last night but-
> the easiest fix would probably be to get a proper tranny/driveshaft 
> adapter
> from Morrisservice or similar. This would at-least assure you that the
> length
> of the driveshaft is correct (when matched to a common 1275 driveshaft)
> BillM
>
>> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:49:23 -0800
>> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
>> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
>>
>> My car is experiencing a vibration at 35mph or so. It worsens if you
>> try to go any faster. The mechanic's thoughts on this are that the
>> drive shaft is at a severe angle causing the u-joints to bind. I have a
>> 78 Midget with a 1275 and Datsun transmission. We recently installed
>> the rebuilt motor (it was pulled and installed with the tranny). Has
>> anyone experienced anything like this? Could there be an alignment
>> issue with the way it was re-installed? The suggestions are to look for
>> a lower transmission rear mount and install wedges at the axle. I found
>> the 2 degree wedges at Summit and I'm wondering if I need 2 or 4
>> degrees. Do I need to pull the engine and trans to install a lowered
>> rear mount? The other thing he noted was that the yoke is bottomed out
>> on the rear of the transmission leaving me no play for the suspension.
>> Potentially causing bearing wear. My first course of action will be to
>> take the drive-shaft to the shop for evaluation and shortening.
>> Thoughts on how much I should shorten it? The U-joints are an unknown.
>> They flop around loosely when the drive shaft is out of the car. Not
>> sure if they are supposed to be firm. There is no lateral slop in them.
>> This is never-ending. All I want to do is drive my freakin' car.
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From philip.s.jones at comcast.net  Tue Dec  8 21:52:05 2009
From: philip.s.jones at comcast.net (Phil Jones)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 20:52:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 20
In-Reply-To: <mailman.7356.1260323236.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <2CCF566164EA46879F38EF4D9DFB308D@holly>

Hi Ed.  If it would help, I have a spare driveshaft you can have (condition
unknown)

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   1. Re: [Fwd: Re: ensen-cars] Off; welding] (mike rambour)
   2. Re: vibration at 35mph....and then some... (Jim Johnson)
   3. Re: Assalted (brian S)
   4. Re: vibration at 35mph....and then some... (Edward Perez)
   5. Guinness gas/ no LBC content (Mike Eldred)
   6. Re: 948 piston question (Bill Masquelier)
   7. Re: vibration at 35mph....and then some... (Bill Masquelier)
   8. Re: vibration at 35mph....and then some... (brian S)
   9. Re: 948 piston question (brian S)
  10. Re: Guinness gas/ no LBC content (Larry Daniels)
  11. Re: Assalted (Larry Daniels)
  12. Re: vibration at 35mph....and then some... (Chris Manuel)
  13. Re: mig welder (WFO Herb)
  14. Re: [9issa] Air Powered Car...For Real (WFO Herb)


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From philip.s.jones at comcast.net  Tue Dec  8 21:54:28 2009
From: philip.s.jones at comcast.net (Phil Jones)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 20:54:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "factory" hardtop?
Message-ID: <18BBD2714E194D8EB76A5592E666F424@holly>

Hi all!  Question:  does this look like a factory hardtop to you?  I don't
think so.  I get a glimpse of one that might be, in the top left picture . .
.



http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/1499084511.html



I'd like to find a "real" one . . .



Thanks!



Phil

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Tue Dec  8 19:47:38 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 18:47:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
References: <E6F177A8C206457EBFD3A83B20484043@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<BLU103-W5497527DAB89EF73D6832C28E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000101ca788b$c3aa8500$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

But, But, But!  All the inexpensive 1098 pistons I've seen are std. bore
types!

Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "brian S" <bugeye15 at hotmail.com>
To: <60bugeye at cebridge.net>; "spridgets list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 948 piston question


> Leo,
>
> If you find 1098 pistons cheap, why not build a
> small main 1098? I'm sure there are plenty to be had cheaply enough.
> Probably a few people on the list with a short block lying around.
> Don't let Billy Z jinx you and the rest of us. ;-)
>
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
>
>
>
> > From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net
> > To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 22:54:45 -0600
> > Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
> >
> > Whilst out surfing E-By looking for pistons I have noticed tht several
> > auctions for A40's use the same pistons HOWEVER some of them say the
> pistons
> > are for  1098's not a 948 while others say the pistons fit a 948.  Are
the
> > pistons interchangable?  Or can a 948 be overbored to use 1098 pistons?
> Are
> > the piston heights the same?  i am trying to find a reasonable set of
> pistons
> > to build a new bottom end block for Iris.  Tm tryired of fighting the
oil
> > pressure issue so every part on the new block is going to be scutinized.
> Iris
> > is going to be driven t Elkhart not worked on or left sitting.
> >
> > leo
> >
>
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Dec  8 23:11:10 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 22:11:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "factory" hardtop?
In-Reply-To: <18BBD2714E194D8EB76A5592E666F424@holly>
References: <18BBD2714E194D8EB76A5592E666F424@holly>
Message-ID: <437755211.20091208221110@pacifier.com>

Hello Phil,

     Those are the same brand markings that are in my factory
     hardtop...

     BUT... no top fits all the years he describes.

     62 -> 64 is one kind,
     65 -> 66 is another,
     67-> is yet another...


     the picture in the lower right corner isn't clear enough for me
     to be able to tell if there is a "notch" or if the bottom runs
     smoothly all the way around.... if it's notched, it's for 65,66,
     if smooth for a later car..... I don't think it's for an early
     one, as some of that type also fit a BE, and front clip would be
     different... I may be wrong on that last bit, being unfamiliar
     with the MK I Midget tops..

     my best guess is that it's a late model one.. it sure looks
     smoooth (EVEN) all the way around the bottom....

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Things worth having are worth cheating for.

From nigel.hales at gmail.com  Wed Dec  9 00:55:01 2009
From: nigel.hales at gmail.com (Nigel Hales)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 18:55:01 +1100
Subject: [Spridgets] "factory" hardtop?
In-Reply-To: <437755211.20091208221110@pacifier.com>
References: <18BBD2714E194D8EB76A5592E666F424@holly>
	<437755211.20091208221110@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <a29202f70912082355i1ae8f6bfldc4f76ab14309758@mail.gmail.com>

Trusting my memory, I believe that the Denis Ferranti works made all
the original hardtops for the MG cars, better known for the HT's for
the B's, the factory was at Angelsey.

The original hardtop that came from the factory with my MGB was from
the Ferranti company.

And when the spridgets came along, these were intially produced at the
LLangefni works, along with hardtops for all other british, european
and american cars.

 The ferranti HT's were f/g and chrome fittings to closely match a
standard sedan look.

2009/12/9 Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>:
> Hello Phil,
>
>     Those are the same brand markings that are in my factory
>     hardtop...
>
>     BUT... no top fits all the years he describes.
>
>     62 -> 64 is one kind,
>     65 -> 66 is another,
>     67-> is yet another...
>
>
>     the picture in the lower right corner isn't clear enough for me
>     to be able to tell if there is a "notch" or if the bottom runs
>     smoothly all the way around.... if it's notched, it's for 65,66,
>     if smooth for a later car..... I don't think it's for an early
>     one, as some of that type also fit a BE, and front clip would be
>     different... I may be wrong on that last bit, being unfamiliar
>     with the MK I Midget tops..
>
>     my best guess is that it's a late model one.. it sure looks
>     smoooth (EVEN) all the way around the bottom....
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>  Things worth having are worth cheating for.
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Dec  9 00:58:20 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 23:58:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] "factory" hardtop?
In-Reply-To: <18BBD2714E194D8EB76A5592E666F424@holly>
References: <18BBD2714E194D8EB76A5592E666F424@holly>
Message-ID: <422994.12773.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hey, Phil... Here's a little history on it.  I've been looking at this one and offered the guy $275 but have not heard back.  He's a little unreasonable on his prices.

http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/top/top122.htm
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 8:54:28 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] "factory" hardtop?

Hi all!  Question:  does this look like a factory hardtop to you?  I don't
think so.  I get a glimpse of one that might be, in the top left picture . .
.



http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/1499084511.html



I'd like to find a "real" one . . .



Thanks!



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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Dec  9 01:02:23 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:02:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 20
In-Reply-To: <2CCF566164EA46879F38EF4D9DFB308D@holly>
References: <2CCF566164EA46879F38EF4D9DFB308D@holly>
Message-ID: <423469.79550.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

You guys are unbelievable.... I've been offered 3 drive-shafts so far.  I'm really glad to be a part of this whole thing.  No matter how much my car pisses me off.
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 8:52:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 20

Hi Ed.  If it would help, I have a spare driveshaft you can have (condition
unknown)

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From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:04:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
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Oh, sure....his is an easy fix!!  ;^)




________________________________
From: David Riker <davriker at nwi.net>
To: Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com>; spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 7:23:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...

Chris
A-series to A-series engine swaps are much simpler than what Ed has done. 
He has swapped out the Triumph sourced 1500 and replaced it with an A-series 
engine, and converted to the Datsun 5-speed gearbox as well.  Your swap is 
straight forward.  Either drive shaft will work for you.  Some of the very 
late 1275/ribcase cars have a driveshaft with a dust sleave on them, but any 
of the A-series driveshafts should work for you.
Dave R.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Manuel" <cmanuel at wi.rr.com>
To: "'spridget list'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...


> OK this is good to know...
>
> So if I swap out in my '66 a 1098 with ribcase with a 1275 with a ribcase, 
> I
> need to modify the driveshaft?
>
> Would it be better if I had the driveshaft from the 1275 if I did this 
> swap?
>
> thanks
> Chris
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Masquelier
> Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 5:38 PM
> To: spridget list
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
>
> Don't know if this went out last night but-
> the easiest fix would probably be to get a proper tranny/driveshaft 
> adapter
> from Morrisservice or similar. This would at-least assure you that the
> length
> of the driveshaft is correct (when matched to a common 1275 driveshaft)
> BillM
>
>> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:49:23 -0800
>> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
>> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
>>
>> My car is experiencing a vibration at 35mph or so. It worsens if you
>> try to go any faster. The mechanic's thoughts on this are that the
>> drive shaft is at a severe angle causing the u-joints to bind. I have a
>> 78 Midget with a 1275 and Datsun transmission. We recently installed
>> the rebuilt motor (it was pulled and installed with the tranny). Has
>> anyone experienced anything like this? Could there be an alignment
>> issue with the way it was re-installed? The suggestions are to look for
>> a lower transmission rear mount and install wedges at the axle. I found
>> the 2 degree wedges at Summit and I'm wondering if I need 2 or 4
>> degrees. Do I need to pull the engine and trans to install a lowered
>> rear mount? The other thing he noted was that the yoke is bottomed out
>> on the rear of the transmission leaving me no play for the suspension.
>> Potentially causing bearing wear. My first course of action will be to
>> take the drive-shaft to the shop for evaluation and shortening.
>> Thoughts on how much I should shorten it? The U-joints are an unknown.
>> They flop around loosely when the drive shaft is out of the car. Not
>> sure if they are supposed to be firm. There is no lateral slop in them.
>> This is never-ending. All I want to do is drive my freakin' car.
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From nigel.hales at gmail.com  Wed Dec  9 01:19:31 2009
From: nigel.hales at gmail.com (Nigel Hales)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 19:19:31 +1100
Subject: [Spridgets] "factory" hardtop?
In-Reply-To: <a29202f70912082355i1ae8f6bfldc4f76ab14309758@mail.gmail.com>
References: <18BBD2714E194D8EB76A5592E666F424@holly>
	<437755211.20091208221110@pacifier.com>
	<a29202f70912082355i1ae8f6bfldc4f76ab14309758@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <a29202f70912090019s39ceb52aq531d2902ba23cece@mail.gmail.com>

The h/t hood in the background is from a mgb.

Here is a link to some info:

http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/top/top122.htm

2009/12/9 Nigel Hales <nigel.hales at gmail.com>:
> Trusting my memory, I believe that the Denis Ferranti works made all
> the original hardtops for the MG cars, better known for the HT's for
> the B's, the factory was at Angelsey.
>
> The original hardtop that came from the factory with my MGB was from
> the Ferranti company.
>
> And when the spridgets came along, these were intially produced at the
> LLangefni works, along with hardtops for all other british, european
> and american cars.
>
>  The ferranti HT's were f/g and chrome fittings to closely match a
> standard sedan look.
>
> 2009/12/9 Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>:
>> Hello Phil,
>>
>>     Those are the same brand markings that are in my factory
>>     hardtop...
>>
>>     BUT... no top fits all the years he describes.
>>
>>     62 -> 64 is one kind,
>>     65 -> 66 is another,
>>     67-> is yet another...
>>
>>
>>     the picture in the lower right corner isn't clear enough for me
>>     to be able to tell if there is a "notch" or if the bottom runs
>>     smoothly all the way around.... if it's notched, it's for 65,66,
>>     if smooth for a later car..... I don't think it's for an early
>>     one, as some of that type also fit a BE, and front clip would be
>>     different... I may be wrong on that last bit, being unfamiliar
>>     with the MK I Midget tops..
>>
>>     my best guess is that it's a late model one.. it sure looks
>>     smoooth (EVEN) all the way around the bottom....
>>
>> --
>> Best regards,
>>  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>>
>>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>>
>>  Things worth having are worth cheating for.
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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Wed Dec  9 05:04:44 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 04:04:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 69 Sprite fs in Truckee
Message-ID: <4333f8140912090404w741580ebt63748838b35f5c81@mail.gmail.com>

Could be a decent buy.  NFI, etc.

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1499671166.html

Hal

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Dec  9 05:19:22 2009
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:19:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "factory" hardtop?
In-Reply-To: <a29202f70912090019s39ceb52aq531d2902ba23cece@mail.gmail.com>
References: <18BBD2714E194D8EB76A5592E666F424@holly>
	<437755211.20091208221110@pacifier.com>
	<a29202f70912082355i1ae8f6bfldc4f76ab14309758@mail.gmail.com>
	<a29202f70912090019s39ceb52aq531d2902ba23cece@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B1F95CA.2090402@frontiernet.net>

I have a real factory hardtop in my garage. I've been trying to get help 
to get it off the shelf for pictures, but our hours conflict since I 
work on railroad time, and she works normal hours. Ed has first choice 
on it, but if he finds another, or doesn't want it for some reason, it 
will be available to other listers. It's been stored covered for several 
years and is in good shape other than the seals.

Kate


Nigel Hales wrote:
> The h/t hood in the background is from a mgb.
>
> Here is a link to some info:
>
> http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/top/top122.htm
>
> 2009/12/9 Nigel Hales <nigel.hales at gmail.com>:
>   
>> Trusting my memory, I believe that the Denis Ferranti works made all
>> the original hardtops for the MG cars, better known for the HT's for
>> the B's, the factory was at Angelsey.
>>
>> The original hardtop that came from the factory with my MGB was from
>> the Ferranti company.
>>
>> And when the spridgets came along, these were intially produced at the
>> LLangefni works, along with hardtops for all other british, european
>> and american cars.
>>
>>  The ferranti HT's were f/g and chrome fittings to closely match a
>> standard sedan look.
>>
>> 2009/12/9 Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>:
>>     
>>> Hello Phil,
>>>
>>>     Those are the same brand markings that are in my factory
>>>     hardtop...
>>>
>>>     BUT... no top fits all the years he describes.
>>>
>>>     62 -> 64 is one kind,
>>>     65 -> 66 is another,
>>>     67-> is yet another...
>>>
>>>
>>>     the picture in the lower right corner isn't clear enough for me
>>>     to be able to tell if there is a "notch" or if the bottom runs
>>>     smoothly all the way around.... if it's notched, it's for 65,66,
>>>     if smooth for a later car..... I don't think it's for an early
>>>     one, as some of that type also fit a BE, and front clip would be
>>>     different... I may be wrong on that last bit, being unfamiliar
>>>     with the MK I Midget tops..
>>>
>>>     my best guess is that it's a late model one.. it sure looks
>>>     smoooth (EVEN) all the way around the bottom....
>>>
>>> --
>>> Best regards,
>>>  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>>>
>>>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>>>
>>>  Things worth having are worth cheating for.
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Dec  9 05:24:32 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 06:24:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] vibration at 35mph....and then some...
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References: <913657.49757.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<SNT123-W4573739B2D701CD6F27ABECA8F0@phx.gbl>
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I have a 1500 Spitfidget driveshaft here (it was a present). There is
no detectable difference in the center section, no reason it would not
work fine on a Datsun trans once you remove one of the u-joints and
install the Datsun yoke.

None of my RWA cars have had a dust sleeve on them. I always thought
it was a feature of the early cars ;-)
David L

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec  9 05:59:18 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 07:59:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 69 Sprite fs in Truckee
In-Reply-To: <4333f8140912090404w741580ebt63748838b35f5c81@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4333f8140912090404w741580ebt63748838b35f5c81@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912090459p77f0b483q974df2e5b9ec6f72@mail.gmail.com>

Nice Spridget, I used to live in Norden, CA worked security at Sugar Bowl
Ski lodge and ran the Gondola.
This place was huge to say the least and in the winter the Gondola and the
CAT were the only mode of transportation. I did night shift and it was a
lonely job at that. Cold as cold can be.
http://www.sugarbowl.com/14623

Taho was awesome ; )
Lin

On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 7:04 AM, Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com> wrote:

> Could be a decent buy.  NFI, etc.
>
> http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1499671166.html
>
> Hal
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec  9 06:13:11 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 08:13:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Electric Bugeye.
In-Reply-To: <D9D40A8F259E4C739CF8D4F7B6AA0206@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <205cef430912080259m11e6297fpa07e803a64a934b0@mail.gmail.com>
	<D9D40A8F259E4C739CF8D4F7B6AA0206@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <205cef430912090513n756ca473m3d7f4c3182a926be@mail.gmail.com>

I saw a Beetle with that same conversion and the owner told me the same as
far as battery expense. Then again I really like the sound of our little A
engine ; )
Vroom-vroom.
Lin

On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 1:20 PM, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

> THAT particular bugeye is owned by a young engineer here in Houston (or was
> owned) .  Conversion was well executed and required no cutting or mods
> whatsoever to be accomplished.  He could change the tourque curve of the
> motor from his palm pilot. Nice conversion but a very costly one also.  The
> main issue in the end of his project was that its range was only around 50
> to 65 miles on the current battery system AND the batteries he really needed
> were going to cost around 15K.   Yea...just the batteries were going to be
> 15K.   You can buy a lot of gas for that much moola.  If nyone wants more
> pics of it e-mail me.  I think his asking price was 15k for the car as it
> sat.  Alan F....Think minilites and your memory will remember the owner:)
>
> Leo

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Dec  9 06:23:10 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 05:23:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] "factory" hardtop?
In-Reply-To: <4B1F95CA.2090402@frontiernet.net>
References: <18BBD2714E194D8EB76A5592E666F424@holly>
	<437755211.20091208221110@pacifier.com>
	<a29202f70912082355i1ae8f6bfldc4f76ab14309758@mail.gmail.com>
	<a29202f70912090019s39ceb52aq531d2902ba23cece@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B1F95CA.2090402@frontiernet.net>
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Still interested, Kate!




________________________________
From: Kathryn Bales <kgb at frontiernet.net>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, December 9, 2009 4:19:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] "factory" hardtop?

I have a real factory hardtop in my garage. I've been trying to get help 
to get it off the shelf for pictures, but our hours conflict since I 
work on railroad time, and she works normal hours. Ed has first choice 
on it, but if he finds another, or doesn't want it for some reason, it 
will be available to other listers. It's been stored covered for several 
years and is in good shape other than the seals.

Kate


Nigel Hales wrote:
> The h/t hood in the background is from a mgb.
>
> Here is a link to some info:
>
> http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/top/top122.htm
>
> 2009/12/9 Nigel Hales <nigel.hales at gmail.com>:
>  
>> Trusting my memory, I believe that the Denis Ferranti works made all
>> the original hardtops for the MG cars, better known for the HT's for
>> the B's, the factory was at Angelsey.
>>
>> The original hardtop that came from the factory with my MGB was from
>> the Ferranti company.
>>
>> And when the spridgets came along, these were intially produced at the
>> LLangefni works, along with hardtops for all other british, european
>> and american cars.
>>
>>  The ferranti HT's were f/g and chrome fittings to closely match a
>> standard sedan look.
>>
>> 2009/12/9 Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>:
>>    
>>> Hello Phil,
>>>
>>>     Those are the same brand markings that are in my factory
>>>     hardtop...
>>>
>>>     BUT... no top fits all the years he describes.
>>>
>>>     62 -> 64 is one kind,
>>>     65 -> 66 is another,
>>>     67-> is yet another...
>>>
>>>
>>>     the picture in the lower right corner isn't clear enough for me
>>>     to be able to tell if there is a "notch" or if the bottom runs
>>>     smoothly all the way around.... if it's notched, it's for 65,66,
>>>     if smooth for a later car..... I don't think it's for an early
>>>     one, as some of that type also fit a BE, and front clip would be
>>>     different... I may be wrong on that last bit, being unfamiliar
>>>     with the MK I Midget tops..
>>>
>>>     my best guess is that it's a late model one.. it sure looks
>>>     smoooth (EVEN) all the way around the bottom....
>>>
>>> --
>>> Best regards,
>>>  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>>>
>>>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>>>
>>>  Things worth having are worth cheating for.
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>>
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From fastvee at yahoo.com  Wed Dec  9 06:46:49 2009
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 05:46:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] "factory" hardtop?
In-Reply-To: <422994.12773.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <841525.46226.qm@web34404.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Ed,
I wish I could find a top like that on the east coast for that price. I would
buy it in a NY minute.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Wed, 12/9/09, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:
Hey, Phil... Here's a little history on it.  I've been looking at this one and
offered the guy $275 but have not heard back.  He's a little unreasonable on
his prices.

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Wed Dec  9 07:07:07 2009
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 06:07:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Guinness gas/ no LBC content
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W1303A1FD92BB5935BBD54B78F0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <135298.13543.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Mike,
Have you tried Caffrey's Irish Ale? That was a treat for me until distribution
stopped here.
It also contained the N2 pack.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Tue, 12/8/09, Mike Eldred <redscirocco at hotmail.com> wrote:

From: Mike Eldred <redscirocco at hotmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Guinness gas/ no LBC content
To: spridgets at autox.team.net, frog.aye at gmail.com, kentmclean at comcast.net
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 6:14 PM

Actually, the bubbles in draft Guinness and the "draft" cans and bottles are
Nitrogen and CO2.  Tiny nitrogen bubbles are the secret to the creamy head.
The "Widget" in draft bottles and cans of Guinness, Murphy's, and Beamish
holds pressurized gas and liquid that, when the can is opened, is released
creating a rapid chain reaction.



Guinness is good but, oh man, Murphy's is heaven in a pint glass.



-Mike Eldred

Wilmington, VT (ex Dublin, Ireland)

'54 MG TF

'73 Midget

'51 Willys M38


Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 08:49:59 -0800
From: Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
To: Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Message-ID:
<4333f8140912080849o2d224913wda681a0818ec133b at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Kent,
The bubbles in Guinness are carbon dioxide, not air! I'm sure that changes
everything.
Hal

On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 4:48 AM, Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net> wrote:

> Paul A wrote:
> > Now, this is really important to know in life! AIR DOES NOT SINK IN
> > LIQUIDS!
>
> Did you ever have a glass of Guinness? Pour one and watch the bubbles.
> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X30NAc8khc>
>
> :)
>
> --
> Kent McLean
> '56 100 BN2
>

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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Dec  9 10:03:01 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:03:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Guinness gas/ no LBC content
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Message-ID: <43840a7e0912090903l22eca63dxcfd80cfab955651e@mail.gmail.com>

How much of a carbon footprint is in each bottle!!  I'm pretty sure they are
going to outlaw carbonation in the Cap and Trade law.  Imagine the fun of
flat soda and flat beer!  Oh...   And how much money is Al Gore gonna make
off of this?   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim - saving the planet one beer at a time....

On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 8:07 AM, fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Mike,
> Have you tried Caffrey's Irish Ale? That was a treat for me until
> distribution
> stopped here.
> It also contained the N2 pack.
> John
> Fogelsville, PA
>
> --- On Tue, 12/8/09, Mike Eldred <redscirocco at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Mike Eldred <redscirocco at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Guinness gas/ no LBC content
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net, frog.aye at gmail.com, kentmclean at comcast.net
> Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 6:14 PM
>
> Actually, the bubbles in draft Guinness and the "draft" cans and bottles
> are
> Nitrogen and CO2.  Tiny nitrogen bubbles are the secret to the creamy head.
> The "Widget" in draft bottles and cans of Guinness, Murphy's, and Beamish
> holds pressurized gas and liquid that, when the can is opened, is released
> creating a rapid chain reaction.
>
>
>
> Guinness is good but, oh man, Murphy's is heaven in a pint glass.
>
>
>
> -Mike Eldred
>
> Wilmington, VT (ex Dublin, Ireland)
>
> '54 MG TF
>
> '73 Midget
>
> '51 Willys M38
>
>
> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 08:49:59 -0800
> From: Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
> To: Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Message-ID:
> <4333f8140912080849o2d224913wda681a0818ec133b at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Kent,
> The bubbles in Guinness are carbon dioxide, not air! I'm sure that changes
> everything.
> Hal
>
> On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 4:48 AM, Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Paul A wrote:
> > > Now, this is really important to know in life! AIR DOES NOT SINK IN
> > > LIQUIDS!
> >
> > Did you ever have a glass of Guinness? Pour one and watch the bubbles.
> > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X30NAc8khc>
> >
> > :)
> >
> > --
> > Kent McLean
> > '56 100 BN2
> >
>
> _________________________________________________________________
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>
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sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Dec  9 10:56:11 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 09:56:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Guinness gas/ no LBC content
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912090903l22eca63dxcfd80cfab955651e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <SNT124-W1303A1FD92BB5935BBD54B78F0@phx.gbl><135298.13543.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e0912090903l22eca63dxcfd80cfab955651e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8DB328C2031F41C8A2834379E8444F4A@spider>

They can use Nitrogen. ...bill in oregon
=====================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 9:03 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Guinness gas/ no LBC content

How much of a carbon footprint is in each bottle!!  I'm pretty sure they are
going to outlaw carbonation in the Cap and Trade law.  Imagine the fun of
flat soda and flat beer!  Oh...   And how much money is Al Gore gonna make
off of this?   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim - saving the planet one beer at a time....

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Wed Dec  9 11:10:34 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:10:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Guinness gas/ no LBC content
Message-ID: <1c39d01ca78fa$e7218050$0168010a@mail2world.com>

Well, if it's Nitrogen, then you're fine. 78% of the air is nitrogen, so
a few stouts certailny won't make a difference! ;)

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

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

 	  	 From: Jim Johnson [bmwwxman at gmail.com]
Sent: 12/9/2009 12:03:01 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Guinness gas/ no LBC content

How much of a carbon footprint is in each bottle!! I'm pretty sure they
are
going to outlaw carbonation in the Cap and Trade law. Imagine the fun of
flat soda and flat beer! Oh... And how much money is Al Gore gonna make
off of this? ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim - saving the planet one beer at a time....

On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 8:07 AM, fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Mike,
> Have you tried Caffrey's Irish Ale? That was a treat for me until
> distribution
> stopped here.
> It also contained the N2 pack.
> John
> Fogelsville, PA
>
> --- On Tue, 12/8/09, Mike Eldred <redscirocco at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Mike Eldred <redscirocco at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Guinness gas/ no LBC content
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net, frog.aye at gmail.com,
kentmclean at comcast.net
> Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 6:14 PM
>
> Actually, the bubbles in draft Guinness and the "draft" cans and
bottles
> are
> Nitrogen and CO2. Tiny nitrogen bubbles are the secret to the creamy
head.
> The "Widget" in draft bottles and cans of Guinness, Murphy's, and
Beamish
> holds pressurized gas and liquid that, when the can is opened, is
released
> creating a rapid chain reaction.
>
>
>
> Guinness is good but, oh man, Murphy's is heaven in a pint glass.
>
>
>
> -Mike Eldred
>
> Wilmington, VT (ex Dublin, Ireland)
>
> '54 MG TF
>
> '73 Midget
>
> '51 Willys M38
>
>
> Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 08:49:59 -0800
> From: Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Brake conversion problem
> To: Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Message-ID:
> <4333f8140912080849o2d224913wda681a0818ec133b at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Kent,
> The bubbles in Guinness are carbon dioxide, not air! I'm sure that
changes
> everything.
> Hal
>
> On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 4:48 AM, Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Paul A wrote:
> > > Now, this is really important to know in life! AIR DOES NOT SINK
IN
> > > LIQUIDS!
> >
> > Did you ever have a glass of Guinness? Pour one and watch the
bubbles.
> > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X30NAc8khc>
> >
> > :)
> >
> > --
> > Kent McLean
> > '56 100 BN2
> >
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Get gifts for them and cashback for you. Try Bing now.
>
>
http://www.bing.com/shopping/search?q=xbox+games&scope=cashback&form=MSH
YCB&p
>
ubl=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MSHYCB_Shopping_Giftsforthem_cashback_1x1<http://w
ww.bi
ng.com/shopping/search?q=xbox+games&scope=cashback&form=MSHYCB&p%0Aubl=W
LHMTA
G&crea=TEXT_MSHYCB_Shopping_Giftsforthem_cashback_1x1>
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Dec  9 11:27:55 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:27:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Tiger FS
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912091027r9dc28caj836963342745e51d@mail.gmail.com>

http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/1502214620.html

<http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/1502214620.html>Just passing it on....

Herb

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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Dec  9 11:43:07 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:43:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
In-Reply-To: <000101ca788b$c3aa8500$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <E6F177A8C206457EBFD3A83B20484043@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<BLU103-W5497527DAB89EF73D6832C28E0@phx.gbl>
	<000101ca788b$c3aa8500$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912091043g6bb2af0fy2f3589167207dd30@mail.gmail.com>

Take the 'cheap' 1098 pistons, chuck 'em up, turn 'em down to 948 size.
 Don't worry about the "cam-grind"; they'll fit.

From rdgard at cox.net  Wed Dec  9 12:07:54 2009
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:07:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 20
In-Reply-To: <mailman.7356.1260323236.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.7356.1260323236.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <6F5A99373A5941F7AD3551BB2A061F2F@internetpc>

 The vibration could be many things.  The first thing to do is to isolate
what is causing the shake.

Put in Neutral and rev engine, if no vib, jack up under dif and run through
gears and note if vibe still starts at 35 mph and still gets worse, then see
if it starts at a certain rpm in different gears. If it is always 35 mph no
matter which gear, the vibe is after tranny.  Then put one wheel on the
ground and make it vibrate.  Which gear and what rpm and what speed.  Then
do the other wheel on the ground.  That will tell you if one wheel is out of
balance or if it is the drive shaft or a bent wheel etc. If it is one wheel
more than the other, swap both rear with front wheels and try again. Any
difference?  

So far, you have spent nothing, drank a six pac and learned a lot. Some
times there is a slight bulge on a tire that you can hardly notice but will
make a good shake. If you can't make it vibrate with the above, then you
know it is in the front of the car and with the tires rotated, drive it and
see if it still shakes and if the shake is different.  You might also try to
put the spare on one front and then the other front and see if that changes
the vibration. 

By then, you are out of beer  and at least know where the vibration isn't
coming from.

Cheers,

Bob in San Diego


Robert D. Gardner
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com

 

 
 

On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> My car is experiencing a vibration at 35mph or so. It worsens if you 
> try to go any faster. The mechanic's thoughts on this are that the 
> drive shaft is at a severe angle causing the u-joints to bind. I have 
> a
> 78 Midget with a 1275 and Datsun transmission. We recently installed 
> the rebuilt motor (it was pulled and installed with the tranny). Has 
> anyone experienced anything like this? Could there be an alignment 
> issue with the way it was re-installed? The suggestions are to look 
> for a lower transmission rear mount and install wedges at the axle. I 
> found the 2 degree wedges at Summit and I'm wondering if I need 2 or 4 
> degrees. Do I need to pull the engine and trans to install a lowered 
> rear mount? The other thing he noted was that the yoke is bottomed out 
> on the rear of the transmission leaving me no play for the suspension.
> Potentially causing bearing wear. My first course of action will be to 
> take the drive-shaft to the shop for evaluation and shortening.
> Thoughts on how much I should shorten it? The U-joints are an unknown.
> They flop around loosely when the drive shaft is out of the car. Not 
> sure if they are supposed to be firm. There is no lateral slop in them.
> This is never-ending. All I want to do is drive my freakin' car.
> _______________________________________________
>  ************************************

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Dec  9 13:10:07 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 12:10:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 20
In-Reply-To: <6F5A99373A5941F7AD3551BB2A061F2F@internetpc>
References: <mailman.7356.1260323236.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<6F5A99373A5941F7AD3551BB2A061F2F@internetpc>
Message-ID: <4C43C485944647EAA37E0B72DFC39693@spider>

I second the bulge in the tire, even new tires. You can jack up each corner
of the car and place a block of wood near the tread. Once around with the
wheel will show if there is any hint of a bulge.
Leave the six-pack until after you've finished. ...bill in oregon
=========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Gardner
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 11:08 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 20

 The vibration could be many things.  The first thing to do is to isolate
what is causing the shake.

Put in Neutral and rev engine, if no vib, jack up under dif and run through
gears and note if vibe still starts at 35 mph and still gets worse, then see
if it starts at a certain rpm in different gears. If it is always 35 mph no
matter which gear, the vibe is after tranny.  Then put one wheel on the
ground and make it vibrate.  Which gear and what rpm and what speed.  Then
do the other wheel on the ground.  That will tell you if one wheel is out of
balance or if it is the drive shaft or a bent wheel etc. If it is one wheel
more than the other, swap both rear with front wheels and try again. Any
difference?  

So far, you have spent nothing, drank a six pac and learned a lot. Some
times there is a slight bulge on a tire that you can hardly notice but will
make a good shake. If you can't make it vibrate with the above, then you
know it is in the front of the car and with the tires rotated, drive it and
see if it still shakes and if the shake is different.  You might also try to
put the spare on one front and then the other front and see if that changes
the vibration. 

By then, you are out of beer  and at least know where the vibration isn't
coming from.

Cheers,

Bob in San Diego


Robert D. Gardner
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Dec  9 13:12:37 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 12:12:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Who sent...Google Internet Info?
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912091212k1529217q1b14693e8f76197a@mail.gmail.com>

Can't find the e-mail regarding Google's DNS 'stuff'.

Can you send it again please.

Thanks,

Herb

From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Dec  9 17:51:30 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 16:51:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Who sent...Google Internet Info?
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912091212k1529217q1b14693e8f76197a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10912091212k1529217q1b14693e8f76197a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1474926717.20091209165130@pacifier.com>

Hello WFO,

      be sure to save your present settings by writing it down, just
      in case then...

     find your TCP/IP configuration, then set to

     8.8.8.8 for your primary DNS and 8.8.4.4 for Secondary

     test and away you go...

     more info here..

     http://code.google.com/speed/public-dns/



-- 
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 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
   "I wouldn't give that a grade of A," Tom said beratingly. (*2)

From james.f.juhas at snet.net  Wed Dec  9 18:49:00 2009
From: james.f.juhas at snet.net (james.f.juhas at snet.net)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 20:49:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
Message-ID: <194131.59119.qm@smtp105.sbc.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>

Particularly with sheet metal, the duty cycle on my SP100 never catches up with me.

Jim
MGA #311

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Subj:  Re: [Spridgets] mig welder
Date:  Tue Dec 8, 2009 9:58 pm
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No one has mentioned "duty cycle" of their welders.  Said to be important!
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Dec  9 19:45:58 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 20:45:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
In-Reply-To: <194131.59119.qm@smtp105.sbc.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
References: <194131.59119.qm@smtp105.sbc.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912091845u2fb21edfg8ab2d18c08e576c3@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 7:49 PM, <james.f.juhas at snet.net> wrote:

> Particularly with sheet metal, the duty cycle on my SP100 never catches up
> with me.
>

I just bought a cheapo MIG just to use on sheet metal.  I looked at duty
cycle but decided that having it catch me was a Godsend.  The perfect reason
to take a break and pop a brew...   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Dec  9 19:54:29 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 18:54:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 20
In-Reply-To: <6F5A99373A5941F7AD3551BB2A061F2F@internetpc>
References: <mailman.7356.1260323236.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<6F5A99373A5941F7AD3551BB2A061F2F@internetpc>
Message-ID: <937478.3236.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Uh, how do I put one wheel on the ground and make it vibrate?




________________________________
From: Bob Gardner <rdgard at cox.net>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, December 9, 2009 11:07:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 20

The vibration could be many things.  The first thing to do is to isolate
what is causing the shake.

Put in Neutral and rev engine, if no vib, jack up under dif and run through
gears and note if vibe still starts at 35 mph and still gets worse, then see
if it starts at a certain rpm in different gears. If it is always 35 mph no
matter which gear, the vibe is after tranny.  Then put one wheel on the
ground and make it vibrate.  Which gear and what rpm and what speed.  Then
do the other wheel on the ground.  That will tell you if one wheel is out of
balance or if it is the drive shaft or a bent wheel etc. If it is one wheel
more than the other, swap both rear with front wheels and try again. Any
difference?  

So far, you have spent nothing, drank a six pac and learned a lot. Some
times there is a slight bulge on a tire that you can hardly notice but will
make a good shake. If you can't make it vibrate with the above, then you
know it is in the front of the car and with the tires rotated, drive it and
see if it still shakes and if the shake is different.  You might also try to
put the spare on one front and then the other front and see if that changes
the vibration. 

By then, you are out of beer  and at least know where the vibration isn't
coming from.

Cheers,

Bob in San Diego


Robert D. Gardner

Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com






On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> My car is experiencing a vibration at 35mph or so. It worsens if you 
> try to go any faster. The mechanic's thoughts on this are that the 
> drive shaft is at a severe angle causing the u-joints to bind. I have 
> a
> 78 Midget with a 1275 and Datsun transmission. We recently installed 
> the rebuilt motor (it was pulled and installed with the tranny). Has 
> anyone experienced anything like this? Could there be an alignment 
> issue with the way it was re-installed? The suggestions are to look 
> for a lower transmission rear mount and install wedges at the axle. I 
> found the 2 degree wedges at Summit and I'm wondering if I need 2 or 4 
> degrees. Do I need to pull the engine and trans to install a lowered 
> rear mount? The other thing he noted was that the yoke is bottomed out 
> on the rear of the transmission leaving me no play for the suspension.
> Potentially causing bearing wear. My first course of action will be to 
> take the drive-shaft to the shop for evaluation and shortening.
> Thoughts on how much I should shorten it? The U-joints are an unknown.
> They flop around loosely when the drive shaft is out of the car. Not 
> sure if they are supposed to be firm. There is no lateral slop in them.
> This is never-ending. All I want to do is drive my freakin' car.
> _______________________________________________
>  ************************************
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From Jeepman_94 at yahoo.com  Wed Dec  9 19:59:27 2009
From: Jeepman_94 at yahoo.com (Jeepman_94 at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 18:59:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
Message-ID: <106597.70032.qm@web31407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://hazyraga.servetown.com/eqajiro.html

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Dec  9 20:34:13 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 19:34:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas Bugeye Poem
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912091917k5d1d995dvc295f2ff45696127@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10912091917k5d1d995dvc295f2ff45696127@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912091934s695d794ejc06efad9b6ed7baa@mail.gmail.com>

Via the other list.
H






"Twas the night before Christmas and in the Garage,
There wasn't a trace of a Ford or a Dodge.
The presents were wrapped, and the lights were all lit,
So I figured I'd mess with the Bugeye for a bit.
I popped the t-handle, and lifted the hood,
When a deep voice behind me said" looks pretty good"
Well as you can imagine, I turned mighty Quick,
And there, by the workbench, stood good ole Saint Nick!

We stood there a bit, not to sure what to say,
Then he said, "don't suppose you'd trade for my sleigh?
I said " No way Santa" and started to grin,
"But if you've' got time we could go for a spin"!

His round mouth, all tied up like a bow,
Turned to a smile, and he said "hey lets GO!"
So as not to disturb the neighbor's retreat,
We pushed ole Bugeye quietly into the street.

Then taking our places to drift down the hill,
I turned on the key, and I let the clutch spill.
The sound that erupted took him by surprise,
But he liked it a lot, by the look in his eyes.
With Minilites a cryin' and the AH aglow,
We headed out to where all the Brit folks go.
And Santa's grin widened, approaching his ears,
With Every shift up as I went through the Gears.

Then He yelled, " Can't recall when I felt so alive!"
So I backed of the gas and Said "you wanna drive?"
Ol Santa was stunned when I gave him the keys,
When he walked past the headlights he shook at the knees!

Then the Bugeye exploded with sound!
Santa Let off the clutch, and the tires shook the ground!
Power shift to second, again into third!
I sat there watching, at loss for a word,

Then I heard him exclaim as we blasted from sight,
"Merry Christmas to all, it's a hell of a night!!"

Merry Christmas to all.

From dwramsey at att.net  Wed Dec  9 22:20:12 2009
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 21:20:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 69 Sprite fs in Truckee
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912090459p77f0b483q974df2e5b9ec6f72@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20091210052041.E0AB8187886@autox.team.net>

Lin, I hate to be the one to tell you but; Tahoe is still awesome even if
you have left. Anybody else interested in the car? I'd be willing to check
it out for you. I have no interest myself.
		Crash 


Nice Spridget, I used to live in Norden, CA worked security at Sugar Bowl
Ski lodge and ran the Gondola.
This place was huge to say the least and in the winter the Gondola and the
CAT were the only mode of transportation. I did night shift and it was a
lonely job at that. Cold as cold can be.
http://www.sugarbowl.com/14623

Taho was awesome ; )
Lin

On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 7:04 AM, Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com> wrote:

> Could be a decent buy.  NFI, etc.
>
> http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1499671166.html
>
> Hal

From abcoz at hky.com  Thu Dec 10 07:39:54 2009
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:39:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912091845u2fb21edfg8ab2d18c08e576c3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <194131.59119.qm@smtp105.sbc.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e0912091845u2fb21edfg8ab2d18c08e576c3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7324216F339F4E928E4845315EDB9062@OwnerPC>

Just had to chime in, here, since part of my day job qualifications includes 
a very good working knowledge of welding, to be utilized in examining and 
approving/rejecting welds on large sheet metal structures (river towboats 
and barges).  I've also been welding, on a wide variety of stuff, for around 
45 years.
In this thread (which I, truthfully, have only been occasionally reading), I 
have detected some possibly flawed reasoning concerning duty cycles & sheet 
metal welding.  In short, if you are working on autobody steel and running a 
pass long enough to run up against the duty cycle "limit" of any welding 
machine; you are doing something horribly wrong.  Let me tell you about some 
welding errors I have observed, by non-professional or non-professionally 
trained welders (including a whole lot of guys who work in autobody shops):
First of all, there seems to be a mindset that "the prize" goes to the guy 
who can run the longest welding pass without blowing through the sheet.  In 
order to do this, they turn the voltage down to avoid (as much as possible) 
the heat build-up that is part of what happens when you weld.  The results 
are shallow penetration, an excessive, ropey-looking weld "bead" sitting on 
top of the joint (which has to be ground off, creating yet more sheet metal 
warping heat), more than a little bit of panel warpage and a weak weld.
To produce a good, strong, flat butt joint on 18 or 20 ga. sheet steel, you 
should only be running passes of about 1/4" at a time (after first tack 
welding every inch or so along the length of the butt, then grinding/filing 
the tacks flush), and immediately cooling the welds with compressed air. 
Take your time and skip around on the length of the butt, to ensure an even, 
flush joint.  If you do it right, you will be able to clean up the butt with 
a body file and use only a very small amount of filler to cover the seam.. 
Also, when you look at the back side of the weld, you will not be able to 
see the edges of the metal you've joined because they will be part of the 
weld seam.
So, in answer to what kind of MIG welder is best: Whichever one your 
friendly, local welding supply outlet recommends for you, after discussing 
your welding needs & abilities with him.  It's important to have a machine 
for which you can get parts and service for, locally.   One thing you MUST 
have is "infinitely variable" voltage and wire feed controls (basically, 
rheostats) because you will need to fine-tune your machine to different 
welding conditions which you will encounter.  Light sheet metal is much 
tougher to work with than plate and structural steel and takes a lot more 
practice and skill to do well.
Bottom line is that it is unrealistic to expect someone with little or no 
welding experience & training to simply go out an buy a cheap welding 
machine, with limited adjustability, bring it home, plug it in and do 
acceptable quality welding on autobody steel.  The good news is that it's a 
skill that most of us can learn, given a bit of patience and a lot of 
practice.
Oh, and Jim.......yes, God made autobody sheet metal thin and easily warped, 
plus gave man the urge to brew and drink beer for a very specific reason, 
which I'm pleased to see you are aware of ;)
Bud Osbourne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 9:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] mig welder


> On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 7:49 PM, <james.f.juhas at snet.net> wrote:
>
>> Particularly with sheet metal, the duty cycle on my SP100 never catches 
>> up
>> with me.
>>
>
> I just bought a cheapo MIG just to use on sheet metal.  I looked at duty
> cycle but decided that having it catch me was a Godsend.  The perfect 
> reason
> to take a break and pop a brew...   ;-)
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Thu Dec 10 13:48:41 2009
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark Endicott)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:48:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Test Ignore
Message-ID: <9A06B5EFC76B4EF68335C40C3488D81D@CT>

I changed my host yesterday evening and this is just a test to see if I am 
still on the list.  Maybe the nameservers have resolved, maybe not.  Again 
maybe the list is down, maybe not.  I am sending from the new POP server 
address.  Back to your regularly scheduled program.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Dec 10 14:37:32 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:37:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Test Ignore
In-Reply-To: <9A06B5EFC76B4EF68335C40C3488D81D@CT>
References: <9A06B5EFC76B4EF68335C40C3488D81D@CT>
Message-ID: <E1DF785952C646E49F7E23026CCE2D2C@spider>

I c u  ...bill
============================
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Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 12:49 PM
To: spridgets list
Subject: [Spridgets] Test Ignore

I changed my host yesterday evening and this is just a test to see if I am 
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Thu Dec 10 16:38:23 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:38:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Anyone have an HS2 base lying around?
Message-ID: <77738.32917.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I'm in need of an HS2 base that has the vacuum port.  Currently, I don't have it on my SUs.  If you got a spare one lying around in decent shape, please let me know.  Thanks.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Dec 10 18:08:10 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:08:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Reaallly strange - Bustercluster contact
Message-ID: <296085.90017.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Reaaallly strange today - I got an email through one of my remote sales guys today from a guy in Macau who read the the Bustercluster story on the internet and is trying to contact me. Looks legit. I have not heard back from him yet. What is strange is that he found my info in relation to my job when Sprite contact info is all over the place. I googled myself (wait, that came out wrong), and found very little having to do with my job and quite a bit having to do with Sprites (in fact, google put "Sprite" after my name). 

Anyone else get such a contact??? This did not seem like the usual scamspam emails.

Ron
I'm big in Macau

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Thu Dec 10 18:14:02 2009
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:14:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Anyone have an HS2 base lying around?
In-Reply-To: <77738.32917.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <77738.32917.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W503D1C2F112C25FDE7E57CA8C0@phx.gbl>

Remember Ed that you need the base that has the PCV port built into it. I have
spare "normal" bases but none with the PCV port in it.
BillM

> Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:38:23 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Anyone have an HS2 base lying around?
>
> I'm in need of an HS2 base that has the vacuum port.  Currently, I don't
have it on my SUs.  If you got a spare one lying around in decent shape,
please let me know.  Thanks.
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From millerls at ado13.com  Thu Dec 10 19:03:57 2009
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:03:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Reaallly strange - Bustercluster contact
In-Reply-To: <296085.90017.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <296085.90017.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C3BA72C0-ACC6-407B-9FEB-B00C42B1E738@ado13.com>

Nothing here, but then I'm only big in Hong Kong.

On Dec 10, 2009, at 5:08 PM, Ron Soave wrote:

> Reaaallly strange today - I got an email through one of my remote sales guys
today
> Anyone else get such a contact??? This did not seem like the usual scamspam
emails.
>
> Ron
> I'm big in Macau

From domanicoj at comcast.net  Thu Dec 10 19:39:12 2009
From: domanicoj at comcast.net (domanicoj at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:39:12 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] AC fuel pump
In-Reply-To: <mailman.13.1260471602.23517.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <1071202701.428801260499152061.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

This is my first message to this list.B  Forgive me if I destroy the
protocol.B  I just installed a new AC fuel pump.B  I tested it by hand before
I installed it and it had very good vacumn on the intake valve.B  Once
installed, it didn't have very good vacumn.B  I thought I made sure the lever
was above the crankshaft, but it is difficult to see inside the block when
doing this.B  Any ideas?



Jim Domanico

1975 midget

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Thu Dec 10 19:49:06 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:49:06 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC, Weather in Cinn is 19 going down to 10
Message-ID: <b777e2be0912101849y3a251968t99e2827fadeaf182@mail.gmail.com>

So, like some other listers, I'm headed to the warmer climes... A week
in Gulf Shores, AL where the forcast is for 70 degrees for the first
half of next week. I'll be coming home for a week of Christmas and
then headed to Las Vegas for a spell. I'll lay in the sun for you
guys! Or, more likely, soak in the hot tub until I prune up...

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

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Thu Dec 10 19:56:38 2009
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:56:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Reaallly strange - Bustercluster contact
In-Reply-To: <296085.90017.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <296085.90017.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <87d2rg$7l0uip@email.mtu.edu>

Let me get this straight. You're in Roscow, IL where molecules have 
come to a stand still and the sales guy is in a place where the 
temperature is wonderful and his day's work was to relay Sprite 
related messages back to the engineer?????. Dilbert (Patron saint of 
all engineers) was right! LOL


At 08:08 PM 12/10/2009, Ron Soave wrote:
>Reaaallly strange today -

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

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Dec 10 20:07:13 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:07:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Reaallly strange - Bustercluster contact
In-Reply-To: <C3BA72C0-ACC6-407B-9FEB-B00C42B1E738@ado13.com>
References: <296085.90017.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<C3BA72C0-ACC6-407B-9FEB-B00C42B1E738@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <4B21B761.6020204@comcast.net>

Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:
> Nothing here, but then I'm only big in Hong Kong.
>
> On Dec 10, 2009, at 5:08 PM, Ron Soave wrote:
>
>   
>> Reaaallly strange today - I got an email through one of my remote sales guys
>>     
>
>   


Nothing at my end either and they don't even want to know ABOUT me 
anywhere near china.
Ron, it's your nigerian uncle who died and left you millions, I mean 
brazilions!

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Dec 10 20:10:18 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:10:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Reaallly strange - Bustercluster contact
In-Reply-To: <87d2rg$7l0uip@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <180229.63798.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Thu, 12/10/09, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:
> Let me get this straight. You're in
> Roscoe, IL where molecules have come to a stand still and
> the sales guy is in a place where the temperature is
> wonderful and his day's work was to relay Sprite related

He's in exotic Anaheim. He definitely has it pretty good, though. On the bright side, the temperature went into the positive digits here today for an hour. Also, my new snow tires showed up today a day AFTER it snowed 14 inches.

Ron
(Insert Tom Waits reference here)

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Dec 10 20:29:12 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:29:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] AC fuel pump
In-Reply-To: <1071202701.428801260499152061.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <mailman.13.1260471602.23517.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<1071202701.428801260499152061.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912101929r21e8462eq289f5b3d03875a11@mail.gmail.com>

Maybe your fuel pickup is clogged in the tank?  More info may be required.
Welcome to the madness.


On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 8:39 PM,  <domanicoj at comcast.net> wrote:
> This is my first message to this list.B  Forgive me if I destroy the
> protocol.B  I just installed a new AC fuel pump.B  I tested it by hand
before
> I installed it and it had very good vacumn on the intake valve.B  Once
> installed, it didn't have very good vacumn.B  I thought I made sure the
lever
> was above the crankshaft, but it is difficult to see inside the block when
> doing this.B  Any ideas?
>
>
>
> Jim Domanico

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Dec 10 20:45:49 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:45:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC, Weather in Cinn is 19 going down to 10
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be0912101849y3a251968t99e2827fadeaf182@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b777e2be0912101849y3a251968t99e2827fadeaf182@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B21C06D.9040101@comcast.net>

CosmicMag1380 wrote:
> So, like some other listers, I'm headed to the warmer climes... A week
> in Gulf Shores, AL where the forcast is for 70 degrees for the first
> half of next week. I'll be coming home for a week of Christmas and
> then headed to Las Vegas for a spell. I'll lay in the sun for you
> guys! Or, more likely, soak in the hot tub until I prune up...
>
>   
2 words and they ain't Merry Christmas ;)

Think of us as you prune up, as we will be thinking of you hoping that 
you  may  never  un-prune and wishing you get sun poisoning.
Have fun anyway.

From abcoz at hky.com  Thu Dec 10 20:56:04 2009
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:56:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder....and another subject
Message-ID: <D45E2AAAAD9947F4A81E73CB18B37463@OwnerPC>

Just to follow-up on this morning's post, and because I won't have the time,
for a few days, to respond to everyone who replied off-list:
A good MIG machine is a genuine pleasure to own.  But you really should have
some professional (as in a tech school course) instruction to get you started
in the right direction, so that you can recognize when you screw-up ;)  Then,
get lots of practice.  Heavy stuff (3/16", 1/4", etc.) stuff is MUCH easier to
weld than autobody steel.  Wouldn't hurt to get some scrap bits & pieces of
the heavy stuff to practice on, to get the feel of it, before moving to 18 or
20 ga sheet metal.
Just take your time and think your way through each project, so that you don't
end up "painting yourself into a corner", so to speak.  You want to position
your weld seams where you can access them most conveniently for a good weld
joint.  This will often mean replacing a much larger section than is actually
rusted or damaged........or buying a complete panel and just using a small
section of it.
Another very important thing is visibility.  Most guys try to use too dark a
filter (or shade, if you prefer).  I usually use a #7 or #8 filter when I weld
autobody steel......yet I see novices trying to weld 20 ga looking through a
#11 or #12 filter......which is what I use for welding 3/8" or 1/2" plate.
Put lots of light on the area you are welding.  You will, of course, need to
devise a way to protect light bulbs from weld sparks........
Also, if it's not working well for you, just put the damn thing down and walk
away for an hour or two (or a day/week or two...whatever it takes).  Unless
you weld several hours each and every day, you will always run into situations
where it feels like you just can't run a decent weld pass.  Don't try to force
it.  Practice & patience will serve you well.

On another subject, I've just had a few very difficult days.  Today's main
feature was the funeral of one of my favorite, younger cousins.  Like the rest
of our family, she was obnoxiously healthy and should have lived well into her
90s.  So, get your H1N1 vaccinations, no matter how immortal you think you may
be.

Bud Osbourne

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Thu Dec 10 21:46:24 2009
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:46:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Reaallly strange - Bustercluster contact
In-Reply-To: <87d2rg$7l0uip@email.mtu.edu>
References: <296085.90017.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<87d2rg$7l0uip@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <441250190912102046k494233e0qe2b4fbe1ec511247@mail.gmail.com>

You know what they say about sales, "Two drink minimum."

-g

On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 6:56 PM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> Let me get this straight. You're in Roscow, IL where molecules have come to
> a stand still and the sales guy is in a place where the temperature is
> wonderful and his day's work was to relay Sprite related messages back to
> the engineer?????. Dilbert (Patron saint of all engineers) was right! LOL
>
>
>
> At 08:08 PM 12/10/2009, Ron Soave wrote:
>
>> Reaaallly strange today -
>>
>
> Tim Collins
>
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Dec 10 22:45:55 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:45:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC, Weather in Cinn is 19 going down to 10
In-Reply-To: <4B21C06D.9040101@comcast.net>
References: <b777e2be0912101849y3a251968t99e2827fadeaf182@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B21C06D.9040101@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912102145j276fc5c7qd27793a973bf95c3@mail.gmail.com>

Prune up to your heart's content.  After that, drive out here to west Kansas
and help me replace a busted pipe to the laundry. Water all over the place
once the frozen s*it in the pipe thawed during the afternoon.  I forgot to
plug in the heat tapes on those pipes.  My bad....   Come to think of it,
why don't you stick your head in the hot tub three times and pull it out
twice....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 9:45 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> CosmicMag1380 wrote:
>
>> So, like some other listers, I'm headed to the warmer climes... A week
>> in Gulf Shores, AL where the forcast is for 70 degrees for the first
>> half of next week. I'll be coming home for a week of Christmas and
>> then headed to Las Vegas for a spell. I'll lay in the sun for you
>> guys! Or, more likely, soak in the hot tub until I prune up...
>>
>>
>>
> 2 words and they ain't Merry Christmas ;)
>
> Think of us as you prune up, as we will be thinking of you hoping that you
>  may  never  un-prune and wishing you get sun poisoning.
> Have fun anyway.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Dec 11 00:10:15 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:10:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC, Weather in Cinn is 19 going down to 10
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912102145j276fc5c7qd27793a973bf95c3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b777e2be0912101849y3a251968t99e2827fadeaf182@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B21C06D.9040101@comcast.net>
	<43840a7e0912102145j276fc5c7qd27793a973bf95c3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912102310o4f5453e6k51eadaec1b3a1cf2@mail.gmail.com>

Leave the water (cold) running a little.  Not dripping, running.

Generally, if it's 'moving', it doesn't have time to freeze.

Been 9 to 12 at night here.  High of 27 today.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec 11 03:42:24 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:42:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite a bit overpriced to start eBay.
Message-ID: <205cef430912110242x23ca9696v1c1dab0fc8100d4d@mail.gmail.com>

Isn't this Sprite a bit over priced to start?
Also that is not an Ashley hardtop it is a Warwick from Donald Healey and I
just want the top ; )
Lin
eBay number 270496520603

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270496520603&fromMakeTrack=true

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec 11 03:45:58 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:45:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 69 Sprite fs in Truckee
In-Reply-To: <4b20850f.a153f10a.71d2.ffffbb93SMTPIN_ADDED@mx.google.com>
References: <205cef430912090459p77f0b483q974df2e5b9ec6f72@mail.gmail.com>
	<4b20850f.a153f10a.71d2.ffffbb93SMTPIN_ADDED@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912110245n5210783o21c3786a00182155@mail.gmail.com>

Crash,
How much snow do you have now?
Lin

On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 12:20 AM, David Ramsey <dwramsey at att.net> wrote:

> Lin, I hate to be the one to tell you but; Tahoe is still awesome even if
> you have left. Anybody else interested in the car? I'd be willing to check
> it out for you. I have no interest myself.
>                Crash
>
>
> Nice Spridget, I used to live in Norden, CA worked security at Sugar Bowl
> Ski lodge and ran the Gondola.
> This place was huge to say the least and in the winter the Gondola and the
> CAT were the only mode of transportation. I did night shift and it was a
> lonely job at that. Cold as cold can be.
> http://www.sugarbowl.com/14623
>
> Taho was awesome ; )
> Lin
>
> On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 7:04 AM, Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Could be a decent buy.  NFI, etc.
> >
> > http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1499671166.html
> >
> > Hal

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec 11 03:49:08 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:49:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas Bugeye Poem
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912091934s695d794ejc06efad9b6ed7baa@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10912091917k5d1d995dvc295f2ff45696127@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912091934s695d794ejc06efad9b6ed7baa@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912110249k442cbf9xf6b25a4aa8e2beca@mail.gmail.com>

Awesome.
Lin

On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 10:34 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Via the other list.
> H
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "Twas the night before Christmas and in the Garage,
> There wasn't a trace of a Ford or a Dodge.
> The presents were wrapped, and the lights were all lit,
> So I figured I'd mess with the Bugeye for a bit.
> I popped the t-handle, and lifted the hood,
> When a deep voice behind me said" looks pretty good"
> Well as you can imagine, I turned mighty Quick,
> And there, by the workbench, stood good ole Saint Nick!
>
> We stood there a bit, not to sure what to say,
> Then he said, "don't suppose you'd trade for my sleigh?
> I said " No way Santa" and started to grin,
> "But if you've' got time we could go for a spin"!
>
> His round mouth, all tied up like a bow,
> Turned to a smile, and he said "hey lets GO!"
> So as not to disturb the neighbor's retreat,
> We pushed ole Bugeye quietly into the street.
>
> Then taking our places to drift down the hill,
> I turned on the key, and I let the clutch spill.
> The sound that erupted took him by surprise,
> But he liked it a lot, by the look in his eyes.
> With Minilites a cryin' and the AH aglow,
> We headed out to where all the Brit folks go.
> And Santa's grin widened, approaching his ears,
> With Every shift up as I went through the Gears.
>
> Then He yelled, " Can't recall when I felt so alive!"
> So I backed of the gas and Said "you wanna drive?"
> Ol Santa was stunned when I gave him the keys,
> When he walked past the headlights he shook at the knees!
>
> Then the Bugeye exploded with sound!
> Santa Let off the clutch, and the tires shook the ground!
> Power shift to second, again into third!
> I sat there watching, at loss for a word,
>
> Then I heard him exclaim as we blasted from sight,
> "Merry Christmas to all, it's a hell of a night!!"
>
> Merry Christmas to all.
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Dec 11 05:52:53 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:52:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas Bugeye Poem
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912091934s695d794ejc06efad9b6ed7baa@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10912091917k5d1d995dvc295f2ff45696127@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912091934s695d794ejc06efad9b6ed7baa@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188520912110452g5ba1b801u4339ef7f23c54e5e@mail.gmail.com>

I like it, but who wrote it? All well and good to toss it at an email
List, but I couldn't do a December page in the calendar around it
unless I have more of a clue where it came from ;-) I have a sneaky
suspicion that "Bugeye" was not in thhe original version...
David L

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Fri Dec 11 06:12:47 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:12:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC, Weather in Cinn is 19 going down to 10
Message-ID: <1e9d01ca7a63$a22d7700$0168010a@mail2world.com>

Can you feel the love? ;)
 
-=Chris (a little over a week 'till I head to Puerto Rico for the
holidays...)

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

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

 	  	 From: Jim Johnson [bmwwxman at gmail.com]
Sent: 12/11/2009 12:45:55 AM
To: 
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC, Weather in Cinn is 19 going down to 10 

Prune up to your heart's content. After that, drive out here to west
Kansas 
and help me replace a busted pipe to the laundry. Water all over the
place 
once the frozen s*it in the pipe thawed during the afternoon. I forgot
to 
plug in the heat tapes on those pipes. My bad.... Come to think of it, 
why don't you stick your head in the hot tub three times and pull it out
twice.... 

Cheers!! 
Jim 

On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 9:45 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote: 

> CosmicMag1380 wrote: 
> 
>> So, like some other listers, I'm headed to the warmer climes... A
week 
>> in Gulf Shores, AL where the forcast is for 70 degrees for the first 
>> half of next week. I'll be coming home for a week of Christmas and 
>> then headed to Las Vegas for a spell. I'll lay in the sun for you 
>> guys! Or, more likely, soak in the hot tub until I prune up... 
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 2 words and they ain't Merry Christmas ;) 
> 
> Think of us as you prune up, as we will be thinking of you hoping that
you 
> may never un-prune and wishing you get sun poisoning. 
> Have fun anyway. 
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Dec 11 06:23:12 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:23:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] AC fuel pump
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910912101929r21e8462eq289f5b3d03875a11@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.13.1260471602.23517.spridgets@autox.team.net><1071202701.428801260499152061.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<5f00d9910912101929r21e8462eq289f5b3d03875a11@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9118F5949448442D9931902713B2946C@spider>

Welcome to the group. These fellows and gals are real helpful, if you can
see thru the inside jokes and all. 

My advice is to be sure you have fuel filters in there before going any
further. If nothing else, a see-through fuel filter can tell you where the
gas is; also, the filters will not usually fill all the way up so don't
panic if you see air in there.

These are the two filters I prefer for car work; I'm in the US but this is a
Brit site.

http://www.nfauto.co.uk/fuel_filter.htm

The glass one can be taken apart and cleaned; it'll catch the big stuff.

The little one catches everything else and is thrown away periodically. 

I use them together; the glass one closer to the tank, although the physical
location can be in the engine compartment.

The plastic one is closer to the carb. 

Also, you may have to prime the system; fuel pumps do better with gas than
with air.

Good luck and keep asking. .bill in Oregon and 14 degrees.

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

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of derf
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 7:29 PM
To: domanicoj at comcast.net
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] AC fuel pump

 

Maybe your fuel pickup is clogged in the tank?  More info may be required.

Welcome to the madness.

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

On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 8:39 PM,  <domanicoj at comcast.net> wrote:

> This is my first message to this list.B  Forgive me if I destroy the

> protocol.B  I just installed a new AC fuel pump.B  I tested it by hand

before

> I installed it and it had very good vacumn on the intake valve.B  Once

> installed, it didn't have very good vacumn.B  I thought I made sure the

lever

> was above the crankshaft, but it is difficult to see inside the block when

> doing this.B  Any ideas?

Jim Domanico

_______________________________________________

From jjkan5 at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 11 06:27:15 2009
From: jjkan5 at yahoo.com (John Kuzman)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:27:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC, Weather in Cinn is 19 going down to 10
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be0912101849y3a251968t99e2827fadeaf182@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <57092.96869.qm@web63302.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

I trailered one of my Bugeyes to my part-time home in Bonita Springs, FL. It
will be my daily driver while in FL for the winter months. I am back in
Cincinnati for the holidays and a few semi-retired work matters, then back to
FL right after Christmas. While down in FL earlier this week, I attended a car
show/cruise-in where I won best in class for imports! I also learned about the
BCCSWF Club and plan on joining.
 
BTW Kent, where are you located in SW Ohio? 

--- On Thu, 12/10/09, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com> wrote:


From: CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC, Weather in Cinn is 19 going down to 10
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009, 9:49 PM


So, like some other listers, I'm headed to the warmer climes... A week
in Gulf Shores, AL where the forcast is for 70 degrees for the first
half of next week. I'll be coming home for a week of Christmas and
then headed to Las Vegas for a spell. I'll lay in the sun for you
guys! Or, more likely, soak in the hot tub until I prune up...

Cheers,
--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...
You are subscribed as jjkan5 at yahoo.com

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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Dec 11 06:42:10 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:42:10 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Reaallly strange - Bustercluster contact
In-Reply-To: <296085.90017.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <296085.90017.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W20936EF80AD41780E987D2B88C0@phx.gbl>

That is really strange that your guys sell 'remotes'.  I thought you wre in
aerospace, not televisions!! ;)



> Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:08:10 -0800
> Reaaallly strange today - I got an email through one of my remote sales
guys
> Anyone else get such a contact??? This did not seem like the usual scamspam
emails.
>
> Ron
> I'm big in Macau

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Dec 11 06:50:31 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:50:31 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Reaallly strange - Bustercluster contact
In-Reply-To: <180229.63798.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <87d2rg$7l0uip@email.mtu.edu>,
	<180229.63798.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W292B47B78F098A6C8057CFB88C0@phx.gbl>

I'm guessing the delivery was delayed due to the snow ...  ;)


> Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:10:18 -0800
>  On the bright side, the temperature went into the positive digits here
today for an hour. Also, my new snow tires showed up today a day AFTER it
snowed 14 inches.
>
> Ron
> (The Ice Man's mule is parked Outside the bar )

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 11 11:19:14 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:19:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Reaallly strange - Bustercluster contact
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W20936EF80AD41780E987D2B88C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <881205.19118.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Satellite TV has blurred the line. You think the remotes just sell
themselves?

--- On Fri, 12/11/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> That is really strange that your guys
> sell 'remotes'.  I thought you wre in
> aerospace, not televisions!! ;)
>>
> > Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:08:10 -0800
> > Reaaallly strange today - I got an email through one
> of my remote sales

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 11 12:22:42 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:22:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Reaallly strange - Bustercluster contact
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W292B47B78F098A6C8057CFB88C0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <144646.28392.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Fri, 12/11/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca 
> > (The Ice Man's mule is parked Outside the bar )

"...and the Piano's been drinking..."

Back to our regularly scheduled winter.

Ron

From rdgard at cox.net  Fri Dec 11 12:25:59 2009
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:25:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 24
In-Reply-To: <mailman.8215.1260528381.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.8215.1260528381.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <73F06A55584544B599E706B090F0E74E@internetpc>

Ron,

I was at the bustercluster and am curious what did the guy in Macau want?

By the way, I have a cool DVD of the BusterCluster event.  If any one out
there wants one (free to those who were there) contact me off line with
where to send it. 

Cheers

Bob in San Diego


Robert D. Gardner
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com

 

Reaaallly strange today - I got an email through one of my remote sales guys
today from a guy in Macau who read the the Bustercluster story on the
internet and is trying to contact me. Looks legit. I have not heard back
from him yet. What is strange is that he found my info in relation to my job
when Sprite contact info is all over the place. I googled myself (wait, that
came out wrong), and found very little having to do with my job and quite a
bit having to do with Sprites (in fact, google put "Sprite" after my name). 

Anyone else get such a contact??? This did not seem like the usual scamspam
emails.

Ron
I'm big in Macau


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

 ********************************

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Fri Dec 11 16:27:04 2009
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:27:04 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC, Weather in Cinn is 19 going down to 10
In-Reply-To: <57092.96869.qm@web63302.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
References: <57092.96869.qm@web63302.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <16952.71.2.224.21.1260574024.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Well John, wish I would've known you were here, as I sit at SW FL
International awaiting our return flight to Milwaukee. After 10 days in
the Keys, Naples, & Sanibel Island we deserve whatever we go back to.  It
was better than not going at all and it's only a short month until we
return to Naples as my daughter took an internship at the Conservancy of
SW FL Wildlife Rehab unit.  Gosh we'll have to help her move in! Oh, and
Mr. Johnson, ain't nuthin' gonna prune up that ain't already pruned up!
;-)

We did see a nice red squarebody near Naples; anyone on the list?

OK, gotta go bundle up.  RON!  You have my driveway shovelled out yet??

Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
Burlington WI


> I trailered one of my Bugeyes to my part-time home in Bonita Springs, FL.
> It
> will be my daily driver while in FL for the winter months. I am back in
> Cincinnati for the holidays and a few semi-retired work matters, then back
> to
> FL right after Christmas. While down in FL earlier this week, I attended a
> car
> show/cruise-in where I won best in class for imports! I also learned about
> the
> BCCSWF Club and plan on joining.
>
> BTW Kent, where are you located in SW Ohio?

From chris_west at juno.com  Fri Dec 11 16:51:13 2009
From: chris_west at juno.com (chris_west)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:51:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] AC Fuel Pump
Message-ID: <20091211.155206.16959.100700@mailpop08.vgs.untd.com>

Jim Domanico wrote:

  I just installed a new AC fuel pump.B  I tested it by hand before
I installed it and it had very good vacumn on the intake valve.B  Once
installed, it didn't have very good vacumn.B  I thought I made sure the
lever
was above the crankshaft, but it is difficult to see inside the block
when
doing this.B  Any ideas?
_____________________________________________________________

Jim, If I recall, there are two different fuel pumps for 1500 engines,
and the difference is in the lever arm.  Are you sure that the lever on
the new pump is exactly the same as the original?
 
 
 
 
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Dec 11 17:35:32 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:35:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC, Weather in Cinn is 19 going down to 10
In-Reply-To: <16952.71.2.224.21.1260574024.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
References: <57092.96869.qm@web63302.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
	<16952.71.2.224.21.1260574024.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
Message-ID: <76AB91EFC6564D74A993C3AE74962F57@HomePC>

Dave, bring back some sunshine and warm air please.

Larry

--------------------------------------------------
From: <dwoerpel at wi.net>
Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 5:27 PM
To: "John Kuzman" <jjkan5 at yahoo.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "CosmicMag1380" 
<cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC, Weather in Cinn is 19 going down to 10

Well John, wish I would've known you were here, as I sit at SW FL
International awaiting our return flight to Milwaukee. After 10 days in
the Keys, Naples, & Sanibel Island we deserve whatever we go back to.  It
was better than not going at all and it's only a short month until we
return to Naples as my daughter took an internship at the Conservancy of
SW FL Wildlife Rehab unit.  Gosh we'll have to help her move in! Oh, and
Mr. Johnson, ain't nuthin' gonna prune up that ain't already pruned up!
;-)

We did see a nice red squarebody near Naples; anyone on the list?

OK, gotta go bundle up.  RON!  You have my driveway shovelled out yet??

Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
Burlington WI


> I trailered one of my Bugeyes to my part-time home in Bonita Springs, FL.
> It
> will be my daily driver while in FL for the winter months. I am back in
> Cincinnati for the holidays and a few semi-retired work matters, then back
> to
> FL right after Christmas. While down in FL earlier this week, I attended a
> car
> show/cruise-in where I won best in class for imports! I also learned about
> the
> BCCSWF Club and plan on joining.
>
> BTW Kent, where are you located in SW Ohio?
You are subscribed as ladaniels at sbcglobal.net

http://www.team.net/archive

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From kgrowler at gmail.com  Fri Dec 11 19:08:00 2009
From: kgrowler at gmail.com (Kim Tonry)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:08:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] AC fuel pump
Message-ID: <b3edb28c0912111808s3c491a29mce5889e7055bbf05@mail.gmail.com>

Check your pump configuration against the parts catalogs. There are two
versions of the pump, long and short arm. The long arm uses a spacer in the
mounting.


<<<This is my first message to this list.B  Forgive me if I destroy the
protocol.B  I just installed a new AC fuel pump.B  I tested it by hand
before
I installed it and it had very good vacumn on the intake valve.B  Once
installed, it didn't have very good vacumn.B  I thought I made sure the
lever
was above the crankshaft, but it is difficult to see inside the block when
doing this.B  Any ideas?

Jim Domanico>>>

From sales at justbrits.com  Fri Dec 11 20:20:25 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:20:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC, Weather in Cinn is 19 going down to 10
In-Reply-To: <76AB91EFC6564D74A993C3AE74962F57@HomePC>
References: <57092.96869.qm@web63302.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
	<16952.71.2.224.21.1260574024.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
	<76AB91EFC6564D74A993C3AE74962F57@HomePC>
Message-ID: <4B230BF9.9040507@justbrits.com>

<< Dave, bring back some sunshine and warm air please.>>

And drop some off [as you go over-head] to ME first
and second a tab-bit-more [percentage wise] on David,
Dave !!!

PLEASE !!!  

'Hopper & PPP are out-of-the-way so me and David
will be happy to take their share !!  Chris M. is just too
close so you may keep his 'share' [sorry, Chris] !!!

<G> !!!

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Dec 12 06:12:18 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:12:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Works 1959 Sebring Sprite on EBay
Message-ID: <383759.55484.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I'd give my left knockoff for this car:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330385841275&viewitem=

Rick



Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Dec 12 07:40:39 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:40:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Works 1959 Sebring Sprite on EBay
In-Reply-To: <383759.55484.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <383759.55484.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912120640g31aaae15p711318ebe112fcee@mail.gmail.com>

Wow very very cool how did I miss this?
Question is that a set of rear disc brakes? If so how did they get them on
there a different rear trans-axle?
Lin

On Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 8:12 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I'd give my left knockoff for this car:
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330385841275&viewitem=
>
> Rick
>
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sat Dec 12 10:22:18 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:22:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Works 1959 Sebring Sprite on EBay
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912120640g31aaae15p711318ebe112fcee@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <795722.13865.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Linda,

You need to go to www.bringatrailer.com and sign up for their daily email. 
It's a great site that features the most interestinng of our type of cars from
eBay, CL and other sources.  Girling provided a "light car" rear disc brake
for the factory cars.  Obviously, they are extremely rare.

Happy Healeydays,

Rick


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--- On Sat, 12/12/09, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Works 1959 Sebring Sprite on EBay
To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009, 9:40 AM

Wow very very cool how did I miss this?
Question is that a set of rear disc brakes? If so how did they get them on
there a different rear trans-axle?
Lin

On Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 8:12 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

I'd give my left knockoff for this car:


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330385841275&v
iewitem=


Rick




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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sat Dec 12 11:33:09 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:33:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] I know this is a Spridget Forum, but......
Message-ID: <548848.64930.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

If you're interested in a TR7 or two, check out this deal.  What a steal....

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1503952029.html

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Dec 12 14:08:44 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:08:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Repair manual swap
Message-ID: <e98d88090912121308o3d3d6711of2a89a8940ab988@mail.gmail.com>

I F'd up, and ended up with a SECOND Chilton Foreign Car Repair Manual Vol II
This covers French, British, and Japanese cars, copyright 1972
What I REALLY need, is Vol I, German, Swedish, Italian cars, copyright 1971.
If someone out there has a copy of Vol I, and would like to trade for
Vol II, please contact me. Physical condition of the book is not
critical (please, nothing with pages missing or disconnected) as the
one I have to trade is complete, but somewhat greasy. I don't know how
that happened, since we all know Brit cars are so durned dependable.
As far as outright sale of this book, I'd like to wait and see about a
trade first.
Feel free to ask, so if Vol I doesn't turn up, I'll send this to
someone for cost of postage. These old Chiltons books from the 70's
were HUGE and HEAVY!!
 Thank you,
Brad

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Dec 12 14:12:48 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:12:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Repair manual swap
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090912121308o3d3d6711of2a89a8940ab988@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090912121308o3d3d6711of2a89a8940ab988@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090912121312w2f42594fh65eee6b2d98b8a4e@mail.gmail.com>

If it helps, THIS is the book I am looking for.
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?sts=t&tn=Chilton+Foreign+car+re
pair+manual++volume+1&x=29&y=8
This is the one I am looking to trade
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?sts=t&tn=Chilton+Foreign+car+re
pair+manual++volume+II&x=68&y=9

On Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 3:08 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
> I F'd up, and ended up with a SECOND Chilton Foreign Car Repair Manual Vol
II
> This covers French, British, and Japanese cars, copyright 1972
> What I REALLY need, is Vol I, German, Swedish, Italian cars, copyright
1971.
> If someone out there has a copy of Vol I, and would like to trade for
> Vol II, please contact me. Physical condition of the book is not
> critical (please, nothing with pages missing or disconnected) as the
> one I have to trade is complete, but somewhat greasy. I don't know how
> that happened, since we all know Brit cars are so durned dependable.
> As far as outright sale of this book, I'd like to wait and see about a
> trade first.
> Feel free to ask, so if Vol I doesn't turn up, I'll send this to
> someone for cost of postage. These old Chiltons books from the 70's
> were HUGE and HEAVY!!
> B Thank you,
> Brad
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942
>
> www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
>



--
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Sat Dec 12 15:23:27 2009
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:23:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Floor panel replacement
Message-ID: <ABF1ABD2FB4641A3AA2C1884488476B5@MAINCOMPUTER>

I'm in the process of replacing the Drivers side floor pan in my Bugeye. I
have the new floor fitting well but I would like to replace the rail that the
floor is fastened to. The one that the seat rail bolts to. Is this rail
available? I can't seem to locate it at moss. Also my brother has a body shop
and he wants me to glue the new floor in. any thoughts??

Thanks
J


[demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried
to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.]

From refisk at chartermi.net  Sat Dec 12 17:24:47 2009
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick)
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:24:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Floor panel replacement
References: <ABF1ABD2FB4641A3AA2C1884488476B5@MAINCOMPUTER>
Message-ID: <006101ca7b8a$adb47ab0$6401a8c0@refisk>

Part #29

http://www.victoriabritish.com/icatalog/sm/full.aspx?Page=37

Weld the new stuff in.

Rick


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Fournier" <jimndi at frontiernet.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2009 5:23 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Floor panel replacement


> I'm in the process of replacing the Drivers side floor pan in my Bugeye. I
> have the new floor fitting well but I would like to replace the rail that 
> the
> floor is fastened to. The one that the seat rail bolts to. Is this rail
> available? I can't seem to locate it at moss. Also my brother has a body 
> shop
> and he wants me to glue the new floor in. any thoughts??
>
> Thanks
> J

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Dec 12 17:44:26 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:44:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Repair manual swap
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090912121312w2f42594fh65eee6b2d98b8a4e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C74978EA.226CE%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

The 60's Glenns manual was very good also. Have you tried having the local
used book store do a dealer search for you?

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Dec 12 17:47:22 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:47:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Floor panel replacement
In-Reply-To: <ABF1ABD2FB4641A3AA2C1884488476B5@MAINCOMPUTER>
Message-ID: <C749799A.226D0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

My floors came with rails, but that was from VB. They hold the fuel and
brake lines in place too. Let us know where your brother's shop is so we can
avoid it.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Dec 12 20:46:29 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:46:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Not even a little bit of LBC content
Message-ID: <434F4643C614489C80644A13F0AC1C1E@HomePC>

I had an epiphany today.  I went to the funeral of a relative of my wife.  He
was only 38 years old -- a young guy.  He had a beautiful wife and two
beautiful kids aged 4 and 8.  Two great kids that were way too young to be
left fatherless.

His father is in a business related to mine.  It's a lucrative business and he
is a titan in the business.  Huge power and huge money.  He has (had) one son
and one daughter.  He was reduced to a babbling, sobbing shell of a man by the
loss of his only son.  It made me think of what is important.  This guy would
give up anything he ever had to have his son back.  There is a lesson to all
of us.  Family and friends trump power and riches hands down.  Relish what you
have, not what you want.

OK, the sappy email is over with.  Some of you will get it and some won't.
Bye.


LAD

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Dec 12 21:28:10 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:28:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Not even a little bit of LBC content
In-Reply-To: <434F4643C614489C80644A13F0AC1C1E@HomePC>
References: <434F4643C614489C80644A13F0AC1C1E@HomePC>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912122028p223aefa4v8c598d203d80ce9f@mail.gmail.com>

" I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love."  -  Beatles,
Yeah, Yeah Yeah....

Luckily, I don't have enough money to cause me to drift away from my family
and my friends  ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 9:46 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> I had an epiphany today.  I went to the funeral of a relative of my wife.
>  He
> was only 38 years old -- a young guy.  He had a beautiful wife and two
> beautiful kids aged 4 and 8.  Two great kids that were way too young to be
> left fatherless.
>
> His father is in a business related to mine.  It's a lucrative business and
> he
> is a titan in the business.  Huge power and huge money.  He has (had) one
> son
> and one daughter.  He was reduced to a babbling, sobbing shell of a man by
> the
> loss of his only son.  It made me think of what is important.  This guy
> would
> give up anything he ever had to have his son back.  There is a lesson to
> all
> of us.  Family and friends trump power and riches hands down.  Relish what
> you
> have, not what you want.
>
> OK, the sappy email is over with.  Some of you will get it and some won't.
> Bye.
>
>
> LAD

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Dec 13 06:18:30 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:18:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Not even a little bit of LBC content
In-Reply-To: <434F4643C614489C80644A13F0AC1C1E@HomePC>
References: <434F4643C614489C80644A13F0AC1C1E@HomePC>
Message-ID: <3BEAF1AC41A24174A9DA274D11C6EFF5@spider>

Excellent lesson here. Sometimes we loose sight of the target, the goal. 
Re-evaluate things as you go along, but keep asking yourself. "What was my
original intent when I started this."  ...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, December 12, 2009 7:46 PM
To: Spridgets List
Subject: [Spridgets] Not even a little bit of LBC content

I had an epiphany today.  I went to the funeral of a relative of my wife.
He
was only 38 years old -- a young guy.  He had a beautiful wife and two
beautiful kids aged 4 and 8.  Two great kids that were way too young to be
left fatherless.

His father is in a business related to mine.  It's a lucrative business and
he
is a titan in the business.  Huge power and huge money.  He has (had) one
son
and one daughter.  He was reduced to a babbling, sobbing shell of a man by
the
loss of his only son.  It made me think of what is important.  This guy
would
give up anything he ever had to have his son back.  There is a lesson to all
of us.  Family and friends trump power and riches hands down.  Relish what
you
have, not what you want.

OK, the sappy email is over with.  Some of you will get it and some won't.
Bye.


LAD
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Sun Dec 13 07:16:46 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:16:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Not even a little bit of LBC content
In-Reply-To: <434F4643C614489C80644A13F0AC1C1E@HomePC>
Message-ID: <383383.87076.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

This is why, every so often I think of this story:
 
The Mexican fisherman
An American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican
village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small
boat were several large yellow fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican
on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them.
 
The Mexican replied, "only a little while."
 
The American then asked why didn't he stay out longer and catch more fish?
 
The Mexican said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs.
 
The American then asked, "but what do you do with the rest of your time?"
 
The Mexican fisherman said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my
children, take siesta with my wife, Maria, stroll into the village each
evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos, I have a full and
busy life."
 
The American scoffed, "I am a Harvard MBA and could help you. You should spend
more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat with the proceeds
from the bigger boat you could buy several boats, eventually you would have a
fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman you would
sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would
control the product, processing and distribution. You would need to leave this
small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA and eventually
NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise."
 
The Mexican fisherman asked, "But, how long will this all take?"
 
To which the American replied, "15-20 years."
 
"But what then?"
 
The American laughed and said that's the best part. "When the time is right
you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become
very rich, you would make millions."
 
"Millions.. Then what?"
 
The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing
village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take
siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could
sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos."

--- On Sat, 12/12/09, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:


From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Not even a little bit of LBC content
To: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009, 10:46 PM


I had an epiphany today.  I went to the funeral of a relative of my wife.  He
was only 38 years old -- a young guy.  He had a beautiful wife and two
beautiful kids aged 4 and 8.  Two great kids that were way too young to be
left fatherless.

His father is in a business related to mine.  It's a lucrative business and
he
is a titan in the business.  Huge power and huge money.  He has (had) one son
and one daughter.  He was reduced to a babbling, sobbing shell of a man by
the
loss of his only son.  It made me think of what is important.  This guy would
give up anything he ever had to have his son back.  There is a lesson to all
of us.  Family and friends trump power and riches hands down.  Relish what
you
have, not what you want.

OK, the sappy email is over with.  Some of you will get it and some won't.
Bye.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Dec 13 10:03:58 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:03:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Not even a little bit of LBC content
In-Reply-To: <383383.87076.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <434F4643C614489C80644A13F0AC1C1E@HomePC>
	<383383.87076.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912130903w431a01aeg627838a7863a16e7@mail.gmail.com>

I love it, Jay.  Do you know who wrote it?  I would like to use it
occasionally when I give talks but would wish to credit the author...

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 8:16 AM, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> This is why, every so often I think of this story:
>
> The Mexican fisherman
> An American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican
> village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small
> boat were several large yellow fin tuna. The American complimented the
> Mexican
> on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them.
>
> The Mexican replied, "only a little while."
>
> The American then asked why didn't he stay out longer and catch more fish?
>
> The Mexican said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs.
>
> The American then asked, "but what do you do with the rest of your time?"
>
> The Mexican fisherman said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my
> children, take siesta with my wife, Maria, stroll into the village each
> evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos, I have a full and
> busy life."
>
> The American scoffed, "I am a Harvard MBA and could help you. You should
> spend
> more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat with the
> proceeds
> from the bigger boat you could buy several boats, eventually you would have
> a
> fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman you
> would
> sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You
> would
> control the product, processing and distribution. You would need to leave
> this
> small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA and
> eventually
> NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise."
>
> The Mexican fisherman asked, "But, how long will this all take?"
>
> To which the American replied, "15-20 years."
>
> "But what then?"
>
> The American laughed and said that's the best part. "When the time is right
> you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and
> become
> very rich, you would make millions."
>
> "Millions.. Then what?"
>
> The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing
> village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids,
> take
> siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you
> could
> sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos."
>
> --- On Sat, 12/12/09, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>
> From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Not even a little bit of LBC content
> To: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009, 10:46 PM
>
>
> I had an epiphany today.  I went to the funeral of a relative of my wife.
>  He
> was only 38 years old -- a young guy.  He had a beautiful wife and two
> beautiful kids aged 4 and 8.  Two great kids that were way too young to be
> left fatherless.
>
> His father is in a business related to mine.  It's a lucrative business and
> he
> is a titan in the business.  Huge power and huge money.  He has (had) one
> son
> and one daughter.  He was reduced to a babbling, sobbing shell of a man by
> the
> loss of his only son.  It made me think of what is important.  This guy
> would
> give up anything he ever had to have his son back.  There is a lesson to
> all
> of us.  Family and friends trump power and riches hands down.  Relish what
> you
> have, not what you want.
>
> OK, the sappy email is over with.  Some of you will get it and some won't.
> Bye.
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
> You are subscribed as bmwwxman at gmail.com
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--
Cheers!!
Jim
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 13 18:13:09 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:13:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] mig welder....and another subject
In-Reply-To: <A9962B674CCF42408AECFDE6C69DCB10@OwnerPC>
References: <D45E2AAAAD9947F4A81E73CB18B37463@OwnerPC>
	<2ad6c6b10912102145m26728822t8f6711dc4aab3423@mail.gmail.com>
	<A9962B674CCF42408AECFDE6C69DCB10@OwnerPC>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912131713o3a2a35d9n61a15176365b9861@mail.gmail.com>

 Well, I'll take your comments and question as a promise to attend to your
H1N1 vaccination needs.....................
And, since you've promised to take care of the above:  In a nutshell, TIG,
like MIG, is another form of gas-shielded arc welding.  Unlike MIG, which
employs a consumable electrode (the wire fed from the "gun"), TIG employs a
durable electrode, made of tungsten (the T in TIG).  This allows the user to
perform straight "fusion" welding (where two pieces of metal are fused
together by melting their adjacent edges together, without adding a filler
metal), or ad filler metal (rod) as needed.  It's a bit more difficult to
master than MIG (unless you have already learned to weld with an
oxy-acetylene torch) but can produce some beautiful welding work.  The
draw-back, for autobody work, is that you need to get your other hand in
there to feed in the filler rod, in most applications, and, given some of
the weird positions you will find yourself trying to weld in, it just
doesn't give you the all-around capability and convenience of a MIG welder.
So, for autobody restoration & repair work, MIG is the weapon of choice.
For precise welding work, on pieces which can be held in a convenient
position and moved easily to maintain a convenient position: TIG is
supreme.  However, I would never bet against a highly experienced TIG expert
in any position on an auto body.  You could say that TIG is more of an art
form than MIG.  But for those of us doing autobody restoration as a hobby,
or even as a vocation, MIG is generally going to be the answer.
As far as welding aluminum, MIG technology is widely used (along with TIG,
depending on the application) and your MIG welder can be set up to weld
aluminum by adding a spool of aluminum wire.  However, since the aluminum
wire typically won't feed all the way through from the machine to the gun,
you will need a special gun on which the aluminum wire spool is mounted, to
be fed into the nozzle.......all of which ads weight to the gun and makes it
less suitable for the fine movements and precise control needed for the
aluminum pieces typically found in automotive applications.  In short, MIG
is great for aluminum stuff like dump truck/grain truck bodies, but TIG is
supreme for automotive aluminum work.
Hope this helps anyone sitting on the fence out there.
Bud Osbourne

From twobees at sprynet.com  Sun Dec 13 19:26:46 2009
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:26:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Zinc in Oil, Additives
Message-ID: <001b01ca7c64$e2921a00$6401a8c0@normoffice>

Just back from Performance Racing Industry show.  Lots of new oils with high
zinc content as well as oil additives.  No time now to report on any of this
in detail.  Just want to let all know that there is high awareness of
problems with flat-tappet engines.

More another day.

Norm Sippel

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Mon Dec 14 06:23:12 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:23:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 66 Sprite in need of some love $500 WA
Message-ID: <604873.77220.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/1509057455.html

Looks to be very complete....

From domanicoj at comcast.net  Mon Dec 14 14:02:29 2009
From: domanicoj at comcast.net (domanicoj at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:02:29 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] fuel pump update
In-Reply-To: <mailman.9.1260817202.6829.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <103522741.1674201260824549069.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

I reinstalled the new AC fuel pump on my 75 midget 1500 this past weekend.B  I
made sure the arm was above the camshaft.B  It still didn't work.B  I believe
the pump the parts house recommended and sent me was the wrong one.B  They
recommend a straight arm with no spacer for 75-77 and a curved arm with a
spacer for 78 and after.B  When I installed the pump I could sense the arm
being compressed.B  Trouble is, I believe, the arm is compressed so much that
the section that is elliptical on the camshaft is not letting the arm relax
enough to create suction.B  Wrong pump!B  maybe I will try it with a spacer.B 
But all info I can find says 75 midgets don't need a spacer.B  Hmmn?B B B  Try
the other catalog house maybe.B  The 2 catalogs disagree with fuel pump info
for 1500's.B  Anybody need a fuel pump?



Thanks for all your help.

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Dec 14 15:07:23 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:07:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] fuel pump update
In-Reply-To: <103522741.1674201260824549069.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westch
	ester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <mailman.9.1260817202.6829.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<103522741.1674201260824549069.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <20091214140843.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

The original OEM catalogs used to make the distinction by camshaft 
casting number.  So, if your engine and/or camshaft has been changed, 
you'll need the other, or a spacer.
         Peter C
===
At 03:02 PM 12/14/2009, domanicoj at comcast.net wrote:
>I reinstalled the new AC fuel pump on my 75 midget 1500 this past weekend.B  I
>made sure the arm was above the camshaft.B  It still didn't work.B  I believe
>the pump the parts house recommended and sent me was the wrong one.B  They
>recommend a straight arm with no spacer for 75-77 and a curved arm with a
>spacer for 78 and after.B  When I installed the pump I could sense the arm
>being compressed.B  Trouble is, I believe, the arm is compressed so much that
>the section that is elliptical on the camshaft is not letting the arm relax
>enough to create suction.B  Wrong pump!B  maybe I will try it with a spacer.B
>But all info I can find says 75 midgets don't need a spacer.B  Hmmn?B B B  Try
>the other catalog house maybe.B  The 2 catalogs disagree with fuel pump info
>for 1500's.B  Anybody need a fuel pump?
>
>
>
>Thanks for all your help.

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Mon Dec 14 18:24:04 2009
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:24:04 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
Message-ID: <456674531.1352211260840244373.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

So I need to bleed my clutch and tomorrow is supposed to be in the 50's but
after that it will be in the 30's.B  I have no garage space.B And no one to
help.B  B My plan is to do the whole open bleeder run around push in the
clutch with a piece of wood and secure it. Then run back around close the
bleeder then run back and let up the clutch and check for pedal.B  Any other
ideas?



2 years ago I used a 50cc syringe to draw the brake fluid down through the
lines and remove the air bubbles.B  Thats my other option.



Ryan

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Dec 14 19:01:13 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:01:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <456674531.1352211260840244373.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <456674531.1352211260840244373.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912141801y61fbfac8v22d44fc45a510ca3@mail.gmail.com>

Ryan,

Make yourself a pressure bleeder. Much easier. I bled mine once the way you
are describing and swore I'd never do it again!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 7:24 PM, <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:

> So I need to bleed my clutch and tomorrow is supposed to be in the 50's but
> after that it will be in the 30's.B  I have no garage space.B And no one to
> help.B  B My plan is to do the whole open bleeder run around push in the
> clutch with a piece of wood and secure it. Then run back around close the
> bleeder then run back and let up the clutch and check for pedal.B  Any
> other
> ideas?
>
>
>
> 2 years ago I used a 50cc syringe to draw the brake fluid down through the
> lines and remove the air bubbles.B  Thats my other option.
>
>
>
> Ryan
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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Mon Dec 14 19:12:40 2009
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:12:40 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912141801y61fbfac8v22d44fc45a510ca3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <844452349.1375671260843160430.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

2 years ago when I first bought the car I tried for almost a week to bleed the
clutch.. I told my wife If I don't get it fixed today I am selling hte carB 
her response was if you do I will never let you get another one.B B  3 hours
later I had a clutch and a happy wife.B  Let see if history repeats tomorrow.




----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
To: "ryan kubanoff" <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
Cc: "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 9:01:13 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?

Ryan,

Make yourself a pressure bleeder. Much easier. I bled mine once the way you
are describing and swore I'd never do it again!B 

Cheers!!
Jim


On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 7:24 PM, < ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net > wrote:


So I need to bleed my clutch and tomorrow is supposed to be in the 50's but
after that it will be in the 30's.B B I have no garage space.B And no one to
help.B B B My plan is to do the whole open bleeder run around push in the
clutch with a piece of wood and secure it. Then run back around close the
bleeder then run back and let up the clutch and check for pedal.B B Any other
ideas?



2 years ago I used a 50cc syringe to draw the brake fluid down through the
lines and remove the air bubbles.B B Thats my other option.



Ryan
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Jim
bOnly two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former.b - Albert Einstein

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Mon Dec 14 19:43:15 2009
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:43:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
References: <844452349.1375671260843160430.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <D27D52C8179A4C638B3E5CD7B9C097BC@MAINCOMPUTER>

I think Frank C. has it down pat. I've heard he can bleed a 1275 clutch with 
1 lousey 6 pack, I still think it takes 2 guys and an 18 pack..

J
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
To: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 9:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?


>2 years ago when I first bought the car I tried for almost a week to bleed 
>the
> clutch.. I told my wife If I don't get it fixed today I am selling hte 
> carB
> her response was if you do I will never let you get another one.B B  3 
> hours
> later I had a clutch and a happy wife.B  Let see if history repeats 
> tomorrow.
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> To: "ryan kubanoff" <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
> Cc: "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 9:01:13 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
>
> Ryan,
>
> Make yourself a pressure bleeder. Much easier. I bled mine once the way 
> you
> are describing and swore I'd never do it again!B
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 7:24 PM, < ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net > wrote:
>
>
> So I need to bleed my clutch and tomorrow is supposed to be in the 50's 
> but
> after that it will be in the 30's.B B I have no garage space.B And no one 
> to
> help.B B B My plan is to do the whole open bleeder run around push in the
> clutch with a piece of wood and secure it. Then run back around close the
> bleeder then run back and let up the clutch and check for pedal.B B Any 
> other
> ideas?
>
>
>
> 2 years ago I used a 50cc syringe to draw the brake fluid down through the
> lines and remove the air bubbles.B B Thats my other option.
>
>
>
> Ryan
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> not
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From billmasq at hotmail.com  Mon Dec 14 19:52:00 2009
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:52:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <456674531.1352211260840244373.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <456674531.1352211260840244373.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W166DA38CE259F9503E5E2CA880@phx.gbl>

Something that I do often and with good success is to hook a length of 1/4"
tygon plastic tubing (about 15 feet of it) to the bleed nipple, open the
nipple, hook the other end of the tubing to a house gutter or some such and
pump the peddle some. the fluid goes up the tube, the air rises to the top and
the fluid settles back into the line. I have the same thing with just putting
the (VERY clean) tubing back into the master reservoir to recycle the fluid
and not waste as much.
Bill

> Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:24:04 +0000
> From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
>
> So I need to bleed my clutch and tomorrow is supposed to be in the 50's but
> after that it will be in the 30's.B  I have no garage space.B And no one to
> help.B  B My plan is to do the whole open bleeder run around push in the
> clutch with a piece of wood and secure it. Then run back around close the
> bleeder then run back and let up the clutch and check for pedal.B  Any
other
> ideas?
>
>
>
> 2 years ago I used a 50cc syringe to draw the brake fluid down through the
> lines and remove the air bubbles.B  Thats my other option.
>
>
>
> Ryan
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From rbc_48183 at yahoo.com  Mon Dec 14 20:11:56 2009
From: rbc_48183 at yahoo.com (roger cotting)
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:11:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <456674531.1352211260840244373.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <456674531.1352211260840244373.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <505332.69055.qm@web111202.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Get 5 speed bleeders at www.speedbleeders.com. You'll fing bleeding by
yourself an easy and fast task.
 
Roger Cotting
To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent:
Mon, December 14, 2009 8:24:04 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for
bleeding clutch by yourself?

So I need to bleed my clutch and tomorrow is
supposed to be in the 50's but
after that it will be in the 30's.B  I have no
garage space.B And no one to
help.B  B My plan is to do the whole open bleeder
run around push in the
clutch with a piece of wood and secure it. Then run
back around close the
bleeder then run back and let up the clutch and check
for pedal.B  Any other
ideas?



2 years ago I used a 50cc syringe to draw the
brake fluid down through the
lines and remove the air bubbles.B  Thats my
other option.



Ryan
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Dec 14 20:15:14 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:15:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <D27D52C8179A4C638B3E5CD7B9C097BC@MAINCOMPUTER>
References: <844452349.1375671260843160430.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<D27D52C8179A4C638B3E5CD7B9C097BC@MAINCOMPUTER>
Message-ID: <EF6916BD53914EADA4ACA8196F3694EC@spider>

Lousy as in Blatz or as in Oly?  ...bill in oregon
=========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Fournier
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 6:43 PM
To: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net; Jim Johnson
Cc: spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?

I think Frank C. has it down pat. I've heard he can bleed a 1275 clutch with

1 lousey 6 pack, I still think it takes 2 guys and an 18 pack..

J

From twobees at sprynet.com  Mon Dec 14 20:32:34 2009
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:32:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
Message-ID: <005f01ca7d37$3ea8bec0$6401a8c0@normoffice>

998 pistons work well with 1098 rods in a bored 948.
 
Norm

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Mon Dec 14 20:55:14 2009
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:55:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <456674531.1352211260840244373.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <456674531.1352211260840244373.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <8de85a9c0912141955oade0110h20a332d0882ebee3@mail.gmail.com>

Go to your FLAPS and pick up a vacuum pump brake bleeder.
AutoZone part #25136 is under $30, and is practically identical to the
one Sears sells for about $60.

Once I figured out most of the problem I had was air leaking around
the threads of the bleeder screw on the slave cylinder - which I then
removed, wrapped with teflon tape, and reinstalled - it took less than
3 minutes to bleed my clutch.

Well worth the $30 IMHO!

http://www.google.com/search?q=Vacuum+Pump+Brake+Bleed+Kit

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Mon Dec 14 21:50:18 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:50:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Key Case
Message-ID: <749266.18181.qm@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

There is an e-bay seller that claims to have original Sprite key cases:
370288833112
and 7216866386. Skip

From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Dec 15 03:19:10 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:19:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Key Case
In-Reply-To: <749266.18181.qm@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <749266.18181.qm@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B27629E.2070301@justbrits.com>

<< There is an e-bay seller that claims to have original Sprite key
cases: >>

Very old and VERY well respected firm, Skip.

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Dec 15 06:39:14 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:39:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <8de85a9c0912141955oade0110h20a332d0882ebee3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <456674531.1352211260840244373.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<8de85a9c0912141955oade0110h20a332d0882ebee3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F3C57529FDC64307BDC1490D2546D220@Home>

> http://www.google.com/search?q=Vacuum+Pump+Brake+Bleed+Kit

I got one of these from Harbor Freight and the reservoir leaked so it would 
not hold a vacuum.  I had to make a gasket out of caulk.

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
'60 Sprite kit
Long Island, NY

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Dec 15 07:00:31 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:00:31 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <456674531.1352211260840244373.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <456674531.1352211260840244373.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W41A4B075E96A8B6AB1D155B8880@phx.gbl>

Oh wow, man!!  ... You've got a time machine!!???  That's far out!  If I went
back to the early 50's I wouldn't be born yet!

( In my best Cheech and/or Chong voice. )



Isn't this something that you do with your head stuck in the footwell?  Or is
that just for RHD cars?

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )





> Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:24:04 +0000
>
> So I need to bleed my clutch and tomorrow is supposed to be in the 50's but
> after that it will be in the 30's.B I have no garage space.B And no one to
> help.B B My plan is to do the whole open bleeder run around push in the
> clutch with a piece of wood and secure it. Then run back around close the
> bleeder then run back and let up the clutch and check for pedal.B Any other
> ideas?
>
> 2 years ago I used a 50cc syringe to draw the brake fluid down through the
> lines and remove the air bubbles.B Thats my other option.
>
> Ryan

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Dec 15 07:04:00 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:04:00 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <844452349.1375671260843160430.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <43840a7e0912141801y61fbfac8v22d44fc45a510ca3@mail.gmail.com>,
	<844452349.1375671260843160430.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W268046A167A9AAE95DBAA0B8880@phx.gbl>

How much time did you spend on each?  Oh, ... never mind ...  ;)

Robert D



> Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:12:40 +0000
> From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
>
> 3 hours later I had a clutch and a happy wife.  Let see if history repeats
tomorrow.

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Tue Dec 15 09:20:49 2009
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:20:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
References: <844452349.1375671260843160430.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net><D27D52C8179A4C638B3E5CD7B9C097BC@MAINCOMPUTER>
	<EF6916BD53914EADA4ACA8196F3694EC@spider>
Message-ID: <E4F20BD83F0648FFB23224D0FB2DFE1C@CT>

Not long ago I watched a video of a guy bleeding a clutch system using an 
oil can.  He filled a new pump style oil can with brake fluid and put a hose 
on the end of the spout.  He then put the hose over the bleed nipple on the 
slave and pumped fluid up into the master.  This way the air was displaced 
from the bottom up.  It looked like a slick way to do it but I haven't tried 
it yet.  I did pick up a new can for the purpose and have a need soon so I 
will post results.

Mark
Nashville 

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Dec 15 09:45:41 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:45:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <E4F20BD83F0648FFB23224D0FB2DFE1C@CT>
References: <844452349.1375671260843160430.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<D27D52C8179A4C638B3E5CD7B9C097BC@MAINCOMPUTER>
	<EF6916BD53914EADA4ACA8196F3694EC@spider>
	<E4F20BD83F0648FFB23224D0FB2DFE1C@CT>
Message-ID: <200912150845184.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Someday when I have nothing better to do, I will try what some folks 
(MGB) allege works... namely...

Connect a hose from the slave bleed screw to the right hand brake 
caliper, keep the brake master filled, and pump.

Would seem to be messy, but it is sort of elegant in a utilitarian way.

Peter C

From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Tue Dec 15 09:46:25 2009
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:46:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Vermont MG-themed holiday packages
Message-ID: <SNT124-W63245DA7F809D4ED038AE4B7880@phx.gbl>

A local Brit-owned inn offers MG and LBC-themed weekend getaways for clubs and
groups.  The itinerary includes some great (I think) British food, a
self-guided tour of this beautiful part of the state, and other activities and
daytrips.  Right now they're taking reservations for summer 2010, if anyone is
looking for a group cruise destination in New England.  Mount Snow area.



NFI, but the inn-owners, Alison and Simon Ferris are good friends.



http://www.kitzhof.com/index.html

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From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Tue Dec 15 09:52:19 2009
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:52:19 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <E4F20BD83F0648FFB23224D0FB2DFE1C@CT>
Message-ID: <20091215165219.LN2VY.21469.root@hrndva-web22-z02>

It did work for me, but I would suggest filling the oil can with fluid (get a clear one) a day before to make sure you aren't pushing bubbles in.

Chris
---- Mark <mark at nashvilletn.org> wrote: 
> Not long ago I watched a video of a guy bleeding a clutch system using an 
> oil can.  He filled a new pump style oil can with brake fluid and put a hose 
> on the end of the spout.  He then put the hose over the bleed nipple on the 
> slave and pumped fluid up into the master.  This way the air was displaced 
> from the bottom up.  It looked like a slick way to do it but I haven't tried 
> it yet.  I did pick up a new can for the purpose and have a need soon so I 
> will post results.
> 
> Mark
> Nashville 
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Dec 15 10:21:29 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:21:29 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
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Is that with a dual master?

Robert D


> Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:45:41 -0600
> From: peter at nosimport.com
>
> Someday when I have nothing better to do, I will try what some folks
> (MGB) allege works... namely...
>
> Connect a hose from the slave bleed screw to the right hand brake
> caliper, keep the brake master filled, and pump.
>
> Would seem to be messy, but it is sort of elegant in a utilitarian way.
>
> Peter C

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Dec 15 10:29:37 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:29:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <F3C57529FDC64307BDC1490D2546D220@Home>
Message-ID: <C74D0781.227D6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

I have a real MityVac, but I could never get it to bleed brakes.
I the Speed Bleeder nipples are the best solution.

> I got one of these from Harbor Freight and the reservoir leaked so it would
> not hold a vacuum.  I had to make a gasket out of caulk.

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Dec 15 11:04:16 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:04:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
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Ya mean the thing I haven't done yet?

The B guys aren't "blessed" with that style of tandem master.......

Peter
=
At 11:21 AM 12/15/2009, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
>Is that with a dual master?
>
>Robert D
>
>
> > Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:45:41 -0600
> > From: peter at nosimport.com
> >
> > Someday when I have nothing better to do, I will try what some folks
> > (MGB) allege works... namely...
> >
> > Connect a hose from the slave bleed screw to the right hand brake
> > caliper, keep the brake master filled, and pump.
> >
> > Would seem to be messy, but it is sort of elegant in a utilitarian way.
> >
> > Peter C
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Dec 15 11:17:48 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:17:48 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
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:)  So there's only 'one' thing that you haven't done yet?  :)



I was just thinking ( I know, it's not becoming of me! ) that with the tandem
master, it would be somewhat circular.  What would be coming out of the clutch
side would be going into the brake side.  It wouldn't be getting any cleaner,
but ...

Robert D


> Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:04:16 -0600
>
> Ya mean the thing I haven't done yet?
>
> The B guys aren't "blessed" with that style of tandem master.......
>
> Peter
> =
> At 11:21 AM 12/15/2009, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
> >Is that with a dual master?
> >
> >Robert D
> >
> >
> > > Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:45:41 -0600
> > > From: peter at nosimport.com
> > >
> > > Someday when I have nothing better to do, I will try what some folks
> > > (MGB) allege works... namely...
> > >
> > > Connect a hose from the slave bleed screw to the right hand brake
> > > caliper, keep the brake master filled, and pump.
> > >
> > > Would seem to be messy, but it is sort of elegant in a utilitarian way.
> > >
> > > Peter C

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 15 13:40:39 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:40:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Key Case
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Thanks!  I bought one.

Stocking stuffer for my little (34 yr old) boy.

Herb

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Tue Dec 15 13:42:23 2009
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:42:23 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <C74D0781.227D6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <1180954593.280931260909743290.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Yeah, I got a Mity Vac years ago and it isn't worth a s**t at bleeding brakes. The bubbles just wouldn't stop and I found out that the Mity Vac was responsible somehow for putting air bubbles in the drain line. I think the best units are those that keep feeding brake fluid under light pressure into the master as it is bled out of the brake lines. 

--David C. 
I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet more kisses begin with Bud Light than with a Kay jewelry product. 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> 
To: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>, "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 12:29:37 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself? 

I have a real MityVac, but I could never get it to bleed brakes. 
I the Speed Bleeder nipples are the best solution. 

> I got one of these from Harbor Freight and the reservoir leaked so it would 
> not hold a vacuum. I had to make a gasket out of caulk. 
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 15 13:48:06 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:48:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 piston question
In-Reply-To: <005f01ca7d37$3ea8bec0$6401a8c0@normoffice>
References: <005f01ca7d37$3ea8bec0$6401a8c0@normoffice>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912151248v31bbf11bmca224394ac2c3f7a@mail.gmail.com>

Norm,

Not knowing the length of 1098 rods, what displacement does that combination
give you?

Herb



On Mon, Dec 14, 2009 at 7:32 PM, Norm 2Bs <twobees at sprynet.com> wrote:

> 998 pistons work well with 1098 rods in a bored 948.
>
> Norm
> ___

From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Dec 15 15:45:49 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:45:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <1180954593.280931260909743290.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
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Billy Z. SAID:

<< I have a real MityVac, but I could never get it to bleed brakes. >>

So do I, Billy <G> !!  We're 'showing' out age !!  LOL

<< I the Speed Bleeder nipples are the best solution. >>

While not bad, they are NOT IMNSVHO the 'best'
solution !!  And keep in mind I work on all kinds of LBCs
[and been known to turn a wrench on a Camino or 2<G>]
and have used EeziBleed on ALL with FANTASTIC
success !!!

Then David C. added:

<< I think the best units are those that keep feeding brake fluid
under light pressure into the master as it is bled out of the brake
lines. >>

1000% correct correct David !!  Those of you that have
EeziBleed Kits [including myself] please add your $1.00
worth of comment(s) please <G> !!

At 6:55 THIS AM I replied on same subject to a gent
on another List what is below the **** line.  Besides his
Spridget, he has a couple 'Merican pieces of Iron.

Ed
Please visit MY site at:
www.justbrits.com
*****************************************************
<< I still think it takes 2 guys and an 18 pack.. >>

NOT for users of EeziBleed, Jim !!!!

ONE [1] before just while you tell yourself how this is
gonna be one of the EASIEST jobs on ANY car you are
about to do.

[this is where you actually DO the job.]

One [1] to CELEBRATE just how perfectly well and
FAST to job went !!!!

Oh wait, "might" take a 3rd whilst you stare lovingly
at the car that you have just done such an EASY job
to and figure out what you "should" do next !!!!   <VBG>

Further 'mediation' MIGHT be required if the "List of
Things To Do" is mentally reviewed [which of course
'might' require the other 15 brews you mentioned and
no longer have to SHARE depending on length of 'jobs'
remaining and time allocated to mediating EACH 'job'].

Took me longer to type this then it would to do a MGTD
[6 cyls for brakes] !!!!

Me

PS:  And yep, kit would do Frogeye, the '32 & the '41<G>.

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Dec 15 15:48:24 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:48:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cracked rear plate
In-Reply-To: <C74D0781.227D6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C74D0781.227D6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <786CADE0E3BE4C41B0C7E6FC16409D3B@Home>

I took apart a spare engine yesterday and today, the first car engine ever 
for me.  The pistons were seized and the back plate was cracked in three 
places so the part holding the oil pump cover fell off.  Is there any kind 
of abuse other than dropping it on the floor that can do that much damage?

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
'60 Sprite kit
Long Island, NY 

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Dec 15 15:56:53 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:56:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <4B28119D.1060503@justbrits.com>
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Quick poll.......
In Ed's post below, at what line (sentence is too demanding a 
concept) did you eyes cross?

Peter C
=
At 04:45 PM 12/15/2009, Sales at \" Just Brits \" wrote:
>Billy Z. SAID:
>
><< I have a real MityVac, but I could never get it to bleed brakes. >>
>
>So do I, Billy <G> !!  We're 'showing' out age !!  LOL
>
><< I the Speed Bleeder nipples are the best solution. >>
>
>While not bad, they are NOT IMNSVHO the 'best'
>solution !!  And keep in mind I work on all kinds of LBCs
>[and been known to turn a wrench on a Camino or 2<G>]
>and have used EeziBleed on ALL with FANTASTIC
>success !!!
>
>Then David C. added:
>
><< I think the best units are those that keep feeding brake fluid
>under light pressure into the master as it is bled out of the brake
>lines. >>
>
>1000% correct correct David !!  Those of you that have
>EeziBleed Kits [including myself] please add your $1.00
>worth of comment(s) please <G> !!
>
>At 6:55 THIS AM I replied on same subject to a gent
>on another List what is below the **** line.  Besides his
>Spridget, he has a couple 'Merican pieces of Iron.
>
>Ed
>Please visit MY site at:
>www.justbrits.com
>*****************************************************
><< I still think it takes 2 guys and an 18 pack.. >>
>
>NOT for users of EeziBleed, Jim !!!!
>
>ONE [1] before just while you tell yourself how this is
>gonna be one of the EASIEST jobs on ANY car you are
>about to do.
>
>[this is where you actually DO the job.]
>
>One [1] to CELEBRATE just how perfectly well and
>FAST to job went !!!!
>
>Oh wait, "might" take a 3rd whilst you stare lovingly
>at the car that you have just done such an EASY job
>to and figure out what you "should" do next !!!!   <VBG>
>
>Further 'mediation' MIGHT be required if the "List of
>Things To Do" is mentally reviewed [which of course
>'might' require the other 15 brews you mentioned and
>no longer have to SHARE depending on length of 'jobs'
>remaining and time allocated to mediating EACH 'job'].
>
>Took me longer to type this then it would to do a MGTD
>[6 cyls for brakes] !!!!
>
>Me
>
>PS:  And yep, kit would do Frogeye, the '32 & the '41<G>.
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Tue Dec 15 16:11:36 2009
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:11:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
References: <1180954593.280931260909743290.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net><4B28119D.1060503@justbrits.com>
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"I the Speed Bleeder nipples..........."

lol
Rick

 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Caldwell" <peter at nosimport.com>
To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?


> Quick poll.......
> In Ed's post below, at what line (sentence is too demanding a 
> concept) did you eyes cross?
> 
> Peter C
> =
> At 04:45 PM 12/15/2009, Sales at \" Just Brits \" wrote:
>>Billy Z. SAID:
>>
>><< I have a real MityVac, but I could never get it to bleed brakes. >>
>>
>>So do I, Billy <G> !!  We're 'showing' out age !!  LOL
>>
>><< I the Speed Bleeder nipples are the best solution. >>
>>
>>  (snip)

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Tue Dec 15 16:45:11 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:45:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Cracked rear plate
References: <C74D0781.227D6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<786CADE0E3BE4C41B0C7E6FC16409D3B@Home>
Message-ID: <005601ca7de0$a4c1efc0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Guided Missiles?

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 2:48 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Cracked rear plate


> I took apart a spare engine yesterday and today, the first car engine ever
> for me.  The pistons were seized and the back plate was cracked in three
> places so the part holding the oil pump cover fell off.  Is there any kind
> of abuse other than dropping it on the floor that can do that much damage?
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Midget
> '60 Sprite kit
> Long Island, NY
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Dec 15 16:52:24 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:52:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <200912151456749.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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Mine never crossed.  ED messages, having an extremely high noise to signal
ratio, go through my mail filter and off into the ether. The only time I
have to read them at all is when some cheese head so-and-so quotes them in a
reply....    ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

P.S.  How's the curling ice these days?

On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 4:56 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> Quick poll.......
> In Ed's post below, at what line (sentence is too demanding a concept) did
> you eyes cross?
>
> Peter C
> =
>
> At 04:45 PM 12/15/2009, Sales at \" Just Brits \" wrote:
>
>> Billy Z. SAID:
>>
>> << I have a real MityVac, but I could never get it to bleed brakes. >>
>>
>> So do I, Billy <G> !!  We're 'showing' out age !!  LOL
>>
>> << I the Speed Bleeder nipples are the best solution. >>
>>
>> While not bad, they are NOT IMNSVHO the 'best'
>> solution !!  And keep in mind I work on all kinds of LBCs
>> [and been known to turn a wrench on a Camino or 2<G>]
>> and have used EeziBleed on ALL with FANTASTIC
>> success !!!
>>
>> Then David C. added:
>>
>> << I think the best units are those that keep feeding brake fluid
>> under light pressure into the master as it is bled out of the brake
>> lines. >>
>>
>> 1000% correct correct David !!  Those of you that have
>> EeziBleed Kits [including myself] please add your $1.00
>> worth of comment(s) please <G> !!
>>
>> At 6:55 THIS AM I replied on same subject to a gent
>> on another List what is below the **** line.  Besides his
>> Spridget, he has a couple 'Merican pieces of Iron.
>>
>> Ed
>> Please visit MY site at:
>> www.justbrits.com
>> *****************************************************
>> << I still think it takes 2 guys and an 18 pack.. >>
>>
>> NOT for users of EeziBleed, Jim !!!!
>>
>> ONE [1] before just while you tell yourself how this is
>> gonna be one of the EASIEST jobs on ANY car you are
>> about to do.
>>
>> [this is where you actually DO the job.]
>>
>> One [1] to CELEBRATE just how perfectly well and
>> FAST to job went !!!!
>>
>> Oh wait, "might" take a 3rd whilst you stare lovingly
>> at the car that you have just done such an EASY job
>> to and figure out what you "should" do next !!!!   <VBG>
>>
>> Further 'mediation' MIGHT be required if the "List of
>> Things To Do" is mentally reviewed [which of course
>> 'might' require the other 15 brews you mentioned and
>> no longer have to SHARE depending on length of 'jobs'
>> remaining and time allocated to mediating EACH 'job'].
>>
>> Took me longer to type this then it would to do a MGTD
>> [6 cyls for brakes] !!!!
>>
>> Me
>>
>> PS:  And yep, kit would do Frogeye, the '32 & the '41<G>.
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Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Dec 15 17:32:56 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:32:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cracked rear plate
In-Reply-To: <786CADE0E3BE4C41B0C7E6FC16409D3B@Home>
References: <C74D0781.227D6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<786CADE0E3BE4C41B0C7E6FC16409D3B@Home>
Message-ID: <4B282AB8.3090608@comcast.net>

Michael Rowe wrote:
> I took apart a spare engine yesterday and today, the first car engine 
> ever for me.  The pistons were seized and the back plate was cracked 
> in three places so the part holding the oil pump cover fell off.  Is 
> there any kind of abuse other than dropping it on the floor that can 
> do that much damage?
Most back plate damage is from tightening it out of sequence when it 
hangs up on one of the tranny alignment pegs.
Other than that, towing a Spridget with the drive shaft connected will 
rip apart the trans which will (at the very least) crack the back plate.
Ryan saw a trans I have with the tail shaft 1/2 gone and the main shaft 
snapped off.  But the gears are all fine.
I bet it was towed. I had another engine with the back plate mostly 
gone, the trans tunnel in that car was peeled back like someone put 
dynamite in the tunnel.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Dec 15 18:04:51 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:04:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Model T assembly line video
Message-ID: <4B283233.10903@comcast.net>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4KrIMZpwCY

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 15 18:27:39 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:27:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Cracked rear plate
In-Reply-To: <786CADE0E3BE4C41B0C7E6FC16409D3B@Home>
Message-ID: <886579.24665.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Tue, 12/15/09, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:
> and today,
the first car engine ever for me.  The
> pistons were seized and the back
plate was cracked in three
> places so the part holding the oil pump cover
fell
> off.  Is there any kind of abuse other than dropping it
> on the floor
that can do that much damage?

Racing. There's a reason all those $14,000
engines are on the SCCA prodracing.com site for $800. 

Ron

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 15 18:28:29 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:28:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Model T assembly line video
Message-ID: <403016.74435.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Boy, they sure had a lot of people working on those lines.  I always get a
giggle out of the Trabant factory: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBsPFI--muo
Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Tue, 12/15/09, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

From: Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Model T assembly line video
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 8:04 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4KrIMZpwCY
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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 15 18:34:24 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:34:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W10E03A04AD83E2D9921019B8880@phx.gbl>
References: <844452349.1375671260843160430.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<D27D52C8179A4C638B3E5CD7B9C097BC@MAINCOMPUTER>
	<EF6916BD53914EADA4ACA8196F3694EC@spider>
	<E4F20BD83F0648FFB23224D0FB2DFE1C@CT>
	<200912150845184.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<BAY112-W502A9298D99969422F3464B8880@phx.gbl>
	<200912151004372.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<BAY112-W10E03A04AD83E2D9921019B8880@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <b777e2be0912151734r70a4f122g8bf8fb64bd56f4c2@mail.gmail.com>

On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 12:17 PM,  <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
I was just thinking ( I know, it's not becoming of me! ) that with the
tandem master, it would be somewhat circular.  What would be coming
out of the clutch side would be going into the brake side.  It
wouldn't be getting any cleaner,


Simple, put an inline filter on the return line...

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

From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Dec 15 20:05:48 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:05:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <018801ca7ddb$f689db60$6401a8c0@refisk>
References: <1180954593.280931260909743290.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net><4B28119D.1060503@justbrits.com>
	<200912151456749.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<018801ca7ddb$f689db60$6401a8c0@refisk>
Message-ID: <4B284E8C.4010309@justbrits.com>

Thanks Rick, glad to know you are warm enough to
READ the difference between.....

<< "I the Speed Bleeder nipples..........." >>

Billy's prose and mine <VBG> !!!!

Tnx.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 15 22:03:11 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:03:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Xmas presents
Message-ID: <68570.34430.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Reminder for those looking for a few stocking stuffers ;-):

--- On Wed,
10/28/09, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From the LBC X files, one of
our own
> is releasing Christmas music:
> 
>
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/X-1066070.html
> 
> C'mon guys - let's
make the market move on this one.
> Billy's got a Sprite to finish. The songs
are on iTunes
> now,  search "Merry Xmas from X".
> 
> Ron

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Dec 15 22:38:06 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:38:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2010 Spridget Calendars still available!
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912152138g616aecfq75e6886bc8885cee@mail.gmail.com>

The Sprite-Midget Club USA calendars are still available and make a great
gift for Xmas!  Get your own for the refrigerator or get a big one to hang
in the garage/shop!  You might even find your car on one of the pages!  A
modest profit for the calendars goes to help finance the Midget 50th at
Elkhart Lake in 2011 so you'll enjoy your calendar AND help make the big
celebration a success!

http://www.cafepress.com/spridget/

--
Cheers!!
Jim
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Wed Dec 16 00:08:27 2009
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:08:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 2010 Spridget Calendars still available!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912152138g616aecfq75e6886bc8885cee@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0912152138g616aecfq75e6886bc8885cee@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <441250190912152308l602470feka7c4d798d01320cf@mail.gmail.com>

I ordered one a couple of weeks ago for my office.  It was worth the
purchase price for me.  It is a steal for everyone else; they get to have my
shinning face displayed for all of February.  I just want to know why I got
the shortest month?

-g

On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 9:38 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> The Sprite-Midget Club USA calendars are still available and make a great
> gift for Xmas!  Get your own for the refrigerator or get a big one to hang
> in the garage/shop!  You might even find your car on one of the pages!  A
> modest profit for the calendars goes to help finance the Midget 50th at
> Elkhart Lake in 2011 so you'll enjoy your calendar AND help make the big
> celebration a success!
>
> http://www.cafepress.com/spridget/
>
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>  Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
> not
> sure about the former.  - Albert Einstein
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Dec 16 05:32:06 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:32:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 2010 Spridget Calendars still available!
In-Reply-To: <441250190912152308l602470feka7c4d798d01320cf@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0912152138g616aecfq75e6886bc8885cee@mail.gmail.com>
	<441250190912152308l602470feka7c4d798d01320cf@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4796A46A57504173A8CB0D7BCE1F0897@spider>

I hope you haven't set yourself up for any rude comments. ...bill in oregon
================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Gilroy
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 11:08 PM
To: Jim Johnson
Cc: Spridgets; Yahoo Spridget list; sprite-midgetclub; Sprite
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 2010 Spridget Calendars still available!

I ordered one a couple of weeks ago for my office.  It was worth the
purchase price for me.  It is a steal for everyone else; they get to have my
shinning face displayed for all of February.  I just want to know why I got
the shortest month?

-g

From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 16 07:06:53 2009
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:06:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Tips to keep out mice (NO LBC)
Message-ID: <282411.9192.qm@web51908.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

>From Hagerty an article on keeping mice and other vermin out of your stored
vechicle.
See at link below
 
http://www.hagerty.com/lifestyle/hobby_article.aspx?id=61110
 

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Dec 16 07:52:56 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:52:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2010 Spridget Calendars still available!
In-Reply-To: <4796A46A57504173A8CB0D7BCE1F0897@spider>
References: <43840a7e0912152138g616aecfq75e6886bc8885cee@mail.gmail.com>
	<441250190912152308l602470feka7c4d798d01320cf@mail.gmail.com>
	<4796A46A57504173A8CB0D7BCE1F0897@spider>
Message-ID: <402188520912160652k45942a43y82d46a55bc6dcb02@mail.gmail.com>

>> I ordered one a couple of weeks ago for my office.  It was worth the
>> purchase price for me.  It is a steal for everyone else; they get to have my
>> shinning face displayed for all of February.  I just want to know why I got
>> the shortest month?

> I hope you haven't set yourself up for any rude comments. ...bill in oregon

But you KNOW he has ;-)
You give some one their very own month, you even make it during the
part of the year when people are desperate to see any sign of
Spridgets, and what do you get? Complaints!!! Somehow I doubt that you
are going to get much in the way of sympathy... Anyone out there think
we shoulda swapped Bilroy for Tiffany? ?? I didn't think so.
David L

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Dec 16 08:01:55 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:01:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2010 Spridget Calendars still available!
In-Reply-To: <4796A46A57504173A8CB0D7BCE1F0897@spider>
References: <43840a7e0912152138g616aecfq75e6886bc8885cee@mail.gmail.com>
	<441250190912152308l602470feka7c4d798d01320cf@mail.gmail.com>
	<4796A46A57504173A8CB0D7BCE1F0897@spider>
Message-ID: <8F632C0E3CE8478EBD8CEAD755BBC007@Home>

>I hope you haven't set yourself up for any rude comments. ...bill in oregon

Most of us have more sense than to say what we were thinking.

Michael Rowe 

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Dec 16 08:12:58 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:12:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2010 Spridget Calendars still available!
In-Reply-To: <8F632C0E3CE8478EBD8CEAD755BBC007@Home>
References: <43840a7e0912152138g616aecfq75e6886bc8885cee@mail.gmail.com>
	<441250190912152308l602470feka7c4d798d01320cf@mail.gmail.com>
	<4796A46A57504173A8CB0D7BCE1F0897@spider>
	<8F632C0E3CE8478EBD8CEAD755BBC007@Home>
Message-ID: <402188520912160712r425883eey415870dfd45fa542@mail.gmail.com>

> Most of us have more sense than to say what we were thinking.

Now THAT sounds like a lonely opinion!
David L

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Dec 16 10:19:30 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:19:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] My Xmas present to the group....
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912160919q70c45f43sc8fcdbdeb7c7a757@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.break.com/index/super-accurate-engine-impressions.html

--
Cheers!!
Jim
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Dec 16 10:38:49 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:38:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Need 1500 oil pan (sump)
Message-ID: <200912160938423.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Anyone?

  NOT for me,

Peter C

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 16 11:14:32 2009
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:14:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 2010 Spridget Calendars still available!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912152138g616aecfq75e6886bc8885cee@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <169463.16780.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I ordered three and had them drop shipped to my parents' house in Nashville
where I will be spending Christmas to New Years (plus a couple days on each
end).  Kyle made it onto one of the pages, so his grandparents and Aunt are
getting one each on Christmas morning.  The third one comes back with me to
the office to replace my '09 edition.
 
 - David Booker
'71 Midget (in the calendar with Kyle working on various dis-assembled bits)
Long Island

Order yours here: http://www.cafepress.com/spridget/

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 16 12:19:57 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:19:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] My Xmas present to the group....
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912160919q70c45f43sc8fcdbdeb7c7a757@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0912160919q70c45f43sc8fcdbdeb7c7a757@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912161119s5b1f3cdw44711fe6fbf31ee6@mail.gmail.com>

And a Merry Christmas to you, Jim.

Must admit, the kid does great sound effects.

Seems to have trouble putting his hat on however!

Herb

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Wed Dec 16 12:20:17 2009
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:20:17 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets]  2010 Spridget Calendars still available!
Message-ID: <20091216.122017.9213.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com>

I ordered one as soon as possible, but still haven't seen it arrive- What's
everyone else's delivery time been (3 weeks and counting..)?


Mark Haynes
HAN6L12779
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From haynes386 at netzero.net  Wed Dec 16 12:27:11 2009
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:27:11 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Is anyone running a 649 cam?
Message-ID: <20091216.122711.9213.1@webmail02.dca.untd.com>

I have the Kent grind of this waiting to be installed in my 0.020 over 948, I
was going to run Hepolite Flattops (already on resized rods) and a 295 head
milled as far as it can go without breaking into the oil line, with rimflow
valves. Does anyone have any experience with the 649 cam on the street? Does
it have too much overlap and thus too little low end? I drive the BE like I
stole it, so below 2K rpm isn't much of a problem usually.


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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 16 13:48:07 2009
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:48:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Gunson Bleeder
Message-ID: <37dc82d40912161248h2ae1fb8dlc67f57b6d52119b5@mail.gmail.com>

Hooks up to tyre pressure and makes bleeding the system so easy.  Thanks to
whoever it was on the list (years ago) that turned me on to this system.

Kirk

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 16 15:32:49 2009
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:32:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Is anyone running a 649 cam?
In-Reply-To: <20091216.122711.9213.1@webmail02.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <255659.23821.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Mark.
The 649 is way too much cam for a street 948. The smaller the engine, the
higher the rpm where it "comes on the cam", which would be more than 3000 rpm
in a 948 with a 300 degree cam. You will need to set the compression ratio to
12:1 or higher or you would have less torque in the lower rpm range than a
stock engine. I suspect the 295 chambers are much larger than the 1098 heads
we raced with, and I don't know if you could mill enough enough to get what
you need without complications. We milled .125" from a 185 head, brazed up the
oil galley, and still needed a .100" dome on the piston to get 12.5:1. David
Vizard says the 649 cam could be a fast road cam in the over-bored 1400 and
1600 cc engines. The added displacement has the effect of taming long duration
cams.
We recently discussed street cam choices on this list for the 1275 I am
building. The consensus was that even a 286 degree cam is too much for the
street, and that was my first choice. We tend to over-estimate how much time
we spend at high rpm on the street, and 276 degrees is good for a street 1275.
Based on what I said about displacement, maybe 266 degrees would be ideal for
a 948?
John
Fogelsville, PA


--- On Wed, 12/16/09, Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net> wrote:

From: Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Is anyone running a 649 cam?
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 2:27 PM

I have the Kent grind of this waiting to be installed in my 0.020 over 948, I
was going to run Hepolite Flattops (already on resized rods) and a 295 head
milled as far as it can go without breaking into the oil line, with rimflow
valves. Does anyone have any experience with the 649 cam on the street? Does
it have too much overlap and thus too little low end? I drive the BE like I
stole it, so below 2K rpm isn't much of a problem usually.


Mark Haynes
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Dec 16 18:01:01 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:01:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] ridgets] Cracked rear plate
In-Reply-To: <4B292A70.2090203@justbrits.com>
References: <C74D0781.227D6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<786CADE0E3BE4C41B0C7E6FC16409D3B@Home>
	<4B292A70.2090203@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <15A60E17CB7F4AE0ACC46E442D363042@Home>

It turns out that the front plate was bent on one side by the engine mount as well, so now I am pretty sure that the engine was dropped on the floor at some point.  Good that I chose that one for major upgrading rather than a standard rebuild.  

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
'60 Sprite kit
Long Island, NY

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Wed Dec 16 19:01:12 2009
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:01:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] best method for bleeding clutch by yourself?
In-Reply-To: <200912151456749.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <1180954593.280931260909743290.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<4B28119D.1060503@justbrits.com>
	<200912151456749.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <AC0A8360-7CB3-47A8-A0DD-E3B909853784@phillymgclub.com>

First one

On Dec 15, 2009, at 5:56 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote:

> Quick poll.......
> In Ed's post below, at what line (sentence is too demanding a concept) did
you eyes cross?
>
> Peter C
> =
> At 04:45 PM 12/15/2009, Sales at \" Just Brits \" wrote:
>> Billy Z. SAID:
>>
>> << I have a real MityVac, but I could never get it to bleed brakes. >>
>>
>> So do I, Billy <G> !!  We're 'showing' out age !!  LOL
>>
>> << I the Speed Bleeder nipples are the best solution. >>
>>
>> While not bad, they are NOT IMNSVHO the 'best'
>> solution !!  And keep in mind I work on all kinds of LBCs
>> [and been known to turn a wrench on a Camino or 2<G>]
>> and have used EeziBleed on ALL with FANTASTIC
>> success !!!
>>
>> Then David C. added:
>>
>> << I think the best units are those that keep feeding brake fluid
>> under light pressure into the master as it is bled out of the brake
>> lines. >>
>>
>> 1000% correct correct David !!  Those of you that have
>> EeziBleed Kits [including myself] please add your $1.00
>> worth of comment(s) please <G> !!
>>
>> At 6:55 THIS AM I replied on same subject to a gent
>> on another List what is below the **** line.  Besides his
>> Spridget, he has a couple 'Merican pieces of Iron.
>>
>> Ed
>> Please visit MY site at:
>> www.justbrits.com
>> *****************************************************
>> << I still think it takes 2 guys and an 18 pack.. >>
>>
>> NOT for users of EeziBleed, Jim !!!!
>>
>> ONE [1] before just while you tell yourself how this is
>> gonna be one of the EASIEST jobs on ANY car you are
>> about to do.
>>
>> [this is where you actually DO the job.]
>>
>> One [1] to CELEBRATE just how perfectly well and
>> FAST to job went !!!!
>>
>> Oh wait, "might" take a 3rd whilst you stare lovingly
>> at the car that you have just done such an EASY job
>> to and figure out what you "should" do next !!!!   <VBG>
>>
>> Further 'mediation' MIGHT be required if the "List of
>> Things To Do" is mentally reviewed [which of course
>> 'might' require the other 15 brews you mentioned and
>> no longer have to SHARE depending on length of 'jobs'
>> remaining and time allocated to mediating EACH 'job'].
>>
>> Took me longer to type this then it would to do a MGTD
>> [6 cyls for brakes] !!!!
>>
>> Me
>>
>> PS:  And yep, kit would do Frogeye, the '32 & the '41<G>.
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Wed Dec 16 19:03:20 2009
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:03:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 2010 Spridget Calendars still available!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912152138g616aecfq75e6886bc8885cee@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0912152138g616aecfq75e6886bc8885cee@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <379DEF9B-B52D-44CF-AEE2-7BAF0C11BDD4@phillymgclub.com>

Got mine the other day. Love it. Gonna have to send a few pics for next year.

Larry

On Dec 16, 2009, at 12:38 AM, Jim Johnson wrote:

> The Sprite-Midget Club USA calendars are still available and make a great
> gift for Xmas!  Get your own for the refrigerator or get a big one to hang
> in the garage/shop!  You might even find your car on one of the pages!  A
> modest profit for the calendars goes to help finance the Midget 50th at
> Elkhart Lake in 2011 so you'll enjoy your calendar AND help make the big
> celebration a success!
>
> http://www.cafepress.com/spridget/
>
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Thu Dec 17 10:42:58 2009
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:42:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Ryan. . Check Out This Site
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http://www.gunson.co.uk/

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Thu Dec 17 10:54:42 2009
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:54:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 2010 Spridget Calendars still available!
In-Reply-To: <20091216.122017.9213.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <758627.81712.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Mine arrived at my dad's house about three days after I ordered them.  Give
them a call.
 
 - David


--- On Wed, 12/16/09, Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net> wrote:


From: Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] 2010 Spridget Calendars still available!
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 1:20 PM


I ordered one as soon as possible, but still haven't seen it arrive- What's
everyone else's delivery time been (3 weeks and counting..)?


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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Dec 17 11:21:20 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:21:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2010 Spridget Calendars still available!
In-Reply-To: <758627.81712.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <20091216.122017.9213.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com>
	<758627.81712.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Sounds like a great idea!! What's your dad's number??

Robert Duquette

On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 11:54 AM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Mine arrived at my dad's house about three days after I ordered them.
B Give
> them a call.
>
> B - David
>
>
> --- On Wed, 12/16/09, Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net> wrote:
>
>
> From: Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] 2010 Spridget Calendars still available!
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 1:20 PM
>
>
> I ordered one as soon as possible, but still haven't seen it arrive- What's
> everyone else's delivery time been (3 weeks and counting..)?
>
>
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Thu Dec 17 14:20:58 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:20:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Free Stuff, Part 3
Message-ID: <d49b03130912171320u324298bbwa94ce196b6d4a513@mail.gmail.com>

O.K., since you people on this list are like family to me(no, really).  The
first one of you to respond to this email will receive a free BNSF Railway
baseball cap.  It was given to me last night before i operated a high
priority train from Los Angeles to Barstow, California.  It denotes the
partnership between BNSF and UPS during the peak season on 2009.  It also
has a nice diamond tread designed rubber accent on the bill in case you tip
your hat to the ladies as a regular practice.  In fact it is quite a nice
hat.  O.K., so let's hear from you railroad enthusiasts (foamers as we on
the railroad call you because of the way you react to seeing a train)
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Thu Dec 17 14:41:29 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:41:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Free Stuff, Part 3, Conclusion
Message-ID: <d49b03130912171341k67d4dd18we248009604b9f4ad@mail.gmail.com>

Pete Chast was the first on the trigger. Sorry guys.  The railroad is giving
me stuff all the time.  Stay tuned.
Mike

From weslakemonza1330 at aol.com  Thu Dec 17 16:37:34 2009
From: weslakemonza1330 at aol.com (weslakemonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:37:34 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Trunnion bolt - 2A 4028 - NEW MANUFACTURE in stainless
 steel - hi grade
Message-ID: <6cd9.3a4b5c50.385c1abe@aol.com>

Hi List,

Don't know about your side of the pond but in the UK the trunnion bolt's
Iv'e been able to buy are inferior to the original bolts.  I've usually
discovered this after stripping the thread with a calibrated torque wrench on
the correct size socket.

I've been in contact with a bolt manufacture who can make a similar bolt in
 a high grade of stainless steel.  The idea being they won't corrode into
the metalastik bushings and thus have to be hammered and destroyed.

All you engineer types can be supplied with details of the different grades
 of stainless steel on offer if you want.  However, I'm confident the
stainless bolt will be far stronger in every respect than the current offering
from the usual suspects.  I also plan to get an original bolt, even a
damaged one so that it can be tested in comparasion to the current offering
and
the stainless bolt.

What I need to know is what the level of interest is for this by number of
bolts so I can get a feel for the volume and thus price.  I also need to
know if you'd be willing to pay an extra #1 for the superior grade of
stainless  and whether you want to probably save #2 by not having the hole for
the
split  pin on account of using a nylock rather than castellated nut.  Final
price  will be more than what I've been paying over here (I think I paid #6+
a  bolt.

E-mail me off list with your full name and any comment you might  have.

Regards

Daniel

From geoff at wgn.net  Thu Dec 17 18:39:59 2009
From: geoff at wgn.net (geoff)
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:39:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] T-stat housing
Message-ID: <4B2ADD6F.80003@wgn.net>

Hello All. I am looking for a T-Stat housing for a 79 midget 1500, new, 
or good used.
Thanks
Geoffrey

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Thu Dec 17 21:07:54 2009
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:07:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
Message-ID: <B2D7C2E3719B4ABA85849D8A8DAD6E0A@leovs802bt6yj7>

Is it just my tastes or does this car look like it went through the "pimp my
ride" shop.

140367015456

Leo

From franks97 at verizon.net  Thu Dec 17 21:16:09 2009
From: franks97 at verizon.net (Franks)
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:16:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] More old race programs
Message-ID: <C7504209.8A0E%franks97@verizon.net>

My scanning project continues. If you haven9t stopped by the Oregon Region
web site lately I9ve added some more old Rose Cup programs. The 1979 program
has lots of historic information and a complete entry list.

Enjoy!


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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Dec 17 21:28:18 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:28:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Trunnion bolt - 2A 4028 - NEW MANUFACTURE in
 stainless steel - hi grade
In-Reply-To: <6cd9.3a4b5c50.385c1abe@aol.com>
Message-ID: <C75044E2.228CD%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Wouldn't that render the A-arm reusable, thus killing off a booming cottage
industry?

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Thu Dec 17 21:28:15 2009
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:28:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
References: <B2D7C2E3719B4ABA85849D8A8DAD6E0A@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <A23EEF203F374F80BC2CAD9D3304FEAB@Dell9200>

I agree with you Leo, it never ceases to amaze me what "complete 
restoration" means to some people.  Iris is a complete restoration.  Why 
would you go to trouble of rebuilding a car only to paint the engine red, or 
yellow or blue when it just as easy to do it right.  My car is not a 
"complete restoration" by any means and I wouldn't call it that.  I wouldn't 
think any one looking for a car would be interested in a car with vinyl 
glued to the dash and carpet up the sides etc. especially when it would have 
been just as easy to do it right.  I can't believe it is at $15K, what's up 
with that?

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

Is it just my tastes or does this car look like it went through the "pimp my
ride" shop.

140367015456

Leo

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 18 06:39:09 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:39:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 20
In-Reply-To: <4C43C485944647EAA37E0B72DFC39693@spider>
References: <mailman.7356.1260323236.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<6F5A99373A5941F7AD3551BB2A061F2F@internetpc>
	<4C43C485944647EAA37E0B72DFC39693@spider>
Message-ID: <849977.26744.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

So the bad flange and rear u-joint were replaced.  Front u-joint is solid.  I got her up to 55 or so before the rattling started. Much improved.
I can see I still need a little more tuning done on the carbs. I'll
pull the shaft to have it balanced. Maybe eliminate a little more of
the vibration. Still not sure if I'll install the 2 degree shims. I'll
try to get under and research the alignment angles to see if they are
parallel or what. Seems to be most apparent at 55 when I disengage the transmission and "coast."  For now, at least I can drive it around town. Not
freeway worthy yet, but close.  I want to drive it like I stole it!




________________________________
From: "corvallis at peoplepc.com" <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, December 9, 2009 12:10:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 20

I second the bulge in the tire, even new tires. You can jack up each corner
of the car and place a block of wood near the tread. Once around with the
wheel will show if there is any hint of a bulge.
Leave the six-pack until after you've finished. ...bill in oregon
=========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Gardner
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 11:08 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 20

The vibration could be many things.  The first thing to do is to isolate
what is causing the shake.

Put in Neutral and rev engine, if no vib, jack up under dif and run through
gears and note if vibe still starts at 35 mph and still gets worse, then see
if it starts at a certain rpm in different gears. If it is always 35 mph no
matter which gear, the vibe is after tranny.  Then put one wheel on the
ground and make it vibrate.  Which gear and what rpm and what speed.  Then
do the other wheel on the ground.  That will tell you if one wheel is out of
balance or if it is the drive shaft or a bent wheel etc. If it is one wheel
more than the other, swap both rear with front wheels and try again. Any
difference?  

So far, you have spent nothing, drank a six pac and learned a lot. Some
times there is a slight bulge on a tire that you can hardly notice but will
make a good shake. If you can't make it vibrate with the above, then you
know it is in the front of the car and with the tires rotated, drive it and
see if it still shakes and if the shake is different.  You might also try to
put the spare on one front and then the other front and see if that changes
the vibration. 

By then, you are out of beer  and at least know where the vibration isn't
coming from.

Cheers,

Bob in San Diego


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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Fri Dec 18 07:06:11 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:06:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
Message-ID: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com>

I wouldn't call it a restoration, but I would call it a custom job. I
think it looks pretty good, actually. Worth 15K? Not sure, but I
probably wouldn't pay that much. 
 
-=Chris


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

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

 	  	 From: Mark [mark at nashvilletn.org]
Sent: 12/17/2009 11:28:15 PM
To: 60bugeye at cebridge.net;spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out 

I agree with you Leo, it never ceases to amaze me what "complete 
restoration" means to some people. Iris is a complete restoration. Why 
would you go to trouble of rebuilding a car only to paint the engine
red, or 
yellow or blue when it just as easy to do it right. My car is not a 
"complete restoration" by any means and I wouldn't call it that. I
wouldn't 
think any one looking for a car would be interested in a car with vinyl 
glued to the dash and carpet up the sides etc. especially when it would
have 
been just as easy to do it right. I can't believe it is at $15K, what's
up 
with that? 

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

Is it just my tastes or does this car look like it went through the
"pimp my 
ride" shop. 

140367015456 

Leo 
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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Fri Dec 18 07:58:06 2009
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:58:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7>

I am sorry but that car actually disgusts me.  To each his own I guess.  All
it needs to complete the interior and carpet "theme" is some round portholes
in the rear deck to allow light into his "den" )like the Pinto wagons had) and
a set of hydraulics to make it dance.  I guess thats why all our cars are
different.  I have no problem with mods which fit the style of the car and his
theme doesnt fit the car IMOP.  It is more fitting to a 64 Impala.  Maybe I am
just a purist in some sense.  Doing what is done to that car is kind of like
painting a 64 Jag XKE in Kameleon paint...  not MY cup of tea but who am I:).

Leo
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Chris King
  To: mark at nashvilletn.org
  Cc: 60bugeye at cebridge.net ; spridgets at autox.team.net
  Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 8:06 AM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out


  I wouldn't call it a restoration, but I would call it a custom job. I think
it looks pretty good, actually. Worth 15K? Not sure, but I probably wouldn't
pay that much.

  -=Chris


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

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

            From: Mark [mark at nashvilletn.org]
        Sent: 12/17/2009 11:28:15 PM
        To: 60bugeye at cebridge.net;spridgets at autox.team.net
        Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out

        I agree with you Leo, it never ceases to amaze me what "complete
        restoration" means to some people. Iris is a complete restoration. Why
        would you go to trouble of rebuilding a car only to paint the engine
red, or
        yellow or blue when it just as easy to do it right. My car is not a
        "complete restoration" by any means and I wouldn't call it that. I
wouldn't
        think any one looking for a car would be interested in a car with
vinyl
        glued to the dash and carpet up the sides etc. especially when it
would have
        been just as easy to do it right. I can't believe it is at $15K,
what's up
        with that?

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

        Is it just my tastes or does this car look like it went through the
"pimp my
        ride" shop.

        140367015456

        Leo
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec 18 08:50:54 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:50:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
Message-ID: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I have 2 students who may be using one of our Spridget problems for their
senior project, "pulling the hood support rod off the hood".  My students
project is due on January 21st and needs to be documented as a real problem,
as well as have tested the solution repeatedly. Being their first problem to
solve for their senior design project may not be completed on time they will
need a new problem so I gave them the problem that I know has been
documented since the first 61/62 Sprite drove out of the factory, which is
pulling the hood support rod off the hood. For those of you who have a 61/62
Square body Sprite you know what I'm talking about. Now I am not sure when
the problem was addressed or if it ever was addressed also I am not sure if
it was a problem with the Midget. If I can get some feedback that would be a
big help for these 2 kids to get the project completed and maybe benefit us
as well.

I don't know if I can do a search on the archives or if I am doing it
correctly is this (below) the right site to do a search?
http://autox.team.net/pipermail/spridgets/

I am almost sure my 1962 Motor Trends magazine article about the "New"
Sprite has a statement saying the problem exists as well but because 50% of
the senior project is documentation the kids will need more verification
that this is a "real" problem. Can I can get a bunch of you saying this is a
problem? Anyone else have an article stating it is a problem?

Lastly I am going to try and get my Sprite to school next week but with snow
on it's way I think it will be best to just locate a hood with rod for the
kids to use in the classroom. Does anyone have one in NJ/NY area that we can
pick up? I will return it when we are done with the project.
I have copied this message to my students; Alen Bale & Michael Creech
although they will not get replies unless you cc them. I will also copy this
message to them via the school email system.
allen_bale at hths.mcvsd.org,
michael_creech at hths.mcvsd.org

Thanks Linda

PS Monday is their deadline if they can't get their circuit complete for
their hand shaking cell phone charger to work they will go with the hood rod
release for the Spridget. I will keep you all posted.

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Dec 18 08:57:10 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:57:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
In-Reply-To: <303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com>
	<303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

I doubt the car will run well, if at all. HS2s on a 948.  No wiper 
blades. Frogs pointing away. I doubt the windshield seal seals. The 
heater switch probably doesn't.  Someone's gonna get screwed on that car.

"...let the pictures to the talking" (sic), which probably 
indemnifies the seller come lawsuit time.......

Peter C   (and the freaking shocks are red!)
===
At 08:58 AM 12/18/2009, Leo S wrote:
>I am sorry but that car actually disgusts me.
>Leo
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Chris King
>   I wouldn't call it a restoration, but I would call it a custom job. I think
>it looks pretty good, actually. Worth 15K? Not sure, but I probably wouldn't
>pay that much.
>
>   -=Chris
>
>
>   Chris King
>   http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
>
>    <-----Original Message----->
>
>             From: Mark [mark at nashvilletn.org]
>         Sent: 12/17/2009 11:28:15 PM
>         To: 60bugeye at cebridge.net;spridgets at autox.team.net
>         Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
>
>         I agree with you Leo, it never ceases to amaze me what "complete
>         restoration"
>         140367015456

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Dec 18 08:58:09 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:58:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
In-Reply-To: <303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com>
	<303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <205cef430912180758m62615ed7q859b6f0d0644bc38@mail.gmail.com>

I saw that bid rather quickley and thought "but it's not stock" I don't get
what makes some people go over the top on their bidding especially non stock
cars.

Two weeks earlier I saw a 67 VW Westy Camper like mine get 17K and it is not
stock it has a pimped look to it with a lowered chassis there was nothing
special about it.

I guess Pimped is in....yuck.
Lin

On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 9:58 AM, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

> I am sorry but that car actually disgusts me.  To each his own I guess.
>  All
> it needs to complete the interior and carpet "theme" is some round
> portholes
> in the rear deck to allow light into his "den" )like the Pinto wagons had)
> and
> a set of hydraulics to make it dance.  I guess thats why all our cars are
> different.  I have no problem with mods which fit the style of the car and
> his
> theme doesnt fit the car IMOP.  It is more fitting to a 64 Impala.  Maybe I
> am
> just a purist in some sense.  Doing what is done to that car is kind of
> like
> painting a 64 Jag XKE in Kameleon paint...  not MY cup of tea but who am
> I:).
>
> Leo
>   ----- Original Message -----
>  From: Chris King
>  To: mark at nashvilletn.org
>  Cc: 60bugeye at cebridge.net ; spridgets at autox.team.net
>  Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 8:06 AM
>  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
>
>
>  I wouldn't call it a restoration, but I would call it a custom job. I
> think
> it looks pretty good, actually. Worth 15K? Not sure, but I probably
> wouldn't
> pay that much.
>
>  -=Chris
>
>
>  Chris King
>  http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
>
>   <-----Original Message----->
>
>            From: Mark [mark at nashvilletn.org]
>        Sent: 12/17/2009 11:28:15 PM
>        To: 60bugeye at cebridge.net;spridgets at autox.team.net
>        Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
>
>        I agree with you Leo, it never ceases to amaze me what "complete
>        restoration" means to some people. Iris is a complete restoration.
> Why
>        would you go to trouble of rebuilding a car only to paint the engine
> red, or
>        yellow or blue when it just as easy to do it right. My car is not a
>        "complete restoration" by any means and I wouldn't call it that. I
> wouldn't
>        think any one looking for a car would be interested in a car with
> vinyl
>        glued to the dash and carpet up the sides etc. especially when it
> would have
>        been just as easy to do it right. I can't believe it is at $15K,
> what's up
>        with that?
>
>        ----- Original Message -----
>
>        Is it just my tastes or does this car look like it went through the
> "pimp my
>        ride" shop.
>
>        140367015456
>
>        Leo
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Dec 18 09:00:33 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:00:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <256761.2614.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I have a Sprite Mk II. Could you explain the problem?

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

--- On Fri, 12/18/09, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

 I gave them the problem that I know has been
documented since the first 61/62 Sprite drove out of the factory, which is
pulling the hood support rod off the hood. For those of you who have a 61/62
Square body Sprite you know what I'm talking about.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Dec 18 09:12:35 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:12:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sorry Lester... Bad news for oldsaabguy
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912180812m5043bdcbtbb98c790b416abd@mail.gmail.com>

GM to shut down
Saab<http://e.ccialerts.com/a/hBLK47eAGmKL2AfOUcZDhQju-Yy/awo8>
By Dale Jewett | 12/18/09, 9:12 am et
General Motors will shut down Saab after the automaker wasn't able to
conclude a deal to sell the brand to Spyker Cars, GM said on Friday.
Despite the best efforts of all involved, it has become very clear that the
due diligence required to complete this complex transaction could not be
executed in a reasonable time," GM Europe president Nick Reilly said in a
statement.
"In order to maintain operations, Saab needed a quick resolution. We regret
that we were not able to complete this transaction with Spyker Cars. We will
work closely with the Saab organization to wind down the business in an
orderly and responsible manner. This is not a bankruptcy or forced
liquidation process. Consequently, we expect Saab to satisfy debts,
including supplier payments, and to wind down...

--
Cheers!!
Jim
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From daredelvis at gmail.com  Fri Dec 18 09:18:57 2009
From: daredelvis at gmail.com (brian james)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:18:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
In-Reply-To: <20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com>
	<303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <531383560912180818w71b2301fve2fd9cdf31018aad@mail.gmail.com>

I agree with the aesthetic comments, but the MKII sprite came with
both HS2s on a 948.

Leo, the car is done (are they ever done?).  Will you be at Keels and
Wheels this year?
Brian

On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 9:57 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
> I doubt the car will run well, if at all. HS2s on a 948.  No wiper blades.
> Frogs pointing away. I doubt the windshield seal seals. The heater switch
> probably doesn't.  Someone's gonna get screwed on that car.
>
> "...let the pictures to the talking" (sic), which probably indemnifies the
> seller come lawsuit time.......
>
> Peter C   (and the freaking shocks are red!)
> ===
> At 08:58 AM 12/18/2009, Leo S wrote:
>>
>> I am sorry but that car actually disgusts me.
>> Leo
>>  ----- Original Message -----
>>  From: Chris King
>>  I wouldn't call it a restoration, but I would call it a custom job. I
>> think
>> it looks pretty good, actually. Worth 15K? Not sure, but I probably
>> wouldn't
>> pay that much.
>>
>>  -=Chris
>>
>>
>>  Chris King
>>  http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
>>
>>   <-----Original Message----->
>>
>>            From: Mark [mark at nashvilletn.org]
>>        Sent: 12/17/2009 11:28:15 PM
>>        To: 60bugeye at cebridge.net;spridgets at autox.team.net
>>        Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
>>
>>        I agree with you Leo, it never ceases to amaze me what "complete
>>        restoration"
>>        140367015456
>
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From vdiorio at hotmail.com  Fri Dec 18 09:21:51 2009
From: vdiorio at hotmail.com (vincent diorio)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:21:51 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY127-W24335F8339EB3AFADF0A72AF850@phx.gbl>

GREAT IDEA!  How about a project to design hood and trunk telescopic
adaptations for the 66 Midget rod supports.  Could they design and configure
using available parts?  I, for one, would pay for that!  Anyone done this
yet?

Vinny

66 Midget

80 "B"

> Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:50:54 -0500
> From: grunthaner at gmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> CC: michael_creech at hths.mcvsd.org; allen_bale at hths.mcvsd.org
> Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
Spritdget...comments needed.
>
> List,
> I have 2 students who may be using one of our Spridget problems for their
> senior project, "pulling the hood support rod off the hood". My students
> project is due on January 21st and needs to be documented as a real
problem,
> as well as have tested the solution repeatedly. Being their first problem
to
> solve for their senior design project may not be completed on time they
will
> need a new problem so I gave them the problem that I know has been
> documented since the first 61/62 Sprite drove out of the factory, which is
> pulling the hood support rod off the hood. For those of you who have a
61/62
> Square body Sprite you know what I'm talking about. Now I am not sure when
> the problem was addressed or if it ever was addressed also I am not sure if
> it was a problem with the Midget. If I can get some feedback that would be
a
> big help for these 2 kids to get the project completed and maybe benefit us
> as well.
>
> I don't know if I can do a search on the archives or if I am doing it
> correctly is this (below) the right site to do a search?
> http://autox.team.net/pipermail/spridgets/
>
> I am almost sure my 1962 Motor Trends magazine article about the "New"
> Sprite has a statement saying the problem exists as well but because 50% of
> the senior project is documentation the kids will need more verification
> that this is a "real" problem. Can I can get a bunch of you saying this is
a
> problem? Anyone else have an article stating it is a problem?
>
> Lastly I am going to try and get my Sprite to school next week but with
snow
> on it's way I think it will be best to just locate a hood with rod for the
> kids to use in the classroom. Does anyone have one in NJ/NY area that we
can
> pick up? I will return it when we are done with the project.
> I have copied this message to my students; Alen Bale & Michael Creech
> although they will not get replies unless you cc them. I will also copy
this
> message to them via the school email system.
> allen_bale at hths.mcvsd.org,
> michael_creech at hths.mcvsd.org
>
> Thanks Linda
>
> PS Monday is their deadline if they can't get their circuit complete for
> their hand shaking cell phone charger to work they will go with the hood
rod
> release for the Spridget. I will keep you all posted.
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Dec 18 09:23:39 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:23:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912180823j5e10fecey946037c35fb1c131@mail.gmail.com>

Lin,

Not sure I understand the problem either.  My 1968 Midget has the hood
support rod which I thought was standard on the cars back then. However,
I've never had a problem with it unless they might have considered it a
nuisance to remove from or to put back into its clip. A lot of people change
to the sliding support and that item may have come on some of the later
cars...      Also, FWIW the boot lid on my 1968 also has the support rod and
spring clip arrangement so that might be usable for their project.

Cheers!!
Jim - Dodge City

On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 9:50 AM, Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> List,
> I have 2 students who may be using one of our Spridget problems for their
> senior project, "pulling the hood support rod off the hood".  My students
> project is due on January 21st and needs to be documented as a real
> problem,
> as well as have tested the solution repeatedly. Being their first problem
> to
> solve for their senior design project may not be completed on time they
> will
> need a new problem so I gave them the problem that I know has been
> documented since the first 61/62 Sprite drove out of the factory, which is
> pulling the hood support rod off the hood. For those of you who have a
> 61/62
> Square body Sprite you know what I'm talking about. Now I am not sure when
> the problem was addressed or if it ever was addressed also I am not sure if
> it was a problem with the Midget. If I can get some feedback that would be
> a
> big help for these 2 kids to get the project completed and maybe benefit us
> as well.
>
> I don't know if I can do a search on the archives or if I am doing it
> correctly is this (below) the right site to do a search?
> http://autox.team.net/pipermail/spridgets/
>
> I am almost sure my 1962 Motor Trends magazine article about the "New"
> Sprite has a statement saying the problem exists as well but because 50% of
> the senior project is documentation the kids will need more verification
> that this is a "real" problem. Can I can get a bunch of you saying this is
> a
> problem? Anyone else have an article stating it is a problem?
>
> Lastly I am going to try and get my Sprite to school next week but with
> snow
> on it's way I think it will be best to just locate a hood with rod for the
> kids to use in the classroom. Does anyone have one in NJ/NY area that we
> can
> pick up? I will return it when we are done with the project.
> I have copied this message to my students; Alen Bale & Michael Creech
> although they will not get replies unless you cc them. I will also copy
> this
> message to them via the school email system.
> allen_bale at hths.mcvsd.org,
> michael_creech at hths.mcvsd.org
>
> Thanks Linda
>
> PS Monday is their deadline if they can't get their circuit complete for
> their hand shaking cell phone charger to work they will go with the hood
> rod
> release for the Spridget. I will keep you all posted.
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Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Dec 18 09:23:47 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:23:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912180758m62615ed7q859b6f0d0644bc38@mail.gmail.com>
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com>
	<303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<205cef430912180758m62615ed7q859b6f0d0644bc38@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188520912180823j237df0fcrec040054c8c5598c@mail.gmail.com>

> I saw that bid rather quickley and thought "but it's not stock" I don't get
> what makes some people go over the top on their bidding especially non stock
> cars.

Lin,
IMHO, it comes down to "I want that car" vs "I think that car will be
a good investment" vs "this is the way the car was built and I now own
a piece of history".

My Bugeye was not stock when I bought it; 1098CG engine, Datsun
5-speed, disk brakes, wool carpet, Porsche seats... A great car for me
because it has the drivability upgrades and I want to use the car.
Resale value is of no interest to me as I have no intention of selling
it and if I do, I will have already made my "profit" by driving it. A
terrible car to send to a classic car auction.

OTOH, lovely as Iris is, she arises no lust in my heart because she is
virtually unusable to me in her current state and it would be criminal
to change that. Someone needs to be the custodians of "correct", but
not me.
David L

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Fri Dec 18 09:37:22 2009
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:37:22 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
In-Reply-To: <BAY127-W24335F8339EB3AFADF0A72AF850@phx.gbl>
References: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY127-W24335F8339EB3AFADF0A72AF850@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <53694.173.146.121.252.1261154242.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Linda,

Awesome learning project.  I see an entrepreneurial opportunity here.  My
daughter actually took a class in high school where students r&d'd a
product (floor cleaner and wax).  They then pitched it and sold it to
develop the program.  The teacher actually owns a store and sells the
products.  Talk about interdisciplinary learning!

OR, just set up a sweat shop and have the kids work for your cottage
industry. ;-)

Dave W.
59 :{)  What bonnet support problem??? ;-)



> GREAT IDEA!  How about a project to design hood and trunk telescopic
> adaptations for the 66 Midget rod supports.  Could they design and
> configure
> using available parts?  I, for one, would pay for that!  Anyone done this
> yet?
>
> Vinny
>
> 66 Midget
>
> 80 "B"
>
>> Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:50:54 -0500
>> From: grunthaner at gmail.com
>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> CC: michael_creech at hths.mcvsd.org; allen_bale at hths.mcvsd.org
>> Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
> Spritdget...comments needed.
>>
>> List,
>> I have 2 students who may be using one of our Spridget problems for
>> their
>> senior project, "pulling the hood support rod off the hood". My students
>> project is due on January 21st and needs to be documented as a real
> problem,
>> as well as have tested the solution repeatedly. Being their first
>> problem
> to
>> solve for their senior design project may not be completed on time they
> will
>> need a new problem so I gave them the problem that I know has been
>> documented since the first 61/62 Sprite drove out of the factory, which
>> is
>> pulling the hood support rod off the hood. For those of you who have a
> 61/62
>> Square body Sprite you know what I'm talking about.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Dec 18 09:35:20 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:35:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
In-Reply-To: <BAY127-W24335F8339EB3AFADF0A72AF850@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <828393.11804.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I have those on my Sprite Mk II. Just use the struts from the later cars and
weld the tabs onto the other side of the bonnet.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

--- On Fri, 12/18/09, vincent diorio <vdiorio at hotmail.com> wrote:

From: vincent diorio <vdiorio at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
Spritdget...comments needed.
To: grunthaner at gmail.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Cc: michael_creech at hths.mcvsd.org, allen_bale at hths.mcvsd.org
Date: Friday, December 18, 2009, 11:21 AM

GREAT IDEA!  How about a project to design hood and trunk telescopic
adaptations for the 66 Midget rod supports.  Could they design and configure
using available parts?  I, for one, would pay for that!  Anyone done this
yet?

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Dec 18 09:37:10 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:37:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sorry Lester... Bad news for oldsaabguy
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912180812m5043bdcbtbb98c790b416abd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <591352.35712.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Just another Saab story.

Just what WAS the attraction of these cars anyway? Maybe the ignition switch on the floor?

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

--- On Fri, 12/18/09, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Sorry Lester... Bad news for oldsaabguy
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, December 18, 2009, 11:12 AM

GM to shut down
Saab<http://e.ccialerts.com/a/hBLK47eAGmKL2AfOUcZDhQju-Yy/awo8>
By Dale Jewett | 12/18/09, 9:12 am et
General Motors will shut down Saab 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Dec 18 09:44:52 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:44:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
In-Reply-To: <20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com>
	<303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090912180844o728eb83dxb7d2799fd31fa387@mail.gmail.com>

Yeah, let the pictures do the talking actually gets him OUT of
anything later on. You SAW the car, he never said anything to
misrepresent the car, so if you assumed anything, YOU are at fault.
Just as Mr. Gropper about that little trick, and HIS eBay car.
Much like Josh Tatum and the Liberty V nickels. I pulled this clip off of
Wiki
<<The original 1883 issue lacked the word "cents" on the reverse.
Since the nickels were the same size as five-dollar gold pieces, some
counterfeiters plated them with gold and attempted to pass them off as
such. According to legend, a deaf-mute person named Josh Tatum was the
chief perpetrator of this fraud, and he could not be convicted because
he simply gave the coins in payment for purchases of less than five
cents, but did not protest if he was given change appropriate to a
five-dollar coin. There is no historical record of Tatum outside of
numismatic folklore, however, so the story may well be apocryphal. The
1883 nickel is sometimes referred to as the "racketeer nickel", and
Josh Tatum is sometimes cited as the source of the saying, "You're not
Joshin' me, are you?">>

On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 9:57 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
> I doubt the car will run well, if at all. HS2s on a 948. B No wiper blades.
> Frogs pointing away. I doubt the windshield seal seals. The heater switch
> probably doesn't. B Someone's gonna get screwed on that car.
>
> "...let the pictures to the talking" (sic), which probably indemnifies the
> seller come lawsuit time.......
>
> Peter C B  (and the freaking shocks are red!)
> ===
> At 08:58 AM 12/18/2009, Leo S wrote:
>>
>> I am sorry but that car actually disgusts me.
>> Leo
>> B ----- Original Message -----
>> B From: Chris King
>> B I wouldn't call it a restoration, but I would call it a custom job. I
>> think
>> it looks pretty good, actually. Worth 15K? Not sure, but I probably
>> wouldn't
>> pay that much.
>>
>> B -=Chris
>>
>>
>> B Chris King
>> B http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
>>
>> B  <-----Original Message----->
>>
>> B  B  B  B  B  B From: Mark [mark at nashvilletn.org]
>> B  B  B  B Sent: 12/17/2009 11:28:15 PM
>> B  B  B  B To: 60bugeye at cebridge.net;spridgets at autox.team.net
>> B  B  B  B Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
>>
>> B  B  B  B I agree with you Leo, it never ceases to amaze me what
"complete
>> B  B  B  B restoration"
>> B  B  B  B 140367015456
>
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Dec 18 09:44:54 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:44:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
In-Reply-To: <531383560912180818w71b2301fve2fd9cdf31018aad@mail.gmail.com>
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com><303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7><20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
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True that the MK II came with HS2s, but this is a MK I and came with H1s.

--------------------------------------------------
From: "brian james" <daredelvis at gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 10:18 AM
To: "Peter Caldwell" <peter at nosimport.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out

I agree with the aesthetic comments, but the MKII sprite came with
both HS2s on a 948.

Leo, the car is done (are they ever done?).  Will you be at Keels and
Wheels this year?
Brian

On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 9:57 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
> I doubt the car will run well, if at all. HS2s on a 948.  No wiper blades.
> Frogs pointing away. I doubt the windshield seal seals. The heater switch
> probably doesn't.  Someone's gonna get screwed on that car.
>
> "...let the pictures to the talking" (sic), which probably indemnifies the
> seller come lawsuit time.......
>
> Peter C   (and the freaking shocks are red!)
> ===
> At 08:58 AM 12/18/2009, Leo S wrote:
>>
>> I am sorry but that car actually disgusts me.
>> Leo
>>  ----- Original Message -----
>>  From: Chris King
>>  I wouldn't call it a restoration, but I would call it a custom job. I
>> think
>> it looks pretty good, actually. Worth 15K? Not sure, but I probably
>> wouldn't
>> pay that much.
>>
>>  -=Chris
>>
>>
>>  Chris King
>>  http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
>>
>>   <-----Original Message----->
>>
>>            From: Mark [mark at nashvilletn.org]
>>        Sent: 12/17/2009 11:28:15 PM
>>        To: 60bugeye at cebridge.net;spridgets at autox.team.net
>>        Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
>>
>>        I agree with you Leo, it never ceases to amaze me what "complete
>>        restoration"
>>        140367015456
>
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From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Fri Dec 18 10:21:56 2009
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:21:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
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On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 9:50 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
> I don't know if I can do a search on the archives or if I am doing it
> correctly is this (below) the right site to do a search?
> http://autox.team.net/pipermail/spridgets/

Try this link:
http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Dec 18 10:47:25 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:47:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
In-Reply-To: <53694.173.146.121.252.1261154242.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
References: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com><BAY127-W24335F8339EB3AFADF0A72AF850@phx.gbl>
	<53694.173.146.121.252.1261154242.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
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So, Dave, did you leave Anna in Florida?  Tell her that around the middle of 
winter all of her dad's crazy friends are coming for a visit.

Oh, yeah, and tell her to make sure the refrigerator is well stocked with 
beer.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: <dwoerpel at wi.net>
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 10:37 AM
To: "vincent diorio" <vdiorio at hotmail.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>; <allen_bale at hths.mcvsd.org>; 
<michael_creech at hths.mcvsd.org>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the 
Spritdget...comments needed.

Linda,

Awesome learning project.  I see an entrepreneurial opportunity here.  My
daughter actually took a class in high school where students r&d'd a
product (floor cleaner and wax).  They then pitched it and sold it to
develop the program.  The teacher actually owns a store and sells the
products.  Talk about interdisciplinary learning!

OR, just set up a sweat shop and have the kids work for your cottage
industry. ;-)

Dave W.
59 :{)  What bonnet support problem??? ;-)



> GREAT IDEA!  How about a project to design hood and trunk telescopic
> adaptations for the 66 Midget rod supports.  Could they design and
> configure
> using available parts?  I, for one, would pay for that!  Anyone done this
> yet?
>
> Vinny
>
> 66 Midget
>
> 80 "B"
>
>> Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:50:54 -0500
>> From: grunthaner at gmail.com
>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> CC: michael_creech at hths.mcvsd.org; allen_bale at hths.mcvsd.org
>> Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
> Spritdget...comments needed.
>>
>> List,
>> I have 2 students who may be using one of our Spridget problems for
>> their
>> senior project, "pulling the hood support rod off the hood". My students
>> project is due on January 21st and needs to be documented as a real
> problem,
>> as well as have tested the solution repeatedly. Being their first
>> problem
> to
>> solve for their senior design project may not be completed on time they
> will
>> need a new problem so I gave them the problem that I know has been
>> documented since the first 61/62 Sprite drove out of the factory, which
>> is
>> pulling the hood support rod off the hood. For those of you who have a
> 61/62
>> Square body Sprite you know what I'm talking about.
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From haynes386 at netzero.net  Fri Dec 18 10:57:07 2009
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:57:07 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
Message-ID: <20091218.105707.28721.0@webmail07.dca.untd.com>

HEY! I really like the orange fuel pump! That way it's hard to figure out
where the H*** the bolts are when you have to change it. I sure don't know why
they didn't strip the black off the radiator to make it "Original" like others
have. ROTFLMAO


Mark Haynes
HAN6L12779
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Fri Dec 18 11:18:45 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:18:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sorry Lester... Bad news for oldsaabguy
In-Reply-To: <591352.35712.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <591352.35712.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2E995DC5-ED27-4F44-A84E-282CBD9C37BF@comcast.net>

Doesn't bug me man, mine are over 30 years old on average..  the new  
cars were gonna be good ones tho' lotsa tech stuff.

The attraction was that the sedans did everything, great handling,  
acceleration, gas mileage, room, and safety..  other than that very  
little I guess..  ;-)

Lester


On Dec 18, 2009, at 10:37 AM, Jay Fishbein wrote:

> Just another Saab story.
>
> Just what WAS the attraction of these cars anyway? Maybe the  
> ignition switch on the floor?
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
>
> --- On Fri, 12/18/09, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Sorry Lester... Bad news for oldsaabguy
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Friday, December 18, 2009, 11:12 AM
>
> GM to shut down
> Saab<http://e.ccialerts.com/a/hBLK47eAGmKL2AfOUcZDhQju-Yy/awo8>
> By Dale Jewett | 12/18/09, 9:12 am et
> General Motors will shut down Saab
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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Fri Dec 18 11:28:31 2009
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:28:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Hennepin / Minneapolis $3400
Message-ID: <fbc9308f0912181028q719199c5y4b6cdb53919425ff@mail.gmail.com>

Looks nice, someone should take a look at this price.
Has a hardtop. Too far away for me.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/1479938922.html

Rick Bastedo

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Dec 18 12:00:26 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:00:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sorry Lester... Bad news for oldsaabguy
In-Reply-To: <591352.35712.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <43840a7e0912180812m5043bdcbtbb98c790b416abd@mail.gmail.com>
	<591352.35712.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <986023C5D89E4D52BD65092C807E0051@spider>

You had to have been there. 
Are you thinking of the Citroen clutch button (boo-ton)?
...bill in oregon
=============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jay Fishbein
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 8:37 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sorry Lester... Bad news for oldsaabguy

Just another Saab story.

Just what WAS the attraction of these cars anyway? Maybe the ignition switch
on the floor?

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

From sales at justbrits.com  Fri Dec 18 12:19:49 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:19:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
In-Reply-To: <20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com>
	<303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <4B2BD5D5.7050306@justbrits.com>

<< (and the freaking shocks are red!) >>

And most likely UN-rebuilt, PPP <G> !!
'Course I also like the steering col & box AND
motor mount rubbers being RE-sale Red <G> !!
[ALL of the above shot in 'finish' paint?!?!?]

Does ANYBODY understand the 'tan' strip
between bottom of windscreen and dash trim pc.??

Then there IS the clamps between blower motor
and heater, brake lines 'finish' painted, CHROME
shifter 'can', the combo gauge tilted to left, ditto
wiper 'W', all the hose clamps wrong, and NO 'coil'
the the capillary tube [at radiator].

Wonder what sewing the gray carpet "to fit" cost<G>?

Wonder what the WRONG blue crimp connectors [3]
under and behind coil are for <G> ?!?

And nice 'hole' in floor with hammer-head dent also
in floor ?!?!?

Sure 'glad' it's a "Complete Restoration", wot ?!?

Geesh.

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Fri Dec 18 12:47:36 2009
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:47:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sorry Lester... Bad news for oldsaabguy
In-Reply-To: <2E995DC5-ED27-4F44-A84E-282CBD9C37BF@comcast.net>
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I used my nieces older 900 turbo.  That was  a great car, handled well, when
like stink, and was roomy for a 2 door hatch.  I really liked driving that
thing.

-g



On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 10:18 AM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

> Doesn't bug me man, mine are over 30 years old on average..  the new cars
> were gonna be good ones tho' lotsa tech stuff.
>
> The attraction was that the sedans did everything, great handling,
> acceleration, gas mileage, room, and safety..  other than that very little I
> guess..  ;-)
>
> Lester
>
>
>
> On Dec 18, 2009, at 10:37 AM, Jay Fishbein wrote:
>
>  Just another Saab story.
>>
>> Just what WAS the attraction of these cars anyway? Maybe the ignition
>> switch on the floor?
>>
>> jay fishbein
>> wallingford, ct
>>
>> --- On Fri, 12/18/09, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Sorry Lester... Bad news for oldsaabguy
>> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Date: Friday, December 18, 2009, 11:12 AM
>>
>> GM to shut down
>> Saab<http://e.ccialerts.com/a/hBLK47eAGmKL2AfOUcZDhQju-Yy/awo8>
>> By Dale Jewett | 12/18/09, 9:12 am et
>> General Motors will shut down Saab
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Dec 18 13:16:09 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:16:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
In-Reply-To: <4B2BD5D5.7050306@justbrits.com>
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> << (and the freaking shocks are red!) >>

> And most likely UN-rebuilt, PPP <G> !!

ED,
You mean a rattle can does not constitute a rebuild??? ;-)
David L

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Dec 18 13:59:41 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:59:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
In-Reply-To: <402188520912181216w5453efccw92caa670e7520f35@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <468397.69817.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

This car has red shocks.
ebay 330385841275

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

--- On Fri, 12/18/09, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, December 18, 2009, 3:16 PM

> << (and the freaking shocks are red!)

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Dec 18 14:13:59 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:13:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
In-Reply-To: <468397.69817.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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Only the rear adjustable 22s.

         Peter

At 02:59 PM 12/18/2009, Jay Fishbein wrote:
>This car has red shocks.
>ebay 330385841275
>
>jay fishbein
>wallingford, ct
>
>--- On Fri, 12/18/09, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
>To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Date: Friday, December 18, 2009, 3:16 PM
>
> > << (and the freaking shocks are red!)
>_______________________________________________

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Fri Dec 18 14:20:25 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:20:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
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If anyone is interested, I have a similar carb setup for sale.  It has the
Healey intake manifolds and HS2 carbs with the intake mouth of the carbs
reamed out into a bell shape.  Used by an ex-racer here in SoCal in the
60s.  Contact me off list for more info and pictures.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 12:59 PM, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:

> This car has red shocks.
> ebay 330385841275
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
>
> --- On Fri, 12/18/09, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Friday, December 18, 2009, 3:16 PM
>
> > << (and the freaking shocks are red!)
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Dec 18 14:56:06 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:56:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
In-Reply-To: <B2D7C2E3719B4ABA85849D8A8DAD6E0A@leovs802bt6yj7>
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Message-ID: <4B2BFA76.9080402@comcast.net>

"Complete Restoration. The finest example of a Bugeye that I have seen. 
Matching numbers, rebuilt motor and transmission. Attention to every 
detail,"

HIS words, not mine.
Can someone tell me how to get a "matching number" Sprite?
Attention to every detail, not the right attention but attention like 
Chebby orange engine paint,
Candy apple red steering and shocks, and "complete" with crimped on wires.
So it's really a repaint with a custom interior and worth 1/2 of what he 
wants.
But there is an ass for every seat, I just can never find him.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From sales at justbrits.com  Fri Dec 18 16:37:01 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:37:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
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<< You mean a rattle can does not constitute a rebuild??? >>

Would it NOT be so from A**le, David ????

Pretty sure they WOULD consider 're-built' AND
Concours, right ?!?!?!?

LOL !!!!

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Fri Dec 18 16:53:00 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:53:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
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I recall discussions of the "exact" green color for engines, and I recall 
someone saying that red is the only proper color for a rebuilt engine.  The 
one I am rebuilding is blue.  I have two others that are either black or 
very dirty (more likely both).

My car will be cream, a little yellower than OEW, with biscuit trim.  What 
colors do people like for BE's that are not original or stock, and why do 
you like those colors.  Racers?

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
'60 Sprite kit
Long Island, NY 

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Fri Dec 18 17:00:26 2009
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:00:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What a difference a day makes
Message-ID: <8de85a9c0912181600n1eeff111i5eba128cbdcf9d44@mail.gmail.com>

Exactly 24 hours ago I was driving home after a nice, 55 degree F,
top-down drive in the Midget ... now I'm shoveling snow from the
driveway!

From hmortada at aol.com  Fri Dec 18 17:19:28 2009
From: hmortada at aol.com (hmortada at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:19:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Help
In-Reply-To: <mailman.17.1261162801.13091.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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Message-ID: <8CC4E58102E82B6-4F90-7C55@webmail-d002.sysops.aol.com>

 Season's greetings! I am looking for an advise on making the windshield frame
for my 79 Midget shine again. Suggestions and recommendations are greatly
appreciated. Hadi.





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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:28:31 -0800
From: Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Hennepin / Minneapolis $3400
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Looks nice, someone should take a look at this price.
Has a hardtop. Too far away for me.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/1479938922.html

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From weslakemonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Dec 18 17:26:34 2009
From: weslakemonza1330 at aol.com (weslakemonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:26:34 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Help
Message-ID: <8dd0.49318011.385d77ba@aol.com>

It's not meant to shine, it's anodised.
 
In a message dated 19/12/2009 00:25:00 GMT Standard Time, hmortada at aol.com  
writes:

Season's  greetings! I am looking for an advise on making the windshield 
frame
for my  79 Midget shine again. Suggestions and recommendations are  greatly
appreciated. Hadi.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Dec 18 17:37:23 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:37:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Help
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Not to disappoint you, but they were never shiny.

Jay

On Dec 18, 2009, at 7:19 PM, hmortada at aol.com wrote:

> Season's greetings! I am looking for an advise on making the  
> windshield frame
> for my 79 Midget shine again. Suggestions and recommendations are  
> greatly
> appreciated. Hadi.
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:28:31 -0800
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> Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Hennepin / Minneapolis $3400
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> Looks nice, someone should take a look at this price.
> Has a hardtop. Too far away for me.
>
> http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/1479938922.html
>
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Dec 18 17:40:53 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:40:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
In-Reply-To: <ECF60D23E9A8452082167A942082BCB3@Home>
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Your Bugeye should have a dark green engine.

Jay

On Dec 18, 2009, at 6:53 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> I recall discussions of the "exact" green color for engines, and I  
> recall someone saying that red is the only proper color for a  
> rebuilt engine.  The one I am rebuilding is blue.  I have two others  
> that are either black or very dirty (more likely both).
>
> My car will be cream, a little yellower than OEW, with biscuit  
> trim.  What colors do people like for BE's that are not original or  
> stock, and why do you like those colors.  Racers?
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Midget
> '60 Sprite kit
> Long Island, NY _______________________________________________
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Dec 18 17:46:13 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:46:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
In-Reply-To: <ECF60D23E9A8452082167A942082BCB3@Home>
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com><303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7><20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><4B2BD5D5.7050306@justbrits.com><402188520912181216w5453efccw92caa670e7520f35@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <BD2540625AD24D039209CBD7D191989A@spider>

Just paint the head red, and call it Testarossa ...red head.  ...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, December 18, 2009 3:53 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors

I recall discussions of the "exact" green color for engines, and I recall 
someone saying that red is the only proper color for a rebuilt engine.  The 
one I am rebuilding is blue.  I have two others that are either black or 
very dirty (more likely both).

My car will be cream, a little yellower than OEW, with biscuit trim.  What 
colors do people like for BE's that are not original or stock, and why do 
you like those colors.  Racers?

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
'60 Sprite kit
Long Island, NY 
_______________________________________________

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Dec 18 18:07:48 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:07:48 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] What a difference a day makes
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Where did you drive 'from'?  South America?  ;)

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )





> Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:00:26 -0600
>
> Exactly 24 hours ago I was driving home after a nice, 55 degree F,
> top-down drive in the Midget ... now I'm shoveling snow from the
> driveway!

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 18 18:13:22 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:13:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
In-Reply-To: <BD2540625AD24D039209CBD7D191989A@spider>
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com><303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7><20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><4B2BD5D5.7050306@justbrits.com><402188520912181216w5453efccw92caa670e7520f35@mail.gmail.com>
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I like "Chebby" orange....  




________________________________
From: "corvallis at peoplepc.com" <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, December 18, 2009 4:46:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Engine colors

Just paint the head red, and call it Testarossa ...red head.  ...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, December 18, 2009 3:53 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors

I recall discussions of the "exact" green color for engines, and I recall 
someone saying that red is the only proper color for a rebuilt engine.  The 
one I am rebuilding is blue.  I have two others that are either black or 
very dirty (more likely both).

My car will be cream, a little yellower than OEW, with biscuit trim.  What 
colors do people like for BE's that are not original or stock, and why do 
you like those colors.  Racers?

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
'60 Sprite kit
Long Island, NY 
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Dec 18 18:25:13 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:25:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
In-Reply-To: <BD2540625AD24D039209CBD7D191989A@spider>
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From: <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 6:46 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Engine colors

Just paint the head red, and call it Testarossa ...red head.  ...bill in
oregon
======================================

Sure, but then you'd have to start dressing funny, wear a gold chain around 
your neck (a Mr. T starter kit) and hang around with girls with plastic 
boobs.

It would all be so weird.  Well... maybe the plastic boobs would be OK.

LAD 

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 18 18:33:26 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:33:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
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----- Original Message ----

My car will be cream, a little yellower than OEW, with biscuit trim.  What colors do people like for BE's that are not original or stock, and why do you like those colors.  Racers?

I use olive drab original on all my motors. My 1970 has stock Big Healy color so I'm leaviing it.

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Fri Dec 18 18:44:54 2009
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:44:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com><303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7><205cef430912180758m62615ed7q859b6f0d0644bc38@mail.gmail.com>
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David: I TOTALLY agree with your comments.  My new bugeye project is not 
going to be stock in any sense, nor is it going to be perfect in any sense. 
As you say I am not worrying about the investment value of it because it is 
going to be driven and that is where I will recoup what is spent on it.  As 
far as Iris goes, in many ways she doesnt really flip my boat anymore either 
but she deserved the restoration she got and I love that she tweaks peoples 
heart.  The biggest PIA with her is that with the parts I have in her I also 
worry about them deteroriating or getting chipped etc... all the things that 
detract from really enjoying her.  Hence the reason for the new project.  If 
I had to do her restoration again I wouldnt go the way I did but what is 
done is done so I baby her.  As far as my comments towards the car on E-Bay, 
what I will say is that there was NOT ONE car at LOTO that I didnt like. 
All of them reflected their owners personalitly and all of them were 
tastefully done by their owners.  In short, they were cars built by 
gearheads who love the car for what it is, a small fun LBC, which can put a 
smile on anyones face.

Leo 

From sales at justbrits.com  Fri Dec 18 18:55:17 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:55:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
In-Reply-To: <CE1EC835EB62451DBC2B6D612B1B3773@HomePC>
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com><303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7><20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><4B2BD5D5.7050306@justbrits.com><402188520912181216w5453efccw92caa670e7520f35@mail.gmail.com><ECF60D23E9A8452082167A942082BCB3@Home>
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<< It would all be so weird. >>

YEP, Larry !!!!

<< Well... maybe the plastic boobs would be OK. >>

LORD NO !!!  Gimme ORIGINALS every time !!!!

Next you'll be advocating Dave W. yank his motor
[ from a fantastic Leaf Green Frogeye ] and PAINT
it Ford Blue !!!!!

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Fri Dec 18 19:11:56 2009
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:11:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com><303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7><20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><4B2BD5D5.7050306@justbrits.com><402188520912181216w5453efccw92caa670e7520f35@mail.gmail.com><ECF60D23E9A8452082167A942082BCB3@Home><BD2540625AD24D039209CBD7D191989A@spider>
	<CE1EC835EB62451DBC2B6D612B1B3773@HomePC>
Message-ID: <5564763F966047E89E70F77EC921F5E6@Dell9200>

Don't forget to have the unmistakable impression of an extra large condom in 
your back pocket too!  It completes the Testarossa look...


========================================
Just paint the head red, and call it Testarossa ...red head.  ...bill in
oregon
======================================

Sure, but then you'd have to start dressing funny, wear a gold chain around
your neck (a Mr. T starter kit) and hang around with girls with plastic
boobs.

It would all be so weird.  Well... maybe the plastic boobs would be OK.

LAD
_______________________________________________

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Dec 18 19:32:52 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:32:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
In-Reply-To: <E3BBBDB2F3844766B3F9485EA2C1C952@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com><303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7><205cef430912180758m62615ed7q859b6f0d0644bc38@mail.gmail.com>
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	<E3BBBDB2F3844766B3F9485EA2C1C952@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <4B2C3B54.1020504@comcast.net>

Mine is a bit pimped out. Too many switches and gauges but they are all 
period correct   ;) Well maybe the cruise control isn't quite period 
correct.
But all Lucas switches and Smiths gauges, even the cig lighter is correct.
I also have a 67 Sprite which other than the "period correct" 8 track 
player and BMC wheel embellishers, is bone stock and finished as it was 
when built.
My son's 58 is as close to original as possible, then there is my 
daughter's Lady Bug which will be pimped out even more by next summer.
But I do agree with the others. If you are going to do it, do it correct 
and then pimp it out to your liking.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Happy Healey Days

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Dec 18 19:39:17 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:39:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
In-Reply-To: <ECF60D23E9A8452082167A942082BCB3@Home>
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com>
	<303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7>
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	<4B2BD5D5.7050306@justbrits.com>
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	<ECF60D23E9A8452082167A942082BCB3@Home>
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Michael Rowe wrote:
> I recall discussions of the "exact" green color for engines, and I 
> recall someone saying that red is the only proper color for a rebuilt 
> engine.  

The Holy Sprite got a blue engine because Fr Jack wanted a blue interior 
and he figured to keep the color flowing all through the car.
So HE pimped his ride! OEW and blue were not options, not Holy Sprite 
Blue anyway, but that's what he asked for and he likes it.
It really wasn't too bad IMHO.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Happy Healey Days

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Dec 18 20:05:12 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:05:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What a difference a day makes
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It was a brisk 61* today. BRRRRR!!

On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 7:07 PM,  <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Where did you drive 'from'? B South America? B ;)
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
> 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
>
>
>
>
>
>> Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:00:26 -0600
>>
>> Exactly 24 hours ago I was driving home after a nice, 55 degree F,
>> top-down drive in the Midget ... now I'm shoveling snow from the
>> driveway!
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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Fri Dec 18 20:11:49 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:11:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Huh??  (No LBC!)
Message-ID: <807537.29932.qm@web84202.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

True !!
I just got back from the supermarket.
I was stopped at a traffic light and looking at a nicely maintained pale blue station wagon in front of me.
It took a few moments to realise that the label on the tailgate said (with *no* spaces) "VOVO" ??
I know it's the season but... No "L" ??

I couldn't resist the connection ---  sorry!

  
Dave G.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 18 20:15:21 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:15:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Serious collection FS
Message-ID: <767643.51945.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

NLBC, but local brothers Irv and Glenn Hammack are auctioning part of their collection. Dave Woerpel and I have seen the collection, every car is eseentially a 100 point car:

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/group_consignment_list.cfm?startRow=1&AUCTION_ID=FL0110&GROUP_ID=1019

I always liked the 327 Vettes that muscle car guys hate. Hmmm...

Ron

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Dec 18 21:53:16 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:53:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Huh?? (No LBC!)
In-Reply-To: <807537.29932.qm@web84202.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <807537.29932.qm@web84202.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
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> True !!
> I just got back from the supermarket.
> I was stopped at a traffic light and looking at a nicely maintained pale blue station wagon in front of me.
> It took a few moments to realise that the label on the tailgate said (with *no* spaces) "VOVO" ??
> I know it's the season but... No "L" ??

It is Portuguese for "grandpa".
David L

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Fri Dec 18 22:32:45 2009
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:32:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com><303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7><205cef430912180758m62615ed7q859b6f0d0644bc38@mail.gmail.com>
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Frank: your cars are not piped out... They are Frankensized:)  RoFL  Love 
that Lucas wiring smoke tester

Leo



> Mine is a bit pimped out. Too many switches and gauges but they are all
> period correct   ;) Well maybe the cruise control isn't quite period
> correct.
> But all Lucas switches and Smiths gauges, even the cig lighter is correct.
> I also have a 67 Sprite which other than the "period correct" 8 track
> player and BMC wheel embellishers, is bone stock and finished as it was
> when built.
> My son's 58 is as close to original as possible, then there is my
> daughter's Lady Bug which will be pimped out even more by next summer.
> But I do agree with the others. If you are going to do it, do it correct
> and then pimp it out to your liking.
>
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Happy Healey Days
>


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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Fri Dec 18 22:45:04 2009
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:45:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] sebring race sprite on e-bay
Message-ID: <3D0A135B4CE941F8B6649C2A59B4CBFA@leovs802bt6yj7>

Speaking of factory mods on Sprites.  Could someone explain in more detail
from the pohtos on how one could construct an extended mileage  fuel tank like
the one that is shown.  The seller states tht a fuel cell is installed in the
lower tank.  Why are there not two fuel cells? How are the two tanks joined
together where the one fuel neck serves both tnks?  Anyone seen photos or
other information on this tank system?

Leo

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 18 23:47:52 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:47:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] sebring race sprite on e-bay
In-Reply-To: <3D0A135B4CE941F8B6649C2A59B4CBFA@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <587588.18171.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Start with two stock tanks, cut the tops off each.  Weld the tanks together so
the two tops face each other.  Caution, cutting and welding gas tanks can lead
to explosions.  Have a pro do it, if you don't know what you're doing.  You'll
also have to fab a filler neck for the top part of the tank and cut a hole in
your boot floor for the top part of the tank to fit through.  If you could
find a fuel cell of the right size, you could cut the tops of the two tanks
off, insert the cell, and bolt the two tanks together at the flanges.

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Sat, 12/19/09, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

From: Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] sebring race sprite on e-bay
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2009, 12:45 AM

Speaking of factory mods on Sprites.  Could someone explain in more detail
from the pohtos on how one could construct an extended mileage  fuel tank
like
the one that is shown.  The seller states tht a fuel cell is installed in the
lower tank.  Why are there not two fuel cells? How are the two tanks joined
together where the one fuel neck serves both tnks?  Anyone seen photos or
other information on this tank system?

Leo
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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Fri Dec 18 23:54:42 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:54:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
In-Reply-To: <4B2C3285.5010400@justbrits.com>
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com>
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ED said:

>
> "<< Well... maybe the plastic boobs would be OK. >>
>
> LORD NO !!!  Gimme ORIGINALS every time !!!!"
>

As a friend of mine said, "They're all real on the outside."
Hal

From sales at justbrits.com  Sat Dec 19 01:52:58 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:52:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
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References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com>	
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<< "They're all real on the outside." >>

Even as a young lad Hal, I didn't 'enjoy' playing
with Jello !!!

I haven't changed <G> !

From cooper6 at swbell.net  Sat Dec 19 06:01:43 2009
From: cooper6 at swbell.net (MARTIN COOPER)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:01:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com><303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7><20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><4B2BD5D5.7050306@justbrits.com><402188520912181216w5453efccw92caa670e7520f35@mail.gmail.com><ECF60D23E9A8452082167A942082BCB3@Home>
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Message-ID: <90A4C495287146EB97C60196EF7D367D@martin>

As to paint color - do what makes you feel good - every car is a little 
different and unique. That is what makes these cars fun and keeps this group 
having comments, but always in a good way.

by the way my engine is painted Yellow - with Silver body color.

Martin
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 8:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Engine colors


> Michael Rowe wrote:
>> I recall discussions of the "exact" green color for engines, and I recall 
>> someone saying that red is the only proper color for a rebuilt engine.
>
> The Holy Sprite got a blue engine because Fr Jack wanted a blue interior 
> and he figured to keep the color flowing all through the car.
> So HE pimped his ride! OEW and blue were not options, not Holy Sprite Blue 
> anyway, but that's what he asked for and he likes it.
> It really wasn't too bad IMHO.
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Happy Healey Days
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Dec 19 06:02:06 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:02:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Serious collection FS
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From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 9:15 PM
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Serious collection FS

NLBC, but local brothers Irv and Glenn Hammack are auctioning part of their 
collection. Dave Woerpel and I have seen the collection, every car is 
eseentially a 100 point car:

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/group_consignment_list.cfm?startRow=1&AUCTION_ID=FL0110&GROUP_ID=1019

I always liked the 327 Vettes that muscle car guys hate. Hmmm...

Ron
_______________________________________________

I fully agree on the mid-year Vettes.  I had a Marina Blue '65 that looked 
just like the '66 in Lot # s113 on page 2.  Great car.  Someday....

LAD 

From teachjp at gmail.com  Sat Dec 19 06:05:52 2009
From: teachjp at gmail.com (John Poynton)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:05:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What a difference a day makes
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090912181905x502a6a3et905ee6abc3482060@mail.gmail.com>
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A lot of people will be shoveling snow today and tomorrow.  Philly area is
expecting 12 + inches.
Have fun everyone in sunny lands!
John P

On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 10:05 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>wrote:

> It was a brisk 61* today. BRRRRR!!
>
> On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 7:07 PM,  <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > Where did you drive 'from'? B South America? B ;)
> >
> > Robert Duquette
> > Ottawa ON Canada
> > 1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
> > 1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
> > 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:00:26 -0600
> >>
> >> Exactly 24 hours ago I was driving home after a nice, 55 degree F,
> >> top-down drive in the Midget ... now I'm shoveling snow from the
> >> driveway!
> > _______________________________________________
> > Support Team.Net B http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Sat Dec 19 06:29:33 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:29:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 2nd chance
Message-ID: <54032.59416.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I fell the pain and sorrow of the group about missing out on the Pimpmobile. 
But you have a 2nd chance to spent $15,000.00 for a "1957 Austin Healey Sprite
with odometer showing 60,075" with a "clean leather top and steel wheels with
silver paint", "very clean red leather seats" a "leather convertible boot top
in the back trunk" and "two full boxes of spare parts" and then pay $255 to
Chicago Car Auction for their trouble.  All that leather and paint; such a
deal!!
Just in time for a Merry Christmas, Skip J.

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Dec 19 06:36:57 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:36:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What a difference a day makes
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References: <8de85a9c0912181600n1eeff111i5eba128cbdcf9d44@mail.gmail.com><BAY112-W383119839DDB1166ADF8AFB8840@phx.gbl><e98d88090912181905x502a6a3et905ee6abc3482060@mail.gmail.com>
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I am in mid-Willamette Valley in Oregon, 90 miles south of Portland. We had
a week of below freezing temperatures last week; same weather pattern you're
getting now. Now are have high 40's at 6am. Paint spraying weather. ...bill
=====================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Poynton
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 5:06 AM
To: Brad Fornal
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What a difference a day makes

A lot of people will be shoveling snow today and tomorrow.  Philly area is
expecting 12 + inches.
Have fun everyone in sunny lands!
John P

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sat Dec 19 07:09:44 2009
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:09:44 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com><303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7><20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><4B2BD5D5.7050306@justbrits.com><402188520912181216w5453efccw92caa670e7520f35@mail.gmail.com><ECF60D23E9A8452082167A942082BCB3@Home><4B2C3CD5.4030100@comcast.net>
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Martin is being modest in his comments as usual in reguard to the color of 
his car and its execution.  Ed or Gerard ought to post pictures of his build 
as it has progressed.  Takers Ed or Gerard???  Then its up to you to pull 
the pictures out of Martin;)

Leo
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "MARTIN COOPER" <cooper6 at swbell.net>
To: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 7:01 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Engine colors


> As to paint color - do what makes you feel good - every car is a little
> different and unique. That is what makes these cars fun and keeps this 
> group
> having comments, but always in a good way.
>
> by the way my engine is painted Yellow - with Silver body color.
>
> Martin
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
> To: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 8:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Engine colors
>
>
>> Michael Rowe wrote:
>>> I recall discussions of the "exact" green color for engines, and I 
>>> recall
>>> someone saying that red is the only proper color for a rebuilt engine.
>>
>> The Holy Sprite got a blue engine because Fr Jack wanted a blue interior
>> and he figured to keep the color flowing all through the car.
>> So HE pimped his ride! OEW and blue were not options, not Holy Sprite 
>> Blue
>> anyway, but that's what he asked for and he likes it.
>> It really wasn't too bad IMHO.
>>
>> -- 
>> Frank Clarici
>> Happy Healey Days
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sat Dec 19 07:11:37 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:11:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Serious collection FS
In-Reply-To: <AC4FB9BE365446EDB4C3BEA58760CB72@HomePC>
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> I always liked the 327 Vettes that muscle car guys hate. Hmmm...
> Ron

> I fully agree on the mid-year Vettes.  I had a Marina Blue '65 that looked
> just like the '66 in Lot # s113 on page 2.  Great car.  Someday....
> LAD

I have always had a weakness for the 56-60 Duntov Vettes... Kinda like
a Spridget with a SBC... but priceier!
David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sat Dec 19 07:13:19 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:13:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What a difference a day makes
In-Reply-To: <60E8D24E06884B58A400687846F8FCDA@spider>
References: <8de85a9c0912181600n1eeff111i5eba128cbdcf9d44@mail.gmail.com>
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	<60E8D24E06884B58A400687846F8FCDA@spider>
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> A lot of people will be shoveling snow today and tomorrow.  Philly area is
> expecting 12 + inches.

I am waiting until there is enough to be worth firing up the old snowthrower
;-)
David L

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sat Dec 19 07:18:48 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:18:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
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> Even as a young lad Hal, I didn't 'enjoy' playing
> with Jello !!!

If this is what a question about engine colors has turned into, it is clear 
we are in for a very long and hard winter.  This group is more accurate than 
the Farmer's Almanac.

Michael Rowe 

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sat Dec 19 07:44:15 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:44:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Building an engine
Message-ID: <AA2DBF2193664253BE5FD4DFD5D94196@Home>

Would listers who have actually worked with their hands on an engine build please contact me off-list?  I have zero experience (yes Ed, I have all the books) and need advice on what I can reasonably expect to do myself without special equipment and what I must send out.  

Michael Rowe
1275 engine now disassembled

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Dec 19 07:56:49 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:56:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
In-Reply-To: <77202627CFAF474FBFFA9EE8385A2FAA@Home>
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This is our version of Godwin's Law.

"As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison
involving Nazis or Hitler approaches."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law

.bill in balmy Oregon

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

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 6:19 AM
To: Spridget Chat Group
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Engine colors

 

> Even as a young lad Hal, I didn't 'enjoy' playing

> with Jello !!!

 

If this is what a question about engine colors has turned into, it is clear 

we are in for a very long and hard winter.  This group is more accurate than


the Farmer's Almanac.

 

Michael Rowe 

_______________________________________________

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Dec 19 10:22:11 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:22:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Serious collection FS
In-Reply-To: <402188520912190611r599d9c88yda3ae5fe59ebf47@mail.gmail.com>
References: <767643.51945.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com><AC4FB9BE365446EDB4C3BEA58760CB72@HomePC>
	<402188520912190611r599d9c88yda3ae5fe59ebf47@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <DC899F3617C34B959967456C956F6DB8@HomePC>

--------------------------------------------------
From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 8:11 AM
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Serious collection FS

> I always liked the 327 Vettes that muscle car guys hate. Hmmm...
> Ron

> I fully agree on the mid-year Vettes.  I had a Marina Blue '65 that looked
> just like the '66 in Lot # s113 on page 2.  Great car.  Someday....
> LAD

I have always had a weakness for the 56-60 Duntov Vettes... Kinda like
a Spridget with a SBC... but priceier!
David L
_______________________________________________

The 58 to 60 models with the dual headlights were my second favorite models. 
When I finally convinced my wife that we really did need a second Vette I 
was high bidder on a 60, but didn't meet the seller's unreasonable reserve 
and he wouldn't budge on it.  Oh, well, that would probably have ended up 
being another one to lose in the divorce along with the 65 and the 240Z 
etc., etc.  Damn, divorce hurts.

LAD

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Dec 19 11:11:36 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:11:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BZ-TV
Message-ID: <752883.69962.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Gun content - Latest Billy Zoom interview on Fox News with preview of Xmas songs. Buy those X tunes!

http://video.foxnews.com/12626923/holiday-favorites

Ron

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Sat Dec 19 12:03:30 2009
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:03:30 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Building an engine
In-Reply-To: <AA2DBF2193664253BE5FD4DFD5D94196@Home>
Message-ID: <1070408471.3344591261249410003.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Find the star drive on the oil pump and DO NOT lose it. Other than that talk to frank. He and Larry Macy guided me through my rebuild 2 weeks ago. 

I could not and probably would not do it without their help. 
Thanks again! 
Ryan 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net> 
To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 9:44:15 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: [Spridgets] Building an engine 

Would listers who have actually worked with their hands on an engine build please contact me off-list? I have zero experience (yes Ed, I have all the books) and need advice on what I can reasonably expect to do myself without special equipment and what I must send out. 

Michael Rowe 
1275 engine now disassembled 
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From pilotrob at msn.com  Sat Dec 19 12:07:03 2009
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:07:03 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Golden cove - PV - Coffee & cars
 -Sunday - last time this year.
Message-ID: <BAY116-DS54F5EBFE7323A39104296D4840@phx.gbl>

What a great idea. :)

CB

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Dec 19 12:35:39 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:35:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Serious collection FS
In-Reply-To: <FF1E1262ED974DBAB45B98B041484FA7@HomePC>
References: <767643.51945.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com><AC4FB9BE365446EDB4C3BEA58760CB72@HomePC><402188520912190611r599d9c88yda3ae5fe59ebf47@mail.gmail.com>
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The last one to die with the most toys wins.
Is this a great group of people...or what?   ...bill
====================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Daniels [mailto:ladaniels at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 10:09 AM
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Serious collection FS

Ah, second time is a charm.  And the cars are piling up faster than I can 
find places to put them.  I think I need to find a few acres in the country 
to put up a small house and a large garage.

Larry

--------------------------------------------------
From: <corvallis at peoplepc.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 11:56 AM
To: "'Larry Daniels'" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Serious collection FS

Look forward dude.
There are still plenty of good women and good cars to be had. Trust me; I've
thru two divorces, and can smile about the 'relationships' that followed.
...bill in oregon
_______________________________________________

The 58 to 60 models with the dual headlights were my second favorite models.

When I finally convinced my wife that we really did need a second Vette I
was high bidder on a 60, but didn't meet the seller's unreasonable reserve
and he wouldn't budge on it.  Oh, well, that would probably have ended up
being another one to lose in the divorce along with the 65 and the 240Z
etc., etc.  Damn, divorce hurts.

LAD
_______________________________________________ 

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sat Dec 19 14:27:25 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:27:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What a difference a day makes
In-Reply-To: <60E8D24E06884B58A400687846F8FCDA@spider>
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A bit south of Bill, in Southern Oregon, it dropped down to 8 that week.
 Past few days have been in the mid fifties.

Nothing to spray...car wise...so I killed a couple Black Widows.  That's
always fun....

Herb
Grants Pass

On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 5:36 AM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> I am in mid-Willamette Valley in Oregon, 90 miles south of Portland. We had
> a week of below freezing temperatures last week; same weather pattern
> you're
> getting now. Now are have high 40's at 6am. Paint spraying weather. ...bill
> =======

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Sat Dec 19 15:38:54 2009
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:38:54 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] What a difference a day makes
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912191327nc2925f0ice362ba95c867d12@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1926266922.3400921261262334928.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Here in bucks county PA just north of philly I just came in from cleaning 3+inches of the midget. With the 6-10 additional they are calling for today...it wont be the last time tonight. 

Ryan 
snow covered '74 midget 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "WFO Herb" <froggi60 at gmail.com> 
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com 
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 4:27:25 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What a difference a day makes 

A bit south of Bill, in Southern Oregon, it dropped down to 8 that week. 
Past few days have been in the mid fifties. 

Nothing to spray...car wise...so I killed a couple Black Widows. That's 
always fun.... 

Herb 
Grants Pass 

On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 5:36 AM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote: 

> I am in mid-Willamette Valley in Oregon, 90 miles south of Portland. We had 
> a week of below freezing temperatures last week; same weather pattern 
> you're 
> getting now. Now are have high 40's at 6am. Paint spraying weather. ...bill 
> ======= 
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Dec 19 17:30:26 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:30:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Golden cove - PV - Coffee & cars
 -Sunday - last time this year.
Message-ID: <386758.53989.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

No idea what the origin of this message is (was not initially posted to Spridgets and Bugeye digest not caught up to me yet), but I used to live a mile from there for a year in the 1970s as a kid next to long-gone Marineland. Is Admiral Risty still there? Best sunset view in the US.

--- On Sat, 12/19/09, Robert E. Shlafer <pilotrob at msn.com> wrote:

> What a great idea. :)
> 
> CB

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sat Dec 19 18:21:58 2009
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:21:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com><303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7><20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><4B2BD5D5.7050306@justbrits.com><402188520912181216w5453efccw92caa670e7520f35@mail.gmail.com><ECF60D23E9A8452082167A942082BCB3@Home>
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Message-ID: <1A8E7EBA811241A28B342E12E030D91B@blackbox2>

Just don't use Moss's green engine paint.   
It is not faithful to the original dark olive green we 
should all know and love.
 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Engine colors


> Your Bugeye should have a dark green engine.
> 
> Jay
> 
> On Dec 18, 2009, at 6:53 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:
> 
>> I recall discussions of the "exact" green color for engines, and I  
>> recall someone saying that red is the only proper color for a  
>> rebuilt engine.  The one I am rebuilding is blue.  I have two others  
>> that are either black or very dirty (more likely both).
>>
>> My car will be cream, a little yellower than OEW, with biscuit  
>> trim.  What colors do people like for BE's that are not original or  
>> stock, and why do you like those colors.  Racers?

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Dec 19 19:35:01 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:35:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What a difference a day makes
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912191327nc2925f0ice362ba95c867d12@mail.gmail.com>
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It was -20 degrees F in Sisters (central Oregon); diesel fuel gels at -20

.bill

  _____  

From: WFO Herb [mailto:froggi60 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:27 PM
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What a difference a day makes

 

A bit south of Bill, in Southern Oregon, it dropped down to 8 that week.
Past few days have been in the mid fifties.

 

Nothing to spray...car wise...so I killed a couple Black Widows.  That's
always fun....

 

Herb

Grants Pass

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

 

On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 5:36 AM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

I am in mid-Willamette Valley in Oregon, 90 miles south of Portland. We had
a week of below freezing temperatures last week; same weather pattern you're
getting now. Now are have high 40's at 6am. Paint spraying weather. ...bill

=======

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Dec 19 19:44:44 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:44:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
Message-ID: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net>

18 inches and counting, heaviest is still to come.
My Sprite is 100% buried in the driveway. The Jag is only visible 
because I know where it parks and there is a semi round mound there.
Looks like lots of shoveling tomorrow.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Happy Healey Days

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Sat Dec 19 20:04:46 2009
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:04:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
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References: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <441250190912191904s3ab258baicac24174554b79fb@mail.gmail.com>

In the 50s and raining.  Should stop in May if we are lucky.  Bets any snow
which they don't know how to remove out here.

-g



On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> 18 inches and counting, heaviest is still to come.
> My Sprite is 100% buried in the driveway. The Jag is only visible because I
> know where it parks and there is a semi round mound there.
> Looks like lots of shoveling tomorrow.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Happy Healey Days
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From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sat Dec 19 20:41:34 2009
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:41:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
In-Reply-To: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net>
References: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <AE296157-3392-4733-A512-24EB6B370B71@gmail.com>

On Dec 19, 2009, at 9:44 PM, Frank wrote:

> 18 inches and counting, heaviest is still to come.
> Looks like lots of shoveling tomorrow.



Frank,

Get a neighborhood kid to do it.....

You're getting too old for that much of activity.......

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Sat Dec 19 20:45:18 2009
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:45:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
In-Reply-To: <441250190912191904s3ab258baicac24174554b79fb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net>
	<441250190912191904s3ab258baicac24174554b79fb@mail.gmail.com>
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On Dec 19, 2009, at 10:04 PM, Bill Gilroy wrote:

> In the 50s and raining.  Should stop in May if we are lucky.  Bets  
> any snow
> which they don't know how to remove out here.


Bill,

So you don't miss the snow?

We only have about 4 or 5 inches on the ground and it has almost  
stopped here.  Usually I get the 12 to 18 inches and Frank gets the 4  
or 5.

I think I like it better this way ;)

Kevin

PS; When are you coming to the east coast?

From biffjones at verizon.net  Sat Dec 19 21:30:05 2009
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:30:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
References: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net><441250190912191904s3ab258baicac24174554b79fb@mail.gmail.com>
	<4CFEE05F-5E17-4A9F-9CE8-14C5C604461D@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <795249970B224108831B7765A01F670E@dell1>

Last I measured (about an hour ago) we had 25 1/2"s and it's still snowing. 
Susposed to stop around 2:00a.m.!
The old snowblower has an oil change and a cleaned out carburator and is 
facing the garage door ready for tomorrow morning. Have a snow drift on the 
deck that is higher than the 38" handrail!

Biff 


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From pythias at pacifier.com  Sat Dec 19 22:10:45 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:10:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
In-Reply-To: <441250190912191904s3ab258baicac24174554b79fb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net>
	<441250190912191904s3ab258baicac24174554b79fb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <526123585.20091219211045@pacifier.com>

Hello Bill,

     It's not that THEY don't know how to remove snow in the
     Northwest, it's that we won't use SALT. You've lived here long
     enough now to see 15, 20, 25, even 30 year and older old cars used for
     daily drivers around the Seattle area. When you were back east
     anything over 5 years old was rusted out, or never driven in
     winter. When I lived in upstate NY, the temp dropped below
     freezing in late October and didn't get above that point until
     late March at the earliest. The longest you've probably seen
     below 32: since you came here has been what, maybe 10 days....

     It does rain though. 



-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
      * "I was adopted," said Tom transparently.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Dec 19 22:36:52 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:36:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
In-Reply-To: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net>
References: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912192136h74196371gf7668314aa7d58bb@mail.gmail.com>

I grew up in the snow belt in upstate New York.  Back in the day, we knew
enough not to worry about going anywhere when it snowed like that.  School
and work will be there two days from now....   Don't kill yourselves trying
to get somewhere that you don't REALLY need to be anyway.  No snow in the
world is worth a coronary.

Cheers!!
Jim -  45F today and tomorrow...  We've had a grand total of about 4 inches
so far this winter.

On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 8:44 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> 18 inches and counting, heaviest is still to come.
> My Sprite is 100% buried in the driveway. The Jag is only visible because I
> know where it parks and there is a semi round mound there.
> Looks like lots of shoveling tomorrow.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Happy Healey Days
> _______________________________________________
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>
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--
Cheers!!
Jim
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Dec 20 06:15:20 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:15:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912192136h74196371gf7668314aa7d58bb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net>
	<43840a7e0912192136h74196371gf7668314aa7d58bb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090912200515m549bcf46qec5e8d49f28a9b19@mail.gmail.com>

It's 38* here right now, but no snow...

On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 11:36 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> I grew up in the snow belt in upstate New York. B Back in the day, we knew
> enough not to worry about going anywhere when it snowed like that. B School
> and work will be there two days from now.... B  Don't kill yourselves
trying
> to get somewhere that you don't REALLY need to be anyway. B No snow in the
> world is worth a coronary.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim - B 45F today and tomorrow... B We've had a grand total of about 4
inches
> so far this winter.
>
> On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 8:44 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> 18 inches and counting, heaviest is still to come.
>> My Sprite is 100% buried in the driveway. The Jag is only visible because
I
>> know where it parks and there is a semi round mound there.
>> Looks like lots of shoveling tomorrow.
>>
>> --
>> Frank Clarici
>> Happy Healey Days
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From theshoe5 at comcast.net  Sun Dec 20 06:44:30 2009
From: theshoe5 at comcast.net (Alan)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:44:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
In-Reply-To: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net>
References: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <D04A30938A7E44D3B3B05527973A6AC4@home>

Frank, We have 2 feet + out here in North Hanover. good thing I got to drive 
the Sprite the other night when it was 55 degrees. I don't think I'll even 
get it out of the garage for a long time now. I didn't think we would get 
this much snow so I left the snow blower in the shed, now I can't get to it. 
Time to break out the bent broken shovel!!
Alan


> 18 inches and counting, heaviest is still to come.
> My Sprite is 100% buried in the driveway. The Jag is only visible because 
> I know where it parks and there is a semi round mound there.
> Looks like lots of shoveling tomorrow.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Dec 20 07:23:43 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:23:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
In-Reply-To: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <563073.87503.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sat, 12/19/09, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> My Sprite is 100% buried in the driveway. The Jag is only
> visible because I know where it parks and there is a semi
> round mound there.
> Looks like lots of shoveling tomorrow.

Do it the easy way:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVWdf1Ky2bI&feature=related

Ron

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Dec 20 08:20:14 2009
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:20:14 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
Message-ID: <BAY118-DS536F0228305F7504EBA9FC8830@phx.gbl>

"Mr. Plow" (love it!:) is even now out there doing his number but we really lucked out here in Stamford on LI Sound. Hardly 3".

Stuff sat over us almost all day according to radar but snow wasn't reaching the ground 'til 6PM. We never got the wind, we never got the heavy stuff. Just a light rate petering out by 3-4 AM. Luck of the draw is all. :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Dec 20 08:26:49 2009
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:26:49 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
Message-ID: <BAY118-DS9508D1F25B8A5F977496BC8830@phx.gbl>

Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo......and "lake effect"....Omigod!!

We just assumed the horizontal stab on our Fokker 28's were 'up there'
'cause you couldn't see the damn thing during the preflight in driving lake effect snowfall. Unreal!! 

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sun Dec 20 11:26:13 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:26:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
In-Reply-To: <563073.87503.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <563073.87503.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C3C0FE116D024FF0B6EC5FBD8FB2B466@Home>

My wife's car had a drift 2' above her head at the driver's side door, which 
was a pain.  But some friend drove a big truck in and out of our driveway, 
clearing/packing about half of it.  No idea who did it, and none of the 
other houses on the block were done.  I guess we did something right, 
sometime.

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY 

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sun Dec 20 12:14:24 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:14:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1974 Jaguar XJ convertable
In-Reply-To: <C3C0FE116D024FF0B6EC5FBD8FB2B466@Home>
References: <563073.87503.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<C3C0FE116D024FF0B6EC5FBD8FB2B466@Home>
Message-ID: <E52DD114971A4EABA11291DD6E979DA1@Home>

I dug my neighbor a path through the snow (seeking points) and broched the 
idea of borrowing her garage to work on my BE.  It turns out she plans to 
bring in a 1974 Jaguar convertable (2400 miles) in the Spring, I think an XJ 
model (yes, there were a few after-market convertables).  I know nothing 
about this car, but if anyone on the list is interested, it will be for sale 
in the Spring and I can check it out.

She says the insurance people have appraised it at $65K+ and she is asking 
$60K.  My guess is that the insurance people are hyping the car to raise the 
insurance premium.  It may be, however, that a convertable XJ is truly rare.

Contact me off-list if interested.

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY 

From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Sun Dec 20 13:21:50 2009
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:21:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] spridgets snow
Message-ID: <DF4B63EC9AE94436A1B1F72CE967945C@Inspiron>

We had a monster snow storm come thru last week, it split at the west end of
Lake Ontario where I live, it traveled south upper New York State, and north
about 50 miles and dropped over 3 feet of the white stuff up there, we got
lots of rain instead. I'm looking out at green grass and a sunny sky today.

Greg Higgins
63 sprite

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Dec 20 13:42:34 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:42:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Where's my Sprite?
Message-ID: <4B2E8C3A.7060902@comcast.net>

If this link works.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30376740&id=1297299378

-- 
Frank Clarici
Happy Healey Days

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Dec 20 14:03:15 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:03:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Where's my Sprite?
In-Reply-To: <4B2E8C3A.7060902@comcast.net>
References: <4B2E8C3A.7060902@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <402188520912201303o5dcc4794idc21385495a45a65@mail.gmail.com>

> If this link works.
> http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30376740&id=1297299378

Only works if you have a deFacedbook account ;-(
David L

From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Dec 20 14:16:23 2009
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:16:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Where's my Sprite?
References: <4B2E8C3A.7060902@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <004801ca81b9$af0629b0$6401a8c0@refisk>

It works, but.........."You must log in to see this page."


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 3:42 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Where's my Sprite?


> If this link works.
> 
> http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30376740&id=1297299378
> 
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Happy Healey Days

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Dec 20 14:32:12 2009
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:32:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Where's my Sprite?
In-Reply-To: <4B2E8C3A.7060902@comcast.net>
References: <4B2E8C3A.7060902@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <B287949C-0752-4894-87EA-C72086C03905@phillymgclub.com>

FACEBOOK?????

NO F'ing way dude!!

Can't find mine either tho!!

Larry

On Dec 20, 2009, at 3:42 PM, Frank wrote:

> If this link works.
>
> http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30376740&id=1297299378
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Happy Healey Days
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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 robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Dec 20 14:54:17 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:54:17 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Where's my Sprite?
In-Reply-To: <004801ca81b9$af0629b0$6401a8c0@refisk>
References: <4B2E8C3A.7060902@comcast.net>,
	<004801ca81b9$af0629b0$6401a8c0@refisk>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W24D51A80CF93C4ED274E72B8830@phx.gbl>

I get:



This content is currently unavailable ...

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 3:42 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Where's my Sprite?
>
>
> > If this link works.
> >
> > http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30376740&id=1297299378
> >
> > --
> > Frank Clarici
> > Happy Healey Days

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Dec 20 15:20:30 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:20:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Where is my Sprite (new link)
Message-ID: <4B2EA32E.5090700@comcast.net>

*This shouyld work, I tried Diane's facebook pics but that doesn't work.

http://tinyurl.com/y8jk7yq*

-- 
Frank 

From sales at justbrits.com  Sun Dec 20 15:21:54 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:21:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Where's my Sprite?
In-Reply-To: <004801ca81b9$af0629b0$6401a8c0@refisk>
References: <4B2E8C3A.7060902@comcast.net>
	<004801ca81b9$af0629b0$6401a8c0@refisk>
Message-ID: <4B2EA382.1050400@justbrits.com>

<<It works, but.........."You must log in to see this page." >>

I did but "not available.", Frank ?!?!?!?

Facebook = POS
'freeAlbums' = POS

AGE OLD adage = You get what you pay for !!

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Dec 20 15:51:50 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:51:50 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Where is my Sprite (new link)
In-Reply-To: <4B2EA32E.5090700@comcast.net>
References: <4B2EA32E.5090700@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W9A7A7E3A983B29FAEA4EAB8830@phx.gbl>

Yeah, that works!



Are you trying to copy the home page of AH Spares?  If so, I think that you'e
overdone it!! ;)

RD




> Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:20:30 -0500
>

> *This shouyld work, I tried Diane's facebook pics but that doesn't work.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/y8jk7yq*
>
> --
> Frank

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Dec 20 16:17:04 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:17:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Where's my Sprite?
In-Reply-To: <402188520912201303o5dcc4794idc21385495a45a65@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C753F070.229C6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

I have an account (can't figure out how to cancel it), but it still doesn't
work.
> This content is currently unavailable
> The page you requested cannot be displayed right now. It may be temporarily
> unavailable, the link you clicked on may have expired, or you may not have
> permission to view this page.

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Sun Dec 20 18:19:28 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:19:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912192136h74196371gf7668314aa7d58bb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net>,
	<43840a7e0912192136h74196371gf7668314aa7d58bb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W2449D191190654C0D9B0A4C2820@phx.gbl>

We got about 18-20 inches in my part of Long Island.
REAL glad I took the opportunity to drive the Bugeye last
Tuesday, the last warm day (50ish) we've had, and look to have for a while.

Well Jim, maybe people in Owego (crazy IBM'ers)
are that wussy not to go anywhere when it snows like this,
but people in Newark valley and north, didn't even close the schools!
We had work to do!! and learning to get!!
actually shoveling to do THEN sledding! and snowmobiling

heheheheh

Great Picture Frank!

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:36:52 -0600
> From: bmwwxman at gmail.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] snow
>
> I grew up in the snow belt in upstate New York.  Back in the day, we knew
> enough not to worry about going anywhere when it snowed like that.  School
> and work will be there two days from now....   Don't kill yourselves trying
> to get somewhere that you don't REALLY need to be anyway.  No snow in the
> world is worth a coronary.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim -  45F today and tomorrow...  We've had a grand total of about 4 inches
> so far this winter.
>
> On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 8:44 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > 18 inches and counting, heaviest is still to come.
> > My Sprite is 100% buried in the driveway. The Jag is only visible because
I
> > know where it parks and there is a semi round mound there.
> > Looks like lots of shoveling tomorrow.
> >
> > --
> > Frank Clarici
> > Happy Healey Days
> >

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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 20 18:25:18 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:25:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Where is my Sprite (new link)
In-Reply-To: <4B2EA32E.5090700@comcast.net>
References: <4B2EA32E.5090700@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912201725p210fb997r83d395539d6cf9d5@mail.gmail.com>

Seems to be something wrong with my 'white balance' control.  All the grass
looks like snow....

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Dec 20 18:26:58 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:26:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Where's my Sprite?
In-Reply-To: <C753F070.229C6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <402188520912201303o5dcc4794idc21385495a45a65@mail.gmail.com>
	<C753F070.229C6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912201726w506a69a4x39013e37173a1ba4@mail.gmail.com>

I got the pics just fine.  I think it just doesn't like some of you...
;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Dec 20, 2009 at 5:17 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> I have an account (can't figure out how to cancel it), but it still doesn't
> work.
> > This content is currently unavailable
> > The page you requested cannot be displayed right now. It may be
> temporarily
> > unavailable, the link you clicked on may have expired, or you may not
> have
> > permission to view this page.

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Sun Dec 20 18:35:28 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:35:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
In-Reply-To: <ECF60D23E9A8452082167A942082BCB3@Home>
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com>,
	<303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7>,
	<20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<4B2BD5D5.7050306@justbrits.com>,
	<402188520912181216w5453efccw92caa670e7520f35@mail.gmail.com>,
	<ECF60D23E9A8452082167A942082BCB3@Home>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W243BC087D9DBFEAC6EE428C2820@phx.gbl>

Hi Michael,

The Holy Sprite's light blue engine matches the interior of his car.
My Engine is painted the metallic blue that the rest of my Bugeye is.
I think that it goes well with the silver/blue theme on my car.

Personally, I think you should paint the engine body color. :-)
It'd be different, right?? and cool!
Paint it with high temp paint first, then the body color.
Now, it's YOUR car and you should do whatever YOU want.
It's the only way you'll be happy, and THAT is what's most important.
NOT whether someone else says what should be correct.

I chose my color because it's the way my Dad had it painted 30 some odd years
ago.
The engine was chebby orange at that time, because that's the paint the had
laying
around when it was last rebuilt. I didn't like it so, I changed it.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!


> Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:53:00 -0500
> From: mdrowe at optonline.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Engine colors
>
> I recall discussions of the "exact" green color for engines, and I recall
> someone saying that red is the only proper color for a rebuilt engine.  The
> one I am rebuilding is blue.  I have two others that are either black or
> very dirty (more likely both).
>
> My car will be cream, a little yellower than OEW, with biscuit trim.  What
> colors do people like for BE's that are not original or stock, and why do
> you like those colors.  Racers?
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Midget
> '60 Sprite kit
> Long Island, NY

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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 20 18:40:55 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:40:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090912200515m549bcf46qec5e8d49f28a9b19@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net>
	<43840a7e0912192136h74196371gf7668314aa7d58bb@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912200515m549bcf46qec5e8d49f28a9b19@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912201740q42ba2b93s50b5e87270b161c9@mail.gmail.com>

IN THE "BIG T"???????????????????????????

Holy cow, there really is global warming!

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Sun Dec 20 18:44:07 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:44:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sorry Lester... Bad news for oldsaabguy
In-Reply-To: <441250190912181147h52c8d1csc07988b9dd7953ab@mail.gmail.com>
References: <591352.35712.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<2E995DC5-ED27-4F44-A84E-282CBD9C37BF@comcast.net>,
	<441250190912181147h52c8d1csc07988b9dd7953ab@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W2F2729ADAAAA772F41DC1C2820@phx.gbl>

Loved driving my Dad's 1981 900 Turbo.
Good handling, pretty quick. Unfortunately blew the Turbo
at about 50K miles, despite always following the manual about letting it
idle for about 2 mins before you shut it down.
really like the Inca wheel design.
It's a shame the're just shutting it down, they should give it more time
to get the deal done with Spyker or the Swedish gov't or whoever.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:47:36 -0800
> From: wmgilroy at gmail.com
 Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sorry Lester... Bad news for oldsaabguy
>
> I used my nieces older 900 turbo.  That was  a great car, handled well,
when
> like stink, and was roomy for a 2 door hatch.  I really liked driving that
> thing.
>
> -g
>
> On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 10:18 AM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Doesn't bug me man, mine are over 30 years old on average..  the new cars
> > were gonna be good ones tho' lotsa tech stuff.
> >
> > The attraction was that the sedans did everything, great handling,
> > acceleration, gas mileage, room, and safety..  other than that very little
I
> > guess..  ;-)
> >
> > Lester
> > >
> >
> > On Dec 18, 2009, at 10:37 AM, Jay Fishbein wrote:
> >
> >  Just another Saab story.
> >>
> >> Just what WAS the attraction of these cars anyway? Maybe the ignition
> >> switch on the floor?
> >>
> >> jay fishbein
> >> wallingford, ct
> >>
> >> --- On Fri, 12/18/09, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> >> Subject: [Spridgets] Sorry Lester... Bad news for oldsaabguy

> >>
> >> GM to shut down
> >> Saab<http://e.ccialerts.com/a/hBLK47eAGmKL2AfOUcZDhQju-Yy/awo8>
> >> By Dale Jewett | 12/18/09, 9:12 am et
> >> General Motors will shut down Saab

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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 20 18:45:19 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:45:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What a difference a day makes
In-Reply-To: <1DE5077EC8D74498AC9FE6EB16B9E322@spider>
References: <8de85a9c0912181600n1eeff111i5eba128cbdcf9d44@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W383119839DDB1166ADF8AFB8840@phx.gbl>
	<e98d88090912181905x502a6a3et905ee6abc3482060@mail.gmail.com>
	<e27b5cac0912190505m7c4a827clf9c4da996dfb9f5c@mail.gmail.com>
	<60E8D24E06884B58A400687846F8FCDA@spider>
	<2ad6c6b10912191327nc2925f0ice362ba95c867d12@mail.gmail.com>
	<1DE5077EC8D74498AC9FE6EB16B9E322@spider>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912201745t61fa133ck4b304ee9d946d784@mail.gmail.com>

Ahh but you've got Bachelor....skiing at its finest.

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Sun Dec 20 18:49:14 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:49:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
In-Reply-To: <4B2BD5D5.7050306@justbrits.com>
References: <bc1301ca7feb$40f635c0$0168010a@mail2world.com>,
	<303954C29FE449B5BFF40CC3707D295F@leovs802bt6yj7>,
	<20091218075726.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<4B2BD5D5.7050306@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W158C222E8F810D3D0FF4D5C2820@phx.gbl>

Umm Ed,

Think it's time for a new monitor.
Carpet's not gray.  It's Tan.


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:19:49 -0600
> From: sales at justbrits.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] ebay bugeye that is pimped out
>
> << (and the freaking shocks are red!) >>
>
> And most likely UN-rebuilt, PPP <G> !!
> 'Course I also like the steering col & box AND
> motor mount rubbers being RE-sale Red <G> !!
> [ALL of the above shot in 'finish' paint?!?!?]
>
> Does ANYBODY understand the 'tan' strip
> between bottom of windscreen and dash trim pc.??
>
> Then there IS the clamps between blower motor
> and heater, brake lines 'finish' painted, CHROME
> shifter 'can', the combo gauge tilted to left, ditto
> wiper 'W', all the hose clamps wrong, and NO 'coil'
> the the capillary tube [at radiator].
>
> Wonder what sewing the gray carpet "to fit" cost<G>?
>
> Wonder what the WRONG blue crimp connectors [3]
> under and behind coil are for <G> ?!?
>
> And nice 'hole' in floor with hammer-head dent also
> in floor ?!?!?
>
> Sure 'glad' it's a "Complete Restoration", wot ?!?
>
> Geesh.
> __________________

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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sun Dec 20 20:46:14 2009
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:46:14 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Where is my Sprite (new link)
In-Reply-To: <4B2EA32E.5090700@comcast.net>
References: <4B2EA32E.5090700@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <55207.173.146.217.85.1261367174.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

All right Frank!  First we got you to try cheesecurds now a smattering of
snow.  We'll make you a Wisconsinite out of you yet!

Dave W. (seriously though, you folks be careful out there.  We don't want
to inherit your Spridgets if you're not around to drive them.)



> *This shouyld work, I tried Diane's facebook pics but that doesn't work.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/y8jk7yq*
>
> --
> Frank

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Sun Dec 20 20:49:32 2009
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:49:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] stuck axle
Message-ID: <200912210349.nBL3nWFQ009795@syrphus.ucdavis.edu>

I'm helping a friend replace the hub seals and bearings on his MGTC.  It
has a spridget pumpkin in a TC housing, and wire wheels. The right axle
came right out and is finished. The left axle comes out about 1" and will
not come out any farther.  Its an old style TC axle that is a taper fit
with keyway to the outer hub.  What could possibly be holding it in?  Even
if the splines are twisted a bit, this sucker should have come out by now.
 No way to pull the diff carrier till this bugger lets go.
Any thoughts besides a giant slide hammer?

Thanks,
Glen

By the way, the A35 saloon is now living in a covered garage in Sacramento
and will be dolled up for "Hot August Nights" this next year in Reno.  The
new owner is a body/paint guy who will really give it what it needed.

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sun Dec 20 22:20:30 2009
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:20:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Vermont MG-themed holiday packages
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W63245DA7F809D4ED038AE4B7880@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <609004.18398.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Mike,
Is that the Kitzhoff Inn (spelling is probably off) you are talking about?  A
bunch of people from my Long Island MG club went up there in October of this
year and had nothing but great things to say about the place, the drive
up, the beautiful area it is in, and the people who run it. The club is
planning another trip next year and I hope to be able to go this time.
 
If you are talking about a different place, there must be two LBC-oriented
B&B's up there in Vermont.
 
David Booker
'71 Midget (that was unfortunately not up to the trip this year)
Long Island

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Dec 20 22:31:53 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:31:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W2449D191190654C0D9B0A4C2820@phx.gbl>
References: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net>
	<43840a7e0912192136h74196371gf7668314aa7d58bb@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU103-W2449D191190654C0D9B0A4C2820@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912202131l5c48f72emd0e3710be10a1c75@mail.gmail.com>

Brian,

You gotta remember that back in the day nobody ahd *cars*. And we had to go
bare foot in the snow.  And up hill both ways. And so without lunch.  And
chew rawhide for supper....   Besides... They are all heathens in Newark
Valley and north of there they eat their young.

Cheers!
Jim

On Sun, Dec 20, 2009 at 7:19 PM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> We got about 18-20 inches in my part of Long Island.
> REAL glad I took the opportunity to drive the Bugeye last
> Tuesday, the last warm day (50ish) we've had, and look to have for a while.
>
> Well Jim, maybe people in Owego (crazy IBM'ers)
> are that wussy not to go anywhere when it snows like this,
> but people in Newark valley and north, didn't even close the schools!
> We had work to do!! and learning to get!!
> actually shoveling to do THEN sledding! and snowmobiling
>
> heheheheh
>
> Great Picture Frank!
>
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
>
>
>
> > Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:36:52 -0600
> > From: bmwwxman at gmail.com
> > CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] snow
> >
> > I grew up in the snow belt in upstate New York.  Back in the day, we knew
> > enough not to worry about going anywhere when it snowed like that.
>  School
> > and work will be there two days from now....   Don't kill yourselves
> trying
> > to get somewhere that you don't REALLY need to be anyway.  No snow in the
> > world is worth a coronary.
> >
> > Cheers!!
> > Jim -  45F today and tomorrow...  We've had a grand total of about 4
> inches
> > so far this winter.
> >
> > On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 8:44 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > > 18 inches and counting, heaviest is still to come.
> > > My Sprite is 100% buried in the driveway. The Jag is only visible
> because
> I
> > > know where it parks and there is a semi round mound there.
> > > Looks like lots of shoveling tomorrow.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Frank Clarici
> > > Happy Healey Days
> > >
>
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Cheers!!
Jim
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Sun Dec 20 22:38:48 2009
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:38:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Vermont MG-themed holiday packages
In-Reply-To: <609004.18398.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <SNT124-W63245DA7F809D4ED038AE4B7880@phx.gbl>,
	<609004.18398.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT124-W242A2F5D6A7304562B2079B7820@phx.gbl>

David,



That's the place.  I'm glad to hear everyone had good things to report.  Simon
and Alison are wonderful hosts.

If you or any club members/listers are in the area and need a place to turn a
wrench, my garage is always available for a fellow LBCer.  Hopefully nobody
will, of course.

Drop me line when you're coming up and I'll stop by the Kitzhof with a few of
our local brews if I can. (Depends on work schedule.)



Cheers,



Mike Eldred

'54 MG TF

'73 MG Midget

'51 Willys M38



Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:20:30 -0800
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Vermont MG-themed holiday packages
To: redscirocco at hotmail.com
CC: spridgets at autox.team.net






Mike,
Is that the Kitzhoff Inn (spelling is probably off) you are talking about?  A
bunch of people from my Long Island MG club went up there in October of this
year and had nothing but great things to say about the place, the drive up,
the beautiful area it is in, and the people who run it. The club is planning
another trip next year and I hope to be able to go this time.

If you are talking about a different place, there must be two LBC-oriented
B&B's up there in Vermont.

David Booker
'71 Midget (that was unfortunately not up to the trip this year)
Long Island



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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Dec 20 22:41:41 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:41:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] stuck axle
In-Reply-To: <200912210349.nBL3nWFQ009795@syrphus.ucdavis.edu>
References: <200912210349.nBL3nWFQ009795@syrphus.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912202141m3725edc8jf2c683ca3c7b2577@mail.gmail.com>

Glen,

I had to pull a broken half shaft on my TC back in 1967. Had to use a dirty
great slide hammer and it took bleedin' forever to get the booger out as I
recall...  Good luck with it. It should eventually come out.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Dec 20, 2009 at 9:49 PM, Glen Byrns <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu> wrote:

> I'm helping a friend replace the hub seals and bearings on his MGTC.  It
> has a spridget pumpkin in a TC housing, and wire wheels. The right axle
> came right out and is finished. The left axle comes out about 1" and will
> not come out any farther.  Its an old style TC axle that is a taper fit
> with keyway to the outer hub.  What could possibly be holding it in?  Even
> if the splines are twisted a bit, this sucker should have come out by now.
>  No way to pull the diff carrier till this bugger lets go.
> Any thoughts besides a giant slide hammer?
>
> Thanks,
> Glen
>
> By the way, the A35 saloon is now living in a covered garage in Sacramento
> and will be dolled up for "Hot August Nights" this next year in Reno.  The
> new owner is a body/paint guy who will really give it what it needed.
> _______________________________________________
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Cheers!!
Jim
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not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Mon Dec 21 06:51:23 2009
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:51:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas
Message-ID: <87d2rg$7n6mru@email.mtu.edu>

Here's a video that combines:

1) car content - Chevy
2) Season's greetings - Christmas carol - sorta
3) helpful hints for all the folks that got the snow over the weekend 
- how to deal with it

<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50IgzksUqpQ>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50IgzksUqpQ 


("Yoopers" are the people who live in the Upper Peninsula of 
Michigan. Negaunee is a small town near Marquette, MI)
(Put your drink down before watching.)

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

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 07:49:56 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:49:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Did Sprite offer this chrome strip like the
	Midget?...pict.
Message-ID: <205cef430912210649x4fd49a9jf7781299aa1d1f7b@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I was procrastinating shoveling the near 24" of snow in my driveway (got
home via train at 10 PM) and saw this Sprite lost in the salvage section of
eBay. BTW if you read the Q & A it runs and has a clean title, good deal : )

Looking at the ads the owner provided it appears Austin Healey offered wire
wheels and the chrome strips for the MKIII Sprite which the Midget had am I
wrong on this or is it true? Also does this ad also mean both the wire
wheels and chrome strip were not offered on the MKII Sprite?
Advertisement:
http://www.spriteparts.com.au/user/cimage/wirewheels.jpg

eBay auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-Austin-Healey-Sprite-Convertible-stick-shift_W0QQitemZ290382423760QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSalvage_Parts_Cars?hash=item439c2426d0

Lin

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 07:50:54 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:50:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas
In-Reply-To: <87d2rg$7n6mru@email.mtu.edu>
References: <87d2rg$7n6mru@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <402188520912210650m3f92a42ao15b60650a4a477d7@mail.gmail.com>

> Here's a video that combines:
>
> 1) car content - Chevy
> 2) Season's greetings - Christmas carol - sorta
> 3) helpful hints for all the folks that got the snow over the weekend
> - how to deal with it
>
> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50IgzksUqpQ>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50IgzksUqpQ

Thanks, Tim. I have loved that "carol" for years... never thought to
look for it on YouTube
David L

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Dec 21 08:04:50 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:04:50 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
In-Reply-To: <C3C0FE116D024FF0B6EC5FBD8FB2B466@Home>
References: <563073.87503.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<C3C0FE116D024FF0B6EC5FBD8FB2B466@Home>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W49EE5AC88DDE9F6850EE6BB8820@phx.gbl>

And that was in the garage, right? :)

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada


> Date: Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:26:13 -0500
>
> My wife's car had a drift 2' above her head at the driver's side door, which
> was a pain.
...
> Michael Rowe
> Long Island, NY

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 08:04:55 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:04:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sorry Lester... Bad news for oldsaabguy
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912180812m5043bdcbtbb98c790b416abd@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0912180812m5043bdcbtbb98c790b416abd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912210704l58f2bf4fwc435035b572aac1f@mail.gmail.com>

I stood by GM since I was a kid always driving a GM backed car. After they
dumped Saturn & Pontiac (my 2 favorite cars) I now have another reason not
to ever buy a GM brand. Two things that annoy me, one they brought hopes up
with a "Penske' purchase appearing to be just a sales promo and 2nd they
killed 2 cool looking sports cars the Sky and the Solstice.
I still like my 94 SW2 but disgusted with GM.
Lin

On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 11:12 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> GM to shut down
> Saab<http://e.ccialerts.com/a/hBLK47eAGmKL2AfOUcZDhQju-Yy/awo8>
> By Dale Jewett | 12/18/09, 9:12 am et
> General Motors will shut down Saab after the automaker wasn't able to
> conclude a deal to sell the brand to Spyker Cars, GM said on Friday.
>  Despite the best efforts of all involved, it has become very clear that
> the
> due diligence required to complete this complex transaction could not be
> executed in a reasonable time," GM Europe president Nick Reilly said in a
> statement.
> "In order to maintain operations, Saab needed a quick resolution. We regret
> that we were not able to complete this transaction with Spyker Cars. We
> will
> work closely with the Saab organization to wind down the business in an
> orderly and responsible manner. This is not a bankruptcy or forced
> liquidation process. Consequently, we expect Saab to satisfy debts,
> including supplier payments, and to wind down...
>
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>  Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
> not
> sure about the former.  - Albert Einstein
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From haynes386 at netzero.net  Mon Dec 21 08:13:57 2009
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:13:57 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Calendar
Message-ID: <20091221.081357.23774.0@webmail07.dca.untd.com>

Hi all, my calendar finally arrived on Friday. Maybe it was the fact that I
ordered the large format, maybe it was because I gave them crap about only
giving me one shipping choice after I placed the order, but it arrived in fine
shape. Thanks to everyone who sent in photos and to everyone who worked on
putting it together for the rest of us.
Merry Christmas all!


Mark Haynes
HAN6L12779
HAN5L8016

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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 08:20:16 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:20:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Where is my Sprite (new link)
In-Reply-To: <4B2EA32E.5090700@comcast.net>
References: <4B2EA32E.5090700@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <205cef430912210720v62ae683cl7b63b57d70eefb24@mail.gmail.com>

Great shot Frank,
I hope you can find your Sprite : )
Lin

On Sun, Dec 20, 2009 at 5:20 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> *This shouyld work, I tried Diane's facebook pics but that doesn't work.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/y8jk7yq*
>
> --
> Frank
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Dec 21 08:26:33 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:26:33 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912192136h74196371gf7668314aa7d58bb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B2D8F9C.9080004@comcast.net>,
	<43840a7e0912192136h74196371gf7668314aa7d58bb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W7DF01641043D1DF688D52B8820@phx.gbl>

Up here in the Great White North, when there is a big snowstorm, especially
the first big one, the ambulances start to move.  There used to be reports of
how many men had heart attacks while shovelling their driveways though I can't
say that I hear them anymore.  I live near hospitals and I do notice the
ambulances.



One consideration for travelling in a snowstorm, is ... where are you going to
park when you get there?  ( And, will you get plowed in, once you're there? )
Probably the most important though, is that there are a great number of
drivers out there who don't engage their winter driving habits until after
they cause an accident.



How come you guys are getting all the snow?  We had about 8" about 2 weeks ago
and a couple of dustings since.

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )





> Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:36:52 -0600
>
> I grew up in the snow belt in upstate New York. Back in the day, we knew
> enough not to worry about going anywhere when it snowed like that. School
> and work will be there two days from now.... Don't kill yourselves trying
> to get somewhere that you don't REALLY need to be anyway. No snow in the
> world is worth a coronary.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim - 45F today and tomorrow... We've had a grand total of about 4 inches
> so far this winter.
>
> On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 8:44 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > 18 inches and counting, heaviest is still to come.
> > My Sprite is 100% buried in the driveway. The Jag is only visible because
I
> > know where it parks and there is a semi round mound there.
> > Looks like lots of shoveling tomorrow.
> >
> > --
> > Frank Clarici
> > Happy Healey Days

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 08:31:41 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:31:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Did Sprite offer this chrome strip like the
 Midget?...pict.
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912210649x4fd49a9jf7781299aa1d1f7b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430912210649x4fd49a9jf7781299aa1d1f7b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090912210731l65a783e1yf5a22db6b06f1322@mail.gmail.com>

I know I have oft times been told that the chrome strip on our 68
isn't factory, yet when we stripped the stick off trim off the car, as
well as the paint, the holes for the clips WERE there. I went back
with the strip, as it appeared to me that it was a factory option.

Brad

On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 8:49 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
wrote:
> List,
> I was procrastinating shoveling the near 24" of snow in my driveway (got
> home via train at 10 PM) and saw this Sprite lost in the salvage section of
> eBay. BTW if you read the Q & A it runs and has a clean title, good deal :
)
>
> Looking at the ads the owner provided it appears Austin Healey offered wire
> wheels and the chrome strips for the MKIII Sprite which the Midget had am I
> wrong on this or is it true? Also does this ad also mean both the wire
> wheels and chrome strip were not offered on the MKII Sprite?
> Advertisement:
> http://www.spriteparts.com.au/user/cimage/wirewheels.jpg
>
> eBay auction:
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-Austin-Healey-Sprite-Convertible-stick-sh
ift_W0QQitemZ290382423760QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSalvage_Parts_Cars?hash=item439c2
426d0
>
> Lin
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 08:36:30 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:36:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
In-Reply-To: <8de85a9c0912180921y16470396ne4230fb95b7c6b42@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>
	<8de85a9c0912180921y16470396ne4230fb95b7c6b42@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912210736p23feb07k6ac15dcf392aefe1@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks for the link.

As for the problem, in order to pull the rod off the "U" shaped holder you
have to wack it with your hand. Well I first thought it was just me but I
have read reviews that it is a PITA so I figured it would be a good project
being this group is running out of time.

Does anyone else have this problem or is it just journalists and girls,
hahaha.
Lin

On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 12:21 PM, Jeff Foster <tr3.4.me at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 9:50 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > I don't know if I can do a search on the archives or if I am doing it
> > correctly is this (below) the right site to do a search?
> > http://autox.team.net/pipermail/spridgets/
>
> Try this link:
> http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 08:39:51 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:39:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] More old race programs
In-Reply-To: <C7504209.8A0E%franks97@verizon.net>
References: <C7504209.8A0E%franks97@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <205cef430912210739ubae324cy881775f1adc4bd9a@mail.gmail.com>

What is the link?
Lin

On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 11:16 PM, Franks <franks97 at verizon.net> wrote:

> My scanning project continues. If you haven9t stopped by the Oregon Region
> web site lately I9ve added some more old Rose Cup programs. The 1979
> program
> has lots of historic information and a complete entry list.
>
> Enjoy!
>
>
> --
> David Franks
> franks97 at verizon.net
> 67 AH Sprite #82 Blue
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 08:48:52 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:48:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Did Sprite offer this chrome strip like the
 Midget?...pict.
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090912210731l65a783e1yf5a22db6b06f1322@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430912210649x4fd49a9jf7781299aa1d1f7b@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210731l65a783e1yf5a22db6b06f1322@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912210748r269fb4b3pd99e3fcf076d6c3f@mail.gmail.com>

Well this now makes sense to me and I am sure many other Spridgeteers : )
Lin

On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 10:31 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>wrote:

> I know I have oft times been told that the chrome strip on our 68
> isn't factory, yet when we stripped the stick off trim off the car, as
> well as the paint, the holes for the clips WERE there. I went back
> with the strip, as it appeared to me that it was a factory option.
>
> Brad
>
> On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 8:49 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > List,
> > I was procrastinating shoveling the near 24" of snow in my driveway (got
> > home via train at 10 PM) and saw this Sprite lost in the salvage section
> of
> > eBay. BTW if you read the Q & A it runs and has a clean title, good deal
> : )
> >
> > Looking at the ads the owner provided it appears Austin Healey offered
> wire
> > wheels and the chrome strips for the MKIII Sprite which the Midget had am
> I
> > wrong on this or is it true? Also does this ad also mean both the wire
> > wheels and chrome strip were not offered on the MKII Sprite?
> > Advertisement:
> > http://www.spriteparts.com.au/user/cimage/wirewheels.jpg
> >
> > eBay auction:
> >
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-Austin-Healey-Sprite-Convertible-stick-shift_W0QQitemZ290382423760QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSalvage_Parts_Cars?hash=item439c2426d0
> >
> > Lin
> > _______________________________________________
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 08:54:32 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:54:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] sebring race sprite on e-bay
In-Reply-To: <587588.18171.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <3D0A135B4CE941F8B6649C2A59B4CBFA@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<587588.18171.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912210754l2dfa4bc0k1caa6277eb8efb@mail.gmail.com>

How do they mount the tank in the Sprite is it just sitting in the trunk
area or do they cut the floor?
Lin

On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 1:47 AM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Start with two stock tanks, cut the tops off each.  Weld the tanks together
> so
> the two tops face each other.  Caution, cutting and welding gas tanks can
> lead
> to explosions.  Have a pro do it, if you don't know what you're doing.
>  You'll
> also have to fab a filler neck for the top part of the tank and cut a hole
> in
> your boot floor for the top part of the tank to fit through.  If you could
> find a fuel cell of the right size, you could cut the tops of the two tanks
> off, insert the cell, and bolt the two tanks together at the flanges.
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On Sat, 12/19/09, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:
>
> From: Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] sebring race sprite on e-bay
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Saturday, December 19, 2009, 12:45 AM
>
> Speaking of factory mods on Sprites.  Could someone explain in more detail
> from the pohtos on how one could construct an extended mileage  fuel tank
> like
> the one that is shown.  The seller states tht a fuel cell is installed in
> the
> lower tank.  Why are there not two fuel cells? How are the two tanks joined
> together where the one fuel neck serves both tnks?  Anyone seen photos or
> other information on this tank system?
>
> Leo
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Dec 21 09:03:09 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:03:09 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Huh?? (No LBC!)
In-Reply-To: <402188520912182053l7200662t99e65d3b951e93fa@mail.gmail.com>
References: <807537.29932.qm@web84202.mail.re3.yahoo.com>,
	<402188520912182053l7200662t99e65d3b951e93fa@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W493545369BB34BCD473140B8820@phx.gbl>

Your French spelling almost got by me!  ;)

> Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:53:16 -0600
>
> I know it's the season but... No "L" ??

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Dec 21 09:17:58 2009
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:17:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DS9508D1F25B8A5F977496BC8830@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DS9508D1F25B8A5F977496BC8830@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4B2F9FB6.6000600@frontiernet.net>

Ahhhhhh, yes. When I first moved to Albany, my neighbor warned me about 
"lake effect", and advised me to go outside every night from late 
September until the 1st of May, and make sure I knew EXACTLY where I had 
parked my car. That advice proved invaluable on more than one occasion.

Kate


Robert E. Shlafer wrote:
> Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo......and "lake effect"....Omigod!!
>
> We just assumed the horizontal stab on our Fokker 28's were 'up there'
> 'cause you couldn't see the damn thing during the preflight in driving lake effect snowfall. Unreal!! 
>
> Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Dec 21 10:06:41 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:06:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] More old race programs
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912210739ubae324cy881775f1adc4bd9a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <C7504209.8A0E%franks97@verizon.net>
	<205cef430912210739ubae324cy881775f1adc4bd9a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3998285F22694E789939C8A8E8A95D9C@spider>

http://www.oregonscca.com/content/section/4/306/

...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: Monday, December 21, 2009 7:40 AM
To: Franks
Cc: Spridgets List; Randy Unsbee,A.B.C.; vintage list; Oregon SCCA;
pdxracer at egroups.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] More old race programs

What is the link?
Lin

On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 11:16 PM, Franks <franks97 at verizon.net> wrote:

> My scanning project continues. If you haven9t stopped by the Oregon Region
> web site lately I9ve added some more old Rose Cup programs. The 1979
> program
> has lots of historic information and a complete entry list.
>
> Enjoy!
>
>
> --
> David Franks
> franks97 at verizon.net
> 67 AH Sprite #82 Blue
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 10:32:56 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:32:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912210736p23feb07k6ac15dcf392aefe1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>
	<8de85a9c0912180921y16470396ne4230fb95b7c6b42@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210736p23feb07k6ac15dcf392aefe1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912210932q2f163bb1h61d715bc8317296a@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Lin,

I'd say they just don't understand how to get the rod out of the clasp. I've
never had to *hit* it with anything. You just pull towards the opposite side
of the engine bay and it will come free.  If there is a real PITA associated
with this set up, it is in anchoring the free end of the rod. The
arrangement is a vertical tab on the fender adjacent to the radiator cap.
The tab as a graduated slot in it that the bent end of the rod is supposed
to fit into. The rod will slip around in the slot until it finally finds a
stable spot to roost.  I'm sure the click-slide is a better way to do this
but see what your students can dream up...   Maybe a hydraulic damper?  ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 9:36 AM, Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Thanks for the link.
>
> As for the problem, in order to pull the rod off the "U" shaped holder you
> have to wack it with your hand. Well I first thought it was just me but I
> have read reviews that it is a PITA so I figured it would be a good project
> being this group is running out of time.
>
> Does anyone else have this problem or is it just journalists and girls,
> hahaha.
> Lin
>
> On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 12:21 PM, Jeff Foster <tr3.4.me at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 9:50 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > I don't know if I can do a search on the archives or if I am doing it
> > > correctly is this (below) the right site to do a search?
> > > http://autox.team.net/pipermail/spridgets/
> >
> > Try this link:
> > http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/
> > _______________________________________________
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Jim
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 10:41:01 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:41:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Did Sprite offer this chrome strip like the
 Midget?...pict.
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912210748r269fb4b3pd99e3fcf076d6c3f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430912210649x4fd49a9jf7781299aa1d1f7b@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210731l65a783e1yf5a22db6b06f1322@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210748r269fb4b3pd99e3fcf076d6c3f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912210941l666b443fg941e3f2d22b16198@mail.gmail.com>

Brad's car is a Midget though, right Brad? ....     My 1968 Midget doesn't
have the side trim but it does have the bonnet arrow.  Looking inside the
fenders, it appears that the car once *did* have the side trim but someone
took it off and filled the clip holes. I will put it back on as the
restoration progresses.

I looked in my books and couldn't find an example of a Sprite with side
trim. That said, nothing is impossible!  These later cars were mostly made
on the same assembly line. Picture a conversation such as this....

Ian:  Oi, mate!  I've got a Sprite body coming down the line but we've got a
lorrie full of Midget side trim to use up and no more Midgets...  Whatcha
want me to do?

Reggie: Right!  Put some bleedin' trim on the Sprite and lets get rid of
that lot.

Happened all the time with my old bikes. They used up whatever parts they
had on hand regardless of whether the vehicle was *supposed* to have them or
not. What else could they do?  Throw them out?  Too expensive and it kills
the profit margin for the vehicle!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 9:48 AM, Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Well this now makes sense to me and I am sure many other Spridgeteers : )
> Lin
>
> On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 10:31 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > I know I have oft times been told that the chrome strip on our 68
> > isn't factory, yet when we stripped the stick off trim off the car, as
> > well as the paint, the holes for the clips WERE there. I went back
> > with the strip, as it appeared to me that it was a factory option.
> >
> > Brad
> >
> > On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 8:49 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > List,
> > > I was procrastinating shoveling the near 24" of snow in my driveway
> (got
> > > home via train at 10 PM) and saw this Sprite lost in the salvage
> section
> > of
> > > eBay. BTW if you read the Q & A it runs and has a clean title, good
> deal
> > : )
> > >
> > > Looking at the ads the owner provided it appears Austin Healey offered
> > wire
> > > wheels and the chrome strips for the MKIII Sprite which the Midget had
> am
> > I
> > > wrong on this or is it true? Also does this ad also mean both the wire
> > > wheels and chrome strip were not offered on the MKII Sprite?
> > > Advertisement:
> > > http://www.spriteparts.com.au/user/cimage/wirewheels.jpg
> > >
> > > eBay auction:
> > >
> >
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-Austin-Healey-Sprite-Convertible-stick-sh
ift_W0QQitemZ290382423760QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSalvage_Parts_Cars?hash=item439c2
426d0
> > >
> > > Lin
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Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Mon Dec 21 11:15:55 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:15:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Did Sprite offer this chrome strip like the
 Midget?...pict.
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912210941l666b443fg941e3f2d22b16198@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430912210649x4fd49a9jf7781299aa1d1f7b@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210731l65a783e1yf5a22db6b06f1322@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210748r269fb4b3pd99e3fcf076d6c3f@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0912210941l666b443fg941e3f2d22b16198@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <365559.79533.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

IIRC - in the small book by Mr. Healey, he mentions that he didn't want any chrome trim on the Sprites as that was a starting point for rust.
But Sprites and Midgets were assembled on parallel assembly lines.

 I could be wrong - I usually am - ask my kids!

Dave G.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Dec 21 13:56:21 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:56:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
Message-ID: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>

Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions

If you have an "Automotive Minded" person in you life, these gift
suggestions should be considered.

- Tire Air Change Kit. This kit comes with everything you need to change the
air in your tires. This highly recommended but often overlooked maintenance
item is much easier now. Remember to change your air every 3000 miles or
twice a year. $25

- Blinker Fluid. You knew it existed but, WOW, is this stuff hard to find.
4oz bottle. $12.

- Light Bulb Filaments. Why throw away a perfectly good turn signal or stop
light bulb when you can just install a new filament? Premium Filaments, made
in the USA! $1 each.

- Manifold Heat. Yes, your exhaust manifold should be HOT. If it's not, you
may need this item. Sold by the pound. $3.50

- Steering Wheel Gaskets. All SIZES available! Email for specific
application. From $9.99

- Alternator Batteries. (4 required, replace them all!) From $2.99

- Fan Belt Buckles. Specify brass or chrome. Gold available special order.
$14.99

- Momentum (required for tackling some off road obstacles). Sold by the
lb-ft/sec $0.50

- Mirror Image Flipper Film. Did you know that the image you see in your
rear view mirrors are reversed! This is a manufacturing flaw that the auto
companies have kept secret for years as the recall would cost BILLIONS! This
film can be cut and placed over any mirror to correct the image. Now you'll
be able to read signs in the rear view mirror! $5 per square ft.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 14:39:06 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:39:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>

Larry,

Better add "muffler bearings".  Most places have them on sale for the
holidays.

Herb

On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 12:56 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
>
> If you have an "Automotive Minded" person in you life, these gift
> suggestions should be considered.
>
> - Tire Air Change Kit. This kit comes with everything you need to change
> the
> air in your tires. This highly recommended but often overlooked maintenance
> item is much easier now. Remember to change your air every 3000 miles or
> twice a year. $25
>
> - Blinker Fluid. You knew it existed but, WOW, is this stuff hard to find.
> 4oz bottle. $12.
>
> - Light Bulb Filaments. Why throw away a perfectly good turn signal or stop
> light bulb when you can just install a new filament? Premium Filaments,
> made
> in the USA! $1 each.
>
> - Manifold Heat. Yes, your exhaust manifold should be HOT. If it's not, you
> may need this item. Sold by the pound. $3.50
>
> - Steering Wheel Gaskets. All SIZES available! Email for specific
> application. From $9.99
>
> - Alternator Batteries. (4 required, replace them all!) From $2.99
>
> - Fan Belt Buckles. Specify brass or chrome. Gold available special order.
> $14.99
>
> - Momentum (required for tackling some off road obstacles). Sold by the
> lb-ft/sec $0.50
>
> - Mirror Image Flipper Film. Did you know that the image you see in your
> rear view mirrors are reversed! This is a manufacturing flaw that the auto
> companies have kept secret for years as the recall would cost BILLIONS!
> This
> film can be cut and placed over any mirror to correct the image. Now you'll
> be able to read signs in the rear view mirror! $5 per square ft.
> __________________________________________

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Dec 21 15:13:36 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:13:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sorry Lester... Bad news for oldsaabguy
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912210704l58f2bf4fwc435035b572aac1f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0912180812m5043bdcbtbb98c790b416abd@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210704l58f2bf4fwc435035b572aac1f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <413CCE61-0628-4785-8911-7B7CCAF2C2E2@comcast.net>

You should see the designed and ready to be produced new SAABs!  They  
were due out early next year, very cool 4 wheel drive system, all  
sorts of goodies.   But of course, SAAB made neat cars that were well  
engineered.  The just never made money.

Lester

On Dec 21, 2009, at 9:04 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote:

> I stood by GM since I was a kid always driving a GM backed car.  
> After they
> dumped Saturn & Pontiac (my 2 favorite cars) I now have another  
> reason not
> to ever buy a GM brand. Two things that annoy me, one they brought  
> hopes up
> with a "Penske' purchase appearing to be just a sales promo and 2nd  
> they
> killed 2 cool looking sports cars the Sky and the Solstice.
> I still like my 94 SW2 but disgusted with GM.
> Lin
>
> On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 11:12 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>  
> wrote:
>
>> GM to shut down
>> Saab<http://e.ccialerts.com/a/hBLK47eAGmKL2AfOUcZDhQju-Yy/awo8>
>> By Dale Jewett | 12/18/09, 9:12 am et
>> General Motors will shut down Saab after the automaker wasn't able to
>> conclude a deal to sell the brand to Spyker Cars, GM said on Friday.
>> Despite the best efforts of all involved, it has become very clear  
>> that
>> the
>> due diligence required to complete this complex transaction could  
>> not be
>> executed in a reasonable time," GM Europe president Nick Reilly  
>> said in a
>> statement.
>> "In order to maintain operations, Saab needed a quick resolution.  
>> We regret
>> that we were not able to complete this transaction with Spyker  
>> Cars. We
>> will
>> work closely with the Saab organization to wind down the business  
>> in an
>> orderly and responsible manner. This is not a bankruptcy or forced
>> liquidation process. Consequently, we expect Saab to satisfy debts,
>> including supplier payments, and to wind down...
>>
>> --
>> Cheers!!
>> Jim
>> Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and  
>> I am
>> not
>> sure about the former.  - Albert Einstein
>> _______________________________________________
>> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Dec 21 15:14:32 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:14:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>
	<2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AB666085AD7C47338D1C71FD0525550F@HomePC>

Damn!  How did I miss that!




From: WFO Herb
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 3:39 PM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: Spridgets List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions


Larry,


Better add "muffler bearings".  Most places have them on sale for the
holidays.


Herb


On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 12:56 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

  Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions

  If you have an "Automotive Minded" person in you life, these gift
  suggestions should be considered.

  - Tire Air Change Kit. This kit comes with everything you need to change
the
  air in your tires. This highly recommended but often overlooked maintenance
  item is much easier now. Remember to change your air every 3000 miles or
  twice a year. $25

  - Blinker Fluid. You knew it existed but, WOW, is this stuff hard to find.
  4oz bottle. $12.

  - Light Bulb Filaments. Why throw away a perfectly good turn signal or stop
  light bulb when you can just install a new filament? Premium Filaments,
made
  in the USA! $1 each.

  - Manifold Heat. Yes, your exhaust manifold should be HOT. If it's not, you
  may need this item. Sold by the pound. $3.50

  - Steering Wheel Gaskets. All SIZES available! Email for specific
  application. From $9.99

  - Alternator Batteries. (4 required, replace them all!) From $2.99

  - Fan Belt Buckles. Specify brass or chrome. Gold available special order.
  $14.99

  - Momentum (required for tackling some off road obstacles). Sold by the
  lb-ft/sec $0.50

  - Mirror Image Flipper Film. Did you know that the image you see in your
  rear view mirrors are reversed! This is a manufacturing flaw that the auto
  companies have kept secret for years as the recall would cost BILLIONS!
This
  film can be cut and placed over any mirror to correct the image. Now you'll
  be able to read signs in the rear view mirror! $5 per square ft.
  __________________________________________

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 15:15:56 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:15:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>
	<2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188520912211415h3971aaacub2ac33cccb0b5c9a@mail.gmail.com>

> Better add "muffler bearings".  Most places have them on sale for the
> holidays.

And the lowering kit. Great value!
David L

From grday at btinternet.com  Mon Dec 21 15:49:48 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:49:48 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
References: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com><8de85a9c0912180921y16470396ne4230fb95b7c6b42@mail.gmail.com><205cef430912210736p23feb07k6ac15dcf392aefe1@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0912210932q2f163bb1h61d715bc8317296a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <EADA2B1DEBB9433C864B0C530008338E@user8634b3d69b>

      Perhaps not in the spirit of the exercise.....

      http://www.strutsdirect.co.uk/components/gas_struts_install_design_help.php


      Gas Strut Selection and Free Design Service

      If you need help on which gas struts to select for you application, 
our free design service
      is here to help.

      1. Select the type of lid on your application.
      2. Fill in the dimensions and information requested and submit the 
form.
      3. We will return the form with the recommended struts and fixing 
positions, parts list, prices and a direct link the page where you can 
purchase online.
      4. Place your order online and receive the struts next day!


      Guy R Day




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the 
Spritdget...comments needed.


> Hi Lin,
>
> I'd say they just don't understand how to get the rod out of the clasp. 
> I've
> never had to *hit* it with anything. You just pull towards the opposite 
> side
> of the engine bay and it will come free.  If there is a real PITA 
> associated
> with this set up, it is in anchoring the free end of the rod. The
> arrangement is a vertical tab on the fender adjacent to the radiator cap.
> The tab as a graduated slot in it that the bent end of the rod is supposed
> to fit into. The rod will slip around in the slot until it finally finds a
> stable spot to roost.  I'm sure the click-slide is a better way to do this
> but see what your students can dream up...   Maybe a hydraulic damper? 
> ;-)
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 9:36 AM, Linda Grunthaner
> <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the link.
>>
>> As for the problem, in order to pull the rod off the "U" shaped holder 
>> you
>> have to wack it with your hand. Well I first thought it was just me but I
>> have read reviews that it is a PITA so I figured it would be a good 
>> project
>> being this group is running out of time.
>>
>> Does anyone else have this problem or is it just journalists and girls,
>> hahaha.
>> Lin
>>
>> On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 12:21 PM, Jeff Foster <tr3.4.me at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 9:50 AM, Linda Grunthaner 
>> > <grunthaner at gmail.com>
>> > wrote:
>> > > I don't know if I can do a search on the archives or if I am doing it
>> > > correctly is this (below) the right site to do a search?
>> > > http://autox.team.net/pipermail/spridgets/
>> >
>> > Try this link:
>> > http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Mon Dec 21 16:15:58 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:15:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH & Compression
Message-ID: <898406.8872.qm@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Rec'd my certificate today. Ordered on 11/4/09, issued on 12/10/09, rec'd
12/21/09. 
The engine # 9C-U-H/36769.  The H is high compression; is that 8.3
or 9:1?
Thanks, Skip

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Dec 21 16:24:04 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:24:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <402188520912211415h3971aaacub2ac33cccb0b5c9a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>
	<2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188520912211415h3971aaacub2ac33cccb0b5c9a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B300394.2090507@justbrits.com>

<<

Better add "muffler bearings".  Most places have them on sale for the
> holidays.


And the lowering kit. Great value!  >>

And THAT should be available in TWO [2] sizes, Larry !!!
Big Healey & Little Healey [convertible to MG Midgets].

That would make them sell like hot-cakes !!!!!

Adorned with BIG  Red Bow at no extra charge.

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 17:47:20 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:47:20 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>
	<2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <b777e2be0912211647v3de53edcl6fe8fc532bf18944@mail.gmail.com>

Better add "muffler bearings".  Most places have them on sale for the
holidays.

Careful Herb, you need my expressed written permission to use the term
"muffler bearings" as I copyrighted it back in the late 60s. Also
applied for a patent on it too! It is a real bearing made from a hard
rubber substance, whose compounds and manufacturing processes are a
trade secret, that noticeably reduces the amount of noise emanating
from the bearing as it is under load!!!

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

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Mon Dec 21 17:52:08 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:52:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <4B300394.2090507@justbrits.com>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>
	<2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188520912211415h3971aaacub2ac33cccb0b5c9a@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B300394.2090507@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <228671.30603.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

But in what colors are they offered??  ;-)

 Inquiring minds want to know....

Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
From: "Sales at " Just Brits "" <sales at justbrits.com>

And THAT should be available in TWO [2] sizes, Larry !!!
Big Healey & Little Healey [convertible to MG Midgets].

That would make them sell like hot-cakes !!!!!

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Dec 21 18:17:56 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:17:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <4B300394.2090507@justbrits.com>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>,
	<2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>,
	<402188520912211415h3971aaacub2ac33cccb0b5c9a@mail.gmail.com>,
	<4B300394.2090507@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W2302BDCFB6FB5DF2800A1EC2810@phx.gbl>

Well since Larry didn't tell us where to find all these neat items...
Ed, do you stock all that great stuff?????


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:24:04 -0600
> From: sales at justbrits.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
>
> <<
>
> Better add "muffler bearings".  Most places have them on sale for the
> > holidays.
>
>
> And the lowering kit. Great value!  >>
>
> And THAT should be available in TWO [2] sizes, Larry !!!
> Big Healey & Little Healey [convertible to MG Midgets].
>
> That would make them sell like hot-cakes !!!!!
>
> Adorned with BIG  Red Bow at no extra charge.
> _______________________________________________
>

_________________________________________________________________
Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsofts powerful SPAM protection.
http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Dec 21 18:41:38 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:41:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <228671.30603.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>
	<2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188520912211415h3971aaacub2ac33cccb0b5c9a@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B300394.2090507@justbrits.com>
	<228671.30603.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B3023D2.9020408@justbrits.com>

GEESH Dave, I woulda thought EVEN you could
figure out what Larry must do !!!

<< But in what colors are they offered?? >>

EITHER Xmas Green or Xmas Red for BOTH
'sizes' !!!

Oh the shame of it all !!!!

From george.brokaw at cox.net  Mon Dec 21 18:52:25 2009
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:52:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W2302BDCFB6FB5DF2800A1EC2810@phx.gbl>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>,
	<2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>,
	<402188520912211415h3971aaacub2ac33cccb0b5c9a@mail.gmail.com>,
	<4B300394.2090507@justbrits.com>
	<BLU103-W2302BDCFB6FB5DF2800A1EC2810@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <035001ca82a9$69188920$3b499b60$@brokaw@cox.net>

Here you go!!

http://kalecoauto.com/


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of brian S
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 7:18 PM
To: spridgets list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions

Well since Larry didn't tell us where to find all these neat items...
Ed, do you stock all that great stuff?????


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:24:04 -0600
> From: sales at justbrits.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
>
> <<
>
> Better add "muffler bearings".  Most places have them on sale for the
> > holidays.
>
>
> And the lowering kit. Great value!  >>
>
> And THAT should be available in TWO [2] sizes, Larry !!!
> Big Healey & Little Healey [convertible to MG Midgets].
>
> That would make them sell like hot-cakes !!!!!
>
> Adorned with BIG  Red Bow at no extra charge.
> _______________________________________________

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Dec 21 19:24:54 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:24:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W2302BDCFB6FB5DF2800A1EC2810@phx.gbl>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>,
	<2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>,
	<402188520912211415h3971aaacub2ac33cccb0b5c9a@mail.gmail.com>,
	<4B300394.2090507@justbrits.com>
	<BLU103-W2302BDCFB6FB5DF2800A1EC2810@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <B1EB31EA06A74A448B805A7EC5F9E755@HomePC>

I have it on good authority that Ed has the Chinese filaments and he's 
passing them off as 'mericun.

--------------------------------------------------
From: "brian S" <bugeye15 at hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 7:17 PM
To: "spridgets list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions

Well since Larry didn't tell us where to find all these neat items...
Ed, do you stock all that great stuff?????


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:24:04 -0600
> From: sales at justbrits.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
>
> <<
>
> Better add "muffler bearings".  Most places have them on sale for the
> > holidays.
>
>
> And the lowering kit. Great value!  >>
>
> And THAT should be available in TWO [2] sizes, Larry !!!
> Big Healey & Little Healey [convertible to MG Midgets].
>
> That would make them sell like hot-cakes !!!!!
>
> Adorned with BIG  Red Bow at no extra charge.
> _______________________________________________
>

_________________________________________________________________
Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsofts powerful SPAM protection.
http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/
You are subscribed as ladaniels at sbcglobal.net

http://www.team.net/archive

http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets 

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Mon Dec 21 19:37:18 2009
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:37:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <AB666085AD7C47338D1C71FD0525550F@HomePC>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC><2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>
	<AB666085AD7C47338D1C71FD0525550F@HomePC>
Message-ID: <D03E2A971BB74EAA9C4AD726B5A1C86D@BASEMENTDELL>

You guys sold me this "exclusive" package at ELVF 2008..there are more
left??

Chris



  Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions

  If you have an "Automotive Minded" person in you life, these gift
  suggestions should be considered.

  - Tire Air Change Kit. This kit comes with everything you need to change
the
  air in your tires. This highly recommended but often overlooked
maintenance
  item is much easier now. Remember to change your air every 3000 miles or
  twice a year. $25

  - Blinker Fluid. You knew it existed but, WOW, is this stuff hard to find.
  4oz bottle. $12.

  - Light Bulb Filaments. Why throw away a perfectly good turn signal or
stop
  light bulb when you can just install a new filament? Premium Filaments,
made
  in the USA! $1 each.

  - Manifold Heat. Yes, your exhaust manifold should be HOT. If it's not,
you
  may need this item. Sold by the pound. $3.50

  - Steering Wheel Gaskets. All SIZES available! Email for specific
  application. From $9.99

  - Alternator Batteries. (4 required, replace them all!) From $2.99

  - Fan Belt Buckles. Specify brass or chrome. Gold available special order.
  $14.99

  - Momentum (required for tackling some off road obstacles). Sold by the
  lb-ft/sec $0.50

  - Mirror Image Flipper Film. Did you know that the image you see in your
  rear view mirrors are reversed! This is a manufacturing flaw that the auto
  companies have kept secret for years as the recall would cost BILLIONS!
This
  film can be cut and placed over any mirror to correct the image. Now
you'll
  be able to read signs in the rear view mirror! $5 per square ft.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Dec 21 19:49:34 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:49:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <D03E2A971BB74EAA9C4AD726B5A1C86D@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC><2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>
	<AB666085AD7C47338D1C71FD0525550F@HomePC>
	<D03E2A971BB74EAA9C4AD726B5A1C86D@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <5EF04BAB90574FA3ADD9D1A03F6D7B97@HomePC>

Er, uhm, yeah, but yours was the premium quality package which is why you 
paid the higher price.



--------------------------------------------------
From: "Chris Manuel" <cmanuel at wi.rr.com>
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 8:37 PM
To: "'Larry Daniels'" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: "'Spridgets List'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions

You guys sold me this "exclusive" package at ELVF 2008..there are more
left??

Chris



  Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions

  If you have an "Automotive Minded" person in you life, these gift
  suggestions should be considered.

  - Tire Air Change Kit. This kit comes with everything you need to change
the
  air in your tires. This highly recommended but often overlooked
maintenance
  item is much easier now. Remember to change your air every 3000 miles or
  twice a year. $25

  - Blinker Fluid. You knew it existed but, WOW, is this stuff hard to find.
  4oz bottle. $12.

  - Light Bulb Filaments. Why throw away a perfectly good turn signal or
stop
  light bulb when you can just install a new filament? Premium Filaments,
made
  in the USA! $1 each.

  - Manifold Heat. Yes, your exhaust manifold should be HOT. If it's not,
you
  may need this item. Sold by the pound. $3.50

  - Steering Wheel Gaskets. All SIZES available! Email for specific
  application. From $9.99

  - Alternator Batteries. (4 required, replace them all!) From $2.99

  - Fan Belt Buckles. Specify brass or chrome. Gold available special order.
  $14.99

  - Momentum (required for tackling some off road obstacles). Sold by the
  lb-ft/sec $0.50

  - Mirror Image Flipper Film. Did you know that the image you see in your
  rear view mirrors are reversed! This is a manufacturing flaw that the auto
  companies have kept secret for years as the recall would cost BILLIONS!
This
  film can be cut and placed over any mirror to correct the image. Now
you'll
  be able to read signs in the rear view mirror! $5 per square ft. 

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Dec 21 19:50:28 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:50:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <035001ca82a9$69188920$3b499b60$@brokaw@cox.net>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>,
	<2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>,
	<402188520912211415h3971aaacub2ac33cccb0b5c9a@mail.gmail.com>,
	<4B300394.2090507@justbrits.com>
	<BLU103-W2302BDCFB6FB5DF2800A1EC2810@phx.gbl>,
	<035001ca82a9$69188920$3b499b60$@brokaw@cox.net>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W8850E5EC2EE5411B8BE84C2810@phx.gbl>

Ahhh, thanks George!

So it's Ed's side business. Ed Kaler=kalecoauto.

;-)

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> From: george.brokaw at cox.net
> To: bugeye15 at hotmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
> Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:52:25 -0600
>
> Here you go!!
>
> http://kalecoauto.com/
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of brian S
> Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 7:18 PM
> To: spridgets list
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
>
> Well since Larry didn't tell us where to find all these neat items...
> Ed, do you stock all that great stuff?????
>
>
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
>
>
>
> > Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:24:04 -0600
> > From: sales at justbrits.com
> > To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
> >
> > <<
> >
> > Better add "muffler bearings".  Most places have them on sale for the
> > > holidays.
> >
> >
> > And the lowering kit. Great value!  >>
> >
> > And THAT should be available in TWO [2] sizes, Larry !!!
> > Big Healey & Little Healey [convertible to MG Midgets].
> >
> > That would make them sell like hot-cakes !!!!!
> >
> > Adorned with BIG  Red Bow at no extra charge.
> > _______________________________________________
> >
>

_________________________________________________________________
Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft.
http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Dec 21 19:53:15 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:53:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <228671.30603.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>
	<2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188520912211415h3971aaacub2ac33cccb0b5c9a@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B300394.2090507@justbrits.com>
	<228671.30603.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B30349B.5070209@comcast.net>

DAVID GROPPER wrote:
> But in what colors are they offered??  ;-)
>   
I  carried chrome and stainless steel muffler bearings back in the 70s 
when I was selling car parts.
We also carried solid lead flywheels and transintoxicator relay valves 
for all foreign cars.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Dec 21 20:13:28 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:13:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <B1EB31EA06A74A448B805A7EC5F9E755@HomePC>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>,
	<2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>,
	<402188520912211415h3971aaacub2ac33cccb0b5c9a@mail.gmail.com>,
	<4B300394.2090507@justbrits.com>
	<BLU103-W2302BDCFB6FB5DF2800A1EC2810@phx.gbl>
	<B1EB31EA06A74A448B805A7EC5F9E755@HomePC>
Message-ID: <4B303958.4060802@justbrits.com>

<< I have it on good authority that Ed has the Chinese filaments
and he's passing them off as 'mericun. >>

NO Larry, like PPP only the FINEST India 'stuff' !!
Re-packaged/labeled in Cheese Land !!!

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Dec 21 20:15:18 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:15:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <D03E2A971BB74EAA9C4AD726B5A1C86D@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC><2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>
	<AB666085AD7C47338D1C71FD0525550F@HomePC>
	<D03E2A971BB74EAA9C4AD726B5A1C86D@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <4B3039C6.1030207@justbrits.com>

<< You guys sold me this "exclusive" package at ELVF 2008.. >>

HeeHee Chris, the "exclusive" part was VOID as
soon as your left R.A. Property !!!

So Solly !!

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Dec 21 20:18:57 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:18:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <035001ca82a9$69188920$3b499b60$@brokaw@cox.net>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>,
	<2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>,
	<402188520912211415h3971aaacub2ac33cccb0b5c9a@mail.gmail.com>,
	<4B300394.2090507@justbrits.com>
	<BLU103-W2302BDCFB6FB5DF2800A1EC2810@phx.gbl>
	<035001ca82a9$69188920$3b499b60$@brokaw@cox.net>
Message-ID: <4B303AA1.5060508@justbrits.com>

Paul, at LEAST and UN-like Racer-restod Brian. I
CAN read<G> !!

I can't afford to live in San Jose, Kalli !!!

'Taint me.

Sorry.

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Dec 21 20:30:28 2009
From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:30:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ... Last message from Bob Duncan of Yahoo Bugeye List,
	etal.
Message-ID: <4B303D54.7040908@justbrits.com>

I have been in contact with Bob's wife Carol a
couple times.


Carol has approved and requested that I "offer-up"
a LBC obit which may be seen & read on ILLINI
Chapter's site for your review & possible
donation(s).  This note will be also be going out to a
few other LBC site for their prayers & good wishes.

http://www.illiniahca.org/BobDuncanObit.html

I have also chatted with Kate, his daughter and she
would like to convey a HUGE Thank You to the
LBC World.

Bob LOVED his Sprite and will be missed.

Regards................

Ed

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 20:49:34 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:49:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <4B30349B.5070209@comcast.net>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>
	<2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188520912211415h3971aaacub2ac33cccb0b5c9a@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B300394.2090507@justbrits.com>
	<228671.30603.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<4B30349B.5070209@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912211949u73ae1e83q8408825d0d3649cc@mail.gmail.com>

Amazing how times change...now we have ceramic muffler bearings.

How kool is that!?!

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 20:50:40 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:50:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Last Minute Automotive Gift Suggestions
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be0912211647v3de53edcl6fe8fc532bf18944@mail.gmail.com>
References: <F9B9A32120DD49E191B071CB0235BA76@HomePC>
	<2ad6c6b10912211339x29339fcdnbe1ee687594c8d0c@mail.gmail.com>
	<b777e2be0912211647v3de53edcl6fe8fc532bf18944@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912211950i46e7d5depff7779e490d80c@mail.gmail.com>

Don't know if you're pulling my leg, but I can see how a person could at
least copyright the term.
H

On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 4:47 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>wrote:

> Better add "muffler bearings".  Most places have them on sale for the
> holidays.
>
> Careful Herb, you need my expressed written permission to use the term
> "muffler bearings" as I copyrighted it back in the late 60s. Also
> applied for a patent on it too! It is a real bearing made from a hard
> rubber substance, whose compounds and manufacturing processes are a
> trade secret, that noticeably reduces the amount of noise emanating
> from the bearing as it is under load!!!
>
> --

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Dec 21 23:12:11 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:12:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912212212x44a02453iba9a6075e66df46@mail.gmail.com>

You may not use the words "Muffler" or "Silencer"...   I have the rights for
both of them from all the way back in the 11th century (1230 AD).

[Origin uncertain. Prob. ult. < Middle French moufle mitten (see MUFFLE
n.2); with the sense perh. cf. quot. 1568 s.v. MUFF n.1 Perh. cf. Old French
enmofler (c1230; cf. ENMUFFLE v.). French mofler is not attested in this
sense (1648 in Godefroy with sense to stuff). Cf. later MUFFLE n.1, MUFFLE
n.2
With sense 5 cf. earlier MUFF v.4, MUFF GLASS n., MUFFLED a. 5.]

1. trans.  a. Of a person: to wrap or enfold (another person, a face, etc.)
in some kind of covering, esp. to provide concealment, warmth, or protection
from the weather. Freq. with up; occas. with round. Also refl.

a1450 Generides (Helm.) 7055 She mufled hir face hir to desgyse That noon
shuld know hir in noo wise. ...

4. trans.  a. To cover or wrap up (oars, a drum, a bell, etc.) so as to
deaden the sound; to deaden the sound of (something). Also fig.

1761 Brit. Mag. 2 500 They laid all their oars across, except two in each
boat, which they muffled with baize, to prevent their being heard at a
distance.

5. first use of the words silencer and muffler as pertains to automobiles is
1895.

If you wish, I will sell you the rights to use either or both words once in
an email for $50.   Either alone in an email is $25.   Repeated use after
the first use is $15 each event. Further... you must acknowledge (source)
the terms at the bottom of any document in which you use them as follows:

"Muffler" and or "Silencer", c1230, Used by permission... all rights
reserved.

Cheers!!
Jim - Awaiting the blizzard in Kansas....



On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 9:50 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Don't know if you're pulling my leg, but I can see how a person could at
> least copyright the term.
> H
>
> On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 4:47 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Better add "muffler bearings".  Most places have them on sale for the
> > holidays.
> >
> > Careful Herb, you need my expressed written permission to use the term
> > "muffler bearings" as I copyrighted it back in the late 60s. Also
> > applied for a patent on it too! It is a real bearing made from a hard
> > rubber substance, whose compounds and manufacturing processes are a
> > trade secret, that noticeably reduces the amount of noise emanating
> > from the bearing as it is under load!!!
> >
> > --
> _______________________________________________
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--
Cheers!!
Jim
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec 22 03:43:09 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:43:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Did Sprite offer this chrome strip like the
 Midget?...pict.
In-Reply-To: <365559.79533.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <205cef430912210649x4fd49a9jf7781299aa1d1f7b@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210731l65a783e1yf5a22db6b06f1322@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210748r269fb4b3pd99e3fcf076d6c3f@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0912210941l666b443fg941e3f2d22b16198@mail.gmail.com>
	<365559.79533.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912220243k5a2ef291hd12546754173cb36@mail.gmail.com>

David & List,
Sounds like Healey didn't want it but looking at the broshoure some of the
dealers did. Although Healey had a good point on that.
http://www.spriteparts.com.au/user/cimage/wirewheels.jpg
Lin



On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 1:15 PM, DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net> wrote:

> IIRC - in the small book by Mr. Healey, he mentions that he didn't want any
> chrome trim on the Sprites as that was a starting point for rust.
> But Sprites and Midgets were assembled on parallel assembly lines.
>
>  I could be wrong - I usually am - ask my kids!
>
> Dave G.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec 22 04:09:38 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:09:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
In-Reply-To: <4B2F9FB6.6000600@frontiernet.net>
References: <BAY118-DS9508D1F25B8A5F977496BC8830@phx.gbl>
	<4B2F9FB6.6000600@frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <205cef430912220309l769626eemc19a74ccc6757313@mail.gmail.com>

Kate,
What was your total snowfall inches?
Lin

On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 11:17 AM, Kathryn Bales <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:

> Ahhhhhh, yes. When I first moved to Albany, my neighbor warned me about
> "lake effect", and advised me to go outside every night from late September
> until the 1st of May, and make sure I knew EXACTLY where I had parked my
> car. That advice proved invaluable on more than one occasion.
>
> Kate
>
>
> Robert E. Shlafer wrote:
>
>> Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo......and "lake
>> effect"....Omigod!!
>>
>> We just assumed the horizontal stab on our Fokker 28's were 'up there'
>> 'cause you couldn't see the damn thing during the preflight in driving
>> lake effect snowfall. Unreal!!
>> Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Dec 22 04:17:21 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:17:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090912210818l3ab8ad2cub6b17e80c30c3b4a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>
	<8de85a9c0912180921y16470396ne4230fb95b7c6b42@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210736p23feb07k6ac15dcf392aefe1@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210818l3ab8ad2cub6b17e80c30c3b4a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912220317p3de3b60bk845bff867d908b7f@mail.gmail.com>

Brad,
Good idea I will try that on mine as per the assignment if there is a
solution thy will need to find another problem.

Jim I'm not sure I understand that being a problem is the problem that it
can't locate the slot hole fast enough or doesn't line up properly?

Anyone else have this problem or is it a writer/small hand person's problem?
Lin

On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 11:18 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>wrote:

> Ok, NOW I understand your problem. Not really a problem in my book,
> but then, I'm a guy.
> I place the index and middle fingers of my right hand on the the rod,
> just behind the "U" shaped holder. I place my thumb over the opening
> in the "U" shaped holder and pull. This allows the rod to come out and
> hit my thumb. Not far enough, or fast enough to cause any pain. BUT
> this method prevents the rod from flying around the engine
> compartment, after if was just hit with a free handed whack.
>
> Brad
>
> On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 9:36 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Thanks for the link.
> >
> > As for the problem, in order to pull the rod off the "U" shaped holder
> you
> > have to wack it with your hand. Well I first thought it was just me but I
> > have read reviews that it is a PITA so I figured it would be a good
> project
> > being this group is running out of time.
> >
> > Does anyone else have this problem or is it just journalists and girls,
> > hahaha.
> > Lin
> >
> > On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 12:21 PM, Jeff Foster <tr3.4.me at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 9:50 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com
> >
> >> wrote:
> >> > I don't know if I can do a search on the archives or if I am doing it
> >> > correctly is this (below) the right site to do a search?
> >> > http://autox.team.net/pipermail/spridgets/
> >>
> >> Try this link:
> >> http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >>
> >> You are subscribed as grunthaner at gmail.com
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From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Dec 22 04:22:23 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:22:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Did Sprite offer this chrome strip like the
 Midget?...pict.
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912220243k5a2ef291hd12546754173cb36@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430912210649x4fd49a9jf7781299aa1d1f7b@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210731l65a783e1yf5a22db6b06f1322@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210748r269fb4b3pd99e3fcf076d6c3f@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0912210941l666b443fg941e3f2d22b16198@mail.gmail.com>
	<365559.79533.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<205cef430912220243k5a2ef291hd12546754173cb36@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B30ABEF.6040808@justbrits.com>

Good Grief [Charlie Brown <G>], I have been WAITING
for SOMEONE to pipe-up !!!

<<...some of the dealers did. >>

And it took a [basically] NEWBIE !!!!

Yes Linda, you hit the nail on the head.  Dealers did
WHAT THEY WANTED to sell cars.  Bib Healeys are
easier to prove the fact as more Owners DO get their
BMIHT Cert. then Spridgets.  More left the UK as
SOLID colour cars then as two-tone but you WILL
see hundreds in the scheme.  A few Owners have said
they have DEALER's Window Sticker with a minor fee
for 2-tone paint <G> !!

OTOH, I have seen Spridget Dealer Stickers with NO
mention of the non-stock chrome Bonnet Arrow and
side chrome ?!?!?  My guess is that it was too cheap to
do [likewise cost of chrome strips] that hey didn't
bother to List it.

Ed

From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Dec 22 06:27:18 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:27:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912220317p3de3b60bk845bff867d908b7f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>
	<8de85a9c0912180921y16470396ne4230fb95b7c6b42@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210736p23feb07k6ac15dcf392aefe1@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210818l3ab8ad2cub6b17e80c30c3b4a@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912220317p3de3b60bk845bff867d908b7f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B30C936.70303@justbrits.com>

<< ...can't locate the slot hole fast enough >>

Huh??  You mean it MOVES ??  It was installed/placed
when the car was built.  I FAIL to understand the prob.

<< or doesn't line up properly? >>

Well, I suppose of the rod is bent all to He|| ??  But
I would think THAT would show up like a sore thumb ??

To me, it's part of the "character" of the cars.  Ya'll
only talking about a TINY bonnet when compared to
the Big Healey, huh Frank <VBG> !!

Who's gonna design and install air-ride suspension and
Power Steering ??  Electric Hood lift??  Auto boot
lid open/close ??

Geesh.

Anybody put some rounds thru the year oldish .380
Remington ???

Ed

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Dec 22 06:47:04 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:47:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Did Sprite offer this chrome strip like the
 Midget?...pict.
In-Reply-To: <4B30ABEF.6040808@justbrits.com>
References: <205cef430912210649x4fd49a9jf7781299aa1d1f7b@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210731l65a783e1yf5a22db6b06f1322@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210748r269fb4b3pd99e3fcf076d6c3f@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0912210941l666b443fg941e3f2d22b16198@mail.gmail.com>
	<365559.79533.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<205cef430912220243k5a2ef291hd12546754173cb36@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B30ABEF.6040808@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <1088953507.20091222054704@pacifier.com>

Hello ,

      Ther is a guy who takes his SPRITE to the ABFM in Vancouver BC who
      has a chrome strip down the hood! I would have sworn it was a
      MIDGET, but the VIN shows Sprite...IIRC it's not s smooth strip,
      but gets taller as it gets closer to the front of the car...

      hmmmmmmmmmmm........

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Enjoy me, I may never pass this way again. 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Dec 22 07:09:53 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:09:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
In-Reply-To: <4B30C936.70303@justbrits.com>
References: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>
	<8de85a9c0912180921y16470396ne4230fb95b7c6b42@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210736p23feb07k6ac15dcf392aefe1@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210818l3ab8ad2cub6b17e80c30c3b4a@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912220317p3de3b60bk845bff867d908b7f@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B30C936.70303@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090912220609o1af9f215u76f32d01d29151fb@mail.gmail.com>

I didn't read the one post about the gas strut lift closely. But I
will tell you that the thought of the bonnet folding up, like the hood
of my GTO did, when the hinges got old and stiff, crossed my mind. Or
one more folks would recognize, the hoods on the 75 to 80 GMC and
Chebby trucks,that nice bend on both sides, from sticky hinges.
I can see that on one side of a Spridget, with a gas strut installed...

Brad

the above opinion is the SOLE opinion of Tequila Brad. Any use of this
opinion, without the expressed, paid consent of Tequila Brad will be
punishable by law. Violation is subject to prosecution and/or
dismemberment.

On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 7:27 AM, Sales at " Just Brits "
<sales at justbrits.com> wrote:
> << ...can't locate the slot hole fast enough >>
>
> Huh?? B You mean it MOVES ?? B It was installed/placed
> when the car was built. B I FAIL to understand the prob.
>
> << or doesn't line up properly? >>
>
> Well, I suppose of the rod is bent all to He|| ?? B But
> I would think THAT would show up like a sore thumb ??
>
> To me, it's part of the "character" of the cars. B Ya'll
> only talking about a TINY bonnet when compared to
> the Big Healey, huh Frank <VBG> !!
>
> Who's gonna design and install air-ride suspension and
> Power Steering ?? B Electric Hood lift?? B Auto boot
> lid open/close ??
>
> Geesh.
>
> Anybody put some rounds thru the year oldish .380
> Remington ???
>
> Ed
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 22 09:34:05 2009
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:34:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912212212x44a02453iba9a6075e66df46@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <344973.22102.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Jim,
I am soooo glad that I am associated in some small way with such a large,
diverse, and well educated group of sickies...  It warms my heart to know I'm
not alone in my mental illness.
 
 - David

--- On Tue, 12/22/09, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:


From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"
To:
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 12:12 AM


You may not use the words "Muffler" or "Silencer"...   I have the rights for
both of them from all the way back in the 11th century (1230 AD).

[Origin uncertain. Prob. ult. < Middle French moufle mitten (see MUFFLE
n.2); with the sense perh. cf. quot. 1568 s.v. MUFF n.1 Perh. cf. Old French
enmofler (c1230; cf. ENMUFFLE v.). French mofler is not attested in this
sense (1648 in Godefroy with sense to stuff). Cf. later MUFFLE n.1, MUFFLE
n.2
With sense 5 cf. earlier MUFF v.4, MUFF GLASS n., MUFFLED a. 5.]

1. trans.  a. Of a person: to wrap or enfold (another person, a face, etc.)
in some kind of covering, esp. to provide concealment, warmth, or protection
from the weather. Freq. with up; occas. with round. Also refl.

a1450 Generides (Helm.) 7055 She mufled hir face hir to desgyse That noon
shuld know hir in noo wise. ...

4. trans.  a. To cover or wrap up (oars, a drum, a bell, etc.) so as to
deaden the sound; to deaden the sound of (something). Also fig.

1761 Brit. Mag. 2 500 They laid all their oars across, except two in each
boat, which they muffled with baize, to prevent their being heard at a
distance.

5. first use of the words silencer and muffler as pertains to automobiles is
1895.

If you wish, I will sell you the rights to use either or both words once in
an email for $50.   Either alone in an email is $25.   Repeated use after
the first use is $15 each event. Further... you must acknowledge (source)
the terms at the bottom of any document in which you use them as follows:

"Muffler" and or "Silencer", c1230, Used by permission... all rights
reserved.

Cheers!!
Jim - Awaiting the blizzard in Kansas....



On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 9:50 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Don't know if you're pulling my leg, but I can see how a person could at
> least copyright the term.
> H
>
> On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 4:47 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Better add "muffler bearings".  Most places have them on sale for the
> > holidays.
> >
> > Careful Herb, you need my expressed written permission to use the term
> > "muffler bearings" as I copyrighted it back in the late 60s. Also
> > applied for a patent on it too! It is a real bearing made from a hard
> > rubber substance, whose compounds and manufacturing processes are a
> > trade secret, that noticeably reduces the amount of noise emanating
> > from the bearing as it is under load!!!
> >
> > --
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Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Dec 22 09:40:02 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:40:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell ?? Sprite in Olympia
Message-ID: <75A7821F0ED74C7D9F04E83669DAAA6C@Home>

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1520351865.html

From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Dec 22 10:33:49 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:33:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090912220609o1af9f215u76f32d01d29151fb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>
	<8de85a9c0912180921y16470396ne4230fb95b7c6b42@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210736p23feb07k6ac15dcf392aefe1@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210818l3ab8ad2cub6b17e80c30c3b4a@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912220317p3de3b60bk845bff867d908b7f@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B30C936.70303@justbrits.com>
	<e98d88090912220609o1af9f215u76f32d01d29151fb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B3102FD.6000905@justbrits.com>

<< Or one more folks would recognize, the hoods on the 75 to
80 GMC and Chebby trucks,that nice bend on both sides, from
sticky hinges. >>

And Caminos, Brad <G>!!
 
And no, you do NOT have to ask how I would know
<VBG>!!

er, you DO mean 'bonnet' right ?!?      LOL

Me

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Dec 22 10:58:13 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:58:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
In-Reply-To: <4B3102FD.6000905@justbrits.com>
References: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>
	<8de85a9c0912180921y16470396ne4230fb95b7c6b42@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210736p23feb07k6ac15dcf392aefe1@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210818l3ab8ad2cub6b17e80c30c3b4a@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912220317p3de3b60bk845bff867d908b7f@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B30C936.70303@justbrits.com>
	<e98d88090912220609o1af9f215u76f32d01d29151fb@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B3102FD.6000905@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090912220958pd3e502cpc8dcad15d8104c2@mail.gmail.com>

Not in 'merican I don't....


the above opinion is the SOLE opinion of Tequila Brad. Any use of this
opinion, without the expressed, paid consent of Tequila Brad will be
punishable by law. Violators will be abducted from their homes, beaten
mortally with blunt instruments, and will turn up in the past tense
floating downstream in a nearby river with a picture of Tammy Faye
Bakker tattooed to their butt. Prosecuted if they survive. If.


On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 11:33 AM, Sales at " Just Brits "
<sales at justbrits.com> wrote:
> << Or one more folks would recognize, the hoods on the 75 to
> 80 GMC and Chebby trucks,that nice bend on both sides, from
> sticky hinges. >>
>
> And Caminos, Brad <G>!!
>
> And no, you do NOT have to ask how I would know
> <VBG>!!
>
> er, you DO mean 'bonnet' right ?!? B  B  B LOL
>
> Me
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Dec 22 11:06:37 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:06:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Building an engine
In-Reply-To: <1070408471.3344591261249410003.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1070408471.3344591261249410003.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <EB659DE9-70BE-4EA9-9D02-1964176E9D2D@comcast.net>

.. and yeah, the rods really are designed to go on ONLT one way...

Lester


On Dec 19, 2009, at 1:03 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:

> Find the star drive on the oil pump and DO NOT lose it. Other than  
> that talk to frank. He and Larry Macy guided me through my rebuild 2  
> weeks ago.
>
> I could not and probably would not do it without their help.
> Thanks again!
> Ryan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 9:44:15 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada  
> Eastern
> Subject: [Spridgets] Building an engine
>
> Would listers who have actually worked with their hands on an engine  
> build please contact me off-list? I have zero experience (yes Ed, I  
> have all the books) and need advice on what I can reasonably expect  
> to do myself without special equipment and what I must send out.
>
> Michael Rowe
> 1275 engine now disassembled

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Tue Dec 22 11:21:52 2009
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:21:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell ?? Sprite in Olympia
References: <75A7821F0ED74C7D9F04E83669DAAA6C@Home>
Message-ID: <F81603F38D0544B884C58CD0F26A902D@MAINCOMPUTER>

never heard of a Spreewell nose??

J
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:40 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell ?? Sprite in Olympia


> http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1520351865.html
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From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Dec 22 11:42:30 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:42:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090912220958pd3e502cpc8dcad15d8104c2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>
	<8de85a9c0912180921y16470396ne4230fb95b7c6b42@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210736p23feb07k6ac15dcf392aefe1@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210818l3ab8ad2cub6b17e80c30c3b4a@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912220317p3de3b60bk845bff867d908b7f@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B30C936.70303@justbrits.com>
	<e98d88090912220609o1af9f215u76f32d01d29151fb@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B3102FD.6000905@justbrits.com>
	<e98d88090912220958pd3e502cpc8dcad15d8104c2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B311316.9000105@justbrits.com>

When Willie and I visited you, Martha, Spridgets,
and snakes Brad, your lovely wife let on...

<<  with a picture of Tammy Faye Bakker tattooed to their
butt>>

that you HAD Tammy on the LEFT cheek and
hubby Jim on the Right !!!

Needless to say, NEITHER of us pursued the
matter !!!!!!  She also mentioned that you ALSO had
a tat of one of the snakes but that it was NOT
where one might "imagine" !!!!!  We also OPTED
NOT to pursue THAT "matter" either !!!!

Oh he SHAME of it ALL [especially with you being
a self-proclaimed 'Texan'] !!!!

From bkitterer at me.com  Tue Dec 22 11:49:04 2009
From: bkitterer at me.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:49:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell ?? Sprite in Olympia
In-Reply-To: <F81603F38D0544B884C58CD0F26A902D@MAINCOMPUTER>
References: <75A7821F0ED74C7D9F04E83669DAAA6C@Home>
	<F81603F38D0544B884C58CD0F26A902D@MAINCOMPUTER>
Message-ID: <9BBA74BE-FC97-419C-8DAC-85E9F6E4C2DF@me.com>

Speedwell made a ton of them.  A very popular aftermarket product in the 1960's.

Bob Kitterer

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

On Dec 22, 2009, at 10:21 AM, Jim Fournier wrote:

> never heard of a Spreewell nose??
> 
> J
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:40 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell ?? Sprite in Olympia
> 
> 
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 22 12:47:58 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:47:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] COMPRESSION
Message-ID: <13660.21923.qm@web46403.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Can I do a compression check to tell the differance between a 8.3 and
9:1 engine?  If so, what are the reading?  Thanks, Skip 

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Dec 22 12:55:56 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:55:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Building an engine
In-Reply-To: <EB659DE9-70BE-4EA9-9D02-1964176E9D2D@comcast.net>
References: <1070408471.3344591261249410003.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
	<EB659DE9-70BE-4EA9-9D02-1964176E9D2D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <388CD212-B018-4AE2-805F-37EE0BAF6C6E@comcast.net>

.. uhh.. ONLY..


On Dec 22, 2009, at 12:06 PM, Lester wrote:

> .. and yeah, the rods really are designed to go on ONLT one way...
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Dec 19, 2009, at 1:03 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:
>
>> Find the star drive on the oil pump and DO NOT lose it. Other than  
>> that talk to frank. He and Larry Macy guided me through my rebuild  
>> 2 weeks ago.
>>
>> I could not and probably would not do it without their help.
>> Thanks again!
>> Ryan
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
>> To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 9:44:15 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada  
>> Eastern
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Building an engine
>>
>> Would listers who have actually worked with their hands on an  
>> engine build please contact me off-list? I have zero experience  
>> (yes Ed, I have all the books) and need advice on what I can  
>> reasonably expect to do myself without special equipment and what I  
>> must send out.
>>
>> Michael Rowe
>> 1275 engine now disassembled
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 22 13:22:10 2009
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:22:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"
In-Reply-To: <2CD6A620C3F04CAC9690176FD3ABE5B5@Home>
Message-ID: <633041.97879.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Tue, 12/22/09, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote: No one who is
mentally ill thinks he is ill.  Therefore, we are ill and you are not.
 
Oh yeah? Well I was just kidding, so we'll all just have to wonder about which
of us belongs in what category... 
 
After all, how sane can we be when you consider that we put time, money and
great effort into 30 to 50 year old sports cars that are for the most part
slower than your average econobox, are less reliable, less comfortable, more
prone to rust, and leak inner fluids (oil, coolant) out and outer fluids
(rain, sleet, snow) in, and don't impress passers-by with our over abundance
of disposable income?  Oh wait - I forgot they're incredibly fun to drive,
don't cost much, and generate smiles and waves everywhere we go... Guess maybe
we're not too far from sane after all.
 
David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island
 
 

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 22 13:30:49 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:30:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"
In-Reply-To: <344973.22102.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <43840a7e0912212212x44a02453iba9a6075e66df46@mail.gmail.com>
	<344973.22102.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912221230v2a8df9a3oa78dcd558d68ff7e@mail.gmail.com>

David,
Any one that owns a British car...and there seems to be a lot of us...is
"off" by quite a bit, IMHO.
How else can you rationally explain our affliction...or is it addiction?
Herb

On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 8:34 AM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Jim,
> I am soooo glad that I am associated in some small way with such a large,
> diverse, and well educated group of sickies...  It warms my heart to know
> I'm
> not alone in my mental illness.
>
>  - David

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 22 13:33:25 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:33:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912212212x44a02453iba9a6075e66df46@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0912212212x44a02453iba9a6075e66df46@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912221233m632e7730u47bbde6edc6fcfc9@mail.gmail.com>

Jim,

New word for you to 'coin'..."Muflencer".

You can make millions on it....

Merry Christmas you all.

Herb

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 22 13:36:45 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:36:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Auction Jan. 7
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912221236l3fd83135s14da96e3d326498c@mail.gmail.com>

http://bringatrailer.com/2009/12/21/us-marshal-liquidation-confiscated-collection/

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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 22 13:58:26 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:58:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Auction Jan. 7
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912221236l3fd83135s14da96e3d326498c@mail.gmail.com>
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A lot of interesting cars.  Many of the fiberglass replicas.  Lot's of carved up hot-rods.  I saw an Austin Healey that was butchered too.  Probably a V8 conversion.




________________________________
From: WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com>
To: Spridgeteers <spridgets at autox.team.net>; Poly Sci List <Polysci_101 at justbrits.com>; Ed's Spridgeteers <9issa at justbrits.com>; Wedge List <tr8 at mercury.lcs.mit.edu>
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Subject: [Spridgets] Auction Jan. 7

http://bringatrailer.com/2009/12/21/us-marshal-liquidation-confiscated-collection/

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From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Dec 22 14:49:05 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:49:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Auction Jan. 7
In-Reply-To: <850113.35008.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <89235.39436.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

But maybe done at a dealer.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

--- On Tue, 12/22/09, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:


 I saw an Austin Healey that was butchered too.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Dec 22 16:06:59 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:06:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Did Sprite offer this chrome strip like the
 Midget?...pict.
In-Reply-To: <1088953507.20091222054704@pacifier.com>
References: <205cef430912210649x4fd49a9jf7781299aa1d1f7b@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210731l65a783e1yf5a22db6b06f1322@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210748r269fb4b3pd99e3fcf076d6c3f@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0912210941l666b443fg941e3f2d22b16198@mail.gmail.com>
	<365559.79533.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<205cef430912220243k5a2ef291hd12546754173cb36@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B30ABEF.6040808@justbrits.com>
	<1088953507.20091222054704@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <4B315113.2040004@comcast.net>

Bill L wrote:
> Hello ,
>
>       Ther is a guy who takes his SPRITE to the ABFM in Vancouver BC who
>       has a chrome strip down the hood! I would have sworn it was a
>       MIDGET, but the VIN shows Sprite...IIRC it's not s smooth strip,
>       but gets taller as it gets closer to the front of the car...
>   
A sprite that was crashed and received a Midget hood later in life.
A sure give away would be lack of, or filled in holes where the Sprite 
wings go on the front of the bonnet.
Since all Sprites (sq) came with the 4 slotted holes for the bonnet 
wings and no holes for the Midget stripe, there should be a give away there.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Dec 22 16:22:22 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:22:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
In-Reply-To: <4B30C936.70303@justbrits.com>
References: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>
	<8de85a9c0912180921y16470396ne4230fb95b7c6b42@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210736p23feb07k6ac15dcf392aefe1@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210818l3ab8ad2cub6b17e80c30c3b4a@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912220317p3de3b60bk845bff867d908b7f@mail.gmail.com>
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Sales at " Just Brits " wrote:
>
>
> To me, it's part of the "character" of the cars.  Ya'll
> only talking about a TINY bonnet when compared to
> the Big Healey, huh Frank <VBG> !!
>
The Sprite bonnet is 2 times as big as the Big Healey bonnet.
And yes Ed, I redesigned that archaic mechanism on the big Healey bonnet 
to open as simply as the Sprite.
I did the same to the window mechanism, used Sprite technology to 
replace Neanderthal  workings.
And the choke, 1 cable replaced 3, and the throttle linkage, and.....

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Dec 22 17:43:52 2009
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:43:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] A Christmas song
Message-ID: <4B3167C8.3050206@wi.net>

All they need is Jim and his jug band!     
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-WXEWbPMYc&NR=1

For those celebrating Christmas, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

For those celebrating other holidays, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

For those not celebrating....DRINK UP!  Beauty, eh?

(Sorry, my daughter and I watched "Strange Brew" last night.)

Dave W.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Dec 22 18:09:13 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:09:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Did Sprite offer this chrome strip like the
 Midget?...pict.
In-Reply-To: <4B315113.2040004@comcast.net>
References: <205cef430912210649x4fd49a9jf7781299aa1d1f7b@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210731l65a783e1yf5a22db6b06f1322@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210748r269fb4b3pd99e3fcf076d6c3f@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0912210941l666b443fg941e3f2d22b16198@mail.gmail.com>
	<365559.79533.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<205cef430912220243k5a2ef291hd12546754173cb36@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B30ABEF.6040808@justbrits.com>
	<1088953507.20091222054704@pacifier.com>
	<4B315113.2040004@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1131869915.20091222170913@pacifier.com>

Hello Frank,

     The BC Sprite with the chrome strip on the hood has the Sprite
     wings right where they should be, mounted correctly.   

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  If your feet smell and your nose runs - you're built upside down.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 22 18:24:14 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:24:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Love Ya
In-Reply-To: <780011.44191.qm@web81605.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <780011.44191.qm@web81605.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912221724j617e7300o95ca40c43a9326af@mail.gmail.com>

You gals and guys are the greatest.
I consider you all "Friends".
Herb












            *Give this heart to everyone you don't want to lose in 2010
 including me if you care... Try to collect 12,  it's not easy!
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YOU  HAVE 20 MINUTES TO TELL 6 FRIENDS  THAT YOU  LOVE THEM (INCLUDING ME)
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From rdgard at cox.net  Tue Dec 22 18:32:06 2009
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:32:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa] Love Ya
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912221724j617e7300o95ca40c43a9326af@mail.gmail.com>
References: <780011.44191.qm@web81605.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912221724j617e7300o95ca40c43a9326af@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B5D25420FDC48B3A19B4873CB0C1CC2@internetpc>

I LOVE YOU MAN!
 
cheers,
 
BOB
 
Robert D. Gardner
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com <http://www.gardnerproductions.com/> 
 

  _____  

From: 9issa-bounces at justbrits.com [mailto:9issa-bounces at justbrits.com] On
Behalf Of WFO Herb
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 5:24 PM
To: Spridgeteers; Ed's Spridgeteers; Poly Sci List
Subject: [9issa] Love Ya


You gals and guys are the greatest.
I consider you all "Friends".
Herb







 
 

 
 






 
 



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you care... Try to collect 12,  it's not easy! 

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YOU  HAVE 20 MINUTES TO TELL 6 FRIENDS  THAT YOU  LOVE THEM (INCLUDING ME)
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From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Dec 22 18:35:22 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:35:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Did Sprite offer this chrome strip like the
 Midget?...pict.
In-Reply-To: <1131869915.20091222170913@pacifier.com>
References: <205cef430912210649x4fd49a9jf7781299aa1d1f7b@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210731l65a783e1yf5a22db6b06f1322@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210748r269fb4b3pd99e3fcf076d6c3f@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0912210941l666b443fg941e3f2d22b16198@mail.gmail.com>
	<365559.79533.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<205cef430912220243k5a2ef291hd12546754173cb36@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B30ABEF.6040808@justbrits.com>
	<1088953507.20091222054704@pacifier.com>
	<4B315113.2040004@comcast.net>
	<1131869915.20091222170913@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <4B3173DA.5020209@justbrits.com>

<< the chrome strip on the hood >>

Er Bill, WHY would one even WANT one on a fabric roof ??

Enquiring minds NEED to know !!!!!!!!

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 22 18:35:31 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:35:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Auction Jan. 7
In-Reply-To: <89235.39436.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <850113.35008.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<89235.39436.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912221735g1ac6e249rf5b360fb583b18d3@mail.gmail.com>

May not get it, but I'm going to bid on the '67 VW.

My favorite year.

Herb

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 22 18:37:21 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:37:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"
In-Reply-To: <633041.97879.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <2CD6A620C3F04CAC9690176FD3ABE5B5@Home>
	<633041.97879.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912221737t76e885b7s59c55d8d303ed1b9@mail.gmail.com>

Amen!

On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 12:22 PM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> --- On Tue, 12/22/09, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote: No one
> who is
> mentally ill thinks he is ill.  Therefore, we are ill and you are not.
>
> Oh yeah? Well I was just kidding, so we'll all just have to wonder about
> which
> of us belongs in what category...
>
> After all, how sane can we be when you consider that we put time, money and
> great effort into 30 to 50 year old sports cars that are for the most part
> slower than your average econobox, are less reliable, less comfortable,
> more
> prone to rust, and leak inner fluids (oil, coolant) out and outer fluids
> (rain, sleet, snow) in, and don't impress passers-by with our over
> abundance
> of disposable income?  Oh wait - I forgot they're incredibly fun to drive,
> don't cost much, and generate smiles and waves everywhere we go... Guess
> maybe
> we're not too far from sane after all.
>
> David Booker
> '71 Midget
> Long Island
>
>

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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 22 18:51:34 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:51:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?
Message-ID: <517457.84642.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Now that it's running "better," I'm looking to give myself a Merry Christmas present and change out the exhaust.  I'd like to run it over the rear-end and put something quieter on.  Right now it has a noisy cherry-bomb exhaust on it.  Sounds like carp.  Any suggestions?  Shops in the Seattle area?  I only need the part done that goes over the axle and includes the muffler.  Is it possible to get "free-flowing" exhaust and quiet?

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Tue Dec 22 19:04:20 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:04:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?
In-Reply-To: <517457.84642.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <517457.84642.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <314530.94592.qm@web84203.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

What do Carp sound like?

 Dave G.

From rdgard at cox.net  Tue Dec 22 19:23:25 2009
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:23:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow
In-Reply-To: <mailman.2010.1261316681.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.2010.1261316681.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <0D1D448DADDB4BC592FD0FCB63DB6F52@internetpc>

SNOW...........................WHAT IS SNOW????????????????????????

Bob in San Diego 


Robert D. Gardner
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com

 
18 inches and counting, heaviest is still to come.
My Sprite is 100% buried in the driveway. The Jag is only visible 
because I know where it parks and there is a semi round mound there.
Looks like lots of shoveling tomorrow.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Happy Healey Days


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

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Tue Dec 22 19:32:31 2009
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:32:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"
In-Reply-To: <633041.97879.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <2CD6A620C3F04CAC9690176FD3ABE5B5@Home>
	<633041.97879.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <51D3C2CFEB4644CCB45FA675756F7CE5@BASEMENTDELL>

I think I'm going to frame this email and hang it in the garage.  That is if
I can reach one of the walls through the totes and boxes and other related
stuff.

Thanks
Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Booker
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 2:22 PM
To: Michael Rowe
Cc: spridget
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"

--- On Tue, 12/22/09, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote: No one who
is
mentally ill thinks he is ill.  Therefore, we are ill and you are not.
 
Oh yeah? Well I was just kidding, so we'll all just have to wonder about
which
of us belongs in what category... 
 
After all, how sane can we be when you consider that we put time, money and
great effort into 30 to 50 year old sports cars that are for the most part
slower than your average econobox, are less reliable, less comfortable, more
prone to rust, and leak inner fluids (oil, coolant) out and outer fluids
(rain, sleet, snow) in, and don't impress passers-by with our over abundance
of disposable income?  Oh wait - I forgot they're incredibly fun to drive,
don't cost much, and generate smiles and waves everywhere we go... Guess
maybe
we're not too far from sane after all.
 
David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island
You are subscribed as cmanuel at wi.rr.com

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From bigfigg at earthlink.net  Tue Dec 22 19:35:36 2009
From: bigfigg at earthlink.net (Spike)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:35:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw:  exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?
Message-ID: <69F76F29399D4CEDA12A60B60D0439B1@D3CTJLD1>

Kinda Fishy wouldn't you think?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "DAVID GROPPER" <kk7ss at verizon.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 6:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?


> What do Carp sound like?
> 
> Dave G.

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 22 19:48:47 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:48:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw:  exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?
In-Reply-To: <69F76F29399D4CEDA12A60B60D0439B1@D3CTJLD1>
References: <69F76F29399D4CEDA12A60B60D0439B1@D3CTJLD1>
Message-ID: <923838.9270.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Well I figured I couldn't say CRAP on the forum.....  so, you think under the axle is best?




________________________________
From: Spike <bigfigg at earthlink.net>
To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, December 22, 2009 6:35:36 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw:  exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?

Kinda Fishy wouldn't you think?

----- Original Message ----- From: "DAVID GROPPER" <kk7ss at verizon.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 6:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?


> What do Carp sound like?
> 
> Dave G.
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Dec 22 19:50:08 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:50:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?
In-Reply-To: <314530.94592.qm@web84203.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <517457.84642.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<314530.94592.qm@web84203.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <F816A8361B1D42B79139D8DAD75CC266@HomePC>

--------------------------------------------------
From: "DAVID GROPPER" <kk7ss at verizon.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 8:04 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?

What do Carp sound like?

 Dave G.
_______________________________________________

They go, "Ouch, dammit", when you stick a hook through their lip. 

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Tue Dec 22 19:56:24 2009
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:56:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] snow
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912220309l769626eemc19a74ccc6757313@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BAY118-DS9508D1F25B8A5F977496BC8830@phx.gbl>	
	<4B2F9FB6.6000600@frontiernet.net>
	<205cef430912220309l769626eemc19a74ccc6757313@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B3186D8.4040008@frontiernet.net>

We had about 8" on the ground from last week's storm. It started snowing 
during the night and there is about 6" of fresh snow with more still 
coming down.

Kate


Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> Kate,
> What was your total snowfall inches?
> Lin
>
> On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 11:17 AM, Kathryn Bales <kgb at frontiernet.net 
> <mailto:kgb at frontiernet.net>> wrote:
>
>     Ahhhhhh, yes. When I first moved to Albany, my neighbor warned me
>     about "lake effect", and advised me to go outside every night from
>     late September until the 1st of May, and make sure I knew EXACTLY
>     where I had parked my car. That advice proved invaluable on more
>     than one occasion.
>
>     Kate
>
>
>     Robert E. Shlafer wrote:
>
>         Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo......and "lake
>         effect"....Omigod!!
>
>         We just assumed the horizontal stab on our Fokker 28's were
>         'up there'
>         'cause you couldn't see the damn thing during the preflight in
>         driving lake effect snowfall. Unreal!!
>         Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Dec 22 20:05:53 2009
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:05:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] COMPRESSION
References: <13660.21923.qm@web46403.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <FAB3DE7DFC124873AE4AA77D573BAC72@blackbox2>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Skip Jackson" <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>

> Can I do a compression check to tell the differance between a 8.3 and
> 9:1 engine?  If so, what are the reading?  Thanks, Skip 

Skip, Maybe...Read this
http://www.diyforums.net/can-compression-ratio-be-derived-from-compression-test-331968.html

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Dec 22 20:12:41 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:12:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow
In-Reply-To: <0D1D448DADDB4BC592FD0FCB63DB6F52@internetpc>
Message-ID: <C756CAA9.22AE4%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

It's that stuff that makes the mountains white on top. I don't think
anyone's ever gotten close to it.
> SNOW...........................WHAT IS SNOW????????????

From duncan at pondhop.com  Tue Dec 22 20:46:02 2009
From: duncan at pondhop.com (Duncan Sinclair)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:46:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] COMPRESSION
In-Reply-To: <FAB3DE7DFC124873AE4AA77D573BAC72@blackbox2>
References: <13660.21923.qm@web46403.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<FAB3DE7DFC124873AE4AA77D573BAC72@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <04b401ca8382$75163fe0$5f42bfa0$@com>

Are you sure this is English?? :)

Thanks
Duncan


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dean Hedin
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 9:06 PM
To: Skip Jackson; spridget
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] COMPRESSION

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Skip Jackson" <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>

> Can I do a compression check to tell the differance between a 8.3 and
> 9:1 engine?  If so, what are the reading?  Thanks, Skip 

Skip, Maybe...Read this
http://www.diyforums.net/can-compression-ratio-be-derived-from-compression-t
est-331968.html
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 22 20:47:05 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:47:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow
In-Reply-To: <C756CAA9.22AE4%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <946833.88911.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Tue, 12/22/09, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> It's that stuff that makes the
> mountains white on top. I don't think
> anyone's ever gotten close to it.

You were driving in a foot of it during the 2008 tour, but I think you were still in sensory overload that day from eating your first cannolli.

Ron

From stargazer1 at cox.net  Tue Dec 22 21:07:20 2009
From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:07:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow
In-Reply-To: <0D1D448DADDB4BC592FD0FCB63DB6F52@internetpc>
References: <mailman.2010.1261316681.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<0D1D448DADDB4BC592FD0FCB63DB6F52@internetpc>
Message-ID: <4B319778.6080403@cox.net>

Bob Gardner wrote:
> SNOW...........................WHAT IS SNOW????????????????????????
>
> Bob in San Diego 
>   
Bob, that's the white stuff in the mountains. Sometimes, especially 
during winter, it gets our of the freezer.

I'm in SD too. I'm SO thankful it doesn't snow here. Things are bad 
enough when it rains. If it ever snows, I'm staying home, and putting 
large concrete objects in the driveway. :-)

Cheers,
Dave Ambrose

From rdgard at cox.net  Tue Dec 22 21:16:54 2009
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:16:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow
In-Reply-To: <4B319778.6080403@cox.net>
References: <mailman.2010.1261316681.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<0D1D448DADDB4BC592FD0FCB63DB6F52@internetpc>
	<4B319778.6080403@cox.net>
Message-ID: <B49AB84A1DB440FE9C52B1D7B8361568@internetpc>

Dave,

I actually drove my BE in the snow in the Mount Helix area, with the top
down, coming down like crazy, could hardly see!  I love it, as I recall,
that was about January of 1971 or 72.  Stayed on the ground for about 48
hours.

Where in SD are you, contact me off list. 

Cheers,

Bob

 


Robert D. Gardner
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com

-----Original Message-----
From: David Ambrose [mailto:stargazer1 at cox.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 8:07 PM
To: Bob Gardner
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Snow

Bob Gardner wrote:
> SNOW...........................WHAT IS SNOW????????????????????????
>
> Bob in San Diego
>   
Bob, that's the white stuff in the mountains. Sometimes, especially during
winter, it gets our of the freezer.

I'm in SD too. I'm SO thankful it doesn't snow here. Things are bad enough
when it rains. If it ever snows, I'm staying home, and putting large
concrete objects in the driveway. :-)

Cheers,
Dave Ambrose

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Tue Dec 22 22:07:06 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:07:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] COMPRESSION
In-Reply-To: <04b401ca8382$75163fe0$5f42bfa0$@com>
References: <13660.21923.qm@web46403.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<FAB3DE7DFC124873AE4AA77D573BAC72@blackbox2>
	<04b401ca8382$75163fe0$5f42bfa0$@com>
Message-ID: <4333f8140912222107x2c662ef7l689e0b6f50f66b33@mail.gmail.com>

On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 7:46 PM, Duncan Sinclair <duncan at pondhop.com> wrote:
Are you sure this is English?? :)

NO, it is not.
Hal

From bkitterer at me.com  Tue Dec 22 22:32:35 2009
From: bkitterer at me.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:32:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow
In-Reply-To: <B49AB84A1DB440FE9C52B1D7B8361568@internetpc>
References: <mailman.2010.1261316681.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<0D1D448DADDB4BC592FD0FCB63DB6F52@internetpc>
	<4B319778.6080403@cox.net>
	<B49AB84A1DB440FE9C52B1D7B8361568@internetpc>
Message-ID: <077BE2DC-D661-422E-B808-BC886DE4E909@me.com>

Me too.

Wife and I use to go to the Laguna's after a snow to drive with the top down.

Bob Kitterer

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

On Dec 22, 2009, at 8:16 PM, Bob Gardner wrote:

> Dave,
> 
> I actually drove my BE in the snow in the Mount Helix area, with the top
> down, coming down like crazy, could hardly see!  I love it, as I recall,
> that was about January of 1971 or 72.  Stayed on the ground for about 48
> hours.
> 
> Where in SD are you, contact me off list. 
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Bob
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Robert D. Gardner
> 
> Gardner Productions LLC
> Film and Video Production since 1978
> 619-460-1000
> www.gardnerproductions.com
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Ambrose [mailto:stargazer1 at cox.net] 
> Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 8:07 PM
> To: Bob Gardner
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Snow
> 
> Bob Gardner wrote:
>> SNOW...........................WHAT IS SNOW????????????????????????
>> 
>> Bob in San Diego
>> 
> Bob, that's the white stuff in the mountains. Sometimes, especially during
> winter, it gets our of the freezer.
> 
> I'm in SD too. I'm SO thankful it doesn't snow here. Things are bad enough
> when it rains. If it ever snows, I'm staying home, and putting large
> concrete objects in the driveway. :-)
> 
> Cheers,
> Dave Ambrose
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 22 23:14:06 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:14:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"
In-Reply-To: <51D3C2CFEB4644CCB45FA675756F7CE5@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <2CD6A620C3F04CAC9690176FD3ABE5B5@Home>
	<633041.97879.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<51D3C2CFEB4644CCB45FA675756F7CE5@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912222214r282c70a6q208aca58747a2f28@mail.gmail.com>

Yeah, Chris,  I know what you mean.  At times, profound writings come from
'these' guys

Downright scary isn't it?!?

Herb

On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 6:32 PM, Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:

> I think I'm going to frame this email and hang it in the garage.  That is
> if
> I can reach one of the walls through the totes and boxes and other related
> stuff.
>
> Thanks
> Chris

From richb at u.washington.edu  Tue Dec 22 23:30:02 2009
From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball)
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:30:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?
References: <517457.84642.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <7FD8569896604CB39914F916E37E2F7B@m275laptop>

Hey Ed

Mine has a stock 1500 exhaust and it is routed under the axle.  On a side 
note I think it's louder than your Cherry Bomb due to all the rust.  Rice 
boys around here ain't got nothing on me and my car.

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Edward Perez" <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 5:51 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?


> Now that it's running "better," I'm looking to give myself a Merry 
> Christmas present and change out the exhaust.  I'd like to run it over the 
> rear-end and put something quieter on.  Right now it has a noisy 
> cherry-bomb exhaust on it.  Sounds like carp.  Any suggestions?  Shops in 
> the Seattle area?  I only need the part done that goes over the axle and 
> includes the muffler.  Is it possible to get "free-flowing" exhaust and 
> quiet?
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Dec 23 01:07:32 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:07:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell ?? Sprite in Olympia
In-Reply-To: <9BBA74BE-FC97-419C-8DAC-85E9F6E4C2DF@me.com>
References: <75A7821F0ED74C7D9F04E83669DAAA6C@Home>
	<F81603F38D0544B884C58CD0F26A902D@MAINCOMPUTER>
	<9BBA74BE-FC97-419C-8DAC-85E9F6E4C2DF@me.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912230007y7348c5c4ta61f02502d7632c7@mail.gmail.com>

At that price and given the scarcity of the speedwell bonnets these days...
That car may be worth the 5K for the speedwell bonnet alone!

Cheers!
Jim

On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 12:49 PM, Bob Kitterer <bkitterer at me.com> wrote:

> Speedwell made a ton of them.  A very popular aftermarket product in the
> 1960's.
>
> Bob Kitterer
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage
> 2000 Miata Special Edition - about to go into storage
>
> On Dec 22, 2009, at 10:21 AM, Jim Fournier wrote:
>
> > never heard of a Spreewell nose??
> >
> > J
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> > To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:40 AM
> > Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell ?? Sprite in Olympia
> >
> >
> >> http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1520351865.html
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--
Cheers!!
Jim
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Dec 23 01:49:19 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:49:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912222214r282c70a6q208aca58747a2f28@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2CD6A620C3F04CAC9690176FD3ABE5B5@Home>
	<633041.97879.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<51D3C2CFEB4644CCB45FA675756F7CE5@BASEMENTDELL>
	<2ad6c6b10912222214r282c70a6q208aca58747a2f28@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912230049j5992d6a8s313c90dd4de4e4f8@mail.gmail.com>

Hey!! Don't blame me!  David started this insanity!!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 12:14 AM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Yeah, Chris,  I know what you mean.  At times, profound writings come from
> 'these' guys
>
> Downright scary isn't it?!?
>
> Herb
>
> On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 6:32 PM, Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:
>
> > I think I'm going to frame this email and hang it in the garage.  That is
> > if
> > I can reach one of the walls through the totes and boxes and other
> related
> > stuff.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Chris

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Dec 23 05:50:02 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:50:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912222214r282c70a6q208aca58747a2f28@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2CD6A620C3F04CAC9690176FD3ABE5B5@Home><633041.97879.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com><51D3C2CFEB4644CCB45FA675756F7CE5@BASEMENTDELL>
	<2ad6c6b10912222214r282c70a6q208aca58747a2f28@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B9740329BCF74DA99C9A736DD00050D6@HomePC>

--------------------------------------------------
From: "WFO Herb" <froggi60 at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 12:14 AM
To: "Chris Manuel" <cmanuel at wi.rr.com>
Cc: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"

Yeah, Chris,  I know what you mean.  At times, profound writings come from
'these' guys

Downright scary isn't it?!?

Herb

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

ED posted something profound once... of course, it was in Kalerese and 
nobody knew wtf he said.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Dec 23 06:33:33 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:33:33 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw:  exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?
In-Reply-To: <923838.9270.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <69F76F29399D4CEDA12A60B60D0439B1@D3CTJLD1>,
	<923838.9270.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W46D58295875334A54F658EB8800@phx.gbl>

I think most of the stuff that I write is crap and I seem to get away with it
most of the time ... ;)


> Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:48:47 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
>
> Well I figured I couldn't say CRAP on the forum..... so, you think under the
axle is best?

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Dec 23 06:38:31 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:38:31 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Did Sprite offer this chrome strip like the
 Midget?...pict.
In-Reply-To: <4B3173DA.5020209@justbrits.com>
References: <205cef430912210649x4fd49a9jf7781299aa1d1f7b@mail.gmail.com>,
	<e98d88090912210731l65a783e1yf5a22db6b06f1322@mail.gmail.com>,
	<205cef430912210748r269fb4b3pd99e3fcf076d6c3f@mail.gmail.com>,
	<43840a7e0912210941l666b443fg941e3f2d22b16198@mail.gmail.com>,
	<365559.79533.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>,
	<205cef430912220243k5a2ef291hd12546754173cb36@mail.gmail.com>,
	<4B30ABEF.6040808@justbrits.com>,
	<1088953507.20091222054704@pacifier.com>,
	<4B315113.2040004@comcast.net>,
	<1131869915.20091222170913@pacifier.com>,
	<4B3173DA.5020209@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W10C4036B6D343B7889B5FFB8800@phx.gbl>

It goes well esthetically with the muffler bearings installed.

RD

> Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:35:22 -0600
>
> << the chrome strip on the hood >>
>
> Er Bill, WHY would one even WANT one on a fabric roof ??
>
> Enquiring minds NEED to know !!!!!!!!

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Dec 23 06:47:03 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:47:03 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] English Snow
Message-ID: <BAY112-W3207A5E2B4DEFB26F3EFD7B8800@phx.gbl>

I'm not hearing anything from our English listers about the snow in the UK
that was mentioned on my news this morning???



We are forecasted to get rain for Christmas.  :(

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )

From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Dec 23 06:48:10 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:48:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] COMPRESSION
In-Reply-To: <04b401ca8382$75163fe0$5f42bfa0$@com>
References: <13660.21923.qm@web46403.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<FAB3DE7DFC124873AE4AA77D573BAC72@blackbox2>
	<04b401ca8382$75163fe0$5f42bfa0$@com>
Message-ID: <1457101479.20091223054810@pacifier.com>

Hello Duncan,

     While I don't KNOW much, I would think that a compression check
     would only tell you that the rings/piston are good. what you need
     to know is compression VOLUME .. from the bottom of the stroke to
     the top, added to the volume of the head. .. That is you should
     be  looking at volume difference caused by the movement of the
     piston, not how well it seals.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  This tagline only uses recycled keystrokes 

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 23 07:13:34 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:13:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw:  exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?
In-Reply-To: <923838.9270.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <69F76F29399D4CEDA12A60B60D0439B1@D3CTJLD1>
	<923838.9270.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <98596.87450.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Back to the subject question.... so take a look at this and tell me it's restrictive to go over the axle....

http://tinyurl.com/over-axle-exhaust

4th pic up from the bottom.  Sure looks nice to me.




________________________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: Spike <bigfigg at earthlink.net>; spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, December 22, 2009 6:48:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw:  exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?

Well I figured I couldn't say CRAP on the forum.....  so, you think under the axle is best?




________________________________
From: Spike <bigfigg at earthlink.net>
To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, December 22, 2009 6:35:36 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw:  exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?

Kinda Fishy wouldn't you think?

----- Original Message ----- From: "DAVID GROPPER" <kk7ss at verizon.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 6:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?


> What do Carp sound like?
> 
> Dave G.
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Dec 23 07:13:50 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:13:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas Volvo
In-Reply-To: <B9740329BCF74DA99C9A736DD00050D6@HomePC>
References: <2CD6A620C3F04CAC9690176FD3ABE5B5@Home><633041.97879.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com><51D3C2CFEB4644CCB45FA675756F7CE5@BASEMENTDELL><2ad6c6b10912222214r282c70a6q208aca58747a2f28@mail.gmail.com>
	<B9740329BCF74DA99C9A736DD00050D6@HomePC>
Message-ID: <6E79EAD47C284CC88BA08429B0C872EA@spider>

Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it will sell its Volvo unit to Zhejiang Geely
Holding Group, China.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Dec 23 07:32:04 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:32:04 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] NO snow
Message-ID: <d0d.6a031c31.386383e4@aol.com>

Hi List,
 
No snow here in Nuneaton just a frost every day for over a week now.   I 
managed to get out in my Sprite the Saturday before the frosts started to  
collect some kitchen tiles (90 mins + drive each way).  If anyone wants to  
drive the Banbury to Chipping Norton road there are stretches where it's  
possible to get to 90mph if not 95mph and there are no speed cameras. 'Course  
that's on slightly damp roads taking things steady out of the corners - a ton  
would be easily achievable in the dry, at least in my Sprite.
 
Note this is a rare interlude from the kitchen re-fit.  Now if we had  a 
lot of snow I could go sledging with the girls.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Dec 23 07:35:45 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:35:45 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Trunnion bolt - 2A 4028 - NEW MANUFACTURE in
 stainless steel ...
Message-ID: <cc0.68cc55db.386384c1@aol.com>

Hi List, there has been some interest in this but not yet enough for an  
economic batch.  I've checked the material specs and they exceed class 8.8  
and certainly exceed the stuff currently available.  I'll be getting an  
original bolt for testing soon.
 
So any more takers for these stainless steel bolts or even Ti ?
 
Regards
 
Daniel
 
In a message dated 17/12/2009 23:49:36 GMT Standard Time,  weslakem
onza1330 at aol.com writes:

Hi  List,

Don't know about your side of the pond but in the UK the trunnion  bolt's
Iv'e been able to buy are inferior to the original bolts.  I've  usually
discovered this after stripping the thread with a calibrated torque  wrench 
on
the correct size socket.

I've been in contact with a bolt  manufacture who can make a similar bolt in
a high grade of stainless  steel.  The idea being they won't corrode into
the metalastik bushings  and thus have to be hammered and destroyed.

All you engineer types can  be supplied with details of the different grades
of stainless steel on  offer if you want.  However, I'm confident the
stainless bolt will be  far stronger in every respect than the current 
offering
from the usual  suspects.  I also plan to get an original bolt, even a
damaged one so  that it can be tested in comparasion to the current offering
and
the  stainless bolt.

What I need to know is what the level of interest is  for this by number of
bolts so I can get a feel for the volume and thus  price.  I also need to
know if you'd be willing to pay an extra #1 for  the superior grade of
stainless  and whether you want to probably save  #2 by not having the hole 
for
the
split  pin on account of using a  nylock rather than castellated nut.  Final
price  will be more  than what I've been paying over here (I think I paid 
#6+
a   bolt.

E-mail me off list with your full name and any comment you  might  have.

Regards

Daniel

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Dec 23 07:38:10 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:38:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] COMPRESSION
In-Reply-To: <1457101479.20091223054810@pacifier.com>
References: <13660.21923.qm@web46403.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<FAB3DE7DFC124873AE4AA77D573BAC72@blackbox2>
	<04b401ca8382$75163fe0$5f42bfa0$@com>
	<1457101479.20091223054810@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <402188520912230638t690630dek45ab3f7727017cf8@mail.gmail.com>

>     While I don't KNOW much, I would think that a compression check
>     would only tell you that the rings/piston are good. what you need
>     to know is compression VOLUME .. from the bottom of the stroke to
>     the top, added to the volume of the head. .. That is you should
>     be  looking at volume difference caused by the movement of the
>     piston, not how well it seals.

A compression test would give you some interesting, useful, but
inconclusive evidence.
I know some race groups do some they call "pumping" the engine which
can find things like that, but I do not know what all is entailed,
although I understand it is non-destructive. Anybody know more about
it?
David L

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Dec 23 08:27:09 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:27:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?
In-Reply-To: <7FD8569896604CB39914F916E37E2F7B@m275laptop>
References: <517457.84642.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<7FD8569896604CB39914F916E37E2F7B@m275laptop>
Message-ID: <EFBFAC67CA90451DA5D043506511C500@Home>

Speaking of exhaust, tricked-out engines sound tricked out.  How much of 
that qualilty (not volume) is in the cam and how much in the muffler?

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
'60 Sprite kit
Long Island, NY 

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 23 08:34:39 2009
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:34:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] COMPRESSION
In-Reply-To: <402188520912230638t690630dek45ab3f7727017cf8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <902350.77962.qm@web34404.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I believe "Pumping" an engine measures the displacement, but I can't put my
finger on that tool. The device for checking CR is called the "Whistler", from
Katech Inc. The SCCA and many oval tracks use it for tech inspection in those
classes where specifications are limited by the rules.
http://www.katechengines.com/corporate_services/whistler.php
A bit pricey for us hobbyists, but one could be borrowed for a quick check.
Know anyone doing tech inspection at your local oval track? Then again, if the
need is just to determine what grade of gasoline to use in a street car, the
engine will tell you.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Wed, 12/23/09, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] COMPRESSION
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 9:38 AM

>     While I don't KNOW much, I would think that a compression check
>     would only tell you that the rings/piston are good. what you need
>     to know is compression VOLUME .. from the bottom of the stroke to
>     the top, added to the volume of the head. .. That is you should
>     be  looking at volume difference caused by the movement of the
>     piston, not how well it seals.

A compression test would give you some interesting, useful, but
inconclusive evidence.
I know some race groups do some they call "pumping" the engine which
can find things like that, but I do not know what all is entailed,
although I understand it is non-destructive. Anybody know more about
it?
David L
You are subscribed as fastvee at yahoo.com

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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 23 09:07:36 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:07:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Trunnion bolt - 2A 4028 - NEW MANUFACTURE in
 stainless steel ...
In-Reply-To: <cc0.68cc55db.386384c1@aol.com>
References: <cc0.68cc55db.386384c1@aol.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912230807y3da4d42fh63d29dd3011acc30@mail.gmail.com>

Are they going to make any in Grade 8 carbon steel?  Is stainless
better in that application?
Stainless is great until you mate it with carbon steel.  Then Galvanic
action action seems to attack the junction more than if similar steels
are used.
I'm sure you can find a grade of stainless that will be superior but
is the extra cost worth the gains?
Just my observations.  (I'm just sayin.)

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Dec 23 09:33:59 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:33:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 24 Hours of LeMons...
Message-ID: <402188520912230833o19d81cb2kf07226f13582080a@mail.gmail.com>

I know most of you are familiar with the concept, but I never fail to
be amazed at the creativity that Jay manages to insert. I think it is
more fun reading his stuff than it would be to drive in the event
(certainly cheaper!).
F'rinstance:
http://jalopnik.com/400309/what-would-smokey-do-24-hours-of-lemons-cheating-tips-from-judge-murilee
David L

From mgmaven at bellsouth.net  Wed Dec 23 10:32:44 2009
From: mgmaven at bellsouth.net (Bob Spruck)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:32:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw:  exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?
In-Reply-To: <98596.87450.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <923838.9270.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<69F76F29399D4CEDA12A60B60D0439B1@D3CTJLD1>
	<923838.9270.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4.1.20091223120719.00c12ab0@mail.bellsouth.net>

When I built my ' 67 Midget vintage race car with LCB we made a 2" diameter
exhaust pipe straight all the way past (under) the diff and then heated it
and bent it slightly upwards so that all the hangers placed it as close to
the body as possible. The only problem was that when I jacked the car up
and supported it with jack stands to the body, the rear end would drop down
until it laid on the exhaust pipe. It put a strain on the pipe and the
hangers but never caused a problem, but still... I wonder how much exhaust
extraction penalty there would be with a pipe that went over the axle like
the stock set-up? Probably minimal. 

If you have a single piece of pipe running from the header, over the axle
to the muffler, you might have a problem removing it unless you can get the
car high enough in the air. My cars go only as high as my jack stands, so
it might be a problem. Just thinking ahead.

My next design will be as straight 2" pipe to the rear bulkhead hanger, a
piece that goes OVER the axle, then a 2' piece that exits just past the
rear valence. It will use the stock hanger from the trunk floor. It will be
removable so it can be replaced with a Cherry Bomb glasspac for when I race
at tracks that have noise limits, when I take the car to shows, and when I
run it up at home in my garage. That should solve all my problems.

Bob


At 09:13 AM 12/23/2009 , Edward Perez wrote:
>Back to the subject question.... so take a look at this and tell me it's 
>restrictive to go over the axle....
>
>http://tinyurl.com/over-axle-exhaust
>
>4th pic up from the bottom.  Sure looks nice to me.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Dec 23 10:39:53 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:39:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: exhaust on 78 Midget.... over the axle?
In-Reply-To: <4.1.20091223120719.00c12ab0@mail.bellsouth.net>
References: <69F76F29399D4CEDA12A60B60D0439B1@D3CTJLD1>
	<923838.9270.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<98596.87450.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4.1.20091223120719.00c12ab0@mail.bellsouth.net>
Message-ID: <402188520912230939l1cf0962fy28ed1d1bc2dfd6f6@mail.gmail.com>

> ... I wonder how much exhaust
> extraction penalty there would be with a pipe that went over the axle like
> the stock set-up? Probably minimal.

Stock on all my Spridgets was UNDER the axle.
David L

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 23 11:13:31 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:13:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice, mostly unmolested Sprite with a decent BIN on ebay
Message-ID: <609298.18872.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Not sure what to think of the windshields...

http://tinyurl.com/ebay-ah-sprite

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Dec 23 11:25:30 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:25:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice,
 mostly unmolested Sprite with a decent  BIN on  ebay
In-Reply-To: <609298.18872.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <609298.18872.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <d49b03130912231025i367adaa1t718a59b57acde2e@mail.gmail.com>

Hell, the rubber mats make it worth the price.  You can always put the
correct windscreen on it.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 10:13 AM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Not sure what to think of the windshields...

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Dec 23 11:34:58 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:34:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice,
 mostly unmolested Sprite with a decent  BIN on ebay
In-Reply-To: <609298.18872.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C757A2D2.22B3B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> the windshields...
They look cool, but they aren't legal to some cops...no wipers.

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 23 11:42:32 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:42:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice,
 mostly unmolested Sprite with a decent  BIN on ebay
In-Reply-To: <C757A2D2.22B3B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C757A2D2.22B3B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <700899.43574.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I'm assuming you have to drill into the body to install these, thus molesting the car?  Windshields without wipers won't fly up here in the NW.  Nice Cali car though.




________________________________
From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>; Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, December 23, 2009 10:34:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nice, mostly unmolested Sprite with a decent BIN on ebay

> the windshields...
They look cool, but they aren't legal to some cops...no wipers.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Dec 23 11:52:38 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:52:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice,
 mostly unmolested Sprite with a decent  BIN on  ebay
In-Reply-To: <700899.43574.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <C757A2D2.22B3B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<700899.43574.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912231052t3768779x4e824ca7ae3a7d95@mail.gmail.com>

Those are Brooklands windscreens.  I had a set on my 1946 TC back in the
day. I loved them, but then the TC also had a windscreen that folded down
forward so the Brooklands were mounted behind it. They also fold down.
Don't know about legality but they look cool. I've thought about going that
way on my Midget.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 12:42 PM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I'm assuming you have to drill into the body to install these, thus
> molesting the car?  Windshields without wipers won't fly up here in the NW.
>  Nice Cali car though.
> ________________________________
> From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
> To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>; Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Wed, December 23, 2009 10:34:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nice, mostly unmolested Sprite with a decent BIN
> on ebay
>
> > the windshields...
> They look cool, but they aren't legal to some cops...no wipers.

From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Dec 23 12:30:36 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:30:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice,
 mostly unmolested Sprite with a decent  BIN on ebay
In-Reply-To: <609298.18872.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <609298.18872.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B326FDC.3080405@justbrits.com>

<< Not sure what to think of the windshields... >>

Yep, brooklands.  But, windscreen wiper nubs ARE present.

So is TR-6 in background AND a Police Cruiser <G> ?!?

From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Dec 23 12:33:50 2009
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:33:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice,
 mostly unmolested Sprite with a decent   BIN on  ebay
References: <609298.18872.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<d49b03130912231025i367adaa1t718a59b57acde2e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <044501ca8406$dcde8040$6401a8c0@refisk>

And it's got one of Burt Levy's "The Last Open Road" stickers on the back! 
:-)

Looks pretty good IMHO.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
To: "Edward Perez" <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Cc: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 1:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nice, mostly unmolested Sprite with a decent BIN on 
ebay


> Hell, the rubber mats make it worth the price.  You can always put the
> correct windscreen on it.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
>
> On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 10:13 AM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Not sure what to think of the windshields...

From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Dec 23 12:46:36 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:46:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NO snow
In-Reply-To: <d0d.6a031c31.386383e4@aol.com>
References: <d0d.6a031c31.386383e4@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4B32739C.80702@justbrits.com>

<< 'Course that's on slightly damp roads taking things steady
out of the corners >>

Steady being the operative word, Daniel ?!?!?

LOL !!!!

From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Dec 23 12:50:53 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:50:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] COMPRESSION
In-Reply-To: <402188520912230638t690630dek45ab3f7727017cf8@mail.gmail.com>
References: <13660.21923.qm@web46403.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<FAB3DE7DFC124873AE4AA77D573BAC72@blackbox2>
	<04b401ca8382$75163fe0$5f42bfa0$@com>
	<1457101479.20091223054810@pacifier.com>
	<402188520912230638t690630dek45ab3f7727017cf8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B32749D.6080005@justbrits.com>

<< A compression test would give you some interesting, useful,
but inconclusive evidence. >>

Yep, David.

<< I know some race groups do some they call "pumping" the 
engine which can find things like that, but I do not know what 
all is entailed, although I understand it is non-destructive. 
Anybody know more about it? >>

sounds like a Miata 'thing'.

LAD

<G>

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Dec 23 13:13:10 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:13:10 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] COMPRESSION
In-Reply-To: <4B32749D.6080005@justbrits.com>
References: <13660.21923.qm@web46403.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<FAB3DE7DFC124873AE4AA77D573BAC72@blackbox2>,
	<04b401ca8382$75163fe0$5f42bfa0$@com>,
	<1457101479.20091223054810@pacifier.com>,
	<402188520912230638t690630dek45ab3f7727017cf8@mail.gmail.com>,
	<4B32749D.6080005@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W22603F2E1A3215D7B07C4CB8800@phx.gbl>

Is there something similar to measure depression?

ED


>
> << A compression test would give you some interesting, useful,
> but inconclusive evidence. >>
>
> Yep, David.
>
> << I know some race groups do some they call "pumping" the
> engine which can find things like that, but I do not know what
> all is entailed, although I understand it is non-destructive.
> Anybody know more about it? >>
>
> sounds like a Miata 'thing'.
>
> LAD

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Dec 23 13:20:22 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:20:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] COMPRESSION
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W22603F2E1A3215D7B07C4CB8800@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C757BB86.22B5A%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Is there something similar to measure depression?
You have to count how many pills you need to feel OK.
For accuracy, frequent re-testing is required.
BZ

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Dec 23 15:16:04 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:16:04 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] COMPRESSION
In-Reply-To: <C757BB86.22B5A%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <BAY112-W22603F2E1A3215D7B07C4CB8800@phx.gbl>,
	<C757BB86.22B5A%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W44722DFF6DBDBABE218003B8800@phx.gbl>

Well, the emails that I get advocate "viagra" while the TV ads say to 'see
Alice'.  She does seem to make an awful lot of men happy.



>
> > Is there something similar to measure depression?
> You have to count how many pills you need to feel OK.
> For accuracy, frequent re-testing is required.
> BZ

From grday at btinternet.com  Wed Dec 23 16:12:55 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:12:55 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] NO snow
References: <d0d.6a031c31.386383e4@aol.com>
Message-ID: <CFBE84D2D97B4325ADEC4E44268F32BB@user8634b3d69b>

You lucky thing!!

Guy R Day

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 2:32 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] NO snow


> Hi List,
>
> No snow here in Nuneaton just a frost every day for over a week now.   I
> managed to get out in my Sprite the Saturday before the frosts started to
> collect some kitchen tiles (90 mins + drive each way).  If anyone wants to
> drive the Banbury to Chipping Norton road there are stretches where it's
> possible to get to 90mph if not 95mph and there are no speed cameras. 
> 'Course
> that's on slightly damp roads taking things steady out of the corners - a 
> ton
> would be easily achievable in the dry, at least in my Sprite.
>
> Note this is a rare interlude from the kitchen re-fit.  Now if we had  a
> lot of snow I could go sledging with the girls.
>
> Weslake-Monza 1330
> _______________________________________________

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Dec 23 16:47:17 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:47:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas Volvo
In-Reply-To: <6E79EAD47C284CC88BA08429B0C872EA@spider>
References: <2CD6A620C3F04CAC9690176FD3ABE5B5@Home><633041.97879.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com><51D3C2CFEB4644CCB45FA675756F7CE5@BASEMENTDELL><2ad6c6b10912222214r282c70a6q208aca58747a2f28@mail.gmail.com>
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	<6E79EAD47C284CC88BA08429B0C872EA@spider>
Message-ID: <4B32AC05.5000907@comcast.net>

corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:
> Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it will sell its Volvo unit to Zhejiang Geely
> Holding Group, China.
> _______________________________________________
>   

Chinese Volvos! So they will go from the safest car in the world to the 
least safest.
What will be left in the automotive world?
I'll just keep patching up my Sprite and my Ford truck since you can not 
buy a new full size truck with a stick shift.
And I'm sure the chinese will own all the auto groups in a few years.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Dec 23 16:57:41 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:57:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas Volvo
In-Reply-To: <4B32AC05.5000907@comcast.net>
References: <2CD6A620C3F04CAC9690176FD3ABE5B5@Home><633041.97879.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com><51D3C2CFEB4644CCB45FA675756F7CE5@BASEMENTDELL><2ad6c6b10912222214r282c70a6q208aca58747a2f28@mail.gmail.com>
	<B9740329BCF74DA99C9A736DD00050D6@HomePC>
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	<4B32AC05.5000907@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <638B85A5-7540-49F3-97FC-E9A506F0D3F0@snet.net>

Not only the "safest" car on the world.

Also one of the most "boring" cars in the world.

Jay

On Dec 23, 2009, at 6:47 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote:
>> Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it will sell its Volvo unit to  
>> Zhejiang Geely
>> Holding Group, China.
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>
> Chinese Volvos! So they will go from the safest car in the world to  
> the least safest.
> What will be left in the automotive world?
> I'll just keep patching up my Sprite and my Ford truck since you can  
> not buy a new full size truck with a stick shift.
> And I'm sure the chinese will own all the auto groups in a few years.
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Dec 23 17:10:31 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:10:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas Volvo
In-Reply-To: <638B85A5-7540-49F3-97FC-E9A506F0D3F0@snet.net>
References: <2CD6A620C3F04CAC9690176FD3ABE5B5@Home><633041.97879.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com><51D3C2CFEB4644CCB45FA675756F7CE5@BASEMENTDELL><2ad6c6b10912222214r282c70a6q208aca58747a2f28@mail.gmail.com>
	<B9740329BCF74DA99C9A736DD00050D6@HomePC>
	<6E79EAD47C284CC88BA08429B0C872EA@spider>
	<4B32AC05.5000907@comcast.net>
	<638B85A5-7540-49F3-97FC-E9A506F0D3F0@snet.net>
Message-ID: <4B32B177.8080209@comcast.net>

Jay Fishbein wrote:
> Not only the "safest" car on the world.
>
> Also one of the most "boring" cars in the world.
>
>
So that's why we like MGs.   *Safety Fast*
And they ain't real safe and they ain't real fast  so how did this 
phrase get hooked to MG?


-- 
Frank Clarici
Merry Christmas

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec 23 17:51:14 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:51:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice,
 mostly unmolested Sprite with a decent  BIN on  ebay
In-Reply-To: <044501ca8406$dcde8040$6401a8c0@refisk>
References: <609298.18872.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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	<044501ca8406$dcde8040$6401a8c0@refisk>
Message-ID: <205cef430912231651r6d3b06b8n83d6bf5486859c5@mail.gmail.com>

Even the buy now is good.
Lin

On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 2:33 PM, Rick <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

> And it's got one of Burt Levy's "The Last Open Road" stickers on the back!
> :-)
>
> Looks pretty good IMHO.
>
> Rick
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <
> rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
> To: "Edward Perez" <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> Cc: <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 1:25 PM
>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nice, mostly unmolested Sprite with a decent BIN
> on ebay
>
>
>  Hell, the rubber mats make it worth the price.  You can always put the
>> correct windscreen on it.
>> Mike MacLean
>> 60 Sprite
>> 56 BN2
>>
>> On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 10:13 AM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>  Not sure what to think of the windshields...
>>>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Dec 23 17:52:12 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:52:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] COMPRESSION
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W44722DFF6DBDBABE218003B8800@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W22603F2E1A3215D7B07C4CB8800@phx.gbl>
	<C757BB86.22B5A%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<BAY112-W44722DFF6DBDBABE218003B8800@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <e98d88090912231652x326c5cd7ye93a55bf41bb70af@mail.gmail.com>

"All the young girls love Alice
tender young Alice they say
come over and tease me
come over and please me
Alice, it's my turn today"

Elton John "All The Young Girls Love Alice" from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 4:16 PM,  <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Well, the emails that I get advocate "viagra" while the TV ads say to 'see
> Alice'. B She does seem to make an awful lot of men happy.
>
>
>
>>
>> > Is there something similar to measure depression?
>> You have to count how many pills you need to feel OK.
>> For accuracy, frequent re-testing is required.
>> BZ
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec 23 17:55:39 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:55:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] My students high school project for the
 Spritdget...comments needed.
In-Reply-To: <4B3154AE.9010904@comcast.net>
References: <205cef430912180750s3e93e70y44ca83fbf9bd5b11@mail.gmail.com>
	<8de85a9c0912180921y16470396ne4230fb95b7c6b42@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912210736p23feb07k6ac15dcf392aefe1@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912210818l3ab8ad2cub6b17e80c30c3b4a@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430912220317p3de3b60bk845bff867d908b7f@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B30C936.70303@justbrits.com> <4B3154AE.9010904@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <205cef430912231655u21957151x490d1e22cb17fa4e@mail.gmail.com>

We canned the project for the original project but I need to relook at how I
open mine.
Lin

On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 6:22 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> Sales at " Just Brits " wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> To me, it's part of the "character" of the cars.  Ya'll
>> only talking about a TINY bonnet when compared to
>> the Big Healey, huh Frank <VBG> !!
>>
>>  The Sprite bonnet is 2 times as big as the Big Healey bonnet.
> And yes Ed, I redesigned that archaic mechanism on the big Healey bonnet to
> open as simply as the Sprite.
> I did the same to the window mechanism, used Sprite technology to replace
> Neanderthal  workings.
> And the choke, 1 cable replaced 3, and the throttle linkage, and.....
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec 23 18:04:39 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:04:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Auction Jan. 7
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912221735g1ac6e249rf5b360fb583b18d3@mail.gmail.com>
References: <850113.35008.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<89235.39436.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<2ad6c6b10912221735g1ac6e249rf5b360fb583b18d3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912231704i8899479q2bec74211d9e2af1@mail.gmail.com>

My twin?
Lin

On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 8:35 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> May not get it, but I'm going to bid on the '67 VW.
>
> My favorite year.
>
> Herb
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 23 18:14:06 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:14:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH
Message-ID: <579376.74439.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

BMITH is closed 12/19 to 1/4/10.  Richard wishes a Happy Christmas to all. 
Skip.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 23 18:17:54 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:17:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"
In-Reply-To: <B9740329BCF74DA99C9A736DD00050D6@HomePC>
References: <2CD6A620C3F04CAC9690176FD3ABE5B5@Home>
	<633041.97879.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<51D3C2CFEB4644CCB45FA675756F7CE5@BASEMENTDELL>
	<2ad6c6b10912222214r282c70a6q208aca58747a2f28@mail.gmail.com>
	<B9740329BCF74DA99C9A736DD00050D6@HomePC>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912231717w45de1019l404f0048a7880d0c@mail.gmail.com>

...are you listening, Ed?

Wft was it?

====================
>
> ED posted something profound once... of course, it was in Kalerese and
> nobody knew wtf he said.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Dec 23 18:32:48 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:32:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH
In-Reply-To: <579376.74439.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <579376.74439.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <DE717B59C476424191B2784812243878@HomePC>

From: "Skip Jackson" <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 7:14 PM
To: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH

BMITH is closed 12/19 to 1/4/10.  Richard wishes a Happy Christmas to all. 
Skip.
_______________________________________________

What is BMITH?

Any relation to BMIHC? 

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 23 18:50:09 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:50:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH
Message-ID: <109573.63474.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, Registery Office

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 23 18:54:52 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:54:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 66 Sprite
Message-ID: <866135.82447.qm@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

There's a 1966 Sprite on e-bay, south of Cleveland Ohio, with a bid of $1136
with five hours to go.

From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Dec 23 18:57:30 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:57:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH
In-Reply-To: <DE717B59C476424191B2784812243878@HomePC>
References: <579376.74439.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<DE717B59C476424191B2784812243878@HomePC>
Message-ID: <4B32CA8A.3020502@justbrits.com>

<<

What is BMITH?

Any relation to BMIHC? 

 >>

Hopefully closer to B.M.I.H.T. !?!?!?

[geesh, the 'c' key isn't even CLOSE to the 't' one !!]

From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Dec 23 19:01:29 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:01:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912231717w45de1019l404f0048a7880d0c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2CD6A620C3F04CAC9690176FD3ABE5B5@Home>
	<633041.97879.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<51D3C2CFEB4644CCB45FA675756F7CE5@BASEMENTDELL>
	<2ad6c6b10912222214r282c70a6q208aca58747a2f28@mail.gmail.com>
	<B9740329BCF74DA99C9A736DD00050D6@HomePC>
	<2ad6c6b10912231717w45de1019l404f0048a7880d0c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B32CB79.500@justbrits.com>

<< ...are you listening, Ed? >>

Of course, Herb <G> !!

<< Wft was it? >>

Not sure except for ONE fact;  must NOT have
been typed in CheeseHead 'verbage' [which I do
my BEST to avoid because I am NOT fluent with
it] ?!?!?

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 23 19:13:40 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:13:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH
In-Reply-To: <109573.63474.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <78.80357.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Wed, 12/23/09, Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com> wrote:
> British Motor Industry Heritage
> Trust, Registery Office

I, um, see. Must be part of the dyslexia department.

In Dog we trust,
Ron

From dwramsey at att.net  Wed Dec 23 19:49:22 2009
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:49:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH
In-Reply-To: <78.80357.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20091224024934.5207B187886@autox.team.net>

Dyslexics untie	
	Crash

I, um, see. Must be part of the dyslexia department.

In Dog we trust,
Ron

From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Dec 23 20:11:39 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:11:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice,
 mostly unmolested Sprite with a decent    BIN on  ebay
In-Reply-To: <044501ca8406$dcde8040$6401a8c0@refisk>
References: <609298.18872.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<d49b03130912231025i367adaa1t718a59b57acde2e@mail.gmail.com>
	<044501ca8406$dcde8040$6401a8c0@refisk>
Message-ID: <4B32DBEB.6010605@justbrits.com>

<< Looks pretty good IMHO. >>

I agree, Rick.  I also wonder how much other
'rubber mats' are included !?!?

Fer instance there IS a Guard Red Frogeye running
around Cheeseland that DOES have full under-seat/
rear GREEN rubber that looks new.  IIRC, pass
foot-well outboard side was also great [over-lay
carpet was screwed down next to tunnel <F> so
couldn't check further <F>].

Pure GOLD for somebody !!  <VBG>

From dwramsey at att.net  Wed Dec 23 20:17:57 2009
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:17:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas 1970
Message-ID: <20091224031808.6670E187651@autox.team.net>

Each year at this time my thoughts return to my fighting hole at fire base
Mace, Christmas Eve 1970.  Standing knee deep in mud and stuff I don't even
like to think about, eating c-rats that were older than I was.  There was a
small tree between my hole and the wire, that had all the leaves blown off,
and it had one lonely branch left on it. I took a shell casing and placed it
on the branch for my Christmas tree. You now know the story of the cartridge
in a bare tree.

Merry Christmas

Happy Hanukkah 

And for you Atheists "have a nice day" 

 

                        Crash 

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 23 20:19:53 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:19:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 66 Sprite
Message-ID: <112084.54621.qm@web46414.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

290382423760 Sorry thought I did include.  Three hours 20 minutes. Still at
$1136.

From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Dec 23 20:19:55 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:19:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH
In-Reply-To: <4B32CA8A.3020502@justbrits.com>
References: <579376.74439.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<DE717B59C476424191B2784812243878@HomePC>
	<4B32CA8A.3020502@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <4B32DDDB.9000601@justbrits.com>

So Larry & Skip....

<quote>
<<
What is BMITH?

Any relation to BMIHC?
 >>
</quote>

to NEW:
<quote>
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, Registery Office
</quote>

The "Enquirer" NEEDS to know ?!?!

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 23 20:25:49 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:25:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 66 Sprite
Message-ID: <189186.82538.qm@web46404.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Looks like two professionals, j***j and r***r bidding so far.  Blead out the
air in the lines and drive it like you stole it home!!! Skip J

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 23 20:34:50 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:34:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH
Message-ID: <837427.41350.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Like I said: British Motor Industry Teritage Hrust, Registery Office
Seems right to me!! Skip J.

From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Dec 23 21:02:18 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:02:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] COMPRESSION
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W22603F2E1A3215D7B07C4CB8800@phx.gbl>
References: <13660.21923.qm@web46403.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<FAB3DE7DFC124873AE4AA77D573BAC72@blackbox2>,
	<04b401ca8382$75163fe0$5f42bfa0$@com>,
	<1457101479.20091223054810@pacifier.com>,
	<402188520912230638t690630dek45ab3f7727017cf8@mail.gmail.com>,
	<4B32749D.6080005@justbrits.com>
	<BAY112-W22603F2E1A3215D7B07C4CB8800@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4B32E7CA.6080008@justbrits.com>

<< Is there something similar to measure depression? >>

I sure as He|| would like to know, RD ?!?!?

And Billy,

<< You have to count how many pills you need to feel OK.
For accuracy, frequent re-testing is required. >>

Only test for me is Liver Function =s OK.
So how do I figure out if 10 or less 10/325
Vicodins are max??  Only pain level ?

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 23 21:05:59 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:05:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas 1970
Message-ID: <613205.390.qm@web46415.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

OHH my, it will be 40 years next year, Dave.  I was a Plt Ldr in the 19th Eng
Bat, Combat.
We were building QL 20 near BacLoc about 90 miles north of
Saigon.
Had a dry place to sleep most nights but had a bunch of rigorous
critics of our road; so we killed them.
Makes it easy to appreciate eating,
sleeping and bathroom all in the same building!!
Merry Christmas

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 23 21:13:30 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:13:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite
Message-ID: <529886.42365.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I can't decide between African Zebra Wood and Carbon fiber, for my Bugeye.

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Wed Dec 23 23:14:08 2009
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:14:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite
In-Reply-To: <529886.42365.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <529886.42365.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8de85a9c0912232214l176a03a2h4fa38ae5acc4c852@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 10:13 PM, Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com> wrote:
> I can't decide between African Zebra Wood and Carbon fiber, for my Bugeye.

I'm not even gonna ask what they do to get the African Zebra to sport Wood!

RD

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Thu Dec 24 05:59:33 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:59:33 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] NO snow
Message-ID: <bff.7174aa9b.3864bfb5@aol.com>

Yup, feed the throttle in nice and steady rather than stand on it.   The 
new engine with APT cam has a pronounced power peak at 5,500rpm that you can  
really feel.  Power stays good after that but with the pierce head doesn't  
climb much higher.
 
In a message dated 23/12/2009 19:47:07 GMT Standard Time,  
sales at justbrits.com writes:

<<  'Course that's on slightly damp roads taking things steady
out of the  corners >>

Steady being the operative word, Daniel  ?!?!?

LOL !!!!

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Dec 24 06:02:01 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:02:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 66 Sprite
In-Reply-To: <189186.82538.qm@web46404.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <189186.82538.qm@web46404.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912240502p6584ab51s9c31dba1178370af@mail.gmail.com>

That is the auction which the seller posted the wire wheel & chrome strip
dealer brochure, it had other original brochures/ads included. Like the one
stating "You can buy a Sprite for less than two grand", it sold for
$1,275.00 yes drive like you stole it, after brake bleeding ; )
Happy Holidays,
Lin

On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 10:25 PM, Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Looks like two professionals, j***j and r***r bidding so far.  Blead out
> the
> air in the lines and drive it like you stole it home!!! Skip J
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Dec 24 06:22:41 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:22:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH
In-Reply-To: <4B32DDDB.9000601@justbrits.com>
References: <579376.74439.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><DE717B59C476424191B2784812243878@HomePC><4B32CA8A.3020502@justbrits.com>
	<4B32DDDB.9000601@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <E8A67CB2546047428BC1076EC72F14F0@HomePC>

So, ED, BMIHC = British Motor Industry Heritage Centre.

http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/shop/terms.do



--------------------------------------------------
From: "Sales at " Just Brits "" <sales at justbrits.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:19 PM
To: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BMITH

So Larry & Skip....

<quote>
<<
What is BMITH?

Any relation to BMIHC?
 >>
</quote>

to NEW:
<quote>
British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, Registery Office
</quote>

The "Enquirer" NEEDS to know ?!?!
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From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Thu Dec 24 07:08:13 2009
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:08:13 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10912231717w45de1019l404f0048a7880d0c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20091224140813.ZRHT8.131333.root@hrndva-web04-z02>

shhhh!  don't poke a stick at him, he might wake up.

Merry Christmas all, 
Chris
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> 
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> >
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> > nobody knew wtf he said.
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Dec 24 08:07:12 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:07:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite
In-Reply-To: <529886.42365.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <279359.90165.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

It's a strange phenomenon that has developed in recent years.

I see it discussed in other car forums.

It's baffling as it has nothing to do with performance and it usually comes with a large price tag.

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
63 Pink Sprite Mk II - (w/baby seat but no baby)
61 Innocenti 950
61 Innocenti 950
63 Innocenti S

--- On Wed, 12/23/09, Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com> wrote:

I can't decide between African Zebra Wood and Carbon fiber, for my Bugeye.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Dec 24 08:29:18 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:29:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite
In-Reply-To: <279359.90165.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <529886.42365.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<279359.90165.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090912240729j61871f1bvd7dc373acd0f0337@mail.gmail.com>

It was expensive for a bicycle out of carbon, and there are many folks
making those. Finding a dash out of carbon, made specifically for our
little cars, must cost a fortune!!

The above opinion is the SOLE opinion of Tequila Brad. Any use of this
opinion, without the expressed, paid consent of Tequila Brad will be
punishable by law. Violators for any reason other than harmless
promotion will be hunted down like a dog in the streets, maimed beyond
recognition (thatbs human recognition), and forced to listen to
seventeen hours of continuous rap while being intravenously fed pure
MSG. Trust me, on the sixteenth hour youbll crack and wish to whatever
Gods you hold dear that you never heard my nameb&


On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 9:07 AM, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
> It's a strange phenomenon that has developed in recent years.
>
> I see it discussed in other car forums.
>
> It's baffling as it has nothing to do with performance and it usually comes
with a large price tag.
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
> 63 Pink Sprite Mk II - (w/baby seat but no baby)
> 61 Innocenti 950
> 61 Innocenti 950
> 63 Innocenti S
>
> --- On Wed, 12/23/09, Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I can't decide between African Zebra Wood and Carbon fiber, for my Bugeye.
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From cooper6 at swbell.net  Thu Dec 24 08:41:24 2009
From: cooper6 at swbell.net (MARTIN COOPER)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:41:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite
References: <529886.42365.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><279359.90165.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<e98d88090912240729j61871f1bvd7dc373acd0f0337@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <08AD6EDA0B1643B093A37F0ACEA435A1@martin>

Check out Tom Colby's Website http://www.speedwellengineering.com/ for the 
Dash. He used to sell one in Carbon fiber.
Not sure if he still does

Marty Cooper

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprite


> It was expensive for a bicycle out of carbon, and there are many folks
> making those. Finding a dash out of carbon, made specifically for our
> little cars, must cost a fortune!!
>
> The above opinion is the SOLE opinion of Tequila Brad. Any use of this
> opinion, without the expressed, paid consent of Tequila Brad will be
> punishable by law. Violators for any reason other than harmless
> promotion will be hunted down like a dog in the streets, maimed beyond
> recognition (thatbs human recognition), and forced to listen to
> seventeen hours of continuous rap while being intravenously fed pure
> MSG. Trust me, on the sixteenth hour youbll crack and wish to whatever
> Gods you hold dear that you never heard my nameb&
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 9:07 AM, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
>> It's a strange phenomenon that has developed in recent years.
>>
>> I see it discussed in other car forums.
>>
>> It's baffling as it has nothing to do with performance and it usually 
>> comes
> with a large price tag.
>>
>> jay fishbein
>> wallingford, ct
>> 63 Pink Sprite Mk II - (w/baby seat but no baby)
>> 61 Innocenti 950
>> 61 Innocenti 950
>> 63 Innocenti S
>>
>> --- On Wed, 12/23/09, Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> I can't decide between African Zebra Wood and Carbon fiber, for my 
>> Bugeye.
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From millerls at ado13.com  Thu Dec 24 09:47:25 2009
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:47:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite
In-Reply-To: <08AD6EDA0B1643B093A37F0ACEA435A1@martin>
References: <529886.42365.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><279359.90165.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<e98d88090912240729j61871f1bvd7dc373acd0f0337@mail.gmail.com>
	<08AD6EDA0B1643B093A37F0ACEA435A1@martin>
Message-ID: <20425327-1850-4A93-BA7D-0AEA063BF10D@ado13.com>

Tom also makes one with carbon fiber front and fiberglass backing. I have it
in Bugzuki.

I don't remember what I paid for it but it was not cheap although it is way
cheaper then the full carbon fiber one.

Larry Miller
http://www.ado13.com

On Dec 24, 2009, at 7:41 AM, MARTIN COOPER wrote:

> Check out Tom Colby's Website http://www.speedwellengineering.com/ for the
Dash. He used to sell one in Carbon fiber.
> Not sure if he still does
>
> Marty Cooper

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Dec 24 10:11:14 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:11:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] cam
Message-ID: <7C37EF5ADC834A6D91B2DEB8E47F92DD@Home>

I have an Elgin 250/264-327 cam that I got in a box of parts.  This is billed as a mild street cam, one step up from stock.  I have been trying to figure out what these numbers mean and how this cam compares to the Kent 266 that everyone seems to use.  Any good sites for info?

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
'60 Sprite kit
Long Island, NY

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Dec 24 10:18:45 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:18:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] cam
In-Reply-To: <7C37EF5ADC834A6D91B2DEB8E47F92DD@Home>
References: <7C37EF5ADC834A6D91B2DEB8E47F92DD@Home>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912240918y42788774u948a99d9f2590140@mail.gmail.com>

If no lister replies, I'd call APT and ask if they had any experience with it.

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Thu Dec 24 10:57:49 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:57:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] cam
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910912240918y42788774u948a99d9f2590140@mail.gmail.com>
References: <7C37EF5ADC834A6D91B2DEB8E47F92DD@Home>
	<5f00d9910912240918y42788774u948a99d9f2590140@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4333f8140912240957n7e47a5cdp4de12b5e4fc2368c@mail.gmail.com>

How about
http://www.elgincams.com/contact.html

Hal

On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 9:18 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> If no lister replies, I'd call APT and ask if they had any experience with
> it.
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Dec 24 11:21:54 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:21:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] cam
In-Reply-To: <7C37EF5ADC834A6D91B2DEB8E47F92DD@Home>
References: <7C37EF5ADC834A6D91B2DEB8E47F92DD@Home>
Message-ID: <24B9F530F08347D0A431F2A3547AD7CF@spider>

Google the phrase   Elgin 250/264-327 cam
...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: Thursday, December 24, 2009 9:11 AM
To: Spridget Chat Group
Subject: [Spridgets] cam

I have an Elgin 250/264-327 cam that I got in a box of parts.  This is
billed as a mild street cam, one step up from stock.  I have been trying to
figure out what these numbers mean and how this cam compares to the Kent 266
that everyone seems to use.  Any good sites for info?

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
'60 Sprite kit
Long Island, NY
_______________________________________________

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Thu Dec 24 11:34:52 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:34:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] cam
In-Reply-To: <7C37EF5ADC834A6D91B2DEB8E47F92DD@Home>
References: <7C37EF5ADC834A6D91B2DEB8E47F92DD@Home>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W2323269D08FF9719299CBC27F0@phx.gbl>

MIchael,


http://www.minimania.com/web/Item/CAM002/InvDetail.cfm

listed as one step up from Mini Cooper S cam.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:11:14 -0500
> From: mdrowe at optonline.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] cam
>
> I have an Elgin 250/264-327 cam that I got in a box of parts.  This is
billed as a mild street cam, one step up from stock.  I have been trying to
figure out what these numbers mean and how this cam compares to the Kent 266
that everyone seems to use.  Any good sites for info?
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Midget
> '60 Sprite kit
> Long Island, NY

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From rbastedo at gmail.com  Thu Dec 24 12:35:38 2009
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:35:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] nmc - pain relief?
Message-ID: <fbc9308f0912241135j79fc996du41bd2bf6490c28ac@mail.gmail.com>

Sorry for the off topic here, but I figured if anyone knew the answers
someone in this group would be the one to ask...

I'm on a beta blocker for hypertension, and was recently prescribed Tramadol
for pain in an extremity.
First I see why people call that stuff Damnitol, it's incredibly ineffective
as a pain reliever to say the least.
Well it had a pretty negative interaction with my BP meds and I spent a day
feeling very bad, right up till I vomited and started feeling better.
I told the doc all about it and he said I was right to stop taking Damnitol
and offered to call in a scrip for the pain reliever that starts with a V.
(don't want to trip over any spam filters...)

So, here's the question - and in case you are wondering - I am serious:

How many Vic. does it take to work?
The scrip says take one every 4 hours as needed, but that doesn't seem to
help.
How many at once is dangerous?

I understand if nobody wants to go on record here, email me personally if
you want.
rbastedo at gmail.com

Thanks.

RickB

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Dec 24 13:02:54 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:02:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Texas
Message-ID: <e98d88090912241202v7ff1c517rf0b38e3c07fb2e70@mail.gmail.com>

Jeez!!! 77* yesterday, I was out riding the bike.
Today, it's F'n SNOWING!!

-- 
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www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 24 13:13:38 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:13:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Snow
In-Reply-To: <946833.88911.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <946833.88911.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B33CB72.6010406@justbrits.com>

<< You were driving in a foot of it during the 2008 tour, but I think 
you were still in sensory overload that day from eating your first 
cannolli. >>

Ron, you canNOT leave us hanging !!  Where & when did this
"enlightenment" for BZ take place ?!?!?

Has BZ 'recovered' <VBG> [hope NOT !!] ??

Enquiring minds NEED to know !!!!!

From pilotrob at msn.com  Thu Dec 24 13:16:05 2009
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:16:05 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Texas
Message-ID: <BAY116-DS7B73EF9D0C3F334DC65C4D47F0@phx.gbl>

Obvious "climate change" phenomena for sure!! 

Merry Christmas to your and your's, sir Brad. :)

CB


-----Original Message-----
From: Brad Fornal
Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 3:02 PM
To: Spridget list, Yahoo Spridget list, Slobberbone, Drams Group, thedrams at googlegroups.com
Subject: [midgetsprite] Texas

Jeez!!! 77* yesterday, I was out riding the bike.
Today, it's F'n SNOWING!!

-- 
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www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Dec 24 13:17:05 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:17:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] nmc - pain relief?
In-Reply-To: <fbc9308f0912241135j79fc996du41bd2bf6490c28ac@mail.gmail.com>
References: <fbc9308f0912241135j79fc996du41bd2bf6490c28ac@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <967697F6993748AE9FB355D11114AC75@HomePC>

Rick, be careful of that stuff.  That is what Brett Favre got hooked on.  He 
had to go into treatment to get off of it.

It is a brand name for Hydrocodone.  That is what my surgeon prescribed for 
me when I tore my Achilles off my heel.  It is supposed to be for moderate 
to severe pain so it's strong stuff.

I can't tell you how well it works because I didn't take it, but I would use 
as little as necessary to get the relief you need and no more.

(I think ED takes it and look what happened to him.)   ;-))


LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Rick Bastedo" <rbastedo at gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 1:35 PM
To: "SPRIDGETS" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] nmc - pain relief?

Sorry for the off topic here, but I figured if anyone knew the answers
someone in this group would be the one to ask...

I'm on a beta blocker for hypertension, and was recently prescribed Tramadol
for pain in an extremity.
First I see why people call that stuff Damnitol, it's incredibly ineffective
as a pain reliever to say the least.
Well it had a pretty negative interaction with my BP meds and I spent a day
feeling very bad, right up till I vomited and started feeling better.
I told the doc all about it and he said I was right to stop taking Damnitol
and offered to call in a scrip for the pain reliever that starts with a V.
(don't want to trip over any spam filters...)

So, here's the question - and in case you are wondering - I am serious:

How many Vic. does it take to work?
The scrip says take one every 4 hours as needed, but that doesn't seem to
help.
How many at once is dangerous?

I understand if nobody wants to go on record here, email me personally if
you want.
rbastedo at gmail.com

Thanks.

RickB
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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Thu Dec 24 13:18:45 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:18:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Texas
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090912241202v7ff1c517rf0b38e3c07fb2e70@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090912241202v7ff1c517rf0b38e3c07fb2e70@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <378463.61885.qm@web84203.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

"What a difference a day makes.."
"24 little hours"

(Great recording by Dinah Washington.)

 Dave G.


>> Jeez!!! 77* yesterday, I was out riding the bike.
>> Today, it's F'n SNOWING!!

From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 24 13:18:47 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:18:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite
In-Reply-To: <8de85a9c0912232214l176a03a2h4fa38ae5acc4c852@mail.gmail.com>
References: <529886.42365.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<8de85a9c0912232214l176a03a2h4fa38ae5acc4c852@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B33CCA7.4040108@justbrits.com>


From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Dec 24 13:23:36 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:23:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] nmc - pain relief?
In-Reply-To: <fbc9308f0912241135j79fc996du41bd2bf6490c28ac@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C7590DC8.22BF3%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Anything much more than 400mg/day of Tramadol can cause seizures.
I'm not sure whether the seizures produce any long term effects, but I think
they should probably be avoided.

Vicodin is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Tylenol).
An overdose of Tylenol can kill your liver and/or yourself, so you shouldn't
ever take enough Vicodin to produce an overdose of Tylenol.  I don't think
the hydrocodone itself is especially bad for you, aside from the addiction
factor.
Most Vicodin is 5/500, which is 5mg hydrocodone and 500mg acetaminophen.
There are better ratios available. The 3Norco2 or "Watson 853" is 10/325,
which means you can take a dozen a day without exceeding 4000mg of
acetaminophen, although that much still isn9t good for your liver.
You can also successfully combine Tramadol and Hydrocodone.
Both drugs are most effective when taken with vodka.

Now for the downside: BOTH ARE VERY HIGHLY ADDICTIVE. If you take either for
any length of time, you will jones horribly for several weeks. You could
also end up on a reality show. This is serious stuff. Be careful.

BZ

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Dec 24 13:23:16 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:23:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite
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ED, that's the most profound thing you've ever posted!  ;-))

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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Dec 24 13:24:12 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:24:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite
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On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Sales at " Just Brits "
<sales at justbrits.com> wrote:
>
> _______________________________________________

Nicest thing you've said all year, ED ;-)
Reminds me of my mother's advice...
David L

From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 24 13:25:50 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:25:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH
In-Reply-To: <E8A67CB2546047428BC1076EC72F14F0@HomePC>
References: <579376.74439.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com><DE717B59C476424191B2784812243878@HomePC><4B32CA8A.3020502@justbrits.com>
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<< So, ED, BMIHC = British Motor Industry Heritage Centre.

http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/shop/terms.do_ _>>

Er NO LAD, you would then mean BMIHTST 
[or sumptink like it - LOL].

Me

PS:  Is this horse been beat to death YET ???
PPS: Anybody had [a GOOD] bottle of Tekillya and
put some rounds thru their .44 Auto Mag ??

From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 24 13:29:12 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:29:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] "muffler bearing"
In-Reply-To: <20091224140813.ZRHT8.131333.root@hrndva-web04-z02>
References: <20091224140813.ZRHT8.131333.root@hrndva-web04-z02>
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<< don't poke a stick at him, he might wake up. >>

Nah, can't get out of my Igloo, Chris !!!!

Had to put on my hockey skates just to get the
100 feet from house to shop !!!  Had to replace
crutches with 'sticks' !!!!

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Dec 24 13:33:02 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:33:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas Greetings
Message-ID: <4B33CFFE.3010900@comcast.net>

I want to wish everyone on this list a very Merry Christmas.
I hope that Santa Claus  fills your stockings with Spridget parts not 
from china.
I also hope any and all gifts received and given are not from china.
After all, the job you save may be your own or maybe a family member.

Merry Christmas
Frank & Diane

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Dec 24 13:38:03 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:38:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas Greetings
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References: <4B33CFFE.3010900@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88090912241238y6e7935f1q1a3983537d0c96c3@mail.gmail.com>

With a wish like that, we won't get any presents at all!!!!

The above opinion is the SOLE opinion of Tequila Brad. Any use of this
opinion, without the expressed, paid consent of Tequila Brad will be
punishable by law. Violators will be forced to become Michael
Jacksonbs next pedophile alibi.

On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 2:33 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> I want to wish everyone on this list a very Merry Christmas.
> I hope that Santa Claus B fills your stockings with Spridget parts not from
> china.
> I also hope any and all gifts received and given are not from china.
> After all, the job you save may be your own or maybe a family member.
>
> Merry Christmas
> Frank & Diane
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Dec 24 13:40:31 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:40:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH
In-Reply-To: <4B33CE4E.1050807@justbrits.com>
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My last bottle was purchased out of country, to get it cheaper, and
was STILL $250. Thank goodness the bottle was a gift.
It has been YEARS since I pulled the trigger on the D.E. .44 mag.

On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 2:25 PM, Sales at " Just Brits "
<sales at justbrits.com> wrote:
> << So, ED, BMIHC = British Motor Industry Heritage Centre.
>
> http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/shop/terms.do_ _>>
>
> Er NO LAD, you would then mean BMIHTST [or sumptink like it - LOL].
>
> Me
>
> PS: B Is this horse been beat to death YET ???
> PPS: Anybody had [a GOOD] bottle of Tekillya and
> put some rounds thru their .44 Auto Mag ??
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Dec 24 13:44:56 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:44:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] nmc - pain relief?
In-Reply-To: <C7590DC8.22BF3%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <fbc9308f0912241135j79fc996du41bd2bf6490c28ac@mail.gmail.com>
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BZ is right, you MUST be careful!!
The LAST thing we want to see you do, is get on a reality show. You
might end up being hated as much as John and Kate Gosslin.

The above opinion is the SOLE opinion of Tequila Brad. Any use of this
opinion, without the expressed, paid consent of Tequila Brad will be
punishable by law. Violators will be referred to the law firm of Lou,
E., Ville, and Slugger.

On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 2:23 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> Anything much more than 400mg/day of Tramadol can cause seizures.
> I'm not sure whether the seizures produce any long term effects, but I
think
> they should probably be avoided.
>
> Vicodin is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Tylenol).
> An overdose of Tylenol can kill your liver and/or yourself, so you
shouldn't
> ever take enough Vicodin to produce an overdose of Tylenol. B I don't think
> the hydrocodone itself is especially bad for you, aside from the addiction
> factor.
> Most Vicodin is 5/500, which is 5mg hydrocodone and 500mg acetaminophen.
> There are better ratios available. The 3Norco2 or "Watson 853" is 10/325,
> which means you can take a dozen a day without exceeding 4000mg of
> acetaminophen, although that much still isn9t good for your liver.
> You can also successfully combine Tramadol and Hydrocodone.
> Both drugs are most effective when taken with vodka.
>
> Now for the downside: BOTH ARE VERY HIGHLY ADDICTIVE. If you take either
for
> any length of time, you will jones horribly for several weeks. You could
> also end up on a reality show. This is serious stuff. Be careful.
>
> BZ
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Dec 24 13:51:05 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:51:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] nmc - pain relief?
In-Reply-To: <C7590DC8.22BF3%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C7590DC8.22BF3%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <469A2D1A-EF9F-4FE5-9C5C-E908EA8C4E8C@comcast.net>

Ok, Vicodin is one of the few pain relievers I regularly prescribe.   
My usual Rx is 2 tabs every 4-6 hours as needed for pain.  As a  
hydrocodone, it makes many people sick-ish to their stomach.  My  
personal experience is that it doesn't kill the pain as much as it  
makes you not care that it hurts.  Call any Pharmacist and see how  
Alleve interacts with you BP meds.  One Alleve is over the counter,  
two Alleve is a prescription strength.  Better overall for pain but  
slow to get going.

Just FYI.

Lester


On Dec 24, 2009, at 2:23 PM, Billy Zoom wrote:

> Anything much more than 400mg/day of Tramadol can cause seizures.
> I'm not sure whether the seizures produce any long term effects, but  
> I think
> they should probably be avoided.
>
> Vicodin is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Tylenol).
> An overdose of Tylenol can kill your liver and/or yourself, so you  
> shouldn't
> ever take enough Vicodin to produce an overdose of Tylenol.  I don't  
> think
> the hydrocodone itself is especially bad for you, aside from the  
> addiction
> factor.
> Most Vicodin is 5/500, which is 5mg hydrocodone and 500mg  
> acetaminophen.
> There are better ratios available. The 3Norco2 or "Watson 853" is  
> 10/325,
> which means you can take a dozen a day without exceeding 4000mg of
> acetaminophen, although that much still isn9t good for your liver.
> You can also successfully combine Tramadol and Hydrocodone.
> Both drugs are most effective when taken with vodka.
>
> Now for the downside: BOTH ARE VERY HIGHLY ADDICTIVE. If you take  
> either for
> any length of time, you will jones horribly for several weeks. You  
> could
> also end up on a reality show. This is serious stuff. Be careful.
>
> BZ
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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Thu Dec 24 13:54:31 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:54:31 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH
In-Reply-To: <4B33CE4E.1050807@justbrits.com>
References: <579376.74439.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 1:25 PM, Sales at " Just Brits "
<sales at justbrits.com> wrote:
PPS: Anybody had [a GOOD] bottle of Tekillya and put some rounds thru
their .44 Auto Mag ??

My wife ended up with a bottle of Patron worm bath from her family in
their annual white elephant Christmas exchange... Does that count as
"GOOD" Tekillya? I haven't put any rounds through my S&W 4516
(Officer's Model .45 ACP) since I retired but I still have a box of
Hydra-Shoks and a box of Black Talons for it!
-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Thu Dec 24 14:06:19 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:06:19 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] nmc - pain relief?
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On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 12:35 PM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
 How many Vic. does it take to work? The scrip says take one every 4
hours as needed, but that doesn't seem to help. How many at once is
dangerous?

I just cracked a tooth and am not able to get the work done on it
right now as I have a trip to Vegas planned. My dentist prescribed V
ES (extra strength) and said to add Motrin to it a couple of hours
after taking it. The others are right that it only takes the edge off
of the pain... It leaves me with a dull aching pain that the Ibuprofen
usually helps with. Again as the others said, watch out for the dosage
of the Tylenol. The ceiling dose for Ibuprofen is 2400 mg a day. I
won't go over half the ceiling dose on anything!!! Remember also that
the ceiling dose is not the one that kills you, it merely damages
important organs and stuff...
-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...

From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 24 14:07:30 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:07:30 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] nmc - pain relief?
In-Reply-To: <fbc9308f0912241135j79fc996du41bd2bf6490c28ac@mail.gmail.com>
References: <fbc9308f0912241135j79fc996du41bd2bf6490c28ac@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B33D812.9050408@justbrits.com>

<< How many Vic. does it take to work?
The scrip says take one every 4 hours as needed, but that
doesn't seem to help.
How many at once is dangerous? >>

Rick, as THE Resident "USER/Abuser [hope Dr.
doesn't see this <G>]" I will follow this public reply
with a private on shortly !!

FIVE [5] year User. [my new sig <G>]

From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 24 14:11:06 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:11:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] nmc - pain relief?
In-Reply-To: <967697F6993748AE9FB355D11114AC75@HomePC>
References: <fbc9308f0912241135j79fc996du41bd2bf6490c28ac@mail.gmail.com>
	<967697F6993748AE9FB355D11114AC75@HomePC>
Message-ID: <4B33D8EA.1000403@justbrits.com>

<< (I think ED takes it and look what happened to him.) >>

Yep, Larry but with ZERO change <VBEG> !!

BTW, the day I actually got to meet you, 'Hopper,
PPP, etal I WISHED I had some IN me <F> !!!
Nada = in motel room [I can slip up once in awhile
<VBG>!!]

FIVE [5] year User.

From millerls at ado13.com  Thu Dec 24 14:21:18 2009
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:21:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Santa
Message-ID: <DD20226E-DA78-4BE3-A018-9EC6C7D7E671@ado13.com>

On the way back from Monterey this morning I passed a couple dressed as Santa
Claus and Ms Claus. They were driving a red Austin Healey 3000.

Larry Miller

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Dec 24 14:34:28 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:34:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be0912241254m6e9d4508sf7f17bbf8e158f6e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <579376.74439.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<DE717B59C476424191B2784812243878@HomePC>
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Jose Cuervo, 1800 (still J.C.) and Patron are NOT good tequila. On the
ladder of tequila, they are lucky if they hit the first rung of the
ladder. Patron is thought of as "good tequila" because of great
marketing. Many folks don't know that Patron is owned by Paul
Mitchell, as in Paul Mitchell Hair Care Products.
If you have to slam your tequila, have salt and/or lime with your
tequila, you are drinking the WRONG tequila. A good tequila should be
sipped and savored like a fine cognac, in a proper tequila snifter.
For a nice low end tequila, el Jimador Reposado is a decent sipper,
much better than Patron, et al, at around the $22 mark.
For those that have attended industry conventions, I was blessed
enough to have attended the TPSA convention in 2007. The TPSA is the
Texas Package Store Association. They are the ones that sell booze in
the state of Texas. Imagine EVERY booth you walk by, trying to get you
to drink their alcohol product. I was able to drink Cabo Wabo Uno
(Sammy's best, @ $250 a bottle) and then sip some Casa Noble Anejo
(@$85 a bottle) and the Casa Noble was FAR superior to Sammy's best. I
have two bottles of the Casa Noble now.
I know I have carried on far to long about something that is NOT LBC
related, unless you count the mobile tequila bar I made to fit in the
back of the Sprite.
Anyone wanting to discuss this more, please hit me off list.

Brad

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opinion, without the expressed, paid consent of Tequila Brad will be
punishable by law. Violators will be thrown upon the mercy of the
court. The Tequila Court. From a thousand feet.




On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 2:54 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
wrote:
> On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 1:25 PM, Sales at " Just Brits "
> <sales at justbrits.com> wrote:
> PPS: Anybody had [a GOOD] bottle of Tekillya and put some rounds thru
> their .44 Auto Mag ??
>
> My wife ended up with a bottle of Patron worm bath from her family in
> their annual white elephant Christmas exchange... Does that count as
> "GOOD" Tekillya? I haven't put any rounds through my S&W 4516
> (Officer's Model .45 ACP) since I retired but I still have a box of
> Hydra-Shoks and a box of Black Talons for it!
> --
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...
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From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 24 14:38:36 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:38:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be0912241254m6e9d4508sf7f17bbf8e158f6e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <579376.74439.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<DE717B59C476424191B2784812243878@HomePC>
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	<E8A67CB2546047428BC1076EC72F14F0@HomePC>
	<4B33CE4E.1050807@justbrits.com>
	<b777e2be0912241254m6e9d4508sf7f17bbf8e158f6e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B33DF5C.5000807@justbrits.com>

<< Does that count as "GOOD" Tekillya? >>

I don't think so Kent, BUT Brad should answer soon !! 
After all, he IS the Resident Expert on the 'stuff' <G> !!!

<< I haven't put any rounds through my S&W 4516
(Officer's Model .45 ACP) since I retired but I still have
a box of Hydra-Shoks and a box of Black Talons for it! >>

You should 'publish' in local 'rag' so the local idiots KNOW
what house NOT to even THINK about paying an illegal
'visit' to <VBG> !!!!

Me

PS:  Damned shame even cops can't have anymore [at least
around here].  Be a LOT less 'trials' much less prison terms!!
<VBEG>

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Thu Dec 24 15:15:15 2009
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:15:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] nmc - pain relief?
Message-ID: <fbc9308f0912241415l3aa6d836ldc26ea731d2902f1@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks everyone, all very good responses and very helpful.
Somehow I was sure there would be some experience on this subject here!

I have tried diligently to stay off any drugs for the past 30+ years, after
a truly wild and crazy experimental period in my youth.

I was prescribed Vicodin a few years ago for pain related to a slipped disc
problem and it really helped.
This is however a foot problem and is related to DVT. It isn't responding to
the meds as well as could be hoped.

My doc also suggested the use of ibuprofen,  so I'm going to do that.

Ideally the situation will settle down and the pain will go with it.

Brad - I also have a DE 44 mag. MK VII with the 6 and the 14 inch barrels.
I've got a Leopold 2x on the 6 inch and a Burris 2x - 7x on the 14.
It's a handful isn't it?  I need to get out and do some practicing again
soon.

Everyone have a great and merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Rick Bastedo

From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Thu Dec 24 16:10:28 2009
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:10:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas Eve Custom
Message-ID: <B450A4F7-907A-4A45-BE0F-1377CC7A9DC3@gmail.com>

All,

Kathy and I will be taking her 74 Midget to church this evening.  (It  
has been our custom for years).  She want's the top up for the ride  
to church but insists that the top be down for the return ride home.   
The ride home from church is always miles longer than the ride to  
church as we take the back roads on the return trip.  We also take  
one of the Spridgets out on New Years Day for an hour or so. Top down  
of course.

Merry Christmas to All !!!!!!

Kevin & Kathy Valentine

From nases at verizon.net  Thu Dec 24 16:37:57 2009
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:37:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas Eve Custom
In-Reply-To: <B450A4F7-907A-4A45-BE0F-1377CC7A9DC3@gmail.com>
References: <B450A4F7-907A-4A45-BE0F-1377CC7A9DC3@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <11B0AFBD-084B-4A66-BB74-0EE0B1BF9E07@verizon.net>

Bundle up and have fun.

Merry Christmas to Everyone.  Have a joyous holiday!

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



On Dec 24, 2009, at 6:10 PM, Kevin Valentine wrote:

> All,
>
> Kathy and I will be taking her 74 Midget to church this evening.  (It has
been our custom for years).  She want's the top up for the ride to church but
insists that the top be down for the return ride home.  The ride home from
church is always miles longer than the ride to church as we take the back
roads on the return trip.  We also take one of the Spridgets out on New Years
Day for an hour or so. Top down of course.
>
> Merry Christmas to All !!!!!!
>
> Kevin & Kathy Valentine

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Dec 24 16:45:00 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:45:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas
Message-ID: <9F4E0000555B4843B0F2A8518C50AA3C@HomePC>

Carrie and I are off to my sister's for our traditional Christmas Eve
celebration.  So, Merry Christmas to you all.  Those in the northern midwest
drive careful... we are supposed to get some nasty weather tonight and
tomorrow.

Oh, yeah, one more thing, e#h/e?+d9.  Frank, that is Merry Christmas in
Chinese.

LAD

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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Dec 24 16:50:16 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:50:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas
In-Reply-To: <9F4E0000555B4843B0F2A8518C50AA3C@HomePC>
References: <9F4E0000555B4843B0F2A8518C50AA3C@HomePC>
Message-ID: <4F2DB047B08A4ADD9F8A318FABE7113C@HomePC>

Darn.  Evidently Chinese symbols don't survive the trip through Mark's list.

Oh, well, the spirit was there.

Frank, put away that nailgun!

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 5:45 PM
To: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas

Carrie and I are off to my sister's for our traditional Christmas Eve
celebration.  So, Merry Christmas to you all.  Those in the northern midwest
drive careful... we are supposed to get some nasty weather tonight and
tomorrow.

Oh, yeah, one more thing, e
#h/
e?+d9.  Frank, that is Merry Christmas in
Chinese.

LAD

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From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 24 18:19:48 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:19:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090912241334w64e86d2fp99c8e7cb8b7f1c1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <579376.74439.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<DE717B59C476424191B2784812243878@HomePC>
	<4B32CA8A.3020502@justbrits.com> <4B32DDDB.9000601@justbrits.com>
	<E8A67CB2546047428BC1076EC72F14F0@HomePC>
	<4B33CE4E.1050807@justbrits.com>
	<b777e2be0912241254m6e9d4508sf7f17bbf8e158f6e@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090912241334w64e86d2fp99c8e7cb8b7f1c1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B341334.8010101@justbrits.com>

<< I know I have carried on far to long about something that
is NOT LBC related, unless you count the mobile tequila bar
I made to fit in the back of the Sprite. >>

No you have NOT, Brad !!  You ARE the expert !!

And of COURSE the [non-existent at the time]
Optional Tequila Bar for The Midget Boot 'fits'
the List "requirements" of "List Subjects:" !!!!

Merry Christmas to ALL !!!!!

Ed

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Dec 24 19:55:20 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:55:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Buon Natale
Message-ID: <612915.54209.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Merry Christmas to all. Many of the best memories I have of this past year have many of you in them. It's pretty cool to be sitting here around the fire right now with everything I really need within an arm's length, and this list at my fingertips (and a mystery package from Ed under the tree?!?!).

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good Sprite,
Ron

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Thu Dec 24 20:49:02 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:49:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Buon Natale
In-Reply-To: <612915.54209.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <612915.54209.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <955174.66718.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Is it ticking??

 Dave G.

----- Original Message ----

From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
(and a mystery package from Ed under the tree?!?!).

From refisk at chartermi.net  Thu Dec 24 20:56:20 2009
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:56:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Buon Natale
References: <612915.54209.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<955174.66718.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <068401ca8516$388c8b70$6401a8c0@refisk>

Or worse yet - is it leaking?


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "DAVID GROPPER" <kk7ss at verizon.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 10:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Buon Natale


> Is it ticking??
> 
> Dave G.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> 
> From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
> (and a mystery package from Ed under the tree?!?!).

From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Dec 24 21:27:28 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:27:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Buon Natale
In-Reply-To: <068401ca8516$388c8b70$6401a8c0@refisk>
References: <612915.54209.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<955174.66718.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<068401ca8516$388c8b70$6401a8c0@refisk>
Message-ID: <4B343F30.8060505@justbrits.com>

<< Or worse yet - is it leaking? >>

Comp. Shox re-built by PPP, Rick !!!

SHAME on YOU for even suggesting that !!!!!

LOL !!

Merry Christmas ALL !!!!

Me

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Thu Dec 24 22:07:33 2009
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:07:33 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] nmc - pain relief?
Message-ID: <fbc9308f0912242107o5fa2efdfl37c126481aabc9df@mail.gmail.com>

I have very good news, thanks to those here who suggested it and to my Doc
who called me on Christmas eve to see how I was doing...
(he's a keeper)

The addition of some Advil to the Vicodin has really made a huge difference.
The problem is still there but the pain is much easier to ignore.

Thanks again, you guys and gals are the BEST!!!!

I agree with the previous post:

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a GOOD SPRITE!!!

Rick Bastedo

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Dec 24 23:10:48 2009
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:10:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Holidays
Message-ID: <4B345768.8000104@wi.net>

What a great time of the year!  To my Family, my Friends, and ALL my 
friends on the greatest LIST, have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS, A HAPPY 
CHANUKAH, and a HAPPY BOXING DAY and ST. STEPHEN'S DAY!!  May we hold on 
to the meaning of the Holiday season.

With visions of Sprite's dancing in my head,

Dave W.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Dec 25 06:03:06 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 07:03:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Buon Natale
In-Reply-To: <612915.54209.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <612915.54209.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090912250503w54eec380rb24ff47068f22c7d@mail.gmail.com>

Merry Christmas to all of you. This list is a great place, one that I
have considered to be an extension of my own family.
We even have the mentally challenged brother on here..... (I'll let
you guess who that is on your own.)

Merry Christmas!!!

The above opinion is the SOLE opinion of Tequila Brad. Any use of this
opinion, without the expressed, paid consent of Tequila Brad will be
punishable by law. Violators will beb& Oh, hellb& Are ya cute? Violate
me. Please. Just a littleb& It's Christmas...

On Thu, Dec 24, 2009 at 8:55 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Merry Christmas to all. Many of the best memories I have of this past year
have many of you in them. It's pretty cool to be sitting here around the fire
right now with everything I really need within an arm's length, and this list
at my fingertips (and a mystery package from Ed under the tree?!?!).
>
> Merry Christmas to all and to all a good Sprite,
> Ron
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net B http://www.team.net/donate.html
>
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 25 06:32:47 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 05:32:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Buon Natale
Message-ID: <162882.76990.qm@web46401.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

"The Sprites have done it all in one night."  The group must "have been making
very merry last night", there were only two mails in the Inbox this morning. 
The NY Times has something good for once: a PDF of Christmas Carol in Dickens'
hand.  Find all your favorite quotes.
May the Sprite of Christmas stay with
"us every one." Skip J.

From pchast at francomm.com  Fri Dec 25 06:48:46 2009
From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast)
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:48:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Holidays
Message-ID: <op.u5hxzkghsjevdj@pete200>

Happy Holidays to all, your families and friends too

Pete Chast


-- 
Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/

From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net  Fri Dec 25 09:07:52 2009
From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox)
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:07:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Merry Christmas - calendar
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3073.1261715254.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.3073.1261715254.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4B34E358.8080301@sbcglobal.net>

Merry Christmas to all!
My lovely Santa gave me a 2010 Sprite-Midget Calendar and a 50th Midget 
Mouse Pad. They are beautiful. I can't believe we still have 18 months 
to go until Elkhart Lake.
And to top off a perfect morning, a little light snow for a White Christmas.
Peace and prosperity in the new year.
Lee in St. Louis

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Fri Dec 25 15:34:41 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:34:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Holidays
Message-ID: <BLU103-W15B25661D16D4BC53AD139C27E0@phx.gbl>

Here's wishing all my extended Spridget family
a Merry Christmahanakwanzika, and a Happy Festivus!!!

Without many great people who I have met on this lists help,  my Bugeye would
have never gotten
finished this year. It was a very long, often frustrating, road, but with the
encouragement,
guidance, support, friendship, supplies and actual work, the end result is
worth it.
The joy it brings to me and others made it all worth it.
It would have probably been sent to a junk yard if my stepmother and others
had their
way many years ago. That would have been a travesty considering the history of
it.
It's not famous, but definitely historical, and being able to save it for my
Aunt and my Dad,
means the world to me.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
May the new year bring you many trouble free Spridgetly miles, health and
happiness
to your friends and family.

Brian Seavey
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!


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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Dec 25 15:41:59 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:41:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Holidays
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W15B25661D16D4BC53AD139C27E0@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU103-W15B25661D16D4BC53AD139C27E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912251441l58c7bb09md79e1f56e65fef8c@mail.gmail.com>

Aw shucks, Brian.  Now you've gone and got all mushy on us....   As penance
you gotta go out shooting cats while playing guitar and listening to Frank
Zappa on the iPod.

Merry Christmas & Happy New year.

Jim

On Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at 4:34 PM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Here's wishing all my extended Spridget family
> a Merry Christmahanakwanzika, and a Happy Festivus!!!
>
> Without many great people who I have met on this lists help,  my Bugeye
> would
> have never gotten
> finished this year. It was a very long, often frustrating, road, but with
> the
> encouragement,
> guidance, support, friendship, supplies and actual work, the end result is
> worth it.
> The joy it brings to me and others made it all worth it.
> It would have probably been sent to a junk yard if my stepmother and others
> had their
> way many years ago. That would have been a travesty considering the history
> of
> it.
> It's not famous, but definitely historical, and being able to save it for
> my
> Aunt and my Dad,
> means the world to me.
> Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
> May the new year bring you many trouble free Spridgetly miles, health and
> happiness
> to your friends and family.
>
> Brian Seavey
> Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
>
>
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Cheers!!
Jim
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not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Dec 25 16:45:54 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:45:54 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas Greetings
Message-ID: <d38.60577564.3866a8b2@aol.com>

Younger daughter informed that her new red 'Dorothy' shoes are made in  
China.  Probably explains why nothing happens when she clicks her heels  
together.
 
Don't know if the crap trunnion bolts you can buy are made in China or not, 
 but do know if the order is big enough for the high quality stainless ones 
I'm  working on, they'll be made in Northampton, England and this is 
because after  cajoling ARP for 2 years they are not interested in even giving me 
a price to  manufacture a small batch.  My silicone hoses are made in 
Nuneaton,  England.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 24/12/2009 20:33:20 GMT Standard Time,  
spritenut at comcast.net writes:

I hope  that Santa Claus  fills your stockings with Spridget parts not 
from  china.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Dec 25 16:58:42 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:58:42 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Trunnion bolt - 2A 4028 - NEW MANUFACTURE in
 stainless steel ...
Message-ID: <c2c.70591fdd.3866abb2@aol.com>

I have to do a calculation to convert psi to N/mm2 to answer that  
question.  When I do I'll post the answer.
 
Regards
 
 
In a message dated 23/12/2009 16:17:53 GMT Standard Time, derf247 at gmail.com 
 writes:

Are they  going to make any in Grade 8 carbon steel?  Is stainless
better in  that application?
Stainless is great until you mate it with carbon  steel.  Then Galvanic
action action seems to attack the junction more  than if similar steels
are used.
I'm sure you can find a grade of  stainless that will be superior but
is the extra cost worth the  gains?
Just my observations.  (I'm just  sayin.)

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Dec 25 17:11:24 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:11:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Trunnion bolt - 2A 4028 - NEW MANUFACTURE in
 stainless steel ...
In-Reply-To: <c2c.70591fdd.3866abb2@aol.com>
References: <c2c.70591fdd.3866abb2@aol.com>
Message-ID: <402188520912251611m435a7553q8bda9119bb7531f6@mail.gmail.com>

> I have to do a calculation to convert psi to N/mm2 to answer that
> question.  When I do I'll post the answer.

Why not let Google do it for you?
1N/mm2 =145.037738psi
David L

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Dec 25 19:22:24 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:22:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas Greetings
In-Reply-To: <d38.60577564.3866a8b2@aol.com>
Message-ID: <77974.31055.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

C'mon guys - everyone talks quality and then shops price. Let's support
quality. This is a critical bolt - get those orders going!!!!!

--- On Fri,
12/25/09, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> From:
WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets]
Christmas Greetings
> To: spritenut at comcast.net, spridgets at autox.team.net
>
Date: Friday, December 25, 2009, 5:45 PM
> Younger daughter informed that her
> new red 'Dorothy' shoes are made in  
> China.  Probably explains why
nothing happens when she
> clicks her heels  
> together.
>  
> Don't know if
the crap trunnion bolts you can buy are made
> in China or not, 
>  but do
know if the order is big enough for the high
> quality stainless ones 
> I'm 
working on, they'll be made in Northampton,
> England and this is 
> because
after  cajoling ARP for 2 years they are not
> interested in even giving me 
>
a price to  manufacture a small batch.  My
> silicone hoses are made in 
>
Nuneaton,  England.
>  
> Weslake-Monza 1330
>  
> In a message dated
24/12/2009 20:33:20 GMT Standard
> Time,  
> spritenut at comcast.net
> writes:
>
> I hope  that Santa Claus  fills your stockings
> with Spridget parts not 
>
from  china.
> _______________________________________________
> Support
Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Fri Dec 25 19:39:37 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:39:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Holidays
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912251441l58c7bb09md79e1f56e65fef8c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BLU103-W15B25661D16D4BC53AD139C27E0@phx.gbl>
	<43840a7e0912251441l58c7bb09md79e1f56e65fef8c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4333f8140912251839v7295007dh482e997a873bfbc5@mail.gmail.com>

Hey, don't forget drinkin' a few Old Speckled Hens..........
Hal

On Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at 2:41 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Aw shucks, Brian.  Now you've gone and got all mushy on us....   As penance
> you gotta go out shooting cats while playing guitar and listening to Frank
> Zappa on the iPod.
>
> Merry Christmas & Happy New year.
>
> Jim
>
> On Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at 4:34 PM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Here's wishing all my extended Spridget family
> > a Merry Christmahanakwanzika, and a Happy Festivus!!!
> >
> > Without many great people who I have met on this lists help,  my Bugeye
> > would
> > have never gotten
> > finished this year. It was a very long, often frustrating, road, but with
> > the
> > encouragement,
> > guidance, support, friendship, supplies and actual work, the end result
> is
> > worth it.
> > The joy it brings to me and others made it all worth it.
> > It would have probably been sent to a junk yard if my stepmother and
> others
> > had their
> > way many years ago. That would have been a travesty considering the
> history
> > of
> > it.
> > It's not famous, but definitely historical, and being able to save it for
> > my
> > Aunt and my Dad,
> > means the world to me.
> > Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
> > May the new year bring you many trouble free Spridgetly miles, health and
> > happiness
> > to your friends and family.
> >
> > Brian Seavey
> > Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
> >
> >
> > _________________________________________________________________
> > Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service.
> > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222984/direct/01/
> > _______________________________________________
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> >
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>
>
>
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>  Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
> not
> sure about the former.  - Albert Einstein
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From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Fri Dec 25 20:00:37 2009
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:00:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye seats
Message-ID: <200912260301.nBQ30xf2023806@mail.usimperio.com>

Local pick-up only on ebay.  4 days left and they are CHEAP right now.
Murrieta Ca.
1958-61 Austin Healey Bugeye, Midget, Sprite seats, seat frames, and 
seat pans sold as a set.


280442483803

Dave

From sales at justbrits.com  Fri Dec 25 20:43:54 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:43:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Christmas Greetings
In-Reply-To: <77974.31055.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <77974.31055.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B35867A.5010109@justbrits.com>

<< everyone talks quality and then shops price. Let's support
quality. >>

Sorry Ron, you and I both KNOW better <F> !!

Hope all had a VERY Merry Christmas !!

Ed

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Fri Dec 25 22:05:31 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:05:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye seats
In-Reply-To: <200912260301.nBQ30xf2023806@mail.usimperio.com>
References: <200912260301.nBQ30xf2023806@mail.usimperio.com>
Message-ID: <4333f8140912252105p78cb3afbg51ae4ea8999b355e@mail.gmail.com>

Maybe CHEAP, but "Reserve not met".....
They do look nice, though.
Hal

On Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at 7:00 PM, Dave Yealy <lbc at littlebitcountry.com>wrote:

> Local pick-up only on ebay.  4 days left and they are CHEAP right now.
> Murrieta Ca.
> 1958-61 Austin Healey Bugeye, Midget, Sprite seats, seat frames, and seat
> pans sold as a set.
>
>
> 280442483803
>
> Dave
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From grday at btinternet.com  Sat Dec 26 02:35:16 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:35:16 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Trunnion bolt - 2A 4028 - NEW MANUFACTURE in
 stainless steel ...
References: <c2c.70591fdd.3866abb2@aol.com>
Message-ID: <04D0BBA4E55A44D8A56EEB039304B57D@user8634b3d69b>

1 newton/square millimeter = 145.037 738 007 pound/square inch

psi divided by 145(ish) will be N/mm2

Try  http://www.translatorscafe.com/cafe/units-converter/   for other 
conversions


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
To: <derf247 at gmail.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 25, 2009 11:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Trunnion bolt - 2A 4028 - NEW MANUFACTURE in 
stainless steel ...


>I have to do a calculation to convert psi to N/mm2 to answer that
> question.  When I do I'll post the answer.
>
> Regards
>
>
> In a message dated 23/12/2009 16:17:53 GMT Standard Time, 
> derf247 at gmail.com
> writes:
>
> Are they  going to make any in Grade 8 carbon steel?  Is stainless
> better in  that application?
> Stainless is great until you mate it with carbon  steel.  Then Galvanic
> action action seems to attack the junction more  than if similar steels
> are used.
> I'm sure you can find a grade of  stainless that will be superior but
> is the extra cost worth the  gains?
> Just my observations.  (I'm just  sayin.)
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From sales at justbrits.com  Sat Dec 26 18:53:50 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:53:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Org. Start Pull....
Message-ID: <4B36BE2E.1010003@justbrits.com>

on fleaBay !!!  Little work & one would have a Concours
item !!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&item=270505667531&category=140731&_
trksid=p4340.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI
%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D10%26ps%3D63

or

*http://tinyurl.com/yl7mqaj

*

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Dec 26 19:31:51 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:31:51 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Org. Start Pull....
In-Reply-To: <4B36BE2E.1010003@justbrits.com>
References: <4B36BE2E.1010003@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <139DB003063B4793A6BE4B52E4CAD28F@spider>

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270505667531
==========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Sales at " Just Brits
"
Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 5:54 PM
To: 4 - Spridgets; 4 - Healeys
Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye Org. Start Pull....

on fleaBay !!!  Little work & one would have a Concours
item !!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&item=270505667531&category=140731&_
trksid=p4340.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI
%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D10%26ps%3D63

or

*http://tinyurl.com/yl7mqaj

*
_______________________________________________

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Dec 27 10:22:12 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:22:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sad  Midget Mass Pike Accident
Message-ID: <805652.51123.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BO132498/

Rick



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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sun Dec 27 12:54:28 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:54:28 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun 5 speed in WA $400
Message-ID: <227124.40527.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Since I cannot afford this right now.... 

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/1523876419.html

From wmseverin at charter.net  Sun Dec 27 13:00:56 2009
From: wmseverin at charter.net (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:00:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sad  Midget Mass Pike Accident
In-Reply-To: <805652.51123.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <805652.51123.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <002101ca872f$4d5e0360$e81a0a20$@net>

Could easily be a list member... anyone know?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-
> bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick
> Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 11:22 AM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Sad Midget Mass Pike Accident
> 
> http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BO132498/
> 
> Rick

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Sun Dec 27 13:09:11 2009
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:09:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sad Midget Mass Pike Accident
Message-ID: <fbc9308f0912271209r76469841l64e6b2e8f9f22278@mail.gmail.com>

Makes me wish the raw video had a piece where the first responders found the
SUV driver and dispatched him/her on the spot.
Probably would have if it had happened in Singapore.

Was the Midget driver anyone we knew?

Rick (you can't prevent them all) Bastedo



Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:22:12 -0800 (PST)
> From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Sad  Midget Mass Pike Accident
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Message-ID: <805652.51123.qm at web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BO132498/
>
> Rick
>
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sun Dec 27 13:42:14 2009
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:42:14 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sad  Midget Mass Pike Accident
In-Reply-To: <805652.51123.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <805652.51123.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <51129.173.122.139.242.1261946534.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

What Flounder said.  Terrible incident made more meaningful for us by the
fact it MIGHT be part of our family.

Dave W.


> http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BO132498/
>
> Rick

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Dec 27 14:14:54 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:14:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sad Midget Mass Pike Accident
In-Reply-To: <fbc9308f0912271209r76469841l64e6b2e8f9f22278@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C75D0E4F.22D99%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Probably would have if it had happened in Singapore.
In Singapore, he'd have been on the correct side and the Midget driver would
have been at fault. 

From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Sun Dec 27 14:34:46 2009
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:34:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1972 RWA Midget Parts FS
Message-ID: <585222.24943.qm@web51906.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

As a matter of fact they are all put together already in the form of the car. 
It ran when parked in 2005.  I got cancer, then treatments, recovered, got
married, gained a Victorian house that needs constant repair, moved, bought
another house, moved, lost interest in the car and any time to rebuild it... 
First $1500.00 (no less) gets it, no trades, no barter, no crap.  Car has been
kept in a dry garage since 1998.  Car is located in Rockwood Tn. 37854 See
pictures here: http://rides.webshots.com/album/559406907rrAaLk?start=12
Write to me at lonbird at hotmail.com or rselhb at hotmail.com
Thanks, Lon

From twobees at sprynet.com  Sun Dec 27 15:54:14 2009
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:54:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets]  Sad  Midget Mass Pike Accident
Message-ID: <001b01ca8747$92846b60$6401a8c0@normoffice>

OMG!  Horrific crash!  My heart & prayers go out to the Spridget driver's
family.
 
After I recovered from looking at the near-complete destruction of the
Spridget, it occurred to me that the 5 MPH bumper didn't do anything to
weaken the impact.  Did it?  Video didn't show the wrong-way (likely
drunk-driven) vehicle.  Probably an SUV with higher bumper.
 
Accidents like this are just another reason I do most of my old sports car
driving on the race track.  There, we're all trained, usually experienced &
going in the same direction.
 
Norm Sippel

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Dec 27 16:50:03 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:50:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sad  Midget Mass Pike Accident
In-Reply-To: <001b01ca8747$92846b60$6401a8c0@normoffice>
Message-ID: <898563.7866.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Here's some more coverage:

http://wbztv.com/local/wrong.way.crash.2.1392434.html


http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/22066081/detail.html


http://www.necn.com/Boston/New-England/2009/12/27/State-police-investigate-fa
tal/1261925741.html

Driver of the wrong-way vehicle, an SUV, was arrested for DUI.  Passenger in
the Midget was decased at the scene, the driver hospitalized.  No identities
released yet.  Looks like Massachusetts plates on the Midget.  I'll update
with info when it becomes available.  The accident scene is fairly close to
Fenway Park.

Rick


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--- On Sun, 12/27/09, Norm 2Bs <twobees at sprynet.com> wrote:

From: Norm 2Bs <twobees at sprynet.com>
Subject: [Spridgets]  Sad  Midget Mass Pike Accident
To: "Spridgets Digest" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, December 27, 2009, 5:54 PM

OMG!  Horrific crash!  My heart & prayers go out to the Spridget driver's
family.

After I recovered from looking at the near-complete destruction of the
Spridget, it occurred to me that the 5 MPH bumper didn't do anything to
weaken the impact.  Did it?  Video didn't show the wrong-way (likely
drunk-driven) vehicle.  Probably an SUV with higher bumper.

Accidents like this are just another reason I do most of my old sports car
driving on the race track.  There, we're all trained, usually experienced &
going in the same direction.

Norm Sippel
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From sales at justbrits.com  Sun Dec 27 17:11:08 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:11:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Sad  Midget Mass Pike Accident
In-Reply-To: <898563.7866.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <898563.7866.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B37F79C.7090109@justbrits.com>

Me thinks Daddy is deaf, dumb & blind !!!!

<quote>
He added that he rarely sees his son with alcohol.
</quote>

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Dec 27 17:30:06 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:30:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] OT question
Message-ID: <e98d88090912271630p796ff76fr7dc158393748605@mail.gmail.com>

Anyone in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area have ties or contacts with a
union? If so, please contact me off list.

Thank you,
Brad

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Sun Dec 27 18:23:53 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:23:53 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sad  Midget Mass Pike Accident
In-Reply-To: <001b01ca8747$92846b60$6401a8c0@normoffice>
References: <001b01ca8747$92846b60$6401a8c0@normoffice>
Message-ID: <409229.10063.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Ditto.... and everyone is sober!

 Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
From: Norm 2Bs <twobees at sprynet.com>

Accidents like this are just another reason I do most of my old sports car
driving on the race track.  There, we're all trained, usually experienced &
going in the same direction.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sun Dec 27 19:17:35 2009
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:17:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye seats
References: <200912260301.nBQ30xf2023806@mail.usimperio.com>
Message-ID: <AD67C788EEEB4674B10DBD489521FDB1@blackbox2>

See how those seat frames in that ebay ad are cloud gray?

That is the the original color mine were and that is how I repainted them.

To heck with the book that said the frames were supposed to be black.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Yealy" <lbc at littlebitcountry.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye seats


> Local pick-up only on ebay.  4 days left and they are CHEAP right now.
> Murrieta Ca.
> 1958-61 Austin Healey Bugeye, Midget, Sprite seats, seat frames, and 
> seat pans sold as a set.
> 
> 
> 280442483803

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 27 19:35:28 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:35:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Buon Natale
In-Reply-To: <612915.54209.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <612915.54209.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912271835p345887f9t430e4d764925368d@mail.gmail.com>

WHAT...Ron got a present and the rest of your brothers and sisters didn't.
 What's up with that...Edward??????


 (and a mystery package from Ed under the tree?!?!).

>
> Merry Christmas to all and to all a good Sprite,
> Ron
> ____________________________________

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Dec 28 09:13:20 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:13:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Remember....
Message-ID: <200912280813319.SM01188@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

..... when emails "Score Like Tiger Woods" were offers for golf clubs?


Sorry, doing some mass deletions catching up from a whole weekend vacation!

A belated Merry Christmas to all.

Peter C.

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Mon Dec 28 10:22:51 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:22:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sad  Midget Mass Pike Accident
In-Reply-To: <898563.7866.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <259208.93459.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Alleged wrong way drunken driver held on $100,000 bail

			
			
			
							By Laurel J. Sweet and Laura Crimaldi   B B |
B B Monday, December 28,
2009B B |B B http://www.bostonherald.comB B |B B Local Coverage
The
Norwood financial expert accused of killing a man while driving the
wrong
way on the Mass Pike early yesterday morning had a blood-alcohol
level nearly
three times the legal limit at the time of crash,
prosecutors said today.
Philip Daniels, 33, was held on $100,000 bail at his Boston Municipal Court
arraignment this morning.
Prosecutors said he registered a 0.23 on a
Breathalyzer test. The legal limit is 0.08.
Daniels is charged with motor
vehicle homicide while under the
influence of alcohol, operating under the
influence of alcohol causing
serious bodily injury, negligent operation of a
motor vehicle, and
wrong way operation of a motor vehicle.
State police said
Rene Bronfield, 49, of Worcester, was driving a
1978 MG when his vehicle was
struck by a 1995 Jeep Cherokee driven by
Daniels at about 1:49 a.m.
Bronfield
was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with bserious injuries,b
troopers said.
Bronfieldbs passenger, who was pronounced dead at the scene,
has yet
to be identified pending family notifications, state police said.
Daniels is accused of driving west in the eastbound lanes of the
Mass Pike and
crashing into the 1978 MG Midget near the Prudential
Tunnel. He was not
injured.

Rick


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From shelden3 at pldi.net  Mon Dec 28 11:37:36 2009
From: shelden3 at pldi.net (Charlie)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:37:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] selling my Datsun 5speed
Message-ID: <003601ca87ec$d445db60$6801a8c0@housexemkv1xcx>

Hey all, long time lurker, occasional poster.  I'm off all week and cleaning
my shop up, have a Datsun 210 5sp that I'm not going to use after all.
Thought I'd offer it to the list for what I have in it, I'll give it a day and
then throw it on fleebay.....mail me at cshelden at mid-del.net and I'll get the
mail faster than sitting in front of my home pc.

Hope all is well and warm where you are.

Charlie Shelden
1974 Midget
1959 Sprite (formerly David Oliner's, ebay sprite.)

From heard at datatrontech.net  Mon Dec 28 12:30:53 2009
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:30:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
Message-ID: <040301ca87f4$45c5ee90$d151cbb0$@net>

Was out browsing some new cars this past weekend at 3 different lots, Ford,
Chevy, and Acura.  Noticed that all of the new cars now have a 'Global
Warming' rating.  WTF is this and who decides?  Is my tax money supporting
this?

 

Heard

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Mon Dec 28 13:10:07 2009
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:10:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] selling my Datsun 5speed
In-Reply-To: <003601ca87ec$d445db60$6801a8c0@housexemkv1xcx>
References: <003601ca87ec$d445db60$6801a8c0@housexemkv1xcx>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W6571D881EAB23D57759778CA7B0@phx.gbl>

Where are you located (ie, state?)

> From: shelden3 at pldi.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:37:36 -0600
> Subject: [Spridgets] selling my Datsun 5speed
>
> Hey all, long time lurker, occasional poster.  I'm off all week and
cleaning
> my shop up, have a Datsun 210 5sp that I'm not going to use after all.
> Thought I'd offer it to the list for what I have in it, I'll give it a day
and
> then throw it on fleebay.....mail me at cshelden at mid-del.net and I'll get
the
> mail faster than sitting in front of my home pc.
>
> Hope all is well and warm where you are.
>
> Charlie Shelden
> 1974 Midget
> 1959 Sprite (formerly David Oliner's, ebay sprite.)
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Dec 28 14:07:54 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:07:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <040301ca87f4$45c5ee90$d151cbb0$@net>
References: <040301ca87f4$45c5ee90$d151cbb0$@net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912281307re0cec33s79c027aefb4c197e@mail.gmail.com>

You live in the Peoples Republic of Cauliflowernia apparently....

http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/2419/69/

As a life long meteorologist I hesitate to inform that not only are you
paying for this with your tax money, but this stupidity is going to be
perpetrated on the rest of us sooner rather than later.

I say this because the greenhouse gas which exists in the largest
concentration in the atmosphere is water vapor, not CO2. Significantly,
water vapor comprises 36 to 72% of the greenhouse gases while CO2 comprises
9 to 26%. The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere increases when
atmospheric temperatures increase. You do the math but what this means is
that we can't control atmospheric warming by controlling the relatively
smaller concentrations of CO2 at its present rate of increase. Moreover,
there is NO credible scientific evidence that what little warming there
might be is a result of man made increases in greenhouse gases.

This flies in the face of current hysteria over Anthropogenic Global Warming
(AGW). Believe what you wish...  You are going to pay for it whether its man
made or part of natural climate cycles because politicians aren't scientists
and because they have learned that AGW is a lucrative pursuit.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 1:30 PM, Heard <heard at datatrontech.net> wrote:

> Was out browsing some new cars this past weekend at 3 different lots, Ford,
> Chevy, and Acura.  Noticed that all of the new cars now have a 'Global
> Warming' rating.  WTF is this and who decides?  Is my tax money supporting
> this?
>
>
>
> Heard
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Cheers!!
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Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Dec 28 14:07:59 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:07:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <040301ca87f4$45c5ee90$d151cbb0$@net>
Message-ID: <39128.52058.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Found this on a Google search

http://green.yahoo.com/blog/ecogeek/870/california-creates-global-warming-rat
ing-for-cars.html

jay fishbein

wallingford, ct

63 Pink Sprite Mk II - (w/baby seat but no baby)

61 Innocenti 950

61 Innocenti 950

63 Innocenti S

--- On Mon, 12/28/09, Heard <heard at datatrontech.net> wrote:

From: Heard <heard at datatrontech.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Monday, December 28, 2009, 2:30 PM

Was out browsing some new cars this past weekend at 3 different lots, Ford,
Chevy, and Acura.  Noticed that all of the new cars now have a 'Global
Warming' rating.  WTF is this and who decides?  Is my tax money supporting
this?

From heard at datatrontech.net  Mon Dec 28 15:05:22 2009
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:05:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912281307re0cec33s79c027aefb4c197e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <040301ca87f4$45c5ee90$d151cbb0$@net>
	<43840a7e0912281307re0cec33s79c027aefb4c197e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <042601ca8809$da34d860$8e9e8920$@net>

Nope.  I live in Central Florida, which is why I thought it was strange.  I
expect this from the left state.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Johnson
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 4:08 PM
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question

You live in the Peoples Republic of Cauliflowernia apparently....

http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/2419/69/

As a life long meteorologist I hesitate to inform that not only are you
paying for this with your tax money, but this stupidity is going to be
perpetrated on the rest of us sooner rather than later.

I say this because the greenhouse gas which exists in the largest
concentration in the atmosphere is water vapor, not CO2. Significantly,
water vapor comprises 36 to 72% of the greenhouse gases while CO2 comprises
9 to 26%. The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere increases when
atmospheric temperatures increase. You do the math but what this means is
that we can't control atmospheric warming by controlling the relatively
smaller concentrations of CO2 at its present rate of increase. Moreover,
there is NO credible scientific evidence that what little warming there
might be is a result of man made increases in greenhouse gases.

This flies in the face of current hysteria over Anthropogenic Global Warming
(AGW). Believe what you wish...  You are going to pay for it whether its man
made or part of natural climate cycles because politicians aren't scientists
and because they have learned that AGW is a lucrative pursuit.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 1:30 PM, Heard <heard at datatrontech.net> wrote:

> Was out browsing some new cars this past weekend at 3 different lots,
Ford,
> Chevy, and Acura.  Noticed that all of the new cars now have a 'Global
> Warming' rating.  WTF is this and who decides?  Is my tax money supporting
> this?
>
>
>
> Heard
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Dec 28 18:32:28 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:32:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912281307re0cec33s79c027aefb4c197e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <040301ca87f4$45c5ee90$d151cbb0$@net>
	<43840a7e0912281307re0cec33s79c027aefb4c197e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <339994315FD744F3AE242D4522BECB46@HomePC>

I'm not a climatologist so, much like nearly everybody who expresses an 
opinion on this subject, I have no personal scientific knowledge of the 
subject.  I can, however, read the opinions of those who are experts on 
climate (climatologists).  It seems the huge majority of those most in the 
know have a different opinion on this.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090119210532.htm



--------------------------------------------------
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 3:07 PM
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question

You live in the Peoples Republic of Cauliflowernia apparently....

http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/2419/69/

As a life long meteorologist I hesitate to inform that not only are you
paying for this with your tax money, but this stupidity is going to be
perpetrated on the rest of us sooner rather than later.

I say this because the greenhouse gas which exists in the largest
concentration in the atmosphere is water vapor, not CO2. Significantly,
water vapor comprises 36 to 72% of the greenhouse gases while CO2 comprises
9 to 26%. The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere increases when
atmospheric temperatures increase. You do the math but what this means is
that we can't control atmospheric warming by controlling the relatively
smaller concentrations of CO2 at its present rate of increase. Moreover,
there is NO credible scientific evidence that what little warming there
might be is a result of man made increases in greenhouse gases.

This flies in the face of current hysteria over Anthropogenic Global Warming
(AGW). Believe what you wish...  You are going to pay for it whether its man
made or part of natural climate cycles because politicians aren't scientists
and because they have learned that AGW is a lucrative pursuit.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 1:30 PM, Heard <heard at datatrontech.net> wrote:

> Was out browsing some new cars this past weekend at 3 different lots, 
> Ford,
> Chevy, and Acura.  Noticed that all of the new cars now have a 'Global
> Warming' rating.  WTF is this and who decides?  Is my tax money supporting
> this?
>
>
>
> Heard
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From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Mon Dec 28 20:48:37 2009
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:48:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Overseas shipping
Message-ID: <SNT124-W45DC0BE099A23E6C5E97C5B77A0@phx.gbl>

I just thought I'd throw this out to everyone and see if anybody has
experience shipping large items overseas.

I would like to ship a Midget bonnet to someone in Australia.  UPS and Fedex
quote between $550 and $900 to ship it.  Is there a reasonable way to do this
(under $100 or so), or is overseas shipping just out of the question for large
items?



Any insight would be appreciated.



-Mike Eldred

Wilmington, VT

'73 Midget

'54 MG TF

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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Mon Dec 28 21:59:55 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:59:55 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Overseas shipping
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W45DC0BE099A23E6C5E97C5B77A0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W45DC0BE099A23E6C5E97C5B77A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <b777e2be0912282059j40fb1568h8e7f29f7ad288b49@mail.gmail.com>

On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 8:48 PM, Mike Eldred <redscirocco at hotmail.com> wrote:
I would like to ship a Midget bonnet to someone in Australia.  UPS and
Fedex quote between $550 and $900 to ship it.  Is there a reasonable
way to do this (under $100 or so), or is overseas shipping just out of
the question for large items?

Andy Webster (fellow lister) bought an engine from me a while back and
had it shipped from New Jersey in a container as a partial load. Maybe
he will see your post and elaborate on the whole process and costs.
He's over there somewhere...
--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...

From heard at datatrontech.net  Tue Dec 29 06:24:07 2009
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:24:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <339994315FD744F3AE242D4522BECB46@HomePC>
References: <040301ca87f4$45c5ee90$d151cbb0$@net>
	<43840a7e0912281307re0cec33s79c027aefb4c197e@mail.gmail.com>
	<339994315FD744F3AE242D4522BECB46@HomePC>
Message-ID: <046c01ca888a$33a61ff0$9af25fd0$@net>

Well, I don't know if I would call 3146 out of 10,200 scientists a 'huge
majority', but regardless, that doesn't answer my initial question.  What
the hell is a 'Global Warming Score', how is it determined, by whom, and how
much is it costing me?

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 8:32 PM
To: Spridgets List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question

I'm not a climatologist so, much like nearly everybody who expresses an
opinion on this subject, I have no personal scientific knowledge of the
subject.  I can, however, read the opinions of those who are experts on
climate (climatologists).  It seems the huge majority of those most in the
know have a different opinion on this.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090119210532.htm



--------------------------------------------------
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 3:07 PM
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question

You live in the Peoples Republic of Cauliflowernia apparently....

http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/2419/69/

As a life long meteorologist I hesitate to inform that not only are you
paying for this with your tax money, but this stupidity is going to be
perpetrated on the rest of us sooner rather than later.

I say this because the greenhouse gas which exists in the largest
concentration in the atmosphere is water vapor, not CO2. Significantly,
water vapor comprises 36 to 72% of the greenhouse gases while CO2 comprises
9 to 26%. The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere increases when
atmospheric temperatures increase. You do the math but what this means is
that we can't control atmospheric warming by controlling the relatively
smaller concentrations of CO2 at its present rate of increase. Moreover,
there is NO credible scientific evidence that what little warming there
might be is a result of man made increases in greenhouse gases.

This flies in the face of current hysteria over Anthropogenic Global Warming
(AGW). Believe what you wish...  You are going to pay for it whether its man
made or part of natural climate cycles because politicians aren't scientists
and because they have learned that AGW is a lucrative pursuit.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 1:30 PM, Heard <heard at datatrontech.net> wrote:

> Was out browsing some new cars this past weekend at 3 different lots,
> Ford,
> Chevy, and Acura.  Noticed that all of the new cars now have a 'Global
> Warming' rating.  WTF is this and who decides?  Is my tax money supporting
> this?
>
>
>
> Heard
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Dec 29 06:45:22 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:45:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy Holidays
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912251441l58c7bb09md79e1f56e65fef8c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BLU103-W15B25661D16D4BC53AD139C27E0@phx.gbl>,
	<43840a7e0912251441l58c7bb09md79e1f56e65fef8c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W15F6676C2C25C9CC486C89C27A0@phx.gbl>

heheheheh, Jim,

man I gotta stop writing emails after spending time with family and drinking
on a holiday.....
Santa brought one son an airsoft sniper rifle for Christmas, and the other an
Ipod,
not too many cats in the neighborhood, are squirrels and crows ok instead
???????

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:41:59 -0600
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Happy Holidays
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com
To: bugeye15 at hotmail.com
CC: spridgets at autox.team.net

Aw shucks, Brian.  Now you've gone and got all mushy on us....   As penance
you gotta go out shooting cats while playing guitar and listening to Frank
Zappa on the iPod.

Merry Christmas & Happy New year.


Jim

On Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at 4:34 PM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

Here's wishing all my extended Spridget family

a Merry Christmahanakwanzika, and a Happy Festivus!!!



Without many great people who I have met on this lists help,  my Bugeye would

have never gotten

finished this year. It was a very long, often frustrating, road, but with the

encouragement,

guidance, support, friendship, supplies and actual work, the end result is

worth it.

The joy it brings to me and others made it all worth it.

It would have probably been sent to a junk yard if my stepmother and others

had their

way many years ago. That would have been a travesty considering the history
of

it.

It's not famous, but definitely historical, and being able to save it for my

Aunt and my Dad,

means the world to me.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

May the new year bring you many trouble free Spridgetly miles, health and

happiness

to your friends and family.



Brian Seavey

Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!


Jim
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sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Dec 29 06:52:25 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:52:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Overseas shipping
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W45DC0BE099A23E6C5E97C5B77A0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W45DC0BE099A23E6C5E97C5B77A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43AF7CD2DFE34672896D3A5A6652AE16@HomePC>

Mike, a few years ago, I had a truck shipped from New Zealand to the U.S. 
The whole truck was only $1600 and $200 of that was from the South Island to 
the North Island and with a switch to a different ship there.  The numbers 
you quote just for a bonnet seem pretty high.

I can look up the shipping agent for you, if you want.  Might be worth a 
try.

Larry Daniels


--------------------------------------------------
From: "Mike Eldred" <redscirocco at hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 9:48 PM
To: <mgs at autox.team.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Overseas shipping

I just thought I'd throw this out to everyone and see if anybody has
experience shipping large items overseas.

I would like to ship a Midget bonnet to someone in Australia.  UPS and Fedex
quote between $550 and $900 to ship it.  Is there a reasonable way to do 
this
(under $100 or so), or is overseas shipping just out of the question for 
large
items?



Any insight would be appreciated.



-Mike Eldred

Wilmington, VT

'73 Midget

'54 MG TF

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From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 29 07:54:40 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:54:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <046c01ca888a$33a61ff0$9af25fd0$@net>
Message-ID: <517855.48562.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Tue, 12/29/09, Heard <heard at datatrontech.net> wrote:
> Well, I don't know if I would call
> 3146 out of 10,200 scientists a 'huge
> majority', 

Interesting that those who disagreed were mostly petro-geological engineers. Not that our government ever had in interest in THAT...

Car stickers around here (Midwest) have had emissions meter-type info for years. Someone in the business like David Riker could probably tell us best, but I think this is just a different name. 

Ron

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 29 08:00:51 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:00:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For Sale
Message-ID: <756500.46658.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

This is one of the 1961 team cars: 
http://www.smithautomotiveinvestments.com/carsearch/details.php?id=87

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Dec 29 08:13:55 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:13:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <046c01ca888a$33a61ff0$9af25fd0$@net>
References: <040301ca87f4$45c5ee90$d151cbb0$@net><43840a7e0912281307re0cec33s79c027aefb4c197e@mail.gmail.com><339994315FD744F3AE242D4522BECB46@HomePC>
	<046c01ca888a$33a61ff0$9af25fd0$@net>
Message-ID: <24FBBF2CF3494D56A03EE388C32235F5@HomePC>

Try reading it again.  97% of the climatologists responding who are active 
in research said global warming is real and humans play a role in it.  I 
would call 97% a huge majority.  In fact, that is darn near unanimous.



--------------------------------------------------
From: "Heard" <heard at datatrontech.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 7:24 AM
To: "'Spridgets List'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question

Well, I don't know if I would call 3146 out of 10,200 scientists a 'huge
majority', but regardless, that doesn't answer my initial question.  What
the hell is a 'Global Warming Score', how is it determined, by whom, and how
much is it costing me?

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 8:32 PM
To: Spridgets List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question

I'm not a climatologist so, much like nearly everybody who expresses an
opinion on this subject, I have no personal scientific knowledge of the
subject.  I can, however, read the opinions of those who are experts on
climate (climatologists).  It seems the huge majority of those most in the
know have a different opinion on this.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090119210532.htm



--------------------------------------------------
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 3:07 PM
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question

You live in the Peoples Republic of Cauliflowernia apparently....

http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/2419/69/

As a life long meteorologist I hesitate to inform that not only are you
paying for this with your tax money, but this stupidity is going to be
perpetrated on the rest of us sooner rather than later.

I say this because the greenhouse gas which exists in the largest
concentration in the atmosphere is water vapor, not CO2. Significantly,
water vapor comprises 36 to 72% of the greenhouse gases while CO2 comprises
9 to 26%. The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere increases when
atmospheric temperatures increase. You do the math but what this means is
that we can't control atmospheric warming by controlling the relatively
smaller concentrations of CO2 at its present rate of increase. Moreover,
there is NO credible scientific evidence that what little warming there
might be is a result of man made increases in greenhouse gases.

This flies in the face of current hysteria over Anthropogenic Global Warming
(AGW). Believe what you wish...  You are going to pay for it whether its man
made or part of natural climate cycles because politicians aren't scientists
and because they have learned that AGW is a lucrative pursuit.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 1:30 PM, Heard <heard at datatrontech.net> wrote:

> Was out browsing some new cars this past weekend at 3 different lots,
> Ford,
> Chevy, and Acura.  Noticed that all of the new cars now have a 'Global
> Warming' rating.  WTF is this and who decides?  Is my tax money supporting
> this?
>
>
>
> Heard
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 29 08:38:50 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:38:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys
Message-ID: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

My just received BMIHT cert. says my key number is FP 750.  The key that turns
in the ignition is FS 941.  I'm nit-picking small details because it's too
cold to drive it.  Any thoughts out there?  Skip J.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Dec 29 08:56:15 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:56:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <517855.48562.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <046c01ca888a$33a61ff0$9af25fd0$@net>
	<517855.48562.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912290756r214d7bbdoa2303713c62ed831@mail.gmail.com>

Ron,

My brother is a hydro-geologist and runs a company which mitigates toxic
waste sites all over the country. He's not buying it either.  The
petro-geological engineers in the survey were not all government people.
They were mostly private industry. Also, the test questions were loaded if
you read them....   That's one of the main reasons the meteorologists didn't
agree. It was more like; A) I agree completely, or B) I disagree because I
am a knuckle dragging cretin who wants all mankind to die a horrible death.
Of course, I fall under B)   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 8:54 AM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> --- On Tue, 12/29/09, Heard <heard at datatrontech.net> wrote:
> > Well, I don't know if I would call
> > 3146 out of 10,200 scientists a 'huge
> > majority',
>
> Interesting that those who disagreed were mostly petro-geological
> engineers. Not that our government ever had in interest in THAT...
>
> Car stickers around here (Midwest) have had emissions meter-type info for
> years. Someone in the business like David Riker could probably tell us
best,
> but I think this is just a different name.
>
> Ron
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Dec 29 08:58:31 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:58:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For Sale
In-Reply-To: <756500.46658.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <756500.46658.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <402188520912290758k51fb274buadca0b6d063fd2e2@mail.gmail.com>

> This is one of the 1961 team cars:
> http://www.smithautomotiveinvestments.com/carsearch/details.php?id=87

Hmm, looks like the one that stalled out on Ebay a week or two ago.
David L

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 29 09:18:10 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:18:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For Sale
In-Reply-To: <402188520912290758k51fb274buadca0b6d063fd2e2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <491906.34026.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Different cars.  The eBay car was a '59, this one is a '61.  The '59 cars were
standard steel bodywork.  The 61s were fiberglass, molded from a production
car.  Most noticeable difference is the front fender line that goes diagonally
from the scuttle to the rear of the front wheel arch.

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Tue, 12/29/09, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For Sale
To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 10:58 AM

> This is one of the 1961 team cars:
> http://www.smithautomotiveinvestments.com/carsearch/details.php?id=87

Hmm, looks like the one that stalled out on Ebay a week or two ago.
David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Dec 29 09:27:06 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:27:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys
In-Reply-To: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <402188520912290827m3dce40ccs236a088d6e7c66e1@mail.gmail.com>

> My just received BMIHT cert. says my key number is FP 750.  The key that
turns
> in the ignition is FS 941.  I'm nit-picking small details because it's too
> cold to drive it.  Any thoughts out there?  Skip J.

Sounds like your ignition switch broke at some point and it was easier
to swap out the whole assembly than to worry about the BMIHT
certificate. No concours judge will notice unless you:
A. Patronize concours events.
B. Show the judge the certificate.
C. Show the judge the key.
D. Tell an email list about it. ;-)

David L

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Dec 29 09:31:33 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:31:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys to the Highway
In-Reply-To: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <356387.90160.qm@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Skip,

Undoubtedly your ignition was changed. Another possibility is that things are
so worn that a different key is able to turn the barrel, but I am not familiar
with the difference between the FS and FP blanks.

As you become more familiar with these cars, you will find that most anything
that was removable was  changed over the years.

Being inexpensive cars, little respect was paid to keeping things original
which is why finding unadulterated examples is so rare. I am interested in
originality, but I am in the minority.

jay fishbein

wallingford, ct

63 Pink Sprite Mk II - (w/baby seat but no baby)

61 Innocenti 950

61 Innocenti 950

63 Innocenti S

--- On Tue, 12/29/09, Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys
To: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 10:38 AM

My just received BMIHT cert. says my key number is FP 750.  The key that
turns
in the ignition is FS 941.  I'm nit-picking small details because it's too
cold to drive it.  Any thoughts out there?

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 29 09:34:48 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:34:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys
In-Reply-To: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912290834g12347d5fj3a49e49417d9c3bd@mail.gmail.com>

Maybe it was re-keyed?
Is it really that cold?
I have a Gore-Tex watch cap.
Frank probably has one or two cars with no top.
Man up.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Dec 29 09:55:25 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:55:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys
In-Reply-To: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0912290855n1cbd8403u1c138fc49ef30540@mail.gmail.com>

Someone replaced a bad ignition switch?

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 9:38 AM, Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>wrote:

> My just received BMIHT cert. says my key number is FP 750.  The key that
> turns
> in the ignition is FS 941.  I'm nit-picking small details because it's too
> cold to drive it.  Any thoughts out there?  Skip J.
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not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 29 10:06:21 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:06:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For Sale
In-Reply-To: <756500.46658.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <756500.46658.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910912290906i162e2591s42665c0398ba4a2e@mail.gmail.com>

It is nice to see a fine example for sale by a classy operation.

Those ebay jackasses oozing used car salesman babble are comical.

I think that one is worth the $30k or more that the ebay clowns wish
their tacky cars would draw.

Opinions on value?

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Tue Dec 29 10:08:44 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:08:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys
References: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <006501ca88a9$95165600$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

My Morris has the right coded key for the ignition switch, but nearly
anything I can slide in the lock will turn on the ignition!

These locks are like half a century old and are happy to have anything stuck
in to turn them on!  LOL!

Later, Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Skip Jackson" <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
To: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 7:38 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys


> My just received BMIHT cert. says my key number is FP 750.  The key that
turns
> in the ignition is FS 941.  I'm nit-picking small details because it's too
> cold to drive it.  Any thoughts out there?  Skip J.
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From kidjoevid at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 29 10:49:12 2009
From: kidjoevid at yahoo.com (Joe Lansing)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:49:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bleed clutch - Rivergate
Message-ID: <662869.67380.qm@web33201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Any good advice on bleeding a clutch with a Rivergate 5 speed conversion?

Joe in Fruita - Home of the 4 year retro mod project.

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Tue Dec 29 10:49:17 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:49:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0912290756r214d7bbdoa2303713c62ed831@mail.gmail.com>
References: <046c01ca888a$33a61ff0$9af25fd0$@net>
	<517855.48562.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e0912290756r214d7bbdoa2303713c62ed831@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <536256.43653.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

I wonder what caused 3 Ice Ages to recede...  couldn't have been a natural occurence; must have been all those gases released by us humans...

Dave G.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Dec 29 11:14:20 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:14:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys
In-Reply-To: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B3A46FC.8080508@comcast.net>

Skip Jackson wrote:
> My just received BMIHT cert. says my key number is FP 750.  The key that turns
> in the ignition is FS 941.  I'm nit-picking small details because it's too
> cold to drive it.  Any thoughts out there?  Skip J.
>   

FP letters came on the early cars, Bugeye's and MKIIs, MKIII & IV 
Sprites used the FS letters
FS 941 would be in the 67-69 years.
My Bugeye, my Son's Bugeye along with the Bugeye I sold all had FP 725 
ignitions.
So of the  6 Bugeye's I have owned, 50% all had the same ignition key.
My Austin A40 and my 67 Sprite are using the same ignition key too but I 
altered the switch in my 67 to fit a key I had.
The A40 should have had an FP switch but that to was swapped out by me 
when I restored the car to an FS switch simply because I had one laying 
around.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From jfishbein at snet.net  Tue Dec 29 11:18:14 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:18:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Don't Stop Me Now! - No LBC
Message-ID: <73806.80075.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

No wonder why the Prius gets such good mileage......It doesn't stop!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34611930/ns/business-autos/

jay fishbein

wallingford, ct

63 Pink Sprite Mk II - (w/baby seat but no baby)

61 Innocenti 950

61 Innocenti 950

63 Innocenti S

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 29 11:23:03 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:23:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys
In-Reply-To: <006501ca88a9$95165600$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<006501ca88a9$95165600$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <749341.59494.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

"These locks are like half a century old and are happy to have anything stuck
in to turn them on! "

I'm not gonna touch that one, Paul...... ;^)




________________________________
From: Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at att.net>
To: Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>; spridget <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, December 29, 2009 9:08:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Keys

My Morris has the right coded key for the ignition switch, but nearly
anything I can slide in the lock will turn on the ignition!

These locks are like half a century old and are happy to have anything stuck
in to turn them on!  LOL!

Later, Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Skip Jackson" <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
To: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 7:38 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys


> My just received BMIHT cert. says my key number is FP 750.  The key that
turns
> in the ignition is FS 941.  I'm nit-picking small details because it's too
> cold to drive it.  Any thoughts out there?  Skip J.
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 29 12:06:02 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:06:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For Sale
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910912290906i162e2591s42665c0398ba4a2e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <988107.99389.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Tough to estimate price in this economy.  The '59 was a no sale at $50k  How
many people are out there that would spend more than $50,000 on a Sprite, no
matter what its heritage?  Most likely buyer, I would think, would be someone
looking for an "inexpensive" buy-in to major vintage events like Monterey
Historics.

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Tue, 12/29/09, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For Sale
To: "HealeyRick" <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 12:06 PM

It is nice to see a fine example for sale by a classy operation.

Those ebay jackasses oozing used car salesman babble are comical.

I think that one is worth the $30k or more that the ebay clowns wish
their tacky cars would draw.

Opinions on value?

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Tue Dec 29 14:16:01 2009
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:16:01 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910912290834g12347d5fj3a49e49417d9c3bd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20091229211601.F5CX8.137597.root@hrndva-web15-z02>

Chuck Norris doesn't need keys for his Sprite.


---- derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote: 
> Maybe it was re-keyed?
> Is it really that cold?
> I have a Gore-Tex watch cap.
> Frank probably has one or two cars with no top.
> Man up.

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Dec 29 14:36:47 2009
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:36:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For Sale
In-Reply-To: <756500.46658.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <756500.46658.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B3A766F.9080900@wi.net>

As Rick said, "Different cars." 

See: 

http://www.sebringsprite.com/1961WorksCar.htm    and

http://www.sebringsprite.com/ButchGilbert.htm    found under "Latest 
news" on the Homepage.

Dave W.
59 :{)
Do you suppose our Sprites are smiling because it's HAPPY NEW YEAR!!  
Soon it will be spring in the Great White North,  shoot ice-out's July 2nd!!


HealeyRick wrote:
> This is one of the 1961 team cars: 
> http://www.smithautomotiveinvestments.com/carsearch/details.php?id=87
>
> Rick

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 29 14:41:31 2009
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:41:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Overseas shipping
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W45DC0BE099A23E6C5E97C5B77A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <753220.86511.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I shipped a rear bumper from an 80's Cadillac (including the big tall
taillamps) from Tennessee to a friend in England a few years ago. Crated it up
myself and sent it via surface carrier using the shipping department of the
company I worked for at the time. It was very inexpensive - maybe $125 for a
box that was at least 75 (probably closer to 100) pounds. I don't know the
carrier used, but the crate eventually found its way into a container of stuff
all going to the same port.  It was not speedy, but my friend was thrilled. 
The bumpers he found in junkyards over there were close to $1,000.  He ended
up with a shipping and part costs combined of around $250-$300. 
 
Maybe you can do a search on freight or international freight. The only way
it's going to be affordable to ship something big is via the ocean and it is
going to take a while to get there. You may also then have to deal with
getting it from the port if your friend in Australia does not live near enough
to the ocean to pick it up himself.
 
Good luck & let us know how it turns out.
 
 - David Booker
 
 

 

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 29 14:44:42 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:44:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For Sale
In-Reply-To: <988107.99389.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <173332.11311.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Whatever happened to the Gary Kohs Sebring car that sold for over $200K and
that he allegedly bought back immediately? There was supposed to be a story on
sebringsprite.com, no?

--- On Tue, 12/29/09, HealeyRick
<healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For Sale
> To: "derf"
<derf247 at gmail.com>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Tuesday, December
29, 2009, 1:06 PM
> Tough to estimate price in this
> economy.  The '59 was a
no sale at $50k  How
> many people are out there that would spend more than
>
$50,000 on a Sprite, no
> matter what its heritage?  Most likely buyer, I
would
> think, would be someone
> looking for an "inexpensive" buy-in to major
vintage events
> like Monterey
> Historics.
> 
> Rick
> 
> 
> Follow My Nasty
Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
> 
> --- On Tue, 12/29/09, derf
<derf247 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
> From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
> Subject:
Re: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For
> Sale
> To: "HealeyRick"
<healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Tuesday,
December 29, 2009, 12:06 PM
> 
> It is nice to see a fine example for sale by
a classy
> operation.
> 
> Those ebay jackasses oozing used car salesman
babble are
> comical.
> 
> I think that one is worth the $30k or more that the
ebay
> clowns wish
> their tacky cars would draw.
> 
> Opinions on value?
>
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Dec 29 15:07:34 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:07:34 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys
In-Reply-To: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W4824589C8AB74A4C26AA4BB87A0@phx.gbl>

>> Any thoughts out there?



Not sure ...  ;)

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada
1965 RHD BRG Austin-Healey Sprite ( project )
1967 RHD MG Midget ( aka: Miss Marple )
1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 ( aka: Carmen )

> Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:38:50 -0800
>
> My just received BMIHT cert. says my key number is FP 750. The key that
turns
> in the ignition is FS 941. I'm nit-picking small details because it's too
> cold to drive it. Any thoughts out there? Skip J.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Dec 29 15:10:06 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:10:06 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <24FBBF2CF3494D56A03EE388C32235F5@HomePC>
References: <040301ca87f4$45c5ee90$d151cbb0$@net><43840a7e0912281307re0cec33s79c027aefb4c197e@mail.gmail.com><339994315FD744F3AE242D4522BECB46@HomePC>,
	<046c01ca888a$33a61ff0$9af25fd0$@net>,
	<24FBBF2CF3494D56A03EE388C32235F5@HomePC>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W35F4B9C783B490D6D6186CB87A0@phx.gbl>

I confess that I didn't read it, but "play a role in it" could be almost
inconsequential.

RD

> From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
>
> Try reading it again. 97% of the climatologists responding who are active
> in research said global warming is real and humans play a role in it. I
> would call 97% a huge majority. In fact, that is darn near unanimous.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Dec 29 15:32:46 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:32:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <536256.43653.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <046c01ca888a$33a61ff0$9af25fd0$@net><517855.48562.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com><43840a7e0912290756r214d7bbdoa2303713c62ed831@mail.gmail.com>
	<536256.43653.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <41CE35F050FC4CA49F28DE3853452770@HomePC>

--------------------------------------------------
From: "DAVID GROPPER" <kk7ss at verizon.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 11:49 AM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question

I wonder what caused 3 Ice Ages to recede...  couldn't have been a natural 
occurence; must have been all those gases released by us humans...

Dave G.
_______________________________________________

My God, Dave, what kind of gases are you emitting?

From weslakemonza1330 at aol.com  Tue Dec 29 15:35:21 2009
From: weslakemonza1330 at aol.com (weslakemonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:35:21 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys to the Highway
Message-ID: <ba34.1790dde4.386bde29@aol.com>

Well, I'm at the opposite end of the spectrum to Jay but have absolute  
respect for him.  In fact some of the modifications on my car are so subtle  it 
would take an expert on originality to notice how unoriginal things  are.  
If there were no originality experts Spridgetdom would be a lesser  place.
 
My 69 Sprite came with 4 keys or was it 3,that were all different.   Know 
even with the triumph door looks that look original from the outside I have  
a single car that unlocks all the locks including the boot lock that was 
only  ever fitted to the earliest square body cars.
 
Regards
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 29/12/2009 17:30:42 GMT Standard Time,  
jfishbein at snet.net writes:

I am  interested in
originality, but I am in the  minority.

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Tue Dec 29 15:40:52 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:40:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <41CE35F050FC4CA49F28DE3853452770@HomePC>
References: <046c01ca888a$33a61ff0$9af25fd0$@net><517855.48562.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com><43840a7e0912290756r214d7bbdoa2303713c62ed831@mail.gmail.com>
	<536256.43653.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<41CE35F050FC4CA49F28DE3853452770@HomePC>
Message-ID: <151055.41005.qm@web84205.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

I'm not saying... but I'm not going to use a candle to find out !!

 Dave G.


----- Original Message ----
From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>

My God, Dave, what kind of gases are you emitting?

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 29 15:53:04 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:53:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For Sale
In-Reply-To: <173332.11311.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <218060.8573.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Ron,

Here's the link to the Kohs car story: 
http://www.sebringsprite.com/DAC952C.htm
The later Sebring/Le Mans cars with their all aluminum fastback bodies have
got to be the ultimate Spridget and the prices they fetch certainly reflect
this.  I would have thought they could have been the basis for a nice little
production car.

Rick


Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo

--- On Tue, 12/29/09, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For Sale
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 4:44 PM

Whatever happened to the Gary Kohs Sebring car that sold for over $200K and
that he allegedly bought back immediately? There was supposed to be a story
on
sebringsprite.com, no?

--- On Tue, 12/29/09, HealeyRick
<healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For Sale
> To: "derf"
<derf247 at gmail.com>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Tuesday, December
29, 2009, 1:06 PM
> Tough to estimate price in this
> economy.  The '59 was a
no sale at $50k  How
> many people are out there that would spend more than
>
$50,000 on a Sprite, no
> matter what its heritage?  Most likely buyer, I
would
> think, would be someone
> looking for an "inexpensive" buy-in to major
vintage events
> like Monterey
> Historics.
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty
Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On Tue, 12/29/09, derf
<derf247 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
> Subject:
Re: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For
> Sale
> To: "HealeyRick"
<healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Tuesday,
December 29, 2009, 12:06 PM
>
> It is nice to see a fine example for sale by
a classy
> operation.
>
> Those ebay jackasses oozing used car salesman
babble are
> comical.
>
> I think that one is worth the $30k or more that the
ebay
> clowns wish
> their tacky cars would draw.
>
> Opinions on value?
>
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 29 16:05:35 2009
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:05:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Just Passing This Along - Guy Who Buys and Sells Bugeyes
Message-ID: <37dc82d40912291505t23c2d641x938fc34833e059e2@mail.gmail.com>

http://mail.google.com/mail/?hl=en&tab=wm#inbox/125dbc3c7645eb8e

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 29 16:27:24 2009
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:27:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Who is the Spridgeteer in Nashville?
Message-ID: <366891.94286.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I apologize, but have somehow blown away all the old emails where (among other
things) is the name of the guy I was going to try to look up while I'm here in
Nashville. 
 
Yeah. I know - all you guys and gals who know me are not surprised, the rest
of you probably have an good idea about me anyway - well it's all true. 
 
I'm in town a few more days and may or may not be able to get together
according to what your time away from work is like, but would love to stop by
and shake the hand of another crazy like me.
 
David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island (but actually from Nashville and I'm there at the moment)

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Dec 29 16:49:17 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:49:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W35F4B9C783B490D6D6186CB87A0@phx.gbl>
References: <040301ca87f4$45c5ee90$d151cbb0$@net><43840a7e0912281307re0cec33s79c027aefb4c197e@mail.gmail.com><339994315FD744F3AE242D4522BECB46@HomePC>,
	<046c01ca888a$33a61ff0$9af25fd0$@net>,
	<24FBBF2CF3494D56A03EE388C32235F5@HomePC>
	<BAY112-W35F4B9C783B490D6D6186CB87A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <315FAB740A7049868BE9D2E72081F3C0@HomePC>

Then read it first.

Actually, the wording was a "significant factor".

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 4:10 PM
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question

I confess that I didn't read it, but "play a role in it" could be almost
inconsequential.

RD

> From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
>
> Try reading it again. 97% of the climatologists responding who are active
> in research said global warming is real and humans play a role in it. I
> would call 97% a huge majority. In fact, that is darn near unanimous.
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From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Dec 29 17:37:43 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:37:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <41CE35F050FC4CA49F28DE3853452770@HomePC>
References: <046c01ca888a$33a61ff0$9af25fd0$@net><517855.48562.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com><43840a7e0912290756r214d7bbdoa2303713c62ed831@mail.gmail.com>
	<536256.43653.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<41CE35F050FC4CA49F28DE3853452770@HomePC>
Message-ID: <4B3AA0D7.6090203@justbrits.com>

HARD to believe Larry....

<< My God, Dave, what kind of gases are you emitting? >>

Dave G. = WORSE the Wisconsin COWS !!!!!!!!!!!!

PHEW !

G.W.R.Book ?!?!?!?

From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Dec 29 17:45:01 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:45:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Who is the Spridgeteer in Nashville?
In-Reply-To: <366891.94286.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <366891.94286.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B3AA28D.7080509@justbrits.com>

David, TRUST me on this....

<<...but would love to stop by and shake the hand of another
crazy like me. >>

An even DOZEN Spridgeteers are nowhere NEAR
as CRAZY as Mark [ mark at nashvilletn.org ] IS !!!!

I'll PM you with other info a a little while.  GOOD
pal for decades <G> !!!

Ed

PS:  WATCH your "hand", Mark will try to acquire it !

From doug_altman at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 29 18:19:44 2009
From: doug_altman at yahoo.com (Doug Altman)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:19:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys
In-Reply-To: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <321142.31866.qm@web63502.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

Skip - If you are so inclined, order a couple of FP 750 keys and have the
ignition core changed to fit the key at your local locksmith.  I could tell
you who I bought my keys from, but I am on the road - not home.  Doug   
....o~'o


________________________________

From: Skip Jackson 
My just
received BMIHT cert. says my key number is FP 750.  The key that turns
in the
ignition is FS 941.  I'm nit-picking small details because it's too
cold to
drive it.  Any thoughts out there?  Skip J.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Dec 29 19:52:37 2009
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:52:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bleed clutch - Rivergate
References: <662869.67380.qm@web33201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BA4BD29478E7443FBA9C598D02A6D919@blackbox2>

Are you using the original slave cylinder or do you have the Rivergates aftermarket cylinder?

I used my original slave and I routed the clutch line over to the battery tray and then down 
along the edge of the footwell.  I then bent the line with a few coils before going down
to the slave. 

It was a tight bend as it goes into the slave, because there is not much room.

After it was installed I bled it as usual. I don't seem to recall getting to the bleed screw was that bad.

The Rivergate instructions talk about grinding material off the original slave to get clearance
from the frame.   Take 1/8" more off than they indicate in the instructions, cause it's really close. 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Lansing" <kidjoevid at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Bleed clutch - Rivergate


> Any good advice on bleeding a clutch with a Rivergate 5 speed conversion?

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Dec 29 20:30:43 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:30:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Don't Stop Me Now! - No LBC
In-Reply-To: <73806.80075.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <73806.80075.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B3AC963.60108@comcast.net>

Jay Fishbein wrote:
> No wonder why the Prius gets such good mileage......It doesn't stop!
>
> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34611930/ns/business-autos/
>
>
>   
And Lexus goes WOT!
My daughter's boyfriend is a mechanic for Lexus, the gas pedals get 
stuck on the floor mat and stay there wide open.
The fix is, are you ready for this........
Cut the gas pedal down an inch and sand it round.
What do you want for 60 grand?


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 29 20:51:59 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:51:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 62 Midget
Message-ID: <4117.27395.qm@web46407.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

There is a '62 Mk I Midget for sale on e-bay.  Located in Green Bay WI, $3250
with one day to go. 280442518727,  Skip J.

From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Dec 29 21:03:53 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:03:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Just Passing This Along - Guy Who Buys and Sells
 Bugeyes
In-Reply-To: <37dc82d40912291505t23c2d641x938fc34833e059e2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <37dc82d40912291505t23c2d641x938fc34833e059e2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B3AD129.4050203@justbrits.com>

That I know of Kirk...

<<

http://mail.google.com/mail/?hl=en&tab=wm#inbox/125dbc3c7645eb8e

 >>

G-mail is the only POS Google has done.  Can't 'see' what
ever it was you meant for us to see <F> !!

G-Mail sucks almost as bad as aol [REAL pos <G>] !!

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Dec 29 21:25:45 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:25:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Anyone have experience with "Smooth Line" hard tops
Message-ID: <293679.26164.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I found this site and thought the tops looked pretty sweet.....
http://www.smoothline.com/mg.php

From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Dec 29 21:26:50 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:26:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Don't Stop Me Now! - No LBC
In-Reply-To: <4B3AC963.60108@comcast.net>
References: <73806.80075.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4B3AC963.60108@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4B3AD68A.3090504@justbrits.com>

<<My daughter's boyfriend is a mechanic for Lexus, >>

Now THAT is irony at it's best, Frank !!

Even Tiff knows more about HER Frogeye then
the B.F. !!!!

LOL !!!

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Dec 29 23:11:51 2009
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:11:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Anyone have experience with "Smooth Line" hard tops
In-Reply-To: <293679.26164.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <293679.26164.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B3AEF27.5020706@wi.net>

Isn't that the old Parrish Plastics hardtop company?  I have a print of 
the BRG MGB (middle of the 2nd row) and had one of their tops on my 68 
MGB...back in '68.  Great tops!  Only $250 then.

Dave W.



Edward Perez wrote:
> I found this site and thought the tops looked pretty sweet.....
> http://www.smoothline.com/mg.php

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Wed Dec 30 00:07:31 2009
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:07:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Don't Stop Me Now! - No LBC
In-Reply-To: <4B3AC963.60108@comcast.net>
References: <73806.80075.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<4B3AC963.60108@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <441250190912292307rde6ae3es1f20e55d32f4e179@mail.gmail.com>

That is the current fix.  I am not so sure that will fix the problem.  That
recall applies to many cars and trucks that do not share a common floor pan
or common mats.  My feeling is that it could be some type of problem with
the cars software, maybe at a system or hardware interface.  Time will tell;
if the floor mat/pedal change stops the acceleration problems then I may be
wrong.

-g

On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 7:30 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> Jay Fishbein wrote:
>
>> No wonder why the Prius gets such good mileage......It doesn't stop!
>>
>> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34611930/ns/business-autos/
>>
>>
>>
>>
> And Lexus goes WOT!
> My daughter's boyfriend is a mechanic for Lexus, the gas pedals get stuck
> on the floor mat and stay there wide open.
> The fix is, are you ready for this........
> Cut the gas pedal down an inch and sand it round.
> What do you want for 60 grand?
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
>
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From fastvee at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 30 06:01:47 2009
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:01:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Who is the Spridgeteer in Nashville?
In-Reply-To: <366891.94286.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <598382.94395.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

David,
I have never been to Nashville, but when I go I am looking forward to visiting the Lane Museum. Jeff Lane has quite a car collection, including the Midget he raced in the Northeast Division a few years back. You might want to check it out.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Tue, 12/29/09, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Who is the Spridgeteer in Nashville?
To: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 6:27 PM

I apologize, but have somehow blown away all the old emails where (among other
things) is the name of the guy I was going to try to look up while I'm here in
Nashville. 
 
Yeah. I know - all you guys and gals who know me are not surprised, the rest
of you probably have an good idea about me anyway - well it's all true. 
 
I'm in town a few more days and may or may not be able to get together
according to what your time away from work is like, but would love to stop by
and shake the hand of another crazy like me.
 
David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island (but actually from Nashville and I'm there at the moment)

From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Dec 30 06:44:02 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:44:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Anyone have experience with "Smooth Line" hard tops
In-Reply-To: <293679.26164.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <293679.26164.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <108114005.20091230054402@pacifier.com>

Hello Edward,

     Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I think these are the
     tops that come are supplied to MO#$ and VB. Much nicer to deal
     direct, ...PLUS  Moss no longer lists as available the ones for
     the '64 to '66, (not that you need one, just as side note)

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
   "Now I can chop down that tree," said Tom with a heavy accent.

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Dec 30 06:57:58 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:57:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] The Other Mazda - NO LBC
Message-ID: <713832.99895.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Another in my continuing series of non-lbc posts.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270505177922&viewitem=

My apologies to subscribers to Bring A Trailer.

jay fishbein

wallingford, ct

63 Pink Sprite Mk II - (w/baby seat but no baby)

61 Innocenti 950

61 Innocenti 950

63 Innocenti S

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Wed Dec 30 07:45:53 2009
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:45:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Who is the Spridgeteer in Nashville?
References: <366891.94286.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C80A7449DDBC4B6C985CC122B0015130@Dell9200>

Hey David,

That's me,  I'll be in my office today 615 889-4756

Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>
To: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 5:27 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Who is the Spridgeteer in Nashville?


I apologize, but have somehow blown away all the old emails where (among 
other
things) is the name of the guy I was going to try to look up while I'm here 
in
Nashville.

Yeah. I know - all you guys and gals who know me are not surprised, the rest
of you probably have an good idea about me anyway - well it's all true.

I'm in town a few more days and may or may not be able to get together
according to what your time away from work is like, but would love to stop 
by
and shake the hand of another crazy like me.

David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island (but actually from Nashville and I'm there at the moment)
You are subscribed as mark at nashvilletn.org

http://www.team.net/archive

http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Dec 30 08:39:08 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:39:08 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Who is the Spridgeteer in Nashville?
In-Reply-To: <C80A7449DDBC4B6C985CC122B0015130@Dell9200>
References: <366891.94286.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<C80A7449DDBC4B6C985CC122B0015130@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <402188520912300739p744484fdobeca7af01f826169@mail.gmail.com>

> Hey David,
> That's me,  I'll be in my office today 615 889-4756
> Mark

Are you sure about that? My notes indicate that there are two Marks
with Spridgets in the Nashville area ;-)
David L (not David B)

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Dec 30 09:30:12 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:30:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <536256.43653.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <046c01ca888a$33a61ff0$9af25fd0$@net>
	<517855.48562.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<43840a7e0912290756r214d7bbdoa2303713c62ed831@mail.gmail.com>
	<536256.43653.qm@web84206.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <393088E6-705D-4EB3-B858-D72A2AEF3327@comcast.net>

david David DAvid..  humans did NOT cause the Ice Ages to stop..   
haven't you read all the bogus science?!

Humans caused the Ice Ages..  ;-)

Lester


On Dec 29, 2009, at 11:49 AM, DAVID GROPPER wrote:

> I wonder what caused 3 Ice Ages to recede...  couldn't have been a  
> natural occurence; must have been all those gases released by us  
> humans...
>
> Dave G.
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From mark at nashvilletn.org  Wed Dec 30 09:31:26 2009
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark Endicott)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:31:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Who is the Spridgeteer in Nashville?
References: <366891.94286.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<C80A7449DDBC4B6C985CC122B0015130@Dell9200>
	<402188520912300739p744484fdobeca7af01f826169@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <28721E6B0368482B9F91E2FA1CAF1E45@CGI.COMMTECH>

Come to think about it, I'm not sure!

Mark
Nashville (Maybe)


----- Original Message -----
From: David Lieb
To: Mark ; Spridgets
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 9:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Who is the Spridgeteer in Nashville?


> Hey David,
> That's me, I'll be in my office today 615 889-4756
> Mark

Are you sure about that? My notes indicate that there are two Marks
with Spridgets in the Nashville area ;-)
David L (not David B)

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Dec 30 10:00:13 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:00:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <339994315FD744F3AE242D4522BECB46@HomePC>
References: <040301ca87f4$45c5ee90$d151cbb0$@net>
	<43840a7e0912281307re0cec33s79c027aefb4c197e@mail.gmail.com>
	<339994315FD744F3AE242D4522BECB46@HomePC>
Message-ID: <C00C2E05-CB52-4022-BD41-085916079BAB@comcast.net>

Ok, so I'm reading it right now..

I'll go point by point until I tire, I'll use big round numbers as  
they are easier to type:

Contacted 10,000 experts from academia and government research centers  
around the world from American Geological Institute's Directory of  
Geoscience Departments which lists OVER 100,000 (Data from 2004)  So  
they contacted 10% of "scientists"

Emailed them invitations and only those invited could participate  
which translates into "hand picked"
and only 3000 took the survey so we are now down to 3%.  Just to  
review that's THREE PERCENT of scientists "agreed"

The first question is an possible 'yes' answer, as it excludes the  
mini ice age from 1600's to mid 1800's.  In science speak, it's a bad  
question. But still showed only 90% approval.

The second question, "..has human activity been a significant  
factor.." and only 82% responded positively.  So now we're down to  
LESS THAN 3% of "scientists" and only 2400 of the hand picked folks  
believe it.

Very important missing info, how many climatologists are in the  
group?  The publication, Eos:transactions etc., is NOT PEER REVIEWED,  
it's a weekly newsletter and it only goes to 50,000 earth scientists  
which encompass geology to hurricane research!!

I can't access the original article.. ok, I won't pay to read it.  But  
from the info you provided it's a bogus claim.

Lester

The bugeye is outside in the weather as the damn jag takes up so much  
room and at this point is immobile ..


On Dec 28, 2009, at 7:32 PM, Larry Daniels wrote:

> I'm not a climatologist so, much like nearly everybody who expresses  
> an
> opinion on this subject, I have no personal scientific knowledge of  
> the
> subject.  I can, however, read the opinions of those who are experts  
> on
> climate (climatologists).  It seems the huge majority of those most  
> in the
> know have a different opinion on this.
>
> http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090119210532.htm

From biffjones at verizon.net  Wed Dec 30 10:30:47 2009
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:30:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Anyone have experience with "Smooth Line" hard tops
References: <293679.26164.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <731A580075EC47D2976EFF5128764301@dell1>

I have one for my Bugeye which I picked up a year or so ago.  It's only been 
on the car twice, both times during the winter (late January) for cool 
weather rallies. While mine was made by the original company (Parrish 
Plastics) the fit and finish are good. Smoothline bought the molds and 
rights from Parrish so the new tops should be the same.

Biff Jones
'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite in the "Healey Book"
http://sprites2.homestead.com/


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From kidjoevid at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 30 10:34:37 2009
From: kidjoevid at yahoo.com (Joe Lansing)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:34:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate, clutch
Message-ID: <273262.80144.qm@web33206.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I think I've got something wrong on my clutch setup. I have the Rivergate oversized slave on a Datsun 5 speed tranny. I have a 3/4" MC. I think I have all the air out of the line.

The pedal does not "engage" the slave cylinder until the MC is about 1/2 way through it's stroke. After it engages, it pushes the slave cylinder, but only about 3/4"...

Any ideas what I have wrong?

Joe

From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Dec 30 11:56:10 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:56:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate, clutch
In-Reply-To: <273262.80144.qm@web33206.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <273262.80144.qm@web33206.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B3BA24A.8070506@justbrits.com>

<< Any ideas what I have wrong? >>

Missing fluid ??

Air in line ??

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec 30 12:43:35 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:43:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Anyone have experience with "Smooth Line" hard tops
In-Reply-To: <293679.26164.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <293679.26164.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912301143q6bea2206pfe3875d3add1d662@mail.gmail.com>

Looks nice Ed but expensive.
Lin

On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 11:25 PM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I found this site and thought the tops looked pretty sweet.....
> http://www.smoothline.com/mg.php
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec 30 12:45:30 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:45:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Just Passing This Along - Guy Who Buys and Sells
 Bugeyes
In-Reply-To: <37dc82d40912291505t23c2d641x938fc34833e059e2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <37dc82d40912291505t23c2d641x938fc34833e059e2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912301145t149a7811q840f560a6c4f2611@mail.gmail.com>

It didn't work for me ether what did it say?
Lin

On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 6:05 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>wrote:

> http://mail.google.com/mail/?hl=en&tab=wm#inbox/125dbc3c7645eb8e
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec 30 13:14:14 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:14:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For Sale
In-Reply-To: <218060.8573.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <173332.11311.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<218060.8573.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912301214p57673e50s6248e15b94576032@mail.gmail.com>

Wow great reads. I knew some were aluminum but I didn't know some were
fiberglass. Does anyone know anything about where they were built? Any
museums with tooling etc? Frank did you see anything in England on one of
your trips? Don't they look in Speedwell/Iris Blue with white tops ; )
Lin


On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 5:53 PM, HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Ron,
>
> Here's the link to the Kohs car story:
> http://www.sebringsprite.com/DAC952C.htm
> The later Sebring/Le Mans cars with their all aluminum fastback bodies have
> got to be the ultimate Spridget and the prices they fetch certainly reflect
> this.  I would have thought they could have been the basis for a nice
> little
> production car.
>
> Rick
>
>
> Follow My Nasty Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
>
> --- On Tue, 12/29/09, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For Sale
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 4:44 PM
>
> Whatever happened to the Gary Kohs Sebring car that sold for over $200K and
> that he allegedly bought back immediately? There was supposed to be a story
> on
> sebringsprite.com, no?
>
> --- On Tue, 12/29/09, HealeyRick
> <healeyrick at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > From: HealeyRick <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> >
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For Sale
> > To: "derf"
> <derf247 at gmail.com>
> > Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Date: Tuesday, December
> 29, 2009, 1:06 PM
> > Tough to estimate price in this
> > economy.  The '59 was a
> no sale at $50k  How
> > many people are out there that would spend more than
> >
> $50,000 on a Sprite, no
> > matter what its heritage?  Most likely buyer, I
> would
> > think, would be someone
> > looking for an "inexpensive" buy-in to major
> vintage events
> > like Monterey
> > Historics.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> >
> > Follow My Nasty
> Boy Build:  http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo
> >
> > --- On Tue, 12/29/09, derf
> <derf247 at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > From: derf <derf247 at gmail.com>
> > Subject:
> Re: [Spridgets] Another Works Sebring Sprite For
> > Sale
> > To: "HealeyRick"
> <healeyrick at yahoo.com>
> > Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Date: Tuesday,
> December 29, 2009, 12:06 PM
> >
> > It is nice to see a fine example for sale by
> a classy
> > operation.
> >
> > Those ebay jackasses oozing used car salesman
> babble are
> > comical.
> >
> > I think that one is worth the $30k or more that the
> ebay
> > clowns wish
> > their tacky cars would draw.
> >
> > Opinions on value?
> >
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 30 13:26:23 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:26:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] The Other Mazda - NO LBC
In-Reply-To: <713832.99895.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <713832.99895.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10912301226h2176eb29q511392ce90ba2987@mail.gmail.com>

If only it were a TII.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec 30 13:31:55 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:31:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys
In-Reply-To: <321142.31866.qm@web63502.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
References: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<321142.31866.qm@web63502.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430912301231k2a267e22t5ed74cc60644c0d7@mail.gmail.com>

Wow the certificate tells you what key number our Spridgets were born with.
I'm impressed.
Lin

On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 8:19 PM, Doug Altman <doug_altman at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Skip - If you are so inclined, order a couple of FP 750 keys and have the
> ignition core changed to fit the key at your local locksmith.  I could tell
> you who I bought my keys from, but I am on the road - not home.  Doug
> ....o~'o
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: Skip Jackson
> My just
> received BMIHT cert. says my key number is FP 750.  The key that turns
> in the
> ignition is FS 941.  I'm nit-picking small details because it's too
> cold to
> drive it.  Any thoughts out there?  Skip J.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Dec 30 13:37:19 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:37:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye seats
In-Reply-To: <AD67C788EEEB4674B10DBD489521FDB1@blackbox2>
References: <200912260301.nBQ30xf2023806@mail.usimperio.com>
	<AD67C788EEEB4674B10DBD489521FDB1@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <205cef430912301237s75c433a9q2f84f71bfb0e42e3@mail.gmail.com>

Ouch $300. now
Lin

On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at 9:17 PM, Dean Hedin <dlh2001 at comcast.net> wrote:

> See how those seat frames in that ebay ad are cloud gray?
>
> That is the the original color mine were and that is how I repainted them.
>
> To heck with the book that said the frames were supposed to be black.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Yealy" <lbc at littlebitcountry.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye seats
>
>
>
>  Local pick-up only on ebay.  4 days left and they are CHEAP right now.
>> Murrieta Ca.
>> 1958-61 Austin Healey Bugeye, Midget, Sprite seats, seat frames, and seat
>> pans sold as a set.
>>
>>
>> 280442483803
>>
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From rdgard at cox.net  Wed Dec 30 14:27:40 2009
From: rdgard at cox.net (Bob Gardner)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:27:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 64
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3906.1262194484.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.3906.1262194484.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <7E9BEECC5FCB42CCA0EACB026937FE07@internetpc>

 There was an accident in San Diego where a Lexus went full throttle and hit
a cop and killed the cop and some others.  It turned out that it was a
rental and the previous renter told the little twit receptionist about that
happening to him and she did not mention it to any one.  

What happened in this case was that the wrong floor mat was put into the car
and the gas pedal got jammed on the floor mat and went WOT.  I think this
where it all started.

Cheers,

Bob in San Diego


 ----------

Message: 8
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:07:31 -0800
From: Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Don't Stop Me Now! - No LBC
To: Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Message-ID:
	<441250190912292307rde6ae3es1f20e55d32f4e179 at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

That is the current fix.  I am not so sure that will fix the problem.  That
recall applies to many cars and trucks that do not share a common floor pan
or common mats.  My feeling is that it could be some type of problem with
the cars software, maybe at a system or hardware interface.  Time will tell;
if the floor mat/pedal change stops the acceleration problems then I may be
wrong.

- ******************************

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Dec 30 14:50:44 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:50:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate, clutch
In-Reply-To: <273262.80144.qm@web33206.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <273262.80144.qm@web33206.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B3BCB34.9040906@comcast.net>

Joe Lansing wrote:
> I think I've got something wrong on my clutch setup. I have the Rivergate oversized slave on a Datsun 5 speed tranny. I have a 3/4" MC. I think I have all the air out of the line.
>
> The pedal does not "engage" the slave cylinder until the MC is about 1/2 way through it's stroke. After it engages, it pushes the slave cylinder, but only about 3/4"...
>
> Any ideas what I have wrong?
>
>   
The Rivergate (Nissan) slave has an adjustable rod. Make the slave rod 
longer.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites

From jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Dec 30 14:58:03 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:58:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912301231k2a267e22t5ed74cc60644c0d7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <647088.72826.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Hold-on......it gets even better

jay fishbein

wallingford, ct

63 Pink Sprite Mk II - (w/baby seat but no baby)

61 Innocenti 950

61 Innocenti 950

63 Innocenti S

--- On Wed, 12/30/09, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Keys
To: "Doug Altman" <doug_altman at yahoo.com>
Cc: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 3:31 PM

Wow the certificate tells you what key number our Spridgets were born with.
I'm impressed.

From wmseverin at charter.net  Wed Dec 30 15:09:09 2009
From: wmseverin at charter.net (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:09:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] I'm gonna list some more Ebay items
Message-ID: <004d01ca899c$b6d2c410$24784c30$@net>

I have more vertical flow  radiators, beadblasted stock wheels, and
restorable side curtains I'm going to list on Ebay over the weekend. O have
some other stuff, including doors, fenders, etc. 

 

If you have any interest in them, contact me off list.

 

 

WST

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Dec 30 15:31:42 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:31:42 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <C00C2E05-CB52-4022-BD41-085916079BAB@comcast.net>
References: <040301ca87f4$45c5ee90$d151cbb0$@net>,
	<43840a7e0912281307re0cec33s79c027aefb4c197e@mail.gmail.com>,
	<339994315FD744F3AE242D4522BECB46@HomePC>,
	<C00C2E05-CB52-4022-BD41-085916079BAB@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W2B7B947DF5203216C9199B8790@phx.gbl>

Will the Bugeye fit on top of the Jag?  Use a couple of planks as ramps ...
;)

Robert Duquette


> From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net
> Lester
>
> The bugeye is outside in the weather as the damn jag takes up so much
> room and at this point is immobile ..

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Wed Dec 30 15:34:34 2009
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:34:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate, clutch
In-Reply-To: <273262.80144.qm@web33206.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <273262.80144.qm@web33206.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W524A37709B99DE88821C3BCA790@phx.gbl>

Sounds to me like your master cylinder may not be working correctly and may
not be returning fully. Possibly the inside return spring may be broken or too
weak to return the piston fully.
Does your peddle travel too far before you feel it hit the piston?
BillM

> Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:34:37 -0800
> From: kidjoevid at yahoo.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate, clutch
>
> I think I've got something wrong on my clutch setup. I have the Rivergate
oversized slave on a Datsun 5 speed tranny. I have a 3/4" MC. I think I have
all the air out of the line.
>
> The pedal does not "engage" the slave cylinder until the MC is about 1/2 way
through it's stroke. After it engages, it pushes the slave cylinder, but only
about 3/4"...
>
> Any ideas what I have wrong?
>
> Joe
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 30 15:50:16 2009
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:50:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Help. . My Hood Latch Fell Out
Message-ID: <37dc82d40912301450j22630a1bhbb90261dec7469d8@mail.gmail.com>

Today, while hooking up my Gunson to bleed the system my windshield wiper
came off and fell between the hood and the firewall.

Upon closing the hood I managed to pull the curved hinge out of socket.

Is there possibly a chiropractic type maneuver that will get it back into
place or do I need to get under the dash and find out how it goes back, or?


Thanks,

Kirk


"For want of a nail the horseshoe was lost.  For want of a horseshoe the
horse was lost.  For want of the horse the rider was lost.  For want of the
rider the battle was lost.  For want of the battle the war was lost. All for
the want of a little horseshoe nail."  For want of a wiper the hood was
lost. . . etc etc etc. . .

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Dec 30 15:57:14 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:57:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question
In-Reply-To: <C00C2E05-CB52-4022-BD41-085916079BAB@comcast.net>
References: <040301ca87f4$45c5ee90$d151cbb0$@net><43840a7e0912281307re0cec33s79c027aefb4c197e@mail.gmail.com><339994315FD744F3AE242D4522BECB46@HomePC>
	<C00C2E05-CB52-4022-BD41-085916079BAB@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5B38E9B9EBC34E0A9084BECE18A7AE8E@HomePC>

Oh, boy.  Fun with numbers.

I guess it's true what they say about statistics.



--------------------------------------------------
From: "Lester" <oldsaabguy at comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 11:00 AM
To: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] OT - New cars & 'global warming' question

Ok, so I'm reading it right now..

I'll go point by point until I tire, I'll use big round numbers as  
they are easier to type:

Contacted 10,000 experts from academia and government research centers  
around the world from American Geological Institute's Directory of  
Geoscience Departments which lists OVER 100,000 (Data from 2004)  So  
they contacted 10% of "scientists"

Emailed them invitations and only those invited could participate  
which translates into "hand picked"
and only 3000 took the survey so we are now down to 3%.  Just to  
review that's THREE PERCENT of scientists "agreed"

The first question is an possible 'yes' answer, as it excludes the  
mini ice age from 1600's to mid 1800's.  In science speak, it's a bad  
question. But still showed only 90% approval.

The second question, "..has human activity been a significant  
factor.." and only 82% responded positively.  So now we're down to  
LESS THAN 3% of "scientists" and only 2400 of the hand picked folks  
believe it.

Very important missing info, how many climatologists are in the  
group?  The publication, Eos:transactions etc., is NOT PEER REVIEWED,  
it's a weekly newsletter and it only goes to 50,000 earth scientists  
which encompass geology to hurricane research!!

I can't access the original article.. ok, I won't pay to read it.  But  
from the info you provided it's a bogus claim.

Lester

The bugeye is outside in the weather as the damn jag takes up so much  
room and at this point is immobile ..


On Dec 28, 2009, at 7:32 PM, Larry Daniels wrote:

> I'm not a climatologist so, much like nearly everybody who expresses  
> an
> opinion on this subject, I have no personal scientific knowledge of  
> the
> subject.  I can, however, read the opinions of those who are experts  
> on
> climate (climatologists).  It seems the huge majority of those most  
> in the
> know have a different opinion on this.
>
> http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090119210532.htm
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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Wed Dec 30 15:59:33 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:59:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter spped question...
Message-ID: <417438.49483.qm@web84207.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

The starter on the '65 (1275 motor) cranks the motor at least twice as fast as the starter on the '76 (1500 motor).
Is this normal?
Or do I need to look for a problem?

 Dave G.

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Wed Dec 30 16:00:15 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:00:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Starter speed ( note corrected spelling)
Message-ID: <291478.70836.qm@web84204.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Sorry --- fat fingers --- again!

 Dave G.

From kristi74midget at comcast.net  Wed Dec 30 16:04:51 2009
From: kristi74midget at comcast.net (Kristi & Lambert)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:04:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] OT - Wheelchair Van
Message-ID: <DF0E9383-D851-464F-8FE4-A1F3C125F862@comcast.net>

Hey all,

	If anyone is local, we just posted our wheelchair accessible van on
Craigslist.  If you happen to know anyone who might be interested please let
them know.

Here is the link  http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/1531025701.html


Thank you,


Kristi & Lambert
'74 RWA Midget
'77 RB Midget

From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Dec 30 16:26:24 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:26:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys
In-Reply-To: <205cef430912301231k2a267e22t5ed74cc60644c0d7@mail.gmail.com>
References: <606352.21945.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<321142.31866.qm@web63502.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
	<205cef430912301231k2a267e22t5ed74cc60644c0d7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B3BE1A0.6020909@justbrits.com>

<< Wow the certificate tells you what key number our
Spridgets were born with. >>

So THAT tells us YOU have NOT gotten Pinky's
Cert., huh Linda ?!?

SHAME on you !!  You BRAG about having a
somewhat rare car and don't even care enough
to get one.

Me

From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Dec 30 16:42:40 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:42:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Keys
In-Reply-To: <647088.72826.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <647088.72826.qm@web83904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B3BE570.4050008@justbrits.com>

<< Hold-on......it gets even better >>

Yep Jay, certainly do <G>!!

I have two [2] examples on my site in "List O' Links";
1]  A Frogeye shipped with a black Hard Top that the
Owner had ZERO knowledge about.
2]  A Big Healey BJ-8 that my customer wanted to have
seats/etc. RE-done because his interior was different
than then BJ-8s he had seen !!  Turned out car was
shipped with Leather Interior [Hide] and NOT the
'normal' Ambula interior usually seen in the Model.

A third Cert. showed [and was RE-checked] that a
Frogeye I was looking at [in re-sale red - but Owner
thought was OEW] IS  a one of the VERY RARE
Nevada Beige !!!!!  NOTE:  I have only been able to
'currently] find SEVEN [possibly eight] of the N.B.
Cars.  Listers Mike McL. & Bob K. each have one.  Big
Healey Lister Curt [actually his wife Nancy's <G>]
Arndt has one [which when Nancy WIN WILL be
re-re-stored to N.B. <VBG>] !!

One NEVER knows until Cert. is IN HAND <VBG> !!!

Me

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Dec 30 16:47:23 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:47:23 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Trunnion bolt - 2A 4028 - NEW MANUFACTURE in
 stainless steel ...
Message-ID: <cad.5febcdc4.386d408b@aol.com>

Hi List,

Here is the bolt data that I have so far and be sure to be sitting down
when you read the price.  The prices exclude 17.5% British tax that can be
avoided if one lister made a single import but I guess you would then be stung
 with some kind of US import taxes that you don't pay on small imports.


Property class 8.8 is 800 N/mm2 min and 1000 N/mm2  max.  Yield point is
640.  Vickers Hardness is 230 min 300  max
1N/mm2 = 145.037  lbf/in2
So 800 N/mm2 = 116, 029 lbf/in2
Grade 5 is 150,000 psi tensile and 90,000 psi  yield
Grade 8 is 150,00 psi tensile and 120,000 psi  yield
EN57T is 850/1000 which is 123,281 tensile and tba  yield
17-4ph is 1069 tensile which is 155,044 tensile and  tba yield
Ti is 1100 tensile which is 159,540  tensile
#14.73 + VAT in EN57T stainless  and no split pin hole
#17.73 + VAT in EN57T stainless  with the split pin hole
#15.57 + VAT in  17-4ph H1025 stainless and no split pin hole
#18.57 + VAT in  17-4ph H1025 stainless with the split pin hole
#23.05  + VAT in From  Titanium 6Al 4V and no split pin hole
#26.05  + VAT in From  Titanium 6Al 4V with the split pin hole
The  interest level is only at 43 bolts so a long way from being cheaper.
How  does this sound?  For some reason of manufacture the split pin hole
involves more than just drilling a hole but plugging it first or  something?
I need to check that.
Regards
Daniel


In a message dated 26/12/2009 00:04:08 GMT Standard Time,
WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com writes:

I have  to do a calculation to convert psi to N/mm2 to answer that
question.  When I do I'll post the  answer.

Regards

From doom at cox.net  Wed Dec 30 17:15:27 2009
From: doom at cox.net (Bill Doom)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:15:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 64
References: <mailman.3906.1262194484.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<7E9BEECC5FCB42CCA0EACB026937FE07@internetpc>
Message-ID: <036501ca89ae$5ab86830$0201a8c0@your4dacd0ea75>

Bob,
What actually happened was a cop was driving the car off duty. He had his 
wife, Sister and Brother in law in the car.  They were driving down the 
freeway.  The freeway comes to an end and you have to make a left or a 
right.
The throttle stuck wide open they were doing over a 100 mph when they ran 
out of road. The car launched over the curb and into a ditch.  All in the 
car were killed. The brother in law was on the phone with 911 when the cop 
was trying to unstick the throttle.  He avoided quite a few cars that were 
stopped at the light saving untold lives. But unable to save his or his 
families.  There was talk about him getting an award for avoiding all the 
other cars. Dont know if that happened or not.  The car was a "loaner" from 
a dealership while his was getting worked on.  The person who had the car 
before the cop complained that the throttle was sticking. No one supposedly 
looked into it.  The recall that I saw was to remove both front floor mats. 
Problem solved.  What a waste of life.

Bill in San Diego
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Gardner" <rdgard at cox.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 1:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 64


> There was an accident in San Diego where a Lexus went full throttle and 
> hit
> a cop and killed the cop and some others.  It turned out that it was a
> rental and the previous renter told the little twit receptionist about 
> that
> happening to him and she did not mention it to any one.
>
> What happened in this case was that the wrong floor mat was put into the 
> car
> and the gas pedal got jammed on the floor mat and went WOT.  I think this
> where it all started.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bob in San Diego
>
>
> ----------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:07:31 -0800
> From: Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Don't Stop Me Now! - No LBC
> To: Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Message-ID:
> <441250190912292307rde6ae3es1f20e55d32f4e179 at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> That is the current fix.  I am not so sure that will fix the problem. 
> That
> recall applies to many cars and trucks that do not share a common floor 
> pan
> or common mats.  My feeling is that it could be some type of problem with
> the cars software, maybe at a system or hardware interface.  Time will 
> tell;
> if the floor mat/pedal change stops the acceleration problems then I may 
> be
> wrong.
>
> - ******************************
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Dec 30 17:59:00 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:59:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Groovy engine
Message-ID: <5C349AFEF86344AAB7243EF47A7251CF@Home>

This has several earmarks of a scam.  Any thoughts?

http://www.mgccars.com/groove_101.htm

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Dec 30 18:19:39 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:19:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 64
In-Reply-To: <036501ca89ae$5ab86830$0201a8c0@your4dacd0ea75>
References: <mailman.3906.1262194484.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net><7E9BEECC5FCB42CCA0EACB026937FE07@internetpc>
	<036501ca89ae$5ab86830$0201a8c0@your4dacd0ea75>
Message-ID: <F93A626EA7924EADBC747FEC3F681E02@HomePC>

Too bad he didn't think of turning the key off.  Duh.



--------------------------------------------------
From: "Bill Doom" <doom at cox.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 6:15 PM
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 64

Bob,
What actually happened was a cop was driving the car off duty. He had his
wife, Sister and Brother in law in the car.  They were driving down the
freeway.  The freeway comes to an end and you have to make a left or a
right.
The throttle stuck wide open they were doing over a 100 mph when they ran
out of road. The car launched over the curb and into a ditch.  All in the
car were killed. The brother in law was on the phone with 911 when the cop
was trying to unstick the throttle.  He avoided quite a few cars that were
stopped at the light saving untold lives. But unable to save his or his
families.  There was talk about him getting an award for avoiding all the
other cars. Dont know if that happened or not.  The car was a "loaner" from
a dealership while his was getting worked on.  The person who had the car
before the cop complained that the throttle was sticking. No one supposedly
looked into it.  The recall that I saw was to remove both front floor mats.
Problem solved.  What a waste of life.

Bill in San Diego
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Gardner" <rdgard at cox.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 1:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 64


> There was an accident in San Diego where a Lexus went full throttle and
> hit
> a cop and killed the cop and some others.  It turned out that it was a
> rental and the previous renter told the little twit receptionist about
> that
> happening to him and she did not mention it to any one.
>
> What happened in this case was that the wrong floor mat was put into the
> car
> and the gas pedal got jammed on the floor mat and went WOT.  I think this
> where it all started.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bob in San Diego
>
>
> ----------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:07:31 -0800
> From: Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Don't Stop Me Now! - No LBC
> To: Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Message-ID:
> <441250190912292307rde6ae3es1f20e55d32f4e179 at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> That is the current fix.  I am not so sure that will fix the problem.
> That
> recall applies to many cars and trucks that do not share a common floor
> pan
> or common mats.  My feeling is that it could be some type of problem with
> the cars software, maybe at a system or hardware interface.  Time will
> tell;
> if the floor mat/pedal change stops the acceleration problems then I may
> be
> wrong.
>
> - ******************************
> _______________________________________________
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Dec 30 18:31:30 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:31:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Trunnion bolt - 2A 4028 - NEW MANUFACTURE in
 stainless steel ...
In-Reply-To: <cad.5febcdc4.386d408b@aol.com>
References: <cad.5febcdc4.386d408b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <10410213226.20091230173130@pacifier.com>

Hello WeslakeMonza1330,

     The pictures I see, (I have not done a suspension so don't KNOW)
     have the hole, so I assume it's needed. I'm still in for the TI,
     as where else would I EVER find another?

-- 
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 ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Dec 30 18:57:43 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:57:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Groovy engine
In-Reply-To: <5C349AFEF86344AAB7243EF47A7251CF@Home>
References: <5C349AFEF86344AAB7243EF47A7251CF@Home>
Message-ID: <5AF0F71588ED4015BE41BE7BB36B2272@HomePC>

I can attest to the fact that this works extremely well.  In fact it works 
so well that I have decided to supplement my income from my normal job of 
the internet selling of waterfront property in Florida and bridges in New 
York to also include selling grooves.  Yes, I am selling the grooves that 
you can install yourself at your own home and on your own schedule.  AND I 
am selling them cheaper than anybody else on the web.

Just send $20 and a self addressed stamped envelope to me by Western Union. 
No U.S. Postal Service orders will be accepted.  (They have their pesky 
little laws.)

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 6:59 PM
To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Groovy engine

This has several earmarks of a scam.  Any thoughts?

http://www.mgccars.com/groove_101.htm
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Dec 30 19:10:04 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:10:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets]  Groovy engine
Message-ID: <979F7968934149D08EEF010E66F0C324@spider>

There was a piece in Popular Science within the last five years about a
mechanic in India that was scratching patterns in the combustion chamber of
small motor scooter engines ...and getting better mileage. There seemed to
be "a lack of money to rent a dyno to check it out" or "a big company there
was sorta interested in testing the theory." 

I think you could google the terms involved and come up with more.
...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, December 30, 2009 4:59 PM
To: Spridget Chat Group
Subject: [Spridgets] Groovy engine

This has several earmarks of a scam.  Any thoughts?

http://www.mgccars.com/groove_101.htm
_______________________________________________

From doug_altman at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 30 19:13:55 2009
From: doug_altman at yahoo.com (Doug Altman)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:13:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Anyone have experience with "Smooth Line" hard tops
In-Reply-To: <293679.26164.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <293679.26164.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <7768.92054.qm@web63506.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

Ed - I had my BE at a show four or five years ago and a guy said, "Hey, I have
an old hardtop for this car.  Do you want it for a couple of hundred bucks? 
I'll even throw in an unbuilt 1098 engine for free if you want it."  I got new
rubbers & fittings for it, had it painted, polished the window, and it looks,
fits, and works great on the car.  And yes, Smoothline used to be, or bought
out, or took over Parrish Plastics.  I have the old Parrish Plastics
medallions that came on the top.  If the new tops are made from the same molds
and are made as good as the old ones, I think you'd be happy.  Oh, and by the
way, I sold the 1098 for $50.  Doug     ....o~'o
________________________________
From: Edward Perez eap2140 at yahoo.com

I found
this site and thought the tops looked pretty sweet.....
http://www.smoothline.com/mg.php

From breton48 at live.com  Wed Dec 30 20:18:40 2009
From: breton48 at live.com (JLC)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:18:40 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 64
In-Reply-To: <F93A626EA7924EADBC747FEC3F681E02@HomePC>
References: <mailman.3906.1262194484.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net><7E9BEECC5FCB42CCA0EACB026937FE07@internetpc>
	<036501ca89ae$5ab86830$0201a8c0@your4dacd0ea75>
	<F93A626EA7924EADBC747FEC3F681E02@HomePC>
Message-ID: <BAY141-DS257CDCF81D64DEA7E53DDAF780@phx.gbl>

Larry D. wrote:
Too bad he didn't think of turning the key off.  Duh.  [Lexus accident]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

I read about the accident in the San Diego Union Tribune while I was in that
town last week.  My first thought was the same, and I was surprised someone
supposedly highly trained could not stop the car... but... it seems the only
means to stop the engine on the Lexus is to press continuously the
start/stop button for three seconds. Apparently it can also be quite
difficult to engage neutral while driving, there is the mat problem, and if
I remember correctly, the paper mentioned other possible problems such as
brakes and engine management. Sad loss of life in any case.

JLC

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Dec 30 20:55:20 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:55:20 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Trunnion bolt - 2A 4028 - NEW MANUFACTURE in
 stainless steel ...
In-Reply-To: <10410213226.20091230173130@pacifier.com>
References: <cad.5febcdc4.386d408b@aol.com>
	<10410213226.20091230173130@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <d49b03130912301955p28f35bddod22edecface94850@mail.gmail.com>

I still want a set and your latest book.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 5:31 PM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello WeslakeMonza1330,
>
>     The pictures I see, (I have not done a suspension so don't KNOW)
>     have the hole, so I assume it's needed. I'm still in for the TI,
>     as where else would I EVER find another?
>
> --
> 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?
> _______________________________________________
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Dec 30 21:18:04 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:18:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 64
In-Reply-To: <BAY141-DS257CDCF81D64DEA7E53DDAF780@phx.gbl>
References: <mailman.3906.1262194484.4175.spridgets@autox.team.net><7E9BEECC5FCB42CCA0EACB026937FE07@internetpc>
	<036501ca89ae$5ab86830$0201a8c0@your4dacd0ea75>
	<F93A626EA7924EADBC747FEC3F681E02@HomePC>
	<BAY141-DS257CDCF81D64DEA7E53DDAF780@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <FB90899D52E64FEF83E78C045C4A253D@HomePC>

--------------------------------------------------
From: "JLC" <breton48 at live.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 9:18 PM
To: "'Larry Daniels'" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 64

Larry D. wrote:
Too bad he didn't think of turning the key off.  Duh.  [Lexus accident]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

I read about the accident in the San Diego Union Tribune while I was in that
town last week.  My first thought was the same, and I was surprised someone
supposedly highly trained could not stop the car... but... it seems the only
means to stop the engine on the Lexus is to press continuously the
start/stop button for three seconds. Apparently it can also be quite
difficult to engage neutral while driving, there is the mat problem, and if
I remember correctly, the paper mentioned other possible problems such as
brakes and engine management. Sad loss of life in any case.

JLC

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


Jacques, don't overestimate the driving ability of the police.  I did that 
job for 10 years and can tell you that the huge majority of them can't drive 
worth a sh_t.  I even recall having a driving instructor from G. M. come 
teach us.  He sucked, too.  A complete joke.

Sorry, but that myth that cops can drive better than most of the general 
public is pure BS.  In fact, the biggest cause of police deaths is traffic 
accidents.  If they really want to cut down the number of police deaths, 
they need to spend more time teaching them how to drive, not how to shoot. 
(Although, a good share of them can't shoot worth a damn, either.)

LAD

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Wed Dec 30 21:26:48 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:26:48 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 64
In-Reply-To: <F93A626EA7924EADBC747FEC3F681E02@HomePC>
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He tried to turn the "key" off.  I don't think those cars have a traditional
key.  That was part of the problem.  Someone can pipe in if they know more
about this.  Kind of a careless statement. Duh!
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 5:19 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Too bad he didn't think of turning the key off.  Duh.
>
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Bill Doom" <doom at cox.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 6:15 PM
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 64
>
> Bob,
> What actually happened was a cop was driving the car off duty. He had his
> wife, Sister and Brother in law in the car.  They were driving down the
> freeway.  The freeway comes to an end and you have to make a left or a
> right.
> The throttle stuck wide open they were doing over a 100 mph when they ran
> out of road. The car launched over the curb and into a ditch.  All in the
> car were killed. The brother in law was on the phone with 911 when the cop
> was trying to unstick the throttle.  He avoided quite a few cars that were
> stopped at the light saving untold lives. But unable to save his or his
> families.  There was talk about him getting an award for avoiding all the
> other cars. Dont know if that happened or not.  The car was a "loaner" from
> a dealership while his was getting worked on.  The person who had the car
> before the cop complained that the throttle was sticking. No one supposedly
> looked into it.  The recall that I saw was to remove both front floor mats.
> Problem solved.  What a waste of life.
>
> Bill in San Diego
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Gardner" <rdgard at cox.net>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 1:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 64
>
>
> > There was an accident in San Diego where a Lexus went full throttle and
> > hit
> > a cop and killed the cop and some others.  It turned out that it was a
> > rental and the previous renter told the little twit receptionist about
> > that
> > happening to him and she did not mention it to any one.
> >
> > What happened in this case was that the wrong floor mat was put into the
> > car
> > and the gas pedal got jammed on the floor mat and went WOT.  I think this
> > where it all started.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Bob in San Diego
> >
> >
> > ----------
> >
> > Message: 8
> > Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:07:31 -0800
> > From: Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Don't Stop Me Now! - No LBC
> > To: Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
> > Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Message-ID:
> > <441250190912292307rde6ae3es1f20e55d32f4e179 at mail.gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> >
> > That is the current fix.  I am not so sure that will fix the problem.
> > That
> > recall applies to many cars and trucks that do not share a common floor
> > pan
> > or common mats.  My feeling is that it could be some type of problem with
> > the cars software, maybe at a system or hardware interface.  Time will
> > tell;
> > if the floor mat/pedal change stops the acceleration problems then I may
> > be
> > wrong.
> >
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Dec 30 21:30:33 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:30:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Groovy engine
In-Reply-To: <5C349AFEF86344AAB7243EF47A7251CF@Home>
Message-ID: <269295.75817.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

He does have a patent (which doesn't mean it works):

http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=HscHAAAAEBAJ&dq=Somender+Singh

On the surface (pun intended) it seems like too many sharp edges for
hotspots/pinging, but I've been wrong before.

Ron

--- On Wed, 12/30/09, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Groovy engine
To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 6:59 PM

This has several earmarks of a scam.  Any thoughts?

http://www.mgccars.com/groove_101.htm
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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Wed Dec 30 23:17:42 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:17:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Groovy engine
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I like the fact that:
"Eliminating ping (also called "knock" or detonation) allows for an advance
setting that is much closer to top dead center (TDC) to get more power from
each stroke of the Piston.  This quality of a Grooved engine also allows a
higher compression ratio with the use of regular octane fuel, thus adding
more irovements (*sic*) to the quality of combustion and preventing knock,
or worse, 'pre-ignition'...."

Makes perfect sense to me.

Hal


On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 8:30 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> He does have a patent (which doesn't mean it works):
>
> http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=HscHAAAAEBAJ&dq=Somender+Singh
>
> On the surface (pun intended) it seems like too many sharp edges for
> hotspots/pinging, but I've been wrong before.
>
> Ron
>
> --- On Wed, 12/30/09, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:
>
> From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Groovy engine
> To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 6:59 PM
>
> This has several earmarks of a scam.  Any thoughts?
>
> http://www.mgccars.com/groove_101.htm
> You are subscribed as soavero at yahoo.com
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From grday at btinternet.com  Thu Dec 31 03:15:58 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:15:58 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Groovy engine
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Message-ID: <1728585F248843D7B72000660A2BFC93@user8634b3d69b>

On paper it sounds to have a base of a theory behind it by creating a 
greater swirl within the head on the compression and exhaust strokes. 
Although with many of these types of claims I tend to think the engine was 
poorly before being stripped and had it just been cleaned out and re-built 
without the mod the same result may have been achieved.

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 12:59 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Groovy engine


> This has several earmarks of a scam.  Any thoughts?
>
> http://www.mgccars.com/groove_101.htm
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Dec 31 05:33:16 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:33:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Groovy engine
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On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 12:17 AM, Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com> wrote:
> I like the fact that:
> "Eliminating ping (also called "knock" or detonation) allows for an advance
> setting that is much closer to top dead center (TDC) to get more power from
> each stroke of the Piston.  This quality of a Grooved engine also allows a
> higher compression ratio with the use of regular octane fuel, thus adding
> more irovements (*sic*) to the quality of combustion and preventing knock,
> or worse, 'pre-ignition'...."

Hmm, IIRC, I could set my advance for TDC any time I like. I won't get
any detonation, either. Of course it WILL run like shite. I much
prefer to put significantly more advance in than that. Any of you
setting your advance so the spark is happening after TDC???
David L

From jfishbein at snet.net  Thu Dec 31 07:44:48 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:44:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 64
In-Reply-To: <d49b03130912302026k49bc805s88d7e7748e9a0be2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <259081.7945.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

My next car which is due to arrive in February, (Cooper S) will have a keyless
system. It is my understanding that at least on that system, you can press the
off button to turn off the car.

The Lexluther cars of course could be different.

jay fishbein

wallingford, ct

63 Pink Sprite Mk II - (w/baby seat but no baby)

61 Innocenti 950

61 Innocenti 950

63 Innocenti S

--- On Wed, 12/30/09, rrengineer @dslextreme.com <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
wrote:

From: rrengineer @dslextreme.com <rrengineer at dslextreme.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 64
To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 11:26 PM

He tried to turn the "key" off.  I don't think those cars have a traditional
key.  That was part of the problem.  Someone can pipe in if they know more
about this. 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Dec 31 08:45:34 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:45:34 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 31, Issue 64
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Well, there's that.  I guess there's no power steering then either though.



I probably would have gone for neutral.  ( I don't know how many seconds you'd
have before the engine grenaded? )  Did he try the brakes, do you think?



>
> Too bad he didn't think of turning the key off. Duh.
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Bill Doom" <doom at cox.net>
>
> Bob,
> What actually happened was a cop was driving the car off duty. He had his
> wife, Sister and Brother in law in the car. They were driving down the
> freeway. The freeway comes to an end and you have to make a left or a
> right.
> The throttle stuck wide open they were doing over a 100 mph when they ran
> out of road. The car launched over the curb and into a ditch. All in the
> car were killed. The brother in law was on the phone with 911 when the cop
> was trying to unstick the throttle. He avoided quite a few cars that were
> stopped at the light saving untold lives. But unable to save his or his
> families. There was talk about him getting an award for avoiding all the
> other cars. Dont know if that happened or not. The car was a "loaner" from
> a dealership while his was getting worked on. The person who had the car
> before the cop complained that the throttle was sticking. No one supposedly
> looked into it. The recall that I saw was to remove both front floor mats.
> Problem solved. What a waste of life.
>
> Bill in San Diego
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Gardner" <rdgard at cox.net>
>
> > There was an accident in San Diego where a Lexus went full throttle and
> > hit
> > a cop and killed the cop and some others. It turned out that it was a
> > rental and the previous renter told the little twit receptionist about
> > that
> > happening to him and she did not mention it to any one.
> >
> > What happened in this case was that the wrong floor mat was put into the
> > car
> > and the gas pedal got jammed on the floor mat and went WOT. I think this
> > where it all started.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Bob in San Diego

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Dec 31 08:52:37 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:52:37 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Groovy engine
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Married, huh?  ;)


> Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:30:33 -0800
> ... , but I've been wrong before.
>
> Ron

From breton48 at live.com  Thu Dec 31 09:02:39 2009
From: breton48 at live.com (JLC)
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:02:39 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] WOT
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