From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov  1 04:08:11 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 06:08:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky broke down but I got her home,
 the list would be  proud of  my temporary repair : )
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Herb,
the pump must be good to suck.out the gas from the soda bottle I'll
get some prices from the radiator shop thanks
Lin


On Saturday, October 31, 2009, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Lin,
> Have you checked output of the "new" fuel pump.  It may be ticking, but not
pumping.  Check.
> Radiator shops can 'boil' you fuel tank, then coat the tank with an aircraft
quality sealant.  A bit expensive, but it's good for life.
>
> Good thinking on your part, congrats.
> Herb
>
> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 5:16 PM, Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'grunthaner at gmail.com');>>
wrote:
> List,
> I was driving Pinky down the block 3 to be exact. And she behaved like she
> ran out of gas. I had gas on the gauge but looked at the filters and it
> showed zero gas. I heard the new pump pumping so assumed a clog in the
line.
> I didn't want to tow her home because I should be able to fix it and it was
> only 3 blocks away. So I opened the carb bowls and saw they were dry and
> wanted to get enough gas in them to get her home. I walked home and grabbed
> my gas can some nylon ties tools and a soda bottle. I put the gas line in
> the soda bottle 1/2 full of gas and tied the bottle up with with the ties.
> She fired right up and away I went back home. I put the hose back on the
> line so I wouldn't forget days or weeks later but noticed in 3 blocks she
> drank half of the gas way too much gas for a short ride? I took the gas
tank
> hose out and looked at the tank and put a dowel in and it had 2 1/2 " of
gas
> in the tank but the tank looked clean and shinny. I assume the steel line
> has a clog but I didn't have time to take it apart. I'll take the line off
> at ether side and blow air in with my compressor when I have time later.
Any
> other tips would be appreciated. I am thinking the best fix would be to
> replace the line if nothing comes out and maybe even the gas tank but I
know
> there is a fitting on our tanks that are unobtainable would that be for the
> new tanks too if so I guess i would keep that fitting or is there one on a
> new tank. Lastly who should I buy a tank from or who would I send this old
> one to for cleaning?
>
> Thanks for all I have learned via this great site,
> Linda & Pinky
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov  1 04:11:23 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 06:11:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky broke down but I got her home,
 the list would be  proud of  my temporary repair : )
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	<e98d88090910311831u5a7e3592r9c04993066f96d00@mail.gmail.com>
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Brad that's a great idea I didn't know there was a rubber hose back
there I thought I replaced all the rubber when I bought her

that sounds like the problem
thanks Lin


On Saturday, October 31, 2009, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
> the flexible fuel line from the tank to the pump, usually goes up into a
loop, between the tank and pump. See if it is cracked in the uppermost part of
the loop, and sucking air. I had that happen to me once. Replaced the line,
and all was well.
>
> Brad
>
> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 7:16 PM, Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'grunthaner at gmail.com');>>
wrote:
>
> List,
> I was driving Pinky down the block 3 to be exact. And she behaved like she
> ran out of gas. I had gas on the gauge but looked at the filters and it
> showed zero gas. I heard the new pump pumping so assumed a clog in the
line.
> I didn't want to tow her home because I should be able to fix it and it was
> only 3 blocks away. So I opened the carb bowls and saw they were dry and
> wanted to get enough gas in them to get her home. I walked home and grabbed
> my gas can some nylon ties tools and a soda bottle. I put the gas line in
> the soda bottle 1/2 full of gas and tied the bottle up with with the ties.
> She fired right up and away I went back home. I put the hose back on the
> line so I wouldn't forget days or weeks later but noticed in 3 blocks she
> drank half of the gas way too much gas for a short ride? I took the gas
tank
> hose out and looked at the tank and put a dowel in and it had 2 1/2 " of
gas
> in the tank but the tank looked clean and shinny. I assume the steel line
> has a clog but I didn't have time to take it apart. I'll take the line off
> at ether side and blow air in with my compressor when I have time later.
Any
> other tips would be appreciated. I am thinking the best fix would be to
> replace the line if nothing comes out and maybe even the gas tank but I
know
> there is a fitting on our tanks that are unobtainable would that be for the
> new tanks too if so I guess i would keep that fitting or is there one on a
> new tank. Lastly who should I buy a tank from or who would I send this old
> one to for cleaning?
>
> Thanks for all I have learned via this great site,
> Linda & Pinky
>
> www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov  1 04:24:58 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 06:24:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Power chair
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91 bids at 38k now .....who would have thought this would pull in that
kind of money? Nothing surprises me any more.
Lin


On Saturday, October 31, 2009, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
> This has Ed written all over it:
>
> Ebay item 150384476487
>
> Anon
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From george.brokaw at cox.net  Sun Nov  1 06:36:17 2009
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 07:36:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Power chair
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Any bets that MOST of those bids are jokes and it will not be sold and we
will see it again, and again, and again...



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

91 bids at 38k now .....who would have thought this would pull in that
kind of money? Nothing surprises me any more.
Lin


On Saturday, October 31, 2009, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
> This has Ed written all over it:
>
> Ebay item 150384476487
>
> Anon
> _______________________________________________

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Nov  1 06:51:53 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 08:51:53 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Will 1972 Chevrolet Vega GT wheel's fit my 62
 Sprite?
Message-ID: <cb7.5d57a7a7.381eec79@aol.com>

I'm guessing a cricket bat won't work the same as a baseball bat in this  
application?
 
Anyone have a photo of vega wheels?  I think I have a photo of Libre  
wheels.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330 - another country!
 
In a message dated 01/11/2009 01:09:54 GMT Standard Time,  
grunthaner at gmail.com writes:

OK lots  of good feedback I'm going to wait till I find 5" Libre's once
again. I  still have the contact of the guy with 4 still in the box 5" AR
Libre's but  he still wants 1K. Maybe next spring I'll buy them unless I 
find
some ratty  ones before then.
Thanks for all the good advice, tips and heads up on the  GT's .....BTW they
are sold anyway.
Lin

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Nov  1 07:06:31 2009
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:06:31 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
Message-ID: <BAY0-DAV-0315A4C3F363BA55513C6D0D4B40@phx.gbl>

Just caught "On the Beach" ('59) with Greg Peck, Ava Gardner, Phred Astair,
Anthony Perkins and cast of billions....

........Fred with his C or D Jag, Ava with her Austin-Healey going like a bat
out of hell, hair blowin' in the wind....on the wrong side of the road of
course but nevertheless..

----very cool!! :)

CapBob

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Sun Nov  1 07:54:56 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 06:54:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Will 1972 Chevrolet Vega GT wheel's fit my 62
 Sprite?
Message-ID: <b9ff01ca5b03$46b77c60$056a010a@mail2world.com>

Yeah, baseball bats are round, which is why it works. Here's some pics
of GM H-body wheels.

Vega GT
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1977_Chevrolet_Vega_GT.jpg

Standard Vega:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:71_Chevy_Vega_Hatchback.jpg

Cosworth alloys:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1975_Cosworth_Vega_2.jpg

Monza 10-hole alloys
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:75_monza_2%2B2.jpg

Sunbird "Snowflake"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sunbird_Formula.jpg

-=Chris

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com [WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com]
>Sent: 11/1/2009 8:52:53 AM
>To: cbking at alum.rpi.edu
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Will 1972 Chevrolet Vega GT wheel's fit my 62
Sprite?
>
>I'm guessing a cricket bat won't work the same as a baseball bat in
this
>application?
> 
>Anyone have a photo of vega wheels? I think I have a photo of Libre
wheels.
> 
>Weslake-Monza 1330 - another country!

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Sun Nov  1 08:20:53 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:20:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] (unknown)
In-Reply-To: <BAY0-DAV-0315A4C3F363BA55513C6D0D4B40@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY0-DAV-0315A4C3F363BA55513C6D0D4B40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4AEDA755.27957.1E4CD8@kk7ss.verizon.net>

How can it be the 'wrong' side when it's on the 'right' side ??

Oops... did I start something ?    ;-))

On 1 Nov 2009 at 14:06, Robert E. Shlafer wrote:
>> on the wrong side of the road of course but nevertheless..

--
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'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

Age is just another number... !

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Nov  1 09:49:56 2009
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:49:56 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] (unknown)
Message-ID: <BAY0-DAV-01144D00559BB4CEEAFDEABD4B40@phx.gbl>

I know, Dave.....

....it IS...most confusing. :)

CB


-----Original Message-----
From: Dave G.
Sent: Sunday, November 1, 2009 10:20 AM
To: Robert E. Shlafer, midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [midgetsprite] (unknown)

How can it be the 'wrong' side when it's on the 'right' side ??

Oops... did I start something ?    ;-))

On 1 Nov 2009 at 14:06, Robert E. Shlafer wrote:
>> on the wrong side of the road of course but nevertheless..

--
Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

Age is just another number... !

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Nov  1 09:34:52 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:34:52 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] (unknown)
In-Reply-To: <4AEDA755.27957.1E4CD8@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <C71306BC.21ACE%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> How can it be the 'wrong' side when it's on the 'right' side ??
We drive on the right side. We sit on the other side.

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Nov  1 10:44:30 2009
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:44:30 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] (unknown)
Message-ID: <BAY0-DAV-0273899D7FFD7683C27E849D4B40@phx.gbl>

But, but, but......... ;)

CB


-----Original Message-----
From: Billy Zoom
Sent: Sunday, November 1, 2009 11:34 AM
To: kk7ss at verizon.net, Robert E. Shlafer, midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] (unknown)

> How can it be the 'wrong' side when it's on the 'right' side ??
We drive on the right side. We sit on the other side.

From cclabaw at juno.com  Sun Nov  1 12:31:35 2009
From: cclabaw at juno.com (cclabaw at juno.com)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 19:31:35 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
Message-ID: <20091101.113135.2144.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com>

Billy -

And what about 'near side' and 'off side'?

Clay L.
'67 Sprite

---------- Original Message ----------
From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: <kk7ss at verizon.net>, "Robert E. Shlafer" <PilotRob at msn.com>,
<midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>, <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] (unknown)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:34:52 -0700

> How can it be the 'wrong' side when it's on the 'right' side ??
We drive on the right side. We sit on the other side.
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Nov  1 13:31:39 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 20:31:39 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
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Don't confuse him any more.  He's already admitting to sitting on the side
that sin't right!  ;)

> From: cclabaw at juno.com
>
> Billy -
>
> And what about 'near side' and 'off side'?
>
> Clay L.
> '67 Sprite
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
>
> > How can it be the 'wrong' side when it's on the 'right' side ??
> We drive on the right side. We sit on the other side.

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Nov  1 15:03:13 2009
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:03:13 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
Message-ID: <BAY0-DAV-00670CC661CF8BF73D3AA28D4B40@phx.gbl>

Exactly!!

Perhaps Colin or Alan-East Jones, both of whom obviously drive on the wrong
right side can explain???! :@)

CB


-----Original Message-----
From: cclabaw at juno.com
Sent: Sunday, November 1, 2009 2:31 PM
To: billyzoom at billyzoom.com
Cc: kk7ss at verizon.net, PilotRob at msn.com, midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com,
spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]

Billy -

And what about 'near side' and 'off side'?

Clay L.
'67 Sprite

---------- Original Message ----------
From: Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: <kk7ss at verizon.net>, "Robert E. Shlafer" <PilotRob at msn.com>,
<midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>, <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] (unknown)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:34:52 -0700

> How can it be the 'wrong' side when it's on the 'right' side ??
We drive on the right side. We sit on the other side.
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From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Nov  1 15:05:54 2009
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:05:54 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] (unknown)
Message-ID: <BAY0-DAV-03008FC5027B201110DBFDCD4B40@phx.gbl>

It is, man....for sure.

The flick was made in '59 I blieve so I guess
Ava's Healey, being the latest was a 100/6??? 

CB


-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Gardner
Sent: Sunday, November 1, 2009 2:28 PM
To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com, bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [midgetsprite] (unknown)

I saw it also, great movie. 
 
b
 
Robert D. Gardner
 
Gardner Productions LLC
Film and Video Production since 1978
619-460-1000
www.gardnerproductions.com <http://www.gardnerproductions.com/> 
 

  _____  

From: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com [mailto:midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Robert E. Shlafer
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 6:07 AM
To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com; midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [midgetsprite] (unknown)


  

Just caught "On the Beach" ('59) with Greg Peck, Ava Gardner, Phred Astair,
Anthony Perkins and cast of billions....

.......Fred with his C or D Jag, Ava with her Austin-Healey going like a
bat out of hell, hair blowin' in the wind....on the wrong side of the road
of course but nevertheless..

----very cool!! :)

CapBob

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]






[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Sun Nov  1 15:18:03 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:18:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
In-Reply-To: <20091101.113135.2144.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091101.113135.2144.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <4AEE091B.19738.19C3A59@kk7ss.verizon.net>

IIRC, "offside" is if the ball is passed to you when there is no-one 
between you and the goalie (in soccer)
It's something else in American 'football'  ;-)) 
On a LBC it's the side closest to the curb, Yes?

On 1 Nov 2009 at 19:31, cclabaw at juno.com wrote:

>> And what about 'near side' and 'off side'


--
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'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

Age is just another number... !

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Nov  1 15:26:00 2009
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:26:00 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"
Message-ID: <BAY0-DAV-0128C1BD05035F0ADDF4B7AD4B40@phx.gbl>

You recall what year/model Healey it was, Mark?? Not that you should but.....you just might!! Just curious. :)

CB

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Nov  1 16:03:09 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 23:03:09 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] (unknown)
In-Reply-To: <BAY0-DAV-03008FC5027B201110DBFDCD4B40@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY0-DAV-03008FC5027B201110DBFDCD4B40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W4411058D9D2CD711E51E91B8B40@phx.gbl>

mid '59 had the first 3000s produced.



The movie was released in late '59.



??



> From: pilotrob at msn.com

> The flick was made in '59 I blieve so I guess
> Ava's Healey, being the latest was a 100/6???
>
> CB

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Nov  1 16:14:37 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 18:14:37 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
Message-ID: <c62.578b7bbc.381f705d@aol.com>

But left is right?
 
In a message dated 01/11/2009 22:49:36 GMT Standard Time, pilotrob at msn.com  
writes:

Exactly!!

Perhaps Colin or Alan-East Jones, both of whom  obviously drive on the wrong
right side can explain???!  :@)

CB

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Nov  1 16:17:00 2009
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:17:00 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
Message-ID: <BAY0-DAV-029C22C56FF08C73998AD8CD4B40@phx.gbl>

There you have it you see....so be it!!

Thankyou, Margaret. :)

CB


-----Original Message-----
From: Margaret Brock
Sent: Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:11 PM
To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]

Near side is the side nearest the kerb (curb). Off side is the opposite!

  o?=  Margaret  o?=  Caithness  (almost off the map!)  o?=  o?=  o?=

--- On Sun, 1/11/09, Dave G. <kk7ss at verizon.net> wrote:

From: Dave G. <kk7ss at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, 1 November, 2009, 10:18 PM






o?=





                  IIRC, "offside" is if the ball is passed to you when there
is no-one

between you and the goalie (in soccer)

It's something else in American 'football'  ;-))

On a LBC it's the side closest to the curb, Yes?



On 1 Nov 2009 at 19:31, cclabaw at juno. com wrote:



>> And what about 'near side' and 'off side'



--

Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA

'06 Honda Civic Hybrid

'65 MK III A-H Sprite

'76 MKIV 1500 Midget



Age is just another number... !


























[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Nov  1 16:23:17 2009
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:23:17 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: "On the Beach"
Message-ID: <BAY0-DAV-0359C62F3FB7B5D2AA730B5D4B40@phx.gbl>

Ahhh....Ava is driving the 3000 Mk 1!!

Many thanx Emma. :)

CB


-----Original Message-----
From: EmmaJNation
Sent: Sunday, November 1, 2009 6:18 PM
To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [midgetsprite] Re: "On the Beach"

I haven't seen the film but maybe
http://www.imcdb.org/movie_53137-On-the-Beach.html might help?

 Warm and friendly regards
Emma



----- Original Message ----
> From: Robert E. Shlafer <PilotRob at msn.com>
> To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Sun, 1 November, 2009 22:26:00
> Subject: [midgetsprite] Re: "On the Beach"
>
> You recall what year/model Healey it was, Mark?? Not that you should
but.....you
> just might!! Just curious. :)
>
> CB
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Nov  1 16:29:35 2009
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:29:35 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
Message-ID: <BAY0-DAV-008FC02276139B4F742C1F8D4B40@phx.gbl>

See? There we are, Daniel...very confusing!! :@)-<

Nearside (kerbside), Offside works better. :)


CB

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov  1 16:29:57 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 15:29:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"
In-Reply-To: <BAY0-DAV-0128C1BD05035F0ADDF4B7AD4B40@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY0-DAV-0128C1BD05035F0ADDF4B7AD4B40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <24DC739E30084082B1EBF64140FEDC97@spider>

>From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Beach_(1959_film)

"The racing sequences were filmed at Riverside Raceway in California. These
scenes include an impressive array of late 1950s sports cars, including
examples of the Jaguar XK150 and Jaguar D-type, Porsche 356, Mercedes-Benz
300 SL "Gullwing", AC Ace, and Chevrolet Corvette."

>From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nash-Healey
Nash-Healeys also appeared in several Hollywood films of the fifties,
including Sabrina, The Fast and the Furious and On the Beach.
=====================================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert E. Shlafer
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 2:26 PM
To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"

You recall what year/model Healey it was, Mark?? Not that you should
but.....you just might!! Just curious. :)

CB
_______________________________________________

From wmseverin at charter.net  Sun Nov  1 16:30:10 2009
From: wmseverin at charter.net (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 17:30:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] stock wheels on ebay
Message-ID: <003601ca5b4b$42580520$c7080f60$@net>

I've listed a stock Bugeye wheel on Ebay, item number 330373430201. I've
bead blasted the wheel, and the results are pretty spectacular. They're
ready for primer and paint.

 

I have more of these wheels (and MKII wheels as well) if anyone is
interested in a complete set. 

 

WST

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov  1 16:39:02 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 15:39:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"
In-Reply-To: <BAY0-DAV-0128C1BD05035F0ADDF4B7AD4B40@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY0-DAV-0128C1BD05035F0ADDF4B7AD4B40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <0943AD7CE31647428996570661A9E512@spider>

On the Beach (1959) starred Fred Astaire, Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner and
Anthony Perkins. (just a quick glimpse of a 1951 Nash-Healey hurtling off a
cliff and exploding on impact - ouch!)
>From http://www.jimnolt.com/nashhealeyJWP2.htm.
========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert E. Shlafer
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 2:26 PM
To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"

You recall what year/model Healey it was, Mark?? Not that you should
but.....you just might!! Just curious. :)

CB
_______________________________________________

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Nov  1 16:44:37 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 23:44:37 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"
In-Reply-To: <BAY0-DAV-0128C1BD05035F0ADDF4B7AD4B40@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY0-DAV-0128C1BD05035F0ADDF4B7AD4B40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W120B8A31C80F2A60DCB90B8B40@phx.gbl>

Images here: http://imcdb.org/vehicle_3995-Austin-Healey-3000-1959.html might
help.

> From: pilotrob at msn.com
>
> You recall what year/model Healey it was, Mark?? Not that you should
but.....you just might!! Just curious. :)
>
> CB

From grday at btinternet.com  Sun Nov  1 16:44:26 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 23:44:26 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
References: <20091101.113135.2144.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com>
	<4AEE091B.19738.19C3A59@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <A9C8F8C0EC7A4AB2B6155D44A6D9DE68@user8634b3d69b>

Oh dear,  trust the ex-colonials to start to muddle things up......  <smile>
The nearside of a car is the side nearest the kerb.  (A curb is something 
you do to slow down immoderate excess.)  Except when you are driving round 
the inside lane of a roundabout in which case the other side of the car or 
the offside will be nearest OR, when you are overtaking it is possible the 
offside could quite well be closest to a kerb especially when you are on the 
offside of the road.
Surely this is simple?
Now, the nearside lane is that lane immediately to the left of the offside 
lane unless there is a centre lane which means the nearside lane is that one 
immediately to the left of the centre or middle lane and is still, in any 
event to the left of the offside lane which could be an oncoming lane if the 
road is not a dual carriageway.  If it is a four or more lane road then the 
nomenclature of the lanes other than the nearside and offside lanes will 
change but they will remain in place.  In the event the road is a dual 
carriageway with four or more lanes there must be two nearside lanes and two 
offside lanes each in their respective positions abutting the nearside and 
offside kerb or road edges as appropriate.
What could be easier?

Hope this clarifies the subject.

Guy R Day

ps  In the UK when facing forwards in the normal direction of travel the 
left of the car is the nearside, the right or driver's side (NO - I 'm not 
going to start again) is on the offside.  When facing the car from the 
front, the left and right sides change but the nearside and offside remain 
as they were.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave G." <kk7ss at verizon.net>
To: <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 10:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]


> IIRC, "offside" is if the ball is passed to you when there is no-one
> between you and the goalie (in soccer)
> It's something else in American 'football'  ;-))
> On a LBC it's the side closest to the curb, Yes?
>
> On 1 Nov 2009 at 19:31, cclabaw at juno.com wrote:
>
>>> And what about 'near side' and 'off side'
> --
> Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
> '65 MK III A-H Sprite
> '76 MKIV 1500 Midget
>
> Age is just another number... !

From george.brokaw at cox.net  Sun Nov  1 17:46:33 2009
From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 18:46:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
In-Reply-To: <A9C8F8C0EC7A4AB2B6155D44A6D9DE68@user8634b3d69b>
References: <20091101.113135.2144.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com>
	<4AEE091B.19738.19C3A59@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<A9C8F8C0EC7A4AB2B6155D44A6D9DE68@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <027701ca5b55$ecd68530$c6838f90$@brokaw@cox.net>

Who's on first???



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

Oh dear,  trust the ex-colonials to start to muddle things up......  <smile>
The nearside of a car is the side nearest the kerb.  (A curb is something 
you do to slow down immoderate excess.)  Except when you are driving round 
the inside lane of a roundabout in which case the other side of the car or 
the offside will be nearest OR, when you are overtaking it is possible the 
offside could quite well be closest to a kerb especially when you are on the

offside of the road.
Surely this is simple?
Now, the nearside lane is that lane immediately to the left of the offside 
lane unless there is a centre lane which means the nearside lane is that one

immediately to the left of the centre or middle lane and is still, in any 
event to the left of the offside lane which could be an oncoming lane if the

road is not a dual carriageway.  If it is a four or more lane road then the 
nomenclature of the lanes other than the nearside and offside lanes will 
change but they will remain in place.  In the event the road is a dual 
carriageway with four or more lanes there must be two nearside lanes and two

offside lanes each in their respective positions abutting the nearside and 
offside kerb or road edges as appropriate.
What could be easier?

Hope this clarifies the subject.

Guy R Day

ps  In the UK when facing forwards in the normal direction of travel the 
left of the car is the nearside, the right or driver's side (NO - I 'm not 
going to start again) is on the offside.  When facing the car from the 
front, the left and right sides change but the nearside and offside remain 
as they were.


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

> IIRC, "offside" is if the ball is passed to you when there is no-one
> between you and the goalie (in soccer)
> It's something else in American 'football'  ;-))
> On a LBC it's the side closest to the curb, Yes?
>
> On 1 Nov 2009 at 19:31, cclabaw at juno.com wrote:
>
>>> And what about 'near side' and 'off side'
> --
> Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
> '65 MK III A-H Sprite
> '76 MKIV 1500 Midget
>
> Age is just another number... !

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Nov  1 18:06:11 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 19:06:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
In-Reply-To: <A9C8F8C0EC7A4AB2B6155D44A6D9DE68@user8634b3d69b>
References: <20091101.113135.2144.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com>
	<4AEE091B.19738.19C3A59@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<A9C8F8C0EC7A4AB2B6155D44A6D9DE68@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <402188520911011706r246c552cg819ef29a81a2ca49@mail.gmail.com>

> Oh dear,  trust the ex-colonials to start to muddle things up......
 <smile>
> The nearside of a car is the side nearest the kerb.  (A curb is something
> you do to slow down immoderate excess.)  Except when you are driving round
> the inside lane of a roundabout in which case the other side of the car or
> the offside will be nearest OR, when you are overtaking it is possible the
> offside could quite well be closest to a kerb especially when you are on
the
> offside of the road.
> Surely this is simple?

Perhaps it would be simpler if you tried to explain the rules and
scoring of cricket to us while we simultaneously explain the minutia
of American "football" to you?
David L

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Nov  1 19:20:01 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:20:01 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W120B8A31C80F2A60DCB90B8B40@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY0-DAV-0128C1BD05035F0ADDF4B7AD4B40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W31939334CDD2947236163BB8B30@phx.gbl>

And there's a 100 in the race scene here:

http://imcdb.org/vehicle_120297-Austin-Healey-100-4.html



> From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca
>
> Images here: http://imcdb.org/vehicle_3995-Austin-Healey-3000-1959.html
might
> help.
>
> > From: pilotrob at msn.com
> >
> > You recall what year/model Healey it was, Mark?? Not that you should
> but.....you just might!! Just curious. :)
> >
> > CB

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov  1 20:39:58 2009
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Evans)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 19:39:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"
In-Reply-To: <24DC739E30084082B1EBF64140FEDC97@spider>
References: <BAY0-DAV-0128C1BD05035F0ADDF4B7AD4B40@phx.gbl>
	<24DC739E30084082B1EBF64140FEDC97@spider>
Message-ID: <029901ca5b6e$2811dd30$78359790$@net>

"The racing sequences were filmed at Riverside Raceway in California."

I had not seen the racing scenes in about 48 years, and I swear, they gave
me goosebumps!

Oh, the memories!  The the smells, the sounds and the frenetic activity of
the pits sometimes made us forget there was even a crowd on the other side
of the track.  The drivers who produced "the sounds of Riverside" and really
"made" the track were unforgettable:  Bob Bondurant, George Follmer, Jerry
Grant, Phil Hill and Carroll Shelby, and my friend Deke Houlgate, the track
PR flack.  And of course, the one and only, the inimitable "Mr. Riverside",
Dan Gurney.  As a teenager, he and a buddy took their motorcycle around the
circuit, even while the Cats and graders were still working on it.  Do any
of you remember the old Road and Track promotions:  "Dan Gurney for
President".

Somewhere in storage, I still have a bunch of 8x10 black and white photos I
shot, as well tons of color slides.  Gonna have to search them out, one of
these days.

     "Those were the days, my friend!
     We thought they'd never end.
     We'd sing and dance forever and a day.
     We'd live the life we'd choose.
     We'd fight and never lose.
     For we were young and sure to have our way!"

Buster

From sales at justbrits.com  Sun Nov  1 20:42:36 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:42:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W31939334CDD2947236163BB8B30@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY0-DAV-0128C1BD05035F0ADDF4B7AD4B40@phx.gbl>
	<BAY112-W31939334CDD2947236163BB8B30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4AEE552C.70600@justbrits.com>

<< And there's a 100 in the race scene here: >>

Gonna paint your car like that, RD ??

<G>

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sun Nov  1 21:00:43 2009
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Evans)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 20:00:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"
In-Reply-To: <24DC739E30084082B1EBF64140FEDC97@spider>
References: <BAY0-DAV-0128C1BD05035F0ADDF4B7AD4B40@phx.gbl>
	<24DC739E30084082B1EBF64140FEDC97@spider>
Message-ID: <02a001ca5b71$15c56310$41502930$@net>

"The racing sequences were filmed at Riverside Raceway in California. These
scenes include an impressive array of late 1950s sports cars, including
examples of the Jaguar XK150 and Jaguar D-type, Porsche 356, Mercedes-Benz
300 SL "Gullwing", AC Ace, and Chevrolet Corvette."

What the race scenes once again reminded me of is how, even at Riverside, so
many sports car races included plain old "street" cars (as opposed to
race-designed cars).   As well as those mentioned, I also noticed what I
believe were a Saab 93, a TR2 and a Volvo 444.

Although not at Riverside, it was not at all unusual for people to drive
their cars to an SCCA race.  After arriving, they simply began to transform
the car into a race car by removing a seat(s), spare tire, etc.  And then
use masking tape to "protect" the headlights and to put a number on the side
of the car.  In April of 1963, I pitted next to two Corvette drivers who
each had a massive van with tires, parts, and even a drill press and lathe.
When the Gulf Oil Corporation DC 4 flew in to pick up those driver--Jim Hall
and Dr. Dick Thompson, I got the message of a poor sailor's racing days were
numbered.

Buster 

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Nov  1 21:24:08 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 20:24:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Everyone has one...
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911012024x3a9f4791nee9c185c86d3518f@mail.gmail.com>

Happy Birthday Ed.

Herb

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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Nov  1 22:25:12 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 21:25:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Everyone has one...
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911012024x3a9f4791nee9c185c86d3518f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <761264.8787.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sun, 11/1/09, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Happy Birthday Ed.

Well, there goes my spore theory.

Ron

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Sun Nov  1 22:40:00 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:40:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"
In-Reply-To: <02a001ca5b71$15c56310$41502930$@net>
References: <BAY0-DAV-0128C1BD05035F0ADDF4B7AD4B40@phx.gbl>,
	<24DC739E30084082B1EBF64140FEDC97@spider>,
	<02a001ca5b71$15c56310$41502930$@net>
Message-ID: <4AEE70B0.14296.10E288B@kk7ss.verizon.net>

I campaigned an almost stock '67 Sprite (daily driver) in Solo II in 
the late '70's -early '80's, but dropped soon after Pirelli started 
offering a sets of P7's as a prize fot FTD at local events and folks 
started putting some serious $$$ into the cars.
I had 5 kids to raise!!

But "those were the days"   ;^))

On 1 Nov 2009 at 20:00, Robert Evans wrote:

>> When the Gulf Oil Corporation DC 4 flew in to pick up those
>> driver--Jim Hall and Dr. Dick Thompson, I got the message of a poor
>> sailor's racing days were numbered.


--
Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

Age is just another number... !

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov  1 22:41:43 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 23:41:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
In-Reply-To: <A9C8F8C0EC7A4AB2B6155D44A6D9DE68@user8634b3d69b>
References: <20091101.113135.2144.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com>
	<4AEE091B.19738.19C3A59@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<A9C8F8C0EC7A4AB2B6155D44A6D9DE68@user8634b3d69b>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911012141r60f21c07ja570735699518ba4@mail.gmail.com>

On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 5:44 PM, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:
<snip>

> ps  In the UK when facing forwards in the normal direction of travel the
> left of the car is the nearside, the right or driver's side (NO - I 'm not
> going to start again) is on the offside.  When facing the car from the
> front, the left and right sides change but the nearside and offside remain
> as they were.
>

Pilots and sailors solved this problem many years ago.  Its call "port" and
"starboard".

--
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  Sun Nov  1 22:44:59 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 23:44:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Everyone has one...
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911012024x3a9f4791nee9c185c86d3518f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911012024x3a9f4791nee9c185c86d3518f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911012144r1da4cd8icabec220e36a0ce1@mail.gmail.com>

What??!!   Ed has birthdays??!!   I thought they had to carobon 14 date him!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 10:24 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Happy Birthday Ed.
>
> Herb

From pilotrob at msn.com  Mon Nov  2 00:12:19 2009
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:12:19 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
Message-ID: <BAY0-DAV-0176D1203193C1923AE11B9D4B30@phx.gbl>

Yes, but....

when viewed from the front, or from the rear????

And when coming......or going????

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

Pilots and sailors solved this problem many years ago.  Its call "port" and
"starboard".

--
Cheers!!
Jim
o?=Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former.o?= - Albert Einstein


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From grday at btinternet.com  Mon Nov  2 01:22:24 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:22:24 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
References: <20091101.113135.2144.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com>
	<4AEE091B.19738.19C3A59@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<A9C8F8C0EC7A4AB2B6155D44A6D9DE68@user8634b3d69b>
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It is mainly sailors who sail ships and pilots who fly planes, both are a
smaller select group of the general public who generally have above average
intelligence and training.  They also have learnt that not following the rules
generally means something either very unpleasant or death. The general public
drive cars and they all have their own interpretations of the rules - as the
penalty isn't usually death.

Well done Pilots and Sailors.   (LOL)

 Guy R Day
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Jim Johnson
  To: Guy R Day
  Cc: kk7ss at verizon.net ; midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com ;
spridgets at autox.team.net
  Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 5:41 AM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]


  On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 5:44 PM, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:
  <snip>

    ps  In the UK when facing forwards in the normal direction of travel the
left of the car is the nearside, the right or driver's side (NO - I 'm not
going to start again) is on the offside.  When facing the car from the front,
the left and right sides change but the nearside and offside remain as they
were.


  Pilots and sailors solved this problem many years ago.  Its call "port" and
"starboard".

  --
  Cheers!!
  Jim
  Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
  sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov  2 04:56:04 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 03:56:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"
In-Reply-To: <02a001ca5b71$15c56310$41502930$@net>
References: <BAY0-DAV-0128C1BD05035F0ADDF4B7AD4B40@phx.gbl><24DC739E30084082B1EBF64140FEDC97@spider>
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Run what you brung. ...bill in oregon
========================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert Evans
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 8:01 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"

"The racing sequences were filmed at Riverside Raceway in California. These
scenes include an impressive array of late 1950s sports cars, including
examples of the Jaguar XK150 and Jaguar D-type, Porsche 356, Mercedes-Benz
300 SL "Gullwing", AC Ace, and Chevrolet Corvette."

What the race scenes once again reminded me of is how, even at Riverside, so
many sports car races included plain old "street" cars (as opposed to
race-designed cars).   As well as those mentioned, I also noticed what I
believe were a Saab 93, a TR2 and a Volvo 444.

Although not at Riverside, it was not at all unusual for people to drive
their cars to an SCCA race.  After arriving, they simply began to transform
the car into a race car by removing a seat(s), spare tire, etc.  And then
use masking tape to "protect" the headlights and to put a number on the side
of the car.  In April of 1963, I pitted next to two Corvette drivers who
each had a massive van with tires, parts, and even a drill press and lathe.
When the Gulf Oil Corporation DC 4 flew in to pick up those driver--Jim Hall
and Dr. Dick Thompson, I got the message of a poor sailor's racing days were
numbered.

Buster 
_______________________________________________

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov  2 04:59:29 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 03:59:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"
In-Reply-To: <029901ca5b6e$2811dd30$78359790$@net>
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I remember "Dan Gurney for President", and the Mercury Cougar XR-7 I
believe.  ...bill in oregon
========================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert Evans
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 7:40 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"

"The racing sequences were filmed at Riverside Raceway in California."

I had not seen the racing scenes in about 48 years, and I swear, they gave
me goosebumps!

Oh, the memories!  The the smells, the sounds and the frenetic activity of
the pits sometimes made us forget there was even a crowd on the other side
of the track.  The drivers who produced "the sounds of Riverside" and really
"made" the track were unforgettable:  Bob Bondurant, George Follmer, Jerry
Grant, Phil Hill and Carroll Shelby, and my friend Deke Houlgate, the track
PR flack.  And of course, the one and only, the inimitable "Mr. Riverside",
Dan Gurney.  As a teenager, he and a buddy took their motorcycle around the
circuit, even while the Cats and graders were still working on it.  Do any
of you remember the old Road and Track promotions:  "Dan Gurney for
President".

Somewhere in storage, I still have a bunch of 8x10 black and white photos I
shot, as well tons of color slides.  Gonna have to search them out, one of
these days.

     "Those were the days, my friend!
     We thought they'd never end.
     We'd sing and dance forever and a day.
     We'd live the life we'd choose.
     We'd fight and never lose.
     For we were young and sure to have our way!"

Buster
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Nov  2 05:37:05 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 06:37:05 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
In-Reply-To: <A9C8F8C0EC7A4AB2B6155D44A6D9DE68@user8634b3d69b>
References: <20091101.113135.2144.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com>
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> ps  In the UK when facing forwards in the normal direction of travel the
> left of the car is the nearside, the right or driver's side (NO - I 'm not
> going to start again) is on the offside.  When facing the car from the
> front, the left and right sides change but the nearside and offside remain
> as they were.

Well, at least here in the USA we do not have this problem. The right
and left sides of ANY piece of equipment are defined as the operator's
right and left when in the usual position used to operate the
equipment, thus the right and left sides of the typewriter, the car,
the shovel, etc., do NOT change if you walk around to another
position.

And yes, most of the rest of the world seems to agree with us that
Napoleon was right, even if he did lose to Wellington.
David L

From lists at brits-n-pieces.com  Mon Nov  2 05:40:47 2009
From: lists at brits-n-pieces.com (Eric Frenken)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:40:47 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
In-Reply-To: <E4671AA22EEA420B9A9D3912487B1A04@user8634b3d69b>
References: <20091101.113135.2144.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com>
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Guy,

Can I conclude on this that death is not very unpleasant for you?  ;-)

Eric

... not following the rules
generally means something either very unpleasant or death. ...

 Guy R Day

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov  2 08:03:38 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:03:38 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"
In-Reply-To: <4AEE552C.70600@justbrits.com>
References: <BAY0-DAV-0128C1BD05035F0ADDF4B7AD4B40@phx.gbl>
	<BAY112-W31939334CDD2947236163BB8B30@phx.gbl>   
Message-ID: <BAY112-W515CBAC6290F994D5BE42CB8B30@phx.gbl>

You mean black and white ( and shades of grey )?  Or that diamond on top?  :)

I think, if I can just keep the existing paint on for several years, I'll be
happy enough.  I could be tempted to go red over white or Florida green over
white like this one.

http://www.100mregistry.com/pages/F-97%20George%20Hargrave%2C%20TX.htm

The most likely scenario is either "as is" or red over white.



RD

No, it's not an 'M'.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg


> Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2009 21:42:36 -0600
>
> << And there's a 100 in the race scene here: >>
>
> Gonna paint your car like that, RD ??
>
> <G>

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Mon Nov  2 08:39:25 2009
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:39:25 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] '58 White-OEW?
Message-ID: <20091102.083925.19534.1@webmail06.dca.untd.com>

Listers- I have a question on '58 paint, mine was originally white/Red
interior- was this OEW? I checked Spritespot color cross reference, and found
Ivory listed for '57-'59, but OEW for '62 to '69. which was it? anyone know?


Mark Haynes
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov  2 09:43:23 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:43:23 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
Message-ID: <bcf.52cdb9e5.3820662b@aol.com>

You forgot to mention the pavement is where the pedestrians walk and the  
fast lane (aka the outside overtaking lane)
 
 
In a message dated 02/11/2009 00:44:20 GMT Standard Time,  
grday at btinternet.com writes:

Oh  dear,  trust the ex-colonials to start to muddle things up......   
<smile>
The nearside of a car is the side nearest the kerb.  (A  curb is something 
you do to slow down immoderate excess.)  Except  when you are driving round 
the inside lane of a roundabout in which case  the other side of the car or 
the offside will be nearest OR, when you are  overtaking it is possible the 
offside could quite well be closest to a  kerb especially when you are on 
the 
offside of the road.
Surely this is  simple?
Now, the nearside lane is that lane immediately to the left of the  offside 
lane unless there is a centre lane which means the nearside lane  is that 
one 
immediately to the left of the centre or middle lane and is  still, in any 
event to the left of the offside lane which could be an  oncoming lane if 
the 
road is not a dual carriageway.  If it is a four  or more lane road then 
the 
nomenclature of the lanes other than the  nearside and offside lanes will 
change but they will remain in  place.  In the event the road is a dual 
carriageway with four or more  lanes there must be two nearside lanes and 
two 
offside lanes each in their  respective positions abutting the nearside and 
offside kerb or road edges  as appropriate.
What could be easier?

Hope this clarifies the  subject.

Guy R Day

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It's A Guy Thing.....
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Know what it is for?

  You get 3 guesses & the first 2 don't count

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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Nov  2 09:52:10 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:52:10 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
In-Reply-To: <402188520911020437t79d0feffyfdcbbede8b4a91f3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C7145C4A.21B23%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

So the side nearest the driver is the offside, and the side furthest from
the driver is the nearside? That makes about as much sense as shifting with
the left hand.
>> ps  In the UK when facing forwards in the normal direction of travel the
>> left of the car is the nearside, the right or driver's side (NO - I 'm not
>> going to start again) is on the offside. 

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Nov  2 09:53:57 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:53:57 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
In-Reply-To: <bcf.52cdb9e5.3820662b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <C7145CB5.21B24%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

And the second floor is two flights up.
> You forgot to mention the pavement is where the pedestrians walk and the
> fast lane (aka the outside overtaking lane)

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Mon Nov  2 11:43:25 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:43:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: You know you are a redneck if...
In-Reply-To: <20091102.092429.3839.1@webmail10.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091102.092429.3839.1@webmail10.dca.untd.com>
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You know you are a redneck if...

You walk your child to school because you are both in the same grade.

--
Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

Age is just another number... !

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Nov  2 11:46:35 2009
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:46:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
In-Reply-To: <C7145C4A.21B23%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C7145C4A.21B23%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <4AEF290B.8030409@frontiernet.net>

I give up.  I'm just going to remove English from the list of languages 
that I speak.

Kate


Billy Zoom wrote:
> So the side nearest the driver is the offside, and the side furthest from
> the driver is the nearside? That makes about as much sense as shifting with
> the left hand.
>   
>>> ps  In the UK when facing forwards in the normal direction of travel the
>>> left of the car is the nearside, the right or driver's side (NO - I 'm not
>>> going to start again) is on the offside. 
>>>       
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov  2 11:47:56 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:47:56 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
In-Reply-To: <C7145C4A.21B23%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <402188520911020437t79d0feffyfdcbbede8b4a91f3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W31277A15CA225D9EE21DCCB8B30@phx.gbl>

For some, it makes a lot more sense to shift with the left hand as the shifter
is on the left hand side!! ;)


> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:52:10 -0700
> From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com
>
> So the side nearest the driver is the offside, and the side furthest from
> the driver is the nearside? That makes about as much sense as shifting with
> the left hand.
> >> ps In the UK when facing forwards in the normal direction of travel the
> >> left of the car is the nearside, the right or driver's side (NO - I 'm
not
> >> going to start again) is on the offside.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov  2 12:13:10 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:13:10 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"
In-Reply-To: <8de85a9c0911020800u537e1c06u519ace46b2617b06@mail.gmail.com>
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An article on "On the Beach".



Humourous typo at the bottom.



http://www.examiner.com/x-11005-San-Jose-Auto-Industry-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Nu
clear-holocaust-Fred-Astaire-and-a-7000-Ferrari

or

http://preview.tinyurl.com/yc34q7f

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Mon Nov  2 12:38:50 2009
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:38:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] A While Back I Had an Issue With my Brakes
Message-ID: <37dc82d40911021138g48c2daacoe2a3db9bdd77e0a4@mail.gmail.com>

A while back I sent an email off to the list regarding my brake pedal, ie.
having to pump it to stop the car. .  and this after bleeding everything
out.

I have not been able to look at the car for a couple of weeks or so.  But
last night I was pressing the rod into the master cyl from under the hood
and noticed that the cap on the master cyl was spewing air and brake fluid
mist.

The caps for these have a hole inside which I think must be there to add
inverse pressure.  The top of the cap has a ridge.  The air is spewing out
of the ridge area.

I took the cap off of my container of brake fluid and screwed it on to the
top of the master cyl.  Right away I noticed an improvement in pressure.
(For some reason the cap to the brake fluid container fits perfectly to the
top of the master cyl - but not something that I would try to live with).

So I am going to bleed the system again. .  put a new cap on the thing which
I hope will solve the problem.  (And fix the drum brake leak on the
passenger side).

Kirk
59 Sprite

PS
The odd thing is that the clutch has always worked fine.

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov  2 12:47:40 2009
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Evans)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 11:47:40 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Starboard, larboard and port
In-Reply-To: <8CC29F506064B07-A20-3D19@FRR3-L11./f>
References: <43840a7e0911020738oda61d44k5671de7bdd002d9@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CC29F506064B07-A20-3D19@FRR3-L11./f>
Message-ID: <038401ca5bf5$56b184b0$04148e10$@net>

Just to add a little confusion.  The etymological origins of starboard is from
Old English (400-1100 AD) bsteorbordb, or bside on which a vessel was
steeredb and propelled by a paddle on the right side.



bPortb, on the other hand, is a relatively new word.  The port side of a
vessel was originally (c1300)  known at the blarboardb, or
bladde-bordeb or left side of the vessel which was the bloading sideb.
Beginning in the 16th century, mariners began to change to bportb to avoid
the confusion with bstarboardb.  Larboard, however, lingered on, even in
the Royal Navy, until c1800.

From heard at datatrontech.net  Mon Nov  2 13:27:55 2009
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:27:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: You know you are a redneck if...
In-Reply-To: <4AEF284D.20709.C15840@kk7ss.verizon.net>
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	<4AEF284D.20709.C15840@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <2a0c01ca5bfa$f5a3e130$1801010a@xp>

You have to call a wrecker to help you move.

I actually did this twice! 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave G.
Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 1:43 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fwd: You know you are a redneck if...

You know you are a redneck if...

You walk your child to school because you are both in the same grade.

--
Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
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From kentmclean at comcast.net  Mon Nov  2 14:02:25 2009
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:02:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"
In-Reply-To: <mailman.19929.1257180177.3240.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.19929.1257180177.3240.spridgets@autox.team.net>
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Robert Evans wrote:
 > Do any of you remember the old Road and Track promotions:
 > "Dan Gurney for President".

Sure, but I remember him as Car and Driver's candidate. :)

<http://www.allamericanracers.com/GurneyForPresident.html>

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Mon Nov  2 14:07:26 2009
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:07:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: You know you are a redneck if...
In-Reply-To: <20091102.092429.3839.1@webmail10.dca.untd.com>
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You know your a redneck if:

You try to post pictures to the spridget list




>This has to be the coolest BBQ ever!!
>
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>_______________________________________________

From pilotrob at msn.com  Mon Nov  2 14:22:45 2009
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:22:45 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Starboard, larboard and port
Message-ID: <BAY0-DAV-009944D2CE667FF2A978B3ED4B30@phx.gbl>

But, if the Titantic  went hard a-port, would it go left or right? ):@)

CB

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Mon Nov  2 15:28:54 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:28:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] A While Back I Had an Issue With my Brakes
References: <37dc82d40911021138g48c2daacoe2a3db9bdd77e0a4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <004601ca5c0b$dd057b00$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hi Kirk,

I'd first fix any leaks in the system before bleeding.  It needs to be done
in that order!

You also need to see if the brake M/Cyl has worn out rubber and is leaking,
maybe internally!  Possible rebuild time.

>So I am going to bleed the system again. .  put a new cap on the thing
which
I hope will solve the problem.  (And fix the drum brake leak on the
passenger side).

Unvented caps on the M/Cyl aren't likely a cure!


>Kirk
59 Sprite

>PS The odd thing is that the clutch has always worked fine.

It's a separate system, unrelated to the brakes!


Later, Paul A

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov  2 14:39:45 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 21:39:45 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Starboard, larboard and port
In-Reply-To: <038401ca5bf5$56b184b0$04148e10$@net>
References: <43840a7e0911020738oda61d44k5671de7bdd002d9@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CC29F506064B07-A20-3D19@FRR3-L11./f> 
Message-ID: <BAY112-W126EA463C975C756DFB97FB8B30@phx.gbl>

And here I thought the "port" side was where the bar was!!!! ;)






> From: b-evans at earthlink.net
>
> Just to add a little confusion. The etymological origins of starboard is
from
> Old English (400-1100 AD) bsteorbordb, or bside on which a vessel was
> steeredb and propelled by a paddle on the right side.
>
>
>
> bPortb, on the other hand, is a relatively new word. The port side of a
> vessel was originally (c1300) known at the blarboardb, or
> bladde-bordeb or left side of the vessel which was the bloading sideb.
> Beginning in the 16th century, mariners began to change to bportb to
avoid
> the confusion with bstarboardb. Larboard, however, lingered on, even in
> the Royal Navy, until c1800.

From richb at u.washington.edu  Mon Nov  2 14:42:02 2009
From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:42:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Workie workie.....it's FIXED!!!
References: <182124.84861.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<1055211881.20091031171342@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <B53B172A399C430587CEB5EE91FD3883@psych.washington.edu>

This coming from the guy who swore he would never make the drive over the 
Rockies again. Glad to know it was only temporary insanity.  Susan and I are 
slowly (ever so slowly) putting the pennies away to make the trip to Elkhart 
Lake.  Hopefully we will be able to get enough cars together for a parade 
from the Northwest.

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, Wa
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill L" <pythias at pacifier.com>
To: "Edward Perez" <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 4:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Workie workie.....it's FIXED!!!


> Hello Edward,
>
>     Bill M. comes thru again. I was lucky to have him as a companion
>     in the caravan to LoTO. .. Hope we can all do it again in 2011 to
>     Elkhart Lake.
>
>
>
> -- 
> Best regards,
> Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
> '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>  "Mr. Worf, blow the Windows-powered Borg ship out of this Universe!"
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Nov  2 14:52:52 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:52:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Driving Roads
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911021352o51e3f911j72b05f8a551d9c66@mail.gmail.com>

Possibilities in all states, motorcycle or LBC:

http://www.motorcycleroads.com/index.htm



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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Nov  2 14:56:30 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:56:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Starboard, larboard and port
In-Reply-To: <038401ca5bf5$56b184b0$04148e10$@net>
References: <43840a7e0911020738oda61d44k5671de7bdd002d9@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CC29F506064B07-A20-3D19@FRR3-L11./f>
	<038401ca5bf5$56b184b0$04148e10$@net>
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Nautically speaking, don't forget "POSH"....and the meaning thereof.

Herb


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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Mon Nov  2 15:07:42 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:07:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Starboard, larboard and port
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911021356r61347052x9f8cc3f7ae809e1d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0911020738oda61d44k5671de7bdd002d9@mail.gmail.com>,
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	<2ad6c6b10911021356r61347052x9f8cc3f7ae809e1d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AEF582E.22683.17C5F65@kk7ss.verizon.net>

Posh did not originally stand for "Port Out, Starboard Home" 
(referring to 1st class cabins shaded from the sun on outbound 
voyages east, and homeward heading voyages west).
The musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang popularized this erroneous 
etymology.

Reference: Quinion, Michael (2005). Port Out, Starboard Home: And 
Other Language Myths. Penguin Books. ISBN 0-14-101223-4. ; published 
in the US as Quinion, Michael (2006). B

On 2 Nov 2009 at 13:56, WFO Herb wrote:
>> Nautically speaking, don't forget "POSH"....and the meaning thereof.


--
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'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

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From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov  2 15:14:18 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:14:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] '58 White-OEW?
In-Reply-To: <20091102.083925.19534.1@webmail06.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091102.083925.19534.1@webmail06.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <4AEF59BA.1080002@comcast.net>

Mark Haynes wrote:
> Listers- I have a question on '58 paint, mine was originally white/Red
> interior- was this OEW? I checked Spritespot color cross reference, and found
> Ivory listed for '57-'59, but OEW for '62 to '69. which was it? anyone know?
>
>
>
>   
I believe OEW and ivory are as different as Iris blue and Speedwell blue.
No difference at all just a marketing tool back in the day.
63 Ford Falcon white is a darn close OEW match aka Whimbledon white.
And Rustoleum white was darn close too but my buddy's rustoleum white 
Sprite is now turning multi shades of tan but it's been 8 years since he 
painted it.


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

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Nov  2 15:13:21 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:13:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Everyone has one...
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0911012144r1da4cd8icabec220e36a0ce1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911012024x3a9f4791nee9c185c86d3518f@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0911012144r1da4cd8icabec220e36a0ce1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911021413o60499a07gb237342a3b737e3b@mail.gmail.com>

It's because of him we have that process...or was that Al Gore?

On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 9:44 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> What??!!   Ed has birthdays??!!   I thought they had to carobon 14 date
> him!
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 10:24 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Happy Birthday Ed.
> >
> > Herb



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From grday at btinternet.com  Mon Nov  2 15:14:38 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 22:14:38 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
References: <20091101.113135.2144.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com>
	<4AEE091B.19738.19C3A59@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<A9C8F8C0EC7A4AB2B6155D44A6D9DE68@user8634b3d69b>
	<43840a7e0911012141r60f21c07ja570735699518ba4@mail.gmail.com>
	<E4671AA22EEA420B9A9D3912487B1A04@user8634b3d69b>
	<004e01ca5bb9$b399a9f0$1accfdd0$@com>
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Eric,

Follow the rules so you can live long and prosper and the longer I live and 
prosper the better!

As a line in a song (In my Liverpool home[?]) goes....
And always remember the longer you live, the sooner you bl**dy well die.

LOL
Guy



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Frenken" <lists at brits-n-pieces.com>
To: "'Guy R Day'" <grday at btinternet.com>; <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>; 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 12:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]


> Guy,
>
> Can I conclude on this that death is not very unpleasant for you?  ;-)
>
> Eric
>
> ... not following the rules
> generally means something either very unpleasant or death. ...
>
> Guy R Day

From grday at btinternet.com  Mon Nov  2 15:18:13 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 22:18:13 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
References: <20091101.113135.2144.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com><4AEE091B.19738.19C3A59@kk7ss.verizon.net><A9C8F8C0EC7A4AB2B6155D44A6D9DE68@user8634b3d69b>
	<402188520911020437t79d0feffyfdcbbede8b4a91f3@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <350416DC181B4152AF914B065A0588B8@user8634b3d69b>

So the mechanic stood in front of and working on the engine sees it the same 
as the driver sat in the drivers seat?  <smile>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 12:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]


>> ps  In the UK when facing forwards in the normal direction of travel the
>> left of the car is the nearside, the right or driver's side (NO - I 'm 
>> not
>> going to start again) is on the offside.  When facing the car from the
>> front, the left and right sides change but the nearside and offside 
>> remain
>> as they were.
>
> Well, at least here in the USA we do not have this problem. The right
> and left sides of ANY piece of equipment are defined as the operator's
> right and left when in the usual position used to operate the
> equipment, thus the right and left sides of the typewriter, the car,
> the shovel, etc., do NOT change if you walk around to another
> position.
>
> And yes, most of the rest of the world seems to agree with us that
> Napoleon was right, even if he did lose to Wellington.
> David L
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Nov  2 15:22:04 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:22:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] A While Back I Had an Issue With my Brakes
In-Reply-To: <004601ca5c0b$dd057b00$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <37dc82d40911021138g48c2daacoe2a3db9bdd77e0a4@mail.gmail.com>
	<004601ca5c0b$dd057b00$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <269C4C69-1E6B-46AC-BB84-0DBBF04A2CCA@comcast.net>

Exactly!

you are using the screw on brake fluid cap to try to hold hydraulic  
pressure.. there is another bigger problem!!

Can you say MC rebuild?  I knew that you could..

Lester


On Nov 2, 2009, at 4:28 PM, Paul Asgeirsson wrote:

> Hi Kirk,
>
> I'd first fix any leaks in the system before bleeding.  It needs to  
> be done
> in that order!
>
> You also need to see if the brake M/Cyl has worn out rubber and is  
> leaking,
> maybe internally!  Possible rebuild time.
>
>> So I am going to bleed the system again. .  put a new cap on the  
>> thing
> which
> I hope will solve the problem.  (And fix the drum brake leak on the
> passenger side).
>
> Unvented caps on the M/Cyl aren't likely a cure!
>
>
>> Kirk
> 59 Sprite
>
>> PS The odd thing is that the clutch has always worked fine.
>
> It's a separate system, unrelated to the brakes!
>
>
> Later, Paul A
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Nov  2 15:23:56 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:23:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Everyone has one...
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0911012144r1da4cd8icabec220e36a0ce1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911012024x3a9f4791nee9c185c86d3518f@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0911012144r1da4cd8icabec220e36a0ce1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F57194D4-8BE0-49F9-A08C-BA0F207FCE42@comcast.net>

.. add another to the list!  anyone who can stay here after all that  
abuse deserves a Happy one!

Lester


On Nov 1, 2009, at 11:44 PM, Jim Johnson wrote:

> What??!!   Ed has birthdays??!!   I thought they had to carobon 14  
> date him!
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 10:24 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Happy Birthday Ed.
>>
>> Herb
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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Mon Nov  2 15:43:09 2009
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Evans)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:43:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"
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References: <mailman.19929.1257180177.3240.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4AEF48E1.4080402@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <03ca01ca5c0d$dbb0fca0$9312f5e0$@net>

"Sure, but I remember him as Car and Driver's candidate. :)"

You are absolutely correct!  OK, I knew it was one of the two, flipped a
coin and inserted foot in mouth.

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Nov  2 15:48:14 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:48:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite]
In-Reply-To: <350416DC181B4152AF914B065A0588B8@user8634b3d69b>
References: <20091101.113135.2144.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com>
	<4AEE091B.19738.19C3A59@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<A9C8F8C0EC7A4AB2B6155D44A6D9DE68@user8634b3d69b>
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Message-ID: <402188520911021448g10411d6cp7191dc75549bd39c@mail.gmail.com>

> So the mechanic stood in front of and working on the engine sees it the
same
> as the driver sat in the drivers seat?  <smile>

By definition, YES. Saves all manner of confusion, as the left side of
the car remains the left no matter where that fool of a mechanic
stands.
David L

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Nov  2 15:48:38 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:48:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starboard, larboard and port
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W126EA463C975C756DFB97FB8B30@phx.gbl>
References: <43840a7e0911020738oda61d44k5671de7bdd002d9@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CC29F506064B07-A20-3D19@FRR3-L11./f>
	<BAY112-W126EA463C975C756DFB97FB8B30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4AEF61C6.6050305@justbrits.com>

<< And here I thought the "port" side was where the bar was!!!! >>

NO dummy; but it IS where the "Wine Bar" is <smirk>!!

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov  2 15:53:00 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 22:53:00 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Starboard, larboard and port
In-Reply-To: <4AEF61C6.6050305@justbrits.com>
References: <43840a7e0911020738oda61d44k5671de7bdd002d9@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CC29F506064B07-A20-3D19@FRR3-L11./f>
	<BAY112-W126EA463C975C756DFB97FB8B30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W4774BCF90DFF9FE88A9666B8B30@phx.gbl>

Well, that's sorta the kinda bar I was referring to.  I was gonna sign that
"ED", but since it's your birthday ...

> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:48:38 -0600
> From: sales at justbrits.com

>
> << And here I thought the "port" side was where the bar was!!!! >>
>
> NO dummy; but it IS where the "Wine Bar" is <smirk>!!

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Mon Nov  2 16:44:05 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:44:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Driving Roads
Message-ID: <21c7a01ca5c16$5d14a370$116a010a@mail2world.com>

Only 3 listed for NJ, but two of them are not far from my home, and the
third was my preferred commuting route home to Greenwood Lake, NY from
Franklin lakes.

All very good driving roads!

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: WFO Herb [froggi60 at gmail.com]
>Sent: 11/2/2009 4:52:52 PM
>To: tr8 at mercury.lcs.mit.edu;spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Driving Roads
>
>Possibilities in all states, motorcycle or LBC:
>
>http://www.motorcycleroads.com/index.htm
>
>
>
>-- 

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Mon Nov  2 17:46:41 2009
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:46:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Workie workie.....it's FIXED!!!
In-Reply-To: <B53B172A399C430587CEB5EE91FD3883@psych.washington.edu>
References: <182124.84861.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<1055211881.20091031171342@pacifier.com> 
Message-ID: <SNT123-W44923644099A6E685C169FCAB20@phx.gbl>

Now- THAT could be fun!
Let's give it a shot!
BillM

> From: richb at u.washington.edu
> To: pythias at pacifier.com; eap2140 at yahoo.com
> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:42:02 -0800
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Workie workie.....it's FIXED!!!
>
> This coming from the guy who swore he would never make the drive over the
> Rockies again. Glad to know it was only temporary insanity.  Susan and I are
> slowly (ever so slowly) putting the pennies away to make the trip to Elkhart
> Lake.  Hopefully we will be able to get enough cars together for a parade
> from the Northwest.
>
> Rich Ball
> '76 Midget
> Everett, Wa
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill L" <pythias at pacifier.com>
> To: "Edward Perez" <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 4:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Workie workie.....it's FIXED!!!
>
>
> > Hello Edward,
> >
> >     Bill M. comes thru again. I was lucky to have him as a companion
> >     in the caravan to LoTO. .. Hope we can all do it again in 2011 to
> >     Elkhart Lake.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Best regards,
> > Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
> >
> > '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
> >
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  2 18:10:52 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:10:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Workie workie.....it's FIXED!!!
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W44923644099A6E685C169FCAB20@phx.gbl>
References: <182124.84861.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<1055211881.20091031171342@pacifier.com> 
	<SNT123-W44923644099A6E685C169FCAB20@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <762184.72255.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

As long as Bill is in the caravan, I'm game at this point!  My wife can drive the parts and tools truck!




________________________________
From: Bill Masquelier <billmasq at hotmail.com>
To: richb at u.washington.edu; Bill Loeb <pythias at pacifier.com>; Ed Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Cc: spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, November 2, 2009 4:46:41 PM
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Workie workie.....it's FIXED!!!

 Now- THAT could be fun!
Let's give it a shot!
BillM

> From: richb at u.washington.edu
> To: pythias at pacifier.com; eap2140 at yahoo.com
> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:42:02 -0800
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Workie workie.....it's FIXED!!!
> 
> This coming from the guy who swore he would never make the drive over the 
> Rockies again. Glad to know it was only temporary insanity.  Susan and I are 
> slowly (ever so slowly) putting the pennies away to make the trip to Elkhart 
> Lake.  Hopefully we will be able to get enough cars together for a parade 
> from the Northwest.
> 
> Rich Ball
> '76 Midget
> Everett, Wa
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bill L" <pythias at pacifier.com>
> To: "Edward Perez" <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 4:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Workie workie.....it's FIXED!!!
> 
> 
> > Hello Edward,
> >
> >     Bill M. comes thru again. I was lucky to have him as a companion
> >     in the caravan to LoTO. .. Hope we can all do it again in 2011 to
> >     Elkhart Lake.
> >
> >
> >
> > -- 
> > Best regards,
> > Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
> >
> > '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
> >
> >  "Mr. Worf, blow the Windows-powered Borg ship out of this Universe!"
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From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Nov  2 18:14:18 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:14:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starboard, larboard and port
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W4774BCF90DFF9FE88A9666B8B30@phx.gbl>
References: <43840a7e0911020738oda61d44k5671de7bdd002d9@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CC29F506064B07-A20-3D19@FRR3-L11./f>
	<BAY112-W126EA463C975C756DFB97FB8B30@phx.gbl>
	<BAY112-W4774BCF90DFF9FE88A9666B8B30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4AEF83EA.2050002@justbrits.com>

<< I was gonna sign that "ED", but since it's your birthday ... >>

GOOD GRIEF RD, 'thanks' I 'think' !!!  Next LAD &
Brad will be "cutting slack" !?!?!?!

NAH, WHAT just came over me and gave me an idea
like THAT !!!!      LMAO !!!

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Nov  2 18:18:25 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:18:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] "On the Beach"
In-Reply-To: <03ca01ca5c0d$dbb0fca0$9312f5e0$@net>
References: <mailman.19929.1257180177.3240.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4AEF48E1.4080402@comcast.net> <03ca01ca5c0d$dbb0fca0$9312f5e0$@net>
Message-ID: <4AEF84E1.7010401@justbrits.com>

<< "Sure, but I remember him as Car and Driver's candidate. :)"
OK, I knew it was one of the two, ....>>

Which Buster, 'Cars' OR 'Driver's' was for Dan ?!?!?

<VBG> !!!

Ed [for real<G>]

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov  2 19:12:22 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 02:12:22 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Starboard, larboard and port
In-Reply-To: <4AEF83EA.2050002@justbrits.com>
References: <43840a7e0911020738oda61d44k5671de7bdd002d9@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CC29F506064B07-A20-3D19@FRR3-L11./f>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W410524FBF9623479C5D2BEB8B20@phx.gbl>

What?  you don't like being treated like an elder?  :)

> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:14:18 -0600
> From: sales at justbrits.com

>
> << I was gonna sign that "ED", but since it's your birthday ... >>
>
> GOOD GRIEF RD, 'thanks' I 'think' !!! Next LAD &
> Brad will be "cutting slack" !?!?!?!
>
> NAH, WHAT just came over me and gave me an idea
> like THAT !!!! LMAO !!!

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov  2 19:33:32 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 20:33:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starboard, larboard and port
In-Reply-To: <4AEF83EA.2050002@justbrits.com>
References: <43840a7e0911020738oda61d44k5671de7bdd002d9@mail.gmail.com><8CC29F506064B07-A20-3D19@FRR3-L11./f><BAY112-W126EA463C975C756DFB97FB8B30@phx.gbl><BAY112-W4774BCF90DFF9FE88A9666B8B30@phx.gbl>
	<4AEF83EA.2050002@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <9A772C29A0FD4669B783087C85C0A12D@HomePC>

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Sales at " Just Brits "" <sales at justbrits.com>
Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 7:14 PM
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Starboard, larboard and port

<< I was gonna sign that "ED", but since it's your birthday ... >>

GOOD GRIEF RD, 'thanks' I 'think' !!!  Next LAD &
Brad will be "cutting slack" !?!?!?!

NAH, WHAT just came over me and gave me an idea
like THAT !!!!      LMAO !!!
_______________________________________________


Ferget it, ED.  Ain't gonna happen!

Aw, hell.  So, you look another year older.  So what?   You still look a few 
months short of the world reord.

LAD

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Nov  2 19:51:55 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:51:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starboard, larboard and port
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W410524FBF9623479C5D2BEB8B20@phx.gbl>
References: <43840a7e0911020738oda61d44k5671de7bdd002d9@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CC29F506064B07-A20-3D19@FRR3-L11./f>
	<BAY112-W410524FBF9623479C5D2BEB8B20@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4AEF9ACB.4050403@justbrits.com>

<< What?  you don't like being treated like an elder? >>

That would be YOU not me, RD <VBG>!!!

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Nov  2 19:56:33 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:56:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Starboard, larboard and port
In-Reply-To: <9A772C29A0FD4669B783087C85C0A12D@HomePC>
References: <43840a7e0911020738oda61d44k5671de7bdd002d9@mail.gmail.com><8CC29F506064B07-A20-3D19@FRR3-L11./f><BAY112-W126EA463C975C756DFB97FB8B30@phx.gbl><BAY112-W4774BCF90DFF9FE88A9666B8B30@phx.gbl>
	<4AEF83EA.2050002@justbrits.com>
	<9A772C29A0FD4669B783087C85C0A12D@HomePC>
Message-ID: <4AEF9BE1.8080701@justbrits.com>

<< Aw, hell. So, you look another year older. So what? >>

You been lookin' in the mirror TOO much lately, Larry ??
MUST be 'cause I can NEVER catch up to the 'Master' !!!

<< You still look a few months short of the world reord. >>

And just WHAT the He|| is a 'reord' ???  Haven't
ordered anything in a couple weeks ?!?!?!

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Nov  2 20:17:11 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:17:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Everyone has one...
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911021413o60499a07gb237342a3b737e3b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911012024x3a9f4791nee9c185c86d3518f@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0911012144r1da4cd8icabec220e36a0ce1@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10911021413o60499a07gb237342a3b737e3b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AEFA0B7.9040303@justbrits.com>

<< or was that Al Gore? >>

HAS to be, Herb.  He invented the Internet, didn't he  ??

<G>

From bkitterer at me.com  Mon Nov  2 21:52:23 2009
From: bkitterer at me.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:52:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] '58 White-OEW?
In-Reply-To: <4AEF59BA.1080002@comcast.net>
References: <20091102.083925.19534.1@webmail06.dca.untd.com>
	<4AEF59BA.1080002@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <E82425C9-4878-484A-A4CB-F090F67C0DFF@me.com>

Of course Frank is color blind so that helps :-)

If it looks the same to you use it.  But there are slight differences  
although they may only be detectable with optical instruments.  The  
ICI codes (which is tells which base colors are used to make a given  
color) list two different codes for OEW as used on Healeys, 2122 and  
2379.  Iris Blue is 3243 and Speedwell Blue is 3131.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition
On Nov 2, 2009, at 2:14 PM, Frank wrote:

> Mark Haynes wrote:
>> Listers- I have a question on '58 paint, mine was originally white/ 
>> Red
>> interior- was this OEW? I checked Spritespot color cross reference,  
>> and found
>> Ivory listed for '57-'59, but OEW for '62 to '69. which was it?  
>> anyone know?
>>
>>
>>
>>
> I believe OEW and ivory are as different as Iris blue and Speedwell  
> blue.
> No difference at all just a marketing tool back in the day.
> 63 Ford Falcon white is a darn close OEW match aka Whimbledon white.
> And Rustoleum white was darn close too but my buddy's rustoleum  
> white Sprite is now turning multi shades of tan but it's been 8  
> years since he painted it.
>
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
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1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov  2 22:52:13 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 23:52:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Driving Roads
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911021352o51e3f911j72b05f8a551d9c66@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911021352o51e3f911j72b05f8a551d9c66@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911022152r28f808bfl43e878012f954eb@mail.gmail.com>

Not impressed...  Colorado and New Mexico listings are apparently done by
people who don't frequent those states. I know ploenty of roads in both
states far better than what they list. Colorado, for instance, doesn't list
the Big Thompson Canyon, Pike's Peak, The Million Dollar Highway, or Phantom
Canyon, all of which put their other listings to shame for driving or riding
pleasure.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 3:52 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Possibilities in all states, motorcycle or LBC:
>
> http://www.motorcycleroads.com/index.htm
>
>
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Nov  2 22:56:12 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 21:56:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Another BD
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911022156q5579e9a5nc949ae8a7cb37270@mail.gmail.com>

Bard,

Happy Birthday!

--

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Nov  2 22:58:41 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 21:58:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No way...
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911022158m2b2a6317od93a8f79c1f91cb@mail.gmail.com>

Brad and Ed...same day!

--

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov  3 05:02:26 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:02:26 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] '58 White-OEW?
In-Reply-To: <E82425C9-4878-484A-A4CB-F090F67C0DFF@me.com>
References: <20091102.083925.19534.1@webmail06.dca.untd.com>
	<4AEF59BA.1080002@comcast.net> 
Message-ID: <BAY112-W502288B9D2D48D8E2DFE4EB8B20@phx.gbl>

The original question, if I got it right, was what colour is correct for his
'58.  According to Horler there was a Whitehall Nevada Beige and an OEW (
beige had cherry setas and OEW had either red or black seats ).  CKD kits from
OZ used international racing circuit colours ( which included Nurburg White
).



I don't see any mention of colours by years, but these are colour schemes for
the AN5.



HTH

Robert D.



> From: bkitterer at me.com
> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 20:52:23 -0800
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] '58 White-OEW?
>
> Of course Frank is color blind so that helps :-)
>
> If it looks the same to you use it. But there are slight differences
> although they may only be detectable with optical instruments. The
> ICI codes (which is tells which base colors are used to make a given
> color) list two different codes for OEW as used on Healeys, 2122 and
> 2379. Iris Blue is 3243 and Speedwell Blue is 3131.
>
> Bob Kitterer
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
> 2000 Miata Special Edition
> On Nov 2, 2009, at 2:14 PM, Frank wrote:
>
> > Mark Haynes wrote:
> >> Listers- I have a question on '58 paint, mine was originally white/
> >> Red
> >> interior- was this OEW? I checked Spritespot color cross reference,
> >> and found
> >> Ivory listed for '57-'59, but OEW for '62 to '69. which was it?
> >> anyone know?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> > I believe OEW and ivory are as different as Iris blue and Speedwell
> > blue.
> > No difference at all just a marketing tool back in the day.
> > 63 Ford Falcon white is a darn close OEW match aka Whimbledon white.
> > And Rustoleum white was darn close too but my buddy's rustoleum
> > white Sprite is now turning multi shades of tan but it's been 8
> > years since he painted it.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Frank Clarici
> > Toms River, NJ
> > My own Fleet of Sprites
> > _______________________________________________
> > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
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>
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> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
> 2000 Miata Special Edition
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov  3 05:39:44 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:39:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No way...
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911022158m2b2a6317od93a8f79c1f91cb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911022158m2b2a6317od93a8f79c1f91cb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9DE28F71F2C54B3986E80D8603CF6549@spider>

That's not a birthday; that's a paradox.   ...bill in oregon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthday_problem

===============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WFO Herb
Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 9:59 PM
To: Spridgeteers
Subject: [Spridgets] No way...

Brad and Ed...same day! 
_______________________________________________

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov  3 06:16:24 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 07:16:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Everyone has one...
In-Reply-To: <4AEFA0B7.9040303@justbrits.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911012024x3a9f4791nee9c185c86d3518f@mail.gmail.com><43840a7e0911012144r1da4cd8icabec220e36a0ce1@mail.gmail.com><2ad6c6b10911021413o60499a07gb237342a3b737e3b@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AEFA0B7.9040303@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <3DEDC8354EA640D5BFC0F77F021C0730@HomePC>

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Sales at " Just Brits "" <sales at justbrits.com>
Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 9:17 PM
Cc: "Spridgeteers" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Everyone has one...

<< or was that Al Gore? >>

HAS to be, Herb.  He invented the Internet, didn't he  ??

<G>
_______________________________________________

No, Ed, he did not invent the internet.  Nor did he ever say he did.

Not to confuse your thinking with actual facts, but read this:

http://www.snopes.com/quotes/internet.asp

Although, I'm sure the facts won't change your mind. 


LAD

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov  3 06:29:45 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:29:45 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Starboard, larboard and port
In-Reply-To: <4AEF9ACB.4050403@justbrits.com>
References: <43840a7e0911020738oda61d44k5671de7bdd002d9@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CC29F506064B07-A20-3D19@FRR3-L11./f>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W52CB82B377145009E4FC35B8B20@phx.gbl>

I'm 25 and dyslexic ... but that makes you 93.  :)

> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 20:51:55 -0600
> From: sales at justbrits.com

>
> << What? you don't like being treated like an elder? >>
>
> That would be YOU not me, RD <VBG>!!!

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov  3 07:27:01 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:27:01 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Everyone has one...
In-Reply-To: <3DEDC8354EA640D5BFC0F77F021C0730@HomePC>
References: <2ad6c6b10911012024x3a9f4791nee9c185c86d3518f@mail.gmail.com><43840a7e0911012144r1da4cd8icabec220e36a0ce1@mail.gmail.com><2ad6c6b10911021413o60499a07gb237342a3b737e3b@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AEFA0B7.9040303@justbrits.com> 
Message-ID: <BAY112-W211C57B1D5426E03D351BFB8B20@phx.gbl>

Them be Gorey details!!



> From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
> To: sales at justbrits.com
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Sales at " Just Brits "" <sales at justbrits.com>
>
> << or was that Al Gore? >>
>
> HAS to be, Herb. He invented the Internet, didn't he ??
>
> <G>
> _______________________________________________
>
> No, Ed, he did not invent the internet. Nor did he ever say he did.
>
> Not to confuse your thinking with actual facts, but read this:
>
> http://www.snopes.com/quotes/internet.asp
>
> Although, I'm sure the facts won't change your mind.
>
>
> LAD

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov  3 07:58:27 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:58:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 50 Ugliest Cars
Message-ID: <0D0E344080E84EB8A3E5D0C0EF121A73@HomePC>

Here's a list of the 50 ugliest cars of the last 50 years.

http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/108046/fifty-ugliest-cars-of-the
-past-50-years.html?mod=family-autos

http://tinyurl.com/y8bxtor

Hey, Ed, guess what was number one?

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 09:26:59 2009
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:26:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Driving Roads
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0911022152r28f808bfl43e878012f954eb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911021352o51e3f911j72b05f8a551d9c66@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0911022152r28f808bfl43e878012f954eb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8de85a9c0911030826v14bba86dv874f9a4c1ded1bd0@mail.gmail.com>

Not all sites can be all things to all people ... but at least the guy
is trying to make a contribution

Jim, There's a "add a road" button at the top where you can submit
your own entries to share what you've found


On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 11:52 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> Not impressed...  Colorado and New Mexico listings are apparently done by
> people who don't frequent those states. I know ploenty of roads in both
> states far better than what they list. Colorado, for instance, doesn't list
> the Big Thompson Canyon, Pike's Peak, The Million Dollar Highway, or
Phantom
> Canyon, all of which put their other listings to shame for driving or
riding
> pleasure.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 3:52 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Possibilities in all states, motorcycle or LBC:
>>
>> http://www.motorcycleroads.com/index.htm

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Tue Nov  3 10:31:27 2009
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:31:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Austin A35 for sale
Message-ID: <200911031731.nA3HVRfi000659@diometes.ucdavis.edu>

We talked about it for years, but with the arrival of the Morris PU in the
family, Austin Powerless needs a new home.
If you're interested in a 1958 LHD A35 saloon with the original 948, get in
touch with me. Disc brakes, ribcase, alternator and 3.9 diff added to make
it practical for daily street use. (I have all the old parts in boxes if
you're nuts enough to want back the crappy brakes and ridiculous gear
ratios)  These days it only gets out to go to shows and that just isn't
right.  Lesley even dropped her opposition to him going to a vintage racer.

Easy conversion to a 1275 and 5sp for sure, because I ran it that way for a
year before converting back for city driving MPG.

Glen Byrns

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Nov  3 11:09:13 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:09:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Making an MG in 1931
Message-ID: <200911031009548.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=70826

Watch in full frame. Long, silent film.

"Removal is the reverse procedure."

Peter C 

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Tue Nov  3 12:31:49 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:31:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Making an MG in 1931
In-Reply-To: <200911031009548.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <200911031009548.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <d49b03130911031131o70119bb4t2ac364ac1f91ca1f@mail.gmail.com>

Holy Crap!  Did you see the paint department?  What were those guys lungs
like after a lifetime painting MGs?
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 10:09 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=70826
>
> Watch in full frame. Long, silent film.
>
> "Removal is the reverse procedure."
>
> Peter C _______________________________________________
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov  3 12:42:11 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:42:11 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Making an MG in 1931
In-Reply-To: <200911031009548.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <200911031009548.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W334A1EF0505C09D828BFE8B8B20@phx.gbl>

Interesting.



I wonder how old those painters got to be?



> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:09:13 -0600
>
> http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=70826
>
> Watch in full frame. Long, silent film.
>
> "Removal is the reverse procedure."
>
> Peter C

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Nov  3 12:50:35 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:50:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Making an MG in 1931
In-Reply-To: <d49b03130911031131o70119bb4t2ac364ac1f91ca1f@mail.gmail.co
  m>
References: <200911031009548.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<d49b03130911031131o70119bb4t2ac364ac1f91ca1f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <200911031150485.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

I suspect it was a short lifetime.

         Peter C
=
At 01:31 PM 11/3/2009, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote:
>Holy Crap!  Did you see the paint department?  What were those guys 
>lungs like after a lifetime painting MGs?
>Mike MacLean
>60 Sprite
>56 BN2
>
>On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 10:09 AM, Peter Caldwell 
><<mailto:peter at nosimport.com>peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
><http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=70826>http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=70826
>
>Watch in full frame. Long, silent film.
>
>"Removal is the reverse procedure."
>
>Peter C _______________________________________________

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov  3 13:13:43 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:13:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] DWI chair is relisted
In-Reply-To: <20091030.180159.1138.70660@mailpop06.vgs.untd.com>
References: <20091030.180159.1138.70660@mailpop06.vgs.untd.com>
Message-ID: <4B200D514AB04428815DD4A5B0788293@spider>

eBay pulled it real good. I can find no mention of it. Seller's handle was
city_of_proctor.

"Police in Minnesota have had to start over again an online auction for a
motorized recliner used by a man who pleaded guilty to driving it drunk.

The Proctor police department had to repost the chair after eBay notified
them that it was not a La-Z-Boy brand as stated. It has been reposted as the
"DWI Chair," which restarted a three-day auction.

Police Chief Walter Wobig is worried that the city of 3,000 will lose a big
chunk of revenue, though. The first time, the department received bids
topping $43,000 after the chair's story circulated. But by midday Tuesday,
bids were up to just $2,550.

The recliner, powered by a lawnmower engine, comes equipped with a stereo,
cup holders and lights. Its former owner had pleaded guilty to operating it
while intoxicated."

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov  3 13:18:50 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:18:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] DWI chair is relisted
Message-ID: <4BB97C5E5EF3418FADEB428E7D0CEDC0@spider>

Found it:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150385696050


"Police in Minnesota have had to start over again an online auction for a
motorized recliner used by a man who pleaded guilty to driving it drunk.

The Proctor police department had to repost the chair after eBay notified
them that it was not a La-Z-Boy brand as stated. It has been reposted as the
"DWI Chair," which restarted a three-day auction.

Police Chief Walter Wobig is worried that the city of 3,000 will lose a big
chunk of revenue, though. The first time, the department received bids
topping $43,000 after the chair's story circulated. But by midday Tuesday,
bids were up to just $2,550.

The recliner, powered by a lawnmower engine, comes equipped with a stereo,
cup holders and lights. Its former owner had pleaded guilty to operating it
while intoxicated."

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Tue Nov  3 13:33:50 2009
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:33:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Making an MG in 1931
In-Reply-To: <200911031009548.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <200911031009548.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <87d2rg$7d900u@email.mtu.edu>

Ah, There's just so much wrong with what's going on in that movie by 
today's standards. But, Men were Men (with British Racing Green 
lungs) and they weren't afraid to put their foot next to the rotating 
machinery when adjusting the brakes. And, they didn't think twice 
about reaching under the cutting table to retrieve the hot metal with 
the oxy torch just inches from their hair. I'm glad to see too that 
MG's smoked before they left the factory. The Health and Safety 
people could get alot of mileage out of a movie like that these days. 
Great movie though. Thanks for the link, Peter!!!!!

At 01:09 PM 11/3/2009, Peter Caldwell wrote:
>http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=70826

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

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 13:36:10 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:36:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Making an MG in 1931
In-Reply-To: <d49b03130911031131o70119bb4t2ac364ac1f91ca1f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <200911031009548.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<d49b03130911031131o70119bb4t2ac364ac1f91ca1f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090911031236s51de17d3y51bb0cea59bfc818@mail.gmail.com>

Cheery Colours!!

On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 1:31 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com <
rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:

> Holy Crap!  Did you see the paint department?  What were those guys lungs
> like after a lifetime painting MGs?
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
>
> On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 10:09 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>
> wrote:
>
> > http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=70826
> >
> > Watch in full frame. Long, silent film.
> >
> > "Removal is the reverse procedure."
> >
> > Peter C _______________________________________________
> > Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >
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From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Nov  3 13:44:21 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:44:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Making an MG in 1931
In-Reply-To: <87d2rg$7d900u@email.mtu.edu>
References: <200911031009548.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<87d2rg$7d900u@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <20091103124401.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Yeah, I thought the guy walking straight at the car on the dyno was 
good too.  Did you notice the octagonal gauge boards in the engine room?  Cute.

My 31 Morris Minor shares some of those assemblies. Great stuff.  The 
rest of the Pathe offerings are pretty cool too. The Paris auto show 
from 66, f'rintance.
         Peter
=
At 02:33 PM 11/3/2009, Tim Collins wrote:
>Ah, There's just so much wrong with what's going on in that movie by 
>today's standards. But, Men were Men (with British Racing Green 
>lungs) and they weren't afraid to put their foot next to the 
>rotating machinery when adjusting the brakes. And, they didn't think 
>twice about reaching under the cutting table to retrieve the hot 
>metal with the oxy torch just inches from their hair. I'm glad to 
>see too that MG's smoked before they left the factory. The Health 
>and Safety people could get alot of mileage out of a movie like that 
>these days. Great movie though. Thanks for the link, Peter!!!!!
>
>At 01:09 PM 11/3/2009, Peter Caldwell wrote:
>>http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=70826
>
>Tim Collins
>http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Nov  3 14:23:09 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:23:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Making an MG in 1931
In-Reply-To: <d49b03130911031131o70119bb4t2ac364ac1f91ca1f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C715DF3D.21B9D%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> What were those guys lungs
> like after a lifetime painting MGs?
Better than any of the coal miner's in their family.

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Tue Nov  3 14:30:42 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:30:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Making an MG in 1931
In-Reply-To: <d49b03130911031131o70119bb4t2ac364ac1f91ca1f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <200911031009548.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<d49b03130911031131o70119bb4t2ac364ac1f91ca1f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AF0A102.4281.14B5CD5@kk7ss.verizon.net>

>From 1953 to 1955 I worked as an apprentice at an outfit called 
May&Baker just East of London.
They made chemicals reagents such as Nitric, Sulphuric and Nitric 
Acids, Ammonia, Bromine and Chlorine, etc... all un-diluted.
My job, as the apprentice, was to decant them from the large vats 
into 25 gallon glass 'carboys' (Spelling?).
We didn't have masks, breathing equipment or anything like a safety 
inspector -- 1955, remember??

I now have COPD with approx 30% lung function and no O2 reserve 
capacity.

I would imagine that those painters ended up the same way...


On 3 Nov 2009 at 11:31, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote:
>> Holy Crap!  Did you see the paint department?  What were those guys
>> lungs like after a lifetime painting MGs?


--
Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

Age is just another number... !

From abcoz at hky.com  Tue Nov  3 14:33:36 2009
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:33:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] far-fetched plan germinating in warpped mind.....need
 Seattle info
Message-ID: <E3F76F77E4FC489C9D08CAFD51D63A06@OwnerPC>

Although sort of off-topic, this can still be Spridget relevant:  Looking
(obviously from a long way away) at an old BMW in the Seattle area.  How
active it the "tin worm" in that corner of the world?
This is a relatively rare old BMW, of a type which not too many people are
interested in.  Kinda ugly, to most, but the design has grown on me.  If the
car turns out to be solid (sheet metal near-impossible to find "over here")
and it can be made road-worthy without breaking the bank, I might just fly out
there and bring it back to southwestern PA.
So, how about it all you left coast guys.  Would a 41 year old Bimmer
(pre-"beamer") have a reasonable chance of being rust-free in the Seattle
area?
Thanks.
Bud Osbourne
(gettin ready to put the Midget away for the winter, this weekend, after a
very active driving season)

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 14:42:00 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:42:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] DWI chair is relisted
In-Reply-To: <4B200D514AB04428815DD4A5B0788293@spider>
References: <20091030.180159.1138.70660@mailpop06.vgs.untd.com>
	<4B200D514AB04428815DD4A5B0788293@spider>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911031342s4325fd03i9c7baafb7f61d418@mail.gmail.com>

I would have to be VERY intoxicated to drive that thing on the street!!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 2:13 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:

> eBay pulled it real good. I can find no mention of it. Seller's handle was
> city_of_proctor.
>
> "Police in Minnesota have had to start over again an online auction for a
> motorized recliner used by a man who pleaded guilty to driving it drunk.
>
> The Proctor police department had to repost the chair after eBay notified
> them that it was not a La-Z-Boy brand as stated. It has been reposted as
> the
> "DWI Chair," which restarted a three-day auction.
>
> Police Chief Walter Wobig is worried that the city of 3,000 will lose a big
> chunk of revenue, though. The first time, the department received bids
> topping $43,000 after the chair's story circulated. But by midday Tuesday,
> bids were up to just $2,550.
>
> The recliner, powered by a lawnmower engine, comes equipped with a stereo,
> cup holders and lights. Its former owner had pleaded guilty to operating it
> while intoxicated."
> _______________________________________________
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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 rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Tue Nov  3 15:03:49 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:03:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Making an MG in 1931
In-Reply-To: <4AF0A102.4281.14B5CD5@kk7ss.verizon.net>
References: <200911031009548.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<d49b03130911031131o70119bb4t2ac364ac1f91ca1f@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AF0A102.4281.14B5CD5@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <d49b03130911031403q3d35a67h473de6760f387778@mail.gmail.com>

Dave,
     Sorry to hear that.  We all do things in our youth that comes back to
haunt us in our old age.  I have arthritis in my upper spine from several
motorcycle and LBC car accidents when I was much dumber than today.  Notice
I said "much dumber".  I don't think I've wised up completely as I still
ride motorcycles and drive little creaky, unsafe LBCs.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 1:30 PM, Dave G. <kk7ss at verizon.net> wrote:

> From 1953 to 1955 I worked as an apprentice at an outfit called
> May&Baker just East of London.
> They made chemicals reagents such as Nitric, Sulphuric and Nitric
> Acids, Ammonia, Bromine and Chlorine, etc... all un-diluted.
> My job, as the apprentice, was to decant them from the large vats
> into 25 gallon glass 'carboys' (Spelling?).
> We didn't have masks, breathing equipment or anything like a safety
> inspector -- 1955, remember??
>
> I now have COPD with approx 30% lung function and no O2 reserve
> capacity.
>
> I would imagine that those painters ended up the same way...
>
>
> On 3 Nov 2009 at 11:31, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote:
> >> Holy Crap!  Did you see the paint department?  What were those guys
> >> lungs like after a lifetime painting MGs?
>
>
> --
> Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
> '65 MK III A-H Sprite
> '76 MKIV 1500 Midget
>
> Age is just another number... !

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Nov  3 15:25:28 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:25:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 50 Ugliest Cars
In-Reply-To: <0D0E344080E84EB8A3E5D0C0EF121A73@HomePC>
References: <0D0E344080E84EB8A3E5D0C0EF121A73@HomePC>
Message-ID: <A034F002-E448-4646-9CB2-D2EEDF1BDEB1@comcast.net>

.. This list is off a bit, Delorean's weren't ugly IMHO anyway..  new  
Beetle's, Escalde..  I thinkthis guy just went into a Wal-Mart parking  
lot and picked some cars to bash..

Lester


On Nov 3, 2009, at 8:58 AM, Larry Daniels wrote:

> Here's a list of the 50 ugliest cars of the last 50 years.
>
> http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/108046/fifty-ugliest-cars-of-the
> -past-50-years.html?mod=family-autos
>
> http://tinyurl.com/y8bxtor
>
> Hey, Ed, guess what was number one?
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From richb at u.washington.edu  Tue Nov  3 15:56:46 2009
From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:56:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] far-fetched plan germinating in warpped
 mind.....need Seattle info
References: <E3F76F77E4FC489C9D08CAFD51D63A06@OwnerPC>
Message-ID: <F6FD344C1D0A471BAFF07D8226CD2879@psych.washington.edu>

Rain, rain, rain.  All it does is rain here in Seattle.

While that's not completely true, it does rain here a fair amount between 
late October on into late Spring.  The good thing is that we don't have to 
deal with salt or chemicals on the road for snow and ice removal.  I have 
seen a few of the BMW 2002's around here with the typical rust, and others 
that are in good shape.  If the car your after was half way well cared for 
it might be fine.  Where in the Seattle area is it located?  I'm sure if you 
coached us on what to look for one of us out here could take a look for you.

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, Wa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>
To: "'Spridget Chat Group'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 1:33 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] far-fetched plan germinating in warpped mind.....need 
Seattle info


> Although sort of off-topic, this can still be Spridget relevant:  Looking
> (obviously from a long way away) at an old BMW in the Seattle area.  How
> active it the "tin worm" in that corner of the world?
> This is a relatively rare old BMW, of a type which not too many people are
> interested in.  Kinda ugly, to most, but the design has grown on me.  If 
> the
> car turns out to be solid (sheet metal near-impossible to find "over 
> here")
> and it can be made road-worthy without breaking the bank, I might just fly 
> out
> there and bring it back to southwestern PA.
> So, how about it all you left coast guys.  Would a 41 year old Bimmer
> (pre-"beamer") have a reasonable chance of being rust-free in the Seattle
> area?
> Thanks.
> Bud Osbourne
> (gettin ready to put the Midget away for the winter, this weekend, after a
> very active driving season)
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 15:59:18 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:59:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Could be LBC...but not likely. Hilarious
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911031459m3c434a51x505411a7bca0f81e@mail.gmail.com>

Sorry guys.  Couldn't help myself...had to send it to you.
Herb


 You have to look at the entire ad, and the Q&A section.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/X-PIPE-OFFROAD-EXHAUST-MUSTANG-HIHP-AWESOMENESS-PAH_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19b75d3b47QQitemZ110450522951QQptZMotors



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From abcoz at hky.com  Tue Nov  3 16:06:49 2009
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:06:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] far-fetched plan germinating in warpped
 mind.....need Seattle info
In-Reply-To: <F6FD344C1D0A471BAFF07D8226CD2879@psych.washington.edu>
References: <E3F76F77E4FC489C9D08CAFD51D63A06@OwnerPC>
	<F6FD344C1D0A471BAFF07D8226CD2879@psych.washington.edu>
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Thanks, Rich.  Turns out it's in western Washington.  I'm waiting for more 
information on it, now.  It's not a 2002, however.  It's a 2000 (4 door 
sedan).  My plan was to fly out to LA, the first weekend of March, for the 
Porsche 356 literature & parts swap meet, score a clean 2002 and drive it 
back to PA.  I'll probably stick to that plan, but the old 4 door, 4 
cylinder BMWs are really good cars, if a bit funky-looking.  Also, although 
mechanical bits are readily available for them, sheet metal is pretty much 
"unobtanium" over here.
Bud
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Ball" <richb at u.washington.edu>
To: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>; "'Spridget Chat Group'" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] far-fetched plan germinating in warpped 
mind.....need Seattle info


> Rain, rain, rain.  All it does is rain here in Seattle.
>
> While that's not completely true, it does rain here a fair amount between 
> late October on into late Spring.  The good thing is that we don't have to 
> deal with salt or chemicals on the road for snow and ice removal.  I have 
> seen a few of the BMW 2002's around here with the typical rust, and others 
> that are in good shape.  If the car your after was half way well cared for 
> it might be fine.  Where in the Seattle area is it located?  I'm sure if 
> you coached us on what to look for one of us out here could take a look 
> for you.
>
> Rich Ball
> '76 Midget
> Everett, Wa

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 16:41:25 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:41:25 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 50 Ugliest Cars
In-Reply-To: <0D0E344080E84EB8A3E5D0C0EF121A73@HomePC>
References: <0D0E344080E84EB8A3E5D0C0EF121A73@HomePC>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911031541l4fa24b73ue0ba19dc85b16504@mail.gmail.com>

Obviously, this guy isn't a 'car guy'.  Doesn't understand the first thing
about beauty and eyes.

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  3 17:29:42 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:29:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Making an MG in 1931
In-Reply-To: <200911031009548.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <200911031009548.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <949280.55634.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

This is awesome, Peter.... thanks for sharing.




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Sent: Tue, November 3, 2009 10:09:13 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Making an MG in 1931

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=70826

Watch in full frame. Long, silent film.

"Removal is the reverse procedure."

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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov  3 17:30:11 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:30:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 50 Ugliest Cars
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911031541l4fa24b73ue0ba19dc85b16504@mail.gmail.com>
References: <0D0E344080E84EB8A3E5D0C0EF121A73@HomePC>
	<2ad6c6b10911031541l4fa24b73ue0ba19dc85b16504@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <536412.39654.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

He's probably pretty ugly, too.




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To: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: Spridgets List <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, November 3, 2009 3:41:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 50 Ugliest Cars

Obviously, this guy isn't a 'car guy'.  Doesn't understand the first thing
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Nov  3 18:19:52 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:19:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 50 Ugliest Cars
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911031541l4fa24b73ue0ba19dc85b16504@mail.gmail.com>
References: <0D0E344080E84EB8A3E5D0C0EF121A73@HomePC>
	<2ad6c6b10911031541l4fa24b73ue0ba19dc85b16504@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911031719t3a6f808am15ee978d9a7c91b1@mail.gmail.com>

> Obviously, this guy isn't a 'car guy'.  Doesn't understand the first thing
> about beauty and eyes.

Yeah, anybody who does NOT list the Aztek first and lists the Sable
and the Taurus as two separate entries is NOT a car guy.
David L

From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Nov  3 19:57:12 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:57:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 50 Ugliest Cars
In-Reply-To: <402188520911031719t3a6f808am15ee978d9a7c91b1@mail.gmail.com>
References: <0D0E344080E84EB8A3E5D0C0EF121A73@HomePC>
	<2ad6c6b10911031541l4fa24b73ue0ba19dc85b16504@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188520911031719t3a6f808am15ee978d9a7c91b1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AF0ED88.3040507@justbrits.com>

<<...is NOT a car guy.>>

Commie pinko democrat, David !!!

LAD

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Wed Nov  4 02:45:32 2009
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 01:45:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] far-fetched plan germinating in warpped
 mind.....need Seattle info
In-Reply-To: <E3F76F77E4FC489C9D08CAFD51D63A06@OwnerPC>
References: <E3F76F77E4FC489C9D08CAFD51D63A06@OwnerPC>
Message-ID: <441250190911040145j6be2a6cch57e197b5792e2649@mail.gmail.com>

There is a good chance it might be rust free.  SoCal would be a better
spot.  There is a large number of older cars on the road here in Seattle.  I
never saw that many old daily drivers in NJ.  If you find one I am sure a
couple of us in Seattle could check it out.

-g

On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 1:33 PM, Bud Osbourne <abcoz at hky.com> wrote:

> Although sort of off-topic, this can still be Spridget relevant:  Looking
> (obviously from a long way away) at an old BMW in the Seattle area.  How
> active it the "tin worm" in that corner of the world?
> This is a relatively rare old BMW, of a type which not too many people are
> interested in.  Kinda ugly, to most, but the design has grown on me.  If
> the
> car turns out to be solid (sheet metal near-impossible to find "over here")
> and it can be made road-worthy without breaking the bank, I might just fly
> out
> there and bring it back to southwestern PA.
> So, how about it all you left coast guys.  Would a 41 year old Bimmer
> (pre-"beamer") have a reasonable chance of being rust-free in the Seattle
> area?
> Thanks.
> Bud Osbourne
> (gettin ready to put the Midget away for the winter, this weekend, after a
> very active driving season)
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From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Nov  4 05:28:30 2009
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:28:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] far-fetched plan germinating in warpped
 mind.....need Seattle info
In-Reply-To: <441250190911040145j6be2a6cch57e197b5792e2649@mail.gmail.com>
References: <E3F76F77E4FC489C9D08CAFD51D63A06@OwnerPC>
	<441250190911040145j6be2a6cch57e197b5792e2649@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E82DBE0CAEC24860ADFCECD87D3EB1C4@OwnerPC>

Thanks, Bill.  Still waiting for the additional information from the seller.
I will certainly need a pre-purchase inspection on the car, if it turns out to
be what I'm looking for.  Odds are not in favor of the purchase, as I'm not
going to have sufficient cash freed-up before first quarter of '10.  But, you
just never know......
Bud Osbourne
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Bill Gilroy
  To: Bud Osbourne
  Cc: Spridget Chat Group
  Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 4:45 AM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] far-fetched plan germinating in warpped
mind.....need Seattle info


  There is a good chance it might be rust free.  SoCal would be a better spot.
There is a large number of older cars on the road here in Seattle.  I never
saw that many old daily drivers in NJ.  If you find one I am sure a couple of
us in Seattle could check it out.

  -g


  On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 1:33 PM, Bud Osbourne <abcoz at hky.com> wrote:

    Although sort of off-topic, this can still be Spridget relevant:  Looking
    (obviously from a long way away) at an old BMW in the Seattle area.  How
    active it the "tin worm" in that corner of the world?
    This is a relatively rare old BMW, of a type which not too many people
are
    interested in.  Kinda ugly, to most, but the design has grown on me.  If
the
    car turns out to be solid (sheet metal near-impossible to find "over
here")
    and it can be made road-worthy without breaking the bank, I might just fly
out
    there and bring it back to southwestern PA.
    So, how about it all you left coast guys.  Would a 41 year old Bimmer
    (pre-"beamer") have a reasonable chance of being rust-free in the Seattle
    area?
    Thanks.
    Bud Osbourne
    (gettin ready to put the Midget away for the winter, this weekend, after
a
    very active driving season)

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Wed Nov  4 17:19:05 2009
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 19:19:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C63A@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

WOW!  Thanks, Peter!

JD



Message: 11

Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:09:13 -0600

From: Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>

Subject: [Spridgets] Making an MG in 1931

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

Message-ID: <200911031009548.SM01616 at TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

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http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=70826



Watch in full frame. Long, silent film.



"Removal is the reverse procedure."



Peter C

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Nov  4 17:28:14 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:28:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] EZ-SoftTop
In-Reply-To: <023801ca46a7$7bf92a10$73eb7e30$@com>
References: <01ec01ca3bb5$cef43270$6cdc9750$@com>
	<ECDE3B14220D46C797D9DE089DE6A555@Home>
	<026201ca3bc8$207a89c0$616f9d40$@com>
	<131E75615A9748E09217AD49FACEF073@Home>
	<02b401ca3d62$a538e8a0$efaab9e0$@com>
	<25B0AD9BC0D3435E8558D3351A73DF4F@Home>
	<010c01ca3dfd$720b64d0$56222e70$@com>
	<AF6FFB4B2F904B19BEC6B5C3F6463C17@Home>
	<021901ca3e1c$216c1be0$644453a0$@com>
	<1F8D0583774640E0B36C6D43B3188CD1@Home>
	<008101ca45c3$8ffad480$aff07d80$@com>
	<CC23689F61D248ACA2BA4ACF1340DF9C@Home>
	<021c01ca46a4$a6c32c30$f4498490$@com>
	<154A240A3CE2497FAA9161A41C0333A7@Home>
	<023801ca46a7$7bf92a10$73eb7e30$@com>
Message-ID: <82A21896542E4619A5B79B37738C6A97@Home>

This is to report a good conclusion to my soft top problem.

I bought an EZ-SoftTop online.  The quality of materials and construction appeared good, but it did not fit.  The reason is not clear.  It might have been some mistake on my part, a difference in my top frame, or bad shaping of the zip-out window.  It was checked by my local top guy and we never figured it out.      (There was some question about a statement from the factory that they had never seen a retaining strip before and provided rear snaps for a '74 Midget.)

In any case, after some discussion and exchange of pictures, Denise at EZ-Soft tops handled the problem with good humor, accepted a return, and refunded my payment.  I would, of course, prefer that the top fit properly.  But given it did not, the matter was resolved honorably and I can recommend EZ-SoftTops.

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

From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Nov  4 18:56:12 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:56:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Your tax dollars NOT working
Message-ID: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>

<sigh>  This is just UNREAL (car related but non LBC):

Clunker program:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091104/
ap_on_bi_ge/us_cash_for_clunkers

or

*http://tinyurl.com/yljgbgw

Ed
*

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Wed Nov  4 19:34:24 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:34:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] FROG AYE progress report
Message-ID: <4333f8140911041834y7707de89u9c053cc93b301008@mail.gmail.com>

Just got the head, valves and intake manifold back from being ceramic
coated.   Now it's time to assemble the head.  I had a bung for the WBO2
sensor welded onto the LCB manifold.  It just fit where the pipes turn to
pass under the car, sticking up into the engine compartment.  Had to do a
little bit of fettling to make it possible to install and remove the sensor
without taking the manifold off.
Finished assembly of the MegaSquirt yesterday.  I will use it initially to
control the spark.  Once I've got the thing running on the carbs I will
start saving for working out FI.   I will most likely convert a pair of HS2s
to throttle bodies.
Feels good to make some progress.
Hal

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Nov  4 20:28:27 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 19:28:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Your tax dollars NOT working
In-Reply-To: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
References: <4AF230BC.5010801@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911041928h3e27b12qd45f89c0e60a3804@mail.gmail.com>

They wouldn't take my '56 Chevy.  Said it didn't qualify.  What's up with
that?!?
Herb

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Thu Nov  5 06:19:28 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 05:19:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Your tax dollars NOT working
Message-ID: <28b9301ca5e1a$9a0c52e0$0168010a@mail2world.com>

Rules of the game were that the car had to be less than 25 years old.
This was lobbied by SEMA (among others) to keep "collector cars" from
going to the crusher.
 
-=Chris

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

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 	  	 From: WFO Herb [froggi60 at gmail.com]
Sent: 11/4/2009 10:28:27 PM
To: sales at justbrits.com
Cc:
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m.net;"4 -mgs"@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Your tax dollars NOT working 

They wouldn't take my '56 Chevy. Said it didn't qualify. What's up with 
that?!? 
Herb 
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov  5 06:58:01 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:58:01 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] What?
Message-ID: <BAY112-W30F3F09C01EAFDEA6691BB8B00@phx.gbl>

This ebay item ( 370277611659 ) made me go "What?" because what I was seeing
didn't match the description.  Then I scrolled down.



AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE 64 65 66 67 1964 DASH TRIM KIT

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 07:56:23 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:56:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What? AND BEWARE!!
Message-ID: <e98d88090911050656t7d874ca0g2defc206480a27bb@mail.gmail.com>

I went to view the installed kits, and Kaspersky threw up a warning that the
site was trying to download a trojan horse to my computer.

On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 7:58 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> This ebay item ( 370277611659 ) made me go "What?" because what I was
> seeing
> didn't match the description.  Then I scrolled down.
>
>
>
> AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE 64 65 66 67 1964 DASH TRIM KIT
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Thu Nov  5 10:40:22 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:40:22 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] British Pathe
Message-ID: <cee.68565942.38246806@aol.com>

They have a whole bunch of Spridgetly stuff if you want to search the  site.
 
In a message dated 05/11/2009 01:33:41 GMT Standard Time,  
John.Deikis at va.gov writes:

http://www.britishpathe.com

From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov  5 17:35:18 2009
From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:35:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Can this crank be reground?
In-Reply-To: <mailman.15.1257447602.8133.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.15.1257447602.8133.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4AF36F46.5060606@sbcglobal.net>

I picked up a 1500 engine with a known bad rod knock. It was free, but 
has the desirable higher compression head and flat pistons. I don't know 
what cam is in it yet.

I pulled the pan off and took a peek at the bearing. Number 4 was a 
mess, but the others were not too bad. This engine had been worked on 
before and had .30 under rod bearings and .10 under mains. When I used 
my "accurate" Harbor Freight digital calipers to measure the rod 
journals I came up with the following:

#1 - 1.840 - 1.844
#2 - 1.842 - 1.845
#3 - 1.835 - 1.850
#4 - 1.791 - 1.80

Question: Can this crank be reground or is it too far gone?
Thanks.

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Thu Nov  5 18:21:16 2009
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:21:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine/electrical question
In-Reply-To: <4333f8140911041834y7707de89u9c053cc93b301008@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4333f8140911041834y7707de89u9c053cc93b301008@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FAA47C4282C646B5A7666D5386A34464@BASEMENTDELL>

Hi-

I just recently got a 1275 with the numbers 12V/671Z/L9922.  Looking around,
it seems like a post 1972 build.  

It looks like it was forcefully desmogged and plugged on the rail.  More
interestingly it also has an alternator.

Were these later models positive or negative earth?  Is there a marking on
the alternator itself?

Can't wait to dig into this one!

Thanks
Chris  

From pythias at pacifier.com  Thu Nov  5 19:11:07 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:11:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine/electrical question
In-Reply-To: <FAA47C4282C646B5A7666D5386A34464@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <4333f8140911041834y7707de89u9c053cc93b301008@mail.gmail.com>
	<FAA47C4282C646B5A7666D5386A34464@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <5910140154.20091105181107@pacifier.com>

Hello Chris,

     Then engines themselves are not polarized, and don't care one way
     or the other. That it has an alternator indicated that the car
     from which is was removed as a negative earth car.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  This note edited for the ironically impaired. 

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Thu Nov  5 19:40:59 2009
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:40:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine/electrical question
In-Reply-To: <5910140154.20091105181107@pacifier.com>
References: <4333f8140911041834y7707de89u9c053cc93b301008@mail.gmail.com>
	<FAA47C4282C646B5A7666D5386A34464@BASEMENTDELL>
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Thanks

Just wanted to make sure since there were some early pos earth alternators
out there from what I had read.

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill L [mailto:pythias at pacifier.com] 
Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 8:11 PM
To: Chris Manuel
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 engine/electrical question

Hello Chris,

     Then engines themselves are not polarized, and don't care one way
     or the other. That it has an alternator indicated that the car
     from which is was removed as a negative earth car.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  This note edited for the ironically impaired. 

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Thu Nov  5 20:43:58 2009
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:43:58 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Can this crank be reground?
In-Reply-To: <4AF36F46.5060606@sbcglobal.net>
References: <mailman.15.1257447602.8133.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W13E4A73AACF12610AA96D3CAAF0@phx.gbl>

Lee
If 1.85 is .030  under then you would have to go to .090 under for #4 to clean
up.
I would be leery of turning that more than about 3000 RPM in that condition,
IF you can get the bearings for it.
A much better option is another crank.
BillM

> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:35:18 -0600
> From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Can this crank be reground?
>
> I picked up a 1500 engine with a known bad rod knock. It was free, but
> has the desirable higher compression head and flat pistons. I don't know
> what cam is in it yet.
>
> I pulled the pan off and took a peek at the bearing. Number 4 was a
> mess, but the others were not too bad. This engine had been worked on
> before and had .30 under rod bearings and .10 under mains. When I used
> my "accurate" Harbor Freight digital calipers to measure the rod
> journals I came up with the following:
>
> #1 - 1.840 - 1.844
> #2 - 1.842 - 1.845
> #3 - 1.835 - 1.850
> #4 - 1.791 - 1.80
>
> Question: Can this crank be reground or is it too far gone?
> Thanks.
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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 21:10:41 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:10:41 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine/electrical question
In-Reply-To: <FAA47C4282C646B5A7666D5386A34464@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <4333f8140911041834y7707de89u9c053cc93b301008@mail.gmail.com>
	<FAA47C4282C646B5A7666D5386A34464@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <b777e2be0911052010s792e487ard46080ffaf900f8e@mail.gmail.com>

On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 6:21 PM, Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:
More interestingly it also has an alternator. Were these later models
positive or negative earth?  Is there a marking on the alternator itself?

The 1970 Midget started the alternator cars. AFAIK, they were all negative
ground cars. Likewise, all of the generator (earlier) cars were positive
ground from the factory.

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

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Thu Nov  5 21:23:53 2009
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:23:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine/electrical question
In-Reply-To: <FAA47C4282C646B5A7666D5386A34464@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <4333f8140911041834y7707de89u9c053cc93b301008@mail.gmail.com>
	<FAA47C4282C646B5A7666D5386A34464@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <4AF3A4D9.4040701@frontiernet.net>

My '72 has an alternator and is wired negative earth. I have had her 
since late '72, and am reasonably certain that she came that way from 
the factory.

Kate


Chris Manuel wrote:
> Hi-
>
> I just recently got a 1275 with the numbers 12V/671Z/L9922.  Looking around,
> it seems like a post 1972 build.  
>
> It looks like it was forcefully desmogged and plugged on the rail.  More
> interestingly it also has an alternator.
>
> Were these later models positive or negative earth?  Is there a marking on
> the alternator itself?
>
> Can't wait to dig into this one!
>
> Thanks
> Chris  
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Nov  5 22:08:09 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:08:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine/electrical question
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be0911052010s792e487ard46080ffaf900f8e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <249764.23753.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Thu, 11/5/09, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The 1970 Midget started the alternator cars. 

My mid-year build 1970 has a generator.

Ron

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Nov  5 22:52:52 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:52:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine/electrical question
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be0911052010s792e487ard46080ffaf900f8e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4333f8140911041834y7707de89u9c053cc93b301008@mail.gmail.com>
	<FAA47C4282C646B5A7666D5386A34464@BASEMENTDELL>
	<b777e2be0911052010s792e487ard46080ffaf900f8e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090911052152y77d67340i6c044e4694812c5b@mail.gmail.com>

Our 68 is a negative ground, generator car.

On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 10:10 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>wrote:

> On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 6:21 PM, Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:
> More interestingly it also has an alternator. Were these later models
> positive or negative earth?  Is there a marking on the alternator itself?
>
> The 1970 Midget started the alternator cars. AFAIK, they were all negative
> ground cars. Likewise, all of the generator (earlier) cars were positive
> ground from the factory.
>
> --
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...
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From kevinv1275 at gmail.com  Fri Nov  6 06:32:41 2009
From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:32:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine/electrical question
In-Reply-To: <249764.23753.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <249764.23753.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <6AD9D4B5-03B7-4363-A60A-8EA729A4B31B@gmail.com>

On Nov 6, 2009, at 12:08 AM, Ron Soave wrote:

> --- On Thu, 11/5/09, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> The 1970 Midget started the alternator cars.
>
> My mid-year build 1970 has a generator.


My 1971 came from the factory with a generator too....

Kevin

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Nov  6 07:28:48 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 06:28:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] What would it cost to rebuild this Datsun 5 spd
Message-ID: <317823.15785.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Found this on craigslist.....is this worth rebuilding?  What is the expense to do so?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/1452885263.html

From breton48 at live.com  Fri Nov  6 07:36:11 2009
From: breton48 at live.com (JLC)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:36:11 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine/electrical question
In-Reply-To: <6AD9D4B5-03B7-4363-A60A-8EA729A4B31B@gmail.com>
References: <249764.23753.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<6AD9D4B5-03B7-4363-A60A-8EA729A4B31B@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU134-DS5B3FF465F2561806B7308AFAF0@phx.gbl>

My 1970 Sprite had a generator, my 1972 Midget had an alternator, and that
was from new. I think the switch to alternator was in 1972. Of course many
generator equipped cars will have been retrofitted with an alternator, as I
have done myself in the past.

JLC


On Nov 6, 2009, at 12:08 AM, Ron Soave wrote:

> --- On Thu, 11/5/09, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> The 1970 Midget started the alternator cars.
>
> My mid-year build 1970 has a generator.


My 1971 came from the factory with a generator too....

Kevin

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov  6 07:44:42 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:44:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine/electrical question
In-Reply-To: <6AD9D4B5-03B7-4363-A60A-8EA729A4B31B@gmail.com>
References: <249764.23753.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<6AD9D4B5-03B7-4363-A60A-8EA729A4B31B@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <6772EB16FD56423382CD0754C9761AF3@HomePC>

According to Horler, the alternators started in August of 71 at the same 
time they went to RWA.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Kevin Valentine" <kevinv1275 at gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 7:32 AM
To: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "CosmicMag1380" 
<cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 engine/electrical question

On Nov 6, 2009, at 12:08 AM, Ron Soave wrote:

> --- On Thu, 11/5/09, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> The 1970 Midget started the alternator cars.
>
> My mid-year build 1970 has a generator.


My 1971 came from the factory with a generator too....

Kevin
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Nov  6 07:48:54 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:48:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine/electrical question
In-Reply-To: <6AD9D4B5-03B7-4363-A60A-8EA729A4B31B@gmail.com>
References: <249764.23753.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<6AD9D4B5-03B7-4363-A60A-8EA729A4B31B@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911060648l6b7e6b3fw31c278be5b4f62c4@mail.gmail.com>

>>> The 1970 Midget started the alternator cars.

>> My mid-year build 1970 has a generator.

> My 1971 came from the factory with a generator too....

Horler claims 12/72 as the changeover for "home market" cars, but I
did not see a date for the US cars. My 5/72 came with an alternator.
David L

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Nov  6 07:54:15 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:54:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine/electrical question
In-Reply-To: <D9A5B73E7B9A48848481206D77F3E2DE@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <4333f8140911041834y7707de89u9c053cc93b301008@mail.gmail.com>
	<FAA47C4282C646B5A7666D5386A34464@BASEMENTDELL>
	<5910140154.20091105181107@pacifier.com>
	<D9A5B73E7B9A48848481206D77F3E2DE@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <200911060654446.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Positive earth alternators were on some Jagwires and Sunbeams... 
never Healeys or MGs. And they had remote regulators.

1972 seems to be the change point.

Peter C
=
At 08:40 PM 11/5/2009, Chris Manuel wrote:
>Thanks
>
>Just wanted to make sure since there were some early pos earth alternators
>out there from what I had read.
>
>Chris
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bill L [mailto:pythias at pacifier.com]
>Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 8:11 PM
>To: Chris Manuel
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 engine/electrical question
>
>Hello Chris,
>
>      Then engines themselves are not polarized, and don't care one way
>      or the other. That it has an alternator indicated that the car
>      from which is was removed as a negative earth car.
>
>--
>Best regards,
>  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Nov  6 08:12:06 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:12:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What would it cost to rebuild this Datsun 5 spd
In-Reply-To: <317823.15785.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <317823.15785.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911060712r68045b2ck789c231f934be870@mail.gmail.com>

> Found this on craigslist.....is this worth rebuilding?  What is the expense
to do so?
> http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/1452885263.html


I do not consider a 210 trans with a sheared mainshaft "rebuildable".
A replacement shaft would probably come as a set with a whole
transmission (and accompanying bill). Do the research on a new
mainshaft before you call; likely to be unobtanium. Maybe Paul could
use it?
Last I checked, a "Transmission overhaul kit"  includes all ball
bearings, seals and all five synchronizer baulk rings  aftermarket.
Now contains the 3 Nissan Gearshift Lever Bushings, a new boot for the
clutch release fork and six spread springs was $184.00 from Rivergate.
David L

From neilandcustom at gmail.com  Fri Nov  6 08:15:39 2009
From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:15:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What would it cost to rebuild this Datsun 5 spd
In-Reply-To: <317823.15785.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <317823.15785.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <001501ca5ef4$0189f510$049ddf30$@com>

I would see what a main shaft costs from a Nissan dealer, if that is indeed
the problem, but it is a place to start to estimate costs.  At a $150 for
the core, even if you have to put a couple hundred dollars in it, it is
still less than the $500 or so they are going for on ebay.  Seals and
bearings wouldn't be too much to do too.  I don't know where Whidbey is, but
you will have shipping costs, the same for any ebay purchase.

Neil Anderson

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Edward Perez
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 8:29 AM
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] What would it cost to rebuild this Datsun 5 spd

Found this on craigslist.....is this worth rebuilding?  What is the expense
to do so?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/1452885263.html
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Nov  6 11:45:52 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:45:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sweet deal on wheels in Portland area
Message-ID: <920262.207.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/1445890119.html

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Fri Nov  6 12:03:17 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:03:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What would it cost to rebuild this Datsun 5 spd
References: <317823.15785.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<402188520911060712r68045b2ck789c231f934be870@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <009e01ca5f13$ce3e7ee0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hi All,

I suspect that there are several sheared teeth of various gears on this
sale.  Might be a good idea to get it for NO dollars or run quickly away!

If it were rebuildable, why isn't the current owner having that done?
They're worth a whole lot when working right!

Most parts are not easily available from the dealer.  Aftermarket kits have
the bearings and baulk rings in them.  The baulk rings are really lousy!
The bearings are OK, but it doesn't have all that are needed, about another
$40 or so from the dealer. Dealer baulk rings are needed,

Dealer baulk rings are about $33 each, and there are 5 of 'em!

Later, Paul A


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: "Edward Perez" <eap2140 at yahoo.com>; "Spridgets"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 7:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What would it cost to rebuild this Datsun 5 spd


> > Found this on craigslist.....is this worth rebuilding?  What is the
expense
> to do so?
> > http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/1452885263.html
>
>
> I do not consider a 210 trans with a sheared mainshaft "rebuildable".
> A replacement shaft would probably come as a set with a whole
> transmission (and accompanying bill). Do the research on a new
> mainshaft before you call; likely to be unobtanium. Maybe Paul could
> use it?
> Last I checked, a "Transmission overhaul kit"  includes all ball
> bearings, seals and all five synchronizer baulk rings  aftermarket.
> Now contains the 3 Nissan Gearshift Lever Bushings, a new boot for the
> clutch release fork and six spread springs was $184.00 from Rivergate.
> David L
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From dwramsey at att.net  Fri Nov  6 15:34:15 2009
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:34:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What would it cost to rebuild this Datsun 5 spd
In-Reply-To: <009e01ca5f13$ce3e7ee0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <20091106223433.7F61618766C@autox.team.net>

The kits I was getting were only missing the main/input shaft needle
bearing. The we tight people can just change the 5th gear baulk ring for the
second gear one as it seems to wear the most and it is hard to down shift
into the 5th gear one, so it gets the least wear.
		Crash

Hi All,

I suspect that there are several sheared teeth of various gears on this
sale.  Might be a good idea to get it for NO dollars or run quickly away!

If it were rebuildable, why isn't the current owner having that done?
They're worth a whole lot when working right!

Most parts are not easily available from the dealer.  Aftermarket kits have
the bearings and baulk rings in them.  The baulk rings are really lousy!
The bearings are OK, but it doesn't have all that are needed, about another
$40 or so from the dealer. Dealer baulk rings are needed,

Dealer baulk rings are about $33 each, and there are 5 of 'em!

Later, Paul A

From herby at herbytoys.com  Fri Nov  6 18:31:35 2009
From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:31:35 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sweet deal on wheels in Portland area
In-Reply-To: <920262.207.qm@web33708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CC5018676FDF4A019DC4DDBFEFA0FA9F@HERBYZ>

Someone should jump on these! As long as they're not bent or tweaked in any
way. 7 inch wide Libres in the 4x4 pattern are pretty rare. Of course
fitment on a SWA Spridget requires flares. Even on BE they might stick out.
Even if they're not *true* AR ones it's a good deal. 

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/1445890119.html


Herby
63 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy - For Sale)
62 MKII Sprite (the "resto-mod" driver)
00 Dakota R/T (the new toy)
herby at herbytoys.com
www.herbytoys.com
 
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Nov  6 18:52:46 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:52:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
Message-ID: <58309.63588.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I'm so amp'd that I'm finally able to drive the Midget thanks to BillM, RickB and Rich Ball.  I installed the new starter and she's ready to go.  A few minor details that I would like to iron out..... 

1.  Missing at 3500 RPM and above...power seems to die off when is should be kicking in (Kent 256 cam).
2.  No horn (I have to use my finger)
3.  No directionals (but the hazards work)

Any assistance on getting these little details resolved would be awesome!  Progress pics are below.

Looking for a hard top!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Nov  6 18:56:16 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:56:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] HS2 APT K&N Air filters
Message-ID: <467888.39735.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I have a set of K&N air filters for HS2s that won't fit my application...they are on ebay right now.  I'm open to offers to those who will provide a good home.  They are brand new from APT.  I tried to fit them in the engine bay and they won't work for me.  Some minor scarring from the lock washers, so I'm hesitant to send them back.  

170403677615

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Fri Nov  6 19:05:32 2009
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Stolen Items
Message-ID: <87d2rg$7e54fc@email.mtu.edu>

I noticed in the news that a VW van, that was stolen 35 years ago in 
Spokane, Wash., has been recovered. The owner turned in a claim back 
then so the now FULLY restored van belongs to Alllstate Insurance. 
(Story says van may be worth $27k now)!!!

That story got me wondering how things turned out with some of the 
stolen items people have mentioned on this Spridget list. I remember 
some Spridget body molds being stolen from the folks in Milford Mi, I 
believe. Were they ever located?

And, didn't Willie Thompson have a work truck or trailer taken? I 
don't think he visits this list much but some of you WI guys may know 
how that turned out.

How about others I haven't remembered?

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

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Fri Nov  6 21:17:26 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:17:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New to Bugeyes
Message-ID: <410801.52100.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I bot a Bugeye for my 65th birthday.  Had an MGA and MG Midget years ago.
Is
Chassis #AN5-L/37190 a '60 or '61?  Is there a '61 Bugeye?  Is M19765 a good
transmission number?  Is 14950 a good rear axle number?  I'm tring combine the
body # on the driver's door jam with the chassis # to make a 15 digit VIN #. 
How have some of you gotten a modern VIN #?
This looks like a great forum. 
Skip Jackson

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Nov  6 21:19:34 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:19:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Stolen Items
In-Reply-To: <87d2rg$7e54fc@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <582928.40979.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Spridgetech's molds were not recovered AFAIK, but proprietor Uncle Rod
Hahnemann had back surgery today and is going to be out of commission for a
bit. He has several projects almost finished and I offered an OSHIT, but he
declined (we should show up anyway!). Drop him well wishes at
spridgetech at ameritech.net .

--- On Fri, 11/6/09, Tim Collins
<thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> From: Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu>
> Subject:
[Spridgets] Stolen Items
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Friday,
November 6, 2009, 8:05 PM
> I noticed in the news that a VW van,
> that was
stolen 35 years ago in Spokane, Wash., has been
> recovered. The owner turned
in a claim back then so the now
> FULLY restored van belongs to Alllstate
Insurance. (Story
> says van may be worth $27k now)!!!
> 
> That story got me
wondering how things turned out with some
> of the stolen items people have
mentioned on this Spridget
> list. I remember some Spridget body molds being
stolen from
> the folks in Milford Mi, I believe. Were they ever located?
> 
>
And, didn't Willie Thompson have a work truck or trailer
> taken? I don't
think he visits this list much but some of
> you WI guys may know how that
turned out.
> 
> How about others I haven't remembered?
> 
> Tim Collins
>
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/
>
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From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Fri Nov  6 21:20:38 2009
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:20:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What would it cost to rebuild this Datsun 5 spd
References: <317823.15785.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com><402188520911060712r68045b2ck789c231f934be870@mail.gmail.com>
	<009e01ca5f13$ce3e7ee0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <E0C52889B4B4494E9A8D39E0B09F7666@blackbox2>

You got that right, My local Nissan dealer has nothing for the Datsun 5-speed.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Asgeirsson" <PAsgeirsson at att.net>
> Most parts are not easily available from the dealer. 

From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Nov  6 22:12:57 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:12:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New to Bugeyes
In-Reply-To: <410801.52100.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <410801.52100.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1802940506.20091106211257@pacifier.com>

Hello Skip,

     forget the modern VIN. No one who knows anything will understand
     how you got it, or what its for. When dealing with the DMV, you
     may be accused of counterfeiting, not something you want to deal
     with. If you need an inspection, so be it. Same with the
     insurance companies. If you must, show the rep. They can deal
     with computer problems of their own making.

     OH, welcome to "the list" .. you'll get answers to questions you
     haven't thought of yet, as well as opinions on guns, cats,
     guitars, Zappa, and OEW.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  If you think you have no faults, that makes one. 

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Sat Nov  7 01:34:39 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:34:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New to Bugeyes
In-Reply-To: <1802940506.20091106211257@pacifier.com>
References: <410801.52100.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<1802940506.20091106211257@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <4333f8140911070034s37fc26eeh9928bca613ddb99e@mail.gmail.com>

Bill,
You forgot Beer!
Hal

On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 9:12 PM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello Skip,
>
>     forget the modern VIN. No one who knows anything will understand
>     how you got it, or what its for. When dealing with the DMV, you
>     may be accused of counterfeiting, not something you want to deal
>     with. If you need an inspection, so be it. Same with the
>     insurance companies. If you must, show the rep. They can deal
>     with computer problems of their own making.
>
>     OH, welcome to "the list" .. you'll get answers to questions you
>     haven't thought of yet, as well as opinions on guns, cats,
>     guitars, Zappa, and OEW.
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
>  '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
>
>  If you think you have no faults, that makes one.
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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Sat Nov  7 04:51:05 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 03:51:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] New to Bugeyes
Message-ID: <718b01ca5fa0$96107ef0$116a010a@mail2world.com>

And the Chicago vs. NY pizza wars. :)

Skip, welcome to the list! BTW, NJ DMV and my ins. co had no problem
with the old VIN on my Midget.

-=Chris

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: Hal Faulkner [frog.aye at gmail.com]
>Sent: 11/7/2009 3:34:39 AM
>To: pythias at pacifier.com
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New to Bugeyes
>
>Bill,
>You forgot Beer!
>Hal
>
>On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 9:12 PM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello Skip,
>>
>> forget the modern VIN. No one who knows anything will understand
>> how you got it, or what its for. When dealing with the DMV, you
>> may be accused of counterfeiting, not something you want to deal
>> with. If you need an inspection, so be it. Same with the
>> insurance companies. If you must, show the rep. They can deal
>> with computer problems of their own making.
>>
>> OH, welcome to "the list" .. you'll get answers to questions you
>> haven't thought of yet, as well as opinions on guns, cats,
>> guitars, Zappa, and OEW.
>>
>> --
>> Best regards,
>> Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>>
>> '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing"
>>
>> If you think you have no faults, that makes one.
>> _______________________________________________
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov  7 05:42:46 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:42:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Stolen Items
In-Reply-To: <582928.40979.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <582928.40979.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2F536DA124854464908458F4DAE661CE@HomePC>

When I talked to Rod a few months ago, he hadn't got the molds back, but I 
don't think he cares about the BE bonnet mold because the new one he had to 
make is better than the one that was stolen.  I have one of each and I 
agree.

BTW, the older one (ex-Porasik; ex-Soave) is for sale if anybody needs one.

LAD
--------------------------------------------------
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 10:19 PM
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Stolen Items

Spridgetech's molds were not recovered AFAIK, but proprietor Uncle Rod
Hahnemann had back surgery today and is going to be out of commission for a
bit. He has several projects almost finished and I offered an OSHIT, but he
declined (we should show up anyway!). Drop him well wishes at
spridgetech at ameritech.net .

From breton48 at live.com  Sat Nov  7 06:36:32 2009
From: breton48 at live.com (JLC)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:36:32 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] New to Bugeyes
In-Reply-To: <410801.52100.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <410801.52100.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU134-DS6DC2CF97686A3888DC0CAAFAE0@phx.gbl>

Skip,

Enjoy your Spridget, they are a lot of fun!

You don't say in which state you are, but the authorities should know modern
VIN numbers started in 1975.  I bet they won't have a clue what your VIN
number should look like. Make sure they pick the chassis number -
AN5-L/37190.  When my Bugeye was first registered in CA, the DMV took the
engine number, not the chassis number, for the title. I have no idea why
they did that. 

Do check to see if they copy the number correctly - when I tried to register
a 1975 Bricklin in Colorado, the CO DMV refused to do so as they noticed the
CA DMV dropped the last number in the VIN number when issuing the original
title. It took many phone calls, a couple of letters and much documentation
to get the CA DMV to correct the error the CA employee made back in 1975! It
also took over three months for the DMV to issue the new title.

I had no problem with the inspection for registering my 1970 Lotus 7 in
Colorado, even though the VIN number is scratched onto the plate in a very
non-professional manner, a common thing for the 7.  

A British Heritage Certificate is available for your Bugeye, and will give
you much info about the built of your car, dates of manufacture, shipping,
etc. If you decide to get one, the price for the certificate is 39 Pounds
Sterling.  See here: 

http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/shop/heritage-certificate/index.html

JLC

Skip J. wrote:
I bet a Bugeye for my 65th birthday.  Had an MGA and MG Midget years ago.
Is
Chassis #AN5-L/37190 a '60 or '61?  Is there a '61 Bugeye?  Is M19765 a good
transmission number?  Is 14950 a good rear axle number?  I'm trying combine
the
body # on the driver's door jam with the chassis # to make a 15 digit VIN #.

How have some of you gotten a modern VIN #?
This looks like a great forum. 

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sat Nov  7 06:52:50 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:52:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New to Bugeyes
In-Reply-To: <410801.52100.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <410801.52100.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911070552s74074388jeacefa209527b470@mail.gmail.com>

> Chassis #AN5-L/37190 a '60 or '61?  Is there a '61 Bugeye?  Is M19765 a
good
> transmission number?  Is 14950 a good rear axle number?  I'm tring combine
the
> body # on the driver's door jam with the chassis # to make a 15 digit VIN
#.
> How have some of you gotten a modern VIN #?

Skip,
According to Terry Horler's book, "Original Sprite & Midget", 37190
should have been built in March or April of 1960.

Car years on titles are frequently determined by the date of the sale,
so there are many cars titled as "1961 Bugeyes", although the only
ones that the factory is supposed to have actually built in 1961 were
"Complete KnockDowns" (CKD) and were shipped to Australia or some such
place.

There really aren't many differences from the factory in the
transmission or the rear axle. These were sourced from Minors, so the
early bugs were already gone. Your gearbox number indicates that it
came with the brass speedometer gear. All Bugeye diffs were 4.22:1 and
came from the factory with disk wheels.

You really do not want to argue with your DMV about VINs. Technically,
these cars have ID numbers, NOT VINs. The process for getting any DMV
to correct even the most obvious mistake is ridiculous. My title said
I had an "Austin-Healey Sprit", do you think I could convince the
state of Illinois that there is no such thing as a "Sprit"? Nope.
Others have also realized that you are best to simply transfer the
title as is.
David L

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Nov  7 08:13:50 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:13:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] New to Bugeyes
In-Reply-To: <402188520911070552s74074388jeacefa209527b470@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <914529.7636.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Sat, 11/7/09, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
> Others have also realized that you are best to simply
> transfer the
> title as is.

Yup. My "VIN" on the title does not contain the AN5L part, just the digits. 3 states, 3 beauracracies, 2 attempts to fix it, and so it stands as is.

Ron

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sat Nov  7 08:42:13 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:42:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SPRITE/MIDGET FIBERGLASS FRONTEND
Message-ID: <C0C022813C854F948629D0AD58989EAB@Home>

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/pts/1436728245.html

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Sat Nov  7 10:07:18 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:07:18 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Morris Radiator = Spridget???
Message-ID: <b777e2be0911070907l6d6f312fv7f6a00c4fbf5f89b@mail.gmail.com>

Anyone know if a spridget radiator will fit a 1961 Morris 1000? Downflow or
crossflow? Any mods involved?

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

From sales at justbrits.com  Sat Nov  7 15:08:01 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:08:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Stolen Items
In-Reply-To: <87d2rg$7e54fc@email.mtu.edu>
References: <87d2rg$7e54fc@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <4AF5EFC1.9060003@justbrits.com>

<<And, didn't Willie Thompson have a work truck or trailer taken?>>

Tim, below just in from Willie !!

<quote>
i had nothing stolen.
</quote>

Ed

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Nov  7 15:47:16 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:47:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Castors
Message-ID: <935949.74847.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I've skidded my cars across the garage for the last time - I'm not messing with Harbor Freight/Farm&Fleet wheel dollies anymore. I have 4 cars (3 Sprites and the Alfa) that I shuttle around every winter, so I want to get something that makes life easier. Does anyone recommend good wheel dollies that they've used? Price is becoming less relevant as frustration grows,

Ron

From jfishbein at snet.net  Sat Nov  7 16:58:45 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 18:58:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Castors
In-Reply-To: <935949.74847.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <935949.74847.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <D6AAD8AA-D914-4279-AD9D-E7402191B707@snet.net>

Go Jacks. Expensive, but you can move a car from point A to point B in  
5 minutes. That is from the time of positioning the 1st jack to the  
time of removing the last jack.

Jay
"The guy who survived the 2009 car buying experience."

On Nov 7, 2009, at 5:47 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

>  Does anyone recommend good wheel dollies that they've used? Price  
> is becoming less relevant as frustration grows,

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov  7 17:02:32 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:02:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Castors
In-Reply-To: <935949.74847.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <935949.74847.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <33A9706EE8A245DE803F45A1C6BEBC38@spider>

I got mine at NAPA about 10-years ago. I'd priced them around including
shipping; their price was very fair and I was able to look at them before
buying. I was able to walk in and carry them out. Sure felt good. ...bill in
oregon

=================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 2:47 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Castors

I've skidded my cars across the garage for the last time - I'm not messing
with Harbor Freight/Farm&Fleet wheel dollies anymore. I have 4 cars (3
Sprites and the Alfa) that I shuttle around every winter, so I want to get
something that makes life easier. Does anyone recommend good wheel dollies
that they've used? Price is becoming less relevant as frustration grows,

Ron
_______________________________________________

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov  7 17:03:45 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:03:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Finding the need for a good timing light
Message-ID: <236449.45687.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Looking to get a decent timing light.  I'm finding that I need one now that I'm once again playing with cars.  I see some of them have a "Tach Advance" feature.  Can someone explain that?  I'm used to just the plain old flashy light thingy.  Does this feature allow you to see what the timing is at different RPMs?  Is it something that I REALLY need?

From dwgwater at hotmail.com  Sat Nov  7 17:09:32 2009
From: dwgwater at hotmail.com (David Groundwater)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 18:09:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] New to Bugeyes
In-Reply-To: <914529.7636.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <402188520911070552s74074388jeacefa209527b470@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU147-W318C57FAC4185D4A67DB48CEAD0@phx.gbl>

Mine was originally registered in California, where they put the year in front
of the GAN5--70GAN5.  When I brought it back to Chicago, they made the 70 into
7D.  After a few years, I got around to splainin to one a da guys over by da
Secritery a States dat dey shooda made it da numper sebenty not da numper
sebben and da ledder dee. So dose guys over by dere gots me all taken care of.



dave






> Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:13:50 -0800
> From: soavero at yahoo.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] New to Bugeyes
>
> --- On Sat, 11/7/09, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Others have also realized that you are best to simply
> > transfer the
> > title as is.
>
> Yup. My "VIN" on the title does not contain the AN5L part, just the digits.
3 states, 3 beauracracies, 2 attempts to fix it, and so it stands as is.
>
> Ron
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov  7 17:26:55 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:26:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Castors
In-Reply-To: <935949.74847.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <935949.74847.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1DB6DCB4EEBF4A0F9723A218F4A536C7@spider>

Here is a picture; one is upside down. One on right has 5-years of dust on
it.   ...bill in oregon

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

===============
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 2:47 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Castors

I've skidded my cars across the garage for the last time - I'm not messing
with Harbor Freight/Farm&Fleet wheel dollies anymore. I have 4 cars (3
Sprites and the Alfa) that I shuttle around every winter, so I want to get
something that makes life easier. Does anyone recommend good wheel dollies
that they've used? Price is becoming less relevant as frustration grows,

Ron
_______________________________________________

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sat Nov  7 18:08:13 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:08:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mazda rotary
Message-ID: <FF9C5A43705A471B9A42965B22533A58@Home>

Hey all you Miata guys.  I have a warehouse find - a complete NOS 1970-74 Mazda 12a engine that has never been in a car and never run.  It was one of 200 purchased from the factory to put in boats.  They used too much gas, so the project was abandoned and the remaining engines sat in a warehouse for 30 years.  It still has the Mazda factory inspection tag on it.

I got it intending someday to put it in a Midget, but it seems like a waste to use it for a swap if the restoration people might use it.  Anyone know someone who might be interested?

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Nov  7 18:18:16 2009
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Evans)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:18:16 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Casters
Message-ID: <007001ca6011$5a2e8870$0e8b9950$@net>

I have had the best luck making my own from shopping cart wheels (the bums
are always leaving their shopping carts in the alley behind the house).

 

After removing four swivel wheels from two carts, bolt them to old 2x4s the
width of the car.  On top of these, use 3" drywall screws to attach two
short 2x4s that can ride under the outer sills.   Works like a piece of cake
to move the car around with ease. 

 

If you remember, that is what the Sprite was on when you first saw it.

 

Buster

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Soave
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 2:47 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Castors

 

I've skidded my cars across the garage for the last time - I'm not messing
with Harbor Freight/Farm&Fleet wheel dollies anymore. I have 4 cars (3
Sprites and the Alfa) that I shuttle around every winter, so I want to get
something that makes life easier. Does anyone recommend good wheel dollies
that they've used? Price is becoming less relevant as frustration grows,

 

Ron

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Nov  7 18:49:52 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:49:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Castors
In-Reply-To: <1DB6DCB4EEBF4A0F9723A218F4A536C7@spider>
Message-ID: <C71B63C0.21C70%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Those are the Harbor Freight castors. I have three or four sets. I don't use
them often, but I thought they were OK.

> Here is a picture; one is upside down. One on right has 5-years of dust on
> it.   ...bill in oregon
> 
> http://www.97330.com/good_wheel_dollies.jpg

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov  7 19:35:08 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:35:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] HS2 APT K&N Air filters
In-Reply-To: <467888.39735.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <467888.39735.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4AF62E5C.40909@comcast.net>

Edward Perez wrote:
> I have a set of K&N air filters for HS2s that won't fit my application...they are on ebay right now.  

I took a pair of K&Ns and had to turn them upside down to get them to fit.
I think I had to drill a hole in the back plate for the carb air hole 
but they now fit and work.


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

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov  7 19:53:16 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:53:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
In-Reply-To: <58309.63588.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <58309.63588.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4AF6329C.7070801@comcast.net>

Edward Perez wrote:
> I'm so amp'd that I'm finally able to drive the Midget thanks to BillM, RickB and Rich Ball.  I installed the new starter and she's ready to go.  A few minor details that I would like to iron out..... 
>
> 1.  Missing at 3500 RPM and above...power seems to die off when is should be kicking in (Kent 256 cam).
>   
Timing or carbs too lean.
> 2.  No horn (I have to use my finger)
>   

Fuse? Dead horn? Check the horn itself first, put 12 volts to it and see 
if it works.
> 3.  No directionals (but the hazards work)
>   
At the hazard switch there are 2 solid green wires, they are connected 
inside the hazard switch, hook those 2 solid green wires together and 
by-pass the switch,
see if the signals work now. Remember have the key on. If not, 
check/replace the flasher unit, it's NOT the one inside the console, 
that one is for the hazards, it's up under the dash behind the glove box.
Or check/clean the contacts on the stalk switch.


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

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Sat Nov  7 21:24:11 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 23:24:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] E85 Conversion
Message-ID: <BLU103-W17B72EFB8EBB866CE10F7AC2AD0@phx.gbl>

Hey all,

I also posted this to the Yahooey Bugeye list.

Has anyone done or thought of converting their Bugeye/Spridget

to run E85?



I know that I'd have to change the fuel lines, and possibly the

electric fuel pump. Not major obstacles.

Biggest question I have is if I'd have to change the carb needles?

And if so to what?

At the moment, engine is a  1098, ported head, HS2's, LCB header,

big cam, not sure the specs, but I believe it is at least

equivalent to a 286 , as it doesn't have much power til over 3000rspm.



The thoughts of having easy access to 100 octane and prices

about $1 a gallon cheaper than Premium unleaded, seem pretty

enticing. Car does run better with an octane booster...


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!


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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Sat Nov  7 22:12:38 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 22:12:38 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Castors
In-Reply-To: <935949.74847.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <935949.74847.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <b777e2be0911072112o165e58fbh4758c1f46ee0f507@mail.gmail.com>

On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 3:47 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
I've skidded my cars across the garage for the last time - I'm not messing
with Harbor Freight/Farm&Fleet wheel dollies anymore.

Ron
The problem with the HF POS dollies is that the Chinese have not figured out
how to drill a hole in the CENTER of the wheel. I have several sets of HF
dollies that I bought really cheap from a returns outfit. The castor wheel
axles are off center on some and they bind up when you try to move the
vehicle on the dollies. Buy some good quality castor wheels and make them
fit the HF pans. Problem solved! I just cherry picked the best castors and
have a set of 4 dollies that work as expected. I used two of the pans as
fenders on my spridget trailer... The others are used as engine stands, etc.

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

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Sat Nov  7 22:20:07 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 22:20:07 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Mazda rotary
In-Reply-To: <FF9C5A43705A471B9A42965B22533A58@Home>
References: <FF9C5A43705A471B9A42965B22533A58@Home>
Message-ID: <b777e2be0911072120h6baa7fe5q41bb24c6b4c5c6e6@mail.gmail.com>

On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 6:08 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:
Hey all you Miata guys.  I have a warehouse find - a complete NOS 1970-74
Mazda 12a engine that has never been in a car and never run.

The Miata uses a DOHC engine not a rotary. The RX-7 had a rotary but I think
they were late 70s and used a 12b engine. Mazda also had a little econobox
that ran a rotary way back when! I think that is what yours was from.

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

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Sun Nov  8 02:24:41 2009
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 01:24:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] HS2 APT K&N Air filters
In-Reply-To: <467888.39735.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <467888.39735.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <441250190911080124m288a242dn8d3539f4ec6824a2@mail.gmail.com>

If you have a new Midget with the re-enforced corner you and bend it back
with a ball peen hammer; the filters will fit once you make a bit of an
"adjustment".

On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 5:56 PM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I have a set of K&N air filters for HS2s that won't fit my
> application...they are on ebay right now.  I'm open to offers to those who
> will provide a good home.  They are brand new from APT.  I tried to fit
them
> in the engine bay and they won't work for me.  Some minor scarring from the
> lock washers, so I'm hesitant to send them back.
>
> 170403677615
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Nov  8 06:03:10 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 08:03:10 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Finding the need for a good timing light
Message-ID: <bdd.5f4889c7.38281b8e@aol.com>

I bought a used Snap-On light and I've been really impressed with it.   Yes 
it has an accurate tacho function and stuff I've forgotten why I would want 
 to use but did that one time.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 08/11/2009 00:50:58 GMT Standard Time, eap2140 at yahoo.com 
 writes:

Looking  to get a decent timing light.  I'm finding that I need one now 
that I'm  once again playing with cars.  I see some of them have a "Tach 
Advance"  feature.  Can someone explain that?  I'm used to just the plain old  
flashy light thingy.  Does this feature allow you to see what the timing  is at 
different RPMs?  Is it something that I REALLY  need?

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Nov  8 06:15:39 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 07:15:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mazda rotary
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be0911072120h6baa7fe5q41bb24c6b4c5c6e6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <FF9C5A43705A471B9A42965B22533A58@Home>
	<b777e2be0911072120h6baa7fe5q41bb24c6b4c5c6e6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003272ABFE95417293CF458A65309583@HomePC>

Nope, the RX-7 used a 12A but they didn't come out until the late 70's.  I 
think the Cosmo used a 12A and the early RX-3 used a 12A.  That RX-3 was 
probably where those came from -- the years would be right.

But you were right, the Miata used a piston engine.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "CosmicMag1380" <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 11:20 PM
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Mazda rotary

On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 6:08 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:
Hey all you Miata guys.  I have a warehouse find - a complete NOS 1970-74
Mazda 12a engine that has never been in a car and never run.

The Miata uses a DOHC engine not a rotary. The RX-7 had a rotary but I think
they were late 70s and used a 12b engine. Mazda also had a little econobox
that ran a rotary way back when! I think that is what yours was from.

-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Sun Nov  8 06:21:14 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 05:21:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] VIN Plates
Message-ID: <426500.64845.qm@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Where can I get a motor # stamped onto the plate I purchased from Moss? 
Thanks, Skip

From peter at nosimport.com  Sun Nov  8 06:33:01 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:33:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mazda rotary
In-Reply-To: <FF9C5A43705A471B9A42965B22533A58@Home>
References: <FF9C5A43705A471B9A42965B22533A58@Home>
Message-ID: <200911080533391.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Mike,
         We used to have those stacked under the parts counter in NJ. 
They were available through dealerships to replace the early gen 
cars. RX2s and 3s. Mazda was trying to establish credibility in its 
new technology.
Peter
=
At 07:08 PM 11/7/2009, Michael Rowe wrote:
>Hey all you Miata guys.  I have a warehouse find - a complete NOS 
>1970-74 Mazda 12a engine that has never been in a car and never 
>run.  It was one of 200 purchased from the factory to put in 
>boats.  They used too much gas, so the project was abandoned and the 
>remaining engines sat in a warehouse for 30 years.  It still has the 
>Mazda factory inspection tag on it.
>
>I got it intending someday to put it in a Midget, but it seems like 
>a waste to use it for a swap if the restoration people might use 
>it.  Anyone know someone who might be interested?
>
>Michael Rowe
>Long Island, NY

From breton48 at live.com  Sun Nov  8 07:26:46 2009
From: breton48 at live.com (JLC)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 07:26:46 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Mazda rotary
In-Reply-To: <003272ABFE95417293CF458A65309583@HomePC>
References: <FF9C5A43705A471B9A42965B22533A58@Home>
	<b777e2be0911072120h6baa7fe5q41bb24c6b4c5c6e6@mail.gmail.com>
	<003272ABFE95417293CF458A65309583@HomePC>
Message-ID: <BLU134-DS33226FAE82C945BC0FDF9AFAD0@phx.gbl>

That's from memory... The RX7 first series was manufactured from 1979 to
1985. It used the 12A, except for the GSL model which had the 12B and bigger
brakes - that was the only difference. The 12A was producing 100 hp, the 12B
a little more, I don't remember exactly how much more. 

I raced a 1983 RX7 in SCCA "Spec 7" in So Cal, and for a while the 12a
engine and the transmission/rear axle for these cars were in high demand
because of the racing in CA and AZ (Spec 7 and Pro 7 in both SCCA and NASA)
, but no more - most of the "Spec 7" racers moved to the Spec Miata series.
Where we had 30 cars plus in a race, a friend who was still racing two years
ago said he was one of two or three on the track then. I would imagine they
will eliminate those categories soon, if it has not already been done. By
the way, both the Spec 7 and Pro 7 categories were limited to the first
series RX7 with the 12A engine and the smaller brakes (no GSL).

These cars were nearly "bullet proof", the only weak point being the
transmission (poor ratios compared with the Miata box, and weak syncros). We
had to keep the weight above 1250 lbs, and the brakes standards. At that
time most of us were using Hawks Blue racing pads, which were wearing the
rotors and we had to replace them often - either they were getting too thin,
or they cracked (a very common occurrence!)

JLC

LAD wrote:
Nope, the RX-7 used a 12A but they didn't come out until the late 70's.  I 
think the Cosmo used a 12A and the early RX-3 used a 12A.  That RX-3 was 
probably where those came from -- the years would be right.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Nov  8 08:20:27 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:20:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mazda rotary
In-Reply-To: <200911080533391.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <FF9C5A43705A471B9A42965B22533A58@Home>
	<200911080533391.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <369CDF66CDD94DFC871195B37FB37193@HomePC>

Peter, do I recall correctly that those early rotary engines had seals that 
didn't last long?  I seem to remember that they were lucky to get 50K on 
them.  Not sure if that was a rumor started by other guys when the RX-7s 
started showing up at the track or if there really was a problem with them.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Peter Caldwell" <peter at nosimport.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 7:33 AM
To: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>; "Spridget Chat Group" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Mazda rotary

Mike,
         We used to have those stacked under the parts counter in NJ.
They were available through dealerships to replace the early gen
cars. RX2s and 3s. Mazda was trying to establish credibility in its
new technology.
Peter
=
At 07:08 PM 11/7/2009, Michael Rowe wrote:
>Hey all you Miata guys.  I have a warehouse find - a complete NOS
>1970-74 Mazda 12a engine that has never been in a car and never
>run.  It was one of 200 purchased from the factory to put in
>boats.  They used too much gas, so the project was abandoned and the
>remaining engines sat in a warehouse for 30 years.  It still has the
>Mazda factory inspection tag on it.
>
>I got it intending someday to put it in a Midget, but it seems like
>a waste to use it for a swap if the restoration people might use
>it.  Anyone know someone who might be interested?
>
>Michael Rowe
>Long Island, NY
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From kbainrace at gmail.com  Sun Nov  8 08:24:45 2009
From: kbainrace at gmail.com (Kurt Bain)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 10:24:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Vintage Racing question.
Message-ID: <4d1599d10911080724n58bb2722taf985e582a140253@mail.gmail.com>

Those of you that race your spridgets, how did you get started?  What got
you interested in going racing?
What kind of budget do you set aside for your sport?
We're working on an article to possibly help educate begining racers to take
the plunge and any insight would be appreciated.
KB

From twobees at sprynet.com  Sun Nov  8 08:34:04 2009
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 10:34:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Audi Digest??
Message-ID: <000001ca6088$e80c7630$6401a8c0@normoffice>

Any of you know if there is a US-based Audi list/Digest?
 
Thanks.
 
Norm Sippel

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov  8 08:43:15 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 08:43:15 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Not a Spridget in sight here in Albuquerque
Message-ID: <205cef430911080743o5a7fbf7ao55939a96fd8cf98a@mail.gmail.com>

I'm flying back to NJ as we speak from  Albuquerque, New Mexico and
I'm sorry to report that there was not a Spridget in sight here in
Albuquerque.

I had a great time learning about my dear fathers family here and that
this is one of the cleanest & prettiest states I've been to.

Looking forward to tackeling that bad fuel line on Pinky when I get
home so I don't have to drive around with a soda bottle full of gas,
lol.
Lin

From breton48 at live.com  Sun Nov  8 08:51:21 2009
From: breton48 at live.com (JLC)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 08:51:21 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Mazda rotary
In-Reply-To: <BLU134-DS33226FAE82C945BC0FDF9AFAD0@phx.gbl>
References: <FF9C5A43705A471B9A42965B22533A58@Home>
	<b777e2be0911072120h6baa7fe5q41bb24c6b4c5c6e6@mail.gmail.com>
	<003272ABFE95417293CF458A65309583@HomePC>
	<BLU134-DS33226FAE82C945BC0FDF9AFAD0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU134-DS5C1C06E028789397EA5B7AFAD0@phx.gbl>

Oops... for the weight, I meant 2500 lbs, as otherwise the weight of the
Mazda 7 would be on par with a Lotus 7!

JLC

I wrote:

That's from memory... The RX7 first series was manufactured from 1979 to
1985. It used the 12A, except for the GSL model which had the 12B and bigger
brakes - that was the only difference. The 12A was producing 100 hp, the 12B
a little more, I don't remember exactly how much more. 

I raced a 1983 RX7 in SCCA "Spec 7" in So Cal, and for a while the 12a
engine and the transmission/rear axle for these cars were in high demand
because of the racing in CA and AZ (Spec 7 and Pro 7 in both SCCA and NASA)
, but no more - most of the "Spec 7" racers moved to the Spec Miata series.
Where we had 30 cars plus in a race, a friend who was still racing two years
ago said he was one of two or three on the track then. I would imagine they
will eliminate those categories soon, if it has not already been done. By
the way, both the Spec 7 and Pro 7 categories were limited to the first
series RX7 with the 12A engine and the smaller brakes (no GSL).

These cars were nearly "bullet proof", the only weak point being the
transmission (poor ratios compared with the Miata box, and weak syncros). We
had to keep the weight above 1250 lbs, and the brakes standards. At that
time most of us were using Hawks Blue racing pads, which were wearing the
rotors and we had to replace them often - either they were getting too thin,
or they cracked (a very common occurrence!)

JLC

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sun Nov  8 09:07:47 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:07:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mazda rotary
In-Reply-To: <369CDF66CDD94DFC871195B37FB37193@HomePC>
References: <FF9C5A43705A471B9A42965B22533A58@Home>
	<200911080533391.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<369CDF66CDD94DFC871195B37FB37193@HomePC>
Message-ID: <3B6184C3797E4469A47C1EC1D68737BF@Home>

> Peter, do I recall correctly that those early rotary engines had seals 
> that
> didn't last long?

I think it had carbon seals and they did not last long.  The metal of the 
walls was also softer, which is why they used soft seals.  But I also think 
that there are modern ceramic racing seals that are harder and smoother, so 
last longer and do less damage to the cylinder walls.  I would not put stock 
seals back into this engine unless the ceramic ones will not fit.

Michael Rowe 

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Sun Nov  8 09:12:21 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:12:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mazda rotary
In-Reply-To: <369CDF66CDD94DFC871195B37FB37193@HomePC>
References: <FF9C5A43705A471B9A42965B22533A58@Home>,
	<200911080533391.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>,
	<369CDF66CDD94DFC871195B37FB37193@HomePC>
Message-ID: <4AF6EDE5.27206.375966@kk7ss.verizon.net>

The original Wankel engines had rotor seals made from bone (some said 
human bone). There was a change to another material (haed rubber?) 
that did not last long. Then they switched to ceramic; that solved 
the problem.
A bigger problem was weeping between the wafers.

I had an early RX-7 (and solo'd it) but my favorite was the RX-4 twin 
rotor station wagon... went like a bat out of hell. I wish I hadn't 
sold it for a Dodge Aires -- Ugh!
 

On 8 Nov 2009 at 9:20, Larry Daniels wrote:

>> Peter, do I recall correctly that those early rotary engines had seals
>> that didn't last long?  I seem to remember that they were lucky to get
>> 50K on them.  Not sure if that was a rumor started by other guys when
>> the RX-7s started showing up at the track or if there really was a
>> problem with them.


--
Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

Age is just another number... !

From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Sun Nov  8 09:17:22 2009
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 10:17:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] VIN Plates
In-Reply-To: <426500.64845.qm@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <426500.64845.qm@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <01cf01ca608e$f46431b0$dd2c9510$@net>

Skip
Clark Spares can do this for you.
http://www.clarkespares.com/carparts.html

Herb Miller

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Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 7:21 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] VIN Plates

Where can I get a motor # stamped onto the plate I purchased from Moss? 
Thanks, Skip
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Nov  8 09:26:33 2009
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 11:26:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mazda rotary
References: <FF9C5A43705A471B9A42965B22533A58@Home><200911080533391.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<369CDF66CDD94DFC871195B37FB37193@HomePC>
Message-ID: <080c01ca6090$3c8c1150$6401a8c0@refisk>

I worked for Mazda North America in the early 80's.  They did indeed have a 
problem with the rotor seals on the early engines.  Mazda had a crew of guys 
at the North American headquarters that did nothing but rebuild engines with 
blown seals.  These engines were then shipped to their dealers for free 
replacement of engines that failed with less than 50,000 miles.  Over 50,000 
miles and the customer had to pay.

I worked there for less than a year as they ran the business in the Japanese 
fashion and it really really sucked.  Having round eyes I was on the bottom 
of every list and treated like a leper.  The only reason they tolerated any 
of us "round eyes" was because we could speak and write English.

Rick

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>; "Spridget Chat Group" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Peter Caldwell" <peter at nosimport.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Mazda rotary


> Peter, do I recall correctly that those early rotary engines had seals 
> that
> didn't last long?  I seem to remember that they were lucky to get 50K on
> them.  Not sure if that was a rumor started by other guys when the RX-7s
> started showing up at the track or if there really was a problem with 
> them.
>
> LAD

From breton48 at live.com  Sun Nov  8 10:17:30 2009
From: breton48 at live.com (JLC)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 10:17:30 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Mazda rotary
In-Reply-To: <369CDF66CDD94DFC871195B37FB37193@HomePC>
References: <FF9C5A43705A471B9A42965B22533A58@Home>
	<200911080533391.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<369CDF66CDD94DFC871195B37FB37193@HomePC>
Message-ID: <BLU134-DS17176F5E364C6618B27C6AFAD0@phx.gbl>

I think it was true about some of the very early, pre-RX7 rotary engines,
but there were 12A equipped RX7 with well over 150,000 miles, racing in so
Cal. If you used the proper non-synthetic oil and made sure to keep the oil
at the proper level (the rotary uses oil as designed), the RX7 12A engine
lasted at least 150,000 miles. The lowest mileage I heard of, using the
non-recommended synthetic, was around 70,000 miles before rebuild. Some
racers used synthetic because they said they got one or two more hp at the
same viscosity than dyno oil. I was explained why it was better to use dyno
oil in the 12A (something about the burn characteristics).

JLC
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------
LAD wrote:
Peter, do I recall correctly that those early rotary engines had seals that 
didn't last long?  I seem to remember that they were lucky to get 50K on 
them.  Not sure if that was a rumor started by other guys when the RX-7s 
started showing up at the track or if there really was a problem with them.

From breton48 at live.com  Sun Nov  8 10:19:54 2009
From: breton48 at live.com (JLC)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 10:19:54 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Vintage Racing question.
In-Reply-To: <4d1599d10911080724n58bb2722taf985e582a140253@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4d1599d10911080724n58bb2722taf985e582a140253@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU134-DS40F83346F37BD332A7341AFAD0@phx.gbl>

Kurt B. wrote:
Those of you that race your spridgets, how did you get started?  What got
you interested in going racing?
What kind of budget do you set aside for your sport?
We're working on an article to possibly help educate begining racers to take
the plunge and any insight would be appreciated.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-

First, I must point out my last vintage race was November 11, 2001, and I
have very little racing experience compared with many on this list.

Back in 2000, I  was racing SCCA "Spec 7" with a 1983  RX7.  The car needed
very little maintenance, but  that  kind of racing was  "bumper car"
racing!  The good thing about the Spec 7 is that it was a "momentum car",
and it teached you how to drive. I did most of  the mechanical work myself,
but I got tired of paying for bodywork repairs, which sometimes took longer
than expected, and I missed races because of that.

 That was when I decided to take my Bugeye to vintage racing with VARA in So
Cal. VARA did not accept my racing license from SCCA, and I went to a "super
weekend" at Buttonwillow racetrack to qualify. That included class time and
track time.  It was easier to get through VARA requirements than SCCA. After
three race weekends, I think I was off my "probationary" status. 

Right away, I liked vintage racing much better than SCCA. No more "rubbing
is racing" unless it was truly accidental, and even then you might be sent
off the track, or even home if it happened more than once.  Penalty for
going all four wheels off the track was to stop in the pits and wait till
the stewart let you go again. The Bugeye was much more fun to drive than the
RX7, I was not so worried about bodywork damage. Vintage car racing was FUN!
So why did I stop... money! 

I already had the car as well as the tow vehicle and the trailer when I
started vintage racing, but the Bugeye needed a lot more attention than the
Mazda. I had to use high octane racing gas at $7 or so per gallon, while in
the Mazda I used the cheapest unleaded gas which was below $2 at the time.
At 7 to 8 miles per gallon top, I could use $70 or more in gas in the Bugeye
during a racing weekend. Tires did not last very long, no doubt the welded
rear axle did not help there! After paying for parts for the car, fuel on
and off the track, sets of dot racing tires ($500 a pop), hotels and  food,
paid expenses for a friend of mine who was my mechanic/minder, entry fees,
the cost escalated to the point I was thinking more of how much I was
spending, than how much fun I had on the track. 

I do not mean the above to sound negative - just pointing out a few things:

1.  Back in 2001, the average vintage racing budget for a Bugeye, per year,
was probably around $20,000. The parts alone to build my race engine back in
2000 cost $7,500. In so Cal, a full race engine by a reputable builder was
going for around $12,000 at the time, and an engine may not last you more
than one season, or even less if you are unlucky.
2.  Even in vintage racing, don't go racing unless you are prepared to have
your car damaged, or even written off. 
3.  If it is fun and you can afford it, go vintage racing! If you start
worrying about how much money you spend, or for any reason it is not fun
anymore, stop!

JLC

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov  8 10:53:12 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:53:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mazda rotary
In-Reply-To: <080c01ca6090$3c8c1150$6401a8c0@refisk>
References: <FF9C5A43705A471B9A42965B22533A58@Home><200911080533391.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><369CDF66CDD94DFC871195B37FB37193@HomePC>
	<080c01ca6090$3c8c1150$6401a8c0@refisk>
Message-ID: <6766417B94B84A53A0C368F905E2696E@spider>

...bill in Oregon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wankel_rotary

==================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rick
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 8:27 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Mazda rotary

I worked for Mazda North America in the early 80's.  They did indeed have a 
problem with the rotor seals on the early engines.  Mazda had a crew of guys

at the North American headquarters that did nothing but rebuild engines with

blown seals.  These engines were then shipped to their dealers for free 
replacement of engines that failed with less than 50,000 miles.  Over 50,000

miles and the customer had to pay.

I worked there for less than a year as they ran the business in the Japanese

fashion and it really really sucked.  Having round eyes I was on the bottom 
of every list and treated like a leper.  The only reason they tolerated any 
of us "round eyes" was because we could speak and write English.

Rick

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Sun Nov  8 15:00:51 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 14:00:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] VIN Plates
Message-ID: <962594.13079.qm@web46403.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Thanks Guys.  Clark Spares looks like the answere.  Skip

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Sun Nov  8 17:46:35 2009
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:46:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Audi Digest??
In-Reply-To: <mailman.13.1257706803.4341.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.13.1257706803.4341.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4AF7666B.4000709@comcast.net>

Norm Sippel wrote:
 > Any of you know if there is a US-based Audi list/Digest?

I like Audi Fans: <http://www.audifans.com/mailman.php>

There a lots of sublists, depending on your model.  The "quattro" list is the 
main list, though it is geared to mainly older (early 90s) models.  Lots of 
knowledgeable, helpful people, very few flame wars, and very little "I added 
some bitchin' 20" wheels to my A4. What do you think?" postings.

-- 
Kent McLean
1990 Audi V8 w/5-speed and other mods
1991 Audi 200 TQA #3, with mods
1999 Audi A4 Avant, V6 Tiptronic
gone: '91 200 TQA x2, '94 100 S Avant, '89 200 TQ "Bad Puppy"
Also a '56 100 BN2, a '93 BMW R1100RS, and a '73 Honda CB350.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sun Nov  8 17:58:58 2009
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:58:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] E85 Conversion
References: <BLU103-W17B72EFB8EBB866CE10F7AC2AD0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <685644E843C94A2EB1A7996B9A1D9FD7@blackbox2>

On the Bugeye at least, the fuel lines are steel so they are not an issue.

The hose connecting the two SU's should be replace with a modern Neoprene hose anyway.
And neoprene is compatible to E85.

As far as the needles go brass is listed as incompatible with E85.
However bronze is compatible. So you could have those parts machined in bronze.

In any case I don't think that in the short term much damage would occur
by running E85 through the SU as they are presently.  You may have to enrichen
the mixture a bit. But I don't think you will need to alter the needle profile.

The biggest problem with E85 is that it is conductive an accelerates corrosion all around.
(like in the tank).

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "brian S" <bugeye15 at hotmail.com>
To: "spridgets list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 11:24 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] E85 Conversion


> Hey all,
> 
> I also posted this to the Yahooey Bugeye list.
> 
> Has anyone done or thought of converting their Bugeye/Spridget
> 
> to run E85?
> 
> 
> 
> I know that I'd have to change the fuel lines, and possibly the
> 
> electric fuel pump. Not major obstacles.
> 
> Biggest question I have is if I'd have to change the carb needles?
> 
> And if so to what?
> 
> At the moment, engine is a  1098, ported head, HS2's, LCB header,
> 
> big cam, not sure the specs, but I believe it is at least
> 
> equivalent to a 286 , as it doesn't have much power til over 3000rspm.
> 
> 
> 
> The thoughts of having easy access to 100 octane and prices
> 
> about $1 a gallon cheaper than Premium unleaded, seem pretty
> 
> enticing. Car does run better with an octane booster...
> 
> 
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Nov  8 18:07:18 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:07:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ran When Parked
Message-ID: <402188520911081707l32fd9221xdf953da761a27aa1@mail.gmail.com>

I don't know about you, but I have always found the Hemmings calendars
of cars with trees growing through the engine compartment "somewhere
in Idaho" to be both fascinating and depressing.

Working my way through the creation of the 2010 Spridget Calendar
today, I came across an idea I had forgotten... a page of "ran when
parked" pictures of forlorn and/or abandoned Spridgets. Even better if
there is an "after" picture of the rescued car ;-)

Go on, dig up those photos and email them to me!
David L
Spridget.calendar at gmail.com

From mgmaven at bellsouth.net  Sun Nov  8 18:59:23 2009
From: mgmaven at bellsouth.net (Bob Spruck)
Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:59:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Vintage Racing question.
In-Reply-To: <4d1599d10911080724n58bb2722taf985e582a140253@mail.gmail.co
  m>
Message-ID: <4.1.20091108203557.01824d90@mail.bellsouth.net>

Kurt:

I have been vintage racing my 1967 Midget for 18 years. I will send another
email in the next few days detailing how I got started .

Attached, in the meantime, are four articles I wrote and had published in
the now defunct Sprite & Midget Magazine, MG Vintage Racers Newsletter, and
Spitfire/GT6 Magazine. They may answer your questions. I have been writing
about and taking photos of vintage racing, reporting on races and shows,
and doing features on cars and drivers for about a dozen magazines for the
past 20 years or so as my second hobby after vintage racing. My
name-de-plume is MotorMouth/south. If you need any photos, I have thousands
cataloged.

Victory Lane Magazine has a brochure they distribute free of charge called
"How to Get Started in Vintage Racing". Check out www.victorylane.com or
call Pam Shatraw at (800) 818-5624 or (650) 321-1411.

Where is your article going to be published? Use my stuff if you want, just
give me credit. If anyone else wants copies, send me an email off-list or
suggest a place where I can post them.

Bob Spruck
MotorMouth/south
1967 MG Midget vintage racer
1972 MG Midget street & show



 At 10:24 AM 11/8/2009 , Kurt Bain wrote:
>Those of you that race your spridgets, how did you get started?  What got
>you interested in going racing?
>What kind of budget do you set aside for your sport?
>We're working on an article to possibly help educate begining racers to take
>the plunge and any insight would be appreciated.
>KB

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From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Sun Nov  8 20:22:03 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:22:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] VIN Plates
References: <426500.64845.qm@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <023b01ca60eb$cf4d2140$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hi Skip,

Try doing it yourself.  Buy the stamps from Harbor Freight.  These numbers
put on at the factory were not the neatest in the world!

Later, Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Skip Jackson" <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 08, 2009 5:21 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] VIN Plates


> Where can I get a motor # stamped onto the plate I purchased from Moss?
> Thanks, Skip
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Nov  8 21:45:25 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:45:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Vintage Racing question.
Message-ID: <991504.97197.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Attached (Kurt only) is a missive after Year One of racing that was on the
late great Thicko list. In short:

I got started when my employer extended my
interview weekend to take me to Elkhart Lake. I met Team Thicko.

I got
started in a $3800 car, including trailer and spares. Year 1 budget was $500.
I went racing. I went slow, but I went racing. Budgets on aveage seem to sort
of have a fixed $1500 per year (suit, helmet, body touch up) plus a variable
cost of $1500 per weekend, including prep/tires/gas. I had an unexpected big
bill this year, but hopefully not next. Well....there was also the trailer
year...$4500 there....there's always SOMETHING

It isn't ANYTHING without the
people. Last few years have been bittersweet with economic downturn and some
untimely passing of friends. I hope your article gets many new members.

Ron
Soave

--- On Sun, 11/8/09, Kurt Bain <kbainrace at gmail.com> wrote:

> From:
Kurt Bain <kbainrace at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Vintage Racing
question.
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sunday, November 8, 2009,
9:24 AM
> Those of you that race your
> spridgets, how did you get started? 
What got
> you interested in going racing?
> What kind of budget do you set
aside for your sport?
> We're working on an article to possibly help educate
>
begining racers to take
> the plunge and any insight would be appreciated.
>
KB
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov  8 23:08:02 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:08:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Vintage Racing question.
In-Reply-To: <991504.97197.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <991504.97197.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911082208h4f4a4423k5177c57b3ff1ad1f@mail.gmail.com>

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 10:45 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
<snip>fixed $1500 per year (suit, helmet, body touch up) </snip>

Suit and helmet - okay...  But "body touch up"?  Unless you mean the car,
you got gipped on that part!!   ;-)
--
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  Mon Nov  9 03:31:41 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 05:31:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Stolen Items
In-Reply-To: <87d2rg$7e54fc@email.mtu.edu>
References: <87d2rg$7e54fc@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <205cef430911090231y29ef7d17p44f1781c696fd2ab@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Tim,
Do you have a link to that article I would like to share it with other VW
bus owners. The biggest fear with these buses is finding out your bus was
stolen after dumping 10K into them. I am assuming if you bought a car with a
title it is the responsibility of the DMV to determine if it was stolen.
What's the consensus on that?

BTW my bus is almost painted (interior only right now) and once I get her
home I can start clearing out the portable garage to get ready for my
Spridget projects : )
Lin

On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> I noticed in the news that a VW van, that was stolen 35 years ago in
> Spokane, Wash., has been recovered. The owner turned in a claim back then so
> the now FULLY restored van belongs to Alllstate Insurance. (Story says van
> may be worth $27k now)!!!
>
> That story got me wondering how things turned out with some of the stolen
> items people have mentioned on this Spridget list. I remember some Spridget
> body molds being stolen from the folks in Milford Mi, I believe. Were they
> ever located?
>
> And, didn't Willie Thompson have a work truck or trailer taken? I don't
> think he visits this list much but some of you WI guys may know how that
> turned out.
>
> How about others I haven't remembered?
>
> Tim Collins
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov  9 03:34:02 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 05:34:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Vintage Racing question.
In-Reply-To: <4d1599d10911080724n58bb2722taf985e582a140253@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4d1599d10911080724n58bb2722taf985e582a140253@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430911090234u3510cbfdg9e1ef34e61d79da0@mail.gmail.com>

I think the SCCA needs another Pink Spridget Racer : )
RIP Donna Mae Mims.
Lin

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 10:24 AM, Kurt Bain <kbainrace at gmail.com> wrote:

> Those of you that race your spridgets, how did you get started?  What got
> you interested in going racing?
> What kind of budget do you set aside for your sport?
> We're working on an article to possibly help educate begining racers to
> take
> the plunge and any insight would be appreciated.
> KB
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov  9 03:56:30 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 05:56:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky broke down but I got her home,
 the list  would  be proud of my temporary repair : )
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10910311816k55084ddm34e5165366a9323e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430910311716g60183c74na22b293208a283c@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10910311816k55084ddm34e5165366a9323e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430911090256o6c084a47jff0322f94fa8a2db@mail.gmail.com>

The new pump sucked up fuel like a kid with milk so I'm pretty sure it's OK
I'll change the rear hose then fill & check. After that she goes to the
radiator shop.
Lin

On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 8:16 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Lin,
>
> Have you checked output of the "new" fuel pump.  It may be ticking, but not
> pumping.  Check.
>
> Radiator shops can 'boil' you fuel tank, then coat the tank with an
> aircraft quality sealant.  A bit expensive, but it's good for life.
>
> Good thinking on your part, congrats.
>
> Herb
>
>
> On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 5:16 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> List,
>> I was driving Pinky down the block 3 to be exact. And she behaved like she
>> ran out of gas. I had gas on the gauge but looked at the filters and it
>> showed zero gas. I heard the new pump pumping so assumed a clog in the
>> line.
>> I didn't want to tow her home because I should be able to fix it and it
>> was
>> only 3 blocks away. So I opened the carb bowls and saw they were dry and
>> wanted to get enough gas in them to get her home. I walked home and
>> grabbed
>> my gas can some nylon ties tools and a soda bottle. I put the gas line in
>> the soda bottle 1/2 full of gas and tied the bottle up with with the ties.
>> She fired right up and away I went back home. I put the hose back on the
>> line so I wouldn't forget days or weeks later but noticed in 3 blocks she
>> drank half of the gas way too much gas for a short ride? I took the gas
>> tank
>> hose out and looked at the tank and put a dowel in and it had 2 1/2 " of
>> gas
>> in the tank but the tank looked clean and shinny. I assume the steel line
>> has a clog but I didn't have time to take it apart. I'll take the line off
>> at ether side and blow air in with my compressor when I have time later.
>> Any
>> other tips would be appreciated. I am thinking the best fix would be to
>> replace the line if nothing comes out and maybe even the gas tank but I
>> know
>> there is a fitting on our tanks that are unobtainable would that be for
>> the
>> new tanks too if so I guess i would keep that fitting or is there one on a
>> new tank. Lastly who should I buy a tank from or who would I send this old
>> one to for cleaning?
>>
>> Thanks for all I have learned via this great site,
>> Linda & Pinky
>
>
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov  9 04:03:23 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 06:03:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC,
 tool assembly drawings for tool repair   needed
In-Reply-To: <44455B1990764B06939A23A12D0FD264@user8634b3d69b>
References: <205cef430910261851n6119b91dkf7e68f6275b7b91@mail.gmail.com>
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Looks good Guy I'll try it.
Thanks Lin

On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 3:24 AM, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:

> Linda,
>
> Is it this one?
>
> http://www.mtmc.co.uk/prodtype.asp?cookiecheck=yes&PT_ID=12707432
>
> If you go to  http://www.mtmc.co.uk/ and follow the links you'll find
> quite a few listed.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yfkvmud
>
> will take you to a UK Black & Decker listing that may show an exploded view
> you could use as a format for the rebuild.
>
> One of my favourite 'tricks' is to replace the brushes the wrong way round
> and one of the corners between the side and working surfaces wedges between
> one of the armature gaps.  (red face!)  You could try lifting the brushes
> and seeing if it spins....
>
> Best of luck,
> Guy R Day
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Grunthaner" <
> grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 1:51 AM
>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC, tool assembly drawings for tool repair needed
>
>
>  List,
>> I have looked for months and I can't locate the exploded view of an old
>> (30
>> years) Black & Decker circular saw of mine. It was my dads and I took it
>> apart and can't get it back together to where it spins by hand. I am not
>> 100% sure I have it together correctly so I need the drawings. Does anyone
>> know of an old tool repair shop or site I can get that from? The saw works
>> fine I overlooked a split in the wire before I took it apart. If it wasn't
>> my dads I would have made a lamp out of it by now but I am somewhat
>> determined to get it together correctly because it worked great days
>> earlier.
>> Lin
>> PS With all these throw away tools from Harbor Freight these days all the
>> repair shops are gone.

From doug_altman at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  9 08:34:57 2009
From: doug_altman at yahoo.com (Doug Altman)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:34:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] The Prisoner (& Slight LBC)
Message-ID: <374561.8219.qm@web63506.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

Watched the last episode of the Ken Burns/Dayton Duncan series on our National
Parks last night.  About a half hour into it, they had some archival film
footage of cars entering Yellowstone.  Low and behold, for a good five
seconds, there was a topless OEW Bugeye motoring through.  Loved it!  For all
of you Prisoner fans, AMC is doing a remake of the series for three nights:
Sunday, Nov. 15, Monday, Nov. 16, and Tuesday, Nov.17.   Doug    ....o~'o 

From cfchrist at earthlink.net  Mon Nov  9 12:10:19 2009
From: cfchrist at earthlink.net (charles christ)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:10:19 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] Stolen Items
Message-ID: <18609650.1257793819215.JavaMail.root@elwamui-huard.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

locally a racing friend found out his stolen (when it was new!) '65-'66 shelby mustang had just surfaced!  i'm still waiting to see if he ever gets it back or if it becomes a ward of the ins.co.?   how many collectable vehicles can there be that have not been stolen once or had their vin number changed to hide their their identity?   we all know the answer to that one..... 

chuck.
loosing my earthlink on the 11th.    

-----Original Message-----
>From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
>Sent: Nov 9, 2009 5:31 AM
>To: Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu>
>Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Stolen Items
>
>Hi Tim,
>Do you have a link to that article I would like to share it with other VW
>bus owners. The biggest fear with these buses is finding out your bus was
>stolen after dumping 10K into them. I am assuming if you bought a car with a
>title it is the responsibility of the DMV to determine if it was stolen.
>What's the consensus on that?
>
>BTW my bus is almost painted (interior only right now) and once I get her
>home I can start clearing out the portable garage to get ready for my
>Spridget projects : )
>Lin
>
>On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:
>
>> I noticed in the news that a VW van, that was stolen 35 years ago in
>> Spokane, Wash., has been recovered. The owner turned in a claim back then so
>> the now FULLY restored van belongs to Alllstate Insurance. (Story says van
>> may be worth $27k now)!!!
>>
>> That story got me wondering how things turned out with some of the stolen
>> items people have mentioned on this Spridget list. I remember some Spridget
>> body molds being stolen from the folks in Milford Mi, I believe. Were they
>> ever located?
>>
>> And, didn't Willie Thompson have a work truck or trailer taken? I don't
>> think he visits this list much but some of you WI guys may know how that
>> turned out.

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov  9 13:34:36 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:34:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SPRITE/MIDGET FIBERGLASS FRONTEND
In-Reply-To: <C0C022813C854F948629D0AD58989EAB@Home>
References: <C0C022813C854F948629D0AD58989EAB@Home>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W22963245652D010A0FCED6C2AC0@phx.gbl>

looks like a Kellison Bonnet.


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:42:13 -0500
> From: mdrowe at optonline.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] SPRITE/MIDGET FIBERGLASS FRONTEND
>
> http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/pts/1436728245.html
> _______________________________________________
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From frogeye at cox.net  Mon Nov  9 14:24:02 2009
From: frogeye at cox.net (frogeye)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:24:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] glass bonnet
Message-ID: <C15A558C84284975924D4A7DEA602F0E@maind>

I have 4 of those same bonnets here in RI, brand new fresh from a mold for
just about that same money.
Alan
It is a Kellison

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Nov  9 14:51:33 2009
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:51:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch won't disengage completely
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C65B@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

I sold my yellow Frankensprite to my brother-in-law.  The clutch has now
started to drag. Says he has  a hard time getting it into gear and the
gears grind. He has bled the hydraulics thoroughly and swears there are
NO bubbles coming out of the bleeder-just clean fluid. He has replaced
the master and slave cylinders. He's about ready to pull the motor and
eyeball the clutch thinking maybe it could be the throw-out bearing. Any
ideas?

JohnD

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  9 14:53:12 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:53:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
In-Reply-To: <4AF6329C.7070801@comcast.net>
References: <58309.63588.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4AF6329C.7070801@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <870063.44717.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

OK, got the horn working!  Getting the replacement flasher today, so hopefully have the directionals working tonite.  That leaves the "missing at higher RPMs issue."  When BillM was trying to set the timing on this, we could not find a vacuum source for the advance on the distributor.  We cannot use the manifold vacuum because it is a constant source and it throws the timing off.  Is there a location on the SUs or elsewhere that should be used for vacuum advance?  Where is this "Normally" hooked up to?
To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Sat, November 7, 2009 6:53:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....

Edward Perez wrote:
> I'm so amp'd that I'm finally able to drive the Midget thanks to BillM, RickB and Rich Ball.  I installed the new starter and she's ready to go.  A few minor details that I would like to iron out..... 
> 1.  Missing at 3500 RPM and above...power seems to die off when is should be kicking in (Kent 256 cam).
>  
Timing or carbs too lean.
> 2.  No horn (I have to use my finger)
>  

Fuse? Dead horn? Check the horn itself first, put 12 volts to it and see if it works.
> 3.  No directionals (but the hazards work)
>  
At the hazard switch there are 2 solid green wires, they are connected inside the hazard switch, hook those 2 solid green wires together and by-pass the switch,
see if the signals work now. Remember have the key on. If not, check/replace the flasher unit, it's NOT the one inside the console, that one is for the hazards, it's up under the dash behind the glove box.
Or check/clean the contacts on the stalk switch.


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

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Nov  9 15:00:56 2009
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:00:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Was: Stolen Items  Now: VW Microbus
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C65C@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Lin:

This has probably already spread like wildfire over The Samba forums so
it may no longer be VW news.

JohnD

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_recovered_van
<http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_recovered_van>





Message: 9

Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 05:31:41 -0500

From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Stolen Items

To: Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu>

Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net

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Hi Tim,

Do you have a link to that article I would like to share it with other
VW

bus owners.

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Nov  9 15:58:56 2009
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:58:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Vintage racing question
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C65E@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

>Ron Soave soavero at yahoo.com said:



>...It isn't ANYTHING without the

>people....

>Ron Soave





My racing is fueled by my interest in cars, not racing. I restored an
'53 MG, joined clubs, took it to shows, drove around...it all started to
get a bit boring. I did some BMW and Porsche Club track events and a
weekend at Skip Barber. When PCA started their club racing, I considered
it. But racing a slow car seemed much less expensive than racing a fast
one. I sold the Porsche and bought an MG Midget and a trailer. Racing
looked like something exciting to do with an old MG.



SCCA was too much of a commitment and too much money, even in the IT
classes (and they pretty much screwed up Showroom Stock, as far as I
could tell).  Autocross just never quite hooked me, although I should
mention I never got very good at it.  Vintage racing was all
make-believe-bring your toy and make believe you're a real racer. The
"serious" guys are not taken very seriously by anyone but themselves and
the folks who put on the best theater, emphasizing the
"museum-in-action" aspect of enjoying  cars, are the heart of the show.
The people around me, the other racers, their friends and family, the
spectators walking the paddock, make it all worth it.



I started by crewing for a friend. He wanted a race buddy, so he sold me
one of his cars. He took me to driving school and crewed for me a couple
of times. That was 1999. I asked for crew help on the spridgets list and
met Rick Fisk who is a far better mechanic than I and has a laid back
personality that generally does not get too excited. We are pretty much
"the team" as my family has little interest in playing with cars. I like
to hang-out with the Spridget racers because they seem more
down-to-earth than some of the semi-trailer "carpet-and-awning" crews.
List people like "SuaveMan", "Flounder", LAD, and "Peter the Parts Pimp"
make my race weekend and I probably would have moved on to ultra-lite
flying if it weren't for the folks I've met vintage racing.



-JohnD

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov  9 16:05:39 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:05:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch won't disengage completely
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C65B@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C65B@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911091505l22e282bar8c169d9ecf601a2c@mail.gmail.com>

John,

Which master cylinder???    If separate masters for brakes and clutch then:

I had the same symptoms several times after replacing the clutch master and
slave. I'd bet he hasn't got it all the way bled yet.  Have him try using a
pressure bleeder.  It took me about a dozen attempts to finally get mine
bled. I finally had to use a pressure bleeder. It is a cast iron B*tch!!

I don't know if the dual master set-up on bugeyes does this or not.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:

> I sold my yellow Frankensprite to my brother-in-law.  The clutch has now
> started to drag. Says he has  a hard time getting it into gear and the
> gears grind. He has bled the hydraulics thoroughly and swears there are
> NO bubbles coming out of the bleeder-just clean fluid. He has replaced
> the master and slave cylinders. He's about ready to pull the motor and
> eyeball the clutch thinking maybe it could be the throw-out bearing. Any
> ideas?
>
> JohnD
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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Mon Nov  9 16:16:10 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:16:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
Message-ID: <2b09a01ca6192$9f770f60$116a010a@mail2world.com>

There should be a nipple on one of the carbs near the mounting flange to
the manifold. At least, that's the way it is on the rear carb (HS4) on
my 1500. A series should be similar.

-=Chris

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: Edward Perez [eap2140 at yahoo.com]
>Sent: 11/9/2009 4:53:12 PM
>To: spritenut at comcast.net
>Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....
>
>OK, got the horn working! Getting the replacement flasher today, so
hopefully
>have the directionals working tonite. That leaves the "missing at
higher RPMs
>issue." When BillM was trying to set the timing on this, we could not
find a
>vacuum source for the advance on the distributor. We cannot use the
manifold
>vacuum because it is a constant source and it throws the timing off. Is
there a
>location on the SUs or elsewhere that should be used for vacuum
advance? Where
>is this "Normally" hooked up to?
>To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
>Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
>Sent: Sat, November 7, 2009 6:53:16 PM
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....
>
>Edward Perez wrote:
>> I'm so amp'd that I'm finally able to drive the Midget thanks to
BillM,
>RickB and Rich Ball. I installed the new starter and she's ready to go.
A few
>minor details that I would like to iron out..... 
>> 1. Missing at 3500 RPM and above...power seems to die off when is
should
>be kicking in (Kent 256 cam).
>> 
>Timing or carbs too lean.
>> 2. No horn (I have to use my finger)
>> 
>
>Fuse? Dead horn? Check the horn itself first, put 12 volts to it and
see if it
>works.
>> 3. No directionals (but the hazards work)
>> 
>At the hazard switch there are 2 solid green wires, they are connected
inside
>the hazard switch, hook those 2 solid green wires together and by-pass
the switch,
>see if the signals work now. Remember have the key on. If not,
check/replace the
>flasher unit, it's NOT the one inside the console, that one is for the
hazards,
>it's up under the dash behind the glove box.
>Or check/clean the contacts on the stalk switch.
>
>
>-- Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ
>My own Fleet of Sprites
>_______________________________________________
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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Mon Nov  9 16:24:38 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:24:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Synchros?
Message-ID: <314ab01ca6193$ceb844f0$0168010a@mail2world.com>

List,

AT the OSHIT at Frank's this weekend, we installed a gearbox in my 1500
that I rebuilt. New bearings, new synchros, new clutch forks. 

Problem is, I get a slight grind upshifting into 3rd, and a grind
downshifting into 3rd or 2nd. Upshifting to2nd or 4th is fine, and
downshifting into 1st is fine as well (1500 box, 1st has a synchro). 

We did replace the cover plate for the clutch, but we bled the
hydraulics and I'm not convinced that's the problem. The catch point for
the clutch is closer to the floor than it used to be.

Can the 2nd and 3rd gear synchros be too tight? Would a slipperier lube
help? I plan to re-bleed the clutch and see if that helps, but since
this is specific to 2nd and 3rd, I'm nut sure it'll help.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

-=Chris


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

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  9 16:37:59 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:37:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
In-Reply-To: <2b09a01ca6192$9f770f60$116a010a@mail2world.com>
References: <2b09a01ca6192$9f770f60$116a010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <644619.78490.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I'll check first thing when I get home...thanks all!

This was helpful too....
http://www.british-cars.net/mg-midget-sprite-technical-bbs/hs2-vacuum-advance-float-level-200905270014044989.htm

Jeff Van Dyke gets around!




________________________________
From: Chris King <cbking at alum.rpi.edu>
To: eap2140 at yahoo.com
Cc: spritenut at comcast.net; Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 3:16:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....

There should be a nipple on one of the carbs near the mounting flange to the manifold. At least, that's the way it is on the rear carb (HS4) on my 1500. A series should be similar.

-=Chris

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: Edward Perez [eap2140 at yahoo.com]
>Sent: 11/9/2009 4:53:12 PM
>To: spritenut at comcast.net
>Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....
>
>OK, got the horn working!  Getting the replacement flasher today, so hopefully
>have the directionals working tonite.  That leaves the "missing at higher RPMs
>issue."  When BillM was trying to set the timing on this, we could not find a
>vacuum source for the advance on the distributor.  We cannot use the manifold
>vacuum because it is a constant source and it throws the timing off.  Is there a
>location on the SUs or elsewhere that should be used for vacuum advance?  Where
>is this "Normally" hooked up to?
>To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
>Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
>Sent: Sat, November 7, 2009 6:53:16 PM
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....
>
>Edward Perez wrote:
>> I'm so amp'd that I'm finally able to drive the Midget thanks to BillM,
>RickB and Rich Ball.  I installed the new starter and she's ready to go.  A few
>minor details that I would like to iron out..... 
>> 1.  Missing at 3500 RPM and above...power seems to die off when is should
>be kicking in (Kent 256 cam).
>> 
>Timing or carbs too lean.
>> 2.  No horn (I have to use my finger)
>> 
>
>Fuse? Dead horn? Check the horn itself first, put 12 volts to it and see if it
>works.
>> 3.  No directionals (but the hazards work)
>> 
>At the hazard switch there are 2 solid green wires, they are connected inside
>the hazard switch, hook those 2 solid green wires together and by-pass the switch,
>see if the signals work now. Remember have the key on. If not, check/replace the
>flasher unit, it's NOT the one inside the console, that one is for the hazards,
>it's up under the dash behind the glove box.
>Or check/clean the contacts on the stalk switch.
>
>
>-- Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ
>My own Fleet of Sprites
>_______________________________________________
>Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From billmasq at hotmail.com  Mon Nov  9 16:41:56 2009
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:41:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
In-Reply-To: <870063.44717.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <58309.63588.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4AF6329C.7070801@comcast.net> 
Message-ID: <SNT123-W11CD52FA80D39F1F189D5DCAAC0@phx.gbl>

These carbs of Ed's don't have the normal port for the vacuum advance.
Since this engine was having (before the new starter motor) trouble starting
so I retarded the static timing (for easier starting) and set the dynamic
timing to 10 BTDC at idle with the vacuum hooked to the manifold.
Bill

> Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:53:12 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: spritenut at comcast.net
> CC: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....
>
> OK, got the horn working!  Getting the replacement flasher today, so
hopefully have the directionals working tonite.  That leaves the "missing at
higher RPMs issue."  When BillM was trying to set the timing on this, we could
not find a vacuum source for the advance on the distributor.  We cannot use
the manifold vacuum because it is a constant source and it throws the timing
off.  Is there a location on the SUs or elsewhere that should be used for
vacuum advance?  Where is this "Normally" hooked up to?
> To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Sat, November 7, 2009 6:53:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....
>
> Edward Perez wrote:
> > I'm so amp'd that I'm finally able to drive the Midget thanks to BillM,
RickB and Rich Ball.  I installed the new starter and she's ready to go.  A
few minor details that I would like to iron out.....
> > 1.  Missing at 3500 RPM and above...power seems to die off when is should
be kicking in (Kent 256 cam).
> >
> Timing or carbs too lean.
> > 2.  No horn (I have to use my finger)
> >
>
> Fuse? Dead horn? Check the horn itself first, put 12 volts to it and see if
it works.
> > 3.  No directionals (but the hazards work)
> >
> At the hazard switch there are 2 solid green wires, they are connected
inside the hazard switch, hook those 2 solid green wires together and by-pass
the switch,
> see if the signals work now. Remember have the key on. If not, check/replace
the flasher unit, it's NOT the one inside the console, that one is for the
hazards, it's up under the dash behind the glove box.
> Or check/clean the contacts on the stalk switch.
>
>
> -- Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  9 16:57:27 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:57:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting cars for sale
Message-ID: <518689.21965.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

So the weird 70 degree temps continued today and I drove the Alfa to work. In my little town of Roscoe IL I drove by an orange Datsun 2000 roadster for sale (rough shape), and 2 miles down the road a white chrome bumpered MGB (nice shape). If anyone has any real interest, let me know and I'll be more than happy to check them out. This is ~90 miles west of Chicago, 45 south of Madison WI.

Ron

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  9 17:01:55 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:01:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch won't disengage completely
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C65B@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
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Look thru one of the access holes and see if one of the take-up tab springs at
the top of the pressure plate has cracked/pulled off its rivets, etc. This is
often aggravated by changing the slave rod and overthrowing the clutch. Once
engaged by the TO bearing, the pressure plate only needs to move .171 inches.
Ron

--- On Mon, 11/9/09, Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:

> From:
Deikis, John G <John.Deikis at va.gov>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch won't
disengage completely
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Monday, November
9, 2009, 3:51 PM
> I sold my yellow Frankensprite to my
> brother-in-law.  The
clutch has now
> started to drag. Says he has  a hard time getting it
> into
gear and the
> gears grind. He has bled the hydraulics thoroughly and
> swears
there are
> NO bubbles coming out of the bleeder-just clean fluid. He
> has
replaced
> the master and slave cylinders. He's about ready to pull
> the
motor and
> eyeball the clutch thinking maybe it could be the throw-out
>
bearing. Any
> ideas?
> 
> JohnD
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov  9 17:06:30 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:06:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] E85 Conversion
In-Reply-To: <402188520911080635r7b5b7efeufbca37b2a627207f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BLU103-W17B72EFB8EBB866CE10F7AC2AD0@phx.gbl>
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David,

Considering the low mileage I'd do in my Bugeye, less than
100 miles a year, do you think that it would
adversely affect the carbs and intake?
Do present manufacturers coat their intakes and heads
to make them E85 compatible?
Going to do some more research, interesting stuff on
e85 vehicles.com

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!




> Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 08:35:01 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] E85 Conversion
> From: 72spridget at gmail.com
> To: bugeye15 at hotmail.com
>
> E85 is pushing it. That is around the borderline between usable in a
> "normal" car by changing the A/F ratio, and "time to replace anything
> aluminum in the fuel system". Ethanol and aluminum do not get along
> very well. In Brazil, aluminum parts got nickel-plated to make them
> more ethanol-friendly.
> David L
>
>
> On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 10:24 PM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Hey all,
> >
> > I also posted this to the Yahooey Bugeye list.
> >
> > Has anyone done or thought of converting their Bugeye/Spridget
> >
> > to run E85?
> >
> >
> >
> > I know that I'd have to change the fuel lines, and possibly the
> >
> > electric fuel pump. Not major obstacles.
> >
> > Biggest question I have is if I'd have to change the carb needles?
> >
> > And if so to what?
> >
> > At the moment, engine is a  1098, ported head, HS2's, LCB header,
> >
> > big cam, not sure the specs, but I believe it is at least
> >
> > equivalent to a 286 , as it doesn't have much power til over 3000rspm.
> >
> >
> >
> > The thoughts of having easy access to 100 octane and prices
> >
> > about $1 a gallon cheaper than Premium unleaded, seem pretty
> >
> > enticing. Car does run better with an octane booster...
> >
> >
> > Brian S.
> > Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
> >
> >

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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Nov  9 18:02:16 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:02:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting cars for sale
In-Reply-To: <518689.21965.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Problem with the 2000 Datsun roadster, is that they don't repop parts for
the 2L engine, at least they weren't several years ago, when I was on their
list...

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 5:57 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> So the weird 70 degree temps continued today and I drove the Alfa to work.
> In my little town of Roscoe IL I drove by an orange Datsun 2000 roadster for
> sale (rough shape), and 2 miles down the road a white chrome bumpered MGB
> (nice shape). If anyone has any real interest, let me know and I'll be more
> than happy to check them out. This is ~90 miles west of Chicago, 45 south of
> Madison WI.
>
> Ron
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov  9 18:02:28 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:02:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] E85 Conversion
In-Reply-To: <685644E843C94A2EB1A7996B9A1D9FD7@blackbox2>
References: <BLU103-W17B72EFB8EBB866CE10F7AC2AD0@phx.gbl>
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Thanks for the insight Dean.
Didn't realize that Brass was incompatible.
The needles were the big question mark.
I figured that I'd definitely have to enrichen the mixture,
I wasn't sure if the needles' profile would be ok.
As far as the tank, maybe I'll  hang one of those static
straps from the tank to the ground. ;-)
I do wonder if any of the tank sealing kits are compatible
with E85.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> From: dlh2001 at comcast.net
> T
>
> On the Bugeye at least, the fuel lines are steel so they are not an issue.
>
> The hose connecting the two SU's should be replace with a modern Neoprene
hose anyway.
> And neoprene is compatible to E85.
>
> As far as the needles go brass is listed as incompatible with E85.
> However bronze is compatible. So you could have those parts machined in
bronze.
>
> In any case I don't think that in the short term much damage would occur
> by running E85 through the SU as they are presently.  You may have to
enrichen
> the mixture a bit. But I don't think you will need to alter the needle
profile.
>
> The biggest problem with E85 is that it is conductive an accelerates
corrosion all around.
> (like in the tank).
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "brian S" <bugeye15 at hotmail.com>
> To: "spridgets list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 11:24 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] E85 Conversion
>
>
> > Hey all,
> >
> > I also posted this to the Yahooey Bugeye list.
> >
> > Has anyone done or thought of converting their Bugeye/Spridget
> >
> > to run E85?
> >
> >
> >
> > I know that I'd have to change the fuel lines, and possibly the
> >
> > electric fuel pump. Not major obstacles.
> >
> > Biggest question I have is if I'd have to change the carb needles?
> >
> > And if so to what?
> >
> > At the moment, engine is a  1098, ported head, HS2's, LCB header,
> >
> > big cam, not sure the specs, but I believe it is at least
> >
> > equivalent to a 286 , as it doesn't have much power til over 3000rspm.
> >
> >
> >
> > The thoughts of having easy access to 100 octane and prices
> >
> > about $1 a gallon cheaper than Premium unleaded, seem pretty
> >
> > enticing. Car does run better with an octane booster...
> >
> >
> > Brian S.
> > Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
>

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From davriker at nwi.net  Mon Nov  9 19:22:34 2009
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:22:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Synchros?
References: <314ab01ca6193$ceb844f0$0168010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <3C040C8ACBCC41D7AF11B85A7E414115@MAIN>

When building the transmission, you wanted to check each syncro ring to the 
cone that it engages.  There is often a variation in the inside diameter of 
the syncro ring, and a variation in the outside diameter of the cone, and 
you can mix and match syncro's until you get a combination that bites well, 
of course of little consolation since the transmission is already completely 
assembled and installed.  If the syncro ring can't bite into the cone, there 
will be a crunch engaging the ratio.

Your gear lube could be too slippery.  Try a thicker oil.  If memory serves 
me correctly, unlike the ribcase, the 1500 box uses gear lube.  If you 
started with motor oil, switch it out for gear lube.  If you started with 
synthetic, switch it out for dino based.  If you started with 90 weight, 
jump up to 120 weight.

Dave R.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris King" <cbking at alum.rpi.edu>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 3:24 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Synchros?


> List,
>
> AT the OSHIT at Frank's this weekend, we installed a gearbox in my 1500
> that I rebuilt. New bearings, new synchros, new clutch forks.
>
> Problem is, I get a slight grind upshifting into 3rd, and a grind
> downshifting into 3rd or 2nd. Upshifting to2nd or 4th is fine, and
> downshifting into 1st is fine as well (1500 box, 1st has a synchro).
>
> We did replace the cover plate for the clutch, but we bled the
> hydraulics and I'm not convinced that's the problem. The catch point for
> the clutch is closer to the floor than it used to be.
>
> Can the 2nd and 3rd gear synchros be too tight? Would a slipperier lube
> help? I plan to re-bleed the clutch and see if that helps, but since
> this is specific to 2nd and 3rd, I'm nut sure it'll help.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks.
>
> -=Chris

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov  9 19:24:21 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:24:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Synchros?
In-Reply-To: <314ab01ca6193$ceb844f0$0168010a@mail2world.com>
References: <314ab01ca6193$ceb844f0$0168010a@mail2world.com>
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Chris King wrote:
>
> Can the 2nd and 3rd gear synchros be too tight? Would a slipperier lube
> help? 

I know the chinese replacement bulk rings for the rib case are trash out 
of the package. Don't know about the 1500 stuff.
Synthetic lube in the Datsun boxes helps the crunching. I guess Datsuns 
were never meant to be shifted as fast as Spridgets can be shifted and 
my 5 speed was a bit crunchy
in 2nd and 3rd. But it has been fine for many years now with synthetic 
gear lube.
Well when I had it at Summit point race track, even synthetic didn't 
help under those shifting conditions.

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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov  9 19:28:31 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:28:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W11CD52FA80D39F1F189D5DCAAC0@phx.gbl>
References: <58309.63588.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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This is a pic that best describes what I have ( I wish these were my carbs!).  Check out the red circle at 10 O'Clock...  Is this something that can/should be removed in favor of the vacuum advance?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/4091678004/




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From: Bill Masquelier <billmasq at hotmail.com>
Cc: spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 3:41:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....

These carbs of Ed's don't have the normal port for the vacuum advance.
Since this engine was having (before the new starter motor) trouble starting
so I retarded the static timing (for easier starting) and set the dynamic
timing to 10 BTDC at idle with the vacuum hooked to the manifold.
Bill

> Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:53:12 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: spritenut at comcast.net
> CC: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....
>
> OK, got the horn working!  Getting the replacement flasher today, so
hopefully have the directionals working tonite.  That leaves the "missing at
higher RPMs issue."  When BillM was trying to set the timing on this, we could
not find a vacuum source for the advance on the distributor.  We cannot use
the manifold vacuum because it is a constant source and it throws the timing
off.  Is there a location on the SUs or elsewhere that should be used for
vacuum advance?  Where is this "Normally" hooked up to?
> To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Sat, November 7, 2009 6:53:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....
>
> Edward Perez wrote:
> > I'm so amp'd that I'm finally able to drive the Midget thanks to BillM,
RickB and Rich Ball.  I installed the new starter and she's ready to go.  A
few minor details that I would like to iron out.....
> > 1.  Missing at 3500 RPM and above...power seems to die off when is should
be kicking in (Kent 256 cam).
> >
> Timing or carbs too lean.
> > 2.  No horn (I have to use my finger)
> >
>
> Fuse? Dead horn? Check the horn itself first, put 12 volts to it and see if
it works.
> > 3.  No directionals (but the hazards work)
> >
> At the hazard switch there are 2 solid green wires, they are connected
inside the hazard switch, hook those 2 solid green wires together and by-pass
the switch,
> see if the signals work now. Remember have the key on. If not, check/replace
the flasher unit, it's NOT the one inside the console, that one is for the
hazards, it's up under the dash behind the glove box.
> Or check/clean the contacts on the stalk switch.
>
>
> -- Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov  9 19:36:30 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:36:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] E85 Conversion
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References: <BLU103-W17B72EFB8EBB866CE10F7AC2AD0@phx.gbl>
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Oops, I  forgot a zero, about 1000 miles.

I've reading quite a bit on the E85 web sites,
no one mentioned about it being corrosive, are you sure you're not thinking
of Methanol? It is very corrosive.
Most people do it with fuel injection vehicles, but here's a
snippet of one post about converting a carb'd engine.

1.
Buy fuel filters.  A lot of 'em.  Carry the tools you need to change
them after the conversion; you'll need 'em.  E85 will loosen a
humongous amount of rust, sludge, and other gunk from your fuel tank.

2.
Inspect the entire fuel system for any incompatibilities.  Metal fuel
lines and parts should be ok if they're in good shape.  Natural rubber
and cork are no-no's.  Napa sells some nice "multi-fuel compatibility"
hose.  They call it fuel injection hose.  It works great with E85.

3.
Get a complete carburetor rebuild kit, and a new fuel pump if you can't
remember when you put a new one on.  If there's even a shred of a
chance the old fuel pump is old enough to not be built for ethanol,
replace it.  Fuel in the oil is a bad thing.

4. Some old
carburetor parts are not ethanol compatible, which is why the rebuild
kit.  The kit *should* have compatible parts in it (E10 and all that).

After
all that's sorted out, it's a matter of finding the right jets, setting
the idle, and playing around with the timing.  You'll like E85 in that
respect since you'll be able to set the timing for best power.  You'll
probably want lighter distributor springs for a quicker curve, more
vacuum advance, and maybe more advance at idle.  I would leave total
advance where it is though.  For fuel, I'd start out at about 30%
larger on the jets, and go from there.  I haven't converted a
carbureted vehicle yet (my 390's got fuel injection) so maybe others
can help with the carb tuning.

If you really wanted to get fancy you could increase the compression ratio of
the motor, to get better efficiency and power.








						+ Last Edit: April 23, 2008, 08:20:19 PM by rusty70f100 ;





As to cost,
Since my car with the compression it's got, I usually have to add either
octane booster or a couple gallons of 100 octane race gas per tank (at $8 a
gallon)
to make it perform its best, maybe $100 a year?
maybe the thing to try is instead of the octane booster or CAM2,
add E85 instead. (at about $2 a gallon)
Another benefit is that E85 runs cooler, bringing temps down.
Downside, it doesn't like cold weather starts, you'd have to run a preheater
of
some sort, and it absorbs water, so at the end of a season, best to fill up
with all gasoline.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:55:25 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] E85 Conversion
> From: 72spridget at gmail.com
> To: bugeye15 at hotmail.com
>
> > Considering the low mileage I'd do in my Bugeye, less than
> > 100 miles a year, do you think that it would
> > adversely affect the carbs and intake?
>
> It still equates to 365.25 days per year with gas in the float
> chambers. For 100 miles per year, WHY change it??? The fuel savings
> would be about $5 per year if that. Every one of those 100 miles you
> would be trying to sort out some aspect of the conversion. Not worth
> the hassle for less than 5000 miles per year IMHO.
> David L

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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov  9 19:40:18 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:40:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] E85 Conversion
In-Reply-To: <87d24a$779lq3@email.mtu.edu>
References: <BLU103-W17B72EFB8EBB866CE10F7AC2AD0@phx.gbl>
	<BLU103-W10511B82D644F552EA9B55C2AB0@phx.gbl> 
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I hadn't Tim,
Thank you very much.


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:30:46 -0500
> To: bugeye15 at hotmail.com
> From: thcollin at mtu.edu
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] E85 Conversion
>
> Brian
> This book, Tuning SU Carbs, has info about running them on alcohol as
> I remember. You may have already seen this book, but just in case -
> check it out.
> http://www.mg-leipzig.de/downloads/SU_Tuning_1.pdf
> Tim
>
> At 08:02 PM 11/9/2009, you wrote:
> >Thanks for the insight Dean.
> >Didn't realize that Brass was incompatible.
> >The needles were the big question mark.
> >I figured that I'd definitely have to enrichen the mixture,
> >I wasn't sure if the needles' profile would be ok.
> >As far as the tank, maybe I'll  hang one of those static
> >straps from the tank to the ground. ;-)
> >I do wonder if any of the tank sealing kits are compatible
> >with E85.
> >
> >Brian S.
> >Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
> >
> >
> >
> > > From: dlh2001 at comcast.net
> > > T
> > >
> > > On the Bugeye at least, the fuel lines are steel so they are not an
issue.
> > >
> > > The hose connecting the two SU's should be replace with a modern
Neoprene
> >hose anyway.
> > > And neoprene is compatible to E85.
> > >
> > > As far as the needles go brass is listed as incompatible with E85.
> > > However bronze is compatible. So you could have those parts machined in
> >bronze.
> > >
> > > In any case I don't think that in the short term much damage would
occur
> > > by running E85 through the SU as they are presently.  You may have to
> >enrichen
> > > the mixture a bit. But I don't think you will need to alter the needle
> >profile.
> > >
> > > The biggest problem with E85 is that it is conductive an accelerates
> >corrosion all around.
> > > (like in the tank).
>

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From davriker at nwi.net  Mon Nov  9 19:43:19 2009
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:43:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch won't disengage completely
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C65B@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
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Have him look for wear at all of the pivot points.  The hole in the pedal, 
the clevis pin between the pedal and the master push rod, the hole in the 
push rod, the hole in the slave push rod, the clevis pin at the throw out 
lever, and the hole in the throw out lever.  As the holes oval out, and the 
clevis pins wear out, their combined wear will result in a clutch that won't 
be able to fully disengage due to the extra slop in the system.

Also, there is a flex line between the frame rail and the slave cylinder. 
Old ones are subject to ballooning under hydraulic pressure.  Replace any 
flex line in question, even if it looks fine.

David R.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 1:51 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch won't disengage completely


>I sold my yellow Frankensprite to my brother-in-law.  The clutch has now
> started to drag. Says he has  a hard time getting it into gear and the
> gears grind. He has bled the hydraulics thoroughly and swears there are
> NO bubbles coming out of the bleeder-just clean fluid. He has replaced
> the master and slave cylinders. He's about ready to pull the motor and
> eyeball the clutch thinking maybe it could be the throw-out bearing. Any
> ideas?
>
> JohnD

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Nov  9 19:59:19 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:59:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Castors
In-Reply-To: <2DED4AB24DED479D8C50A7031846D7C6@MAINCOMPUTER>
Message-ID: <260844.53506.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Jim,

Thanks very much for your reply, but if you don't mind, I am copying this to
the list as it was Ron Soave that asked the question. Mine was just a
response.

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT


--- On Mon, 11/9/09, Jim Fournier <jimndi at frontiernet.net> wrote:

From: Jim Fournier <jimndi at frontiernet.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Castors
To: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 7:24 PM

Hi Jay .
Just saw your post, I bought 2 sets from a guy I believe is in tennesee. They
are different from the chinese junk and I can recommend them highly. They have
urethane wheels and I have moved my vw bug and sprite around my garage with
little effort. I have also had a 41 ford pickup on them with no problen. These
are custom made by a guy and his son. http://tireslates.com.

Sorry I don.t remember what they cost, but with my fixed income, I could not
afford 2 sets if they were expensive. Hope this helps

Jim Fournier
Orange County NY


----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 6:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Castors


> Go Jacks. Expensive, but you can move a car from point A to point B in
> 5 minutes. That is from the time of positioning the 1st jack to the
> time of removing the last jack.
>
> Jay
> "The guy who survived the 2009 car buying experience."
>
> On Nov 7, 2009, at 5:47 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>  Does anyone recommend good wheel dollies that they've used? Price
>> is becoming less relevant as frustration grows,
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From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Mon Nov  9 20:46:36 2009
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 22:46:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Castors
References: <260844.53506.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <EDFF6F004A4448C3952FF23260A9CAD1@MAINCOMPUTER>

sorry Jay I guess I should watch the postings more closely.

J
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Jay Fishbein
  To: Jim Fournier
  Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
  Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 9:59 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Castors


        Jim,

        Thanks very much for your reply, but if you don't mind, I am copying
this to the list as it was Ron Soave that asked the question. Mine was just a
response.

        Jay Fishbein
        Wallingford, CT


        --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Jim Fournier <jimndi at frontiernet.net> wrote:


          From: Jim Fournier <jimndi at frontiernet.net>
          Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Castors
          To: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
          Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 7:24 PM


          Hi Jay .
          Just saw your post, I bought 2 sets from a guy I believe is in
tennesee. They are different from the chinese junk and I can recommend them
highly. They have urethane wheels and I have moved my vw bug and sprite around
my garage with little effort. I have also had a 41 ford pickup on them with no
problen. These are custom made by a guy and his son. http://tireslates.com.

          Sorry I don.t remember what they cost, but with my fixed income, I
could not afford 2 sets if they were expensive. Hope this helps

          Jim Fournier
          Orange County NY


          ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay Fishbein"
<jfishbein at snet.net>
          To: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
          Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
          Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 6:58 PM
          Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Castors


          > Go Jacks. Expensive, but you can move a car from point A to point
B in
          > 5 minutes. That is from the time of positioning the 1st jack to
the
          > time of removing the last jack.
          >
          > Jay
          > "The guy who survived the 2009 car buying experience."
          >
          > On Nov 7, 2009, at 5:47 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
          >
          >>  Does anyone recommend good wheel dollies that they've used?
Price
          >> is becoming less relevant as frustration grows,
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From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Mon Nov  9 20:49:07 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:49:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Castors
References: <260844.53506.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <001101ca61b8$c1c0df80$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Try tireskates.com

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
To: "Jim Fournier" <jimndi at frontiernet.net>
Cc: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 6:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Castors


> Jim,
>
> Thanks very much for your reply, but if you don't mind, I am copying this
to
> the list as it was Ron Soave that asked the question. Mine was just a
> response.
>
> Jay Fishbein
> Wallingford, CT
>
>
> --- On Mon, 11/9/09, Jim Fournier <jimndi at frontiernet.net> wrote:
>
> From: Jim Fournier <jimndi at frontiernet.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Castors
> To: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
> Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 7:24 PM
>
> Hi Jay .
> Just saw your post, I bought 2 sets from a guy I believe is in tennesee.
They
> are different from the chinese junk and I can recommend them highly. They
have
> urethane wheels and I have moved my vw bug and sprite around my garage
with
> little effort. I have also had a 41 ford pickup on them with no problen.
These
> are custom made by a guy and his son. http://tireslates.com.
>
> Sorry I don.t remember what they cost, but with my fixed income, I could
not
> afford 2 sets if they were expensive. Hope this helps
>
> Jim Fournier
> Orange County NY
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay Fishbein" <jfishbein at snet.net>
> To: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
> Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 6:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Castors
>
>
> > Go Jacks. Expensive, but you can move a car from point A to point B in
> > 5 minutes. That is from the time of positioning the 1st jack to the
> > time of removing the last jack.
> >
> > Jay
> > "The guy who survived the 2009 car buying experience."
> >
> > On Nov 7, 2009, at 5:47 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >>  Does anyone recommend good wheel dollies that they've used? Price
> >> is becoming less relevant as frustration grows,
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Nov  9 20:52:07 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:52:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Castors
In-Reply-To: <260844.53506.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <2DED4AB24DED479D8C50A7031846D7C6@MAINCOMPUTER>
	<260844.53506.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911091952j2ad04c12x6a2a5e4c40d5c71d@mail.gmail.com>

> Just saw your post, I bought 2 sets from a guy I believe is in tennesee. They
> are different from the chinese junk and I can recommend them highly. They have
> urethane wheels and I have moved my vw bug and sprite around my garage with
> little effort. I have also had a 41 ford pickup on them with no problen. These
> are custom made by a guy and his son. http://tireslates.com.

Please note that it is www.tireskates.com
Also note that they will sell you a set of 16 of their casters to
mount on the HF base for $112
David L
NFI

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov  9 20:56:18 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:56:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch won't disengage completely
In-Reply-To: <CF41DAC6F4B9448CAD238C28C01FFDCE@MAIN>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C65B@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<CF41DAC6F4B9448CAD238C28C01FFDCE@MAIN>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911091956w7d539f9fs973f8631c661fd4c@mail.gmail.com>

Ron & David's suggestions are good. I'd still pressure bleed the system
first just to be sure given the PITA bleeding a new clutch system is.....  I
don't crawl around under the car any more than I have to at 65 years old
with a bad back.

Cheers!!
Jim


On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 8:43 PM, David Riker <davriker at nwi.net> wrote:

> Have him look for wear at all of the pivot points.  The hole in the pedal,
> the clevis pin between the pedal and the master push rod, the hole in the
> push rod, the hole in the slave push rod, the clevis pin at the throw out
> lever, and the hole in the throw out lever.  As the holes oval out, and the
> clevis pins wear out, their combined wear will result in a clutch that won't
> be able to fully disengage due to the extra slop in the system.
>
> Also, there is a flex line between the frame rail and the slave cylinder.
> Old ones are subject to ballooning under hydraulic pressure.  Replace any
> flex line in question, even if it looks fine.
>
> David R.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov>
>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 1:51 PM
>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch won't disengage completely
>
>
>  I sold my yellow Frankensprite to my brother-in-law.  The clutch has now
>> started to drag. Says he has  a hard time getting it into gear and the
>> gears grind. He has bled the hydraulics thoroughly and swears there are
>> NO bubbles coming out of the bleeder-just clean fluid. He has replaced
>> the master and slave cylinders. He's about ready to pull the motor and
>> eyeball the clutch thinking maybe it could be the throw-out bearing. Any
>> ideas?
>>
>> JohnD

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Mon Nov  9 22:15:47 2009
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:15:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting cars for sale
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090911091702r29258d1av9b2684df4671192@mail.gmail.com>
References: <518689.21965.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<e98d88090911091702r29258d1av9b2684df4671192@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8de85a9c0911092115h2520f6aenb30f2314aea362c6@mail.gmail.com>

Which is probably part of the reason why the only one in my area has a
Ford 289 under the hood.

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 7:02 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:
> Problem with the 2000 Datsun roadster, is that they don't repop parts for
> the 2L engine, at least they weren't several years ago, when I was on their
> list...

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov  9 23:58:40 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:58:40 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Castors
In-Reply-To: <402188520911091952j2ad04c12x6a2a5e4c40d5c71d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2DED4AB24DED479D8C50A7031846D7C6@MAINCOMPUTER><260844.53506.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<402188520911091952j2ad04c12x6a2a5e4c40d5c71d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BBB36B2EAC184E8A902A4E75B2EB4F46@HomePC>

OK, one more time... make it:

http://www.tireskate.com/

Tireskate is singular.

--------------------------------------------------
From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 9:52 PM
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Castors

> Just saw your post, I bought 2 sets from a guy I believe is in tennesee. 
> They
> are different from the chinese junk and I can recommend them highly. They 
> have
> urethane wheels and I have moved my vw bug and sprite around my garage 
> with
> little effort. I have also had a 41 ford pickup on them with no problen. 
> These
> are custom made by a guy and his son. http://tireslates.com.

Please note that it is www.tireskates.com
Also note that they will sell you a set of 16 of their casters to
mount on the HF base for $112
David L
NFI
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 03:48:01 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:48:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Stolen Items
In-Reply-To: <87d2rg$7e54fc@email.mtu.edu>
References: <87d2rg$7e54fc@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <205cef430911100248l5ecbe4c3pa6ad5154bf8ed384@mail.gmail.com>

My Split Screen Bus forums was all over this and now we know who the owner
was check this article out. We are all sure she would have to pay top dollar
to get it back.
http://www.khq.com/global/story.asp?s=11466484
Lin

On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> I noticed in the news that a VW van, that was stolen 35 years ago in
> Spokane, Wash., has been recovered. The owner turned in a claim back then so
> the now FULLY restored van belongs to Alllstate Insurance. (Story says van
> may be worth $27k now)!!!
>
> That story got me wondering how things turned out with some of the stolen
> items people have mentioned on this Spridget list. I remember some Spridget
> body molds being stolen from the folks in Milford Mi, I believe. Were they
> ever located?
>
> And, didn't Willie Thompson have a work truck or trailer taken? I don't
> think he visits this list much but some of you WI guys may know how that
> turned out.
>
> How about others I haven't remembered?
>
> Tim Collins
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 06:08:59 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:08:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Finally got 5" Libre's thanks....... Wm. Severin
	Thompson
Message-ID: <205cef430911100508m3c7f661crd6b888ab7e606d7e@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I finally got 5" Libre's thanks....... Wm. Severin Thompson, I think Pinky
will look super HOT with these babies on. I've got to media blast them so it
will be a little while till they are on but I'll post pics ASAP when they
are done. I'm sure the police will want to ticket me now thinking she is
super fast ; )
Lin

62 California Sprite "Pinky"
www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 06:25:40 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] anyone know this guy?
Message-ID: <205cef430911100525p69f2ed43rc6fa23b59b777398@mail.gmail.com>

List this is the car that caught my eye I think he sold it on craigslist. He
never replied to my message anyone know him?
Won't Pinky look hot hot hot with my new Libre's like these?
Love his pics.
Lin

http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/3041/ppuser/4957

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Tue Nov 10 06:38:00 2009
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:38:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Castors
References: <2DED4AB24DED479D8C50A7031846D7C6@MAINCOMPUTER><260844.53506.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<402188520911091952j2ad04c12x6a2a5e4c40d5c71d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0228C04930354C599EE0D42BAFB5D817@MAINCOMPUTER>

Also note that they sell a n adapter kit that is perfect for an antique car 
chassis. .
Jim
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 10:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Castors


>> Just saw your post, I bought 2 sets from a guy I believe is in tennesee. 
>> They
>> are different from the chinese junk and I can recommend them highly. They 
>> have
>> urethane wheels and I have moved my vw bug and sprite around my garage 
>> with
>> little effort. I have also had a 41 ford pickup on them with no problen. 
>> These
>> are custom made by a guy and his son. http://tireslates.com.
>
> Please note that it is www.tireskates.com
> Also note that they will sell you a set of 16 of their casters to
> mount on the HF base for $112
> David L
> NFI
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From haynes386 at netzero.net  Tue Nov 10 10:24:57 2009
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:24:57 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets]  Final details....
Message-ID: <20091110.102457.1513.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com>

No Edward, that's the transfer port to the rear carb that you have circled.
The vacuum take off is on the body of the carb, just in front of the throttle
plate. The placement of the vacuum take off differs depending on the model of
the carb body, But AFAIK they are all small, barbed ports except for the H1s
which are threaded.


Mark Haynes
HAN6L12779
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 12:05:50 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:05:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Has the fibre glass Sebring nose,
 but that is a little   damaged......"a little?"
Message-ID: <205cef430911101105j234b56a2idd0fd0f13eadca04@mail.gmail.com>

Gotta love this eBay item
"Has the fibre glass Sebring nose, but that is a little damaged"......a
little?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1959-AUSTIN-HEALEY-BUGEYE-SPRITE-In-California_W0QQitemZ200403378038QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2ea8f8df76

And what were they thinking when they made that rumble seat like cut in the
boot?

Poor Little Sprite.

Nice wheels ; )
Lin

From mikey at b2systems.com  Tue Nov 10 12:55:26 2009
From: mikey at b2systems.com (mike rambour)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:55:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Has the fibre glass Sebring nose,
 but that is a  little damaged......"a little?"
In-Reply-To: <205cef430911101105j234b56a2idd0fd0f13eadca04@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430911101105j234b56a2idd0fd0f13eadca04@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1257882926.25826.86.camel@WebBrowser>

WOW if they can get $1,100 I can get rich off the Spridget that followed
me home last night.  The one that followed me home last night at least
has a correct 1275 in it (2 of them) and rib case gearbox (4 of them),
really minor compared to this ebay one damage to the rear wing,
unfortunately it is missing the front clip.

It was dark when it followed me home, so I have not checked for rust yet
but it there is no obvious rust through's in the floor, what you can see
of the floor after moving the second 1275 and 3 gearboxes around anyway.

I just wanted the engine and some components off of it, gonna hate
cutting it up if it has no rust, I may have to try and get rich on ebay
first if this price is indicative of what they sell for :)  or offer the
tub to the list, its too far gone for me to try and restore (missing too
many parts).

mike

On Tue, 2009-11-10 at 14:05 -0500, Linda Grunthaner wrote: 
> Gotta love this eBay item
> "Has the fibre glass Sebring nose, but that is a little damaged"......a
> little?
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1959-AUSTIN-HEALEY-BUGEYE-SPRITE-In-California_W0QQitemZ200403378038QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2ea8f8df76
> 
> And what were they thinking when they made that rumble seat like cut in the
> boot?
> 
> Poor Little Sprite.
> 
> Nice wheels ; )
> Lin

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Tue Nov 10 13:38:49 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:38:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Synchros?
Message-ID: <21ff401ca6245$ce950aa0$0168010a@mail2world.com>

Ah, I did not know that. I assumed they were all identical, and of
course the manual makes no mention of this.
 
I have 80W90 gear oil in the box now - so if you're correct, something
thicker ought to help. I'll see what the local parts store has.
 
-=Chris

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

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

 	  	 From: David Riker [davriker at nwi.net]
Sent: 11/9/2009 9:22:34 PM
To: cbking at alum.rpi.edu;spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Synchros? 

When building the transmission, you wanted to check each syncro ring to
the 
cone that it engages. There is often a variation in the inside diameter
of 
the syncro ring, and a variation in the outside diameter of the cone,
and 
you can mix and match syncro's until you get a combination that bites
well, 
of course of little consolation since the transmission is already
completely 
assembled and installed. If the syncro ring can't bite into the cone,
there 
will be a crunch engaging the ratio. 

Your gear lube could be too slippery. Try a thicker oil. If memory
serves 
me correctly, unlike the ribcase, the 1500 box uses gear lube. If you 
started with motor oil, switch it out for gear lube. If you started with
synthetic, switch it out for dino based. If you started with 90 weight, 
jump up to 120 weight. 

Dave R. 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris King" <cbking at alum.rpi.edu> 
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 3:24 PM 
Subject: [Spridgets] Synchros? 


> List, 
> 
> AT the OSHIT at Frank's this weekend, we installed a gearbox in my
1500 
> that I rebuilt. New bearings, new synchros, new clutch forks. 
> 
> Problem is, I get a slight grind upshifting into 3rd, and a grind 
> downshifting into 3rd or 2nd. Upshifting to2nd or 4th is fine, and 
> downshifting into 1st is fine as well (1500 box, 1st has a synchro). 
> 
> We did replace the cover plate for the clutch, but we bled the 
> hydraulics and I'm not convinced that's the problem. The catch point
for 
> the clutch is closer to the floor than it used to be. 
> 
> Can the 2nd and 3rd gear synchros be too tight? Would a slipperier
lube 
> help? I plan to re-bleed the clutch and see if that helps, but since 
> this is specific to 2nd and 3rd, I'm nut sure it'll help. 
> 
> Thoughts? 
> 
> Thanks. 
> 
> -=Chris 

. 

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 10 15:14:17 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:14:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1966 Bugeye
Message-ID: <BLU103-W952395613A921B601A71AC2AB0@phx.gbl>

Sooooo,
All you guys thaink that 1960 was the last year for the Bugeye eh???
How did we all miss this one??

http://tinyurl.com/yc3revs

Ebay  260500329925


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!

 ps I know, I know it's not reaaaallly a 66 Bugeye,
interesting that some one took the time to put a Bugeye
body on a square arch car. i like it.

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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 15:19:13 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:19:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
In-Reply-To: <603368.79121.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <58309.63588.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Don't know but nice photo album ; )
Lin

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 9:28 PM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> This is a pic that best describes what I have ( I wish these were my
> carbs!).  Check out the red circle at 10 O'Clock...  Is this something that
> can/should be removed in favor of the vacuum advance?
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/4091678004/
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Bill Masquelier <billmasq at hotmail.com>
> Cc: spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 3:41:56 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....
>
> These carbs of Ed's don't have the normal port for the vacuum advance.
> Since this engine was having (before the new starter motor) trouble
> starting
> so I retarded the static timing (for easier starting) and set the dynamic
> timing to 10 BTDC at idle with the vacuum hooked to the manifold.
> Bill
>
> > Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 13:53:12 -0800
> > From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> > To: spritenut at comcast.net
> > CC: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....
> >
> > OK, got the horn working!  Getting the replacement flasher today, so
> hopefully have the directionals working tonite.  That leaves the "missing
> at
> higher RPMs issue."  When BillM was trying to set the timing on this, we
> could
> not find a vacuum source for the advance on the distributor.  We cannot use
> the manifold vacuum because it is a constant source and it throws the
> timing
> off.  Is there a location on the SUs or elsewhere that should be used for
> vacuum advance?  Where is this "Normally" hooked up to?
> > To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> > Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Sent: Sat, November 7, 2009 6:53:16 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....
> >
> > Edward Perez wrote:
> > > I'm so amp'd that I'm finally able to drive the Midget thanks to BillM,
> RickB and Rich Ball.  I installed the new starter and she's ready to go.  A
> few minor details that I would like to iron out.....
> > > 1.  Missing at 3500 RPM and above...power seems to die off when is
> should
> be kicking in (Kent 256 cam).
> > >
> > Timing or carbs too lean.
> > > 2.  No horn (I have to use my finger)
> > >
> >
> > Fuse? Dead horn? Check the horn itself first, put 12 volts to it and see
> if
> it works.
> > > 3.  No directionals (but the hazards work)
> > >
> > At the hazard switch there are 2 solid green wires, they are connected
> inside the hazard switch, hook those 2 solid green wires together and
> by-pass
> the switch,
> > see if the signals work now. Remember have the key on. If not,
> check/replace
> the flasher unit, it's NOT the one inside the console, that one is for the
> hazards, it's up under the dash behind the glove box.
> > Or check/clean the contacts on the stalk switch.
> >
> >
> > -- Frank Clarici
> > Toms River, NJ
> > My own Fleet of Sprites
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 15:22:46 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:22:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The Prisoner (& Slight LBC)
In-Reply-To: <374561.8219.qm@web63506.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
References: <374561.8219.qm@web63506.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430911101422k47f540e3n6889f23f5d1be3fe@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Doug I was watching them but then got busy.
Can anyone record it via their computer? My 84 year young aunt in New Mexico
was recording all her favorite shows via her computer when I was there 2
days ago,
I can't, ........I feel so inadequate : (.........but proud of her : )
Lin

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 10:34 AM, Doug Altman <doug_altman at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Watched the last episode of the Ken Burns/Dayton Duncan series on our
> National
> Parks last night.  About a half hour into it, they had some archival film
> footage of cars entering Yellowstone.  Low and behold, for a good five
> seconds, there was a topless OEW Bugeye motoring through.  Loved it!  For
> all
> of you Prisoner fans, AMC is doing a remake of the series for three nights:
> Sunday, Nov. 15, Monday, Nov. 16, and Tuesday, Nov.17.   Doug    ....o~'o
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 15:47:29 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:47:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] British Pathe
In-Reply-To: <cee.68565942.38246806@aol.com>
References: <cee.68565942.38246806@aol.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430911101447n72ecbcf4kc7d75c88826569b6@mail.gmail.com>

Hey John,
I didn't find Spridget film but found a VW Splity which I promptly sent to
my friends. I'll keep looking for our Spridget films.
http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=42630
Lin

On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 12:40 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> They have a whole bunch of Spridgetly stuff if you want to search the
>  site.
>
> In a message dated 05/11/2009 01:33:41 GMT Standard Time,
> John.Deikis at va.gov writes:
>
> http://www.britishpathe.com
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From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Nov 10 15:58:14 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:58:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Castors
In-Reply-To: <0228C04930354C599EE0D42BAFB5D817@MAINCOMPUTER>
References: <2DED4AB24DED479D8C50A7031846D7C6@MAINCOMPUTER><260844.53506.qm@web83906.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<402188520911091952j2ad04c12x6a2a5e4c40d5c71d@mail.gmail.com>
	<0228C04930354C599EE0D42BAFB5D817@MAINCOMPUTER>
Message-ID: <4AF9F006.8050103@justbrits.com>

<< Please note that it is www.tireskates.com
Also note that they will sell you a set of 16 of their casters to
mount on the HF base for $112 >>

I REALLY like the risers for skates so suspension
could be worked on !!!

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 16:02:14 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:02:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1966 Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W952395613A921B601A71AC2AB0@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU103-W952395613A921B601A71AC2AB0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <402188520911101502r72e52698x3a2a5d350625208d@mail.gmail.com>

>  ps I know, I know it's not reaaaallly a 66 Bugeye,
> interesting that some one took the time to put a Bugeye
> body on a square arch car. i like it.

Not quite. He put the bonnet and the rear clip on. Kinda nice IMHO...
"proper" bonnet and tail with rollup windows and stowable top. I think
the buyer done good. Interesting fan in the nose of the bonnet.
David L

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 10 18:21:07 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:21:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
In-Reply-To: <870063.44717.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <58309.63588.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4AF6329C.7070801@comcast.net>
	<870063.44717.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <69470.15387.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

THIS IS TOTALLY AWESOME.....EVERYTHING IS WORKING NOW!  The only thing I need to do is get the timing and carb adjustment dialed in and have the top upholstered. This rocks!  I can't thank you all enough for getting me this close to having it done (done is a relative term with this car).  There is still the big wish list of paint, chrome bumper conversion, 5 speed, hard top, lowering the front end, etc.  All in good time.  It's been almost a year exactly since I bought the car.  First dry day up here in the Northwest, I'm getting her out! WOOOO HOOO!




________________________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 1:53:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....

OK, got the horn working!  Getting the replacement flasher today, so hopefully have the directionals working tonite.  That leaves the "missing at higher RPMs issue."  When BillM was trying to set the timing on this, we could not find a vacuum source for the advance on the distributor.  We cannot use the manifold vacuum because it is a constant source and it throws the timing off.  Is there a location on the SUs or elsewhere that should be used for vacuum advance?  Where is this "Normally" hooked up to?
To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Sat, November 7, 2009 6:53:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....

Edward Perez wrote:
> I'm so amp'd that I'm finally able to drive the Midget thanks to BillM, RickB and Rich Ball.  I installed the new starter and she's ready to go.  A few minor details that I would like to iron out..... 
> 1.  Missing at 3500 RPM and above...power seems to die off when is should be kicking in (Kent 256 cam).
>  
Timing or carbs too lean.
> 2.  No horn (I have to use my finger)
>  

Fuse? Dead horn? Check the horn itself first, put 12 volts to it and see if it works.
> 3.  No directionals (but the hazards work)
>  
At the hazard switch there are 2 solid green wires, they are connected inside the hazard switch, hook those 2 solid green wires together and by-pass the switch,
see if the signals work now. Remember have the key on. If not, check/replace the flasher unit, it's NOT the one inside the console, that one is for the hazards, it's up under the dash behind the glove box.
Or check/clean the contacts on the stalk switch.


-- Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites
You are subscribed as eap2140 at yahoo.com

http://www.team.net/archive

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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 10 18:22:36 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:22:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
In-Reply-To: <69470.15387.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <58309.63588.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4AF6329C.7070801@comcast.net>
	<870063.44717.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<69470.15387.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <63449.47625.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Funny....I just re-read my note.... "first dry day up here in the Northwest"......yeah right!




________________________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>; Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 5:21:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....


THIS IS TOTALLY AWESOME.....EVERYTHING IS WORKING NOW!  The only thing I need to do is get the timing and carb adjustment dialed in and have the top upholstered. This rocks!  I can't thank you all enough for getting me this close to having it done (done is a relative term with this car).  There is still the big wish list of paint, chrome bumper conversion, 5 speed, hard top, lowering the front end, etc.  All in good time.  It's been almost a year exactly since I bought the car.  First dry day up here in the Northwest, I'm getting her out! WOOOO HOOO!




________________________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 1:53:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....

OK, got the horn working!  Getting the replacement flasher today, so hopefully have the directionals working tonite.  That leaves the "missing at higher RPMs issue."  When BillM was trying to set the timing on this, we could not find a vacuum source for the advance on the distributor.  We cannot use the manifold vacuum because it is a constant source and it throws the timing off.  Is there a location on the SUs or elsewhere that should be used for vacuum advance?  Where is this "Normally" hooked up to?
To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Sat, November 7, 2009 6:53:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....

Edward Perez wrote:
> I'm so amp'd that I'm finally able to drive the Midget thanks to BillM, RickB and Rich Ball.  I installed the new starter and she's ready to go.  A few minor details that I would like to iron out..... 
> 1.  Missing at 3500 RPM and above...power seems to die off when is should be kicking in (Kent 256 cam).
>  
Timing or carbs too lean.
> 2.  No horn (I have to use my finger)
>  

Fuse? Dead horn? Check the horn itself first, put 12 volts to it and see if it works.
> 3.  No directionals (but the hazards work)
>  
At the hazard switch there are 2 solid green wires, they are connected inside the hazard switch, hook those 2 solid green wires together and by-pass the switch,
see if the signals work now. Remember have the key on. If not, check/replace the flasher unit, it's NOT the one inside the console, that one is for the hazards, it's up under the dash behind the glove box.
Or check/clean the contacts on the stalk switch.


-- Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites
You are subscribed as eap2140 at yahoo.com

http://www.team.net/archive

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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 18:48:11 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:48:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] helpful video for body work but all in german
Message-ID: <205cef430911101748h23dd5c65wc5a1000869588789@mail.gmail.com>

List I got this video  from another site it is not LBC but it has some
interesting sections to the video that use cool body work tools, also
leading work. I haven't seen them all but if you look at Teil 6 (I guess
page or section 6) it shows cool body work which may help some of you. Too
bad I don't understand German.
http://www.kabeleins.de/auto/tuning/bulli_t1/17074/

Lin

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 10 18:57:19 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:57:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] VRM Back Issues
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911101757y38a48898gfe51971a01bca214@mail.gmail.com>

Spridgeteers,

Had the opportunity to converse with Norm (list member) recently.  Norm's
the  Associate Publisher for Vintage Racecar Magazine.  Great guy and a
serious vintage racer...pilots a Turner.  That takes dedication!  Many years
of auto journalism and time behind the wheel on track.

Perusing thru 'back issues' on their site, I noticed an interview with John
Sprinzel in the May '09 publication.  So, I figured I needed it for my
collection of Bugeye related 'stuff'.  And, since John autographed FROGGI
 ('60 BE) and I'll be seeing him in August, it was a 'natural'.  Fantastic
interview John, thanks.  John mentions many guys and gals from his earlier
days of racing; interesting group(s) of people and backgrounds.

Anyway...and the reason for writing...I ordered the magazine that evening
(late evening) of the 4th of this month.  Post marked the 5th and I received
it the 9th.  NOW THAT'S SERVICE!!!  You run a tight ship, Norm.

First time I've read VRM.  What a quality magazine...second to none.
 Excellent writing and photos I wish were on my walls.

If you get a chance, check VR out, you won't be disappointed.

Herb
Grants Pass, Oregon





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From pilotrob at msn.com  Tue Nov 10 19:04:10 2009
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:04:10 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] VRM Back Issues
Message-ID: <BAY0-DAV-036EE4BDEE668832AA769F6D4AA0@phx.gbl>

Visited Norm when he lived up the road from me in CT.

At the time he ran an MGB along with the Turner. 

He had quite a library (as I'm sure he still does) and I picked up a few tidbits on the Sprite while there.  

Fun visit as I got a ride in the MGB....went like hell when it got to 3k on the tach! Fun car!! :)

CB


-----Original Message-----
From: WFO Herb
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:57 PM
To: Midget/Sprite, Spridgeteers, Sprite Yahoo
Subject: [midgetsprite] VRM Back Issues

Spridgeteers,

Had the opportunity to converse with Norm (list member) recently.  Norm's
the  Associate Publisher for Vintage Racecar Magazine.  Great guy and a
serious vintage racer...pilots a Turner.  That takes dedication!  Many years
of auto journalism and time behind the wheel on track.

Perusing thru 'back issues' on their site, I noticed an interview with John
Sprinzel in the May '09 publication.  So, I figured I needed it for my
collection of Bugeye related 'stuff'.  And, since John autographed FROGGI
 ('60 BE) and I'll be seeing him in August, it was a 'natural'.  Fantastic
interview John, thanks.  John mentions many guys and gals from his earlier
days of racing; interesting group(s) of people and backgrounds.

Anyway...and the reason for writing...I ordered the magazine that evening
(late evening) of the 4th of this month.  Post marked the 5th and I received
it the 9th.  NOW THAT'S SERVICE!!!  You run a tight ship, Norm.

First time I've read VRM.  What a quality magazine...second to none.
 Excellent writing and photos I wish were on my walls.

If you get a chance, check VR out, you won't be disappointed.

Herb
Grants Pass, Oregon





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From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Nov 10 19:17:02 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:17:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
In-Reply-To: <69470.15387.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <58309.63588.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4AF6329C.7070801@comcast.net>
	<870063.44717.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<69470.15387.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1013113596.20091110181702@pacifier.com>

Hello Edward,

     congrats! ... take it out every chance you get (when the roads
     are dry that is). think about taking it to the ABFM in Vancouver
     in May. It's the nicest venue of the the NW ABFMs, and do-able as
     a day trip from where you live.

     see ya there?

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Egotist: a person of low taste. more interested in himself than me. 

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Tue Nov 10 19:23:26 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:23:26 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
In-Reply-To: <63449.47625.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <58309.63588.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com><4AF6329C.7070801@comcast.net><870063.44717.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com><69470.15387.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<63449.47625.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <250D7F5D41F6449B93EF57D87AB17056@spider>

It's all about timing; that dry bit between rain fronts. 15-30 minutes.
...bill in oregon
=======================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Edward Perez
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 5:23 PM
To: Edward Perez; Frank
Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....

Funny....I just re-read my note.... "first dry day up here in the
Northwest"......yeah right!

________________________________

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Nov 10 19:28:11 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:28:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
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	<870063.44717.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<69470.15387.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<63449.47625.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4AFA213B.2010402@comcast.net>

Edward Perez wrote:
> Funny....I just re-read my note.... "first dry day up here in the 
> Northwest"......yeah right!
So this means the wipers don't work?

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

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 10 19:26:46 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:26:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
In-Reply-To: <4AFA213B.2010402@comcast.net>
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	<870063.44717.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<69470.15387.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<63449.47625.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4AFA213B.2010402@comcast.net>
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I don't have a top for it yet!  Convertible or otherwise...s
To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 6:28:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....

Edward Perez wrote: 
> 
>Funny....I just re-read my note.... "first dry day up here in
>the Northwest"......yeah right!
>
So this means the wipers don't work?


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

From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 10 20:01:06 2009
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:01:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Has the fibre glass Sebring nose...
Message-ID: <SNT124-W10460648299D6ECB83D8FB7AA0@phx.gbl>

The whole description reads like a comedy routine.



"Was running many years ago."



Weren't they all?



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_W0QQitemZ200403378038QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2ea8f8df76

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From twobees at sprynet.com  Tue Nov 10 20:06:22 2009
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:06:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] VRM Back Issues
Message-ID: <00d601ca627b$f3682a70$6401a8c0@normoffice>

Bob:
 
It was a good visit.  Glad you enjoyed the B.  I miss it.  But, the Alfa
that replaced it is fun too, just a lot slower.  Maybe after I finish
building the new engine for it it will be closer to what the B was.
 
Was planning to race the Turner at Moroso, opps, Palm Beach International
this weekend.  But, the new "old" HP engine doesn't yet want to go racing &
I've been too busy to work out the kinks to get it to feel right & no time
to do dyno runs.  Thing is really high compression with domed pistons.
Haven't measured it.  But, likely c. 12:1.  Old old 948 is 10.5:1 with
flat-top pistons.
 
Regards,
Norm
 
And, Herb:  Glad you like VR.  We try to make it the best we can.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Tue Nov 10 21:09:31 2009
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:09:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Has the fibre glass Sebring nose...
References: <SNT124-W10460648299D6ECB83D8FB7AA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <E1EA88E6C8DB46F1B41FD59103A91CA9@blackbox2>

"This is a California car, a few small bit of rust here and there but a very solid car."

Yeah, Right..  EXCEPT for the fricken hole cut out of the hind quarters...


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Eldred" <redscirocco at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Has the fibre glass Sebring nose...


> The whole description reads like a comedy routine.

From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Nov 10 21:21:50 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:21:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
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	<69470.15387.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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	<4AFA213B.2010402@comcast.net>
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<< So this means the wipers don't work? >>

And Edward doesn't even KNOW what RAIN is, right
Frank ???  LOL   'Member the Kevin's Rally that I
reprized you at ??  Diane was DRENCHED when she
got out of CAR !!!  STILL LOL at THAT scene <VBG> !!!

Anon

From paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk  Wed Nov 11 02:30:38 2009
From: paulbaker53 at yahoo.co.uk (Paul Baker)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:30:38 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: [Spridgets] SPRITE/MIDGET FIBERGLASS FRONTEND
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W22963245652D010A0FCED6C2AC0@phx.gbl>
References: <C0C022813C854F948629D0AD58989EAB@Home>
	<BLU103-W22963245652D010A0FCED6C2AC0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <264521.62316.qm@web23505.mail.ird.yahoo.com>

Brian,

The bonnet is an Ashley Mk1.  Check out this page from the Williams &
Pritchard Register http://www.williamsandpritchardregister.co.uk/confused.htm
Paul




________________________________
From: brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com>
To: spridgets list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, 9 November, 2009
20:34:36
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SPRITE/MIDGET FIBERGLASS FRONTEND

looks
like a Kellison Bonnet.


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date:
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:42:13 -0500
> From: mdrowe at optonline.net
> To:
spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] SPRITE/MIDGET FIBERGLASS
FRONTEND
>
> http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/pts/1436728245.html
>
_______________________________________________

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 11 03:31:15 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:31:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Has the fibre glass Sebring nose...
In-Reply-To: <SNT124-W10460648299D6ECB83D8FB7AA0@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT124-W10460648299D6ECB83D8FB7AA0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <205cef430911110231g1a5e7bacoa1b76b4b88ea95dc@mail.gmail.com>

Yes very funny, truly written by a used car dealer not an enthusiast.
Lin

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 10:01 PM, Mike Eldred <redscirocco at hotmail.com>wrote:

> The whole description reads like a comedy routine.
>
>
>
> "Was running many years ago."
>
>
>
> Weren't they all?
>
>
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1959-AUSTIN-HEALEY-BUGEYE-SPRITE-In-California
> _W0QQitemZ200403378038QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2ea8f8df76<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1959-AUSTIN-HEALEY-BUGEYE-SPRITE-In-California%0A_W0QQitemZ200403378038QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2ea8f8df76>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 11 03:35:04 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:35:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
In-Reply-To: <69470.15387.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Cool Ed so glad your happy with your Spridget,
Tell me why would you want to lower the front end and for the list &
yourself how would you do that on a Spridget? Not that I am interested
because I want my car higher (got extra leaves for that job) ; )
Lin


On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 8:21 PM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> THIS IS TOTALLY AWESOME.....EVERYTHING IS WORKING NOW!  The only thing I
> need to do is get the timing and carb adjustment dialed in and have the top
> upholstered. This rocks!  I can't thank you all enough for getting me this
> close to having it done (done is a relative term with this car).  There is
> still the big wish list of paint, chrome bumper conversion, 5 speed, hard
> top, lowering the front end, etc.  All in good time.  It's been almost a
> year exactly since I bought the car.  First dry day up here in the
> Northwest, I'm getting her out! WOOOO HOOO!
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> To: Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
> Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 1:53:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....
>
> OK, got the horn working!  Getting the replacement flasher today, so
> hopefully have the directionals working tonite.  That leaves the "missing at
> higher RPMs issue."  When BillM was trying to set the timing on this, we
> could not find a vacuum source for the advance on the distributor.  We
> cannot use the manifold vacuum because it is a constant source and it throws
> the timing off.  Is there a location on the SUs or elsewhere that should be
> used for vacuum advance?  Where is this "Normally" hooked up to?
> To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Sat, November 7, 2009 6:53:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....
>
> Edward Perez wrote:
> > I'm so amp'd that I'm finally able to drive the Midget thanks to BillM,
> RickB and Rich Ball.  I installed the new starter and she's ready to go.  A
> few minor details that I would like to iron out.....
> > 1.  Missing at 3500 RPM and above...power seems to die off when is should
> be kicking in (Kent 256 cam).
> >
> Timing or carbs too lean.
> > 2.  No horn (I have to use my finger)
> >
>
> Fuse? Dead horn? Check the horn itself first, put 12 volts to it and see if
> it works.
> > 3.  No directionals (but the hazards work)
> >
> At the hazard switch there are 2 solid green wires, they are connected
> inside the hazard switch, hook those 2 solid green wires together and
> by-pass the switch,
> see if the signals work now. Remember have the key on. If not,
> check/replace the flasher unit, it's NOT the one inside the console, that
> one is for the hazards, it's up under the dash behind the glove box.
> Or check/clean the contacts on the stalk switch.
>
>
> -- Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
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From kentmclean at comcast.net  Wed Nov 11 06:15:30 2009
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:15:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The Prisoner (& Slight LBC)
In-Reply-To: <mailman.22135.1257905116.3240.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.22135.1257905116.3240.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4AFAB8F2.5030501@comcast.net>

Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> Thanks Doug I was watching them but then got busy.
> Can anyone record it via their computer? My 84 year young aunt in New Mexico
> was recording all her favorite shows via her computer when I was there 2
> days ago,

Good for her. For you, here's some open source software so you can record it 
yourself:

<http://www.mythtv.org/>

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 11 07:08:36 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:08:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
In-Reply-To: <205cef430911110235xa46adb0sd0364827d5b1fca@mail.gmail.com>
References: <58309.63588.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com> 
	<4AF6329C.7070801@comcast.net> 
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You can see in some of the pics on the flickr site that the car sits way too high on the front.  Not sure if this is because the springs were designed to hold the 1500 and now it's too light with the 1275 or what.  I would lower it by putting the spacers on the spring pans to drop it about an inch.  Just to level it out with the rear.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/3316031731/in/set-72157621472069561/




________________________________
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Cc: Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>; Spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 2:35:04 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....

Cool Ed so glad your happy with your Spridget,
Tell me why would you want to lower the front end and for the list & yourself how would you do that on a Spridget? Not that I am interested because I want my car higher (got extra leaves for that job) ; )
Lin



On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 8:21 PM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

>THIS IS TOTALLY AWESOME.....EVERYTHING IS WORKING NOW!  The only thing I need to do is get the timing and carb adjustment dialed in and have the top upholstered. This rocks!  I can't thank you all enough for getting me this close to having it done (done is a relative term with this car).  There is still the big wish list of paint, chrome bumper conversion, 5 speed, hard top, lowering the front end, etc.  All in good time.  It's been almost a year exactly since I bought the car.  First dry day up here in the Northwest, I'm getting her out! WOOOO HOOO!
>
>
>
>
>>________________________________
>>From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
>>To: Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
>
>Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
>Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 1:53:12 PM
>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....
>
>>OK, got the horn working!  Getting the replacement flasher today, so hopefully have the directionals working tonite.  That leaves the "missing at higher RPMs issue."  When BillM was trying to set the timing on this, we could not find a vacuum source for the advance on the distributor.  We cannot use the manifold vacuum because it is a constant source and it throws the timing off.  Is there a location on the SUs or elsewhere that should be used for vacuum advance?  Where is this "Normally" hooked up to?
>>
>To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
>>Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net
>>Sent: Sat, November 7, 2009 6:53:16 PM
>>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Final details....
>
>>Edward Perez wrote:
>>> I'm so amp'd that I'm finally able to drive the Midget thanks to BillM, RickB and Rich Ball.  I installed the new starter and she's ready to go.  A few minor details that I would like to iron out.....
>>
>> 1.  Missing at 3500 RPM and above...power seems to die off when is should be kicking in (Kent 256 cam).
>>>
>>Timing or carbs too lean.
>>> 2.  No horn (I have to use my finger)
>>>
>
>>Fuse? Dead horn? Check the horn itself first, put 12 volts to it and see if it works.
>>> 3.  No directionals (but the hazards work)
>>>
>>At the hazard switch there are 2 solid green wires, they are connected inside the hazard switch, hook those 2 solid green wires together and by-pass the switch,
>>see if the signals work now. Remember have the key on. If not, check/replace the flasher unit, it's NOT the one inside the console, that one is for the hazards, it's up under the dash behind the glove box.
>>Or check/clean the contacts on the stalk switch.
>
>
>>-- Frank Clarici
>>Toms River, NJ
>>My own Fleet of Sprites
>You are subscribed as eap2140 at yahoo.com
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From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 11 07:38:27 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:38:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] American Express Commercial
Message-ID: <388509.73968.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Anyone else think AMEX missed a golden opportunity with this commercial that
features everyday objects with smiley or frowny faces:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9LzO_nLVIc  That Piper Cub is cute and all,
but it has nowhere near the charm of the bugeye's smiling face.

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Nov 11 08:06:13 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:06:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Final details....
In-Reply-To: <490238.81383.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <58309.63588.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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	<69470.15387.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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	<490238.81383.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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At 08:08 AM 11/11/2009, Edward Perez wrote:
>You can see in some of the pics on the flickr site that the car sits 
>way too high on the front.  Not sure if this is because the springs 
>were designed to hold the 1500 and now it's too light with the 1275 
>or what.  I would lower it by putting the spacers on the spring pans 
>to drop it about an inch.  Just to level it out with the rear.
>
>http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/3316031731/in/set-72157621472069561/
===============
Ed,
         If you tightened the front suspension bolts, esp. the inner 
trunion, while the wheels were dangling and the car was on stands, 
that can set the suspension up high. It also causes the bushings to 
wear prematurely.  One should tighten suspension bolts while the car 
is on ithe ground with engine in, etc.

Peter C 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 11 08:23:24 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:23:24 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] American Express Commercial
In-Reply-To: <388509.73968.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <388509.73968.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W3588C44C948DBBCA7F9213B8AA0@phx.gbl>

No LBC here, but  I like this Midas Canadian Car Chase commercial:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmD0YKEOh_0



> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:38:27 -0800
> From: healeyrick at yahoo.com
>
> Anyone else think AMEX missed a golden opportunity with this commercial
that
> features everyday objects with smiley or frowny faces:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9LzO_nLVIc That Piper Cub is cute and all,
> but it has nowhere near the charm of the bugeye's smiling face.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 11 08:23:34 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:23:34 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] American Express Commercial
In-Reply-To: <388509.73968.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <388509.73968.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W51A9544047C2BBBB920FF7B8AA0@phx.gbl>

No LBC here, but  I like this Midas Canadian Car Chase commercial:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmD0YKEOh_0



> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:38:27 -0800
> From: healeyrick at yahoo.com
>
> Anyone else think AMEX missed a golden opportunity with this commercial
that
> features everyday objects with smiley or frowny faces:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9LzO_nLVIc That Piper Cub is cute and all,
> but it has nowhere near the charm of the bugeye's smiling face.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 11 11:02:34 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:02:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911111002i4b6565dbsc791014f7949d9e6@mail.gmail.com>

I want to extend a 'THANK YOU' to all my fellow Vets.

Our Country seems to be acknowledging those that served and are serving now
far more than in recent years.  It's about time.

When we came home from Vietnam, it was vastly different.  I'm sure you
remember.

Thank you

Herb

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov 11 12:01:05 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:01:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911111002i4b6565dbsc791014f7949d9e6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911111002i4b6565dbsc791014f7949d9e6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AFAE0A96628B47778CA8AC54302453E5@spider>

Two hats-off for those that survived Vietnam. ...bill in oregon
==================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WFO Herb
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 10:03 AM
To: Wedge List; Spridgeteers; Sprite Yahoo; Midget/Sprite
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day

I want to extend a 'THANK YOU' to all my fellow Vets.

Our Country seems to be acknowledging those that served and are serving now
far more than in recent years.  It's about time.

When we came home from Vietnam, it was vastly different.  I'm sure you
remember.

Thank you

Herb
_______________________________________________

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 11 13:44:29 2009
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:44:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911111002i4b6565dbsc791014f7949d9e6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <195412.32817.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I happen to be a member of that lucky birthday group who were too young to go
to Vietnam (but not by much) and too old to be called on for the next
conflict.  My dad was in the Navy in the fifties, his dad was Army in WWII.  I
grew up in a house where we always respected and thanked anyone who served in
any of the services.  I've tried to pass this along to Kyle.  Anyway - Thanks
to all of you guys and gals who served and/or are serving.  We all owe you.
 
David Booker
Long Island
 

--- On Wed, 11/11/09, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:


From: WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
To: "Wedge List" <tr8 at mercury.lcs.mit.edu>, "Spridgeteers"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Sprite Yahoo" <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>,
"Midget/Sprite" <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 12:02 PM


I want to extend a 'THANK YOU' to all my fellow Vets.

Our Country seems to be acknowledging those that served and are serving now
far more than in recent years.  It's about time.

When we came home from Vietnam, it was vastly different.  I'm sure you
remember.

Thank you

Herb
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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Wed Nov 11 14:40:05 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:40:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
In-Reply-To: <195412.32817.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911111002i4b6565dbsc791014f7949d9e6@mail.gmail.com>,
	<195412.32817.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4AFB2F35.9418.13F1C3D@kk7ss.verizon.net>

5 uncles and 4 aunts in WW2. 2 Uncles died at the base of the cliffs 
at Les Falaises, one uncle survived having three ships sunk under him 
on three voyages on the Murmansk run. 2 Uncles went all the way from 
El Alamein to Berlin.

13 of my European relatives came back with the tattooed number on 
their arms, 1 cousin survived Mengele but was paralyzed forl life. 
All the rest of my relatives went to the ovens,

If it wasn't for the thousands that gave their lives that year I too 
would probably have gone to the ovens

In England today is called "Rememberance Day"

I remember and am very grateful to them all..

 --
Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

Age is just another number... !

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Nov 11 15:06:31 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:06:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber
Message-ID: <200911111406237.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

How are y'all accomplishing crankcase venting with a side draught 
Weber on a 1275?

Not a racecar

Peter C

From pilotrob at msn.com  Wed Nov 11 15:11:23 2009
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:11:23 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re:  Veterans' Day
Message-ID: <BAY116-DS419483DB50FCA0BE2933AD4AA0@phx.gbl>

Bet one and all had PTSD to one extent or another, too. And yet....they moved on the best they could and got on with their lives.

Think of the hundreds of thousands who had their lives necessarily interrupted so that we and our nation might be here today,

Now think of those who wish to replace (rather than straighten out) that system which has served us pretty well....and those who died fof it so it could continue to do so for their children, grandchildren, etc.

CB


-----Original Message-----
From: Dave G.
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:40 PM
To: Spridgeteers, Midget/Sprite
Subject: [midgetsprite] Re: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day

5 uncles and 4 aunts in WW2. 2 Uncles died at the base of the cliffs 
at Les Falaises, one uncle survived having three ships sunk under him 
on three voyages on the Murmansk run. 2 Uncles went all the way from 
El Alamein to Berlin.

13 of my European relatives came back with the tattooed number on 
their arms, 1 cousin survived Mengele but was paralyzed forl life. 
All the rest of my relatives went to the ovens,

If it wasn't for the thousands that gave their lives that year I too 
would probably have gone to the ovens

In England today is called "Rememberance Day"

I remember and am very grateful to them all..

 --
Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

Age is just another number... !

From mgmaven at bellsouth.net  Wed Nov 11 15:31:43 2009
From: mgmaven at bellsouth.net (Bob Spruck)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:31:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911111002i4b6565dbsc791014f7949d9e6@mail.gmail.co
  m>
Message-ID: <4.1.20091111171316.00c67d60@mail.bellsouth.net>

I got a call this afternoon from my 5 year old grandson. They had a program
today in Kindergarten about remembering and thanking Veterans. In the car
on the way home from school, my daughter told Brooks that they had a
veteran in the family, and he said "Let's call Grampa and thank him right
now !"  

It brought tears to my eyes to hear him tell me what all they said in the
program and how much the flags and the band impressed him. Yes, I surely
did not get flags, bands, or thanks when I returned from Vietnam. 

It so happens that I also attended a lunch and presentation put on by the
Georgia Veterans Affairs Department today that was rather moving, with the
100 or so vets there, some from WWII. Then I went to the local high school
to talk to the young history teacher who has a whole series of classes and
programs to make the kids aware of the sacrifices of those of us who served
our country in uniform.

What a moving day!. When I got home and then got Brook's call, I went
outside and saluted the flag that always flies in my front yard and  I
remembered and  I thanked.

Bob




 WFO Herb wrote:
>I want to extend a 'THANK YOU' to all my fellow Vets.
>
>Our Country seems to be acknowledging those that served and are serving now
>far more than in recent years.  It's about time.
>
>When we came home from Vietnam, it was vastly different.  I'm sure you
>remember.
>
>Thank you
>
>Herb
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 11 16:17:14 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:17:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] VRM Back Issues
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911101757y38a48898gfe51971a01bca214@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911101757y38a48898gfe51971a01bca214@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911111517r42c0a262y4be783f6e6577641@mail.gmail.com>

Had a number of you ask for Vintage Racer Magazine's web site; back issues.

Sorry for not including it in my original post.

I don't know if Norm will be happy or not, could get a bunch of orders.

Here it is:   http://vintageracecar.com/pages/store.cgi?mrchcatid=2

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 11 16:41:30 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:41:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber
In-Reply-To: <200911111406237.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <585964.86824.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Wed, 11/11/09, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
> How are y'all accomplishing crankcase
> venting with a side draught Weber on a 1275?

For the intake Cannon manifold, I drilled and tapped a pipe thread where the flat is (the spot for Mini brake booster, I think). I did not run a balance tube and 1&2 were always a bit lean. I'd add a balance tube if I were doing it again. I used a chrysler K-car PCV valve. For Maniflow intake, I'm not using one (successfully) but I'd weld in a cross tube with a hose barb to go to a PCV valve.

Ron

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 11 17:01:28 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:01:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
In-Reply-To: <4.1.20091111171316.00c67d60@mail.bellsouth.net>
References: <4.1.20091111171316.00c67d60@mail.bellsouth.net>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911111601i2a752c60v4e8acaefd62e4593@mail.gmail.com>

Bob,

Great story and to hear how your grandson is being told...in public
school...makes me even happier.

Like you and many others, I fly our flag and do so proudly.  She goes up in
the morning and down in the evening.

I'm glad that we, as Veterans, can now salute our flag as it passes in
parades or as we 'Pledge Allegiance'.  That bill was a good one when it
passed.  I enjoy seeing other vets salute.  Unfortunately, few Vets are
aware of it.  Spread the word.

Herb

On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 2:31 PM, Bob Spruck <mgmaven at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> I got a call this afternoon from my 5 year old grandson. They had a program
> today in Kindergarten about remembering and thanking Veterans. In the car
> on the way home from school, my daughter told Brooks that they had a
> veteran in the family, and he said "Let's call Grampa and thank him right
> now !"
>
> It brought tears to my eyes to hear him tell me what all they said in the
> program and how much the flags and the band impressed him. Yes, I surely
> did not get flags, bands, or thanks when I returned from Vietnam.
>
> It so happens that I also attended a lunch and presentation put on by the
> Georgia Veterans Affairs Department today that was rather moving, with the
> 100 or so vets there, some from WWII. Then I went to the local high school
> to talk to the young history teacher who has a whole series of classes and
> programs to make the kids aware of the sacrifices of those of us who served
> our country in uniform.
>
> What a moving day!. When I got home and then got Brook's call, I went
> outside and saluted the flag that always flies in my front yard and  I
> remembered and  I thanked.
>
> Bob

From twobees at sprynet.com  Wed Nov 11 17:15:59 2009
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:15:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] VRM Back Issues
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911111517r42c0a262y4be783f6e6577641@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003501ca632d$500455e0$6401a8c0@normoffice>

Herb:

The more subscribers, the better.  Our average reader owns 9 cars.  A lot of
us are below average.

I'm now down one more car.  Just back from turning in our leased 328i.  Like
going to a funeral.  It was a great car.  Someone will be buying a real gem.

Norm

-----Original Message-----
From: WFO Herb [mailto:froggi60 at gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 6:17 PM
To: Midget/Sprite; Spridgeteers; Sprite Yahoo
Subject: Re: VRM Back Issues


Had a number of you ask for Vintage Racer Magazine's web site; back issues.

Sorry for not including it in my original post.

I don't know if Norm will be happy or not, could get a bunch of orders.

Here it is:   http://vintageracecar.com/pages/store.cgi?mrchcatid=2

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Wed Nov 11 17:17:51 2009
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:17:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
References: <4.1.20091111171316.00c67d60@mail.bellsouth.net>
Message-ID: <7BD9F6C099B64BC988DA101EED385553@MAINCOMPUTER>

Same here Bob, I recall distinctly being told to grow our hair long  and 
facial hair was also reommended. It did not matter because we landed at 
March AF Base at 3 in the morning. No marching bands for sure. Did not get 
spit at untill I got back to my permanent base.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Spruck" <mgmaven at bellsouth.net>
To: "Spridgeteers" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day


>I got a call this afternoon from my 5 year old grandson. They had a program
> today in Kindergarten about remembering and thanking Veterans. In the car
> on the way home from school, my daughter told Brooks that they had a
> veteran in the family, and he said "Let's call Grampa and thank him right
> now !"
>
> It brought tears to my eyes to hear him tell me what all they said in the
> program and how much the flags and the band impressed him. Yes, I surely
> did not get flags, bands, or thanks when I returned from Vietnam.
>
> It so happens that I also attended a lunch and presentation put on by the
> Georgia Veterans Affairs Department today that was rather moving, with the
> 100 or so vets there, some from WWII. Then I went to the local high school
> to talk to the young history teacher who has a whole series of classes and
> programs to make the kids aware of the sacrifices of those of us who 
> served
> our country in uniform.
>
> What a moving day!. When I got home and then got Brook's call, I went
> outside and saluted the flag that always flies in my front yard and  I
> remembered and  I thanked.
>
> Bob
>
>
>
>
> WFO Herb wrote:
>>I want to extend a 'THANK YOU' to all my fellow Vets.
>>
>>Our Country seems to be acknowledging those that served and are serving 
>>now
>>far more than in recent years.  It's about time.
>>
>>When we came home from Vietnam, it was vastly different.  I'm sure you
>>remember.
>>
>>Thank you
>>
>>Herb
>>_______________________________________________
>>Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>
>>You are subscribed as mgmaven at bellsouth.net
>>
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>>
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 11 17:26:05 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:26:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber
In-Reply-To: <585964.86824.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <200911111406237.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<585964.86824.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911111626h2fbc7e44jbde75ac0d27d8cc1@mail.gmail.com>

Ron,

Wouldn't that 'suck', rather than just 'vent'?

Herb

On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 3:41 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> --- On Wed, 11/11/09, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
> > How are y'all accomplishing crankcase
> > venting with a side draught Weber on a 1275?
>
> For the intake Cannon manifold, I drilled and tapped a pipe thread where
> the flat is (the spot for Mini brake booster, I think). I did not run a
> balance tube and 1&2 were always a bit lean. I'd add a balance tube if I
> were doing it again. I used a chrysler K-car PCV valve. For Maniflow intake,
> I'm not using one (successfully) but I'd weld in a cross tube with a hose
> barb to go to a PCV valve.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 11 17:47:03 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:47:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] The Prisoner (& Slight LBC)
In-Reply-To: <4AFAB8F2.5030501@comcast.net>
References: <mailman.22135.1257905116.3240.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<4AFAB8F2.5030501@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <205cef430911111647y7f482d7dy39ecbf97aed60e51@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Kent,
But I need a card to hardwire the tv cable to the computer. With only laptop
& all-in-one iMac I need to research other methods. I think Apple has a tv
box but I would rather spend my cash on cool car parts ; )
Lin

On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 8:15 AM, Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net> wrote:

> Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
>> Thanks Doug I was watching them but then got busy.
>> Can anyone record it via their computer? My 84 year young aunt in New
>> Mexico
>> was recording all her favorite shows via her computer when I was there 2
>> days ago,
>>
>
> Good for her. For you, here's some open source software so you can record
> it yourself:
>
> <http://www.mythtv.org/>
>
> --
> Kent McLean
> '56 100 BN2
>
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 11 18:19:25 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:19:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911111626h2fbc7e44jbde75ac0d27d8cc1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <929032.13998.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The "P" in PCV is for "Positive". You want it to suck, the PCV is spring or diaphragm check valve that's also loaded to avoid venting unless the delta pressure is high enough. If you just want to vent it, you don't have to do anything - just leave timing cover open to ambient. 

--- On Wed, 11/11/09, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber
> To: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
> Cc: "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>, "Peter Caldwell" <peter at nosimport.com>
> Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 6:26 PM
> Ron,
> Wouldn't that 'suck', rather than
> just 'vent'?
> Herb
> 
> On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 3:41 PM,
> Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> 
> --- On
> Wed, 11/11/09, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > How are y'all accomplishing crankcase
> 
> > venting with a side draught Weber on a 1275?
> 
> 
> 
> For the intake Cannon manifold, I drilled and tapped a pipe
> thread where the flat is (the spot for Mini brake booster, I
> think). I did not run a balance tube and 1&2 were always
> a bit lean. I'd add a balance tube if I were doing it
> again. I used a chrysler K-car PCV valve. For Maniflow
> intake, I'm not using one (successfully) but I'd
> weld in a cross tube with a hose barb to go to a PCV valve.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Nov 11 18:23:13 2009
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:23:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] VRM Back Issues
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911111517r42c0a262y4be783f6e6577641@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911101757y38a48898gfe51971a01bca214@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10911111517r42c0a262y4be783f6e6577641@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AFB6381.4030205@frontiernet.net>

He got mine!

Kate


WFO Herb wrote:
> Had a number of you ask for Vintage Racer Magazine's web site; back issues.
>
> Sorry for not including it in my original post.
>
> I don't know if Norm will be happy or not, could get a bunch of orders.
>
> Here it is:   http://vintageracecar.com/pages/store.cgi?mrchcatid=2
> _______________________________________________
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Nov 11 18:39:54 2009
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:39:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
In-Reply-To: <7BD9F6C099B64BC988DA101EED385553@MAINCOMPUTER>
References: <4.1.20091111171316.00c67d60@mail.bellsouth.net>
	<7BD9F6C099B64BC988DA101EED385553@MAINCOMPUTER>
Message-ID: <4AFB676A.8080904@frontiernet.net>

I didn't get spit on until I made the mistake of going into the American 
Legion in Eugene, Oregon while wearing my uniform about 1989 or so.  I 
later learned that it was an open bar and the favorite hangout for Joe 
Stalin University students.

Kate

Jim Fournier wrote:
> Same here Bob, I recall distinctly being told to grow our hair long  and 
> facial hair was also reommended. It did not matter because we landed at 
> March AF Base at 3 in the morning. No marching bands for sure. Did not get 
> spit at untill I got back to my permanent base.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bob Spruck" <mgmaven at bellsouth.net>
> To: "Spridgeteers" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 5:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
>
>
>   
>> I got a call this afternoon from my 5 year old grandson. They had a program
>> today in Kindergarten about remembering and thanking Veterans. In the car
>> on the way home from school, my daughter told Brooks that they had a
>> veteran in the family, and he said "Let's call Grampa and thank him right
>> now !"
>>
>> It brought tears to my eyes to hear him tell me what all they said in the
>> program and how much the flags and the band impressed him. Yes, I surely
>> did not get flags, bands, or thanks when I returned from Vietnam.
>>
>> It so happens that I also attended a lunch and presentation put on by the
>> Georgia Veterans Affairs Department today that was rather moving, with the
>> 100 or so vets there, some from WWII. Then I went to the local high school
>> to talk to the young history teacher who has a whole series of classes and
>> programs to make the kids aware of the sacrifices of those of us who 
>> served
>> our country in uniform.
>>
>> What a moving day!. When I got home and then got Brook's call, I went
>> outside and saluted the flag that always flies in my front yard and  I
>> remembered and  I thanked.
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> WFO Herb wrote:
>>     
>>> I want to extend a 'THANK YOU' to all my fellow Vets.
>>>
>>> Our Country seems to be acknowledging those that served and are serving 
>>> now
>>> far more than in recent years.  It's about time.
>>>
>>> When we came home from Vietnam, it was vastly different.  I'm sure you
>>> remember.
>>>
>>> Thank you
>>>
>>> Herb
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>>
>>> You are subscribed as mgmaven at bellsouth.net
>>>
>>> http://www.team.net/archive
>>>
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>>>       
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 11 19:08:42 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:08:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
In-Reply-To: <7BD9F6C099B64BC988DA101EED385553@MAINCOMPUTER>
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Jim,

You and I had identical experiences... For me it was 3:00 am in a C-141
Starlifter but at Vandenberg AFB. They put us on a bus and took us straight
to the BX which they had opened in the middle of the night! There we were
given chits to buy and don civilian clothes. We were not to leave base in
uniform!!  It was 2 days later in LaGuardia airport before I got spit on and
cursed as a "Baby Killer". Were you a baby killer too?  Fun wasn't it!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 6:17 PM, Jim Fournier <jimndi at frontiernet.net>wrote:

> Same here Bob, I recall distinctly being told to grow our hair long  and
> facial hair was also reommended. It did not matter because we landed at
> March AF Base at 3 in the morning. No marching bands for sure. Did not get
> spit at untill I got back to my permanent base.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Spruck" <mgmaven at bellsouth.net>
> To: "Spridgeteers" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 5:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
>
>
> >I got a call this afternoon from my 5 year old grandson. They had a
> program
> > today in Kindergarten about remembering and thanking Veterans. In the car
> > on the way home from school, my daughter told Brooks that they had a
> > veteran in the family, and he said "Let's call Grampa and thank him right
> > now !"
> >
> > It brought tears to my eyes to hear him tell me what all they said in the
> > program and how much the flags and the band impressed him. Yes, I surely
> > did not get flags, bands, or thanks when I returned from Vietnam.
> >
> > It so happens that I also attended a lunch and presentation put on by the
> > Georgia Veterans Affairs Department today that was rather moving, with
> the
> > 100 or so vets there, some from WWII. Then I went to the local high
> school
> > to talk to the young history teacher who has a whole series of classes
> and
> > programs to make the kids aware of the sacrifices of those of us who
> > served
> > our country in uniform.
> >
> > What a moving day!. When I got home and then got Brook's call, I went
> > outside and saluted the flag that always flies in my front yard and  I
> > remembered and  I thanked.
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > WFO Herb wrote:
> >>I want to extend a 'THANK YOU' to all my fellow Vets.
> >>
> >>Our Country seems to be acknowledging those that served and are serving
> >>now
> >>far more than in recent years.  It's about time.
> >>
> >>When we came home from Vietnam, it was vastly different.  I'm sure you
> >>remember.
> >>
> >>Thank you
> >>
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 11 20:01:02 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:01:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber
In-Reply-To: <200911111406237.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <200911111406237.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <4AFB7A6E.3050506@comcast.net>

Peter Caldwell wrote:
> How are y'all accomplishing crankcase venting with a side draught 
> Weber on a 1275?

I drilled a hole in each side of the intake, ran a hose to a Y and then 
to a stock Smiths PCV valve.
It has worked well for years.
I had a Cannon intake and it had 1 spot for a vacuum port but this 
caused 2 cylinders to run lean.
I took the vacuum off each tube and all was well.

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

From davriker at nwi.net  Wed Nov 11 21:46:54 2009
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:46:54 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber
References: <200911111406237.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <378F9CC2348A43C0957F3EDECAB1C935@MAIN>

My cannon intake has a balance tube.  I drilled and tapped it for an elbow 
fitting, up to a smiths  pcv valve, hose over to the can on the timing 
cover.  Initially it pulled too high a volume, so I put a restrictor in the 
line, and gradually drilled the orofice in the restrictor larger until it 
stopped sucking the oil out of my crankcase.  I also went to a non-vented 
cap, so that any air pulled through the system was being sucked in from the 
rear scroll seal.  Cut down on oil leaks.  Killed a few mosquitos during the 
trial and error phase.
Dave R.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Caldwell" <peter at nosimport.com>
To: "spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:06 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber


> How are y'all accomplishing crankcase venting with a side draught
> Weber on a 1275?
>
> Not a racecar
>
> Peter C

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Wed Nov 11 22:19:10 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:19:10 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Floor pans are
 intact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Message-ID: <4333f8140911112119j90d247bxb2f793a5b53dfaf6@mail.gmail.com>

Ebay #140358504650

This one's for Frank!

Hal

From jessmd1 at comcast.net  Wed Nov 11 22:42:21 2009
From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:42:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine
Message-ID: <92908C0F-03CB-472A-978F-E20626750288@comcast.net>

I assume after placing a 1275cc motor in a 1959 bugeye,one has to  
place an exhaust system made for a 1275?

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Wed Nov 11 23:15:37 2009
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Evans)
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:15:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Floor pans are
 intact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
In-Reply-To: <4333f8140911112119j90d247bxb2f793a5b53dfaf6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4333f8140911112119j90d247bxb2f793a5b53dfaf6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001101ca635f$8dc8f200$a95ad600$@net>

Hal wrote:  "This one's for Frank!"

Aw, come on, Frank has SOME taste!  The lack of the rear air cleaner would
certainly put it out of consideration for him.  

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 12 00:39:06 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:39:06 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 engine
In-Reply-To: <92908C0F-03CB-472A-978F-E20626750288@comcast.net>
References: <92908C0F-03CB-472A-978F-E20626750288@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <b777e2be0911112339l69982b41mc18c2b305abc3102@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 10:42 PM, Jess Power <jessmd1 at comcast.net> wrote:
I assume after placing a 1275cc motor in a 1959 bugeye,one has to place an
exhaust system made for a 1275?
The original 948 exhaust manifold is shorter in overall length than those
used on the 1275s. It is about 1 & 3/4 inches to the lip of the cone from
the collection point. The 1275 manifold is about 4 inches. The inside
diameter is smaller too. The 1098 and 1275 manifolds are better flowing
because they are larger. The 1967 1275 manifold has the cone on the end for
the clamp whereas the later 1275 manifold has 3 studs at the header pipe.

Others will probably know but I believe that the 1098 and 1275 engines are
actually taller than the 948 and thus the difference in the manifold length
below the collection point. Just go with a decent header setup and custom
exhaust! Any good muffler shop can make up the pipe and put your choice of
muffler on it, probably for less than a stock system from the usual
suspects...

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

From pilotrob at msn.com  Thu Nov 12 04:47:42 2009
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:47:42 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] VRM Back Issues
Message-ID: <BAY116-DS7F62138A296F41BE87FA5D4A90@phx.gbl>

It was indeed, Norm! :)

But you of course were smarter than I and moved to sunny Florida while I am currently getting my vehicle winterized even as you, a wise older soul, spend time frolicking in the sun!!!

I shall be ordering VRM momentarily, BTW considering our previous lister was kind enough to provide a link. 

Very best regards :)

CapBob


-----Original Message-----
From: Norm 2Bs
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 10:06 PM
To: Spridgets Digest, pilotrob at msn.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] VRM Back Issues

Bob:
 
It was a good visit.  Glad you enjoyed the B.  I miss it.  But, the Alfa
that replaced it is fun too, just a lot slower.  Maybe after I finish
building the new engine for it it will be closer to what the B was.
 
Was planning to race the Turner at Moroso, opps, Palm Beach International
this weekend.  But, the new "old" HP engine doesn't yet want to go racing &
I've been too busy to work out the kinks to get it to feel right & no time
to do dyno runs.  Thing is really high compression with domed pistons.
Haven't measured it.  But, likely c. 12:1.  Old old 948 is 10.5:1 with
flat-top pistons.
 
Regards,
Norm
 
And, Herb:  Glad you like VR.  We try to make it the best we can.

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Nov 12 07:06:13 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:06:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Floor pans are
 intact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
In-Reply-To: <001101ca635f$8dc8f200$a95ad600$@net>
References: <4333f8140911112119j90d247bxb2f793a5b53dfaf6@mail.gmail.com>
	<001101ca635f$8dc8f200$a95ad600$@net>
Message-ID: <C230C1B7-DE9C-459D-B733-43D1CA2B3F65@comcast.net>

Guys..  the floor pans are only intact when there are no wheels on the  
car and it rests on the ground.  Not a problem for Frank but I'm  
certain that the safety aspect of having no brakes and having to  
clutch by "ear"  will prevent him from making this purchase.

;-)

Lester


On Nov 12, 2009, at 12:15 AM, Robert Evans wrote:

> Hal wrote:  "This one's for Frank!"
>
> Aw, come on, Frank has SOME taste!  The lack of the rear air cleaner  
> would
> certainly put it out of consideration for him.
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Nov 12 09:11:00 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:11:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
Message-ID: <402188520911120811t69faab9ci2c74613335176646@mail.gmail.com>

I just received a catalog last week from Griot's Garage. I assumed it
was just polishing stuff, but then a picture on the front cover caught
my eye. General is now making a digital vernier caliper (no depth,
however) that displays in inches, mm, AND fractional inches. About
U$50 for the 6" stainless steel version. Amazon carries a 3" carbon
fiber one for U$20. Going on my wish list! Lots more interesting
gadgets in the catalog, too. Fun to read...
Online catalog at
http://www.griotsgarage.com/category/online+catalog.do
with the vernier on page 4.
NFI, et.
David  L

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Thu Nov 12 10:29:03 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:29:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <402188520911120811t69faab9ci2c74613335176646@mail.gmail.com>
References: <402188520911120811t69faab9ci2c74613335176646@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4333f8140911120929q54007bd7jf3707962a94238ba@mail.gmail.com>

Yeah, BUT
Horrible Fright has a 6" one without the fractional feature for 12.99
(coupon special expires 11/30.  You can pick up the book of coupons as you
walk in the door.) Get 3 and use the money you've saved to buy some little
metal plates with the decimal equivalents of fractions, drill sizes, etc.
The one I bought several years ago works as well as my Starrett, and I don't
have to worry about dropping or loosing a $150 caliper.
Hal

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 8:11 AM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> I just received a catalog last week from Griot's Garage. I assumed it
> was just polishing stuff, but then a picture on the front cover caught
> my eye. General is now making a digital vernier caliper (no depth,
> however) that displays in inches, mm, AND fractional inches. About
> U$50 for the 6" stainless steel version. Amazon carries a 3" carbon
> fiber one for U$20. Going on my wish list! Lots more interesting
> gadgets in the catalog, too. Fun to read...
> Online catalog at
> http://www.griotsgarage.com/category/online+catalog.do
> with the vernier on page 4.
> NFI, et.
> David  L
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Nov 12 10:37:28 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:37:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <4333f8140911120929q54007bd7jf3707962a94238ba@mail.gmail.com>
References: <402188520911120811t69faab9ci2c74613335176646@mail.gmail.com>
	<4333f8140911120929q54007bd7jf3707962a94238ba@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>

> Yeah, BUT
> Horrible Fright has a 6" one without the fractional feature for 12.99
> (coupon special expires 11/30.  You can pick up the book of coupons as you
> walk in the door.) Get 3 and use the money you've saved to buy some little
> metal plates with the decimal equivalents of fractions, drill sizes, etc.
> The one I bought several years ago works as well as my Starrett, and I
don't
> have to worry about dropping or loosing a $150 caliper.

Yeah, BUT
My Horrible Fright digital vernier EATS batteries, even if you don't
turn it on.
I know enough of the decimal equivalents to get by on, but the cool
factor is outstanding. I recall a friend who had a Casio calculator in
1977 that was able to accept fractions, display them as fractions,
perform arithmetic functions on them and return the answer as a
properly reduced fraction. I guess it never caught on.

David L

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 12 11:53:56 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:53:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <125400.68999.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- On Thu, 11/12/09, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
> > The one I bought several years ago works as well as my
> Starrett,

Funny how that is. I've found the same thing. Of course, I wouldn't know if I didn't have my Starrett.

Ron

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Thu Nov 12 12:25:21 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:25:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
Message-ID: <37a4501ca63cd$dffd37c0$116a010a@mail2world.com>

I had one of those in high school in the late 80s. It was neat, and
occasionally useful.

-=Chris

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

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: David Lieb [72spridget at gmail.com]
>Sent: 11/12/2009 12:37:28 PM
>To: frog.aye at gmail.com;spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
>
I recall a friend who had a Casio calculator in
>1977 that was able to accept fractions, display them as fractions,
>perform arithmetic functions on them and return the answer as a
>properly reduced fraction. I guess it never caught on.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Nov 12 12:47:52 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:47:52 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C721A668.21DC0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

The fractional calipers from Rockler tools are pretty good. They do
fractions, decimals, and mm.  

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Thu Nov 12 15:28:01 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:28:01 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber
Message-ID: <d14.58d7eec9.382de5f1@aol.com>

>From the rocker/valve cover to the catch tank.  From the timing cover  to 
the catch tank.  From the (late) block to the catch tank.
 
In a message dated 11/11/2009 22:49:02 GMT Standard Time,  
peter at nosimport.com writes:

How are  y'all accomplishing crankcase venting with a side draught 
Weber on a  1275?

Not a racecar

Peter C

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov 12 16:33:17 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:33:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Floor pans are
 intact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
In-Reply-To: <4333f8140911112119j90d247bxb2f793a5b53dfaf6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4333f8140911112119j90d247bxb2f793a5b53dfaf6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AFC9B3D.4040902@comcast.net>

Hal Faulkner wrote:
> Ebay #140358504650
>
> This one's for Frank!
>
>
>   
Floor pans in tact, just ignore the light coming thru the large holes in 
the floors.


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

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 12 17:02:22 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:02:22 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <C721A668.21DC0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>
	<C721A668.21DC0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911121602k6896ac85j4faf1298ea72978c@mail.gmail.com>

On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 1:47 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> They do
> fractions, decimals, and mm.
>

Yeah, but do they cook, do dishes and wash windows??
--
Cheers!!
Jim
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am
not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From grday at btinternet.com  Thu Nov 12 17:05:11 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:05:11 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
References: <402188520911120811t69faab9ci2c74613335176646@mail.gmail.com><4333f8140911120929q54007bd7jf3707962a94238ba@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ED5E46BAAC8A4E12AE24DC5DF74CD3C6@user8634b3d69b>

I always remove the battery when putting mine away as the same flat battery 
thing happens even when switched off.  I use a Leica Total Station that does 
the same thing and slide a sheet of thin plastic between the battery and 
terminals to help it keep the charge.

I also use a Casio fx-100 calculator at least 25 years old (sat on the 
computer in front of me) and if you know how to drive that it will convert 
decimals to fractions but I wouldn't like to enter a calculation using them 
anymore.  Calculator driving skills have been lost, software does it all for 
me nowadays.

Guy  R Day




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: "Hal Faulkner" <frog.aye at gmail.com>; "Spridgets" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 5:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper


>> Yeah, BUT
>> Horrible Fright has a 6" one without the fractional feature for 12.99
>> (coupon special expires 11/30.  You can pick up the book of coupons as 
>> you
>> walk in the door.) Get 3 and use the money you've saved to buy some 
>> little
>> metal plates with the decimal equivalents of fractions, drill sizes, etc.
>> The one I bought several years ago works as well as my Starrett, and I
> don't
>> have to worry about dropping or loosing a $150 caliper.
>
> Yeah, BUT
> My Horrible Fright digital vernier EATS batteries, even if you don't
> turn it on.
> I know enough of the decimal equivalents to get by on, but the cool
> factor is outstanding. I recall a friend who had a Casio calculator in
> 1977 that was able to accept fractions, display them as fractions,
> perform arithmetic functions on them and return the answer as a
> properly reduced fraction. I guess it never caught on.
>
> David L
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From millerls at ado13.com  Thu Nov 12 17:27:42 2009
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:27:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Is This True
Message-ID: <52E3A12A-44E4-4894-8525-FE7EDD2D6147@ado13.com>

> This may be useful to know when grocery shopping, if it's a concern  
> to you.

[demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of image001.jpg]
> The whole world is afraid of China-made "black hearted goods".
>
> Can you differentiate which one is made in Taiwan or China ?
>
> If the first 3 digits of the barcode are 690, 691 or 692, the
> product is MADE IN CHINA.
>
> 471 is Made in Taiwan .
>
> This is our right to know, but the government and related
> departments never educate the public, therefore we have to RESCUE
> ourselves.
>
> Nowadays,  Chinese businessmen know that consumers do not prefer
> products "MADE IN CHINA ", so they don't show from which country it
> is made.
>
> However, you may now refer to the barcode, remember if the first 3
> digits are:
>
> 690-692  then it is MADE IN CHINA .
> 00 - 09  USA & CANADA
> 30 - 37  FRANCE
> 40 - 44  GERMANY
> 47 ... Taiwan
> 49  JAPAN
> 50  UK
>
> BUY USA by watching for "0" at the beginning of the number.  We need
> every boost we can get!

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Nov 12 17:41:07 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:41:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Floor pans are intact!?
In-Reply-To: <4AFC9B3D.4040902@comcast.net>
References: <4333f8140911112119j90d247bxb2f793a5b53dfaf6@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AFC9B3D.4040902@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C1028A5E95D04243AC166690DEFCD631@spider>

How is the water supposed to drain out if there are no holes?  ...bill in
oregon
===========================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 3:33 PM
To: Hal Faulkner
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Floor pans are
intact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????????????????????????????????????
???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Hal Faulkner wrote:
> Ebay #140358504650
>
> This one's for Frank!
>
>
>   
Floor pans in tact, just ignore the light coming thru the large holes in 
the floors.


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

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Thu Nov 12 17:57:29 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:57:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] no BLM content;
 I can't even think of a good comment ...bill in  oregon
Message-ID: <62ADC1A96D6F4F688A9F520476CF742E@spider>

http://www.dragtimes.com/images/10048-2006-Bugatti-Veyron.jpg

 

Thursday, November 12, 2009 

LA MARQUE, Texas - A man blamed a low-flying pelican and a dropped cell
phone for his veering his million-dollar sports car off a road and into a
salt marsh near Galveston. The accident happened about 3 p.m. Wednesday on
the frontage road of Interstate 45 northbound in La Marque, about 35 miles
southeast of Houston.

The Lufkin, Texas, man told of driving his luxury, French-built Bugatti
Veyron when the bird distracted him, said La Marque police Lt. Greg
Gilchrist. The motorist dropped his cell phone, reached to pick it up and
veered off the road and into the salt marsh. The car was half-submerged in
the brine about 20 feet from the road when police arrived.

Gilchrist said he doesn't know if the car was salvageable, but in his words,
"Salt water isn't good for anything." He says the man, whose identity hasn't
been released, was not injured.

A 2006 Bugatti Veyron was recently offered for sale in Jonesboro, Ark., for
$1.25 million.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 12 18:33:21 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:33:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Is This True
In-Reply-To: <52E3A12A-44E4-4894-8525-FE7EDD2D6147@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <310723.58721.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Sorta: http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/barcodes.asp

--- On Thu,
11/12/09, Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com> wrote:

> From: Larry &
Sandi Miller <millerls at ado13.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Is This True
> To:
"Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009,
6:27 PM
> > This may be useful to know when
> grocery shopping, if it's a
concern  
> > to you.
> 
> [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type
image/jpeg
> which had a name of image001.jpg]
> > The whole world is afraid
of China-made "black hearted
> goods".
> >
> > Can you differentiate which one
is made in Taiwan or
> China ?
> >
> > If the first 3 digits of the barcode
are 690, 691 or
> 692, the
> > product is MADE IN CHINA.
> >
> > 471 is Made
in Taiwan .
> >
> > This is our right to know, but the government and
>
related
> > departments never educate the public, therefore we
> have to
RESCUE
> > ourselves.
> >
> > Nowadays,  Chinese businessmen know that
>
consumers do not prefer
> > products "MADE IN CHINA ", so they don't show from
> which country it
> > is made.
> >
> > However, you may now refer to the
barcode, remember if
> the first 3
> > digits are:
> >
> > 690-692  then it is
MADE IN CHINA .
> > 00 - 09  USA & CANADA
> > 30 - 37  FRANCE
> > 40 - 44 
GERMANY
> > 47 ... Taiwan
> > 49  JAPAN
> > 50  UK
> >
> > BUY USA by watching
for "0" at the beginning of the
> number.  We need
> > every boost we can get!
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net 
http://www.team.net/donate.html
> 
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Nov 12 18:52:31 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:52:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Is This True
In-Reply-To: <52E3A12A-44E4-4894-8525-FE7EDD2D6147@ado13.com>
Message-ID: <C721FBDF.21DCF%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

If it fits and works, it's from Taiwan.

>> Can you differentiate which one is made in Taiwan or China ?
>> 
>> If the first 3 digits of the barcode are 690, 691 or 692, the
>> product is MADE IN CHINA.
>> 
>> 471 is Made in Taiwan .

From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Nov 12 18:51:56 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:51:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>
References: <402188520911120811t69faab9ci2c74613335176646@mail.gmail.com>
	<4333f8140911120929q54007bd7jf3707962a94238ba@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AFCBBBC.9000000@justbrits.com>

<<  I recall a friend who had a Casio calculator in 1977 that was able
to accept fractions, display them as fractions, perform arithmetic
functions on them and return the answer as a properly reduced
fraction. I guess it never caught on.  >>

Sure did around this area, David.  I was Store Manager
for Olsen Electronics then and we couldn't keep them
in stock !!

Dumber kids down here I guess <G> !!!

Ed

PS:  For those of you that don't know David or I, we
live on opposite [sorta <G>] sides of Chicago.

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Thu Nov 12 18:50:21 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:50:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Floor pans are
 intact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
References: <4333f8140911112119j90d247bxb2f793a5b53dfaf6@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AFC9B3D.4040902@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000001ca6404$472479a0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Some Taco wrappers with Franks application, ought to be as good as new in a
few days!

Later, Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Hal Faulkner" <frog.aye at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 3:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Floor pans are
intact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????????????????????????????????????
???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????


> Hal Faulkner wrote:
> > Ebay #140358504650
> >
> > This one's for Frank!
> >
> >
> >
> Floor pans in tact, just ignore the light coming thru the large holes in
> the floors.
>
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
> _______________________________________________
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 12 18:56:28 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:56:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] no BLM content;
 I can't even think of a good  comment  ...bill in oregon
In-Reply-To: <62ADC1A96D6F4F688A9F520476CF742E@spider>
References: <62ADC1A96D6F4F688A9F520476CF742E@spider>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911121756p23c579a7jbf08d71aa11b205d@mail.gmail.com>

Good thing the guy wasn't driving a Spridget...I'd of been ticked!!!

Who cares about a Bug-otti?!?

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 12 19:03:28 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:03:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Floor pans are intact!?
In-Reply-To: <C1028A5E95D04243AC166690DEFCD631@spider>
References: <4333f8140911112119j90d247bxb2f793a5b53dfaf6@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AFC9B3D.4040902@comcast.net>
	<C1028A5E95D04243AC166690DEFCD631@spider>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911121803r5d1fd05an5c4cb3aeb020be74@mail.gmail.com>

Aren't there holes in the seat rail areas?

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 12 19:35:02 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:35:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <4AFCBBBC.9000000@justbrits.com>
References: <402188520911120811t69faab9ci2c74613335176646@mail.gmail.com>
	<4333f8140911120929q54007bd7jf3707962a94238ba@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AFCBBBC.9000000@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911121835y65778c6ayeaab107f26c84f77@mail.gmail.com>

Ed lives "...on the south side of Chicago..." So says Jim Croce.
Herb

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Thu Nov 12 20:24:02 2009
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:24:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <4AFCBBBC.9000000@justbrits.com>
References: <402188520911120811t69faab9ci2c74613335176646@mail.gmail.com><4333f8140911120929q54007bd7jf3707962a94238ba@mail.gmail.com><402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AFCBBBC.9000000@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <F84C9EFD9B714DDAB99028DA172A7F33@BASEMENTDELL>

Why?  Did they swipe them out of your store to sell to the geeks on the good
side of town?

Oh yeah there's a late 70s memory I forgot...cheap Fisher stereos :)

Chris
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Sales at " Just Brits
"
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 7:52 PM
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper

<<  I recall a friend who had a Casio calculator in 1977 that was able
to accept fractions, display them as fractions, perform arithmetic
functions on them and return the answer as a properly reduced
fraction. I guess it never caught on.  >>

Sure did around this area, David.  I was Store Manager
for Olsen Electronics then and we couldn't keep them
in stock !!

Dumber kids down here I guess <G> !!!

Ed

PS:  For those of you that don't know David or I, we
live on opposite [sorta <G>] sides of Chicago.
_______________________________________________

From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Nov 12 20:28:12 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:28:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911121835y65778c6ayeaab107f26c84f77@mail.gmail.com>
References: <402188520911120811t69faab9ci2c74613335176646@mail.gmail.com>
	<4333f8140911120929q54007bd7jf3707962a94238ba@mail.gmail.com>	
	<402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>	
	<4AFCBBBC.9000000@justbrits.com>
	<2ad6c6b10911121835y65778c6ayeaab107f26c84f77@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AFCD24C.6010908@justbrits.com>

<<Ed lives "...on the south side of Chicago..." So says Jim Croce.>>

Da*n I wish html was allowed !!

NO, NO, NO, NO & NO, Herb !!

South WEST !!!!!!!!!

Me

PS:  Thank the Lord <G> !!!!

From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Nov 12 20:44:00 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:44:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <F84C9EFD9B714DDAB99028DA172A7F33@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <402188520911120811t69faab9ci2c74613335176646@mail.gmail.com><4333f8140911120929q54007bd7jf3707962a94238ba@mail.gmail.com><402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AFCBBBC.9000000@justbrits.com>
	<F84C9EFD9B714DDAB99028DA172A7F33@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <4AFCD600.9010202@justbrits.com>

<< cheap Fisher stereos  :)      >>

Gospel, Chris !!!  [Memory I wish I could forget - LOL !]
Couldn't 'give' those away !!!  Every one [forced on me
by Corp.] ended up at the 'junk sale' store and MY
store took the hit on the bottom line [which affected
MY annual bonus}!!  I even had to PAY the shipping
outbound !!

From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Nov 12 20:49:50 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:49:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] no BLM content;
 I can't even think of a good  comment ...bill in  oregon
In-Reply-To: <62ADC1A96D6F4F688A9F520476CF742E@spider>
References: <62ADC1A96D6F4F688A9F520476CF742E@spider>
Message-ID: <4AFCD75E.70706@justbrits.com>

<< Gilchrist said he doesn't know if the car was salvageable, but in
his words, "Salt water isn't good for anything." He says the man,
whose identity hasn't been released, was not injured. >>

Just in time, Bill (in Oregon) !!!  LOL

 From my 'Joke List' [which those of you not already
on ARE welcome to join !!] [the links DO work] :

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

Jumping Jesus on a pogo stick..!

http://www.inquisitr.com/47466/this-is-not-where-to-park-a-rare-2-million-bu
gatti/
<http://www.inquisitr.com/47466/this-is-not-where-to-park-a-rare-2-million-b
ugatti/> 

(In case you missed the first Bug in a lake)

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/14/1925-bugatti-type-13-brescia-rescued-from
-watery-grave/
<http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/14/1925-bugatti-type-13-brescia-rescued-fro
m-watery-grave/> 

Handsfree people, even you Richie-rich types... The motomelee crowd will
especially thank you for it.

From dwramsey at att.net  Thu Nov 12 23:54:03 2009
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:54:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <4AFCBBBC.9000000@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <20091113065425.39E0018764A@autox.team.net>

Any current $10 and up scientific calculator does fractions as well as
decimal math.  TI or Casio both do it as well as convert from one to the
other. You just need to know how to use it.
		Crash


<<  I recall a friend who had a Casio calculator in 1977 that was able
to accept fractions, display them as fractions, perform arithmetic
functions on them and return the answer as a properly reduced
fraction. I guess it never caught on.  >>

Sure did around this area, David.  I was Store Manager
for Olsen Electronics then and we couldn't keep them
in stock !!

Dumber kids down here I guess <G> !!!

Ed

PS:  For those of you that don't know David or I, we
live on opposite [sorta <G>] sides of Chicago.

From dwramsey at att.net  Thu Nov 12 23:58:18 2009
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:58:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911121835y65778c6ayeaab107f26c84f77@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20091113065839.E937218764A@autox.team.net>

I don't know but I've been told; Ed is on work release from Joliet is that
north or south?
		Crash


Ed lives "...on the south side of Chicago..." So says Jim Croce.
Herb

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 05:34:49 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:34:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <20091113065839.E937218764A@autox.team.net>
References: <2ad6c6b10911121835y65778c6ayeaab107f26c84f77@mail.gmail.com>
	<20091113065839.E937218764A@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <402188520911130434w163ca792t23e97ca745f98c92@mail.gmail.com>

> I don't know but I've been told; Ed is on work release from Joliet is that
> north or south?

South WEST ;-)
And that is technically known as "The charm school in Joliet" now
closed unfortunately, but immortalized in the Blues Brothers.
David L

And I haven't needed to buy a calculator in years and years...

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 05:40:36 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:40:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber
In-Reply-To: <d14.58d7eec9.382de5f1@aol.com>
References: <d14.58d7eec9.382de5f1@aol.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911130440o4036cb22r4a5adda9bb46a591@mail.gmail.com>

> >From the rocker/valve cover to the catch tank.  From the timing cover  to
> the catch tank.  From the (late) block to the catch tank.

Ah, but the original premise was "Not a racecar".
PCV makes a better solution on the road.
David L

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 13 05:57:48 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:57:48 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] University Motors Auction
In-Reply-To: <E5CBAA54F944469BB0E7E4023AE30925@DebsMobile>
References: <E5CBAA54F944469BB0E7E4023AE30925@DebsMobile>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W35A78917708DB70011CEEDB8A80@phx.gbl>

FYI

> ----- Original Message -----
> Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 7:32 AM
> Subject: OMGC - University Motors Auction
>
> OMGC Folks,
>
> Here is some information about the upcoming
> University Motors Auction
>
> http://www.omgc.info/wordpress/?p=728

From zeretic at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 07:30:19 2009
From: zeretic at gmail.com (Mark ONeil)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:30:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
Message-ID: <1899c7210911130630g78e8b097i6eba529d1091dd19@mail.gmail.com>

Calculator? You mean those fancy electronic gizmos? I still use my
trusty slide rule, paper, and pencil - isn't catching on with my
daughter tho!

-m

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 13 08:44:24 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:44:24 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Floor pans are
 intact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
In-Reply-To: <4AFC9B3D.4040902@comcast.net>
References: <4333f8140911112119j90d247bxb2f793a5b53dfaf6@mail.gmail.com>,
	<4AFC9B3D.4040902@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W150981EEEC964C7ABCD9E8B8A80@phx.gbl>

Must be a typo!  He must have meant that the floors need to be "tacked in",
not that they are "intact".

> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:33:17 -0500
> From: spritenut at comcast.net
> To: frog.aye at gmail.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Floor pans are intact!!!>
> Hal Faulkner wrote:
> > Ebay #140358504650
> >
> > This one's for Frank!
> >
> >
> >
> Floor pans in tact, just ignore the light coming thru the large holes in
> the floors.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 13 08:55:10 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:55:10 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <125400.68999.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>,
	<125400.68999.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W212E3621B04C0B1B6A7B0FB8A80@phx.gbl>

I have an cheap basic old ( 32 years? ) Radio Shack calculator that I keep in
the fridge.  But, then, I'm the cool and calculating type.  ;)



Okay, I jest about the keeping in the fridge and subsquent parts, but that
calculator is still running on the same battery.

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 13 09:06:27 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:06:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?
Message-ID: <673683.78743.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

OK, so the car is running now........I have no top......and it's constantly raining.  I go out to the garage and stare at it looking for something to fix and I can't find anything.  WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?!?!  I still have a little fine-tuning to do, but I'll leave that to the pro's.  For now, everything is working.  I finally have the car road ready and now I can't drive it.  Talk about torture.  What if I drove it fast enough in the rain that I don't get wet?   Then there's those pesky red lights.... oh, the frustration!  Gotta scrape together the cash to get the top in order.....fast!  Maybe I'll stand at the off-ramp with my sign..."MG owner, need cash"

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 10:09:46 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:09:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W212E3621B04C0B1B6A7B0FB8A80@phx.gbl>
References: <402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>
	<125400.68999.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<BAY112-W212E3621B04C0B1B6A7B0FB8A80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <402188520911130909t247e7aecwee4e102b42fda45e@mail.gmail.com>

> Okay, I jest about the keeping in the fridge and subsquent parts, but that
> calculator is still running on the same battery.

As opposed to the Keystone 4-function electronic calculator my father
paid $125 for in 1972 just before someone came out with memory? It ran
on four AA cells, but was not noted for battery life... The rest of
the unit did hold up well, however.
David L

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 13 10:12:32 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:12:32 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?
In-Reply-To: <673683.78743.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <673683.78743.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W442261578A8D521972C1C6B8A80@phx.gbl>

Borrow one of those big golf umbrellas!  ;)



Try:  " Need cash or I'll go topless!"



> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:06:27 -0800
>
> OK, so the car is running now........I have no top......and it's constantly
raining. I go out to the garage and stare at it looking for something to fix
and I can't find anything. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?!?! I still have a little
fine-tuning to do, but I'll leave that to the pro's. For now, everything is
working. I finally have the car road ready and now I can't drive it. Talk
about torture. What if I drove it fast enough in the rain that I don't get
wet? Then there's those pesky red lights.... oh, the frustration! Gotta scrape
together the cash to get the top in order.....fast! Maybe I'll stand at the
off-ramp with my sign..."MG owner, need cash"

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 13 10:25:06 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:25:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?
Message-ID: <491802.23592.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Hang a TV to the wall in front of the car and pretend you are in a drive-in.
I
have the opposite problem.  Beautiful weather in Cincinnati but still have VIN
problems so no license plates.  Skip Jackson

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 13 11:21:22 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:21:22 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?
In-Reply-To: <491802.23592.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <491802.23592.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W2195B06593204BA10BD0A9B8A80@phx.gbl>

I guess it goes without saying that he should bring a date?


> Hang a TV to the wall in front of the car and pretend you are in a
drive-in.
> I
> have the opposite problem. Beautiful weather in Cincinnati but still have
VIN
> problems so no license plates. Skip Jackson

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Fri Nov 13 12:01:13 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:01:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <402188520911130909t247e7aecwee4e102b42fda45e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAY112-W212E3621B04C0B1B6A7B0FB8A80@phx.gbl>,
	<402188520911130909t247e7aecwee4e102b42fda45e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AFDACF9.25055.A8B84A@kk7ss.verizon.net>

I was thrilled when they let us use Slide Rules our last year of High 
School (circa 1953!) instead of log tables.
I still have several different slide rules.
I baffle my off-spring with how many problems can be solved with just 
two movements ---  
For example, calculating the mpg using 12.5 gals for 330 miles is 
26.4 mpg --
9 key presses needed on a modern calculator.
And just two movements of the slide rule -- batteries not needed  
;^))


--
Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

Age is just another number... !

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 12:43:50 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:43:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <4AFDACF9.25055.A8B84A@kk7ss.verizon.net>
References: <402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W212E3621B04C0B1B6A7B0FB8A80@phx.gbl>
	<402188520911130909t247e7aecwee4e102b42fda45e@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AFDACF9.25055.A8B84A@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <402188520911131143h57b61820s95290772ed61237e@mail.gmail.com>

> I was thrilled when they let us use Slide Rules our last year of High
> School (circa 1953!) instead of log tables.
> I still have several different slide rules.
> I baffle my off-spring with how many problems can be solved with just
> two movements ---
> For example, calculating the mpg using 12.5 gals for 330 miles is
> 26.4 mpg --
> 9 key presses needed on a modern calculator.
> And just two movements of the slide rule -- batteries not needed
> ;^))

Of course, if you were x-USAF, you would have a Phillip Dalton E6B
navigational computer (circular slide rule) in the door pocket of your
Spridget.
David L

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Fri Nov 13 13:06:22 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:06:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?
References: <491802.23592.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000201ca649c$e81ef860$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hi Skip,

About those plates, just talk to some teeners that hang out near a corner.
I'll bet you can get plates sooner than you can imagine!

Later, Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Skip Jackson" <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
To: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 9:25 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?


> have the opposite problem.  Beautiful weather in Cincinnati but still have
VIN
> problems so no license plates.  Skip Jackson
> _______________________________________________

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Fri Nov 13 13:13:12 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:13:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <402188520911131143h57b61820s95290772ed61237e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>,
	<4AFDACF9.25055.A8B84A@kk7ss.verizon.net>,
	<402188520911131143h57b61820s95290772ed61237e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AFDBDD8.2068.EA9F3F@kk7ss.verizon.net>

Still got the one I used during my Pilot Training.  
A 6" SR fits in my shirt pocket, an E6B doesn't ;-(

On 13 Nov 2009 at 13:43, David Lieb wrote:
>> Of course, if you were x-USAF, you would have a Phillip Dalton E6B
>> navigational computer (circular slide rule) in the door pocket of your
>> Spridget.

--
Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

Age is just another number... !

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 13:48:33 2009
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:48:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <402188520911131143h57b61820s95290772ed61237e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W212E3621B04C0B1B6A7B0FB8A80@phx.gbl>
	<402188520911130909t247e7aecwee4e102b42fda45e@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AFDACF9.25055.A8B84A@kk7ss.verizon.net>
	<402188520911131143h57b61820s95290772ed61237e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8de85a9c0911131248l66848d42mdbcb0a0f347482bf@mail.gmail.com>

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 1:43 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
> Of course, if you were x-USAF, you would have a Phillip Dalton E6B
> navigational computer (circular slide rule) in the door pocket of your
> Spridget.

I remember my dear old high school electronics instructor teaches us
kids how to use one of those back in 1981 for "historical purposes".

Most of the guys thought he was nuts for expecting us to learn to use
such antique tools but I thought it was rather cool.

I'd bet the school threw them all in the trash after they drove him to
suicide (they were forcing him into retirement and he chose to just
"quit") a couple of months before the end of my senior year.

I wish I could have kept one for myself in memory of Pete.

From chris_west at juno.com  Fri Nov 13 13:47:56 2009
From: chris_west at juno.com (chris_west)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:47:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fluid question: LBC but not spridget
Message-ID: <20091113.124948.428.25351@mailpop05.vgs.untd.com>

Hello all,  I think this topic has come up in the past, but I did not
archive it (shame, shame!)  Does anybody know of a source (or a suitable 
and compatible substitute) for the HydroLastic fluid used by BMC in some
Minis and Austins?  I seem to remember it as being methanol based to
prevent freezing.  Peter C?  Anybody?  TIA. Chris
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From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 14:01:50 2009
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:01:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?
In-Reply-To: <000201ca649c$e81ef860$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <491802.23592.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<000201ca649c$e81ef860$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <8de85a9c0911131301i4464c697x3fd01805443f9900@mail.gmail.com>

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 2:06 PM, Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at att.net> wrote:
> Hi Skip,
>
> About those plates, just talk to some teeners that hang out near a corner.
> I'll bet you can get plates sooner than you can imagine!

I can't speak for anywhere else but in Illinois you are MUCH better
off running with no plates.

IIRC "misrepresentation of registration" (using plates registered to a
different vehicle) ends up with a "must appear" ticket where you can
explain it all to a judge; while "no valid registration" is a simple
pay-the-minimal-fine ticket and surprisingly NOT considered a moving
violation.

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Fri Nov 13 14:21:15 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:21:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] '76 Midget question..
Message-ID: <4AFDCDCB.17814.128EDDD@kk7ss.verizon.net>

Can anyone tell me the height from the ground to the bottom of the 
front wheel arch on a '76 Midget with the 1500 engine, Rostyle wheels 
and stock tires?

Mine seems to me to be too high in the front! It may be normal but I 
don't know for sure.

--
Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

Age is just another number... !

From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Nov 13 14:28:18 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:28:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] FS Misc Parts incl Bugeye 1958 Sidecurtain non-sliding
	frames
Message-ID: <108843.41458.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I have a few sets of Bugeye Non-sliding Sidecurtain frames (without the fabric) If interested, contact me off-list.

I also have a few other items of interest:
Driveshafts
Wire Wheel Rear End
A few Bugeye/Mk II wheels

One NOS 948 shortblock in the factory crate.

NOS period exhaust systems

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 13 14:42:44 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:42:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?
In-Reply-To: <000201ca649c$e81ef860$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <491802.23592.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<000201ca649c$e81ef860$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <152518.36681.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Don't forget your sign!  "LBC Owner, need plates"




________________________________
From: Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at att.net>
To: Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>; spridget <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 12:06:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?

Hi Skip,

About those plates, just talk to some teeners that hang out near a corner.
I'll bet you can get plates sooner than you can imagine!

Later, Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Skip Jackson" <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
To: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 9:25 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?


> have the opposite problem.  Beautiful weather in Cincinnati but still have
VIN
> problems so no license plates.  Skip Jackson
> _______________________________________________
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Fri Nov 13 14:55:36 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:55:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <8de85a9c0911131248l66848d42mdbcb0a0f347482bf@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <985544.57744.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

At the risk of sounding stupid, I will pose the question begging to be asked......

Does anyone know where to get Vernier pads and rotors for these?

TIA,
Fractionally yours, 
Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Nov 13 15:01:31 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:01:31 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber
Message-ID: <d52.5d0489bc.382f313b@aol.com>

My car IS a road car and not a race car.  In fact it wouldn't pass  
scrutineering and I should know because I'm a scrutineer.

Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 13/11/2009 12:59:14 GMT Standard Time,  
72spridget at gmail.com writes:

>  >From the rocker/valve cover to the catch tank.  From the timing  cover  
to
> the catch tank.  From the (late) block to the  catch tank.

Ah, but the original premise was "Not a racecar".
PCV  makes a better solution on the road.
David  L
_______________________________________________

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 13 15:22:40 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:22:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] One for the ladies..
Message-ID: <425249.53466.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Maybe your wife or girlfriend would appreciate her own Midget.. Is this a factory color?!?!

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/70415

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov 13 15:32:19 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:32:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] '76 Midget question..
In-Reply-To: <4AFDCDCB.17814.128EDDD@kk7ss.verizon.net>
References: <4AFDCDCB.17814.128EDDD@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <EDBADFF3712041E595AB560B547A63CD@HomePC>

Dave, you should measure from the middle of the hub up.  That way you 
needn't worry about wheel and tire differences.  Otherwise, even different 
tire air pressures will throw you off.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Dave G." <kk7ss at verizon.net>
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 3:21 PM
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] '76 Midget question..

Can anyone tell me the height from the ground to the bottom of the
front wheel arch on a '76 Midget with the 1500 engine, Rostyle wheels
and stock tires?

Mine seems to me to be too high in the front! It may be normal but I
don't know for sure.

--
Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

Age is just another number... !
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 15:41:32 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:41:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber
In-Reply-To: <d52.5d0489bc.382f313b@aol.com>
References: <d52.5d0489bc.382f313b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911131441k263ffbf6y426aa6a6b0e0495b@mail.gmail.com>

>> >From the rocker/valve cover to the catch tank.  From the timing cover  to
>> >the catch tank.  From the (late) block to the catch tank.

>> Ah, but the original premise was "Not a racecar".
>> PCV makes a better solution on the road.

> My car IS a road car and not a race car.  In fact it wouldn't pass
> scrutineering and I should know because I'm a scrutineer.
> Weslake-Monza 1330

I didn't say it wouldn't work, merely that it was not as good of a solution.
Nor did I mean to imply that your Sprite was less than inscrutable.
David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 15:44:19 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:44:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <985544.57744.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <8de85a9c0911131248l66848d42mdbcb0a0f347482bf@mail.gmail.com>
	<985544.57744.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911131444w3fdce84dp90821ed48781b332@mail.gmail.com>

> At the risk of sounding stupid, I will pose the question begging to be asked......
> Does anyone know where to get Vernier pads and rotors for these?

Of course! These come up on Fleabay all the time. I think the guy who
sells the tordados carries them...
Fractiously yours,
David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 15:45:17 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:45:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <402188520911131444w3fdce84dp90821ed48781b332@mail.gmail.com>
References: <8de85a9c0911131248l66848d42mdbcb0a0f347482bf@mail.gmail.com>
	<985544.57744.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<402188520911131444w3fdce84dp90821ed48781b332@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911131445n7fffcbedh92371114f2783275@mail.gmail.com>

> Of course! These come up on Fleabay all the time. I think the guy who
> sells the tordados carries them...

Perhaps the guy running ad 200395784525
David L

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov 13 16:19:09 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:19:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber
In-Reply-To: <d52.5d0489bc.382f313b@aol.com>
References: <d52.5d0489bc.382f313b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <89AF66C832C6422AB2FE064ED8F2B6C4@HomePC>

Then you should take another look at Ron Soave's post about a PCV valve 
because there is nothing "positive" about your method.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 4:01 PM
To: <72spridget at gmail.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber

My car IS a road car and not a race car.  In fact it wouldn't pass
scrutineering and I should know because I'm a scrutineer.

Weslake-Monza 1330

In a message dated 13/11/2009 12:59:14 GMT Standard Time,
72spridget at gmail.com writes:

>  >From the rocker/valve cover to the catch tank.  From the timing  cover
to
> the catch tank.  From the (late) block to the  catch tank.

Ah, but the original premise was "Not a racecar".
PCV  makes a better solution on the road.
David  L
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From richb at u.washington.edu  Fri Nov 13 16:30:55 2009
From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:30:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] '76 Midget question..
References: <4AFDCDCB.17814.128EDDD@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <7DDCFCBAD013498A96C4F9C0C786724E@m275laptop>

Here you go Dave...

I'm running Kumho Solus KR21's 155/80 R13  The height from the ground to the 
center of the hub is 10 3/4" and from the ground to the fender arch is 23" 
on the Left and 23 1/4" on the right.

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, WA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave G." <kk7ss at verizon.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 1:21 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] '76 Midget question..


> Can anyone tell me the height from the ground to the bottom of the
> front wheel arch on a '76 Midget with the 1500 engine, Rostyle wheels
> and stock tires?
>
> Mine seems to me to be too high in the front! It may be normal but I
> don't know for sure.
>
> --
> Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
> '06 Honda Civic Hybrid
> '65 MK III A-H Sprite
> '76 MKIV 1500 Midget
>
> Age is just another number... !
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From billmasq at hotmail.com  Fri Nov 13 16:32:05 2009
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:32:05 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fluid question: LBC but not spridget
In-Reply-To: <20091113.124948.428.25351@mailpop05.vgs.untd.com>
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Many years ago we just used common Prestone anti-freeze (used the full
strength stuff that you were supposed to mix 50/50 for the radiator), seemed
to work fine and never froze.
BillM

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> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:47:56 -0500
> From: chris_west at juno.com
> Subject: [Spridgets] Fluid question: LBC but not spridget
>
> Hello all,  I think this topic has come up in the past, but I did not
> archive it (shame, shame!)  Does anybody know of a source (or a suitable
> and compatible substitute) for the HydroLastic fluid used by BMC in some
> Minis and Austins?  I seem to remember it as being methanol based to
> prevent freezing.  Peter C?  Anybody?  TIA. Chris
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From oldtimealaskan at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 13 17:00:09 2009
From: oldtimealaskan at yahoo.com (James Lempe)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:00:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper
In-Reply-To: <4AFDBDD8.2068.EA9F3F@kk7ss.verizon.net>
References: <402188520911120937x11e1b037r3d25e9b14cc5dafd@mail.gmail.com>,
	<4AFDACF9.25055.A8B84A@kk7ss.verizon.net>,
	<402188520911131143h57b61820s95290772ed61237e@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AFDBDD8.2068.EA9F3F@kk7ss.verizon.net>
Message-ID: <756740.84755.qm@web45703.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

OR an ex-Navy or USMC pilot!  Jeppsen makes a smaller aluminum E6B that will
fit in your shirt pocket.

Jim Lempe  KL2LY, Homer Alaska
'61 MKI AN5L26749
'66 MKII HAN8L52348
'66 MKII HAN8L63995 
A penny saved is a government
oversite! 




________________________________
From: Dave G.
<kk7ss at verizon.net>
To: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>; spridgets
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 11:13:12 AM
Subject:
Re: [Spridgets] Fractional Vernier Caliper

Still got the one I used during my
Pilot Training.  
A 6" SR fits in my shirt pocket, an E6B doesn't ;-(

On 13
Nov 2009 at 13:43, David Lieb wrote:
>> Of course, if you were x-USAF, you
would have a Phillip Dalton E6B
>> navigational computer (circular slide rule)
in the door pocket of your
>> Spridget.

--
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'06
Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

Age is just
another number... !
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Nov 13 17:23:36 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:23:36 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?
In-Reply-To: <673683.78743.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <673683.78743.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <931688832.20091113162336@pacifier.com>

Hello Edward,

     And this is why I have Haggerty. I told them I would only drive
     the car if the roads were DRY, and that qualifies as "limited
     pleasure driving"  in Western Washington... It's a real killer to
     be only able to look, but,........ if you drive get a top and
     drive in this weather, you INVITE the TIN WORM... ..

     BE PATIENT..... soon a day will come,... It'll be 35 degrees and
     the so sunny you retina's will almost burn out because you've
     bunedled up with hat, gloves, thermal under wear, and taken the
     yippeee yahooo ride of your life in the winter..  IT IS COMING!

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  I am schizophrenic, and so am I. 

From kk7ss at verizon.net  Fri Nov 13 17:30:09 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:30:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] '76 Midget question..
In-Reply-To: <EDBADFF3712041E595AB560B547A63CD@HomePC>
References: <4AFDCDCB.17814.128EDDD@kk7ss.verizon.net>,
	<EDBADFF3712041E595AB560B547A63CD@HomePC>
Message-ID: <4AFDFA11.9353.1D5DDBA@kk7ss.verizon.net>

Thanks to all who replied...
As soon as it stops raining ( IF !!!! ) I'll go outside, take the 
cover off,  and take some measurements.

I didn't rebuild the front suspension myself so Peter C's comments 
about tightening the inner trunnion bolts might also be valid.

One measurement offered was approx 12" from the center of the hub to 
the wheel arch... just guessing, but I think I have more than that.. 
I'll see and report back.

Great listers  <Grin>

--
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'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

Age is just another number... !

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 13 17:43:32 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:43:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fluid question: LBC but not spridget HydroLastic
 fluid
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W4351BB8BBAA3B3BF3FA7ECAA80@phx.gbl>
References: <20091113.124948.428.25351@mailpop05.vgs.untd.com>
	<SNT123-W4351BB8BBAA3B3BF3FA7ECAA80@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <2BFBB35B067B4AB39B6A4447353BD0B8@spider>

Google HydroLastic fluid

 

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

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Masquelier
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 3:32 PM
To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com; midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com; spridgetlist
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fluid question: LBC but not spridget

 

Many years ago we just used common Prestone anti-freeze (used the full

strength stuff that you were supposed to mix 50/50 for the radiator), seemed

to work fine and never froze.

BillM

 

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spridgets at autox.team.net

> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:47:56 -0500

> From: chris_west at juno.com

> Subject: [Spridgets] Fluid question: LBC but not spridget

> 

> Hello all,  I think this topic has come up in the past, but I did not

> archive it (shame, shame!)  Does anybody know of a source (or a suitable

> and compatible substitute) for the HydroLastic fluid used by BMC in some

> Minis and Austins?  I seem to remember it as being methanol based to

> prevent freezing.  Peter C?  Anybody?  TIA. Chris

> ____________________________________________________________

> Regis University MBA

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 13 17:46:44 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:46:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Clock THIS IS TRULY FASCINATING
In-Reply-To: <454079.60912.qm@web81606.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <454079.60912.qm@web81606.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911131646p7066b503ycb044e0bad327776@mail.gmail.com>

LBC content...oil use.





          Have
you ever seen a clock
     like this one?
http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock.swf





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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Nov 13 19:18:14 2009
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:18:14 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] This seems really cheap
Message-ID: <894387076.3355481258165094290.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-MG-Midget-Hard-top-Convertable-Wire-Wheels_W0QQitemZ130344269718QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item1e591fb796 


look at but it now price 

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 13 20:15:59 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:15:59 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] no BLM content;
 I can't even think of a good   comment ...bill in  oregon
In-Reply-To: <4AFCD75E.70706@justbrits.com>
References: <62ADC1A96D6F4F688A9F520476CF742E@spider>
	<4AFCD75E.70706@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <593141.93111.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Here's the latest on the Veyron...has a video of them pulling it out of the water.

http://www.examiner.com/x-4824-Tampa-Sports-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Bugatti-Veyron-wrecked-into-Texas-lake




________________________________
From: "Sales at " Just Brits "" <sales at justbrits.com>
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, November 12, 2009 7:49:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] no BLM content; I can't even think of a good  comment ...bill in  oregon

<< Gilchrist said he doesn't know if the car was salvageable, but in
his words, "Salt water isn't good for anything." He says the man,
whose identity hasn't been released, was not injured. >>

Just in time, Bill (in Oregon) !!!  LOL

>From my 'Joke List' [which those of you not already
on ARE welcome to join !!] [the links DO work] :

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

Jumping Jesus on a pogo stick..!

http://www.inquisitr.com/47466/this-is-not-where-to-park-a-rare-2-million-bu
gatti/
<http://www.inquisitr.com/47466/this-is-not-where-to-park-a-rare-2-million-b
ugatti/> 
(In case you missed the first Bug in a lake)

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/14/1925-bugatti-type-13-brescia-rescued-from
-watery-grave/
<http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/14/1925-bugatti-type-13-brescia-rescued-fro
m-watery-grave/> 
Handsfree people, even you Richie-rich types... The motomelee crowd will
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 13 20:23:36 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:23:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] no BLM content;
 I can't even think of a good   comment ...bill in  oregon
Message-ID: <147299.91892.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I especially like the part where the wrecker operator "washes" his hands in the ankle-deep muddy water before reaching in to turn the steering wheel.....yeah, buddy!




________________________________
From: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
To: sales at justbrits.com; corvallis at peoplepc.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 7:15:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] no BLM content; I can't even think of a good  comment ...bill in  oregon


Here's the latest on the Veyron...has a video of them pulling it out of the water.

http://www.examiner.com/x-4824-Tampa-Sports-Car-Examiner%7Ey2009m11d12-Bugatti-Veyron-wrecked-into-Texas-lake




________________________________
From: "Sales at " Just Brits "" <sales at justbrits.com>
To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, November 12, 2009 7:49:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] no BLM content; I can't even think of a good  comment ...bill in  oregon

<< Gilchrist said he doesn't know if the car was salvageable, but in
his words, "Salt water isn't good for anything." He says the man,
whose identity hasn't been released, was not injured. >>

Just in time, Bill (in Oregon) !!!  LOL

>From my 'Joke List' [which those of you not already
on ARE welcome to join !!] [the links DO work] :

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

Jumping Jesus on a pogo stick..!

http://www.inquisitr.com/47466/this-is-not-where-to-park-a-rare-2-million-bu
gatti/
<http://www.inquisitr.com/47466/this-is-not-where-to-park-a-rare-2-million-b
ugatti/> 
(In case you missed the first Bug in a lake)

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/14/1925-bugatti-type-13-brescia-rescued-from
-watery-grave/
<http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/14/1925-bugatti-type-13-brescia-rescued-fro
m-watery-grave/> 
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From sales at justbrits.com  Fri Nov 13 20:44:55 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:44:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] no BLM content;
 I can't even think of a good   comment ...bill in  oregon
In-Reply-To: <593141.93111.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <62ADC1A96D6F4F688A9F520476CF742E@spider>
	<4AFCD75E.70706@justbrits.com>
	<593141.93111.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4AFE27B7.4050001@justbrits.com>

<< Here's the latest on the Veyron...has a video of them pulling it out
of the water. >>

I sent that yesterday also, Ed <G> !!

Ed

From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net  Fri Nov 13 21:19:04 2009
From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:19:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets] '76 Midget question..
In-Reply-To: <mailman.23002.1258154368.3240.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.23002.1258154368.3240.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4AFE2FB8.3050703@sbcglobal.net>

My '79 with 165/70-13s measures 24" on the driver's side and 24.5" on 
the passenger side and looks balanced front to rear.
Lee

From: "Dave G." <kk7ss at verizon.net>
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 3:21 PM
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] '76 Midget question..

Can anyone tell me the height from the ground to the bottom of the
front wheel arch on a '76 Midget with the 1500 engine, Rostyle wheels
and stock tires?

Mine seems to me to be too high in the front! It may be normal but I
don't know for sure.

--
Dave G.   KK7SS  Richland, WA
'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
'65 MK III A-H Sprite
'76 MKIV 1500 Midget

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sat Nov 14 06:30:46 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:30:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] One for the ladies..
In-Reply-To: <425249.53466.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <425249.53466.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911140530n6576733fod10759b570a29100@mail.gmail.com>

"Leather roof"???

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Sat Nov 14 09:35:17 2009
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:35:17 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] video od dumb a&* driving his bugatti into marsh..
Message-ID: <821876403.3482251258216517901.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Video-of-Bugatti-Crashing_719255.htm 

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 14 10:45:58 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:45:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] video od dumb a&* driving his bugatti into marsh..
In-Reply-To: <821876403.3482251258216517901.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <821876403.3482251258216517901.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <330958.52831.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I don't know about you all, but I never saw a Pelican (this was his excuse for losing control...Pelican and cell phone...yeah, right).....   Probably couldn't afford it, so he's hoping for the insurance pay-off.  Great video!  I posted the recovery yesterday.  It will be an interesting story to follow.  I'm sure other Veyron owners are embarrassed by this guy, but rather happy in the sense that their car just got a little more rare.

We had a guy here in Seattle take his expensive yacht (that he couldn't afford in the first place) out to sea and drilled a 4" hole in the hull to scuttle it.  He was hoping for an insurance pay off.  The insurance company decided to salvage it and found the hole he had drilled.  The loser is now in jail for insurance fraud.
To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sat, November 14, 2009 8:35:17 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] video od dumb a&* driving his bugatti into marsh..

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Video-of-Bugatti-Crashing_719255.htm 
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Nov 14 10:55:21 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:55:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Clock THIS IS TRULY FASCINATING
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911131646p7066b503ycb044e0bad327776@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C7242F09.21E56%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

This is better, and there are no made up stats.
http://www.lagmonster.info/humor/handclock.html

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Nov 14 11:57:45 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:57:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] One for the ladies..
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Long live Donna Mae Mims
RIP

On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 8:30 AM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> "Leather roof"???
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sat Nov 14 13:53:39 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:53:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] video od dumb a&* driving his bugatti into marsh..
In-Reply-To: <330958.52831.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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My son writes insurance for high end cars.  He said up until recently a
local owner of a Bugatti Veyron could only get yacht insurance for his car
as no car insurer would cover it.  My son wrote a classic car policy for
him.  Not sure if Hagerty would pay off in this case.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 9:45 AM, Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I don't know about you all, but I never saw a Pelican (this was his excuse
> for losing control...Pelican and cell phone...yeah, right).....   Probably
> couldn't afford it, so he's hoping for the insurance pay-off.  Great video!
>  I posted the recovery yesterday.  It will be an interesting story to
> follow.  I'm sure other Veyron owners are embarrassed by this guy, but
> rather happy in the sense that their car just got a little more rare.
>
> We had a guy here in Seattle take his expensive yacht (that he couldn't
> afford in the first place) out to sea and drilled a 4" hole in the hull to
> scuttle it.  He was hoping for an insurance pay off.  The insurance company
> decided to salvage it and found the hole he had drilled.  The loser is now
> in jail for insurance fraud.
> To: spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sat, November 14, 2009 8:35:17 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] video od dumb a&* driving his bugatti into marsh..
>
> http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Video-of-Bugatti-Crashing_719255.htm
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From vdiorio at hotmail.com  Sat Nov 14 14:05:22 2009
From: vdiorio at hotmail.com (vincent diorio)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:05:22 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] no BLM content;
 I can't even think of a good  comment ...bill in  oregon
In-Reply-To: <593141.93111.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <62ADC1A96D6F4F688A9F520476CF742E@spider>,
	<4AFCD75E.70706@justbrits.com>,
	<593141.93111.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY127-W1517054FD7EF87CD7CE70AAFA70@phx.gbl>

so was the car in gear or were the brakes on?

> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:15:59 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: sales at justbrits.com; corvallis at peoplepc.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] no BLM content; I can't even think of a good
comment ...bill in oregon
>
> Here's the latest on the Veyron...has a video of them pulling it out of the
water.
>
>
http://www.examiner.com/x-4824-Tampa-Sports-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Bugatti-
Veyron-wrecked-into-Texas-lake
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "Sales at " Just Brits "" <sales at justbrits.com>
> To: corvallis at peoplepc.com
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Sent: Thu, November 12, 2009 7:49:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] no BLM content; I can't even think of a good
comment ...bill in oregon
>
> << Gilchrist said he doesn't know if the car was salvageable, but in
> his words, "Salt water isn't good for anything." He says the man,
> whose identity hasn't been released, was not injured. >>
>
> Just in time, Bill (in Oregon) !!! LOL
>
> >From my 'Joke List' [which those of you not already
> on ARE welcome to join !!] [the links DO work] :
>
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>
> Jumping Jesus on a pogo stick..!
>
>
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> gatti/
>
<http://www.inquisitr.com/47466/this-is-not-where-to-park-a-rare-2-million-b
> ugatti/>
> (In case you missed the first Bug in a lake)
>
>
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/14/1925-bugatti-type-13-brescia-rescued-from
> -watery-grave/
>
<http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/14/1925-bugatti-type-13-brescia-rescued-fro
> m-watery-grave/>
> Handsfree people, even you Richie-rich types... The motomelee crowd will
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sat Nov 14 14:25:02 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:25:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] no BLM content;
 I can't even think of a good  comment  ...bill in oregon
In-Reply-To: <4AFE27B7.4050001@justbrits.com>
References: <62ADC1A96D6F4F688A9F520476CF742E@spider>
	<4AFCD75E.70706@justbrits.com>
	<593141.93111.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4AFE27B7.4050001@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911141325ne7f34a5kd7bf974fc01fd846@mail.gmail.com>

> I sent that yesterday also, Ed <G> !!

I guess all the ED filters are still working ;-)
David L

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Sat Nov 14 15:40:25 2009
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:40:25 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sad news....
Message-ID: <1538708502.3574631258238425195.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Larry Macy's ex-wife, Janet, (or as he says, his kids' mother) passed 
away either late last night or early this morning. Janet had been 
fighting ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) bravely over the last few years. 
She died peacefully at home with her family present. Most of you know 
that Larry is from Wyoming, and so is Janet. She will return to 
Wyoming for her burial. 
Larry asked that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the 
Greater Philadelphia Chapter of The ALS Association. The address is: 
321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002. 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Nov 14 16:09:44 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:09:44 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] no BLM content;
 I can't even think of a good  comment ...bill in  oregon
In-Reply-To: <BAY127-W1517054FD7EF87CD7CE70AAFA70@phx.gbl>
References: <62ADC1A96D6F4F688A9F520476CF742E@spider>, ,
	<4AFCD75E.70706@justbrits.com>, ,
	<593141.93111.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<BAY127-W1517054FD7EF87CD7CE70AAFA70@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W29EF7D39C290B6C90A9858B8A70@phx.gbl>

they had the hook in the wheel.

> From: vdiorio at hotmail.com
>
> so was the car in gear or were the brakes on?
>
> > Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:15:59 -0800
> >
> > Here's the latest on the Veyron...has a video of them pulling it out of
the
> water.
> >
> >
>
http://www.examiner.com/x-4824-Tampa-Sports-Car-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Bugatti-
> Veyron-wrecked-into-Texas-lake

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov 14 16:28:34 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:28:34 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Sad news....
In-Reply-To: <1538708502.3574631258238425195.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1538708502.3574631258238425195.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <9E2F950A2BFF48978A409036E654C4DE@spider>

For those that care to contribute.  ...bill in Oregon
http://www.alsphiladelphia.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=285

=================================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 2:40 PM
To: spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Sad news....

Larry Macy's ex-wife, Janet, (or as he says, his kids' mother) passed 
away either late last night or early this morning. Janet had been 
fighting ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) bravely over the last few years. 
She died peacefully at home with her family present. Most of you know 
that Larry is from Wyoming, and so is Janet. She will return to 
Wyoming for her burial. 
Larry asked that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the 
Greater Philadelphia Chapter of The ALS Association. The address is: 
321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002. 
_______________________________________________

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sat Nov 14 16:36:54 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:36:54 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber
Message-ID: <be7.6076166e.38309916@aol.com>

The original question was how to vent a 1275 w/weber on a road  car.  So 
there is nothing wrong with my answer.  Of course my answer  doesn't mention a 
PCV valve and why should it?
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 13/11/2009 23:19:25 GMT Standard Time,  
ladaniels at sbcglobal.net writes:

Then you  should take another look at Ron Soave's post about a PCV valve 
because  there is nothing "positive" about your  method.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From:  <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 4:01  PM
To: <72spridget at gmail.com>;  <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275  w/ Weber

My car IS a road car and not a race car.  In fact it  wouldn't pass
scrutineering and I should know because I'm a  scrutineer.

Weslake-Monza 1330

In a message dated 13/11/2009  12:59:14 GMT Standard Time,
72spridget at gmail.com writes:

>   >From the rocker/valve cover to the catch tank.  From the timing   cover
to
> the catch tank.  From the (late) block to the   catch tank.

Ah, but the original premise was "Not a  racecar".
PCV  makes a better solution on the road.
David   L
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 14 16:51:51 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:51:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?
In-Reply-To: <05510BF63DB14E728203842453021264@universal1>
References: <491802.23592.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<000201ca649c$e81ef860$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<152518.36681.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<05510BF63DB14E728203842453021264@universal1>
Message-ID: <459612.28278.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

So it's raining yesterday and I decide to pull of the front wheels to lower the car..... I get interrupted by a broken garbage disposal, so the car waits for today.  It's sunny and dry and the car is on jack-stands.  I busted a move and got the shims in, threw the wheels on, and took the wife for a ride.  Still runs a little rough, but it got us out in the chilly November air.  All things in good time.  She's pretty excited to drive it, so there is some motivation there to get the final details managed and into the family budget!




________________________________
From: Charley Braum <cbaustin at verizon.net>
To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 6:20:07 PM
Subject: Now what do I do?

 
    Well, what I'm going to do is 
fit the respective hardtops to both the '55 100 and the Bugeye and drive them 
every chance I get, all winter.
 
    Those who worry about the 'tin 
worm' miss a lot of great driving (no over-heating) and miss the stares and 
comments from 'civilians' that "can't believe you have that car out in this 
weather"!
 
    Regards, from Pittsburgh, PA 
(70F and sunny today - but THAT ain't gonna last!),
 
        
                
                
                
                
            
CB

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 14 17:22:47 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:22:47 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber
In-Reply-To: <d52.5d0489bc.382f313b@aol.com>
References: <d52.5d0489bc.382f313b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911141622n3766f1aoeb07f0336e380a41@mail.gmail.com>

Do "scrutineers" live on this side of the pond?!? VBG
Herb

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 2:01 PM, <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:

> My car IS a road car and not a race car.  In fact it wouldn't pass
> scrutineering and I should know because I'm a scrutineer.
>
> Weslake-Monza 1330

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 14 17:46:54 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:46:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] One for the ladies..
In-Reply-To: <205cef430911141057p2d4aad29r53c71ea5297b7701@mail.gmail.com>
References: <425249.53466.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com><402188520911140530n6576733fod10759b570a29100@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430911141057p2d4aad29r53c71ea5297b7701@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A3C5E1FD88A84BA0ABF9C54698F727CF@HomePC>

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 12:57 PM
To: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] One for the ladies..

Long live Donna Mae Mims
RIP

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

Kinda late to wish her a long life... she's dead.

ED 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Nov 14 18:05:35 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:05:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber
In-Reply-To: <be7.6076166e.38309916@aol.com>
References: <be7.6076166e.38309916@aol.com>
Message-ID: <584F84E910564E398D415B981AF01DDC@HomePC>

You are absolutely right.  Yours shouldn't.  Everybody else's should.




From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 5:36 PM
To: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net ; 72spridget at gmail.com ; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber


The original question was how to vent a 1275 w/weber on a road car.  So there
is nothing wrong with my answer.  Of course my answer doesn't mention a PCV
valve and why should it?

Weslake-Monza 1330

In a message dated 13/11/2009 23:19:25 GMT Standard Time,
ladaniels at sbcglobal.net writes:
  Then you should take another look at Ron Soave's post about a PCV valve
  because there is nothing "positive" about your method.

  LAD

  --------------------------------------------------
  From: <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com>
  Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 4:01 PM
  To: <72spridget at gmail.com>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber

  My car IS a road car and not a race car.  In fact it wouldn't pass
  scrutineering and I should know because I'm a scrutineer.

  Weslake-Monza 1330

  In a message dated 13/11/2009 12:59:14 GMT Standard Time,
  72spridget at gmail.com writes:

  >  >From the rocker/valve cover to the catch tank.  From the timing  cover
  to
  > the catch tank.  From the (late) block to the  catch tank.

  Ah, but the original premise was "Not a racecar".
  PCV  makes a better solution on the road.
  David  L
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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 14 18:09:51 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:09:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W664F3F894401C623FF149B8A60@phx.gbl>
References: <491802.23592.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<000201ca649c$e81ef860$f675fea9@p0k7l8>,
	<152518.36681.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<05510BF63DB14E728203842453021264@universal1>,
	<459612.28278.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<BAY112-W664F3F894401C623FF149B8A60@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <771536.62180.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I like the way it sits now.  Much better.  About 1 inch lower in the front.  Only problem now is that the tires rub!   It never ends.  I'm thinking about dropping the tire size down.  I have 185/75R13 tires on it now...... any thoughts?  Think it would be odd to have the smaller size tires in the front?




________________________________
From: "robertduquette at sympatico.ca" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: eap2140 at yahoo.com
Sent: Sat, November 14, 2009 4:31:58 PM
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?

 congrats!  :)
 
> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:51:51 -0800
> From: eap2140 at yahoo.com
> To: cbaustin at verizon.net
> CC: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?
> 
> So it's raining yesterday and I decide to pull of the front wheels to lower the car..... I get interrupted by a broken garbage disposal, so the car waits for today. It's sunny and dry and the car is on jack-stands. I busted a move and got the shims in, threw the wheels on, and took the wife for a ride. Still runs a little rough, but it got us out in the chilly November air. All things in good time. She's pretty excited to drive it, so there is some motivation there to get the final details managed and into the family budget!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Charley Braum <cbaustin at verizon.net>
> To: Edward Perez <eap2140 at yahoo.com>
> Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 6:20:07 PM
> Subject: Now what do I do?
> 
> 
> Well, what I'm going to do is 
> fit the respective hardtops to both the '55 100 and the Bugeye and drive them 
> every chance I get, all winter.
> 
> Those who worry about the 'tin 
> worm' miss a lot of great driving (no over-heating) and miss the stares and 
> comments from 'civilians' that "can't believe you have that car out in this 
> weather"!
> 
> Regards, from Pittsburgh, PA 
> (70F and sunny today - but THAT ain't gonna last!),
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> CB
> _______________________________________________
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 14 18:11:03 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:11:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Roadside assistance
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911141711p75435d6br7f25d20638adc44a@mail.gmail.com>

For those new, or to jog memories, remember that Larry & Sandi Miller's site
lists those willing to "help out" if needed.  These folks can really save
your bacon when you're on the road and have mechanical problems.

www.ado13.com

Check it out and sign on.

Herb
Grants Pass, Oregon

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From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 14 18:17:21 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:17:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] exhaust-ed
Message-ID: <719287.71996.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I currently have a "Cherry Bomb" muffler (or lack thereof given the noise).  I'd like to find something a lot more quiet, but still free flowing.  Any recommendations?  I have a Harley pipe that I could try...

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sat Nov 14 19:14:04 2009
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:14:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Roadside assistance
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911141711p75435d6br7f25d20638adc44a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911141711p75435d6br7f25d20638adc44a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4AFF63EC.3060901@frontiernet.net>

I noticed that my information is several years out of date.  How do I 
change it?

Kate


WFO Herb wrote:
> For those new, or to jog memories, remember that Larry & Sandi Miller's site
> lists those willing to "help out" if needed.  These folks can really save
> your bacon when you're on the road and have mechanical problems.
>
> www.ado13.com
>
> Check it out and sign on.
>
> Herb
> Grants Pass, Oregon

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sat Nov 14 19:30:33 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:30:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] One for the ladies..
In-Reply-To: <A3C5E1FD88A84BA0ABF9C54698F727CF@HomePC>
References: <425249.53466.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<402188520911140530n6576733fod10759b570a29100@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430911141057p2d4aad29r53c71ea5297b7701@mail.gmail.com>
	<A3C5E1FD88A84BA0ABF9C54698F727CF@HomePC>
Message-ID: <645577B19C594927934A71706F8E3B80@Home>

> Long live Donna Mae Mims
> Kinda late to wish her a long life... she's dead.

Isn't that "fockn ded?"  Now she can go to heaven in her pink Spridget, 
whether or not she gave out candy to the kids.

Michael Rowe

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sat Nov 14 19:44:41 2009
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:44:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?
In-Reply-To: <771536.62180.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <491802.23592.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<000201ca649c$e81ef860$f675fea9@p0k7l8>,
	<152518.36681.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<05510BF63DB14E728203842453021264@universal1>,
	<459612.28278.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com><BAY112-W664F3F894401C623FF149B8A60@phx.gbl>
	<771536.62180.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <59C1E9FB5A6443DD894CC56C80B329A1@BASEMENTDELL>

Corvettes do it, and they only have two seats too.  Why not? :)

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Edward Perez
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 7:10 PM
To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?

I like the way it sits now.  Much better.  About 1 inch lower in the front.
Only problem now is that the tires rub!   It never ends.  I'm thinking about
dropping the tire size down.  I have 185/75R13 tires on it now...... any
thoughts?  Think it would be odd to have the smaller size tires in the
front?

From millerls at ado13.com  Sat Nov 14 23:25:24 2009
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:25:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Info Lists
Message-ID: <61C82748-0658-4753-AE3C-7BA5DF164C42@ado13.com>

The lists  can be found at:
http://www.ado13.com/list/email/files/LIST.HTM

Adding your info or correcting your info can be done at:
http://www.ado13.com/listinfo.html

When I worked for a living I had a server where all of this info was  
stored including the software that allowed the info to be edited. The  
edit software was lost when I moved the software to my own computer,  
so...If you need to edit your data it requires the complete re-entry  
of the data. Please go to
http://www.ado13.com/list/email/files/LIST.HTM
and re-enter all of your data.
If you just send me the mods that is what I will have to do. I will do  
it but it will take me a while.

Larry

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Nov 15 07:42:46 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:42:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] One for the ladies..
In-Reply-To: <A3C5E1FD88A84BA0ABF9C54698F727CF@HomePC>
References: <425249.53466.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<402188520911140530n6576733fod10759b570a29100@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430911141057p2d4aad29r53c71ea5297b7701@mail.gmail.com>
	<A3C5E1FD88A84BA0ABF9C54698F727CF@HomePC>
Message-ID: <205cef430911150642q53cb2ael75d47482402ab01b@mail.gmail.com>

her memory, my typo

On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 7:46 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

>
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 12:57 PM
> To: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
> Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] One for the ladies..
>
> Long live Donna Mae Mims
> RIP
>
> =================
>
> Kinda late to wish her a long life... she's dead.
>
> ED

From nases at verizon.net  Sun Nov 15 08:52:06 2009
From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:52:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC - Audio not auto
Message-ID: <40CAAEE2-1127-44FB-BD2D-2A0783C625F8@verizon.net>

Off topic I know, my apology in advance.

Jane wants a table top radio with good sound.  I'm really not "up" on the
quality of the various radio products available.

I want it to: 	be easy to operate
			good reception in a rural area (Philly is 35 miles away)

HD would be good,  wifi too, but mostly used for regular OTA FM radio
broadcasts.
I know there are some listers with a definite preference for their
electronics.
Can you give me some hints?


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

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Nov 15 12:46:28 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:46:28 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Venting... a 1275 w/ Weber
Message-ID: <d25.5f1e133c.3831b494@aol.com>

They do but this one doesn't.
 
In a message dated 15/11/2009 00:22:56 GMT Standard Time,  
froggi60 at gmail.com writes:

Do  "scrutineers" live on this side of the pond?!? VBG  
Herb

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 2:01 PM, <_WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com_ 
(mailto:WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) >  wrote:

My  car IS a road car and not a race car.  In fact it wouldn't  pass
scrutineering and I should know because I'm a  scrutineer.

Weslake-Monza  1330

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sun Nov 15 15:32:52 2009
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:32:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] is this ebay Sprite from anyone on here?
In-Reply-To: <40CAAEE2-1127-44FB-BD2D-2A0783C625F8@verizon.net>
References: <40CAAEE2-1127-44FB-BD2D-2A0783C625F8@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <2C47E6BD3F3441D79AB61968B2916244@BASEMENTDELL>

220510670333

Looking for a friend of mine.  I recall seeing this one discussed on here
earlier.

Thanks
Chris

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov 15 16:01:43 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:01:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] is this ebay Sprite from anyone on here?
In-Reply-To: <2C47E6BD3F3441D79AB61968B2916244@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <40CAAEE2-1127-44FB-BD2D-2A0783C625F8@verizon.net>
	<2C47E6BD3F3441D79AB61968B2916244@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <CDE97B87B691473083203489895E10BC@spider>

Not mine. ....bill in Oregon
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220510670333

===============================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Chris Manuel
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 2:33 PM
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] is this ebay Sprite from anyone on here?

220510670333

Looking for a friend of mine.  I recall seeing this one discussed on here
earlier.

Thanks
Chris
_______________________________________________

From nsliwinski at hotmail.com  Fri Nov 13 11:35:29 2009
From: nsliwinski at hotmail.com (Hotmail)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:35:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check
Message-ID: <BLU147-DS2CFF7C952E2B3BB46D57DD6A60@phx.gbl>

Hello Group.

 

I have recently purchased a '73 Midget with a broken fuel gauge. As a winter
project I would like to "fix" it. How do I "test" the circuit - gauge and
float outside the car? Having 2 of each I check continuity with an Ohm meter
and the reading was full scale.  I than hooked up one pole of the fuel gauge
to the Bat + the second to the + pole on the float and second to ground. I
do not get any reading on the gauge when I move the lever on the float. What
am I doing wrong? 

 

Norbert

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Nov 15 17:08:09 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:08:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check
In-Reply-To: <BLU147-DS2CFF7C952E2B3BB46D57DD6A60@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU147-DS2CFF7C952E2B3BB46D57DD6A60@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <402188520911151608m19682a1ek658ddfea943337b5@mail.gmail.com>

Norbert,
It sounds as if the only thing you are doing wrong is that the system
is not intended to run on full battery power. Instead it is driven by
the "voltage stabilizer" which brings it down to around 10VDC IIRC.

If I were doing it, I would check the continuity of the sender across
the sweep of the float with multiple readings along the scale. Then I
would connect a voltmeter in place of the gauge in your test rig and
see what the float motion does to that reading.
David L

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 12:35 PM, Hotmail <nsliwinski at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hello Group.
>
>
>
> I have recently purchased a '73 Midget with a broken fuel gauge. As a
winter
> project I would like to "fix" it. How do I "test" the circuit - gauge and
> float outside the car? Having 2 of each I check continuity with an Ohm
meter
> and the reading was full scale.  I than hooked up one pole of the fuel
gauge
> to the Bat + the second to the + pole on the float and second to ground. I
> do not get any reading on the gauge when I move the lever on the float.
What
> am I doing wrong?
>
>
>
> Norbert
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Nov 15 17:50:41 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:50:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Now what do I do?
In-Reply-To: <771536.62180.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <491802.23592.qm@web46412.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<000201ca649c$e81ef860$f675fea9@p0k7l8>,
	<152518.36681.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<05510BF63DB14E728203842453021264@universal1>,
	<459612.28278.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<BAY112-W664F3F894401C623FF149B8A60@phx.gbl>
	<771536.62180.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1948059829.20091115165041@pacifier.com>

Hello Edward,

     It's generally accepted that that biggest tire you can run on a
     square body is a 175/70 13. .. I've heard of some going larger
     but its the exception rather than the rule, as even the 175s are
     considered too big to fit on a stock rim, (tho they do)

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
  Bigamy : one wife too many. Monogamy : same thing 

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Nov 15 18:27:18 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:27:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check
In-Reply-To: <BLU147-DS2CFF7C952E2B3BB46D57DD6A60@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU147-DS2CFF7C952E2B3BB46D57DD6A60@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4B00AA76.1020408@comcast.net>

Hotmail wrote:
> Hello Group.
>
>  
>
> I have recently purchased a '73 Midget with a broken fuel gauge. As a winter
> project I would like to "fix" it. How do I "test" the circuit - gauge and
> float outside the car? Having 2 of each I check continuity with an Ohm meter
> and the reading was full scale.  I than hooked up one pole of the fuel gauge
> to the Bat + the second to the + pole on the float and second to ground. I
> do not get any reading on the gauge when I move the lever on the float. What
> am I doing wrong? 
>   
I check them with a 12v DC power supply on the work bench.
12v + to the "B" terminal of the gauge,  12v- to the body of the gauge 
(ground)
Also 12v- to the body of the sender and a wire from the terminal of the 
sender to the "T" post on the gauge.
Now slowly move the float up and down and watch the gauge.
99 out of 100 times, it's a bad sender.
The 73 does have a voltage stabilizer in line from the battery to the 
gauge, you do not need this to bench test the set up but the readings 
will be off a little without it.
If you get an empty reading on the bench with the float down, and a full 
reading with it up, it's good.


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

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sun Nov 15 18:57:29 2009
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:57:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check
In-Reply-To: <4B00AA76.1020408@comcast.net>
References: <BLU147-DS2CFF7C952E2B3BB46D57DD6A60@phx.gbl>
	<4B00AA76.1020408@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <19A31EC7D6D141F9ACB570AC5C4538AC@BASEMENTDELL>

Can a broken sender "kind of" work, or is it all or nothing?  Mine is either
full (when full) and then drops to about 1/3 and acts normally I think.

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 7:27 PM
To: Hotmail
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check

Hotmail wrote:
> Hello Group.
>
>  
>
> I have recently purchased a '73 Midget with a broken fuel gauge. As a
winter
> project I would like to "fix" it. How do I "test" the circuit - gauge and
> float outside the car? Having 2 of each I check continuity with an Ohm
meter
> and the reading was full scale.  I than hooked up one pole of the fuel
gauge
> to the Bat + the second to the + pole on the float and second to ground. I
> do not get any reading on the gauge when I move the lever on the float.
What
> am I doing wrong? 
>   
I check them with a 12v DC power supply on the work bench.
12v + to the "B" terminal of the gauge,  12v- to the body of the gauge 
(ground)
Also 12v- to the body of the sender and a wire from the terminal of the 
sender to the "T" post on the gauge.
Now slowly move the float up and down and watch the gauge.
99 out of 100 times, it's a bad sender.
The 73 does have a voltage stabilizer in line from the battery to the 
gauge, you do not need this to bench test the set up but the readings 
will be off a little without it.
If you get an empty reading on the bench with the float down, and a full 
reading with it up, it's good.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites
You are subscribed as cmanuel at wi.rr.com

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From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Nov 15 19:30:11 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:30:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check
In-Reply-To: <19A31EC7D6D141F9ACB570AC5C4538AC@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <BLU147-DS2CFF7C952E2B3BB46D57DD6A60@phx.gbl>
	<4B00AA76.1020408@comcast.net>
	<19A31EC7D6D141F9ACB570AC5C4538AC@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <4B00B933.1010209@comcast.net>

Chris Manuel wrote:
> Can a broken sender "kind of" work, or is it all or nothing?  Mine is either
> full (when full) and then drops to about 1/3 and acts normally I think.
>
>
>   
It's probably sticking. Pull it out and work it up and down several 
times, they do get gummed up with old gas.
A little lube helps but gas eats the lube, just working it up and down 
cleans off the gum.


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

From vdiorio at hotmail.com  Sun Nov 15 19:40:02 2009
From: vdiorio at hotmail.com (vincent diorio)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:40:02 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check
In-Reply-To: <19A31EC7D6D141F9ACB570AC5C4538AC@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <BLU147-DS2CFF7C952E2B3BB46D57DD6A60@phx.gbl>,
	<4B00AA76.1020408@comcast.net>,
	<19A31EC7D6D141F9ACB570AC5C4538AC@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <BAY127-W8BFAC2481450024617AFCAFA50@phx.gbl>

Any hints on where to get used but good condition tonneaus (1966 Midget)?

> From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:57:29 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check
>
> Can a broken sender "kind of" work, or is it all or nothing? Mine is either
> full (when full) and then drops to about 1/3 and acts normally I think.
>
> Chris
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank
> Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 7:27 PM
> To: Hotmail
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check
>
> Hotmail wrote:
> > Hello Group.
> >
> >
> >
> > I have recently purchased a '73 Midget with a broken fuel gauge. As a
> winter
> > project I would like to "fix" it. How do I "test" the circuit - gauge and
> > float outside the car? Having 2 of each I check continuity with an Ohm
> meter
> > and the reading was full scale. I than hooked up one pole of the fuel
> gauge
> > to the Bat + the second to the + pole on the float and second to ground.
I
> > do not get any reading on the gauge when I move the lever on the float.
> What
> > am I doing wrong?
> >
> I check them with a 12v DC power supply on the work bench.
> 12v + to the "B" terminal of the gauge, 12v- to the body of the gauge
> (ground)
> Also 12v- to the body of the sender and a wire from the terminal of the
> sender to the "T" post on the gauge.
> Now slowly move the float up and down and watch the gauge.
> 99 out of 100 times, it's a bad sender.
> The 73 does have a voltage stabilizer in line from the battery to the
> gauge, you do not need this to bench test the set up but the readings
> will be off a little without it.
> If you get an empty reading on the bench with the float down, and a full
> reading with it up, it's good.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
> You are subscribed as cmanuel at wi.rr.com
>
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>
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From breton48 at live.com  Sun Nov 15 20:37:41 2009
From: breton48 at live.com (JLC)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:37:41 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check
In-Reply-To: <BAY127-W8BFAC2481450024617AFCAFA50@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU147-DS2CFF7C952E2B3BB46D57DD6A60@phx.gbl>,
	<4B00AA76.1020408@comcast.net>,
	<19A31EC7D6D141F9ACB570AC5C4538AC@BASEMENTDELL>
	<BAY127-W8BFAC2481450024617AFCAFA50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU134-DS62B61AA3F09B493931994AFA50@phx.gbl>

Chris wrote:
Can a broken sender "kind of" work, or is it all or nothing? Mine is either
full (when full) and then drops to about 1/3 and acts normally I think.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Yes... I have had several cars with a similar problem, last was my Lotus
7... and right now my Bricklin fuel gauge sometimes work, and other times
not. It's not the gauge, the wiring is fine, and the earth is good. I am
waiting for a replacement sender.

JLC

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Nov 15 20:41:42 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:41:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Today's Project, TBC, no LBC
Message-ID: <4B00C9F6.4050208@comcast.net>

A Tiny Battery Car, or glorified golf cart.
A couple down by the beach purchased a new electric car for buzzing 
around the neighborhood.
It is a street legal golf cart type thing.
It was too tall to fit in their shed so she asked me if I could cut 7 
inches out of the frame and lower the roof.
I looked at it and it had 1" square stock front windshield frames and 2" 
pipe rear frames but it was made with compound angles and I thought I 
could not do it.
That was at 1:00 pm, and at 6:00pm they drove home in a chopped top 
electric car.
Now this thing is brand new and I had to take a sawzall and grinder to 
it. But with the help of Doug, the welder from the Holy Sprite and lots 
of measurements, we did it.
We had to spread the front frame to meet the fiberglass roof line and 
bend in the rear frame to meet.
The windshield also needed to be cut down 7" and re-tapered to the new 
tweaked front frame angle.
It was 1/4" Lexan and was easily cut with a jig saw.
All in all, it looks like nothing was ever done to it. The frames were 
black and a bit of spray paint around the new welds made it all look 
like it was done at the factory.
The windshield wiper and 3rd brake light mounted on the roof gave us a 
bit of a fit trying to refish the wires up a multi bend pipe frame but 
we did it.
Now my next project.... The grandson's 1950s pedal car :) We found one 
today, it looks like it's 50 years old. It is a 3 wheeler with a horse 
front end made by Rempel in Akron, Ohio.

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

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Sun Nov 15 20:49:09 2009
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:49:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check
References: <BLU147-DS2CFF7C952E2B3BB46D57DD6A60@phx.gbl><4B00AA76.1020408@comcast.net>
	<19A31EC7D6D141F9ACB570AC5C4538AC@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <54D2A4315DB342FC895AFD78F9A55CAC@blackbox2>

Be very careful is you decide to dissasemble the guage.

If you have the skillz it's possible to setup the sender and guage 
on the bench with a power supply and tune it to optimal.

But it's very touchy and you can easily break some tiny wires inside
simply by turning screws on the back of the unit. 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Manuel" <cmanuel at wi.rr.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 8:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check


> Can a broken sender "kind of" work, or is it all or nothing?  Mine is either
> full (when full) and then drops to about 1/3 and acts normally I think.
> 
> Chris
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank
> Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 7:27 PM
> To: Hotmail
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check
> 
> Hotmail wrote:
>> Hello Group.
>>
>>  
>>
>> I have recently purchased a '73 Midget with a broken fuel gauge. As a
> winter
>> project I would like to "fix" it. How do I "test" the circuit - gauge and
>> float outside the car? Having 2 of each I check continuity with an Ohm
> meter
>> and the reading was full scale.  I than hooked up one pole of the fuel
> gauge
>> to the Bat + the second to the + pole on the float and second to ground. I
>> do not get any reading on the gauge when I move the lever on the float.
> What
>> am I doing wrong? 
>>   
> I check them with a 12v DC power supply on the work bench.
> 12v + to the "B" terminal of the gauge,  12v- to the body of the gauge 
> (ground)
> Also 12v- to the body of the sender and a wire from the terminal of the 
> sender to the "T" post on the gauge.
> Now slowly move the float up and down and watch the gauge.
> 99 out of 100 times, it's a bad sender.
> The 73 does have a voltage stabilizer in line from the battery to the 
> gauge, you do not need this to bench test the set up but the readings 
> will be off a little without it.
> If you get an empty reading on the bench with the float down, and a full 
> reading with it up, it's good.
> 
> 
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
> You are subscribed as cmanuel at wi.rr.com
> 
> http://www.team.net/archive
> 
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Nov 15 20:52:13 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:52:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check
In-Reply-To: <BAY127-W8BFAC2481450024617AFCAFA50@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU147-DS2CFF7C952E2B3BB46D57DD6A60@phx.gbl>,
	<4B00AA76.1020408@comcast.net>,
	<19A31EC7D6D141F9ACB570AC5C4538AC@BASEMENTDELL>
	<BAY127-W8BFAC2481450024617AFCAFA50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1697676655.20091115195213@pacifier.com>

Hello vincent,

     I looked for literally YEARS. Eventually one turned up on E-bay
     that was in decent but far from perfect condition, though it
     cleaned up fairly well.  These are the
     rarest of the Spridgets.  Good Luck in your hunt.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
      * "A million thanks, Monsieur," said Tom mercifully.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Nov 15 23:17:51 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:17:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Roadside assistance
In-Reply-To: <4AFF63EC.3060901@frontiernet.net>
References: <2ad6c6b10911141711p75435d6br7f25d20638adc44a@mail.gmail.com>
	<4AFF63EC.3060901@frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911152217x5a017656mab7176c0448be7ac@mail.gmail.com>

On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 8:14 PM, Kathryn Bales <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:

> I noticed that my information is several years out of date.  How do I
> change it?
>
> Kate
>
>
>
> WFO Herb wrote:
>
>> For those new, or to jog memories, remember that Larry & Sandi Miller's
>> site
>> lists those willing to "help out" if needed.  These folks can really save
>> your bacon when you're on the road and have mechanical problems.
>>
>> www.ado13.com
>>
>> Check it out and sign on.
>>
>> Herb
>> Grants Pass, Oregon
>>
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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 grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov 16 03:56:33 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:56:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] is this ebay Sprite from anyone on here?
In-Reply-To: <2C47E6BD3F3441D79AB61968B2916244@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <40CAAEE2-1127-44FB-BD2D-2A0783C625F8@verizon.net>
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If I wasn't committed to keeping Pinky pink due to her value I would go for
Speedwell/Iris blue. I really like that color as it looks best on the square
body Sprites and white seats & top are very very cool although not a factory
color. I'm surprised she is not bringing more bids, I spotted her when
listed and bidding is going nowhere too bad. I wish I had a 10 car garage ;
)
Lin

On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 5:32 PM, Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:

> 220510670333
>
> Looking for a friend of mine.  I recall seeing this one discussed on here
> earlier.
>
> Thanks
> Chris
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov 16 04:10:32 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:10:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Roadside assistance
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911141711p75435d6br7f25d20638adc44a@mail.gmail.com>
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To get your name on the list to help others you have to join for a fee
right? Other than a sticker and copy of the Mascot magazine what is the fee
of $67.00 USD for?
Lin


On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 8:11 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> For those new, or to jog memories, remember that Larry & Sandi Miller's
> site
> lists those willing to "help out" if needed.  These folks can really save
> your bacon when you're on the road and have mechanical problems.
>
> www.ado13.com
>
> Check it out and sign on.
>
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From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Nov 16 05:36:12 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:36:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1966 Tonneaus
In-Reply-To: <BAY127-W8BFAC2481450024617AFCAFA50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <911381.16442.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I have a couple of tonneaus for this vintage Spridget. One is red. The other
may be blue. Both are in stored, so I will have to look to be sure. Both are
in VG to Excellent condition. Contact me off-list if interested.
 
Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT

--- On Sun, 11/15/09, vincent diorio <vdiorio at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: vincent diorio <vdiorio at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check
To: cmanuel at wi.rr.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 9:40 PM


Any hints on where to get used but good condition tonneaus (1966 Midget)?

From vdiorio at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 16 06:57:34 2009
From: vdiorio at hotmail.com (vincent diorio)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:57:34 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 1966 Tonneaus
In-Reply-To: <911381.16442.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY127-W8BFAC2481450024617AFCAFA50@phx.gbl>,
	<911381.16442.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY127-W15E464B4F9C2DEF9846515AFA50@phx.gbl>

I am alsolooking for the tonneau that just covers the "rear seat".  In black
for a 1966 midget?

> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:36:12 -0800
> From: jfishbein at snet.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] 1966 Tonneaus
>
> I have a couple of tonneaus for this vintage Spridget. One is red. The
other
> may be blue. Both are in stored, so I will have to look to be sure. Both
are
> in VG to Excellent condition. Contact me off-list if interested.
>
> Jay Fishbein
> Wallingford, CT
>
> --- On Sun, 11/15/09, vincent diorio <vdiorio at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: vincent diorio <vdiorio at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check
> To: cmanuel at wi.rr.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 9:40 PM
>
>
> Any hints on where to get used but good condition tonneaus (1966 Midget)?
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From jjkan5 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 16 07:41:47 2009
From: jjkan5 at yahoo.com (John Kuzman)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:41:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1978 Midget Clutch Issue
Message-ID: <724504.82479.qm@web63304.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

Helping a friend with a 1978 Midget 1500 that he recently inherited. The
clutch works fine through all of the gears, but the release bearing seems like
it is clattering against the pressure plate. You can stop the noise by
applying slight pressure to the clutch pedal. We removed the gearbox tunnel
and while idling in neutral, you can see the clutch lever vibrating. Removed
the slave cylinder from the pinch bolt housing and the clutch lever seems very
loose. Is the slave cylinder spring meant to apply enough pressure to the
clutch lever so that the release bearing is always in contact with the
pressure plate? If yes, then maybe that is the problem.  If no, then how do
you pull the clutch lever away from the pressure plate? Any advice would be
greatly appreciated.
 
John

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Mon Nov 16 08:29:54 2009
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:29:54 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] BMIHT Certificate
Message-ID: <20091116.082954.3774.0@webmail21.dca.untd.com>

My daughter wants to know what to get me for Christmas, and since if I need
something, I usually just get it, I thought that a BMIHT Cert for the '58
would be a great idea. Only thing is, I don't know how to go about getting
one, other than contacting Anders Clausager by snail mail- that puts delivery
out to about March. Does anyone know what the going rate for a Cert is (since
exchange rates change daily), and if Anders has email yet?
TIA,

Mark Haynes
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 16 08:56:13 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:56:13 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] BMIHT Certificate
In-Reply-To: <20091116.082954.3774.0@webmail21.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091116.082954.3774.0@webmail21.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W33F5E77AB5A0BC6CAFA192B8A50@phx.gbl>

There's an email address here:

http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/shop/heritage-certificates/index.html



hmcarch at heritage-motor-centre.co.uk



> From: haynes386 at netzero.net
> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:29:54 +0000
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] BMIHT Certificate
>
> My daughter wants to know what to get me for Christmas, and since if I need
> something, I usually just get it, I thought that a BMIHT Cert for the '58
> would be a great idea. Only thing is, I don't know how to go about getting
> one, other than contacting Anders Clausager by snail mail- that puts
delivery
> out to about March. Does anyone know what the going rate for a Cert is
(since
> exchange rates change daily), and if Anders has email yet?
> TIA,
>
> Mark Haynes
> HAN6L12779
> HAN5L8016
>
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 16 09:15:22 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:15:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BMIHT Certificate
Message-ID: <156533.10887.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Tech. Cert. is 68 UK which was $111.77 US.  Two to three weeks for delivery. 
Skip  

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Mon Nov 16 09:22:15 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:22:15 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1978 Midget Clutch Issue
Message-ID: <106f101ca66d8$f5f16ed0$056a010a@mail2world.com>

John,
 
Most likely, the slave spring should keep the bearing against the plate,
as the only other spring in the system is the pedal return spring. 
 
I'm wondering how you "removed the gearbox tunnel". They're supposed to
be welded in place, as it is a structural part of the monocoque.
 
-=Chris
 


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

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

 	  	 From: John Kuzman [jjkan5 at yahoo.com]
Sent: 11/16/2009 9:41:47 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] 1978 Midget Clutch Issue 

Helping a friend with a 1978 Midget 1500 that he recently inherited. The
clutch works fine through all of the gears, but the release bearing
seems like 
it is clattering against the pressure plate. You can stop the noise by 
applying slight pressure to the clutch pedal. We removed the gearbox
tunnel 
and while idling in neutral, you can see the clutch lever vibrating.
Removed 
the slave cylinder from the pinch bolt housing and the clutch lever
seems very 
loose. Is the slave cylinder spring meant to apply enough pressure to
the 
clutch lever so that the release bearing is always in contact with the 
pressure plate? If yes, then maybe that is the problem. If no, then how
do 
you pull the clutch lever away from the pressure plate? Any advice would
be 
greatly appreciated. 

John 
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 16 09:39:57 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:39:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] video od dumb a&* driving his bugatti into marsh..
In-Reply-To: <821876403.3482251258216517901.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <821876403.3482251258216517901.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W6B7A39E90967522926671C2A50@phx.gbl>

According to Autoblog.com........

As we've already reported (stop tipping us on this!), yesterday a Texas man
lost control of his Bugatti Veyron
and ended up driving into the two-foot shallows of a nearby salt marsh.
The driver claimed a kamikaze pelican that flew too low was to blame
for the Veyron's bath. The Lufkin Daily News has now identified that driver as
Andy House, the owner of Performance Auto Sales in Lufkin.



Perhaps too coincidentally, the company restores wrecked exotics for
resale, which makes this whole situation seem like something akin to a
mortician offing his own family members to drum up business.
Unthinkable, for sure, and we hope it's not the case here as we'd hate
to discover later that this Veyron was sacrificed as a publicity stunt.



Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:35:17 +0000
> From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] video od dumb a&* driving his bugatti into marsh..
>
> http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Video-of-Bugatti-Crashing_719255.htm
>

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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 16 09:56:28 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:56:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Clock THIS IS TRULY FASCINATING
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911131646p7066b503ycb044e0bad327776@mail.gmail.com>
References: <454079.60912.qm@web81606.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<2ad6c6b10911131646p7066b503ycb044e0bad327776@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W76440AF0A7BBD1C054ECCC2A50@phx.gbl>

Interesting,
Has more that 1/3 of the US adults really been the victims of Identity
theft???
Following a link on the site took me to the CIA's web site, where
they supposed got some of their facts.
Interesting reading there,
although, now I'm scared, because the CIA now has my IP address......
DAMN.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:46:44 -0800
> From: froggi60 at gmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Clock THIS IS TRULY FASCINATING
>
> LBC content...oil use.
>
>
>
>
>
>           Have
> you ever seen a clock
>      like this one?
> http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock.swf
>
>


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From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Nov 16 10:00:40 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BMIHT Certificate
In-Reply-To: <156533.10887.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <808053.91207.qm@web83912.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

W O W !

In the early 80's they were $5.00 US.

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT

--- On Mon, 11/16/09, Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com> wrote:

Tech. Cert. is 68 UK which was $111.77 US.  Two to three weeks for delivery.

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 16 10:25:10 2009
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:25:10 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Today's Project, TBC, no LBC
In-Reply-To: <4B00C9F6.4050208@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <590211.97331.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Frank - Any before and after shots of the electric car with the newly-chopped
top?  When are they bringing it back for the rest of the job (channel it over
the frame, airbags, french the headlights, some pin-striping, maybe a tuck &
roll job inside)... 
 
 - David

From nsliwinski at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 16 10:26:56 2009
From: nsliwinski at hotmail.com (Norbert Sliwinski)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:26:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check
In-Reply-To: <402188520911151608m19682a1ek658ddfea943337b5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <BLU147-DS2CFF7C952E2B3BB46D57DD6A60@phx.gbl>,
	<402188520911151608m19682a1ek658ddfea943337b5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU147-W262974774F8406432B3132D6A50@phx.gbl>

Thanks Dave, I'll try that next.



Norbert

> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:08:09 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fuel Gauge and Float Check
> From: 72spridget at gmail.com
> To: nsliwinski at hotmail.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Norbert,
> It sounds as if the only thing you are doing wrong is that the system
> is not intended to run on full battery power. Instead it is driven by
> the "voltage stabilizer" which brings it down to around 10VDC IIRC.
>
> If I were doing it, I would check the continuity of the sender across
> the sweep of the float with multiple readings along the scale. Then I
> would connect a voltmeter in place of the gauge in your test rig and
> see what the float motion does to that reading.
> David L
>
> On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 12:35 PM, Hotmail <nsliwinski at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Hello Group.
> >
> >
> >
> > I have recently purchased a '73 Midget with a broken fuel gauge. As a
winter
> > project I would like to "fix" it. How do I "test" the circuit - gauge and
> > float outside the car? Having 2 of each I check continuity with an Ohm
meter
> > and the reading was full scale.  I than hooked up one pole of the fuel
gauge
> > to the Bat + the second to the + pole on the float and second to ground.
I
> > do not get any reading on the gauge when I move the lever on the float.
What
> > am I doing wrong?
> >
> >
> >
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov 16 10:49:03 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:49:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Today's Project, TBC, no LBC
In-Reply-To: <590211.97331.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <4B00C9F6.4050208@comcast.net>
	<590211.97331.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <A0B4D4F56D7148228F6E58060BDE2337@spider>

Tuck-and-roll the upholstery, using balled-up newspaper for padding ...like
the used to do in Tijuana in the 1950's.

================================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Booker
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 9:25 AM
To: Spridgets; Frank
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Today's Project, TBC, no LBC

Frank - Any before and after shots of the electric car with the
newly-chopped
top?  When are they bringing it back for the rest of the job (channel it
over
the frame, airbags, french the headlights, some pin-striping, maybe a tuck &
roll job inside)... 
 
 - David
_______________________________________________

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 16 11:18:00 2009
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:18:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Today's Project, TBC, no LBC
In-Reply-To: <A0B4D4F56D7148228F6E58060BDE2337@spider>
Message-ID: <411379.52950.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Actually, that should probably be Taco Bell wrappers...
 - David

--- On Mon, 11/16/09, corvallis at peoplepc.com <corvallis at peoplepc.com> wrote:
Tuck-and-roll the upholstery, using balled-up newspaper for padding ...like
the used to do in Tijuana in the 1950's.

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 16 11:21:57 2009
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:21:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Clock THIS IS TRULY FASCINATING
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W76440AF0A7BBD1C054ECCC2A50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <561482.49030.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Brian - they ALREADY have the addresses of subversives like us...  How much
more unamerican can you get than driving around in old small cars? 
David Booker
Long Island

--- On Mon, 11/16/09, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

the CIA now has my IP address......
DAMN.

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 16 11:42:32 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:42:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911111002i4b6565dbsc791014f7949d9e6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911111002i4b6565dbsc791014f7949d9e6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W23BF80D7DA3BD6578B329AC2A50@phx.gbl>

Albeit a bit late, I too would like to extend my thanks to all that have
served
their countries around the world, both in peacetime duty and hazardous zones.
Fortunately times have changed since you guys and gals came home from Vietnam
and Korea.
My oldest son kinda surprised me last week when he said he had gone to my
neighbors and thanked him for serving in Vietnam.
Through family members that have served from WWII, Korea and Vietnam,
and the events that our Boy Scout troop does for and with the Veterans,
they have learned to appreciate the sacrifices that many have made for us
all.

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:02:34 -0800
> From: froggi60 at gmail.com
> > Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
>
> I want to extend a 'THANK YOU' to all my fellow Vets.
>
> Our Country seems to be acknowledging those that served and are serving now
> far more than in recent years.  It's about time.
>
> When we came home from Vietnam, it was vastly different.  I'm sure you
> remember.
>
> Thank you
>
> Herb


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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 16 11:45:18 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:45:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] American Express Commercial
In-Reply-To: <388509.73968.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <388509.73968.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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Funny you should say that Rick,
My kids said that the other day when they saw it.
"They should have your Bugeye in that commercial!"

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:38:27 -0800
> From: healeyrick at yahoo.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] American Express Commercial
>
> Anyone else think AMEX missed a golden opportunity with this commercial
that
> features everyday objects with smiley or frowny faces:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9LzO_nLVIc  That Piper Cub is cute and all,
> but it has nowhere near the charm of the bugeye's smiling face.
>

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From richard.hill at sri.com  Mon Nov 16 11:56:01 2009
From: richard.hill at sri.com (Rich Hill)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:56:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1978 Midget Clutch Issue
In-Reply-To: <mailman.400.1258397134.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.400.1258397134.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <8140B815-67DC-4CFB-A614-102D1D5BCA6B@sri.com>

Is the pivot pin for the release lever present?  It's a large pin  
that's held into the bell housing by some spring clips and inserted  
from the bottom (!!).  Inevitably, the spring clips (more like  
wrinkled bits of spring steel) get old, lose their springiness, and  
the pin drops out onto the road...  The clutch still works fine but  
there's definitely more slop in the system once the pin is gone.

Rich Hill
'79 MG Midget
'58 AH Sprite


On Nov 16, 2009, at 10:45 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:
>
>
> Helping a friend with a 1978 Midget 1500 that he recently inherited.  
> The
> clutch works fine through all of the gears, but the release bearing
> seems like
> it is clattering against the pressure plate. You can stop the noise by
> applying slight pressure to the clutch pedal. We removed the gearbox
> tunnel
> and while idling in neutral, you can see the clutch lever vibrating.
> Removed
> the slave cylinder from the pinch bolt housing and the clutch lever
> seems very
> loose. Is the slave cylinder spring meant to apply enough pressure to
> the
> clutch lever so that the release bearing is always in contact with the
> pressure plate? If yes, then maybe that is the problem. If no, then  
> how
> do
> you pull the clutch lever away from the pressure plate? Any advice  
> would
> be
> greatly appreciated.
>
> John

From neilandcustom at gmail.com  Mon Nov 16 12:20:45 2009
From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:20:45 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMIHT Certificate
In-Reply-To: <20091116.082954.3774.0@webmail21.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091116.082954.3774.0@webmail21.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <000901ca66f1$e844b990$b8ce2cb0$@com>

I just got my certificates in the mail today for the Healeys that I own, one
each for the two Bugeyes, and one for the 3000 BT7.  I did it all online
with a credit card and took about three weeks, as Skip mentioned.

I should have done this years ago for the BT7, when it was less expensive,
but I have it now.  It is nice to know the actual build dates of my cars and
the options they came with. 
The BT7 was built with a "Red hard top" and was for "Personal Export
Delivery".  I am the third owner of the car and still have the hardtop,
which is in original excellent condition, besides needing to be repainted.

My two Sprites were built 11 days apart in Dec. of '59, so we'll be having a
50th party for the Bugeyes next month and a 50th party for the '60 BT7 at
Conclave, next year in Galena.  You are all invited to come have some cake
and beer.

Cheers,

Neil Anderson 


---Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark Haynes
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 9:30 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] BMIHT Certificate

My daughter wants to know what to get me for Christmas, and since if I need
something, I usually just get it, I thought that a BMIHT Cert for the '58
would be a great idea. Only thing is, I don't know how to go about getting
one, other than contacting Anders Clausager by snail mail- that puts
delivery
out to about March. Does anyone know what the going rate for a Cert is
(since
exchange rates change daily), and if Anders has email yet?
TIA,

Mark Haynes
HAN6L12779
HAN5L8016

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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov 16 12:57:09 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:57:09 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] video od dumb a&* driving his bugatti into marsh..
Message-ID: <c35.6849a96e.38330895@aol.com>

Could have been wrecked already 'restored' and then crashed?
 
In a message dated 16/11/2009 16:47:49 GMT Standard Time,  
bugeye15 at hotmail.com writes:

According to Autoblog.com........

As we've already reported  (stop tipping us on this!), yesterday a Texas man
lost control of his  Bugatti Veyron
and ended up driving into the two-foot shallows of a nearby  salt marsh.
The driver claimed a kamikaze pelican that flew too low was to  blame
for the Veyron's bath. The Lufkin Daily News has now identified that  
driver as
Andy House, the owner of Performance Auto Sales in  Lufkin.



Perhaps too coincidentally, the company restores  wrecked exotics for
resale, which makes this whole situation seem like  something akin to a
mortician offing his own family members to drum up  business.
Unthinkable, for sure, and we hope it's not the case here as we'd  hate
to discover later that this Veyron was sacrificed as a publicity  stunt.



Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally  resto'ed!

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov 16 12:58:06 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:58:06 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] BMIHT Certificate
Message-ID: <d10.5d6ac053.383308ce@aol.com>

I thought Anders ceased to work at 'Heritage some years ago?
 
In a message dated 16/11/2009 15:48:59 GMT Standard Time,  
haynes386 at netzero.net writes:

Anders  Clausager by snail mail

From sales at justbrits.com  Mon Nov 16 13:44:36 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:44:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMIHT Certificate
In-Reply-To: <d10.5d6ac053.383308ce@aol.com>
References: <d10.5d6ac053.383308ce@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4B01B9B4.4060605@justbrits.com>

<< I thought Anders ceased to work at 'Heritage some years ago? >>

He did, Daniel.  Maybe a decade ??

Ed

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Nov 16 13:52:41 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:52:41 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] video od dumb a&* driving his bugatti into marsh..
In-Reply-To: <c35.6849a96e.38330895@aol.com>
Message-ID: <C726FB99.18700%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

It's not a real Bugatti. It's not even a cool car. It's just an expensive
car.

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Mon Nov 16 14:05:07 2009
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:05:07 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] 1978 Midget Clutch Issue
Message-ID: <20091116.140507.24975.0@webmail10.dca.untd.com>

John- I may be way off base here, but on our '65 Spit (same three rail trans I
think), the throwout arm had two brass bushings in the bell housing; yes, a
pin with wrinkled springs on it that fell out once; AND the slave cylinder was
adjustable using a cinch bolt. If the slave is too far inboard, the clutch may
not engage completely, if its too far inboard, it can cause the throwout
bearing to ride on the pressure plate. I don't know for sure if it should be
riding on the pressure plate constantly, but my gut feel is that it shouldn't.
I know someone will correct me if I'm wrong. Take your shots, guys.


Mark Haynes
HAN6L12779
HAN5L8016

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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Nov 16 14:19:52 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:19:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMIHT Certificate
In-Reply-To: <4B01B9B4.4060605@justbrits.com>
References: <d10.5d6ac053.383308ce@aol.com> <4B01B9B4.4060605@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911161319v9b91e5eyef167ccd1ae16679@mail.gmail.com>

> << I thought Anders ceased to work at 'Heritage some years ago? >>
>
> He did, Daniel.  Maybe a decade ??

Still looks just like him from here ;-)
David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Nov 16 14:21:48 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:21:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] video od dumb a&* driving his bugatti into marsh..
In-Reply-To: <C726FB99.18700%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <c35.6849a96e.38330895@aol.com>
	<C726FB99.18700%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911161321p3ba3c33dnc57118c6ab6094b@mail.gmail.com>

> It's not a real Bugatti. It's not even a cool car. It's just an expensive
> car.

Well, for a brief shining period, it was the fastest street legal car
in the world. And it was built by Volkswagen ;-)
Just like land speed records, such moments tend to be short...
I understand that VW lost money on every one of those... what's not to like?
David L

From haynes386 at netzero.net  Mon Nov 16 14:49:25 2009
From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:49:25 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] BMIHT Certificate
Message-ID: <20091116.144925.11624.0@webmail17.dca.untd.com>

Thanks Everyone-Whew $110! Last I knew it was $40 (15 yrs ago).

Mark Haynes
HAN6L12779
HAN5L8016

There's an email address here:
http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/shop/heritage-certificates/index.html

hmcarch at heritage-motor-centre.co.uk




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From: <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: <haynes386 at netzero.net>, Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] BMIHT Certificate
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:56:13 +0000



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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Nov 16 15:03:10 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:03:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMIHT Certificate
In-Reply-To: <20091116.144925.11624.0@webmail17.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091116.144925.11624.0@webmail17.dca.untd.com>
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WOW!  The ones for a Jag are only $ 75 or so...

Lester


On Nov 16, 2009, at 3:49 PM, Mark Haynes wrote:

> Thanks Everyone-Whew $110! Last I knew it was $40 (15 yrs ago).
>
> Mark Haynes
> HAN6L12779
> HAN5L8016
>
> There's an email address here:
> http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/shop/heritage-certificates/index.html
>
> hmcarch at heritage-motor-centre.co.uk

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 16 15:05:38 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:05:38 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] BMIHT Certificate
In-Reply-To: <20091116.144925.11624.0@webmail17.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091116.144925.11624.0@webmail17.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W18636F06902FF7A6BF3BD8B8A50@phx.gbl>

I think the standard one is 39 pounds?  I'm not sure that the technical data
is something that you want on the certificate?





> From: haynes386 at netzero.net

>
> Thanks Everyone-Whew $110! Last I knew it was $40 (15 yrs ago).
>
> Mark Haynes
> HAN6L12779
> HAN5L8016
>
> There's an email address here:
>
http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/shop/heritage-certificates/index.html
>
> hmcarch at heritage-motor-centre.co.uk

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 16 15:07:24 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:07:24 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] BMIHT Certificate
In-Reply-To: <E59150B3-788B-47EF-ACF8-632B580A1806@comcast.net>
References: <20091116.144925.11624.0@webmail17.dca.untd.com>,
	<E59150B3-788B-47EF-ACF8-632B580A1806@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W28BAE53E0857C2FE913D9AB8A50@phx.gbl>

I don't think it goes by brand/model.  I think it goes by how much they can
sell you?





> From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net
>
> WOW! The ones for a Jag are only $ 75 or so...
>
> Lester
>
>
> On Nov 16, 2009, at 3:49 PM, Mark Haynes wrote:
>
> > Thanks Everyone-Whew $110! Last I knew it was $40 (15 yrs ago).
> >
> > Mark Haynes
> > HAN6L12779
> > HAN5L8016
> >
> > There's an email address here:
> >
http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/shop/heritage-certificates/index.html
> >
> > hmcarch at heritage-motor-centre.co.uk

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Nov 16 15:10:06 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:10:06 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 1978 Midget Clutch Issue
In-Reply-To: <20091116.140507.24975.0@webmail10.dca.untd.com>
References: <20091116.140507.24975.0@webmail10.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090911161410n65b9520es6dd6e3ad42830475@mail.gmail.com>

Could this issue be caused by a dropped thrust washer?

On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Mark Haynes <haynes386 at netzero.net> wrote:

> John- I may be way off base here, but on our '65 Spit (same three rail
> trans I
> think), the throwout arm had two brass bushings in the bell housing; yes, a
> pin with wrinkled springs on it that fell out once; AND the slave cylinder
> was
> adjustable using a cinch bolt. If the slave is too far inboard, the clutch
> may
> not engage completely, if its too far inboard, it can cause the throwout
> bearing to ride on the pressure plate. I don't know for sure if it should
> be
> riding on the pressure plate constantly, but my gut feel is that it
> shouldn't.
> I know someone will correct me if I'm wrong. Take your shots, guys.
>
>
> Mark Haynes
> HAN6L12779
> HAN5L8016
>
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 16 15:13:34 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:13:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH Certificate
Message-ID: <734199.16446.qm@web46406.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

This the last of several e-mails to BMITH.  Richard is 'DA MAN'.  Skip Jackson
----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Richard Bacchus
<rbacchus at heritage-motor-centre.co.uk>
To: Skip Jackson
<jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
Sent: Thu, November 5, 2009 4:05:12 AM
Subject: Re:
Bugeye

Hello Skip, 

We have to state 28 days due to the demand, though we
try to get certificates out as soon as possible. More realistically it's more
like two weeks.
Glad I could be of help.

Regards
Richard Bacchus
Certificate
Officer
BMIHT Archive



2009/11/5 Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
Richard,  Success, I got the certificate ordered today.  Bummer that it might
take 28 days but I'm not driving it, too cold here in Cincinnati.  Thanks for
the edcaution.  I think I understand how the cars are VINed over there so I
can get the title straightened out over here.
>I got underneath and found the
axile #, tomorrow I'll take a mirror and get the transmission #.
>Your skills
are a mixed blessing; I'll be sending other lost sheep to you.  
>THANK YOU,
Richard 'Skip' Jackson
>

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From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov 16 15:51:11 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:51:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BMIHT Certificate
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Jay Fishbein wrote:
> W O W !
>
> In the early 80's they were $5.00 US.
>
>
>   
And they let Buster and I look up our own cars for nothing when we were 
over there.
All the records are hand written, way cool to look thru the old books.


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

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Mon Nov 16 16:51:49 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:51:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1978 Midget Clutch Issue
Message-ID: <3442b01ca6717$c38718c0$0168010a@mail2world.com>

Not quite - the 1500's got the same single-rail that the Spit also got
in '75.

I just replaced the gearbox in my 77 two Saturdays ago, and I don't
remember the slave being adjustable at the pinch bolt. I thought the
pinch bolt was to keep the slave in place?

Good point about the pivot pin, definitely one thing to check. It should
be able to be seen from under the car.

-=Chris

Chris King
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<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: Mark Haynes [haynes386 at netzero.net]
>Sent: 11/16/2009 4:05:07 PM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1978 Midget Clutch Issue
>
>John- I may be way off base here, but on our '65 Spit (same three rail
trans I
>think), the throwout arm had two brass bushings in the bell housing;
yes, a
>pin with wrinkled springs on it that fell out once; AND the slave
cylinder was
>adjustable using a cinch bolt. If the slave is too far inboard, the
clutch may
>not engage completely, if its too far inboard, it can cause the
throwout
>bearing to ride on the pressure plate. I don't know for sure if it
should be
>riding on the pressure plate constantly, but my gut feel is that it
shouldn't.
>I know someone will correct me if I'm wrong. Take your shots, guys.
>
>
>Mark Haynes
>HAN6L12779
>HAN5L8016
>
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 16 17:29:58 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:29:58 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] BMITH Certificate
Message-ID: <423360.94768.qm@web46406.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I went 'all in' for the Tech Cert.  I want the axle, body and key #'s and
anything else they can find.  Skip

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Nov 16 19:20:46 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:20:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Today's Project, TBC, no LBC
In-Reply-To: <411379.52950.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <411379.52950.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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> Actually, that should probably be Taco Bell wrappers...

I have discovered genuine Taco Bell repairs on my Midget.  In taking off the 
crunched fender, I cracked Bondo on the A-pillar and found that the holes at 
the bottom (~2"x2") had been taped up with metal duct tape and Bondoed over. 
It was stuck down surprisingly tightly and probably would have lasted a very 
long time.  There was also a Bondo rock about 1.5" in diameter on the inside 
of the A-pillar.  I had to break it up with a screw driver to get it out.

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

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Mon Nov 16 20:08:19 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:08:19 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Today's Project, TBC, no LBC
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 6:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Today's Project, TBC, no LBC


> > Actually, that should probably be Taco Bell wrappers...
>
> I have discovered genuine Taco Bell repairs on my Midget.  In taking off
the
> crunched fender, I cracked Bondo on the A-pillar and found that the holes
at
> the bottom (~2"x2") had been taped up with metal duct tape and Bondoed
over.
> It was stuck down surprisingly tightly and probably would have lasted a
very
> long time.  There was also a Bondo rock about 1.5" in diameter on the
inside
> of the A-pillar.  I had to break it up with a screw driver to get it out.
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Midget
> '60 Sprite kit
> Long Island, NY
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Nov 16 21:00:18 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:00:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] DPO Contest
Message-ID: <DFB460475FDB4F9EAB767D2951579966@Home>

I don't doubt that there has been at least one DPO contest on this list, so I wouldn't want to start another.  Nevertheless, I am curious as to whether or not my DPO might have placed relatively high in that contest.

In trying to  get the crunched fender off my Midget, I discovered that my DPO had welded a new, taller inner sill  over the top of the fender bolt heads.  I had to cut out 2"x2" holes to gain access to the heads.  I suppose I could have cut holes in the fender, but I didn't think of it at the time, and I was not sure what I would find when I got in there, as I have never taken one off before.  

(Note that DPO could also stand for "Dumb Present Owner".  It also took me quite a lot of grunting to figure out there was one more bolt that I had not found.  Did I read the manual?  No, I didn't read the manual.  Manuals are for sissies!)

So, would that have placed in the DPO contest?  I assume that failing to read the manual is so common that it does not qualify for DPO status.

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

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 17 00:49:12 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:49:12 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W23BF80D7DA3BD6578B329AC2A50@phx.gbl>
References: <2ad6c6b10911111002i4b6565dbsc791014f7949d9e6@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU103-W23BF80D7DA3BD6578B329AC2A50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911162349g32d9abaes1d54a3b7965ffe4d@mail.gmail.com>

Brian,

Thank your son for what he did and thank you for the way you've raised him.

Herb

On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 10:42 AM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Albeit a bit late, I too would like to extend my thanks to all that have
> served
> their countries around the world, both in peacetime duty and hazardous
> zones.
> Fortunately times have changed since you guys and gals came home from
> Vietnam
> and Korea.
> My oldest son kinda surprised me last week when he said he had gone to my
> neighbors and thanked him for serving in Vietnam.
> Through family members that have served from WWII, Korea and Vietnam,
> and the events that our Boy Scout troop does for and with the Veterans,
> they have learned to appreciate the sacrifices that many have made for us
> all.
>
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
>
>
>


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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 17 01:01:49 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:01:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Roadside assistance
In-Reply-To: <205cef430911160310t4d515ff1h742eb4b91b644fe9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911141711p75435d6br7f25d20638adc44a@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430911160310t4d515ff1h742eb4b91b644fe9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911170001j14c845fds4ba8e1e9ae0ed3e4@mail.gmail.com>

Did I miss something?
Herb

On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 3:10 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> To get your name on the list to help others you have to join for a fee
> right? Other than a sticker and copy of the Mascot magazine what is the fee
> of $67.00 USD for?
> Lin

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 17 01:04:04 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:04:04 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] is this ebay Sprite from anyone on here?
In-Reply-To: <205cef430911160256r2aab5d6bkc25b17170a093564@mail.gmail.com>
References: <40CAAEE2-1127-44FB-BD2D-2A0783C625F8@verizon.net>
	<2C47E6BD3F3441D79AB61968B2916244@BASEMENTDELL>
	<205cef430911160256r2aab5d6bkc25b17170a093564@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911170004n5709f782i56f6e177fa11d4ee@mail.gmail.com>

"...10 car garage."

Call Frank



On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 2:56 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> If I wasn't committed to keeping Pinky pink due to her value I would go for
> Speedwell/Iris blue. I really like that color as it looks best on the
> square
> body Sprites and white seats & top are very very cool although not a
> factory
> color. I'm surprised she is not bringing more bids, I spotted her when
> listed and bidding is going nowhere too bad. I wish I had a 10 car garage ;
> )
> Lin

From sales at justbrits.com  Tue Nov 17 02:04:13 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:04:13 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Veterans' Day
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911162349g32d9abaes1d54a3b7965ffe4d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911111002i4b6565dbsc791014f7949d9e6@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU103-W23BF80D7DA3BD6578B329AC2A50@phx.gbl>
	<2ad6c6b10911162349g32d9abaes1d54a3b7965ffe4d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B02670D.8090805@justbrits.com>

<< and thank you for the way you've raised him. >>

ESPECIALLY for THAT !!!!

GREAT kid !!!!

Me

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Tue Nov 17 06:06:52 2009
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:06:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 Parts
Message-ID: <514199.96482.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I have a few 948 engine parts leftover that need to go. Free to list members if you send a check for the shipping, and I would like to use the USPS flat rate boxes for all of the smaller stuff. Sorry blocks, and cranks went a long time ago. Picture link below.
http://tinyurl.com/yfmr6t8
John
Fogelsville, PA

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov 17 07:37:13 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:37:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky has company
Message-ID: <205cef430911170637g6a0da098k7a2c8fc593c12300@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I made sure to include Pinky in my youtube video so I can list this post as
Spridget related....wink...
I just got my bus back from the body/painter and I have 8 months to put her
back together for our trip. Hopefully I can empty the portable garage of all
the interior parts and get it ready for Pinky & possibly the 58.
I need to reinstall one roller on the garage door replace the springs and
hopefully she will fit when I install the poptop. If not I may need to add
on to that garage eventually. In the mean time I have to get her back
together as we are going cross country in the summer and this little bus
will also tow Pinky to shows so we can camp & show in the future ; )
Enjoy,
Lin

Before

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/450925.jpg


After

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/618175.jpg

When finally Assembled

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/411821.jpg

Youtube at "Home Sweet Home"!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F42a4loO8_0&feature=player_embedded<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F42a4loO8_0&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]>

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov 17 07:44:37 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:44:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 Parts
In-Reply-To: <514199.96482.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <514199.96482.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430911170644v2ae2794elb3262ae76b3806f5@mail.gmail.com>

John,
I was just looking at your other picts and wanted to know what those offset
race springs were. Do they keep the car lower I have never seen them. My
Sprite is low on one side and low in general. I want to raise the rear a bit
as I have an additional set of leaves I want to install although I may need
new springs & shocks altogether.
Just curious on your race springs and what they do to a Spridget.
http://tinyurl.com/yj9qegn
*Lin
*
On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 8:06 AM, fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I have a few 948 engine parts leftover that need to go. Free to list
> members if you send a check for the shipping, and I would like to use the
> USPS flat rate boxes for all of the smaller stuff. Sorry blocks, and cranks
> went a long time ago. Picture link below.
> http://tinyurl.com/yfmr6t8
> John
> Fogelsville, PA
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov 17 07:49:36 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:49:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 Parts
In-Reply-To: <514199.96482.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <514199.96482.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430911170649t4caa1ff9ge52a38ee0d43bde@mail.gmail.com>

BTW if no one needs these I'll take them for my next project and for my kids
to draw in CAD ; )
Lin
zip 07739

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 8:06 AM, fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I have a few 948 engine parts leftover that need to go. Free to list
> members if you send a check for the shipping, and I would like to use the
> USPS flat rate boxes for all of the smaller stuff. Sorry blocks, and cranks
> went a long time ago. Picture link below.
> http://tinyurl.com/yfmr6t8
> John
> Fogelsville, PA
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov 17 08:50:15 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:50:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] LotO DVD
Message-ID: <e98d88090911170750l4d6ec77ewcd54cd314a71bd14@mail.gmail.com>

I was going through a stack of papers, and found the LotO DVD. I had not
taken the time to sit down and watch it, so today I did. I have to ask, is
the video suppose to stop at the autocross at the lake? I thought it had
also included the airport photo shoot, as well as the drag race. What
happened?

Thanks for any help or advice to see more. IF there is more

Brad

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From mark at nashvilletn.org  Tue Nov 17 09:27:42 2009
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:27:42 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] LotO DVD
References: <e98d88090911170750l4d6ec77ewcd54cd314a71bd14@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <EFBE1D63DF4B4F578883E9993003DE9C@CT>

Brad,

The first one sent out is the one you have.  There was a second corrected
version that replaced it.  Mine came a couple of weeks later.

Mark
Nashville




I was going through a stack of papers, and found the LotO DVD. I had not
taken the time to sit down and watch it, so today I did. I have to ask, is
the video suppose to stop at the autocross at the lake? I thought it had
also included the airport photo shoot, as well as the drag race. What
happened?

Thanks for any help or advice to see more. IF there is more

Brad

--
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov 17 11:20:53 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:20:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] LotO DVD
In-Reply-To: <EFBE1D63DF4B4F578883E9993003DE9C@CT>
References: <e98d88090911170750l4d6ec77ewcd54cd314a71bd14@mail.gmail.com>
	<EFBE1D63DF4B4F578883E9993003DE9C@CT>
Message-ID: <e98d88090911171020t5ce5c619o721f4198c8c49c5d@mail.gmail.com>

And if we never received one?

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 10:27 AM, Mark <mark at nashvilletn.org> wrote:

>  Brad,
>
> The first one sent out is the one you have.  There was a second corrected
> version that replaced it.  Mine came a couple of weeks later.
>
> Mark
> Nashville
>
>
>
> I was going through a stack of papers, and found the LotO DVD. I had not
> taken the time to sit down and watch it, so today I did. I have to ask, is
> the video suppose to stop at the autocross at the lake? I thought it had
> also included the airport photo shoot, as well as the drag race. What
> happened?
>
> Thanks for any help or advice to see more. IF there is more
>
> Brad
>
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>
>


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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Tue Nov 17 11:47:47 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:47:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Roadside assistance
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911170001j14c845fds4ba8e1e9ae0ed3e4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911141711p75435d6br7f25d20638adc44a@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430911160310t4d515ff1h742eb4b91b644fe9@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10911170001j14c845fds4ba8e1e9ae0ed3e4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <b777e2be0911171047h2222bf6fx586a4083df1ce91@mail.gmail.com>

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 2:01 AM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:
Did I miss something?
Herb

No, you didn't... Go back to sleep!

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

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Tue Nov 17 12:17:02 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:17:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky has company
In-Reply-To: <205cef430911170637g6a0da098k7a2c8fc593c12300@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430911170637g6a0da098k7a2c8fc593c12300@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <d49b03130911171117h42b55fc8p39d6aec9bf5a15e2@mail.gmail.com>

Very nice Linda!  I had a 67 bus with a camper conversion back in the 70s.
If I remember correctly it could not get out of it's own way on ANY grade
because of the added weight of the camper stuff.  It was a fun vehicle
though.  Feels odd to drive the thing over the front wheels when turning.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 6:37 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> List,
> I made sure to include Pinky in my youtube video so I can list this post as
> Spridget related....wink...
> I just got my bus back from the body/painter and I have 8 months to put her
> back together for our trip. Hopefully I can empty the portable garage of
> all
> the interior parts and get it ready for Pinky & possibly the 58.
> I need to reinstall one roller on the garage door replace the springs and
> hopefully she will fit when I install the poptop. If not I may need to add
> on to that garage eventually. In the mean time I have to get her back
> together as we are going cross country in the summer and this little bus
> will also tow Pinky to shows so we can camp & show in the future ; )
> Enjoy,
> Lin
>
> Before
>
> http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/450925.jpg
>
>
> After
>
> http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/618175.jpg
>
> When finally Assembled
>
> http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/411821.jpg
>
> Youtube at "Home Sweet Home"!
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F42a4loO8_0&feature=player_embedded<
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F42a4loO8_0&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
> >
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Nov 17 17:48:23 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:48:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Pizza Wars
Message-ID: <6FBBFDCE2BC94CD48836CFBED05BE1D6@HomePC>

Travel Channel at 7:00.

New York vs Chicago

Ron Soave?  You watching?  Prepare to go down.

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Tue Nov 17 21:43:59 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:43:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Calipers
Message-ID: <001101ca6809$d1416a40$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hi Frank,

Just picked up a Starret tool catalog today and they have 6 inch vernier
calipers, just like the $14.95 Harbor Freight ones!  The price is different,
though.  They have them for $232.00.

Quite a difference, there!

Later, Paul A

From a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au  Wed Nov 18 00:38:51 2009
From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au (Andy Webster)
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:38:51 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] battery drain.
Message-ID: <102144.10287.qm@web50611.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

 
Greetings,
 
I was just installing a new battery in the sprite (mkIIa, +ve earth,
alternater fitted), and I noticed sparks as I connected the
terminals...indicating that current was flowing.
 
I went around to the cockpit to make sure all switches were off nothing was
turned on.
I noticed then that the IGNITION light was dimly illuminated. When I out the
key in and turned the ignition on, the light went out.
 
Can anyone shed some light on what may be occurring here?
No doubt it is the reason my battery was dead as the dodo when I went to go
for a drive on saturday.
 
cheers
Andy.
 
 
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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Wed Nov 18 01:12:11 2009
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:12:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] calipers and kingpins
Message-ID: <C7933126DEC646E5B9809A52CA904B1C@leovs802bt6yj7>

Finally got around to getting upstairs in the shop tonight and dragging down 3
sets of disk brake frontends and started dissasmbling them to find the parts
for one good set for the front end of the project bugeye.  ALL of the fulcrum
pins were frozen along with having major slop so out came the die grinder and
a thin cut off wheel.  One set of the king pins has absolutely no play so is
there a reason to re-build them (i.e. new king pins, bushings, and haveing
them reamed?  Next question is on the calipers.  Is it possible to split them,
bead blast and have them performance coated for looks then install a rebuild
kit?  Does the rebuild kit come with new pistons?  I remember seeing somewhere
that the smalll o rings inbetween the two halfs are NLA?  Is this true ?  How
much of a PIA is it to rebuild them or is it better to just buy a new set?
New A-Arms are definetly on the list UNLESS I decide to try and solder in new
fulcrum pin bushings.  Has any one don that before?

Then I have to decide if this car get wire wheeels or not.  Have all the wire
wheel hubs and rear end but will have to round up 4 more wire wheels.  Have
one that is literally BRAND new.  Anyone go one or two for sale that are like
brand new and dont know what to do with them:)  I cant afford Daytons price so
willl have to search for them one at a time.  If I go wih wire wheels the
mounts will ge cut off the WW rear end out of a 67 and then the mounts off a
bugeye housing will ge welded on.

Leo

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 03:36:24 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:36:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky has company
In-Reply-To: <d49b03130911171117h42b55fc8p39d6aec9bf5a15e2@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430911170637g6a0da098k7a2c8fc593c12300@mail.gmail.com>
	<d49b03130911171117h42b55fc8p39d6aec9bf5a15e2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430911180236o795bfee0o3391fcf6f3236bc2@mail.gmail.com>

Mike,
I have an upgrade engine 1600 Duel Port, as I understand it these buses have
torque not speed unless I put in what they call a freeway flyer
transmission. I'm hoping she can pull a trailer with Pinky on it so our car
shows will include camping. If it's too much for her I'll not only get that
transmission I'll also get a new larger engine. I can order a turnkey engine
many different sizes delivered to my doorstep at what I think is a
reasonable price. But I'm going to give this a try first.
Lin

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 2:17 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com <
rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:

> Very nice Linda!  I had a 67 bus with a camper conversion back in the 70s.
> If I remember correctly it could not get out of it's own way on ANY grade
> because of the added weight of the camper stuff.  It was a fun vehicle
> though.  Feels odd to drive the thing over the front wheels when turning.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
>
> On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 6:37 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> List,
>> I made sure to include Pinky in my youtube video so I can list this post
>> as
>> Spridget related....wink...
>> I just got my bus back from the body/painter and I have 8 months to put
>> her
>> back together for our trip. Hopefully I can empty the portable garage of
>> all
>> the interior parts and get it ready for Pinky & possibly the 58.
>> I need to reinstall one roller on the garage door replace the springs and
>> hopefully she will fit when I install the poptop. If not I may need to add
>> on to that garage eventually. In the mean time I have to get her back
>> together as we are going cross country in the summer and this little bus
>> will also tow Pinky to shows so we can camp & show in the future ; )
>> Enjoy,
>> Lin
>>
>> Before
>>
>> http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/450925.jpg
>>
>>
>> After
>>
>> http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/618175.jpg
>>
>> When finally Assembled
>>
>> http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/411821.jpg
>>
>> Youtube at "Home Sweet Home"!
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F42a4loO8_0&feature=player_embedded<
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F42a4loO8_0&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
>> >
>> _______________________________________________
>> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 04:15:27 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:15:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] calipers and kingpins
In-Reply-To: <C7933126DEC646E5B9809A52CA904B1C@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <C7933126DEC646E5B9809A52CA904B1C@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <205cef430911180315q4f6bf718uda98ae7854c61a27@mail.gmail.com>

As I understand calipers (I rebuilt mine on my other LBC) you can only hone
the inside and must be careful never to get any media near the insides, or
any of the openings because they will leak after installation. What is the
List doing? Are they keeping them together media blasting then take apart
hone, and install new kit before painting? Personally I would never risk
media near a caliper just use a wire brush. Also back in 1977 I painted mine
with regular enamel  not high heat paint (I was young and there was no
Internet then.....hahaha) and it came off with the heat now they have paint
specially designed for heat & chemicals associated calipers using ceramic
technology.
Try Eastwood:
*http://tinyurl.com/yap2vrc
Lin


*

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 3:12 AM, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

> Finally got around to getting upstairs in the shop tonight and dragging
> down 3
> sets of disk brake frontends and started dissasmbling them to find the
> parts
> for one good set for the front end of the project bugeye.  ALL of the
> fulcrum
> pins were frozen along with having major slop so out came the die grinder
> and
> a thin cut off wheel.  One set of the king pins has absolutely no play so
> is
> there a reason to re-build them (i.e. new king pins, bushings, and haveing
> them reamed?  Next question is on the calipers.  Is it possible to split
> them,
> bead blast and have them performance coated for looks then install a
> rebuild
> kit?  Does the rebuild kit come with new pistons?  I remember seeing
> somewhere
> that the smalll o rings inbetween the two halfs are NLA?  Is this true ?
>  How
> much of a PIA is it to rebuild them or is it better to just buy a new set?
> New A-Arms are definetly on the list UNLESS I decide to try and solder in
> new
> fulcrum pin bushings.  Has any one don that before?
>
> Then I have to decide if this car get wire wheeels or not.  Have all the
> wire
> wheel hubs and rear end but will have to round up 4 more wire wheels.  Have
> one that is literally BRAND new.  Anyone go one or two for sale that are
> like
> brand new and dont know what to do with them:)  I cant afford Daytons price
> so
> willl have to search for them one at a time.  If I go wih wire wheels the
> mounts will ge cut off the WW rear end out of a 67 and then the mounts off
> a
> bugeye housing will ge welded on.
>
> Leo
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 04:23:01 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:23:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Calipers
In-Reply-To: <001101ca6809$d1416a40$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <001101ca6809$d1416a40$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <205cef430911180323m3f83aff2h56aecb22a55050f@mail.gmail.com>

Buy 2 : )
My school orders the cheapest dial "Made in China" calipers and they fall
apart every year. But with some children it would be heartbreaking to see
expensive ones damaged. I bought one of the inch/mm/fraction calipers at HF
a few years ago and I love having it in the garage for a quick measurement
of bolts & holes. I bring it to school to show the kids during labs and
oddly they haven't broken it yet........give them time.
Lin

On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 11:43 PM, Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at att.net>wrote:

> Hi Frank,
>
> Just picked up a Starret tool catalog today and they have 6 inch vernier
> calipers, just like the $14.95 Harbor Freight ones!  The price is
> different,
> though.  They have them for $232.00.
>
> Quite a difference, there!
>
> Later, Paul A
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 04:25:41 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:25:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] I saw Diane Clarici on TV last night!
Message-ID: <205cef430911180325g202852efyb9e4a4e9c299f550@mail.gmail.com>

Frank,
Diane is a star : ) I saw her on ch 13 during a news broadcast with her
school regarding a health program for Tom's River Schools. I forgot what she
said but it was an interview. Send her my regards.
Lin

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 05:00:26 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:26 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] battery drain.
In-Reply-To: <102144.10287.qm@web50611.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <102144.10287.qm@web50611.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911180400v4a2807f6p53b41dce81f4ca68@mail.gmail.com>

> I was just installing a new battery in the sprite (mkIIa, +ve earth,
> alternater fitted), and I noticed sparks as I connected the
> terminals...indicating that current was flowing.
>
> I went around to the cockpit to make sure all switches were off nothing was
> turned on.
> I noticed then that the IGNITION light was dimly illuminated. When I out the
> key in and turned the ignition on, the light went out.

Positive earth AND an alternator???
Positive earth alternators were never available on Spridgets and are
VERY rare anywhere else. At any rate, I would lay odds that, if you
disconnect the alternator, the current flow will cease, indicating
fried semiconductors in the alternator. Or a regulator problem if it
is an external regulator.
David L

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 18 05:53:22 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:53:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Pedal
Message-ID: <801158.25567.qm@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

My Bugeye (bot last month) does not have a gas pedal.  It very easy to
heel-and -toe with the rod without the pedal.  Should I buy one for $30 on
E-bay?  Or just drive-on.  Thanks, Skip

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 18 06:10:09 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:10:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky has company
Message-ID: <191925.83839.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I've heard that the trailer and load should be less weight than the towing
vehicle.  Skip

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 18 06:37:07 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:37:07 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Check out this bugeye rear end
Message-ID: <BAY112-W292FD817760292A9E6567B8A30@phx.gbl>

It makes the boot easier to access ...

http://www.spriteparts.com.au/toolbox.htm



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 eap2140 at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 18 07:37:17 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:37:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Someone better jump on this!
Message-ID: <155512.15533.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1465047413.html

1969 BE for $2700!  Looks great too.....

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 18 07:39:08 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:39:08 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] accelerator pedal
Message-ID: <BAY112-W387B73A46D07A4188F1F4DB8A30@phx.gbl>

I found this a tad amusing:

AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE MG MIDGET GAS ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ebay item number 120389395175


Perhaps he meant decelerator?



The info may change on the ad.  I told him that it's not an accelerator
pedal.


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 jfishbein at snet.net  Wed Nov 18 07:50:08 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:50:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] accelerator pedal
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W387B73A46D07A4188F1F4DB8A30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <277871.58935.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

There is a segment of the driving community that has used that as the accelerator pedal.

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT

--- On Wed, 11/18/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
I found this a tad amusing:

AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE MG MIDGET GAS ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ebay item number 120389395175

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 07:50:23 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:50:23 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky has company
In-Reply-To: <191925.83839.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <191925.83839.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911180650x73accf1ib8a924e760c0eab5@mail.gmail.com>

> I've heard that the trailer and load should be less weight than the towing
> vehicle.

Have you tried explaining this to any semi drivers?
David L

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 18 08:07:45 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:07:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Check out this bugeye rear end
Message-ID: <478046.82563.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Colin is a great resource.  He has guided me out of the woods several times in
the last month. The shipping from down-under is high but he knows the spare
parts market.  Check out 'Bugeye Variations' on his web site.  Skip 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 18 08:08:41 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:08:41 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky has company
In-Reply-To: <402188520911180650x73accf1ib8a924e760c0eab5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <191925.83839.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<402188520911180650x73accf1ib8a924e760c0eab5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W444EDD2896EA4BB9DD0485B8A30@phx.gbl>

>> "semi" drivers



I wouldn't waste my breath trying to explain something to someone who's not
all there!! ;)

> From: 72spridget at gmail.com
>
> > I've heard that the trailer and load should be less weight than the
towing
> > vehicle.
>
> Have you tried explaining this to any semi drivers?
> David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 08:28:15 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:28:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky has company
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W444EDD2896EA4BB9DD0485B8A30@phx.gbl>
References: <191925.83839.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<402188520911180650x73accf1ib8a924e760c0eab5@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W444EDD2896EA4BB9DD0485B8A30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <402188520911180728j642db743l4b66a2de49fad8e@mail.gmail.com>

>>> "semi" drivers

> I wouldn't waste my breath trying to explain something to someone who's not
> all there!! ;)

Ya know, I am happy to say that my experience does not align with
yours. The semi drivers I have known have been over-worked and
under-paid, but they have been good people. As drivers, they have my
respect and I have had few occasions for a justifiable complaint
against any of them.
Now Canadian drivers...
David L

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 18 08:32:53 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:32:53 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky has company
In-Reply-To: <402188520911180728j642db743l4b66a2de49fad8e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <191925.83839.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>,
	<402188520911180650x73accf1ib8a924e760c0eab5@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAY112-W444EDD2896EA4BB9DD0485B8A30@phx.gbl>,
	<402188520911180728j642db743l4b66a2de49fad8e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W48BD8B23CED0005614522AB8A30@phx.gbl>

'twas nothing personal, I just can't pass up an opportunity to comment when a
dual meaning can apply.



Now, my father was a Canadian truck driver, though he was a whole driver; not
a semi.



> >>> "semi" drivers
>
> > I wouldn't waste my breath trying to explain something to someone who's
not
> > all there!! ;)
>
> Ya know, I am happy to say that my experience does not align with
> yours. The semi drivers I have known have been over-worked and
> under-paid, but they have been good people. As drivers, they have my
> respect and I have had few occasions for a justifiable complaint
> against any of them.
> Now Canadian drivers...
> David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 08:35:21 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:35:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky has company
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W48BD8B23CED0005614522AB8A30@phx.gbl>
References: <191925.83839.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<402188520911180650x73accf1ib8a924e760c0eab5@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W444EDD2896EA4BB9DD0485B8A30@phx.gbl>
	<402188520911180728j642db743l4b66a2de49fad8e@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W48BD8B23CED0005614522AB8A30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <402188520911180735w787b1aaay9e68b1913fd13f88@mail.gmail.com>

> 'twas nothing personal, I just can't pass up an opportunity to comment when a
> dual meaning can apply.
>
> Now, my father was a Canadian truck driver, though he was a whole driver; not
> a semi.

DARN IT! Ya got me. I have learned to expect that from PPP, but you
completely blind-sided me ;-)
David L

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 18 08:37:19 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:37:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky has company
Message-ID: <36853.21458.qm@web46409.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Add another axle and six more wheels, put the trailer connection over the two
axles and the weight problem is eliminated just like on a semi-tractor.  Skip

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Wed Nov 18 09:29:01 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:29:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] calipers and kingpins
References: <C7933126DEC646E5B9809A52CA904B1C@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <002501ca686c$3de8bce0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hi Leo,

I've been able to get all the rubber parts for caliper rebuilding, including
that small round flat one.  New pistons are also out there.  In plain
english, the outer seal retainer is a bugger to get on.  I finally made a
jig to do it so there's no damage to that retainer on installation

Calipers for wire wheels have had slightly machined areas on one side of it
for those wheels.  Be sure that is either there or done so there is no
rubbing between the caliper and the wire wheel hub.

Wire wheel calipers work on steel wheels, but not the other way around
without that small machined area.

Later, Paul A


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leo S" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:12 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] calipers and kingpins


> Finally got around to getting upstairs in the shop tonight and dragging
down 3
> sets of disk brake frontends and started dissasmbling them to find the
parts
> for one good set for the front end of the project bugeye.  ALL of the
fulcrum
> pins were frozen along with having major slop so out came the die grinder
and
> a thin cut off wheel.  One set of the king pins has absolutely no play so
is
> there a reason to re-build them (i.e. new king pins, bushings, and haveing
> them reamed?  Next question is on the calipers.  Is it possible to split
them,
> bead blast and have them performance coated for looks then install a
rebuild
> kit?  Does the rebuild kit come with new pistons?  I remember seeing
somewhere
> that the smalll o rings inbetween the two halfs are NLA?  Is this true ?
How
> much of a PIA is it to rebuild them or is it better to just buy a new set?
> New A-Arms are definetly on the list UNLESS I decide to try and solder in
new
> fulcrum pin bushings.  Has any one don that before?
>
> Then I have to decide if this car get wire wheeels or not.  Have all the
wire
> wheel hubs and rear end but will have to round up 4 more wire wheels.
Have
> one that is literally BRAND new.  Anyone go one or two for sale that are
like
> brand new and dont know what to do with them:)  I cant afford Daytons
price so
> willl have to search for them one at a time.  If I go wih wire wheels the
> mounts will ge cut off the WW rear end out of a 67 and then the mounts off
a
> bugeye housing will ge welded on.
>
> Leo
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From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Wed Nov 18 09:43:22 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:43:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] calipers and kingpins
References: <C7933126DEC646E5B9809A52CA904B1C@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <007401ca686e$3ea6f1e0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hi Leo,

Forgot to add this.

If you have the caliper pistons with the slight cut out on the surface,
align them properly.  With the bleeder as a reference, the center of the
cutout is by the bleeder position.

The calipers pistons must be rust free and no pits as they are the sealing
surface, not the bore of the caliper.

Later, Paul A

Later, Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leo S" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:12 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] calipers and kingpins


> Finally got around to getting upstairs in the shop tonight and dragging
down 3
> sets of disk brake frontends and started dissasmbling them to find the
parts
> for one good set for the front end of the project bugeye.  ALL of the
fulcrum
> pins were frozen along with having major slop so out came the die grinder
and
> a thin cut off wheel.  One set of the king pins has absolutely no play so
is
> there a reason to re-build them (i.e. new king pins, bushings, and haveing
> them reamed?  Next question is on the calipers.  Is it possible to split
them,
> bead blast and have them performance coated for looks then install a
rebuild
> kit?  Does the rebuild kit come with new pistons?  I remember seeing
somewhere
> that the smalll o rings inbetween the two halfs are NLA?  Is this true ?
How
> much of a PIA is it to rebuild them or is it better to just buy a new set?
> New A-Arms are definetly on the list UNLESS I decide to try and solder in
new
> fulcrum pin bushings.  Has any one don that before?
>
> Then I have to decide if this car get wire wheeels or not.  Have all the
wire
> wheel hubs and rear end but will have to round up 4 more wire wheels.
Have
> one that is literally BRAND new.  Anyone go one or two for sale that are
like
> brand new and dont know what to do with them:)  I cant afford Daytons
price so
> willl have to search for them one at a time.  If I go wih wire wheels the
> mounts will ge cut off the WW rear end out of a 67 and then the mounts off
a
> bugeye housing will ge welded on.
>
> Leo
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From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Nov 18 09:51:59 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:51:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] battery drain.
In-Reply-To: <102144.10287.qm@web50611.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <102144.10287.qm@web50611.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <200911180852391.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Andy,
         IF indeed you have an alternator, you have blown out a few 
diodes in the rectifier. If the car has an alternator, then it should 
be NEGATIVE ground. Reversing the battery leads will destroy the 
diodes and cause the ignition light to come on. At the very least 
you'll need a rectifier. I hope that is all you need.
         Peter C
=
At 01:38 AM 11/18/2009, Andy Webster wrote:
>
>Greetings,
>
>I was just installing a new battery in the sprite (mkIIa, +ve earth,
>alternater fitted), and I noticed sparks as I connected the
>terminals...indicating that current was flowing.
>
>I went around to the cockpit to make sure all switches were off nothing was
>turned on.
>I noticed then that the IGNITION light was dimly illuminated. When I out the
>key in and turned the ignition on, the light went out.
>
>Can anyone shed some light on what may be occurring here?
>No doubt it is the reason my battery was dead as the dodo when I went to go
>for a drive on saturday.
>
>cheers
>Andy.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 18 10:05:37 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:05:37 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] battery drain.
In-Reply-To: <200911180852391.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <102144.10287.qm@web50611.mail.re2.yahoo.com>,
	<200911180852391.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W5C4D0B82CD62781077A64B8A30@phx.gbl>

So ... he needs to rectify his alternator?  ;)



RD




> Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:51:59 -0600
>
> Andy,
> IF indeed you have an alternator, you have blown out a few
> diodes in the rectifier. If the car has an alternator, then it should
> be NEGATIVE ground. Reversing the battery leads will destroy the
> diodes and cause the ignition light to come on. At the very least
> you'll need a rectifier. I hope that is all you need.
> Peter C
> =
> At 01:38 AM 11/18/2009, Andy Webster wrote:
> >
> >Greetings,
> >
> >I was just installing a new battery in the sprite (mkIIa, +ve earth,
> >alternater fitted), and I noticed sparks as I connected the
> >terminals...indicating that current was flowing.
> >
> >I went around to the cockpit to make sure all switches were off nothing
was
> >turned on.
> >I noticed then that the IGNITION light was dimly illuminated. When I out
the
> >key in and turned the ignition on, the light went out.
> >
> >Can anyone shed some light on what may be occurring here?
> >No doubt it is the reason my battery was dead as the dodo when I went to
go
> >for a drive on saturday.
> >
> >cheers
> >Andy.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 18 10:09:57 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:09:57 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] accelerator pedal
In-Reply-To: <277871.58935.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <BAY112-W387B73A46D07A4188F1F4DB8A30@phx.gbl>,
	<277871.58935.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W26ABAF39758F96CC4D3417B8A30@phx.gbl>

Why does that not surprise me?



> There is a segment of the driving community that has used that as the
accelerator pedal.
>
> Jay Fishbein
> Wallingford, CT
>
> --- On Wed, 11/18/09, robertduquette at sympatico.ca
<robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> I found this a tad amusing:
>
> AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE MG MIDGET GAS ACCELERATOR PEDAL
> ebay item number 120389395175

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 18 10:37:55 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:37:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky has company
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looking good Linda!!
You've got to be very excited.!
Personally think you should stick a Porsche flat 6 in there :-)
Don't have to go as far as that 911 Turbo motored Bus,
like this one, but.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XvjVvFdMIY

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:37:13 -0500
> From: grunthaner at gmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky has company
>
> List,
> I made sure to include Pinky in my youtube video so I can list this post as
> Spridget related....wink...
> I just got my bus back from the body/painter and I have 8 months to put her
> back together for our trip. Hopefully I can empty the portable garage of
all
> the interior parts and get it ready for Pinky & possibly the 58.
> I need to reinstall one roller on the garage door replace the springs and
> hopefully she will fit when I install the poptop. If not I may need to add
> on to that garage eventually. In the mean time I have to get her back
> together as we are going cross country in the summer and this little bus
> will also tow Pinky to shows so we can camp & show in the future ; )
> Enjoy,
> Lin
>
> Before
>
> http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/450925.jpg
>
>
> After
>
> http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/618175.jpg
>
> When finally Assembled
>
> http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/411821.jpg
>
> Youtube at "Home Sweet Home"!
>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F42a4loO8_0&feature=player_embedded<http://www
.youtube.com/watch?v=F42a4loO8_0&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]>


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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 18 10:41:44 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:41:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] is this ebay Sprite from anyone on here?
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911170004n5709f782i56f6e177fa11d4ee@mail.gmail.com>
References: <40CAAEE2-1127-44FB-BD2D-2A0783C625F8@verizon.net>,
	<2C47E6BD3F3441D79AB61968B2916244@BASEMENTDELL>,
	<205cef430911160256r2aab5d6bkc25b17170a093564@mail.gmail.com>,
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Message-ID: <BLU103-W132168E061A5DDB527CFDEC2A30@phx.gbl>

there may be some room in the chicken coop......?


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:04:04 -0800
> From: froggi60 at gmail.com
> To: grunthaner at gmail.com
> CC: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is this ebay Sprite from anyone on here?
>
> "...10 car garage."
>
> Call Frank
>
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 2:56 AM, Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > If I wasn't committed to keeping Pinky pink due to her value I would go
for
> > Speedwell/Iris blue. I really like that color as it looks best on the
> > square
> > body Sprites and white seats & top are very very cool although not a
> > factory
> > color. I'm surprised she is not bringing more bids, I spotted her when
> > listed and bidding is going nowhere too bad. I wish I had a 10 car garage
;
> > )
> > Lin
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Wed Nov 18 10:49:46 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:49:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 14 inch Miata wheels
Message-ID: <BLU103-W148AFC0AD2643276236079C2A30@phx.gbl>

Has anyone tried, or is there anyone with a 1st generation Miata
that could see if the 14 inch Miata wheels fit a spridget?
>From what I've seen, they are 4x100 lug spacing, (slightly less than 4x4)
 and 14x5.5 or 6 inches wide.
If the center hole is big enough, seems like a go.


Brian S.
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From frog.aye at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 11:12:03 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:12:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Calipers
In-Reply-To: <205cef430911180323m3f83aff2h56aecb22a55050f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <001101ca6809$d1416a40$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<205cef430911180323m3f83aff2h56aecb22a55050f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4333f8140911181012r569b34ecv7ab079110b479472@mail.gmail.com>

Just got back from Horrible Fright.  Picked up 2 of their 6" digital
calipers for 12.99 ea coupon special ( "regularly" 29.99.)  they come with a
spare battery, though the one I've had for 3 years now still has the
original battery in it.  I don't worry about dropping them or having them
stolen.  Now when I set one down and can't find it I can just grab another.
Eventually when I don' t jave one handy I'll go on a search party and
collect them all back in the central place....
Hal

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 3:23 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:

> Buy 2 : )
> My school orders the cheapest dial "Made in China" calipers and they fall
> apart every year. But with some children it would be heartbreaking to see
> expensive ones damaged. I bought one of the inch/mm/fraction calipers at HF
> a few years ago and I love having it in the garage for a quick measurement
> of bolts & holes. I bring it to school to show the kids during labs and
> oddly they haven't broken it yet........give them time.
> Lin
>
> On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 11:43 PM, Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at att.net
> >wrote:
>
> > Hi Frank,
> >
> > Just picked up a Starret tool catalog today and they have 6 inch vernier
> > calipers, just like the $14.95 Harbor Freight ones!  The price is
> > different,
> > though.  They have them for $232.00.
> >
> > Quite a difference, there!
> >
> > Later, Paul A
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Nov 18 11:32:16 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:32:16 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Pedal
Message-ID: <c43.5340a565.383597b0@aol.com>

Get a 1500 pedal and shorten it.
 
In a message dated 18/11/2009 12:59:24 GMT Standard Time,  
jackson.skip at yahoo.com writes:

My  Bugeye (bot last month) does not have a gas pedal.  It very easy  to
heel-and -toe with the rod without the pedal.  Should I buy one for  $30 on
E-bay?  Or just drive-on.  Thanks,  Skip

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Wed Nov 18 11:34:33 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:34:33 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky has company
Message-ID: <cc0.6493beae.38359839@aol.com>

Nothing like 'Duel' then and more like Sonny Pruet?  Enquiring minds  want 
to know.
 
In a message dated 18/11/2009 15:31:40 GMT Standard Time,  
72spridget at gmail.com writes:

Ya know,  I am happy to say that my experience does not align with
yours. The semi  drivers I have known have been over-worked and
under-paid, but they have  been good people. As drivers, they have my
respect and I have had few  occasions for a justifiable complaint
against any of them.
Now Canadian  drivers...
David  L
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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Wed Nov 18 12:33:03 2009
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:33:03 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 14 inch Miata wheels
Message-ID: <19c4b01ca6885$f23689c0$116a010a@mail2world.com>

Some people have put 4x100 wheels on a Spridget. I think that there is a
danger of the lug studs bending to get them to fit.
 
Miata wheels in particular have a pretty high offset, so they may not
fit even if you get them over the lugs. If you want to try this, you're
better off with BMW or old Toyota wheels. However, that high offset
means you might be able to fashion an adapter from 4x4 to 4x100...
 
-=Chris

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

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

 	  	 From: brian S [bugeye15 at hotmail.com]
Sent: 11/18/2009 12:49:46 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] 14 inch Miata wheels 

Has anyone tried, or is there anyone with a 1st generation Miata 
that could see if the 14 inch Miata wheels fit a spridget? 
>From what I've seen, they are 4x100 lug spacing, (slightly less than
4x4) 
and 14x5.5 or 6 inches wide. 
If the center hole is big enough, seems like a go. 


Brian S. 
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Nov 18 12:56:29 2009
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:56:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky has company
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Hmm...  my experiences have been different, from the one that killed  
my mother and several of her friends by speeding with a full load of  
logs to the one that tried to kill me by driving over the top of me,  
reducing the resting height of my then Mercury Capri (the German V6  
version) from 4 -ish feet to 2-ish feet to the one that forced me off  
the road on the way to work and called the cops to say that I had a  
gun in my lap and that's why he did it..

No doubt that there are professional drivers who are that,  
professional, but MOST around here are 20 year olds who couldn't hold  
a steady job because of drug problems.

YMMV.

Lester


On Nov 18, 2009, at 12:34 PM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote:

> Nothing like 'Duel' then and more like Sonny Pruet?  Enquiring  
> minds  want
> to know.
>
> In a message dated 18/11/2009 15:31:40 GMT Standard Time,
> 72spridget at gmail.com writes:
>
> Ya know,  I am happy to say that my experience does not align with
> yours. The semi  drivers I have known have been over-worked and
> under-paid, but they have  been good people. As drivers, they have my
> respect and I have had few  occasions for a justifiable complaint
> against any of them.
> Now Canadian  drivers...
> David  L
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From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Wed Nov 18 14:15:21 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:15:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Pedal
References: <c43.5340a565.383597b0@aol.com>
Message-ID: <001a01ca6894$3efd0be0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Ahhh, down to 1275?

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gas Pedal


> Get a 1500 pedal and shorten it.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 18 15:14:49 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:14:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 14 inch Miata wheels
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W148AFC0AD2643276236079C2A30@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU103-W148AFC0AD2643276236079C2A30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910911181414tf2a23bbo4f04dbc96a46b443@mail.gmail.com>

You can offset drill the holes and install larger studs.
I am not sure about backspacing issues.

Factory Miata 14"  BBS wheels weigh 9lbs each.
Factory Miata 15"  BBS wheels weigh 11lbs each.

From oldtimealaskan at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 18 17:28:37 2009
From: oldtimealaskan at yahoo.com (James Lempe)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:28:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw:  calipers and kingpins
In-Reply-To: <C7933126DEC646E5B9809A52CA904B1C@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <C7933126DEC646E5B9809A52CA904B1C@leovs802bt6yj7>
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----- Forwarded Message ----
From: James Lempe <oldtimealaskan at yahoo.com>
To: Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
Sent: Wed, November 18, 2009 10:22:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] calipers and
kingpins


Hi Leo,

I just completed "Brazing" in new fulcrum pin bushings
yesterday.  If you have a Acelyene Torch and have done some brazing in the
past it isn't a big deal.  I'm sure you know brazing doesn't take very much
heat.  If you do tackle the job put LOTS of anti-sezing compound inside the
bushings and on the pin.  If you don't you'll never get the pin back out after
brazing.  Also lay the "A" arm flat when you braze so the
anti-sezing compound doesn't run out.  Use a caliper to measure the distance
between the bushings before you remove the old ones.  Be really careful with
the heat near the threads on the open end of the bushing.  Good Luck!

Jim
Lempe, Homer Alaska

'61 MK I AN5L26749
'66 MK II HAN8L52348
'67 MK II
HAN8L63995
 A penny saved is a government oversite!
________________________________
From: Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
To:
spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, November 17, 2009 11:12:11 PM
Subject:
[Spridgets] calipers and kingpins

Finally got around to getting upstairs in
the shop tonight and dragging down 3
sets of disk brake frontends and started
dissasmbling them to find the parts
for one good set for the front end of the
project bugeye.  ALL of the fulcrum
pins were frozen along with having major
slop so out came the die grinder and
a thin cut off wheel.  One set of the
king pins has absolutely no play so is
there a reason to re-build them (i.e.
new king pins, bushings, and haveing
them reamed?  Next question is on the
calipers.  Is it possible to split them,
bead blast and have them performance
coated for looks then install a rebuild
kit?  Does the rebuild kit come with
new pistons?  I remember seeing somewhere
that the smalll o rings inbetween
the two halfs are NLA?  Is this true ?  How
much of a PIA is it to rebuild
them or is it better to just buy a new set?
New A-Arms are definetly on the
list UNLESS I decide to try and solder in new
fulcrum pin bushings.  Has any
one don that before?

Then I have to decide if this car get wire wheeels or
not.  Have all the wire
wheel hubs and rear end but will have to round up 4
more wire wheels.  Have
one that is literally BRAND new.  Anyone go one or two
for sale that are like
brand new and dont know what to do with them:)  I cant
afford Daytons price so
willl have to search for them one at a time.  If I go
wih wire wheels the
mounts will ge cut off the WW rear end out of a 67 and
then the mounts off a
bugeye housing will ge welded on.

Leo
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From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Wed Nov 18 17:34:01 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:34:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bulbs
Message-ID: <406256.81398.qm@web46403.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

What are the correct bulbs for the ignition and high beam indicator lights? 
Thanks, Skip

From a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au  Thu Nov 19 02:03:00 2009
From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au (Andy Webster)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:03:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] battery drain.
In-Reply-To: <402188520911180400v4a2807f6p53b41dce81f4ca68@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <961052.88205.qm@web50609.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

sorry folks, my first post was riddled with typographical errors.
 
My car has an alternator and is negative earth...stoopid mistake on my part
(the typo, not the alternator)
 
Andy

--- On Wed, 18/11/09, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:


From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] battery drain.
To: "Andy Webster" <a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au>, "Spridgets"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Received: Wednesday, 18 November, 2009, 11:00 PM


> I was just installing a new battery in the sprite (mkIIa, +ve earth,
> alternater fitted), and I noticed sparks as I connected the
> terminals...indicating that current was flowing.
>
> I went around to the cockpit to make sure all switches were off nothing was
> turned on.
> I noticed then that the IGNITION light was dimly illuminated. When I out
the
> key in and turned the ignition on, the light went out.

Positive earth AND an alternator???
Positive earth alternators were never available on Spridgets and are
VERY rare anywhere else. At any rate, I would lay odds that, if you
disconnect the alternator, the current flow will cease, indicating
fried semiconductors in the alternator. Or a regulator problem if it
is an external regulator.
David L



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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov 19 03:26:17 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:26:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Check out this bugeye rear end
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W292FD817760292A9E6567B8A30@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-W292FD817760292A9E6567B8A30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <205cef430911190226s3f1feb68ibb83b4ab9892c444@mail.gmail.com>

I've see it before and it's kinda cool but kinda creepy too! I lean towards
stock ; )
Lin

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 8:37 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> It makes the boot easier to access ...
>
> http://www.spriteparts.com.au/toolbox.htm
>
>
>
> 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 )
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov 19 03:45:48 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:45:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Check out this bugeye rear end
In-Reply-To: <478046.82563.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
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Agreed, and I love that link what a great resource it really shows
structural weakness of the first 58's. My 7267 looks more like the 59 and
later structurally. Frank's very early 58 is just like Granny's I need to
look closer at those changes and take picts next time : ) Hey Frank what is
your 58's vin number ? I think is was the first month right? And where did
you find her in NJ or other state?
Lin

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 10:07 AM, Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Colin is a great resource.  He has guided me out of the woods several times
> in
> the last month. The shipping from down-under is high but he knows the spare
> parts market.  Check out 'Bugeye Variations' on his web site.  Skip
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov 19 04:01:23 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:01:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC, DHMC & Warwick hardtops.
Message-ID: <205cef430911190301v77966e46hf2e2dddec94ced11@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I was just reading about hardtops on SpriteSpot and then again following
other links within see below. It appears the windscreens are different
between the BMC & the Donnald Healey hardtops is this really true?
http://www.spritespot.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3799&start=0

Also my favorite hardtop is called DHMC as seen below which I almost won on
the UK eBay last year except he would not ship. I should have checked with
the list for a UK Spridigeteer for assistance. Does anyone on the list have
one of these if so are your windscreens the standard set and do they fit or
are they a different size? I strongly doubt there are any of these hardtops
on the list. Although I always thought they were called Warwick hardtops.
Anyone know? Also is DHMC short for Donald Healey Motor Car?
Lin
DHMC Hardtop
http://www.sebringsprite.com/HSE-41web.gif

Full link with more info:
http://www.sebringsprite.com/Mark-2-Sebrings.htm

Warwick image scroll down:
http://www.williamsandpritchardregister.co.uk/confused.htm

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov 19 04:03:49 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:03:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] is this ebay Sprite from anyone on here?
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W132168E061A5DDB527CFDEC2A30@phx.gbl>
References: <40CAAEE2-1127-44FB-BD2D-2A0783C625F8@verizon.net>
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	<205cef430911160256r2aab5d6bkc25b17170a093564@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10911170004n5709f782i56f6e177fa11d4ee@mail.gmail.com>
	<BLU103-W132168E061A5DDB527CFDEC2A30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <205cef430911190303q6c98a60cw51e17ae0db1dc528@mail.gmail.com>

I already have one there, lets not press my luck ; )
Lin
Hey Brian got any updated pics of your racer? Or perhaps a link to your
site?

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 12:41 PM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> there may be some room in the chicken coop......?
>
>
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
>
>
>
> > Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:04:04 -0800
> > From: froggi60 at gmail.com
> > To: grunthaner at gmail.com
> > CC: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] is this ebay Sprite from anyone on here?
> >
> > "...10 car garage."
> >
> > Call Frank
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 2:56 AM, Linda Grunthaner
> <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
> >
> > > If I wasn't committed to keeping Pinky pink due to her value I would go
> for
> > > Speedwell/Iris blue. I really like that color as it looks best on the
> > > square
> > > body Sprites and white seats & top are very very cool although not a
> > > factory
> > > color. I'm surprised she is not bringing more bids, I spotted her when
> > > listed and bidding is going nowhere too bad. I wish I had a 10 car
> garage
> ;
> > > )
> > > Lin
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Nov 19 04:05:28 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:05:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Calipers
In-Reply-To: <4333f8140911181012r569b34ecv7ab079110b479472@mail.gmail.com>
References: <001101ca6809$d1416a40$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
	<205cef430911180323m3f83aff2h56aecb22a55050f@mail.gmail.com>
	<4333f8140911181012r569b34ecv7ab079110b479472@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430911190305g740ccd8elc2cb89730278a630@mail.gmail.com>

Search Party for tools.....very funny!
Lin

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 1:12 PM, Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com> wrote:

> Just got back from Horrible Fright.  Picked up 2 of their 6" digital
> calipers for 12.99 ea coupon special ( "regularly" 29.99.)  they come with a
> spare battery, though the one I've had for 3 years now still has the
> original battery in it.  I don't worry about dropping them or having them
> stolen.  Now when I set one down and can't find it I can just grab another.
> Eventually when I don' t jave one handy I'll go on a search party and
> collect them all back in the central place....
> Hal
>
> On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 3:23 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Buy 2 : )
>> My school orders the cheapest dial "Made in China" calipers and they fall
>> apart every year. But with some children it would be heartbreaking to see
>> expensive ones damaged. I bought one of the inch/mm/fraction calipers at
>> HF
>> a few years ago and I love having it in the garage for a quick measurement
>> of bolts & holes. I bring it to school to show the kids during labs and
>> oddly they haven't broken it yet........give them time.
>> Lin
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 11:43 PM, Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at att.net
>> >wrote:
>>
>> > Hi Frank,
>> >
>> > Just picked up a Starret tool catalog today and they have 6 inch vernier
>> > calipers, just like the $14.95 Harbor Freight ones!  The price is
>> > different,
>> > though.  They have them for $232.00.
>> >
>> > Quite a difference, there!
>> >
>> > Later, Paul A
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From a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au  Thu Nov 19 05:32:02 2009
From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au (Andy Webster)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:32:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] battery drain... what have i done?
Message-ID: <229175.84068.qm@web50604.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Greetings again folks,
 
geez..my sprite issues at the moment all started when I decided to "do the
right thing" and do a few checks before going for a quick blat last sunday.
 
I checked the oil, coolant then brake fluid then a little deeper..
 
Using a meter, I checked the dwell angle which was a bit tight at 15 degrees ,
and opened it up to about 60.
 
I stuck the timing light on, saw a reasonable result and made no adjustments.
 
 
Engine was sounding sweet as.
 
I tightened up the coil mounting clamp to body bolts as they were a little
loose.
 
I put some Penrite SU dash pot oil in the HIF44 and then went inside to have a
quick feed before departing.
 
When I started it up it ran like an absolute pig. Almost like 2 plug leads
were reversed or disconnected. ( i never touched 'em!)
 
I was thinking that the oil I put in the dash pot was finding its way into the
engine and fouling the plugs. I pulled the plugs and cleaned them ( they were
very black but not visibly oiled) and tried again with the same result.
 
It would run ok for a few moments, then rapidly deteriorate and stall.
 
 
But now... that I am thinking that it was an ignition problem, as my battery
completely drained by the next time i got to it a few days later , and now,
with a new battery, my ignition light is on, as described in
yesterday's poorly spelt post. (light is on when the car is off)
 
 
I never pulled the battery last weekend, so definitely did not reverse the
terminals and let the smoke escape.
 
does anyone have a clue what may have caused my alternator diodes to fry, and
ignition turn to krap?
 
Apparently, it is something I have inadvertently done in the execution of the
above tasks...which highlights the distributor and coil as the possible scenes
of the crime....
 
Would a fried alternator/rectifier cause my ignition to fail and drain the
battery?
 
 
I am perplexed...what have i done to upset Lucas-Prince of Darkness?
 
Andy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Thu Nov 19 09:28:39 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:28:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2010 Spridget Calendar Soon...
Message-ID: <402188520911190828r1acdc2deya39c9f592890d291@mail.gmail.com>

Greetings,
I have finished creating the pages for the 2011 Calendar from the
Sprite-Midget Club USA!

I have a preview of it, but I obviously cannot attach it here. Email
me if you would like to see tiny images of the pages ;-) Please bear
in mind that the order has nothing to do with the actual months (Jim
generally does that). It will be available soon at
www.cafepress.com/spridget (not quite there yet, but SOON). All
proceeds go towards the Spridget Celebration of the Midget 50th in
June of 2011 at Road America.
David L

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov 19 14:43:30 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:43:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC, DHMC & Warwick hardtops.
In-Reply-To: <205cef430911190301v77966e46hf2e2dddec94ced11@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430911190301v77966e46hf2e2dddec94ced11@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B05BC02.4090000@comcast.net>

Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> List,
> I was just reading about hardtops on SpriteSpot and then again following
> other links within see below. It appears the windscreens are different
> between the BMC & the Donnald Healey hardtops is this really true?
>
>   
The side curtains are taller on DMH tops.
I had one for a while but sold it in 2003.
I used it one winter.  Healey hardtops have a Q in the serial number 
behind the weatherstripping around the side curtain opening.
I never knew mine was a Healey top until I read about them in the Sprite 
Newsletter.



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

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Thu Nov 19 16:46:50 2009
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:46:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC, DHMC & Warwick hardtops.
References: <205cef430911190301v77966e46hf2e2dddec94ced11@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B05BC02.4090000@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <B3F20F1581BB4F27884DC1CEFC187F4F@leovs802bt6yj7>

My top is a DMH top and I have the side curtains BUT I cant find new rubbers 
for them.

Leo
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 3:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BMC, DHMC & Warwick hardtops.


> Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>> List,
>> I was just reading about hardtops on SpriteSpot and then again following
>> other links within see below. It appears the windscreens are different
>> between the BMC & the Donnald Healey hardtops is this really true?
>>
>>
> The side curtains are taller on DMH tops.
> I had one for a while but sold it in 2003.
> I used it one winter.  Healey hardtops have a Q in the serial number
> behind the weatherstripping around the side curtain opening.
> I never knew mine was a Healey top until I read about them in the Sprite
> Newsletter.
>
>
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 19 17:35:50 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:35:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Let's say thank you - Military - No LBC
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911191635s61d7b9c9o619d66b2c3d2d65@mail.gmail.com>

  *XEROX  IS DOING SOMETHING COOL
*
 If you go to this web site,
www.LetsSayThanks.com<http://www.letssaythanks.com/>
    you can pick out  a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will
be sent to a  soldier that is currently serving in Iraq.  You can't pick out
who gets it, but it will go to a member of the  armed services.

 How AMAZING it would be if we could  get everyone we know to send one!!!
   It is FREE and it  only takes a second.

 Wouldn't it be wonderful if  the soldiers received a bunch of these?
    Whether you are for or against the war, our soldiers over  there need to
know we are behind them.

 This takes just 10 seconds and  it's a wonderful way to say thank you.
    Please take the time and please take the time to pass it on  for others
to do.  We can never say enough thank you's.

 Thanks for taking to time to  support our military!

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 19 18:04:28 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:04:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC's....OLD AUTO TRANSPORTERS, hope you enjoy
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911191704q4289f16emad40ae59d1cd4828@mail.gmail.com>

Owned any of these???
Herb



Looks to me these shots were from 48' to 56'.  The F-1 Ford trucks are
interesting.  I've been told in the past, the 1/2 tons shipped with hub caps
and the 3/4 ton were a option!



Those COE trucks drove & rode so hard.  No power nothing----!! They
were lucky to have a AM radio, heater, & some xtra running lights.  And the
GMC truck more than likely had a scream'in 6-71 detroit diesel to keep your
foot hammered to the floor with.



Some great cars on those transports.....the last photo is really nice.  The
whole rig "shines " STYLE!!!!  wish some were in color!

.
















































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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 19 18:20:09 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:20:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 2010 Sprite-Midget Club USA Official Calendars
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911191720p5259e3d0wccfb02735baea124@mail.gmail.com>

Huge thanks to Spridgeteer David Lieb for once again producing beautiful
calendars for 2010!!  You can find a preview of them at:
http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/Midget50th/Preview2.jpg

Go to the Sprite-Midget Club USA store to purchase yours. They make a great
Christmas gift!!

http://www.cafepress.com/spridget/

The calendars come in two popular sizes - 8.5" x 11"  and   11" x 17"    A
modest profit goes straight into the coffers of the Midget 50th Anniversary
celebration at Elkhart Lake in 2011. David and his assistants have once
again donated their time and effort so be sure to say thanks when you see
him!

Remember...  For your Sprite-Midget Club USA information go to the club
website at <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
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Cheers!!
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From MILLERLS at ADO13.COM  Thu Nov 19 18:24:06 2009
From: MILLERLS at ADO13.COM (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:24:06 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel Studs
Message-ID: <AD2E740A-284C-4609-8BBA-28FB44A27D2A@ADO13.COM>

I'm in need of some 3/8" by 2" wheel studs and I'm not finding any. Longer
would be ok as I could cut them down.

Any ideas on where I might find some?

I may have to switch to 7/16" but don't really want to.

Larry Miller

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 05:33:15 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:33:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC, DHMC & Warwick hardtops.
In-Reply-To: <4B05BC02.4090000@comcast.net>
References: <205cef430911190301v77966e46hf2e2dddec94ced11@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B05BC02.4090000@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <205cef430911200433q34b89519n1dc94b2790028e53@mail.gmail.com>

Interesting Frank, sorry you nolonger have it :  (
Lin

On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 4:43 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
>> List,
>> I was just reading about hardtops on SpriteSpot and then again following
>> other links within see below. It appears the windscreens are different
>> between the BMC & the Donnald Healey hardtops is this really true?
>>
>>
>>
> The side curtains are taller on DMH tops.
> I had one for a while but sold it in 2003.
> I used it one winter.  Healey hardtops have a Q in the serial number behind
> the weatherstripping around the side curtain opening.
> I never knew mine was a Healey top until I read about them in the Sprite
> Newsletter.
>
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 05:33:47 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:33:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC, DHMC & Warwick hardtops.
In-Reply-To: <B3F20F1581BB4F27884DC1CEFC187F4F@leovs802bt6yj7>
References: <205cef430911190301v77966e46hf2e2dddec94ced11@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B05BC02.4090000@comcast.net>
	<B3F20F1581BB4F27884DC1CEFC187F4F@leovs802bt6yj7>
Message-ID: <205cef430911200433t77a9992dj1c95eca6f50a701@mail.gmail.com>

Cool can I see what yours looks like?
Lin

On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 6:46 PM, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:

>
> My top is a DMH top and I have the side curtains BUT I cant find new
> rubbers for them.
>
> Leo
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
> To: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> Cc: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 3:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BMC, DHMC & Warwick hardtops.
>
>
>   Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>>
>>> List,
>>> I was just reading about hardtops on SpriteSpot and then again following
>>> other links within see below. It appears the windscreens are different
>>> between the BMC & the Donnald Healey hardtops is this really true?
>>>
>>>
>>> The side curtains are taller on DMH tops.
>> I had one for a while but sold it in 2003.
>> I used it one winter.  Healey hardtops have a Q in the serial number
>> behind the weatherstripping around the side curtain opening.
>> I never knew mine was a Healey top until I read about them in the Sprite
>> Newsletter.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Frank Clarici
>> Toms River, NJ
>> My own Fleet of Sprites
>> _______________________________________________
>> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 05:37:23 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:37:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Let's say thank you - Military - No LBC
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0911191635s61d7b9c9o619d66b2c3d2d65@mail.gmail.com>
References: <43840a7e0911191635s61d7b9c9o619d66b2c3d2d65@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430911200437m4894020u90018ba3f292900c@mail.gmail.com>

Nice find. I'm driving to MI on Turkey Day to send off my spouses nephew, as
he is going to Afghanistan for XMas....ugh!
Lin

On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 7:35 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

>  *XEROX  IS DOING SOMETHING COOL
> *
>  If you go to this web site,
> www.LetsSayThanks.com <http://www.letssaythanks.com/><
> http://www.letssaythanks.com/>
>    you can pick out  a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will
> be sent to a  soldier that is currently serving in Iraq.  You can't pick
> out
> who gets it, but it will go to a member of the  armed services.
>
>  How AMAZING it would be if we could  get everyone we know to send one!!!
>   It is FREE and it  only takes a second.
>
>  Wouldn't it be wonderful if  the soldiers received a bunch of these?
>    Whether you are for or against the war, our soldiers over  there need to
> know we are behind them.
>
>  This takes just 10 seconds and  it's a wonderful way to say thank you.
>    Please take the time and please take the time to pass it on  for others
> to do.  We can never say enough thank you's.
>
>  Thanks for taking to time to  support our military!
> _______________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 05:41:47 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:41:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] calipers and kingpins
In-Reply-To: <002501ca686c$3de8bce0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <C7933126DEC646E5B9809A52CA904B1C@leovs802bt6yj7>
	<002501ca686c$3de8bce0$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <205cef430911200441q47741bcdg906bf483ebb7ebc6@mail.gmail.com>

Very interesting post:
"Wire wheel calipers work on steel wheels, but not the other way around
without that small machined area."
Lin


On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 11:29 AM, Paul Asgeirsson <PAsgeirsson at att.net>wrote:

> Hi Leo,
>
> I've been able to get all the rubber parts for caliper rebuilding,
> including
> that small round flat one.  New pistons are also out there.  In plain
> english, the outer seal retainer is a bugger to get on.  I finally made a
> jig to do it so there's no damage to that retainer on installation
>
> Calipers for wire wheels have had slightly machined areas on one side of it
> for those wheels.  Be sure that is either there or done so there is no
> rubbing between the caliper and the wire wheel hub.
>
> Wire wheel calipers work on steel wheels, but not the other way around
> without that small machined area.
>
> Later, Paul A
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Leo S" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:12 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] calipers and kingpins
>
>
> > Finally got around to getting upstairs in the shop tonight and dragging
> down 3
> > sets of disk brake frontends and started dissasmbling them to find the
> parts
> > for one good set for the front end of the project bugeye.  ALL of the
> fulcrum
> > pins were frozen along with having major slop so out came the die grinder
> and
> > a thin cut off wheel.  One set of the king pins has absolutely no play so
> is
> > there a reason to re-build them (i.e. new king pins, bushings, and
> haveing
> > them reamed?  Next question is on the calipers.  Is it possible to split
> them,
> > bead blast and have them performance coated for looks then install a
> rebuild
> > kit?  Does the rebuild kit come with new pistons?  I remember seeing
> somewhere
> > that the smalll o rings inbetween the two halfs are NLA?  Is this true ?
> How
> > much of a PIA is it to rebuild them or is it better to just buy a new
> set?
> > New A-Arms are definetly on the list UNLESS I decide to try and solder in
> new
> > fulcrum pin bushings.  Has any one don that before?
> >
> > Then I have to decide if this car get wire wheeels or not.  Have all the
> wire
> > wheel hubs and rear end but will have to round up 4 more wire wheels.
> Have
> > one that is literally BRAND new.  Anyone go one or two for sale that are
> like
> > brand new and dont know what to do with them:)  I cant afford Daytons
> price so
> > willl have to search for them one at a time.  If I go wih wire wheels the
> > mounts will ge cut off the WW rear end out of a 67 and then the mounts
> off
> a
> > bugeye housing will ge welded on.
> >
> > Leo
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 05:46:00 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:46:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC.....Mini wooden 13" steering wheel & adapter
 ....any takers?
Message-ID: <205cef430911200446g3b4999c0y5b0d6495b0bf0df9@mail.gmail.com>

I bought this 13" wooden Mini steering wheel with adapter a while back and
wanted to know if anyone on the list needs it before I place an ad. I paid
around $75. for it and just would like to get my cash back. I'll even kick
in for postage. Currently decorating the school computer lab : )
Lin

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 20 05:50:46 2009
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:50:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel Studs
In-Reply-To: <AD2E740A-284C-4609-8BBA-28FB44A27D2A@ADO13.COM>
Message-ID: <488004.23498.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Larry,
Yesterday I received the winter sale flyer from Seven Enterprises. I was
surprised to see several different lengths, and I believe you'll find what you
need on page 4.
http://www.7ent.com/flyers/MiniFlyer_Winter09.pdf
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Thu, 11/19/09, Larry & Sandi Miller <MILLERLS at ADO13.COM> wrote:

From: Larry & Sandi Miller <MILLERLS at ADO13.COM>
Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel Studs
To: "Spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 8:24 PM

I'm in need of some 3/8" by 2" wheel studs and I'm not finding any. Longer
would be ok as I could cut them down.

Any ideas on where I might find some?

I may have to switch to 7/16" but don't really want to.

Larry Miller
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 06:14:08 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:14:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mini crash in England in 64 interesting youtube.
Message-ID: <205cef430911200514x398b1254u87ebf51ab8030c12@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWp-0TuY4Sk

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 20 06:37:15 2009
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:37:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky has company
In-Reply-To: <BLU103-W12332F99A9DBA5F3560522C2A30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <764330.28246.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Linda - That bus looks immaculate!  Great job so far, & I can't wait to
eventually see it. You've accomplished an amazing amount in a very short time
(of course, Frank could have probably gotten this far in about a month).
 
Brian - That "race-taxi" bus is really something else.  I spent quite a while
on line last night looking at other YouTube clips of that beast.  What gets me
is how flat it corners...
 
David Booker
'71 Midget
Long Island

From hardy.john at cox.net  Fri Nov 20 10:28:48 2009
From: hardy.john at cox.net (hardy.john at cox.net)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:28:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BMC, DHMC & Warwick hardtops.
In-Reply-To: <205cef430911200433t77a9992dj1c95eca6f50a701@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20091120122848.8ORCN.261690.imail@fed1rmwml34>

Leo,

Try McGregor up in Ontario for the rubber molding on your hardtop.

Cheers,

John 

---- Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote: 
> Cool can I see what yours looks like?
> Lin
> 
> On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 6:46 PM, Leo S <60bugeye at cebridge.net> wrote:
> 
> >
> > My top is a DMH top and I have the side curtains BUT I cant find new
> > rubbers for them.
> >
> > Leo
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
> > To: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> > Cc: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 3:43 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BMC, DHMC & Warwick hardtops.
> >
> >
> >   Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> >>
> >>> List,
> >>> I was just reading about hardtops on SpriteSpot and then again following
> >>> other links within see below. It appears the windscreens are different
> >>> between the BMC & the Donnald Healey hardtops is this really true?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> The side curtains are taller on DMH tops.
> >> I had one for a while but sold it in 2003.
> >> I used it one winter.  Healey hardtops have a Q in the serial number
> >> behind the weatherstripping around the side curtain opening.
> >> I never knew mine was a Healey top until I read about them in the Sprite
> >> Newsletter.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
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> >> Toms River, NJ
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Nov 20 10:48:13 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:48:13 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Pedal
Message-ID: <cf6.65e156d9.3838305d@aol.com>

You can't heel and toe with a 1500 pedal unless you shorten the disance  
between what I'll call the pedal pad and the end of the cranked section.
 
In a message dated 18/11/2009 21:15:24 GMT Standard Time,  
PAsgeirsson at att.net writes:

Ahhh,  down to 1275?

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gas Pedal


> Get a  1500 pedal and shorten it.

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Fri Nov 20 10:49:13 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:49:13 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Bulbs
Message-ID: <bc8.5fdd3f04.38383099@aol.com>

Anything that's too dim to be of much use is probably correct..
 
In a message dated 19/11/2009 00:34:16 GMT Standard Time,  
jackson.skip at yahoo.com writes:

What are  the correct bulbs for the ignition and high beam indicator 
lights? 
Thanks,  Skip

From theshoe5 at comcast.net  Fri Nov 20 11:01:42 2009
From: theshoe5 at comcast.net (Alan)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:01:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Free parts
Message-ID: <3262CDDAD04942E1AE61E666A1A287BD@home>

Anyone located in NJ that could use some free parts, they are now at my curb
and listed on Craig's list, so act fast. I have heads, crankshaft, racks,
fender, smothcase trans. wire wheels, wire wheel axles, wire wheel front hubs,
seat rails and much more, I'm on vacation and decided it was time to clean the
basement once and for all! Located in North Hanover {Wrightstown} NJ, 7
Carlyle Drive. Please don't ask me to ship, I want this stuff gone A.S.A.P
Alan

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 20 11:25:27 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:27 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Free parts
In-Reply-To: <3262CDDAD04942E1AE61E666A1A287BD@home>
References: <3262CDDAD04942E1AE61E666A1A287BD@home>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W52807B0A68735976121968B8A10@phx.gbl>

I can see the convoy forming now!! :)


> From: theshoe5 at comcast.net
>
> Anyone located in NJ that could use some free parts, they are now at my
curb
> and listed on Craig's list, so act fast. I have heads, crankshaft, racks,
> fender, smothcase trans. wire wheels, wire wheel axles, wire wheel front
hubs,
> seat rails and much more, I'm on vacation and decided it was time to clean
the
> basement once and for all! Located in North Hanover {Wrightstown} NJ, 7
> Carlyle Drive. Please don't ask me to ship, I want this stuff gone A.S.A.P
> Alan

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 11:44:02 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:44:02 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Almost Stolen...
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911201044o2339b931h739bef9df9e7ddf5@mail.gmail.com>

Guys & Gals,

Met with seven of our State Legislatures Tuesday on natural resource
issues...timber, agriculture, mining, etc.  Drove to the Capitol with a
friend, left the TR8 at his office; in town but not well exposed to traffic.

Got back from Salem late, got in my car.  Took much longer than normal to
start; ran rough.  Figured it was because of the 'dew' that night (9pm).
 Drove off with car missing and down on power.

Ran 'crappy' Wednesday; didn't do much driving.

That afternoon...car's still not running right..., had a Fair Board meeting.
 Got there early, decided to pop the bonnet and take a look.  Spotted the
right side cool-air intake hose disconnected at both ends; strange.

Looked a little closer at the engine.  Vacuum advance hose
off...WOW...vacuum retard hose off as well.

Put hoses back on.

Conclusion:  Someone had "disabled" my car thinking it wouldn't run and I
would leave it there overnight and go home via cab or friend.  They (SOBs)
that monkeyed with it would come back later that night, slide it on a
trailer and away they'd go.  Easy car to steal.

Most likely someone that <for the most part> knows cars...approximately 2700
TR8s produced...world wide!.

Think I'll 'bait' em, sit in the shadows with my 1911...blow their thieving
head(s) off!

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Herb
Grants Pass, Oregon




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From theshoe5 at comcast.net  Fri Nov 20 11:46:45 2009
From: theshoe5 at comcast.net (Alan)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:46:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Free parts gone
Message-ID: <8D35B09F6A8643809FB769E8D4F35874@home>

All I can say is HOLY CRAP!! I can't believe it, all the parts are gone! I was
in the basement looking for more stuff to put out and when I came up the pile
was gone! Craig's list is something.
 Some time ago I called a scrap guy to get an est. to haul away the stuff that
was in my shed. He wanted $250, I passed. Good thing I did. Anytime I needed
something hauled away I put it on Craig's list and it goes, as long as it's
free. I once asked $100 for some like new furniture and no go. Post it for
free though and people are lining up.
Alan
59 Sprite

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 20 12:00:14 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Almost Stolen...
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911201044o2339b931h739bef9df9e7ddf5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911201044o2339b931h739bef9df9e7ddf5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1154F98729644D3888FD5ED65D424508@spider>

Bummer Herb. Here you are trying to do the right thing by getting involved
at the state level, and some schnook dumps on you. Thanks for the warning.

I live in Corvallis; had a fellow that parked his SUV on the street five
years ago get half of his air monitoring electronics stolen. That is really
upsetting. They knew what they wanted as this was just across the street
from my bedroom window; I heard nothing and am a light sleeper.   ...bill
===================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WFO Herb
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 10:44 AM
To: Wedge List; Spridgeteers
Subject: [Spridgets] Almost Stolen...

Guys & Gals,

Met with seven of our State Legislatures Tuesday on natural resource
issues...timber, agriculture, mining, etc.  Drove to the Capitol with a
friend, left the TR8 at his office; in town but not well exposed to traffic.

Got back from Salem late, got in my car.  Took much longer than normal to
start; ran rough.  Figured it was because of the 'dew' that night (9pm).
 Drove off with car missing and down on power.

Ran 'crappy' Wednesday; didn't do much driving.

That afternoon...car's still not running right..., had a Fair Board meeting.
 Got there early, decided to pop the bonnet and take a look.  Spotted the
right side cool-air intake hose disconnected at both ends; strange.

Looked a little closer at the engine.  Vacuum advance hose
off...WOW...vacuum retard hose off as well.

Put hoses back on.

Conclusion:  Someone had "disabled" my car thinking it wouldn't run and I
would leave it there overnight and go home via cab or friend.  They (SOBs)
that monkeyed with it would come back later that night, slide it on a
trailer and away they'd go.  Easy car to steal.

Most likely someone that <for the most part> knows cars...approximately 2700
TR8s produced...world wide!.

Think I'll 'bait' em, sit in the shadows with my 1911...blow their thieving
head(s) off!

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Herb
Grants Pass, Oregon




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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 20 12:06:32 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:06:32 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Almost Stolen...
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911201044o2339b931h739bef9df9e7ddf5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911201044o2339b931h739bef9df9e7ddf5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W48DB4A7F26F3C54D80428DB8A10@phx.gbl>

I remember talking to a guy who said that the bolts had fallen out of his MGB
transmission over the winter.  He said that he was lucky that they didn't fall
out while he was driving.  They were all lying there on the floor beneath the
car!!!



I asked if it hadn't crossed his mind that someone had broken into his garage
and tried to liberate the gearbox?



He said that "no, that can't be!"




> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:44:02 -0800
>
> Guys & Gals,
>
> Met with seven of our State Legislatures Tuesday on natural resource
> issues...timber, agriculture, mining, etc. Drove to the Capitol with a
> friend, left the TR8 at his office; in town but not well exposed to
traffic.
>
> Got back from Salem late, got in my car. Took much longer than normal to
> start; ran rough. Figured it was because of the 'dew' that night (9pm).
> Drove off with car missing and down on power.
>
> Ran 'crappy' Wednesday; didn't do much driving.
>
> That afternoon...car's still not running right..., had a Fair Board
meeting.
> Got there early, decided to pop the bonnet and take a look. Spotted the
> right side cool-air intake hose disconnected at both ends; strange.
>
> Looked a little closer at the engine. Vacuum advance hose
> off...WOW...vacuum retard hose off as well.
>
> Put hoses back on.
>
> Conclusion: Someone had "disabled" my car thinking it wouldn't run and I
> would leave it there overnight and go home via cab or friend. They (SOBs)
> that monkeyed with it would come back later that night, slide it on a
> trailer and away they'd go. Easy car to steal.
>
> Most likely someone that <for the most part> knows cars...approximately
2700
> TR8s produced...world wide!.
>
> Think I'll 'bait' em, sit in the shadows with my 1911...blow their thieving
> head(s) off!
>
> That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
>
> Herb
> Grants Pass, Oregon

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 12:17:28 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:17:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Free parts
In-Reply-To: <3262CDDAD04942E1AE61E666A1A287BD@home>
References: <3262CDDAD04942E1AE61E666A1A287BD@home>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911201117y37023dc5o54a5b2e825f1c0d9@mail.gmail.com>

Hey Frank....   If you pick up the wire wheels, hubs and axle stubs, I'll
send gas money and shipping money.....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:01 PM, Alan <theshoe5 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Anyone located in NJ that could use some free parts, they are now at my
> curb
> and listed on Craig's list, so act fast. I have heads, crankshaft, racks,
> fender, smothcase trans. wire wheels, wire wheel axles, wire wheel front
> hubs,
> seat rails and much more, I'm on vacation and decided it was time to clean
> the
> basement once and for all! Located in North Hanover {Wrightstown} NJ, 7
> Carlyle Drive. Please don't ask me to ship, I want this stuff gone A.S.A.P
> Alan
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not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 12:18:29 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:18:29 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Free parts gone
In-Reply-To: <8D35B09F6A8643809FB769E8D4F35874@home>
References: <8D35B09F6A8643809FB769E8D4F35874@home>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911201118g2b77cb9bpbd6cfef8cce05d0b@mail.gmail.com>

Shoot!
Jim

On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:46 PM, Alan <theshoe5 at comcast.net> wrote:

> All I can say is HOLY CRAP!! I can't believe it, all the parts are gone! I
> was
> in the basement looking for more stuff to put out and when I came up the
> pile
> was gone! Craig's list is something.
>  Some time ago I called a scrap guy to get an est. to haul away the stuff
> that
> was in my shed. He wanted $250, I passed. Good thing I did. Anytime I
> needed
> something hauled away I put it on Craig's list and it goes, as long as it's
> free. I once asked $100 for some like new furniture and no go. Post it for
> free though and people are lining up.
> Alan
> 59 Sprite
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not
sure about the former. - Albert Einstein

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 12:41:24 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:41:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Free parts gone
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0911201118g2b77cb9bpbd6cfef8cce05d0b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <8D35B09F6A8643809FB769E8D4F35874@home>
	<43840a7e0911201118g2b77cb9bpbd6cfef8cce05d0b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911201141x2735cdbesc93d4b46e61d9f00@mail.gmail.com>

> Shoot!
> Jim

Worse yet is that it was almost indubitably grabbed by a scrap-metal
scavenger and none of it will ever help another Spridget owner.
David L

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 13:17:07 2009
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:17:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Master Cyl Cap ?
Message-ID: <37dc82d40911201217s2a6bf6c3kdb5c8a1a06a03de9@mail.gmail.com>

Bought a new Master Cyl cap from Moss for my 1275 '59.

With the new one I can see the small vent holes.  . two of them.

They are very tiny.  My last cap was wheezing misty brake fluid . . the
harder I would pump. .  it appeared that the more pressure would be released
from the system.  It actually formed a crack along the indent surface of the
top. .  a crack that was nearly an inch long.  The thing was disallowing my
MC to hold pressure. .  at least it appears as such.  . because I can now
get pressure back to my brakes (even with the small leak on one of the rear
wheels that I still need to fix).

I was a disbeliever (at first) that these caps even vented at all.
Certainly the brake cyls on my motorcycle are not as such. .  they are
sealed.

A couple of questions while I continue to kick this subject to death (thanks
for your patience).

I also bought the cork ring that goes inside of the cap. .  another 5 bucks
from "the low price leader" Moss Motors. . .

I use to not have this cork gasket (ring) in my old cap when the brake
system was working. .  is this super important.  . the cork gasket, ring
that goes inside?

Also. .  do the very tiny vent holes vent in both directions. .  or are they
designed to vent in one direction only, such as when the M. Cyl needs to
replenish it's air supply. .  back feed?

Frank told me that he drilled a small hole in the top of one of his caps. .
as such replacing the small hole that they come with.  . so I guess that
answers my question . . but they might have been originally designed to be
more of a one way vent, even though they can work both ways?  Ok, it is a
dumb question. .  but I guess I am still surprised that they vent at all
considering other equivalents.

I will take my answer off the air.  .

And, thanks to all for ALL OF THE GREAT HELP that all of you have been to
guys like me.  Without your help. .  I would have spent many unnecessary
hours repairing and modifying my car through the years.

Kirk
59 Bugeye. .  running around a little over 80 HP (about the max that the
rear end can take - from what I have heard)?

From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Nov 20 13:28:11 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:28:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Master Cyl Cap ?
In-Reply-To: <37dc82d40911201217s2a6bf6c3kdb5c8a1a06a03de9@mail.gmail.co
  m>
References: <37dc82d40911201217s2a6bf6c3kdb5c8a1a06a03de9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <200911201228197.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

ALL brake and clutch master cylinders must vent. Period. Some 
manufacturers will have a diaphragm inside the reservoir to prevent 
sloshing out of the vent hole, but is not sealed.   Think of your 
thumb over a soda straw.

Peter C
==
At 02:17 PM 11/20/2009, Kirk Hargreaves wrote:
>Bought a new Master Cyl cap from Moss for my 1275 '59.
>
>With the new one I can see the small vent holes.  . two of them.
>
>They are very tiny.  My last cap was wheezing misty brake fluid . . the
>harder I would pump. .  it appeared that the more pressure would be released
>from the system.  It actually formed a crack along the indent surface of the
>top. .  a crack that was nearly an inch long.  The thing was disallowing my
>MC to hold pressure. .  at least it appears as such.  . because I can now
>get pressure back to my brakes (even with the small leak on one of the rear
>wheels that I still need to fix).
>
>I was a disbeliever (at first) that these caps even vented at all.
>Certainly the brake cyls on my motorcycle are not as such. .  they are
>sealed.
>
>A couple of questions while I continue to kick this subject to death (thanks
>for your patience).
>
>I also bought the cork ring that goes inside of the cap. .  another 5 bucks
>from "the low price leader" Moss Motors. . .
>
>I use to not have this cork gasket (ring) in my old cap when the brake
>system was working. .  is this super important.  . the cork gasket, ring
>that goes inside?
>
>Also. .  do the very tiny vent holes vent in both directions. .  or are they
>designed to vent in one direction only, such as when the M. Cyl needs to
>replenish it's air supply. .  back feed?
>
>Frank told me that he drilled a small hole in the top of one of his caps. .
>as such replacing the small hole that they come with.  . so I guess that
>answers my question . . but they might have been originally designed to be
>more of a one way vent, even though they can work both ways?  Ok, it is a
>dumb question. .  but I guess I am still surprised that they vent at all
>considering other equivalents.
>
>I will take my answer off the air.  .
>
>And, thanks to all for ALL OF THE GREAT HELP that all of you have been to
>guys like me.  Without your help. .  I would have spent many unnecessary
>hours repairing and modifying my car through the years.
>
>Kirk
>59 Bugeye. .  running around a little over 80 HP (about the max that the
>rear end can take - from what I have heard)?
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From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 14:02:14 2009
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:02:14 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Master Cyl Cap ?
In-Reply-To: <200911201228197.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <37dc82d40911201217s2a6bf6c3kdb5c8a1a06a03de9@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <37dc82d40911201302m9a425d2v67e72fc8f75cd04c@mail.gmail.com>

Peter,

Yeah, now I do recall seeing the diaphragm inside the motorcycle caps. .
thanks for dealing with my ignorance!   Kirk

On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 12:28 PM, Peter Caldwell <peter at nosimport.com>wrote:

> ALL brake and clutch master cylinders must vent. Period. Some manufacturers
> will have a diaphragm inside the reservoir to prevent sloshing out of the
> vent hole, but is not sealed.   Think of your thumb over a soda straw.
>
> Peter C
> ==
> At 02:17 PM 11/20/2009, Kirk Hargreaves wrote:
>
>> Bought a new Master Cyl cap from Moss for my 1275 '59.
>>
>> With the new one I can see the small vent holes.  . two of them.
>>
>> They are very tiny.  My last cap was wheezing misty brake fluid . . the
>> harder I would pump. .  it appeared that the more pressure would be
>> released
>> from the system.  It actually formed a crack along the indent surface of
>> the
>> top. .  a crack that was nearly an inch long.  The thing was disallowing
>> my
>> MC to hold pressure. .  at least it appears as such.  . because I can now
>> get pressure back to my brakes (even with the small leak on one of the
>> rear
>> wheels that I still need to fix).
>>
>> I was a disbeliever (at first) that these caps even vented at all.
>> Certainly the brake cyls on my motorcycle are not as such. .  they are
>> sealed.
>>
>> A couple of questions while I continue to kick this subject to death
>> (thanks
>> for your patience).
>>
>> I also bought the cork ring that goes inside of the cap. .  another 5
>> bucks
>> from "the low price leader" Moss Motors. . .
>>
>> I use to not have this cork gasket (ring) in my old cap when the brake
>> system was working. .  is this super important.  . the cork gasket, ring
>> that goes inside?
>>
>> Also. .  do the very tiny vent holes vent in both directions. .  or are
>> they
>> designed to vent in one direction only, such as when the M. Cyl needs to
>> replenish it's air supply. .  back feed?
>>
>> Frank told me that he drilled a small hole in the top of one of his caps.
>> .
>> as such replacing the small hole that they come with.  . so I guess that
>> answers my question . . but they might have been originally designed to be
>> more of a one way vent, even though they can work both ways?  Ok, it is a
>> dumb question. .  but I guess I am still surprised that they vent at all
>> considering other equivalents.
>>
>> I will take my answer off the air.  .
>>
>> And, thanks to all for ALL OF THE GREAT HELP that all of you have been to
>> guys like me.  Without your help. .  I would have spent many unnecessary
>> hours repairing and modifying my car through the years.
>>
>> Kirk
>> 59 Bugeye. .  running around a little over 80 HP (about the max that the
>> rear end can take - from what I have heard)?
>> _______________________________________________
>> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 20 14:09:17 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:09:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Master Cyl Cap ?
In-Reply-To: <37dc82d40911201302m9a425d2v67e72fc8f75cd04c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <37dc82d40911201217s2a6bf6c3kdb5c8a1a06a03de9@mail.gmail.com><200911201228197.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
	<37dc82d40911201302m9a425d2v67e72fc8f75cd04c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E3FBEE8147DC4178AFFED82F9DCD582A@spider>

A good question educates a lot of us; thanks. ...bill in Oregon

============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Hargreaves
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 1:02 PM
To: Peter Caldwell
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Master Cyl Cap ?

Peter,

Yeah, now I do recall seeing the diaphragm inside the motorcycle caps. .
thanks for dealing with my ignorance!   Kirk

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Fri Nov 20 14:27:57 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:27:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Free Stuff, Part 2
Message-ID: <d49b03130911201327q35ce4b8dh9b2665a7bb9d9a45@mail.gmail.com>

O.K., not to outdo Alan with free stuff, it's that time of year again for
you railroad buffs among us.  As I have it up to "here" with trains everyday
at work the annual BNSF Railway employee's train calendar giveaway is again
upon us.  For the first respondent to this email, I will mail, free of
charge a 12 month company train calendar.  I only have one, so don't blame
me if you weren't on the computer at the time or are too slow to type.
Mike MacLean railroad engineer
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Fri Nov 20 14:43:38 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:43:38 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Free Stuff, Part 2
In-Reply-To: <20091120213740.BP8GG.86026.root@hrndva-web05-z02>
References: <d49b03130911201327q35ce4b8dh9b2665a7bb9d9a45@mail.gmail.com>
	<20091120213740.BP8GG.86026.root@hrndva-web05-z02>
Message-ID: <d49b03130911201343t66751493y81ae88324fc4053d@mail.gmail.com>

WOW! Exactly two miutes to a winner.  Nory gets it.  Sorry if you missed
out.  I can order 4 more for $11.25 each, which includes shipping if you
really want one that bad.  Thanks for playing, or not..
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 1:37 PM, <nory1 at roadrunner.com> wrote:

> I want it!!!
>
>
> ---- "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" <rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:
> > O.K., not to outdo Alan with free stuff, it's that time of year again for
> > you railroad buffs among us.  As I have it up to "here" with trains
> everyday
> > at work the annual BNSF Railway employee's train calendar giveaway is
> again
> > upon us.  For the first respondent to this email, I will mail, free of
> > charge a 12 month company train calendar.  I only have one, so don't
> blame
> > me if you weren't on the computer at the time or are too slow to type.
> > Mike MacLean railroad engineer
> > 60 Sprite
> > 56 BN2
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From wmseverin at charter.net  Fri Nov 20 16:26:07 2009
From: wmseverin at charter.net (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] MGB guys
Message-ID: <000e01ca6a38$d668b6a0$833a23e0$@net>

Anyone know how rare alloy/aluminum bonnets are for an MGB?

From millerls at ado13.com  Fri Nov 20 16:37:00 2009
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:37:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel Studs
In-Reply-To: <AD2E740A-284C-4609-8BBA-28FB44A27D2A@ADO13.COM>
References: <AD2E740A-284C-4609-8BBA-28FB44A27D2A@ADO13.COM>
Message-ID: <31F6054A-A306-42EB-929D-926FB2DED01A@ado13.com>

Thanks guys, as always many answers to my questions. I ordered 8 of the little
mothers.

On Nov 19, 2009, at 5:24 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:

> I'm in need of some 3/8" by 2" wheel studs and I'm not finding any. Longer
> would be ok as I could cut them down.
>
> Any ideas on where I might find some?
>
> I may have to switch to 7/16" but don't really want to.
>
> Larry Miller
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From abcoz at hky.com  Fri Nov 20 16:45:24 2009
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:45:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] MGB guys
In-Reply-To: <000e01ca6a38$d668b6a0$833a23e0$@net>
References: <000e01ca6a38$d668b6a0$833a23e0$@net>
Message-ID: <5724BA257B994AA69D276F5C772C7886@OwnerPC>

Not at all rare, unless you are looking for a good one.  THEN they become 
slightly rare.  They were on all Bs and BGTs up to somewhere around the '70 
or '71 model year.  But they were easily damaged and difficult for most 
bodymen to correctly repair.  I've got a few of them sitting around, I 
think, but they need some major love to be usable again.
Bud Osbourne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wmseverin at charter.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 6:26 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] MGB guys


> Anyone know how rare alloy/aluminum bonnets are for an MGB?
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 16:50:27 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye for $1800. on craigslist
Message-ID: <205cef430911201550t10ffe5b2l212a0eb1cb4b1028@mail.gmail.com>

List,
While looking for parts I came across this Bugeye for $1800. in Louisville,
it has a title.
Good luck,
Lin
http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/1474321729.html

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 16:54:27 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Almost Stolen...
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911201044o2339b931h739bef9df9e7ddf5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911201044o2339b931h739bef9df9e7ddf5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430911201554x15922159mef6dae9ef4b41349@mail.gmail.com>

Herb,
Glad you LBC is safe now : )
Lin

On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 1:44 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Guys & Gals,
>
> Met with seven of our State Legislatures Tuesday on natural resource
> issues...timber, agriculture, mining, etc.  Drove to the Capitol with a
> friend, left the TR8 at his office; in town but not well exposed to
> traffic.
>
> Got back from Salem late, got in my car.  Took much longer than normal to
> start; ran rough.  Figured it was because of the 'dew' that night (9pm).
>  Drove off with car missing and down on power.
>
> Ran 'crappy' Wednesday; didn't do much driving.
>
> That afternoon...car's still not running right..., had a Fair Board
> meeting.
>  Got there early, decided to pop the bonnet and take a look.  Spotted the
> right side cool-air intake hose disconnected at both ends; strange.
>
> Looked a little closer at the engine.  Vacuum advance hose
> off...WOW...vacuum retard hose off as well.
>
> Put hoses back on.
>
> Conclusion:  Someone had "disabled" my car thinking it wouldn't run and I
> would leave it there overnight and go home via cab or friend.  They (SOBs)
> that monkeyed with it would come back later that night, slide it on a
> trailer and away they'd go.  Easy car to steal.
>
> Most likely someone that <for the most part> knows cars...approximately
> 2700
> TR8s produced...world wide!.
>
> Think I'll 'bait' em, sit in the shadows with my 1911...blow their thieving
> head(s) off!
>
> That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
>
> Herb
> Grants Pass, Oregon
>
>
>
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 16:56:17 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:56:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pinky has company
In-Reply-To: <764330.28246.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <BLU103-W12332F99A9DBA5F3560522C2A30@phx.gbl>
	<764330.28246.qm@web36802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430911201556h3ff980a5n332a99c1077f6c46@mail.gmail.com>

David, Frank puts the best to shame ; )
Lin

On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 8:37 AM, David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Linda - That bus looks immaculate!  Great job so far, & I can't wait to
> eventually see it. You've accomplished an amazing amount in a very short
> time (of course, Frank could have probably gotten this far in about a
> month).
>
> Brian - That "race-taxi" bus is really something else.  I spent quite a
> while on line last night looking at other YouTube clips of that beast.  What
> gets me is how flat it corners...
>
> David Booker
> '71 Midget
> Long Island

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 17:05:54 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:05:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Free parts gone
In-Reply-To: <8D35B09F6A8643809FB769E8D4F35874@home>
References: <8D35B09F6A8643809FB769E8D4F35874@home>
Message-ID: <205cef430911201605s20557cd7jada5b14adc27116@mail.gmail.com>

Alan,
I am so glad I missed this I have zero room in both the garage and the very
long portable garage.
Oh how bitter sweet ; )
Lin

On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 1:46 PM, Alan <theshoe5 at comcast.net> wrote:

> All I can say is HOLY CRAP!! I can't believe it, all the parts are gone! I
> was
> in the basement looking for more stuff to put out and when I came up the
> pile
> was gone! Craig's list is something.
>  Some time ago I called a scrap guy to get an est. to haul away the stuff
> that
> was in my shed. He wanted $250, I passed. Good thing I did. Anytime I
> needed
> something hauled away I put it on Craig's list and it goes, as long as it's
> free. I once asked $100 for some like new furniture and no go. Post it for
> free though and people are lining up.
> Alan
> 59 Sprite
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 20 17:17:19 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:17:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Free parts gone
In-Reply-To: <8D35B09F6A8643809FB769E8D4F35874@home>
References: <8D35B09F6A8643809FB769E8D4F35874@home>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910911201617v747041d5g450c4b9d53107589@mail.gmail.com>

The method is:
You put something by the street with a sign "Free, please take." and
nothing happens.
You change the sign to "For Sale $100" and it is instantly stolen.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 20 17:19:15 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:19:15 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Master Cyl Cap ?
In-Reply-To: <200911201228197.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <37dc82d40911201217s2a6bf6c3kdb5c8a1a06a03de9@mail.gmail.com>,
	<200911201228197.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W209C145460C853C496E503B8A00@phx.gbl>

Can I stop thinking of my thumb over a soda straw now??


> ALL brake and clutch master cylinders must vent. Period. Some
> manufacturers will have a diaphragm inside the reservoir to prevent
> sloshing out of the vent hole, but is not sealed. Think of your
> thumb over a soda straw.
>
> Peter C

From cmlove at knology.net  Sat Nov 21 00:14:31 2009
From: cmlove at knology.net (Monty Love)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:14:31 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SU Carburetor testing
Message-ID: <4B079357.6020103@knology.net>

I have rebuilt my carbs but the car is not totally back together yet.  I 
was wondering if there is anyone out there who will take the carbs and 
test them on a running good engine and then ship them back.  I just want 
to make sure I did the rebuild correctly.

Any suggestions?  For the carbs, that is....<(;-o)

Thanks,

Monty Love
Huntsville, AL.

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 21 06:05:24 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:05:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ampmeters
Message-ID: <278684.16749.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I am thinking about adding an ampmeter, my Auto-Zone gave me a list of six. 
Four from Auto Meter priced $50 to $200 and two from Sunpro priced $10 to
$14.  All are 60 amp, positive earth.  Any ideas?
Also, what is the correct
bulb (lamp) for the ignition and high beam lights? Thanks Skip

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 21 06:08:01 2009
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:08:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] For Sale- Q.E. Leaf Springs
Message-ID: <625247.8947.qm@web34404.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Very nice and complete pair of rear springs for Bugeye and all Spridgets up to 1963, good bushings and only needing paint before installing them. I bought these while collecting parts for a quarter elliptic suspension, and they are no longer needed since finding offset race springs. I just need to get back what I spent, $85.00 + shipping. 
http://tinyurl.com/yk4a9vy
John
Fogelsville, PA
610-442-1480 Cell

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov 21 06:20:13 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:20:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Ampmeters
In-Reply-To: <278684.16749.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <278684.16749.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <699C0B7F250140F89EF50CF88FC0DEB8@spider>

Amp meters is amp meters. If they work, they work and are dead simple
inside. I can't guess what you'd be buying above $14. Buy what you think
will look good in there. ...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: Saturday, November 21, 2009 5:05 AM
To: spridget
Subject: [Spridgets] Ampmeters

I am thinking about adding an ampmeter, my Auto-Zone gave me a list of six. 
Four from Auto Meter priced $50 to $200 and two from Sunpro priced $10 to
$14.  All are 60 amp, positive earth.  Any ideas?
Also, what is the correct
bulb (lamp) for the ignition and high beam lights? Thanks Skip
_______________________________________________

From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 21 06:57:18 2009
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:57:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] For Sale- Q.E. Leaf Springs
In-Reply-To: <625247.8947.qm@web34404.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <977757.84257.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The springs are sold!
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Sat, 11/21/09, fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: fastvee <fastvee at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] For Sale- Q.E. Leaf Springs
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:08 AM

Very nice and complete pair of rear springs for Bugeye and all Spridgets up to
1963, good bushings and only needing paint before installing them. I bought
these while collecting parts for a quarter elliptic suspension, and they are
no longer needed since finding offset race springs. I just need to get back
what I spent, $85.00 + shipping.
http://tinyurl.com/yk4a9vy
John
Fogelsville, PA
610-442-1480 Cell
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From fastvee at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 21 07:08:48 2009
From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:08:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ampmeters
In-Reply-To: <278684.16749.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <58904.71069.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Regarding the two brands mentioned, Sunpro was always the cheap brand to me,
and Auto Meter is the brand I look at first. They've held up well in my race
cars and I would pay the extra cost to have them.
John
Fogelsville, PA

--- On Sat, 11/21/09, Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Skip Jackson <jackson.skip at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] Ampmeters
To: "spridget" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:05 AM

I am thinking about adding an ampmeter, my Auto-Zone gave me a list of six.
Four from Auto Meter priced $50 to $200 and two from Sunpro priced $10 to
$14.  All are 60 amp, positive earth.  Any ideas?
Also, what is the correct
bulb (lamp) for the ignition and high beam lights? Thanks Skip
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sat Nov 21 07:31:57 2009
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:31:57 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] More on Public's Attitude toward Vets...
Message-ID: <d49b03130911210631n1bcb4889o834d748b9bc9bfee@mail.gmail.com>

NO HONOR AMONG THIEVES: A student at the University of Wisconsin in
 Milwaukee was walking home from work when four men pulled him into an
 alley and forced him to lie face-down with a gun to his neck. They took
 everything from his pockets, but when the gang leader looked in the
 victim's wallet and saw an Army Reserve ID card, he told his
 accomplices to give him his stuff back. "The guy continued to say
 throughout the situation that he respects what I do and at one point he
 actually thanked me and he actually apologized," the unidentified 21-
 year-old victim said. "The leader of the group actually walked back
 [and] gave me a quick fist bump." Police note that 10 minutes later,
 the gang robbed another man, who had a Department of Corrections inmate
 ID in his wallet. They didn't give him his wallet back. (AP) ...Fair
 enough.

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 21 08:45:39 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:45:39 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ampmeters
In-Reply-To: <278684.16749.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <278684.16749.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910911210745w575c3d43i236be5749cf4a5d4@mail.gmail.com>

I don't mean to demean or discourage you but I find amp meters
useless.  The main drawback to installation is that everything except
the starter must be routed through the amp meter to work.  There are
types that don't require this routing but they will be more expensive
and require some kind of shunt or some other trick to work.  I find a
volt meter is much more useful.  If your electrical system is sorted
out properly and you don't have some special load like booming sound
systems then your headlight will probably be your biggest draw of
current.
If you still want one, go for it, but I'd research installation wiring
requirements and then decide if seeing the amp load in real time is
worth anything to you.
Cheers,
Derf

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Sat Nov 21 11:04:30 2009
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:04:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ampmeters
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910911210745w575c3d43i236be5749cf4a5d4@mail.gmail.co
  m>
References: <278684.16749.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<5f00d9910911210745w575c3d43i236be5749cf4a5d4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <200911211805.nALI4rjn009224@mail.usimperio.com>

I totally agree with Derf, Amp meters are useless. Get the Sunpro 
Volt meter and you will be better off.

Dave


At 10:45 AM 11/21/2009, you wrote:
>I don't mean to demean or discourage you but I find amp meters
>useless.  The main drawback to installation is that everything except
>the starter must be routed through the amp meter to work.  There are
>types that don't require this routing but they will be more expensive
>and require some kind of shunt or some other trick to work.  I find a
>volt meter is much more useful.  If your electrical system is sorted
>out properly and you don't have some special load like booming sound
>systems then your headlight will probably be your biggest draw of
>current.
>If you still want one, go for it, but I'd research installation wiring
>requirements and then decide if seeing the amp load in real time is
>worth anything to you.
>Cheers,
>Derf

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 21 15:06:57 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:06:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Quite the "sleeper"
Message-ID: <583492.43356.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

This is a nice looking conversion.  Dunno how they fit that Vette engine in there, but you can hardly tell by looking at the car.

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1476169974.html

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Sat Nov 21 15:18:11 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:18:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Just a little over priced....
Message-ID: <273007.53306.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/1464419319.html

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 21 15:36:08 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:36:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ampmeters
In-Reply-To: <200911211805.nALI4rjn009224@mail.usimperio.com>
References: <278684.16749.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<5f00d9910911210745w575c3d43i236be5749cf4a5d4@mail.gmail.com>
	<200911211805.nALI4rjn009224@mail.usimperio.com>
Message-ID: <4B086B58.9010109@comcast.net>

Dave Yealy wrote:
> I totally agree with Derf, Amp meters are useless. Get the Sunpro Volt 
> meter and you will be better off.
>
I agree with the others on a volt gauge over an amp gauge. Although I am 
running both in one of my Sprites but ALL my LBCs currently have volt 
gauges.
(And all Smiths too) ;) I just snagged another one off Ebay for around 
$10. I used my last one on my daughter's Bugeye.


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

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 21 16:11:08 2009
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:11:08 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Volt Meter Vice Amp Meter
Message-ID: <37dc82d40911211511h492a364oa0c82ff985b2f090@mail.gmail.com>

I run a voltmeter.  . very simple install and it has worked flawlessly for
the past several years.  Looks kind of cool sitting under the dash.

Just my cent of info on it. . .

Kirk
59 1275

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 21 17:43:57 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:43:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ampmeters
In-Reply-To: <4B086B58.9010109@comcast.net>
References: <278684.16749.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<5f00d9910911210745w575c3d43i236be5749cf4a5d4@mail.gmail.com>
	<200911211805.nALI4rjn009224@mail.usimperio.com>
	<4B086B58.9010109@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910911211643m36787de4td7eea30740f9f79d@mail.gmail.com>

Smiths volt gauges can be found in junk yards in Jags.  I used to pull
them when I found them, about one a month or so.
Anyone who wants one email me off list and I'll see what I can find.

>>
> I agree with the others on a volt gauge over an amp gauge. Although I am
> running both in one of my Sprites but ALL my LBCs currently have volt
> gauges.
> (And all Smiths too) ;) I just snagged another one off Ebay for around $10.
> I used my last one on my daughter's Bugeye.
>
>
> --
> Frank Clarici

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 21 17:48:46 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:48:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Just a little over priced....
In-Reply-To: <273007.53306.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <273007.53306.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910911211648l1c5ae01bl3530dd807273c3e1@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, one too many zeroes.

From breton48 at live.com  Sat Nov 21 18:03:47 2009
From: breton48 at live.com (JLC)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:03:47 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Ampmeters
In-Reply-To: <4B086B58.9010109@comcast.net>
References: <278684.16749.qm@web46405.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<5f00d9910911210745w575c3d43i236be5749cf4a5d4@mail.gmail.com>
	<200911211805.nALI4rjn009224@mail.usimperio.com>
	<4B086B58.9010109@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BLU134-DS1B57674543CA57BF3FCE0AF9F0@phx.gbl>

I am running an ammeter in both my Lotus 7 and Bricklin - original
equipment. The voltmeter is definitely better than the ammeter. For an
explanation why, see here;

http://www.egauges.com/ATM_Tips.asp?TipPage=voltmeterammeter.htm

I would have a voltmeter over an ammeter just for the safety aspect.

I thought I would take this opportunity to mention a gadget I am using in my
Lotus 7... I bought a battery monitor made by Innova (Equus 3721). It tells
you both the state of charge of the battery, and how much the
generator/alternator is charging the battery. I put an electrical outlet in
my Lotus to use the battery monitor, as I find it much more accurate and
useful than the standard ammeter.  Best was the price: $15.47 at WalMart,
plus $5 or so for the electrical outlet.

JLC

From cmlove at knology.net  Sat Nov 21 19:15:19 2009
From: cmlove at knology.net (Monty Love)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:15:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] What is the Crash Roll?
Message-ID: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>

I am starting to put the car back together and the restoration manual 
says to install the crash roll before the dash, but there is not picture 
to say what the crash roll is.  I am drawing a blank here.  Anyone know 
what they are talking about?

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 21 19:52:27 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:52:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] What is the Crash Roll?
In-Reply-To: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>
References: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>
Message-ID: <4B08A76B.1040507@comcast.net>

Monty Love wrote:
> I am starting to put the car back together and the restoration manual 
> says to install the crash roll before the dash, but there is not 
> picture to say what the crash roll is.  I am drawing a blank here.  
> Anyone know what they are talking about?
It is the 2 inch wide padded piece that runs along the inside edge of 
the cowl.
Much easier to put it on before the dash.
I thought it was called a crash rail. If you crash, your head is 
*supposed* to hit this thin padded part and keep your brains from 
messing up your dashboard. ;)

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

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sat Nov 21 19:50:22 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:50:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] What is the Crash Roll?
In-Reply-To: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>
References: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>
Message-ID: <4C2D7CD91E9E471DB5FAB99572D979D7@spider>

Dash padding?   ...bill in oregon
==================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Monty Love
Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2009 6:15 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] What is the Crash Roll?

I am starting to put the car back together and the restoration manual 
says to install the crash roll before the dash, but there is not picture 
to say what the crash roll is.  I am drawing a blank here.  Anyone know 
what they are talking about?
_______________________________________________

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Nov 22 06:33:39 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:33:39 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] What is the Crash Roll?
Message-ID: <d04.66d82549.383a97b3@aol.com>

Keeping the skin ON your knuckles for one thing.
 
In a message dated 22/11/2009 02:43:36 GMT Standard Time,  
cmlove at knology.net writes:

Anyone  know 
what they are talking about?

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Sun Nov 22 10:10:24 2009
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:10:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
In-Reply-To: <4C2D7CD91E9E471DB5FAB99572D979D7@spider>
References: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>,
	<4C2D7CD91E9E471DB5FAB99572D979D7@spider>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W3505BFA11EBAE5D3BBF73BCA9F0@phx.gbl>

Just saw this on BCF- it is great except that the engine is turning
backwards!!

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

BillM


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From twobees at sprynet.com  Sun Nov 22 14:42:37 2009
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:42:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets]  Just a little over priced....
Message-ID: <000e01ca6bbc$b5d0e3b0$6501a8c0@normoffice>

Aww!  They just didn't put the decimal point in after the first zero.
 
Norm

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Nov 22 15:20:56 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:20:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bentley Driver's Club Tour
Message-ID: <4B09B948.6030607@comcast.net>

Once again this all British car tour was great.
Beautiful day, perfect roads, and great cars.
Only 3 Sprites this year but it was still a nice day for a drive in the 
country.

ps, The Bentley "Driver's" Club is not to be confused with the Bentley 
"owner's" Club. (Their words, not mine)

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

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 05:40:36 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:40:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W3505BFA11EBAE5D3BBF73BCA9F0@phx.gbl>
References: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>
	<4C2D7CD91E9E471DB5FAB99572D979D7@spider>
	<SNT123-W3505BFA11EBAE5D3BBF73BCA9F0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <205cef430911230440n438fb06aw32ec52973f81f229@mail.gmail.com>

I want one for my classroom ; )
Lin

On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 12:10 PM, Bill Masquelier <billmasq at hotmail.com>wrote:

> Just saw this on BCF- it is great except that the engine is turning
> backwards!!
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnWDkYfyxVM
>
> BillM
>
>
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From bogodwin at bellsouth.net  Mon Nov 23 07:28:39 2009
From: bogodwin at bellsouth.net (bogodwin)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:28:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
In-Reply-To: <SNT123-W3505BFA11EBAE5D3BBF73BCA9F0@phx.gbl>
References: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>,
	<4C2D7CD91E9E471DB5FAB99572D979D7@spider>
	<SNT123-W3505BFA11EBAE5D3BBF73BCA9F0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <006a01ca6c49$41229bc0$c367d340$@net>

Are you sure about that?

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Masquelier
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:10 PM
To: spridget list
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine

Just saw this on BCF- it is great except that the engine is turning
backwards!!

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

BillM


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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 07:40:18 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:40:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
In-Reply-To: <205cef430911230440n438fb06aw32ec52973f81f229@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>
	<4C2D7CD91E9E471DB5FAB99572D979D7@spider>
	<SNT123-W3505BFA11EBAE5D3BBF73BCA9F0@phx.gbl>
	<205cef430911230440n438fb06aw32ec52973f81f229@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911230640n1bd7f426wf498b1f6e4d1e40e@mail.gmail.com>

>> Just saw this on BCF- it is great except that the engine is turning
>> backwards!!

How do you suppose that they didn't notice that? If they had not
claimed to be Mini pros, I could have predicated that they were trying
to make the fan blow towards the engine, but THEY should have known
that Mini fans "exhale". Makes you wonder how they explain the action
of the valves... just make it interesting trying to explain the four
cycles ;-)
David L

From mgraziano at austin.rr.com  Mon Nov 23 08:03:36 2009
From: mgraziano at austin.rr.com (Michael Graziano)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:03:36 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: mg magnette needs a new home
Message-ID: <001401ca6c4e$2257d1b0$67077510$@rr.com>

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Van Note [mailto:vannote at swbell.net] 
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 8:34 AM
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ubetifly at yahoo.com; 'Wolf'; yue at physics.utexas.edu
Subject: FW: mg magnette needs a new home


FYI, 

MG Magnette looking for a good home!


-----Original Message-----
From: scott potter [mailto:motolaverda at gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 11:38 AM
To: vannote at swbell.net
Subject: mg magnette needs a new home

howdy eric,
i've a '58 ZB varitone manumatic. one of roughly 500 produced it was stored
in a barn in burnet for nearly 30 years but previously came from
pennsylvania usual rust and needs a restoration the car is pretty darn
complete (missing the foglights) glass and trim all intact even has some
factory tools engine turns over freely spares are readily available
(basically a mga sedan) and there is a good support group for these models
original colors are birch grey over twilight grey but had a complete
exterior repaint in black many years ago i got it to restore but was
recently in a motorcycle accident and my wife wants to see it go away i'm a
retired ase master tech and restore vintage motorcycles i can handle unit or
component repairs for the prospective owner just don't have room to do a
whole car asking $500. and can provide more images located near
fredericksburg
830.997.1916

oh, and i have a '68 sprite to sell also $2000 OBO

thanks for your time
cheers,
scott
www.motolaverda.us

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From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Mon Nov 23 08:06:49 2009
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:06:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
References: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>,
	<4C2D7CD91E9E471DB5FAB99572D979D7@spider><SNT123-W3505BFA11EBAE5D3BBF73BCA9F0@phx.gbl>
	<006a01ca6c49$41229bc0$c367d340$@net>
Message-ID: <1CBBA0E4E1DC445BA60C54AB370993AC@MAINCOMPUTER>

engine is turning counterclockwise which is correct.

J
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> Are you sure about that?
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Masquelier
> Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:10 PM
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> Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
>
> Just saw this on BCF- it is great except that the engine is turning
> backwards!!
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnWDkYfyxVM
>
> BillM
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 08:12:54 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:12:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
In-Reply-To: <006a01ca6c49$41229bc0$c367d340$@net>
References: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>
	<4C2D7CD91E9E471DB5FAB99572D979D7@spider>
	<SNT123-W3505BFA11EBAE5D3BBF73BCA9F0@phx.gbl>
	<006a01ca6c49$41229bc0$c367d340$@net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910911230712x41a76a1as2ad2bf50021d539b@mail.gmail.com>

I'm pretty sure mine turned clockwise.

Maybe you could get one of those old "Visible V-8s".

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 08:36:35 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:36:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
In-Reply-To: <402188520911230640n1bd7f426wf498b1f6e4d1e40e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>
	<4C2D7CD91E9E471DB5FAB99572D979D7@spider>
	<SNT123-W3505BFA11EBAE5D3BBF73BCA9F0@phx.gbl>
	<205cef430911230440n438fb06aw32ec52973f81f229@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188520911230640n1bd7f426wf498b1f6e4d1e40e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910911230736v36e4b471n736caa1c0eebbdb4@mail.gmail.com>

I thought Mini fans sucked through a radiator.
I think they just have the fan on backward.
My Midget, IIRC, turned CW.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 09:11:11 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:11:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
In-Reply-To: <1CBBA0E4E1DC445BA60C54AB370993AC@MAINCOMPUTER>
References: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>
	<4C2D7CD91E9E471DB5FAB99572D979D7@spider>
	<SNT123-W3505BFA11EBAE5D3BBF73BCA9F0@phx.gbl>
	<006a01ca6c49$41229bc0$c367d340$@net>
	<1CBBA0E4E1DC445BA60C54AB370993AC@MAINCOMPUTER>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910911230811v4018e945x67780a39fa9099be@mail.gmail.com>

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 9:06 AM, Jim Fournier <jimndi at frontiernet.net> wrote:
> engine is turning counterclockwise which is correct.
>
> J



Hunh?

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 09:18:46 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:18:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910911230736v36e4b471n736caa1c0eebbdb4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>
	<4C2D7CD91E9E471DB5FAB99572D979D7@spider>
	<SNT123-W3505BFA11EBAE5D3BBF73BCA9F0@phx.gbl>
	<205cef430911230440n438fb06aw32ec52973f81f229@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188520911230640n1bd7f426wf498b1f6e4d1e40e@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910911230736v36e4b471n736caa1c0eebbdb4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911230818r3c8de8c3w59bcc9ed974d6733@mail.gmail.com>

> I thought Mini fans sucked through a radiator.
> I think they just have the fan on backward.
> My Midget, IIRC, turned CW.

NOPE! Minis blow out through the radiator, exhaling though the wheel
well. Mini engines turn the same direction as Spridget engines.
David L

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 09:28:53 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:28:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
In-Reply-To: <402188520911230818r3c8de8c3w59bcc9ed974d6733@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>
	<4C2D7CD91E9E471DB5FAB99572D979D7@spider>
	<SNT123-W3505BFA11EBAE5D3BBF73BCA9F0@phx.gbl>
	<205cef430911230440n438fb06aw32ec52973f81f229@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188520911230640n1bd7f426wf498b1f6e4d1e40e@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910911230736v36e4b471n736caa1c0eebbdb4@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188520911230818r3c8de8c3w59bcc9ed974d6733@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910911230828v52f3a4d1sb3ac20fa184e6fd7@mail.gmail.com>

I've never owned a Mini but I'm pretty sure my Midget engine turned CW.

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Nov 23 09:43:52 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:43:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910911230736v36e4b471n736caa1c0eebbdb4@mail.gmail.co
  m>
References: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>
	<4C2D7CD91E9E471DB5FAB99572D979D7@spider>
	<SNT123-W3505BFA11EBAE5D3BBF73BCA9F0@phx.gbl>
	<205cef430911230440n438fb06aw32ec52973f81f229@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188520911230640n1bd7f426wf498b1f6e4d1e40e@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910911230736v36e4b471n736caa1c0eebbdb4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <200911230843309.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Watch it again. Rotor's going the wrong way. At 50 seconds in, watch 
the #8 valve opening as the piston goes down.
Retep C
==
At 09:36 AM 11/23/2009, derf wrote:
>I thought Mini fans sucked through a radiator.
>I think they just have the fan on backward.
>My Midget, IIRC, turned CW.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 23 10:21:30 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:21:30 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
In-Reply-To: <402188520911230818r3c8de8c3w59bcc9ed974d6733@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>,
	<4C2D7CD91E9E471DB5FAB99572D979D7@spider>,
	<SNT123-W3505BFA11EBAE5D3BBF73BCA9F0@phx.gbl>,
	<205cef430911230440n438fb06aw32ec52973f81f229@mail.gmail.com>,
	<402188520911230640n1bd7f426wf498b1f6e4d1e40e@mail.gmail.com>,
	<5f00d9910911230736v36e4b471n736caa1c0eebbdb4@mail.gmail.com>,
	<402188520911230818r3c8de8c3w59bcc9ed974d6733@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W2994E037A68B7719F06580B89E0@phx.gbl>

>> Mini engines turn the same direction as Spridget engines.



No, no, no!!  Mini engines are turned sideways.  Not the same direction as
spridgets at all!!!  :)








> Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:18:46 -0600
>
> > I thought Mini fans sucked through a radiator.
> > I think they just have the fan on backward.
> > My Midget, IIRC, turned CW.
>
> NOPE! Minis blow out through the radiator, exhaling though the wheel
> well. Mini engines turn the same direction as Spridget engines.
> David L
> _______________________________________________

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov 23 10:38:54 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:38:54 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
Message-ID: <cf0.69d60912.383c22ae@aol.com>

I haven't looked at the clip yet.  I don't know the convention for  looking 
at the engine before decided it is turning clockwise or not but I think  it 
is as you LOOK at the front of the engine and the front being the end with  
the crank pulley.
 
I think it is Fiat engines that run in the opposite direction to most other 
 engines.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 22/11/2009 17:30:31 GMT Standard Time,  
billmasq at hotmail.com writes:

Just saw  this on BCF- it is great except that the engine is  turning
backwards!!

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

BillM

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov 23 10:42:33 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:42:33 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
Message-ID: <c7d.5b76ae55.383c2389@aol.com>

The rotor arm gives it away - it's running backwards.
 
Weslake-Monza 1330
 
In a message dated 22/11/2009 17:30:31 GMT Standard Time,  
billmasq at hotmail.com writes:

Just saw  this on BCF- it is great except that the engine is  turning
backwards!!

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

BillM

From lists at brits-n-pieces.com  Mon Nov 23 11:03:04 2009
From: lists at brits-n-pieces.com (Eric Frenken)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:03:04 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
In-Reply-To: <200911230843309.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <4B089EB7.6090408@knology.net>
	<4C2D7CD91E9E471DB5FAB99572D979D7@spider>
	<SNT123-W3505BFA11EBAE5D3BBF73BCA9F0@phx.gbl>
	<205cef430911230440n438fb06aw32ec52973f81f229@mail.gmail.com>
	<402188520911230640n1bd7f426wf498b1f6e4d1e40e@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910911230736v36e4b471n736caa1c0eebbdb4@mail.gmail.com>
	<200911230843309.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <006801ca6c67$343880f0$9ca982d0$@com>

Correct! Rotor's turning cw and I know for sure that it's supposed to turn
ccw.

Eric
http://brits-n-pieces.com

-----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Peter Caldwell
Gesendet: Montag, 23. November 2009 17:44
An: derf
Cc: Spridgets
Betreff: Re: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine

Watch it again. Rotor's going the wrong way. At 50 seconds in, watch
the #8 valve opening as the piston goes down.
Retep C

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 11:58:27 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:58:27 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
Message-ID: <b777e2be0911231058o6a0877b6w2183db0802afc3bc@mail.gmail.com>

If you look closely in the background, there's a few guys that look like
listers chowing down!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNf9t8R-ZWo

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

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov 23 12:58:31 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:58:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be0911231058o6a0877b6w2183db0802afc3bc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b777e2be0911231058o6a0877b6w2183db0802afc3bc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B0AE967.6000804@comcast.net>

CosmicMag1380 wrote:
> If you look closely in the background, there's a few guys that look like
> listers chowing down!
>
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNf9t8R-ZWo
>
>   

I don't have the balls to try anything like that.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Nov 23 14:15:39 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:15:39 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
In-Reply-To: <cf0.69d60912.383c22ae@aol.com>
Message-ID: <C7303B7B.18798%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> I think it is Fiat engines that run in the opposite direction to most other
>  engines.
4cyl Honda engines go the wrong way, and so does this cutaway engine.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov 23 14:24:32 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:24:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
In-Reply-To: <4B0AE967.6000804@comcast.net>
References: <b777e2be0911231058o6a0877b6w2183db0802afc3bc@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B0AE967.6000804@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911231324w54cb1b95u31a8918d579887cb@mail.gmail.com>

Right coast wimp!!   They are delicious when battered and deep fried!  Out
here in fly-over land, we eat Turkey fries, pig nuts, lamb nuts, bull fries,
calf fries...  All are lip smacking good. Several local restaurants offer
them as a regular menu item.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 1:58 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> CosmicMag1380 wrote:
>
>> If you look closely in the background, there's a few guys that look like
>> listers chowing down!
>>
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNf9t8R-ZWo
>>
>>
>>
>
> I don't have the balls to try anything like that.

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Mon Nov 23 14:56:38 2009
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:56:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0911231324w54cb1b95u31a8918d579887cb@mail.gmail.co
  m>
References: <b777e2be0911231058o6a0877b6w2183db0802afc3bc@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B0AE967.6000804@comcast.net>
	<43840a7e0911231324w54cb1b95u31a8918d579887cb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <87d24a$7a4i3j@email.mtu.edu>

And, that's exactly why it is "fly over land."

Jim Johnson wrote:
>Out here in fly-over land, we eat Turkey fries, pig nuts, lamb nuts, 
>bull fries, calf fries...

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

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Nov 23 17:09:25 2009
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:09:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
In-Reply-To: <4B0AE967.6000804@comcast.net>
References: <b777e2be0911231058o6a0877b6w2183db0802afc3bc@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B0AE967.6000804@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4B0B2435.4040508@wi.net>

That's why we converted Frank to cheese curds!  Those south of the 
border gobble those other things.  Barbarians!

Dave W.
Burlington WI


Frank wrote:
> CosmicMag1380 wrote:
>> If you look closely in the background, there's a few guys that look like
>> listers chowing down!
>>
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNf9t8R-ZWo
>>
>>   
>
> I don't have the balls to try anything like that.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 23 17:48:15 2009
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:48:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
In-Reply-To: <4B0AE967.6000804@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <942777.20587.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

No big deal. They taste like chicken testicles.

--- On Mon, 11/23/09, Frank
<spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> From: Frank <spritenut at comcast.net>
>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
> To:
"CosmicMag1380" <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
> Cc: "Spridgets"
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Monday, November 23, 2009, 1:58 PM
>
CosmicMag1380 wrote:
> > If you look closely in the background, there's a few
> guys that look like
> > listers chowing down!
> >
> >
> >
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNf9t8R-ZWo
> >
> >   
> 
> I don't have the
balls to try anything like that.
>
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov 23 18:16:37 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:16:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
In-Reply-To: <942777.20587.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <942777.20587.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B0B33F5.4000609@comcast.net>

Ron Soave wrote:
> No big deal. They taste like chicken testicles.
>
>   
Next you'll be saying they smell like moth balls.

We civilized right coast people have learned what parts of a critter we 
should eat and what parts should be left to
those out in the boondocks.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 23 18:40:56 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:40:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
In-Reply-To: <4B0B33F5.4000609@comcast.net>
References: <942777.20587.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4B0B33F5.4000609@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2FD6D98A297A4A14B95A5FDD24E2AC40@HomePC>

That reminds me of a story I once read that said the zoos in the south have 
two information boards at each stop.  One told the history and zoology of 
the animal and the other had some tasty recipes.

I can't express how happy I have been to live in the northern part of the 
country since.  Well, maybe not in January.


LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 7:16 PM
To: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
Cc: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???

Ron Soave wrote:
> No big deal. They taste like chicken testicles.
>
>
Next you'll be saying they smell like moth balls.

We civilized right coast people have learned what parts of a critter we
should eat and what parts should be left to
those out in the boondocks.

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Nov 23 18:51:56 2009
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:51:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
References: <b777e2be0911231058o6a0877b6w2183db0802afc3bc@mail.gmail.com><4B0AE967.6000804@comcast.net>
	<4B0B2435.4040508@wi.net>
Message-ID: <5655C010B2F940349652CEFC1D277DE1@blackbox2>

You can deep fry ANYTHING and they will love it in Wisconsin...

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???


> That's why we converted Frank to cheese curds!  Those south of the 
> border gobble those other things.  Barbarians!
> 
> Dave W.
> Burlington WI

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 23 19:15:36 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:15:36 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Lifting a Bugeye
Message-ID: <51130.83490.qm@web46407.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

My regular machanic owns and does his business in a Pure Oil Station which
is older than my Bugeye.  Can we lift the Bugeye on the old frame lift?  If
so, can we lift under the rocker panles between the wheels like a modern car? 
Thanks, Skip

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 23 19:50:50 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:50:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ampmeter
Message-ID: <740166.2722.qm@web46407.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Thanks for all the good info and advise.  Amps NO, Volts YES!!!!
NOW, if I can
get a Smith votlmeter should I mount it in the dash under the starter pull or
get a bracket for under the dash.  My bugeye seems to be original but I am
interested in just keeping it running as a 'driver'.  But I don't want to
anything too stupid.  Thanks, Skip

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov 23 20:44:19 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:44:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Lifting a Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <51130.83490.qm@web46407.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <51130.83490.qm@web46407.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B0B5693.60102@comcast.net>

Skip Jackson wrote:
> My regular machanic owns and does his business in a Pure Oil Station which
> is older than my Bugeye.  Can we lift the Bugeye on the old frame lift?  If
> so, can we lift under the rocker panles between the wheels like a modern car? 
> Thanks, Skip
>   
Yes, My son has a lift in his garage, he stores his Sprite on it lifted 
by the rockers close to the wheels.
Do not try this with rusty rockers. If you are in doubt, put the lift 
pads on the frame rail inside the rocker at the jack hole plug and on 
the leaf spring
mounts in front of the rear wheels.

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

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Nov 24 05:31:54 2009
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:31:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be0911231058o6a0877b6w2183db0802afc3bc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b777e2be0911231058o6a0877b6w2183db0802afc3bc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430911240431h585dd8a7p817c840f8e093200@mail.gmail.com>

I think I going to be sick!
Lin

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 1:58 PM, CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>wrote:

> If you look closely in the background, there's a few guys that look like
> listers chowing down!
>
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNf9t8R-ZWo
>
> --
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Nov 24 06:17:34 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:17:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
In-Reply-To: <2FD6D98A297A4A14B95A5FDD24E2AC40@HomePC>
References: <942777.20587.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4B0B33F5.4000609@comcast.net>
	<2FD6D98A297A4A14B95A5FDD24E2AC40@HomePC>
Message-ID: <402188520911240517k579a9fb2n132bd54f1ea9d6d6@mail.gmail.com>

> I can't express how happy I have been to live in the northern part of the
> country since.  Well, maybe not in January.

Larry,
Are you trying to deceive those poor souls? You should know by now
that it ain't January that drives people away, it is February,
especially in leap year. The last thing we need is another day of
February!
David L

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Nov 24 09:33:07 2009
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:33:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
In-Reply-To: <5655C010B2F940349652CEFC1D277DE1@blackbox2>
References: <b777e2be0911231058o6a0877b6w2183db0802afc3bc@mail.gmail.com><4B0AE967.6000804@comcast.net>
	<4B0B2435.4040508@wi.net> <5655C010B2F940349652CEFC1D277DE1@blackbox2>
Message-ID: <4B0C0AC3.3080200@wi.net>

You're right Dean.  That's why I had 5 bypasses in March!  No more fried 
crap for me.  Shoot, I don't even eat cheese anymore unless it's low fat 
mozzarella and I'm the grandson of a cheese maker.


Dean Hedin wrote:
> You can deep fry ANYTHING and they will love it in Wisconsin...
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 7:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
>
>
>> That's why we converted Frank to cheese curds!  Those south of the 
>> border gobble those other things.  Barbarians!
>>
>> Dave W.
>> Burlington WI

From chris_west at juno.com  Tue Nov 24 09:33:43 2009
From: chris_west at juno.com (chris_west)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:33:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw:  Ampmeter
Message-ID: <20091124.083429.428.54837@mailpop05.vgs.untd.com>

Skip  - I am currently in the middle of repairing an otherwise unmolested
dash panel that had 2 "extra" holes in it.  One small one for some kind
of switch and a 2" one that contained...an ammeter.  The DPO apparently
had no "design sense" and the big hole was cut assymetric to the other
gauges.  It has been a PIA to fix (sheet metal plug and braze) because it
was so close to the crease that runs along the top of the panel.  This
dash is an interim installation in my car while I decide on a "permanent"
dash, maybe a wood veneer in the original patterm, and is going to be
wrinkle finished like the later cars.  For this reason the crease and
filled hole need to look right since I can't "fudge" the repair with the
normal vinyde covering.  I drove my car for a long time with a Smiths
ammeter in a single panel under the dash in front of the shifter - it
looked OK and was not in the way.  If your dash has not been cut, I would
recommend the under dash bracket. 

Chris - AN5L35xxx

--------- Forwarded message ----------
 
Thanks for all the good info and advise.  Amps NO, Volts YES!!!!
NOW, if I can
get a Smith votlmeter should I mount it in the dash under the starter
pull or
get a bracket for under the dash.  My bugeye seems to be original but I
am
interested in just keeping it running as a 'driver'.  But I don't want to
anything too stupid.  Thanks, Skip
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 24 10:00:57 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:00:57 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
In-Reply-To: <4B0C0AC3.3080200@wi.net>
References: <b777e2be0911231058o6a0877b6w2183db0802afc3bc@mail.gmail.com><4B0AE967.6000804@comcast.net>,
	<4B0B2435.4040508@wi.net>
	<5655C010B2F940349652CEFC1D277DE1@blackbox2>, <4B0C0AC3.3080200@wi.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W303811B561958F06022338B89D0@phx.gbl>

Fried crap ???


They weren't kidding that people would eat ANYTHING that's deep fried!!!


RD


> Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:33:07 -0600
>
> You're right Dean. That's why I had 5 bypasses in March! No more fried
> crap for me. Shoot, I don't even eat cheese anymore unless it's low fat
> mozzarella and I'm the grandson of a cheese maker.
>
>
> Dean Hedin wrote:
> > You can deep fry ANYTHING and they will love it in Wisconsin...

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Tue Nov 24 10:04:09 2009
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:04:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Great cutaway engine
Message-ID: <200911241704.nAOH49r8018005@xylocopa.ucdavis.edu>

> I thought Mini fans sucked through a radiator.
> I think they just have the fan on backward.
> My Midget, IIRC, turned CW.

Flipping a fan blade over does not change the airflow direction, it just
makes it less efficient due to the airfoil shape in the blade being "backwards"
An old trick for slow first flights on unthrottled model airplanes was to
turn the prop around. Hold one in your hand and flip it over, you'll see.

Glen Byrns

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Nov 24 11:19:25 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:19:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W303811B561958F06022338B89D0@phx.gbl>
References: <b777e2be0911231058o6a0877b6w2183db0802afc3bc@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B0AE967.6000804@comcast.net> <4B0B2435.4040508@wi.net>
	<5655C010B2F940349652CEFC1D277DE1@blackbox2> <4B0C0AC3.3080200@wi.net>
	<BAY112-W303811B561958F06022338B89D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <200911241019860.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

dyslexic are we?   CARP.... it's a fish... sort of.

ED
==
At 11:00 AM 11/24/2009, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
>Fried crap ???
>
>
>They weren't kidding that people would eat ANYTHING that's deep fried!!!
>
>
>RD

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Nov 24 11:27:02 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:27:02 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago???
In-Reply-To: <200911241019860.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <b777e2be0911231058o6a0877b6w2183db0802afc3bc@mail.gmail.com>,
	<4B0AE967.6000804@comcast.net>, <4B0B2435.4040508@wi.net>,
	<5655C010B2F940349652CEFC1D277DE1@blackbox2>,
	<4B0C0AC3.3080200@wi.net>,
	<BAY112-W303811B561958F06022338B89D0@phx.gbl>,
	<200911241019860.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W30EAA91160F1D0AA6B10E2B89D0@phx.gbl>

Messing with my mind are we?  My mind has also been deep fried, but the email
that I sent was still in my sent mail folder.  :)


RD

> Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:19:25 -0600
> From: peter at nosimport.com
>
> dyslexic are we? CARP.... it's a fish... sort of.
>
> ED
> ==
> At 11:00 AM 11/24/2009, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
> >Fried crap ???
> >
> >
> >They weren't kidding that people would eat ANYTHING that's deep fried!!!
> >
> >
> >RD

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Tue Nov 24 11:52:44 2009
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:52:44 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking for Hardtop seals
Message-ID: <fbc9308f0911241052k57a1abe4u49f4371226b20716@mail.gmail.com>

I picked up a Dan Dare style hardtop from a fellow Spridget owner here in
the NW and am now looking for a source for rubber seals.
It has no seal along the back, under the window and around the sides where
it sits on the body.
This is for my MK2 Sprite.

Here's a picture:
http://www.bastedo.net/sprite/hd06.jpg

That's a piece of pipe insulation there across the bottom edge just to keep
from scraping up the paint.
(AKA Redneck Hardtop Seal)

So, please hit me with your suggestions, comments, and obviously any good
sources of nice useful rubber seals are most welcome.

Rick (Dan Dare to the rescue) Bastedo

From conen at bellsouth.net  Tue Nov 24 12:49:30 2009
From: conen at bellsouth.net (Edmund Conen)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:49:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Listers sighted outside of Chicago?
Message-ID: <734419.34970.qm@web180205.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

per LAD...
>>That reminds me of a story I once read that said the zoos in the south have
two information boards at each stop.  One told the history and zoology of
the animal and the other had some tasty recipes.

  What do you mean, "story"?  :-)
 Ed in NC

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Tue Nov 24 16:29:28 2009
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:29:28 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Ampmeter
In-Reply-To: <740166.2722.qm@web46407.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <740166.2722.qm@web46407.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W78F9F42CC40DD2D2757C1CA9D0@phx.gbl>

Depending on how fancy you want to be the cheapo Harbor Freight voltmeter at
about $4 is far more accurate than you really need and costs $4. I use them
and if/when they break I get another one.
BillM

> Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:50:50 -0800
> From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Ampmeter
>
> Thanks for all the good info and advise.  Amps NO, Volts YES!!!!
> NOW, if I can
> get a Smith votlmeter should I mount it in the dash under the starter pull
or
> get a bracket for under the dash.  My bugeye seems to be original but I am
> interested in just keeping it running as a 'driver'.  But I don't want to
> anything too stupid.  Thanks, Skip
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov 24 19:30:15 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:30:15 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT!! Bitchers and Whiners delete NOW!!
Message-ID: <e98d88090911241830l2bdb6b22hfa93ae6dd1ae8535@mail.gmail.com>

Ya'll be talking some crap about the south and what is eaten round these
parts by some folks (not me, as I am a vegetarian)
Explain this northern mans choice of attire please??
http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/?p=6868

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From frog.aye at gmail.com  Tue Nov 24 20:05:45 2009
From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:05:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT!! Bitchers and Whiners delete NOW!!
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090911241830l2bdb6b22hfa93ae6dd1ae8535@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090911241830l2bdb6b22hfa93ae6dd1ae8535@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4333f8140911241905x41eff7c0o349822b526d34fc4@mail.gmail.com>

Brad,
Not wanting to start anything with a fellow vegitarian.... But HTH do you
know that this is a "northern man"?
Hal

On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 6:30 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> Ya'll be talking some crap about the south and what is eaten round these
> parts by some folks (not me, as I am a vegetarian)
> Explain this northern mans choice of attire please??
> http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/?p=6868
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942
>
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Nov 24 20:10:51 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:10:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT!! Bitchers and Whiners delete NOW!!
In-Reply-To: <4333f8140911241905x41eff7c0o349822b526d34fc4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090911241830l2bdb6b22hfa93ae6dd1ae8535@mail.gmail.com>
	<4333f8140911241905x41eff7c0o349822b526d34fc4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090911241910y4883ddc4k85584729230dc62c@mail.gmail.com>

Below the caption, they list the state that the photo was taken. This one
was from Michigan.
If you go the www.peopleofwalmart.com, you will see that every state has
someone to embarrass them, but this is what I just happened to see tonight,
and I wanted to share...
LOL

On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 9:05 PM, Hal Faulkner <frog.aye at gmail.com> wrote:

> Brad,
> Not wanting to start anything with a fellow vegitarian.... But HTH do you
> know that this is a "northern man"?
> Hal
>
> On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 6:30 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Ya'll be talking some crap about the south and what is eaten round these
>> parts by some folks (not me, as I am a vegetarian)
>> Explain this northern mans choice of attire please??
>> http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/?p=6868
>>
>> --
>> DON JULIO 1942
>>
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From bkitterer at me.com  Tue Nov 24 20:17:23 2009
From: bkitterer at me.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:17:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking for Hardtop seals
In-Reply-To: <fbc9308f0911241052k57a1abe4u49f4371226b20716@mail.gmail.com>
References: <fbc9308f0911241052k57a1abe4u49f4371226b20716@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B0555F55-E662-43E7-BE71-DFB1A87D8808@me.com>

Rick,

I have not checked recently but correct seals were available from Whitney's.  I am on the road and will be for some time an do not have all my files but perhaps someone else has the part numbers.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition
On Nov 24, 2009, at 10:52 AM, Rick Bastedo wrote:

> I picked up a Dan Dare style hardtop from a fellow Spridget owner here in
> the NW and am now looking for a source for rubber seals.
> It has no seal along the back, under the window and around the sides where
> it sits on the body.
> This is for my MK2 Sprite.
> 
> Here's a picture:
> http://www.bastedo.net/sprite/hd06.jpg
> 
> That's a piece of pipe insulation there across the bottom edge just to keep
> from scraping up the paint.
> (AKA Redneck Hardtop Seal)
> 
> So, please hit me with your suggestions, comments, and obviously any good
> sources of nice useful rubber seals are most welcome.
> 
> Rick (Dan Dare to the rescue) Bastedo
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Nov 24 20:48:35 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:48:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Shameless Plug
Message-ID: <402188520911241948s597b3fex567e9caec4853350@mail.gmail.com>

I got my Spridget calendars today! I am so glad Jim Johnson talked me
into trying Cafe Press for them; they do such a good job of printing
calendars.

This means it is time to star discussing photos for next year...
As it is the 50th Anniversary of the first "Spridget" Midget, there
will need to be a page of Mark I Midgets, so start thinking of how you
want yours immortalized for a year (or at least a month).
I expect to get another page worth of "Ran When Parked" pictures.
There will always be a page of Spridget Projects.
No telling what the Clarici page will be this time...
I hope Rich Ball, et al, intend to do another NOSHIT page.
I will be twisting Bruce Hamper's arm for a Spridgets of Misery (or
however they spell the name of that state).
I already have a couple pictures for the "Spridgets Going to the Dogs" page.
That leaves five more months... Did you want to make one? Do you have
a great idea for a month?
Let me know!
David L

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Nov 24 20:57:00 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:57:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Shameless Plug
In-Reply-To: <402188520911241948s597b3fex567e9caec4853350@mail.gmail.com>
References: <402188520911241948s597b3fex567e9caec4853350@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911241957q3a40e71eobbbc8a615ffcd3b2@mail.gmail.com>

Oh yes, I almost forgot the page of "Monster Midgets", Spridgets with
non-Spridget engines. Maybe Colin will send me some pictures of the
Fright? Rodger Grantham's supercharged rotary powered fibreglas car
from the LotO autocross would certainly fit right in, to say nothing
of Bill Young's V6 Midget.
David L

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Tue Nov 24 23:03:58 2009
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:03:58 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT!! Bitchers and Whiners delete NOW!!
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090911241830l2bdb6b22hfa93ae6dd1ae8535@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090911241830l2bdb6b22hfa93ae6dd1ae8535@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <52563.173.110.166.0.1259129038.squirrel@wm.wi.net>

Obviously a tourist  & not from the northern part of the country.  He'd
freeze his bum off in that getup; obviously had a rough tequila night! 
;-)


> Ya'll be talking some crap about the south and what is eaten round these
> parts by some folks (not me, as I am a vegetarian)
> Explain this northern mans choice of attire please??
> http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/?p=6868
>
> --
> DON JULIO 1942

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Nov 25 01:18:59 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:18:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT!! Bitchers and Whiners delete NOW!!
In-Reply-To: <52563.173.110.166.0.1259129038.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
References: <e98d88090911241830l2bdb6b22hfa93ae6dd1ae8535@mail.gmail.com>
	<52563.173.110.166.0.1259129038.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911250018x7132ae80w6196e6495eea7c4@mail.gmail.com>

I'm pretty sure I saw this guy in Wisconsin in September....  I think he
mooned me and Frank in Plymouth...

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 12:03 AM, <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:

> Obviously a tourist  & not from the northern part of the country.  He'd
> freeze his bum off in that getup; obviously had a rough tequila night!
> ;-)
>
>
> > Ya'll be talking some crap about the south and what is eaten round these
> > parts by some folks (not me, as I am a vegetarian)
> > Explain this northern mans choice of attire please??
> > http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/?p=6868
> >
> > --
> > DON JULIO 1942

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Wed Nov 25 01:34:41 2009
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:34:41 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: NO LBC CONTENT!! Bitchers and
 Whiners delete NOW!!
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0911250018x7132ae80w6196e6495eea7c4@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090911241830l2bdb6b22hfa93ae6dd1ae8535@mail.gmail.com>
	<52563.173.110.166.0.1259129038.squirrel@wm.wi.net>
	<43840a7e0911250018x7132ae80w6196e6495eea7c4@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8de85a9c0911250034p61b5b849yb4306f5dfa9d890c@mail.gmail.com>

If you recognize him from that PoWM picture, and remember him from
September, you were obviously paying way too much attention!



On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 2:18 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> I'm pretty sure I saw this guy in Wisconsin in September.... I think he
> mooned me and Frank in Plymouth...
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 12:03 AM, <dwoerpel at wi.net <dwoerpel%40wi.net>>
> wrote:
>
> > Obviously a tourist & not from the northern part of the country. He'd
> > freeze his bum off in that getup; obviously had a rough tequila night!
> > ;-)
> >
> >
> > > Ya'll be talking some crap about the south and what is eaten round
> these
> > > parts by some folks (not me, as I am a vegetarian)
> > > Explain this northern mans choice of attire please??
> > > http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/?p=6868

From grday at btinternet.com  Wed Nov 25 03:38:12 2009
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:38:12 -0000
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT!! Bitchers and Whiners delete NOW!!
References: <e98d88090911241830l2bdb6b22hfa93ae6dd1ae8535@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <802F082AE25447B886713574B7BE703D@user8634b3d69b>

He's not eating it....


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Yahoo Spridget list" 
<midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 2:30 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT!! Bitchers and Whiners delete NOW!!


> Ya'll be talking some crap about the south and what is eaten round these
> parts by some folks (not me, as I am a vegetarian)
> Explain this northern mans choice of attire please??
> http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/?p=6868
>
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From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Nov 25 07:19:18 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:19:18 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Shameless Plug
In-Reply-To: <402188520911241948s597b3fex567e9caec4853350@mail.gmail.com
  >
References: <402188520911241948s597b3fex567e9caec4853350@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <200911250619555.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

Ahem.... WHERE do I go to get one? Where does the money go?

anon...........



At 09:48 PM 11/24/2009, David Lieb wrote:
>I got my Spridget calendars today! I am so glad Jim Johnson talked me
>into trying Cafe Press for them; they do such a good job of printing
>calendars.
>
>This means it is time to star discussing photos for next year...
>As it is the 50th Anniversary of the first "Spridget" Midget, there
>will need to be a page of Mark I Midgets, so start thinking of how you
>want yours immortalized for a year (or at least a month).
>I expect to get another page worth of "Ran When Parked" pictures.
>There will always be a page of Spridget Projects.
>No telling what the Clarici page will be this time...
>I hope Rich Ball, et al, intend to do another NOSHIT page.
>I will be twisting Bruce Hamper's arm for a Spridgets of Misery (or
>however they spell the name of that state).
>I already have a couple pictures for the "Spridgets Going to the Dogs" page.
>That leaves five more months... Did you want to make one? Do you have
>a great idea for a month?
>Let me know!
>David L
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Nov 25 08:01:52 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:01:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Shameless Plug
In-Reply-To: <200911250619555.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <402188520911241948s597b3fex567e9caec4853350@mail.gmail.com>
	<200911250619555.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BFDE15E7A2AD40B2A24A99033A1EF4A9@Home>

> Ahem.... WHERE do I go to get one? Where does the money go?

I heard it will go to the Frank Clarisi Memorial Fund.  Frank is no longer 
working on Spridgets; he is restoring baby toys.

Michael Rowe

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Nov 25 10:35:33 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:35:33 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Shameless Plug
In-Reply-To: <200911250619555.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <402188520911241948s597b3fex567e9caec4853350@mail.gmail.com>
	<200911250619555.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911250935s2a99eac9id9e7441b26f6240e@mail.gmail.com>

> Ahem.... WHERE do I go to get one? Where does the money go?

Gee, I thought someone covered that once or twice already... I guess I
have lost track of my audience again ;-)

Since my shill has asked, I am referring to the annual calendar (third
year already!) sold by the Sprite-Midget Club USA
(http://www.sprite-midgetclub.org) at their CafePress store
(http://cafepress.com/spridget).

I get paid a grand total of $0 for this (I keep trying to erase the
tattoo on my forehead that says "gullible"). In fact, I get to pay
list price for the ones I buy. All of the proceeds, like the proceeds
from the other items in the store, go towards defraying the costs of
bringing you the Spridget Celebration of the Midget 50th at Road
America in 2011. My hope is that the funds will help this event be
even better than the Sprite 50th at Lake of the Ozarks in 2008. Rather
a tall order...

As most of you know, the pictures in the calendar are ones that have
been emailed to spridget.calendar at gmail.com from actual live
Spridgeteers. If your car is not in this year's edition, send me a
photo for next year's calendar.
David L

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Wed Nov 25 13:00:06 2009
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets]  NO LBC CONTENT!! Bitchers and Whiners delete, NOW!!
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11.1259175602.8541.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11.1259175602.8541.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4B0D8CC6.2040209@comcast.net>

Tequila Brad wrote:
> Explain this northern mans choice of attire please??
> http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/?p=6868 

 From Michigan? Obviously a poor laid-off auto worker whose delicates have 
become worn and thread bare. :)

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Wed Nov 25 13:42:57 2009
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:42:57 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT!! Bitchers and Whiners delete, NOW!!*
In-Reply-To: <4B0D8CC6.2040209@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <590756329.8396911259181777472.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

His "delicates" have become worn and threadbare? Geez---reckon that is from dragging on the ground in a rusty floored Spridget? 

--David C. (NOT a whiner or bitcher, but a world-class carmudgeon.) 8^) 
I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet more kisses begin with Bud Light than with a Kay jewelry product. 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kent McLean" <kentmclean at comcast.net> 
To: spridgets at autox.team.net 
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 3:00:06 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC CONTENT!! Bitchers and Whiners delete, NOW!! 

Tequila Brad wrote: 
> Explain this northern mans choice of attire please?? 
> http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/?p=6868 

>From Michigan? Obviously a poor laid-off auto worker whose delicates have 
become worn and thread bare. :) 

-- 
Kent McLean 
'56 100 BN2 
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From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Nov 25 15:36:52 2009
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:36:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Gogito ergo wipe
Message-ID: <200911251436285.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>

What if we put a wiper pivot every 6 inches on the cowl of a Spridget?

Frank?  Just pile the boxes on next to each other. No tube.  How many 
could we get on there?


Just thinkin'.


You guys are all probably home from work by now..... and I'm not!



Peter

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Nov 25 15:59:03 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:59:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Gogito ergo wipe
In-Reply-To: <200911251436285.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <200911251436285.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <4B0DB6B7.7010505@comcast.net>

Peter Caldwell wrote:
> What if we put a wiper pivot every 6 inches on the cowl of a Spridget?
>
> Frank?  Just pile the boxes on next to each other. No tube.  How many 
> could we get on there?
SEVEN
Yes I measured. Well 7.5 if you want to get technical ;)

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

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Wed Nov 25 15:57:37 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:57:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Gogito ergo wipe
In-Reply-To: <200911251436285.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <200911251436285.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <402188520911251457h5fb3756bv2ebb45b5048d705a@mail.gmail.com>

> What if we put a wiper pivot every 6 inches on the cowl of a Spridget?

You could probably get more on a Land Rover...
Just sayin'
David L

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Nov 25 16:30:18 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:30:18 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Gogito ergo wipe
In-Reply-To: <200911251436285.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
References: <200911251436285.SM01616@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W2692686A6A949A7B4D8A5CB89C0@phx.gbl>

Is that thinkin' working for you? :)



I'm wondering why you would want to do that?  'Cause I think ... that you
really want 3 on the bottom and 3 on the top rail of the winshield.   I don't
know 'why' you really want that ... I just know.



> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:36:52 -0600
>
> What if we put a wiper pivot every 6 inches on the cowl of a Spridget?
>
> Frank? Just pile the boxes on next to each other. No tube. How many
> could we get on there?
>
>
> Just thinkin'.
>
>
> You guys are all probably home from work by now..... and I'm not!
>
>
>
> Peter

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Nov 25 18:53:49 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:53:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

May your day be blessed with those you love and care about.

Herb
Grants Pass, Oregon

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Wed Nov 25 19:16:31 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:16:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>

We're blessed just being where we are; this gives us time to think about it.
...bill in oregon
=============================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WFO Herb
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 5:54 PM
To: Spridgeteers; Wedge List
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

May your day be blessed with those you love and care about.

Herb
Grants Pass, Oregon
_______________________________________________

From sales at justbrits.com  Wed Nov 25 21:11:43 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:11:43 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
In-Reply-To: <5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>
	<5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>
Message-ID: <4B0DFFFF.9030208@justbrits.com>

<< We're blessed just being where we are; this gives us time to
think about it. >>

VERY WELL said, Bill !!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all !!!!

Ed

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov 26 06:40:52 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:40:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
In-Reply-To: <4B0DFFFF.9030208@justbrits.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com><5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>
	<4B0DFFFF.9030208@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <D524C55F56B748F18A227FC10DE91E7E@HomePC>

Happy T-Day to all.

We can be thankful that the Lions are sooo bad that maybe the Pack can win 
three in a row.  That's the true spirit of Thanksgiving.

Can I have Brad and Hal's share of the turkey?

LAD

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 26 07:23:34 2009
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:23:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Smiths Voltmeter
In-Reply-To: <001301ca6bbd$30147b00$6501a8c0@normoffice>
References: <001301ca6bbd$30147b00$6501a8c0@normoffice>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910911260623s4a1da5dav1e2fb968ee5d474f@mail.gmail.com>

All I have left is one Veglia like the one in this pic:

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/2/4/2/2/1/8/webimg/323030399_tp.jpg

I'll start looking for more if anyone wants some from Jags.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Nov 26 07:29:19 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:29:19 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
In-Reply-To: <D524C55F56B748F18A227FC10DE91E7E@HomePC>
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>
	<5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>
	<4B0DFFFF.9030208@justbrits.com>
	<D524C55F56B748F18A227FC10DE91E7E@HomePC>
Message-ID: <e98d88090911260629n3ac622a1gd62eeb757f4626e0@mail.gmail.com>

You can have my share! LOL
Thank you again for the LotO DVD!!

On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 7:40 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Happy T-Day to all.
>
> We can be thankful that the Lions are sooo bad that maybe the Pack can win
> three in a row.  That's the true spirit of Thanksgiving.
>
> Can I have Brad and Hal's share of the turkey?
>
> LAD
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 26 08:19:26 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:19:26 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
In-Reply-To: <5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>,
	<5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W146CA08D7E7BCED126B8C4B89B0@phx.gbl>

Thanks!



You're a bit late though.  Thanksgiving was Oct 12th!  ;)

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada


> -----Original Message-----
> WFO Herb
> Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
>
> May your day be blessed with those you love and care about.
>
> Herb
> Grants Pass, Oregon

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Nov 26 08:41:28 2009
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:41:28 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W146CA08D7E7BCED126B8C4B89B0@phx.gbl>
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>
	<5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>
	<BAY112-W146CA08D7E7BCED126B8C4B89B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <e98d88090911260741i327ab12p7ebe2bcfd898589e@mail.gmail.com>

I didn't know the Pilgrims landed earlier in Canada!!!!

On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 9:19 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Thanks!
>
>
>
> You're a bit late though.  Thanksgiving was Oct 12th!  ;)
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > WFO Herb
> > Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
> >
> > May your day be blessed with those you love and care about.
> >
> > Herb
> > Grants Pass, Oregon
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 26 09:09:56 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:09:56 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090911260741i327ab12p7ebe2bcfd898589e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>,
	<5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>,
	<BAY112-W146CA08D7E7BCED126B8C4B89B0@phx.gbl>,
	<e98d88090911260741i327ab12p7ebe2bcfd898589e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W9BE4AD1D03572DAF64628B89B0@phx.gbl>

Pilgrims?  You're country doesn't go farther back than that?  :)

Robert




Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:41:28 -0600

I didn't know the Pilgrims landed earlier in Canada!!!!


On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 9:19 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

Thanks!



You're a bit late though.  Thanksgiving was Oct 12th!  ;)

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada





> -----Original Message-----
> WFO Herb
> Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
>
> May your day be blessed with those you love and care about.
>
> Herb
> Grants Pass, Oregon

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Nov 26 09:42:50 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:42:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W9BE4AD1D03572DAF64628B89B0@phx.gbl>
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>
	<5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>
	<BAY112-W146CA08D7E7BCED126B8C4B89B0@phx.gbl>
	<e98d88090911260741i327ab12p7ebe2bcfd898589e@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W9BE4AD1D03572DAF64628B89B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <3C17AE7202A3490082736D4E57610155@Home>

> Pilgrims?  You're country doesn't go farther back than that?  :)

Yes, but they were the beginning of the end.

Michael Rowe

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Nov 26 10:02:14 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:02:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W9BE4AD1D03572DAF64628B89B0@phx.gbl>
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>,
	<5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>,
	<BAY112-W146CA08D7E7BCED126B8C4B89B0@phx.gbl>,
	<e98d88090911260741i327ab12p7ebe2bcfd898589e@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W9BE4AD1D03572DAF64628B89B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <DC58F9F9E67D4E94A320391328B2FBC9@HomePC>

I think it's those metric calendars that screwed them up.

ED

--------------------------------------------------
From: <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 10:09 AM
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 26th

Pilgrims?  You're country doesn't go farther back than that?  :)

Robert




Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:41:28 -0600

I didn't know the Pilgrims landed earlier in Canada!!!!


On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 9:19 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

Thanks!



You're a bit late though.  Thanksgiving was Oct 12th!  ;)

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada





> -----Original Message-----
> WFO Herb
> Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
>
> May your day be blessed with those you love and care about.
>
> Herb
> Grants Pass, Oregon
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Thu Nov 26 10:21:56 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:21:56 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
In-Reply-To: <DC58F9F9E67D4E94A320391328B2FBC9@HomePC>
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>
	<5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>
	<BAY112-W146CA08D7E7BCED126B8C4B89B0@phx.gbl>
	<e98d88090911260741i327ab12p7ebe2bcfd898589e@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W9BE4AD1D03572DAF64628B89B0@phx.gbl>
	<DC58F9F9E67D4E94A320391328B2FBC9@HomePC>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911260921n6789edfaq6ccb83b3d8f9a102@mail.gmail.com>

That and too much Molsons.....
EDII

On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 11:02 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> I think it's those metric calendars that screwed them up.
>
> ED
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
> Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 10:09 AM
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 26th
>
> Pilgrims?  You're country doesn't go farther back than that?  :)
>
> Robert

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 26 10:47:01 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:47:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Winterizing tips?
Message-ID: <659952.26041.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Probably not gonna get much driving in over the next few months.  Anyone have tips for winterizing the Midget?  What do I do about the fuel?  Are there additives I should get?  I'll probably start her up twice a month.  She's in a finished garage, so weather is not a worry.   I'm also in the middle of breaking in the motor.  No where near 500 miles yet.  Any ideas on what can be done?  I'll sneak her out whenever it's sunny.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 26 11:09:08 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:09:08 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0911260921n6789edfaq6ccb83b3d8f9a102@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>,
	<5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>,
	<BAY112-W146CA08D7E7BCED126B8C4B89B0@phx.gbl>,
	<e98d88090911260741i327ab12p7ebe2bcfd898589e@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAY112-W9BE4AD1D03572DAF64628B89B0@phx.gbl>,
	<DC58F9F9E67D4E94A320391328B2FBC9@HomePC>,
	<43840a7e0911260921n6789edfaq6ccb83b3d8f9a102@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W8B6F278685848934DCB0EB89B0@phx.gbl>

Gotta admit that when you went to a big bar, a Molson Export was the beer to
order.  Get a waitress' attention from any distance.  Hold up your 2 hands
with your 2 index fingers crossed in an X and you got served quickly.  You
could also do numbers and size with hand signals.  It wasn't hard to get 6
large X.


> Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:21:56 -0600
>
> That and too much Molsons.....
> EDII
>
> On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 11:02 AM, Larry Daniels
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
>
> > I think it's those metric calendars that screwed them up.
> >
> > ED

From pythias at pacifier.com  Thu Nov 26 11:34:43 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:34:43 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Winterizing tips?
In-Reply-To: <659952.26041.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <659952.26041.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <445402744.20091126103443@pacifier.com>

Hello Edward,

     I park mine in the garage. I don't disconnect or drain or add
     anything. I just wait for the one nice dry day a month, then
     drive it. It's a little colder up there, so if you have winter
     gas instead of summer stuff you should be fine for starting. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
      * "He's a boring chap," said Tom indulgently.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Thu Nov 26 11:42:32 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:42:32 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W146CA08D7E7BCED126B8C4B89B0@phx.gbl>
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>
	<5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>
	<BAY112-W146CA08D7E7BCED126B8C4B89B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911261042y9890cdh59431264ab79b216@mail.gmail.com>

What!  I missed a turkey meal????

Thanks!
>
>
>
> You're a bit late though.  Thanksgiving was Oct 12th!  ;)
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada

From cbaustin at verizon.net  Thu Nov 26 11:48:19 2009
From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:48:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th - soon to be 27th
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>,
	<5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>,
	<BAY112-W146CA08D7E7BCED126B8C4B89B0@phx.gbl>,
	<e98d88090911260741i327ab12p7ebe2bcfd898589e@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAY112-W9BE4AD1D03572DAF64628B89B0@phx.gbl>,
	<DC58F9F9E67D4E94A320391328B2FBC9@HomePC>,
	<43840a7e0911260921n6789edfaq6ccb83b3d8f9a102@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W8B6F278685848934DCB0EB89B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <6AC1CCC2F744408380A9CC4AF0954C14@universal1>

    What's the hand signal for Elsinore??

                                                                        CB

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 26 12:01:29 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:01:29 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th - soon to be 27th
In-Reply-To: <6AC1CCC2F744408380A9CC4AF0954C14@universal1>
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>, ,
	<5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>, ,
	<BAY112-W146CA08D7E7BCED126B8C4B89B0@phx.gbl>, ,
	<e98d88090911260741i327ab12p7ebe2bcfd898589e@mail.gmail.com>, ,
	<BAY112-W9BE4AD1D03572DAF64628B89B0@phx.gbl>, ,
	<DC58F9F9E67D4E94A320391328B2FBC9@HomePC>, ,
	<43840a7e0911260921n6789edfaq6ccb83b3d8f9a102@mail.gmail.com>,
	<BAY112-W8B6F278685848934DCB0EB89B0@phx.gbl>,
	<6AC1CCC2F744408380A9CC4AF0954C14@universal1>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W39C8C878E980959EF19DBBB89B0@phx.gbl>

The hand signals for that are only fictional.








From: cbaustin at verizon.net




    What's the hand signal for Elsinore??

                                                                        CB

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Thu Nov 26 12:02:42 2009
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:02:42 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W9BE4AD1D03572DAF64628B89B0@phx.gbl>
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>,
	<5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>,
	<BAY112-W146CA08D7E7BCED126B8C4B89B0@phx.gbl>,
	<e98d88090911260741i327ab12p7ebe2bcfd898589e@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W9BE4AD1D03572DAF64628B89B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4B0ED0D2.8060009@frontiernet.net>

Unfortunately, it does. Thanksgiving is the day the descendants of the 
legitimate inhabitants set aside to mourn the arrival of the Pilgrims 
and their hospitality toward them.

Kate


robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
> Pilgrims?  You're country doesn't go farther back than that?  :)
>
> Robert
>
>
>
>
> Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:41:28 -0600
>
> I didn't know the Pilgrims landed earlier in Canada!!!!
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 9:19 AM, <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> You're a bit late though.  Thanksgiving was Oct 12th!  ;)
>
> Robert Duquette
> Ottawa ON Canada
>
>
>
>
>
>   
>> -----Original Message-----
>> WFO Herb
>> Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
>>
>> May your day be blessed with those you love and care about.
>>
>> Herb
>> Grants Pass, Oregon
>>     
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Nov 26 12:10:15 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:10:15 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911261042y9890cdh59431264ab79b216@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>,
	<5A516EB19D9C424D968B5DCF77FE0BBE@spider>,
	<BAY112-W146CA08D7E7BCED126B8C4B89B0@phx.gbl>,
	<2ad6c6b10911261042y9890cdh59431264ab79b216@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W24251FE5F0EAA3B76E4933B89B0@phx.gbl>

Yeah, but not to worry.  Though we had first pick, there's still lots of
turkeys available.






Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:42:32 -0800
From: froggi60 at gmail.com


What!  I missed a turkey meal????



Thanks!



You're a bit late though.  Thanksgiving was Oct 12th!  ;)

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Nov 26 12:22:33 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:22:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Winterizing tips?
In-Reply-To: <659952.26041.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <659952.26041.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B0ED579.2060205@comcast.net>

Edward Perez wrote:
> Probably not gonna get much driving in over the next few months.  Anyone have tips for winterizing the Midget?  
Put the top up, check the antifreeze, turn on the heater spigot.

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

From sales at justbrits.com  Thu Nov 26 13:07:10 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:07:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Winterizing tips?
In-Reply-To: <4B0ED579.2060205@comcast.net>
References: <659952.26041.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<4B0ED579.2060205@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4B0EDFEE.6040307@justbrits.com>

Frank, Frank, Frank - tsk tsk !!!  YOU forgot the most
important item <F><G><F> !!!

<<Put the top up, check the antifreeze, turn on the heater spigot. >>

And "Drive it like you stole it." !!!!!

<VBG> !!!!

LAD

From doug_altman at yahoo.com  Thu Nov 26 16:39:16 2009
From: doug_altman at yahoo.com (Doug Altman)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:39:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking for Hardtop seals
In-Reply-To: <B0555F55-E662-43E7-BE71-DFB1A87D8808@me.com>
References: <fbc9308f0911241052k57a1abe4u49f4371226b20716@mail.gmail.com>
	<B0555F55-E662-43E7-BE71-DFB1A87D8808@me.com>
Message-ID: <13666.66792.qm@web63508.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

Rick - I am not sure if you ever got the answers you needed, but from an old note I had, if he still carriers them, Bill Bolton used to have the seals.  Bolt-On Healeys, 541-895-5576, billb at healey.org, or tricarb at aol.com.

I also had notes that JC Whitney carried seal material that would work but I do not have the numbers.  Doug    ....o~'o


________________________________

Rick,

I have not checked recently but correct seals were available from Whitney's.  I am on the road and will be for some time an do not have all my files but perhaps someone else has the part numbers.

Bob Kitterer

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Thu Nov 26 17:13:42 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:13:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10911251753v7e1b891y9e8df8791b193bad@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W2D9A52BD82CFC88EED3E1C29A0@phx.gbl>

Well said Herb.



Happy Thanksgiving for those of us in the US,

happy belated Thanksgiving to those in Canada, Eh..

and Happy November 26th to those in other countries,

raise a glass of your favorite tasty beverage in CHEERS!!

be thankful for all your loved ones,

and thankful for this list and the great people on it!!!




Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:53:49 -0800
> From: froggi60 at gmail.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net; tr8 at mercury.lcs.mit.edu
> Subject: [Spridgets] 26th
>
> Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
>
> May your day be blessed with those you love and care about.
>
> Herb
> Grants Pass, Oregon

_________________________________________________________________
Windows 7: It works the way you want. Learn more.
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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Nov 27 07:10:29 2009
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:10:29 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] oil and filters at pep boys today only $5
Message-ID: <1243003898.8539151259331029775.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

They are running a black friday special till 11 am 5 quarts of oil and a filter for 5 after mail in rebate and antifreeze is buy one get one after rebate. 
Ryan 

From 72spridget at gmail.com  Fri Nov 27 07:43:00 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:43:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] oil and filters at pep boys today only $5
In-Reply-To: <1243003898.8539151259331029775.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1243003898.8539151259331029775.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <402188520911270642u6fc2d5f1n3906ea2299ad9e4b@mail.gmail.com>

> They are running a black friday special till 11 am 5 quarts of oil and a filter for 5 after mail in rebate and antifreeze is buy one get one after rebate.

That would be because I just bought a case of oil and a filter at
O'Reilly's on Wednesday...
David L

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Fri Nov 27 11:10:13 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:10:13 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Flat Tappet oil, New Rislone oil
Message-ID: <00c301ca6f8c$debb4580$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Paul,



Yes but the product won't be on the shelves until spring.



Kind regards,



Fred Mannix



Fred Mannix

Quality Control Mgr and Product Specialist

Bar's Products, Inc.

800.521.7475 x204

248.634.1505 fax

Fmannix at barsproducts.com



From: Mary Doty [mailto:mdoty at barsproducts.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 11:34 AM
To: 'Fred Mannix'
Subject: FW: New Rislone?







From: Paul Asgeirsson [mailto:PAsgeirsson at att.net]
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:33 PM
To: customerservice at barsproducts.com
Subject: New Rislone?



Dear Sirs,



Is this a product newly designed to help protect cam lobe and tappet wear on
older design "Flat tappet engines?"



Typically one of the zinc products has been significantly reduced in motor
oils in recent years to lengthen the life of catalytic converters (Gotta last
through warrantee period!) by avoiding the concentrations of some zinc's.



Thanks in advance for your answer.



Regards, Paul

From jackson.skip at yahoo.com  Fri Nov 27 11:48:55 2009
From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:48:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Flat Tappet oil, New Rislone oil
Message-ID: <827531.69591.qm@web46414.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Is Mobil One worth the money?  Skip

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 27 12:18:43 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:18:43 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] oil and filters at pep boys today only $5
In-Reply-To: <1243003898.8539151259331029775.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1243003898.8539151259331029775.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <b777e2be0911271118o7146b860q11c57aac54b414d4@mail.gmail.com>

On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 7:10 AM, <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:
They are running a black friday special till 11 am 5 quarts of oil and a
filter for 5 after mail in rebate and antifreeze is buy one get one after
rebate.

Several years back, Pep Boys had great deals on oil after the rebate. The
case price was like 59 cents a quart after the rebate. There was tax on the
retail price too but it was really cheap so I would buy some every time they
did it and I was eligible. I ended up with one whole shelving unit filled
with cases. My son and my son-in-law would give me shit all the time for
buying it...

Well, I'm down to about four or five cases now! But when I think of the
fleet that I have, I figure I have saved a bundle if I had to buy oil at $2
a quart today!!! I will admit that I use coupons at the car places for oil
changes on the Miata, HHR and Blazer to save me the recycling trouble since
these all get more than one oil change a year.

-- 
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...
1969 Midget - racing the 67 to the boneyard
2005 Miata - wife's car
2000 Blazer - hauls and tows
2007 HHR - my everyday & traveling car
1989 Baha Cruisers 280 XLE with twin SBCs
2007 Kawasaki Jet Ski with 4 stroke 1200 Ninja engine
2001 Kawasaki 1500 Vulcan
1977 Yamaha 750 triple
1966 Honda 305 Dream
1969 Honda 305 Dream

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Fri Nov 27 12:35:37 2009
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:35:37 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 30, Issue 52
In-Reply-To: <mailman.11.1259348402.5241.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.11.1259348402.5241.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <fbc9308f0911271135l1b7a5893hb163aac7cf3d80ab@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks, I think I found it here:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/product.jcw?nval=0&statenval=0&productId=2008597&shopid=100001&pageid=13&skuId=163411&id=3332938

or if you please:

*http://tinyurl.com/y92uzww

Does that seem right?
*



************************************************
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:39:16 -0800 (PST)
From: Doug Altman <doug_altman at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Looking for Hardtop seals


Rick - I am not sure if you ever got the answers you needed, but from an old
note I had, if he still carriers them, Bill Bolton used to have the seals.
 Bolt-On Healeys, 541-895-5576, billb at healey.org, or tricarb at aol.com.

I also had notes that JC Whitney carried seal material that would work but I
do not have the numbers.  Doug    ....o~'o

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Fri Nov 27 12:36:50 2009
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:36:50 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking for hardtop seals
Message-ID: <fbc9308f0911271136i6b277403m58e9a2f5c786f55f@mail.gmail.com>

Sorry for my failure to change the subject line before...


On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 11:35 AM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks, I think I found it here:
>
>
> http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/product.jcw?nval=0&statenval=0&productId=2008597&shopid=100001&pageid=13&skuId=163411&id=3332938
>
> or if you please:
>
> *http://tinyurl.com/y92uzww
>
> Does that seem right?
> *
>
>
>
> ************************************************
>
> Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:39:16 -0800 (PST)
> From: Doug Altman <doug_altman at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Looking for Hardtop seals
>
>
> Rick - I am not sure if you ever got the answers you needed, but from an
> old note I had, if he still carriers them, Bill Bolton used to have the
> seals.  Bolt-On Healeys, 541-895-5576, billb at healey.org, or
> tricarb at aol.com.
>
> I also had notes that JC Whitney carried seal material that would work but
> I do not have the numbers.  Doug    ....o~'o

From bkitterer at me.com  Fri Nov 27 13:50:56 2009
From: bkitterer at me.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:50:56 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking for hardtop seals
In-Reply-To: <fbc9308f0911271136i6b277403m58e9a2f5c786f55f@mail.gmail.com>
References: <fbc9308f0911271136i6b277403m58e9a2f5c786f55f@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <557D697C-D64F-455E-B8EB-F5B796865804@me.com>

Rick,

The one you listed looks more like the door windlace if it has a fabric cover.  The hardtop to body seal, for stock hard tops, looks more like number 2 on this page, as best as I can recall.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/PUSHON_TRIM_WEATHERSTRIPS_FOR_DOORS_TRUNKS_WINDOWSID=12;0;200001620+1961+1101003813;0;100001;ProductName;13;0;0;0;2008597;true;0


Bob Kitterer

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

On Nov 27, 2009, at 11:36 AM, Rick Bastedo wrote:

> Sorry for my failure to change the subject line before...
> 
> 
> On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 11:35 AM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Thanks, I think I found it here:
>> 
>> 
>> http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/product.jcw?nval=0&statenval=0&productId=2008597&shopid=100001&pageid=13&skuId=163411&id=3332938
>> 
>> or if you please:
>> 
>> *http://tinyurl.com/y92uzww
>> 
>> Does that seem right?
>> *
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ************************************************
>> 
>> Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:39:16 -0800 (PST)
>> From: Doug Altman <doug_altman at yahoo.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Looking for Hardtop seals
>> 
>> 
>> Rick - I am not sure if you ever got the answers you needed, but from an
>> old note I had, if he still carriers them, Bill Bolton used to have the
>> seals.  Bolt-On Healeys, 541-895-5576, billb at healey.org, or
>> tricarb at aol.com.
>> 
>> I also had notes that JC Whitney carried seal material that would work but
>> I do not have the numbers.  Doug    ....o~'o
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 27 15:41:06 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:41:06 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] The wrong side of the road
In-Reply-To: <f91b5ee792ae9a98b9f31b6fb828dbde@autos.sympatico.ca>
References: <f91b5ee792ae9a98b9f31b6fb828dbde@autos.sympatico.ca>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W2693559EA73487A196316DB89A0@phx.gbl>

Left - right - wrong?



http://autos.sympatico.ca/photos-videos/1962/fun-facts-about-driving-on-the-r
ight-errrr-wrong-side-of-the-road


So there you have it!!!

From sales at justbrits.com  Fri Nov 27 16:26:32 2009
From: sales at justbrits.com (Sales at " Just Brits ")
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:26:32 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] The wrong side of the road
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W2693559EA73487A196316DB89A0@phx.gbl>
References: <f91b5ee792ae9a98b9f31b6fb828dbde@autos.sympatico.ca>
	<BAY112-W2693559EA73487A196316DB89A0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4B106028.1030702@justbrits.com>

Yo RD !!

<< -errrr-wrong-side-of-the-road >>

Did you check out the New Joisey 'Californian'
Prancing Horse whose pics where below Hitler's
R vs L verbage ?!?!?!? 

LOVE to put THAT motor in the Camino or my
Big Healey <smirk><VBG> !!!!

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Nov 27 18:21:05 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:21:05 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] The wrong side of the road
In-Reply-To: <4B106028.1030702@justbrits.com>
References: <f91b5ee792ae9a98b9f31b6fb828dbde@autos.sympatico.ca>,
	<BAY112-W2693559EA73487A196316DB89A0@phx.gbl>,
	<4B106028.1030702@justbrits.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W20BE0C7769CF84119DBE20B8990@phx.gbl>

I skipped through a few of the images.



Wouldn't you get arrested for that?  ;)

RD

> Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:26:32 -0600
> From: sales at justbrits.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Yo RD !!
>
> << -errrr-wrong-side-of-the-road >>
>
> Did you check out the New Joisey 'Californian'
> Prancing Horse whose pics where below Hitler's
> R vs L verbage ?!?!?!?
>
> LOVE to put THAT motor in the Camino or my
> Big Healey <smirk><VBG> !!!!

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Fri Nov 27 19:29:15 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:29:15 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Question for West Coasters - No LBC
Message-ID: <b777e2be0911271829y457b131er8d9966e02eaf7bfb@mail.gmail.com>

I'm thinking of adding a sidetrip to June Lake, close to Mammoth Lake, to my
Las Vegas vacation in January. Anybody know what the weather is like there
in Jan.?

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

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Fri Nov 27 20:07:00 2009
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:07:00 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Question for West Coasters - No LBC
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be0911271829y457b131er8d9966e02eaf7bfb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b777e2be0911271829y457b131er8d9966e02eaf7bfb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B1093D4.7060807@frontiernet.net>

Probably warmer than Elko.

Kate


CosmicMag1380 wrote:
> I'm thinking of adding a sidetrip to June Lake, close to Mammoth Lake, to my
> Las Vegas vacation in January. Anybody know what the weather is like there
> in Jan.?

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Fri Nov 27 20:08:53 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:08:53 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Question for West Coasters - No LBC
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be0911271829y457b131er8d9966e02eaf7bfb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b777e2be0911271829y457b131er8d9966e02eaf7bfb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AD4F38FBE9F442B29A69AFD33EBDD605@spider>

Weather forecast +   ...bill in Oregon

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=37.81,-118
.99

 

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

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of CosmicMag1380
Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 6:29 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Question for West Coasters - No LBC

 

I'm thinking of adding a sidetrip to June Lake, close to Mammoth Lake, to my

Las Vegas vacation in January. Anybody know what the weather is like there

in Jan.?

 

-- 

Kent

1960 Bugeye

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

_______________________________________________

From bkitterer at me.com  Fri Nov 27 22:48:31 2009
From: bkitterer at me.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:48:31 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Question for West Coasters - No LBC
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be0911271829y457b131er8d9966e02eaf7bfb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <b777e2be0911271829y457b131er8d9966e02eaf7bfb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FE5A65E6-16D7-4335-8A27-59FBD236FF30@me.com>

If it is a normal year then snow.  Most of the area is over 7,000 ft.


Bob Kitterer

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

On Nov 27, 2009, at 6:29 PM, CosmicMag1380 wrote:

> I'm thinking of adding a sidetrip to June Lake, close to Mammoth Lake, to my
> Las Vegas vacation in January. Anybody know what the weather is like there
> in Jan.?
> 
> -- 
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Sat Nov 28 06:58:48 2009
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:58:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Question for West Coasters - No LBC
References: <b777e2be0911271829y457b131er8d9966e02eaf7bfb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <02b101ca7032$e8b1c2c0$6401a8c0@refisk>

Do you have snow chains for your HHR?  :-)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "CosmicMag1380" <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 9:29 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Question for West Coasters - No LBC


> I'm thinking of adding a sidetrip to June Lake, close to Mammoth Lake, to 
> my
> Las Vegas vacation in January. Anybody know what the weather is like there
> in Jan.?
>
> -- 
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Sat Nov 28 10:59:48 2009
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:59:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking for hardtop seals
In-Reply-To: <557D697C-D64F-455E-B8EB-F5B796865804@me.com>
References: <fbc9308f0911271136i6b277403m58e9a2f5c786f55f@mail.gmail.com>
	<557D697C-D64F-455E-B8EB-F5B796865804@me.com>
Message-ID: <4B116514.6020806@wi.net>

Bob,

Your link didn't work for me.  Is this it?

http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/textsearch_result.jcw?sku=pushon+trim+weatherstripping&shopid=100001&_requestid=1808965

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  We did...Burrrp!   sorry.
Dave W.
59 :{)
59 MGA
Burlington WI


Bob Kitterer wrote:
> Rick,
>
> The one you listed looks more like the door windlace if it has a fabric cover.  The hardtop to body seal, for stock hard tops, looks more like number 2 on this page, as best as I can recall.
>
> http://www.jcwhitney.com/PUSHON_TRIM_WEATHERSTRIPS_FOR_DOORS_TRUNKS_WINDOWSID=12;0;200001620+1961+1101003813;0;100001;ProductName;13;0;0;0;2008597;true;0
>
>
> Bob Kitterer
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
> 2000 Miata Special Edition
>
> On Nov 27, 2009, at 11:36 AM, Rick Bastedo wrote:
>
>   
>> Sorry for my failure to change the subject line before...
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 11:35 AM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>     
>>> Thanks, I think I found it here:
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/product.jcw?nval=0&statenval=0&productId=2008597&shopid=100001&pageid=13&skuId=163411&id=3332938
>>>
>>> or if you please:
>>>
>>> *http://tinyurl.com/y92uzww
>>>
>>> Does that seem right?
>>> *
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ************************************************
>>>
>>> Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:39:16 -0800 (PST)
>>> From: Doug Altman <doug_altman at yahoo.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Looking for Hardtop seals
>>>
>>>
>>> Rick - I am not sure if you ever got the answers you needed, but from an
>>> old note I had, if he still carriers them, Bill Bolton used to have the
>>> seals.  Bolt-On Healeys, 541-895-5576, billb at healey.org, or
>>> tricarb at aol.com.
>>>
>>> I also had notes that JC Whitney carried seal material that would work but
>>> I do not have the numbers.  Doug    ....o~'o

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Sat Nov 28 11:18:07 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:18:07 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Question for West Coasters - No LBC
In-Reply-To: <4b10ddca.8913f30a.6b97.1557SMTPIN_ADDED@mx.google.com>
References: <b777e2be0911271829y457b131er8d9966e02eaf7bfb@mail.gmail.com>
	<4b10ddca.8913f30a.6b97.1557SMTPIN_ADDED@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <b777e2be0911281018h48b3220cve26620f1def50ffe@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks to everyone who replied to my question about the January weather in
June Lake, CA. We're going to Las Vegas to get out of the cold and snow that
will be here in Cincinnati at that time so the boss says no to the June Lake
idea. Have to keep her happy... If anyone is in the Las Vegas area or on the
way to Cincinnati from there and wants to catch up, let me know!

Thanks for the info,

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

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Nov 28 11:48:10 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:48:10 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking for hardtop seals
In-Reply-To: <4B116514.6020806@wi.net>
References: <fbc9308f0911271136i6b277403m58e9a2f5c786f55f@mail.gmail.com>,
	<557D697C-D64F-455E-B8EB-F5B796865804@me.com>,
	<4B116514.6020806@wi.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W351ACA0B50C488AC6FEB6BB8990@phx.gbl>

I've heard of harbour seals!  Where is this breed called hardtop seals found?
;)

From bkitterer at me.com  Sat Nov 28 11:50:59 2009
From: bkitterer at me.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:50:59 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking for hardtop seals
In-Reply-To: <4B116514.6020806@wi.net>
References: <fbc9308f0911271136i6b277403m58e9a2f5c786f55f@mail.gmail.com>
	<557D697C-D64F-455E-B8EB-F5B796865804@me.com>
	<4B116514.6020806@wi.net>
Message-ID: <CCAAD0B6-C07E-4E0E-B03F-F634D20C8054@me.com>

The full circle one looks correct - - bearing in mind it has been over ten years since I did this.  When I got mine they were available with a windlace material over the clip which was very close to the original.

Just finished our forth turkey dinner so it had to bee good.

Bob Kitterer

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

On Nov 28, 2009, at 9:59 AM, Woerpel wrote:

> Bob,
> 
> Your link didn't work for me.  Is this it?
> 
> http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/textsearch_result.jcw?sku=pushon+trim+weatherstripping&shopid=100001&_requestid=1808965
> 
> Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  We did...Burrrp!   sorry.
> Dave W.
> 59 :{)
> 59 MGA
> Burlington WI
> 
> 
> Bob Kitterer wrote:
>> Rick,
>> 
>> The one you listed looks more like the door windlace if it has a fabric cover.  The hardtop to body seal, for stock hard tops, looks more like number 2 on this page, as best as I can recall.
>> 
>> http://www.jcwhitney.com/PUSHON_TRIM_WEATHERSTRIPS_FOR_DOORS_TRUNKS_WINDOWSID=12;0;200001620+1961+1101003813;0;100001;ProductName;13;0;0;0;2008597;true;0
>> 
>> 
>> Bob Kitterer
>> 
>> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
>> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
>> 2000 Miata Special Edition
>> 
>> On Nov 27, 2009, at 11:36 AM, Rick Bastedo wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>> Sorry for my failure to change the subject line before...
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 11:35 AM, Rick Bastedo <rbastedo at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> Thanks, I think I found it here:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/product.jcw?nval=0&statenval=0&productId=2008597&shopid=100001&pageid=13&skuId=163411&id=3332938
>>>> 
>>>> or if you please:
>>>> 
>>>> *http://tinyurl.com/y92uzww
>>>> 
>>>> Does that seem right?
>>>> *
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ************************************************
>>>> 
>>>> Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:39:16 -0800 (PST)
>>>> From: Doug Altman <doug_altman at yahoo.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Looking for Hardtop seals
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Rick - I am not sure if you ever got the answers you needed, but from an
>>>> old note I had, if he still carriers them, Bill Bolton used to have the
>>>> seals.  Bolt-On Healeys, 541-895-5576, billb at healey.org, or
>>>> tricarb at aol.com.
>>>> 
>>>> I also had notes that JC Whitney carried seal material that would work but
>>>> I do not have the numbers.  Doug    ....o~'o
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 28 16:41:18 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:41:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Magic Touch
Message-ID: <4B11B51E.6020700@comcast.net>

My son dropped off the 1098 (Sprite) engine that came in the back of his 
Morris Minor.
This engine has been out of a car for about 40 years give or take a year 
or so.
It's from a 65 Sprite that was pulled out of the car in 1970.
Anyway, it is a complete 1098 (10CC) engine with carbs, starter, 
generator, and a dizzy.
I squirted some carb cleaner in the carbs, popped off the float lids and 
squirted some in them, cleaned the points, bolted on the starter and 
went to crank it over.
Well it fired up after about 2 revolutions. It  does have a leaky carb 
bowl which I will fix tonight then fill the bowls with gas and see just 
what I have.
I do NOT need another 1098 hanging around my garage, I have a few in the 
coop already.
So if anybody wants a running 1098 let me know. It has a clutch too, 
I'll even throw in a tranny of unknown condition.
Cheap!!!

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

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Nov 28 18:57:53 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:57:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 Magic Motor
Message-ID: <4B11D521.4090005@comcast.net>

After fixing the leaky carb, she fired up but had no oil pressure gauge 
hooked up to it so now I have a line of oil from the back of my garage
to the overhead door, it has pressure! I put a gauge on it and it has a 
steady 65 psi even at a low idle, which sounded very sweet humming away 
on the garage floor.
It's dirty, greasy. painted weird green but it does run nice, no smoke, 
no knocks, no taps, and no guarantee about oil leaks.
I did see oil weeping out of the filter canister which I am sure is just 
the 40 year old O  ring needing to be replaced along with the 40 year 
old oil filter.
I ran it for two 5 minute intervals, I did not have a radiator hooked up 
to it. The rear carb uses more gas than the front carb so they are out 
of sync but work OK.
I would like to get what the carbs, starter, generator, and dizzy are 
worth, $200. If no takers, it goes in my $50 Midget.

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

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Sat Nov 28 22:10:37 2009
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:10:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] pay-per-mile
Message-ID: <8de85a9c0911282110m70116446nb4ee4d2f8e599330@mail.gmail.com>

"Dutch Are First to Adopt Pay-Per-Mile Driving Taxes to Cut CO2, Reduce Oil Use
Idea Also Is Kicking Around in U.S, at State and Federal Levels"

http://blogs.edmunds.com/greencaradvisor/2009/11/dutch-are-first-to-adopt-pay-per-mile-driving-taxes-to-cut-co2-reduce-oil-use.html

OR

http://preview.tinyurl.com/pay-per-mile

From doom at cox.net  Sun Nov 29 02:16:30 2009
From: doom at cox.net (Bill Doom)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:16:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Questions
Message-ID: <018501ca70d4$a2f9d4a0$0201a8c0@your4dacd0ea75>

I have a sprite that I am trying to find the vin number on.  I have looked on
the shock mounting plate and looked for the vin plate under the carbs.  I have
been in contact with a gentleman who has tried to help me find the vin plate
to no avail.  I have a number that is riveted on the drivers door frame.  That
number is ABL011653 but he says this is a body number and not the vin.  The
car did not come with a motor but the body is in fair shape so if anyone can
point me to a post or website that can help me with putting something other
than a austin/MG motor in this car IE a toyota or nissan motor. I would
appreciate it.
Thank you for your help

Bill

From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Sun Nov 29 06:07:31 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:07:31 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Flat Tappet oil, New Rislone oil
Message-ID: <c74.609d6fd4.3843cc13@aol.com>

If you have a #3-5K engine I think so.

Weslake-Monza 1330

In a message dated 27/11/2009 19:10:34 GMT Standard Time,
jackson.skip at yahoo.com writes:

Is Mobil  One worth the money?  Skip

From healeyrick at yahoo.com  Sun Nov 29 06:27:17 2009
From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:27:17 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Questions
In-Reply-To: <018501ca70d4$a2f9d4a0$0201a8c0@your4dacd0ea75>
Message-ID: <954119.73075.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Take a look behind the dashboard, the chassis # was usually written in
crayon.  As far as engine swaps go, look on http://www.modifiedhealeys.org and
http://www.britishv8.org

--- On Sun, 11/29/09, Bill Doom <doom at cox.net> wrote:

From: Bill Doom <doom at cox.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Questions
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, November 29, 2009, 4:16 AM

I have a sprite that I am trying to find the vin number on.  I have looked on
the shock mounting plate and looked for the vin plate under the carbs.  I
have
been in contact with a gentleman who has tried to help me find the vin plate
to no avail.  I have a number that is riveted on the drivers door frame. 
That
number is ABL011653 but he says this is a body number and not the vin.  The
car did not come with a motor but the body is in fair shape so if anyone can
point me to a post or website that can help me with putting something other
than a austin/MG motor in this car IE a toyota or nissan motor. I would
appreciate it.
Thank you for your help

Bill
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From neilandcustom at gmail.com  Sun Nov 29 09:06:55 2009
From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:06:55 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Questions
In-Reply-To: <018501ca70d4$a2f9d4a0$0201a8c0@your4dacd0ea75>
References: <018501ca70d4$a2f9d4a0$0201a8c0@your4dacd0ea75>
Message-ID: <000e01ca710d$fdc4ff20$f94efd60$@com>

Bill,

You can get your car/chassis # (vin) and Heritage Certificate from BMIHT @
http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/shop/heritage-certificates/technical-
specification-packages/heritage-certificate-technical-specification-package-
/index.html  You can get the vin number by providing the BAE plate # that
should be on the other door pillar.  The BAE # is the body number.

The cost is 39 GBP.(about $70-75) They do not provide this info for free.  I
do not know of any other way to get your vin# other than what Rick provided.

I just got the info and certificate on one of my Sprites by submitting the
BAE #.

As for putting an alternate motor in your car, check the archives link
listed at the bottom of every email submitted to the list.

Hope this helps.

Neil Anderson




-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Doom
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 3:17 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Questions

I have a sprite that I am trying to find the vin number on.  I have looked
on
the shock mounting plate and looked for the vin plate under the carbs.  I
have
been in contact with a gentleman who has tried to help me find the vin plate
to no avail.  I have a number that is riveted on the drivers door frame.
That
number is ABL011653 but he says this is a body number and not the vin.  The
car did not come with a motor but the body is in fair shape so if anyone can
point me to a post or website that can help me with putting something other
than a austin/MG motor in this car IE a toyota or nissan motor. I would
appreciate it.
Thank you for your help

Bill
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Nov 29 12:08:00 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:08:00 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] A Black Friday Miracle
Message-ID: <402188520911291108n5757d87es46c50a8218acfdec@mail.gmail.com>

I know that Frank will find this hard to believe, but I went into
Harbor Freight on Black Friday, spent a little over $25 and did not
get anything made in China. Or Taiwan. Or Japan, Or Korea. In fact, it
was all made in Sisters, Oregon. HF is carrying the O'Keeffe's line of
'Healthy Feet' and "Working Hands' creams. Non-oil-based and it really
does work. www.okeeffescompany.com
NFI
David L

From bkitterer at me.com  Sun Nov 29 13:53:18 2009
From: bkitterer at me.com (Bob Kitterer)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:53:18 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Looking for hardtop seals
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W351ACA0B50C488AC6FEB6BB8990@phx.gbl>
References: <fbc9308f0911271136i6b277403m58e9a2f5c786f55f@mail.gmail.com>
	<557D697C-D64F-455E-B8EB-F5B796865804@me.com>
	<4B116514.6020806@wi.net>
	<BAY112-W351ACA0B50C488AC6FEB6BB8990@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <3226B97C-B086-41BF-921E-B5DB2F2B7491@me.com>

You find them lounging around under hardtops.


Bob Kitterer

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

On Nov 28, 2009, at 10:48 AM, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:

> I've heard of harbour seals!  Where is this breed called hardtop seals found?
> ;)
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov 29 14:27:11 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:27:11 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets]  A Black Friday Miracle
Message-ID: <0CBD4C0BBAC344E392CA24224E20DC33@spider>

Yes, it works. A success story via Oregon State University School of
Business.

Bill in Corvallis, Oregon

==================================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 11:08 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] A Black Friday Miracle

I know that Frank will find this hard to believe, but I went into
Harbor Freight on Black Friday, spent a little over $25 and did not
get anything made in China. Or Taiwan. Or Japan, Or Korea. In fact, it
was all made in Sisters, Oregon. HF is carrying the O'Keeffe's line of
'Healthy Feet' and "Working Hands' creams. Non-oil-based and it really
does work. www.okeeffescompany.com

NFI
David L
_______________________________________________

From khargreaves2 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 29 15:07:09 2009
From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:07:09 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Part Value Question
Message-ID: <37dc82d40911291407i69d51dmeb8c51a35e29397c@mail.gmail.com>

All my fellow Sprite and Midget Friends. .

Got a question. .

I have a bunch of parts under wood pile (protected from the rain).  Today I
was ferreting through some of them and found an original Tudor bottle
(radiator run off bottle) with original metal casement around it. .  frame
around it where it bolts into the car.

The plastic is still supple enough for use, and although there is a bit of
rust on the metal frame. .still very useable and able to be cleaned up.  I
also have the top for it with the 90 degree angle.

Not sure what  this is worth?  I want to sell it asap as I need money for a
project that I am involved in. .  asap.

I am willing to sell it cheapo. . but do not want to go super super super
cheapo.

I will clean it up and send pics.

Any idea of the value of this part and as well, any interest out there?

I can do a quick list on eBay and sell it to someone on the list via eBay or
just get paid via Paypal from one of you and send it directly off as such.
.  either way is fine. .  given that there is an interest?

I will clean it up and post a link to the pics. .

Kirk

From jfishbein at snet.net  Sun Nov 29 15:37:39 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:37:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Part Value Question
In-Reply-To: <37dc82d40911291407i69d51dmeb8c51a35e29397c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <37dc82d40911291407i69d51dmeb8c51a35e29397c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BC397F1F-8A01-45BC-88F0-95C7D783594A@snet.net>

That is a windshield washer fluid bottle. Probably doesn't have a  
great value. I would start it on eBay at $5 or $10.

Jay

On Nov 29, 2009, at 5:07 PM, Kirk Hargreaves <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>  
wrote:

> All my fellow Sprite and Midget Friends. .
>
> Got a question. .
>
> I have a bunch of parts under wood pile (protected from the rain).   
> Today I
> was ferreting through some of them and found an original Tudor bottle
> (radiator run off bottle) with original metal casement around it. .

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Nov 29 15:53:02 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:53:02 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Questions
In-Reply-To: <000e01ca710d$fdc4ff20$f94efd60$@com>
References: <018501ca70d4$a2f9d4a0$0201a8c0@your4dacd0ea75>,
	<000e01ca710d$fdc4ff20$f94efd60$@com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W4108F3532CD7DE3757C88EB8980@phx.gbl>

So ... if I understand this correctly ... no vin plate and no vehicle
registration?  The vin that belongs to this car may be registered to another
car?

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: neilandcustom at gmail.com
> To: doom at cox.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:06:55 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Questions
>
> Bill,
>
> You can get your car/chassis # (vin) and Heritage Certificate from BMIHT @
>
http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/shop/heritage-certificates/technical-
>
specification-packages/heritage-certificate-technical-specification-package-
> /index.html You can get the vin number by providing the BAE plate # that
> should be on the other door pillar. The BAE # is the body number.
>
> The cost is 39 GBP.(about $70-75) They do not provide this info for free. I
> do not know of any other way to get your vin# other than what Rick
provided.
>
> I just got the info and certificate on one of my Sprites by submitting the
> BAE #.
>
> As for putting an alternate motor in your car, check the archives link
> listed at the bottom of every email submitted to the list.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Neil Anderson
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Doom
> Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 3:17 AM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Questions
>
> I have a sprite that I am trying to find the vin number on. I have looked
> on
> the shock mounting plate and looked for the vin plate under the carbs. I
> have
> been in contact with a gentleman who has tried to help me find the vin
plate
> to no avail. I have a number that is riveted on the drivers door frame.
> That
> number is ABL011653 but he says this is a body number and not the vin. The
> car did not come with a motor but the body is in fair shape so if anyone
can
> point me to a post or website that can help me with putting something other
> than a austin/MG motor in this car IE a toyota or nissan motor. I would
> appreciate it.
> Thank you for your help
>
> Bill
> You are subscribed as neilandcustom at gmail.com
>
> http://www.team.net/archive
>
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 29 18:29:29 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:29:29 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] pay-per-mile
In-Reply-To: <8de85a9c0911282110m70116446nb4ee4d2f8e599330@mail.gmail.com>
References: <8de85a9c0911282110m70116446nb4ee4d2f8e599330@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911291729k1752d435s23549fe6aa0e369d@mail.gmail.com>

Our Governor here in Oregon has proposed such a bill.

Hasn't received a lot of enthusiasm....but Oregon is leaning further and
further 'left' each and every day, so it may pass soon.

Herb

On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM, Jeff Foster <tr3.4.me at gmail.com> wrote:

> "Dutch Are First to Adopt Pay-Per-Mile Driving Taxes to Cut CO2, Reduce Oil
> Use
> Idea Also Is Kicking Around in U.S, at State and Federal Levels"
>
>
> http://blogs.edmunds.com/greencaradvisor/2009/11/dutch-are-first-to-adopt-pay-per-mile-driving-taxes-to-cut-co2-reduce-oil-use.html
>
> OR
>
> http://preview.tinyurl.com/pay-per-mile
> _______________________________________________
>



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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sun Nov 29 18:33:30 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:33:30 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] 1098 Magic Motor
In-Reply-To: <4B11D521.4090005@comcast.net>
References: <4B11D521.4090005@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911291733m3237c557gae584217c56dbe2@mail.gmail.com>

That's the delivered price, right Frank....  I'll have beer on tap.

How long does it take you to drive nearly 3000 miles?

Herb
Grants Pass, Oregon

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Nov 29 19:00:17 2009
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo S)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:00:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Questions
References: <018501ca70d4$a2f9d4a0$0201a8c0@your4dacd0ea75>,
	<000e01ca710d$fdc4ff20$f94efd60$@com>
	<BAY112-W4108F3532CD7DE3757C88EB8980@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <7FB4A9B4AE8D4D3B816D4A5D88920F07@leovs802bt6yj7>

soundss bout right:)  BTW... Have a 1967 Midget title (signed and sealed) 
and VIN plate that is available if anyone is interested.. Contact off 
list... The car is cut up and been thourghly crushed.

Leo
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 4:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Questions


> So ... if I understand this correctly ... no vin plate and no vehicle
> registration?  The vin that belongs to this car may be registered to 
> another
> car?
>
> 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: neilandcustom at gmail.com
>> To: doom at cox.net; spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:06:55 -0600
>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Questions
>>
>> Bill,
>>
>> You can get your car/chassis # (vin) and Heritage Certificate from BMIHT 
>> @
>>
> http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/shop/heritage-certificates/technical-
>>
> specification-packages/heritage-certificate-technical-specification-package-
>> /index.html You can get the vin number by providing the BAE plate # that
>> should be on the other door pillar. The BAE # is the body number.
>>
>> The cost is 39 GBP.(about $70-75) They do not provide this info for free. 
>> I
>> do not know of any other way to get your vin# other than what Rick
> provided.
>>
>> I just got the info and certificate on one of my Sprites by submitting 
>> the
>> BAE #.
>>
>> As for putting an alternate motor in your car, check the archives link
>> listed at the bottom of every email submitted to the list.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Neil Anderson
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Doom
>> Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 3:17 AM
>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Questions
>>
>> I have a sprite that I am trying to find the vin number on. I have looked
>> on
>> the shock mounting plate and looked for the vin plate under the carbs. I
>> have
>> been in contact with a gentleman who has tried to help me find the vin
> plate
>> to no avail. I have a number that is riveted on the drivers door frame.
>> That
>> number is ABL011653 but he says this is a body number and not the vin. 
>> The
>> car did not come with a motor but the body is in fair shape so if anyone
> can
>> point me to a post or website that can help me with putting something 
>> other
>> than a austin/MG motor in this car IE a toyota or nissan motor. I would
>> appreciate it.
>> Thank you for your help
>>
>> Bill
>> You are subscribed as neilandcustom at gmail.com
>>
>> http://www.team.net/archive
>>
>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets
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>>
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From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Sun Nov 29 19:05:07 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:05:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] pay-per-mile
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911291729k1752d435s23549fe6aa0e369d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <8de85a9c0911282110m70116446nb4ee4d2f8e599330@mail.gmail.com>
	<2ad6c6b10911291729k1752d435s23549fe6aa0e369d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3A021F4577F644FBBE0CBDE06F145221@spider>

Well, we don't have a sales tax.  :-)   ...bill
=========================================================
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WFO Herb
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 5:29 PM
To: Jeff Foster
Cc: Spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] pay-per-mile

Our Governor here in Oregon has proposed such a bill.

Hasn't received a lot of enthusiasm....but Oregon is leaning further and
further 'left' each and every day, so it may pass soon.

Herb

On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM, Jeff Foster <tr3.4.me at gmail.com> wrote:

> "Dutch Are First to Adopt Pay-Per-Mile Driving Taxes to Cut CO2, Reduce
Oil
> Use
> Idea Also Is Kicking Around in U.S, at State and Federal Levels"
>
>
>
http://blogs.edmunds.com/greencaradvisor/2009/11/dutch-are-first-to-adopt-pa
y-per-mile-driving-taxes-to-cut-co2-reduce-oil-use.html
>
> OR
>
> http://preview.tinyurl.com/pay-per-mile
> _______________________________________________

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sun Nov 29 20:15:40 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:15:40 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] pay-per-mile
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10911291729k1752d435s23549fe6aa0e369d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <8de85a9c0911282110m70116446nb4ee4d2f8e599330@mail.gmail.com>,
	<2ad6c6b10911291729k1752d435s23549fe6aa0e369d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W42FE6378F6F74D89D4CF60B8970@phx.gbl>

Doesn't seem quite fair that gas hogs and gas misers should be penalized the
same per mile.



But, ... who said that taxes are fair?  :)


>
> On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 9:10 PM, Jeff Foster <tr3.4.me at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > "Dutch Are First to Adopt Pay-Per-Mile Driving Taxes to Cut CO2, Reduce
Oil
> > Use
> > Idea Also Is Kicking Around in U.S, at State and Federal Levels"
> >
> >
> >
http://blogs.edmunds.com/greencaradvisor/2009/11/dutch-are-first-to-adopt-pay
-per-mile-driving-taxes-to-cut-co2-reduce-oil-use.html
> >
> > OR
> >
> > http://preview.tinyurl.com/pay-per-mile
> > _______________________________________________

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Nov 29 22:12:23 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:12:23 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] pay-per-mile
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W42FE6378F6F74D89D4CF60B8970@phx.gbl>
References: <8de85a9c0911282110m70116446nb4ee4d2f8e599330@mail.gmail.com>,
	<2ad6c6b10911291729k1752d435s23549fe6aa0e369d@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W42FE6378F6F74D89D4CF60B8970@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <673395822.20091129211223@pacifier.com>

Hello Robertduquette,

> Doesn't seem quite fair that gas hogs and gas misers should be penalized the
> same per mile.

We can put blame for this thinking on the hybrids and
electrics.

Traditionally it was thought that the taxes put on fuel were
"equalizing". That is, bigger, heavier vehicles used more fuel per
mile, so paid more in taxes for road upkeep. But hybrids weigh as much
as the big sedans  while getting much much better fuel mileage, and
pure electrics, also very heavy, pay NO gas tax. The tax per mile idea
is a way to make them pay their fair share for road maintenance . (or so
the argument goes)


-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
      * "I'm burning aromatic substances," said Tom, incensed.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 30 06:03:28 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:03:28 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] pay-per-mile
In-Reply-To: <673395822.20091129211223@pacifier.com>
References: <8de85a9c0911282110m70116446nb4ee4d2f8e599330@mail.gmail.com>,
	<2ad6c6b10911291729k1752d435s23549fe6aa0e369d@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W42FE6378F6F74D89D4CF60B8970@phx.gbl>,
	<673395822.20091129211223@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W51EFA2E66CC4ADE1ECBDD9B8970@phx.gbl>

So, the gas tax itself should disappear then, right?  ;)

Robert Duquette
Ottawa ON Canada

> Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:12:23 -0800
>
> Hello Robertduquette,
>
> > Doesn't seem quite fair that gas hogs and gas misers should be penalized
the
> > same per mile.
>
> We can put blame for this thinking on the hybrids and
> electrics.
>
> Traditionally it was thought that the taxes put on fuel were
> "equalizing". That is, bigger, heavier vehicles used more fuel per
> mile, so paid more in taxes for road upkeep. But hybrids weigh as much
> as the big sedans while getting much much better fuel mileage, and
> pure electrics, also very heavy, pay NO gas tax. The tax per mile idea
> is a way to make them pay their fair share for road maintenance . (or so
> the argument goes)
>
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>
> '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing"
>
> * "I'm burning aromatic substances," said Tom, incensed.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Mon Nov 30 06:48:01 2009
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:48:01 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] pay-per-mile
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W51EFA2E66CC4ADE1ECBDD9B8970@phx.gbl>
References: <8de85a9c0911282110m70116446nb4ee4d2f8e599330@mail.gmail.com>,
	<2ad6c6b10911291729k1752d435s23549fe6aa0e369d@mail.gmail.com>
	<BAY112-W42FE6378F6F74D89D4CF60B8970@phx.gbl>,
	<673395822.20091129211223@pacifier.com>
	<BAY112-W51EFA2E66CC4ADE1ECBDD9B8970@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <455320019.20091130054801@pacifier.com>

Hello Robertduquette,

>So, the gas tax itself should disappear then, right?

In the experiments that have been done in Portland Oregon, that is
exactly right. those people have been charged for miles driven, and
refunded, at least the state portion of, the gas tax-at the pump.
     

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill L.                           mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 
 '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403   "the red thing"
 
   "Wow!" barked Tom, with a bow.

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Mon Nov 30 07:00:01 2009
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pay-to-play
Message-ID: <87d2rg$7ifkb3@email.mtu.edu>

I expect to be drummed off the Spridget list with this admission, but 
here goes. I added up the number of gallons of gasoline I purchased 
in 2009 to date.

For my Eagle Talon from Dec 5, 2008 to today, 14.622 gallons
For my AH Sprite for the year, 16.383 gallons. (the tank is full, but 
the insurance has expired so the 7 gallons in the tank won't get used 
'til next May)

(all those numbers above are correct - no typos)

I walk and bike a lot!

It's people like me and others who buy fuel efficient cars to 
conserve who are the problem. As less gasoline is used, there is less 
revenue to fix roads and bridges (gas tax in Michigan pays for road 
repairs) This is just an example of "the law of unintended 
consequences." Pass a law to effect change in one area and discover 
something else gets buggered up in the process. Happens in the 
government all the time.

My unofficial moto: "Greener than Gore, that's good enough!" LOL

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

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 30 07:13:47 2009
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:13:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Flat Tappet oil, New Rislone oil
In-Reply-To: <00c301ca6f8c$debb4580$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <00c301ca6f8c$debb4580$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <BLU103-W196F36C1914AABC27783DCC2970@phx.gbl>

Roush Racing has line of "flat tappet" oils too.
from what I see, 10w30, 10w40 and 40 weight break in oil.
Full synthetic, developed with Valvoline, not cheap at $100 a case,
or a bit over $8 a quart.

http://blog.roushperformance.com/blog/2008/08/jack-roush-valvoline-collaborat
e-on-new-high-performance-roush-motor-oil-family.html
 or
http://tinyurl.com/ljr6z3

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!



> From: PAsgeirsson at att.net
> To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:10:13 -0800
> CC: morris_motors at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Spridgets] Flat Tappet oil, New Rislone oil
>
> Paul,
>
>
>
> Yes but the product won't be on the shelves until spring.
>
>
> Kind regards,
>
>
>> Fred Mannix
>
> Quality Control Mgr and Product Specialist
> > Bar's Products, Inc.
> > 800.521.7475 x204
> > 248.634.1505 fax
> > Fmannix at barsproducts.com
>
>
>
> From: Mary Doty [mailto:mdoty at barsproducts.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 11:34 AM
> To: 'Fred Mannix'
> Subject: FW: New Rislone?
>
>>
> From: Paul Asgeirsson [mailto:PAsgeirsson at att.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:33 PM
> To: customerservice at barsproducts.com
> Subject: New Rislone?
>
>
> Dear Sirs,
>
>  > Is this a product newly designed to help protect cam lobe and tappet wear
on
> older design "Flat tappet engines?"
>
> Typically one of the zinc products has been significantly reduced in motor
> oils in recent years to lengthen the life of catalytic converters (Gotta
last
> through warrantee period!) by avoiding the concentrations of some zinc's.
>
>  > Thanks in advance for your answer.
>
>
>

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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 30 08:36:23 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:36:23 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Pay-to-play
In-Reply-To: <87d2rg$7ifkb3@email.mtu.edu>
References: <87d2rg$7ifkb3@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W405908D3B43362C24EE76AB8970@phx.gbl>

I think that the main problem is that they want to keep everything complicated
so that you don't catch on to how much tax you are paying.  It's easy to
convince some people that a user pay system works, but ... don't you already
pay income tax?  Why not just one tax.  Income tax or sales tax or ...?  But
just one.  Not tax when you earn it, tax when you save it; tax when you spend
it;  tax when you inherit; property tax; etc., etc, etc.

> Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:01 -0500
>
> It's people like me and others who buy fuel efficient cars to
> conserve who are the problem. As less gasoline is used, there is less
> revenue to fix roads and bridges (gas tax in Michigan pays for road
> repairs) This is just an example of "the law of unintended
> consequences." Pass a law to effect change in one area and discover
> something else gets buggered up in the process. Happens in the
> government all the time.
>
> My unofficial moto: "Greener than Gore, that's good enough!" LOL
>
> Tim Collins
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/

From lists at woozy.com  Mon Nov 30 08:48:05 2009
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:48:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mystery Fuel Pump
In-Reply-To: <87d2rg$7ifkb3@email.mtu.edu>
References: <87d2rg$7ifkb3@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <4B13E935.4040704@woozy.com>

Hey All,

I pulled this fuel pump off my 1970 MG Midget yesterday. It was leaking 
like crazy and the points were sticking intermittently. Amazingly 
nothing caught on fire or blew up. It's not the standard SU and I'd like 
to be able to rebuild it. Any ideas what it is and more importantly 
where to get a rebuild kit for it?

<http://www.flickr.com/photos/white-weeks/4147565366/>

If I can't rebuild it, what is the list wisdom as far as aftermarket 
pumps go? Facet, Carter, etc. I have a NAPA near by and may just go with 
an aftermarket pump if I can't rebuild this one.

Thanks!

Robert Weeks

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 09:09:09 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:09:09 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Pay-to-play
In-Reply-To: <87d2rg$7ifkb3@email.mtu.edu>
References: <87d2rg$7ifkb3@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911300809y78101f78u8ab361102546d0c1@mail.gmail.com>

Tim,
Thanks for this information. Henceforth, you will be taxed on the amount of
calories you consume.  We're working on the "air you breath" next.
Regards,
The IRS

On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 8:00 AM, Tim Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> I expect to be drummed off the Spridget list with this admission, but here
> goes. I added up the number of gallons of gasoline I purchased in 2009 to
> date.
>
> For my Eagle Talon from Dec 5, 2008 to today, 14.622 gallons
> For my AH Sprite for the year, 16.383 gallons. (the tank is full, but the
> insurance has expired so the 7 gallons in the tank won't get used 'til next
> May)
>
> (all those numbers above are correct - no typos)
>
> I walk and bike a lot!
>
> It's people like me and others who buy fuel efficient cars to conserve who
> are the problem. As less gasoline is used, there is less revenue to fix
> roads and bridges (gas tax in Michigan pays for road repairs) This is just
> an example of "the law of unintended consequences." Pass a law to effect
> change in one area and discover something else gets buggered up in the
> process. Happens in the government all the time.
>
> My unofficial moto: "Greener than Gore, that's good enough!" LOL
>
> Tim Collins

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Nov 30 09:32:38 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:32:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Mystery Fuel Pump
In-Reply-To: <4B13E935.4040704@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <254886.51295.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Stewart Warner
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230299631936&cr
lp=1_263602_263622&ff4=263602_263622&viewitem=&guid=4dc459d811f0a0413274e864f
fe4c2e5&rvr_id=&ua=WXF%3F&itemid=230299631936

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct

--- On Mon, 11/30/09, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:
 It's not the standard SU and I'd like to be able to rebuild it. Any ideas
what it is and more importantly where to get a rebuild kit for it?

<http://www.flickr.com/photos/white-weeks/4147565366/>

From tr3.4.me at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 10:03:21 2009
From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (Jeff Foster)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:03:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Mystery Fuel Pump
In-Reply-To: <254886.51295.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <4B13E935.4040704@woozy.com>
	<254886.51295.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8de85a9c0911300903kae40942u52a11e4112f6c9cc@mail.gmail.com>

Wow.  Same fuel pump I had on my Opel GT about 25 years ago.  Rebuild
kits were certainly available then - don't know about now.

Hard to believe I sold my Opel GT for barely double what that fuel
pump is on eBay for today!
I would love to have the Opel back but wasn't too pleased with that fuel
pump.


On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 10:32 AM, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
> Stewart Warner
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230299631936&cr
>
lp=1_263602_263622&ff4=263602_263622&viewitem=&guid=4dc459d811f0a0413274e864f
> fe4c2e5&rvr_id=&ua=WXF%3F&itemid=230299631936
>
> jay fishbein
> wallingford, ct
>
> --- On Mon, 11/30/09, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:
>  It's not the standard SU and I'd like to be able to rebuild it. Any ideas
> what it is and more importantly where to get a rebuild kit for it?
>
> <http://www.flickr.com/photos/white-weeks/4147565366/>
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From g.h.higgins at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 09:55:54 2009
From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:55:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
Message-ID: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>

Does anyone have a garage like this?? There is the odd LBC car in some of the
photos, in the link below.



Greg Higgins
63sprite









        http://www.luxury4play.com/automotive/36568-worlds-most-beautiful-gar
ages-exotics-insane-garage-picture-thread-50-pics.html

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Nov 30 10:43:32 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:43:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Innocenti Spider
Message-ID: <113718.42375.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I am in the process of downsizing and am offering two Innocenti Spiders for sale. One is an S, the other a 950. Both need restoration but are very complete, very complete, and include all of the rare, hard-to-find, impossible-to-find, parts that some owners search-for literally for years, such as light lenses, windshields, seats, and so-on.

If you are interested contact me off-list.

Jay Fishbein
Wallingford, CT 

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Nov 30 11:14:14 2009
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:14:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Black Friday Miracle
In-Reply-To: <mailman.4393.1259595418.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.4393.1259595418.11771.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940601C6B5@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

I picked up a bunch of "Made in the UK" Hylomar there awhile back.
Couple of bucks a tube.
Was looking for some chopsticks made in Bayonne.  They were out of them.
JohnD

Message: 1
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:08:00 -0600
From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com>
Subject: [Spridgets] A Black Friday Miracle
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Message-ID:
	<402188520911291108n5757d87es46c50a8218acfdec at mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1

I know that Frank will find this hard to believe, but I went into Harbor
Freight on Black Friday, spent a little over $25 and did not get
anything made in China. Or Taiwan. Or Japan, Or Korea. In fact, it was
all made in Sisters, Oregon. HF is carrying the O'Keeffe's line of
'Healthy Feet' and "Working Hands' creams. Non-oil-based and it really
does work. www.okeeffescompany.com NFI David L

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Mon Nov 30 11:21:36 2009
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:21:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mystery Fuel Pump
References: <4B13E935.4040704@woozy.com><254886.51295.qm@web83902.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
	<8de85a9c0911300903kae40942u52a11e4112f6c9cc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F5F22AD66F88432DA112978133707977@MAINCOMPUTER>

I had that fuel pump on a 32 Ford with a Big Block (427) chev for 17 Years. 
Drag raced it and cruised without any problems.  Still have the car but the 
fuel pump went with the bigblock to boat anchor heaven.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Foster" <tr3.4.me at gmail.com>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 12:03 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Mystery Fuel Pump


> Wow.  Same fuel pump I had on my Opel GT about 25 years ago.  Rebuild
> kits were certainly available then - don't know about now.
>
> Hard to believe I sold my Opel GT for barely double what that fuel
> pump is on eBay for today!
> I would love to have the Opel back but wasn't too pleased with that fuel
> pump.
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 10:32 AM, Jay Fishbein <jfishbein at snet.net> wrote:
>> Stewart Warner
>>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230299631936&cr
>>
> lp=1_263602_263622&ff4=263602_263622&viewitem=&guid=4dc459d811f0a0413274e864f
>> fe4c2e5&rvr_id=&ua=WXF%3F&itemid=230299631936
>>
>> jay fishbein
>> wallingford, ct
>>
>> --- On Mon, 11/30/09, Robert Weeks <lists at woozy.com> wrote:
>>  It's not the standard SU and I'd like to be able to rebuild it. Any 
>> ideas
>> what it is and more importantly where to get a rebuild kit for it?
>>
>> <http://www.flickr.com/photos/white-weeks/4147565366/>
>> _______________________________________________
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 30 11:25:01 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:25:01 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl>

Is one of those the garage from "Ferris Bueller's day off"? But, the Ferrari
is the wrong colour!! ;)

I would like the one with the 2 red hoists; the stained wood garage doors;
cream-ish coloured paint; and the smooth floor. What's with the seams in the
floor though?



----------------------------------------
> From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com
>
> Does anyone have a garage like this?? There is the odd LBC car in some of
the
> photos, in the link below.
>
>
>
> Greg Higgins
> 63sprite
>
> http://www.luxury4play.com/automotive/36568-worlds-most-beautiful-gar

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Nov 30 11:51:45 2009
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:51:45 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Mystery Fuel Pump
In-Reply-To: <4B13E935.4040704@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <C7395441.2224A%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

I assume SW stands for Stewart Warner, but their current pumps don't look
like yours. Actually, nothing modern looks that cool. If you can find a part
number, you might try contacting SW.
http://www.sw-performance.com/index.php?page=faq&id=6&search=1

From mikey at b2systems.com  Mon Nov 30 11:17:55 2009
From: mikey at b2systems.com (mike rambour)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:17:55 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>
	<BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser>

On Mon, 2009-11-30 at 18:25 +0000, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
> I would like the one with the 2 red hoists; the stained wood garage doors;
> cream-ish coloured paint; and the smooth floor. What's with the seams in the
> floor though?
 
 Yup, that is about the only garage in the whole thread until the last
post, the rest are showrooms, I would be scared to even check the oil in
those showrooms, much less change the oil.

 And since 3 of my cars are LBC's and one is a old Fiat Dino, nearly
everything I own leaks oil, where would I park them in those places.

 I do like a nice garage, but clean and organized is what I consider
nice.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 12:19:21 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:19:21 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>
	<BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl>
	<1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911301119s34c3452do5ecc9cafd49b45e0@mail.gmail.com>

Good thing we have cat-litter.

We often forget that our cars don't 'leak'...they are just marking their
territory.

Agree with Mike on what a "nice" garage is.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Nov 30 12:22:10 2009
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:22:10 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>,
	<BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl>,
	<1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser>
Message-ID: <BAY112-W3656EF98BD03704BBBE238B8970@phx.gbl>

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.

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Mon Nov 30 12:20:32 2009
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:20:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>
Message-ID: <87d24a$7b8925@email.mtu.edu>

At 11:55 AM 11/30/2009, Greg Higgins wrote:
>Does anyone have a garage like this??

Did you notice the garage with glass doors and the Masaratti? It's 
the picture with the coffee table and easy chair in the foreground. 
The floor under the car lifts on one end so the car will roll out of 
the garage so you don't have to start the car in the "garage." That's 
something every garage should have! LOL


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

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 12:42:47 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:42:47 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W3656EF98BD03704BBBE238B8970@phx.gbl>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>
	<BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl>
	<1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser>
	<BAY112-W3656EF98BD03704BBBE238B8970@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0911301142u49dac420o8d45598a7163398c@mail.gmail.com>

Mine looks more like this:

http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/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

From jfishbein at snet.net  Mon Nov 30 12:51:20 2009
From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay Fishbein)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:51:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <87d24a$7b8925@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <418866.97934.qm@web83901.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

These are not "garages", they are (take your pick):

1) jewelry boxes.
2) large jock straps

jay fishbein
wallingford, ct


At 11:55 AM 11/30/2009, Greg Higgins wrote:
> Does anyone have a garage like this??

From vdiorio at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 30 13:03:08 2009
From: vdiorio at hotmail.com (vincent diorio)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:03:08 +0000
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: <BAY127-W8F0F06A2878391D3BDA54AF970@phx.gbl>

When I find out who posted the picture of my garage, there will be HELL to
pay, as soon as I find the phone.

Vinny  66 Midget / 80 MGB

> Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:42:47 -0600
> From: bmwwxman at gmail.com
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
>
> Mine looks more like this:
>
> http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/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.
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From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com  Mon Nov 30 13:03:12 2009
From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:03:12 EST
Subject: [Spridgets] Mystery Fuel Pump
Message-ID: <c55.5dc63157.38457f00@aol.com>

Stewart Warner??
 
In a message dated 30/11/2009 16:19:11 GMT Standard Time, lists at woozy.com  
writes:

If I  can't rebuild it, what is the list wisdom as far as aftermarket 
pumps go?  Facet, Carter, etc. I have a NAPA near by and may just go with 
an  aftermarket pump if I can't rebuild this one.

Thanks!

Robert  Weeks

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Nov 30 13:21:16 2009
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:21:16 -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: <DF553C18CCEF422B9F2572EC18467E2F@Home>

> Mine looks more like this:
> 
> http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/images/garage.jpg

How did you manage a walkway?  I have to step over everything.

Michael Rowe

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 13:59:08 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:59:08 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
In-Reply-To: <BAY127-W8F0F06A2878391D3BDA54AF970@phx.gbl>
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron>
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On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 1:03 PM, vincent diorio <vdiorio at hotmail.com> wrote:
When I find out who posted the picture of my garage, there will be
HELL to pay, as soon as I find the phone.


That goes double when I figure out who photographed four of my
vacation homes... Good thing they missed the one with the 250GTO in
it!

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

From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 14:01:26 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:01:26 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Mystery Fuel Pump
In-Reply-To: <c55.5dc63157.38457f00@aol.com>
References: <c55.5dc63157.38457f00@aol.com>
Message-ID: <b777e2be0911301301r6be32bcfq2bc9e38208746ab@mail.gmail.com>

On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 1:03 PM,  <WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com> wrote:
Stewart Warner??


Sure, I have one on my Bugeye with a Holley pressure regulator.

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

From PAsgeirsson at att.net  Mon Nov 30 14:13:46 2009
From: PAsgeirsson at att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:13:46 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
References: <D57AAF7165B74A66980011B48378041B@Inspiron><BAY112-W43CF4C7C5D6A4422C51FC1B8970@phx.gbl><1259605075.2966.2.camel@WebBrowser><BAY112-W3656EF98BD03704BBBE238B8970@phx.gbl><43840a7e0911301142u49dac420o8d45598a7163398c@mail.gmail.com>
	<DF553C18CCEF422B9F2572EC18467E2F@Home>
Message-ID: <001301ca7202$01cd1900$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Ah Ah!

So you're going for "Revenge to your kids!"

You really don't live forever!

LOL!

Pa

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 12:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?


> > Mine looks more like this:
> > 
> > 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 spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov 30 14:36:16 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:36:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC
Message-ID: <4B143AD0.10608@comcast.net>

I just, um, "acquired" a 1962 or 63 Honda 50cc motor scooter. (Little 
Motor Cycle)
Or Vespa type thingy.
It looks like this but not quite as nice.
*http://tinyurl.com/yayc52t*
It is missing the carburetor but the air filter is there, it has keys, 
3700 miles on the odometer
I do not know what else is missing, I am tempted to restore it but me 
and jap vehicles never did get along.
I can see steel screws in aluminum engine parts that look like they are 
permanently fused together.
Is this thing worth the time and effort? Anybody have a carb for this 
thing or can I use a Briggs & Stratton carb from a lawn mower?
If anyone knows a little about this thing, please email me off list
I think I drove a motorcycle maybe twice in my life, I fell off one once 
too. I know nothing about them.
Thanks
**

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

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov 30 14:44:52 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:44:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pay-to-play
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-W405908D3B43362C24EE76AB8970@phx.gbl>
References: <87d2rg$7ifkb3@email.mtu.edu>
	<BAY112-W405908D3B43362C24EE76AB8970@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4B143CD4.30609@comcast.net>

robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
>  Why not just one tax.  Income tax or sales tax or ...?  But
> just one.  Not tax when you earn it, tax when you save it; tax when you spend
> it;  tax when you inherit; property tax; etc., etc, etc.
>
>   
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.


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

From redscirocco at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 30 14:49:19 2009
From: redscirocco at hotmail.com (Mike Eldred)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:49:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 Engine & Transmission
Message-ID: <SNT124-W60F1A241168D3DFF4143FFB7970@phx.gbl>

I hope parts advertisements aren't discouraged on the list.

I have an engine and transmission from a "ran when parked" '75 midget.  I'm
advertising them locally for $300 for the pair.  If anyone on the list wants
them, I'll sell the pair for $250, or the engine for $100 and the transmission
for $150.  The engine spins, and includes both manifolds and a sad but
probably rebuildable Stromberg.

You'll have to pick them up in Bennington, Vermont, or make arrangments for
someone to ship them for you.

Email me off list, as I'm in digest mode.



-Mike Eldred

redscirocco at hotmail.com

'73 Midget

'54 MG TF

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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 15:25:46 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:25:46 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Pay-to-play
In-Reply-To: <4B143CD4.30609@comcast.net>
References: <87d2rg$7ifkb3@email.mtu.edu>
	<BAY112-W405908D3B43362C24EE76AB8970@phx.gbl>
	<4B143CD4.30609@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <402188520911301425i12eea320o980bb56073c1c88@mail.gmail.com>

> 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

From richb at u.washington.edu  Mon Nov 30 15:34:22 2009
From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:34:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC
References: <4B143AD0.10608@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <D763EA6C615A4721B0CCE180DB5A22C3@psych.washington.edu>

Frank

Look up Honda Trail 50 on eBay.  There should be several carbs listed to 
take a look at.  I would guess that you have at least one motorcycle 
wrecking yard somewhere near you that might be able to help you out.  We 
have a place out here called Bent Bike.  I can check with them if you can't 
find anything local.  Honda also had the Trail 70 and Trail 90.  Pretty much 
the same bike with a larger bore.

On a side note this bike was the first thing on wheels that I rebuilt 
myself.  A friend of the families kid took it apart and didn't know how to 
reassemble it, so they gave it to me.  I was 14 so could only drive it 
around to yard and up and down the street.  My parents had been in a 
motorcycle accident a few years earlier, so mom wasn't to happy about me 
getting it running.  She was even less happy when I went to work as a 
mechanics helper for a Suzuki dealer when I was 16.

Rich Ball
'76 Midget
Everett, Wa
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 1:36 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC


>I just, um, "acquired" a 1962 or 63 Honda 50cc motor scooter. (Little
> Motor Cycle)
> Or Vespa type thingy.
> It looks like this but not quite as nice.
> *http://tinyurl.com/yayc52t*
> It is missing the carburetor but the air filter is there, it has keys,
> 3700 miles on the odometer
> I do not know what else is missing, I am tempted to restore it but me
> and jap vehicles never did get along.
> I can see steel screws in aluminum engine parts that look like they are
> permanently fused together.
> Is this thing worth the time and effort? Anybody have a carb for this
> thing or can I use a Briggs & Stratton carb from a lawn mower?
> If anyone knows a little about this thing, please email me off list
> I think I drove a motorcycle maybe twice in my life, I fell off one once
> too. I know nothing about them.
> Thanks
> **
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 30 15:58:51 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:58:51 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC
In-Reply-To: <4B143AD0.10608@comcast.net>
References: <4B143AD0.10608@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BB2D3A9709B1473BAA9DF7976C1B16CD@HomePC>

We could use a 2nd pit bike in the White Trash pits.  Maybe you can talk Ron 
into restoring it.

Actually, I like it and it's got to be a whole lot easier to get parts for 
than my 40 year old Italian scooter.

LAD


--------------------------------------------------
From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 3:36 PM
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC

I just, um, "acquired" a 1962 or 63 Honda 50cc motor scooter. (Little
Motor Cycle)
Or Vespa type thingy.
It looks like this but not quite as nice.
*http://tinyurl.com/yayc52t*
It is missing the carburetor but the air filter is there, it has keys,
3700 miles on the odometer
I do not know what else is missing, I am tempted to restore it but me
and jap vehicles never did get along.
I can see steel screws in aluminum engine parts that look like they are
permanently fused together.
Is this thing worth the time and effort? Anybody have a carb for this
thing or can I use a Briggs & Stratton carb from a lawn mower?
If anyone knows a little about this thing, please email me off list
I think I drove a motorcycle maybe twice in my life, I fell off one once
too. I know nothing about them.
Thanks
**

-- 
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Toms River, NJ
My own Fleet of Sprites
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From hardy.john at cox.net  Mon Nov 30 16:02:44 2009
From: hardy.john at cox.net (hardy.john at cox.net)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:02:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Question for West Coasters - No LBC
In-Reply-To: <b777e2be0911271829y457b131er8d9966e02eaf7bfb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20091130180244.B2U9S.367793.imail@fed1rmwml37>

Wet, cold, likely snowing...... and most of the locals will be talking about how good the fishing is going to be come spring!

Not very Healey condusive weather. 

John 
---- CosmicMag1380 <cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com> wrote: 
> I'm thinking of adding a sidetrip to June Lake, close to Mammoth Lake, to my
> Las Vegas vacation in January. Anybody know what the weather is like there
> in Jan.?
> 
> -- 
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard...
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From thcollin at mtu.edu  Mon Nov 30 16:23:16 2009
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:23:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC
In-Reply-To: <4B143AD0.10608@comcast.net>
References: <4B143AD0.10608@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <87d2rg$7ikmh2@email.mtu.edu>

At 04:36 PM 11/30/2009, Frank wrote:
>I just, um, "acquired" a 1962 or 63 Honda 50cc motor scooter.

I think those are the wheels/tires they use on cycle karts as shown here. . .
http://www.stevproj.com/Carz/CycleKartGallery.html

Build a car Frank.

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

From billmasq at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 30 16:35:24 2009
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:35:24 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: Tribute to... another fine Lucas basting
In-Reply-To: <EF251B46D135164FBCD9CB7812153D5E15DC2FB46A@XCH-NW-17V.nw.nos.boeing.com>
References: <EF251B46D135164FBCD9CB7812153D5E15DC2FB46A@XCH-NW-17V.nw.nos.boeing.com>
Message-ID: <SNT123-W17480F8794E2FB7F2525C6CA970@phx.gbl>

You all need to see this- sent to me by a "Mini" friend-
BillM























        the
        inventor of intermittent windshield wipers:




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From a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au  Mon Nov 30 17:05:46 2009
From: a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au (Andy Webster)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:05:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] battery drain--update
Message-ID: <349193.20203.qm@web50608.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Greetings folks,
I had my alternator repaired (rectifier had blown diodes) and put it back in
last night.
No more ignition light unless the ignition is on and the engine stopped (as it
should be).
 The  auto electrician showed me the old rectifier, and how one of the diode
wires had earthed against a plate and welded to it.
He also said that it wasn't a genuine Lucas rectifier and that the diodes were
very cheap and feeble looking.
He reckoned the alternator was a 'bitsa' . The only thing that bore the Lucas
name was the outer case.

Engine is still running like a pig, so the search continues....

To be honest I am a  bit stumped.

The engine will run, but it misses and pops and spits out the carb.

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...

My spark seems healthy enough... and the single SU (hif-44) seems to be fine..
I pulled the dashpot off and checked for dirt in the jet and anything that
might be wrong...but found nothing suspect.

I figure that whilst the alternator was knackered, it was hurling alternating
current through the wires, which can't have done much good for anything. I am
wondering if this might have damaged the coil.... the symptoms don't seem to
fit with a bad coil though....

I think I will put one of my dellortos on, just to see if I can eliminate the
SU from the line-up.

open to ideas and suggestions.

Cheers

Andy
Gold Coast





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From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov 30 17:35:06 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:35:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] battery drain--update
In-Reply-To: <349193.20203.qm@web50608.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <349193.20203.qm@web50608.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B1464BA.3030505@comcast.net>

Andy Webster wrote:
>
> Engine is still running like a pig, so the search continues....
>
>
>
> My spark seems healthy enough... and the single SU (hif-44) seems to be fine..
>
>   
On the carb, make sure the vent hole on the  air filter face of the carb 
is not blocked.
I had an HIF44 on the A40 which ran fine until I put the air cleaner 
back on then it just idled fine but spit and popped and had no power.
It took a few on and offs of the air cleaner while messing with the carb 
to finally figure out what was going on.
The K&N filter did not have the hole for the vent drilled in it. I made 
a hole and all was fine.

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

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 17:37:49 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:37:49 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] battery drain--update
In-Reply-To: <349193.20203.qm@web50608.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <349193.20203.qm@web50608.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10911301637j1f807cccp5f3e23430ebb8fa8@mail.gmail.com>

On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 4:05 PM, Andy Webster <a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au>wrote:

> Greetings folks,
> I had my alternator repaired (rectifier had blown diodes) and put it back
> in
> last night.
> No more ignition light unless the ignition is on and the engine stopped (as
> it
> should be).
>  The  auto electrician showed me the old rectifier, and how one of the
> diode
> wires had earthed against a plate and welded to it.
> He also said that it wasn't a genuine Lucas rectifier and that the diodes
> were
> very cheap and feeble looking.
> He reckoned the alternator was a 'bitsa' . The only thing that bore the
> Lucas
> name was the outer case.
>
> Engine is still running like a pig, so the search continues....
>
> To be honest I am a  bit stumped.
>
> The engine will run, but it misses and pops and spits out the carb.
>

Check: early ignition timing, advanced cam timing, lean fuel mixture.

>
> 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...
>
> My spark seems healthy enough... and the single SU (hif-44) seems to be
> fine..
> I pulled the dashpot off and checked for dirt in the jet and anything that
> might be wrong...but found nothing suspect.
>
> I figure that whilst the alternator was knackered, it was hurling
> alternating
> current through the wires, which can't have done much good for anything. I
> am
> wondering if this might have damaged the coil.... the symptoms don't seem
> to
> fit with a bad coil though....
>
> I think I will put one of my dellortos on, just to see if I can eliminate
> the
> SU from the line-up.
>
> open to ideas and suggestions.
>
> Cheers
>
> Andy
> Gold Coast

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 17:40:39 2009
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:40:39 -0800
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: <2ad6c6b10911301640m3b9674aci9d6512663b42b5a1@mail.gmail.com>

Now THAT'S a real garage...one that's used.



On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 11:42 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Mine looks more like this:
>
> http://www.starrtech.net/~jimj/images/garage.jpg

From corvallis at peoplepc.com  Mon Nov 30 18:00:07 2009
From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:00:07 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] battery drain--update
In-Reply-To: <349193.20203.qm@web50608.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <349193.20203.qm@web50608.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8F4275B9E8DC40B08FE44823A92ABC0E@spider>

I've been told that AC current in the system can damage a battery. But that
person was trying to get out of a battery warranty.
Misses and pops and spits out the carb could be timing, like the advance on
the distributor isn't working right. You might put a timing light on it and
see if things are smooth as rpm's increase or if the timing jumps around.
...bill in Oregon

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-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Andy Webster
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 4:06 PM
To: spridgets; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] battery drain--update

Greetings folks,
I had my alternator repaired (rectifier had blown diodes) and put it back in
last night.
No more ignition light unless the ignition is on and the engine stopped (as
it
should be).
 The  auto electrician showed me the old rectifier, and how one of the diode
wires had earthed against a plate and welded to it.
He also said that it wasn't a genuine Lucas rectifier and that the diodes
were
very cheap and feeble looking.
He reckoned the alternator was a 'bitsa' . The only thing that bore the
Lucas
name was the outer case.

Engine is still running like a pig, so the search continues....

To be honest I am a  bit stumped.

The engine will run, but it misses and pops and spits out the carb.

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...

My spark seems healthy enough... and the single SU (hif-44) seems to be
fine..
I pulled the dashpot off and checked for dirt in the jet and anything that
might be wrong...but found nothing suspect.

I figure that whilst the alternator was knackered, it was hurling
alternating
current through the wires, which can't have done much good for anything. I
am
wondering if this might have damaged the coil.... the symptoms don't seem to
fit with a bad coil though....

I think I will put one of my dellortos on, just to see if I can eliminate
the
SU from the line-up.

open to ideas and suggestions.

Cheers

Andy
Gold Coast





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From billmasq at hotmail.com  Mon Nov 30 18:33:27 2009
From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:33:27 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] battery drain--update
In-Reply-To: <8F4275B9E8DC40B08FE44823A92ABC0E@spider>
References: <349193.20203.qm@web50608.mail.re2.yahoo.com>,
	<8F4275B9E8DC40B08FE44823A92ABC0E@spider>
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It is virtually (notice that I didn't say "completely") impossible for a blown
diode in a rectifier pack to allow AC current into the system- the best that
it could do is pulsating DC and that is really no problem. When the diode blew
your alternator just couldn't pump enough current into the system to charge
the battery or run the car.

BillM

> From: corvallis at peoplepc.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:00:07 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] battery drain--update
>
> I've been told that AC current in the system can damage a battery. But that
> person was trying to get out of a battery warranty.
> Misses and pops and spits out the carb could be timing, like the advance on
> the distributor isn't working right. You might put a timing light on it and
> see if things are smooth as rpm's increase or if the timing jumps around.
> ...bill in Oregon
>
> ========================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Andy Webster
> Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 4:06 PM
> To: spridgets; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] battery drain--update
>
> Greetings folks,
> I had my alternator repaired (rectifier had blown diodes) and put it back
in
> last night.
> No more ignition light unless the ignition is on and the engine stopped (as
> it
> should be).
>  The  auto electrician showed me the old rectifier, and how one of the
diode
> wires had earthed against a plate and welded to it.
> He also said that it wasn't a genuine Lucas rectifier and that the diodes
> were
> very cheap and feeble looking.
> He reckoned the alternator was a 'bitsa' . The only thing that bore the
> Lucas
> name was the outer case.
>
> Engine is still running like a pig, so the search continues....
>
> To be honest I am a  bit stumped.
>
> The engine will run, but it misses and pops and spits out the carb.
>
> 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...
>
> My spark seems healthy enough... and the single SU (hif-44) seems to be
> fine..
> I pulled the dashpot off and checked for dirt in the jet and anything that
> might be wrong...but found nothing suspect.
>
> I figure that whilst the alternator was knackered, it was hurling
> alternating
> current through the wires, which can't have done much good for anything. I
> am
> wondering if this might have damaged the coil.... the symptoms don't seem
to
> fit with a bad coil though....
>
> I think I will put one of my dellortos on, just to see if I can eliminate
> the
> SU from the line-up.
>
> open to ideas and suggestions.
>
> Cheers
>
> Andy
> Gold Coast
>
>
>
>
>
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 18:38:57 2009
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:38:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC
In-Reply-To: <BB2D3A9709B1473BAA9DF7976C1B16CD@HomePC>
References: <4B143AD0.10608@comcast.net>
	<BB2D3A9709B1473BAA9DF7976C1B16CD@HomePC>
Message-ID: <402188520911301738u204f6a42i9d4296f7b1cf32de@mail.gmail.com>

> I just, um, "acquired" a 1962 or 63 Honda 50cc motor scooter. (Little
> Motor Cycle)

Peter Egan restored one of those "Honda 50cc step-though" bikes. Took
it on a tour to Pikes Peak (the one on the WI/MN border) with a friend
on a racing bicycle. Turns out the friend spent more on power bars
than Peter did on gas for the trip. He averaged 168mpg. As another
friend of his put it, "I couldn't make a tank drip gas that slow, let
alone power something on it."
David L

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 19:15:53 2009
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:15:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC
In-Reply-To: <D763EA6C615A4721B0CCE180DB5A22C3@psych.washington.edu>
References: <4B143AD0.10608@comcast.net>
	<D763EA6C615A4721B0CCE180DB5A22C3@psych.washington.edu>
Message-ID: <abb8688a0911301815x62bc212bj9d5b3a3e5c9d8b14@mail.gmail.com>

Actually, this is a Cub not a trail model.  The trail model had a
solid top frame and telescoping front forks.  The replacement carbs
for these are pretty much interchangeable, but be sure to get one that
is jetted for the right size motor.  These did come in 50, 70, 90, and
110 cc versions and were used on the step-through, trail and 3-wheel
atv's.  If anyone else is interesed in a basket case, I have a 90cc
bike like this I am trying to get rid of.

On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Richard Ball <richb at u.washington.edu> wrote:
> Frank
>
> Look up Honda Trail 50 on eBay.  There should be several carbs listed to
> take a look at.  I would guess that you have at least one motorcycle
> wrecking yard somewhere near you that might be able to help you out.  We
> have a place out here called Bent Bike.  I can check with them if you can't
> find anything local.  Honda also had the Trail 70 and Trail 90.  Pretty
much
> the same bike with a larger bore.
>
> On a side note this bike was the first thing on wheels that I rebuilt
> myself.  A friend of the families kid took it apart and didn't know how to
> reassemble it, so they gave it to me.  I was 14 so could only drive it
> around to yard and up and down the street.  My parents had been in a
> motorcycle accident a few years earlier, so mom wasn't to happy about me
> getting it running.  She was even less happy when I went to work as a
> mechanics helper for a Suzuki dealer when I was 16.
>
> Rich Ball
> '76 Midget
> Everett, Wa
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
> To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 1:36 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC
>
>
>> I just, um, "acquired" a 1962 or 63 Honda 50cc motor scooter. (Little
>> Motor Cycle)
>> Or Vespa type thingy.
>> It looks like this but not quite as nice.
>> *http://tinyurl.com/yayc52t*
>> It is missing the carburetor but the air filter is there, it has keys,
>> 3700 miles on the odometer
>> I do not know what else is missing, I am tempted to restore it but me
>> and jap vehicles never did get along.
>> I can see steel screws in aluminum engine parts that look like they are
>> permanently fused together.
>> Is this thing worth the time and effort? Anybody have a carb for this
>> thing or can I use a Briggs & Stratton carb from a lawn mower?
>> If anyone knows a little about this thing, please email me off list
>> I think I drove a motorcycle maybe twice in my life, I fell off one once
>> too. I know nothing about them.
>> Thanks
>> **
>>
>> --
>> Frank Clarici
>> Toms River, NJ
>> My own Fleet of Sprites
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Nov 30 19:30:51 2009
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:30:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC
In-Reply-To: <abb8688a0911301815x62bc212bj9d5b3a3e5c9d8b14@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B143AD0.10608@comcast.net>	
	<D763EA6C615A4721B0CCE180DB5A22C3@psych.washington.edu>
	<abb8688a0911301815x62bc212bj9d5b3a3e5c9d8b14@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B147FDB.5020105@comcast.net>

John Innis wrote:
> Actually, this is a Cub not a trail model.  The trail model had a
> solid top frame and telescoping front forks.  The replacement carbs
> for these are pretty much interchangeable,
Yes it is a step through.
I tore it apart, it is unseized but the rings are still stuck to the 
piston, they are soaking overnight.
Oil ring freed up already. If I had a carb, I would fire it up, the gas 
tank is shiny clean and dry, the oil in the case was like new.
I even killed most of the spiders and mice, well the cat sniffed it out 
and has been looking for the mice, I found the mouse nest.

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

From dlh2001 at comcast.net  Mon Nov 30 19:42:01 2009
From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:42:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC
References: <4B143AD0.10608@comcast.net><BB2D3A9709B1473BAA9DF7976C1B16CD@HomePC>
	<402188520911301738u204f6a42i9d4296f7b1cf32de@mail.gmail.com>
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----- 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..

From jdinnis at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 19:46:25 2009
From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:46:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC
In-Reply-To: <4B147FDB.5020105@comcast.net>
References: <4B143AD0.10608@comcast.net>
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	<4B147FDB.5020105@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <abb8688a0911301846k7fbf8510t9ed57b5aff1f4664@mail.gmail.com>

The clean tank is a good deal.  They are a pain to de-rust.  If you do
get the carb, you may also need a battery to get it going.  At some
point Honda started using a 4-pin battery plug, where two of the pins
are inline with the ignition circuit.  The battery had a jumper wire
across this connection, so the bike would not run without a bettery
installed.  Even a dead battery that has the correct plug will work.
Or just jumper across the two extra terminals.

On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 8:30 PM, Frank <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> John Innis wrote:
>>
>> Actually, this is a Cub not a trail model.  The trail model had a
>> solid top frame and telescoping front forks.  The replacement carbs
>> for these are pretty much interchangeable,
>
> Yes it is a step through.
> I tore it apart, it is unseized but the rings are still stuck to the
piston,
> they are soaking overnight.
> Oil ring freed up already. If I had a carb, I would fire it up, the gas
tank
> is shiny clean and dry, the oil in the case was like new.
> I even killed most of the spiders and mice, well the cat sniffed it out and
> has been looking for the mice, I found the mouse nest.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites
>
>



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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 19:47:54 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:47:54 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC
In-Reply-To: <abb8688a0911301815x62bc212bj9d5b3a3e5c9d8b14@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4B143AD0.10608@comcast.net>
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On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 7:15 PM, John Innis <jdinnis at gmail.com> wrote:
Actually, this is a Cub not a trail model.  These did come in 50, 70,
90, and 110 cc versions and were used on the step-through, trail and
3-wheel atv's.

You forgot the 65cc motors!

Kent
1960 Bugeye
1967 Sprite
1969 Midget

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Mon Nov 30 20:05:43 2009
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:05:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  Mystery Fuel Pump
Message-ID: <8BAB370D8B2C46929B814494AA8455D7@HomeComputer>

Try http://apeusa.com/

I was able to get parts for a similar looking walbro pump there.


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert Weeks
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 10:48 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Mystery Fuel Pump

Hey All,

I pulled this fuel pump off my 1970 MG Midget yesterday. It was leaking 
like crazy and the points were sticking intermittently. Amazingly 
nothing caught on fire or blew up. It's not the standard SU and I'd like 
to be able to rebuild it. Any ideas what it is and more importantly 
where to get a rebuild kit for it?

<http://www.flickr.com/photos/white-weeks/4147565366/>

If I can't rebuild it, what is the list wisdom as far as aftermarket 
pumps go? Facet, Carter, etc. I have a NAPA near by and may just go with 
an aftermarket pump if I can't rebuild this one.

Thanks!

Robert Weeks

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 30 20:06:27 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:06:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!
Message-ID: <87B7CFA0243945C49937C77575CDDA09@HomePC>

This looks like fun!!!


http://tinyurl.com/ygrgu5d 

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Mon Nov 30 20:36:38 2009
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:36:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!
In-Reply-To: <87B7CFA0243945C49937C77575CDDA09@HomePC>
References: <87B7CFA0243945C49937C77575CDDA09@HomePC>
Message-ID: <4477440B3B5A4619B82675B565B69FBD@BASEMENTDELL>

You first.

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 9:06 PM
To: Spridgets List
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!

This looks like fun!!!


http://tinyurl.com/ygrgu5d 

From abcoz at hky.com  Mon Nov 30 20:53:10 2009
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:53:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC
In-Reply-To: <4B143AD0.10608@comcast.net>
References: <4B143AD0.10608@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <14F3D71E17544BACBB0791CA8F0099C6@OwnerPC>

I have no clue as to what it's worth, Frank, but you can probably do a 
Google search and come up with some websites pertaining to old Hondas.

Speaking of old Hondas:  Nearly 40 years ago, right after finishing college, 
I took a part time job (my "regular" job was on a big horsepower towboat and 
for every day I worked...typically 30 days at a time.....I got a day off 
with pay) for a friend, who was service manager at a Honda motorcycle 
dealership.  The owner had some connections, and for a very meager sum he 
bought Honda's entire inventory of shipping-damaged motorcycles (still in 
their lightly to heavily damaged crates) from the port of Baltimore.  There 
were something like six or ten trailer loads of them.  After experiencing 
the joy of unloading the crates (crammed from top to bottom for the length 
of the trailers), my job was to open the crates and disassemble the bikes 
too badly damaged for resale, and assemble the bikes that were lightly 
damaged, replacing damaged parts with parts salvaged from the bikes I had 
parted-out.  Many of the bikes were actually in pristine, undamaged 
condition.  Many of them were from the very early 60s, with the rest spread 
right up to current model year (1971).  I could have taken my pick and had 
any one I wanted for next to nothing.......but, I was driving a brand new 
BMW 2002 and I thought I was also in the process of building a race car, too 
(an MGB that I finally did complete several years later).  So I passed on 
the Honda bargain.
And, yes, I often kick myself for that.  The Hondas were really very well 
engineered, well built machines that would run just about forever if given 
proper care and maintenance.
Bud Osbourne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 4:36 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] LMC no LBC


>I just, um, "acquired" a 1962 or 63 Honda 50cc motor scooter. (Little
> Motor Cycle)
> Or Vespa type thingy.
> It looks like this but not quite as nice.
> *http://tinyurl.com/yayc52t*
> It is missing the carburetor but the air filter is there, it has keys,
> 3700 miles on the odometer
> I do not know what else is missing, I am tempted to restore it but me
> and jap vehicles never did get along.
> I can see steel screws in aluminum engine parts that look like they are
> permanently fused together.
> Is this thing worth the time and effort? Anybody have a carb for this
> thing or can I use a Briggs & Stratton carb from a lawn mower?
> If anyone knows a little about this thing, please email me off list
> I think I drove a motorcycle maybe twice in my life, I fell off one once
> too. I know nothing about them.
> Thanks
> **
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> My own Fleet of Sprites

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Nov 30 21:04:11 2009
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:04:11 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!
In-Reply-To: <4477440B3B5A4619B82675B565B69FBD@BASEMENTDELL>
References: <87B7CFA0243945C49937C77575CDDA09@HomePC>
	<4477440B3B5A4619B82675B565B69FBD@BASEMENTDELL>
Message-ID: <0F36C11F072E4D3794278D257846960D@HomePC>

Aw c'mon, Chris.  That looks like a blast.  I'd gladly go first.  Of course, 
that's my young mind talking.  My old body might not see it the same way.

LAD

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Chris Manuel" <cmanuel at wi.rr.com>
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 9:36 PM
To: "'Spridgets List'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!

You first.

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 9:06 PM
To: Spridgets List
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!

This looks like fun!!!


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From kk7ss at verizon.net  Mon Nov 30 21:37:15 2009
From: kk7ss at verizon.net (DAVID GROPPER)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:37:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw:  Fw: I feel the need for speed!
Message-ID: <284557.74258.qm@web84205.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

The same pass (Grimsel Pass, Switzerland) in a car...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzk4fTx0BfE


Dave G.



----- Original Message ----
From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
This looks like fun!!!

From eap2140 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 30 21:43:24 2009
From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:43:24 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!
In-Reply-To: <0F36C11F072E4D3794278D257846960D@HomePC>
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I'm sorry...being an old Cali skateboarder, I would have to say that that looks so awkward and hard to control compared to luge or bombing hills....  No fluidity or grace....and, it looks slower too!  I wouldn't want the "boys" that close to asphalt at any speed.




________________________________
From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: Chris Manuel <cmanuel at wi.rr.com>; Spridgets List <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, November 30, 2009 8:04:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!

Aw c'mon, Chris.  That looks like a blast.  I'd gladly go first.  Of course, 
that's my young mind talking.  My old body might not see it the same way.

LAD

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From: "Chris Manuel" <cmanuel at wi.rr.com>
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 9:36 PM
To: "'Spridgets List'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!

You first.

Chris

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Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 9:06 PM
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Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!

This looks like fun!!!


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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 21:44:01 2009
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:44:01 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!
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On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 9:04 PM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:
Aw c'mon, Chris.  That looks like a blast.  I'd gladly go first.  Of
course, that's my young mind talking.  My old body might not see it
the same way.

http://tinyurl.com/ygrgu5d


Hell, that's me on the road! I'll be 57 in 3 weeks... Don't know who
leaked the video.

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

From davriker at nwi.net  Mon Nov 30 22:07:17 2009
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:07:17 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Pay-to-play
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I'd like to personally thank you for conserving fuel so that my vehicles may 
consume it.  If you could get the use down on the Eagle just a tad bit more, 
I could idle my Torino a couple of extra minutes each morning, and all would 
be in balance and harmony.
David R.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Collins" <thcollin at mtu.edu>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 6:00 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Pay-to-play


>I expect to be drummed off the Spridget list with this admission, but
> here goes. I added up the number of gallons of gasoline I purchased
> in 2009 to date.
>
> For my Eagle Talon from Dec 5, 2008 to today, 14.622 gallons
> For my AH Sprite for the year, 16.383 gallons. (the tank is full, but
> the insurance has expired so the 7 gallons in the tank won't get used
> 'til next May)
>
> (all those numbers above are correct - no typos)
>
> I walk and bike a lot!
>
> It's people like me and others who buy fuel efficient cars to
> conserve who are the problem. As less gasoline is used, there is less
> revenue to fix roads and bridges (gas tax in Michigan pays for road
> repairs) This is just an example of "the law of unintended
> consequences." Pass a law to effect change in one area and discover
> something else gets buggered up in the process. Happens in the
> government all the time.
>
> My unofficial moto: "Greener than Gore, that's good enough!" LOL
>
> Tim Collins
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/

From billgilroy at live.com  Mon Nov 30 22:57:22 2009
From: billgilroy at live.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:57:22 -0800
Subject: [Spridgets] Pay-to-play
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They charge you 2% of the gross sale if you do not stay (or purchase, I
can't remember) in NJ.  I was glad that it was covered by my reloc package
but I was a bit ticked about the fee.

-g

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Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 1:45 PM
To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca
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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Pay-to-play

robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote:
>  Why not just one tax.  Income tax or sales tax or ...?  But just one.  
> Not tax when you earn it, tax when you save it; tax when you spend it;  
> tax when you inherit; property tax; etc., etc, etc.
>
>   
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.


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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Mon Nov 30 23:11:14 2009
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:11:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!
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--- On Mon, 11/30/09, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
Aw c'mon, Chris.  That looks like a blast.  I'd gladly go first. 

I agree Larry, looks like an absolute blast. He's got wheels on his back too
so I guess you could also use the suit luge-style.  Seems to have brake pads
on the innside of his knees as you can see the scuff marks on the road as he
approaches a couple of the tighter turns.  Now if you could just figure a way
to motor back up the hills...
 
David Booker
Long Island

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Nov 30 23:22:53 2009
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel)
Date: Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:22:53 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: I feel the need for speed!
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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 

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 23:26:12 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:26:12 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: does your garage look something like this?
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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>
>>
>
> How did you manage a walkway?  I have to step over everything.
>
> Michael Rowe

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Nov 30 23:58:25 2009
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:58:25 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Fw: I feel the need for speed!
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That's amazing. I did the Grimsel and the Furka back in 1968 before the road
was so well marked and cared for. Did it in a Fiat 850 coupe. It was an
absolute blast to drive!  Biggest scare was the Alpine bus horns. When you
heard one of those coming from around a corner you literally drove up onto
the rock walls with two wheels to get the hell out of their way!!  Legally
they have the right of way whenever they sound their horn!  I assume its
still that way these days...

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 10:37 PM, DAVID GROPPER <kk7ss at verizon.net> wrote:

> The same pass (Grimsel Pass, Switzerland) in a car...
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzk4fTx0BfE
>
>
> Dave G.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
> This looks like fun!!!