From grday at btinternet.com Sun Aug 1 00:39:15 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 07:39:15 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content References: Message-ID: <93FEF6EE6E12440894A7ABED07DF15F8@user8634b3d69b> "Black Mans Wheels" is the South African version. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Billy Zoom" To: ; "Spridgets" Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 12:26 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content >> "Bimmer" instead of BMW. > That's not what we call them. > _______________________________________________ From shop at justbrits.com Sun Aug 1 02:43:39 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:43:39 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: References: <1DCEF23B098F47178D30DB2907DF8D32@blackbox2> Message-ID: <4C5533BB.4000601@justbrits.com> << ...who else has a square bodied Sprite MK1? >> Same sorta folks that have Frogeye bodied Sprite Mk. 1s, Hal ??? LOL From cbking at alum.rpi.edu Sun Aug 1 07:51:47 2010 From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King) Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 06:51:47 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content Message-ID: <33d401cb3180$af4969b0$0168010a@mail2world.com> If you bought a "Poor-shay", you've bought yourself a toilet! :) http://www.porcher-us.com/ -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <-----Original Message-----> >From: Brad Fornal [tequila.brad at gmail.com] >Sent: 7/31/2010 6:57:10 PM >To: davriker at nwi.net >Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content > >but if I can afford a "Poor-Shay", this means I am affluent, and MY >affluence DESERVES proper respect, EVEN when discussing my overpriced VW >car. >Remember this, ya damned commoner!!! > >Brad From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Sun Aug 1 13:32:27 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 12:32:27 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch "Fun" Again Message-ID: I drive my 59 1275 with bolt on HP parts every day as "my car". . the only car I have owned and have never tired of driving. My clutch, once again, has began to act funny. It releases early. . just as you let it out the car lunges forward. . and then it goes back to normal. I can pump it and that seems to cause it to act more towards the "normal" side. . but not every time. After I am on the road for a few minutes. . it seems to come back to a more normal pattern. Heat causing the seal to expand or? I am going to bleed it today. . but I am guessing that I will not find air in the line. . hopefully I will. . and I can bleed it out. But I think it could be the cup/seal in the master cyl acting funny again. . which was replaced not too long ago. And there is no pitting or strange stuff going on in my master clutch cylinders. .. Just thought I would mention as someone might come up having had the same experience? Kirk 59 1275 From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Sun Aug 1 15:01:00 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8) Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:01:00 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch "Fun" Again In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C55E08C.1090203@tx.rr.com> I have not had that specific experience, but I know from working in a garage that clutches can fail in many ways. We normally expect the disk to wear out or the springs in the pressureplate to wear out, but I've seen clutches where the tips of the fingers were worn and not catching on the throwout bearing, and on this list I've heard people say that their throwout bearings went to pieces. I suspect that something like that might cause the clutch to act differently at different times. > My clutch, once again, has began to act funny. It releases early. . just > as you let it out the car lunges forward. . and then it goes back to > normal. I can pump it and that seems to cause it to act more towards the > "normal" side. . but not every time. From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Sun Aug 1 17:28:17 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 16:28:17 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] OCD For Anyone Interested Message-ID: Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ3iumBEvCE From dlh2001 at comcast.net Sun Aug 1 21:45:26 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 23:45:26 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] OCD For Anyone Interested In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: http://tinyurl.com/26fgoay http://tinyurl.com/2adostx The markup on guitar effects boxes never ceases to amaze me. The actual circuit that makes the sound cost less than a few bucks. The real money is in a quality box, potentiometers, and connectors (and marketing). -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Hargreaves Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 7:28 PM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: [Spridgets] OCD For Anyone Interested Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ3iumBEvCE From jfishbein at snet.net Sun Aug 1 21:55:30 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 20:55:30 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] OCD For Anyone Interested In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <15260.82217.qm@web83911.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> And labor, testing, and research jay fishbein wallingford, ct To: Kirk Hargreaves ; spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Sun, August 1, 2010 11:45:26 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] OCD For Anyone Interested http://tinyurl.com/26fgoay http://tinyurl.com/2adostx The markup on guitar effects boxes never ceases to amaze me. The actual circuit that makes the sound cost less than a few bucks. The real money is in a quality box, potentiometers, and connectors (and marketing). From grunthaner at gmail.com Mon Aug 2 06:42:02 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 08:42:02 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: <4C5533BB.4000601@justbrits.com> References: <1DCEF23B098F47178D30DB2907DF8D32@blackbox2> <4C5533BB.4000601@justbrits.com> Message-ID: I got to thinking this seller bought it from the guy in Ohio who was selling it for 8K and no he is trying to flip it. I just want the rubber mat : ) Lin PS No kitty sighting for over 5 days now and I am loosing hope : ( On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 4:43 AM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > << ...who else has a square bodied Sprite MK1? >> > > Same sorta folks that have Frogeye bodied Sprite Mk. 1s, Hal ??? > > LOL > > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com From grunthaner at gmail.com Mon Aug 2 06:48:37 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 08:48:37 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC, Still trying to trap my ill kitty In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: No kitty sighting in 5 days I fear the worst : ( Lin On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 8:16 PM, Linda Grunthaner wrote: > List, > I am so heart broken because my ill kitty is still in the wooded area of > the trailer park that I can't even look at cars tools or web car stuff. Even > my new rebuilt starter sits in the trunk as I have no interest to install or > look at my Spridget now. I saw her, Stitches once a day in the wooded shrubs > for almost 2 weeks now but then she runs in deeper although I'm back to > crying again as I haven't seen her in 2 full days. > > I have had to return my Have-A-Heart trap already for failures and I now > found a better one recommended by the associations which catch and spay > & neuter feral cats as well as the SPCA. I ordered it today but won't get it > till Wednesday then I leave for my western trip for 2 full weeks but this > one I can put a cloth over top and it won't interfere with the mechanism. > > I have read many books websites, and spoken with experts and found that I > have a displaced cat, this is a common problem when people go to the vet, or > groomer or like with me pet sitter and their indoor cat gets loose. The > displaced cat has a hard time figuring out where they are and where home is > as well as the most important thing they feel they are prey and everything > including the owner is a predator. This is even more common with the high > strung Calico cat because they have all the "flavors" of cat in one cat. > Making them especially wacky like Stitches. My cat would hide for an hr if > someone came to the door even after they left. Stitches is scared as hell > and afraid she will be eaten. > > The other day I was advised to put the trap near a big bowl of food as well > as put food in the trap so the other cats won't go in and being Stitches is > not invited to feast with others "yet" she would go in the trap. Well not > only did I get no cat in my trap none of the food was touched. I am assuming > they all ate at one of the trailers which feeds all cats. I was now told to > put Stitches bedding and toys in the carrier without food. > And suggested leave it locked open so she gets in and stays in without fear > of the trap. Then after a few days set the trap. It is a long shot but I'll > try anything. > > I will not give up i am loyal to Stitches even if she doesn't recognize me > from fear. She is my morning alarm clock for school. I am also going to make > more color posters and bring them door to door especially to the trailers > which feed all the cats and find out if she is eating there as if they are > all strays she may be invited. > > I'm also going to order a throw net but I would rather make one how do you > think they weight them? With thick rope on the bottom? > > http://www.livetrap.com/cgi/search.cgi?user_id=&database=dbase1.exm&template=template1.shtml&0_option=1&0=TN4 > > Thanks for all the encouragement you are all so very kind, any other ideas > welcome, > Linda From haynes386 at netzero.net Mon Aug 2 08:43:16 2010 From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 14:43:16 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 Message-ID: <20100802.084316.2493.0@webmail20.dca.untd.com> I don't mean to pick, but you'd think that for an asking price of 18K that they could put the grill surround piece back on the bonnet along with the badge. I don't see any engine pics, but the mismatched turn signals are only a symptom- If you look closely, you can see that the front wings are different as well (headlight height, turn signal height), so they just put the turn signal lens that came on the LF wing there regardless of whether it matched and was correct (which, of course, it isn't). I agree- STAY AWAY from this one!! Mark Haynes HAN6L12779 HAN5L8016 ____________________________________________________________ TODAY: iPads for $123.74? ALERT: iPads are being auctioned for 95% off today! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c56d9bbbdcd151bffbst03duc From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Mon Aug 2 09:28:57 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 08:28:57 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] OCD For Anyone Interested In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Agreed On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 8:45 PM, Dean Hedin wrote: > http://tinyurl.com/26fgoay > > http://tinyurl.com/2adostx > > > > The markup on guitar effects boxes never ceases to amaze me. > The actual circuit that makes the sound cost less than a few bucks. > The real money is in a quality box, potentiometers, and connectors (and > marketing). > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Hargreaves > Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 7:28 PM > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: [Spridgets] OCD For Anyone Interested > > Check it out: > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ3iumBEvCE From thcollin at mtu.edu Mon Aug 2 09:52:31 2010 From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins) Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:52:31 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: <20100802.084316.2493.0@webmail20.dca.untd.com> References: <20100802.084316.2493.0@webmail20.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <8vjs3h$933c4r@email.mtu.edu> Looks to me like only the street side of the wheels got painted. Take a look. At 10:43 AM 8/2/2010, Mark Haynes wrote: >I don't mean to pick, Tim Collins http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Aug 2 10:01:04 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 10:01:04 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: <8vjs3h$933c4r@email.mtu.edu> References: <20100802.084316.2493.0@webmail20.dca.untd.com> <8vjs3h$933c4r@email.mtu.edu> Message-ID: For $18k he could at least have matching front signal lenses. From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Mon Aug 2 10:01:29 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 11:01:29 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: <20100802.084316.2493.0@webmail20.dca.untd.com> References: <20100802.084316.2493.0@webmail20.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <8E69E323-1325-4B77-8211-13D4B2717A7C@comcast.net> .. and you noticed that while the hood gaps along the sides are ok from a front view it hangs down low right and goes up to the left (as viewed from the front) .. so he put a coat of paint on it and wants $ 18 k? Helluva paint job for that much. Lester On Aug 2, 2010, at 9:43 AM, Mark Haynes wrote: > I don't mean to pick, but you'd think that for an asking price of > 18K that > they could put the grill surround piece back on the bonnet along > with the > badge. I don't see any engine pics, but the mismatched turn signals > are only a > symptom- If you look closely, you can see that the front wings are > different > as well (headlight height, turn signal height), so they just put the > turn > signal lens that came on the LF wing there regardless of whether it > matched > and was correct (which, of course, it isn't). > I agree- STAY AWAY from this one!! > > > Mark Haynes > HAN6L12779 > HAN5L8016 > > ____________________________________________________________ > TODAY: iPads for $123.74? > ALERT: iPads are being auctioned for 95% off today! > http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c56d9bbbdcd151bffbst03duc > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Mon Aug 2 10:58:23 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:58:23 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] OCD For Anyone Interested In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Manufacture 1000 or so, and then tell me how cheap it was. Have fun getting any American suppliers to sell you parts, and let me know how much the Gerbers cost, and how much worker's health care was. From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Mon Aug 2 11:33:45 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 10:33:45 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] OCD For Anyone Interested In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I was waiting for you to respond. . what took you so long? Suffice to say that the guy running Fulltone has done a good job marketing himself. . . Kirk On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 9:58 AM, Billy Zoom wrote: > Manufacture 1000 or so, and then tell me how cheap it was. > Have fun getting any American suppliers to sell you parts, and let me know > how much the Gerbers cost, and how much worker's health care was. From lbc at littlebitcountry.com Mon Aug 2 13:36:28 2010 From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy) Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:36:28 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: <8E69E323-1325-4B77-8211-13D4B2717A7C@comcast.net> References: <20100802.084316.2493.0@webmail20.dca.untd.com> <8E69E323-1325-4B77-8211-13D4B2717A7C@comcast.net> Message-ID: <201008021936.o72Javk2001073@mail.usimperio.com> Engine bay pics can be found at http://media.supersportmotors.com/photos/131/80.JPG http://media.supersportmotors.com/photos/131/81.JPG http://media.supersportmotors.com/photos/131/82.JPG http://media.supersportmotors.com/photos/131/83.JPG Dave From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Mon Aug 2 13:45:39 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 12:45:39 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 61 Bugeyes Message-ID: Colin, Thanks for the info regarding the question of the "1961" Bugeye. . . Kirk From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Mon Aug 2 13:54:19 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:54:19 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: <201008021936.o72Javk2001073@mail.usimperio.com> Message-ID: Would a real '61 have that back bumper? I thought they had the Bugeye nubs turned upside down. From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Mon Aug 2 14:01:41 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:01:41 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: <201008021936.o72Javk2001073@mail.usimperio.com> Message-ID: I asked him if I could buy the floor mat separately. We'll see. From jfishbein at snet.net Mon Aug 2 14:05:19 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 13:05:19 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <235170.37495.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> For all intents and purposes, they had bumpers, although technically they were an option and I suppose a few might have escaped the works with a set of them. Geoff Healey's book has a pic of one with the Bugeye bumperettes. Interestingly, I have the pics of this car from the auction on ebay, prior to the respray, etc. Most interesting is that while the car needed some tidying-up, as the engine bay shows, as well as needing an interior, the exterior wasn't shabby. It was clean enough where I would left it. The only body damage I quickly noticed was minor damage in the right front. Too bad this wasn't purchased by someone with an appreciation for what it is rather than someone interested in simply flipping it. jay fishbein wallingford, ct ________________________________ From: Billy Zoom To: Dave Yealy ; spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, August 2, 2010 3:54:19 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 Would a real '61 have that back bumper? I thought they had the Bugeye nubs turned upside down. From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Aug 2 14:08:46 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 14:08:46 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: <235170.37495.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <235170.37495.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: C'mon, man. Used car salesmen need love, too. Reminds me of one of those "show me the carfax" commercials. From jfishbein at snet.net Mon Aug 2 14:23:46 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 13:23:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: References: <235170.37495.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <681768.51964.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Recently I was going to purchase a Subaru Legacy. I asked a used car salesman if I he had the Carfax on it. His response was to the effect "Don't you trust me?". So I ordered the Carfax report at my own expense. The car was in a serious accident where it took a heavy hit in the left rear door pillar and roof. The report also showed that it had been wholesaled 2 times. (He was the 3rd dealer trying to sell the car.) I was told after-the-fact by his associate, that they not only had the Carfax report, but were aware of the previous damage. Car salesmen are in a class all their own. New/Used, makes no difference. jay ________________________________ From: derf C'mon, man. Used car salesmen need love, too. Reminds me of one of those "show me the carfax" commercials. From 72spridget at gmail.com Mon Aug 2 14:28:07 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 15:28:07 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: <681768.51964.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <235170.37495.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <681768.51964.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: > Car salesmen are in a class all their own. New/Used, makes no difference. Ahh, but do you know the difference between a used car salesman and a computer salesman? The used car salesman KNOWS when he is lying. David L From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Aug 2 14:30:08 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 14:30:08 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: <681768.51964.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <235170.37495.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <681768.51964.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Carfax is not always thorough. If you pay cash for repairs then Carfax never knows about the damage/repair. A clean Carfax report is a good thing, but it doesn't mean the car hasn't been wrecked. From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Mon Aug 2 14:53:50 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 15:53:50 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] OCD For Anyone Interested In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <518C89AA-E4CA-4CFA-ACF6-60C0BE7D28E0@comcast.net> .. and don't forget that now you are self employed and are required to pay the full amount of your FICA (twice what is usually held out of your check) and then some extra for no good reason. Lester On Aug 2, 2010, at 11:58 AM, Billy Zoom wrote: > Manufacture 1000 or so, and then tell me how cheap it was. > Have fun getting any American suppliers to sell you parts, and let > me know > how much the Gerbers cost, and how much worker's health care was. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From wsthompson at thicko.com Mon Aug 2 15:15:11 2010 From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 16:15:11 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] my MKIII Sprite for sale part 1 Message-ID: <00bc01cb3287$cb517c80$61f47580$@com> Folks, Divorce #2 that took place earlier this year is requiring a hard look at liquidating assets. Sadly, I will be selling my 41,000 mile MKIII Sprite. Original paint (red), original 1098 engine, wire wheels, red upholstery, recent tires. Never rusted, as in zero rust anywhere top to bottom. Never hit. It includes a tonneau cover (with the bar), and if the accepted offer is in the price range I need to get, will include a very restorable, rare, factory hardtop (needs paint). There is no soft top with the car, but all the frames, and frame bag etc. are included. I purchased this car in 2002 or 2003 from fellow Sprite lover and Spridget list member Daniel Thompson (no relation). It had 20,000 miles on it at that time. Daniel lives in Montreal. this is a Canadian spec car, so it has subtle differences from a US spec car. For instance, the turn signals have a slightly different lens in front. I drove to Mosport, near Toronto, and trailered it home. The car was legally imported , and has a clear IL title. The car is located in central WI. As I recall, here's the story on the car. A Canadian Sprite racer purchased this car to use for spares. It was a 20,000 mile original car at the time. He completely disassembled it, bagged and tagged it, and took the body tub and all the parts and put it in his basement. From 72spridget at gmail.com Mon Aug 2 15:25:56 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 16:25:56 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] my MKIII Sprite for sale part 1 In-Reply-To: <00bc01cb3287$cb517c80$61f47580$@com> References: <00bc01cb3287$cb517c80$61f47580$@com> Message-ID: <-1375555200120088093@unknownmsgid> And it comes with a Canadian license plate? David L From shop at justbrits.com Mon Aug 2 15:52:22 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:52:22 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: <681768.51964.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <235170.37495.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <681768.51964.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C573E16.1050002@justbrits.com> << I was told after-the-fact by his associate, that they not only had the Carfax report, but were aware of the previous damage >> That IS when I woulda called my States Attorney's Office, Jay. I *HATE* that crap. If he's willing to try it on me, means he would also do it to the very naive 'public' and then they would get SCREWED. Just P*sses me off !! From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Mon Aug 2 16:37:26 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 17:37:26 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] OCD For Anyone Interested In-Reply-To: <518C89AA-E4CA-4CFA-ACF6-60C0BE7D28E0@comcast.net> References: <518C89AA-E4CA-4CFA-ACF6-60C0BE7D28E0@comcast.net> Message-ID: <709531C003984A3095F06A09DB89B609@HomePC> No, Lester, there is no "extra for no good reason". If you are "self employed" you pay the employee's and the employer's portion. That is all you pay. No "extra". Gee, the same also goes for your Medicare withholdings. Shouldn't be a huge surprise since you occupy both seats. Duh! -------------------------------------------------- From: "Lester" Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 3:53 PM To: "Spridgets Group Chat" Subject: Re: [Spridgets] OCD For Anyone Interested .. and don't forget that now you are self employed and are required to pay the full amount of your FICA (twice what is usually held out of your check) and then some extra for no good reason. Lester On Aug 2, 2010, at 11:58 AM, Billy Zoom wrote: > Manufacture 1000 or so, and then tell me how cheap it was. > Have fun getting any American suppliers to sell you parts, and let > me know > how much the Gerbers cost, and how much worker's health care was. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From dlh2001 at comcast.net Mon Aug 2 16:50:27 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 18:50:27 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: References: <201008021936.o72Javk2001073@mail.usimperio.com> Message-ID: <0D2D638BCE724A52BE4554BC99CA316F@blackbox2> -----Original Message----- >>bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Billy Zoom >>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 >>I asked him if I could buy the floor mat separately. We'll see. Smart move, wish I had thought of that... From grunthaner at gmail.com Mon Aug 2 18:00:02 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 20:00:02 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: <235170.37495.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <235170.37495.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Jay can you post the previous pictures of the car (pre painted)? I asked him about the chassis and no picts but it would be cool to see pre 2nd coat of paint. And yes he doesn't appreciate it. He got the car for a lot less than 8K trade and it is cool but not worth 10K. Lin On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 4:05 PM, Jay wrote: > For all intents and purposes, they had bumpers, although technically they > were > an option and I suppose a few might have escaped the works with a set of > them. > Geoff Healey's book has a pic of one with the Bugeye bumperettes. > > > Interestingly, I have the pics of this car from the auction on ebay, prior > to > the respray, etc. Most interesting is that while the car needed some > tidying-up, > as the engine bay shows, as well as needing an interior, the exterior > wasn't > shabby. It was clean enough where I would left it. > > > The only body damage I quickly noticed was minor damage in the right front. > > Too bad this wasn't purchased by someone with an appreciation for what it > is > rather than someone interested in simply flipping it. > > jay fishbein > wallingford, ct > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Billy Zoom > To: Dave Yealy ; spridgets at autox.team.net > Sent: Mon, August 2, 2010 3:54:19 PM > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 > > Would a real '61 have that back bumper? I thought they had the Bugeye nubs > turned upside down. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com From grunthaner at gmail.com Mon Aug 2 18:04:33 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 20:04:33 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] no LBC but very encouraging kitty story Message-ID: List it has been 5 days without spotting my ill kitty but I wanted to share with all of you this note I received from a friend. I'm heading out now to try and spot her I know i'll be crying all the way home ....ugh. Lin Keep positive, Linda. I'm wishing for the best right now. One of my elderly neighbors lost a cat while vacationing in Florida. After losing hope, they accepted the cat was gone for good. Weeks after returning to New York they heard a meow at their front door, and guess what? The missing cat had walked from FL to NY to get home. May you have the same outcome. Good luck! From soavero at yahoo.com Mon Aug 2 18:07:51 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (=?utf-8?B?c29hdmVyb0B5YWhvby5jb20=?=) Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:07:51 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] =?utf-8?q?=5BThicko=5D_my_MKIII_Sprite_for_sale_part_?= =?utf-8?q?2?= Message-ID: <916325.51889.qm@smtp113-mob.biz.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> This is the real deal - a great car. I wish I had room for it. Ron Soave ----- Reply message ----- From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" Date: Mon, Aug 2, 2010 5:21 pm Subject: [Thicko] my MKIII Sprite for sale part 2 To: "Team-Thicko at Autox.Team.Net" Part 2 The gentlemen later retired from racing, took up woodworking, then passed away. Daniel became aware of the cars and parts, and purchased them. He reassembled the car, replacing any necessary parts, such as any old bushings, etc. It has a stainless exhaust on it. It has a new fuel tank. Upholsteryseats and side panels are original, and in great shape. It needs a carpet set. The original paint has patina it shines after a buffing, shows some scratches and minor dents from its time in the basement. The stock 1098 in this car runs smoother than any Sprite Ive owned, and as many of you know, Ive owned a considerable amount. It does not leak any appreciable amount of oil, which is astonishing. The transmission shifts cleaner up and down the pattern better than any gearbox in any Sprite Ive driven. I average about 42mpg in combined city and highway driving. I would not hesitate to climb in this car and drive across the country. Ill be taking serious offers on this car, cash or Paypal. I wont be in the mood for tire kickers or time wasters. Pictures are available Ill also get the car on the lift and get some additional shots to demonstrate how clean it is underneath and engine compartment is. Ill be putting the car up for auction on Ebay in the next few days. Theres a similar car (even lower stated mileage) , coincidentally a Canadian car, in close to similar condition on Ebay right now (however, it is in North Vancouver, BC. Canada mine is in WI) . Id say the paint looks a little nicer on that car, but without looking at it personally, or driving it, I cannot say for sure. That car is at $6100, reserve not met, with 3 = days left on the auction. Email me privately to discuss your interest in my car. WST _______________________________________________ Team-thicko at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/team-thicko/soavero at yahoo.com From shop at justbrits.com Mon Aug 2 18:36:10 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:36:10 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] [Thicko] my MKIII Sprite for sale part 2 In-Reply-To: <916325.51889.qm@smtp113-mob.biz.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <916325.51889.qm@smtp113-mob.biz.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C57647A.6090608@justbrits.com> << This is the real deal - a great car. I wish I had room for it. >> Ditto and Ditto plus I have ZERO dollars [da*n it] !! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] [Including a LOTS of Spridget 'stuff'] From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com Mon Aug 2 21:53:06 2010 From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 22:53:06 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] OCD For Anyone Interested In-Reply-To: <709531C003984A3095F06A09DB89B609@HomePC> References: <518C89AA-E4CA-4CFA-ACF6-60C0BE7D28E0@comcast.net> <709531C003984A3095F06A09DB89B609@HomePC> Message-ID: On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 5:37 PM, Larry Daniels wrote: No, Lester, there is no "extra for no good reason". If you are "self employed" you pay the employee's and the employer's portion. That is all you pay. No "extra". Gee, the same also goes for your Medicare withholdings. Shouldn't be a huge surprise since you occupy both seats. Duh! Not wanting to start any problems here but perhaps the "extra" that Lester refers to is the higher rate that the employer pays... The employer also has to pay the State and Federal Unemployment taxes. Most people don't know that these taxes are based on their wages up to a certain point and some think that the FICA is higher for the employer than it is for the employee. It isn't because the employer pays Social Security (matching), Medicare (matching), SUTA and FUTA, (no employee contribution). -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Tue Aug 3 01:53:43 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 00:53:43 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Mike is correct. This is indeed the exact same car I saw the summer of 2007 when I attended the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. No one was beating the door down to buy it then at 5k and It already had the new paint job at the time. The body work and paint were pretty good, but not great and I sensed there was a lot being concealed under the new paint since the engine bay was so shabby. Similar appearance was evident elsewhere as well. It shows nice at first glance and nice that it has the original documentation, but don't think it makes it worth an additional $13k I recall detecting some accident damage evident under the bonnet too. I have pictures of it at PVGP somewhere too. Gerard http://gerardsgarage.com/ On Aug 1, 2010, at 1:42 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:01:27 -0400 > From: "Michael Carpenter" > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 > To: "Brad Fornal" , "Spridget list" > > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; > reply-type=original > > You should see the underside - ALL RUBBERIZED UNDERCOATING. They are > dreamings trying to capitalize on the unknowing. I could have > bought this > exact car for $5500 and turned it down at PVGP a few years ago. It > had a > front end shunt at some point also. Gerald was there at the same > time as I. > > Mike C From lotuspilot at verizon.net Tue Aug 3 05:33:09 2010 From: lotuspilot at verizon.net (lotuspilot at verizon.net) Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:33:09 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 Message-ID: <1677245401.2723.1280835189361.JavaMail.root@vms170053> From grunthaner at gmail.com Tue Aug 3 07:08:24 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 09:08:24 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Gerard if you come across those picts can you send them along? Thanks Lin On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 3:53 AM, Gerard wrote: > Mike is correct. This is indeed the exact same car I saw the summer of > 2007 when I attended the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. No one was > beating the door down to buy it then at 5k and It already had the new > paint job at the time. The body work and paint were pretty good, but > not great and I sensed there was a lot being concealed under the new > paint since the engine bay was so shabby. Similar appearance was > evident elsewhere as well. It shows nice at first glance and nice that > it has the original documentation, but don't think it makes it worth > an additional $13k I recall detecting some accident damage evident > under the bonnet too. I have pictures of it at PVGP somewhere too. > > Gerard > http://gerardsgarage.com/ > > On Aug 1, 2010, at 1:42 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > > > Message: 1 > > Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:01:27 -0400 > > From: "Michael Carpenter" > > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 > > To: "Brad Fornal" , "Spridget list" > > > > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; > > reply-type=original > > > > You should see the underside - ALL RUBBERIZED UNDERCOATING. They are > > dreamings trying to capitalize on the unknowing. I could have > > bought this > > exact car for $5500 and turned it down at PVGP a few years ago. It > > had a > > front end shunt at some point also. Gerald was there at the same > > time as I. > > > > Mike C > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com From jfishbein at snet.net Tue Aug 3 07:18:12 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 06:18:12 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <13781.81181.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Linda, I don't have anywhere to post pictures but I will send them to you by email. jay fishbein wallingford, ct ________________________________ From: Linda Grunthaner From froggi60 at gmail.com Tue Aug 3 13:23:05 2010 From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb) Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 12:23:05 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Interested in an 8? Message-ID: http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/1877889842.html -- Here is an Important Message for anyone who receives this email: If you forward this correspondence, PLEASE DELETE THE FORWARDING HISTORY, which includes my email address! It is a courtesy to me and others who may not wish to have their email addresses sent all over the world! Erasing the history helps prevent Spammers from mining addresses and viruses from being propagated! IT ALSO PROTECTS YOU. No trees were harmed in the creation of this email, though numerous electrons were horribly inconvenienced. From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Tue Aug 3 17:01:18 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:01:18 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Interested in an 8? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: The shape of things to come...and go? From shop at justbrits.com Tue Aug 3 17:14:01 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:14:01 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Interested in an 8? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C58A2B9.4040606@justbrits.com> << The shape of things to come...and go? >> WENT, Billy !!! From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Aug 3 18:28:26 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 00:28:26 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] 65 Sprite with Miata eng and gearbox, etc Message-ID: bottom of page http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/tag/austin-healey/ 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 ) http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg From dlh2001 at comcast.net Tue Aug 3 18:44:21 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 20:44:21 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Interested in an 8? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <31335B9533EC45C8A2863A11C62A7DDA@blackbox2> I've always wanted a TR-8. I just don't know about driving one from Reno to Philly. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WFO Herb Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 3:23 PM To: Spridgeteers Subject: [Spridgets] Interested in an 8? http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/1877889842.html -- Here is an Important Message for anyone who receives this email: If you forward this correspondence, PLEASE DELETE THE FORWARDING HISTORY, which includes my email address! It is a courtesy to me and others who may not wish to have their email addresses sent all over the world! Erasing the history helps prevent Spammers from mining addresses and viruses from being propagated! IT ALSO PROTECTS YOU. No trees were harmed in the creation of this email, though numerous electrons were horribly inconvenienced. Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/dlh2001 at comcast.net From george.brokaw at cox.net Tue Aug 3 18:46:11 2010 From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder) Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 19:46:11 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 65 Sprite with Miata eng and gearbox, etc In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <004501cb336e$6f95d2a0$4ec177e0$@cox.net> It's not a Bugeye but it IS the Mite! http://the-mite.com/ I think it is a couple of owners since it was built. I know I have seen it advertised several times. -----Original Message----- bottom of page http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/tag/austin-healey/ From grunthaner at gmail.com Tue Aug 3 20:05:08 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 22:05:08 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC but completely stumped on this catch kitty crap Message-ID: After an entire day of making new kitty fliers and dispensing them everywhere within a 2 mile radius I put one in each mailbox of a little development behind the wooded area where my cat was last seen 5 days ago. I just got a call from a woman saying she read my flier and sees my cat in her yard and she had been there for several days. I drive over ( 4 mile drive with lots of highway traffic making it a 20 minute drive) and again I see the cat and she runs up the chain link fence and over to the wooded poison ivy forest. I totally understand she is scared of everyone but I'm so frustrated I need real help. I am waiting for my new trap to arrive to place in this very kind ladies yard but I have to say I am at my whits end with this cat and I leave for a trip out west in 2 days. I would love to sedate her [image: Wink] Maybe I should call her vet tomorrow and ask for a little something for her food? I have never experienced something this frustrating excluding a vehicle repair without proper tools in my entire life. You guys are the smartest people I know you all can fix anything I always feel like I am it the best place on earth when struggling with a problem but this one has me so frustrated. I really think if I get something for her food to sedate her it will be my best chance to catch her but I am open to more suggestions. My new trap should arrive tomorrow. Lin From bmwwxman at gmail.com Tue Aug 3 20:47:23 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 21:47:23 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Interested in an 8? In-Reply-To: <31335B9533EC45C8A2863A11C62A7DDA@blackbox2> References: <31335B9533EC45C8A2863A11C62A7DDA@blackbox2> Message-ID: Saw one on Riverside Dr. in Estes Park, CO the other day. Bright yellow. Pretty car. Sitting by the side of the road belching oil and smoke..... Cheers!! Jim On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 7:44 PM, Dean Hedin wrote: > I've always wanted a TR-8. > > I just don't know about driving one from Reno to Philly. > > -----Original Message----- > From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WFO Herb > Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 3:23 PM > To: Spridgeteers > Subject: [Spridgets] Interested in an 8? > > http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/1877889842.html > > -- > Here is an Important Message for anyone who receives this email: If you > forward this correspondence, PLEASE DELETE THE FORWARDING HISTORY, which > includes my email address! It is a courtesy to me and others who may not > wish to have their email addresses sent all over the world! Erasing the > history helps prevent Spammers from mining addresses and viruses from being > propagated! IT ALSO PROTECTS YOU. > > No trees were harmed in the creation of this email, though numerous > electrons were horribly inconvenienced. > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/dlh2001 at comcast.net > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From tequila.brad at gmail.com Wed Aug 4 02:29:53 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 03:29:53 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC but completely stumped on this catch kitty crap In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: If you love something, set it free. If it's yours, it will come back. I recall this cheesy quote from the 70's, but it looks like it bears repeating right now. Of course I also recall the altered ending about if it doesn't return, hunt it down and kill it. Either one makes sense to me!!! Brad On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 9:05 PM, Linda Grunthaner wrote: > After an entire day of making new kitty fliers and dispensing them > everywhere within a 2 mile radius I put one in each mailbox of a little > development behind the wooded area where my cat was last seen 5 days ago. I > just got a call from a woman saying she read my flier and sees my cat in > her > yard and she had been there for several days. I drive over ( 4 mile drive > with lots of highway traffic making it a 20 minute drive) and again I see > the cat and she runs up the chain link fence and over to the wooded poison > ivy forest. I totally understand she is scared of everyone but I'm so > frustrated I need real help. > > I am waiting for my new trap to arrive to place in this very kind ladies > yard but I have to say I am at my whits end with this cat and I leave for a > trip out west in 2 days. I would love to sedate her [image: Wink] Maybe I > should call her vet tomorrow and ask for a little something for her food? I > have never experienced something this frustrating excluding a vehicle > repair > without proper tools in my entire life. > > You guys are the smartest people I know you all can fix anything I always > feel like I am it the best place on earth when struggling with a problem > but > this one has me so frustrated. I really think if I get something for her > food to sedate her it will be my best chance to catch her but I am open to > more suggestions. My new trap should arrive tomorrow. > Lin > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 4 06:19:56 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 12:19:56 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Interested in an 8? In-Reply-To: References: , <31335B9533EC45C8A2863A11C62A7DDA@blackbox2>, Message-ID: Someone on 'the other list' bought this one recently:http://www.theymightberacing.com/MyCars/Triumph1981TR8.aspx I sat in one of these ( might have been a 7 ) in the dealer's showroom once and I didn't like the way the front of the car disappeared beyond the windshield. So then I took a new Mini for a test drive and scared myself in it at about 50 mph ... :) 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 )http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 21:47:23 -0500 > From: bmwwxman at gmail.com > To: dlh2001 at comcast.net > CC: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Interested in an 8? > > Saw one on Riverside Dr. in Estes Park, CO the other day. Bright yellow. > Pretty car. Sitting by the side of the road belching oil and smoke..... > > Cheers!! > Jim > > On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 7:44 PM, Dean Hedin wrote: > > > I've always wanted a TR-8. > > > > I just don't know about driving one from Reno to Philly. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net > > [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WFO Herb > > Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 3:23 PM > > To: Spridgeteers > > Subject: [Spridgets] Interested in an 8? > > > > http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/1877889842.html > > > > -- > > Here is an Important Message for anyone who receives this email: If you > > forward this correspondence, PLEASE DELETE THE FORWARDING HISTORY, which > > includes my email address! It is a courtesy to me and others who may not > > wish to have their email addresses sent all over the world! Erasing the > > history helps prevent Spammers from mining addresses and viruses from being > > propagated! IT ALSO PROTECTS YOU. > > > > No trees were harmed in the creation of this email, though numerous > > electrons were horribly inconvenienced. > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage : > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/dlh2001 at comcast.net > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage : > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > > > > > > -- > Cheers!! > Jim > In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a > shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." > John Adams > US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/robertduquette at sympatico.ca From jfishbein at snet.net Wed Aug 4 08:13:31 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 07:13:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Interested in an 8? In-Reply-To: References: , <31335B9533EC45C8A2863A11C62A7DDA@blackbox2>, Message-ID: <956112.16568.qm@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Nice interior. Was that car maybe owned by Dan Akroyd? jay ________________________________ From: "robertduquette at sympatico.ca" To: Spridgets Sent: Wed, August 4, 2010 8:19:56 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Interested in an 8? Someone on 'the other list' bought this one recently:http://www.theymightberacing.com/MyCars/Triumph1981TR8.aspx I sat in one of these ( might have been a 7 ) in the dealer's showroom once and I didn't like the way the front of the car disappeared beyond the windshield. So then I took a new Mini for a test drive and scared myself in it at about 50 mph ... :) From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 4 08:50:44 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:50:44 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Interested in an 8? In-Reply-To: <956112.16568.qm@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: , , <31335B9533EC45C8A2863A11C62A7DDA@blackbox2>, , , , <956112.16568.qm@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Do you mean co-owned by The Festrunk Brothers? ( They have nice 'threads'! ;) ) Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 07:13:31 -0700 > > Nice interior. Was that car maybe owned by Dan Akroyd? > > jay From kgb at frontiernet.net Wed Aug 4 08:56:51 2010 From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales) Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:56:51 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: References: <235170.37495.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <681768.51964.qm@web83914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C597FB3.1010806@frontiernet.net> And a reputable builder will put a car back to better than new condition. It only takes very minor damage for a newer car to be considered a total. Kate On 8/2/2010 1:30 PM, derf wrote: > Carfax is not always thorough. If you pay cash for repairs then > Carfax never knows about the damage/repair. > A clean Carfax report is a good thing, but it doesn't mean the car > hasn't been wrecked. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/kgb at frontiernet.net From kk7ss at verizon.net Wed Aug 4 10:02:44 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:02:44 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Carfax Message-ID: <4C598F24.23477.6DB961@kk7ss.verizon.net> CBC and CBS have done specials on Carfax. http://www.cbsatlanta.com/news/21441414/detail.html http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2009/01/15/marketplace-carfax.html Many of the Carfax reports did not show any damage sustained to the vehicle... OTOH Carfax has reported damage to vehicles that were known clean!! Many complaints! (wwww.consumeraffairs.com). Autocheck may be better... I believe they include data from salavage yards, DMV's, FEMA (Storm/Flood Damage) etc... Caveat Emptor! -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Wed Aug 4 10:21:58 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 12:21:58 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: <4C597FB3.1010806@frontiernet.net> Message-ID: <20100804162158.2F9WA.77483.root@cdptpa-web04-z02> I have thought a lot about this over recent years. My father used to have a body shop along with his garage, and in the era when I worked there roughly 40 years ago he would occasional buy a "totalled" late model car, rebuild it, and sell it. I always thought that there was no structural or safety problem with these cars, even if they put on a clipped rear or something like that. They welded them back together, most of these vehicles had separate frames too. Okay, nowadays a lot of cars have designs using sophisticated analysis to dictate that part of the vehicle will crush in a controlled manner during a crash and part of it will not. If you start sawing through windshield pillars and splicing back in roofs or whatever, who knows how much affect you will have on the crash worthiness of the vehicle. Also if a vehicle has been crashed and part of this structure was crumpled a little, then pulled back out to reasonable approximation of the original shape, it will not have the same crash behavior if it is crashed again. I say that as a licensed structural engineer and my knowledge of how things behave under stress. Now if you dent a fender, crush a grille, wrinkle a hood, and all of those pieces are replaced, then structurally I agree that the vehicle should be as good as new assuming appropriate parts and workmanship were used in the replacement. I'm not sure that anybody in the business of crash repair these days can replicate the durability of a factory paint job and that would concern me if I was buying anything more than a bargain vehicle. I realize that factory paint jobs from some recent eras were really bad and would rapidly deteriorate on their own but I think today's factory paint jobs are pretty good. > And a reputable builder will put a car back to better than new > condition. It only takes very minor damage for a newer car to be > considered a total. > > Carfax is not always thorough. If you pay cash for repairs then > > Carfax never knows about the damage/repair. > > A clean Carfax report is a good thing, but it doesn't mean the car > > hasn't been wrecked. From corvallis at peoplepc.com Wed Aug 4 11:09:52 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:09:52 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 In-Reply-To: <20100804162158.2F9WA.77483.root@cdptpa-web04-z02> References: <4C597FB3.1010806@frontiernet.net> <20100804162158.2F9WA.77483.root@cdptpa-web04-z02> Message-ID: <651EC462DC3046EA889C9980CF52C9B6@spider> I agree. And what about liability when crashed the second time and it didn't meet the driver's expectations about their safety? ...bill in corvallis ============================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 9:22 AM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Pink Sprite MK II on ebay #270611971693 I have thought a lot about this over recent years. My father used to have a body shop along with his garage, and in the era when I worked there roughly 40 years ago he would occasional buy a "totalled" late model car, rebuild it, and sell it. I always thought that there was no structural or safety problem with these cars, even if they put on a clipped rear or something like that. They welded them back together, most of these vehicles had separate frames too. Okay, nowadays a lot of cars have designs using sophisticated analysis to dictate that part of the vehicle will crush in a controlled manner during a crash and part of it will not. If you start sawing through windshield pillars and splicing back in roofs or whatever, who knows how much affect you will have on the crash worthiness of the vehicle. Also if a vehicle has been crashed and part of this structure was crumpled a little, then pulled back out to reasonable approximation of the original shape, it will not have the same crash behavior if it is crashed again. I say that as a licensed structural engineer and my knowledge of how things behave under stress. Now if you dent a fender, crush a grille, wrinkle a hood, and all of those pieces are replaced, then structurally I agree that the vehicle should be as good as new assuming appropriate parts and workmanship were used in the replacement. I'm not sure that anybody in the business of crash repair these days can replicate the durability of a factory paint job and that would concern me if I was buying anything more than a bargain vehicle. I realize that factory paint jobs from some recent eras were really bad and would rapidly deteriorate on their own but I think today's factory paint jobs are pretty good. ================================================================ > And a reputable builder will put a car back to better than new > condition. It only takes very minor damage for a newer car to be > considered a total. > > Carfax is not always thorough. If you pay cash for repairs then > > Carfax never knows about the damage/repair. > > A clean Carfax report is a good thing, but it doesn't mean the car > > hasn't been wrecked. _______________________________________________ From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Aug 4 11:43:50 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 11:43:50 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Carfax In-Reply-To: <4C598F24.23477.6DB961@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: <4C598F24.23477.6DB961@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: If you pay cash for repairs or if an insurance company doesn't pay for repairs, they are not generally reported to Carfax. Carfax is a good marketing ploy but not as reliable a source of information as they would have you think. From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Wed Aug 4 12:05:23 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:05:23 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC but completely stumped on this catch kitty crap In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1662DC07-4DA4-4122-B88D-5D4DAD49E4A4@comcast.net> Lin, if the cat liked you it would come. I hate to be blunt here but them's the facts. Of course being a dog person I have different expectations than a cat person. Good luck, maybe you can get the nice lady to get the cat in her house?? Lester On Aug 4, 2010, at 3:29 AM, Brad Fornal wrote: > If you love something, set it free. If it's yours, it will come back. > I recall this cheesy quote from the 70's, but it looks like it bears > repeating right now. > Of course I also recall the altered ending about if it doesn't > return, hunt > it down and kill it. > Either one makes sense to me!!! > > Brad > > On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 9:05 PM, Linda Grunthaner > wrote: > >> After an entire day of making new kitty fliers and dispensing them >> everywhere within a 2 mile radius I put one in each mailbox of a >> little >> development behind the wooded area where my cat was last seen 5 >> days ago. I >> just got a call from a woman saying she read my flier and sees my >> cat in >> her >> yard and she had been there for several days. I drive over ( 4 mile >> drive >> with lots of highway traffic making it a 20 minute drive) and again >> I see >> the cat and she runs up the chain link fence and over to the wooded >> poison >> ivy forest. I totally understand she is scared of everyone but I'm so >> frustrated I need real help. >> >> I am waiting for my new trap to arrive to place in this very kind >> ladies >> yard but I have to say I am at my whits end with this cat and I >> leave for a >> trip out west in 2 days. I would love to sedate her [image: Wink] >> Maybe I >> should call her vet tomorrow and ask for a little something for her >> food? I >> have never experienced something this frustrating excluding a vehicle >> repair >> without proper tools in my entire life. >> >> You guys are the smartest people I know you all can fix anything I >> always >> feel like I am it the best place on earth when struggling with a >> problem >> but >> this one has me so frustrated. I really think if I get something >> for her >> food to sedate her it will be my best chance to catch her but I am >> open to >> more suggestions. My new trap should arrive tomorrow. >> Lin >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage : >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ >> tequila.brad at gmail.com >> >> > > > -- > DON JULIO 1942 > > www.myspace.com/tequilabrad > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From jfishbein at snet.net Wed Aug 4 12:15:45 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 11:15:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Carfax In-Reply-To: References: <4C598F24.23477.6DB961@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: <553755.95159.qm@web83907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> And ironically, two people on this thread commenting on Carfax's lack of transparency don't sign their names. Not a big deal, but I'm just sayin' yaj niebhsif Internet Cloud # B1291 ________________________________ From: derf To: Dave G. Cc: spridgets List Sent: Wed, August 4, 2010 1:43:50 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Carfax If you pay cash for repairs or if an insurance company doesn't pay for repairs, they are not generally reported to Carfax. Carfax is a good marketing ploy but not as reliable a source of information as they would have you think. From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net Wed Aug 4 12:34:12 2010 From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 18:34:12 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Time to replace the rear springs??? Message-ID: <351797947.905515.1280946852949.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> So my 74 RWA has been sitting a little funny the last few days. the drivers side rear has about a fists worth of clearnace between the top of the tire and the top of the inner rear wheel arch. The other side has about a fist and a half. 2 years ago I was told that i should get new rear spring and i did but then i was told that mine were fine so they have sat on the floor in my garage since then. I think it may be time to pull them out. I think the ones on there are original. the replacements are from Mo$$ before i knew better. My question is I need new hardware and was wondering if I should get the lowering kit? how does the ride look and feel with new springs? any other suggestions while I am doing this? Thanks Ryan From jfishbein at snet.net Wed Aug 4 12:41:32 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 11:41:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC but completely stumped on this catch kitty crap In-Reply-To: <1662DC07-4DA4-4122-B88D-5D4DAD49E4A4@comcast.net> References: <1662DC07-4DA4-4122-B88D-5D4DAD49E4A4@comcast.net> Message-ID: <469514.90727.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> I suppose. jay fishbein wallingford, ct To: Brad Fornal Cc: Spridget list Sent: Wed, August 4, 2010 2:05:23 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] No LBC but completely stumped on this catch kitty crap Lin, if the cat liked you it would come. From mark at bradakis.com Wed Aug 4 20:00:00 2010 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 20:00:00 -0600 (MDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Server woes Message-ID: <20100805020000.2F0BF2E0BC@bradakis.com> Came home from work and found out there were issues, starting a bit after noon Utah time. Team.Net is now back on the air. I wonder how many "Is this thing on?" messages I'll have to delete over the next little while? mjb, the one who is obviously overpaid and underworked when it comes to Team.Net! From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Wed Aug 4 13:27:11 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 15:27:11 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC but completely stumped on this catch kitty crap In-Reply-To: <469514.90727.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <20100804192711.WM6BW.79772.root@cdptpa-web10-z01> They can act in illogical ways, part of that is what makes them cats. We have a couple right now that really act odd, one that my wife claims likes me and not her, but that cat will not come to me no matter what. If he ever escaped I don't know if he would ever come back or not, even though he would not do well on his own. At some point you have done all you can do, and it is up to God and the cat. > I suppose. > >> if the cat liked you it would come. From peter at nosimport.com Wed Aug 4 15:20:46 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:20:46 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 79 Midget accelerator pedal Message-ID: <201008041420774.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Listerati..... there is such a dearth of information regarding accelerator pedal pads for a 1500, that a guy, a parts guy, no less, might think that there aren't any. Since I left the dealership before 1975, I don't know fer sher. Is there? And where could a guy go what wanted one? Ciao Peter C From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net Wed Aug 4 20:19:40 2010 From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 02:19:40 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Time to replace the rear springs??? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1932884873.929253.1280974780521.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> brad, i just replaced the front shocks in dec. but explain what you mean? ryan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brad Fornal" To: "ryan kubanoff" Cc: "spridgets" Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 7:06:52 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Time to replace the rear springs??? The problem is in your front spring, from what has been discussed in the past. It is just manifesting in the rear spring. I hope someone will come on and offer advice, so don't run out and order new rear springs just yet. On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 1:34 PM, < ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net > wrote: So my 74 RWA has been sitting a little funny the last few days. the drivers side rear has about a fists worth of clearnace between the top of the tire and the top of the inner rear wheel arch. The other side has about a fist and a half. 2 years ago I was told that i should get new rear spring and i did but then i was told that mine were fine so they have sat on the floor in my garage since then. I think it may be time to pull them out. I think the ones on there are original. the replacements are from Mo$$ before i knew better. My question is I need new hardware and was wondering if I should get the lowering kit? how does the ride look and feel with new springs? any other suggestions while I am doing this? Thanks Ryan _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage : http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From tequila.brad at gmail.com Wed Aug 4 20:29:54 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 21:29:54 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Time to replace the rear springs??? In-Reply-To: <1932884873.929253.1280974780521.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <1932884873.929253.1280974780521.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: Usually, if you have a collapsed spring on the front, it will cause a lean on the back. What some folks do, is lower the front spring on the side that has the high rear spring. Usually that is accomplished by putting small spacers under the spring pan on the lower A frame. This will make the pan sit lower, and that "should" lover the high corner, as the front springs are helped to sit level I "think" this is how it is done. Someone please kick in, if I explained it all "F'd" up Brad On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 9:19 PM, wrote: > brad, > i just replaced the front shocks in dec. but explain what you mean? > ryan > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Brad Fornal" > To: "ryan kubanoff" > Cc: "spridgets" > Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 7:06:52 PM > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Time to replace the rear springs??? > > The problem is in your front spring, from what has been discussed in the > past. It is just manifesting in the rear spring. > I hope someone will come on and offer advice, so don't run out and order > new rear springs just yet. > > On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 1:34 PM, wrote: > >> So my 74 RWA has been sitting a little funny the last few days. the >> drivers side rear has about a fists worth of clearnace between the top of >> the tire and the top of the inner rear wheel arch. The other side has about >> a fist and a half. 2 years ago I was told that i should get new rear spring >> and i did but then i was told that mine were fine so they have sat on the >> floor in my garage since then. I think it may be time to pull them out. >> >> I think the ones on there are original. the replacements are from Mo$$ >> before i knew better. My question is I need new hardware and was wondering >> if I should get the lowering kit? how does the ride look and feel with new >> springs? any other suggestions while I am doing this? >> Thanks >> Ryan >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage : >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com >> >> > > > -- > DON JULIO 1942 > > www.myspace.com/tequilabrad > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From soavero at yahoo.com Wed Aug 4 19:03:07 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 18:03:07 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Carfax In-Reply-To: <4C598F24.23477.6DB961@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: <500660.60098.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I can vouch first hand for seeing clean Carfaxs that were damaged cars. I recently was used car shopping, and the first two ebay examples (both also Dealer Certified respectively by 2 different dealers) were hit. One was clobbered, and the dealer pleaded "no contest" to my opinion. --- On Wed, 8/4/10, Dave G. wrote: > From: Dave G. > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Carfax > To: "spridgets List" > Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 11:02 AM > CBC and CBS have done specials on > Carfax. > > http://www.cbsatlanta.com/news/21441414/detail.html > http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2009/01/15/marketplace-carfax.html > > > Many of the Carfax reports did not show any damage > sustained to the > vehicle... OTOH Carfax has reported damage to vehicles that > were known > clean!! > Many complaints! (wwww.consumeraffairs.com). > > Autocheck may be better... I believe they include data from > salavage > yards, DMV's, FEMA (Storm/Flood Damage) etc... > > Caveat Emptor! > > -- > Dave G. KK7SS > DN06ig > '65 Sprite - work in progress > '76 Midget - nearly ready > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/soavero at yahoo.com From spritenut at comcast.net Wed Aug 4 20:50:58 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:50:58 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] 79 Midget accelerator pedal In-Reply-To: <201008041420774.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201008041420774.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <4C5A2712.5060107@comcast.net> On 8/4/2010 5:20 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote: > Listerati..... there is such a dearth of information regarding > accelerator pedal pads for a 1500, that a guy, a parts guy, no less, > might think that there aren't any. > > Since I left the dealership before 1975, I don't know fer sher. > > Is there? And where could a guy go what wanted one? > Any RB Midget has one, so any RB Midget parts car. Or make one from an MGB brake pedal and the Spridget gas pedal linkage rod by welding the MGB pedal to the Spridget cross over rod. Use an MGB brake/clutch pedal pad and it's done. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ Lots of Sprites From kgb at frontiernet.net Wed Aug 4 20:53:19 2010 From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales) Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:53:19 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC but completely stumped on this catch kitty crap In-Reply-To: <1662DC07-4DA4-4122-B88D-5D4DAD49E4A4@comcast.net> References: <1662DC07-4DA4-4122-B88D-5D4DAD49E4A4@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C5A279F.6050908@frontiernet.net> Not true! Cars are strange critters who go into a complete panic if something in their environment changes. Lin's best bet is to place her trap in the nice lady's yard, put in kitty's favorite canned food, and leave a few extra cans with the lady. Most cats like chicken. Try going to the local deli and putting a freshly cooked thigh in the first night or two. A cat's jaws aren't powerful enough to splinter the bones like a dog's would. Possibly you can make arrangements for her care if she should be captured. I would recommend a boarding kennel or a vet, as she would be less likely to escape. A vet could give her a mild sedative, of necessary, to ease her stress. Kate On 8/4/2010 11:05 AM, Lester wrote: > Lin, > > if the cat liked you it would come. I hate to be blunt here but > them's the facts. Of course being a dog person I have different > expectations than a cat person. Good luck, maybe you can get the nice > lady to get the cat in her house?? > > Lester From tequila.brad at gmail.com Wed Aug 4 17:06:52 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 18:06:52 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Time to replace the rear springs??? In-Reply-To: <351797947.905515.1280946852949.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <351797947.905515.1280946852949.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: The problem is in your front spring, from what has been discussed in the past. It is just manifesting in the rear spring. I hope someone will come on and offer advice, so don't run out and order new rear springs just yet. On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 1:34 PM, wrote: > So my 74 RWA has been sitting a little funny the last few days. the drivers > side rear has about a fists worth of clearnace between the top of the tire > and the top of the inner rear wheel arch. The other side has about a fist > and a half. 2 years ago I was told that i should get new rear spring and i > did but then i was told that mine were fine so they have sat on the floor in > my garage since then. I think it may be time to pull them out. > > I think the ones on there are original. the replacements are from Mo$$ > before i knew better. My question is I need new hardware and was wondering > if I should get the lowering kit? how does the ride look and feel with new > springs? any other suggestions while I am doing this? > Thanks > Ryan > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From biffjones at verizon.net Wed Aug 4 22:29:21 2010 From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 00:29:21 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Time to replace the rear springs??? References: <351797947.905515.1280946852949.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <4CC1D65E2D2E44BDB0EF2644CE4A2E5A@dell1> Ryan, Brad is on a right track. Jack up your left front and put some wedges in the now relaxed spring, let the car down gently and see if the passenger side rear clearence changes. If it does then your left front spring is soft. If there is no change it's the rear sping(s). Biff ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brad Fornal" To: Cc: "spridgets" Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 7:06 Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Time to replace the rear springs??? > The problem is in your front spring, from what has been discussed in the > past. It is just manifesting in the rear spring. > I hope someone will come on and offer advice, so don't run out and order > new > rear springs just yet. > > On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 1:34 PM, wrote: > >> So my 74 RWA has been sitting a little funny the last few days. the >> drivers >> side rear has about a fists worth of clearnace between the top of the >> tire >> and the top of the inner rear wheel arch. The other side has about a fist >> and a half. 2 years ago I was told that i should get new rear spring and >> i >> did but then i was told that mine were fine so they have sat on the floor >> in >> my garage since then. I think it may be time to pull them out. >> >> I think the ones on there are original. the replacements are from Mo$$ >> before i knew better. My question is I need new hardware and was >> wondering >> if I should get the lowering kit? how does the ride look and feel with >> new >> springs? any other suggestions while I am doing this? >> Thanks >> Ryan From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Thu Aug 5 10:14:33 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 09:14:33 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Yet Another David Silker_ _ _ _ (Can't Spell it) Message-ID: This guy sends these out. .you might be famil with him. . . I guess he has a side income with Bugeye's. . but his prices appear to be in line with early retirement plans? Anyway. . might be interesting for anyone who has not seen his cars. . and his videos. https://mail.google.com/mail/?hl=en&shva=1#inbox/12a392734b474897 Kirk 59 1275 From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Thu Aug 5 10:29:51 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 09:29:51 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Shifting Inconsistencies with a Rib Case Gear Box Message-ID: First to second. . my clutch releases early. . yet on an inconsistent basis. When early, It releases just about an inch or less from full down on the pedal. Second gear to turd and fourth, the clutch works perfect. Downshifting third to second. . the clutch might act up again, however, again, at times it is fine. Pumping up the pressure makes no difference. Once the car is up to speed, say cruising along in town at 40 - 45 mph . . the clutch pedal returns to normal so that my down shifts from third to second gear are fine. I have never experienced a situation where the clutch seems to respond differently due to the speed of the car. And where the clutch is inconsistent like it is. . and where pumping does not create some kind of difference in performance. I am going to bleed the system today. . but my guess is that this is not going to take care of the problem. There is a damn ghost in the machine, I'm telling you! *Any ideas on such behaviour are most welcomed.* Kirk 59 1275 From spritenut at comcast.net Thu Aug 5 10:46:54 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:46:54 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] 79 Midget accelerator pedal In-Reply-To: References: <201008041420774.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>, <4C5A2712.5060107@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C5AEAFE.8000203@comcast.net> On 8/5/2010 10:33 AM, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote: > I think he was looking for a 'rubber' covering pad like the brake pedal > and clutch pedal have. > I read into it too far. Pedal pads for a 1500 are the same as MGB brake/clutch pedal pads. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ Lots of Sprites From thcollin at mtu.edu Thu Aug 5 11:04:35 2010 From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins) Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:04:35 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Shifting Inconsistencies with a Rib Case Gear Box In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8vjs3h$93r27f@email.mtu.edu> Have you checked all the pivot points in the clutch linkages? Look for worn clevis pins and "egged" out clevis eyes. Could be the linkage sometimes finds a "tight" alignment and other times you're working with the sloppy alignments. Just a guess - from having seen badly worn linkages. At 12:29 PM 8/5/2010, Kirk Hargreaves wrote: >First to second. . my clutch releases early. . yet on an inconsistent >basis. Tim Collins http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Aug 5 11:17:33 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 10:17:33 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Shifting Inconsistencies with a Rib Case Gear Box In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8C9C84387D39449E802E0D339E460C90@spider> My guess is that you have pieces in there that have partially broken loose from the pressure plate. When you spin it up to higher RPM's, these move out of the way of the throwout bearing and allow a normal feel. ...bill in corvallis =========================================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kirk Hargreaves Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 9:30 AM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: [Spridgets] Shifting Inconsistencies with a Rib Case Gear Box First to second. . my clutch releases early. . yet on an inconsistent basis. When early, It releases just about an inch or less from full down on the pedal. Second gear to turd and fourth, the clutch works perfect. Downshifting third to second. . the clutch might act up again, however, again, at times it is fine. Pumping up the pressure makes no difference. Once the car is up to speed, say cruising along in town at 40 - 45 mph . . the clutch pedal returns to normal so that my down shifts from third to second gear are fine. I have never experienced a situation where the clutch seems to respond differently due to the speed of the car. And where the clutch is inconsistent like it is. . and where pumping does not create some kind of difference in performance. I am going to bleed the system today. . but my guess is that this is not going to take care of the problem. There is a damn ghost in the machine, I'm telling you! *Any ideas on such behaviour are most welcomed.* Kirk 59 1275 _______________________________________________ From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net Thu Aug 5 11:19:50 2010 From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox) Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:19:50 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 79 Midget accelerator pedal In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C5AF2B6.60609@sbcglobal.net> Peter, Are you talking about a rubber pad for the accelerator pedal? If so, I don't think they ever came with one. At least I've never seen one and in either case, would not recommend one. The pedals are suspended from the top and the bottom of your shoe sort of slides along the metal pedal as you press down. A grippy pedal would not be as smooth. Lee On 8/5/2010 11:13 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:20:46 -0500 > From: Peter Caldwell > Subject: [Spridgets] 79 Midget accelerator pedal > To:spridgets at autox.team.net > Message-ID:<201008041420774.SM03956 at TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed > > Listerati..... there is such a dearth of information regarding > accelerator pedal pads for a 1500, that a guy, a parts guy, no less, > might think that there aren't any. > > Since I left the dealership before 1975, I don't know fer sher. > > Is there? And where could a guy go what wanted one? > > Ciao > > Peter C From peter at nosimport.com Thu Aug 5 11:24:48 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:24:48 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 79 Midget accelerator pedal In-Reply-To: <4C5AEAFE.8000203@comcast.net> References: <201008041420774.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C5A2712.5060107@comcast.net> <4C5AEAFE.8000203@comcast.net> Message-ID: <201008051024886.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Thanks everyone. There seems to be a consensus that it takes the same pad as the brake and clutch on the Bs. Damn if any official books say that. (sometimes they're as useful as frass) Peter ===== At 11:46 AM 8/5/2010, Frank Clarici wrote: >On 8/5/2010 10:33 AM, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote: >>I think he was looking for a 'rubber' covering pad like the brake pedal >>and clutch pedal have. > > >I read into it too far. >Pedal pads for a 1500 are the same as MGB brake/clutch pedal pads. >-- >Frank Clarici >Toms River, NJ >Lots of Sprites >_______________________________________________ From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 5 11:36:59 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 10:36:59 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] 79 Midget accelerator pedal In-Reply-To: <4C5AEAFE.8000203@comcast.net> References: <201008041420774.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>, <4C5A2712.5060107@comcast.net> <4C5AEAFE.8000203@comcast.net> Message-ID: <259803.250.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Frank - I'm surprised you didn't take this opportunity to tell us why they don't need the pedal anyway... or does that just apply to pre rubber bumper cars? David Booker '71 Midget Long Island From eap2140 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 5 11:48:21 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 10:48:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] 210 5-speed in the Seattle area Message-ID: <465633.81229.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com> http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/1876630513.html Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Thu Aug 5 11:56:55 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 10:56:55 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] David Silk_ _ _ _ (Spelling) Current Car Inventory List. . . Bugeyes Message-ID: The previous link bad. . . Try this and click on the Bugeye on the left hand column. . david at empowercoach.com Kirk PS Thanks Ed for the heads up! From adrianjones747 at earthlink.net Thu Aug 5 12:06:42 2010 From: adrianjones747 at earthlink.net (Adrian Jones) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:06:42 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Rear Springs Message-ID: <009e01cb34c8$f5c36d00$e14a4700$@net> The driver's rear side on my Midget sat noticeably lower. Fortunately, this list warned me of the Moss Motors springs so I just swapped the driver's side with the passenger side springs (with all new hardware and bushes, of course) and now you can hardly notice it. Cheers, Adrian From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Thu Aug 5 12:17:32 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 18:17:32 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] 79 Midget accelerator pedal In-Reply-To: <201008051024886.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201008041420774.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>, <4C5A2712.5060107@comcast.net>, , <4C5AEAFE.8000203@comcast.net>, <201008051024886.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: Do you sell dictionaries as a sideline? 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 )http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 12:24:48 -0500 > > Thanks everyone. There seems to be a consensus that it takes the same > pad as the brake and clutch on the Bs. > > Damn if any official books say that. (sometimes they're as useful as frass) > > Peter > ===== From g.h.higgins at gmail.com Thu Aug 5 12:25:06 2010 From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:25:06 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: power steer Message-ID: I see they now have a power steering unit you can now add to your L.B.C. it is on Barney Gaylord's site. Does anyone have one of these on their L.C.B.? Greg Higgins 63 sprite http://www.mgaguru.com/mgtech/steering/sr301.htm From kmwerner at gmail.com Thu Aug 5 12:27:45 2010 From: kmwerner at gmail.com (Kyle Werner) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:27:45 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? Message-ID: Hey forum, Has anyone ever heard of (or done) an engine/transmission conversion from an 1275cc mk3 midget engine to a 1800cc mgb engine? My dad's old MG midget engine is seized up good, and i just found a great deal on an 1800cc engine not too far away. Either way, i'm going to buy the engine, and probably work it into the midget over the winter. Hopefully I won't have to make too many adjustments, but i'm perfectly fine fabricating a new tunnel if that needs to be done. (Ever seen a midget with a chop top? Hahaha) Any advice or interesting tidbits would be a great help! Thanks, -Kyle Werner From spritenut at comcast.net Thu Aug 5 12:34:42 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:34:42 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Shifting Inconsistencies with a Rib Case Gear Box In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C5B0442.2010300@comcast.net> On 8/5/2010 12:29 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote: > First to second. . my clutch releases early. . yet on an inconsistent > basis. > > When early, It releases just about an inch or less from full down on the > pedal. Second gear to turd and fourth, the clutch works perfect. > > Downshifting third to second. . the clutch might act up again, however, > again, at times it is fine. Seems like it is only doing this after a brief waiting period. When first going, then after driving and when you go to down shift. This would make me think the seal in the slave or master is hanging up just a bit. Or did you forget the spring in the slave when you rebuilt it? Something is sticking I think. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ Lots of Sprites From 72spridget at gmail.com Thu Aug 5 13:10:09 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:10:09 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <-7828319586102350868@unknownmsgid> If you want to do that much work, start with a good engine, not an MGB engine. David L On Aug 5, 2010, at 13:27, Kyle Werner wrote: > Hey forum, > Has anyone ever heard of (or done) an engine/transmission conversion from an > 1275cc mk3 midget engine to a 1800cc mgb engine? > > My dad's old MG midget engine is seized up good, and i just found a great > deal on an 1800cc engine not too far away. Either way, i'm going to buy the > engine, and probably work it into the midget over the winter. > > Hopefully I won't have to make too many adjustments, but i'm perfectly fine > fabricating a new tunnel if that needs to be done. (Ever seen a midget with > a chop top? Hahaha) > > Any advice or interesting tidbits would be a great help! Thanks, > -Kyle Werner From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Aug 5 13:34:17 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 12:34:17 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: <-7828319586102350868@unknownmsgid> References: <-7828319586102350868@unknownmsgid> Message-ID: <145DF58D2A53453292418E71CDCEB14A@spider> Maybe use the V-6 Buick that we sold them the rights to. ...bill in corvallis ============================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 12:10 PM To: Kyle Werner Cc: Spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? If you want to do that much work, start with a good engine, not an MGB engine. David L ------------------------------------------------------------------ On Aug 5, 2010, at 13:27, Kyle Werner wrote: > Hey forum, > Has anyone ever heard of (or done) an engine/transmission conversion from an > 1275cc mk3 midget engine to a 1800cc mgb engine? > > My dad's old MG midget engine is seized up good, and i just found a great > deal on an 1800cc engine not too far away. Either way, i'm going to buy the > engine, and probably work it into the midget over the winter. > > Hopefully I won't have to make too many adjustments, but i'm perfectly fine > fabricating a new tunnel if that needs to be done. (Ever seen a midget with > a chop top? Hahaha) > > Any advice or interesting tidbits would be a great help! Thanks, > -Kyle Werner Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/corvallis at peoplepc.com From bmwwxman at gmail.com Thu Aug 5 13:50:16 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:50:16 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: <-7828319586102350868@unknownmsgid> References: <-7828319586102350868@unknownmsgid> Message-ID: What David said... The 1800s were always more trouble than the 1275s.... Cheers!! Jim On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 2:10 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: > If you want to do that much work, start with a good engine, not an MGB > engine. > David L > > On Aug 5, 2010, at 13:27, Kyle Werner wrote: > > > Hey forum, > > Has anyone ever heard of (or done) an engine/transmission conversion from > an > > 1275cc mk3 midget engine to a 1800cc mgb engine? > > > > My dad's old MG midget engine is seized up good, and i just found a great > > deal on an 1800cc engine not too far away. Either way, i'm going to buy > the > > engine, and probably work it into the midget over the winter. > > > > Hopefully I won't have to make too many adjustments, but i'm perfectly > fine > > fabricating a new tunnel if that needs to be done. (Ever seen a midget > with > > a chop top? Hahaha) > > > > Any advice or interesting tidbits would be a great help! Thanks, > > -Kyle Werner > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Thu Aug 5 14:12:47 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 16:12:47 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Shifting Inconsistencies with a Rib Case Gear Box In-Reply-To: <8C9C84387D39449E802E0D339E460C90@spider> Message-ID: <20100805201247.0QS3P.86723.root@cdptpa-web06-z01> I wondered about possible problems with the throwout bearing and the fingers on the pressure plate. Didn't somebody recently say they had a problem and when they pulled it apart they found out the throwout bearing had turned to pieces and gone away? I also wondered if there was slop in the input shaft of the transmission so that in one gear it was held one way while when in another gear it was held a different way. My transmission experience is with US 4-speeds, and they have a single gear attached to the input shaft that then contacts the cluster gear. Gears 1 through 3 run through the cluster gear and the load is transferred sideways through the input shaft gear to the cluster gear, which would cause the input shaft to cock slightly if it had room to do so, but in 4th gear the torque goes from the input shaft to the shift sleeve directly and puts no sideways load on the input shaft. Just guessing is all. > My guess is that you have pieces in there that have partially broken loose > from the pressure plate. When you spin it up to higher RPM's, these move out > of the way of the throwout bearing and allow a normal feel. From healeyrick at yahoo.com Thu Aug 5 14:36:35 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 13:36:35 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: <-7828319586102350868@unknownmsgid> Message-ID: <211546.53094.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Have to agree with David. Engine/transmission swaps are a lot of work and require lots of minor modifications you'd never think of. (Ask me how I know!) There are a lot of great choices to repower a Spridget, e.g. Miata twincam, Mazda rotary, V6s and the Ford Duratec. IIRC, the B engine is taller than the Spridget motor and won't clear the hood of the Spridget. I think a B engine will get you all of the bad parts of a swap with only a tiny helping of the good. Cruise on over to BritishV8.org and there are plenty of examples of various Spridget swaps that would be a better idea. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Thu, 8/5/10, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? To: "Kyle Werner" Cc: "Spridgets" Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 3:10 PM If you want to do that much work, start with a good engine, not an MGB engine. David L On Aug 5, 2010, at 13:27, Kyle Werner wrote: > Hey forum, > Has anyone ever heard of (or done) an engine/transmission conversion from an > 1275cc mk3 midget engine to a 1800cc mgb engine? > > My dad's old MG midget engine is seized up good, and i just found a great > deal on an 1800cc engine not too far away. Either way, i'm going to buy the > engine, and probably work it into the midget over the winter. > > Hopefully I won't have to make too many adjustments, but i'm perfectly fine > fabricating a new tunnel if that needs to be done. (Ever seen a midget with > a chop top? Hahaha) > > Any advice or interesting tidbits would be a great help! Thanks, > -Kyle Werner Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From 72spridget at gmail.com Thu Aug 5 14:51:04 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 15:51:04 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: <145DF58D2A53453292418E71CDCEB14A@spider> References: <-7828319586102350868@unknownmsgid> <145DF58D2A53453292418E71CDCEB14A@spider> Message-ID: <-4865342415621994024@unknownmsgid> > Maybe use the V-6 Buick that we sold them the rights to. ...bill in > corvallis You mean the V8? David L From racerbob70 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 5 15:08:53 2010 From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:08:53 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: <211546.53094.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <387557.90677.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Lets not forget that the "B" motor and tranny weigh about twice the Midget combo. I've been told that a chevy small block V8 is lighter then the "B" motor.... --- On Thu, 8/5/10, HealeyRick wrote: From: HealeyRick Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? To: "Kyle Werner" , "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com> Cc: "Spridgets" Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 4:36 PM Have to agree with David. Engine/transmission swaps are a lot of work and require lots of minor modifications you'd never think of. (Ask me how I know!) There are a lot of great choices to repower a Spridget, e.g. Miata twincam, Mazda rotary, V6s and the Ford Duratec. IIRC, the B engine is taller than the Spridget motor and won't clear the hood of the Spridget. I think a B engine will get you all of the bad parts of a swap with only a tiny helping of the good. Cruise on over to BritishV8.org and there are plenty of examples of various Spridget swaps that would be a better idea. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Thu, 8/5/10, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? To: "Kyle Werner" Cc: "Spridgets" Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 3:10 PM If you want to do that much work, start with a good engine, not an MGB engine. David L On Aug 5, 2010, at 13:27, Kyle Werner wrote: > Hey forum, > Has anyone ever heard of (or done) an engine/transmission conversion from an > 1275cc mk3 midget engine to a 1800cc mgb engine? > > My dad's old MG midget engine is seized up good, and i just found a great > deal on an 1800cc engine not too far away. Either way, i'm going to buy the > engine, and probably work it into the midget over the winter. > > Hopefully I won't have to make too many adjustments, but i'm perfectly fine > fabricating a new tunnel if that needs to be done. (Ever seen a midget with > a chop top? Hahaha) > > Any advice or interesting tidbits would be a great help! Thanks, > -Kyle Werner Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/racerbob70 at yahoo.com From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Thu Aug 5 15:31:27 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 16:31:27 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: <-4865342415621994024@unknownmsgid> References: <-7828319586102350868@unknownmsgid><145DF58D2A53453292418E71CDCEB14A@spider> <-4865342415621994024@unknownmsgid> Message-ID: The Buick/Olds 215 V8 and relatives won't fit w/o some serious body cutting. LAD -------------------------------------------------- From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 3:51 PM To: Cc: Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? > Maybe use the V-6 Buick that we sold them the rights to. ...bill in > corvallis You mean the V8? David L Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Thu Aug 5 15:50:01 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 16:50:01 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: <387557.90677.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <387557.90677.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <830FC4809D1B468C88E7FD1AA5894121@HomePC> The MGB 1800 weighs 397#. 350 Chevy weighs 575#. 302 Ford weighs 485#. Knock off 50# on the Chevy and Ford V8s for AL heads. 215 Buick - Rover V8 weighs 350. The larger Rover versions are only 5# heavier than the 215. Also, the AL T-5 5-speed is lighter than the MGB iron 4-speed. A breathed on 215 Buick/Rover can give you 3 to 4 times the HP with less weight than an MGB 1800. But, you are still going to have fun fitting it. LAD P.S. My numbers came from "How to Give Your MGB V8 Power" by Roger Williams. -------------------------------------------------- From: "Bob Van Kirk" Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 4:08 PM To: "Kyle Werner" Cc: "Spridgets" Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? Lets not forget that the "B" motor and tranny weigh about twice the Midget combo. I've been told that a chevy small block V8 is lighter then the "B" motor.... --- On Thu, 8/5/10, HealeyRick wrote: From: HealeyRick Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? To: "Kyle Werner" , "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com> Cc: "Spridgets" Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 4:36 PM Have to agree with David. Engine/transmission swaps are a lot of work and require lots of minor modifications you'd never think of. (Ask me how I know!) There are a lot of great choices to repower a Spridget, e.g. Miata twincam, Mazda rotary, V6s and the Ford Duratec. IIRC, the B engine is taller than the Spridget motor and won't clear the hood of the Spridget. I think a B engine will get you all of the bad parts of a swap with only a tiny helping of the good. Cruise on over to BritishV8.org and there are plenty of examples of various Spridget swaps that would be a better idea. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Thu, 8/5/10, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: From: David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? To: "Kyle Werner" Cc: "Spridgets" Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 3:10 PM If you want to do that much work, start with a good engine, not an MGB engine. David L On Aug 5, 2010, at 13:27, Kyle Werner wrote: > Hey forum, > Has anyone ever heard of (or done) an engine/transmission conversion from an > 1275cc mk3 midget engine to a 1800cc mgb engine? > > My dad's old MG midget engine is seized up good, and i just found a great > deal on an 1800cc engine not too far away. Either way, i'm going to buy > the > engine, and probably work it into the midget over the winter. > > Hopefully I won't have to make too many adjustments, but i'm perfectly > fine > fabricating a new tunnel if that needs to be done. (Ever seen a midget > with > a chop top? Hahaha) > > Any advice or interesting tidbits would be a great help! Thanks, > -Kyle Werner Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/racerbob70 at yahoo.com Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Thu Aug 5 15:51:36 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:51:36 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Wrong Address - "Bugeye Guy." Message-ID: I sent an email address. . was in a hurry. . (For the "Bugeye Guy" in case anyone is interested). . . This guy has several cars. . (This worked for me. . ) Anyhow.. *http://www.empowercoach.com/bugeyeguy_buy.htm* * * From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Aug 5 16:27:44 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 15:27:44 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: <830FC4809D1B468C88E7FD1AA5894121@HomePC> References: <387557.90677.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <830FC4809D1B468C88E7FD1AA5894121@HomePC> Message-ID: <38D8F3E6A9564442AA8736C95D2C2F00@spider> Don't these things twist half-shafts with a stock Spridget motor? Mine did before it was given to me. ...bill in corvallis ============================================ -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 2:50 PM To: Bob Van Kirk; Kyle Werner Cc: Spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? The MGB 1800 weighs 397#. 350 Chevy weighs 575#. 302 Ford weighs 485#. Knock off 50# on the Chevy and Ford V8s for AL heads. 215 Buick - Rover V8 weighs 350. The larger Rover versions are only 5# heavier than the 215. Also, the AL T-5 5-speed is lighter than the MGB iron 4-speed. A breathed on 215 Buick/Rover can give you 3 to 4 times the HP with less weight than an MGB 1800. But, you are still going to have fun fitting it. LAD P.S. My numbers came from "How to Give Your MGB V8 Power" by Roger Williams. -------------------------------------------------- From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Thu Aug 5 16:45:58 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:45:58 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: power steer In-Reply-To: Message-ID: That must be a misprint. Power steering is for SUV's, not LBC's. From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Thu Aug 5 16:56:00 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:56:00 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: <145DF58D2A53453292418E71CDCEB14A@spider> Message-ID: > Maybe use the V-6 Buick that we sold them the rights to. That would be a 215 V-8. A V-6 would fit better in a Spridget. BZ From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Thu Aug 5 17:08:18 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:08:18 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: <830FC4809D1B468C88E7FD1AA5894121@HomePC> Message-ID: Isn't the original engine around 250lbs? What's as light as the original? From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Thu Aug 5 17:11:43 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:11:43 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: <38D8F3E6A9564442AA8736C95D2C2F00@spider> Message-ID: > Don't these things twist half-shafts Not unless you drive them faster than the original motor. What about the later shafts? Aren't they supposed to be stronger? A narrowed anything else would be the way to go, but that gets expensive. From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Aug 5 17:18:57 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:18:57 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: power steer In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Yeah, I plan to de-power the steering on my Miata as soon as something breaks and I have to work on it. OTOH, I drove a Lotus Esprit Turbo that was dang hard to turn when sitting still. From kmwerner at gmail.com Thu Aug 5 17:31:05 2010 From: kmwerner at gmail.com (Kyle Werner) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 19:31:05 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: <830FC4809D1B468C88E7FD1AA5894121@HomePC> References: <387557.90677.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <830FC4809D1B468C88E7FD1AA5894121@HomePC> Message-ID: Well, thanks all for the advice (read: warnings)! I figure its worth a shot since the MGB engine is still in running order, and the midg engine is not. Plus, I don't know where else i'm going to get a running engine for 200$. I'll keep ya posted on how the conversion is going after i get back from vacation. Cheers, -Kyle From jpaschke at bak.rr.com Thu Aug 5 18:15:30 2010 From: jpaschke at bak.rr.com (Jon Paschke) Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:15:30 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: References: <387557.90677.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <830FC4809D1B468C88E7FD1AA5894121@HomePC> Message-ID: Don't forget to get the transmission, carbs, and exhaust too, the midget parts will never bolt up. On 8/5/2010 4:31 PM, Kyle Werner wrote: > Well, thanks all for the advice (read: warnings)! > > I figure its worth a shot since the MGB engine is still in running order, > and the midg engine is not. Plus, I don't know where else i'm going to get a > running engine for 200$. I'll keep ya posted on how the conversion is going > after i get back from vacation. > > Cheers, > -Kyle > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/jpaschke at bak.rr.com > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3052 - Release Date: 08/04/10 23:35:00 From an5.sprite at gmail.com Thu Aug 5 18:38:13 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 00:38:13 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: References: <387557.90677.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com><830FC4809D1B468C88E7FD1AA5894121@HomePC> Message-ID: And get new front springs to take the increased weight. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Jon Paschke Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:15:30 To: Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? Don't forget to get the transmission, carbs, and exhaust too, the midget parts will never bolt up. On 8/5/2010 4:31 PM, Kyle Werner wrote: > Well, thanks all for the advice (read: warnings)! > > I figure its worth a shot since the MGB engine is still in running order, > and the midg engine is not. Plus, I don't know where else i'm going to get a > running engine for 200$. I'll keep ya posted on how the conversion is going > after i get back from vacation. > > Cheers, > -Kyle > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/jpaschke at bak.rr.com > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3052 - Release Date: 08/04/10 23:35:00 _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Aug 5 19:16:36 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 19:16:36 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: <20100806005752.33789187658@autox.team.net> References: <387557.90677.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <830FC4809D1B468C88E7FD1AA5894121@HomePC> <20100806005752.33789187658@autox.team.net> Message-ID: Don't waste your time with that swap. Time, money, and effort would be better spent toward a 1275 with some mods. Any real big HP gain swap will include a stronger rear axle (RX-7 probably best rear end swap). If you find a good deal on a MGB motor than pass it along to a MGB owner, or flip it for a profit, and add some bolt ons to a 1275. From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Aug 5 19:16:29 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 18:16:29 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: <20100806005722.6B324187669@autox.team.net> References: <387557.90677.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com><830FC4809D1B468C88E7FD1AA5894121@HomePC> <20100806005722.6B324187669@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <2DA43CCA688A48EAA68AEEE87417A10E@spider> Good point about needing different front springs. There's a place in Portland, Oregon that can spin up new springs to meet your needs. I had them make me several anti-sway bars back in the 1960's . . for a VW. ...bill in corvallis =================================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of an5.sprite at gmail.com Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 5:38 PM To: Jon Paschke; spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net; spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? And get new front springs to take the increased weight. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From eap2140 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 5 19:23:43 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 18:23:43 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Adapter hitting the frame on Midge Message-ID: <141836.95799.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Any ideas on what I can do to "Lift" the engine up a tad? Are there shims that can be placed under the motor mounts to give me a little clearance around the bell housing? What problems might I see if I just lift the starter side up about 1/2 inch? Will it throw the carb floats off? For those of you who have worked on my car, you might have noticed that on the starter side, the adapter plate has very little clearance to the frame so when starting the car up, it feels like a hammer is hitting the frame rail. Otherwise, the car is running fantastic and I'm thoroughly enjoying it this summer. The only nagging thing is this problem. Not a biggie, but irritating nonetheless. I have a 1275 with a 5 speed kit (not Rivergate, don't ask) in my 78 Midget. Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ From 72spridget at gmail.com Thu Aug 5 19:34:23 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 20:34:23 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: <20100806005720.8B2EC187890@autox.team.net> References: <387557.90677.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <830FC4809D1B468C88E7FD1AA5894121@HomePC> <20100806005720.8B2EC187890@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <710330810223803480@unknownmsgid> Ya know, somewhere I have a book entitled "Practical Engine Swapping". One of the points it makes is that simply having the engine is not a valid argument for using it in a swap. The cost of the engine will not look like a bargain halfway into this project. I don't know you, but the probability of this project ever being finished is quite low. The possibility of anyone actually enjoying driving the finished product is minute. You would be time and money ahead spending a grand on a running 1275 AND you would wind up with a car that is fun to drive and actually handles. How far are you from Chicagoland? David L From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Aug 5 19:50:44 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 19:50:44 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Adapter hitting the frame on Midge In-Reply-To: <141836.95799.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <141836.95799.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Maybe stiffen up the motor mounts? Or, wedge a nice piece of hard rubber in the space and live with it? From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Aug 5 20:27:35 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 19:27:35 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: <710330810223803480@unknownmsgid> References: <387557.90677.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com><830FC4809D1B468C88E7FD1AA5894121@HomePC> <20100806005720.8B2EC187890@autox.team.net> <710330810223803480@unknownmsgid> Message-ID: <384BABBA96C34A50A41D40833D605621@spider> Drivability. You put too much weight on the front end, or back end, and you have an ill behaving vehicle. The old American pony cars were mostly point and squirt. The old VW's handling is evil. This is where mid-engine vehicles shine. Also, most 'custom' cars have low resale value; too many unknowns. ...bill in corvallis ==================================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Lieb Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 6:34 PM To: Spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? Ya know, somewhere I have a book entitled "Practical Engine Swapping". One of the points it makes is that simply having the engine is not a valid argument for using it in a swap. The cost of the engine will not look like a bargain halfway into this project. I don't know you, but the probability of this project ever being finished is quite low. The possibility of anyone actually enjoying driving the finished product is minute. You would be time and money ahead spending a grand on a running 1275 AND you would wind up with a car that is fun to drive and actually handles. How far are you from Chicagoland? David L _______________________________________________ From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Thu Aug 5 20:51:14 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:51:14 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Adapter hitting the frame on Midge In-Reply-To: <141836.95799.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: The engine and differential must be on the same plane. Aside from that, you can make it sit like a Studebaker if you like. From eap2140 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 5 21:33:20 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 20:33:20 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Adapter hitting the frame on Midge In-Reply-To: References: <141836.95799.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <892571.86963.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com> 1275 mounts, brand new when we put it in a year ago. They should be fine. Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ ________________________________ From: CosmicMag1380 To: Edward Perez Sent: Thu, August 5, 2010 8:11:40 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Adapter hitting the frame on Midge On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 8:23 PM, Edward Perez wrote: > Any ideas on what I can do to "Lift" the engine up a tad? Does your car have the 1275 motor mounts or the 1500 ones? They are different and the 1275 mounts should work properly. If you do have them, is the rubber pad on the top of the mount shot? They are pretty thick when new... -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From pythias at pacifier.com Thu Aug 5 23:06:25 2010 From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 22:06:25 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Adapter hitting the frame on Midge In-Reply-To: <892571.86963.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <141836.95799.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <892571.86963.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1207399679.20100805220625@pacifier.com> Hello Edward, here's one idea, ... I don't know if it's any good or not, just a flash, but how about putting washers under the motor mounts? They're usually 1/8" thick, ... is that enough? .. double them up, raise the engine 1/4".... shouldn't change the angle too much between the engine and the mounts themselves, but might just get you enough clearance... -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" If winning isnt everything why do they keep score? From rbastedo at gmail.com Thu Aug 5 23:42:30 2010 From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo) Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 22:42:30 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? Message-ID: Datsun A14 or A15 with GX head and dual SU carbs. Mate with a Datsun 5 speed, a little mod to the motor mounts and you're in business!! Light and powerful and dependable! RickB (oh yeah, that's what I've got...) From grday at btinternet.com Fri Aug 6 07:50:48 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 14:50:48 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? References: <387557.90677.qm@web51605.mail.re2.yahoo.com><830FC4809D1B468C88E7FD1AA5894121@HomePC> Message-ID: Kyle, Please, please, please listen to the conjoined wisdom of the forum and DO NOT place the MGB engine in the Midget. It is a heavy lump of cast iron. It is not a finely tuned piece of powerful engine It will fit in, well you can make it fit in, yes it can be done, but is a real pain. You will need the clutch and g'box as well as the Midget stuff won't take the additional torque for very long. The car will handle like an overladen wheelbarrow. Too heavy at the front and you'll need to redo the front suspension just to hold the weight. You'll never make it handle properly. You will destroy another Midget. Hunt round for an engine around the same weight as the 1275 this comes in around 350 pounds with alternator, starter manifolds etc. I understand the B engine is around 25% heavier. Have a look at http://www.bacomatic.org/~dw/library/txt/engfyi.htm for some info on engine weights. Full credit to Dave Williams for doing these listings. b.t.w. it will take a couple of months to do his whole site! Guy R Day ---- Original Message ----- From: "Kyle Werner" Cc: "Spridgets" Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 12:31 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? > Well, thanks all for the advice (read: warnings)! > > I figure its worth a shot since the MGB engine is still in running order, > and the midg engine is not. Plus, I don't know where else i'm going to get > a > running engine for 200$. I'll keep ya posted on how the conversion is > going > after i get back from vacation. > > Cheers, > -Kyle > _______________________________________________ From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net Fri Aug 6 08:15:59 2010 From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox) Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:15:59 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Camshaft ID In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C5C191F.6070600@sbcglobal.net> I picked up some misc Spitfire and Midget parts today. Among them was a camshaft that is marked as follows: Stanpart with 8 cast in one place and 39 cast in another. On the other side is a flat with engraved number 213028 and a cast GKN. Anybody know anything about this camshaft? I also have some flat top pistons Stanpart 213719. I believe these came from an FE engine. Will any of these work in a stock 1500 and will they be an improvement? Thanks. Lee '79 Midget From peter at nosimport.com Fri Aug 6 10:06:30 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:06:30 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob Message-ID: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> As this applies to a 64 Mini, I should probably ask that list, but it's mostly inactive, and they don't take me seriously..... My shift knob's loose. No big deal, I'll put some Locktite(TM) on it someday, BUT... I noticed that when I am cruising, it spins counterclockwise... slowly. When I decelerate quickly (lifting off gas) it spins counterclockwise quite quickly. AND, when I accelerate it spins clockwise, relative to how fast I accelerate! Honest. So, now I'm thinking I just need to accelerate harder than I decelerate, and F the Locktite(TM) Oh, I would kinda like to know why, and, if those in OZ experience the opposite. Ciao for Niao Peter C From kristi74midget at comcast.net Fri Aug 6 10:47:17 2010 From: kristi74midget at comcast.net (Kristi & Lambert) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 12:47:17 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Carbs Message-ID: <4FBFC217-B28D-4B0D-A3BD-B38FA4FE7DDE@comcast.net> Hello list, Working on Kristi's car again and one of the problems that we have is that the car will start with the choke all the way out but when i put it back in the engine dies. Is there anything that I can do with this problem? Thanks From 72spridget at gmail.com Fri Aug 6 10:50:15 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:50:15 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: Peter, As you no doubt suspect, all that guff about things rotating in the opposite direction in the southern hemisphere is a load of nonsense. As far as an explanation of the phenomena (cue singing Muppets; doot doo doo doo), Perhaps some time spent with a whimmy-diddle (go ahead, google it) would be educational? David L From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Fri Aug 6 10:54:55 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:54:55 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <94C4A14D-A291-4DC8-B1ED-BD1394EDCDB5@comcast.net> So all you have to do is CONTINUOUSLY ACCELERATE . no worries.. heh. Lester ... and don't let it go below 50 mph... ;-) On Aug 6, 2010, at 11:06 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote: > As this applies to a 64 Mini, I should probably ask that list, but it's mostly inactive, and they don't take me seriously..... > > My shift knob's loose. No big deal, I'll put some Locktite(TM) on it someday, BUT... > > I noticed that when I am cruising, it spins counterclockwise... slowly. When I decelerate quickly (lifting off gas) it spins counterclockwise quite quickly. AND, when I accelerate it spins clockwise, relative to how fast I accelerate! > > Honest. > > So, now I'm thinking I just need to accelerate harder than I decelerate, and F the Locktite(TM) > > Oh, I would kinda like to know why, and, if those in OZ experience the opposite. > > Ciao for Niao > > Peter C > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From kristi74midget at comcast.net Fri Aug 6 11:05:26 2010 From: kristi74midget at comcast.net (Kristi & Lambert) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 13:05:26 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Carbs Message-ID: Hello again, Kristi just took it out for a ride with the choke all the way out. It backfired at the lower speeds and seems to have a gurgle when it is sitting and idling. any thoughts? From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Aug 6 11:14:09 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 17:14:09 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: >> So, now I'm thinking I just need to accelerate harder than I decelerate Great minds think alike; and so does mine! But, I confess I was thinking a locknut under the shift knob instead of locktite. I'm somewhat intrigued by those locknuts, because you always read about them in manuals, but never see them in practice. 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 )http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:06:30 -0500 > > As this applies to a 64 Mini, I should probably ask that list, but > it's mostly inactive, and they don't take me seriously..... > > My shift knob's loose. No big deal, I'll put some Locktite(TM) on it > someday, BUT... > > I noticed that when I am cruising, it spins counterclockwise... > slowly. When I decelerate quickly (lifting off gas) it spins > counterclockwise quite quickly. AND, when I accelerate it spins > clockwise, relative to how fast I accelerate! > > Honest. > > So, now I'm thinking I just need to accelerate harder than I > decelerate, and F the Locktite(TM) > > Oh, I would kinda like to know why, and, if those in OZ experience > the opposite. > > Ciao for Niao > > Peter C > _______________________________________________ From corvallis at peoplepc.com Fri Aug 6 11:19:55 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 10:19:55 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Carbs In-Reply-To: <4FBFC217-B28D-4B0D-A3BD-B38FA4FE7DDE@comcast.net> References: <4FBFC217-B28D-4B0D-A3BD-B38FA4FE7DDE@comcast.net> Message-ID: <99AA28D7D0FB40AA882EBBD6D5FEE705@spider> Will it idle? If not, I'd look for an air leak. Check the that the carbs are fully tightened down; check the throttle shafts for looseness where they run thru the carb body. ...bill in corvallis ============================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kristi & Lambert Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 9:47 AM To: Spridget List Subject: [Spridgets] Carbs Hello list, Working on Kristi's car again and one of the problems that we have is that the car will start with the choke all the way out but when i put it back in the engine dies. Is there anything that I can do with this problem? Thanks _______________________________________________ From an5.sprite at gmail.com Fri Aug 6 11:23:26 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 17:23:26 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Carbs Message-ID: Hi, Before I rebuilt my car I had the same problem. - did find much gung (technical term) in the fuel tank and suspect the flow of gas was restricted. A good idea is to check your fuel filter and float bowls to see if they are clogged before trying anything expensive. Steve ------Original Message------ From: Kristi & Lambert Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net To: spridgets Subject: [Spridgets] Carbs Sent: Aug 6, 2010 12:47 PM Hello list, Working on Kristi's car again and one of the problems that we have is that the car will start with the choke all the way out but when i put it back in the engine dies. Is there anything that I can do with this problem? Thanks _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Fri Aug 6 11:24:17 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:24:17 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: > Hunt round for an engine around the same weight as the 1275 this comes in > around 350 pounds with alternator, starter manifolds etc A 1275 is 100 pounds heavier than a 1098? From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Aug 6 11:24:26 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 17:24:26 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>, Message-ID: So, you're suggesting that he can reverse the loose knob that's screwing around by rubbing the notches on his lever a certain way? > Peter, > As you no doubt suspect, all that guff about things rotating in the > opposite direction in the southern hemisphere is a load of nonsense. > > As far as an explanation of the phenomena (cue singing Muppets; doot > doo doo doo), Perhaps some time spent with a whimmy-diddle (go ahead, > google it) would be educational? > David L > _______________________________________________ From tequila.brad at gmail.com Fri Aug 6 11:45:20 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 12:45:20 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: I have a locknut under the Hurst "T" handle shift knob in my GTO. On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 12:14 PM, wrote: > >> So, now I'm thinking I just need to accelerate harder than I decelerate > Great minds think alike; and so does mine! > But, I confess I was thinking a locknut under the shift knob instead of > locktite. I'm somewhat intrigued by those locknuts, because you always > read > about them in manuals, but never see them in practice. > > 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 > )http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > > > > > > > > Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:06:30 -0500 > > > > As this applies to a 64 Mini, I should probably ask that list, but > > it's mostly inactive, and they don't take me seriously..... > > > > My shift knob's loose. No big deal, I'll put some Locktite(TM) on it > > someday, BUT... > > > > I noticed that when I am cruising, it spins counterclockwise... > > slowly. When I decelerate quickly (lifting off gas) it spins > > counterclockwise quite quickly. AND, when I accelerate it spins > > clockwise, relative to how fast I accelerate! > > > > Honest. > > > > So, now I'm thinking I just need to accelerate harder than I > > decelerate, and F the Locktite(TM) > > > > Oh, I would kinda like to know why, and, if those in OZ experience > > the opposite. > > > > Ciao for Niao > > > > Peter C > > _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From peter at nosimport.com Fri Aug 6 11:46:25 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:46:25 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Carbs In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <201008061047639.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> I suspect the carb is loose, gasket leaking, manifold loose, etc. Usually when full choke compensates, it's because there's some extra... un-metered air (so downstream of the butterfly) available. Easy test is with carb spray or sumetin. Just tighten the bottom center nut, that's the one noone can reach. Peter C == At 12:05 PM 8/6/2010, Kristi & Lambert wrote: >Hello again, > >Kristi just took it out for a ride with the choke all the way out. It >backfired at the lower speeds and seems to have a gurgle when it is sitting >and idling. > >any thoughts? From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Aug 6 11:54:56 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 17:54:56 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>, , Message-ID: Do you have any suggestions as to where Peter might find a place to acquire a similar part for his car? ;) There must be a place near him ... Robert ________________________________ > Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 12:45:20 -0500 > > I have a locknut under the Hurst "T" handle shift knob in my GTO. > On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 12:14 PM, >> > wrote: >>> So, now I'm thinking I just need to accelerate harder than I decelerate> > Great minds think alike; and so does mine! > But, I confess I was thinking a locknut under the shift knob instead of > locktite. I'm somewhat intrigued by those locknuts, because you always read > about them in manuals, but never see them in practice. > > Robert Duquette > >> Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:06:30 -0500 >> >> As this applies to a 64 Mini, I should probably ask that list, but >> it's mostly inactive, and they don't take me seriously..... >> >> My shift knob's loose. No big deal, I'll put some Locktite(TM) on it >> someday, BUT... >> >> I noticed that when I am cruising, it spins counterclockwise... >> slowly. When I decelerate quickly (lifting off gas) it spins >> counterclockwise quite quickly. AND, when I accelerate it spins >> clockwise, relative to how fast I accelerate! >> >> Honest. >> >> So, now I'm thinking I just need to accelerate harder than I >> decelerate, and F the Locktite(TM) >> >> Oh, I would kinda like to know why, and, if those in OZ experience >> the opposite. >> >> Ciao for Niao >> >> Peter C >> _______________________________________________ From shop at justbrits.com Fri Aug 6 11:56:50 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:56:50 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <4C5C4CE2.1040509@justbrits.com> << I'm somewhat intrigued by those locknuts, because you always read about them in manuals, but never see them in practice. >> EACH of your LBCs "should" have one [1] per 'shifter', RD. Get the Factory Shop Parts Manual[s] out and LOOK !! Ed PS: Your's 'should' also do the opposite of PPP's as you ARE .........NORTH of the border -:) !! From peter at nosimport.com Fri Aug 6 11:57:30 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:57:30 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <201008061057252.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> I was thinking it would be the areola effect, or something. Thanks for redirecting my attention. I could easily envision my shift linkage as a whimmy-diddle or worse. (sometimes it feels like I'm stirring corn mash, but then I tighten a few retaining screws, and all is well again) Gee Haw! Peter === At 11:50 AM 8/6/2010, David Lieb wrote: >Peter, >As you no doubt suspect, all that guff about things rotating in the >opposite direction in the southern hemisphere is a load of nonsense. > >As far as an explanation of the phenomena (cue singing Muppets; doot >doo doo doo), Perhaps some time spent with a whimmy-diddle (go ahead, >google it) would be educational? >David L > > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3054 - Release Date: >08/06/10 02:37:00 From kevinv1275 at gmail.com Fri Aug 6 12:18:29 2010 From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 14:18:29 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: On Aug 6, 2010, at 12:06 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote: > and they don't take me seriously..... You're kidding.............. After you recent post about the shift knob I can't understand why.... Kevin V. From tequila.brad at gmail.com Fri Aug 6 12:21:54 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 13:21:54 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: All shift knobs I purchased that were thread specific, had a locknut with the knob. The "one size fits all" with the plastic inserts, stopped including the locknut. I guess he needs to try online for a vintage, thread specific, shift knob. On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 12:54 PM, wrote: > Do you have any suggestions as to where Peter might find a place to acquire > a > similar part for his car? ;) > There must be a place near him ... > > > Robert > > > > ________________________________ > > Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 12:45:20 -0500 > > > > I have a locknut under the Hurst "T" handle shift knob in my GTO. > > > On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 12:14 PM, > >> > > wrote: > >>> So, now I'm thinking I just need to accelerate harder than I > decelerate> > > Great minds think alike; and so does mine! > > But, I confess I was thinking a locknut under the shift knob instead of > > locktite. I'm somewhat intrigued by those locknuts, because you always > read > > about them in manuals, but never see them in practice. > > > > Robert Duquette > > > >> Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:06:30 -0500 > >> > >> As this applies to a 64 Mini, I should probably ask that list, but > >> it's mostly inactive, and they don't take me seriously..... > >> > >> My shift knob's loose. No big deal, I'll put some Locktite(TM) on it > >> someday, BUT... > >> > >> I noticed that when I am cruising, it spins counterclockwise... > >> slowly. When I decelerate quickly (lifting off gas) it spins > >> counterclockwise quite quickly. AND, when I accelerate it spins > >> clockwise, relative to how fast I accelerate! > >> > >> Honest. > >> > >> So, now I'm thinking I just need to accelerate harder than I > >> decelerate, and F the Locktite(TM) > >> > >> Oh, I would kinda like to know why, and, if those in OZ experience > >> the opposite. > >> > >> Ciao for Niao > >> > >> Peter C > >> _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Aug 6 12:26:30 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 18:26:30 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: <4C5C4CE2.1040509@justbrits.com> References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>, , <4C5C4CE2.1040509@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Ah! You weren't paying attention. I said that I read about them in manuals, but never actually saw one. ( Which may be a bit of a fib. The Fiat may have one, but I don't think that any of the 5 LBCs in my garage has one installed. ) I had one knob that spun differently altogether. It went bottom over top. ( once or twice, I'm not sure. ) and then stopped upside down. Robert ---------------------------------------- > > << I'm somewhat intrigued by those locknuts, because you always read > about them in manuals, but never see them in practice.>> > > EACH of your LBCs "should" have one [1] per 'shifter', RD. > > Get the Factory Shop Parts Manual[s] out and LOOK !! > > Ed > > PS: Your's 'should' also do the opposite of PPP's as you ARE > .........NORTH of the border -:) !! > _______________________________________________ From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Aug 6 12:32:47 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 18:32:47 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>, , , , Message-ID: He could try here:http://nosimport.com/ Robert ________________________________ > Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 13:21:54 -0500 > > All shift knobs I purchased that were thread specific, had a locknut > with the knob. The "one size fits all" with the plastic inserts, > stopped including the locknut. I guess he needs to try online for a > vintage, thread specific, shift knob. > > On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 12:54 PM, >> > wrote: > Do you have any suggestions as to where Peter might find a place to acquire a > similar part for his car? ;) > There must be a place near him ... > > > Robert > > > > ________________________________ >> Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 12:45:20 -0500 >> >> I have a locknut under the Hurst "T" handle shift knob in my GTO. > >> On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 12:14 PM, >>> >> wrote: >>>> So, now I'm thinking I just need to accelerate harder than I decelerate> >> Great minds think alike; and so does mine! >> But, I confess I was thinking a locknut under the shift knob instead of >> locktite. I'm somewhat intrigued by those locknuts, because you always read >> about them in manuals, but never see them in practice. >> >> Robert Duquette >> >>> Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:06:30 -0500 >>> >>> As this applies to a 64 Mini, I should probably ask that list, but >>> it's mostly inactive, and they don't take me seriously..... >>> >>> My shift knob's loose. No big deal, I'll put some Locktite(TM) on it >>> someday, BUT... >>> >>> I noticed that when I am cruising, it spins counterclockwise... >>> slowly. When I decelerate quickly (lifting off gas) it spins >>> counterclockwise quite quickly. AND, when I accelerate it spins >>> clockwise, relative to how fast I accelerate! >>> >>> Honest. >>> >>> So, now I'm thinking I just need to accelerate harder than I >>> decelerate, and F the Locktite(TM) >>> >>> Oh, I would kinda like to know why, and, if those in OZ experience >>> the opposite. >>> >>> Ciao for Niao >>> >>> Peter C >>> _______________________________________________ From mdrowe at optonline.net Fri Aug 6 12:34:14 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:34:14 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: >Perhaps some time spent with a whimmy-diddle (go ahead, > google it) would be educational? I know these as "whooie sticks," and was going to suggest a similar mechanism. It is truly weird that something so simple can work as it does. Michael Rowe From mdrowe at optonline.net Fri Aug 6 12:42:19 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:42:19 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: >Do you have any suggestions as to where Peter might find a place to acquire >a similar part for his car? Do you really think he should be driving down the road stroking his whimmy-diddle or whooie-stick or whatever it is? Michael Rowe From bmwwxman at gmail.com Fri Aug 6 12:43:42 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 13:43:42 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: Ummm.... Not quite correct David. Coriolis effect is reversed in the southern hemisphere. The problem is that this effect is only noticeable for large scale rotations. Hence, for water going down a drain or other smaller circulations, Coriolis effect is negligible. However, for atmospheric circulations (high pressure systems and low pressure systems) the Coriolis effect becomes significant so that air circulates in the opposite direction around highs and lows in the southern hemisphere. Ergo = Northern Hemisphere lows circulate in a counter clockwise (anticlockwise for our foreign friends) direction and Southern Hemisphere lows circulate in a clockwise direction. http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/faculty/ritter/geog101/textbook/circulation/coriolis_ and%20friction.html Whimmy Diddles? Fiddle-deedee! I'm not going there.... ;-) Cheers!! Jim On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 11:50 AM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: > Peter, > As you no doubt suspect, all that guff about things rotating in the > opposite direction in the southern hemisphere is a load of nonsense. > > As far as an explanation of the phenomena (cue singing Muppets; doot > doo doo doo), Perhaps some time spent with a whimmy-diddle (go ahead, > google it) would be educational? > David L > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From cmanuel at wi.rr.com Fri Aug 6 12:52:03 2010 From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 18:52:03 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: <201008061057252.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <20100806185204.ZLFEE.76674.root@hrndva-web11-z02> coriolis effect, but that works too... ---- Peter Caldwell wrote: > I was thinking it would be the areola effect, or something. Thanks > for redirecting my attention. > > I could easily envision my shift linkage as a whimmy-diddle or > worse. (sometimes it feels like I'm stirring corn mash, but then I > tighten a few retaining screws, and all is well again) > > Gee Haw! > > Peter From peter at nosimport.com Fri Aug 6 13:32:08 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:32:08 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C5C4CE2.1040509@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <20100806123380.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> I did forget to mention, that there is indeed a nut below the knob.... and lock it doesn't.... maybe I need 2 nuts? Peter ==== At 01:26 PM 8/6/2010, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote: >Ah! You weren't paying attention. I said that I read about them in manuals, >but never actually saw one. >( Which may be a bit of a fib. The Fiat may have one, but I don't think that >any of the 5 LBCs in my garage has one installed. ) > >I had one knob that spun differently altogether. It went bottom over top. ( >once or twice, I'm not sure. ) and then stopped upside down. > >Robert > >---------------------------------------- > > > > << I'm somewhat intrigued by those locknuts, because you always read > > about them in manuals, but never see them in practice.>> > > > > EACH of your LBCs "should" have one [1] per 'shifter', RD. > > > > Get the Factory Shop Parts Manual[s] out and LOOK !! > > > > Ed > > > > PS: Your's 'should' also do the opposite of PPP's as you ARE > > .........NORTH of the border -:) !! > > _______________________________________________ >_______________________________________________ > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Suggested annual donation $12.75 >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/peter at nosimport.com > > > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3054 - Release Date: >08/06/10 02:37:00 From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Aug 6 14:33:52 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 20:33:52 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: <20100806123380.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>, , <4C5C4CE2.1040509@justbrits.com>, , <20100806123380.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: I say, if you have 'em use 'em. > Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 14:32:08 -0500 > To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; spridgets at autox.team.net > From: peter at nosimport.com > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob > > I did forget to mention, that there is indeed a nut below the > knob.... and lock it doesn't.... maybe I need 2 nuts? > > Peter > ==== > At 01:26 PM 8/6/2010, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote: > >Ah! You weren't paying attention. I said that I read about them in manuals, > >but never actually saw one. > >( Which may be a bit of a fib. The Fiat may have one, but I don't think that > >any of the 5 LBCs in my garage has one installed. ) > > > >I had one knob that spun differently altogether. It went bottom over top. ( > >once or twice, I'm not sure. ) and then stopped upside down. > > > >Robert > > > >---------------------------------------- > > > > > > << I'm somewhat intrigued by those locknuts, because you always read > > > about them in manuals, but never see them in practice.>> > > > > > > EACH of your LBCs "should" have one [1] per 'shifter', RD. > > > > > > Get the Factory Shop Parts Manual[s] out and LOOK !! > > > > > > Ed > > > > > > PS: Your's 'should' also do the opposite of PPP's as you ARE > > > .........NORTH of the border -:) !! > > > _______________________________________________ > >_______________________________________________ > > > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Suggested annual donation $12.75 > >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > >Unsubscribe/Manage: > >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/peter at nosimport.com > > > > > > > >No virus found in this incoming message. > >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > >Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3054 - Release Date: > >08/06/10 02:37:00 From tequila.brad at gmail.com Fri Aug 6 14:43:51 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 15:43:51 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: <20100806123380.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C5C4CE2.1040509@justbrits.com> <20100806123380.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: I have two, but they don't lock anything.... On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote: > I did forget to mention, that there is indeed a nut below the knob.... and > lock it doesn't.... maybe I need 2 nuts? > > Peter > ==== > > At 01:26 PM 8/6/2010, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote: > >> Ah! You weren't paying attention. I said that I read about them in >> manuals, >> but never actually saw one. >> ( Which may be a bit of a fib. The Fiat may have one, but I don't think >> that >> any of the 5 LBCs in my garage has one installed. ) >> >> I had one knob that spun differently altogether. It went bottom over top. >> ( >> once or twice, I'm not sure. ) and then stopped upside down. >> >> Robert >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> > >> > << I'm somewhat intrigued by those locknuts, because you always read >> > about them in manuals, but never see them in practice.>> >> > >> > EACH of your LBCs "should" have one [1] per 'shifter', RD. >> > >> > Get the Factory Shop Parts Manual[s] out and LOOK !! >> > >> > Ed >> > >> > PS: Your's 'should' also do the opposite of PPP's as you ARE >> > .........NORTH of the border -:) !! >> > _______________________________________________ >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/peter at nosimport.com >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3054 - Release Date: 08/06/10 >> 02:37:00 >> > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From bmwwxman at gmail.com Fri Aug 6 14:47:02 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 15:47:02 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: <20100806123380.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C5C4CE2.1040509@justbrits.com> <20100806123380.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote: > I did forget to mention, that there is indeed a nut below the knob.... and > lock it doesn't.... maybe I need 2 nuts? > Nope. I'm not going there either.... -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Fri Aug 6 15:09:38 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 17:09:38 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: <20100806123380.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <20100806210938.P0KYZ.94902.root@cdptpa-web25-z01> The idea is that the shift knob screws on the end of the shift lever. Now since normally it has a shift pattern or logo or whatever on top of it, or its shape makes it want to be turned a certain direction, it is unlikely that it will tighten up in just that orientation, so you put the lock nut under the knob, then screw on the knob. When you have the knob rotated the way you want it, you hold it in position and screw the lock nut up from underneath and tighten it against the bottom of the shift knob. (Sometimes called a "jam" nut.) This should lock the shift knob and the lock nut in position. > I did forget to mention, that there is indeed a nut below the > knob.... and lock it doesn't.... maybe I need 2 nuts? From kk7ss at verizon.net Fri Aug 6 15:30:16 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:30:16 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>, , Message-ID: <4C5C7EE8.24517.19AA74E@kk7ss.verizon.net> Whn I was inm Jo'burg. my boss won a bet from his cohort in Minneapolis... and then framed the bet and the $10! In the southern hemisphere, if you manually start the water going the other way, it will contimue to spin that way.. Yeah, yeah.. I also lost the bet!! -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 6 Aug 2010 at 13:43, Jim Johnson wrote: > Hence, for water going down a drain or other smaller > circulations, Coriolis effect is negligible. From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Fri Aug 6 15:42:15 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 16:42:15 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: <20100806123380.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><4C5C4CE2.1040509@justbrits.com> <20100806123380.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <2A5FAA50F6E8469FB26B96EA62FE2521@HomePC> -------------------------------------------------- From: "Peter Caldwell" Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 2:32 PM To: ; "Spridgets" Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob I did forget to mention, that there is indeed a nut below the knob.... and lock it doesn't.... maybe I need 2 nuts? Peter ==== Did you ever see a post on this list and just KNOW that it was going to go in a bad way real fast? Yup, this was one of 'em. LAD From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Fri Aug 6 15:42:29 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 16:42:29 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <761FCB6E-75FE-49C7-B9B6-9DDF04D0E743@comcast.net> Why should tomorrow be different than yesterday or today.. Lester On Aug 6, 2010, at 1:42 PM, Michael Rowe wrote: >> Do you have any suggestions as to where Peter might find a place to acquire a similar part for his car? > > Do you really think he should be driving down the road stroking his whimmy-diddle or whooie-stick or whatever it is? > > Michael Rowe _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From grday at btinternet.com Fri Aug 6 15:48:37 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 22:48:37 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? References: Message-ID: <147B58C914524E49B815A1E8E73AEF6B@user8634b3d69b> Perhaps it is the: alternator, starter, manifolds etc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Billy Zoom" To: "Guy R Day" ; "Kyle Werner" Cc: "Spridgets" Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? >> Hunt round for an engine around the same weight as the 1275 this comes in >> around 350 pounds with > A 1275 is 100 pounds heavier than a 1098? From jackson.skip at yahoo.com Fri Aug 6 16:08:26 2010 From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 15:08:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob Message-ID: <381922.9184.qm@web46414.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Put a lock washer in between and drive it. Skip BE 37190 From cbking at alum.rpi.edu Fri Aug 6 16:12:42 2010 From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 15:12:42 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Camshaft ID Message-ID: <5ef301cb35b4$7d9763d0$056a010a@mail2world.com> Lee, The pistons will definitely work. You just need to know if they're standard or overbore size, and if your engine has ever been overbored. The flat tops will bring you up to about 9:1 compression from the US spec 7.5:1, which will be a big improvement in power. The cam may or may not fit, depends if it's for a 1500 or a 1300 with cam bearings. I don't know anything about the grind. I think most 1500 engines came with the same cam stock, but someone will correct me if I'm wrong. If the cam is for a 1300, you could always use it if you get your block bored for the 1300 cam bearings. Hope this helps. -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <-----Original Message-----> >From: Lee Fox [lee.fox at sbcglobal.net] >Sent: 8/6/2010 10:15:59 AM >To: spridgets at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Camshaft ID > >I picked up some misc Spitfire and Midget parts today. > >Among them was a camshaft that is marked as follows: >Stanpart with 8 cast in one place and 39 cast in another. >On the other side is a flat with engraved number 213028 and a cast GKN. >Anybody know anything about this camshaft? > >I also have some flat top pistons Stanpart 213719. > >I believe these came from an FE engine. > >Will any of these work in a stock 1500 and will they be an improvement? > >Thanks. > >Lee >'79 Midget >_______________________________________________ > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Suggested annual donation $12.75 >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cbking at alum.rpi.edu > >. From shop at justbrits.com Fri Aug 6 17:00:53 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:00:53 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>, , Message-ID: <4C5C9425.4050802@justbrits.com> << There must be a place near him ... >> Sure RD, just South of him in Illinois [Hinsdale to be precise] !! Nice chap. From healeyrick at yahoo.com Fri Aug 6 17:20:55 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 16:20:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <673465.56262.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com> In case it hasn't become clear, this is a really dumb idea. Part of the magic of the internet is the ability to tap into the experiences of guys who have tried this stuff before. I searched for MGB in Sprite, Midget and Spridget and came up with one hit. This is it: "I checked out a Midget once where a guy had put a 1969 MGB engine in it. It was mediocre engineering and the thing drove and handled like a dog. An old, feeble dog. With bad arthritis. Uggh. I'm sure other folks could do a better job." You can find almost every oddball Spridget engine swap out there, but nobody is doing an MGB swap. I'd have to agree that finding a good 1275 or rebuilding the one you have is probably the most inexpensive option in the long run. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Fri, 8/6/10, Guy R Day wrote: From: Guy R Day Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? To: "Kyle Werner" Cc: "Spridgets" Date: Friday, August 6, 2010, 9:50 AM Kyle, Please, please, please listen to the conjoined wisdom of the forum and DO NOT place the MGB engine in the Midget. It is a heavy lump of cast iron. It is not a finely tuned piece of powerful engine It will fit in, well you can make it fit in, yes it can be done, but is a real pain. You will need the clutch and g'box as well as the Midget stuff won't take the additional torque for very long. The car will handle like an overladen wheelbarrow. Too heavy at the front and you'll need to redo the front suspension just to hold the weight. You'll never make it handle properly. You will destroy another Midget. Hunt round for an engine around the same weight as the 1275 this comes in around 350 pounds with alternator, starter manifolds etc. I understand the B engine is around 25% heavier. Have a look at http://www.bacomatic.org/~dw/library/txt/engfyi.htm for some info on engine weights. Full credit to Dave Williams for doing these listings. b.t.w. it will take a couple of months to do his whole site! Guy R Day ---- Original Message ----- From: "Kyle Werner" Cc: "Spridgets" Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 12:31 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? > Well, thanks all for the advice (read: warnings)! > > I figure its worth a shot since the MGB engine is still in running order, > and the midg engine is not. Plus, I don't know where else i'm going to get a > running engine for 200$. I'll keep ya posted on how the conversion is going > after i get back from vacation. > > Cheers, > -Kyle > _______________________________________________ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From thcollin at mtu.edu Fri Aug 6 17:43:36 2010 From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins) Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:43:36 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <8vjs1g$8t5k8g@email.mtu.edu> Watching a gear shift knob spin while driving should be illegal along with texting while driving! LOL btw, which direction does the "liquid" in your drink cup holder spin while the shift knob is spinning clockwise? At 12:06 PM 8/6/2010, Peter Caldwell wrote: >As this applies to a 64 Mini, I should probably ask that list, but >it's mostly inactive, and they don't take me seriously..... > >My shift knob's loose. No big deal, I'll put some Locktite(TM) on >it someday, BUT... Tim Collins http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ From 72spridget at gmail.com Fri Aug 6 18:01:45 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 19:01:45 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: <4C5C7EE8.24517.19AA74E@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <4C5C7EE8.24517.19AA74E@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: > In the southern hemisphere, if you manually start the water going the > other way, it will contimue to spin that way.. Ya shoulda checked with the List first, Dave. Having been born and raised in the southern hemisphere, I can assure you that it will swirl in whatever direction it likes at any time. For that matter, you coulda checked it yourself here and noticed that you can make it go either way. David L From mgmaven at bellsouth.net Fri Aug 6 18:14:09 2010 From: mgmaven at bellsouth.net (Bob Spruck) Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:14:09 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob Message-ID: <20100807001319.A5AEF187645@autox.team.net> Awright! Awright! Enough of this foolishness. Anybody interested in a serious answer? After losing the shift knob on my vintage racer once and chewing up the palm of my expensive racing glove, I decided to fix the problem once and for all. Seems like the threads in the insert on the knob were stripped out and the threads on the shift lever weren't too good either. The solution was to permanently fix the problem by orienting the knob (MG octagon) and drilling through the base of the knob into the shift lever and inserting a roll pin. It will never come off now. You could also drill and tap and use a socket head, cone point set screw if you wanted it to be removable. And, I don't have to worry if I ever race in OZ. Bob From spritenut at comcast.net Fri Aug 6 18:44:43 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:44:43 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <4C5CAC7B.2010506@comcast.net> On 8/6/2010 12:06 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote: > Oh, I would kinda like to know why, and, if those in OZ experience the > opposite. Made in china? From kk7ss at verizon.net Fri Aug 6 19:07:16 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:07:16 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: References: <201008060906755.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com>, <4C5C7EE8.24517.19AA74E@kk7ss.verizon.net>, Message-ID: <4C5CB1C4.1446.2615147@kk7ss.verizon.net> I know... I know... ;-) We'd all had quite a few drinks...The bet was that, after the eddy had started, and youd made it go the other way, would it stay that way.!!.. As the for the list... the problem is that when we made the bet it was in Nov 1966, I was In RSA and I hadn't heard of the list back then ;-(( -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 6 Aug 2010 at 19:01, David Lieb wrote: > > In the southern hemisphere, if you manually start the water going the > > other way, it will contimue to spin that way.. > > Ya shoulda checked with the List first, Dave. Having been born and > raised in the southern hemisphere, I can assure you that it will swirl > in whatever direction it likes at any time. For that matter, you > coulda checked it yourself here and noticed that you can make it go > either way. > David L > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/kk7ss at verizon.net From jmj3351 at comcast.net Fri Aug 6 19:23:49 2010 From: jmj3351 at comcast.net (jmj3351 at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 01:23:49 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Camshaft ID In-Reply-To: <5ef301cb35b4$7d9763d0$056a010a@mail2world.com> Message-ID: <1548871046.1171684.1281144229479.JavaMail.root@sz0087a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> The 1962-1970 Spitfire 1300 did have cam bearings, 1971-1980 1300 and 1500 did not have cam bearings. I would not machine for cam bearings to install a basically stock cam. A job that big needs a good hi perf cam. You do not need the cam bearings unless you race or run real hard. You can make a 1500 run as well as or better than a 1300B if you do it right. The 1500 and 1300 pistons are the same diameter, the 1500 is a stroker version of the late model 1300. Almost all of the parts interchange. jmj-1500 midget ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris King" To: "lee fox" Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Friday, August 6, 2010 6:12:42 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Camshaft ID Lee, The pistons will definitely work. You just need to know if they're standard or overbore size, and if your engine has ever been overbored. The flat tops will bring you up to about 9:1 compression from the US spec 7.5:1, which will be a big improvement in power. The cam may or may not fit, depends if it's for a 1500 or a 1300 with cam bearings. I don't know anything about the grind. I think most 1500 engines came with the same cam stock, but someone will correct me if I'm wrong. If the cam is for a 1300, you could always use it if you get your block bored for the 1300 cam bearings. Hope this helps. -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <-----Original Message-----> >From: Lee Fox [lee.fox at sbcglobal.net] >Sent: 8/6/2010 10:15:59 AM >To: spridgets at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Camshaft ID > >I picked up some misc Spitfire and Midget parts today. > >Among them was a camshaft that is marked as follows: >Stanpart with 8 cast in one place and 39 cast in another. >On the other side is a flat with engraved number 213028 and a cast GKN. >Anybody know anything about this camshaft? > >I also have some flat top pistons Stanpart 213719. > >I believe these came from an FE engine. > >Will any of these work in a stock 1500 and will they be an improvement? > >Thanks. > >Lee >'79 Midget >_______________________________________________ > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Suggested annual donation $12.75 >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cbking at alum.rpi.edu > >. Suggested annual donation B $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/jmj3351 at comcast.net From franks97 at verizon.net Fri Aug 6 19:35:12 2010 From: franks97 at verizon.net (Franks) Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:35:12 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] FW: SFR Vintage Classic Schedule & Entry Form Now Available In-Reply-To: Message-ID: FYI ------ Forwarded Message From: Sherry Grantz Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:37:25 -0400 To: David Franks Subject: SFR Vintage Classic Schedule & Entry Form Now Available Entry forms, schedule and event regulations for the SFR Vintage Classic Sports Car Festival to be held September 11-12 at Thunderhill Park are now available. You will find the entry form, schedule and event regulations on the September 11-12 calendar page on www.sfrscca.org Here are the direct links to: Vintage Entry Form September 11-12 Schedule Supplementary Regulations The groups this year are: Group 1 Small Bore Production Group 2 T/A 2.5 Challenge Group 3 Small Bore Formula and Sport Racer Group 4 Historic Stock Car Group 5 Big Bore Production For information on car eligibility or car-related questions: Bill Godwin, Vintage Chief - Call (925) 200-7722 vintage at sfrscca.org For entry information or assistance: Region Office - 888-995-7222 office at sfrscca.org This message was sent from Sherry Grantz to franks97 at verizon.net. It was sent from: SFR SCCA, 5250 Highway 162, Willows, CA 95988. You can modify/update your subscription via the link below. Email Marketing by To be removed click here ------ End of Forwarded Message From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Fri Aug 6 19:58:00 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 18:58:00 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Spinning shift knob In-Reply-To: <20100806210938.P0KYZ.94902.root@cdptpa-web25-z01> References: <20100806123380.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <20100806210938.P0KYZ.94902.root@cdptpa-web25-z01> Message-ID: A Jamb nut* IS* the nut for this job. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jam_nut Mike MacLean 60 Sprite (with jamb nut under gear shift knob) 56 BN2 On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 2:09 PM, wrote: > The idea is that the shift knob screws on the end of the shift lever. Now > since normally it has a shift pattern or logo or whatever on top of it, or > its shape makes it want to be turned a certain direction, it is unlikely > that it will tighten up in just that orientation, so you put the lock nut > under the knob, then screw on the knob. When you have the knob rotated the > way you want it, you hold it in position and screw the lock nut up from > underneath and tighten it against the bottom of the shift knob. (Sometimes > called a "jam" nut.) This should lock the shift knob and the lock nut in > position. > > > I did forget to mention, that there is indeed a nut below the > > knob.... and lock it doesn't.... maybe I need 2 nuts? From jackson.skip at yahoo.com Fri Aug 6 20:23:03 2010 From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 19:23:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] 1969 Bugeye Message-ID: <554491.72716.qm@web46410.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> The '69 BE is now a "Sprite Box Type". E-bay 190428114058. Its good to know that things usually come to rest in their proper place. Even knobs with two locked nuts! Skip, BE 37190 From soavero at yahoo.com Fri Aug 6 20:24:15 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 19:24:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] NLBC- Porsche, Roush-a and Corvetta test drives Message-ID: <765389.91411.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> While life HAS in fact been quite the b!tch lately, today was a pretty memorable one. Since it was a beautiful day, my boss tells me at lunch (we all eat together at a big table each day family-style with the office manager doing the cooking!) that we need to head over to one of the airport hangars. Initially, this is for the frivolous pursuit of looking at vintage aircraft and Czech fighter trainers (pretty f-in good on its own), but it rapidly degrades intot he natural aircraft/car intertwining. I got some quality seat time today on a closed twisty road in a 1987 Porsche 930 Turbo with low mileage. Very nice car. I really didn't see what all the fuss is about regarding the handling. Handling was predictable very quickly, and the turbo kick was very controllable. I was able to kick the tail out, but I wasn't doing anything differently than I do in my race Sprite to make it do so. Phenomenal brakes. Nice car - don't be afraid. We also played with a heavily modified Roush/Shelby GT500 with 630 horsepower. Now THAT was a handful. Tons of power, very difficult to harness. Straight line beast with no shocks(!). Also a bone stock C6 Corvette that was by far the best balance of the lot. Way more power than the Porsche, way better handling than the Shelby, and an indicated 25 MPG on the computer. That is all... Ron From 72spridget at gmail.com Fri Aug 6 20:32:55 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 21:32:55 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Top Gear Message-ID: Last Sunday's episode of Top Gear, the last of the season, was rather interesting. Just got around to watching it this evening. Their "challenge" this time was to defend the honor of the old British sports car. Jeremy was in a Jenson-Healeyn James in a TVR, and Richard in an Elan. No more scientific than anything else they have ever done, but at least they were on our side for a change ;-) David L From dlh2001 at comcast.net Fri Aug 6 21:37:13 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 23:37:13 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] See you in Schwenksville tomorrow.. Message-ID: <0F29F682CF9946A5AFFA09AC71A3EF57@blackbox2> For more info.. http://www.dvcmg.com/ From dwoerpel at wi.net Fri Aug 6 23:32:33 2010 From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 00:32:33 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Spridgets] NLBC- Porsche, Roush-a and Corvetta test drives In-Reply-To: <765389.91411.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <765389.91411.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <54587.68.30.158.60.1281159153.squirrel@wm.wi.net> And a BIG smile on Ron's face for buying such a well balanced car! Next up - once around the patch in the Czech jet trainer? :-) > While life HAS in fact been quite the b!tch lately, today was a pretty > memorable one. Since it was a beautiful day, my boss tells me at lunch (we > all eat together at a big table each day family-style with the office > manager doing the cooking!) that we need to head over to one of the > airport hangars. Initially, this is for the frivolous pursuit of looking > at vintage aircraft and Czech fighter trainers (pretty f-in good on its > own), but it rapidly degrades intot he natural aircraft/car intertwining. > > I got some quality seat time today on a closed twisty road in a 1987 > Porsche 930 Turbo with low mileage. Very nice car. I really didn't see > what all the fuss is about regarding the handling. Handling was > predictable very quickly, and the turbo kick was very controllable. I was > able to kick the tail out, but I wasn't doing anything differently than I > do in my race Sprite to make it do so. Phenomenal brakes. Nice car - don't > be afraid. > > We also played with a heavily modified Roush/Shelby GT500 with 630 > horsepower. Now THAT was a handful. Tons of power, very difficult to > harness. Straight line beast with no shocks(!). > > Also a bone stock C6 Corvette that was by far the best balance of the lot. > Way more power than the Porsche, way better handling than the Shelby, and > an indicated 25 MPG on the computer. > > That is all... > > Ron From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Sat Aug 7 07:37:43 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 08:37:43 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] NLBC- Porsche, Roush-a and Corvetta test drives In-Reply-To: <765389.91411.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <765389.91411.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4044D7E491AC42F68F5D350E5EAB6D63@HomePC> Ron, the early models were the biggest problems. As time went on Porsche did improve the handling so that it wasn't quite so tail happy. Yes, those with some driving skills and experience can drive them pretty hard without worry. The problem is when others think they are better than they really are. That's why you see so many expensive, powerful sports cars rolled up into little balls. Unfortunately, you only need to be able to write the check to own one of those. All to often, it shows that some only did have that fat checkbook. LAD -------------------------------------------------- From: "Ron Soave" Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 9:24 PM To: Subject: [Spridgets] NLBC- Porsche, Roush-a and Corvetta test drives While life HAS in fact been quite the b!tch lately, today was a pretty memorable one. Since it was a beautiful day, my boss tells me at lunch (we all eat together at a big table each day family-style with the office manager doing the cooking!) that we need to head over to one of the airport hangars. Initially, this is for the frivolous pursuit of looking at vintage aircraft and Czech fighter trainers (pretty f-in good on its own), but it rapidly degrades intot he natural aircraft/car intertwining. I got some quality seat time today on a closed twisty road in a 1987 Porsche 930 Turbo with low mileage. Very nice car. I really didn't see what all the fuss is about regarding the handling. Handling was predictable very quickly, and the turbo kick was very controllable. I was able to kick the tail out, but I wasn't doing anything differently than I do in my race Sprite to make it do so. Phenomenal brakes. Nice car - don't be afraid. We also played with a heavily modified Roush/Shelby GT500 with 630 horsepower. Now THAT was a handful. Tons of power, very difficult to harness. Straight line beast with no shocks(!). Also a bone stock C6 Corvette that was by far the best balance of the lot. Way more power than the Porsche, way better handling than the Shelby, and an indicated 25 MPG on the computer. That is all... Ron Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From corvallis at peoplepc.com Sat Aug 7 10:31:51 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 09:31:51 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] electric cut out valve In-Reply-To: <4C598F24.23477.6DB961@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: <4C598F24.23477.6DB961@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: Boys and their toys. Here is an electric cut out valve. .bill in Corvallis\ http://www.buickgn.com/electricexhaustcutout.htm From kk7ss at verizon.net Sat Aug 7 12:00:26 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:00:26 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] electric cut out valve In-Reply-To: References: <4C598F24.23477.6DB961@kk7ss.verizon.net>, Message-ID: <4C5D9F3A.3188.4FCA51@kk7ss.verizon.net> My middle boy has installed a pair of these on his '68 Camaro.. they work real well! He took me for a drive down the main drag on a saturday afternoon and twisted the knob on the dashboard.. Boy! do they get LOUD!! He is building a 'sleeper' to go head-to-head with those Wannabe Honda Racers.(he hates them with a passion) Big block Chev +FI +NO2 ... About $13K in the motor so far... His main problem at the moment is trying to keep the rubber sticking to the road!! -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 7 Aug 2010 at 9:31, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote: > Boys and their toys. Here is an electric cut out valve. .bill in Corvallis\ > http://www.buickgn.com/electricexhaustcutout.htm > _______________________________________________ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sat Aug 7 12:44:39 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 14:44:39 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content Message-ID: <7729d.709ed862.398f0397@aol.com> Except in England when sometimes one will be called a porker. In a message dated 31/07/2010 23:47:36 GMT Daylight Time, davriker at nwi.net writes: Porsh is a nick name, just like Chevy is to Chevrolet. Saying "Porsh" instead of "Porshe" is as engrained in automotive lingo as Chevy is. So is "Jag" instead of "Jaguar", "Bimmer" instead of BMW. Using the Slang term "Porsh" is culturally correct when refering to the Car, not the family. Dave Riker From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sat Aug 7 12:47:17 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 14:47:17 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content Message-ID: <7744c.60b4968.398f0435@aol.com> Beemer in the UK. In a message dated 01/08/2010 00:32:26 GMT Daylight Time, billyzoom at billyzoom.com writes: > "Bimmer" instead of BMW. That's not what we call them. From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sat Aug 7 13:06:45 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 15:06:45 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] 79 Midget accelerator pedal Message-ID: <78062.2a88d64.398f08c5@aol.com> How official does that book have to be that you want to say this? Enquiring minds need to know. In a message dated 05/08/2010 19:12:22 GMT Daylight Time, peter at nosimport.com writes: Thanks everyone. There seems to be a consensus that it takes the same pad as the brake and clutch on the Bs. Damn if any official books say that. (sometimes they're as useful as frass) Peter From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sat Aug 7 13:08:22 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 15:08:22 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? Message-ID: <78166.76606c49.398f0926@aol.com> In case you need another opinion. It's a really bad idea so don't do it. In a message dated 05/08/2010 19:58:22 GMT Daylight Time, k mwerner at gmail.com writes: Hey forum, Has anyone ever heard of (or done) an engine/transmission conversion from an 1275cc mk3 midget engine to a 1800cc mgb engine? My dad's old MG midget engine is seized up good, and i just found a great deal on an 1800cc engine not too far away. Either way, i'm going to buy the engine, and probably work it into the midget over the winter. Hopefully I won't have to make too many adjustments, but i'm perfectly fine fabricating a new tunnel if that needs to be done. (Ever seen a midget with a chop top? Hahaha) Any advice or interesting tidbits would be a great help! Thanks, -Kyle Werner From corvallis at peoplepc.com Sat Aug 7 13:16:32 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 12:16:32 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] electric cut out valve In-Reply-To: <4C5D9F3A.3188.4FCA51@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: <4C598F24.23477.6DB961@kk7ss.verizon.net>, <4C5D9F3A.3188.4FCA51@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: <3A1BBED2C69146BDA533D6303E0ACC7A@spider> Be sure he has staged injection of the NO2; I saw them lift the heads on a Cadillac engine on a TV show by dumping the NO2 at too low an engine speed. ...bill in corvallis ========================================= -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave G. Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 11:00 AM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] electric cut out valve My middle boy has installed a pair of these on his '68 Camaro.. they work real well! He took me for a drive down the main drag on a saturday afternoon and twisted the knob on the dashboard.. Boy! do they get LOUD!! He is building a 'sleeper' to go head-to-head with those Wannabe Honda Racers.(he hates them with a passion) Big block Chev +FI +NO2 ... About $13K in the motor so far... His main problem at the moment is trying to keep the rubber sticking to the road!! -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 7 Aug 2010 at 9:31, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote: > Boys and their toys. Here is an electric cut out valve. .bill in Corvallis\ > http://www.buickgn.com/electricexhaustcutout.htm > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ From abcoz at hky.com Sat Aug 7 14:48:53 2010 From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 16:48:53 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: <7729d.709ed862.398f0397@aol.com> References: <7729d.709ed862.398f0397@aol.com> Message-ID: I had seen Dave's post, a while back, but didn't have time to respond. Actually (and I've owned and driven Porsches for the past 46 years), "Porsh" is not nor has it ever been a nick-name, like "Chevy". "Porsh" is what the newbie 912, then 914, then 924, then 944 & 968, then Boxster, now Cayenne owners called Porsches before they knew what they had purchased (most of them never DID learn how to pronounce it). Back in the day (I'm talking about the 50s and 60s), before Porsche became a yuppie status symbol, the only people who recognized a Porsche were usually true sports car enthusiasts and they knew how it was pronounced. The rest of the public usually thought they were some kind of Karmann-Ghia and didn't pay much attention to them (how I yearn for those days.......). So, basically, to mis-pronounce Porsche is simply another way a yuppie demonstrates his ignorance. Some people think they are being anti-yuppie/anti-status seeker/anti-new money by using "Porsh" instead of Porsche, when actually they are simply flaunting their ignorance. I've also noticed that we Americans seem to like to shorten names to something as close as possible to a sound they can make by grunting. Am I offended by the mis-pronunciation? Hell no. It's not my name. If you want to flaunt your ignorance, I sure as hell am not going to try to stop you ;) I express my sentiments about the whole thing with a T shirt I have, which says (in German) "Porsche made cars after 1965? Who gives a shit?" Bud Osbourne ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 2:44 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content > Except in England when sometimes one will be called a porker. > > In a message dated 31/07/2010 23:47:36 GMT Daylight Time, davriker at nwi.net > writes: > > Porsh is a nick name, just like Chevy is to Chevrolet. Saying "Porsh" > instead of "Porshe" is as engrained in automotive lingo as Chevy is. > So is "Jag" instead of "Jaguar", "Bimmer" instead of BMW. Using the > Slang term "Porsh" is culturally correct when refering to the Car, not > the family. > Dave Riker From jfishbein at snet.net Sat Aug 7 16:34:47 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 15:34:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: References: <7729d.709ed862.398f0397@aol.com> Message-ID: <575447.35722.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> This probably isn't the proper time to ask about the proper pronunciation of Citroen. jay fishbein wallingford, ct ________________________________ From: Bud Osbourne To: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com; davriker at nwi.net; spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Sat, August 7, 2010 4:48:53 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content I had seen Dave's post, a while back, but didn't have time to respond. Actually (and I've owned and driven Porsches for the past 46 years), "Porsh" is not nor has it ever been a nick-name, like "Chevy". "Porsh" is what the newbie 912, then 914, then 924, then 944 & 968, then Boxster, now Cayenne owners called Porsches before they knew what they had purchased (most of them never DID learn how to pronounce it). Back in the day (I'm talking about the 50s and 60s), before Porsche became a yuppie status symbol, the only people who recognized a Porsche were usually true sports car enthusiasts and they knew how it was pronounced. The rest of the public usually thought they were some kind of Karmann-Ghia and didn't pay much attention to them (how I yearn for those days.......). So, basically, to mis-pronounce Porsche is simply another way a yuppie demonstrates his ignorance. Some people think they are being anti-yuppie/anti-status seeker/anti-new money by using "Porsh" instead of Porsche, when actually they are simply flaunting their ignorance. I've also noticed that we Americans seem to like to shorten names to something as close as possible to a sound they can make by grunting. Am I offended by the mis-pronunciation? Hell no. It's not my name. If you want to flaunt your ignorance, I sure as hell am not going to try to stop you ;) I express my sentiments about the whole thing with a T shirt I have, which says (in German) "Porsche made cars after 1965? Who gives a shit?" Bud Osbourne From an5.sprite at gmail.com Sat Aug 7 17:13:44 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 23:13:44 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: <575447.35722.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <7729d.709ed862.398f0397@aol.com><575447.35722.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Or Peugeot Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Jay Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 15:34:47 To: Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content This probably isn't the proper time to ask about the proper pronunciation of Citroen. jay fishbein wallingford, ct ________________________________ From: Bud Osbourne To: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com; davriker at nwi.net; spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Sat, August 7, 2010 4:48:53 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content I had seen Dave's post, a while back, but didn't have time to respond. Actually (and I've owned and driven Porsches for the past 46 years), "Porsh" is not nor has it ever been a nick-name, like "Chevy". "Porsh" is what the newbie 912, then 914, then 924, then 944 & 968, then Boxster, now Cayenne owners called Porsches before they knew what they had purchased (most of them never DID learn how to pronounce it). Back in the day (I'm talking about the 50s and 60s), before Porsche became a yuppie status symbol, the only people who recognized a Porsche were usually true sports car enthusiasts and they knew how it was pronounced. The rest of the public usually thought they were some kind of Karmann-Ghia and didn't pay much attention to them (how I yearn for those days.......). So, basically, to mis-pronounce Porsche is simply another way a yuppie demonstrates his ignorance. Some people think they are being anti-yuppie/anti-status seeker/anti-new money by using "Porsh" instead of Porsche, when actually they are simply flaunting their ignorance. I've also noticed that we Americans seem to like to shorten names to something as close as possible to a sound they can make by grunting. Am I offended by the mis-pronunciation? Hell no. It's not my name. If you want to flaunt your ignorance, I sure as hell am not going to try to stop you ;) I express my sentiments about the whole thing with a T shirt I have, which says (in German) "Porsche made cars after 1965? Who gives a shit?" Bud Osbourne _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From abcoz at hky.com Sat Aug 7 18:05:30 2010 From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 20:05:30 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: <575447.35722.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <7729d.709ed862.398f0397@aol.com> <575447.35722.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <639F9FCAB9CF47B19ECE232E44A32282@OwnerPC> I think that the main difference is that Porsche is more often deliberately mis-pronounced than Citroen, Honda and (I'm sure) others. Bud Osbourne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay" To: Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 6:34 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content > This probably isn't the proper time to ask about the proper pronunciation > of > Citroen. > > jay fishbein > wallingford, ct From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Sat Aug 7 18:33:08 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8) Date: Sat, 07 Aug 2010 19:33:08 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] electric cut out valve In-Reply-To: <4C5D9F3A.3188.4FCA51@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: <4C598F24.23477.6DB961@kk7ss.verizon.net>, <4C5D9F3A.3188.4FCA51@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: <4C5DFB44.20104@tx.rr.com> He needs a Jeep SRT8. Since it is AWD there is enough traction, and it starts with a 6.1L Hemi. > He is building a 'sleeper' to go head-to-head with those Wannabe Honda > Racers.(he hates them with a passion) Big block Chev +FI +NO2 ... > About $13K in the motor so far... > His main problem at the moment is trying to keep the rubber sticking to > the road!! From corvallis at peoplepc.com Sat Aug 7 18:40:30 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 17:40:30 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: <639F9FCAB9CF47B19ECE232E44A32282@OwnerPC> References: <7729d.709ed862.398f0397@aol.com><575447.35722.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <639F9FCAB9CF47B19ECE232E44A32282@OwnerPC> Message-ID: <078C59018AE8404482BDBD47579A4D81@spider> Hyundai ===================================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bud Osbourne Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 5:06 PM To: Jay; spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content I think that the main difference is that Porsche is more often deliberately mis-pronounced than Citroen, Honda and (I'm sure) others. Bud Osbourne ------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay" To: Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 6:34 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content > This probably isn't the proper time to ask about the proper pronunciation > of > Citroen. > > jay fishbein > wallingford, ct _______________________________________________ From spritenut at comcast.net Sat Aug 7 18:43:21 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sat, 07 Aug 2010 20:43:21 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: <575447.35722.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <7729d.709ed862.398f0397@aol.com> <575447.35722.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C5DFDA9.6030104@comcast.net> On 8/7/2010 6:34 PM, Jay wrote: > This probably isn't the proper time to ask about the proper pronunciation of > Citroen. Sit-tro-en Not Sit-tron Now is it Hardly Davidson? or just HD, Hundred dollars -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From soavero at yahoo.com Sat Aug 7 18:50:01 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 17:50:01 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: <639F9FCAB9CF47B19ECE232E44A32282@OwnerPC> Message-ID: <100332.82417.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Sat, 8/7/10, Bud Osbourne wrote: > Honda It's pronounced Hond. Anon From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Sat Aug 7 19:16:02 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:16:02 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: <639F9FCAB9CF47B19ECE232E44A32282@OwnerPC> Message-ID: > Citroen, Honda and (I'm sure) others How do you mispronounce Honda? From corvallis at peoplepc.com Sat Aug 7 19:28:35 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 18:28:35 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: <4C5DFDA9.6030104@comcast.net> References: <7729d.709ed862.398f0397@aol.com><575447.35722.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <4C5DFDA9.6030104@comcast.net> Message-ID: <914F7CBAA4674CA4A497298F8C7317DD@spider> Harley Davidson Oh oh; now you're messing with religion. ...bill in corvallis =================================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank Clarici Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 5:43 PM To: Jay Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content On 8/7/2010 6:34 PM, Jay wrote: > This probably isn't the proper time to ask about the proper pronunciation of Citroen. Sit-tro-en Not Sit-tron Now is it Hardly Davidson? or just HD, Hundred dollars -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ _______________________________________________ From an5.sprite at gmail.com Sat Aug 7 19:45:27 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 21:45:27 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC paris-rhone alternator Message-ID: Hi, I am in the process of rebuilding the alternator out of my 1986 peugeot 505 gas turbo. I made the big mistake of taking things apart a bit too quickly and I not 100% sure where I need the insulating washers between the trio diode ring and the body. does anyone know where I can find an exploded view? The alternator number is A14N88. Also, as I disassembled the pulley and fan I did not find a key on the shaft, all the parts are machined with keyways but no key and there was no way it fell out. Is this a manufacturing error or do some alternators not use a key? Thanks for the help. Steve 59 green bugeye 86 poo-joe From mdrowe at optonline.net Sat Aug 7 19:53:08 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:53:08 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: <575447.35722.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <7729d.709ed862.398f0397@aol.com> <575447.35722.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <427D5A33CB2348718F55662B6F7ADBA4@Home> > This probably isn't the proper time to ask about the proper pronunciation > of > Citroen. Why go that far? I guess that there are very few who know the proper pronunciation of Honda. Michael Rowe From mdrowe at optonline.net Sat Aug 7 20:05:49 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:05:49 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <29CF39DFD1C74B6381DBED984AF9B769@Home> > How do you mispronounce Honda? Handa. Michael Rowe From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Sat Aug 7 20:58:09 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Sat, 07 Aug 2010 19:58:09 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] electric cut out valve In-Reply-To: <4C5DFB44.20104@tx.rr.com> Message-ID: > starts with a 6.1L Hemi Aren't all modern engines Hemis? From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Sat Aug 7 21:03:51 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 20:03:51 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] A creative Craigslist scam hits close to home... Message-ID: <610772.26120.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com> A couple of days ago, my friend Dwight in Tennessee told me about some troubles he's having from a Craigslist scam. I guess this would be considered a form of identity theft. The tale goes like this: A week or so ago my friend gets a call at his house asking when the caller can come pick up his new truck. Dwight tells the guy he must have the wrong number - he has not truck for sale. Caller says this is Dwight XXX at XXX address in Franklin, TN, right - OK, where's my truck? A day or so later, he began getting similar calls and letters from other individuals wanting to pick up their truck. He even got a call from some gov't agency in Oklahoma saying they had a complaint about his business (Dwight doesn't have a business). Turns out what happened is some thief put a 2009 F-Series pickup with enough options to make it a $40K truck on Craigslist and "sold" it for $19K. Apparently he "sold" it multiple times to people too, all of which had these traits in common: A - They didn't have enough sense to have a red flag go up when they see a new truck being sold for less than half price. B - They were all silly enough to send either part or all of the asking price to a PayPal account sight unseen and without speaking to anyone on the phone. The ad only provided an email address, a PayPal account, and Dwight's name and address. The hopeful buyers got his phone number by Googling him. They had enough sense to find him, but not enough to smell a rat? I think most of us here (me included, I hope) are savvy enough to not fall for these scams, but thought I'd pass it along anyway. Poor Dwight has to deal with this for a while now while PayPal and CraigsList and Police and who knows who else gets involved. David Booker Long Island From kk7ss at verizon.net Sat Aug 7 22:37:27 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:37:27 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: <4C5DFDA9.6030104@comcast.net> References: <7729d.709ed862.398f0397@aol.com>, <575447.35722.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>, <4C5DFDA9.6030104@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C5E3487.22430.296FF13@kk7ss.verizon.net> Harley-Davidson pronouced 'Hog'... In the last week of July each year, the loacl HD riders group hosts a nevent named "Hogs & Dogs" at Flat Top Park.. Music, Hot-Dogs and other stuff... Proceeds (all!) go to a local charity.... The Local Honda Goldwing group holds a Poker Run each year... same deal - all proceeds go to a charity... And quite a few Fund Raising Pancake & Sausage breakfasts for the same reasons.... Pancakes, sauages and coffee at 7:00 am in the park in the summer..... great way to start a weekend ;-)) -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 7 Aug 2010 at 20:43, Frank Clarici wrote:\ > Now is it Hardly Davidson? From castlekeep52 at yahoo.com Sun Aug 8 03:44:30 2010 From: castlekeep52 at yahoo.com (Burwell Pike) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 02:44:30 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <764390.43303.qm@web65403.mail.ac4.yahoo.com> A Mazda RX7 13-B rotary engine and transmission weighs 175 pounds less than the the Midget's. The conversion requires very little body modification and you get 148-160 hp stock. --- On Fri, 8/6/10, Billy Zoom wrote: From: Billy Zoom Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MGB engine in a midget? To: "Guy R Day" , "Kyle Werner" Cc: "Spridgets" Date: Friday, August 6, 2010, 12:24 PM > Hunt round for an engine around the same weight as the 1275 this comes in > around 350 pounds with alternator, starter manifolds etc A 1275 is 100 pounds heavier than a 1098? Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/castlekeep52 at yahoo.com From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sun Aug 8 05:02:15 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 07:02:15 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content Message-ID: Well all americans mispronounce Mazda so what chance have you got with those..... In a message dated 08/08/2010 01:36:32 GMT Daylight Time, abcoz at hky.com writes: I think that the main difference is that Porsche is more often deliberately mis-pronounced than Citroen, Honda and (I'm sure) others. Bud Osbourne From kentmclean at comcast.net Sun Aug 8 08:35:17 2010 From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean) Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:35:17 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C5EC0A5.3040809@comcast.net> davriker wrote: > "Bimmer" instead of BMW. WeslakeMonza1330 wrote: > Beemer in the UK. Bimmers have 4 wheels. Beemers have 2. (At least in the US.) Bud Osbourne wrote: > "Porsche made cars after 1965? Who gives a shit?" I give one for a '73 911RS. :) -- Kent McLean '56 100 BN2 '94 BMW R1100RS From bmwwxman at gmail.com Sun Aug 8 09:34:46 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:34:46 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: <4C5EC0A5.3040809@comcast.net> References: <4C5EC0A5.3040809@comcast.net> Message-ID: > Bud Osbourne wrote: > > "Porsche made cars after 1965? Who gives a shit?" > > I give one for a '73 911RS. :) > Have to brag a little here.... *http://tinyurl.com/25npekh * -My nephew Chris Streit's garage a few years ago when he was GT-2 leader for like 3 years in a row. He is now racing in NASA and kicking butt there too with the #15 73 911S you see here. Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From soavero at yahoo.com Sun Aug 8 10:14:20 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 09:14:20 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <553857.8844.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> We've had 2 911s join the parking lot at work recently, 1987 and 2001 vintage, and Chris has been a fantastic resource for things to look for. He's the Clarici of the 911 world. Ron --- On Sun, 8/8/10, Jim Johnson wrote: > From: Jim Johnson > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content > To: "Kent McLean" > Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net > Date: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 10:34 AM > > Bud Osbourne wrote: > > > "Porsche made cars after 1965? Who gives a > shit?" > > > > I give one for a '73 911RS. :) > > > > Have to brag a little here.... > > *http://tinyurl.com/25npekh > > > * > -My nephew Chris Streit's garage a few years ago when he > was GT-2 leader for > like 3 years in a row. He is now racing in NASA and kicking > butt there too > with the #15 73 911S you see here. > > Cheers!! > Jim > In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one > useless man is a > shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a > congress." > John Adams > US diplomat & politician > (1735 - 1826) > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/soavero at yahoo.com From lmacy at phillymgclub.com Sun Aug 8 11:13:42 2010 From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 13:13:42 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: References: <4C5EC0A5.3040809@comcast.net> Message-ID: <84E5039C-FB19-4DA0-BDF8-C843CC1BB577@phillymgclub.com> I had no idea NASA was into racing. What do they race? Space Shuttles vs Apollo? Larry Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. macy at upenn.edu Senior IT Program Director Neuropsychiatry Section Department of Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates Philadelphia, PA 19104 I finally figured out what email is for, it's for communicating with people you'd rather not talk to." G. Carlin Sent via magical iPad! On Aug 8, 2010, at 11:34 AM, Jim Johnson wrote: >> Bud Osbourne wrote: >>> "Porsche made cars after 1965? Who gives a shit?" >> >> I give one for a '73 911RS. :) >> > > Have to brag a little here.... > > *http://tinyurl.com/25npekh > > > * > -My nephew Chris Streit's garage a few years ago when he was GT-2 leader for > like 3 years in a row. He is now racing in NASA and kicking butt there too > with the #15 73 911S you see here. > > Cheers!! > Jim > In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a > shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." > John Adams > US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lmacy at phillymgclub.com From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sun Aug 8 11:48:52 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 13:48:52 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC Message-ID: Hi list, Here in the UK handguns are illegal. However, toy hand guns are fine for kids and my 8 year old daughter likes to dress up as a cowboy complete with holster and cap firing six shooter. Recently on holiday she bought a new six shooter (made in Spain) as the first one wore out inside a year and the replacements didn't fire caps. She's using the plastic holster and belt from the second set. Anyway I'd like to get her a decent leather six shooter holster that will last a long time and she can have years of fun with. I tried the USA (not UK) ebay but didn't find much - any suggested web sites? Thanks Daniel From jackson.skip at yahoo.com Sun Aug 8 11:50:46 2010 From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:50:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Vintage BE A-C Unit Message-ID: <644608.11262.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Who Knew?? E-bay 220650700293 From shop at justbrits.com Sun Aug 8 12:03:57 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:03:57 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: <84E5039C-FB19-4DA0-BDF8-C843CC1BB577@phillymgclub.com> References: <4C5EC0A5.3040809@comcast.net> <84E5039C-FB19-4DA0-BDF8-C843CC1BB577@phillymgclub.com> Message-ID: <4C5EF18D.8080605@justbrits.com> << I had no idea NASA was into racing. What do they race? Space Shuttles vs Apollo? >> Nah Larry, Redstone vs Apollo !! From corvallis at peoplepc.com Sun Aug 8 12:12:18 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 11:12:18 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6F18E3AD5977486984A5EAA60668B810@spider> Does this eBay search show more of what you're looking for? ...bill in corvallis http://tinyurl.com/3xvtjh7 ================================= -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 10:49 AM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC Hi list, Here in the UK handguns are illegal. However, toy hand guns are fine for kids and my 8 year old daughter likes to dress up as a cowboy complete with holster and cap firing six shooter. Recently on holiday she bought a new six shooter (made in Spain) as the first one wore out inside a year and the replacements didn't fire caps. She's using the plastic holster and belt from the second set. Anyway I'd like to get her a decent leather six shooter holster that will last a long time and she can have years of fun with. I tried the USA (not UK) ebay but didn't find much - any suggested web sites? Thanks Daniel _______________________________________________ From abcoz at hky.com Sun Aug 8 12:19:02 2010 From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 14:19:02 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: <4C5EC0A5.3040809@comcast.net> References: <4C5EC0A5.3040809@comcast.net> Message-ID: Having put some seat time in, at speed, in a '73 911Carrera RS, I have to agree with you on that one. The car is one of the sweetest cars I've ever driven. Also put in some time in an '86 911 Turbo (actually a twin turbo, as I recall). Absolutely awesome road car! Bud Osbourne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kent McLean" To: Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content > Bud Osbourne wrote: > > "Porsche made cars after 1965? Who gives a shit?" > > I give one for a '73 911RS. :) > > -- > Kent McLean > '56 100 BN2 > '94 BMW R1100RS From derf247 at gmail.com Sun Aug 8 12:19:25 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 12:19:25 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Ebay is anti-gun. Many consider that un-American. Does amazon.com ship to the UK? You might find something nice and easier to get in Europe somewhere. How's that anti-gun thing working out for you guys? You have ultra low crime, right? There are some nice six shooter air pistols out there, too. Have you seen the little air cartridges that are shaped like bullets? From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Sun Aug 8 12:28:31 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:28:31 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I don't think they're allowed any more. I haven't seen a toy gun and holster here in over twenty years. From corvallis at peoplepc.com Sun Aug 8 12:29:18 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 11:29:18 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Vintage BE A-C Unit (truth in advertising) In-Reply-To: <644608.11262.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <644608.11262.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <3817602AB1FA417EBDE10D5FA4FE5B2C@spider> Bug Eyed Sprite-Heat/AC Unit <> "title says it all really. Heater for a Bug eyed Sprite." http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220650700293 ===================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Skip Jackson Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 10:51 AM To: spridget Subject: [Spridgets] Vintage BE A-C Unit Who Knew?? E-bay 220650700293 _______________________________________________ From kk7ss at verizon.net Sun Aug 8 12:48:34 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:48:34 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C5EFC02.12416.FD71BA@kk7ss.verizon.net> Galco (www.usgalco.com) and DeSantis (www.desantisholster.com) are two that I use... www.frontierleather.com are also very good.. But just google on cowboy leather holsters.... you'll get swamped ;-)) -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 8 Aug 2010 at 13:48, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote: > > Anyway I'd like to get her a decent leather six shooter holster that will > last a long time and she can have years of fun with. I tried the USA (not > UK) ebay but didn't find much - any suggested web sites? From bmwwxman at gmail.com Sun Aug 8 12:56:20 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 13:56:20 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: <84E5039C-FB19-4DA0-BDF8-C843CC1BB577@phillymgclub.com> References: <4C5EC0A5.3040809@comcast.net> <84E5039C-FB19-4DA0-BDF8-C843CC1BB577@phillymgclub.com> Message-ID: National Auto Sport Association, Larry... http://www.nasaproracing.com/ Check out the NASA MidWest GTS-4.... http://www.nasamidwest.com/results/points.asp?points=mw_race Chris swept the last 3 races. In fact, he'd be in first place if he'd run the Gateway race in April!! Couple more races yet this season and he should take first and hold it. Ron is right... Sister's kid IS the Clarici of things Porsche! (Brag Brag Brag Brag...!) Cheers!! Jim On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 12:13 PM, Larry Macy wrote: > I had no idea NASA was into racing. What do they race? Space Shuttles vs > Apollo? > > Larry > > Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. > macy at upenn.edu > Senior IT Program Director > Neuropsychiatry Section > Department of Psychiatry > University of Pennsylvania > 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates > Philadelphia, PA 19104 > > I finally figured out what email is for, it's for communicating with people > you'd rather not talk to." G. Carlin > > Sent via magical iPad! > > On Aug 8, 2010, at 11:34 AM, Jim Johnson wrote: > > >> Bud Osbourne wrote: > >>> "Porsche made cars after 1965? Who gives a shit?" > >> > >> I give one for a '73 911RS. :) > >> > > > > Have to brag a little here.... > > > > *http://tinyurl.com/25npekh > > > > > > * > > -My nephew Chris Streit's garage a few years ago when he was GT-2 leader > for > > like 3 years in a row. He is now racing in NASA and kicking butt there > too > > with the #15 73 911S you see here. > > > > Cheers!! > > Jim > > In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a > > shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." > > John Adams > > US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lmacy at phillymgclub.com > > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From derf247 at gmail.com Sun Aug 8 12:57:13 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 12:57:13 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: <6F18E3AD5977486984A5EAA60668B810@spider> References: <6F18E3AD5977486984A5EAA60668B810@spider> Message-ID: I think he wants a real leather holster. On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 12:12 PM, wrote: > Does this eBay search show more of what you're looking for? ...bill in > corvallis > http://tinyurl.com/3xvtjh7 > =========================== From derf247 at gmail.com Sun Aug 8 13:00:29 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 13:00:29 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Or, contact the guy at holsters.org . He is UK based. Although he probably doesn't have what you want he can probably help you find it. From corvallis at peoplepc.com Sun Aug 8 13:04:14 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 12:04:14 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: References: <6F18E3AD5977486984A5EAA60668B810@spider> Message-ID: I can understand that, but I would not put a real looking holster on a kid with a toy gun in it; some people would mistake the combination for the real thing. ...bill in corvallis ============================================= -----Original Message----- From: derf [mailto:derf247 at gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 11:57 AM To: corvallis at peoplepc.com Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC I think he wants a real leather holster. On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 12:12 PM, wrote: > Does this eBay search show more of what you're looking for? ...bill in > corvallis > http://tinyurl.com/3xvtjh7 > =========================== From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Sun Aug 8 13:44:22 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 12:44:22 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: <4C5EFC02.12416.FD71BA@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: <4C5EFC02.12416.FD71BA@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: I think you meant www.frontiergunleather.com Mike MacLean 60 Sprite 56 BN2 On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 11:48 AM, Dave G. wrote: > Galco (www.usgalco.com) and DeSantis (www.desantisholster.com) are > two that I use... > > www.frontierleather.com are also very good.. > > But just google on cowboy leather holsters.... you'll get swamped ;-)) > > -- > Dave G. KK7SS > DN06ig > '65 Sprite - work in progress > '76 Midget - nearly ready > > > On 8 Aug 2010 at 13:48, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote: > > > > > Anyway I'd like to get her a decent leather six shooter holster that will > > last a long time and she can have years of fun with. I tried the USA (not > > UK) ebay but didn't find much - any suggested web sites? > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/rrengineer at dslextreme.com From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Sun Aug 8 13:47:18 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 14:47:18 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: <4C5E3487.22430.296FF13@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: <7729d.709ed862.398f0397@aol.com>, <575447.35722.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>, <4C5DFDA9.6030104@comcast.net> <4C5E3487.22430.296FF13@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: <2042AD91-4121-4977-B11F-7B1A87EA75E9@comcast.net> Around here a common mispronunciation is motor cycle... Lester On Aug 7, 2010, at 11:37 PM, Dave G. wrote: > Harley-Davidson pronouced 'Hog'... snip > > -- > Dave G. KK7SS > DN06ig > '65 Sprite - work in progress > '76 Midget - nearly ready > > > On 7 Aug 2010 at 20:43, Frank Clarici wrote:\ >> Now is it Hardly Davidson? > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From bmwwxman at gmail.com Sun Aug 8 14:13:40 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 15:13:40 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsches and eBay, no Spridget content In-Reply-To: <2042AD91-4121-4977-B11F-7B1A87EA75E9@comcast.net> References: <7729d.709ed862.398f0397@aol.com> <575447.35722.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <4C5DFDA9.6030104@comcast.net> <4C5E3487.22430.296FF13@kk7ss.verizon.net> <2042AD91-4121-4977-B11F-7B1A87EA75E9@comcast.net> Message-ID: Hardly Ableson... So much noise! So little power! Jim On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 2:47 PM, Lester wrote: > Around here a common mispronunciation is motor cycle... > > Lester > > > On Aug 7, 2010, at 11:37 PM, Dave G. wrote: > > > Harley-Davidson pronouced 'Hog'... > > snip > > > > > -- > > Dave G. KK7SS > > DN06ig > > '65 Sprite - work in progress > > '76 Midget - nearly ready > > > > > > On 7 Aug 2010 at 20:43, Frank Clarici wrote:\ > >> Now is it Hardly Davidson? > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From derf247 at gmail.com Sun Aug 8 15:31:21 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 15:31:21 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Vintage BE A-C Unit (truth in advertising) In-Reply-To: <3817602AB1FA417EBDE10D5FA4FE5B2C@spider> References: <644608.11262.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <3817602AB1FA417EBDE10D5FA4FE5B2C@spider> Message-ID: One could remove the heater core and put an A/C evaporator in there. From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Sun Aug 8 16:26:35 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 22:26:35 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Vintage BE A-C Unit (truth in advertising) In-Reply-To: References: <644608.11262.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>, <3817602AB1FA417EBDE10D5FA4FE5B2C@spider>, Message-ID: Why would you want to evaporate your AC? ;) 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 ) http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 15:31:21 -0600 > From: derf247 at gmail.com > To: corvallis at peoplepc.com > CC: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Vintage BE A-C Unit (truth in advertising) > > One could remove the heater core and put an A/C evaporator in there. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/robertduquette at sympatico.ca From spritenut at comcast.net Sun Aug 8 17:55:15 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:55:15 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: References: <6F18E3AD5977486984A5EAA60668B810@spider> Message-ID: <4C5F43E3.2080709@comcast.net> On 8/8/2010 3:04 PM, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote: > I can understand that, but I would not put a real looking holster on a kid > with a toy gun in it; some people would mistake the combination for the real > thing. ...bill in corvallis Only cops, and ONLY in America. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ Lots of Sprites From shop at justbrits.com Sun Aug 8 18:33:24 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:33:24 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: <4C5F43E3.2080709@comcast.net> References: <6F18E3AD5977486984A5EAA60668B810@spider> <4C5F43E3.2080709@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C5F4CD4.50602@justbrits.com> << Only cops, >> And how many of the Toms River P.D. have been SHOT& killed "on the job", Frank ?? Me From millerls at ado13.com Sun Aug 8 18:35:57 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 17:35:57 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Rod Hill Message-ID: <7FAB27AA-5638-48BB-B72C-9C1334785DD0@ado13.com> Anybody know the email address for Rod Hill? Rod, if you see this drop me a line. Larry Miller From nases at verizon.net Sun Aug 8 18:49:31 2010 From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase) Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:49:31 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Horn wiring Message-ID: I'm having bad luck with wiring a horn. The horn has the 4 spade connectors on two separate points on the horn. Before mounting it I tested it and it worked. After mounting I again used one wire to each of two separate " V " connections. I reconnected the battery and the horn sounded without using the switch then would not work again. Am I screwing this up? Phil Nase Quakertown, PA From shop at justbrits.com Sun Aug 8 19:02:00 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:02:00 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C5F5388.7090109@justbrits.com> derF wrote: << Or, contact the guy at holsters.org . He is UK based. Although he probably doesn't have what you want he can probably help you find it. >> Gun guys be SURE to check the site out !!!!!! Tnx, derf !! Ed From spritenut at comcast.net Sun Aug 8 19:09:39 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:09:39 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: <4C5F4CD4.50602@justbrits.com> References: <6F18E3AD5977486984A5EAA60668B810@spider> <4C5F43E3.2080709@comcast.net> <4C5F4CD4.50602@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C5F5553.9060001@comcast.net> On 8/8/2010 8:33 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > << Only cops, >> > > And how many of the Toms River P.D. have been SHOT& killed > "on the job", Frank ?? Not a one. This ain't the south side of Chicago you know. From kk7ss at verizon.net Sun Aug 8 19:13:14 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:13:14 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: <4C5F43E3.2080709@comcast.net> References: , , <4C5F43E3.2080709@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C5F562A.13954.25D9FE3@kk7ss.verizon.net> There's been a lot of gun homicides in the UIK lately Check the BBC news web site.. And this surprised mke.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-10879719 Not quite 'Dixon of Dock Green' (UK related TV show)!! -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 8 Aug 2010 at 19:55, Frank Clarici wrote: > > Only cops, and ONLY in America. From spritenut at comcast.net Sun Aug 8 19:14:37 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:14:37 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] F1 Kart Racing Message-ID: <4C5F567D.4050900@comcast.net> I did it today and had a blast except for the Nomex suit. Nice course down at the new NJ Motorsports Park in Millville, NJ. I want to know how you vintage racers stay cool or at least keep your nuts dry when all wrapped up in all that gear? And it was only 80* out today when we started out 11:00 am. I just can't imagine 95*, high humidity, and that suit being anything but torture. Great time, real racing in little go karts that do 55 mph, not that any of our 14 man team got to 40 mph in any of the 4 races but it was still a blast. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ Lots of Sprites From dlh2001 at comcast.net Sun Aug 8 19:15:41 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 21:15:41 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Horn wiring In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: If it's the Bugeye stock horn then the problem is usually up at the horn switch/brush/ring on the steering wheel. It's easy to get a short up there, thus causing the horn to go into the on condition. Disconnect the horn and re-test on the bench and make sure it's OK. If not then you need to re-adjust the points in the horn. Then go troubleshoot the horn button/brush/wiper etc... up at the wheel. Usually the brass wiper on the plinth shorts to the inside of the wheel. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Phil Nase Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 8:50 PM To: net Spridgets at autox. team. Net Subject: [Spridgets] Horn wiring I'm having bad luck with wiring a horn. The horn has the 4 spade connectors on two separate points on the horn. Before mounting it I tested it and it worked. After mounting I again used one wire to each of two separate " V " connections. I reconnected the battery and the horn sounded without using the switch then would not work again. Am I screwing this up? Phil Nase Quakertown, PA Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/dlh2001 at comcast.net From mhagopian at hoppetool.com Sun Aug 8 19:45:50 2010 From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 21:45:50 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] F1 Kart Racing In-Reply-To: <4C5F567D.4050900@comcast.net> References: <4C5F567D.4050900@comcast.net> Message-ID: <2E150AD9-4455-408B-A2F9-24F48552FDB8@hoppetool.com> Some people run a cool suit but it's expensive, like 400 bucks so some people make theirs by using surgical equipment, like finding someone who had thier acl done and using that pump and cooler and just buying the t shirt for 40 dollars Sincerely, Matt Hagopian On Aug 8, 2010, at 9:14 PM, Frank Clarici wrote: > I did it today and had a blast except for the Nomex suit. > Nice course down at the new NJ Motorsports Park in Millville, NJ. > I want to know how you vintage racers stay cool or at least keep your nuts dry when all wrapped up in all that gear? > And it was only 80* out today when we started out 11:00 am. > I just can't imagine 95*, high humidity, and that suit being anything but torture. > Great time, real racing in little go karts that do 55 mph, not that any of our 14 man team got to 40 mph in any of the 4 races but it was still a blast. > -- > Frank Clarici > Toms River, NJ > Lots of Sprites > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/mhagopian at hoppetool.com From soavero at yahoo.com Sun Aug 8 20:31:53 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 19:31:53 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] F1 Kart Racing In-Reply-To: <4C5F567D.4050900@comcast.net> Message-ID: <584832.50956.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Sun, 8/8/10, Frank Clarici wrote: > I want to know how you vintage racers stay cool or at least > keep your nuts dry when all wrapped up in all that gear? The rich guys have "Coolsuits" with ice water that runs through a shirt with tubes in it; us economically challenged Bugeye guys sometimes stick our balaclavas in the ice chest and ice bags in our suits. Pretty much, though, we just suffer. I only did karting once, but it was damn, damn close to road racing! I'm going to definitely do more, as there are some great tracks around here (indoors, too!). Targa Newfoundland is only a month away (thanks, Dave Woerpel for screwing the car together!!! I haven't even seen the thing yet). Average high for the dates of the races is 58F. I'm very much looking forward to that. Driving a Studebaker for 1400 twisty miles, not so much... Ron From derf247 at gmail.com Sun Aug 8 21:16:33 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 21:16:33 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Vintage BE A-C Unit (truth in advertising) In-Reply-To: References: <644608.11262.qm@web46402.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> <3817602AB1FA417EBDE10D5FA4FE5B2C@spider> Message-ID: On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 4:26 PM, wrote: > Why would you want to evaporate your AC? ;) > Evaporation is what makes A/C work. But, don't worry, shortly after evaporation the media is expected to condense again. From kk7ss at verizon.net Sun Aug 8 21:20:12 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:20:12 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: <4C5F5388.7090109@justbrits.com> References: , , <4C5F5388.7090109@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C5F73EC.25462.2D1DD33@kk7ss.verizon.net> FWIW He used to trade as Horseshoe leather.... I have one of his SOB holsters in horsehide.... work of art.... -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 8 Aug 2010 at 20:02, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > << Or, contact the guy at holsters.org . From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com Sun Aug 8 22:20:27 2010 From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 00:20:27 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Computer Question, No LBC... Message-ID: I replaced the motherboard and now the computer does not recognize the CD-ROM or DVD-RW drives. The hard drive LED stays on all the time too. It is an older emachines box with Win XP. Any ideas? Thanks! -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From bmwwxman at gmail.com Sun Aug 8 22:24:03 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 23:24:03 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: <4C5F73EC.25462.2D1DD33@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: <4C5F5388.7090109@justbrits.com> <4C5F73EC.25462.2D1DD33@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: The best in the business for custom rigs.... http://www.arvoojalaholstercompany.com Arvo was the real deal. Taught all the Hollywood types to quick draw and was himself world champ for a few years. His daughter still makes the custom rigs.... Cheers!! Jim On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 10:20 PM, Dave G. wrote: > FWIW He used to trade as Horseshoe leather.... I have one of his SOB > holsters in horsehide.... work of art.... > > -- > Dave G. KK7SS > DN06ig > '65 Sprite - work in progress > '76 Midget - nearly ready > > > On 8 Aug 2010 at 20:02, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > > > << Or, contact the guy at holsters.org . > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From kk7ss at verizon.net Sun Aug 8 23:30:15 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:30:15 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Computer Question, No LBC... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C5F9267.6403.38B5D@kk7ss.verizon.net> Check the BIOS setup first... -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 9 Aug 2010 at 0:20, CosmicMag1380 wrote: > I replaced the motherboard and now the computer does not recognize the > CD-ROM or DVD-RW drives. The hard drive LED stays on all the time too. > It is an older emachines box with Win XP. Any ideas? From derf247 at gmail.com Sun Aug 8 23:47:43 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 23:47:43 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Computer Question, No LBC... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Go into the boot menu and see if you have everything square there. Press tab during startup, when you see the emachines logo.(Some PCs use F8, but I think emachines is tab, if neither work, try F2) You have to tell it some stuff, boot order, etc. Maybe google the motherboard model number and "cmos setup" On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 10:20 PM, CosmicMag1380 wrote: > I replaced the motherboard and now the computer does not recognize the > CD-ROM or DVD-RW drives. The hard drive LED stays on all the time too. > It is an older emachines box with Win XP. Any ideas? From george.brokaw at cox.net Mon Aug 9 04:53:11 2010 From: george.brokaw at cox.net (Paul Herder) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 05:53:11 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Computer Question, No LBC... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <052e01cb37b1$0fa60a30$2ef21e90$@cox.net> Check to see if the IDE cable is the correct way around (red strip to Pin 1). I mention this as you stated that the "HD LED stays on all the time" and that is an indication of the cable not on the proper pins. Paul -----Original Message----- I replaced the motherboard and now the computer does not recognize the CD-ROM or DVD-RW drives. The hard drive LED stays on all the time too. It is an older emachines box with Win XP. Any ideas? Thanks! -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 08:17:50 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 07:17:50 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel Stud Message-ID: I snapped a wheel stud with my air wrench (weak SOB). Came off with not much pressure. . typically I have to hand tighten after I use the air wrench. . but this thing just snapped. Hard to replace. . to get the broken one out? I am tempted to put a bead weld on the top of the damn thing and pop the weld off with a big hammer and chisel is I need to ever change the tyre. Kirk 591275 From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 08:47:13 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 08:47:13 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel Stud In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Front or rear? If front you can repack the wheel bearings while you're in there. The studs press in from the back side of the hub. You can press them in or use a lug nut (backward) and washer to pull them in. From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 08:54:42 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 08:54:42 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel Stud In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: IIRC, you might be able to change a broken stud without removing the hub. You'll have to remove the brake disc (front) or drum (rear). Drive broken part out (in, actually) with hammer/punch (wear eye protection). Set new stud in hole (from rear). Use a washer and thread the lug nut on with the flat shoulder toward the washer. Tighten lug nut until stud seats. From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 08:56:17 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 08:56:17 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel Stud In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: You should seriously consider replacing all the studs with something newer and stronger. If one failed................ From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 09:03:37 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 10:03:37 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Computer Question, No LBC... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Chuck the whole thing into a dumpster. You know they are spawn of the devil.... Cheers!! Jim On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 11:20 PM, CosmicMag1380 wrote: > I replaced the motherboard and now the computer does not recognize the > CD-ROM or DVD-RW drives. The hard drive LED stays on all the time too. > It is an older emachines box with Win XP. Any ideas? > > Thanks! > -- > Kent From grday at btinternet.com Mon Aug 9 09:51:49 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:51:49 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel Stud References: Message-ID: I heard of one of them air-rioplanes that crashed. If one failed................ :-) ----- Original Message ----- From: "derf" To: "Kirk Hargreaves" Cc: Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 3:56 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Wheel Stud > You should seriously consider replacing all the studs with something > newer and stronger. > If one failed................ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grday at btinternet.com From stevenm at optonline.net Mon Aug 9 10:05:38 2010 From: stevenm at optonline.net (Steven Michelsen) Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:05:38 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Computer Question, No LBC... References: Message-ID: <0F52DCDE3EA1494C89D9104E0BF19942@1705n3> Kent, Does it boot up? If not try the cable trick mentioned earlier. Some cables have a notch to prevent setting the wrong way around and some do not. One wire on the edge of the ribbon will be red (?), I believe that's the power, considered # 0 or 1. Maybe your connector on the MB is marked... If it does boot then maybe you'll need to be reinstalling some drivers. Go to the "add new hardware" control panel and let windows look for hardware that's not installed. First try to let windows find the drivers on it's own; it might. If it all goes to heck, for $300 you can get a nice machine with likely better specs than yours at Walmart. good luck, Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "CosmicMag1380" To: "Spridgets" Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 12:20 AM Subject: [Spridgets] Computer Question, No LBC... >I replaced the motherboard and now the computer does not recognize the > CD-ROM or DVD-RW drives. The hard drive LED stays on all the time too. > It is an older emachines box with Win XP. Any ideas? > > Thanks! > -- > Kent > 1960 Bugeye > 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/stevenm at optonline.net From mgmaven at bellsouth.net Mon Aug 9 10:37:32 2010 From: mgmaven at bellsouth.net (Bob Spruck) Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:37:32 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel Stud In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <20100809163657.23DA7187877@autox.team.net> I replaced the stock 3/8 " studs on my '67 vintage race car with 7/16" studs from Pep Boys just to gain the extra strength and length. I removed the four hubs and drilled the holes in the hubs to the correct diameter to accommodate the serrations on the studs and pressed them in. I also opened up the holes in the drums and axles on the rear. I drew them tight by bolting them to a wheel which also insured all four were parallel to each other. After quite a few on-off cycles of race tires, rain tires, garage tires, and other maintenance, one stud spun and I had to use a ziz-wheel to cut through the nut and stud. The permanent fix involved bolting the hubs to a wheel to insure parallelness and putting a spot of weld on the backside where the head of the larger stud sits against the back surface of the hub. I did this on all 16 studs just to make sure. Never a problem since. I wrote an article for the defunct Sprite/Midget Magazine with all the details, including part numbers, sizes, photos, etc. that I can send you off list if you want. Bob At 10:17 AM 8/9/2010, Kirk Hargreaves wrote: >I snapped a wheel stud with my air wrench (weak SOB). Came off with not >much pressure. . typically I have to hand tighten after I use the air >wrench. . but this thing just snapped. > >Hard to replace. . to get the broken one out? I am tempted to put a bead >weld on the top of the damn thing and pop the weld off with a big hammer and >chisel is I need to ever change the tyre. > >Kirk > >591275 >_______________________________________________ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Mon Aug 9 10:44:38 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 12:44:38 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Computer Question, No LBC... Message-ID: The Hard drive LED is probably because it's mis-wired on the board. I usually find while the instructions are clear which is + and - nothing else. Trial and error works for me. Sometimes when changing a mother board you need to install new drivers that are on the disc that came with the board. Hope this works for you - I'll be posting my own motherboard questions when I get time! Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 09/08/2010 05:36:06 GMT Daylight Time, cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com writes: replaced the motherboard and now the computer does not recognize the CD-ROM or DVD-RW drives. The hard drive LED stays on all the time too. It is an older emachines box with Win XP. Any ideas? Thanks! -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Mon Aug 9 11:51:37 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 17:51:37 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel Stud In-Reply-To: References: , , Message-ID: I was once flying on an old-style 4 prop plane. Partway through the flight one engine conks out. The pilot comes over the intercom to advise the passengers that one engine is dead, but the plane is perfectly capable of flying on three, although this will delay their arrival time by one hour. A while later, the pilot advises the passengers that unfortunately, a second engine has ceased to function. He reassures them that the plane can fly on only two engines, but their arrival time will now be delayed by 3 hours. Shortly after, the pilot has more bad news - the 3rd engine is not working, but he reassures everyone again that the plane is perfectly capable of continuing with only one engine working, but that their arrival time will now be delayed by 7 hours. At this news, I can no longer contain my frustration. I turned to the passenger sitting next to me and said "Boy that's just great - if the 4th engine stops working we're going to be up here forever!". ---------------------------------------- > From: grday at btinternet.com > To: derf247 at gmail.com; khargreaves2 at gmail.com > Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:51:49 +0100 > CC: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Wheel Stud > > I heard of one of them air-rioplanes that crashed. > If one failed................ > :-) > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "derf" > To: "Kirk Hargreaves" > Cc: > Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 3:56 PM > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Wheel Stud > > >> You should seriously consider replacing all the studs with something >> newer and stronger. >> If one failed................ >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grday at btinternet.com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/robertduquette at sympatico.ca From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 12:12:30 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 13:12:30 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel Stud In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Around here the first liar doesn't stand a chance. Cheers!! Jim On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 12:51 PM, wrote: > I was once flying on an old-style 4 prop plane. Partway through the flight > one > engine conks out. The pilot comes over the intercom to advise the > passengers > that one engine is dead, but the plane is perfectly capable of flying on > three, although this will delay their arrival time by one hour. A while > later, > the pilot advises the passengers that unfortunately, a second engine has > ceased to function. He reassures them that the plane can fly on only two > engines, but their arrival time will now be delayed by 3 hours. Shortly > after, > the pilot has more bad news - the 3rd engine is not working, but he > reassures > everyone again that the plane is perfectly capable of continuing with only > one > engine working, but that their arrival time will now be delayed by 7 hours. > At > this news, I can no longer contain my frustration. I turned to the > passenger > sitting next to me and said "Boy that's just great - if the 4th engine > stops > working we're going to be up here forever!". From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 12:50:31 2010 From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 14:50:31 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Computer Question, No LBC... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks to all who replied with suggestions, even Jim who said to chuck it in the dumpster because it is the spawn of the devil! Turned out that I had the CD-ROM and DVD-RW on the wrong channel. Changed that and all is good in cyberspace once again. I really did not want to buy a new computer as I have 3 presently. Two have Win XP and one with Vista. All the new one have Win 7 and all my software would not work on that... Plus my extra hard drives are the old sytle and won't plug into a new computer without adapters! Now to start over again and build another out of all the spare parts that I seem to have collected. -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From corvallis at peoplepc.com Mon Aug 9 12:51:58 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 11:51:58 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] FW: Wheel Stud Message-ID: <506B5A369D5C41CD9EC10D5139B49CDA@spider> Obviously a person to be taken seriously: "Driving his 1967 MG Midget, Robert Spruck '65 became the F-Production 2001 Vintage National Champion last December at Roebling Road Raceway just outside Savannah, Ga." ...bill in corvallis http://www.lafayette.edu/news.php/view/111 ======================================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Spruck Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 9:38 AM To: Kirk Hargreaves; spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Wheel Stud I replaced the stock 3/8 " studs on my '67 vintage race car with 7/16" studs from Pep Boys just to gain the extra strength and length. I removed the four hubs and drilled the holes in the hubs to the correct diameter to accommodate the serrations on the studs and pressed them in. I also opened up the holes in the drums and axles on the rear. I drew them tight by bolting them to a wheel which also insured all four were parallel to each other. After quite a few on-off cycles of race tires, rain tires, garage tires, and other maintenance, one stud spun and I had to use a ziz-wheel to cut through the nut and stud. The permanent fix involved bolting the hubs to a wheel to insure parallelness and putting a spot of weld on the backside where the head of the larger stud sits against the back surface of the hub. I did this on all 16 studs just to make sure. Never a problem since. I wrote an article for the defunct Sprite/Midget Magazine with all the details, including part numbers, sizes, photos, etc. that I can send you off list if you want. Bob ================================== At 10:17 AM 8/9/2010, Kirk Hargreaves wrote: >I snapped a wheel stud with my air wrench (weak SOB). Came off with not >much pressure. . typically I have to hand tighten after I use the air >wrench. . but this thing just snapped. > >Hard to replace. . to get the broken one out? I am tempted to put a bead >weld on the top of the damn thing and pop the weld off with a big hammer and >chisel is I need to ever change the tyre. > >Kirk From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Mon Aug 9 12:57:31 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 13:57:31 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel Stud In-Reply-To: References: , , Message-ID: Like the Ron White joke... when a fellow passenger asked how far would the plane go with the engines dead," all the way to the scene of the crash. I bet we beat the ambulances there by 15 minutes!" Lester .. yeah, he's got better delivery than I do.. ;-) On Aug 9, 2010, at 12:51 PM, wrote: > I was once flying on an old-style 4 prop plane. Partway through the > flight one > engine conks out. The pilot comes over the intercom to advise the > passengers > that one engine is dead, but the plane is perfectly capable of > flying on > three, although this will delay their arrival time by one hour. A > while later, > the pilot advises the passengers that unfortunately, a second engine > has > ceased to function. He reassures them that the plane can fly on only > two > engines, but their arrival time will now be delayed by 3 hours. > Shortly after, > the pilot has more bad news - the 3rd engine is not working, but he > reassures > everyone again that the plane is perfectly capable of continuing > with only one > engine working, but that their arrival time will now be delayed by 7 > hours. At > this news, I can no longer contain my frustration. I turned to the > passenger > sitting next to me and said "Boy that's just great - if the 4th > engine stops > working we're going to be up here forever!". > > > > > ---------------------------------------- >> From: grday at btinternet.com >> To: derf247 at gmail.com; khargreaves2 at gmail.com >> Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:51:49 +0100 >> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net >> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Wheel Stud >> >> I heard of one of them air-rioplanes that crashed. >> If one failed................ >> :-) >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "derf" >> To: "Kirk Hargreaves" >> Cc: >> Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 3:56 PM >> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Wheel Stud >> >> >>> You should seriously consider replacing all the studs with something >>> newer and stronger. >>> If one failed................ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >>> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >>> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >>> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >>> Unsubscribe/Manage: >>> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grday at btinternet.com >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/robertduquette at sympatico.ca > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From heard at datatrontech.net Mon Aug 9 13:02:58 2010 From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard Saxon) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:02:58 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Zinc plating Message-ID: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> I want to make a zinc electroplater for small stuff like nuts and bolts. The stuff I'm reading on the Net says to use zinc chloride and ammonium chloride for the electrolyte. Is this the correct stuff and if so, what strengths and ratios? Also, how are you prepping the parts? Is sandblasting enough or do I need to give them an acid bath? Thanks, Heard From maine2me at yahoo.com Mon Aug 9 13:14:57 2010 From: maine2me at yahoo.com (Dan Dwelley) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 12:14:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Computer Question, No LBC... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <900503.44201.qm@web114105.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Your old software should work on Win7. You will need to use "Compatibility Mode". It'll let you run the program as if it were running on XP, Vista, etc. This works on most software. Dan ----- Original Message ---- From: CosmicMag1380 To: Spridgets Sent: Mon, August 9, 2010 2:50:31 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Computer Question, No LBC... Thanks to all who replied with suggestions, even Jim who said to chuck it in the dumpster because it is the spawn of the devil! Turned out that I had the CD-ROM and DVD-RW on the wrong channel. Changed that and all is good in cyberspace once again. I really did not want to buy a new computer as I have 3 presently. Two have Win XP and one with Vista. All the new one have Win 7 and all my software would not work on that... Plus my extra hard drives are the old sytle and won't plug into a new computer without adapters! Now to start over again and build another out of all the spare parts that I seem to have collected. -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/maine2me at yahoo.com From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Mon Aug 9 13:22:16 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 19:22:16 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel Stud In-Reply-To: References: , , , , , Message-ID: I could hardly claim to be the first!! ;) Doesn't stand a chance at what? ---------------------------------------- > > Around here the first liar doesn't stand a chance. > > Cheers!! > Jim > > On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 12:51 PM, wrote: > >> "Boy that's just great - if the 4th engine stops >> working we're going to be up here forever!". > _______________________________________________ From corvallis at peoplepc.com Mon Aug 9 13:33:52 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 12:33:52 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Zinc plating In-Reply-To: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> References: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> Message-ID: <166E4765CB154EE6AC10537413C1C61F@spider> All of the chemicals you may use are very dangerous; do this outside or in an area with several box fans blowing thru the area. Use face shield of some sort and don't breathe during the process. :-) ...bill in corvallis ============================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Heard Saxon Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 12:03 PM To: 'Spridgets List' Subject: [Spridgets] Zinc plating I want to make a zinc electroplater for small stuff like nuts and bolts. The stuff I'm reading on the Net says to use zinc chloride and ammonium chloride for the electrolyte. Is this the correct stuff and if so, what strengths and ratios? Also, how are you prepping the parts? Is sandblasting enough or do I need to give them an acid bath? Thanks, Heard _______________________________________________ From lists at dinospider.com Mon Aug 9 13:36:45 2010 From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour) Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:36:45 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Zinc plating In-Reply-To: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> References: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> Message-ID: <4C6058CD.9090609@dinospider.com> Can't answer to the solution you need since I buy mine. But all I have done is glass bead the parts before plating and never a issue. mike On 08/09/2010 12:02 PM, Heard Saxon wrote: > I want to make a zinc electroplater for small stuff like nuts and bolts. > The stuff I'm reading on the Net says to use zinc chloride and ammonium > chloride for the electrolyte. Is this the correct stuff and if so, what > strengths and ratios? Also, how are you prepping the parts? Is > sandblasting enough or do I need to give them an acid bath? > > Thanks, > Heard > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lists at dinospider.com From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Mon Aug 9 13:39:50 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 19:39:50 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Computer Question, No LBC... In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100809193950.LXU5G.110440.root@cdptpa-web18-z02> I have been using PC's ever since the original IBM PC. I upgraded my home computer to Win7 (32 bit), and so far it has run all of my software dating back years and years. I haven't found anything it won't run. WinXP used to have the options of running programs in different compatibility modes. I don't know if Win7 has that or not. You could right click on the shortcut used to execute the program and it had a way to choose if you wanted to run it as a WinXP program, Win98 or even Win95. Depending on what version of Win7 you have, you can download from Microsoft and install WinXP in a virtual machine, and then it should run any PC software ever written. I have seen consumer-level computers advertised with the 64 bit version of Win7. I have no idea why they would sell a machine like this to consumers, first since consumers don't typically need the advantages of the 64 bit OS and second because the 64 bit OS will certainly not run any 16 bit software, whether that software was written for an old version of DOS or one of the early Windows versions like Win3.1. That is why MS came up with the option of using WinXP in a virtual machine, because that is how you would run the older software in the new 64 bit OS. If you have older IDE hard drives, they are old enough that they SHOULD NOT be used for anything important. The era beginning about 10 years ago was one of the worst in terms of hard drive reliability. The industry seems to have recovered and most newer SATA drives are better. I don't know about your old machines but my newest computer still has IDE ports on the motherboard, so if I really wanted to I could connect an old IDE hard drive to it. Our company bought 5 custom computers in about 2001, each with 2 hard drives, and within 3 years 9 of the 10 hard drives had failed and been replaced. Four years ago we chunked those computers and bought 5 new ones. No hard drives have failed in those computers. > I really did not want to buy a new computer as I have 3 presently. Two > have Win XP and one with Vista. All the new one have Win 7 and all my > software would not work on that... Plus my extra hard drives are the > old sytle and won't plug into a new computer without adapters! From bkitterer at me.com Mon Aug 9 14:03:00 2010 From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob) Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:03:00 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Zinc plating In-Reply-To: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> References: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> Message-ID: Heard, Can not help on the chemicals but have another comment. I would assume that you you are looking at just doing a few part at a time. If that is the case but you will have a reasonable number to do over time I would suggest waiting until you have a good size stack of parts and take them to a commercial plater. It has been a few years but I had almost everything that needed zinc plating on my BE done for $30 to $50 by doing it in one big batch. They do the cleaning, prep, plating and have to take care of the mess. The key to doing this is to have enough parts to get up to or just over their base start up price. As I recall the cost of the chemicals and tanks were close to this price. Which ever way you go good luck. Bob Kitterer 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage On Aug 9, 2010, at 12:02 PM, Heard Saxon wrote: > I want to make a zinc electroplater for small stuff like nuts and bolts. > The stuff I'm reading on the Net says to use zinc chloride and ammonium > chloride for the electrolyte. Is this the correct stuff and if so, what > strengths and ratios? Also, how are you prepping the parts? Is > sandblasting enough or do I need to give them an acid bath? > > Thanks, > Heard > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bkitterer at mac.com From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 14:03:40 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 13:03:40 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons Message-ID: I stopped by our local Harley dealership yesterday to find that there are very few new bikes on the floor. Before the economy took a dive, the place used to have several new bikes lined up against each other. Of course if you talk to the owner I am sure he would say that "everything is fine." But when you look at the situation. . it (at least to me) does not look very healthy? Just thought I would mention as I was caught off guard by the lack of bikes in the place. Kirk 591275 From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 14:32:08 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:32:08 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Computer Question, No LBC... In-Reply-To: <20100809193950.LXU5G.110440.root@cdptpa-web18-z02> References: <20100809193950.LXU5G.110440.root@cdptpa-web18-z02> Message-ID: One word: LINUX Cheers!! Jimindodgecity On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 2:39 PM, wrote: > I have been using PC's ever since the original IBM PC. I upgraded my home > computer to Win7 (32 bit), and so far it has run all of my software dating > back years and years. I haven't found anything it won't run. > > WinXP used to have the options of running programs in different > compatibility modes. I don't know if Win7 has that or not. You could right > click on the shortcut used to execute the program and it had a way to choose > if you wanted to run it as a WinXP program, Win98 or even Win95. > > Depending on what version of Win7 you have, you can download from Microsoft > and install WinXP in a virtual machine, and then it should run any PC > software ever written. I have seen consumer-level computers advertised with > the 64 bit version of Win7. I have no idea why they would sell a machine > like this to consumers, first since consumers don't typically need the > advantages of the 64 bit OS and second because the 64 bit OS will certainly > not run any 16 bit software, whether that software was written for an old > version of DOS or one of the early Windows versions like Win3.1. That is > why MS came up with the option of using WinXP in a virtual machine, because > that is how you would run the older software in the new 64 bit OS. > > If you have older IDE hard drives, they are old enough that they SHOULD NOT > be used for anything important. The era beginning about 10 years ago was > one of the worst in terms of hard drive reliability. The industry seems to > have recovered and most newer SATA drives are better. I don't know about > your old machines but my newest computer still has IDE ports on the > motherboard, so if I really wanted to I could connect an old IDE hard drive > to it. Our company bought 5 custom computers in about 2001, each with 2 > hard drives, and within 3 years 9 of the 10 hard drives had failed and been > replaced. Four years ago we chunked those computers and bought 5 new ones. > No hard drives have failed in those computers. > > > > I really did not want to buy a new computer as I have 3 presently. Two > > have Win XP and one with Vista. All the new one have Win 7 and all my > > software would not work on that... Plus my extra hard drives are the > > old sytle and won't plug into a new computer without adapters! > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 14:37:41 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:37:41 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Zinc plating In-Reply-To: References: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> Message-ID: I agree with you, Bob, insofar as doing a whole big batch but I am finding that the EPA restrictions are killing the plating business. I recently had a pile of stuff for an old motorcycle and tried to contact my old plating sources. They are all closed up!! It's harder than heck to find a good chrome plater anymore!! Cad plating may be cheaper than chrome but a lot of the cad platers have closed their doors! Now days you have to ship everything half way across the country. Cheers!! Jimindodgecity On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 3:03 PM, Kitterer Bob wrote: > Heard, > > Can not help on the chemicals but have another comment. I would assume > that you you are looking at just doing a few part at a time. If that is the > case but you will have a reasonable number to do over time I would suggest > waiting until you have a good size stack of parts and take them to a > commercial plater. It has been a few years but I had almost everything that > needed zinc plating on my BE done for $30 to $50 by doing it in one big > batch. They do the cleaning, prep, plating and have to take care of the > mess. The key to doing this is to have enough parts to get up to or just > over their base start up price. As I recall the cost of the chemicals and > tanks were close to this price. > > Which ever way you go good luck. > > Bob Kitterer > > 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage > 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage > > On Aug 9, 2010, at 12:02 PM, Heard Saxon wrote: > > > I want to make a zinc electroplater for small stuff like nuts and bolts. > > The stuff I'm reading on the Net says to use zinc chloride and ammonium > > chloride for the electrolyte. Is this the correct stuff and if so, what > > strengths and ratios? Also, how are you prepping the parts? Is > > sandblasting enough or do I need to give them an acid bath? > > > > Thanks, > > Heard > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bkitterer at mac.com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 14:40:16 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:40:16 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: You got it Kirk! Check the figures.... http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-news/statistics/motorcycle-sales-stati stics.htm Cheers!! Jim On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 3:03 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote: > I stopped by our local Harley dealership yesterday to find that there are > very few new bikes on the floor. > > Before the economy took a dive, the place used to have several new bikes > lined up against each other. > > Of course if you talk to the owner I am sure he would say that "everything > is fine." > > But when you look at the situation. . it (at least to me) does not look > very healthy? > > Just thought I would mention as I was caught off guard by the lack of bikes > in the place. > > Kirk > 591275 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 15:44:06 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:44:06 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Zinc plating In-Reply-To: References: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> Message-ID: There are a few good plating at home kits you can get. http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/index.html Be sure to watch a few episodes of Breaking Bad before you start, to get you in the mood for Chemistry. From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Mon Aug 9 15:44:27 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 14:44:27 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Quite simple. A motorcycle is not the primary transportation for most people. Excepting maybe the motorcycle groups such as the Angels, Hessians, Mongols, Vagos, Deuces, etc. In a down economy, a motorcycle is a luxury toy to be enjoyed on weekends or short jaunts to the store. Who's got extra money for toys these days. The sales of motorcycles will go up along with the economy in the future. That being said, my local has as many new Harleys on the display floor as ever. He does not look like he will be closing his doors any time soon. A smart business man knows the up and down swings in the economy are temporary and usually provides for a downturn in his business plan such as trimming the work force, offering less services, etc. O.K., enough of that, you guys made me want to take my Harley out for a ride before work. (It's paid for) Mike MacLean 60 Sprite 56 BN2 02 Heritage Springer On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 1:40 PM, Jim Johnson wrote: > You got it Kirk! Check the figures.... > > > http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-news/statistics/motorcycle-sales-stati > stics.htm > > Cheers!! > Jim > > On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 3:03 PM, Kirk Hargreaves > wrote: > > > I stopped by our local Harley dealership yesterday to find that there are > > very few new bikes on the floor. > > > > Before the economy took a dive, the place used to have several new bikes > > lined up against each other. > > > > Of course if you talk to the owner I am sure he would say that > "everything > > is fine." > > > > But when you look at the situation. . it (at least to me) does not look > > very healthy? > > > > Just thought I would mention as I was caught off guard by the lack of > bikes > > in the place. > > > > Kirk > > 591275 > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage : > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > > > > > > -- > Cheers!! > Jim > In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a > shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." > John Adams > US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/rrengineer at dslextreme.com From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 15:52:03 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 15:52:03 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Harley lacks in several areas. They closed the closest thing they had to a R&D branch, Buell. Their tremendous success did not come from superior products, but rather from superior marketing of an American Icon. Harley Davidson and the Motion Picture Industry traded quality for quantity and marketing, IMHO, and we're all suffering in the aftermath. From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 16:15:05 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:15:05 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I remember when Harley dealers had zero new bikes on the floor. Ed prolly remembers Pterodactyls. Things have changed. In this current state of economy one can find good deals on toys like motorcycles and ATVs. I need to take my Honda out. From bmwwxman at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 16:28:44 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 17:28:44 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: While I am not a Harley fan, as a long time motorcyclist I do have to take issue with your observations concerning HD quality and R&D. When Willie G took over after the AMF debacle, he instituted huge changes in the marque. By the early 1980s the Evo engine came out - a massive improvement over earlier engines. Willie was smart. He studied the competition - mainly the Japanese but also the Germans (since the Brits were pushing antiquated iron sopping with oil). He visited their factories and spoke to riders all across the nation. The result was a sweeping change in HD motorcycles that continued up through the 1990s. Today's HD is easily the equal of any other motorcycle on the market. (And that is a really difficult thing for a life long BMW rider to admit!) Cheers!! Jim On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 5:15 PM, derf wrote: > I remember when Harley dealers had zero new bikes on the floor. > Ed prolly remembers Pterodactyls. > Things have changed. > In this current state of economy one can find good deals on toys like > motorcycles and ATVs. > I need to take my Honda out. > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From lists at dinospider.com Mon Aug 9 17:26:42 2010 From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour) Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:26:42 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C608EB2.60307@dinospider.com> I am not a member of any of those groups listed but I am a motorcyclist. My motorcycle IS my primary transportation, I know you said "most" but in my group of friends it does not feel that way, I know several who don't own cars by choice and are not part of the groups you listed. I am NOT a biker however, I don't ride to the local watering hole every sunny weekend to admire the chrome on my hardley. And by the way I do knock the Hardley's, but readily admit they are more reliable than my current BMW, I just don't want to own HD underwear/socks and for me the local watering hole is boring and my bike has no chrome to admire. I would think that a motorcyle would be the first choice in a down economy, I get way better gas mileage than a car and I only have to buy 2 tires instead of 4 so a bike makes perfect sense in a bad economy, I think of my car as my toy, my bike as my transportation. Rain or shine, I ride, about the only time I don't ride is when its pouring down rain for the ride to work, I hate being soaked at work but if its not raining for the ride to work, I ride as I don't mind getting wet on the way home. For the super bad day, I have my rainy day car, S2000. mike On 08/09/2010 02:44 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote: > Quite simple. A motorcycle is not the primary transportation for most > people. Excepting maybe the motorcycle groups such as the Angels, Hessians, > Mongols, Vagos, Deuces, etc. > In a down economy, a motorcycle is a luxury toy to be enjoyed on weekends or > short jaunts to the store. Who's got extra money for toys these days. The > sales of motorcycles will go up along with the economy in the future. That From lbc at littlebitcountry.com Mon Aug 9 17:38:37 2010 From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy) Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:38:37 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Zinc plating In-Reply-To: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> References: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> Message-ID: <201008092339.o79NdROf001804@mail.usimperio.com> You can use this method http://www.instructables.com/id/Clean-and-Simple-Electroplating/ You can use the Arm & Hammer Washing soda and water for your electrolyte instead of juices. This solution can be used many times. I use a 5 gallon bucket with a copper rod across the top and hang the hardware from the rod with uncoated copper wires. I just replace the copper with a zinc bar and use a DC12V 3amp wall wart instead of batteries (works faster). You can get a zinc bar from a marina, just make sure it's zinc and not aluminium. Prep the parts by glass beading. Dave At 03:02 PM 8/9/2010, you wrote: >I want to make a zinc electroplater for small stuff like nuts and bolts. >The stuff I'm reading on the Net says to use zinc chloride and ammonium >chloride for the electrolyte. Is this the correct stuff and if so, what >strengths and ratios? Also, how are you prepping the parts? Is >sandblasting enough or do I need to give them an acid bath? From soavero at yahoo.com Mon Aug 9 17:54:16 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:54:16 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <94608.41197.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Mon, 8/9/10, derf wrote: > Harley Davidson traded > quality for That's just not even close to true. I know several people closely associated with HD quality control, and NASA could take a lesson from them. Ask ANY lifetime Harley owner about current quality vs. what it used to be prior to Willie G. I personally have no interest in Harleys (other than the VRod and its Porsche influence!), but I thoroughly respect what that company did to right itself and the culture that exists inside their factory and supplier base. Ron From mdrowe at optonline.net Mon Aug 9 17:57:43 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:57:43 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Brake disk wobble Message-ID: <6121FDEDBBD04013BD371CE0BF4D8226@Home> I have developed a wobble in one of my brake disks. It is free, then binds, then is free as I turn it by hand and there is quit a bit of squeaking and shaking on the road. This developed suddenly this morning, not slowly, and it is not clear to me from looking at the diagram what could cause a wobble if all is tight. Is this a bad bearing? What advice? Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget From corvallis at peoplepc.com Mon Aug 9 18:01:01 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 17:01:01 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <4C608EB2.60307@dinospider.com> References: <4C608EB2.60307@dinospider.com> Message-ID: Well written. ...bill in corvallis (1923 HD) ================================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mike Rambour Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 4:27 PM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons I am not a member of any of those groups listed but I am a motorcyclist. My motorcycle IS my primary transportation, I know you said "most" but in my group of friends it does not feel that way, I know several who don't own cars by choice and are not part of the groups you listed. I am NOT a biker however, I don't ride to the local watering hole every sunny weekend to admire the chrome on my hardley. And by the way I do knock the Hardley's, but readily admit they are more reliable than my current BMW, I just don't want to own HD underwear/socks and for me the local watering hole is boring and my bike has no chrome to admire. I would think that a motorcyle would be the first choice in a down economy, I get way better gas mileage than a car and I only have to buy 2 tires instead of 4 so a bike makes perfect sense in a bad economy, I think of my car as my toy, my bike as my transportation. Rain or shine, I ride, about the only time I don't ride is when its pouring down rain for the ride to work, I hate being soaked at work but if its not raining for the ride to work, I ride as I don't mind getting wet on the way home. For the super bad day, I have my rainy day car, S2000. mike From james.f.juhas at snet.net Mon Aug 9 18:02:20 2010 From: james.f.juhas at snet.net (Jim Juhas) Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:02:20 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] F1 Kart Racing In-Reply-To: <4C5F567D.4050900@comcast.net> References: <4C5F567D.4050900@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C60970C.8070003@snet.net> I race my coupe with all the nomex gear, plus long underwear. Plenty of water before the race, a t-shirt underneath to absorb more; mostly it's what you get used to. No cool shirt for me... too expensive. I think I have an advantage with a roof over my head. Frank Clarici wrote: > I did it today and had a blast except for the Nomex suit. > Nice course down at the new NJ Motorsports Park in Millville, NJ. > I want to know how you vintage racers stay cool or at least keep your > nuts dry when all wrapped up in all that gear? > And it was only 80* out today when we started out 11:00 am. > I just can't imagine 95*, high humidity, and that suit being anything > but torture. > Great time, real racing in little go karts that do 55 mph, not that > any of our 14 man team got to 40 mph in any of the 4 races but it was > still a blast. -- [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of james_f_juhas.vcf] From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Mon Aug 9 18:07:01 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 19:07:01 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Zinc plating In-Reply-To: <201008092339.o79NdROf001804@mail.usimperio.com> References: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> <201008092339.o79NdROf001804@mail.usimperio.com> Message-ID: <27B18248-F56B-4F70-B712-D1C916987F9A@comcast.net> On Aug 9, 2010, at 6:38 PM, Dave Yealy wrote: > You can use this method > http://www.instructables.com/id/Clean-and-Simple-Electroplating/ > > You can use the Arm & Hammer Washing soda and water for your electrolyte instead of juices. This solution can be used many times. > I use a 5 gallon bucket with a copper rod across the top and hang the hardware from the rod with uncoated copper wires. > I just replace the copper with a zinc bar and use a DC12V 3amp wall wart instead of batteries (works faster). > You can get a zinc bar from a marina, just make sure it's zinc and not aluminium. > Prep the parts by glass beading. AND CLEANING REALLY WELL! Lester > > Dave > > > > At 03:02 PM 8/9/2010, you wrote: >> I want to make a zinc electroplater for small stuff like nuts and bolts. >> The stuff I'm reading on the Net says to use zinc chloride and ammonium >> chloride for the electrolyte. Is this the correct stuff and if so, what >> strengths and ratios? Also, how are you prepping the parts? Is >> sandblasting enough or do I need to give them an acid bath? > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From corvallis at peoplepc.com Mon Aug 9 18:29:50 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 17:29:50 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Brake disk wobble In-Reply-To: <6121FDEDBBD04013BD371CE0BF4D8226@Home> References: <6121FDEDBBD04013BD371CE0BF4D8226@Home> Message-ID: I will guess bad bearing. ...bill in corvallis ------------------------------------------------- -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 4:58 PM To: Spridget Chat Group Subject: [Spridgets] Brake disk wobble I have developed a wobble in one of my brake disks. It is free, then binds, then is free as I turn it by hand and there is quit a bit of squeaking and shaking on the road. This developed suddenly this morning, not slowly, and it is not clear to me from looking at the diagram what could cause a wobble if all is tight. Is this a bad bearing? What advice? Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget _______________________________________________ From soavero at yahoo.com Mon Aug 9 18:43:48 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 17:43:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Brake disk wobble In-Reply-To: <6121FDEDBBD04013BD371CE0BF4D8226@Home> Message-ID: <177232.57416.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Mon, 8/9/10, Michael Rowe wrote: > morning, not slowly, and it is not clear to me from looking > at the diagram what could cause a wobble if all is > tight. Is this a bad bearing? Remove weight from wheels and grab the wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock and try to rock it. There should be no play. If there is, the bearing is bad. If the bearing is really shot (been there) the wheel will clunk. Another indicator of a bad bearing is strong brake pull to one side on braking, or a noise so bad upon cornering you can hear it under your helmet. Ron From conen at bellsouth.net Mon Aug 9 18:49:06 2010 From: conen at bellsouth.net (Edmund Conen) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 17:49:06 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC Message-ID: <590924.6492.qm@web180207.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Howdy Pilgrim! :-) You can go to: http://www.sassnet.com Look down the left hand column, find and click: "SASS Links" Scroll down to click: "Leather Goods" You'll find a couple of dozen places listed. Be warned; leather work ain't cheap! For a very young cowgirl you'd probably do better to just make them yourself. (IMHO) Get light weight leather(for a young'un with toys) and use her existing holsters and the guns for a pattern. Make whatever mods., customizations, alterations you want, then cut them out. You can either sew them yourself, or show the shoe repair shop (or other leather worker) how you want them done and let them do it. I've never made holsters myself, but my friend made mine in a very simple style. I'm told you can wet the leather and wrap it around the guns to dry for a more custom fit. (Seal the guns in plastic bags first to prevent rusting! Yes, I do remember that they're only toys, but they're your baby's pride and joy after all. :-)) Have fun, Daddy! "Iron Ed" in NC From corvallis at peoplepc.com Mon Aug 9 19:06:09 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 18:06:09 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] ZiCam lawsuit Message-ID: <493DEE9AD93243C18ED48DEA1FCE9B7C@spider> Someone here had problems with ZiCam. ...bill in Corvallis http://www.madisonrecord.com/news/228773-zicam-suit-filed-in-st.-clair-count y From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 19:23:44 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 19:23:44 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Harley has improved quality over the last 30 years but not on pace with other bike makers, IMHO. They did what they had to do and what was long overdue to keep their products marketable. To me, Harley used to be a rider's bike. Now it seems like only bikers, dentists, and lawyers ride Harleys. They were cooler when there weren't so many of them. I'm sure I could find one that was comfortable and enjoyable to ride but I'd probably enjoy a Ducati more. I've seen more BMW bikes with over 100,000 miles than all other makers combined. Back in the day the riders made the bikes cool. Nowadays people seem to think the bikes make the riders cool. No offense to any Hog owners. I used to long for a Hog. But, as Harley changed, so did my longings. BTW, if you haven't seen The World's Fastest Indian it is worth a watch. The movie came up at a recent dual sport riders dinner and I was surprised how many life long riders hadn't even heard of the it. From kk7ss at verizon.net Mon Aug 9 19:36:17 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:36:17 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: <590924.6492.qm@web180207.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <590924.6492.qm@web180207.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C60AD11.4937.29B95E5@kk7ss.verizon.net> I have done this succesfully several times... but my hand stitching stinks ;-(( Remember to 'massage' the leather to closely fit the weapon... Gives better retention for running, etc... and also results in the outline of the weapon showing nicely -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 9 Aug 2010 at 17:49, Edmund Conen wrote: > I've never made holsters myself, but my friend made mine in a very simple style. I'm > told you can wet the leather and wrap it around the guns to dry for a more custom fit. > (Seal the guns in plastic bags first to prevent rusting! From corvallis at peoplepc.com Mon Aug 9 19:45:29 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 18:45:29 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: What he said. ...bill in oregon =============================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of derf Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 6:24 PM To: Jim Johnson Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons . . . BTW, if you haven't seen The World's Fastest Indian it is worth a watch. The movie came up at a recent dual sport riders dinner and I was surprised how many life long riders hadn't even heard of the it. _______________________________________________ From pythias at pacifier.com Mon Aug 9 19:50:32 2010 From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 18:50:32 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1796520933.20100809185032@pacifier.com> Hello, Anyone know the difference between a Hoover and a Harley? The location of the dirt bag. -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" Crusoe got everything done by Friday. Can you? From corvallis at peoplepc.com Mon Aug 9 19:51:35 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 18:51:35 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] speaking of motorcycles... In-Reply-To: <201008092339.o79NdROf001804@mail.usimperio.com> References: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> <201008092339.o79NdROf001804@mail.usimperio.com> Message-ID: <2E207C7404AA4070957B931680AF1B49@spider> No financial interest yada yada. ...bill in corvallis ...oregon LEBANON ...oregon - Patrick Juell makes no bones about the fact that at $400 his Oregon Bedroll is the most expensive brand on the market. And it can take up to three months from the time one is ordered until it is delivered. Cash up front. But there's a waiting list and it's growing. "Our motorcycle bedrolls are designed to be around in the attic long after grampa's riding days are over," Juell said. "What makes our bedrolls expensive is that we use only the finest materials, whether it's thread, cloth, or zippers. Price be damned." Juell spent more than 20 years developing video marketing products for Hewlett-Packard - until he took a 35-day solo motorcycle ride in Mexico, even though he doesn't speak Spanish. "I kept thinking how nice it would be to have a high-quality bedroll," Juell said. "I couldn't get it out of my head." Juell, who at one time owned 14 motorcycles, believes he is only beginning to scratch the surface in terms of sales potential. "There are nine million active Harley-Davidson guys in North America," Juell said. "That doesn't count people who ride other brands and there are many of them. Plus, there are military applications." When it comes to selection, customers have only two choices - do they want the bedroll cover in tan or black - because there is only one size available. It is constructed to fit around a large Thermarest self-inflating mattress. So far, sales have been especially good in Florida and Alberta, Canada, Juell said. Until recently, Oregon Bedroll operated out of Juell's home in Corvallis. He recently moved the business and his living quarters into a 4,000-square-foot building at 630 Main St. in Lebanon, where two contract workers are turning out some lower-priced bedrolls. "I'm being proactive because I know someone is going to try to knock off our bedroll," Juell said. "So, we're going to build them ourselves." The top-end bedrolls are constructed by prisoners at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton, Juell said. "The prisoners take a lot of pride in being able to work on our products and they do a great job," Juell said. "I knew I didn't want to be in the manufacturing business and I knew how successful they were with their Prison Blues line of jeans. I looked at places in California and Washington before working out a contract with the guys in Pendleton. They actually helped me finish up my prototype." Juell places orders of 200 units at a time. The Original Bedroll uses marine cotton duck material for its outer shell, the same material as used in ship sails. A more moderately priced bedroll - about $190 - incorporates a marine canvas for its outer shell, and the least expensive model is covered in cordura. "I am absolutely committed to making this work," Juell said, "even if I have to sleep in my car." To learn more about Oregon Bedroll, visit www. oregonbedroll.com or call 541-754-2443. From jimndi at frontiernet.net Mon Aug 9 20:06:49 2010 From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 22:06:49 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons References: Message-ID: <8EB55BFB33864A5FA441084E282110D3@MAINCOMPUTER> My Bike days are long gone but I have to add that I saw the most beautiful Fat Boy That I have ever seen Saturday. It was metalflake green and gold and to me was a work of art . My brother who is a body man by trade told me that it was a srock Holor scheme by "house of color" that he had seen before, Beautiful. HD has certainly come a long way since the Knucklehead. Jim. ----- Original Message ----- From: "derf" To: "Jim Johnson" Cc: Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 9:23 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons > Harley has improved quality over the last 30 years but not on pace > with other bike makers, IMHO. They did what they had to do and what > was long overdue to keep their products marketable. To me, Harley > used to be a rider's bike. Now it seems like only bikers, dentists, > and lawyers ride Harleys. They were cooler when there weren't so many > of them. I'm sure I could find one that was comfortable and enjoyable > to ride but I'd probably enjoy a Ducati more. > I've seen more BMW bikes with over 100,000 miles than all other makers > combined. > Back in the day the riders made the bikes cool. Nowadays people seem > to think the bikes make the riders cool. > No offense to any Hog owners. I used to long for a Hog. But, as > Harley changed, so did my longings. > > BTW, if you haven't seen The World's Fastest Indian it is worth a > watch. The movie came up at a recent dual sport riders dinner and I > was surprised how many life long riders hadn't even heard of the it. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/jimndi at frontiernet.net > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3060 - Release Date: 08/09/10 02:35:00 [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Mon Aug 9 20:11:31 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 19:11:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: <4C608EB2.60307@dinospider.com> Message-ID: <157048.3424.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I also ride. and yes it's a Harley. Have owned it for about ten years and never had any trouble from it at all. Only ever needed to replace wear items like the battery and tires. I used to commute fairly regularly on it when I lived in Tennessee, but don't feel a great desire to do so in NYC traffic. I also don't belong to or ride with any clubs and never ride to watering holes. As for chrome, there is some, but not nearly as much as when I bought it. A friend's sand-blast cabinet, some self-etching primer, and flat black paint has rid me of alot of the shiny stuff. Favorite rides include 2-lane roads with as little traffic as possible that I can just cruise along enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells. There are lots of great bikes, I bought this one at least partly because of the ones I could squeeze into my budget, this one promised to retain as much or more of it's value than anything else I could buy. Besides, I like the way it looks and it's fun to ride. David Booker Long Island '71 MG, '94 HD From kgb at frontiernet.net Mon Aug 9 20:53:31 2010 From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales) Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:53:31 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC In-Reply-To: <590924.6492.qm@web180207.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <590924.6492.qm@web180207.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C60BF2B.9000505@frontiernet.net> Only soak the top piece. The bottom one should be flat. Also, cut the top piece larger than necessary to allow for the molding around the gun. Kate On 8/9/2010 5:49 PM, Edmund Conen wrote: > Howdy Pilgrim! :-) > > You can go to: http://www.sassnet.com > Look down the left hand column, find and click: "SASS Links" > Scroll down to click: "Leather Goods" > > You'll find a couple of dozen places listed. > Be warned; leather work ain't cheap! For a very young cowgirl you'd probably do better to just make them yourself. (IMHO) Get light weight leather(for a young'un with toys) and use her existing holsters and the guns for a pattern. Make whatever mods., customizations, alterations you want, then cut them out. You can either sew them yourself, or show the shoe repair shop (or other leather worker) how you want them done and let them do it. > I've never made holsters myself, but my friend made mine in a very simple style. I'm told you can wet the leather and wrap it around the guns to dry for a more custom fit. (Seal the guns in plastic bags first to prevent rusting! Yes, I do remember that they're only toys, but they're your baby's pride and joy after all. :-)) > Have fun, Daddy! > "Iron Ed" in NC > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/kgb at frontiernet.net From khargreaves2 at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 21:04:47 2010 From: khargreaves2 at gmail.com (Kirk Hargreaves) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 20:04:47 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Well said. . . Kirk On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 2:52 PM, derf wrote: > Harley lacks in several areas. > They closed the closest thing they had to a R&D branch, Buell. > Their tremendous success did not come from superior products, but > rather from superior marketing of an American Icon. > Harley Davidson and the Motion Picture Industry traded quality for > quantity and marketing, IMHO, and we're all suffering in the > aftermath. From kmwerner at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 21:15:16 2010 From: kmwerner at gmail.com (Kyle Werner) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:15:16 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Midget gas line Message-ID: Hey forum, I've decided to stop being foolish and just get into the Midget's engine to unseize it for good. Unfortunately, when we pulled the car out of the shop a while ago, a large section of gas line (rusted through) fell on the floor. Does anybody have any reccomendations as to what kind of line i should look at, and would it make sense to just buy some stock steel from mcmaster carr or another big companhy instead of buying specific? I am probably going to try to replace the fuel pump as well, for safety and convenience. Thanks all, -Kyle Werner From dlh2001 at comcast.net Mon Aug 9 21:17:02 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:17:02 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Zinc plating In-Reply-To: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> References: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> Message-ID: I posted DIY instructions for zinc plating on the list last April. Here are the original posts in the team.net archives complete with the recipe and a link to a photo of some of the stuff that I plated: http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/2009-04/msg00703.html http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/2009-04/msg00704.html http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/2009-04/msg00707.html http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/2009-04/msg00708.html http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/2009-04/msg00709.html Zinc is not toxic. The only hazard is that you will be working with the 30% Hydrochloric acid from the hardware store. So wear safety goggles, gloves and mind the fumes. It's been a year since I've done this and I've noticed some of the items I have plated have dulled. No big deal, That's just what zinc does. It can be brightened back up by hitting it with some steel wool. So I think I would add one more step. Spray your items with clear lacquer after you plated and polished them. I did lacquer my brass heater valve and the copper heater line after I cleaned and polished them and they still look good. I used Krylon lacquer in a rattle can. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets- Subject: [Spridgets] Zinc plating I want to make a zinc electroplater for small stuff like nuts and bolts. The stuff I'm reading on the Net says to use zinc chloride and ammonium chloride for the electrolyte. Is this the correct stuff and if so, what strengths and ratios? Also, how are you prepping the parts? Is sandblasting enough or do I need to give them an acid bath? Thanks, Heard From g.h.higgins at gmail.com Mon Aug 9 21:49:37 2010 From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:49:37 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets " speaking of H.D. LBC content Message-ID: The newer Harley Davidson's are now using Dot 5 brake fluid, I don't know the year of bike when they switched. The H.D. uses the same hydraulic brake stoplight switch that will fit earlier spridgets, these new switches are suppose to be DOT. 5 proof, the cost here in Canada $26.00. The Hot Rod guys using DOT 5 brake fluid, are also using the H.D. stoplight switches in their cars, it will be interesting to see if they do last. Car Quest carries a DOT 5 proof hydraulic brake stoplight switch part 53-54615, made in Spain $10.00, Frank C. hardwire pedal switch method $3.00. Greg Higgins 63 sprite From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Tue Aug 10 02:35:28 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:35:28 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets " speaking of H.D. LBC content In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: 1996 was the first year HD used DOT 5. *http://tinyurl.com/2e3sovk* Mike MacLean 60 Sprite 56 BN2 02 Heritage Springer On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 8:49 PM, Greg Higgins wrote: > The newer Harley Davidson's are now using Dot 5 brake fluid, I don't know > the > year of bike when they switched. The H.D. uses the same hydraulic brake > stoplight switch that will fit earlier spridgets, these new switches are > suppose to be DOT. 5 proof, the cost here in Canada $26.00. The Hot Rod > guys > using DOT 5 brake fluid, are also using the H.D. stoplight switches in > their > cars, it will be interesting to see if they do last. > > Car Quest carries a DOT 5 proof hydraulic brake stoplight switch part > 53-54615, made in Spain $10.00, Frank C. hardwire pedal switch method > $3.00. > > Greg Higgins > 63 sprite From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Tue Aug 10 03:29:12 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:29:12 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Well, you guys say what you want. All I know is that I never got a "thumbs up" when I rode a Honda many years ago. No one said "cool bike". I have had young women asking for a ride that I am sure would never have it had been a metric cruiser wannabe. There is a reason there are so many Harley lookalike cruisers out there. Imitation is the highest form of flattery... They just don't say Harley Davidson on them, so they can never have that mystique. You don't see very many tattoos that say "Honda" or "Yamaha till I die!" It's more than a motorcycle, it's a culture. You are part of something bigger than yourself when you ride one. I encounter very similar experiences with my Healeys. You have something in common with other owners. It does not matter your background, income, age, what you look like, etc. I had a very nice conversation about springer front ends the other day at the local Harley dealership where I bought my bike. At the end the other guy introduced himself as the San Bernardino head District Attorney. Not exactly circles I travel in, but we had a common interest. I find a lot of parallels with LBC ownership. Probably why I am drawn to both. Derf, your full of crap. There is room for people that just want a cool looking bike and those that enjoy the esoteric biker lifestyle. Buell was innovative, yes, but they did not sell. For that kind of bike the crotch rockets outsold Buell 3 to 1. That's why Harley dumped them. When times are tough you dump the liabilities. You cannot sustain the sales that Harley has enjoyed since the employees took over without superior marketing of an American icon, as you say unless you have a superior product. The free market would be the death of Harley Davidson if they did not sell a great product that people wanted. As far as the motion picture industry, they are a "for profit" enterprise, thus they could only survive if they sold what the public wanted. As long as people won't go to see a "quality" film, Hollywood will churn out the crap that people *will* pay for. For what it's worth, my 2 cents. Mike MacLean Proud owner of an American Icon, so sue me. On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 8:04 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote: > Well said. . . > > Kirk > > On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 2:52 PM, derf wrote: > > > Harley lacks in several areas. > > They closed the closest thing they had to a R&D branch, Buell. > > Their tremendous success did not come from superior products, but > > rather from superior marketing of an American Icon. > > Harley Davidson and the Motion Picture Industry traded quality for > > quantity and marketing, IMHO, and we're all suffering in the > > aftermath. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/rrengineer at dslextreme.com From spritenut at comcast.net Tue Aug 10 06:10:05 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:10:05 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Midget gas line In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C61419D.7070804@comcast.net> On 8/9/2010 11:15 PM, Kyle Werner wrote: > Does anybody have any reccomendations as to what kind of line i should look > at, I have been using 1/4" copper tube for years. It never rusts, is soft enough to make the turns under the car and it comes in a 10' roll from any hardware or plumbing store. Ask for ice maker tubing and 1/4" OD. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From spritenut at comcast.net Tue Aug 10 06:14:42 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:14:42 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C6142B2.80104@comcast.net> On 8/10/2010 5:29 AM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote: > Well, you guys say what you want. All I know is that I never got a "thumbs > up" when I rode a Honda many years ago. No one said "cool bike". You know Mike, I don't think I have ever even seen any tee shirt that said Honda let alone any tattoos. But I have seen about a million Harley tee shirts and several hundred HD tattoos and more than a few HD stickers on just about anything that rolls, floats, or holds tools. -- Frank From heard at datatrontech.net Tue Aug 10 06:49:48 2010 From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard Saxon) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:49:48 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Zinc plating In-Reply-To: References: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> Message-ID: <010901cb388a$846dc5e0$8d4951a0$@net> Thanks for that. I remembered reading this but couldn't find it. I'm glad someone knows how to use the archives. Heard -----Original Message----- From: Dean Hedin [mailto:dlh2001 at comcast.net] Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 11:17 PM To: 'Heard Saxon'; 'Spridgets List' Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Zinc plating I posted DIY instructions for zinc plating on the list last April. Here are the original posts in the team.net archives complete with the recipe and a link to a photo of some of the stuff that I plated: http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/2009-04/msg00703.html http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/2009-04/msg00704.html http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/2009-04/msg00707.html http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/2009-04/msg00708.html http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/spridgets/2009-04/msg00709.html Zinc is not toxic. The only hazard is that you will be working with the 30% Hydrochloric acid from the hardware store. So wear safety goggles, gloves and mind the fumes. It's been a year since I've done this and I've noticed some of the items I have plated have dulled. No big deal, That's just what zinc does. It can be brightened back up by hitting it with some steel wool. So I think I would add one more step. Spray your items with clear lacquer after you plated and polished them. I did lacquer my brass heater valve and the copper heater line after I cleaned and polished them and they still look good. I used Krylon lacquer in a rattle can. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets- Subject: [Spridgets] Zinc plating I want to make a zinc electroplater for small stuff like nuts and bolts. The stuff I'm reading on the Net says to use zinc chloride and ammonium chloride for the electrolyte. Is this the correct stuff and if so, what strengths and ratios? Also, how are you prepping the parts? Is sandblasting enough or do I need to give them an acid bath? Thanks, Heard From derf247 at gmail.com Tue Aug 10 07:44:38 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:44:38 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I guess you are right, it is the culture that I don't care for more so than the actual maraque. I used to like the culture surrounding Harleys. My dad had many while I was growing up. But, now the culture seems fake to me. You got bikers, real bikers, and then people who subscribe to the culture rather then making it. Again, the bike doesn't make you cool. From mdrowe at optonline.net Tue Aug 10 10:05:33 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:05:33 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Brake disk wobble In-Reply-To: References: <6121FDEDBBD04013BD371CE0BF4D8226@Home> Message-ID: <80A9991C9D29420AB01C413F9048519F@Home> >Since it came on quickly I would suspect >that caliper may be getting sticky. The rotor is clearly out of true. So what do I do about a sticky caliper - clean and lube or rebuild? It is not leaking. Michael Rowe From bmwwxman at gmail.com Tue Aug 10 10:33:48 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:33:48 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Brake disk wobble In-Reply-To: <80A9991C9D29420AB01C413F9048519F@Home> References: <6121FDEDBBD04013BD371CE0BF4D8226@Home> <80A9991C9D29420AB01C413F9048519F@Home> Message-ID: Mike, I'm no expert here, that's for sure. If I were you, I would start by cleaning everything and checking the rotor for true while it is off the car. At minimum, re-pack the bearings, given the cheapness of a bearing I'd just replace it. Check the caliper thoroughly for sticky pistons, unusual wear...etc. You say the rotor is out of true... If that is the case, that is probably the extent of your problem providing that lack of true and the vibration it causes hasn't caused other damage (bearings, caliper, pucks, suspension bushings, etc.). Curious.... How did you determine the rotor was out of true? Cheers!! Jim On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 11:05 AM, Michael Rowe wrote: > Since it came on quickly I would suspect >> that caliper may be getting sticky. >> > > The rotor is clearly out of true. So what do I do about a sticky caliper - > clean and lube or rebuild? It is not leaking. > > Michael Rowe > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com Tue Aug 10 10:42:45 2010 From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:42:45 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <4C6142B2.80104@comcast.net> References: <4C6142B2.80104@comcast.net> Message-ID: On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 8:14 AM, Frank Clarici wrote: You know Mike, I don't think I have ever even seen any tee shirt that said Honda let alone any tattoos. But I have seen about a million Harley tee shirts and several hundred HD tattoos and more than a few HD stickers on just about anything that rolls, floats, or holds tools. OK, don't anyone take this the wrong way!!! It is just funny, that's all... I'm not anti-Harley as I have owned dozens over the years. It's only about T shirts. The best one on the other side that I ever saw said "If Harley-Davidson built airplanes, would you ride one?" That was back around 1980 or so... -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Tue Aug 10 11:17:24 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:17:24 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons Message-ID: <56e91.5e3656fc.3992e3a4@aol.com> uhhh, I have a Honda T-shirt but I didn't buy it. In a message dated 10/08/2010 18:10:44 GMT Daylight Time, cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com writes: have ever even seen any tee shirt that said Honda let alone any tattoos From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Tue Aug 10 11:19:42 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:19:42 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons Message-ID: <57130.275259cb.3992e42e@aol.com> Sometimes it's the same even with cars, Classic/vintage even - people want to buy into an experience/culture rather than get dirty and sweaty to become part of it. In a message dated 10/08/2010 15:08:08 GMT Daylight Time, derf247 at gmail.com writes: people who subscribe to the culture rather then making it. From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Tue Aug 10 11:21:19 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:21:19 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Midget gas line Message-ID: <57314.2dd56b68.3992e48f@aol.com> or copper/nickel - kunifer brand. In a message dated 10/08/2010 13:24:55 GMT Daylight Time, spritenut at comcast.net writes: Does anybody have any reccomendations as to what kind of line i should look > at, I have been using 1/4" copper tube f From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Tue Aug 10 11:23:01 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:23:01 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets " speaking of H.D. LBC content Message-ID: <57517.5554118a.3992e4f5@aol.com> DOT 5 or DOT5.1? In a message dated 10/08/2010 09:37:35 GMT Daylight Time, rrengineer at dslextreme.com writes: 1996 was the first year HD used DOT 5 From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Tue Aug 10 11:27:33 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:27:33 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <4C6142B2.80104@comcast.net> Message-ID: I don't have any tattoos, but I have a Honda T-shirt. From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Tue Aug 10 11:29:40 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:29:40 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I never thought Harleys were cool because that's what my mother rode. BZ From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Aug 10 11:32:18 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:32:18 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: , , , , <4C6142B2.80104@comcast.net>, Message-ID: From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Tue Aug 10 11:45:10 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:45:10 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: <4C6142B2.80104@comcast.net> Message-ID: <1C461449-013E-45E7-BC69-16D94BDAB59C@comcast.net> That's the T-shirt that shows a chain going from each prop to a center pulley... ;-) Lester On Aug 10, 2010, at 11:42 AM, CosmicMag1380 wrote: > On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 8:14 AM, Frank Clarici > wrote: > You know Mike, I don't think I have ever even seen any tee shirt that > said Honda let alone any tattoos. But I have seen about a million > Harley tee shirts and several hundred HD tattoos and more than a few > HD stickers on just about anything that rolls, floats, or holds tools. > > OK, don't anyone take this the wrong way!!! It is just funny, that's > all... I'm not anti-Harley as I have owned dozens over the years. It's > only about T shirts. > > The best one on the other side that I ever saw said "If > Harley-Davidson built airplanes, would you ride one?" > > That was back around 1980 or so... > > -- > Kent > 1960 Bugeye > 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Tue Aug 10 12:09:50 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:09:50 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: Message-ID: http://www.billyzoom.com/gallery/zoom_gallery_01.html From dwramsey at att.net Tue Aug 10 12:14:54 2010 From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:14:54 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100810181436.42B1118766E@autox.team.net> I don't have any tattoos either, but I own two Honda 90's. Crash I don't have any tattoos, but I have a Honda T-shirt. From soavero at yahoo.com Tue Aug 10 12:15:38 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:15:38 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <242822.2577.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Tue, 8/10/10, Billy Zoom wrote: > I don't have any tattoos, but I have > a Honda T-shirt. I have a tattoo of a guy on a Honda wearing a Harley shirt. Ron From corvallis at peoplepc.com Tue Aug 10 12:39:06 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:39:06 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1079922CAC7148AAAE5F34F4E3192C68@spider> That is great! ...bill in corvallis ==================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Billy Zoom Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 11:10 AM To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; Spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons http://www.billyzoom.com/gallery/zoom_gallery_01.html _______________________________________________ From lists at dinospider.com Tue Aug 10 13:57:41 2010 From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:57:41 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C61AF35.1040801@dinospider.com> Its not the bike that makes you cool. And that is fine if you want a thumbs up from some people, and giving girls rides is fine too but its not ME. Happily married 32 years and happily following her on her bike or having her behind me on my bike. When riding I don't look around to see who has their thumbs up, I am busy watching the road. And I really do find the local watering holes boring so I won't ride there. See we are all different ! Ride what makes you happy, but ride the dammed thing. Someone else said they chose a HD because it had the best resale value, I really don't understand that one because by the time I get rid of a bike, its shot, worn out and useless (but remember its my daily driver for 11+ months of the year). Maybe I will think differently in 2 years when I get rid of this BMW and go back to Japanese bikes, although the Triumph 1050 Sport GT is looking awfully fine and will get a close look when it finally arrives in dealers. This BMW will be the first bike I get rid of that is still worth something (I hope it is anyway), no way will I own it when the warranty expires and yet its the best bike I have ever ridden, when it works its incredible. And I wont even look at HD, I don't want that lifestyle, I ride by myself mostly not in groups, perfect example tomorrow I am riding up to Laguna Seca (actually Monterey for a few days) since my daughter and her bf are also coming up, my wife will drive up in the car but no way was I going to miss Hi. 1 on my bike so I will ride up and they will drive, its a short 4 1/2 hours away. Its been almost 2 months since I was on Hi. 1, too long for such a nice road. In between the races and other events we are going to, the wife and I will take the bike further up North and play in the twisties. HD and the twisties just don't work well and FOR ME the sitting position on a HD is absolutely uncomfortable, you are supposed to be riding not sitting in a barcalounger but I have friends who I wait for at the end of the twisties that say their HD is supremely comfortable in their HD socks/underwear/shoes/glasses/flimsyleathers/etc. And to the one that said many BMW's have over 100,000 miles on their bikes, yes the older ones, the new ones wont get there without lots of repair work. A friend has 130,000 on his 2007 GT and he has gone through several rear drive assemblies (shaft drive) and engine parts and has been broken down in some of the loneliest places on this continent. My own bike has had nothing serious but if you walked up to it and said "Go home" it would go to the dealer not my house. Ride, just ride. mike From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Tue Aug 10 14:03:18 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:03:18 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <242822.2577.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <242822.2577.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <223FB54CABB249A3BAA4C6E21925363D@HomePC> -------------------------------------------------- From: "Ron Soave" Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 1:15 PM To: "Spridgets" Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons --- On Tue, 8/10/10, Billy Zoom wrote: > I don't have any tattoos, but I have > a Honda T-shirt. I have a tattoo of a guy on a Honda wearing a Harley shirt. Ron _______________________________________________ You lie! Joe Wilson From froggi60 at gmail.com Tue Aug 10 14:05:17 2010 From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:05:17 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Ditto, BZ.... My Grandmother as well. Oh yeah, two of my aunts now that I'm thinking about it. Herb '64 Triumph Bonneville; '81 GPz1100; '68 Husky 250; '72 Husky 450....Yes, like many of you, I too am an old rider! On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 10:29 AM, Billy Zoom wrote: > I never thought Harleys were cool because that's what my mother rode. > BZ From abcoz at hky.com Tue Aug 10 14:43:27 2010 From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:43:27 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <4C61AF35.1040801@dinospider.com> References: <4C61AF35.1040801@dinospider.com> Message-ID: <56A48F4DC26F4C29A7C83CC0DC8E1E76@OwnerPC> Great post, Mike! Although I haven't been on a bike since my college days (Honda CB 160....hey, it was still fun), I like the way you think, man. Now, about Harleys: While I confess to loving the sound the make, under full power; it's getting more and more common to be stuck behind some novice rider, on a new Harley, while driving my Spridget on some winding back-road. Shit, I could almost ride my bicycle faster than some of these panzies ride their Harleys....... I wish these guys would pick some other roads to display their new "lifestyle/culture" (or whatever they want to call it) on and leave the twisties to the "drivers" and real "riders". Bud Osbourne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Rambour" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 3:57 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons > Its not the bike that makes you cool. And that is fine if you want a > thumbs up from some people, and giving girls rides is fine too but its not > ME. > > Happily married 32 years and happily following her on her bike or having > her behind me on my bike. When riding I don't look around to see who has > their thumbs up, I am busy watching the road. And I really do find the > local watering holes boring so I won't ride there. > > See we are all different ! Ride what makes you happy, but ride the > dammed thing. > > Someone else said they chose a HD because it had the best resale value, I > really don't understand that one because by the time I get rid of a bike, > its shot, worn out and useless (but remember its my daily driver for 11+ > months of the year). Maybe I will think differently in 2 years when I get > rid of this BMW and go back to Japanese bikes, although the Triumph 1050 > Sport GT is looking awfully fine and will get a close look when it finally > arrives in dealers. This BMW will be the first bike I get rid of that is > still worth something (I hope it is anyway), no way will I own it when the > warranty expires and yet its the best bike I have ever ridden, when it > works its incredible. And I wont even look at HD, I don't want that > lifestyle, I ride by myself mostly not in groups, perfect example tomorrow > I am riding up to Laguna Seca (actually Monterey for a few days) since my > daughter and her bf are also coming up, my wife will drive up in the car > but no way was I going to miss Hi. 1 on my bike so I will ride up and they > will drive, its a short 4 1/2 hours away. Its been almost 2 months since > I was on Hi. 1, too long for such a nice road. In between the races and > other events we are going to, the wife and I will take the bike further up > North and play in the twisties. HD and the twisties just don't work well > and FOR ME the sitting position on a HD is absolutely uncomfortable, you > are supposed to be riding not sitting in a barcalounger but I have friends > who I wait for at the end of the twisties that say their HD is supremely > comfortable in their HD socks/underwear/shoes/glasses/flimsyleathers/etc. > > And to the one that said many BMW's have over 100,000 miles on their > bikes, yes the older ones, the new ones wont get there without lots of > repair work. A friend has 130,000 on his 2007 GT and he has gone through > several rear drive assemblies (shaft drive) and engine parts and has been > broken down in some of the loneliest places on this continent. My own > bike has had nothing serious but if you walked up to it and said "Go home" > it would go to the dealer not my house. > > Ride, just ride. > mike From pchast at francomm.com Tue Aug 10 14:55:50 2010 From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:55:50 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: 80 Suzuki Pete On Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:05:17 -0400, WFO Herb wrote: > > Ditto, BZ.... My Grandmother as well. Oh yeah, two of my aunts now that > I'm > thinking about it. > > Herb > '64 Triumph Bonneville; '81 GPz1100; '68 Husky 250; '72 Husky 450....Yes, > like many of you, I too am an old rider! > > > > On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 10:29 AM, Billy Zoom > wrote: > >> I never thought Harleys were cool because that's what my mother rode. >> BZ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/pchast at francomm.com > -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ From spritenut at comcast.net Tue Aug 10 15:19:52 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:19:52 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <242822.2577.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <242822.2577.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> On 8/10/2010 2:15 PM, Ron Soave wrote: > I have a tattoo of a guy on a Honda wearing a Harley shirt. > I have a Honda Motorcycle, well it's going to be Ron's Honda. Shall we get Honda tattoos? I have a Sprite and I have a least a dozen Sprite tee shirts but no Honda tee shirt. Hell, I even have a Honda lawn mower but no shirt to go with it. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From bmwwxman at gmail.com Tue Aug 10 15:41:11 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:41:11 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> References: <242822.2577.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> Message-ID: Hmmm..... You better get some leather chaps and a dew rag to wear while you are using that lawn mower...... Otherwise the *brothers* will terminate you with a nail gun. Cheers!! Jim On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 4:19 PM, Frank Clarici wrote: > On 8/10/2010 2:15 PM, Ron Soave wrote: > > I have a tattoo of a guy on a Honda wearing a Harley shirt. >> >> > I have a Honda Motorcycle, well it's going to be Ron's Honda. > Shall we get Honda tattoos? > I have a Sprite and I have a least a dozen Sprite tee shirts but no Honda > tee shirt. > Hell, I even have a Honda lawn mower but no shirt to go with it. > > -- > Frank Clarici > Toms River, NJ > > You restored it better than new > So why don't you drive it? > > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From pchast at francomm.com Tue Aug 10 16:11:37 2010 From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:11:37 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] motorcycles Message-ID: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=39001 -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Tue Aug 10 16:20:29 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:20:29 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Ya Gotta be Kidding Message-ID: <4D05CD7810EC48FAA7E1EE28CC204F79@HomePC> Here's another one for the "more money than brains" crowd! Skippy wants 300 large for a lifetime pass? Ya gotta be kidding! http://www.autoweek.com/article/20100809/CARNEWS/100809879 From healeyrick at yahoo.com Tue Aug 10 17:45:55 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:45:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Ya Gotta be Kidding In-Reply-To: <4D05CD7810EC48FAA7E1EE28CC204F79@HomePC> Message-ID: <149570.95404.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Get yours quick before he puts a cap on the passes! Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Tue, 8/10/10, Larry Daniels wrote: From: Larry Daniels Subject: [Spridgets] Ya Gotta be Kidding To: "Spridgets List" Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 6:20 PM Here's another one for the "more money than brains" crowd! Skippy wants 300 large for a lifetime pass? Ya gotta be kidding! http://www.autoweek.com/article/20100809/CARNEWS/100809879 Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From jfishbein at snet.net Tue Aug 10 18:35:35 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:35:35 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: <242822.2577.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> Message-ID: <566219.17741.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> "dew rag" Spoken like a white man. jay fishbein wallingford, ct ________________________________ From: Jim Johnson Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons Hmmm..... You better get some leather chaps and a dew rag to wear while you are using that lawn mower...... Otherwise the *brothers* will terminate you with a nail gun. From shop at justbrits.com Tue Aug 10 20:15:05 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:15:05 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <566219.17741.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <242822.2577.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> <566219.17741.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C6207A9.1040601@justbrits.com> << "dew rag" >> And to think that the explanation I got YEARS ago was: " "due rag" caused by all da bills I's owes !! "!! No ?? Dats rongs ?? uuums ?!?! LAD From soavero at yahoo.com Tue Aug 10 21:36:31 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:36:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> Message-ID: <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Tue, 8/10/10, Frank Clarici wrote: > I have a Honda Motorcycle, well it's going to be Ron's > Honda. > Shall we get Honda tattoos? I can hear the opening chords to "Born to Be Wild" already.... Ron From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Wed Aug 11 01:10:12 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:10:12 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets " speaking of H.D. LBC content In-Reply-To: <57517.5554118a.3992e4f5@aol.com> References: <57517.5554118a.3992e4f5@aol.com> Message-ID: They actually sell DOT 5 and DOT 4 for use in the same bikes. Mike MacLean 60 Sprite 56 BN2 02 Heritage Springer On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 10:23 AM, wrote: > DOT 5 or DOT5.1? > > In a message dated 10/08/2010 09:37:35 GMT Daylight Time, > rrengineer at dslextreme.com writes: > > 1996 was the first year HD used DOT 5 From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Wed Aug 11 01:55:37 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:55:37 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I made my initial post early this morning before I went to sleep. Obviously this thread has taken on a life of it's own. I never said I rode Harleys to get a thumbs up or give rides to little girls. I said that is the by product of riding one. Hell, I don't even have a passenger seat on my bike. My wife won't even get on my bike and that's fine with me. I just enjoy the whole experience of riding 30s technology today. I bought the damn thing to be politically incorrect in a democrat controlled PC state. That is why the first thing I did when I brought it home was to remove the slip on factory mufflers with the exhaust choking catalytic converters in them and put on fishtail expansion chamber straight through mufflers. I set off car alarms when I get on the throttle driving by parking lots. Great fun. Starting the bike cold in the morning has been likened to starting up an old biplane from the sound of the loping 45 degree V twin motor. I have to agree. While I don't "carve" canyon roads with it, a ride in the local mountains is great fun. Southern California has many destinations of many different landscapes to ride to. My biggest problem is trying to decide if I want to take the Bugeye or the Harley. I did not buy it to be cool. I bought it because I love everything about them including their quirks and faults, just like my British car. If I look cool on the bike, heck that's just a bonus. I am not concerned about the resale value. If I want a different model, I will just buy it and keep this one. This bike is something that will be passed on the my son if he wants it. I don't know how to explain it, I just love the damn thing. I can't explain to people why I like Austin Healeys either, but I don't have to. It's like they say, "if you have to ask, I can't explain it to you". And it's Do-Rag, I think. Mike MacLean On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 8:36 PM, Ron Soave wrote: > --- On Tue, 8/10/10, Frank Clarici wrote: > > I have a Honda Motorcycle, well it's going to be Ron's > > Honda. > > Shall we get Honda tattoos? > > I can hear the opening chords to "Born to Be Wild" already.... > > Ron > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/rrengineer at dslextreme.com From tequila.brad at gmail.com Wed Aug 11 04:01:42 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:01:42 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting MGB photos... NSFW Message-ID: http://www.erooups.com/2010/08/11/pretty_model_cara_zavaleta_18_pics.html -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From proefrock at comcast.net Wed Aug 11 05:54:35 2010 From: proefrock at comcast.net (Jim Proefrock) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:54:35 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting MGB photos... NSFW In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <51186CCE-A509-44C0-BF3C-5B8ADE4EDC24@comcast.net> She's so sad in the first pic because that old rostyle spare won't fit on the splined wire wheel hub . . . On Aug 11, 2010, at 5:01 AM, Brad Fornal wrote: > http://www.erooups.com/2010/08/11/ > pretty_model_cara_zavaleta_18_pics.html > > -- > DON JULIO 1942 > > www.myspace.com/tequilabrad > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ > proefrock at comcast.net From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 11 07:08:20 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:08:20 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net>, <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: The lyrics go something like this??? GO! I'm gonna wake you up early Cause I'm gonna take a ride with you We're going down to the Honda shop I'll tell you what we're gonna do Put on a ragged sweatshirt I'll take you anywhere you want me to First gear (go little Honda) it's alright (faster little Honda) Second gear (go little Honda) I lean right (faster little Honda) Third gear (go little Honda) hang on tight (faster little Honda) Faster it's alright ... > Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:36:31 -0700 > > --- On Tue, 8/10/10, Frank Clarici wrote: > > I have a Honda Motorcycle, well it's going to be Ron's > > Honda. > > Shall we get Honda tattoos? > > I can hear the opening chords to "Born to Be Wild" already.... > > Ron > _______________________________________________ From jfishbein at snet.net Wed Aug 11 07:50:22 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:50:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net>, <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <962983.2266.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> I'm old enough to remember the times when that song was new. As far the U.S. market was concerned Honda only manufactured motorcycles and smaller ones at that. Their image was one of fun and economy. And back in the early 60's tatoo's were something you only saw on sailors. :-) jay fishbein wallingford, ct ________________________________ From: "robertduquette at sympatico.ca" To: Spridgets Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 9:08:20 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons The lyrics go something like this??? GO! I'm gonna wake you up early Cause I'm gonna take a ride with you We're going down to the Honda shop I'll tell you what we're gonna do Put on a ragged sweatshirt I'll take you anywhere you want me to First gear (go little Honda) it's alright (faster little Honda) Second gear (go little Honda) I lean right (faster little Honda) Third gear (go little Honda) hang on tight (faster little Honda) Faster it's alright From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Wed Aug 11 08:02:16 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:02:16 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting MGB photos... NSFW In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100811140216.W1BAH.122036.root@cdptpa-web04-z01> Where was the MGB? > http://www.erooups.com/2010/08/11/pretty_model_cara_zavaleta_18_pics.html From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 11 08:39:10 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:39:10 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <962983.2266.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net>, , <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>, , <962983.2266.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I'm old enough to forget ... ;) ( okay, so I would have been 7 or so. ) On a radio show discussing tattoos, an older lady called in and referred to tattoos on women in her day as "tramp stamps". > Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:50:22 -0700 > From: jfishbein at snet.net > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons > > I'm old enough to remember the times when that song was new. > > As far the U.S. market was concerned Honda only manufactured motorcycles and > smaller ones at that. Their image was one of fun and economy. > > > > And back in the early 60's tatoo's were something you only saw on sailors. :-) > > jay fishbein > wallingford, ct > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: "robertduquette at sympatico.ca" > To: Spridgets > Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 9:08:20 AM > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons > > The lyrics go something like this??? > GO! > > I'm gonna wake you up early > Cause I'm gonna take a ride with you > We're going down to the Honda shop > I'll tell you what we're gonna do > Put on a ragged sweatshirt > I'll take you anywhere you want me to > > First gear (go little Honda) it's alright (faster little Honda) > Second gear (go little Honda) I lean right (faster little Honda) > Third gear (go little Honda) hang on tight (faster little Honda) > Faster it's alright > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/robertduquette at sympatico.ca From 72spridget at gmail.com Wed Aug 11 09:12:18 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:12:18 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <962983.2266.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: > On a radio show discussing tattoos, an older lady called in and referred to > tattoos on women in her day as "tramp stamps". Dunno bout Canadians, but round here, that term is used for the tattoos on a girl's lower back. David L From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Wed Aug 11 09:19:48 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:19:48 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100811151948.P420K.7499.root@cdptpa-web10-z01> "in her day"? That term is still used, only it seems to refer more specifically to the tats on the lower back. > On a radio show discussing tattoos, an older lady called in and referred to > tattoos on women in her day as "tramp stamps". From cbking at alum.rpi.edu Wed Aug 11 09:32:11 2010 From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:32:11 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons Message-ID: <2c0901cb396a$5e03e020$056a010a@mail2world.com> Isn't that what they're calling a lower back tatoo on women today? Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <-----Original Message-----> From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca [robertduquette at sympatico.ca] Sent: 8/11/2010 10:42:10 AM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons I'm old enough to forget ... ;) ( okay, so I would have been 7 or so. ) On a radio show discussing tattoos, an older lady called in and referred to tattoos on women in her day as "tramp stamps". > Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:50:22 -0700 > From: jfishbein at snet.net > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons > > I'm old enough to remember the times when that song was new. > > As far the U.S. market was concerned Honda only manufactured motorcycles and > smaller ones at that. Their image was one of fun and economy. > > > > And back in the early 60's tatoo's were something you only saw on sailors. :-) > > jay fishbein > wallingford, ct > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: "robertduquette at sympatico.ca" > To: Spridgets > Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 9:08:20 AM > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons > > The lyrics go something like this??? > GO! > > I'm gonna wake you up early > Cause I'm gonna take a ride with you > We're going down to the Honda shop > I'll tell you what we're gonna do > Put on a ragged sweatshirt > I'll take you anywhere you want me to > > First gear (go little Honda) it's alright (faster little Honda) > Second gear (go little Honda) I lean right (faster little Honda) > Third gear (go little Honda) hang on tight (faster little Honda) > Faster it's alright > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/robertduquette at sympatico .ca _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cbking at alum.rpi.edu . From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 11 09:48:26 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:48:26 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <2c0901cb396a$5e03e020$056a010a@mail2world.com> References: <2c0901cb396a$5e03e020$056a010a@mail2world.com> Message-ID: re: tramp stamp I guess I'm not well versed on the tattoo subject. I hadn't heard the term before. From spritenut at comcast.net Wed Aug 11 09:55:56 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:55:56 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <20100811151948.P420K.7499.root@cdptpa-web10-z01> References: <20100811151948.P420K.7499.root@cdptpa-web10-z01> Message-ID: <4C62C80C.8020201@comcast.net> On 8/11/2010 11:19 AM, bjshov8 at tx.rr.com wrote: > "in her day"? > That term is still used, only it seems to refer more specifically to the tats on the lower back. > That's what we call em around here too. And they look soooo good on a young girl with her belly sticking out. We call THAT a "HANG OVER" -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From stargazer1 at cox.net Wed Aug 11 09:59:48 2010 From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:59:48 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <962983.2266.qm@web83903.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C62C8F4.9010405@cox.net> On 8/11/2010 8:12 AM, David Lieb wrote: >> On a radio show discussing tattoos, an older lady called in and referred to >> tattoos on women in her day as "tramp stamps". >> > Dunno bout Canadians, but round here, that term is used for the > tattoos on a girl's lower back. > Still used (sometimes) here in CAlifornia too. But truth be told, it isn't the mark of wanton sexuality it used to be. I prefer the Germanic term "butt antlers". Cheers, Dave From doug_altman at yahoo.com Wed Aug 11 10:04:05 2010 From: doug_altman at yahoo.com (Doug Altman) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:04:05 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Speaking of Harley Davidsons Message-ID: <180945.34064.qm@web63507.mail.re1.yahoo.com> > On a radio show discussing tattoos, an older lady called in and referred to > tattoos on women in her day as "tramp stamps". The term I have heard used is Santa Cruz license plate. I ride, riden all my life. Have tattoos, too. Lots of them. Riden Harley's mainly my entire life but other bikes as well. Right now its an American Ironhorse Texas Chopper. Put about 30,000 miles on it in the past four years. I won't buy anything but American - I will not sell off America. I love the biker crowd. Go to three or four meets a year for a lot of years now. Do a lot of bike nights and rides, too. See every type of person from the wanna be's to the 1%ers and everybody in between. All of them some of the best people I have ever met and I've had the best times of my life with them. It all started, and continues to be, the ride. I love to ride, love motorcycles, and love everything that's associated with them. And as for the newbies, as sang by David Allen Coe in his song "A Harley Someday," "we all started out just like that." Doug ....o~'o From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Wed Aug 11 10:31:13 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:31:13 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100811163113.ICHLA.123243.root@cdptpa-web06-z01> That speaks well for the type of women that you are around. > I guess I'm not well versed on the tattoo subject. I hadn't heard the term > before. From mdrowe at optonline.net Wed Aug 11 10:37:00 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:37:00 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <4C62C80C.8020201@comcast.net> References: <20100811151948.P420K.7499.root@cdptpa-web10-z01> <4C62C80C.8020201@comcast.net> Message-ID: <7BB56D3FECB84D0292A36C04867BD98B@Home> > And they look soooo good on a young girl with her belly sticking out. > We call THAT a "HANG OVER" I thought that was a "muffin top," which definitely does not look good on anyone, young or old. Most especially it does not look good on a Harley. Michael Rowe From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Wed Aug 11 10:57:57 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:57:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <244051.605.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> "I made my initial post early this morning before I went to sleep. Obviously this thread has taken on a life of it's own..." Mike MacLean Mike - I can relate to every statement you just made from the fun of setting off car alarms (loud pipes save lives) to loving the HD quirks like we all love our LBC quirks. I am the one who wrote about resale value - but that was really more of an excuse to buy it than an actual reason. The bike I got was not exactly what I wanted, but was what I could fit into the budget. I knew that if time came to move to THE bike, I may not have the money to keep both, so resale value entered into the equation. I could spend more on a Harley and keep most of the value down the road, or spend less on a Japanese bike and then have it be worth half to a quarter of what I paid. Like I said - it was really an excuse to go ahead and get a Harley like I really wanted to do anyway. David Booker From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com Wed Aug 11 11:12:59 2010 From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:12:59 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <180945.34064.qm@web63507.mail.re1.yahoo.com> References: <180945.34064.qm@web63507.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 PM, Doug Altman wrote: See every type of person from the wanna be's to the 1%ers and everybody in between. All of them some of the best people I have ever met and I've had the best times of my life with them. --------------------------------- Back in 1980 I bought a new Wide Glide and my wife and I drove it across the country. We went to Sturgis for a few days but there were some serious club biker rumblings that we didn't want to get caught up in. (Sturgis was a little different back then!) We hit the road... Not too far out my rear tire threw half the tread off. I could drive it straight or make right tunrs but had no tread on the left side of the tire. A couple of guys riding our direction stopped to help. They bailed on Sturgis too even though they were club guys. They figured that they were in the wrong club to hang around. Anyway, one took our gear and the other gave my wife a ride to lighten the load on my bad tire. They escorted us to the first town with a H-D dealer where I could get the tire replaced. They even spent the night and made sure we got to the dealership in the AM. I remember that one guy was called "Bear" but forget the other's name. Ridng is everything: a culture, an escape, a job, a lifestyle, a recreation, an outlet, a means of transportation, a diversion, etc. Not everyone rides for the same reason(s). My philosophy has changed from the H-D only to "if you are happy riding the bike you're on, you're on the right bike!" -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From tequila.brad at gmail.com Wed Aug 11 11:24:12 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:24:12 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Is that one of the songs from The Hondells? On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 8:08 AM, wrote: > The lyrics go something like this??? > GO! > > I'm gonna wake you up early > Cause I'm gonna take a ride with you > We're going down to the Honda shop > I'll tell you what we're gonna do > Put on a ragged sweatshirt > I'll take you anywhere you want me to > > First gear (go little Honda) it's alright (faster little Honda) > Second gear (go little Honda) I lean right (faster little Honda) > Third gear (go little Honda) hang on tight (faster little Honda) > Faster it's alright > ... > > > Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:36:31 -0700 > > > > --- On Tue, 8/10/10, Frank Clarici wrote: > > > I have a Honda Motorcycle, well it's going to be Ron's > > > Honda. > > > Shall we get Honda tattoos? > > > > I can hear the opening chords to "Born to Be Wild" already.... > > > > Ron > > _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Aug 11 11:27:38 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:27:38 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: You sir, are a rider. That is how my dad was. He rode his Harley to work, rain or shine, most times. My parents went on vacation on it. They and another couple went all over the place. Unfortunately, IMHO, most Harley owners aren't riders anymore. There are some. I know a few. Most of the ones I know can't stand Harley Bike Nights for the same reasons I can't. My love affair with Harley ended when they became a status symbol and not a tool for the majority. You like to ride and choose to do so on a Harley. I can respect that. If you haul it to Bike Night in a trailer and then roll it out and talk about it and then roll it back into the trailer I lose a little respect for you. I met a group of guys at a restaurant recently. They were a group of Bikers from Puerto Rico. Most rode Harleys. All were riders. Every year their club made a ride somewhere new. There were about 20 of them. Baton Rouge is pretty far from Puerto Rico. They were adventurous and refreshing. I wish I had been on my bike so I could have ridden with them for a while. I wish I felt that way about all Harley owners. From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 11 11:27:47 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:27:47 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] stunning old beauties In-Reply-To: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B02DD7A71@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA> References: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B02DD7A71@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA> Message-ID: cars: http://autos.sympatico.ca/photos-videos/5400/the-beautiful-30s-stunning-pre-w wii-machines From jfishbein at snet.net Wed Aug 11 11:37:43 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:37:43 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: <180945.34064.qm@web63507.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <103354.15536.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> That's a nice story. jay fishbein wallingford, ct ________________________________ From: CosmicMag1380 --------------------------------- Back in 1980 I bought a new Wide Glide and my wife and I drove it across the country. We went to Sturgis for a few days but there were some serious club biker rumblings that we didn't want to get caught up in. (Sturgis was a little different back then!) We hit the road... Not too far out my rear tire threw half the tread off. I could drive it straight or make right tunrs but had no tread on the left side of the tire. A couple of guys riding our direction stopped to help. They bailed on Sturgis too even though they were club guys. They figured that they were in the wrong club to hang around. Anyway, one took our gear and the other gave my wife a ride to lighten the load on my bad tire. They escorted us to the first town with a H-D dealer where I could get the tire replaced. They even spent the night and made sure we got to the dealership in the AM. I remember that one guy was called "Bear" but forget the other's name. From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Aug 11 11:42:21 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:42:21 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Was: Speaking of Harleys - Now other bikes Message-ID: Here's an alternative position. I have owned and ridden BMW motorcycles since the mid 1960s. I am just as attached to them as Harley folks are to their bikes but for an entirely different set of reasons. Quiet. At stop lights people actually roll down their windows and say "Thank you for being so quiet". I want to drive through town and draw as little attention as possible. The cops can say "I hear a Harley coming". I want them to say "Did a motorcycle just go by?" I don't like large groups of people. I don't like riding in large groups. I like to travel alone so I can stop when and where I want to. I wear gear that is designed for the most comfort when riding, not to show off. I wear a good helmet, gloves, armored jacket and Gortex lined boots. I have no tatoos. I don't think I need any more decorations or holes in my body than the ones the good Lord already gave me. I like to ride long distances. Frequently. I have 3 100,000 mile awards from the BMW Motorcycle Owners Association. I don't like adjusting and lubing chain drives. I have a full fairing which keeps bugs, dirt and rain off me when I ride. I don't like to ride Interstate Highways. I have 3 BMW motorcycles now. 1964, 1976 & 1989. All are very reliable and have been since I bought them. The 76 I have owned since new has 180,000 miles on it and has never had the top end down. My BMWs do not provide a life style to me. They are a finely crafted tool that I use to pursue the occasionally vagabond life style that I enjoy. Finally, while I may kid Harley guys a bit, I respect their riding style. It's just not mine. -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From jfishbein at snet.net Wed Aug 11 11:50:12 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:50:12 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <882898.72551.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Sorry.....that was done by Murray Wilson's sons. But you get 5 points for your sideways reference to Go Little Honda by the Hondells. jay ________________________________ From: Brad Fornal To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca Cc: Spridgets Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 1:24:12 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons Is that one of the songs from The Hondells? On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 8:08 AM, wrote: > The lyrics go something like this??? > GO! From 72spridget at gmail.com Wed Aug 11 11:54:57 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:54:57 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] stunning old beauties In-Reply-To: References: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B02DD7A71@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA> Message-ID: > http://autos.sympatico.ca/photos-videos/5400/the-beautiful-30s-stunning-pre-w > wii-machines I guess I am just defective. None of those appealed to me at all. If someone were to give one of them to me, my first concern would be to see how quickly I could unload it. David L From jfishbein at snet.net Wed Aug 11 11:55:43 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:55:43 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <659578.52591.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Okay................ However it's pronounced., we've raked Porsches and their owners over the coals and criticized Harleys and their riders. What's next? jay fishbein wallingford, ct ________________________________ From: derf To: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" Cc: Spridgets Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 1:27:38 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons You sir, are a rider. That is how my dad was. He rode his Harley to work, rain or shine, most times. My parents went on vacation on it. They and another couple went all over the place. Unfortunately, IMHO, most Harley owners aren't riders anymore. There are some. I know a few. Most of the ones I know can't stand Harley Bike Nights for the same reasons I can't. My love affair with Harley ended when they became a status symbol and not a tool for the majority. You like to ride and choose to do so on a Harley. I can respect that. If you haul it to Bike Night in a trailer and then roll it out and talk about it and then roll it back into the trailer I lose a little respect for you. I met a group of guys at a restaurant recently. They were a group of Bikers from Puerto Rico. Most rode Harleys. All were riders. Every year their club made a ride somewhere new. There were about 20 of them. Baton Rouge is pretty far from Puerto Rico. They were adventurous and refreshing. I wish I had been on my bike so I could have ridden with them for a while. I wish I felt that way about all Harley owners. From spritenut at comcast.net Wed Aug 11 11:58:36 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:58:36 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: <180945.34064.qm@web63507.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C62E4CC.80503@comcast.net> On 8/11/2010 1:12 PM, CosmicMag1380 wrote: > Back in 1980 I bought a new Wide Glide and my wife and I drove it > across the country. We went to Sturgis for a few days but there were > some serious club biker rumblings that we didn't want to get caught up > in. I had planned a family vacation across country and we ended up in Sturgis (the Black Hills) the same week as all the bikers were there. 1992, and Here I am with wife and 2 kids ages 10 & 13. I enjoyed looking at all the bikes, the kids enjoyed all the bikers and they were a bunch of GREAT people. Ask my daughter about the biker chick in the rest area, she was amazed at how quick she went from worn and torn to hot babe in a roadside rest area. There were so many bikers in those parts that you had to eat, sleep, and be with them if you were to do anything. And we even had a couple of bikers ask to slip stream our van to keep out of a thunder storm from Wyoming back to the Black Hills. The kids just watched out the back window as these guys were kissing our bumper to stay semi dry. This was probably the best part of our vacation which also incorporated Healey 92 International in Breckenridge, Colorado. That was so exciting, we left 2 days early ;) But hanging with bikers for a week was an unforgettable part of the trip. A PLEASANT experience. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From kk7ss at verizon.net Wed Aug 11 12:03:25 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:03:25 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net>, , Message-ID: <4C62E5ED.17222.C0A067@kk7ss.verizon.net> Not unless they changed their name from "The Beach Boys" ;-) And not to forget "Little Deuce Coupe" --- my Spridget has "four on the floor" .... -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 11 Aug 2010 at 12:24, Brad Fornal wrote: > Is that one of the songs from The Hondells? From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Aug 11 12:23:46 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:23:46 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] stunning old beauties In-Reply-To: References: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B02DD7A71@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA> Message-ID: You're a sick, sick man David Lieb!! Take two asprin and go straight to bed... Cheers!! Jim On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 12:54 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: > > > http://autos.sympatico.ca/photos-videos/5400/the-beautiful-30s-stunning-pre-w > > wii-machines > > I guess I am just defective. None of those appealed to me at all. If > someone were to give one of them to me, my first concern would be to > see how quickly I could unload it. > David L > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Aug 11 12:25:02 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:25:02 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <659578.52591.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <659578.52591.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 12:55 PM, Jay wrote: > Okay................ > > However it's pronounced., we've raked Porsches and their owners over the > coals > and criticized Harleys and their riders. > > What's next? > Innocenti owners. From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 11 12:34:27 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:34:27 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] stunning old beauties In-Reply-To: References: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B02DD7A71@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA>, , Message-ID: Beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder ... I could stand to look at #1 and #10 a little closer. And, unrelated ... this one:http://bringatrailer.com/2010/08/10/bat-exclusive-12th-built-1957-bmw-507 / > Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:54:57 -0500 > > > http://autos.sympatico.ca/photos-videos/5400/the-beautiful-30s-stunning-pre-w > > wii-machines > > I guess I am just defective. None of those appealed to me at all. If > someone were to give one of them to me, my first concern would be to > see how quickly I could unload it. > David L From bkitterer at me.com Wed Aug 11 12:45:15 2010 From: bkitterer at me.com (Kitterer Bob) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:45:15 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] stunning old beauties In-Reply-To: References: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B02DD7A71@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA> Message-ID: <8C002A72-A4D8-4C84-8501-62F96EDB9542@me.com> David, You are defective :-) Do not want to think about the cost of up keep however. Bob Kitterer 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage On Aug 11, 2010, at 10:54 AM, David Lieb wrote: >> http://autos.sympatico.ca/photos-videos/5400/the-beautiful-30s-stunning-pre-w >> wii-machines > > I guess I am just defective. None of those appealed to me at all. If > someone were to give one of them to me, my first concern would be to > see how quickly I could unload it. > David L > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bkitterer at mac.com From John.Deikis at va.gov Wed Aug 11 12:49:21 2010 From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:49:21 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Was: Speaking of Harleys - Now other bikes Message-ID: >...HD and the twisties just don't work well and FOR ME the sitting position on a HD is absolutely uncomfortable, you are supposed to be riding not sitting in a barcalounger...< A few weeks ago, I rented an Electra Glide in Reno and spent a day around Lake Tahoe visiting #2 son. Every time I went around a curve, something scraped, dragged, sparked or otherwise made inappropriate sounds. But just rippin' through the valleys or scooterin' through towns, it was like the Frequent Flyers Club comfortable. Even had Bob Edwards and NPR basting out of the stereo. It was fun but a whole different experience from my vintage BMW or my well-beaten enduro bike. But so what?! My neighbor thinks a bugeye is the ugliest thing on 2 wheels. Toys are fun. Like Mike McLean posted: "I did not buy it to be cool. I bought it because I love everything about them." That's all that matters. Now for the question (are listening Billy?): Who's got the words to the song that has a line in it something like: "There's nothing like my Vincent and a red-headed girl." And who was responsible for that anthem to 2-wheeled sexuality? -JohnD From kk7ss at verizon.net Wed Aug 11 13:36:06 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:36:06 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <659578.52591.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net>, , <659578.52591.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C62FBA6.30577.1157ACF@kk7ss.verizon.net> Low-riders?? -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 11 Aug 2010 at 10:55, Jay wrote: > What's next? From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 11 13:43:06 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:43:06 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] stunning old beauties Message-ID: Did I ever tell the list about that time I'd just pulled out of petrol station in a rental family car. Saw a vintage (Uk vintage not US vintage which means classic?) car coming up fast in the outside lane. By the time I was doing 70 he was up close and passed me. it was a chain drive Frazer Nash. Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 11/08/2010 19:52:03 GMT Daylight Time, bmwwxman at gmail.com writes: I guess I am just defective. None of those appealed to me at all. If > someone were to give one of them to me, my first concern would be to > see how quickly I could unload it. > David L From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 11 13:48:45 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:48:45 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons in Films Message-ID: I wanted to see 'Girl on a Motorbike' to see the Harley with ape hanger handlebars but when I told my wife there was a scene with a woman having her leather whipped (with a whip) off her she said it was kinky and she wouldn't allow it in the house. I mean you just couldn't make a film like that with a Jap sports bike? Anyone have a copy? Enquiring minds want to know. From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 11 13:52:58 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:52:58 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons Message-ID: I once had a vintage Honda - a Benley CB92, 125cc with a genuine factory race cam. I never got it on the road but used to rev it up the shed most night (shed door was open so I didn't suffocate). No-one ever complained about it (one neighbour was a cop but had a trials bike, the other neighbour sold me it. Very loud. I sold it to a Honda collector and bought a Yamaha two stroke 250cc that I did some serious law breaking on and lived to tell the tale with only one scar. After that I bought a mini which I barrell rolled... In a message dated 11/08/2010 15:27:24 GMT Daylight Time, jfishbein at snet.net writes: As far the U.S. market was concerned Honda only manufactured motorcycles and smaller ones at that. Their image was one of fun and economy. From 72spridget at gmail.com Wed Aug 11 13:53:25 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:53:25 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] stunning old beauties In-Reply-To: References: <7EBAB7C0A9684341A96C1862B716384B02DD7A71@onottaxms1.AGR.GC.CA> Message-ID: On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 1:34 PM, wrote: > Beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder ... > > I could stand to look at #1 and #10 a little closer. > And, unrelated ... this > one:http://bringatrailer.com/2010/08/10/bat-exclusive-12th-built-1957-bmw-507 Oh yeah, Elvis and I are with you one that one! Yes, Elvis did buy one of those. A friend of mine referred to the BMW 507 as "sex on wheels". Who am I to argue. There are many BMW products out there, but that is probably the only one I lust after. David L From 72spridget at gmail.com Wed Aug 11 14:03:13 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:03:13 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Was: Speaking of Harleys - Now other bikes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: > Now for the question (are listening Billy?): > Who's got the words to the song that has a line in it something like: > "There's nothing like my Vincent and a red-headed girl." > And who was responsible for that anthem to 2-wheeled sexuality? Are you referring to this: http://www.guntheranderson.com/v/data/vincentb.htm ARTIST: Richard Thompson TITLE: 1952 Vincent Black Lightning David L From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 11 14:05:03 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:05:03 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons Message-ID: I never said I rode Harleys to get a thumbs up or give rides to little girls. I said that is the by product of riding one. Hell, I don't even have a passenger seat on my bike. It gets worse!!! I set off car alarms when I get on the throttle driving by parking lots. My Sprite can do that! From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 11 14:06:15 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:06:15 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons Message-ID: If it's a step through with the 'winged wheel' it's born to be mild.. In a message dated 11/08/2010 04:50:07 GMT Daylight Time, soavero at yahoo.com writes: --- On Tue, 8/10/10, Frank Clarici wrote: > I have a Honda Motorcycle, well it's going to be Ron's > Honda. > Shall we get Honda tattoos? I can hear the opening chords to "Born to Be Wild" already.... Ron _______________________________________________ From 72spridget at gmail.com Wed Aug 11 14:07:04 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:07:04 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons in Films In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: > I wanted to see 'Girl on a Motorbike' to see the Harley with ape hanger > handlebars but when I told my wife there was a scene with a woman having her > leather whipped (with a whip) off her she said it was kinky and she wouldn't > allow it in the house. So the question is "Why did you mention that scene before you watched the movie?" Surely you could have faked shock and horror when it appeared on the screen. How were you to know? David L From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 11 14:07:48 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:07:48 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons Message-ID: I have a friend in his first season of Lawn Mower racing - not sure of the mower but it's American. In a message dated 10/08/2010 22:38:09 GMT Daylight Time, spritenut at comcast.net writes: Hell, I even have a Honda lawn mower but no shirt to go with it. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 11 14:10:00 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:10:00 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons Message-ID: Fastest bike in the UK at one point - I wanted a GPz 550 but bought a Mini instead and barrell rolled it so ended up with a Mk3 2000GT 'tina. In a message dated 10/08/2010 21:31:34 GMT Daylight Time, froggi60 at gmail.com writes: GPz1100 From jfishbein at snet.net Wed Aug 11 14:13:30 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:13:30 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Was: Speaking of Harleys - Now other bikes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <425031.94151.qm@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Richard Thompson http://www.guntheranderson.com/v/data/vincentb.htm jay fishbein wallingford, ct ________________________________ From: "Deikis, John G" To: spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 2:49:21 PM Subject: [Spridgets] Was: Speaking of Harleys - Now other bikes >...HD and the twisties just don't work well and FOR ME the sitting position on a HD is absolutely uncomfortable, you are supposed to be riding not sitting in a barcalounger...< Now for the question (are listening Billy?): Who's got the words to the song that has a line in it something like: "There's nothing like my Vincent and a red-headed girl." And who was responsible for that anthem to 2-wheeled sexuality? From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 11 14:20:02 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:20:02 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons Message-ID: <8efb5.53f77fb6.39945ff2@aol.com> Great film but not yet on blu-ray in the UK. In a message dated 10/08/2010 02:40:50 GMT Daylight Time, derf247 at gmail.com writes: BTW, if you haven't seen The World's Fastest Indian it is worth a watch. The movie came up at a recent dual sport riders dinner and I was surprised how many life long riders hadn't even heard of the it. From stargazer1 at cox.net Wed Aug 11 14:21:32 2010 From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:21:32 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <659578.52591.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <659578.52591.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C63064C.8030505@cox.net> On 8/11/2010 10:55 AM, Jay wrote: > Okay................ > > However it's pronounced., we've raked Porsches and their owners over the coals > and criticized Harleys and their riders. > > What's next? > I don't think we've ragged on Triumph owners in a looong time. Cheers, Dave Ambrose From froggi60 at gmail.com Wed Aug 11 14:27:47 2010 From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:27:47 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Wow...I bet BZ could make a song out of those words!!! Herb > > I'm gonna wake you up early > Cause I'm gonna take a ride with you > We're going down to the Honda shop > I'll tell you what we're gonna do > Put on a ragged sweatshirt > I'll take you anywhere you want me to > > First gear (go little Honda) it's alright (faster little Honda) > Second gear (go little Honda) I lean right (faster little Honda) > Third gear (go little Honda) hang on tight (faster little Honda) > Faster it's alright > ... From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 11 14:28:57 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:28:57 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC Message-ID: <8fefe.6f2ae39c.39946209@aol.com> Not really a problem here in the UK - most if not all illegal guns are automatic pistols. In a message dated 08/08/2010 20:34:16 GMT Daylight Time, corvallis at peoplepc.com writes: I can understand that, but I would not put a real looking holster on a kid with a toy gun in it; some people would mistake the combination for the real thing. ...bill in corvallis From cbking at alum.rpi.edu Wed Aug 11 14:35:04 2010 From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:35:04 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons Message-ID: <5e2201cb3994$adc19880$0168010a@mail2world.com> John Deere? Is it green? Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <-----Original Message-----> From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com [WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com] Sent: 8/11/2010 4:09:48 PM To: spritenut at comcast.net;soavero at yahoo.com Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons I have a friend in his first season of Lawn Mower racing - not sure of the mower but it's American. In a message dated 10/08/2010 22:38:09 GMT Daylight Time, spritenut at comcast.net writes: Hell, I even have a Honda lawn mower but no shirt to go with it. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cbking at alum.rpi.edu . From froggi60 at gmail.com Wed Aug 11 14:38:14 2010 From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:38:14 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Interesting MGB photos... NSFW In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I thought the "B" had aluminium rear brake drums!?! Herb From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 11 14:38:36 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:38:36 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons in Films Message-ID: <90f77.1a9adff5.3994644c@aol.com> I guess the mistake was not anticipating the reply. I learned from the experience and bought 'Bound' with mentioning the content. My wife rarely watches or has the same taste as me and when she sat down to watch the Matrix she made a fast exit at the point the bug was dropped into Nero's navel. She recently watched Surrogates and liked that, to my surprise. I never asked about 'If' either which also features a motorbike - they really did steal it. If Girl on a Motorcycle gets released on blu-ray I'll probably just buy it... In a message dated 11/08/2010 21:33:46 GMT Daylight Time, 72spridget at gmail.com writes: > I wanted to see 'Girl on a Motorbike' to see the Harley with ape hanger > handlebars but when I told my wife there was a scene with a woman having her > leather whipped (with a whip) off her she said it was kinky and she wouldn't > allow it in the house. So the question is "Why did you mention that scene before you watched the movie?" Surely you could have faked shock and horror when it appeared on the screen. How were you to know? David L _______________________________________________ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 11 14:40:55 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:40:55 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons Message-ID: <91388.8a2b4f1.399464d7@aol.com> Nope but he is looking for a new/spare engine for it. In a message dated 11/08/2010 21:35:08 GMT Daylight Time, cbking at alum.rpi.edu writes: John Deere? Is it green? Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 11 14:42:03 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:42:03 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] 6 shooter holster - No LBC Message-ID: <91558.3829cbdd.3994651b@aol.com> Not sure if they are still legal over here any more. I just about trust her with a cap firing gun. In a message dated 08/08/2010 19:19:26 GMT Daylight Time, derf247 at gmail.com writes: There are some nice six shooter air pistols out there, too. Have you seen the little air cartridges that are shaped like bullets? From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Wed Aug 11 14:52:55 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:52:55 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <882898.72551.qm@web83908.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: The Beach Boys and the Hondells both did Little Honda. The Hondell's version was the hit. BZ From jfishbein at snet.net Wed Aug 11 14:54:32 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:54:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <659578.52591.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <325612.38409.qm@web83910.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> That's been done. Offlist, but that's been done. jay ________________________________ From: Jim Johnson Cc: Spridgets Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 2:25:02 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 12:55 PM, Jay wrote: > Okay................ > > However it's pronounced., we've raked Porsches and their owners over the > coals > and criticized Harleys and their riders. > > What's next? > Innocenti owners. From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Wed Aug 11 14:59:38 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:59:38 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Was: Speaking of Harleys - Now other bikes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: >> Who's got the words to the song that has a line in it something like: >> "There's nothing like my Vincent and a red-headed girl." I thought it was Nothin' Beats "Gene" Vincent and a Red-Headed Girl, but I believe Richard Thompson said it. From spritenut at comcast.net Wed Aug 11 15:01:48 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:01:48 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <659578.52591.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <4C61C278.7010107@comcast.net> <149441.87525.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <659578.52591.qm@web83913.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C630FBC.7070107@comcast.net> On 8/11/2010 1:55 PM, Jay wrote: > Okay................ > > However it's pronounced., we've raked Porsches and their owners over the coals > and criticized Harleys and their riders. > > What's next? Spridget people, what a bunch of losers they are ;) -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Wed Aug 11 15:48:30 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:48:30 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 367mph school bus -- Warning! No Harley content! Message-ID: <2B5971F05BA440A19126BDA2562DDE3D@HomePC> FW: Motoring enthusiast builds 367mph bus http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/7927775/Motoring-enthusiast-builds-3 67mph-bus.html From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Wed Aug 11 15:56:19 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:56:19 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] 1952 Vincent Black Lightning In-Reply-To: <425031.94151.qm@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <425031.94151.qm@web83915.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <19282.31806.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Every Tuesday night I go to a local pub where a bluegrass jam occurs. Anyone that shows up with an instrument is welcome to join in, but there's a regular crew of about ten musicians who show up every week. On any given Tuesday there will be 4 or 5 guitars, two or three mandolins, two or three banjos, a couple of fiddles, and one each of stand-up bass and dobro. This is my absolute favorite song in the repertoire. I was not familiar with it till starting to attend Tuesday nights about a year and a half ago. My second favorite they play is John Prine's "Paradise", the song about Mr. Peabody's Coal Train, then maybe Steve Goodman's "City of New Orleans" (which for many years I thought was written by Arlo Guthrie). Anyway - Thanks for the lyrics, Jay. I've been wanting to see them for a while now. BTW - if anybody is ever on Long Island on a Tuesday night, get in touch. I'll buy you a round and introduce you to everybody. David Booker Long Island From nases at verizon.net Wed Aug 11 17:58:41 2010 From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:58:41 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase on a 948 Message-ID: Is the ribcase trans a direct bolt on to the 948 engine? Thanks. Any listers attending AHSTC Encounter this week at Normandy Farms in Blue Bell, PA? I haven't heard if the Philly region hosting the event is inviting other clubs to the Saturday show like LV Region did last year. Phil Nase Quakertown, PA http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/ From healeyrick at yahoo.com Wed Aug 11 18:50:03 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:50:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <4C630FBC.7070107@comcast.net> Message-ID: <579709.11446.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Frank, i thought your response would be "Big Healeys" Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Wed, 8/11/10, Frank Clarici wrote: From: Frank Clarici Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons To: "Jay" Cc: "Spridgets" Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 5:01 PM On 8/11/2010 1:55 PM, Jay wrote: > Okay................ > > However it's pronounced., we've raked Porsches and their owners over the coals > and criticized Harleys and their riders. > > What's next? Spridget people, what a bunch of losers they are ;) -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From an5.sprite at gmail.com Wed Aug 11 19:02:14 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:02:14 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase on a 948 Message-ID: A ribcase will bolt directly to a 948, but you need to make sure you have the correct clutch fork for the 948. Steve ------Original Message------ From: Phil Nase Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net To: spridgets Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase on a 948 Sent: Aug 11, 2010 7:58 PM Is the ribcase trans a direct bolt on to the 948 engine? Thanks. Any listers attending AHSTC Encounter this week at Normandy Farms in Blue Bell, PA? I haven't heard if the Philly region hosting the event is inviting other clubs to the Saturday show like LV Region did last year. Phil Nase Quakertown, PA http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From an5.sprite at gmail.com Wed Aug 11 19:03:56 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:03:56 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase on a 948 Message-ID: Phil, Also, depending on the year you may need to change the speedometer drive gear to match you read end ratio. ------Original Message------ From: Phil Nase Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net To: spridgets Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase on a 948 Sent: Aug 11, 2010 7:58 PM Is the ribcase trans a direct bolt on to the 948 engine? Thanks. Any listers attending AHSTC Encounter this week at Normandy Farms in Blue Bell, PA? I haven't heard if the Philly region hosting the event is inviting other clubs to the Saturday show like LV Region did last year. Phil Nase Quakertown, PA http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From billmasq at hotmail.com Wed Aug 11 19:10:39 2010 From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:10:39 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase on a 948 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Yes- the trans will bolt right up.You may check that the yoke is straight enough to activate the pressure plate properly and that the throwout bearing works correctly too but it should all fit fine.BillM > From: nases at verizon.net > Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:58:41 -0400 > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase on a 948 > > Is the ribcase trans a direct bolt on to the 948 engine? > Thanks. > > Any listers attending AHSTC Encounter this week at Normandy Farms in Blue > Bell, PA? I haven't heard if the Philly region hosting the event is inviting > other clubs to the Saturday show like LV Region did last year. > > Phil Nase > Quakertown, PA > http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/billmasq at hotmail.com From corvallis at peoplepc.com Wed Aug 11 19:11:24 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:11:24 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 367mph school bus -- Warning! No Harley content! In-Reply-To: <2B5971F05BA440A19126BDA2562DDE3D@HomePC> References: <2B5971F05BA440A19126BDA2562DDE3D@HomePC> Message-ID: <712C8E1296904AF3897C547CA3C16C68@spider> Those Americans! http://tinyurl.com/36q8raq ========================================= -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 2:49 PM To: Spridgets List Subject: [Spridgets] 367mph school bus -- Warning! No Harley content! FW: Motoring enthusiast builds 367mph bus http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/7927775/Motoring-enthusiast-builds3 67mph-bus.html _______________________________________________ From healeyrick at yahoo.com Wed Aug 11 19:11:55 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:11:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Was: Speaking of Harleys - Now other bikes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <981593.89932.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Not a biker, but not for lack of trying. Wanted a Yamaha Twin 100 in the worst way in H.S., but Mom and Dad had a war-surplus Harley with a sidecar that a friend of theirs crashed on them ... making them anti-bike. By the time I was on my own, I was married and my wife was anti-bike as well. Since the 60s, I've always drooled over Italian bikes. Whether 50 cc cafe racers or Ducatis, that's where I'd spend my money. To me, the Duc is a two-wheeled Ferrari. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Wed, 8/11/10, Jim Johnson wrote: From: Jim Johnson Subject: [Spridgets] Was: Speaking of Harleys - Now other bikes To: Cc: "Spridgets" Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 1:42 PM Here's an alternative position. I have owned and ridden BMW motorcycles since the mid 1960s. I am just as attached to them as Harley folks are to their bikes but for an entirely different set of reasons. Quiet. At stop lights people actually roll down their windows and say "Thank you for being so quiet". I want to drive through town and draw as little attention as possible. The cops can say "I hear a Harley coming". I want them to say "Did a motorcycle just go by?" I don't like large groups of people. I don't like riding in large groups. I like to travel alone so I can stop when and where I want to. I wear gear that is designed for the most comfort when riding, not to show off. I wear a good helmet, gloves, armored jacket and Gortex lined boots. I have no tatoos. I don't think I need any more decorations or holes in my body than the ones the good Lord already gave me. I like to ride long distances. Frequently. I have 3 100,000 mile awards from the BMW Motorcycle Owners Association. I don't like adjusting and lubing chain drives. I have a full fairing which keeps bugs, dirt and rain off me when I ride. I don't like to ride Interstate Highways. I have 3 BMW motorcycles now. 1964, 1976 & 1989. All are very reliable and have been since I bought them. The 76 I have owned since new has 180,000 miles on it and has never had the top end down. My BMWs do not provide a life style to me. They are a finely crafted tool that I use to pursue the occasionally vagabond life style that I enjoy. Finally, while I may kid Harley guys a bit, I respect their riding style. It's just not mine. -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From dlh2001 at comcast.net Wed Aug 11 19:36:00 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:36:00 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase on a 948 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <87B53A60717F485F8FD0B54CCD1A70C1@blackbox2> I ran a ribcase on my 948 before I went to the Datsun. I used a 1275 diaphragm clutch on the 948 flywheel. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Phil Nase Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 7:59 PM To: net Spridgets at autox. Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase on a 948 Is the ribcase trans a direct bolt on to the 948 engine? Thanks. Any listers attending AHSTC Encounter this week at Normandy Farms in Blue Bell, PA? I haven't heard if the Philly region hosting the event is inviting other clubs to the Saturday show like LV Region did last year. Phil Nase Quakertown, PA http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/dlh2001 at comcast.net From shop at justbrits.com Wed Aug 11 20:38:39 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:38:39 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] So you "think"... Message-ID: <4C635EAF.20402@justbrits.com> ...yer having a bad day whilst on the way to Ortho Doc because back has gotten WORSE almost on 6th anniversary of org. prob !! http://www.justbrits.com/zz/wreck08_11.html At least the guy that RAN a Yield sign at about 10+ OVER posted speed limit jumps out of his Land Cruiser yelling: "I'm sorry !! It was my fault !!" at least 100 times, even to the two [2] Officers that answered call - both LONG time pals !! So ya suppose the guy knew he had a 'prob' when as he volunteered to drive me home was told by the Investigating Officer, "NO, I will be taking Ed home, sir !!" Damned near laughed out loud 'cause the look on the guys face was a Master Card Priceless candidate !!! Ed PS: Sorry Jay, I just thought we needed a new thread !!! From davriker at nwi.net Wed Aug 11 21:31:22 2010 From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:31:22 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Speaking of Harley Davidsons References: <180945.34064.qm@web63507.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <2F18DEEBB84140B1AD86DBEC21ED3AA4@MAIN> 2 years ago we bought a Chinese Scooter, 150cc. In WA state, you have to have a motorcycle endorsement to ride it legally. So my wife shows up at the riding test on her little pink scooter. There are guys with crotch rockets, hogs, etc, all poking fun at her. The guy on the crotch rocket goes first, and fails the test.. he couldn't steer through the cones without putting his foot down. So the guy on the Harley then asks the DMV officer, "can I take the test on her scooter?"...... Unfortunately, today, she got a taste of the risk-side of riding. While distracted in a parking lot, she clipped a curb and laid the little bike down. Broken elbo, fat lip, scraped arm, bruised ego. She'll be fine. Just a lesson, it doesn't matter the size of the bike, the ground is just as hard and unforgiving to everybody. Dave Riker ----- Original Message ----- From: "CosmicMag1380" To: "Spridgets" Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 10:12 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fw: Speaking of Harley Davidsons > On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 PM, Doug Altman > wrote: > See every type of person from the wanna be's to the 1%ers and > everybody in between. All of them some of the best people I have ever > met and I've had the best times of my life with them. My philosophy has changed > from the H-D only to "if you are happy riding the bike you're on, > you're on the right bike!" > > -- > Kent > 1960 Bugeye > 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/davriker at nwi.net > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3064 - Release Date: 08/10/10 23:34:00 [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Wed Aug 11 22:06:03 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:06:03 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Now this guy has the right idea!! Message-ID: http://tinyurl.com/286fcno or http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/11/gary-korkuc-found-marinat_n_678319.h tml?ref=fb&src=sp From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Wed Aug 11 22:29:18 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:29:18 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <2F18DEEBB84140B1AD86DBEC21ED3AA4@MAIN> References: <180945.34064.qm@web63507.mail.re1.yahoo.com> <2F18DEEBB84140B1AD86DBEC21ED3AA4@MAIN> Message-ID: <4C63789E.6030807@tx.rr.com> Sure is, and there's lots of stuff worse than the ground! I crashed 6 weeks ago on my bike and I'm messed up plenty. I'm talking bicycle here. I was out training on a Saturday morning on my road bike like I usually am on Saturday mornings, and ran into the back of a car that stopped in front of me in the middle of a 6-lane road. We heard later from witnesses their version of what happend but I have absolutely no memory of it. I was riding my bike and then I wake up laying on the ground with the EMS guys cutting my clothes off. I didn't know what happened but I knew something bad had happened. I had to ask them what happened. I was wearing a helmet and glasses, my face went through the rear windshield of the car. The impact had some affect on a disk in my neck, and somehow messed up some muscles in my back. The rear windshield tried to slice my face off. A couple of hours with needles and thread and my face is back in one piece but it might be a year before I can get most of the scars removed. I spent 24 hours in the ICU and a couple of more days in a normal room before they let me go home. I think they were surprised that I didn't have brain damage or internal organ damage. I had MRI's, CAT scans and Xrays. Oh and the bike is toast too. I don't have any interest in riding anymore this summer, maybe next summer I'll feel differently about it. > Just a lesson, it doesn't matter the size of the bike, the ground is just as > hard and unforgiving to everybody. From kk7ss at verizon.net Wed Aug 11 23:12:54 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:12:54 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Was: Speaking of Harleys - Now other bikes In-Reply-To: <981593.89932.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: , <981593.89932.qm@web51407.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C6382D6.5138.325CD1E@kk7ss.verizon.net> For me, for many years, in Italian bikes, it's always been LaVerda --- any of the 750's but most of all the SFC1000 -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 11 Aug 2010 at 18:11, HealeyRick wrote: > To me, the Duc is a two-wheeled Ferrari. From kk7ss at verizon.net Wed Aug 11 23:18:16 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:18:16 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <2F18DEEBB84140B1AD86DBEC21ED3AA4@MAIN> References: <180945.34064.qm@web63507.mail.re1.yahoo.com>, <2F18DEEBB84140B1AD86DBEC21ED3AA4@MAIN> Message-ID: <4C638418.25585.32AB856@kk7ss.verizon.net> Just like the Pilot's mantra... "Always maintain thy airspeed lest the ground rise up and smite thee!!" BTDT -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 11 Aug 2010 at 20:31, David Riker wrote: > Just a lesson, it doesn't matter the size of the bike, the ground is just as > hard and unforgiving to everybody. From wsthompson at thicko.com Thu Aug 12 06:46:18 2010 From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:46:18 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Speaking of Harley Davidsons In-Reply-To: <4C63789E.6030807@tx.rr.com> References: <180945.34064.qm@web63507.mail.re1.yahoo.com> <2F18DEEBB84140B1AD86DBEC21ED3AA4@MAIN> <4C63789E.6030807@tx.rr.com> Message-ID: <004001cb3a1c$5e1d1290$1a5737b0$@com> My 1977 Harley Davidson FXE Superglide became the latest casualty of my divorce. It was purchased by a guy out in California. Truthfully, an old shovelhead shaker like that (no rubber mounting of the engine like the later ones), no windshield, etc. is a young man's bike. An hour on that thing and I was done. But, it was always a great hour and I'll miss it. Someday I'll get another Harley. In the mean time, my moped pit bikes and Honda S90 will have to suffice for my 2 wheel urges. WST Culling the herd... From cbaustin at verizon.net Thu Aug 12 07:05:56 2010 From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:05:56 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Speaking of Harley Davidsons Message-ID: <4268F2666D7E42E4ADDAF7C7E8B68C74@universal1> Triumph - "The Best Motorcycle in the World!" "Rain, Sleet, Snow and Fog. Imagine how hard we had to work to get the English to leave home on a bike." "A wolf in wolf's clothing!" CB From cbaustin at verizon.net Thu Aug 12 07:23:26 2010 From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:23:26 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Off-Topic - but LBC Message-ID: Anyone, or anyone knowing anyone, with an interest in an MGTD with many spares, please contact me off-list. Near Pittsburgh. Thanks, CB From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Thu Aug 12 10:54:31 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:54:31 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay engine Message-ID: You guys should be ashamed of a limey spotting this one for you. Forgot craigs crap list - this looks to be the real deal! ebay item 220651061306 Weslake-Monza1330 From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Thu Aug 12 11:32:11 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:32:11 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay engine In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: But, why tell us, if you're going to buy it anyway? Robert > You guys should be ashamed of a limey spotting this one for you. Forgot > craigs crap list - this looks to be the real deal! > > ebay item 220651061306 > > Weslake-Monza1330 > _______________________________________________ From mark at nashvilletn.org Thu Aug 12 11:49:50 2010 From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark Endicott) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:49:50 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay engine References: Message-ID: <8B701CB11A6B400CA057582E88CAE0EE@CGI.COMMTECH> We found it, just not telling everybody about it. :) Mark Nashville From mdrowe at optonline.net Thu Aug 12 12:01:30 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:01:30 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings Message-ID: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> The information on front wheel bearings is overwhelming. "Correct" R&M bearings from the UK are $300 the set of four. There is much discussion of more readily available tapered roller bearings from NAPA, but they have no record of the Timken numbers specified (05185, etc.), so I bought the inners they specify for a 1974 MG Midget, which they happened to have in stock (SKF BR30205), and they are clearly a complete mistake, not even close in the outer diameter. It is also not clear how the shape of this bearing fits into the bearing race in the hub (I guess rollers are not supposed to). I assume the front Timken bearings are 05185 and 05066. The picture of 05185 looks like an oil seal, and I have yet to find 05066 for sure. Please, someone tell this ignorant newbie what the numbers are for the front bearings and where I can get them! Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget Long Island, NY From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Aug 12 12:17:10 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:17:10 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB roll bar for $20 In-Reply-To: <201008092339.o79NdROf001804@mail.usimperio.com> References: <00b101cb37f5$7b620e10$72262a30$@net> <201008092339.o79NdROf001804@mail.usimperio.com> Message-ID: <070521F406A147C1B8466E4FCBD6707E@spider> Anyone need an alleged MGB roll bar for $20? See pictures and details at http://www.97330.com/Roll_Bar.html You people get first shot at this. Let me know if I'm not supposed to do this on this site. Bill in Corvallis From frog.aye at gmail.com Thu Aug 12 12:33:08 2010 From: frog.aye at gmail.com (Hal Faulkner) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:33:08 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> Message-ID: On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 11:01 AM, Michael Rowe wrote: > > > Please, someone tell this ignorant newbie what the numbers are for the > front bearings and where I can get them! > > Michael: Mr. Ed, or PPP. Hal From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Thu Aug 12 12:33:55 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:33:55 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay engine Message-ID: I've never been an originality kind of guy and prefer a Weber to injection, besides i couldn't afford even surface shipping.... In a message dated 12/08/2010 18:50:13 GMT Daylight Time, robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes: But, why tell us, if you're going to buy it anyway? Robert From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Aug 12 12:37:04 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:37:04 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> Message-ID: Here is a cut and paste from my notes: BCA - Federal Mogle Numbers for Sprite -Midget Front Wheel Roller Bearings Inner Bearing & Race 30205 Outter Bearing & Race 30303 The Timken part numbers for these are; 05185 small race 05066 small bearing 07204 big race 07097 big bearing From peter at nosimport.com Thu Aug 12 12:45:06 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:45:06 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> Message-ID: <201008121145604.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> As I said, the wrong ones from Moss, and the like are cheaper, and they seem to work for some people. The only problem is if your spindles require a 1.5mm radius. Only the R&Ms will accommodate that all the way up to 3mm. Do NOT buy what you're trying to buy. Peter ---- At 01:01 PM 8/12/2010, Michael Rowe wrote: >The information on front wheel bearings is overwhelming. "Correct" >R&M bearings from the UK are $300 the set of four. > >There is much discussion of more readily available tapered roller >bearings from NAPA, but they have no record of the Timken numbers >specified (05185, etc.), so I bought the inners they specify for a >1974 MG Midget, which they happened to have in stock (SKF BR30205), >and they are clearly a complete mistake, not even close in the outer >diameter. It is also not clear how the shape of this bearing fits >into the bearing race in the hub (I guess rollers are not supposed >to). I assume the front Timken bearings are 05185 and 05066. The >picture of 05185 looks like an oil seal, and I have yet to find 05066 for sure. > >Please, someone tell this ignorant newbie what the numbers are for >the front bearings and where I can get them! > >Michael Rowe >'74 Bugeyed Midget >Long Island, NY From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Thu Aug 12 12:45:56 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:45:56 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> Message-ID: You have to read "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxie" to get the number. ;) Robert > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:01:30 -0400 > > The information on front wheel bearings is overwhelming. "Correct" R&M bearings from the UK are $300 the set of four. > > There is much discussion of more readily available tapered roller bearings from NAPA, but they have no record of the Timken numbers specified (05185, etc.), so I bought the inners they specify for a 1974 MG Midget, which they happened to have in stock (SKF BR30205), and they are clearly a complete mistake, not even close in the outer diameter. It is also not clear how the shape of this bearing fits into the bearing race in the hub (I guess rollers are not supposed to). I assume the front Timken bearings are 05185 and 05066. The picture of 05185 looks like an oil seal, and I have yet to find 05066 for sure. > > Please, someone tell this ignorant newbie what the numbers are for the front bearings and where I can get them! > > Michael Rowe > '74 Bugeyed Midget > Long Island, NY > _______________________________________________ From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com Thu Aug 12 13:23:48 2010 From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:23:48 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> Message-ID: On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 2:45 PM, wrote: You have to read "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxie" to get the number. ;) Please, someone tell this ignorant newbie what the numbers are for the front bearings and where I can get them! _____________________ Or, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance". -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From vdiorio at hotmail.com Thu Aug 12 14:49:22 2010 From: vdiorio at hotmail.com (vincent diorio) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:49:22 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Someone please help! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Someone please help! I asked for pictures of the 2-piece removeable convertible top frame for a 1966 midget that I am trying to restore, and the pictures someone was kind enough to send matched what I had, but the person putting on the top assures me that it is now the correct one. I need (PLEASE) pictures of the FRAME for the 1966 midget (2-pc) top frame, but will purchase one if I do not have the correct one. Can someone please help with such a picture or such a part? Thanx in advance! Vinny '66 Midget, '80 "B" > From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:33:55 -0400 > To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ebay engine > > I've never been an originality kind of guy and prefer a Weber to injection, > besides i couldn't afford even surface shipping.... > > In a message dated 12/08/2010 18:50:13 GMT Daylight Time, > robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes: > > But, why tell us, if you're going to buy it anyway? > Robert > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/vdiorio at hotmail.com From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Aug 12 14:57:36 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:57:36 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Message-ID: _____ From: vincent diorio [mailto:vdiorio at hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 1:51 PM Subject: HELP! Someone please help! I asked for pictures of the 2-piece removeable convertible top frame for a 1966 midget that I am trying to restore, and the pictures someone was kind enough to send matched what I had, but the person putting on the top assures me that it is now the correct one. I need (PLEASE) pictures of the FRAME for the 1966 midget (2-pc) top frame, but will purchase one if I do not have the correct one. Can someone please help with such a picture or such a part? Thanx in advance! Vinny '66 Midget, '80 "B" From peter at nosimport.com Thu Aug 12 15:04:19 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:04:19 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> Message-ID: <201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> OK... this has been on several fora, and BBSa Go read this.... TWICE A LOT of research has been done. I've seen the effects of a bad job. Not pretty. http://smithtr6.com/bearings.htm Peter C == At 02:23 PM 8/12/2010, CosmicMag1380 wrote: >On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 2:45 PM, wrote: >You have to read "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxie" to get the number. >;) > > >Please, someone tell this ignorant newbie what the numbers are for >the front bearings and where I can get them! > >_____________________ > >Or, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance". > >-- >Kent >1960 Bugeye >1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From vdiorio at hotmail.com Thu Aug 12 15:11:08 2010 From: vdiorio at hotmail.com (vincent diorio) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:11:08 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] [Mgs] Tops, hoods. In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: Someone please help! I asked for pictures of the 2-piece removeable convertible top frame for a 1966 midget that I am trying to restore, and the pictures someone was kind enough to send matched what I had, but the person putting on the top assures me that it is now the correct one. I need (PLEASE) pictures of the FRAME for the 1966 midget (2-pc) top frame, but will purchase one if I do not have the correct one. Can someone please help with such a picture or such a part? Thanx in advance! Vinny '66 Midget, '80 "B" > From: tsouthworth70 at hotmail.com > To: redscirocco at hotmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net; mgs at autox.team.net > Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:48:16 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Mgs] Tops, hoods. > > my .02 > > The Robbin's is great value and no issues after 12 years. Not so much with > Victory Bit. > > > From: redscirocco at hotmail.com > > To: spridgets at autox.team.net; mgs at autox.team.net > > Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:41:48 -0500 > > Subject: [Mgs] Tops, hoods. > > > > I'm getting ready to buy a new vinyl top for my '73 Midget, and I'm looking > > for some advice on the price to value ratio of some of the commonly > available > > brands. I'm looking at: > > > > > > > > Ez-on - at $200 this is the least expensive option. U.S. made, with Haartz > > vinyl. > > > > > > > > Robbins - I think VB has these on sale for $329 - a company with name > > recognition and a good reputation > > > > > > > > Coventry - Also on sale, for $359 - OEM for not much more than Robbins. > > > > > > > > Now, like most of us, I plan to use the top as little as possible. > Hopefully, > > it will spend its summers tucked under the top boot, waiting for winter > > storage. Of course, that's not always possible, so I need a top that keeps > > water out of my new interior and doesn't look like a cheap rag for those > times > > when I get caught out in a shower. This is a driver, not a concours show > car, > > and the difference between the Ez-on and the Coventry would buy a lot of > other > > parts that I need. > > > > > > > > > > > > So I'm tempted to go for the Ez-on at $200 - does anyone have any > experience, > > positive or negative, with these tops? > > > > > > > > TIA, > > > > > > > > -Mike Eldred > > > > '73 Midget > > > > '54 MG TF > > > > '51 Willys M-38 > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. > > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390709/direct/01/ > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Mgs at autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mgs > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Mgs at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/mgs > > http://www.team.net/archive From vdiorio at hotmail.com Thu Aug 12 15:12:20 2010 From: vdiorio at hotmail.com (vincent diorio) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:12:20 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Tops, hoods. In-Reply-To: <6C23941F18674BDAAC708F42F45F439D@psych.washington.edu> References: , <6C23941F18674BDAAC708F42F45F439D@psych.washington.edu> Message-ID: Someone please help! I asked for pictures of the 2-piece removeable convertible top frame for a 1966 midget that I am trying to restore, and the pictures someone was kind enough to send matched what I had, but the person putting on the top assures me that it is now the correct one. I need (PLEASE) pictures of the FRAME for the 1966 midget (2-pc) top frame, but will purchase one if I do not have the correct one. Can someone please help with such a picture or such a part? Thanx in advance! Vinny (vdiorio at hotmail.com) '66 Midget, '80 "B" > From: richb at u.washington.edu > To: redscirocco at hotmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net; mgs at autox.team.net > Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:06:09 -0800 > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tops, hoods. > > Northwest Import Parts in the Portland Oregon area carries the Robbins tops > at a $279.00. Probably where I'll buy when I replace mine. NFI > > http://northwestimportparts.com/Midget-Tops-and-Tonneau-i46.aspx > > Rich Ball > '76 Midget > Everett, WA > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike Eldred" > To: ; > Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 5:41 AM > Subject: [Spridgets] Tops, hoods. > > > > I'm getting ready to buy a new vinyl top for my '73 Midget, and I'm > > looking > > for some advice on the price to value ratio of some of the commonly > > available > > brands. I'm looking at: > > > > > > > > Ez-on - at $200 this is the least expensive option. U.S. made, with > > Haartz > > vinyl. > > > > > > > > Robbins - I think VB has these on sale for $329 - a company with name > > recognition and a good reputation > > > > > > > > Coventry - Also on sale, for $359 - OEM for not much more than Robbins. > > > > > > > > Now, like most of us, I plan to use the top as little as possible. > > Hopefully, > > it will spend its summers tucked under the top boot, waiting for winter > > storage. Of course, that's not always possible, so I need a top that > > keeps > > water out of my new interior and doesn't look like a cheap rag for those > > times > > when I get caught out in a shower. This is a driver, not a concours show > > car, > > and the difference between the Ez-on and the Coventry would buy a lot of > > other > > parts that I need. > > > > > > > > > > > > So I'm tempted to go for the Ez-on at $200 - does anyone have any > > experience, > > positive or negative, with these tops? > > > > > > > > TIA, > > > > > > > > -Mike Eldred > > > > '73 Midget > > > > '54 MG TF > > > > '51 Willys M-38 > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. > > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390709/direct/01/ > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > > > You are subscribed as richb at u.washington.edu > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets > > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > You are subscribed as vdiorio at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets From tequila.brad at gmail.com Thu Aug 12 16:28:24 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:28:24 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Find someone else to install your top. Someone with knowledge of Spridgets. On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 3:57 PM, wrote: > _____ > > From: vincent diorio [mailto:vdiorio at hotmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 1:51 PM > > Subject: HELP! > > > > Someone please help! I asked for pictures of the 2-piece removeable > convertible top frame for a 1966 midget that I am trying to restore, and > the > pictures someone was kind enough to send matched what I had, but the person > putting on the top assures me that it is now the correct one. I need > (PLEASE) pictures of the FRAME for the 1966 midget (2-pc) top frame, but > will purchase one if I do not have the correct one. Can someone please > help > with such a picture or such a part? > > Thanx in advance! > > Vinny > '66 Midget, '80 "B" > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From eap2140 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 12 16:48:55 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:48:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting MGB photos... NSFW In-Reply-To: <51186CCE-A509-44C0-BF3C-5B8ADE4EDC24@comcast.net> References: <51186CCE-A509-44C0-BF3C-5B8ADE4EDC24@comcast.net> Message-ID: <499109.82436.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Gee, she works on cars and plays piano.... nice assets! Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ To: Spridget list Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 4:54:35 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Interesting MGB photos... NSFW She's so sad in the first pic because that old rostyle spare won't fit on the splined wire wheel hub . . . On Aug 11, 2010, at 5:01 AM, Brad Fornal wrote: > http://www.erooups.com/2010/08/11/pretty_model_cara_zavaleta_18_pics.html > > --DON JULIO 1942 > > www.myspace.com/tequilabrad > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/proefrock at comcast.net Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/eap2140 at yahoo.com From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Thu Aug 12 16:50:52 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:50:52 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Someone please help! In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: If you look here at Moss' site: http://mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29365 and the attached image of what's on a 64 or 66 Midget ( I always forget ) they look the same. Does it look like yours? From: vdiorio at hotmail.com To: weslakemonza1330 at aol.com; robertduquette at sympatico.ca; spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Someone please help! Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:49:22 +0000 Someone please help! I asked for pictures of the 2-piece removeable convertible top frame for a 1966 midget that I am trying to restore, and the pictures someone was kind enough to send matched what I had, but the person putting on the top assures me that it is now the correct one. I need (PLEASE) pictures of the FRAME for the 1966 midget (2-pc) top frame, but will purchase one if I do not have the correct one. Can someone please help with such a picture or such a part? Thanx in advance! Vinny '66 Midget, '80 "B" From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Thu Aug 12 17:41:40 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:41:40 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Someone please help! In-Reply-To: References: , , , Message-ID: or, for everyone (except tinyurlED) to see, http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/MkIIsmall.jpg Correct me if I'm wrong. Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca > > If you look here at Moss' site: > http://mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29365 > and the attached image of what's on a 64 or 66 Midget ( I always forget ) they > look the same. Does it look like yours? > > From: vdiorio at hotmail.com > > Someone please help! I asked for pictures of the 2-piece removeable > convertible top frame for a 1966 midget that I am trying to restore, and the > pictures someone was kind enough to send matched what I had, but the person > putting on the top assures me that it is now the correct one. I need (PLEASE) > pictures of the FRAME for the 1966 midget (2-pc) top frame, but will purchase > one if I do not have the correct one. Can someone please help with such a > picture or such a part? > > Thanx in advance! > > Vinny > '66 Midget, '80 "B" > _______________________________________________ From eap2140 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 12 18:06:01 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:06:01 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Someone please help! In-Reply-To: References: , , , Message-ID: <94459.87415.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Stop capitalizing the name ED... It's giving us Ed's a bad rep! Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ ________________________________ From: "robertduquette at sympatico.ca" To: Spridgets Sent: Thu, August 12, 2010 4:41:40 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Someone please help! or, for everyone (except tinyurlED) to see, http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/MkIIsmall.jpg Correct me if I'm wrong. Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca > > If you look here at Moss' site: > http://mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29365 > and the attached image of what's on a 64 or 66 Midget ( I always forget ) they > look the same. Does it look like yours? > > From: vdiorio at hotmail.com > > Someone please help! I asked for pictures of the 2-piece removeable > convertible top frame for a 1966 midget that I am trying to restore, and the > pictures someone was kind enough to send matched what I had, but the person > putting on the top assures me that it is now the correct one. I need (PLEASE) > pictures of the FRAME for the 1966 midget (2-pc) top frame, but will purchase > one if I do not have the correct one. Can someone please help with such a > picture or such a part? > > Thanx in advance! > > Vinny > '66 Midget, '80 "B" > _______________________________________________ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/eap2140 at yahoo.com From kevinv1275 at gmail.com Thu Aug 12 18:27:37 2010 From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:27:37 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> <201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: On Aug 12, 2010, at 5:04 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote: > > > A LOT of research has been done. Peter, Simply put; When I order front wheel bearings from you, they will fit and work properly on a Spridget. Correct? Kev From healeyrick at yahoo.com Thu Aug 12 18:56:37 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:56:37 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet Message-ID: <686569.45051.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Check out the bonnet on the bugeye in this thread: http://tinyurl.com/34sxxup Never seen another one like it. Anyone know the source? Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo From shop at justbrits.com Thu Aug 12 19:15:38 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:15:38 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Someone please help! In-Reply-To: <94459.87415.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: , , , <94459.87415.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C649CBA.2020905@justbrits.com> << Stop capitalizing the name ED... It's giving us Ed's a bad rep! >> Nmad thgir. De !!! De PS: Dat means YOU, RD !!! PPS: From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Thu Aug 12 19:19:51 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:19:51 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Someone please help! In-Reply-To: References: , , Message-ID: Screw on is 67 and up, isn't it? My '65 has the plug in 2 piece frame. My '67 is a screw in frame. > From: jssprite58 at cox.net > To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Someone please help! > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:26:50 -0400 > > Doesn't your top frame screw on the side of the cockpit in back of the door > ? If it does its not the same as a 61 to 64 , Joe > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: "Spridgets" > Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 6:50 PM > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Someone please help! > > > > If you look here at Moss' site: > > http://mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29365 > > and the attached image of what's on a 64 or 66 Midget ( I always forget ) > > they > > look the same. Does it look like yours? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: vdiorio at hotmail.com > > To: weslakemonza1330 at aol.com; robertduquette at sympatico.ca; > > spridgets at autox.team.net > > Subject: Someone please help! > > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:49:22 +0000 > > > > > > > > > > Someone please help! I asked for pictures of the 2-piece removeable > > convertible top frame for a 1966 midget that I am trying to restore, and > > the > > pictures someone was kind enough to send matched what I had, but the > > person > > putting on the top assures me that it is now the correct one. I need > > (PLEASE) > > pictures of the FRAME for the 1966 midget (2-pc) top frame, but will > > purchase > > one if I do not have the correct one. Can someone please help with such a > > picture or such a part? > > > > Thanx in advance! > > > > Vinny > > '66 Midget, '80 "B" > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage: > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/jssprite58 at cox.net From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Aug 12 19:41:26 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:41:26 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet In-Reply-To: <686569.45051.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <686569.45051.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <5E8DF3A1BE9345F5B2CB98CA14261265@spider> http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv69/GarthSlater/231.jpg ==================================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 5:57 PM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet Check out the bonnet on the bugeye in this thread: http://tinyurl.com/34sxxup Never seen another one like it. Anyone know the source? Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo _______________________________________________ From 72spridget at gmail.com Thu Aug 12 19:43:43 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:43:43 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Someone please help! In-Reply-To: <94459.87415.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <94459.87415.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: > Stop capitalizing the name ED... It's giving us Ed's a bad rep! It is a Spridget List convention to help kepp from tarring the rest of you Ed's with the same brush. Besides, my daughter is a registered nurse and assures me that ED is the correct abbreviation. David L From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Thu Aug 12 19:44:17 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:44:17 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet In-Reply-To: <686569.45051.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Let's all just forget we ever saw that. From 72spridget at gmail.com Thu Aug 12 19:47:36 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:47:36 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> <201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: > A LOT of research has been done And that research was based on a lot of preconceived notions of questionable validity. I suffered through a lot of those posts while it was happening and am not about to subject myself to them again. For normal human beings, Timken roller bearings will put up with a lot of abuse and give better service than the originals WITHOUT the goofy spacers. This statement is from personal experience. Go ahead and flame me as much as you like. David L From wsthompson at thicko.com Thu Aug 12 20:06:43 2010 From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:06:43 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet In-Reply-To: References: <686569.45051.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <007801cb3a8c$2f39ca20$8dad5e60$@com> Somewhere I have an ad with the original manufacturer of that monstrosity. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Billy Zoom Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 8:44 PM To: HealeyRick; spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet Let's all just forget we ever saw that. _______________________________________________ From spritenut at comcast.net Thu Aug 12 20:22:38 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:22:38 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet In-Reply-To: <5E8DF3A1BE9345F5B2CB98CA14261265@spider> References: <686569.45051.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <5E8DF3A1BE9345F5B2CB98CA14261265@spider> Message-ID: <4C64AC6E.40200@comcast.net> On 8/12/2010 9:41 PM, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote: > http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv69/GarthSlater/231.jpg That is the classic "Janis Joplin" Bugeye bonnet that has been for sale At Carlisle for the past 10 years. $75 and it still never sells. I did see that nose in one of my books many years ago and I tried to look for it tonight but I could not find it. I believe the name starts with a T, as I know I saw it somewhere other than Carlisle. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From spritenut at comcast.net Thu Aug 12 20:40:47 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:40:47 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] My Grandkid's 1st car Message-ID: <4C64B0AF.50200@comcast.net> Frankie the 5th gets his first car. http://tinyurl.com/2bggu5a -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From dwramsey at att.net Thu Aug 12 21:04:32 2010 From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:04:32 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Ribcase on a 948 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20100813030418.CACB0187647@autox.team.net> Phil, the ribcase will fit fine, but you will need a later engine backing plate off a 1098 or to grind the top of the lip on the 948 backing plate off. You will also need to use the clutch fork for a ribcase, a smoothcase fork will not fit the ribcase. Some of the later ribcases have an input shaft that that is longer and require the thicker 1098 backing plate. I might be able to come up with one if you need it. Crash Is the ribcase trans a direct bolt on to the 948 engine? Thanks. Phil Nase From shop at justbrits.com Thu Aug 12 21:16:52 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:16:52 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet In-Reply-To: <4C64AC6E.40200@comcast.net> References: <686569.45051.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <5E8DF3A1BE9345F5B2CB98CA14261265@spider> <4C64AC6E.40200@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C64B924.804@justbrits.com> << ...as I know I saw it somewhere other than Carlisle. >> Me too, Frank AND within the past week !!! If the damned phone calls to/from Ins. Cos. slow to a decent CRAWL I'll try to find in my FireFox's 'history' !!! But I am thinking that the frenching of headlites was not as 'deep' ?? In other words, the 'lip' in front of bulbs is not as long as the Iris Blue on in the current pic ?!?!? Er, or would that be ANOTHER bonnet ??? Ed From bmwwxman at gmail.com Thu Aug 12 23:06:10 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:06:10 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: What Brad said. Whomever you have to install the top is confused. Cheers!! Jim On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 5:28 PM, Brad Fornal wrote: > Find someone else to install your top. Someone with knowledge of Spridgets. > > On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 3:57 PM, wrote: > > > _____ > > > > From: vincent diorio [mailto:vdiorio at hotmail.com] > > Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 1:51 PM > > > > Subject: HELP! > > > > > > > > Someone please help! I asked for pictures of the 2-piece removeable > > convertible top frame for a 1966 midget that I am trying to restore, and > > the > > pictures someone was kind enough to send matched what I had, but the > person > > putting on the top assures me that it is now the correct one. I need > > (PLEASE) pictures of the FRAME for the 1966 midget (2-pc) top frame, but > > will purchase one if I do not have the correct one. Can someone please > > help > > with such a picture or such a part? > > > > Thanx in advance! > > > > Vinny > > '66 Midget, '80 "B" > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage : > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > > > > > > -- > DON JULIO 1942 > > www.myspace.com/tequilabrad > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com Thu Aug 12 23:41:51 2010 From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:41:51 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Someone please help! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 9:19 PM, wrote: Screw on is 67 and up, isn't it? My '65 has the plug in 2 piece frame. My '67 is a screw in frame. _____________________ If my memory is any good, the MKII Sprites and MK I Midgets (with sidecurtains) had the 2 piece top bows with the spring loaded sides like the Bugeyes except the Bugeyes had a 1 piece bow. The windup window cars (MK III Sprite/MK II Midgets) had a 2 piece top bow but they did not have the spring loaded sides... Those cars ranged from 1964 until the mid 1967 cars. The take off top cars with windup windows had a header rail that was attached to the top material and stowed with the top when it was taken off the car. The side curtain tops had a metal strip and "lift the dot" fasteners instead of a header rail. The spring loaded top bows took up the slack in the top whereas the header rail was installed with the top material tight on the bows. The late 67 and up have the fold down top with a different setup that stays on the car. -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Fri Aug 13 00:51:19 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:51:19 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Yep, seen this one before at a Minimania swap meet years ago. It's a Denner Bonnet. I've had pix of these on my web site at one time. Haven't gotten around to updating that page. "Thomas Denner Bonnet. They were built in the early 60's in Pasadena on the Denner Racing Sprites." Gerard On Aug 12, 2010, at 10:41 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > Message: 4 > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:56:37 -0700 (PDT) > From: HealeyRick > Subject: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Message-ID: <686569.45051.qm at web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Check out the bonnet on the bugeye in this thread: http://tinyurl.com/34sxxup > Never seen another one like it. Anyone know the source? > > Rick > > > Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Fri Aug 13 00:56:18 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:56:18 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: here's another one... http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/turbofordguy/62austinhealeysprite.jpg ~g On Aug 12, 2010, at 10:41 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > Message: 4 > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:56:37 -0700 (PDT) > From: HealeyRick > Subject: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Message-ID: <686569.45051.qm at web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Check out the bonnet on the bugeye in this thread: http://tinyurl.com/34sxxup > Never seen another one like it. Anyone know the source? > > Rick > > > Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo From 72spridget at gmail.com Fri Aug 13 03:41:38 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:41:38 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] My Grandkid's 1st car In-Reply-To: <4C64B0AF.50200@comcast.net> References: <4C64B0AF.50200@comcast.net> Message-ID: <-8474469167799348865@unknownmsgid> > Frankie the 5th gets his first car. > > http://tinyurl.com/2bggu5a Looks like it needs new stop signs already ;/) David L From thcollin at mtu.edu Fri Aug 13 06:18:07 2010 From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:18:07 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8vjs1g$8ude9b@email.mtu.edu> The snout on the Sprite reminds me of the Moal Coachbuilders Gatto on the Autoblog site (autoblog.com). A second cousin twice removed resemblance. http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/12/monterey-2010-moal-coachbuilders-debuts-ferrari-powered-gatto/ Sorry, Ed. It's too early to do TinyURL. At 02:56 AM 8/13/2010, Gerard wrote: >here's another one... > >http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/turbofordguy/62austinhealeysprite.jpg Tim Collins http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ From peter at nosimport.com Fri Aug 13 07:08:37 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:08:37 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> <201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <201008130608645.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Actually David, Tom's particular stub axle showed a radius of over 2mm. We surveyed quite a few, and found they ranged from less than 1mm, to about 3mm. If the radius of your axle is 1.5mm or less then you would have success fitting the bearings you did...or, at least you wouldn't know that there are the stresses that could cause a failure. I will not debate this, nor deny that people have successfully fitted other bearings. When you're in the business, it's best to err on the side of caution.... no? I might take a chance on my own cars, but not on a customer's. Peter C == At 08:47 PM 8/12/2010, David Lieb wrote: > > A LOT of research has been done > >And that research was based on a lot of preconceived notions of >questionable validity. I suffered through a lot of those posts while >it was happening and am not about to subject myself to them again. > >For normal human beings, Timken roller bearings will put up with a lot >of abuse and give better service than the originals WITHOUT the goofy >spacers. This statement is from personal experience. Go ahead and >flame me as much as you like. >David L >_______________________________________________ From 72spridget at gmail.com Fri Aug 13 07:52:03 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:52:03 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <201008130608645.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> <201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <201008130608645.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: > Actually David, Tom's particular stub axle showed a radius of over 2mm. We > surveyed quite a few, and found they ranged from less than 1mm, to about > 3mm. If the radius of your axle is 1.5mm or less then you would have success > fitting the bearings you did...or, at least you wouldn't know that there are > the stresses that could cause a failure. I will not debate this, nor deny > that people have successfully fitted other bearings. When you're in the > business, it's best to err on the side of caution.... no? I might take a > chance on my own cars, but not on a customer's. Peter, That is a pretty sorry excuse for a flame ;-) At over 40,000 miles on those Timkens, including far too many autocross clockwise skidpads on two wheels, I don't feel that there were any added stresses in there. OTOH, I understand your position, but I would expect far fewer problems from a properly fitted set of Timkens than from the technically incorrect bearings sold by the big suppliers of British car parts. By any standard, you are a bit of an enabler... David L From peter at nosimport.com Fri Aug 13 08:01:45 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:01:45 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> <201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <201008130608645.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <201008130701834.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> At 08:52 AM 8/13/2010, David Lieb wrote: > > Actually David, Tom's particular stub axle showed a radius of over 2mm. We > > surveyed quite a few, and found they ranged from less than 1mm, to about > > 3mm. If the radius of your axle is 1.5mm or less then you would > have success > > fitting the bearings you did...or, at least you wouldn't know > that there are > > the stresses that could cause a failure. I will not debate this, nor deny > > that people have successfully fitted other bearings. When you're in the > > business, it's best to err on the side of caution.... no? I might take a > > chance on my own cars, but not on a customer's. > >Peter, >That is a pretty sorry excuse for a flame ;-) >At over 40,000 miles on those Timkens, including far too many >autocross clockwise skidpads on two wheels, I don't feel that there >were any added stresses in there. OTOH, I understand your position, >but I would expect far fewer problems from a properly fitted set of >Timkens than from the technically incorrect bearings sold by the big >suppliers of British car parts. By any standard, you are a bit of an >enabler... >David L David, I don't flame.... I seethe ... By Timken's own response, they don't make a bearing that would accommodate the radii we were having problems with. I have to assume that your radii met their specification. I will further say that it was by fiat. ;-) Peter From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Fri Aug 13 08:16:35 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:16:35 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet In-Reply-To: <8vjs1g$8ude9b@email.mtu.edu> References: <8vjs1g$8ude9b@email.mtu.edu> Message-ID: <769762.3513.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Testa-Rugeye? Looks pretty obviously based on / inspired by the pontoon-federed Ferrari Testa Rossa from 1957 (250TR?). I think the original idea was to facilitate brake cooling. I personally don't care for the look on a Bugeye, but certainly prefer it to an Arkley... David Booker ________________________________ From: Tim Collins To: Gerard ; spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Fri, August 13, 2010 8:18:07 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet The snout on the Sprite reminds me of the Moal Coachbuilders Gatto on the Autoblog site (autoblog.com). A second cousin twice removed resemblance. http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/12/monterey-2010-moal-coachbuilders-debuts-fe rrari-powered-gatto/ Sorry, Ed. It's too early to do TinyURL. At 02:56 AM 8/13/2010, Gerard wrote: >here's another one... > >http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/turbofordguy/62austinhealeysprite.jpg Tim Collins http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tncarnut1 at yahoo.com From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Fri Aug 13 09:34:29 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:34:29 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet In-Reply-To: <8vjs1g$8ude9b@email.mtu.edu> References: <8vjs1g$8ude9b@email.mtu.edu> Message-ID: <9E07C747-1C32-42BF-AD2B-54A975158A02@gerardsgarage.com> Man that's a gorgeous car! It's does seem to be Italian/Ferrari inspired but doesn't have the advantage of length for visual balance. I think some plexi light covers would help a lot too. Gerard On Aug 13, 2010, at 5:18 AM, Tim Collins wrote: > The snout on the Sprite reminds me of the Moal Coachbuilders Gatto > on the Autoblog site (autoblog.com). A second cousin twice removed > resemblance. > http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/12/monterey-2010-moal-coachbuilders-debuts-ferrari-powered-gatto/ > > Sorry, Ed. It's too early to do TinyURL. > > > At 02:56 AM 8/13/2010, Gerard wrote: >> here's another one... >> >> http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/turbofordguy/62austinhealeysprite.jpg > > Tim Collins > http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ From biffjones at verizon.net Fri Aug 13 09:40:12 2010 From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:40:12 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home><201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><201008130608645.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <201008130701834.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <29F757BFD4B54AF1B2DAC25CC4C86A2F@dell1> Peter, David, etal, Okay we can't redo the inner radius on the bearings themselves and fitting Tinkerman bearings are a hit or miss situation, can the radius on the stub axle be machined so that it is 1MM or less? Just a thought. Biff From 72spridget at gmail.com Fri Aug 13 09:43:11 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:43:11 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <201008130701834.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> <201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <201008130608645.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <201008130701834.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: > David, I don't flame.... I seethe ... > By Timken's own response, they don't make a bearing that would accommodate > the radii we were having problems with. I have to assume that your radii met > their specification. I will further say that it was by fiat. ;-) Sounds like British cooking to me... Give me a good flame-grilled burger over that seethed beef any day! And my Spridget is not a Fiat or an Inocenti! Yet. David L From peter at nosimport.com Fri Aug 13 09:49:15 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:49:15 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <29F757BFD4B54AF1B2DAC25CC4C86A2F@dell1> References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> <201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <201008130608645.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <201008130701834.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <29F757BFD4B54AF1B2DAC25CC4C86A2F@dell1> Message-ID: <201008130849913.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> At that point, Biff, the correct bearings are likely cheaper, OR, go with "uprated" axles from the racing guys, where they have a new stub welded in. Peter == At 10:40 AM 8/13/2010, Biff Jones wrote: >Peter, David, etal, > >Okay we can't redo the inner radius on the bearings themselves and >fitting Tinkerman bearings are a hit or miss situation, can the >radius on the stub axle be machined so that it is 1MM or less? Just a thought. > >Biff From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Aug 13 09:58:41 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:58:41 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <201008130701834.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> <201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <201008130608645.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <201008130701834.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: I think what PPP is saying is "Be careful fitting aftermarket front wheel bearings because some spindles have a radius that may interfere with proper fitment." I don't think any flaming is necessary. It is not like you said you can loosen Pozidriv screws with a Phillips screwdriver. From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net Fri Aug 13 10:04:00 2010 From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:04:00 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Carb issues... Message-ID: <198093165.1342668.1281715440754.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> so the car has been running really rough lately (enough that its shaking the heater core). basically I think since my jet went on my front carb and I replaced it with a new one and not the rear carb. I also noticed a serious hiss coming from the back carb. so this morning i replaced the jet on the back carb and tightened up the rear float bowl as it seemed to have rattled loose. I went to restart the car and its still running really rough and I noticed that the front piston does not move up on its own but the rear does. I also noticed that I can COMPLETELY cover the front carb with no affect to the engine but the same on the rear carb kills the engine. so since I am still mostly clueless. my guess is that my front carb is not working at all and I have been potentially running around on my rear cylinders only. So how do i diagnose and fix this since it is now undrivable? thanks ryan 74 Midget 1275 From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Aug 13 10:29:10 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:29:10 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Carb issues... In-Reply-To: <198093165.1342668.1281715440754.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <198093165.1342668.1281715440754.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: First thing is to check for air leaks into the system. If the rear carb is hissing and the front isn't then the air is probably getting in somewhere it aint supposed to. Make sure the manifold is seated properly and all gaskets are good. Then, look at carbs. Do both carb pistons move freely? It will run without oil in the carb pistons, but better with oil. Is the linkage properly lined up? From pilotrob at msn.com Fri Aug 13 11:02:01 2010 From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:02:01 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: Thanx, Gerard..... appreciate your input. I think my asking price on the doors is reasonable as well. And if Spritedom doesn't appreciate same, I''d rather throw them away than give them away to the unappreciative. Really. Matter of fact, Sports & Classics is just around the corner from me here in Stamford, so in the event, I'll just give them to Jon as I owe him a favor to two anyway. Let the cheapos in the Sprite community deal with him instead, in the event! Hope things are going well with you in your post-divorce days. Divorces are tough when one has kids. Thanx again, mate. cb From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com To: pilotrob at msn.com Subject: Re: Spridget Parts Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:48:56 -0700 CB, I'd say it's reasonable if you needed a couple doors and were faced with bodywork costs or even for parts. Take a look at what glass, quarterlights, etc cost. But Spridget guys are about the cheapest guys around and I doubt that anybody on the lists (or maybe elsewhere) will give you more than $40-$50 a piece for them. As you know, I'm "re-engineering" making the 5 speed kits and I have some guys complaining about $10 to $20 price increases, but then that's a whole 'nuther story. In the beginning, I had people begging me to produce these and after a couple hundred hrs of work invested, I have only two people committed to buying a kit anytime soon, Anyway, not trying to criticize, just my 2 cents based on my experience. I have put a lot of parts on CL and nobody there wants to pay anything either. I've had a really nice roll bar up for sale for maybe six months and same withe a nearly perfect early original Midget grille Gerard On Aug 13, 2010, at 5:16 AM, Robert E. Shlafer wrote: Hi, Gerard... 1. Pair '74 Midget doors, L & R, complete. black int. panels with windows, registers & quarterlights in good condition. LH door - excellent condition. RH door - bodywork done to fill in slight horizontal "crrease" (person just 'touched' the door while making a tight turn in a parking lot) but needs finishing work & paint; otherwise excellent "straight" shape. No rust, either door. 2. Pair external rocker panels - suitable for Bugeye and/or single-hole Spridgets. New, never used. Insides were prepared and sprayed with zinc phosphate upon arrival, then oversprayed with rubberized undercoat. Will most likely last longer than the rest of your car! Nicely "protected" against rust/corrosion. Half the cost of new @ $80 for the pair plus shipping. All the above stored in dry, inside storage for many moons. Matter of fact, I was surprised they were still on premises. According to Moss and others, new doors are NLA over here except in separate parts(I find this hard to believe but this is what I'm told). I cannot find a price on new Spridget doors"complete" but new MGB doors a la Victoria British are going for $600 at their "discounted" price. So I'm figuring $300 for LH, $200 for RH or $500 for the pair, plus shipping.....and being complete doors, these are NOT "light" for shipping purposes. Contact PilotRob at msn.com if interested. CB P.S. - For those who want to go out and buy a wrecked or salvage Spridget and pull off the doors, fix'em, straighten, paint'em or otherwise build 'em....great. Go with my blessing. , From stargazer1 at cox.net Fri Aug 13 11:08:28 2010 From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:08:28 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Carb issues... In-Reply-To: <198093165.1342668.1281715440754.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <198093165.1342668.1281715440754.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C657C0C.1020301@cox.net> In addition to the other good advice, make sure the throttle linkage is actually opening the butterfly valve on the front carb. Sometimes the throttle shaft clamps get loose. On 8/13/2010 9:04 AM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote: > so since I am still mostly clueless. my guess is that my front carb is not working at all and I have been potentially running around on my rear cylinders only. > > So how do i diagnose and fix this since it is now undrivable? > thanks > ryan From corvallis at peoplepc.com Fri Aug 13 11:13:19 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:13:19 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Carb issues... In-Reply-To: <198093165.1342668.1281715440754.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <198093165.1342668.1281715440754.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1DBFF1EF685544B48D2CD1FD5D90B037@spider> Once you rule out air leaks as described by others . . . Sync dual SU Volvo carbs (prior to 1970's) [SU's are SU's] 1. warm up engine 2. Screw up mixture nuts all the way and then down 2 turns. up = leaner, down = richer. (this is the nut at the bottom of the carb) 3. loosen up throttle shaft couplings 4. adjust idles so carb air intake is the same, engine running (use Unisync) 5. run adjuster nut down until smooth running; or up until rough running and then back down 6. adjust idles so they are the same(repeat back and forth steps 4 thru 6) Stall indicates other carb is too lean when you push up the piston pin at the side of the carb (so you'd turn down on its richness adjustment screw) 7. do a final idle check on both carbs using Unisync. 8. tighten nuts on throttle shafts If you need to avoid blocking holes on face of carb with Unisync base, cut off both ends of a can. I use and old STP Gas Treatment can (8 oz.) or a Hunt's Tomato Paste can (6 oz.) Rubber tape around the card end can prevent air leakage there if that appears to be a problem. . . . bill in oregon ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 9:04 AM To: spridgets Subject: [Spridgets] Carb issues... so the car has been running really rough lately (enough that its shaking the heater core). basically I think since my jet went on my front carb and I replaced it with a new one and not the rear carb. I also noticed a serious hiss coming from the back carb. so this morning i replaced the jet on the back carb and tightened up the rear float bowl as it seemed to have rattled loose. I went to restart the car and its still running really rough and I noticed that the front piston does not move up on its own but the rear does. I also noticed that I can COMPLETELY cover the front carb with no affect to the engine but the same on the rear carb kills the engine. so since I am still mostly clueless. my guess is that my front carb is not working at all and I have been potentially running around on my rear cylinders only. So how do i diagnose and fix this since it is now undrivable? thanks ryan 74 Midget 1275 _______________________________________________ autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/corvallis at peoplepc.com From jfishbein at snet.net Fri Aug 13 11:35:39 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:35:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: <802724.80590.qm@web83905.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Bob, Here's a link that might help. http://www.thecouponclippers.com/coupons/home.php?cat=342 jay ________________________________ From: Robert E. Shlafer Thanx, Gerard..... appreciate your input. I think my asking price on the doors is reasonable as well. And if Spritedom doesn't appreciate same, I''d rather throw them away than give them away to the unappreciative. Really. Matter of fact, Sports & Classics is just around the corner from me here in Stamford, so in the event, I'll just give them to Jon as I owe him a favor to two anyway. Let the cheapos in the Sprite community deal with him instead, in the event! From tequila.brad at gmail.com Fri Aug 13 11:59:56 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:59:56 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Carb issues... In-Reply-To: <1DBFF1EF685544B48D2CD1FD5D90B037@spider> References: <198093165.1342668.1281715440754.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> <1DBFF1EF685544B48D2CD1FD5D90B037@spider> Message-ID: Also, don't forget to check your valves. If one of them is loose, that can cause a loss of vacuum as well. On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 12:13 PM, wrote: > Once you rule out air leaks as described by others . . . > Sync dual SU Volvo carbs (prior to 1970's) [SU's are SU's] > 1. warm up engine > 2. Screw up mixture nuts all the way and then down 2 turns. > > up = leaner, down = richer. (this is the nut at the bottom of the > carb) > 3. loosen up throttle shaft couplings > 4. adjust idles so carb air intake is the same, engine running (use > Unisync) > 5. run adjuster nut down until smooth running; or up until rough running > and then back down > 6. adjust idles so they are the same(repeat back and forth steps 4 thru 6) > > Stall indicates other carb is too lean when you push up the piston > pin at the side of the carb (so you'd turn down on its richness adjustment > screw) > > 7. do a final idle check on both carbs using Unisync. > 8. tighten nuts on throttle shafts > > If you need to avoid blocking holes on face of carb with Unisync base, cut > off both ends of a can. I use and old STP Gas Treatment can (8 oz.) or a > Hunt's Tomato Paste can (6 oz.) Rubber tape around the card end can prevent > air leakage there if that appears to be a problem. . . . bill in oregon > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > -----Original Message----- > From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of > ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net > Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 9:04 AM > To: spridgets > Subject: [Spridgets] Carb issues... > > so the car has been running really rough lately (enough that its shaking > the > heater core). basically I think since my jet went on my front carb and I > replaced it with a new one and not the rear carb. I also noticed a serious > hiss coming from the back carb. so this morning i replaced the jet on the > back carb and tightened up the rear float bowl as it seemed to have rattled > loose. > I went to restart the car and its still running really rough and I noticed > that the front piston does not move up on its own but the rear does. I also > noticed that I can COMPLETELY cover the front carb with no affect to the > engine but the same on the rear carb kills the engine. > > so since I am still mostly clueless. my guess is that my front carb is not > working at all and I have been potentially running around on my rear > cylinders only. > > So how do i diagnose and fix this since it is now undrivable? > thanks > ryan > 74 Midget 1275 > _______________________________________________ > autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/corvallis at peoplepc.com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From spritenut at comcast.net Fri Aug 13 12:05:45 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:05:45 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Carb issues... In-Reply-To: <198093165.1342668.1281715440754.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <198093165.1342668.1281715440754.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C658979.7040502@comcast.net> On 8/13/2010 12:04 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote: > so the car has been running really rough lately (enough that its shaking the heater core). Check the spark plugs, make sure one (or more) is not fouled out. Then do the carb stuff. If 1 carb choked off does not do anything, suspect those 2 plugs being fouled. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com Fri Aug 13 15:13:22 2010 From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:13:22 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 1:02 PM, Robert E. Shlafer wrote: I think my asking price on the doors is reasonable as well. And if Spritedom doesn't appreciate same, I''d rather throw them away than give them away to the unappreciative. ______________________ CB, for what it's worth, I have been dealing with spridget parts for about 40 years now and I can tell you from experience that there is pretty much NO market for doors from windup window cars. I have a set of perfect doors too that I can't find a buyer for at any price. I offered them at $50 for the pair and a guy walked away from that deal. I would rather sell them cheap to someone who could use them than send them to the boneyard but I have a storage problem anymore. The reason seems to be that if the doors are rusty, so is the rest of the car and that ain't gonna get fixed either. If a door gets hit in an accident, the car is probably totaled too. I did sell one once for $50 which was pretty good at the time bask in the 80s. I happened to be at a buddy's body shop and he was working on a Midget. He said he couldn't find a door for it anywhere. I told him to come over to the house and take his pick from the half dozen or so that I had sitting around! Doors and trunk lids are just storage problems in the spridget world. They sit outside anymore. I do keep a pair of Bugeye doors as spares inside though! Bonnets and perfect front fenders are worth the storage space. -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From nigel.hales at gmail.com Fri Aug 13 16:47:31 2010 From: nigel.hales at gmail.com (Nigel Hales) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 08:47:31 +1000 Subject: [Spridgets] Bizarre Bugeye Bonnet In-Reply-To: <9E07C747-1C32-42BF-AD2B-54A975158A02@gerardsgarage.com> References: <8vjs1g$8ude9b@email.mtu.edu> <9E07C747-1C32-42BF-AD2B-54A975158A02@gerardsgarage.com> Message-ID: these photos are from an autoshop in Melbourne, Australia...(RHD is a give away)...these guys repaired my soft-top, and made up a new one for me at the same time....excellent interior fit-outs..big waiting list to get jobs done, From tequila.brad at gmail.com Fri Aug 13 16:55:27 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:55:27 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I have doors, and boot lids strapped to the rafters in my shed. There is a woven 1" wide polyester strap that was used at my last job. I "borrowed" a partial roll, and use it to hold the parts up. I have used it as tow rope, and also to keep leaning trees forced upright. Even after 2 years in the Texas sun, they change color, but do not rot. I have no concern of my suspended parts crashing down. On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 4:13 PM, CosmicMag1380 wrote: > On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 1:02 PM, Robert E. Shlafer > wrote: > I think my asking price on the doors is reasonable as well. And if > Spritedom doesn't appreciate same, I''d rather throw them away than > give them away to the unappreciative. > > ______________________ > > CB, for what it's worth, I have been dealing with spridget parts for > about 40 years now and I can tell you from experience that there is > pretty much NO market for doors from windup window cars. I have a set > of perfect doors too that I can't find a buyer for at any price. I > offered them at $50 for the pair and a guy walked away from that deal. > I would rather sell them cheap to someone who could use them than send > them to the boneyard but I have a storage problem anymore. > > The reason seems to be that if the doors are rusty, so is the rest of > the car and that ain't gonna get fixed either. If a door gets hit in > an accident, the car is probably totaled too. I did sell one once for > $50 which was pretty good at the time bask in the 80s. I happened to > be at a buddy's body shop and he was working on a Midget. He said he > couldn't find a door for it anywhere. I told him to come over to the > house and take his pick from the half dozen or so that I had sitting > around! > > Doors and trunk lids are just storage problems in the spridget world. > They sit outside anymore. I do keep a pair of Bugeye doors as spares > inside though! Bonnets and perfect front fenders are worth the storage > space. > > -- > Kent > 1960 Bugeye > 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From jackson.skip at yahoo.com Fri Aug 13 17:59:55 2010 From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:59:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Midget & Sprite Club Message-ID: <335426.38844.qm@web46408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Is the register still in operation? From dwoerpel at wi.net Fri Aug 13 18:18:08 2010 From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:18:08 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Spridgets] My Grandkid's 1st car In-Reply-To: <-8474469167799348865@unknownmsgid> References: <4C64B0AF.50200@comcast.net> <-8474469167799348865@unknownmsgid> Message-ID: <61104.184.205.43.213.1281745088.squirrel@wm.wi.net> Great shot. They grow fast don't they? Frankie V ! Hmmmm. How many Frankies do you need for homologation? You could start your own racing Formula; Formula Frank! Enjoy the little guy, Dave W. >> Frankie the 5th gets his first car. >> >> http://tinyurl.com/2bggu5a From nory1 at roadrunner.com Fri Aug 13 18:29:00 2010 From: nory1 at roadrunner.com (Nory) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:29:00 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] NO LBC -One More Ride Message-ID: This guy's son is a friend of mine. Thought you folks might enjoy this..... http://www.post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/564435.html?nav=5018 From domanicoj at comcast.net Fri Aug 13 18:48:15 2010 From: domanicoj at comcast.net (domanicoj at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:48:15 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Running on 2 cylinders? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <626921971.1503313.1281746895690.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Hello All, I am in need of some help...... I just rebuilt my engine and started it for the first time.B It seems I am running on only 2 cylinders.B Numbers 2 and 3.B If I take the HT wires off of the 1 and 4 spark plugs the rough engine idle does not get any worse.B If I take off the 2 or 3 HT wires, the engine stalls.B This is a 1975 midget with a 1500 engine.B Any help is greatly appreciatted!! Jim Domanico Chalfont PA From bmwwxman at gmail.com Fri Aug 13 18:48:34 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:48:34 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I have a good set of doors with wind up windows on the 1968 Midget. I have another perfect set in the garage rafters. I have tried to give the latter away. No luck. As the others have said, unless your doors are made from solid 24 karat gold, you aren't likely to sell them. Cheers!! Jim On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 5:55 PM, Brad Fornal wrote: > I have doors, and boot lids strapped to the rafters in my shed. There is a > woven 1" wide polyester strap that was used at my last job. I "borrowed" a > partial roll, and use it to hold the parts up. I have used it as tow rope, > and also to keep leaning trees forced upright. Even after 2 years in the > Texas sun, they change color, but do not rot. I have no concern of my > suspended parts crashing down. > > On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 4:13 PM, CosmicMag1380 >wrote: > > > On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 1:02 PM, Robert E. Shlafer > > wrote: > > I think my asking price on the doors is reasonable as well. And if > > Spritedom doesn't appreciate same, I''d rather throw them away than > > give them away to the unappreciative. > > > > ______________________ > > > > CB, for what it's worth, I have been dealing with spridget parts for > > about 40 years now and I can tell you from experience that there is > > pretty much NO market for doors from windup window cars. I have a set > > of perfect doors too that I can't find a buyer for at any price. I > > offered them at $50 for the pair and a guy walked away from that deal. > > I would rather sell them cheap to someone who could use them than send > > them to the boneyard but I have a storage problem anymore. > > > > The reason seems to be that if the doors are rusty, so is the rest of > > the car and that ain't gonna get fixed either. If a door gets hit in > > an accident, the car is probably totaled too. I did sell one once for > > $50 which was pretty good at the time bask in the 80s. I happened to > > be at a buddy's body shop and he was working on a Midget. He said he > > couldn't find a door for it anywhere. I told him to come over to the > > house and take his pick from the half dozen or so that I had sitting > > around! > > > > Doors and trunk lids are just storage problems in the spridget world. > > They sit outside anymore. I do keep a pair of Bugeye doors as spares > > inside though! Bonnets and perfect front fenders are worth the storage > > space. > > > > -- > > Kent > > 1960 Bugeye > > 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage : > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > > > > > > -- > DON JULIO 1942 > > www.myspace.com/tequilabrad > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Aug 13 19:08:34 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:08:34 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Running on 2 cylinders? In-Reply-To: <626921971.1503313.1281746895690.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <626921971.1503313.1281746895690.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: Check the spark plug wires. 1-3-4-2 Is the dizzy rotor CW rotation or CCW rotation? From pythias at pacifier.com Fri Aug 13 19:14:41 2010 From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:14:41 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] A Spridget Celebration of the Midget 50th. Message-ID: <663726594.20100813181441@pacifier.com> Hello Spridgets, I know it's still a way off, but it's time for me to start planning the road trip from the Pacific Northwest. We have three pretty solid commitments from the State of Washington, a 50% increase from LoTO. No one yet from Oregon, but we're hoping. The rough plan is leave June 16th, driving at about 60 mph to average 50 mph, do a touch over 500 miles a day, and arrive on the evening of the 19th, with festivities to run from the 20th to the 24th, the return being the reverse of the procedure. The route is to run I-90 both ways, with a detour to the Appley Farm in South Dakota staying there on the 18th. I figure the stops to be Missoula, Montana, and Gillette, Wyoming. Anyone along the route who wants to join up? Anyone along the route who wants to put us up for a night? If you're interested, contact me, there's still time to change the itinerary, as this is preliminary. -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" * "Ought I to do this?" asked Tom with a shudder. From corvallis at peoplepc.com Fri Aug 13 19:23:13 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:23:13 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Running on 2 cylinders? In-Reply-To: <626921971.1503313.1281746895690.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <626921971.1503313.1281746895690.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: Is there spark coming off of the 1 and 4 wires? Are the plugs fouled on 1 and 4? ...bill in corvallis ============================================= -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of domanicoj at comcast.net Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 5:48 PM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: [Spridgets] Running on 2 cylinders? Hello All, I am in need of some help...... I just rebuilt my engine and started it for the first time.B It seems I am running on only 2 cylinders.B Numbers 2 and 3.B If I take the HT wires off of the 1 and 4 spark plugs the rough engine idle does not get any worse.B If I take off the 2 or 3 HT wires, the engine stalls.B This is a 1975 midget with a 1500 engine.B Any help is greatly appreciatted!! Jim Domanico Chalfont PA _______________________________________________ From dlh2001 at comcast.net Fri Aug 13 19:41:17 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:41:17 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <201008130849913.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home><201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><201008130608645.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><201008130701834.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><29F757BFD4B54AF1B2DAC25CC4C86A2F@dell1> <201008130849913.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: Now you guys got me worried. I finally got the wire wheels on the car and when I did this I I replaced the front wheel bearing with those from Moss. I was very careful to install the bearing correctly into the hubs and it all went very smoothly. However when I installed the front hubs it seemed like there was more play than I'm used to when I rocked the wheel. Normally you can tighten the spindle nut and it can be eliminated and then you back it off a bit. I'll double check everything this weekend. From dwoerpel at wi.net Fri Aug 13 19:51:19 2010 From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:51:19 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Parts, now MINIs In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <62424.184.205.43.213.1281750679.squirrel@wm.wi.net> Hey Jim did you have a bunch of new MINIs go through Dodge? Terri and I did the Chicago to Indy leg of MINI Takes the States but really did not want to experience St. Louis and points west at 100*+! Sure was fun though. Hope you showed them a good time. Dave W. > I have a good set of doors with wind up windows on the 1968 Midget. I have > another perfect set in the garage rafters. I have tried to give the latter > away. No luck. As the others have said, unless your doors are made from > solid 24 karat gold, you aren't likely to sell them. > > Cheers!! > Jim From spritenut at comcast.net Fri Aug 13 19:58:30 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:58:30 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] A Midget for the 50th Message-ID: <4C65F846.4000705@comcast.net> This is the last call for a Midget that will be 100% restored in a couple of months. If you don't think you will have your project completed before June 2011 and the big meet, let me know. Right now you can pick what year from 67-74 and what color you want. Otherwise it will be finished as a 68 Midget and I have a new challenge to myself on this car ;) PIECES was nutin compared to what my challenge is on this car as long as nobody wants it. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From 72spridget at gmail.com Fri Aug 13 20:08:09 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:08:09 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> <201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <201008130608645.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <201008130701834.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> <29F757BFD4B54AF1B2DAC25CC4C86A2F@dell1> <201008130849913.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: > Normally you can tighten the spindle nut and it can be eliminated > and then you back it off a bit. Uh, NO? Unless you have converted to roller bearings and ditched the spacer, you are supposed to torque that spindle nut to 36 lb-ft for disk brakes, 55 to 65lb-ft for front drums. If the end float is wrong, it can be tweaked by "adjusting" the length of the spacer. Not having the nut correctly torqued down could lead to some significant problems IMHO. David L From cmanuel at wi.rr.com Fri Aug 13 20:12:31 2010 From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 2:12:31 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Running on 2 cylinders? In-Reply-To: <626921971.1503313.1281746895690.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <20100814021231.ZBIN5.116460.root@hrndva-web04-z01> Are you REALLY sure your distributor is positioned right? I don't know the 1500, but you can be way off and the lump will still sort of try to run for a bit. Chris ---- domanicoj at comcast.net wrote: > Hello All, > > > > I am in need of some help...... > > I just rebuilt my engine and started it for the first time.B It seems I am > running on only 2 cylinders.B Numbers 2 and 3.B If I take the HT wires off > of the 1 and 4 spark plugs the rough engine idle does not get any worse If > I take off the 2 or 3 HT wires, the engine stalls.B This is a 1975 midget > with a 1500 engine.B Any help is greatly appreciatted!! > > > > Jim Domanico > > Chalfont PA > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cmanuel at wi.rr.com From rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net Fri Aug 13 20:24:42 2010 From: rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net (rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:24:42 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Morris Minor Traveller For Sale - Stock Appearance- Updated mechanicals/automatic transmission Message-ID: <8511357.1281752682335.JavaMail.root@elwamui-norfolk.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Gang, The car belongs to an old friend in San Francisco and really needs some one who can use and enjoy it - With the automatic, it is no powerhouse but it drives great and is well put together - I'm blasting this all over CA as Bob really wants to sell it soon. Check it out and pass it on... Thanks, Rick ******************************************************* 1967 Morris Minor Traveller For Sale Stock Appearance- Updated mechanicals/automatic transmission This beautiful dark green 1967 Traveller had been totally restored in Yorkshire, England in 1984 and bought by Michael Freeman, an American engineer, while he was on work assignment in the UK. Mike brought the little car back to San Jose, CA when his job was completed. He drove the woody occasionally on weekends for less than a year when he was reassigned to the Denver area and the car went into storage in Union City, CA. When he learned that he was going to be there permanently, he called the Morris Minor Club to say it was for sale The present owner found out about the car from the local chapter of the Morris Minor Registry because he wanted to give it to his wife as a combination birthday and anniversary gift to use in the Antique store that she was planning to open.. He bought it and had it serviced and detailed before hiding it in the garage for the big surprise. An additional surprise was that she was unable to make peace with the stick shift and the car was used only sparingly on weekends with hubby at the wheel. In the late 1990s, the car was sent to Morris Minor guru Bruce Wyman (Morriservice founder) in Grass Valley, CA and professionally converted to a Datsun 1500 engine and automatic transmission, as well as disc brakes so she would be able to drive it smoothly while negotiating the hills of San Francisco. Due to other projects for the couple, many out of town, the Antique business never happened and now, after over 20 years and many, many thousands of dollars the car is being put up for sale.... The car still looks like it came new except for the lack of a clutch pedal and has all of the charm of an original (it even sounds Morris!) with the connivance of more power, better brakes and an automatic transmission. While the paint is old it is still in reasonable shape with few chips or flaws. The wood had been totally replaced during the English restoration and has been professionally refinished once since. The car has been featured in a number of publications and websites. You may see a picture and read a story about the car before the Datsun automatic conversion at: http://www.autowire.net/1999-27.html Asking price is $16,800 Contact: Bob Mendelsohn: 415-305-9313 email: From nases at verizon.net Fri Aug 13 20:29:49 2010 From: nases at verizon.net (Phil Nase) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:29:49 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite toe-in Message-ID: <94465FE1-78C6-4A23-9375-E0024936FD42@verizon.net> As close as I can measure I need to add 1/8" of toe-in on my mk 1. Since that's only a 1/16" adjustment on each side, how many turns or partial turns of the tie rod ends do I need? It's at about 1/16" of toe out now and is a little darty. Phil Nase From soavero at yahoo.com Fri Aug 13 20:46:14 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:46:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <75845.68161.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I'm picking up a boxed up and bubble wrapped 66 Sprite on Sunday. I get half the boxes, Porasik gets the other half. I guess he'll get the doors... --- On Fri, 8/13/10, Brad Fornal wrote: > From: Brad Fornal > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts > To: "CosmicMag1380" > Cc: "Spridgets" > Date: Friday, August 13, 2010, 5:55 PM > I have doors, and boot lids strapped > to the rafters in my shed. There is a > woven 1" wide polyester strap that was used at my last job. > I "borrowed" a > partial roll, and use it to hold the parts up. I have used > it as tow rope, > and also to keep leaning trees forced upright. Even after 2 > years in the > Texas sun, they change color, but do not rot. I have no > concern of my > suspended parts crashing down. > > On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 4:13 PM, CosmicMag1380 wrote: > > > On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 1:02 PM, Robert E. Shlafer > > > wrote: > > I think my asking price on the doors is reasonable as > well. And if > > Spritedom doesn't appreciate same, I''d rather throw > them away than > > give them away to the unappreciative. > > > > ______________________ > > > > CB, for what it's worth, I have been dealing with > spridget parts for > > about 40 years now and I can tell you from experience > that there is > > pretty much NO market for doors from windup window > cars. I have a set > > of perfect doors too that I can't find a buyer for at > any price. I > > offered them at $50 for the pair and a guy walked away > from that deal. > > I would rather sell them cheap to someone who could > use them than send > > them to the boneyard but I have a storage problem > anymore. > > > > The reason seems to be that if the doors are rusty, so > is the rest of > > the car and that ain't gonna get fixed either. If a > door gets hit in > > an accident, the car is probably totaled too. I did > sell one once for > > $50 which was pretty good at the time bask in the 80s. > I happened to > > be at a buddy's body shop and he was working on a > Midget. He said he > > couldn't find a door for it anywhere. I told him to > come over to the > > house and take his pick from the half dozen or so that > I had sitting > > around! > > > > Doors and trunk lids are just storage problems in the > spridget world. > > They sit outside anymore. I do keep a pair of Bugeye > doors as spares > > inside though! Bonnets and perfect front fenders are > worth the storage > > space. > > > > -- > > Kent > > 1960 Bugeye > > 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the > boneyard... > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > > Unsubscribe/Manage : > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > > > > > > -- > DON JULIO 1942 > > www.myspace.com/tequilabrad > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/soavero at yahoo.com From soavero at yahoo.com Fri Aug 13 20:49:41 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:49:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] A Midget for the 50th In-Reply-To: <4C65F846.4000705@comcast.net> Message-ID: <824641.53046.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Fri, 8/13/10, Frank Clarici wrote: > that will be 100% restored in a couple of months. If you > don't think you will have your project completed before June > 2011 and the big meet, let me know. The one I plan on driving up needs a fuel pump. I bet your new project is done before mine sees a fuel pump. Ron From dlh2001 at comcast.net Fri Aug 13 20:59:36 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:59:36 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home><201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><201008130608645.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><201008130701834.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com><29F757BFD4B54AF1B2DAC25CC4C86A2F@dell1><201008130849913.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <1A26D5EC496E4E3F9CB445FCD1BC26BD@blackbox2> So I am to shave spacer down in the lathe then? I just don't remember having this much rock in the wheel after tightening the nut. Come to think of it I ordered new spacers from Moss as well. They weren't expensive and I did not want to have to break down the old bolt hubs in case I had to abort the wire wheel conversion. -----Original Message----- From: David Lieb [mailto:72spridget at gmail.com] Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 10:08 PM To: Dean Hedin; Spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings > Normally you can tighten the spindle nut and it can be eliminated > and then you back it off a bit. Uh, NO? Unless you have converted to roller bearings and ditched the spacer, you are supposed to torque that spindle nut to 36 lb-ft for disk brakes, 55 to 65lb-ft for front drums. If the end float is wrong, it can be tweaked by "adjusting" the length of the spacer. Not having the nut correctly torqued down could lead to some significant problems IMHO. David L From soavero at yahoo.com Fri Aug 13 21:11:19 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:11:19 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite toe-in In-Reply-To: <94465FE1-78C6-4A23-9375-E0024936FD42@verizon.net> Message-ID: <124123.27702.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> That close, I'd go 2 or 3 flats and check it. --- On Fri, 8/13/10, Phil Nase wrote: > From: Phil Nase > Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite toe-in > To: "Spridgets at autox.team. Net net" > Date: Friday, August 13, 2010, 9:29 PM > As close as I can measure I need to > add 1/8" of toe-in on my mk 1. Since > that's only a 1/16" adjustment on each side, how many turns > or partial turns > of the tie rod ends do I need? It's at about 1/16" of > toe out now and is a > little darty. > > Phil Nase > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/soavero at yahoo.com From soavero at yahoo.com Fri Aug 13 21:34:12 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:34:12 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <1A26D5EC496E4E3F9CB445FCD1BC26BD@blackbox2> Message-ID: <63659.78814.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Sounds like you have the radius problem. The spacer should need shims, not shaving. --- On Fri, 8/13/10, Dean Hedin wrote: > From: Dean Hedin > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings > To: "'David Lieb'" <72spridget at gmail.com>, "'Spridgets'" > Date: Friday, August 13, 2010, 9:59 PM > So I am to shave spacer down in the > lathe then? > > I just don't remember having this much rock in the wheel > after > tightening the nut. > > Come to think of it I ordered new spacers from Moss as > well. > They weren't expensive and I did not want to have to break > down > the old bolt hubs in case I had to abort the wire wheel > conversion. > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Lieb [mailto:72spridget at gmail.com] > > Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 10:08 PM > To: Dean Hedin; Spridgets > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings > > > Normally you can tighten the spindle nut and it can be > eliminated > > and then you back it off a bit. > > Uh, NO? Unless you have converted to roller bearings and > ditched the > spacer, you are supposed to torque that spindle nut to 36 > lb-ft for > disk brakes, 55 to 65lb-ft for front drums. If the end > float is wrong, > it can be tweaked by "adjusting" the length of the spacer. > Not having > the nut correctly torqued down could lead to some > significant problems > IMHO. > David L > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/soavero at yahoo.com From spritenut at comcast.net Sat Aug 14 05:20:31 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:20:31 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: <75845.68161.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <75845.68161.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C667BFF.7080900@comcast.net> On 8/13/2010 10:46 PM, Ron Soave wrote: > I'm picking up a boxed up and bubble wrapped 66 Sprite on Sunday. I get half > the boxes, Porasik gets the other half. I guess he'll get the doors... Sprite doors are free for the taking out at Carlisle, and if you REALLY want to buy them, they go for $5 each. They still don't sell so they get tossed in the trash. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Sat Aug 14 06:30:52 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:30:52 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: <75845.68161.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: , <75845.68161.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: What? Shouldn't it be one door each? :) Robert > Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:46:14 -0700 > From: soavero at yahoo.com > > I'm picking up a boxed up and bubble wrapped 66 Sprite on Sunday. I get half > the boxes, Porasik gets the other half. I guess he'll get the doors... From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Sat Aug 14 07:58:38 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:58:38 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: <4C667BFF.7080900@comcast.net> Message-ID: What about roadster doors? > Sprite doors are free for the taking out at Carlisle, and if you REALLY > want to buy them, they go for $5 each. From dlancer7676 at comcast.net Sat Aug 14 10:57:41 2010 From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:57:41 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Separation Anxiety Message-ID: <1038755479.823682.1281805061234.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> A bit of separation anxiety here. You might remember a few weeks (or a couple of months) ago I offered my '79 MG and my '79 Sprite project plus boucoups of parts and wheels for sale.B Well a local guy and friend of mine bought them--I sold everything for a lot less than they were worth, but he is coming this afternoon to cart away what has been a significant part of my life.B On the other side of the coin, everything was getting worse due to my not being able to leap and bound around the cars anymore and keep them up (due to some musculoskeletal issues), plus I am gaining a hell of a lot of storage and move around space.B I will be able to get the van in the garage now to do a brake job---something I have been putting off doing in the driveway due to the oppressive heat this summer. Anyway, I love the cars and I hope to get things back to "normal" so that maybe, in a couple of years, I will bring home another nice little good driving Spridget. I'm not getting rid of my Spridget shirts and stickers just yet.B B Hope to see you guys at a car show sometime. --David C. B Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. --David C. B Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Sat Aug 14 11:53:50 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:53:50 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] World Micro/Minicar Meet Message-ID: <498B886963EE48B8B2A6F90118A2D94D@HomePC> Anybody going to the World Microcar/Minicar Meet outside of Chicago next weekend? August 21 & 22 in Crystal Lake, IL. http://www.worldmeet2010.com/ From thcollin at mtu.edu Sat Aug 14 12:02:52 2010 From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:02:52 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite toe-in In-Reply-To: <94465FE1-78C6-4A23-9375-E0024936FD42@verizon.net> References: <94465FE1-78C6-4A23-9375-E0024936FD42@verizon.net> Message-ID: <8vjs1g$8ul0be@email.mtu.edu> Phil, I have a note in my files that the thread pitch on the rod ends is 18 threads per inch. I don't know if the threads per inch changed along the way so measure or count yours then with a bit of math you should get close. (1 inch divided by 18 threads = 0.055 inches per thread) It looks like you need a bit more than one rotation. Divide 0.055 by 6 to get the movement per each flat of the adjusting nut. Good luck. Tim At 10:29 PM 8/13/2010, Phil Nase wrote: >As close as I can measure I need to add 1/8" of toe-in on my mk 1. Since >that's only a 1/16" adjustment on each side, how many turns or partial turns >of the tie rod ends do I need? It's at about 1/16" of toe out now and is a >little darty. Tim Collins http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sat Aug 14 12:13:56 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:13:56 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings Message-ID: <7a607.6f7eef79.399836e4@aol.com> Which you can of course do - ONCE. In a message dated 13/08/2010 17:22:22 GMT Daylight Time, derf247 at gmail.com writes: It is not like you said you can loosen Pozidriv screws with a Phillips screwdriver. From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sat Aug 14 12:16:48 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:16:48 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts Message-ID: <7a7cd.5d543d29.39983790@aol.com> Early wind up window door locks are worth saving. In a message dated 13/08/2010 22:36:41 GMT Daylight Time, cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com writes: I can tell you from experience that there is pretty much NO market for doors from windup window cars. From spritenut at comcast.net Sat Aug 14 13:05:43 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:05:43 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C66E907.10401@comcast.net> On 8/14/2010 9:58 AM, Billy Zoom wrote: > What about roadster doors? >> Sprite doors are free for the taking out at Carlisle, and if you REALLY >> want to buy them, they go for $5 each. > > > Not as popular but still around. I bout a pallet of them a couple years back for $5 but I split them with another guy. We each took 5.5 doors as there were 11 on the pallet. Yeah, he got the door, I got the pocket and the aluminum trim. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From derf247 at gmail.com Sat Aug 14 13:19:16 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:19:16 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <7a607.6f7eef79.399836e4@aol.com> References: <7a607.6f7eef79.399836e4@aol.com> Message-ID: On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 12:13 PM, wrote: > Which you can of course do - at least ONCE. > FIFY. From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net Sat Aug 14 13:42:03 2010 From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:42:03 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 39, Issue 37 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C66F18B.1020102@sbcglobal.net> Larry, I'm driving up (in an air conditioned car) from St. Louis on Friday and will be at the show Saturday until after lunch. Hope to see you there. Lee 314-606-2800 cell On 8/14/2010 1:00 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:53:50 -0500 > From: "Larry Daniels" > Subject: [Spridgets] World Micro/Minicar Meet > To: "Austin Group", > "Bugeye Yahoo Group", "MGB-V8" > , "Spridgets List" > Message-ID:<498B886963EE48B8B2A6F90118A2D94D at HomePC> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Anybody going to the World Microcar/Minicar Meet outside of Chicago next > weekend? > > August 21& 22 in Crystal Lake, IL. > > http://www.worldmeet2010.com/ From shop at justbrits.com Sat Aug 14 15:40:10 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:40:10 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <7a607.6f7eef79.399836e4@aol.com> References: <7a607.6f7eef79.399836e4@aol.com> Message-ID: <4C670D3A.7010209@justbrits.com> FINALLY, Daniel is wrong !!! << Which you can of course do - ONCE. >> Nah, driver is still "ok" until around the 5th or 6th MIS-use !!! LOL !!!!!! From derf247 at gmail.com Sat Aug 14 16:25:32 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:25:32 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <4C670D3A.7010209@justbrits.com> References: <7a607.6f7eef79.399836e4@aol.com> <4C670D3A.7010209@justbrits.com> Message-ID: I dunno what is wronger, the Pozidriv crusade or your poking the bear with a stick. And, do you mean the fastener driver or the Spridget driver? Inquiring minds want to know. On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 3:40 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > FINALLY, Daniel is wrong !!! > > << Which you can of course do - ONCE. >> > > Nah, driver is still "ok" until around the 5th or 6th > MIS-use !!! > > LOL !!!!!! From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sat Aug 14 16:51:23 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:51:23 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings Message-ID: <6ccfb.349dc348.399877eb@aol.com> A hah. I was talking about the screw - that's once to undone and once to do up again - the screwdriver well I'll agree 5th or 6th and what is FIFY? In a message dated 14/08/2010 23:05:27 GMT Daylight Time, shop at justbrits.com writes: FINALLY, Daniel is wrong !!! << Which you can of course do - ONCE. >> Nah, driver is still "ok" until around the 5th or 6th MIS-use !!! LOL !!!!!! From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sat Aug 14 16:52:58 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:52:58 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings Message-ID: <6cdbd.38d48167.3998784a@aol.com> Well a spridget driver that uses a phillips screw driver on a pozidrive screw isn't ok in the first place..... In a message dated 14/08/2010 23:50:58 GMT Daylight Time, derf247 at gmail.com writes: I dunno what is wronger, the Pozidriv crusade or your poking the bear with a stick. And, do you mean the fastener driver or the Spridget driver? Inquiring minds want to know. On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 3:40 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > FINALLY, Daniel is wrong !!! > > << Which you can of course do - ONCE. >> > > Nah, driver is still "ok" until around the 5th or 6th > MIS-use !!! > > LOL !!!!!! From derf247 at gmail.com Sat Aug 14 17:17:49 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:17:49 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <6ccfb.349dc348.399877eb@aol.com> References: <6ccfb.349dc348.399877eb@aol.com> Message-ID: FIFY is Fixed It For You. My Q about driver vs. driver was directed at this Ed comment: >>Nah, driver is still "ok" until around the 5th or 6th MIS-use !!! From shop at justbrits.com Sat Aug 14 17:48:34 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:48:34 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: References: <6ccfb.349dc348.399877eb@aol.com> Message-ID: <4C672B52.1060207@justbrits.com> << My Q about driver vs. driver was directed at this Ed comment: >> Replied to your PM, derf. And ANY 'wrench' worth a sh*t KNOWS the answer !! And for the rest of the "left out Listers" I feel fairly certain we will now be subjected to a tirade from derf !! LMAO For the rest of Listers [the contents of that PM]: << *...**remove and install those Posidriv screws very well.* http://i36.tinypic.com/j67edc.jpg >> WRONG bison breath !!!! If you would actually READ some of the "Various Articles" on my site you WOULD have read: http://www.justbrits.com/pozi/pozidriv.html PERIOD. From shop at justbrits.com Sat Aug 14 17:49:53 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:49:53 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <6cdbd.38d48167.3998784a@aol.com> References: <6cdbd.38d48167.3998784a@aol.com> Message-ID: <4C672BA1.2070000@justbrits.com> <> Amen, Daniel !! Ed From 72spridget at gmail.com Sat Aug 14 18:17:08 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:17:08 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] World Micro/Minicar Meet In-Reply-To: <498B886963EE48B8B2A6F90118A2D94D@HomePC> References: <498B886963EE48B8B2A6F90118A2D94D@HomePC> Message-ID: <4361742638775831501@unknownmsgid> I expect to be there on Saturday. Hope there aren't any Berkeleys for sale... David L On Aug 14, 2010, at 12:53, Larry Daniels wrote: > Anybody going to the World Microcar/Minicar Meet outside of Chicago next > weekend? > > August 21 & 22 in Crystal Lake, IL. > > http://www.worldmeet2010.com/ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/72spridget at gmail.com From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Sat Aug 14 18:48:20 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:48:20 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] What spark plugs Message-ID: <838092.64402.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I need to get some new spark plugs. I am wondering what others are using on there 1275 motors. I have the Bosch super plus -7900 plugs now. My motor is for the most part stock. Vigil From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Sat Aug 14 18:57:02 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:57:02 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye/Frogeye Club..... What spark plugs In-Reply-To: <838092.64402.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <838092.64402.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <956E3644-21FE-4317-BB04-EF8EB64ABF8D@gerardsgarage.com> Vigil, NGK BP6ES is the correct plug. Gerard On Aug 14, 2010, at 5:48 PM, wrote: > > I need to get some new spark plugs. > I am wondering what others are using on there 1275 motors. > I have the Bosch super plus -7900 plugs now. > My motor is for the most part stock. > > Vigil > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Austin Healey Bugeye Frogeye > Sprite Club, please send a blank email to: bugeye-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com > If you no longer want to receive emails, but wish to remain a member > of the group, you may go to the website http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bugeye/ > and change your subscription to "Web Only" and you will not receive > any emails. > Yahoo! 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Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ From spritenut at comcast.net Sat Aug 14 20:04:21 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 22:04:21 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] What spark plugs In-Reply-To: <838092.64402.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <838092.64402.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C674B25.7040104@comcast.net> On 8/14/2010 8:48 PM, uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com wrote: > > I need to get some new spark plugs. > I am wondering what others are using on there 1275 motors. NGK BP6ES -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sun Aug 15 05:46:38 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:46:38 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] What spark plugs Message-ID: <7e0f6.26a4f5e.39992d9e@aol.com> A long time ago I heard bad stuff about Bosch. I've not heard anything about NGK which I use. In a message dated 15/08/2010 02:05:24 GMT Daylight Time, uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com writes: I need to get some new spark plugs. I am wondering what others are using on there 1275 motors. I have the Bosch super plus -7900 plugs now. My motor is for the most part stock. Vigil From eap2140 at yahoo.com Sun Aug 15 07:07:13 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:07:13 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... Message-ID: <168835.79943.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Take a look at the last pic on this ebay listing. Is that a cracked block I'm seeing? No mention in the ad about it. http://tinyurl.com/cracked-block Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net Sun Aug 15 07:39:03 2010 From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:39:03 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... In-Reply-To: <168835.79943.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <691388268.1402686.1281879543345.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> nope they mention the problem" Main issue is this: It needs an ignition switch and there is a hole in engine the block. It does not run. We are selling it this way so please understand this and bid accordingly. This car is certainly worth the effort to repair. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Perez" To: Spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 9:07:13 AM Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... Take a look at the last pic on this ebay listing. Is that a cracked block I'm seeing? No mention in the ad about it. http://tinyurl.com/cracked-block Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net Sun Aug 15 07:41:48 2010 From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:41:48 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... In-Reply-To: <168835.79943.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <486830233.1402787.1281879708416.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> how do you do that to an engine? ryan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Perez" To: Spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 9:07:13 AM Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... Take a look at the last pic on this ebay listing. Is that a cracked block I'm seeing? No mention in the ad about it. http://tinyurl.com/cracked-block Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net From daredelvis at gmail.com Sun Aug 15 07:53:00 2010 From: daredelvis at gmail.com (brian) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:53:00 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... In-Reply-To: <168835.79943.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <168835.79943.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: To quote the ad "and there is a hole in engine the(sic) block". On Aug 15, 2010 8:36 AM, "Edward Perez" wrote: Take a look at the last pic on this ebay listing. Is that a cracked block I'm seeing? No mention in the ad about it. http://tinyurl.com/cracked-block Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/daredelvis at gmail.com From hgmiller3 at qwest.net Sun Aug 15 08:05:34 2010 From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:05:34 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... In-Reply-To: <168835.79943.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <168835.79943.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <00f201cb3c82$ee937f90$cbba7eb0$@net> You need to read the ad. "Main issue is this: It needs an ignition switch and there is a hole in engine the block. It does not run. We are selling it this way so please understand this and bid accordingly. This car is certainly worth the effort to repair." Herb Miller -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Edward Perez Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 8:07 AM To: Spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... Take a look at the last pic on this ebay listing. Is that a cracked block I'm seeing? No mention in the ad about it. http://tinyurl.com/cracked-block Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/hgmiller3 at qwest.net From spritenut at comcast.net Sun Aug 15 08:20:58 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:20:58 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... In-Reply-To: <486830233.1402787.1281879708416.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <486830233.1402787.1281879708416.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C67F7CA.7090705@comcast.net> On 8/15/2010 9:41 AM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote: > how do you do that to an engine? No antifreeze and stored in an unheated garage. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From pythias at pacifier.com Sun Aug 15 08:57:34 2010 From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:57:34 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Lake Oswego craigslist Message-ID: <1497439319.20100815075734@pacifier.com> Hello Spridgets, http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/1891576209.html I saw this car last year and it's very nice, BUT.... His hood is mismatched.. The prop arm is on one side, but the rest is on the other AND... It has mismatched fenders. That's why no pictures from the front. Otherwise it's freaking gorgeous. -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" Cheer up, the worst is yet to come. From grday at btinternet.com Sun Aug 15 09:43:21 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:43:21 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] What spark plugs References: <7e0f6.26a4f5e.39992d9e@aol.com> Message-ID: <5849293E847E485EAF90312F94CA469A@user8634b3d69b> When I was more heavily involved in the motor trade than today there was a succession of 'bad stuff' about part manufacturers and in particular spark plugs. One week it is was NGK, the next Bosch, the next Champion, then Ford, then Lucas. It was all one big rotation between them that was driven more by price per thousand than quality. However, if a driver wanted a particular make we would try to get them just to keep him happy. You can get just the same thing about wheel bearings (evil grin or big smile ....). (But I like Timken !) Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; ; ; Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 12:46 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What spark plugs >A long time ago I heard bad stuff about Bosch. I've not heard anything > about NGK which I use. > > In a message dated 15/08/2010 02:05:24 GMT Daylight Time, > uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com writes: > > I need to get some new spark plugs. > I am wondering what others are using on there 1275 motors. > I have the Bosch super plus -7900 plugs now. > My motor is for the most part stock. > > Vigil > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grday at btinternet.com From grday at btinternet.com Sun Aug 15 09:49:38 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:49:38 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... References: <168835.79943.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <94B1E5D182F74E15B1539C230FBBD1FE@user8634b3d69b> There are a couple of lines in red towards the top of the script about that and a missing ignition switch. All in all it doesn't look good. Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Perez" To: Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 2:07 PM Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... > Take a look at the last pic on this ebay listing. Is that a cracked block > I'm > seeing? No mention in the ad about it. > > http://tinyurl.com/cracked-block > > Edward Perez > Snohomish, WA > 78 Midget (1275) > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grday at btinternet.com From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net Sun Aug 15 10:27:24 2010 From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 11:27:24 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] What spark plugs In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C68156C.4010407@sbcglobal.net> Years ago, in my VW days, we used to refer to NGK plugs as "No Good Kind" with a preference to Bosch, but honestly, I've never had a problem with ANY spark plug brand. Sure, I'll get an occasional bad plug, but nothing to condemn the whole brand. Spark plugs in our little cars and really pretty simple devices. Lee On 8/15/2010 8:06 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:46:38 EDT > From:WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What spark plugs > To:uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com,spridgets at autox.team.net, > midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com,bugeye at yahoogroups.com > Message-ID:<7e0f6.26a4f5e.39992d9e at aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > A long time ago I heard bad stuff about Bosch. I've not heard anything > about NGK which I use. > > In a message dated 15/08/2010 02:05:24 GMT Daylight Time, > uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com writes: > > I need to get some new spark plugs. > I am wondering what others are using on there 1275 motors. > I have the Bosch super plus -7900 plugs now. > My motor is for the most part stock. > > Vigil From pfeilmat at me.com Sun Aug 15 10:58:09 2010 From: pfeilmat at me.com (Matthew Pfeil) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:58:09 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... In-Reply-To: <94B1E5D182F74E15B1539C230FBBD1FE@user8634b3d69b> References: <168835.79943.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <94B1E5D182F74E15B1539C230FBBD1FE@user8634b3d69b> Message-ID: <02B0E5C1-7AA3-4BE9-A7C6-343123529835@me.com> As i see it, this car needs a ton of work and a new engine(read not justifiable at any price). the fact that it was in a garage for 20 years is not supported by the amount of cancer in the lower doors. if they are that bad, i could imagine the sills and the rest of the undercarriage. Must have been all the road salt out there. I have a feeling that the paint is the only thing holding this car together. Poor car. Matt P On Aug 15, 2010, at 8:49 AM, Guy R Day wrote: > There are a couple of lines in red towards the top of the script about that and a missing ignition switch. All in all it doesn't look good. > > Guy R Day > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Perez" > To: > Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 2:07 PM > Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... > > >> Take a look at the last pic on this ebay listing. Is that a cracked block I'm >> seeing? No mention in the ad about it. >> >> http://tinyurl.com/cracked-block >> >> Edward Perez >> Snohomish, WA >> 78 Midget (1275) >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grday at btinternet.com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/pfeilmat at me.com From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sun Aug 15 11:27:38 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:27:38 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... Message-ID: <8ac6e.16c0dbe3.39997d8a@aol.com> Or it's the 1500 Midget engine.... In a message dated 15/08/2010 15:39:17 GMT Daylight Time, spritenut at comcast.net writes: how do you do that to an engine? From eap2140 at yahoo.com Sun Aug 15 11:30:31 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:30:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... In-Reply-To: <691388268.1402686.1281879543345.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <691388268.1402686.1281879543345.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <772498.25805.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> That has been added since I saw the listing.... wasn't there this morning.... Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ To: Edward Perez Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Sun, August 15, 2010 6:39:03 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... nope they mention the problem" Main issue is this: It needs an ignition switch and there is a hole in engine the block. It does not run. We are selling it this way so please understand this and bid accordingly. This car is certainly worth the effort to repair. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Perez" To: Spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 9:07:13 AM Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... Take a look at the last pic on this ebay listing. Is that a cracked block I'm seeing? No mention in the ad about it. http://tinyurl.com/cracked-block Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net From eap2140 at yahoo.com Sun Aug 15 11:32:34 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:32:34 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... In-Reply-To: <02B0E5C1-7AA3-4BE9-A7C6-343123529835@me.com> References: <168835.79943.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <94B1E5D182F74E15B1539C230FBBD1FE@user8634b3d69b> <02B0E5C1-7AA3-4BE9-A7C6-343123529835@me.com> Message-ID: <408705.26847.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Nice hard top, though...keep the top and part it out to make your money back. Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ ________________________________ From: Matthew Pfeil To: Spridgets Sent: Sun, August 15, 2010 9:58:09 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... As i see it, this car needs a ton of work and a new engine(read not justifiable at any price). the fact that it was in a garage for 20 years is not supported by the amount of cancer in the lower doors. if they are that bad, i could imagine the sills and the rest of the undercarriage. Must have been all the road salt out there. I have a feeling that the paint is the only thing holding this car together. Poor car. Matt P On Aug 15, 2010, at 8:49 AM, Guy R Day wrote: > There are a couple of lines in red towards the top of the script about that and >a missing ignition switch. All in all it doesn't look good. > > Guy R Day > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Perez" > To: > Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 2:07 PM > Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... > > >> Take a look at the last pic on this ebay listing. Is that a cracked block I'm >> seeing? No mention in the ad about it. >> >> http://tinyurl.com/cracked-block >> >> Edward Perez >> Snohomish, WA >> 78 Midget (1275) >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >>http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grday at btinternet.com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/pfeilmat at me.com Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/eap2140 at yahoo.com From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Sun Aug 15 12:24:23 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 11:24:23 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... In-Reply-To: <168835.79943.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: > Main issue is this: > It needs an ignition switch and there is a hole in engine the block. It does > not run. We are selling it this way so please understand this and bid > accordingly. This car is certainly worth the effort to repair. From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Sun Aug 15 13:50:40 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:50:40 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... In-Reply-To: <486830233.1402787.1281879708416.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <168835.79943.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>, <486830233.1402787.1281879708416.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: throw a rod. > Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:41:48 +0000 > From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net > To: eap2140 at yahoo.com > CC: Spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... > > how do you do that to an engine? > ryan > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Edward Perez" > To: Spridgets at autox.team.net > Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 9:07:13 AM > Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... > > Take a look at the last pic on this ebay listing. Is that a cracked block I'm > seeing? No mention in the ad about it. > > http://tinyurl.com/cracked-block > > Edward Perez From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Sun Aug 15 14:07:20 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:07:20 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: <4C66E907.10401@comcast.net> References: , <4C66E907.10401@comcast.net> Message-ID: I wonder how you would do with those doors if you brought them to a race track where spridgets race or if you brought them to a Canadian event like the boot and bonnet autojumble? http://www.bootnbonnet.org/ They have a classifieds section also. NFI. For that matter, you could advertize them in Ottawa: http://omgc.info/classifieds_1_3/index.php?method=showhtmllist&list=classifie dscategory&fromfromlist=classifiedscategory&fromfrommethod=showhtmllist&clear off=1 From soavero at yahoo.com Sun Aug 15 15:24:14 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:24:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: <4C66E907.10401@comcast.net> Message-ID: <157729.88767.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Sat, 8/14/10, Frank Clarici wrote: > I bout a pallet of them a couple years back for $5 but I > split them with > another guy. > > We each took 5.5 doors as there were 11 on the pallet. So you're thinking Pilot Bob's $500 per pair might not generate much interest? The 2 we picked up today are perfect, all glass and panels. In primer, bubble wrapped and boxed. I'll keep 'em! Ron From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Sun Aug 15 15:41:07 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:41:07 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: <157729.88767.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <157729.88767.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Now you did. Now he'll think you don't appreciate them and he's gonna throw them away. LAD -------------------------------------------------- From: "Ron Soave" Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 4:24 PM To: "Billy Zoom" ; "Frank Clarici" Cc: "Spridgets" Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts --- On Sat, 8/14/10, Frank Clarici wrote: > I bout a pallet of them a couple years back for $5 but I > split them with > another guy. > > We each took 5.5 doors as there were 11 on the pallet. So you're thinking Pilot Bob's $500 per pair might not generate much interest? The 2 we picked up today are perfect, all glass and panels. In primer, bubble wrapped and boxed. I'll keep 'em! Ron Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From soavero at yahoo.com Sun Aug 15 16:11:19 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:11:19 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Free 1967 Spridget tub in Roscoe IL Message-ID: <931304.47784.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> >From a pile picked up today. It has been blasted and sanded somewhat. Please take it - Frank has restored far worse. People have also crushed far better. I can't keep it, and crushing it would hurt. Rear clip is excellent. Located 50 miles south of Madison, WI and 75 miles west of Chicago. Can take pics if interested. Ron From ah3000me at gmail.com Sun Aug 15 16:21:33 2010 From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:21:33 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite siting Message-ID: A red AH Sprite with the square body (not bugeye) in the New London, NH area. Anyone on the list? - Tom From rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net Sun Aug 15 16:23:07 2010 From: rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net (rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:23:07 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Morris Minor Collection For Sale/Van/Sedans/Convert/rare Minor 1, 000, 000 Message-ID: <7664611.1281910987269.JavaMail.root@mswamui-billy.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Morris Minor Collection - stored in Portland, Oregon This is a collection of Morris Minors that are owned by the man who owned Morriservice in Portland for many years, and has been a great friend to many Morris owners in need of parts, service, information and advice. His son Joey has now asked us (The Morris Minor Registry) to publicize the following cars that are being sold due to Paul's health issues. You can contact Joey directly by e-mail: I know the most about the Million; the rest of the short descriptions are from a quick visual inspection plus Paulbs comments and memories. Joey stressed that the cars are sold b AS ISb and that interested buyers should view the cars themselves. He doesnbt know that much about them, and Paulbs memories can be a little spotty. He will be back in Portland THIS WEEK, from Monday the 16th through Sunday the 21st of August. The cars are being sold, along with the Morriservice business and his stock of parts, to provide funds for Paulbs recent move to SoCal. If youbre interested in any of these cars, please contact Joey directly by email: He has asked not to be contacted by telephone. (1) 1961 MORRIS MINOR MILLION two-door sedan - $3,500 This is one of 350 special b Minor Millionsb built to commemorate the Minorbs status as the first British car to reach a production of one million units in 1961. It is an original LHD model with the serial number b 1000001b stamped into the firewall, one of fewer than 20 LHD Millions. Itbs also one of only three Minor Millions currently known in the U.S. (there are also a few in Canada). The Million needs total restoration inside and out. Its original lilac paint is covered in black primer on the outside, with red crackle finish inside the engine compartment and on the dashboard. The shell is rust-free, but the roof is lumpy. The trunk lid, hood, grille surround, and possibly one front fender arenbt original. The car hasnbt run since 1980 or so. It has a non-original, non-running 948cc engine and gearbox, though theybre of the right period for the car. None of the original white leather upholstery, piped in black, remains. It comes with a new period headliner and visors. Joey and Paul think they have b Minor 1000000b side badges for the hood sides, plus the special b 000b addition for a standard b 1000b trunk badgebbut they canbt locate them at the moment. The car was uncovered around 1980 by Rick Feibusch and Jeff Davis in San Francisco. It comes with documentation since then, various articles on Millions, and a British Motor Industry Heritage Collection certificate. The price of $3,500 reflects what Paul spent on the car. It has sat indoors for 30 years without ever being restored. Itbs a rare and unique Minor, although as an early article on Millions points out, b It takes a special man to drive a lilac Morris Minor.b (2) MORRIS MINOR VAN, no running gear - $2,500 This white van body is complete and rust-free, has no running gear, and would be an excellent basis for a restoration. (3) 1960 (?) MORRIS MINOR two-door sedan - $3,500 This car was Paulbs blue daily driver; itbs rust-free and in solid running condition. It has a good-running 950 and a very quiet ribcase gearbox, along with a 3.90 rear-axle ratio. It could and should go right back on the road and continue to provide daily transportation. (4) MORRIS MINOR two-door sedan - $750 This was Paulbs previous daily driver, with more than 500,000 miles racked up over several decades. It has some rust in the floorpans and doorsills, and is fitted with a Datsun 1400 and five-speed, along with 13-inch wheels. It doesnbt look great, but is said to run. Whether itbs a parts car or worth restoring back to running condition is debatable. (5) MORRIS MINOR CONVERTIBLE shell, no running gear - $500 This convertible body is complete and rust-free, totally disassembled and in primer. It too has no running gear, and would be an excellent basis for a restoration. (6) EARLY-1970s SPRIDGET PARTS CAR - offers From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Sun Aug 15 16:27:42 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:27:42 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: <157729.88767.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <4C66E907.10401@comcast.net>, <157729.88767.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: ... and the missing info was the price ... I have 2 perfect doors also, but they aren't actually on my driver or project. Pb's $500 per pair might sell up here. I don't know. But, it seems small compared to paying thr local metal guy to fix the existing doors at x $ per hour. What you have to do in this world, is match the product to the buyer. Obviously, this list ain't the place to sell parts at high dollar ... Robert > --- On Sat, 8/14/10, Frank Clarici wrote: > > I bout a pallet of them a couple years back for $5 but I > > split them with > > another guy. > > > > We each took 5.5 doors as there were 11 on the pallet. > > So you're thinking Pilot Bob's $500 per pair might not generate much interest? > > The 2 we picked up today are perfect, all glass and panels. In primer, bubble wrapped and boxed. I'll keep 'em! > > Ron > _______________________________________________ From 72spridget at gmail.com Sun Aug 15 16:40:05 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:40:05 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: References: <4C66E907.10401@comcast.net> <157729.88767.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: > Obviously, this list ain't the place to sell parts at high dollar ... And don't forget that within ten years someone will be quoting from this archived thread and laughing at how stupid we were not to glom onto a few of those cheap doors and wishing they had a time machine to come back here for them. David L From spritenut at comcast.net Sun Aug 15 16:53:54 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:53:54 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Free 1967 Spridget tub in Roscoe IL In-Reply-To: <931304.47784.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <931304.47784.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C687002.7090000@comcast.net> On 8/15/2010 6:11 PM, Ron Soave wrote: >> From a pile picked up today. It has been blasted and sanded somewhat. Please take it - Frank has restored far worse. People have also crushed far better. I can't keep it, and crushing it would hurt. Rear clip is excellent. > > Located 50 miles south of Madison, WI and 75 miles west of Chicago. Can take pics if interested. > Ron Don't do this to me. I have a few projects already. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From spritenut at comcast.net Sun Aug 15 17:01:12 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:01:12 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Young Sprite Driver Message-ID: <4C6871B8.2000409@comcast.net> It won't be long before he has his own Sprite but he has to wait another 16 years before he cab drive it (legally) ;) http://tinyurl.com/362cq45 -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From shop at justbrits.com Sun Aug 15 17:08:01 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:08:01 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Free 1967 Spridget tub in Roscoe IL In-Reply-To: <4C687002.7090000@comcast.net> References: <931304.47784.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C687002.7090000@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C687351.6090608@justbrits.com> << Don't do this to me. I have a few projects already. >> But Frank, you have NOT 'stored up' a project for Frankie # !!! !!! So when can I expect you and The Lady Di to be knocking on my door [again] ????? Ron, you would store for Frank for a month or so, RIGHT ?!? From b-evans at earthlink.net Sun Aug 15 17:08:13 2010 From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Evans) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:08:13 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Young Sprite Driver In-Reply-To: <4C6871B8.2000409@comcast.net> References: <4C6871B8.2000409@comcast.net> Message-ID: <00be01cb3cce$bd16aae0$374400a0$@net> Yeah, he wants to put the pedal to the metal, but can't find the pedal!!!! Can you put wood blocks on the brake, clutch and gas??? Buster -----Original Message----- From: Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut at comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 4:01 PM To: C. Meccia; Charles Reel; Ted Robinson; Spridgets; Robert Evans Subject: Young Sprite Driver It won't be long before he has his own Sprite but he has to wait another 16 years before he cab drive it (legally) ;) http://tinyurl.com/362cq45 -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Sun Aug 15 17:50:58 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:50:58 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Young Sprite Driver In-Reply-To: <4C6871B8.2000409@comcast.net> References: <4C6871B8.2000409@comcast.net> Message-ID: <072EBE8488494F4F97109067A3285B9E@HomePC> Frank, he has your hair... except it's longer, curlier and a different color. LAD -------------------------------------------------- From: "Frank Clarici" Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 6:01 PM To: "C. Meccia" ; "Charles Reel" ; "TedRobinson" ; "Spridgets" ; "Robert Evans" Subject: [Spridgets] Young Sprite Driver It won't be long before he has his own Sprite but he has to wait another 16 years before he cab drive it (legally) ;) http://tinyurl.com/362cq45 -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From corvallis at peoplepc.com Sun Aug 15 18:07:46 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:07:46 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Young Sprite Driver In-Reply-To: <072EBE8488494F4F97109067A3285B9E@HomePC> References: <4C6871B8.2000409@comcast.net> <072EBE8488494F4F97109067A3285B9E@HomePC> Message-ID: <3632FF3E9F9F49C9AF72DE49F292D2DE@spider> That is one small steering wheel. ...bill in corvallis =============================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Daniels Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 4:51 PM To: Frank Clarici; Spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Young Sprite Driver Frank, he has your hair... except it's longer, curlier and a different color. LAD http://tinyurl.com/362cq45 From soavero at yahoo.com Sun Aug 15 23:16:01 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:16:01 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Free 1967 Spridget tub in Roscoe IL In-Reply-To: <4C687351.6090608@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <747296.43293.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Sun, 8/15/10, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote:> > Ron, you would store for Frank for a month or so, RIGHT There were some areas, upon closer inspection (ie. flipping it on its side ala Frank) of very critical structural importance that were not there or oddly hacked. After carefujl and realistic consideration, the tub is now a Diet Sprite, with most of its the caloric content gone. The rear clip lives, although the 2 decent looking quarter panels are actually 50% bondo. The car was whacked on one side with maybe a 2 inch deep crease that was completely bondoed smooth without an attempt to bang out the dent. This happened several billion rust molecules ago. Ron From rbastedo at gmail.com Sun Aug 15 23:42:32 2010 From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo) Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:42:32 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something Message-ID: You mean the part where they say: * "there is a hole in engine the block. It does not run. We are selling it this way so please understand this and bid accordingly.* " Message: 19 > Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:07:13 -0700 (PDT) > From: Edward Perez > Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... > To: Spridgets at autox.team.net > Message-ID: <168835.79943.qm at web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Take a look at the last pic on this ebay listing. Is that a cracked block > I'm > seeing? No mention in the ad about it. > > http://tinyurl.com/cracked-block > > Edward Perez > Snohomish, WA > 78 Midget (1275) > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > > Spridgets mailing list > Spridgets at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets > > > End of Spridgets Digest, Vol 39, Issue 38 > ***************************************** From cbking at alum.rpi.edu Mon Aug 16 08:22:03 2010 From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:22:03 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... Message-ID: <32a901cb3d4e$65968da0$0168010a@mail2world.com> Wow, that's a huge hole. You can see one of the cam journals above and to the left of the dizzy. Something went bang big time in there. -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <-----Original Message-----> From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca [robertduquette at sympatico.ca] Sent: 8/15/2010 3:52:40 PM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... throw a rod. > Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:41:48 +0000 > From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net > To: eap2140 at yahoo.com > CC: Spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... > > how do you do that to an engine? > ryan > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Edward Perez" > To: Spridgets at autox.team.net > Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 9:07:13 AM > Subject: [Spridgets] Nice deal, but they are hiding something.... > > Take a look at the last pic on this ebay listing. Is that a cracked block I'm > seeing? No mention in the ad about it. > > http://tinyurl.com/cracked-block > > Edward Perez _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cbking at alum.rpi.edu . From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Mon Aug 16 09:38:30 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:38:30 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] More front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: <201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> <201008121404756.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: <3E51E00D-B297-493F-9819-534A377C36BD@comcast.net> Nice writeup.. glad that I only use bronze bushings with oil drip... ;-) Lester On Aug 12, 2010, at 4:04 PM, Peter Caldwell wrote: > OK... this has been on several fora, and BBSa Go read this.... TWICE > > A LOT of research has been done. I've seen the effects of a bad job. > Not pretty. > > http://smithtr6.com/bearings.htm > > Peter C > == > At 02:23 PM 8/12/2010, CosmicMag1380 wrote: >> On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 2:45 PM, >> wrote: >> You have to read "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxie" to get the >> number. >> ;) >> >> >> Please, someone tell this ignorant newbie what the numbers are for >> the front bearings and where I can get them! >> >> _____________________ >> >> Or, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance". >> >> -- >> Kent >> 1960 Bugeye >> 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Mon Aug 16 10:17:29 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:17:29 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget Parts Message-ID: <2bed6.3f14e330.399abe99@aol.com> Brand new doors aren't that expensive and are of course still being made. In a message dated 15/08/2010 23:45:15 GMT Daylight Time, 72spridget at gmail.com writes: And don't forget that within ten years someone will be quoting from this archived thread and laughing at how stupid we were not to glom onto a few of those cheap doors and wishing they had a time machine to come back here for them. David L From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Mon Aug 16 11:07:34 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:07:34 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Sebring Injected Engine Message-ID: The Ebay auction for the Sebring/Lemans injected engine ended at $12099.00 with the reserve NOT met. Mike MacLean 60 Sprite 56 BN2 From jfishbein at snet.net Mon Aug 16 11:17:02 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:17:02 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Sebring Injected Engine In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <203040.87972.qm@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> I passed the seller's place over the weekend and there was sign outside "Gone Fishing". jay ________________________________ From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" The Ebay auction for the Sebring/Lemans injected engine ended at $12099.00 with the reserve NOT met. From rbastedo at gmail.com Mon Aug 16 11:43:48 2010 From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:43:48 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Secret to removing bonnet lock / hood latch Message-ID: I'm having a difficult time removing the lock pin hood catch assembly from the front of the old hood. My 'new' one didn't come with the lock pin and spring so I'm trying to get the old one off the old hood. I loosened the nut and now the pin just pushes in, I thought it would be screwed into a captive nut but it's not. Maybe it is supposed to be in a captive nut but it's broken loose? Is there some secret to it? I have a couple few other hoods I can try getting one off of in case this one is just wrong. Oh - and I've finally replaced the Buick / Tbird hood from my Sprite and replaced it with a proper Sprite bonnet. Rick Bastedo From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Mon Aug 16 11:44:29 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:44:29 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Sebring Injected Engine In-Reply-To: <203040.87972.qm@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <203040.87972.qm@web83916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Gone fishing, buying new boat.. whatever.. Lester On Aug 16, 2010, at 12:17 PM, Jay wrote: > I passed the seller's place over the weekend and there was sign > outside "Gone > Fishing". > > jay > > > > > ________________________________ > From: "rrengineer @dslextreme.com" > > > The Ebay auction for the Sebring/Lemans injected engine ended at > $12099.00 > with the reserve NOT met. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Mon Aug 16 13:06:59 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:06:59 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Sebring Injected Engine Message-ID: <4e69b.62fe1b1c.399ae653@aol.com> I'm not surprised it appeared to be a very rare if not unique item. In a message dated 16/08/2010 18:17:01 GMT Daylight Time, rrengineer at dslextreme.com writes: The Ebay auction for the Sebring/Lemans injected engine ended at $12099.00 with the reserve NOT met. Mike MacLean 60 Sprite 56 BN2 From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Mon Aug 16 13:11:08 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:11:08 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Lawn Mower engine Tecumsech - no LBC Message-ID: <4eb85.40c01675.399ae74c@aol.com> Hi list, Anyone know how much a new (or used) Tecumsech 13.5hp ovc lawn mower engine sells for. This is the engine my friend has is in his racing mower. Thanks Weslake-Monza1330 From grbyrns at gmail.com Mon Aug 16 15:27:08 2010 From: grbyrns at gmail.com (Glen Byrns) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:27:08 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] England trip in Oct, Beaulieu? Message-ID: A year ago I posted about an England trip, life took a turn and that trip will finally happen this October. As luck would have it we will be going to the Beaulieu auto jumble. Any other listers planning on being there? Gaydon's BMIHT is also on the list as are a Morris Minor shop or two. Life's little turn left my wife a cancer survivor and me retired. It was a long year and England will be her dream trip. With a war museum or car related site thrown in every few days it should be pretty darn bearable for me as well except for the fear of flying thing. Glen Byrns From spritenut at comcast.net Mon Aug 16 15:44:11 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:44:11 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Secret to removing bonnet lock / hood latch In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C69B12B.40804@comcast.net> On 8/16/2010 1:43 PM, Rick Bastedo wrote: > I'm having a difficult time removing the lock pin hood catch assembly from > the front of the old hood. there is (or should be) a captive nut in the hood. Loosen the lock nut under the spring and use a screwdriver in the slot of the peg to remove it. But if the captive nut broke loose, find a contortionist to sneak their hand up in there to hold the nut. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From rbastedo at gmail.com Mon Aug 16 15:50:02 2010 From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:50:02 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Secret to removing bonnet lock / hood latch In-Reply-To: <4C69B12B.40804@comcast.net> References: <4C69B12B.40804@comcast.net> Message-ID: Thanks Frank, I'll try one of my other hoods - the captive nut will hopefully hold still on one of them. This is why having several of everything you might possibly need in the future is a good thing... Now if I could only convince SWMBO of the fact. Rick Bastedo On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 2:44 PM, Frank Clarici wrote: > On 8/16/2010 1:43 PM, Rick Bastedo wrote: > >> I'm having a difficult time removing the lock pin hood catch assembly from >> the front of the old hood. >> > > there is (or should be) a captive nut in the hood. > Loosen the lock nut under the spring and use a screwdriver in the slot of > the peg to remove it. > But if the captive nut broke loose, find a contortionist to sneak their > hand up in there to hold the nut. > > -- > Frank Clarici > Toms River, NJ > > You restored it better than new > So why don't you drive it? From shop at justbrits.com Mon Aug 16 16:04:33 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:04:33 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Secret to removing bonnet lock / hood latch In-Reply-To: References: <4C69B12B.40804@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C69B5F1.4060407@justbrits.com> EASY, Rick !!!!!!!!!!!!!! << Now if I could only convince SWMBO of the fact. >> Just make SURE ALL immediate family have a Spridget of their own, right Frank ?!?!?!? LOL From spritenut at comcast.net Mon Aug 16 18:38:14 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:38:14 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Hometown boys (no lbc) Message-ID: <4C69D9F6.6080605@comcast.net> Once again Toms River Little League is in the playoffs. If they beat PA tonight, it's off to the LL World Series. Remember 11 years ago the TR boys won and a player from that little league is playing tonight at Yankee Stadium although he is playing for the Detroit Tigers. Jeff Fraiser was on that LL team 11 years ago. Go Jeff, Go Toms River! WE ARE TR -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From corvallis at peoplepc.com Mon Aug 16 18:51:25 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:51:25 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hometown boys (no lbc) In-Reply-To: <4C69D9F6.6080605@comcast.net> References: <4C69D9F6.6080605@comcast.net> Message-ID: Tell us how you really feel Frank. http://www.trll.us/ ...bill in corvallis ============================================= -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank Clarici Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 5:38 PM To: Spridgets; C. Meccia; Charles Reel; Robert Evans; Ted Robinson Subject: [Spridgets] Hometown boys (no lbc) Once again Toms River Little League is in the playoffs. If they beat PA tonight, it's off to the LL World Series. Remember 11 years ago the TR boys won and a player from that little league is playing tonight at Yankee Stadium although he is playing for the Detroit Tigers. Jeff Fraiser was on that LL team 11 years ago. Go Jeff, Go Toms River! WE ARE TR -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ _______________________________________________ From b-evans at earthlink.net Mon Aug 16 19:15:04 2010 From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Evans) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:15:04 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hometown boys (no lbc) In-Reply-To: <4C69D9F6.6080605@comcast.net> References: <4C69D9F6.6080605@comcast.net> Message-ID: <008601cb3daa$4fd7f9c0$ef87ed40$@net> And what position does F5 Clarici play???? -----Original Message----- From: Frank Clarici [mailto:spritenut at comcast.net] Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 5:38 PM To: Spridgets; C. Meccia; Charles Reel; Robert Evans; Ted Robinson Subject: Hometown boys (no lbc) Once again Toms River Little League is in the playoffs. If they beat PA tonight, it's off to the LL World Series. Remember 11 years ago the TR boys won and a player from that little league is playing tonight at Yankee Stadium although he is playing for the Detroit Tigers. Jeff Fraiser was on that LL team 11 years ago. Go Jeff, Go Toms River! WE ARE TR -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Aug 16 19:37:35 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:37:35 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Hometown boys (no lbc) In-Reply-To: <008601cb3daa$4fd7f9c0$ef87ed40$@net> References: <4C69D9F6.6080605@comcast.net> <008601cb3daa$4fd7f9c0$ef87ed40$@net> Message-ID: Right now he's just a short stop. From corvallis at peoplepc.com Mon Aug 16 19:55:59 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:55:59 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hometown boys (no lbc) In-Reply-To: References: <4C69D9F6.6080605@comcast.net><008601cb3daa$4fd7f9c0$ef87ed40$@net> Message-ID: I was Left Out. ...bill in corvallis ============================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of derf Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 6:38 PM To: Robert Evans Cc: C. Meccia; Ted Robinson; Charles at autox.team.net; Spridgets; Reel Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hometown boys (no lbc) Right now he's just a short stop. _______________________________________________ From tequila.brad at gmail.com Mon Aug 16 20:24:07 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:24:07 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Secret to removing bonnet lock / hood latch In-Reply-To: <4C69B5F1.4060407@justbrits.com> References: <4C69B12B.40804@comcast.net> <4C69B5F1.4060407@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Worked for me. She even drove the 9 hour round trip for a parts car, because she loves hers so much!! On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 5:04 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > EASY, Rick !!!!!!!!!!!!!! > > > << Now if I could only convince SWMBO of the fact. >> > > Just make SURE ALL immediate family have a Spridget > of their own, right Frank ?!?!?!? > > LOL > > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From b-evans at earthlink.net Mon Aug 16 21:07:21 2010 From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Evans) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:07:21 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hometown boys (no lbc) In-Reply-To: References: <4C69D9F6.6080605@comcast.net> <008601cb3daa$4fd7f9c0$ef87ed40$@net> Message-ID: <009201cb3db9$4fa7eb40$eef7c1c0$@net> "Right now he's just a short stop." At this time in America's history, we have 623,877 unemployed stand-up comics, and this is the best you can do? Keep your day job!!! From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Aug 16 22:28:37 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:28:37 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Hometown boys (no lbc) In-Reply-To: <009201cb3db9$4fa7eb40$eef7c1c0$@net> References: <4C69D9F6.6080605@comcast.net> <008601cb3daa$4fd7f9c0$ef87ed40$@net> <009201cb3db9$4fa7eb40$eef7c1c0$@net> Message-ID: You're right. I've been unemployed for over a year. Change for me was/is unemployment. On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 9:07 PM, Robert Evans wrote: > "Right now he's just a short stop." > > At this time in America's history, we have 623,877 unemployed stand-up > comics, and this is the best you can do? Keep your day job!!! From lbc at littlebitcountry.com Mon Aug 16 22:41:15 2010 From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:41:15 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Sebring Injected Engine In-Reply-To: <4e69b.62fe1b1c.399ae653@aol.com> References: <4e69b.62fe1b1c.399ae653@aol.com> Message-ID: <201008170441.o7H4fiU7003626@mail.usimperio.com> The engine is very rare, there were only 5 built and now only 3 are known to exist. The reserve was $30K. The engine has never been run but has been taken care of. It belongs to a guy in Felton, Pa. The same guy I bought my Morris van from. Dave At 03:06 PM 8/16/2010, you wrote: >I'm not surprised it appeared to be a very rare if not unique item. > >In a message dated 16/08/2010 18:17:01 GMT Daylight Time, >rrengineer at dslextreme.com writes: > >The Ebay auction for the Sebring/Lemans injected engine ended at $12099.00 >with the reserve NOT met. >Mike MacLean >60 Sprite >56 BN2 From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Aug 16 22:55:33 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:55:33 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Sebring Injected Engine In-Reply-To: <201008170441.o7H4fiU7003626@mail.usimperio.com> References: <4e69b.62fe1b1c.399ae653@aol.com> <201008170441.o7H4fiU7003626@mail.usimperio.com> Message-ID: A bit off topic but some of the Miata guys run IRTB setups from motorcycles on their 4 bangers. A good cross flow head and some injection could make a Spridget peppy. From kk7ss at verizon.net Mon Aug 16 23:20:22 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:20:22 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Sebring Injected Engine In-Reply-To: References: <4e69b.62fe1b1c.399ae653@aol.com>, <201008170441.o7H4fiU7003626@mail.usimperio.com>, Message-ID: <4C6A1C16.22851.12DC49B@kk7ss.verizon.net> I wonder who makes the Al x-flow head that Mo$$ markets... -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 16 Aug 2010 at 22:55, derf wrote: > A good cross flow head and some injection could make a Spridget peppy. From derf247 at gmail.com Mon Aug 16 23:57:35 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:57:35 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Sebring Injected Engine In-Reply-To: <4C6A1C16.22851.12DC49B@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: <4e69b.62fe1b1c.399ae653@aol.com> <201008170441.o7H4fiU7003626@mail.usimperio.com> <4C6A1C16.22851.12DC49B@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: Prolly the same made in USA head that is on ebay for $999 bare. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Crossflow-Alloy-Cylinder-Head-Classic-Mini-Cooper-1275-/230493052526?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35aa74de6e For those who don't like long URLs: www.tiny.biteme. From fastvee at yahoo.com Tue Aug 17 05:50:57 2010 From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:50:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Secret to removing bonnet lock / hood latch In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <185298.19656.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I would find swapping hoods was more work than repairing the loose captive nut. I'd use a hole saw to remove the old section and splice in a new steel patch with the nut welded to it. Shouldn't even need to paint the hood. I am having to do the same thing underneath the car for the ground strap. John Fogelsville, PA --- On Mon, 8/16/10, Rick Bastedo wrote: From: Rick Bastedo Thanks Frank, I'll try one of my other hoods - the captive nut will hopefully hold still on one of them. From trevor.jessie at gmail.com Tue Aug 17 07:31:03 2010 From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:31:03 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Sebring Injected Engine In-Reply-To: References: <4e69b.62fe1b1c.399ae653@aol.com> <201008170441.o7H4fiU7003626@mail.usimperio.com> Message-ID: "good" being the operative word. On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 12:55 AM, derf wrote: > A bit off topic but some of the Miata guys run IRTB setups from > motorcycles on their 4 bangers. > A good cross flow head and some injection could make a Spridget peppy. > _______________________________________________ From rbastedo at gmail.com Tue Aug 17 09:26:34 2010 From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:26:34 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Secret to removing bonnet lock / hood latch In-Reply-To: <185298.19656.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <185298.19656.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: That's actually the point of the whole exercise. It had this T-Bird / Buick hood scoop on there, which I've remedied by removing that bonnet. The thing just never looked right on a MK2 Sprite, then I got a Sprite hood from a friend and painted it and put it on the car. Now I'm just doing the finishing touches like the bonnet catch and lock and maybe even a prop rod. I also need to get it a little more centered, seems it's closer to one fender than the other. Rick B. On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 4:50 AM, fastvee wrote: > I would find swapping hoods was more work than repairing the loose captive > nut. I'd use a hole saw to remove the old section and splice in a new steel > patch with the nut welded to it. Shouldn't even need to paint the hood. I am > having to do the same thing underneath the car for the ground strap. > John > Fogelsville, PA > > --- On *Mon, 8/16/10, Rick Bastedo * wrote: > > > From: Rick Bastedo > > > Thanks Frank, I'll try one of my other hoods - the captive nut will > hopefully hold still on one of them. From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Tue Aug 17 09:49:26 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:49:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <200579.6824.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Group, What is the advantage of a crossflow head over a stock type flowed head? I see the head in the link uses to dual Weber carbs. - Other then that what is the difference. APT has a flowed head for $1554. Not crossflowed. For the cross flow configuration with no carbs $1200. $2000 with the dual Weber 40 carbs. With the dual Weber carbs the engine must eat a lot more gas. I found this out buy running a single Weber 40 compared to dual SU carbs. I think the crossflow & dual carbs may be to much for a stock 1275cc motor. What do you experts say? Vigil --- On Mon, 8/16/10, derf wrote: From: derf Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sebring Injected Engine To: "Dave G." Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 10:57 PM Prolly the same made in USA head that is on ebay for $999 bare. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Crossflow-Alloy-Cylinder-Head-Classic-Mini-Coo per-1275-/230493052526?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&has h=item35aa74de6e For those who don't like long URLs: www.tiny.biteme. Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com From millerls at ado13.com Tue Aug 17 10:11:15 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:11:15 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Sebring Injected Engine In-Reply-To: <4C6A1C16.22851.12DC49B@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: <4e69b.62fe1b1c.399ae653@aol.com>, <201008170441.o7H4fiU7003626@mail.usimperio.com>, <4C6A1C16.22851.12DC49B@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: Pierce... On Aug 16, 2010, at 10:20 PM, Dave G. wrote: > I wonder who makes the Al x-flow head that Mo$$ markets... > > -- > Dave G. KK7SS > DN06ig > '65 Sprite - work in progress > '76 Midget - nearly ready > > > On 16 Aug 2010 at 22:55, derf wrote: > >> A good cross flow head and some injection could make a Spridget peppy. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/millerls at ado13.com From corvallis at peoplepc.com Tue Aug 17 10:40:06 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:40:06 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: <200579.6824.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <200579.6824.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: A flowed head is where they've ground excess metal out of the intake and exhaust ports to evenly match them when air/gasses flow thru them. You also hope to increase the flow rate some. http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-429924.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossflow_cylinder_head ...bill in Corvallis ==================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 8:49 AM To: Dave G.; derf Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] head question Group, What is the advantage of a crossflow head over a stock type flowed head? I see the head in the link uses to dual Weber carbs. - Other then that what is the difference. APT has a flowed head for $1554. Not crossflowed. For the cross flow configuration with no carbs $1200. $2000 with the dual Weber 40 carbs. With the dual Weber carbs the engine must eat a lot more gas. I found this out buy running a single Weber 40 compared to dual SU carbs. I think the crossflow & dual carbs may be to much for a stock 1275cc motor. What do you experts say? Vigil --- On Mon, 8/16/10, derf wrote: From kentmclean at comcast.net Tue Aug 17 10:41:27 2010 From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:41:27 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Hometown boys (no lbc) In-Reply-To: <169592374.83496.1282063016543.JavaMail.root@sz0068a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <830198656.83680.1282063287505.JavaMail.root@sz0068a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> MessaFrank Clarici wrote: > Once again Toms River Little League is in the playoffs. That's nice. You know what's even nicer? Watching your kid play in the LLWS. Scroll down to Darren McLean, LLWS 2000. :) That was the last year of the 8-team (4 US, 4 Foreign) format. They had to get by a team from the Bronx NY. It was the best baseball game I've ever seen. Red Sox Nation vs. The Bronx Bomber's Jr divison. A 0-0 pitchers duel. In extra innings, our team had a runner on first. A blooper to right and the third base coach played windmill, sending the runner all the way home! Final score, 1-0. If you like baseball, you should take a trip to Williamsport PA to watch the games. It's free. And it's some of the best baseball you'll see. - Kent McLean '56 100 BN2 From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Tue Aug 17 11:22:47 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:22:47 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I assume a crossflow has the intake on one side and exhaust on the other. > What is the advantage of a crossflow head over a stock type flowed head? From millerls at ado13.com Tue Aug 17 11:26:08 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:26:08 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2BDC56C5-A440-473A-882C-108C35140E0B@ado13.com> True, With no shared port like the A-Series head. On Aug 17, 2010, at 10:22 AM, Billy Zoom wrote: > I assume a crossflow has the intake on one side and exhaust on the other. > >> What is the advantage of a crossflow head over a stock type flowed head? > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/millerls at ado13.com From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Tue Aug 17 12:17:04 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:17:04 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: <2BDC56C5-A440-473A-882C-108C35140E0B@ado13.com> Message-ID: <20100817181705.5EUW2.161828.root@cdptpa-web28-z01> There is a little more room for individual ports, and for the intake and exhaust manifolds since they don't have to compete for limited space. Frequently crossflow heads are used with dual overhead cams, meaning you have 2 rows of valves. The intake valves cant towards the intake manifold for better breathing, and the exhaust valves cant towards the exhaust manifold for better exhaust. There are lots of different engine designs throughout history, but this is the optimum arrangement that everybody tries to achieve. > True, With no shared port like the A-Series head. > > On Aug 17, 2010, at 10:22 AM, Billy Zoom wrote: > > > I assume a crossflow has the intake on one side and exhaust on the other. > > > >> What is the advantage of a crossflow head over a stock type flowed head? From 72spridget at gmail.com Tue Aug 17 12:19:57 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:19:57 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: <2BDC56C5-A440-473A-882C-108C35140E0B@ado13.com> References: <2BDC56C5-A440-473A-882C-108C35140E0B@ado13.com> Message-ID: >>> What is the advantage of a crossflow head over a stock type flowed head? >> I assume a crossflow has the intake on one side and exhaust on the other. > True, With no shared port like the A-Series head. The "siamesed" intakes on the A-Series and B-Series heads are a major impediment to performance. If you look at the firing order, you will see that the engine is inhaling through the front intake for two cylinders, then through the rear intake for two cylinders. This means that the flow is constantly interrupted and keeps accelerating and decelerating. I believe this is one of the reasons that the single 1.75" carb tends to out-perform the twin 1.25" carbs. I know this is one of the major reasons that it is so difficult to do a good job of updating an A-Series to multiport fuel injection like MegaSquirt. It is also one of the benefits of the 1500 Triumph engine... One of the nice things about the Pierce crossflow head is that it retains the three-exhaust port configuration of the standard A-Series head so that readily-available exhaust headers will still work fine. I don't really appreciate the fact that it incorporates Weber intakes, since this would probably make it more difficult to fit throttle bodies for fuel injection. David L From haynes386 at netzero.net Tue Aug 17 14:20:43 2010 From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:20:43 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] head question Message-ID: <20100817.142043.3713.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com> A cross-flow head has intake ports on one side, exhaust ports on the other. The advantage is (supposed to be) that the charge exiting the combustion chamber is moving in the same direction as the new intake charge, so it helps pull the intake charge into the cylinder. In the standard reverse-flow head, the exhaust flow is traveling towards the intake charge, so during the overlap period of your cam, the two flow directions are competing, thus reducing your flow efficiency. This makes the use of a tuned exhaust (header) more desirable because it helps scavenge the exhaust gases, reducing the contamination of your intake charge. Mark Haynes HAN6L12779 HAN5L8016 ____________________________________________________________ Refinance Now 3.7% FIXED $160,000 Mortgage for $547/mo. FREE. No Obligation. Get 4 Quotes! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c6aef41b68a01a19a8st06duc From kk7ss at verizon.net Tue Aug 17 14:25:28 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:25:28 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: <20100817.142043.3713.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com> References: <20100817.142043.3713.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <4C6AF038.26514.15EDE25@kk7ss.verizon.net> Nice answer... concise and to the point... ;-)) -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 17 Aug 2010 at 20:20, Mark Haynes wrote: > This makes the use of a tuned exhaust (header) more desirable because it helps > scavenge the exhaust gases, reducing the contamination of your intake charge. From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Tue Aug 17 14:33:21 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:33:21 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] head question Message-ID: A flowed head is one that has better air/gas flow than standard because it has been modified. A Cross flow head (not crossflowed) is a specific design of head where the inlet and exhaust ports are on opposite sides of the cylinder head - like an XK Jag. In a message dated 17/08/2010 17:50:25 GMT Daylight Time, corvallis at peoplepc.com writes: APT has a flowed head for $1554. Not crossflowed. From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Tue Aug 17 14:37:39 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:37:39 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] England trip in Oct, Beaulieu? Message-ID: Nope, but let me have details of your schedule. In a message dated 16/08/2010 22:33:29 GMT Daylight Time, grbyrns at gmail.com writes: A year ago I posted about an England trip, life took a turn and that trip will finally happen this October. As luck would have it we will be going to the Beaulieu auto jumble. Any other listers planning on being there? Gaydon's BMIHT is also on the list as are a Morris Minor shop or two. Life's little turn left my wife a cancer survivor and me retired. It was a long year and England will be her dream trip. With a war museum or car related site thrown in every few days it should be pretty darn bearable for me as well except for the fear of flying thing. Glen Byrns From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Tue Aug 17 14:57:17 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:57:17 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: <20100817.142043.3713.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <20100817205717.9ENAM.163052.root@cdptpa-web28-z01> I've been thinking about this and I wonder if it isn't just the opposite for the simpler head designs. IOW if you consider a pushrod engine with the valves lined up along the longitudinal axis of the engine, and you have an intake port going to one side and an exhaust port going to the other side. Visualize this as you are looking down on the head. Now because the valves are on opposite sides of the cylinder/combustion chamber, as the exhaust is being scavenged it is wanting to swirl the gases in the cylinder, and the swirl is in a direction that would act against the intake gases that are trying to come in. With the intake and exhaust ports side by side then as the exhaust pulls out it acts to pull in the intake gases. Now if you have a DOHC engine with the valves canted toward their respective ports, then there is a straight shot from intake through the combustion chamber to the exhaust port. > A cross-flow head has intake ports on one side, exhaust ports on the other. > The advantage is (supposed to be) that the charge exiting the combustion > chamber is moving in the same direction as the new intake charge, so it helps > pull the intake charge into the cylinder. > In the standard reverse-flow head, the exhaust flow is traveling towards the > intake charge, so during the overlap period of your cam, the two flow > directions are competing, thus reducing your flow efficiency. > This makes the use of a tuned exhaust (header) more desirable because it helps > scavenge the exhaust gases, reducing the contamination of your intake charge. From grbyrns at gmail.com Tue Aug 17 15:04:30 2010 From: grbyrns at gmail.com (Glen Byrns) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:04:30 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: References: <2BDC56C5-A440-473A-882C-108C35140E0B@ado13.com> Message-ID: <62F4E47E-CCED-46CF-8FA1-424C27C5B1CB@gmail.com> Megasquirt works great for a single injection point on a spridget a- series, a Just as the single 1.75 does so well... Multipoint is overkill, just mix the air and gas in the right ratio with the help of a wide-range o2 sensor and send it into the manifold. The small difference in how much of the mix each cylinder gets because of Siamese porting seems trivial according to my plugs. Glen On Aug 17, 2010, at 11:19 AM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: >>>> What is the advantage of a crossflow head over a stock type >>>> flowed head? > >>> I assume a crossflow has the intake on one side and exhaust on the >>> other. > >> True, With no shared port like the A-Series head. > > The "siamesed" intakes on the A-Series and B-Series heads are a major > impediment to performance. If you look at the firing order, you will > see that the engine is inhaling through the front intake for two > cylinders, then through the rear intake for two cylinders. This means > that the flow is constantly interrupted and keeps accelerating and > decelerating. I believe this is one of the reasons that the single > 1.75" carb tends to out-perform the twin 1.25" carbs. I know this is > one of the major reasons that it is so difficult to do a good job of > updating an A-Series to multiport fuel injection like MegaSquirt. It > is also one of the benefits of the 1500 Triumph engine... > > One of the nice things about the Pierce crossflow head is that it > retains the three-exhaust port configuration of the standard A-Series > head so that readily-available exhaust headers will still work fine. I > don't really appreciate the fact that it incorporates Weber intakes, > since this would probably make it more difficult to fit throttle > bodies for fuel injection. > David L > _______________________________________________ From 72spridget at gmail.com Tue Aug 17 15:16:43 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:16:43 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: <62F4E47E-CCED-46CF-8FA1-424C27C5B1CB@gmail.com> References: <2BDC56C5-A440-473A-882C-108C35140E0B@ado13.com> <62F4E47E-CCED-46CF-8FA1-424C27C5B1CB@gmail.com> Message-ID: > Megasquirt works great for a single injection point on a spridget a-series, > Just as the single 1.75 does so well... > Multipoint is overkill, just mix the air and gas in the right ratio with the > help of a wide-range o2 sensor and send it into the manifold. The small > difference in how much of the mix each cylinder gets because of Siamese > porting seems trivial according to my plugs. Yeah, but there is no sex appeal to single-point injection ;-) Smacks of the old throttle-body injection from GM. David L From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Tue Aug 17 15:26:41 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:26:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] England trip in Oct, Beaulieu? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <570503.83381.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Glenn, I do not see one scheduled during your trip, http://www.beaulieu.co.uk/beaulieu/index There is some events - just not the swap meet. I hope there is so you can attend - You might want to email them to get dates.. Vigil --- On Tue, 8/17/10, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote: From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Subject: Re: [Spridgets] England trip in Oct, Beaulieu? To: grbyrns at gmail.com, spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 1:37 PM Nope, but let me have details of your schedule. In a message dated 16/08/2010 22:33:29 GMT Daylight Time, grbyrns at gmail.com writes: A year ago I posted about an England trip, life took a turn and that trip will finally happen this October. As luck would have it we will be going to the Beaulieu auto jumble. Any other listers planning on being there? Gaydon's BMIHT is also on the list as are a Morris Minor shop or two. Life's little turn left my wife a cancer survivor and me retired. It was a long year and England will be her dream trip. With a war museum or car related site thrown in every few days it should be pretty darn bearable for me as well except for the fear of flying thing. Glen Byrns Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com From bmwwxman at gmail.com Tue Aug 17 15:26:59 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:26:59 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: References: <2BDC56C5-A440-473A-882C-108C35140E0B@ado13.com> <62F4E47E-CCED-46CF-8FA1-424C27C5B1CB@gmail.com> Message-ID: All this talk of cross flow...etc. is giving me a headache.... Cheers!! Jim On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 4:16 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: > > Megasquirt works great for a single injection point on a spridget > a-series, > > Just as the single 1.75 does so well... > > Multipoint is overkill, just mix the air and gas in the right ratio with > the > > help of a wide-range o2 sensor and send it into the manifold. The small > > difference in how much of the mix each cylinder gets because of Siamese > > porting seems trivial according to my plugs. > > Yeah, but there is no sex appeal to single-point injection ;-) Smacks > of the old throttle-body injection from GM. > David L > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Tue Aug 17 15:36:03 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:36:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Sebring Injected Engine In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <160669.48712.qm@web38908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> some how i missed the link on ebay - any one still have it? Vigil --- On Tue, 8/17/10, Trevor Jessie wrote: From: Trevor Jessie Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sebring Injected Engine To: "derf" , "Spridgets" Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 6:31 AM "good" being the operative word. On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 12:55 AM, derf wrote: > A bit off topic but some of the Miata guys run IRTB setups from > motorcycles on their 4 bangers. > A good cross flow head and some injection could make a Spridget peppy. > _______________________________________________ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com From millerls at ado13.com Tue Aug 17 16:22:02 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:22:02 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Distance Piece Message-ID: <6B03050D-1239-4B15-94CE-589EE046C16D@ado13.com> There is a distance piece that holds the radius arms in place where they bolt to the axle housing. It appears that they go on the inside between the arm and the bracket. Is this correct? Also, VB catalog (14-830) lists 4 as quaintly. Where do the other 2 go? MOSS does not list the piece. Larry From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Aug 17 17:08:01 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:08:01 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] England trip in Oct, Beaulieu? In-Reply-To: <570503.83381.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: , <570503.83381.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: >> You might want to email them to get dates.. He's bringing his wife ... ;) Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:26:41 -0700 > > Glenn, > > I do not see one scheduled during your trip, > > http://www.beaulieu.co.uk/beaulieu/index > > There is some events - just not the swap meet. > I hope there is so you can attend - > You might want to email them to get dates.. > > Vigil From dlancer7676 at comcast.net Tue Aug 17 18:10:30 2010 From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:10:30 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Brits have rednecks too. Message-ID: <759612413.110312.1282090230710.JavaMail.root@sz0042a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Here is a solution to purchasing an American car in Britain.B Works for postal deliverers too.B http://thereifixedit.com/2010/03/01/epic-kludge-photo-rural-routes-take-brunt/ --David C. B Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. --David C. B Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. From derf247 at gmail.com Tue Aug 17 18:22:27 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:22:27 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: References: <2BDC56C5-A440-473A-882C-108C35140E0B@ado13.com> <62F4E47E-CCED-46CF-8FA1-424C27C5B1CB@gmail.com> Message-ID: I dunno if anyone mentioned that the head is a major limiting factor on A-series motor performance. The crossflow head should be a major improvement over the stock head and should work well with hotter cams and such. It would almost certainly make it easier to approach the magic 100HP per liter mark. From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 18 09:19:59 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:19:59 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] head question Message-ID: <11659.4282fb2.399d541f@aol.com> Should be is not the same as IS. None of these after market heads ever appear to be flow benched by the people who make them. In a message dated 18/08/2010 01:24:09 GMT Daylight Time, derf247 at gmail.com writes: I dunno if anyone mentioned that the head is a major limiting factor on A-series motor performance. The crossflow head should be a major improvement over the stock head and should work well with hotter cams and such. It would almost certainly make it easier to approach the magic 100HP per liter mark. From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Aug 18 09:29:19 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:29:19 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: <11659.4282fb2.399d541f@aol.com> References: <11659.4282fb2.399d541f@aol.com> Message-ID: Surely they must flow better than stock heads. They need some other option besides dual Webers, though. Anyone talk to APT about these? If anyone is gonna flow test them........................ From grbyrns at gmail.com Wed Aug 18 10:13:09 2010 From: grbyrns at gmail.com (Glen Byrns) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:13:09 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] England trip Message-ID: <2742E5E1-1B57-4246-8D97-51C9A656CDC5@gmail.com> Oops, I miss- typed! Trip is SEPT 2-22, which should include the auto jumble. We're renting a RHD econobox and hoping strikes doesn't dyslexia. Lesley's Traveller keeps me sharp on the RHD, but her job will be to shout "Keep to the left!" every now and again. Glen Sent from my iPhone From jfishbein at snet.net Wed Aug 18 10:27:58 2010 From: jfishbein at snet.net (Jay) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:27:58 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: References: <11659.4282fb2.399d541f@aol.com> Message-ID: <262277.47286.qm@web83909.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> "Surely they must flow better than stock heads." They certainly better do that. This boils down to an expensive experiment. When you start fooling around with these exotic items for the attic of the A-Series you need a high limit on your credit card. And what is the net performance increase? IMO, while it is all very interesting, it is in the realm of no longer being a Sprite and one needs to consider whether they would be better-off with a proven engine transplant, (RX-7 maybe), or possibly a different car entirely. APT? I talked to them about exhausts last year. I wouldn't risk talking to them about anything insanely expensive. jay fishbein wallingford, ct ________________________________ From: fred Surely they must flow better than stock heads. They need some other option besides dual Webers, though. Anyone talk to APT about these? If anyone is gonna flow test them........................ From mdrowe at optonline.net Wed Aug 18 10:36:38 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:36:38 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Scams Message-ID: <9C7F61190E0249E79069976A02A893FD@Home> Anyone else getting a rash of e-mails about problems with non-existent bank accounts or credit cards? I am suddenly getting 2-3 a week. I must have gotten on some sucker list. Michael Rowe From 72spridget at gmail.com Wed Aug 18 10:40:52 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:40:52 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] England trip In-Reply-To: <2742E5E1-1B57-4246-8D97-51C9A656CDC5@gmail.com> References: <2742E5E1-1B57-4246-8D97-51C9A656CDC5@gmail.com> Message-ID: > We're renting a RHD econobox and hoping strikes doesn't dyslexia. Lesley's > Traveller keeps me sharp on the RHD, but her job will be to shout "Keep to > the left!" every now and again. An experienced friend of mine once assured me that the key is to "keep the girl in the gutter" ;-) David L From trevor.jessie at gmail.com Wed Aug 18 10:45:06 2010 From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:45:06 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: References: <11659.4282fb2.399d541f@aol.com> Message-ID: I think Sean Brown might have some insight/interest. http://www.flowspeed.com/ On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 11:29 AM, derf wrote: > Surely they must flow better than stock heads. > > They need some other option besides dual Webers, though. > Anyone talk to APT about these? If anyone is gonna flow test > them........................ From dwramsey at att.net Wed Aug 18 10:58:48 2010 From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:58:48 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Scams In-Reply-To: <9C7F61190E0249E79069976A02A893FD@Home> Message-ID: <20100818165816.45303187645@autox.team.net> Funny you should ask, I've just started a new protection program. If you send me your credit card numbers including the three number code on the back we will protect them for free. Crash Anyone else getting a rash of e-mails about problems with non-existent bank accounts or credit cards? I am suddenly getting 2-3 a week. I must have gotten on some sucker list. Michael Rowe From an5.sprite at gmail.com Wed Aug 18 11:16:22 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:16:22 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Scams Message-ID: I am not seeing anything but they may be getting caught in my spam filter. Steve ------Original Message------ From: Michael Rowe Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net To: spridgets Subject: [Spridgets] Scams Sent: Aug 18, 2010 12:36 PM Anyone else getting a rash of e-mails about problems with non-existent bank accounts or credit cards? I am suddenly getting 2-3 a week. I must have gotten on some sucker list. Michael Rowe Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From corvallis at peoplepc.com Wed Aug 18 11:29:25 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:29:25 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Scams In-Reply-To: <20100818165816.45303187645@autox.team.net> References: <9C7F61190E0249E79069976A02A893FD@Home> <20100818165816.45303187645@autox.team.net> Message-ID: Hull, I'd pay for that info. ...bill in corvallis ==================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Ramsey Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:59 AM To: 'Michael Rowe' Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Scams Funny you should ask, I've just started a new protection program. If you send me your credit card numbers including the three number code on the back we will protect them for free. Crash Anyone else getting a rash of e-mails about problems with non-existent bank accounts or credit cards? I am suddenly getting 2-3 a week. I must have gotten on some sucker list. Michael Rowe _______________________________________________ From lists at dinospider.com Wed Aug 18 11:35:15 2010 From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:35:15 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Scams In-Reply-To: <20100818165816.45303187645@autox.team.net> References: <20100818165816.45303187645@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <4C6C19D3.6010609@dinospider.com> This protection scheme is so old school, the only proper way is to send me the info and for the small fee of whatever your credit limit, I will make sure the card maxed is out at all times so no one else can use it. I guarantee that I will keep it fully maxed out no matter how large of a payment you make on it that no one will be able to use the card, that is how safe it will be with me. mike On 08/18/2010 09:58 AM, David Ramsey wrote: > Funny you should ask, I've just started a new protection program. If you > send me your credit card numbers including the three number code on the back > we will protect them for free. > Crash > > > Anyone else getting a rash of e-mails about problems with non-existent bank > accounts or credit cards? I am suddenly getting 2-3 a week. I must have > gotten on some sucker list. > > Michael Rowe > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lists at dinospider.com From an5.sprite at gmail.com Wed Aug 18 11:40:32 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:40:32 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] England trip In-Reply-To: <2742E5E1-1B57-4246-8D97-51C9A656CDC5@gmail.com> References: <2742E5E1-1B57-4246-8D97-51C9A656CDC5@gmail.com> Message-ID: My wife and I went around the world earlier this year. The trip included a good amount of driving on the "other side" including a nice day driving along the great ocean road in Australia. You get used to it pretty quickly, just line yourself up with the driver in front. The only time I made a "mistake" was pulling out of a driveway with no one on the road. A minute later I did an ooops and went quickly to the left as I was heading into another car. The only thing I never got used to was pulling into a parking spot at a mall, I could not get comfortable with were the right front of the car ended. Enjoy the trip. Steve Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Glen Byrns Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:13:09 To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: [Spridgets] England trip Oops, I miss- typed! Trip is SEPT 2-22, which should include the auto jumble. We're renting a RHD econobox and hoping strikes doesn't dyslexia. Lesley's Traveller keeps me sharp on the RHD, but her job will be to shout "Keep to the left!" every now and again. Glen Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Aug 18 11:51:36 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:51:36 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] England trip In-Reply-To: References: <2742E5E1-1B57-4246-8D97-51C9A656CDC5@gmail.com> Message-ID: It's like falling off a log... Rent a standard transmission car. Having the gear lever on the left is a constant reminder. I never had a bit of trouble - even in London traffic. The only tricky bit is reversing onto the right of way. It looks completely reversed again over your left shoulder!! Cheers!! Jim On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 11:40 AM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote: > > We're renting a RHD econobox and hoping strikes doesn't dyslexia. > Lesley's > > Traveller keeps me sharp on the RHD, but her job will be to shout "Keep > to > > the left!" every now and again. > > An experienced friend of mine once assured me that the key is to "keep > the girl in the gutter" ;-) > David L > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Wed Aug 18 12:16:12 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:16:12 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: References: <11659.4282fb2.399d541f@aol.com> Message-ID: I know that APT charges close to $1200 for the most extensive porting job on your head. That includes CCing the combustion chambers. David will ask you what compression ratio you want and grind to that spec. David does have a flow bench too. Mike MacLean 60 Sprite 56 BN2 On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 9:45 AM, Trevor Jessie wrote: > I think Sean Brown might have some insight/interest. > http://www.flowspeed.com/ > > On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 11:29 AM, derf wrote: > > > Surely they must flow better than stock heads. > > > > They need some other option besides dual Webers, though. > > Anyone talk to APT about these? If anyone is gonna flow test > > them........................ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/rrengineer at dslextreme.com From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Aug 18 12:27:47 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:27:47 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Scams In-Reply-To: <4C6C19D3.6010609@dinospider.com> References: <20100818165816.45303187645@autox.team.net> <4C6C19D3.6010609@dinospider.com> Message-ID: Mike, You're one heck of giving and caring kinda guy!! Cheers!! Jim On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 12:35 PM, Mike Rambour wrote: > This protection scheme is so old school, the only proper way is to send me > the info and for the small fee of whatever your credit limit, I will make > sure the card maxed is out at all times so no one else can use it. I > guarantee that I will keep it fully maxed out no matter how large of a > payment you make on it that no one will be able to use the card, that is how > safe it will be with me. > > mike > > On 08/18/2010 09:58 AM, David Ramsey wrote: > >> Funny you should ask, I've just started a new protection program. If you >> send me your credit card numbers including the three number code on the >> back >> we will protect them for free. >> Crash >> >> >> Anyone else getting a rash of e-mails about problems with non-existent >> bank >> accounts or credit cards? I am suddenly getting 2-3 a week. I must have >> gotten on some sucker list. >> >> Michael Rowe >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lists at dinospider.com >> > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From fastvee at yahoo.com Wed Aug 18 12:29:48 2010 From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:29:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <824624.65864.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I haven't had my hands on an 8 port Pierce head yet, but I have two of the aluminum 5 port heads waiting in the wings that I have an opinion about. The aluminum heads should flow more, but depending on what engine they are installed on it may be at the expense of port velocity. What is really needed for our use is more flow with little or no loss of flow velocity, and these ports are already pretty large. Despite what the retailers would have you believe, there is no such thing as one head that will improve a 948 through 1380cc engine. My heads might get used one day, but I have done a good inspection of the details and decided they won't suit my current engine build plans. They are a good quality casting, and should be very good for the mission they were designed for, which appears to be big bore engines and oversize valves. I read somewhere that the ports were patterned from one of Longman's race heads, and on my heads there are seat inserts installed so that stock 1275 valves could be used. The result is that the port is much larger than the insert ID. Boring the insert ID to match the port is what is needed to eliminate the step, and flow obstruction, except that you won't have enough material left to seat 1275 intake valves and have to go to oversize intakes. It appears the step may not be totally eliminated with 1.40 intakes and I'll need 1.42 intakes. The intake seat insert OD is large enough for three angle seating using the largest valves so the intake ports will clean up, but probably will only work best with 1380 cc and up. At least in the exhaust port the seat insert step is in the right direction for flow, but there is another problem. To maintain a good ratio of exhaust to intake port flow if you use the largest intakes you would need to use 1.22 exhaust valves, and the seat OD is not large enough for the top cut, so larger seat inserts are needed for 1.22 exhausts.The valve centerlines being about .050" wider, the need to install oversize valves, and the large chamber is why the head was designed for the bigger engines IMO. I would have designed an aluminum head with stock size ports and additional material for porting to individual specs, capable of starting off with stock size valves, and not having to mill the head to get back to a standard CR. This would have allowed the widest range of use for the head, and still have a core capable of modifications for racing or monster street engines. Also I could do several valve jobs using stock valves on a street 1275 and then have the option of putting O'size valves in the same seats or change the inserts and start again. BTW calculations were done with the assumption of using Vizard seating details in case you'd like to duplicate my math, and the only details I'm not certain about are the chamber cc's since the measurement was done before selecting final valve size and seating. I'd be OK with learning that my heads are an anomaly. Anyone else "Build" their aluminum head from the bare casting? John Fogelsville, PA --- On Wed, 8/18/10, derf wrote: From: derf Subject: Re: [Spridgets] head question To: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 11:29 AM Surely they must flow better than stock heads. They need some other option besides dual Webers, though. Anyone talk to APT about these? If anyone is gonna flow test them........................ From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Aug 18 12:32:39 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:32:39 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? Message-ID: Looks like it is perfect for our old engines that need the ZDDP to save tappet wear... http://www.bradpennracing.com/ -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 18 13:36:23 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:36:23 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: This is the one that you refer to?http://www.bradpennracing.com/Products/High-Performance/SAE-20W50.aspx Well, at least, it's available to me locally, unlike this stuff:http://www.proformanceusa.com/mall/castrol_syntec_20w50.aspx Robert > Looks like it is perfect for our old engines that need the ZDDP to save > tappet wear... > > http://www.bradpennracing.com/ > > -- > Cheers!! > Jim > In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a > shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." > John Adams > US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) > _______________________________________________ From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Wed Aug 18 13:40:26 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:40:26 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Jim, check out this website: http://www.lnengineering.com/oil.html IIRC, your nephew knows Charles Navarro or at least knows of him. I talked with Chris about him at Road America last year when he stayed with us at Ron's paddock. Charles also came up from IL two years ago and did a tech session for the local Brit Car, Porsche and Corvette clubs. He seems to know what he is talking about. As I recall, Chris was impressed with him and his knowledge and abilities, as well. -------------------------------------------------- From: "Jim Johnson" Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 1:32 PM To: "Spridgets" Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? Looks like it is perfect for our old engines that need the ZDDP to save tappet wear... http://www.bradpennracing.com/ -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 18 13:45:14 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:45:14 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] head question Message-ID: <6f204.46c8c8c6.399d924a@aol.com> They might flow better than stock head or flow less or the same as a modified head only the modified head is a lot less expensive. It costs time and money to flowbench a heat and if it's not your head and you're not developing it and your busy with other stuff why bother? Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 18/08/2010 17:00:48 GMT Daylight Time, derf247 at gmail.com writes: Surely they must flow better than stock heads. They need some other option besides dual Webers, though. Anyone talk to APT about these? If anyone is gonna flow test them........................ _______________________________________________ From bpazur at excel.net Wed Aug 18 13:52:32 2010 From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:52:32 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Free Spridget Parts Message-ID: <201008181952.o7IJqW4a003461@green.excel.net> Hi - Sorry to bomb the list, but I got to get rid of the following parts by the end of September. I am getting divorced and the house will go on the market Oct.1 If no one takes them they go to the dump, cause I don't have the time nor the inclination to piece these out on Ebay. I live a half hour from Road America. Maybe if you come in for ELVF you can grab them. First come, first served. Don't forget my Bugeye is for sale - contact me for pics and specs. Bud Spridgets Parts List. Front brake rotors, never used, - 2. Starters  2. Generators - 2. Both refurbed, one with tach take-off. Differential  10/39, diassembled. AUC 1432 pistons, cylinders and needles  2. LCB Exhaust, used. Oil pan, 948. Valve cover, 949. Camshafts  2. Indication is that these are 1098, One looks new, the other used. Valve rockers, 948. Kingpins  2. Head w/ valve and springs. #12A185. Good condition. Head w/ valves and springs. #2A629SM. Looks completely refurbed. Distributor. #40752 A DM2. Distributor. #41271 A 25D. Orig Distrbutor cap, plus wires. HS1 carbs, need refurbed. Intake manifold. Pancake metal air filters. Box gaskets. Big box misc parts. Later tach, RVI2401/00b  1. Early speedometer in parts -1. Voltage regulator  1. Early dual oil/water gages  3. Later tach, 6 cyl  1. Early tach  1. Early amp gage  1. Early water temp  1. Early fuel gage  2. Later vacuum gage  1. Early oil PSI gage  1. From mdrowe at optonline.net Wed Aug 18 14:11:27 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:11:27 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] England trip In-Reply-To: References: <2742E5E1-1B57-4246-8D97-51C9A656CDC5@gmail.com> Message-ID: <932CC71BEC66483C8CBB66CF9126A8DD@Home> >> We're renting a RHD econobox and hoping strikes doesn't dyslexia. I am mildly dyslexic, but it only took me a few minutes to convert to driving on the left. Unfortunately, whatever coping mechanisms I have developed got completely screwed up, and I could not understand the words "right" and "left." I heard them and knew they were directions, but I hadn't a clue which directions. So throughout the trip, my wife had to point, "Turn that way." It was plenty weird. All returned to normal when we got home. Michael Rowe From derf247 at gmail.com Wed Aug 18 14:15:30 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:15:30 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Free Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: <201008181952.o7IJqW4a003461@green.excel.net> References: <201008181952.o7IJqW4a003461@green.excel.net> Message-ID: I'd like the 10/39 pumpkin if you don't mind shipping (I'll pay for shipping). From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 18 14:19:15 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:19:15 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: "What motor oil is best for my aircooled Porsche? " But, he doesn't even know how to spell "Porch"!! ;) Robert > From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net > To: bmwwxman at gmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net > Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:40:26 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? > > Jim, check out this website: > > http://www.lnengineering.com/oil.html > > IIRC, your nephew knows Charles Navarro or at least knows of him. I talked > with Chris about him at Road America last year when he stayed with us at > Ron's paddock. Charles also came up from IL two years ago and did a tech > session for the local Brit Car, Porsche and Corvette clubs. He seems to > know what he is talking about. As I recall, Chris was impressed with him > and his knowledge and abilities, as well. > > > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Jim Johnson" > Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 1:32 PM > To: "Spridgets" > Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? > > Looks like it is perfect for our old engines that need the ZDDP to save > tappet wear... > > http://www.bradpennracing.com/ > > -- > Cheers!! > Jim > In my many years I have come to a conclusion From lists at dinospider.com Wed Aug 18 14:43:05 2010 From: lists at dinospider.com (Mike Rambour) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:43:05 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C6C45D9.3040609@dinospider.com> I use Motul 20-50 Classic motor oil, has all the goodies and there is a local distributor to me. I have started using their gearbox oil also. And when I start doing my own oil changes on my BMW bike, I will be using their synthetic stuff, it worked well in my Victory. I found Amsoil and Motul both quieted the Victory motor quite a bit, so much that I started using it in my cars. mike On 08/18/2010 11:32 AM, Jim Johnson wrote: > Looks like it is perfect for our old engines that need the ZDDP to save > tappet wear... > > http://www.bradpennracing.com/ > > -- > Cheers!! > Jim > In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a > shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." > John Adams > US diplomat& politician (1735 - 1826) > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lists at dinospider.com From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Wed Aug 18 14:54:50 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:54:50 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Scams In-Reply-To: <20100818173156.EBB021878EC@autox.team.net> Message-ID: I've been getting tons of them for years. I assumed everybody did. From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Aug 18 14:56:43 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:56:43 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] England trip In-Reply-To: <932CC71BEC66483C8CBB66CF9126A8DD@Home> References: <2742E5E1-1B57-4246-8D97-51C9A656CDC5@gmail.com> <932CC71BEC66483C8CBB66CF9126A8DD@Home> Message-ID: OMG, Mike! Do you mean right and left are reversed in England??! ;-) Cheers!! Jim On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Michael Rowe wrote: > We're renting a RHD econobox and hoping strikes doesn't dyslexia. >>> >> > I am mildly dyslexic, but it only took me a few minutes to convert to > driving on the left. Unfortunately, whatever coping mechanisms I have > developed got completely screwed up, and I could not understand the words > "right" and "left." I heard them and knew they were directions, but I > hadn't a clue which directions. So throughout the trip, my wife had to > point, "Turn that way." It was plenty weird. All returned to normal when > we got home. > > Michael Rowe From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Aug 18 14:57:42 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:57:42 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I wonder how man hound dogs live under his Porsche? Cheers!! Jim On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 3:19 PM, wrote: > "What motor oil is best for my aircooled Porsche? " > > > > But, he doesn't even know how to spell "Porch"!! ;) > > Robert From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Wed Aug 18 15:17:52 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:17:52 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Scams In-Reply-To: <20100818165816.45303187645@autox.team.net> References: <20100818165816.45303187645@autox.team.net> Message-ID: Be AFRAIS of free or no cost protection scams!! Please send me your credit card numbers, billing mailing address, 3 number code on that back and $ 20 per month for protection! Lester On Aug 18, 2010, at 11:58 AM, David Ramsey wrote: > Funny you should ask, I've just started a new protection program. If > you > send me your credit card numbers including the three number code on > the back > we will protect them for free. > Crash > > > Anyone else getting a rash of e-mails about problems with non- > existent bank > accounts or credit cards? I am suddenly getting 2-3 a week. I must > have > gotten on some sucker list. > > Michael Rowe > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Wed Aug 18 15:24:45 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:24:45 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? In-Reply-To: <4C6C45D9.3040609@dinospider.com> References: <4C6C45D9.3040609@dinospider.com> Message-ID: <1C22F9B8919547269BC1D4840DFF64EE@HomePC> Mike, that stuff is pretty expensive. According to their website, they get $16.90 for 2 liters or about $8.05 a qt. Brad Penn can be had for a bit under $5 a qt. LAD -------------------------------------------------- From: "Mike Rambour" Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 3:43 PM To: Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? I use Motul 20-50 Classic motor oil, has all the goodies and there is a local distributor to me. I have started using their gearbox oil also. And when I start doing my own oil changes on my BMW bike, I will be using their synthetic stuff, it worked well in my Victory. I found Amsoil and Motul both quieted the Victory motor quite a bit, so much that I started using it in my cars. mike On 08/18/2010 11:32 AM, Jim Johnson wrote: > Looks like it is perfect for our old engines that need the ZDDP to save > tappet wear... > > http://www.bradpennracing.com/ > > -- > Cheers!! > Jim > In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a > shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." > John Adams > US diplomat& politician (1735 - 1826) > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lists at dinospider.com Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From shop at justbrits.com Wed Aug 18 15:42:43 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:42:43 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Scams In-Reply-To: References: <20100818165816.45303187645@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <4C6C53D3.1000302@justbrits.com> << ...and $ 20 per month for protection! >> Lester, that is FAR too CHEAP - folks WILL be suspicious JUST because "it's too good to be true" !!! LAD From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Wed Aug 18 15:43:59 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:43:59 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Scams In-Reply-To: References: <20100818165816.45303187645@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <171E2681-E688-4C9B-B420-7E15FC00CF7C@comcast.net> Be VEWWWWY AFWAIS!!.. Why yes, I did do that on purpose, why do you ask??? Lester On Aug 18, 2010, at 4:17 PM, Lester wrote: > Be AFRAIS of free or no cost protection scams!! > > Please send me your credit card numbers, billing mailing address, 3 > number code on that back and $ 20 per month for protection! > > Lester > > > On Aug 18, 2010, at 11:58 AM, David Ramsey wrote: > >> Funny you should ask, I've just started a new protection program. >> If you >> send me your credit card numbers including the three number code on >> the back >> we will protect them for free. >> Crash >> >> >> Anyone else getting a rash of e-mails about problems with non- >> existent bank >> accounts or credit cards? I am suddenly getting 2-3 a week. I >> must have >> gotten on some sucker list. >> >> Michael Rowe >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Wed Aug 18 15:53:38 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:53:38 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] England trip In-Reply-To: <2742E5E1-1B57-4246-8D97-51C9A656CDC5@gmail.com> References: <2742E5E1-1B57-4246-8D97-51C9A656CDC5@gmail.com> Message-ID: <810296.37693.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I've always found that after the first day, it becomes pretty natural and you don't need to think so much about it. Getting through that first day is the trick. Just remember two things: The driver is always toward the middle of the road no matter where you are (except for RHD cars in America for instance). And most important of all - make sure you concentrate on the direction you look when turning right onto a main road from a side road. You are used to looking left when turning right - make REALLY sure nobody is coming from the right when turning right. Thatcould certainly screw up an otherwise uneventful drive. Another little side note - I received a Brands Hatch driving school day as a birthday present a few years ago. I did pretty well and placed high (but by no means first) in the class. It was all good except for the time I tried to downshift with the door handle while setting up for Druids Bend. THAT will well and truly mess up your line and your time for the entire lap. The instructor got a bit of enjoyment from it, but was kind enough to say he had seen it happen many times before. Enjoy it, - David From an5.sprite at gmail.com Wed Aug 18 15:54:35 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:54:35 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Scams In-Reply-To: References: <20100818165816.45303187645@autox.team.net> Message-ID: Can you send your address so I know where to send the payments. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Lester Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:17:52 To: David Ramsey Cc: Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Scams Be AFRAIS of free or no cost protection scams!! Please send me your credit card numbers, billing mailing address, 3 number code on that back and $ 20 per month for protection! Lester On Aug 18, 2010, at 11:58 AM, David Ramsey wrote: > Funny you should ask, I've just started a new protection program. If > you > send me your credit card numbers including the three number code on > the back > we will protect them for free. > Crash > > > Anyone else getting a rash of e-mails about problems with non- > existent bank > accounts or credit cards? I am suddenly getting 2-3 a week. I must > have > gotten on some sucker list. > > Michael Rowe > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From pythias at pacifier.com Wed Aug 18 16:35:27 2010 From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:35:27 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1113300729.20100818153527@pacifier.com> Hello Jim, IIRC, this is what PENNZOIL used to be. I can't remember where I heard that since Pennzoil was bought out sometime back, it's no longer the paraffin based oil it once was, but is now TEXAS crude, or whatever they throw into the refinery on a given day. Brad Penn bought out the old Pennsylvania facilities and only uses Pennsylvania crude. If you want to run WAX in your car, this is the stuff. Again from the old days, Pennzoil was just fine IF you don't mix it with other oils. That's how you gum up the works. .. again this is from recollection, not recent research. -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" Gravity brings me down. From soavero at yahoo.com Wed Aug 18 17:01:57 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:01:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Break in oil .02 Message-ID: <327570.89178.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Backed by teardown and inspection of 1275 motor after 1st run of new motor on a dyno (by me and the engine machinist) and lots of racing hours since, use this stuff and forget it: https://lefthanderchassis.com/viewproduct.asp?idproduct=052181045 Ron From healeyrick at yahoo.com Wed Aug 18 17:16:13 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:16:13 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? In-Reply-To: <1113300729.20100818153527@pacifier.com> Message-ID: <460450.66794.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Bill, I think Brad Penn is what Kendall used to be, not Pennzoil http://www.bradpennracing.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=13 Just sorry we don't have the Kendall Center at the Glen to watch the F1 mechanics race tune their motors late into the evening. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Wed, 8/18/10, Bill L wrote: From: Bill L Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? To: "Jim Johnson" Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 6:35 PM Hello Jim, IIRC, this is what PENNZOIL used to be. I can't remember where I heard that since Pennzoil was bought out sometime back, it's no longer the paraffin based oil it once was, but is now TEXAS crude, or whatever they throw into the refinery on a given day. Brad Penn bought out the old Pennsylvania facilities and only uses Pennsylvania crude. If you want to run WAX in your car, this is the stuff. Again from the old days, Pennzoil was just fine IF you don't mix it with other oils. That's how you gum up the works. .. again this is from recollection, not recent research. -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" Gravity brings me down. Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Wed Aug 18 18:09:26 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:09:26 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] head question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I talked to David Anton last year when making a decision about what head to use. I was building a complete engine and we were looking for some improvements over a stock head. but for a street car. David (who does have a flow bench) told me that his ported heads (he does at least two versions, which you could categorize simply for either street or race), flowed better than the aluminum head. That was before the crossflow was out, so I can't comment on that, but the engine I built and used with an HIF44 and a Maniflow header and intake manifold. The person who has it has at least 5 A-series cars, and he remarks all the time that it is by far his best performer of all. Gerard http://gerardsgarage.com/ On Aug 18, 2010, at 2:17 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > From: derf > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] head question > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 11:29 AM > > Surely they must flow better than stock heads. > > They need some other option besides dual Webers, though. > Anyone talk to APT about these? If anyone is gonna flow test > them........................ From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Wed Aug 18 18:17:04 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:17:04 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Break in oil .02 In-Reply-To: <327570.89178.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <327570.89178.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Ron, doesn't it specifically say that it is for break-in only -- not for racing? -------------------------------------------------- From: "Ron Soave" Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 6:01 PM To: "Spridgets" Subject: [Spridgets] Break in oil .02 Backed by teardown and inspection of 1275 motor after 1st run of new motor on a dyno (by me and the engine machinist) and lots of racing hours since, use this stuff and forget it: https://lefthanderchassis.com/viewproduct.asp?idproduct=052181045 Ron Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Wed Aug 18 19:05:34 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:05:34 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Break in oil .02 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: > Ron, doesn't it specifically say that it is for break-in only -- not for > racing? I use their Hot Rod oil for post break-in. It has lots of ZDDP's. From healeyrick at yahoo.com Wed Aug 18 19:13:36 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:13:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] England trip In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <232125.61282.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com> All i know is if you look right when stepping off a curb to cross the street, you're going to get creamed. OTOH, when I was last there about 30 yrs ago, the Brits would junp on the binders as soon as you dangled a tootsie into the zebra striped pedestrian crossing. Wonder if it's still the same? Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Wed, 8/18/10, Jim Johnson wrote: From: Jim Johnson Subject: Re: [Spridgets] England trip To: Cc: "Spridgets" Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 4:56 PM OMG, Mike! Do you mean right and left are reversed in England??! ;-) Cheers!! Jim On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Michael Rowe wrote: > We're renting a RHD econobox and hoping strikes doesn't dyslexia. >>> >> > I am mildly dyslexic, but it only took me a few minutes to convert to > driving on the left. Unfortunately, whatever coping mechanisms I have > developed got completely screwed up, and I could not understand the words > "right" and "left." I heard them and knew they were directions, but I > hadn't a clue which directions. So throughout the trip, my wife had to > point, "Turn that way." It was plenty weird. All returned to normal when > we got home. > > Michael Rowe Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From kk7ss at verizon.net Wed Aug 18 19:18:15 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:18:15 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? In-Reply-To: References: , , Message-ID: <4C6C8657.25897.2713790@kk7ss.verizon.net> S T O O P :^D -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 18 Aug 2010 at 20:19, robertduquette at sympatico.ca wrote: > But, he doesn't even know how to spell "Porch"!! ;) From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 18 20:14:16 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:14:16 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] England trip In-Reply-To: <232125.61282.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: , <232125.61282.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Trust no one!! I almost got run over crossing a one way street once. I only checked the direction that traffic should have been coming from. I didn't count on someone coming the wrong way. Robert > All i know is if you look right when stepping off a curb to cross the street, > you're going to get creamed. OTOH, when I was last there about 30 yrs ago, > the Brits would junp on the binders as soon as you dangled a tootsie into the > zebra striped pedestrian crossing. Wonder if it's still the same? > > Rick From Miniac7 at aol.com Wed Aug 18 20:18:36 2010 From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:18:36 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Break in oil .02 Message-ID: <24f9e.3d642a81.399dee7c@aol.com> Looks good Ron. Here's what I used on a 1293 build with good results. _http://www.bradpennracing.com/Products/High-Performance/Break-In-Oil.aspx_ (http://www.bradpennracing.com/Products/High-Performance/Break-In-Oil.aspx) Howard In a message dated 8/18/2010 7:21:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, soavero at yahoo.com writes: https://lefthanderchassis.com/viewproduct.asp?idproduct=052181045 From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 18 20:20:03 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:20:03 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Break in oil .02 In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: And there is the debate. Some say zddp for break in only and "who cares" afterwards. Others say zddp routinely or "failure". Robert > From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com > > > Ron, doesn't it specifically say that it is for break-in only -- not for > > racing? > I use their Hot Rod oil for post break-in. It has lots of ZDDP's. > _______________________________________________ From fastvee at yahoo.com Wed Aug 18 20:36:10 2010 From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:36:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? In-Reply-To: <460450.66794.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <598547.6959.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Kendall GT1 oil was a very good oil used by many racers in the northeast, and I plan on using Brad Penn racing oil. Rick you got me all nostalgic here remembering F1 racing at Watkins Glen, and then for me there was nothing better than getting to race my own cars on the same Grand Prix course. John Fogelsville, PA I think Brad Penn is what Kendall used to be, not Pennzoil http://www.bradpennracing.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=13 Just sorry we don't have the Kendall Center at the Glen to watch the F1 mechanics race tune their motors late into the evening. From soavero at yahoo.com Wed Aug 18 20:44:35 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:44:35 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Break in oil .02 Message-ID: <368336.22314.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Break-in only. Redline for racing. On Wed Aug 18th, 2010 7:17 PM CDT Larry Daniels wrote: >Ron, doesn't it specifically say that it is for break-in only -- not for >racing? > >-------------------------------------------------- >From: "Ron Soave" >Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 6:01 PM >To: "Spridgets" >Subject: [Spridgets] Break in oil .02 > >Backed by teardown and inspection of 1275 motor after 1st run of new motor >on a dyno (by me and the engine machinist) and lots of racing hours since, >use this stuff and forget it: > >https://lefthanderchassis.com/viewproduct.asp?idproduct=052181045 > >Ron >_______________________________________________ > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Suggested annual donation $12.75 >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From soavero at yahoo.com Wed Aug 18 20:45:10 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:45:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Break in oil .02 Message-ID: <637181.10265.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Break-in only. Redline for racing. On Wed Aug 18th, 2010 7:17 PM CDT Larry Daniels wrote: >Ron, doesn't it specifically say that it is for break-in only -- not for >racing? > >-------------------------------------------------- >From: "Ron Soave" >Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 6:01 PM >To: "Spridgets" >Subject: [Spridgets] Break in oil .02 > >Backed by teardown and inspection of 1275 motor after 1st run of new motor >on a dyno (by me and the engine machinist) and lots of racing hours since, >use this stuff and forget it: > >https://lefthanderchassis.com/viewproduct.asp?idproduct=052181045 > >Ron >_______________________________________________ > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Suggested annual donation $12.75 >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From Miniac7 at aol.com Wed Aug 18 20:45:43 2010 From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:45:43 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Break in oil .02 Message-ID: <26270.7d938008.399df4d7@aol.com> Since dumping my 30 wt Brad Penn Break-In Oil, I continually used Brad Penn 20-50 which also carries a high concentration of zddp. Howard From healeyrick at yahoo.com Wed Aug 18 20:53:20 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:53:20 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? In-Reply-To: <598547.6959.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <424239.21836.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> You probably remember Genny Cream Ale and The Bog as well! Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Wed, 8/18/10, fastvee wrote: From: fastvee Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? To: "HealeyRick" Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 10:36 PM Kendall GT1 oil was a very good oil used by many racers in the northeast, and I plan on using Brad Penn racing oil. Rick you got me all nostalgic here remembering F1 racing at Watkins Glen, and then for me there was nothing better than getting to race my own cars on the same Grand Prix course. John Fogelsville, PA I think Brad Penn is what Kendall used to be, not Pennzoil http://www.bradpennracing.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=13 Just sorry we don't have the Kendall Center at the Glen to watch the F1 mechanics race tune their motors late into the evening. From bmwwxman at gmail.com Wed Aug 18 21:34:53 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:34:53 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? In-Reply-To: <424239.21836.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <598547.6959.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <424239.21836.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Oh, Geez!! I didn't need to remember the goings on in the bog when it rained! Peils was better than Genesee and Utica Club Cream Ale was the best!! I grew up in Owego, NY and made the Watkins Glen pilgrimage every year! Too many memories.... Cheers!! Jim On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 9:53 PM, HealeyRick wrote: > You probably remember Genny Cream Ale and The Bog as well! > > Rick > > > Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo > > --- On Wed, 8/18/10, fastvee wrote: > > From: fastvee > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? > To: "HealeyRick" > Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net > Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 10:36 PM > > Kendall GT1 oil was a very good oil used by many racers in the northeast, > and > I plan on using Brad Penn racing oil. Rick you got me all nostalgic here > remembering F1 racing at Watkins Glen, and then for me there was nothing > better than getting to race my own cars on the same Grand Prix course. > John > Fogelsville, PA > > > I think Brad Penn is what Kendall used to be, not Pennzoil > http://www.bradpennracing.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=13 Just sorry we don't > have > the Kendall Center at the Glen to watch the F1 mechanics race tune their > motors late into the evening. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress." John Adams US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) From grday at btinternet.com Thu Aug 19 02:02:36 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:02:36 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] England trip References: <232125.61282.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <05DB0885CC8F4295A49CD7C5E97132AA@user8634b3d69b> As a general rule, yes. BUT - we do have a lot of non-indigenous Brits from areas of the world where driving abilities are not at a premium and who tend to drive taxis. This group of road user tends to bias general driving skills in a downward trend. (This is the most polite and politically way I can think of expressing this.) It is a driving license endorseable offence to cause a pedestrian to deviate from his chosen progress when on a pedestrian (zebra) crossing. By the way, it is also an offence to drive through a puddle in the road and splash someone on the pavement - but it's still good fun!! ::: :-) Guy R Day > All i know is if you look right when stepping off a curb to cross the > street, > you're going to get creamed. OTOH, when I was last there about 30 yrs > ago, > the Brits would junp on the binders as soon as you dangled a tootsie into > the > zebra striped pedestrian crossing. Wonder if it's still the same? > > Rick From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Aug 19 05:04:55 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:04:55 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? In-Reply-To: <424239.21836.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <598547.6959.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <424239.21836.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: The Bog, which would eat a car each race weekend. Finally ate a school bus. ...bill in corvallis ======================================================= -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:53 PM To: fastvee Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? You probably remember Genny Cream Ale and The Bog as well! Rick From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Thu Aug 19 07:31:04 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (robertduquette at sympatico.ca) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:31:04 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Porsche goes on rampage and burns down house - No LBC Message-ID: Porsche, apparently miffed at having it's name mispronounced, goes on rampage and burns down house ... http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/849270--kurt-browning-s-forest-hill-h ome-damaged-in-fire?bn=1 Go figure!! If you really are seriously interested ( and you shouldn't be ) there is video for everything these days.http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/fire-damages-kurt-b rownings-toronto-mansion/article1677990/ From peter at nosimport.com Thu Aug 19 08:36:26 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:36:26 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? In-Reply-To: References: <598547.6959.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <424239.21836.qm@web51403.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <201008190736175.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> And.. who could forget the BudMan on the D.U.C.K. ? What is now? Asphalt parking? Booooooooooooooooooring. PeterC = At 06:04 AM 8/19/2010, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote: >The Bog, which would eat a car each race weekend. >Finally ate a school bus. ...bill in corvallis >======================================================= >-----Original Message----- >From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net >[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of HealeyRick >Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:53 PM >To: fastvee >Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Anybody familiar with this stuff? > >You probably remember Genny Cream Ale and The Bog as well! > >Rick From bpazur at excel.net Thu Aug 19 08:42:05 2010 From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:42:05 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Free Spridget Parts Message-ID: <201008191442.o7JEg5nQ001792@green.excel.net> All - I am sorry if I didn't make myself clear in my initial posting. I have to get the house ready to put on the market, and get rid of a lot of stuff cause I really have to downsize. I have no time to ship anything. I want someone to just come and take everything away. I have three people so far who have said they would do this. Bud From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Aug 19 09:26:17 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:26:17 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Free Spridget Parts In-Reply-To: <201008191442.o7JEg5nQ001792@green.excel.net> References: <201008191442.o7JEg5nQ001792@green.excel.net> Message-ID: I understand. Don't apologize. Good luck. From an5.sprite at gmail.com Thu Aug 19 10:23:35 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:23:35 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Free Spridget Parts Message-ID: I think we all semi_understood, but were hoping anyway. Please let who ever takes it know that there is interest if they want to part it out. Steve ------Original Message------ From: Bud Pazur Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net To: spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Free Spridget Parts Sent: Aug 19, 2010 10:42 AM All - I am sorry if I didn't make myself clear in my initial posting. I have to get the house ready to put on the market, and get rid of a lot of stuff cause I really have to downsize. I have no time to ship anything. I want someone to just come and take everything away. I have three people so far who have said they would do this. Bud _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Thu Aug 19 11:07:54 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:07:54 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Megapixels digital cameras, phones and NO LBC Message-ID: <1724fd.5c615fcb.399ebeea@aol.com> Hi List, Currently I'm thinking about buying a new cell phone as not only would this 'save' me the cost of buying a bigger (out of stock) memory chip but potentially would save me having to use my daughters digital camera. Here's the full story. I have an old Olympus OM2Sp with a Macro lens and Macro flash that I use for close up photography. I'd like to replace it with a good used OM4Ti but that's another story. I used to use it for other everyday type photography - mostly cars but increasingly found my daughters Canon Powershot 7.1 megapixels would get the job done, even for larger parts taken indoors using flash. I'm only interested in Nokia phones and the new N8 seems that having a higher megapixel count etc will be the equal or match of the digital Canon. However, it's likely to be way in excess of what I can afford (not released until October) so I'm considering the Nokia X6 but this only has 5.0 megapixels though is almost affordable and saves me having to buy memory for my existing phone. As far as phone features go I almost never use the phone as a phone - its for emergency use and I have it on what is called pay as you go rather than a contract. Mostly I use it as an MP3 player on the train on the way home from work (4Gb of songs on it). Clearly the new N8 will be a superior phone to the X6 but most likely at a price I can't afford so the question is, in the wisdom of the list, will X6 at 5.0 Megapixels be a good enough camera with enough ooomph in the flash to be ok when compared to the 7.1Megapixel Canon camera (only every used in standard mode). For completeness I can add that a digital SLR camera capable of the indoor macro (needs flash) work that I'd put it to use too is several thousands of pounds and way out of my reach. Any views or anyone work at Nokia..... Thanks Weslake-Monza 1330 From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Aug 19 11:51:03 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:51:03 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Megapixels digital cameras, phones and NO LBC In-Reply-To: <1724fd.5c615fcb.399ebeea@aol.com> References: <1724fd.5c615fcb.399ebeea@aol.com> Message-ID: I find that camera phones are neither good phones nor good cameras. My Canon A590 takes very good pics for the price, IMHO. My phone is a Nokia but has no built in camera. I'd get a basic Nokia phone, mine was a $29 GoPhone. I gave the GoPhone sim and minutes to my son and installed my AT&T sim. I can take/make calls in places where my friends with the latest IPhones have no service. I can't surf the web, but I find surfing on a phone to be silly, as you can hardly read or see anything on such a small screen. If you wanna surf get an IPad or NetBook, IMHO. My son uses his MP3 player constantly. He has a $40 Sansa that works very well. I'd spend $200 on a camera, $40 on a GoPhone, and $40 on an MP3 player before I'd spend $300 on a camera/MP3/phone combo. My wisdom is three gadgets for three jobs. One advantage is that if you lose or break one then you still have the other two. One disadvantage is that you have three things to keep up with and carry, instead of one. But, hey, I'm the guy who belligerently defiles Pozidriv screws with the incorrect tools. From grday at btinternet.com Thu Aug 19 12:16:34 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:16:34 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] Megapixels digital cameras, phones and NO LBC References: <1724fd.5c615fcb.399ebeea@aol.com> Message-ID: Wes, I'm only interested in Nokia phones Then get a Nokia! Seriously, Megapixel count isn't everything, have a read of http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm who puts together a good case for learning camera technique. Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 6:07 PM Subject: [Spridgets] Megapixels digital cameras, phones and NO LBC > Hi List, > > Currently I'm thinking about buying a new cell phone as not only would > this > 'save' me the cost of buying a bigger (out of stock) memory chip but > potentially would save me having to use my daughters digital camera. > Here's the > full story. > > I have an old Olympus OM2Sp with a Macro lens and Macro flash that I use > for close up photography. I'd like to replace it with a good used OM4Ti > but > that's another story. I used to use it for other everyday type > photography > - mostly cars but increasingly found my daughters Canon Powershot 7.1 > megapixels would get the job done, even for larger parts taken indoors > using > flash. > > and the new N8 seems that having a > higher megapixel count etc will be the equal or match of the digital > Canon. > However, it's likely to be way in excess of what I can afford (not > released > until October) so I'm considering the Nokia X6 but this only has 5.0 > megapixels though is almost affordable and saves me having to buy memory > for my > existing phone. > > As far as phone features go I almost never use the phone as a phone - its > for emergency use and I have it on what is called pay as you go rather > than > a contract. Mostly I use it as an MP3 player on the train on the way > home > from work (4Gb of songs on it). > > Clearly the new N8 will be a superior phone to the X6 but most likely at a > price I can't afford so the question is, in the wisdom of the list, will > X6 > at 5.0 Megapixels be a good enough camera with enough ooomph in the flash > to be ok when compared to the 7.1Megapixel Canon camera (only every used > in > standard mode). > > For completeness I can add that a digital SLR camera capable of the indoor > macro (needs flash) work that I'd put it to use too is several thousands > of > pounds and way out of my reach. > > Any views or anyone work at Nokia..... > > Thanks > > Weslake-Monza 1330 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grday at btinternet.com From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Thu Aug 19 13:22:22 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:22:22 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Megapixels digital cameras, phones and NO LBC Message-ID: <11e9a0.5a8d8c95.399ede6e@aol.com> Ok that was interesting, especially the web link. So if the lens and gubbins inside the Nokia X6 is decent it might give the Canon a run for its money even though the Canon does have a higher MP count. I guess I do need sample pictures. So anyone have a Nokia X6 they can use to send me some photos from? I see that 35mm is well ahead though I get a set of standard/small prints and a digital set and it's the digital set I tend to use. Regards Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 19/08/2010 19:17:03 GMT Daylight Time, redmidget72 at yahoo.com writes: If you want a quality picture from any camera (digital or film) look at the size and quality of the lens, and the imaging device not the megapixels. The small lens on a camera phone with 7Mp, and a small imaging chip will not reproduce an image as well as say an older digital camera with 4Mp and a 9mm to 20mm zoom lens. I find myself explaning this to students and educators here at the college on a regular basis. In a message dated 19/08/2010 19:17:57 GMT Daylight Time, grday at btinternet.com writes: Seriously, Megapixel count isn't everything, have a read of http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm who puts together a good case for learning camera technique. Guy R Day Hi List, Currently I'm thinking about buying a new cell phone as not only would this 'save' me the cost of buying a bigger (out of stock) memory chip but potentially would save me having to use my daughters digital camera. Here's the full story. I have an old Olympus OM2Sp with a Macro lens and Macro flash that I use for close up photography. I'd like to replace it with a good used OM4Ti but that's another story. I used to use it for other everyday type photography - mostly cars but increasingly found my daughters Canon Powershot 7.1 megapixels would get the job done, even for larger parts taken indoors using flash. I'm only interested in Nokia phones and the new N8 seems that having a higher megapixel count etc will be the equal or match of the digital Canon. However, it's likely to be way in excess of what I can afford (not released until October) so I'm considering the Nokia X6 but this only has 5.0 megapixels though is almost affordable and saves me having to buy memory for my existing phone. As far as phone features go I almost never use the phone as a phone - its for emergency use and I have it on what is called pay as you go rather than a contract. Mostly I use it as an MP3 player on the train on the way home from work (4Gb of songs on it). Clearly the new N8 will be a superior phone to the X6 but most likely at a price I can't afford so the question is, in the wisdom of the list, will X6 at 5.0 Megapixels be a good enough camera with enough ooomph in the flash to be ok when compared to the 7.1Megapixel Canon camera (only every used in standard mode). For completeness I can add that a digital SLR camera capable of the indoor macro (needs flash) work that I'd put it to use too is several thousands of pounds and way out of my reach. Any views or anyone work at Nokia..... Thanks Weslake-Monza 1330 From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Thu Aug 19 13:54:22 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:54:22 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC Public Service Notice Message-ID: <3B0637090C4B4D9691F04EABEA80157D@HomePC> Knowing this bunch, this will come in handy: Women often receive warnings about protecting themselves at the mall and in dark parking lots, etc. This is the first warning I have seen for men. I wanted to pass it on in case you haven't heard about it. A 'heads up' for those men who may be regular customers at Lowe's, Home Depot, Costco, or even Wal-Mart. This one caught me totally by surprise. Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping. Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends. Here's how the scam works: Two nice-looking, college-aged girls will come over to your car or truck as you are packing your purchases into your vehicle. They both start wiping your windshield with a rag and Windex, with their breasts almost falling out of their skimpy T-shirts. (It's impossible not to look). When you thank them and offer them a tip, they say 'No' but instead ask for a ride to McDonald's. You agree and they climb into the vehicle. On the way, they start undressing. Then one of them starts crawling all over you, while the other one steals your wallet. I had my wallet stolen Mar. 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, 17th, 20th, 24th, & 29th. Also Apr. 1st & 4th, twice on the 8th, 16th, 23rd, 26th & 27th, and very likely again this upcoming weekend. So tell your friends to be careful. What a horrible way to take advantage of us older men. Warn your friends to be vigilant. Wal-Mart has wallets on sale for $2.99 each. I found even cheaper ones for $.99 at the dollar store and bought them out in three of their stores. Also, you never get to eat at McDonald's. I've already lost 11 pounds just running back and forth from Lowe's, to Home Depot, to Costco, Etc. So please, send this on to all the older men that you know and warn them to be on the lookout for this scam. (The best times are just before lunch and around 4:30 in the afternoon.) From racerbob70 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 19 15:04:49 2010 From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:04:49 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC Public Service Notice In-Reply-To: <3B0637090C4B4D9691F04EABEA80157D@HomePC> Message-ID: <205866.92653.qm@web51604.mail.re2.yahoo.com> You too!!!!! --- On Thu, 8/19/10, Larry Daniels wrote: From: Larry Daniels Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC Public Service Notice To: "Spridgets List" Date: Thursday, August 19, 2010, 3:54 PM Knowing this bunch, this will come in handy: Women often receive warnings about protecting themselves at the mall and in dark parking lots, etc. This is the first warning I have seen for men. I wanted to pass it on in case you haven't heard about it. A 'heads up' for those men who may be regular customers at Lowe's, Home Depot, Costco, or even Wal-Mart. This one caught me totally by surprise. Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping. Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends. Here's how the scam works: Two nice-looking, college-aged girls will come over to your car or truck as you are packing your purchases into your vehicle. They both start wiping your windshield with a rag and Windex, with their breasts almost falling out of their skimpy T-shirts. (It's impossible not to look). When you thank them and offer them a tip, they say 'No' but instead ask for a ride to McDonald's. You agree and they climb into the vehicle. On the way, they start undressing. Then one of them starts crawling all over you, while the other one steals your wallet. I had my wallet stolen Mar. 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, 17th, 20th, 24th, & 29th. Also Apr. 1st & 4th, twice on the 8th, 16th, 23rd, 26th & 27th, and very likely again this upcoming weekend. So tell your friends to be careful. What a horrible way to take advantage of us older men. Warn your friends to be vigilant. Wal-Mart has wallets on sale for $2.99 each. I found even cheaper ones for $.99 at the dollar store and bought them out in three of their stores. Also, you never get to eat at McDonald's. I've already lost 11 pounds just running back and forth from Lowe's, to Home Depot, to Costco, Etc. So please, send this on to all the older men that you know and warn them to be on the lookout for this scam. (The best times are just before lunch and around 4:30 in the afternoon.) Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/racerbob70 at yahoo.com From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Thu Aug 19 15:13:57 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:13:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Megapixels digital cameras, phones and NO LBC In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <242264.48466.qm@web38902.mail.mud.yahoo.com> i agree - i use a digital but it is not high resolution. The high resolution one my son has show orange peel and other flaws. Where mine the car looks better because it does not. Vigil --- On Thu, 8/19/10, Guy R Day wrote: From: Guy R Day Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Megapixels digital cameras, phones and NO LBC To: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com, spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Thursday, August 19, 2010, 11:16 AM Wes, I'm only interested in Nokia phones Then get a Nokia! Seriously, Megapixel count isn't everything, have a read of http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm who puts together a good case for learning camera technique. Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 6:07 PM Subject: [Spridgets] Megapixels digital cameras, phones and NO LBC > Hi List, > > Currently I'm thinking about buying a new cell phone as not only would this > 'save' me the cost of buying a bigger (out of stock) memory chip but > potentially would save me having to use my daughters digital camera. Here's the > full story. > > I have an old Olympus OM2Sp with a Macro lens and Macro flash that I use > for close up photography. I'd like to replace it with a good used OM4Ti but > that's another story. I used to use it for other everyday type photography > - mostly cars but increasingly found my daughters Canon Powershot 7.1 > megapixels would get the job done, even for larger parts taken indoors using > flash. > > and the new N8 seems that having a > higher megapixel count etc will be the equal or match of the digital Canon. > However, it's likely to be way in excess of what I can afford (not released > until October) so I'm considering the Nokia X6 but this only has 5.0 > megapixels though is almost affordable and saves me having to buy memory for my > existing phone. > > As far as phone features go I almost never use the phone as a phone - its > for emergency use and I have it on what is called pay as you go rather than > a contract. Mostly I use it as an MP3 player on the train on the way home > from work (4Gb of songs on it). > > Clearly the new N8 will be a superior phone to the X6 but most likely at a > price I can't afford so the question is, in the wisdom of the list, will X6 > at 5.0 Megapixels be a good enough camera with enough ooomph in the flash > to be ok when compared to the 7.1Megapixel Canon camera (only every used in > standard mode). > > For completeness I can add that a digital SLR camera capable of the indoor > macro (needs flash) work that I'd put it to use too is several thousands of > pounds and way out of my reach. > > Any views or anyone work at Nokia..... > > Thanks > > Weslake-Monza 1330 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grday at btinternet.com Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Thu Aug 19 15:27:11 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:27:11 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Free Trailer Message-ID: My association is giving me endless grief about my Bugeye trailer. I am giving it away to whoever can come to pick it up. I have owned it for 10 years and made many improvements to it. (fenders, wider wheel beds, expensive trailer tires, etc) Call me on my cell at (909) 615-8093 and I will tell you where to pick it up. If I do not answer just leave a message. I'm probably driving the train and the Feds won't let me have the phone on. This trailer was originaly used for a Formula V car, so it will only hold a small light car like a Bugeye. Mike MacLean 60 Sprite 56 BN2 From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Thu Aug 19 15:28:40 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:28:40 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Free Trailer Message-ID: Forgot. I live in San Bernardino, California. Mike From kentmclean at comcast.net Thu Aug 19 16:04:07 2010 From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:04:07 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Megapixels digital cameras, phones and NO LBC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C6DAA57.4010206@comcast.net> WeslakeMonza1330 wrote: > Currently I'm thinking about buying a new cell phone as not only would > this 'save' me the cost of buying a bigger (out of stock) memory chip > but potentially would save me having to use my daughters digital camera. derf wrote: > My wisdom is three gadgets for three jobs. Good wisdom. The quality of the lens on a cell phone is no where near the quality of that on even a cheap digital camera. Yes, the cell phone can take pictures, and if you email them to your friend's phone, they are fine. But if you are used to the images of even a medium quality camera, you'll be disappointed with the cell phone images. My HTC Aria (Android) does it all, but I still have a good camera, to take good pictures. The phone is good for when I don't have my good camera with me and I'd like to take a picture. -- Kent McLean '56 100 BN2 From tequila.brad at gmail.com Thu Aug 19 16:05:22 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:05:22 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC Public Service Notice In-Reply-To: <205866.92653.qm@web51604.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <3B0637090C4B4D9691F04EABEA80157D@HomePC> <205866.92653.qm@web51604.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: NOT ME!! Hell, I guess it IS true, some things a woman won't do, NOT EVEN FOR MONEY!!! On Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 4:04 PM, Bob Van Kirk wrote: > > You too!!!!! > > --- On Thu, 8/19/10, Larry Daniels wrote: > > > From: Larry Daniels > Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC Public Service Notice > To: "Spridgets List" > Date: Thursday, August 19, 2010, 3:54 PM > > > Knowing this bunch, this will come in handy: > > > > > Women often receive warnings about protecting themselves at the mall and in > dark parking lots, etc. This is the first warning I have seen for men. I > wanted to pass it on in case you haven't heard about it. > > A 'heads up' for those men who may be regular customers at Lowe's, Home > Depot, > Costco, or even Wal-Mart. This one caught me totally by surprise. > > Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping. > Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. > Don't > be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends. > > Here's how the scam works: > > Two nice-looking, college-aged girls will come over to your car or truck as > you are packing your purchases into your vehicle. They both start wiping > your > windshield with a rag and Windex, with their breasts almost falling out of > their skimpy T-shirts. (It's impossible not to look). When you thank them > and > offer them a tip, they say 'No' but instead ask for a ride to McDonald's. > > You agree and they climb into the vehicle. On the way, they start > undressing. > Then one of them starts crawling all over you, while the other one steals > your > wallet. > > I had my wallet stolen Mar. 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, 17th, 20th, > 24th, & 29th. Also Apr. 1st & 4th, twice on the 8th, 16th, 23rd, 26th & > 27th, > and very likely again this upcoming weekend. > > So tell your friends to be careful. What a horrible way to take advantage > of > us older men. Warn your friends to be vigilant. > > Wal-Mart has wallets on sale for $2.99 each. I found even cheaper ones for > $.99 at the dollar store and bought them out in three of their stores. > > Also, you never get to eat at McDonald's. I've already lost 11 pounds just > running back and forth from Lowe's, to Home Depot, to Costco, Etc. > > So please, send this on to all the older men that you know and warn them to > be > on the lookout for this scam. (The best times are just before lunch and > around > 4:30 in the afternoon.) > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/racerbob70 at yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From andrewpayne at intrex.net Thu Aug 19 16:26:05 2010 From: andrewpayne at intrex.net (andrewpayne at intrex.net) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:26:05 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Megapixels digital cameras, phones and NO LBC In-Reply-To: <1724fd.5c615fcb.399ebeea@aol.com> References: <1724fd.5c615fcb.399ebeea@aol.com> Message-ID: <132310717-1282256763-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1935615622-@bda398.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> As an alternate suggestion, embrace the OM-4! This and the T or Ti are brilliant pieces of kit. (is that proper?) I loved the many OM-1 bodies I've owned. I have always lusted for an OM-4T or Ti. I don't know how VAT would affect the pricing, but www.keh.com has several bodies at good pricing. They ship overseas regularly to Leica clients. Any condition BGN or better should be reliable. When I worked in a camera shop, we frequently sold our esoterica to KEH. We also sourced items from them with good results. They are a bit more than ebay, but you can buy a bargain condition camera and have faith that it will work. It may be worth looking into, as pricing seems good even in dollars. I think there was a silver OM-4T in bargain condition for $109. Andrew Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:07:54 To: Subject: [Spridgets] Megapixels digital cameras, phones and NO LBC Hi List, Currently I'm thinking about buying a new cell phone as not only would this 'save' me the cost of buying a bigger (out of stock) memory chip but potentially would save me having to use my daughters digital camera. Here's the full story. I have an old Olympus OM2Sp with a Macro lens and Macro flash that I use for close up photography. I'd like to replace it with a good used OM4Ti but that's another story. I used to use it for other everyday type photography - mostly cars but increasingly found my daughters Canon Powershot 7.1 megapixels would get the job done, even for larger parts taken indoors using flash. I'm only interested in Nokia phones and the new N8 seems that having a higher megapixel count etc will be the equal or match of the digital Canon. However, it's likely to be way in excess of what I can afford (not released until October) so I'm considering the Nokia X6 but this only has 5.0 megapixels though is almost affordable and saves me having to buy memory for my existing phone. As far as phone features go I almost never use the phone as a phone - its for emergency use and I have it on what is called pay as you go rather than a contract. Mostly I use it as an MP3 player on the train on the way home from work (4Gb of songs on it). Clearly the new N8 will be a superior phone to the X6 but most likely at a price I can't afford so the question is, in the wisdom of the list, will X6 at 5.0 Megapixels be a good enough camera with enough ooomph in the flash to be ok when compared to the 7.1Megapixel Canon camera (only every used in standard mode). For completeness I can add that a digital SLR camera capable of the indoor macro (needs flash) work that I'd put it to use too is several thousands of pounds and way out of my reach. Any views or anyone work at Nokia..... Thanks Weslake-Monza 1330 _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/andrewpayne at intrex.net From soavero at yahoo.com Thu Aug 19 17:26:33 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:26:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Megapixels digital cameras, phones and NO LBC In-Reply-To: <4C6DAA57.4010206@comcast.net> Message-ID: <157472.81954.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> > My HTC Aria (Android) does it all, but I still have a good > camera, > to take good pictures. The phone is good for when I don't > have my > good camera with me and I'd like to take a pictur I must say, though, the 8 MP Droid Incredible camera I have rivals ANY comct digital camera I've ever seen. Ron From cathe125 at suddenlink.net Thu Aug 19 17:50:54 2010 From: cathe125 at suddenlink.net (cathey speichinger) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:50:54 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Free Trailer In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <030901cb3ff9$5cca00a0$165e01e0$@net> Would you be willing to ship it") }+} Leo -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of rrengineer @dslextreme.com Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 4:27 PM To: Spridget Subject: [Spridgets] Free Trailer My association is giving me endless grief about my Bugeye trailer. I am giving it away to whoever can come to pick it up. I have owned it for 10 years and made many improvements to it. (fenders, wider wheel beds, expensive trailer tires, etc) Call me on my cell at (909) 615-8093 and I will tell you where to pick it up. If I do not answer just leave a message. I'm probably driving the train and the Feds won't let me have the phone on. This trailer was originaly used for a Formula V car, so it will only hold a small light car like a Bugeye. Mike MacLean 60 Sprite 56 BN2 Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cathe125 at suddenlink.net From dwoerpel at wi.net Thu Aug 19 18:34:59 2010 From: dwoerpel at wi.net (Woerpel) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:34:59 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Huh...brag time Message-ID: <4C6DCDB3.5030407@wi.net> Somebody just emailed me that our B.E. is on the Milwaukee Masterpiece web site. The pic was taken at last year's club day. We're going again this Sat. & Sun. as it's a fabulous show. Check out the partial list of autos on Sunday for the Concours. B.A.T. 11 will be there as the featured marque is Duesenberg and a celebration of Alfa's 100th year. The entire show I was wondering what I was doing there with a Sprite. 20' from me was a Boano Ferrari that had just attended Pebble Beach. Great show. http://www.milwaukeemasterpiece.com/tickets.htm Dave W. From spritenut at comcast.net Thu Aug 19 19:32:10 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:32:10 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Huh...brag time In-Reply-To: <4C6DCDB3.5030407@wi.net> References: <4C6DCDB3.5030407@wi.net> Message-ID: <4C6DDB1A.1060401@comcast.net> "20' from me was a Boano Ferrari that had just attended Pebble Beach" So now you know what the better car is ;) Well deserved congratulations David -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From spritenut at comcast.net Thu Aug 19 19:50:28 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:50:28 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] My challenge Message-ID: <4C6DDF64.8060306@comcast.net> The "$50 Midget" I asked yous guys a couple of times about a nicely restored Midget for the 50th but I have no takers. So I challenged myself to see just how cheap I can put together a safe, show worthy, great running, Midget. I have been going through all these parts I have accumulated over the years, I have a front end, rear end, all suspension parts, and usable seats. I have a good running engine, several trannys of unknown condition, and loads of new old stock parts that need a home. So I bought this Midget shell off Ebay last year for $50 local pick up. It was extremely local because his storage spot was 1 mile from my storage coop which is 15 miles from my house. It was media blasted and primed 13 years ago and it was never hit. But all I got was a shell, no doors, no fenders, no guts at all, no interior, no dash, no gauges, no bonnet or boot lid. Just a tub with no wires, pipes, or parts of any kind. So I found a harness in my wire tote, Jay was tossing a pair of fenders last year when I went to see him, Thanks Jay, they will be fitted to the $50 special. I have doors, Kevin has a grille for me as I have 2 beyond repair. I will rebuild the entire brake system and put in new suspension bushings, I may see about doing up the shocks myself, and if they are no good, there is always Peter for top notch rebuilts. I have carbs ready to go, a couple of dizzys, several damn near new clutches and brakes with little or now wear on them, it's time to use this stuff. What am I saving it for? I know, this challenge! I will keep a record of every dime spent including spray bombs from local hardware stores. I have the paint, Harvest Gold thanks to Gilroy who had to leave it behind in Jersey when he moved to Washington. that's right, leave your toxic stuff here in NJ before you leave but it now will get used. Buying a case of new headlamps at Carlisle means the new headlamp bulbs will be put down as a cost but $1.25 each was cheap, right Kevin? My goal is $500 max including the coat of the car Oh the engine was a feebee too, it came in the back of a Morris Minor my son bought, he wanted it out of his garage, I took it, fired it up, and will use it. He is putting a VW engine (sidewinder) with Geo Tracker tranny, in line in his Minor, or if the deal works for him, a Miata drive train but he already has the VW/Geo parts. Anyway, I will still sell this pile of parts when it's finished but maybe, just maybe, it will come out to Elkhart Lake next June, and if it does, under it's own power. Daniel, if you want a Midget for the 50th, and you are coming, it needs a driver ;) -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From soavero at yahoo.com Thu Aug 19 20:09:41 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:09:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Huh...brag time In-Reply-To: <4C6DCDB3.5030407@wi.net> Message-ID: <148884.71523.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Thu, 8/19/10, Woerpel wrote: > year. The entire show I was wondering what I was doing > there with a Sprite. Classing up the joint. It was a pleasure to run into you and the car and Teri last Sunday. For the list - I got lost in Wisconsin and stumbled upon a car show which included Dave's Sprite and MGA! It was essentially a miracle. Ron From pythias at pacifier.com Thu Aug 19 22:43:17 2010 From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:43:17 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. Message-ID: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com> Hello Spridgets, A 1275 is falling into my lap and I have a couple of questions.. it is described as..."sans damper pulley and induction system", and..is said to have a "smog head"... can I take the exhaust manifold off the 1098 (big mains) or will I have to use one from a 1275 and thus replace my exhaust pipes? can I take the stock carbs off the 1098 and do a direct transfer, or am I better off finding a set from a 1275? are there any caveats to using the "smog head" or should I be looking for another one?... I already have the 1275 flywheel modified for the datsun tranny, so that's no problem... .... the engine "is said to have been running" when the present owner acquired it...... .... comments? tips? -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" * "I've lost my gold mine!" Tom exclaimed. (*2) From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Thu Aug 19 22:58:00 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (bjshov8 at tx.rr.com) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 0:58:00 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Megapixels digital cameras, phones and NO LBC In-Reply-To: <11e9a0.5a8d8c95.399ede6e@aol.com> Message-ID: <20100820045800.HNSO3.179913.root@cdptpa-web18-z02> It is very hard to compare camera statistics from one type of camera to another. There is no substitute for sensor size and lens size. I have an old Nikon D70 with 6MP sensor. It will very easily beat the pants off of any currently available small camera with 12MP or 14MP sensor. I have a small Canon 7MP camera, barely bigger than some cellphones, and though it is very much inferior to the old Nikon D70, it is very much better than any cellphone that you can buy anywhere. Basically a cellphone camera cannot begin to take the place of a real camera, there just isn't enough room in the phone for a sufficient lens and sensor, and I suspect that cellphone manufacturers don't take much design time in making the camera work, they can barely get the rest of the phone to work. Just look at the recent antenna issue with the iphone4. Nevertheless I've seen some photos from the new iphone that almost looked like they were satisfactory for crude snapshots, so camera phones have improved. I think the newest android phones have pretty good cameras too. I remember a few years ago I was shopping for new phones. I went to the local ATT store and while waiting for someone to help me I played with the phones they had on display. I took some photos with some of those older camera phones. I was standing less than 10 feet from the employees sitting at desks, and in the resulting photos you couldn't tell if I was taking a photo of a human or something else, so those phones were really bad. The original poster stated the interest in macro photography. The cheapest Canon or Nikon DSLR would work fine for this with bodies available new for $450US or less. Used ones are available for less than that. My old D70 still works great but is worth less than $200 on the used market. Also very good macro lenses are available for under $300US. So you don't have to spend a lot for a top notch digital macro system. > Ok that was interesting, especially the web link. So if the lens and > gubbins inside the Nokia X6 is decent it might give the Canon a run for its > money even though the Canon does have a higher MP count. I guess I do need > sample pictures. So anyone have a Nokia X6 they can use to send me some > photos from? From stargazer1 at cox.net Fri Aug 20 01:07:19 2010 From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:07:19 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com> References: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com> Message-ID: <4C6E29A7.9000505@cox.net> On 8/19/2010 9:43 PM, Bill L wrote: > Hello Spridgets, Hi. This is a 1970 Midget. I'm kind of a slow typer, so I'll let my owner's dad do the answering..... This is going to start a car discussion. Is that still allowed? > A 1275 is falling into my lap and I have a couple of questions.. it > is described as..."sans damper pulley and induction system", and..is > said to have a "smog head"... First of all, I suggest you have them put it on the garage floor. Having it land in your lap from almost any distance is sure to give you at least one broken leg. > can I take the exhaust manifold off the 1098 (big mains) or will I > have to use one from a 1275 and thus replace my exhaust pipes? I think you'll be fine with your present exhaust system. Moss shows the same parts for both engines. > can I take the stock carbs off the 1098 and do a direct transfer, or > am I better off finding a set from a 1275? The 1275 needs different needles and piston springs. If you replace these with the correct ones, you can transfer the carbs. > are there any caveats to using the "smog head" or should I be > looking for another one?... The smog heads have ports for an air injection manifold that you probably don't have or want. You can put 7/16" (?) fine thread set screws in there and the head will work fine. > I already have the 1275 flywheel modified for the datsun tranny, so > that's no problem... .... > > the engine "is said to have been running" when the present owner > acquired it...... .... > > comments? tips? I'd make sure it hasn't seized up before going too far. Cheers, Dave Ambrose From frogeye at cox.net Fri Aug 20 06:21:25 2010 From: frogeye at cox.net (frogeye) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:21:25 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] converting wire axles to solid Message-ID: <82EA5F14AB014400936306B5D130A586@maind> I recall several discussions about simply swapping rear axles from a wire wheeled rear banjo assembly to a solid banjo to allow wire wheels to be used or convert an early MK to wires There was a concern about the length of the axles and not engaging to the same extent inside the read diff. I am working with a situation that might lead to going the other way , meaning using solid rimed axles in a wire wheeled banjo Is it safe to say that the solid axles are longer and therefore may not fit in a narrower wire wheeled banjo? Just taking a look at doing something and later finding out it won't work I plan to measure 2 axles at some point once I gather them up and can take some comparisons side by side Alan From kevinv1275 at gmail.com Fri Aug 20 06:51:49 2010 From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:51:49 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] My challenge In-Reply-To: <4C6DDF64.8060306@comcast.net> References: <4C6DDF64.8060306@comcast.net> Message-ID: <2F794A00-3C1A-4425-AD6D-FD384B5B8F30@gmail.com> On Aug 19, 2010, at 9:50 PM, Frank Clarici wrote: > > Buying a case of new headlamps at Carlisle means the new headlamp > bulbs will be put down as a cost but $1.25 each was cheap, right > Kevin? Yes - and we should have bought all the air filters he had at $1.00 each too ;) Kevin From fastvee at yahoo.com Fri Aug 20 07:33:36 2010 From: fastvee at yahoo.com (fastvee) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:33:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] converting wire axles to solid In-Reply-To: <82EA5F14AB014400936306B5D130A586@maind> Message-ID: <564540.95185.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Alan, I think there may just be enough spline length to do that, but the axles will probably hit the pinion cross shaft first. If you use longer studs in the rear hubs it wouldn't be difficult to machine an axle spacer though. John Fogelsville, PA --- On Fri, 8/20/10, frogeye wrote: From: frogeye Subject: [Spridgets] converting wire axles to solid To: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 8:21 AM I recall several discussions about simply swapping rear axles from a wire wheeled rear banjo assembly to a solid banjo to allow wire wheels to be used or convert an early MK to wires There was a concern about the length of the axles and not engaging to the same extent inside the read diff. I am working with a situation that might lead to going the other way , meaning using solid rimed axles in a wire wheeled banjo Is it safe to say that the solid axles are longer and therefore may not fit in a narrower wire wheeled banjo? Just taking a look at doing something and later finding out it won't work I plan to measure 2 axles at some point once I gather them up and can take some comparisons side by side Alan Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/fastvee at yahoo.com From peter at nosimport.com Fri Aug 20 08:24:45 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:24:45 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Free Trailer In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <20100820072469.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> At 04:28 PM 8/19/2010, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote: >Forgot. I live in San Bernardino, California. >Mike ============ I would try to, too! ED From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Fri Aug 20 10:05:07 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:05:07 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Free Trailer In-Reply-To: <20100820072469.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <20100820072469.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: There is a period after the word "forgot" in case you guys had not noticed, but I wish I could forget. Mike On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 7:24 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote: > At 04:28 PM 8/19/2010, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote: > >> Forgot. I live in San Bernardino, California. >> Mike >> > ============ > I would try to, too! > > ED _______________________________________________ > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/rrengineer at dslextreme.com From kgrowler at gmail.com Fri Aug 20 10:31:50 2010 From: kgrowler at gmail.com (Kim Tonry) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:31:50 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] All Those Doors Message-ID: After all the recent discussion of parts doors, I need a door part. The inside door release on my Midget no longer snaps back to position leading me to believe the spring in the remote control unit has broken. I found one on a parts door in my shed, but it's from a left door and I need one for the right. The units are handed. I apparently gave away the parts right door I had. Any one have one I could obtain cheaply? Original part # AHA7144. NLA from the new parts suppliers. I have a photograph of one I could e-mail. Thanks, Kim Tonry Downers Grove, Illinois, U.S.A. From racerbob70 at yahoo.com Fri Aug 20 11:36:50 2010 From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:36:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] converting wire axles to solid In-Reply-To: <82EA5F14AB014400936306B5D130A586@maind> Message-ID: <348994.31622.qm@web51607.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Alan, Yes you can use the longer steel wheel axles but you will have to remove some of the splined end. Install your steel axle as far as it will go, then make sure the hub carrier is pulled out towards you as far as it will go, then measure the gap between the axle flange and the hub carrier then remove about 1/16" more. Check for fit. I'ved used a power hacksaw for this and you will be surprised how quickly it saws thru the axle. Clean up the sawed end with a fine fine and your done. Yes there is plently of spline left so as not to bind inside the spyder gear. Bob --- On Fri, 8/20/10, frogeye wrote: From: frogeye Subject: [Spridgets] converting wire axles to solid To: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 8:21 AM I recall several discussions about simply swapping rear axles from a wire wheeled rear banjo assembly to a solid banjo to allow wire wheels to be used or convert an early MK to wires There was a concern about the length of the axles and not engaging to the same extent inside the read diff. I am working with a situation that might lead to going the other way , meaning using solid rimed axles in a wire wheeled banjo Is it safe to say that the solid axles are longer and therefore may not fit in a narrower wire wheeled banjo? Just taking a look at doing something and later finding out it won't work I plan to measure 2 axles at some point once I gather them up and can take some comparisons side by side Alan Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/racerbob70 at yahoo.com From bpazur at excel.net Fri Aug 20 12:02:51 2010 From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:02:51 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Free Spridget Parts Message-ID: <201008201802.o7KI2pO3016292@green.excel.net> Hi All - The parts are gone. One of the 'good guys' (at least I think so) on the list got them. He may want to part some out. Thanks all for your interest. Bud From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Fri Aug 20 12:21:25 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:21:25 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. Message-ID: <5c184.12f49db8.39a021a5@aol.com> You do have a 1275cc engine pulley you are going to use don't you? Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 20/08/2010 09:01:24 GMT Daylight Time, stargazer1 at cox.net writes: ..."sans damper pulley From cathe125 at suddenlink.net Fri Aug 20 12:40:09 2010 From: cathe125 at suddenlink.net (cathey speichinger) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:40:09 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] converting wire axles to solid In-Reply-To: <348994.31622.qm@web51607.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <82EA5F14AB014400936306B5D130A586@maind> <348994.31622.qm@web51607.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <03d101cb4097$1e0933b0$5a1b9b10$@net> Doesn't all of this change the width of the track? Leo -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Van Kirk Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 12:37 PM To: spridgets at autox.team.net; frogeye Subject: Re: [Spridgets] converting wire axles to solid Alan, Yes you can use the longer steel wheel axles but you will have to remove some of the splined end. Install your steel axle as far as it will go, then make sure the hub carrier is pulled out towards you as far as it will go, then measure the gap between the axle flange and the hub carrier then remove about 1/16" more. Check for fit. I'ved used a power hacksaw for this and you will be surprised how quickly it saws thru the axle. Clean up the sawed end with a fine fine and your done. Yes there is plently of spline left so as not to bind inside the spyder gear. Bob --- On Fri, 8/20/10, frogeye wrote: From: frogeye Subject: [Spridgets] converting wire axles to solid To: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 8:21 AM I recall several discussions about simply swapping rear axles from a wire wheeled rear banjo assembly to a solid banjo to allow wire wheels to be used or convert an early MK to wires There was a concern about the length of the axles and not engaging to the same extent inside the read diff. I am working with a situation that might lead to going the other way , meaning using solid rimed axles in a wire wheeled banjo Is it safe to say that the solid axles are longer and therefore may not fit in a narrower wire wheeled banjo? Just taking a look at doing something and later finding out it won't work I plan to measure 2 axles at some point once I gather them up and can take some comparisons side by side Alan Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/racerbob70 at yahoo.com Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cathe125 at suddenlink.net From spritenut at comcast.net Fri Aug 20 15:11:28 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:11:28 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com> References: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com> Message-ID: <4C6EEF80.5070404@comcast.net> On 8/20/2010 12:43 AM, Bill L wrote: > Hello Spridgets, > > A 1275 is falling into my lap and I have a couple of questions.. it > is described as..."sans damper pulley and induction system", and..is > said to have a "smog head"... That is going to hurt big time! > can I take the exhaust manifold off the 1098 (big mains) or will I > have to use one from a 1275 and thus replace my exhaust pipes? Direct bolt on. > can I take the stock carbs off the 1098 and do a direct transfer, or > am I better off finding a set from a 1275? Direct bolt on again. are there any caveats to using the "smog head" or should I be > looking for another one?... Plug the air holes in the head > I already have the 1275 flywheel modified for the datsun tranny, so > that's no problem... .... > > the engine "is said to have been running" when the present owner > acquired it...... .... > > comments? tips? Check how it runs but take it off your lap and put it on the floor before you fire it up. All you need are carbs, a dizzy, coil and some jumper wires to run it on the floor. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From pythias at pacifier.com Fri Aug 20 15:29:53 2010 From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:29:53 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: <5c184.12f49db8.39a021a5@aol.com> References: <5c184.12f49db8.39a021a5@aol.com> Message-ID: <1407723693.20100820142953@pacifier.com> Hello WeslakeMonza1330, I'm not YET in possession of an engine pulley for the 1275. Just months ago I put a N.O.S. pulley on the 1098, the 3rd I've had to replace in the 13 years I've owned the car. ... -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" JJoohhnn,, wwhhaatt ddooeess AAlltt--EE ddoo?? From mdrowe at optonline.net Fri Aug 20 15:56:27 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:56:27 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Son of front wheel bearings In-Reply-To: References: <44AF015CDDF54272A7D53F282FB3C448@Home> <437F244913734642A250AA4B352C9937@user8634b3d69b> <279A635E89134C66BDA752E8A6054ADF@user8634b3d69b> <45711909B0AB49499C5F2500709E2004@Home> Message-ID: <78FE7A6C475944E6ABF76B859BC38BF1@Home> Well, the Timken bearings went in just fine, although the cups were really tight. There was no problem with the radius of the stub axle and the inner bearing seated properly. But The brake calipers would not release at all. So I took those apart and found really crudded up fluid, maybe with bits of rubber in it. Since I am using the proper fluid, it could be that someone did not in the past, and the mess is residual. I await a caliper rebuild kit and I will flush the whole system. Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget '60 Sprite kit Long Island, NY From shop at justbrits.com Fri Aug 20 15:57:08 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:57:08 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: <4C6EEF80.5070404@comcast.net> References: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com> <4C6EEF80.5070404@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C6EFA34.4020505@justbrits.com> Damn Frank............ << All you need are carbs, a dizzy, coil and some jumper wires to run it on the floor. >> I have heard of "We Cheap..." but HOW have YOU figured out getting a motor to run without GAS ?? Enquiring minds (and all that)............... From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Aug 20 17:01:45 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:01:45 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: <4C6EFA34.4020505@justbrits.com> References: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com> <4C6EEF80.5070404@comcast.net> <4C6EFA34.4020505@justbrits.com> Message-ID: And a starter. I wanna see someone start one without a starter. Not only Ed and his National Enquirer "Enquiring" minds, but us inquiring minds, too. > Damn Frank............ > > << All you need are carbs, a dizzy, coil and some jumper wires to > run it on the floor. >> > > I have heard of "We Cheap..." but HOW have YOU > figured out getting a motor to run without GAS ?? > > Enquiring minds (and all that)............... From bmwwxman at gmail.com Fri Aug 20 17:06:11 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:06:11 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: <4C6EFA34.4020505@justbrits.com> References: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com> <4C6EEF80.5070404@comcast.net> <4C6EFA34.4020505@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Carbs have float bowels. Cheers!! Jim On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 4:57 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > Damn Frank............ > > << All you need are carbs, a dizzy, coil and some jumper wires to > run it on the floor. >> > > I have heard of "We Cheap..." but HOW have YOU > figured out getting a motor to run without GAS ?? > > Enquiring minds (and all that)............... > > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From jpaschke at bak.rr.com Fri Aug 20 18:11:17 2010 From: jpaschke at bak.rr.com (Jon Paschke) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:11:17 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: References: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com> <4C6EEF80.5070404@comcast.net> <4C6EFA34.4020505@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Frank just stares at the motor until it starts.... On 8/20/2010 4:01 PM, derf wrote: > And a starter. I wanna see someone start one without a starter. > > Not only Ed and his National Enquirer "Enquiring" minds, but us > inquiring minds, too. > > > >> Damn Frank............ >> >> << All you need are carbs, a dizzy, coil and some jumper wires to >> run it on the floor.>> >> >> I have heard of "We Cheap..." but HOW have YOU >> figured out getting a motor to run without GAS ?? >> >> Enquiring minds (and all that)............... > _______ From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Aug 20 18:33:24 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:33:24 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: References: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com>, <4C6EEF80.5070404@comcast.net> <4C6EFA34.4020505@justbrits.com>, Message-ID: bowels? What kinda crap do you plan to run through those carbs? > Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:06:11 -0500 > From: bmwwxman at gmail.com > To: shop at justbrits.com > CC: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. > > Carbs have float bowels. > > Cheers!! > Jim > > On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 4:57 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " > wrote: > > > Damn Frank............ > > > > << All you need are carbs, a dizzy, coil and some jumper wires to > > run it on the floor. >> > > > > I have heard of "We Cheap..." but HOW have YOU > > figured out getting a motor to run without GAS ?? > > > > Enquiring minds (and all that)............... > > > > _______________________________________________ From corvallis at peoplepc.com Fri Aug 20 18:58:51 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:58:51 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] FW: 1275 questions.. Message-ID: <37B9B027FB72427BBD4F7655ED94918B@spider> >From : http://tinyurl.com/24obcwh "Thanks Hap, I Googled up the Damper Dudes in CA and he does have one listed for 1275 engines. However, he doesn't have any in stock as the cores he gets are often badly beaten up and not rebuildable. I'll try finding one on ebay or a junk yard and have him rebuild it. His price is $100 plus $40 core charge, so it's a good savings over buying new." Damper Dudes, 6180 Parallel Road Anderson, CA 96007-4832; (530) 365-2144 ...bill in corvallis ================================================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill L Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 2:30 PM To: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. Hello WeslakeMonza1330, I'm not YET in possession of an engine pulley for the 1275. Just months ago I put a N.O.S. pulley on the 1098, the 3rd I've had to replace in the 13 years I've owned the car. ... -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com From spritenut at comcast.net Fri Aug 20 19:22:38 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:22:38 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: References: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com> <4C6EEF80.5070404@comcast.net> <4C6EFA34.4020505@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C6F2A5E.1070007@comcast.net> On 8/20/2010 7:01 PM, derf wrote: > And a starter. I wanna see someone start one without a starter. > > Not only Ed and his National Enquirer "Enquiring" minds, but us > inquiring minds, too. > > > >> Damn Frank............ >> >> << All you need are carbs, a dizzy, coil and some jumper wires to >> run it on the floor.>> >> >> I have heard of "We Cheap..." but HOW have YOU >> figured out getting a motor to run without GAS ?? Ok, so you put a little gas in each float bowl, bolt a starter to the engine, stuff a coil in the oil bypass pipe and hook it up, - to dizzy and + to the jumper cable, ground the engine with 1 jumper cable and touch the other jumper to the starter. It will crank over and fire if everything is good or close to good. Do not run it too long without a radiator. When the floats are empty, you should know what you have. do not spill gas under the open exhaust manifold before you fire it up. And keep a hand on the rocker cover because the engine will want to torque to the side a little and might possibly tip over when running if it is not in good order or revs up real high, or misses. I never had one tip over, I never set the floor on fire but my floor is concrete, don't do it on a wood floor with an open manifold but still keep a hand on it to keep it from rocking. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From corvallis at peoplepc.com Fri Aug 20 20:01:45 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:01:45 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] set of dual SU carbs being offered Message-ID: <32957DF0E28C416E931E95F656D3DDAC@spider> _____ From: Tad Freeman [mailto:freeman.tad at gmail.com] Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 6:58 PM To: corvallis at peoplepc.com Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: 1275 questions.. Hey, I have a set of dual SU carbs if anyone needs them. they worked on my 71 midget, but I replaced them with a Weber racing carb. From an5.sprite at gmail.com Fri Aug 20 20:08:03 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:08:03 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: References: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com><4C6EEF80.5070404@comcast.net> <4C6EFA34.4020505@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Did the 948 have hand crank starts or am I dreaming? I know I had a Themes panel truck that had one. Steve Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Jon Paschke Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:11:17 To: Spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. Frank just stares at the motor until it starts.... On 8/20/2010 4:01 PM, derf wrote: > And a starter. I wanna see someone start one without a starter. > > Not only Ed and his National Enquirer "Enquiring" minds, but us > inquiring minds, too. > > > >> Damn Frank............ >> >> << All you need are carbs, a dizzy, coil and some jumper wires to >> run it on the floor.>> >> >> I have heard of "We Cheap..." but HOW have YOU >> figured out getting a motor to run without GAS ?? >> >> Enquiring minds (and all that)............... > _______ _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From cmanuel at wi.rr.com Fri Aug 20 20:10:30 2010 From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:10:30 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: References: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com>, <4C6EEF80.5070404@comcast.net> <4C6EFA34.4020505@justbrits.com>, Message-ID: <001b01cb40d6$07bbd380$17337a80$@rr.com> You don't have the reformulated gas there? -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert Duquette Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 7:33 PM To: Spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. bowels? What kinda crap do you plan to run through those carbs? From soavero at yahoo.com Fri Aug 20 20:47:29 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:47:29 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: <4C6F2A5E.1070007@comcast.net> Message-ID: <24094.65221.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Speaking of 1275s, I have a freshened 12CC motor with new pistons, standard EN40B crankshaft and pre-smog head available for sale, complete with starter. Sitting complete on engine stand (included). Not cheap, inquire within.... --- On Fri, 8/20/10, Frank Clarici wrote: > From: Frank Clarici > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. > To: "derf" > Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net > Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 8:22 PM > On 8/20/2010 7:01 PM, derf wrote: > > And a starter. I wanna see someone start one > without a starter. > > > > Not only Ed and his National Enquirer "Enquiring" > minds, but us > > inquiring minds, too. > > > > > > > >> Damn Frank............ > >> > >> << All you need are carbs, a dizzy, > coil and some jumper wires to > >> run it on the floor.>> > >> > >> I have heard of "We Cheap..." but HOW have YOU > >> figured out getting a motor to run without GAS ?? > > > Ok, so you put a little gas in each float bowl, bolt a > starter to the engine, stuff a coil in the oil bypass pipe > and hook it up, - to dizzy and + to the jumper cable, ground > the engine with 1 jumper cable and touch the other jumper to > the starter. > It will crank over and fire if everything is good or close > to good. > Do not run it too long without a radiator. > When the floats are empty, you should know what you have. > do not spill gas under the open exhaust manifold before you > fire it up. > And keep a hand on the rocker cover because the engine will > want to torque to the side a little and might possibly tip > over when running if it is not in good order or revs up real > high, or misses. > I never had one tip over, I never set the floor on fire but > my floor is concrete, don't do it on a wood floor with an > open manifold but still keep a hand on it to keep it from > rocking. > -- Frank Clarici > Toms River, NJ > > You restored it better than new > So why don't you drive it? > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/soavero at yahoo.com From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Aug 20 22:34:07 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:34:07 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: <24094.65221.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <4C6F2A5E.1070007@comcast.net> <24094.65221.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 8:47 PM, Ron Soave wrote: > Speaking of 1275s, I have a freshened 12CC motor with new pistons, standard > EN40B crankshaft and pre-smog head available for sale, complete with starter. > Sitting complete on engine stand (included). Not cheap, inquire within.... > --- On Fri, 8/20/10, Frank Clarici wrote: > Can that go Priority Mail? From pfeilmat at me.com Fri Aug 20 23:44:47 2010 From: pfeilmat at me.com (Matthew Pfeil) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:44:47 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: References: <4C6F2A5E.1070007@comcast.net> <24094.65221.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <03D3E8C6-2FF9-42F2-88D8-13202994314D@me.com> Hell, I think that may fit in the 4.95 flat rate envelope! Matt P On Aug 20, 2010, at 9:34 PM, derf wrote: > On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 8:47 PM, Ron Soave wrote: >> Speaking of 1275s, I have a freshened 12CC motor with new pistons, standard >> EN40B crankshaft and pre-smog head available for sale, complete with starter. >> Sitting complete on engine stand (included). Not cheap, inquire within.... >> --- On Fri, 8/20/10, Frank Clarici wrote: >> > > > Can that go Priority Mail? > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/pfeilmat at me.com From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Sat Aug 21 04:08:54 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 03:08:54 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] set of dual SU carbs being offered In-Reply-To: <32957DF0E28C416E931E95F656D3DDAC@spider> Message-ID: <400785.85053.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Are the carb smog or pre smog? What do you want for them? Vigil --- On Fri, 8/20/10, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote: From: corvallis at peoplepc.com Subject: [Spridgets] set of dual SU carbs being offered To: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 7:01 PM _____ From: Tad Freeman [mailto:freeman.tad at gmail.com] Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 6:58 PM To: corvallis at peoplepc.com Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: 1275 questions.. Hey, I have a set of dual SU carbs if anyone needs them. they worked on my 71 midget, but I replaced them with a Weber racing carb. Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Sat Aug 21 04:11:05 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 03:11:05 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: <4C6F2A5E.1070007@comcast.net> Message-ID: <364380.33730.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> If it has the crank feture - it can be done. It usually take a couple of trys. Been there - done that. Vigil --- On Fri, 8/20/10, Frank Clarici wrote: From: Frank Clarici Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. To: "derf" Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 6:22 PM On 8/20/2010 7:01 PM, derf wrote: > And a starter. I wanna see someone start one without a starter. > > Not only Ed and his National Enquirer "Enquiring" minds, but us > inquiring minds, too. > > > >> Damn Frank............ >> >> << All you need are carbs, a dizzy, coil and some jumper wires to >> run it on the floor.>> >> >> I have heard of "We Cheap..." but HOW have YOU >> figured out getting a motor to run without GAS ?? Ok, so you put a little gas in each float bowl, bolt a starter to the engine, stuff a coil in the oil bypass pipe and hook it up, - to dizzy and + to the jumper cable, ground the engine with 1 jumper cable and touch the other jumper to the starter. It will crank over and fire if everything is good or close to good. Do not run it too long without a radiator. When the floats are empty, you should know what you have. do not spill gas under the open exhaust manifold before you fire it up. And keep a hand on the rocker cover because the engine will want to torque to the side a little and might possibly tip over when running if it is not in good order or revs up real high, or misses. I never had one tip over, I never set the floor on fire but my floor is concrete, don't do it on a wood floor with an open manifold but still keep a hand on it to keep it from rocking. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com From gmuttart at eastlink.ca Sat Aug 21 04:25:34 2010 From: gmuttart at eastlink.ca (Geoff Muttart) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:25:34 -0300 Subject: [Spridgets] Frogeye article - UK Telegraph In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: For those who are interested, here's the link: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/classiccars/7944472/Classic-Austin-Heale y-Sprite.html Geoff Muttart Bugeye Sprite Nova Scotia, Canada From corvallis at peoplepc.com Sat Aug 21 04:30:59 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 03:30:59 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Damper repairs Message-ID: http://www.damperdoctor.com/ 1055 Parkview Avenue Redding, CA 96001-3314 (530) 246-2984 _____ From: Shop at " Just Brits " [mailto:shop at justbrits.com] Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 7:39 PM To: corvallis at peoplepc.com Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: 1275 questions.. Also try Damper Dr. or Damper Doc, Bill. Bunch of the racers out here swear by him. From tequila.brad at gmail.com Sat Aug 21 05:04:24 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:04:24 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: <364380.33730.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <4C6F2A5E.1070007@comcast.net> <364380.33730.qm@web38901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: IIRC, the front crossmember sits directly in front of the balancer. This would require one to raise the engine somewhat to remove the bolt. This would also, but the same virtue, require one to do the same, to start it with a hand crank, would it not? On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 5:11 AM, wrote: > > If it has the crank feture - it can be done. > It usually take a couple of trys. Been there - done that. > > Vigil > > --- On Fri, 8/20/10, Frank Clarici wrote: > > > From: Frank Clarici > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. > To: "derf" > Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net > Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 6:22 PM > > > On 8/20/2010 7:01 PM, derf wrote: > > And a starter. I wanna see someone start one without a starter. > > > > Not only Ed and his National Enquirer "Enquiring" minds, but us > > inquiring minds, too. > > > > > > > >> Damn Frank............ > >> > >> << All you need are carbs, a dizzy, coil and some jumper wires to > >> run it on the floor.>> > >> > >> I have heard of "We Cheap..." but HOW have YOU > >> figured out getting a motor to run without GAS ?? > > > Ok, so you put a little gas in each float bowl, bolt a starter to the > engine, > stuff a coil in the oil bypass pipe and hook it up, - to dizzy and + to the > jumper cable, ground the engine with 1 jumper cable and touch the other > jumper > to the starter. > It will crank over and fire if everything is good or close to good. > Do not run it too long without a radiator. > When the floats are empty, you should know what you have. > do not spill gas under the open exhaust manifold before you fire it up. > And keep a hand on the rocker cover because the engine will want to torque > to > the side a little and might possibly tip over when running if it is not in > good order or revs up real high, or misses. > I never had one tip over, I never set the floor on fire but my floor is > concrete, don't do it on a wood floor with an open manifold but still keep > a > hand on it to keep it from rocking. > -- Frank Clarici > Toms River, NJ > > You restored it better than new > So why don't you drive it? > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From hgmiller3 at qwest.net Sat Aug 21 08:10:16 2010 From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:10:16 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] FW: 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: <37B9B027FB72427BBD4F7655ED94918B@spider> References: <37B9B027FB72427BBD4F7655ED94918B@spider> Message-ID: <02ed01cb413a$95450c30$bfcf2490$@net> Here is another option. http://www.damperdoctor.com/ They rebuilt my Austin Healey 3000 damper for about the same price. Herb Miller -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of corvallis at peoplepc.com Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 7:59 PM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: [Spridgets] FW: 1275 questions.. >From : http://tinyurl.com/24obcwh "Thanks Hap, I Googled up the Damper Dudes in CA and he does have one listed for 1275 engines. However, he doesn't have any in stock as the cores he gets are often badly beaten up and not rebuildable. I'll try finding one on ebay or a junk yard and have him rebuild it. His price is $100 plus $40 core charge, so it's a good savings over buying new." Damper Dudes, 6180 Parallel Road Anderson, CA 96007-4832; (530) 365-2144 ...bill in corvallis ================================================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill L Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 2:30 PM To: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. Hello WeslakeMonza1330, I'm not YET in possession of an engine pulley for the 1275. Just months ago I put a N.O.S. pulley on the 1098, the 3rd I've had to replace in the 13 years I've owned the car. ... -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/hgmiller3 at qwest.net From spritenut at comcast.net Sat Aug 21 08:11:40 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:11:40 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: <20100821025010.2A71B1878F5@autox.team.net> References: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com><4C6EEF80.5070404@comcast.net> <4C6EFA34.4020505@justbrits.com> <20100821025010.2A71B1878F5@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <4C6FDE9C.8080505@comcast.net> On 8/20/2010 10:08 PM, an5.sprite at gmail.com wrote: > Did the 948 have hand crank starts or am I dreaming? I know I had a Themes panel truck that had one. My Austin A40 had a 948 with a hand crank, I think Morris Minors had hand cranks too. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Sat Aug 21 08:35:22 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:35:22 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: <001b01cb40d6$07bbd380$17337a80$@rr.com> References: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com>, , <4C6EEF80.5070404@comcast.net> <4C6EFA34.4020505@justbrits.com>, , , , <001b01cb40d6$07bbd380$17337a80$@rr.com> Message-ID: I'm hoping not. :) Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com > > You don't have the reformulated gas there? > > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert Duquette > > bowels? What kinda crap do you plan to run through those carbs? > _______________________________________________ From bmwwxman at gmail.com Sat Aug 21 09:19:46 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:19:46 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... Message-ID: http://www.speedcam.co.uk/gatso2.htm -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From bmwwxman at gmail.com Sat Aug 21 09:41:15 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:41:15 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: References: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com> <4C6EEF80.5070404@comcast.net> <4C6EFA34.4020505@justbrits.com> <001b01cb40d6$07bbd380$17337a80$@rr.com> Message-ID: Must be last night's burrito. Cheers! Jim On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 9:35 AM, Robert Duquette < robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote: > I'm hoping not. :) > > Robert Duquette > Ottawa ON Canada > > > > From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com > > > > You don't have the reformulated gas there? > > > > -----Original Message----- > > [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert Duquette > > > > bowels? What kinda crap do you plan to run through those carbs? > > _______________________________________________ > _ From stargazer1 at cox.net Sat Aug 21 09:59:41 2010 From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:59:41 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: <4C6FDE9C.8080505@comcast.net> References: <1051421654.20100819214317@pacifier.com><4C6EEF80.5070404@comcast.net> <4C6EFA34.4020505@justbrits.com> <20100821025010.2A71B1878F5@autox.team.net> <4C6FDE9C.8080505@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C6FF7ED.3000702@cox.net> On 8/21/2010 7:11 AM, Frank Clarici wrote: > On 8/20/2010 10:08 PM, an5.sprite at gmail.com wrote: >> Did the 948 have hand crank starts or am I dreaming? I know I had a >> Themes panel truck that had one. > > My Austin A40 had a 948 with a hand crank, I think Morris Minors had > hand cranks too. My MGA w/ 1622cc engine had a hand crank. I had to use it a few times and it worked great. Cheers, Dave Ambrose From kgb at frontiernet.net Sat Aug 21 10:06:59 2010 From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:06:59 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Free Trailer In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C6FF9A3.5020205@frontiernet.net> Smuggle it onto the MRVRO or a Salad Shooter, and I'll get it off in Elko. Kate On 8/19/2010 2:27 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote: > My association is giving me endless grief about my Bugeye trailer. I am > giving it away to whoever can come to pick it up. I have owned it for 10 > years and made many improvements to it. (fenders, wider wheel beds, > expensive trailer tires, etc) Call me on my cell at (909) 615-8093 and I > will tell you where to pick it up. If I do not answer just leave a > message. I'm probably driving the train and the Feds won't let me have the > phone on. This trailer was originaly used for a Formula V car, so it will > only hold a small light car like a Bugeye. > Mike MacLean > 60 Sprite > 56 BN2 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/kgb at frontiernet.net From kgb at frontiernet.net Sat Aug 21 10:34:51 2010 From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:34:51 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC Public Service Notice In-Reply-To: References: <3B0637090C4B4D9691F04EABEA80157D@HomePC> <205866.92653.qm@web51604.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C700021.7010700@frontiernet.net> Not true! Remember, Gary, Martha, & I were all with you at the House of Ill Repute. Very Anonymous On 8/19/2010 3:05 PM, Brad Fornal wrote: > NOT ME!! Hell, I guess it IS true, some things a woman won't do, NOT EVEN > FOR MONEY!!! From Miniac7 at aol.com Sat Aug 21 11:24:56 2010 From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:24:56 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Free Trailer Message-ID: <12fe2.24d90778.39a165e8@aol.com> Is this trailer still available for the taking? Howard Collins From tequila.brad at gmail.com Sat Aug 21 11:38:43 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:38:43 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC Public Service Notice In-Reply-To: <4C700021.7010700@frontiernet.net> References: <3B0637090C4B4D9691F04EABEA80157D@HomePC> <205866.92653.qm@web51604.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <4C700021.7010700@frontiernet.net> Message-ID: Yes, you were,BUT!!!! How long were Gary and I inside? What, about 4 minutes. The girls came out, got one look at me, and said "we ain't THAT hard up fo money, cracker!!" Very Embarrassing.... On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 11:34 AM, Kathryn Bales wrote: > Not true! Remember, Gary, Martha, & I were all with you at the House of > Ill Repute. > > Very Anonymous > > > > On 8/19/2010 3:05 PM, Brad Fornal wrote: > >> NOT ME!! Hell, I guess it IS true, some things a woman won't do, NOT EVEN >> FOR MONEY!!! >> > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From tequila.brad at gmail.com Sat Aug 21 11:42:53 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:42:53 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Rear attachment points for chassis tilter ? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: There are instructions for making a roller frame, out of plywood and 2 x 4's. Does anyone on this list have it handy for Paul Humphries? On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 12:09 PM, compo.simmonite < compo.simmonite at ntlworld.com> wrote: > I intend stripping the Austin down to a bare shell and putting on a chassis > tilter to do the various repairs needed. > Making the tilter isn't a problem and the intention is to use the chassis > legs at the front but I'm not sure where to attach on the rear. > I've seen people attaching them to the light appertures and also the rear > bumper mounts. > Where are the best attachments poinst for the rear ? > > Thanks. > > Paul Humphries. > > FWIW I have a large quantity of KEEKLAMPS > http://commercecenter.keeklamp.com/Main.asp > and scaffolding poles to make the tilter frame. > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! 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The trailer is gone. Last year I offered this trailer for $150 with no takers. Funny though when you put the word "free" in front of it how how that changes. I even had one lister offer $200 to buy it, if I would not give it to the first person that had answered the email. The first respondent got it for free anyway. Mike MacLean 60 Sprite 56 BN2 On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 9:06 AM, Kathryn Bales wrote: > Smuggle it onto the MRVRO or a Salad Shooter, and I'll get it off in Elko. > > Kate > > > > On 8/19/2010 2:27 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote: > >> My association is giving me endless grief about my Bugeye trailer. I am >> giving it away to whoever can come to pick it up. I have owned it for 10 >> years and made many improvements to it. (fenders, wider wheel beds, >> expensive trailer tires, etc) Call me on my cell at (909) 615-8093 and I >> will tell you where to pick it up. If I do not answer just leave a >> message. I'm probably driving the train and the Feds won't let me have >> the >> phone on. This trailer was originaly used for a Formula V car, so it will >> only hold a small light car like a Bugeye. >> Mike MacLean >> 60 Sprite >> 56 BN2 >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/kgb at frontiernet.net >> > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/rrengineer at dslextreme.com From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Sat Aug 21 12:03:56 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:03:56 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC Public Service Notice In-Reply-To: <4C700021.7010700@frontiernet.net> References: <3B0637090C4B4D9691F04EABEA80157D@HomePC> <205866.92653.qm@web51604.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <4C700021.7010700@frontiernet.net> Message-ID: <2B52EDEC-98FB-4AE9-9E9C-8EC245473432@comcast.net> .. and you couldn't give us an address for this institution.. so that the rest of us can avoid it of course ... Lester On Aug 21, 2010, at 11:34 AM, Kathryn Bales wrote: > Not true! Remember, Gary, Martha, & I were all with you at the House of Ill Repute. > > Very Anonymous > > > On 8/19/2010 3:05 PM, Brad Fornal wrote: >> NOT ME!! Hell, I guess it IS true, some things a woman won't do, NOT EVEN >> FOR MONEY!!! > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From spritenut at comcast.net Sat Aug 21 12:44:52 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:44:52 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C701EA4.5040808@comcast.net> On 8/21/2010 11:19 AM, Jim Johnson wrote: > http://www.speedcam.co.uk/gatso2.htm > And in Nuneaton no less, Daniel, have you been trashing speed cameras? ;) -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sat Aug 21 15:26:54 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:26:54 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... Message-ID: <1b0b9.4624c950.39a19e9e@aol.com> Nope, and they are now switching them off and putting covers on them. Seems like it costs too much money to operate them. In a message dated 21/08/2010 20:43:58 GMT Daylight Time, spritenut at comcast.net writes: And in Nuneaton no less, Daniel, have you been trashing speed cameras? ;) From bmwwxman at gmail.com Sat Aug 21 15:39:47 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:39:47 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Free Trailer In-Reply-To: References: <4C6FF9A3.5020205@frontiernet.net> Message-ID: Mike, Dunno how you managed that... I had exactly the opposite thing happen. Last year I remodeled the downstairs 1/2 bath. I put the old sink and commode by the curb out front with a sign on them saying "FREE". They sat there for a week. In a whim I changed the sign to read "$80.00". They were gone the next day. Cheers!! Jim On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 12:57 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com < rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote: > Thanks everyone for the interest. The trailer is gone. Last year I > offered > this trailer for $150 with no takers. Funny though when you put the word > "free" in front of it how how that changes. I even had one lister offer > $200 to buy it, if I would not give it to the first person that had > answered > the email. The first respondent got it for free anyway. > Mike MacLean > 60 Sprite > 56 BN2 > > On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 9:06 AM, Kathryn Bales > wrote: > > > Smuggle it onto the MRVRO or a Salad Shooter, and I'll get it off in > Elko. > > > > Kate > > > > > > > > On 8/19/2010 2:27 PM, rrengineer @dslextreme.com wrote: > > > >> My association is giving me endless grief about my Bugeye trailer. I am > >> giving it away to whoever can come to pick it up. I have owned it for > 10 > >> years and made many improvements to it. (fenders, wider wheel beds, > >> expensive trailer tires, etc) Call me on my cell at (909) 615-8093 and > I > >> will tell you where to pick it up. If I do not answer just leave a > >> message. I'm probably driving the train and the Feds won't let me have > >> the > >> phone on. This trailer was originaly used for a Formula V car, so it > will > >> only hold a small light car like a Bugeye. > >> Mike MacLean > >> 60 Sprite > >> 56 BN2 From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Sat Aug 21 16:40:22 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:40:22 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC Public Service Notice In-Reply-To: <2B52EDEC-98FB-4AE9-9E9C-8EC245473432@comcast.net> References: <3B0637090C4B4D9691F04EABEA80157D@HomePC>, <205866.92653.qm@web51604.mail.re2.yahoo.com>, , <4C700021.7010700@frontiernet.net>, <2B52EDEC-98FB-4AE9-9E9C-8EC245473432@comcast.net> Message-ID: ... or install those cameras ... Robert> > .. and you couldn't give us an address for this institution.. so that the rest > of us can avoid it of course ... > > Lester > > > On Aug 21, 2010, at 11:34 AM, Kathryn Bales wrote: > > > Not true! Remember, Gary, Martha, & I were all with you at the House of Ill > Repute. > > > > Very Anonymous > > > > > > On 8/19/2010 3:05 PM, Brad Fornal wrote: > >> NOT ME!! Hell, I guess it IS true, some things a woman won't do, NOT EVEN > >> FOR MONEY!!! > > _______________________________________________ From tequila.brad at gmail.com Sat Aug 21 16:54:09 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:54:09 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... In-Reply-To: <1b0b9.4624c950.39a19e9e@aol.com> References: <1b0b9.4624c950.39a19e9e@aol.com> Message-ID: It's amazing how the will of the people, can make a money making venture, COST MORE MONEY THAN IT IS WORTH!!! LOL On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 4:26 PM, wrote: > Nope, and they are now switching them off and putting covers on them. > Seems like it costs too much money to operate them. > > In a message dated 21/08/2010 20:43:58 GMT Daylight Time, > spritenut at comcast.net writes: > > And in Nuneaton no less, Daniel, have you been trashing speed cameras? ;) > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Sat Aug 21 17:36:17 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:36:17 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Rear attachment points for chassis tilter ? In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: http://www.ado13.com/flip/flipper.html > > There are instructions for making a roller frame, out of plywood and 2 x > 4's. Does anyone on this list have it handy for Paul Humphries? > > On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 12:09 PM, compo.simmonite < > compo.simmonite at ntlworld.com> wrote: > > > I intend stripping the Austin down to a bare shell and putting on a chassis > > tilter to do the various repairs needed. > > Making the tilter isn't a problem and the intention is to use the chassis > > legs at the front but I'm not sure where to attach on the rear. > > I've seen people attaching them to the light appertures and also the rear > > bumper mounts. > > Where are the best attachments poinst for the rear ? > > > > Thanks. > > > > Paul Humphries. > > > > FWIW I have a large quantity of KEEKLAMPS > > http://commercecenter.keeklamp.com/Main.asp > > and scaffolding poles to make the tilter frame. From soavero at yahoo.com Sat Aug 21 17:39:07 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:39:07 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Free Trailer In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <966245.87676.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Sat, 8/21/10, Jim Johnson wrote: > old sink and > commode by the curb out front with a sign on them saying > "FREE". They sat > there for a week. In a whim I changed the sign to > read "$80.00". They were > gone the next day. I had the exact same situation with a pair of F150 tires! Ron From soavero at yahoo.com Sat Aug 21 17:47:57 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:47:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars - the video Message-ID: <54663.27548.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> http://news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/video-essay-micro-cars-travel-historic-route-66-21497733 Ron From mdrowe at optonline.net Sat Aug 21 17:50:44 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:50:44 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... In-Reply-To: <1b0b9.4624c950.39a19e9e@aol.com> References: <1b0b9.4624c950.39a19e9e@aol.com> Message-ID: <6E3DA3ABCD3F48C984822559BA7C9A19@Home> > Seems like it costs too much money to operate them. St. Louis, MO has those cameras at strategic stoplights, and I can attest that they make a *lot* of money. Michael Rowe From pythias at pacifier.com Sat Aug 21 18:04:35 2010 From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:04:35 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: References: <5c184.12f49db8.39a021a5@aol.com>, <1407723693.20100820142953@pacifier.com> , <48210377.20100821071533@pacifier.com> Message-ID: <454392315.20100821170435@pacifier.com> Hello Bill, Drat! The 1275 turned out to be a 948 when we had a look. ... I don't need parts if I don't have an engine... THANX to all who offered parts, advice, assistance, etc.. perhaps another will wind up here in the future, but then I guess I'll remain a 1098 guy, not that there's anything wrong with that. -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com Microwaves frizz your heir. From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Sat Aug 21 19:13:10 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:13:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars - the video In-Reply-To: <54663.27548.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <576716.27302.qm@web38902.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Ron, I watch these cars leave from California. I do know some of the people on the trip. Thanks for the Video. Vigil --- On Sat, 8/21/10, Ron Soave wrote: From: Ron Soave Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars - the video To: "Spridgets" Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010, 4:47 PM http://news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/video-essay-micro-cars-travel-histori c-route-66-21497733 Ron Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com From 72spridget at gmail.com Sat Aug 21 19:16:45 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:16:45 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... In-Reply-To: <6E3DA3ABCD3F48C984822559BA7C9A19@Home> References: <1b0b9.4624c950.39a19e9e@aol.com> <6E3DA3ABCD3F48C984822559BA7C9A19@Home> Message-ID: <4804510351425803662@unknownmsgid> >>> St. Louis, MO has those cameras at strategic stoplights, and I can attest that they make a *lot* of money. Chicagoland has put some in. Schaumburg took theirs back out after enough people told the sales-tax-supported suburb that they were never shopping there again because of the red-light cameras. David L From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Sat Aug 21 19:42:56 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:42:56 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Free Trailer In-Reply-To: <966245.87676.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <966245.87676.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <72DB165D-47FB-41F8-8836-7EFC0F7DC3CE@comcast.net> Huh.. and I had a trailer by my shop that wasn't on the curb or for sale and it moved over a weekend... In fact the other two didn't move as they had hitch locks and then I chained them together.. Lester On Aug 21, 2010, at 6:39 PM, Ron Soave wrote: > --- On Sat, 8/21/10, Jim Johnson wrote: >> old sink and >> > commode by the curb out front with a sign on them saying >> "FREE". They sat >> > there for a week. In a whim I changed the sign to >> read "$80.00". They were >> gone the next day. > > I had the exact same situation with a pair of F150 > tires! > > Ron > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From dlh2001 at comcast.net Sat Aug 21 19:50:24 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:50:24 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] converting wire axles to solid In-Reply-To: <03d101cb4097$1e0933b0$5a1b9b10$@net> References: <82EA5F14AB014400936306B5D130A586@maind><348994.31622.qm@web51607.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <03d101cb4097$1e0933b0$5a1b9b10$@net> Message-ID: <0FD6BB6B7CE8423E9730710AC5A3637E@blackbox2> -----Original Message----- >From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets- Subject: Re: >[Spridgets] converting wire axles to solid >Doesn't all of this change the width of the track? >Leo The width of track depends on which axle housing you have. If you have the wire wheel housing then it will be about 1 inch less than a non wire wheel axle housing (about .5 inch on each side). In this case, the width of track will not change because he is not changing the axle housing. The splines go into the differential carrier about 1 inch deep. So I think cutting about .5" from the axles tips as Bob suggested should work, but I would measure and make sure you have 1" of spline left on those axles before making the cut. You could cut them with a saw, but you need to make a nice straight cut. If you know someone with a metal lathe then that would be much better. They could also put a nice taper chamfer on the end of the splines like the original end is finished. From dlh2001 at comcast.net Sat Aug 21 20:25:34 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:25:34 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... In-Reply-To: References: <1b0b9.4624c950.39a19e9e@aol.com> Message-ID: "Setting light to a petrol filled tyre is the favoured method of destroying them.." Luv it. Similar situation in the U.S.A., I was reading this while at the barber last weekend... http://www.caranddriver.com/features/10q2/feeding_the_machine_sandbagging_on _speed_limits-feature From shop at justbrits.com Sat Aug 21 20:46:34 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:46:34 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... In-Reply-To: <4804510351425803662@unknownmsgid> References: <1b0b9.4624c950.39a19e9e@aol.com> <6E3DA3ABCD3F48C984822559BA7C9A19@Home> <4804510351425803662@unknownmsgid> Message-ID: <4C708F8A.5050800@justbrits.com> << Schaumburg took theirs back out after enough people told the sales-tax- supported suburb that they were never shopping there again because of the red-light cameras. >> Would have been fantastic in The P.D. had formed 'flying man- power' groups and written MORE citations then the cameras did, tho David !?!? For some reason, I have ZERO regard for any motor vehicle operator that does NOT obey the LAWs much less small things like signs. Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] [Including a LOTS of Spridget 'stuff'] From cathe125 at suddenlink.net Sat Aug 21 21:19:48 2010 From: cathe125 at suddenlink.net (cathey speichinger) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:19:48 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] converting wire axles to solid In-Reply-To: <0FD6BB6B7CE8423E9730710AC5A3637E@blackbox2> References: <82EA5F14AB014400936306B5D130A586@maind><348994.31622.qm@web51607.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <03d101cb4097$1e0933b0$5a1b9b10$@net> <0FD6BB6B7CE8423E9730710AC5A3637E@blackbox2> Message-ID: <013f01cb41a8$e0c1a790$a244f6b0$@net> Ahhh.. But in this case it does matter... He is putting the solid wheel axels into a wire wheel housing so yes the width will be 1 inch narrower. Guess you wont notice it much. The offset of the rims is also different. Leo -----Original Message----- From: Dean Hedin [mailto:dlh2001 at comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 8:50 PM To: 'cathey speichinger'; 'Bob Van Kirk'; spridgets at autox.team.net; 'frogeye' Subject: RE: [Spridgets] converting wire axles to solid -----Original Message----- >From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets- Subject: Re: >[Spridgets] converting wire axles to solid >Doesn't all of this change the width of the track? >Leo The width of track depends on which axle housing you have. If you have the wire wheel housing then it will be about 1 inch less than a non wire wheel axle housing (about .5 inch on each side). In this case, the width of track will not change because he is not changing the axle housing. The splines go into the differential carrier about 1 inch deep. So I think cutting about .5" from the axles tips as Bob suggested should work, but I would measure and make sure you have 1" of spline left on those axles before making the cut. You could cut them with a saw, but you need to make a nice straight cut. If you know someone with a metal lathe then that would be much better. They could also put a nice taper chamfer on the end of the splines like the original end is finished. From grday at btinternet.com Sun Aug 22 00:47:58 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:47:58 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... References: <1b0b9.4624c950.39a19e9e@aol.com> Message-ID: <07176B67355C48C4B6C1E1E39293BC28@user8634b3d69b> Oh no, no, no, no. This is without doubt a good profitable money making venture that has paid for itself many times over. The cameras are being covered because the operating costs have to be covered by the Local Authority (Local Council) but the revenue gained has to go to Government. Look for a change in revenue direction and the covers will be removed quicker than Frank can start a 948 on the garage floor. If you want a rather late heads up on investment go for the camera systems with automatic number plate recognition that are uplinked to central computer systems. They will track you, calculate your speed between the cameras, allow road use pricing and let big brother follow you and your car wherever it goes. They work in the dark using infra-red at distances around 1000 yards (tested in excess of 1 mile). Because they work at that distance they can be at a low enough angle to look into the car for facial recognition software to work. This allows for every paranoid's nightmare to come true. They are also mounted too high to burn!! US gun laws have some use after all! Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brad Fornal" To: Cc: Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 11:54 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... > It's amazing how the will of the people, can make a money making venture, > COST MORE MONEY THAN IT IS WORTH!!! > > LOL > > On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 4:26 PM, wrote: > >> Nope, and they are now switching them off and putting covers on them. >> Seems like it costs too much money to operate them. >> >> In a message dated 21/08/2010 20:43:58 GMT Daylight Time, >> spritenut at comcast.net writes: >> >> And in Nuneaton no less, Daniel, have you been trashing speed cameras? >> ;) >> _______________________________________________ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sun Aug 22 04:46:00 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 06:46:00 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... Message-ID: <2bfb5.5aba4f1a.39a259e8@aol.com> Guy, do you believe that? I'd have expected that if central govt was making a lot of money they'd 'ring fence' funding for the local authority to run the cameras or run them themselves, especially since money is tight. I expect the truth we are not being told is that cameras made money in their early days until everyone discovered where they are and learned not to get caught. Most Sat Navs now will indicate the position of speed cameras and bleep bleep when you get near them. I bet a lot of cameras are no longer bringing in as much money and they cost more to run than we can imagine. Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 22/08/2010 07:47:45 GMT Daylight Time, grday at btinternet.com writes: Oh no, no, no, no. This is without doubt a good profitable money making venture that has paid for itself many times over. The cameras are being covered because the operating costs have to be covered by the Local Authority (Local Council) but the revenue gained has to go to Government. Look for a change in revenue direction and the covers will be removed quicker than Frank can start a 948 on the garage floor. From shop at justbrits.com Sun Aug 22 05:45:06 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 06:45:06 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... In-Reply-To: <2bfb5.5aba4f1a.39a259e8@aol.com> References: <2bfb5.5aba4f1a.39a259e8@aol.com> Message-ID: <4C710DC2.2000701@justbrits.com> << I expect the truth we are not being told is that cameras made money in their early days until everyone discovered where they are and learned not to get caught. >> And one "could" hope that the scenario above has made better & safer drivers, Daniel --- but I doubt it !! Ed From bugeye15 at hotmail.com Sun Aug 22 09:23:20 2010 From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S) Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:23:20 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: <24094.65221.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <4C6F2A5E.1070007@comcast.net>, <24094.65221.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: hey Ron, Could I get some more info on this engine? stock cam? any head work? Debating on whether to get my 1098 rebuilt this winter or look for a 1275. Brian S. Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed! > Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:47:29 -0700 > From: soavero at yahoo.com > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. > > Speaking of 1275s, I have a freshened 12CC motor with new pistons, standard > EN40B crankshaft and pre-smog head available for sale, complete with starter. > Sitting complete on engine stand (included). Not cheap, inquire within.... From ah3000me at gmail.com Sun Aug 22 11:40:34 2010 From: ah3000me at gmail.com (Tom) Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:40:34 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... In-Reply-To: <4C708F8A.5050800@justbrits.com> References: <1b0b9.4624c950.39a19e9e@aol.com> <6E3DA3ABCD3F48C984822559BA7C9A19@Home> <4804510351425803662@unknownmsgid> <4C708F8A.5050800@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Consider that most motorists are driving vehicles 2 or 3 times the weight of our LBC's; their cars are equipped with front/side air bags and crumple-zones; they have a cell phone in one hand and a cigarette in the other; and they're feeling pretty invincible in their steel tanks. Anything that slows these idiots down is certainly to our benefit. - Tom On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 10:46 PM, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > << Schaumburg took theirs back out after enough people told the sales-tax- > supported suburb that they were never shopping there again because of the > red-light cameras. >> > > Would have been fantastic in The P.D. had formed 'flying man- > power' groups and written MORE citations then the cameras > did, tho David !?!? > > For some reason, I have ZERO regard for any motor vehicle > operator that does NOT obey the LAWs much less small > things like signs. > > Ed > Please visit MY site at: > www.justbrits.com > [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the > For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] > [Including a LOTS of Spridget 'stuff'] > _______________________________________________ From shop at justbrits.com Sun Aug 22 13:47:39 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:47:39 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... In-Reply-To: References: <1b0b9.4624c950.39a19e9e@aol.com> <6E3DA3ABCD3F48C984822559BA7C9A19@Home> <4804510351425803662@unknownmsgid> <4C708F8A.5050800@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <4C717EDB.2070900@justbrits.com> Whilst your "thoughts are pure, Tom................... << Consider that most motorists are driving vehicles 2 or 3 times the weight of our LBC's; their cars are equipped with front/side air bags and crumple-zones; >> My my recent case I Know that "Amber" [my SOB quaintly referred to the the A-H circles as a BJ-9] out-weighed the Toyota Land Cruiser that ruined my day !! (El C = 3520 lbs. - Toy. LC = 3488) << they have a cell phone in one hand and a cigarette in the other; >> Not sure of cig but cell was in his hand as driver jumped out ! << and they're feeling pretty invincible in their steel tanks. >> * AGREED !! IDIOTS !!* << Anything that slows these idiots down is certainly to our benefit. >> Again whilst yer premise is correct, didn't slow the idiot down much less make him OBEY the LAW - in this case the Law being a Yield Sign [he didn't and got ticket] nor the 25 MPH signage ALL over town; Speed Limit [both myself and Cop estimate he was doing 35 MPH - no skid marks & Cop did not witness actions prior to incident (damnit)] with him ADMITTING his WAS speeding !! Oh well and as I am quite prone to say: "Sh*t happens" [even have a hat a buddy gave me that says that in 3" letters -LOL !! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] [Including a LOTS of Spridget 'stuff'] From soavero at yahoo.com Sun Aug 22 13:54:54 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:54:54 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. Message-ID: <136059.17567.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hey Brian and others who asked, Thanks to all who inquired, but the motor has sold. Ron --- On Sun, 8/22/10, brian S wrote: hey Ron, Could I get some more info on this engine? stock cam? any head work? Debating on whether to get my 1098 rebuilt this winter or look for a 1275. Brian S. Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed! From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Sun Aug 22 14:22:06 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:22:06 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... In-Reply-To: References: <1b0b9.4624c950.39a19e9e@aol.com>, <6E3DA3ABCD3F48C984822559BA7C9A19@Home>, <4804510351425803662@unknownmsgid> <4C708F8A.5050800@justbrits.com>, Message-ID: I'm less concerned with slowing them down, but really appreciate them stopping for red lights. If you're doing the speed limit here, you're in the way. > From: ah3000me at gmail.com > > Consider that most motorists are driving vehicles 2 or 3 times the > weight of our LBC's; their cars are equipped with front/side air bags > and crumple-zones; they have a cell phone in one hand and a cigarette > in the other; and they're feeling pretty invincible in their steel > tanks. Anything that slows these idiots down is certainly to our > benefit. > > - Tom From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Sun Aug 22 15:09:39 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:09:39 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... In-Reply-To: <4C717EDB.2070900@justbrits.com> References: <1b0b9.4624c950.39a19e9e@aol.com>, <6E3DA3ABCD3F48C984822559BA7C9A19@Home>, <4804510351425803662@unknownmsgid> <4C708F8A.5050800@justbrits.com>, , <4C717EDB.2070900@justbrits.com> Message-ID: So, what is happening to the "el C"? Repairs? Write off? > My my recent case I Know that "Amber" [my SOB quaintly > referred to the the A-H circles as a BJ-9] out-weighed the Toyota > Land Cruiser that ruined my day !! > (El C = 3520 lbs. - Toy. LC = 3488) From tequila.brad at gmail.com Sun Aug 22 16:18:51 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:18:51 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... In-Reply-To: References: <1b0b9.4624c950.39a19e9e@aol.com> <6E3DA3ABCD3F48C984822559BA7C9A19@Home> <4804510351425803662@unknownmsgid> <4C708F8A.5050800@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Same here in Mexico. The posted speed limit is a slight suggestion. I usually run about 110 to 120 between Jaluco and Cihautlan, even though the posted is 80. The Federales don't even give you a glance. If you DON'T over, you get run off the road by buses and the big rigs. > > > If you're doing the speed limit here, you're in the way. > > > > > > > From: ah3000me at gmail.com > > > > Consider that most motorists are driving vehicles 2 or 3 times the > > weight of our LBC's; their cars are equipped with front/side air bags > > and crumple-zones; they have a cell phone in one hand and a cigarette > > in the other; and they're feeling pretty invincible in their steel > > tanks. Anything that slows these idiots down is certainly to our > > benefit. > > > > - Tom > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From kk7ss at verizon.net Sun Aug 22 19:42:42 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:42:42 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... In-Reply-To: References: <1b0b9.4624c950.39a19e9e@aol.com>, , Message-ID: <4C71D212.3555.1FE5F49@kk7ss.verizon.net> I'm assumong kph... ~75 mph.. yes? -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 22 Aug 2010 at 17:18, Brad Fornal wrote: > I > usually run about 110 to 120 From tequila.brad at gmail.com Sun Aug 22 20:58:41 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:58:41 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] British Drivers are speaking out.... In-Reply-To: <4C71D212.3555.1FE5F49@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: <1b0b9.4624c950.39a19e9e@aol.com> <4C71D212.3555.1FE5F49@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: Yes, they use kph here On Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 8:42 PM, Dave G. wrote: > I'm assumong kph... ~75 mph.. yes? > > -- > Dave G. KK7SS > DN06ig > '65 Sprite - work in progress > '76 Midget - nearly ready > > > On 22 Aug 2010 at 17:18, Brad Fornal wrote: > > > I > > usually run about 110 to 120 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From jdinnis at gmail.com Mon Aug 23 06:52:20 2010 From: jdinnis at gmail.com (John Innis) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:52:20 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] BE on Lifehacker today Message-ID: The article is not really LBC specific, but they chose a nice white BE for the stock photo. Kind of ironic given the subject. -- ================================= = Never offend people with style when you = = can offend with substance --- Sam Brown = ================================= From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Mon Aug 23 07:19:22 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:19:22 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] England trip In-Reply-To: <932CC71BEC66483C8CBB66CF9126A8DD@Home> References: <2742E5E1-1B57-4246-8D97-51C9A656CDC5@gmail.com> <932CC71BEC66483C8CBB66CF9126A8DD@Home> Message-ID: <8A671EB3-392F-4CF3-848E-60DBAED71B4E@comcast.net> HAH! At the SOC one of the great mechanics/geniuses figured out a way to make one of the cars steer backwards. Then they set up a course. I had real troubles with it until I started yelling outloud to myself, "TURN RIGHT!" as opposed to moving the steering wheel to the right.. Lester On Aug 18, 2010, at 3:11 PM, Michael Rowe wrote: >>> We're renting a RHD econobox and hoping strikes doesn't dyslexia. > > I am mildly dyslexic, but it only took me a few minutes to convert > to driving on the left. Unfortunately, whatever coping mechanisms I > have developed got completely screwed up, and I could not understand > the words "right" and "left." I heard them and knew they were > directions, but I hadn't a clue which directions. So throughout the > trip, my wife had to point, "Turn that way." It was plenty weird. > All returned to normal when we got home. > > Michael Rowe _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From bugeye15 at hotmail.com Mon Aug 23 07:51:44 2010 From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:51:44 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. In-Reply-To: <136059.17567.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <136059.17567.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Didn't mean for this to go to the whole list, sorry. Thanks Ron. But since this is out there... anyone know of A series engine builders on Long Island or NYC metro area? IIRC there was a guy on Long Island that raced a Bugeye, from the Northport area? anyone know? TIA Brian S. Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed! > Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:54:54 -0700 > From: soavero at yahoo.com > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1275 questions.. > > Hey Brian and others who asked, > > Thanks to all who inquired, but the motor has sold. > > Ron > --- On Sun, 8/22/10, brian S wrote: > hey Ron, > > Could I get some more info on this engine? > stock cam? any head work? > Debating on whether to get my 1098 rebuilt this winter or look for a 1275. > > Brian S. > Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed! > _______________________________________________ From lee.fox at sbcglobal.net Mon Aug 23 08:42:43 2010 From: lee.fox at sbcglobal.net (Lee Fox) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:42:43 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C7288E3.5010909@sbcglobal.net> A friend and I drove from St. Louis to Chicago for this show on Saturday. Wow! What an unbelievable collection of strange and wonderful cars. Makes our Spridgets look downright huge in comparison. Here's a link to some 300 unedited snapshots I took of the show and the nearby Geneva (IL) Concourse de Elegance show before the batteries in the camera died. Enjoy. Lee http://picasaweb.google.com/1979midget/MicroCars2010?authkey=Gv1sRgCLWchLuJjvz3xAE&feat=directlink On 8/21/2010 10:19 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:47:57 -0700 (PDT) > From: Ron Soave > Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars - the video > To: Spridgets > Message-ID:<54663.27548.qm at web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > http://news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/video-essay-micro-cars-travel-historic-route-66-21497733 > > Ron From 72spridget at gmail.com Mon Aug 23 08:57:21 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:57:21 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars In-Reply-To: <4C7288E3.5010909@sbcglobal.net> References: <4C7288E3.5010909@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 9:42 AM, Lee Fox wrote: > A friend and I drove from St. Louis to Chicago for this show on Saturday. > Wow! What an unbelievable collection of strange and wonderful cars. Makes > our Spridgets look downright huge in comparison. Thanks, Lee. My Canon was having some interesting issues that day, so many of our shots did not turn out. Sorry I did not see you there. Trish and I pedaled up there on Saturday morning to look at the cars. A dozen Freeways, including prototype #1. A plague of Metropolitans. a Peel P50 with "reversing handle". A "Hop Rod", a gasoline-powered pogo stick! The "Moxey", a Rolls-Royce with "horse interface", wherein you sat in the saddle on a statue of a horse with a stirrup for gas and a stirrup for brakes, etc. A double-bubble Fiat. Jim Danielson's "Boarshead Sprite". All things weird and wonderful. David L From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Mon Aug 23 10:39:58 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:39:58 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars In-Reply-To: <4C7288E3.5010909@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <248031.10257.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Any body Know........... How many cars showed up for the world micro car meet? Look's like very good attendance. Vigil --- On Mon, 8/23/10, Lee Fox wrote: From: Lee Fox Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Microcars To: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Monday, August 23, 2010, 7:42 AM A friend and I drove from St. Louis to Chicago for this show on Saturday. Wow! What an unbelievable collection of strange and wonderful cars. Makes our Spridgets look downright huge in comparison. Here's a link to some 300 unedited snapshots I took of the show and the nearby Geneva (IL) Concourse de Elegance show before the batteries in the camera died. Enjoy. Lee http://picasaweb.google.com/1979midget/MicroCars2010?authkey=Gv1sRgCLWchLuJjv z3xAE&feat=directlink On 8/21/2010 10:19 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:47:57 -0700 (PDT) > From: Ron Soave > Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars - the video > To: Spridgets > Message-ID:<54663.27548.qm at web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > http://news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/video-essay-micro-cars-travel-histori c-route-66-21497733 > > Ron Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Mon Aug 23 11:16:48 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:16:48 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Four Cylinder Club of America History Project Message-ID: <98006631DA894E1B9101DE740477F15C@HomePC> >From former list member, Bill Wilkman: -------------------------------------------------- I have undertaken the task of chronicling the history of the Four Cylinder Club of America. Some of the older members of this list may recall this club. Founded ca. 1949-1950, it was the largest non-racing sports car club in the United States at least in the 1950s and 1960s. To display and provide a forum for the documentation of its history, I have developed the following web site: www.fourcylinderclubhistory.com I have only scratched the surface of the materials I have and I continue to post new items every week. I think most of the folks on this list will enjoy this trip down memory lane. There are lots of photographs ofBritish cars from the era. If anyone on the list has any historical materials related to the club, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Bill Wilkman Riverside, CA From froggi60 at gmail.com Mon Aug 23 13:43:56 2010 From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:43:56 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars In-Reply-To: <4C7288E3.5010909@sbcglobal.net> References: <4C7288E3.5010909@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: Great pix. Thanks Lee. Love those 'suitcase' cars! Herb From soavero at yahoo.com Mon Aug 23 15:29:10 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:29:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars In-Reply-To: <4C7288E3.5010909@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <900434.94950.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I only had to drive 35 miles or so, but it was a really nice show. Thanks for all the pix - I only got a few - --- On Mon, 8/23/10, Lee Fox wrote: > From: Lee Fox > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Microcars > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Date: Monday, August 23, 2010, 9:42 AM > A friend and I drove from St. Louis > to Chicago for this show on Saturday. Wow! What an > unbelievable collection of strange and wonderful cars. Makes > our Spridgets look downright huge in comparison. > > Here's a link to some 300 unedited snapshots I took of the > show and the nearby Geneva (IL) Concourse de Elegance show > before the batteries in the camera died. Enjoy. > > Lee > > http://picasaweb.google.com/1979midget/MicroCars2010?authkey=Gv1sRgCLWchLuJjv z3xAE&feat=directlink > > On 8/21/2010 10:19 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net > wrote: > > Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:47:57 -0700 (PDT) > > From: Ron Soave > > Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars - the video > > To: Spridgets > > Message-ID:<54663.27548.qm at web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > > > http://news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/video-essay-micro-cars-travel-histori c-route-66-21497733 > > > > Ron > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/soavero at yahoo.com From froggi60 at gmail.com Mon Aug 23 15:37:14 2010 From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:37:14 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC Public Service Notice In-Reply-To: References: <3B0637090C4B4D9691F04EABEA80157D@HomePC> <205866.92653.qm@web51604.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <4C700021.7010700@frontiernet.net> Message-ID: Sounds like you guys got your money's worth to me! "4 minutes" How long were Gary and I inside? What, about 4 minutes. From biffjones at verizon.net Mon Aug 23 17:09:18 2010 From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:09:18 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars References: <4C7288E3.5010909@sbcglobal.net> Message-ID: <4DE22CC3167748C38DC825EE3D4F8EFC@dell1> The car shown in pictures 16/17/19 looks like a modern interpretation of the car that used to be in Road & Track back in the sixties. I cannot remember the name of the fictional car that had a single cylinder engine made of black ebony wood, rattan sides and top, etc. The only real difference is the tyre size the R&T car had bigger wheels and tires. I sure someone will recall the car I remember. I really like the rally version R&T did a feature on. Biff From mdrowe at optonline.net Mon Aug 23 18:02:13 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:02:13 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Return of Son of Wheel Bearings Message-ID: <775E77B4B8D34E75BCB63F0773DE284A@Home> I opened up the other wheel assembly today, the one that was a little loose but working just fine. First, the outer half of the outer race was broken off and fell out with the washer. Then I noticed that two of the balls were simply gone, not even any pieces lying around that I could find. But it was working just fine. Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget '60 Sprite kit Long Island, NY From healeyrick at yahoo.com Mon Aug 23 18:18:41 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:18:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars In-Reply-To: <4DE22CC3167748C38DC825EE3D4F8EFC@dell1> Message-ID: <475285.41258.qm@web51402.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Biff, That would be the Cyclops. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Mon, 8/23/10, Biff Jones wrote: From: Biff Jones Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Microcars To: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Monday, August 23, 2010, 7:09 PM The car shown in pictures 16/17/19 looks like a modern interpretation of the car that used to be in Road & Track back in the sixties. I cannot remember the name of the fictional car that had a single cylinder engine made of black ebony wood, rattan sides and top, etc. The only real difference is the tyre size the R&T car had bigger wheels and tires. I sure someone will recall the car I remember. I really like the rally version R&T did a feature on. Biff _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From thcollin at mtu.edu Mon Aug 23 18:41:14 2010 From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Tim Collins) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:41:14 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] 2 Bugeyes Spotted Message-ID: <8vjs3h$97eqak@email.mtu.edu> 2 Bugeyes spotted at the Woodward Dream Cruse by Autobog.com. Check their "Imports" photo collection. The BE's are toward the end of the album. Very nice looking cars! Tim Collins http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ From dlh2001 at comcast.net Mon Aug 23 21:39:03 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:39:03 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Return of Son of Wheel Bearings In-Reply-To: <775E77B4B8D34E75BCB63F0773DE284A@Home> References: <775E77B4B8D34E75BCB63F0773DE284A@Home> Message-ID: The two missing balls go to the same place where the lost socks go in the dryer. It's the same sort of weird quantum mechanical rotational thingy going on. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets- To: Spridget Chat Group Subject: [Spridgets] Return of Son of Wheel Bearings I opened up the other wheel assembly today, the one that was a little loose but working just fine. First, the outer half of the outer race was broken off and fell out with the washer. Then I noticed that two of the balls were simply gone, not even any pieces lying around that I could find. But it was working just fine. From dlh2001 at comcast.net Mon Aug 23 21:44:44 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:44:44 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] 2 Bugeyes Spotted In-Reply-To: <8vjs3h$97eqak@email.mtu.edu> References: <8vjs3h$97eqak@email.mtu.edu> Message-ID: <537939816DEC4F319F17D493DBF6538F@blackbox2> He means... http://www.autoblog.com/photos/imports-2010-woodward/#3285691 -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim Collins Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 8:41 PM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: [Spridgets] 2 Bugeyes Spotted 2 Bugeyes spotted at the Woodward Dream Cruse by Autobog.com. Check their "Imports" photo collection. The BE's are toward the end of the album. Very nice looking cars! Tim Collins http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/dlh2001 at comcast.net From dwoerpel at wi.net Mon Aug 23 22:59:52 2010 From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:59:52 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia Message-ID: <56070.184.205.232.216.1282625992.squirrel@wm.wi.net> Thought I'd pick the brains of the easterners or anyone who has traveled "Up East". So, we have this little trip coming up from Wisconsin to Newfoundland for the Targa. We'll take I-90 all the way to Albany. The question is: What's the best way to I-95? We need the quickest route eastbound as we have an appointment with the ferry out of Sydney. Our present options are: 1. I-90 to Worchester MA to 290 and then 495 or, 2. Hwy 7 out of Schenectady NY to Bennington VT, Hwy 9 to Concord NH, and Hwy 4 to Portsmouth NH and I-95. On the way back we can wind (great LBC roads!) our way on Hwy 2 from Bangor to I-91 to Lebanon and cut over to Rutland, Glen Falls, and Albany. We will have an RV pulling an enclosed trailer and a Ford Escape. Any of those roads too steep or twisty for the RV and trailer? Any ideas are gratefully received. Beauty, eh? We're leaving S.E. Wisconsin on the 3 or 4.Sept. so we'll probably run amuck of some leaf-peepers. Maybe a few Bugatti's on tour. We haul out the '53 Studebaker and give them what for! However, our main men Ron Soave and Jeff Porasik, aka, the drivers, are working stiffs and will be flying home. I may take my time as there are a lot of trout streams on the way home! TIA! Dave W. 59 :{) 59 MGA 1500 From grday at btinternet.com Tue Aug 24 02:28:59 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:28:59 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] Return of Son of Wheel Bearings References: <775E77B4B8D34E75BCB63F0773DE284A@Home> Message-ID: <806DBAE882C44A8FB0FDE290F6299C25@user8634b3d69b> Can't be the same. There are 2 balls missing. Only 1 sock goes. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dean Hedin" To: "'Michael Rowe'" ; "'Spridget Chat Group'" Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 4:39 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Return of Son of Wheel Bearings > The two missing balls go to the same place where the lost socks go in the > dryer. > > It's the same sort of weird quantum mechanical rotational thingy going on. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets- > To: Spridget Chat Group > Subject: [Spridgets] Return of Son of Wheel Bearings > > I opened up the other wheel assembly today, the one that was a little > loose > but working just fine. First, the outer half of the outer race was > broken > off and fell out with the washer. Then I noticed that two of the balls > were > simply gone, not even any pieces lying around that I could find. > > But it was working just fine. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grday at btinternet.com From healeyrick at yahoo.com Tue Aug 24 03:57:20 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:57:20 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: <56070.184.205.232.216.1282625992.squirrel@wm.wi.net> Message-ID: <186997.57597.qm@web51405.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Dave, Except for the Mass. Turnpike (Rte 90), most New England major highways run North to South, not East to West. Rte 90 East to 495 North to 95 North is definitely the quickest route. A little early for leaf peepers. If you hit Rte 95 North through New Hampshire on a Friday night or Saturday morning, you'll probably hit a traffic jam at the Hampton, NH tolls. A Fast Pass, EZ Pass will get you through quicker as they have a dedicated lane pass through. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Tue, 8/24/10, dwoerpel at wi.net wrote: From: dwoerpel at wi.net Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia To: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 12:59 AM Thought I'd pick the brains of the easterners or anyone who has traveled "Up East". So, we have this little trip coming up from Wisconsin to Newfoundland for the Targa. We'll take I-90 all the way to Albany. The question is: What's the best way to I-95? We need the quickest route eastbound as we have an appointment with the ferry out of Sydney. Our present options are: 1. I-90 to Worchester MA to 290 and then 495 or, 2. Hwy 7 out of Schenectady NY to Bennington VT, Hwy 9 to Concord NH, and Hwy 4 to Portsmouth NH and I-95. On the way back we can wind (great LBC roads!) our way on Hwy 2 from Bangor to I-91 to Lebanon and cut over to Rutland, Glen Falls, and Albany. We will have an RV pulling an enclosed trailer and a Ford Escape. Any of those roads too steep or twisty for the RV and trailer? Any ideas are gratefully received. Beauty, eh? We're leaving S.E. Wisconsin on the 3 or 4.Sept. so we'll probably run amuck of some leaf-peepers. Maybe a few Bugatti's on tour. We haul out the '53 Studebaker and give them what for! However, our main men Ron Soave and Jeff Porasik, aka, the drivers, are working stiffs and will be flying home. I may take my time as there are a lot of trout streams on the way home! TIA! Dave W. 59 :{) 59 MGA 1500 Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Aug 24 06:23:25 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:23:25 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: <56070.184.205.232.216.1282625992.squirrel@wm.wi.net> References: <56070.184.205.232.216.1282625992.squirrel@wm.wi.net> Message-ID: I think you're on the wrong side of the border ..., but don't confuse me with someone who knows much about long distance travelling. Depending on where in Wisconsin you're starting from, wouldn't it make more sense to go north on one or the other sides of that lake and either take the 17 around Sault Ste Marie to the 401; or cross at Detroit and take the 401 and boogie on to Montreal and then take the 40 to Quebec city ( and then I'm really lost how to get anywhere from there :) ). Don't go through Toronto at rush hour though. If you take the 20 instead of the 40 it looks like you would end up around the end of hwy 2. Taking the 40 avoids the Champlain bridge in Montreal though, which I understand is under construction and it is also another place to avoid during rush hour. 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 )http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:59:52 -0500 > From: dwoerpel at wi.net > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia > > Thought I'd pick the brains of the easterners or anyone who has traveled > "Up East". > > So, we have this little trip coming up from Wisconsin to Newfoundland for > the Targa. We'll take I-90 all the way to Albany. > > The question is: What's the best way to I-95? > We need the quickest route eastbound as we have an appointment with the > ferry out of Sydney. Our present options are: > > 1. I-90 to Worchester MA to 290 and then 495 or, > > 2. Hwy 7 out of Schenectady NY to Bennington VT, Hwy 9 to Concord NH, and > Hwy 4 to Portsmouth NH and I-95. > > On the way back we can wind (great LBC roads!) our way on Hwy 2 from > Bangor to I-91 to Lebanon and cut over to Rutland, Glen Falls, and Albany. > > We will have an RV pulling an enclosed trailer and a Ford Escape. Any of > those roads too steep or twisty for the RV and trailer? > > Any ideas are gratefully received. Beauty, eh? > > We're leaving S.E. Wisconsin on the 3 or 4.Sept. so we'll probably run > amuck of some leaf-peepers. Maybe a few Bugatti's on tour. We haul out > the '53 Studebaker and give them what for! However, our main men Ron > Soave and Jeff Porasik, aka, the drivers, are working stiffs and will be > flying home. I may take my time as there are a lot of trout streams on > the way home! > > TIA! > > Dave W. > 59 :{) > 59 MGA 1500 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/robertduquette at sympatico.ca From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Aug 24 06:37:55 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:37:55 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Return of Son of Wheel Bearings In-Reply-To: <806DBAE882C44A8FB0FDE290F6299C25@user8634b3d69b> References: <775E77B4B8D34E75BCB63F0773DE284A@Home>, , <806DBAE882C44A8FB0FDE290F6299C25@user8634b3d69b> Message-ID: I'm not so sure about that! I frequently see 2 balls in a sock hanging from the underside of pickups, jeeps and like vehicles. Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > From: grday at btinternet.com > > Can't be the same. There are 2 balls missing. Only 1 sock goes. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dean Hedin" > > > The two missing balls go to the same place where the lost socks go in the > > dryer. > > > > It's the same sort of weird quantum mechanical rotational thingy going on. > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > I opened up the other wheel assembly today, the one that was a little > > loose > > but working just fine. First, the outer half of the outer race was > > broken > > off and fell out with the washer. Then I noticed that two of the balls > > were > > simply gone, not even any pieces lying around that I could find. > > > > But it was working just fine. From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Aug 24 07:36:51 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:36:51 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: References: <56070.184.205.232.216.1282625992.squirrel@wm.wi.net>, Message-ID: So, it starts in St. John's. Google maps seems to agree with me. You may be travelling a bit faster on the 401. You may also save tolls. I'm not sure how many of your roads have tolls http://preview.tinyurl.com/3xmq9se I'm curious though. When google says 2 days and 4 hours ... is that non-stop? Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca > > I think you're on the wrong side of the border ..., but don't confuse me with > someone who knows much about long distance travelling. > Depending on where in Wisconsin you're starting from, wouldn't it make more > sense to go north on one or the other sides of that lake and either take the > 17 around Sault Ste Marie to the 401; or cross at Detroit and take the 401 and > boogie on to Montreal and then take the 40 to Quebec city ( and then I'm > really lost how to get anywhere from there :) ). Don't go through Toronto at > rush hour though. If you take the 20 instead of the 40 it looks like you > would end up around the end of hwy 2. Taking the 40 avoids the Champlain > bridge in Montreal though, which I understand is under construction and it is > also another place to avoid during rush hour. > > > Robert Duquette > > > Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:59:52 -0500 > > > > Thought I'd pick the brains of the easterners or anyone who has traveled > > "Up East". > > > > So, we have this little trip coming up from Wisconsin to Newfoundland for > > the Targa. We'll take I-90 all the way to Albany. > > > > The question is: What's the best way to I-95? > > We need the quickest route eastbound as we have an appointment with the > > ferry out of Sydney. Our present options are: > > > > 1. I-90 to Worchester MA to 290 and then 495 or, > > > > 2. Hwy 7 out of Schenectady NY to Bennington VT, Hwy 9 to Concord NH, and > > Hwy 4 to Portsmouth NH and I-95. > > > > On the way back we can wind (great LBC roads!) our way on Hwy 2 from > > Bangor to I-91 to Lebanon and cut over to Rutland, Glen Falls, and Albany. > > > > We will have an RV pulling an enclosed trailer and a Ford Escape. Any of > > those roads too steep or twisty for the RV and trailer? > > > > Any ideas are gratefully received. Beauty, eh? > > > > We're leaving S.E. Wisconsin on the 3 or 4.Sept. so we'll probably run > > amuck of some leaf-peepers. Maybe a few Bugatti's on tour. We haul out > > the '53 Studebaker and give them what for! However, our main men Ron > > Soave and Jeff Porasik, aka, the drivers, are working stiffs and will be > > flying home. I may take my time as there are a lot of trout streams on > > the way home! > > > > TIA! > > > > Dave W. > > 59 :{) > > 59 MGA 1500 From haynes386 at netzero.net Tue Aug 24 08:04:54 2010 From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:04:54 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal Message-ID: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com> I just bought a bonnet seal from Sports & Classics for Chips (the'58)and installed it in the cowl channel last night with the V-groove upwards. When I close the bonnet, it's WAY too tall (~3/8" above the cowl). I remember someone had this issue last year, so I thought that I'd ask the pertinent questions-1) Did I install this wrong? and 2) How much needs to come off the backside of the seal to fit correctly? Mark Haynes HAN6L12779 HAN5L8016 ____________________________________________________________ Obama Urges Homeowners to Refinance If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c73d1de7ddd681c62fst03duc From tequila.brad at gmail.com Tue Aug 24 08:42:30 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:42:30 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Return of Son of Wheel Bearings In-Reply-To: References: <775E77B4B8D34E75BCB63F0773DE284A@Home> <806DBAE882C44A8FB0FDE290F6299C25@user8634b3d69b> Message-ID: I've frequently thought about mounting some under the Sprite. Though they would be more fitting on the 142 mph Drag Sprite!! On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 7:37 AM, Robert Duquette < robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote: > I'm not so sure about that! I frequently see 2 balls in a sock hanging > from > the underside of pickups, jeeps and like vehicles. > > Robert Duquette > > Ottawa ON Canada > > > From: grday at btinternet.com > > > > Can't be the same. There are 2 balls missing. Only 1 sock goes. > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Dean Hedin" > > > > > The two missing balls go to the same place where the lost socks go in > the > > > dryer. > > > > > > It's the same sort of weird quantum mechanical rotational thingy going > on. > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > > > I opened up the other wheel assembly today, the one that was a little > > > loose > > > but working just fine. First, the outer half of the outer race was > > > broken > > > off and fell out with the washer. Then I noticed that two of the balls > > > were > > > simply gone, not even any pieces lying around that I could find. > > > > > > But it was working just fine. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From bmwwxman at gmail.com Tue Aug 24 08:53:15 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:53:15 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: References: <56070.184.205.232.216.1282625992.squirrel@wm.wi.net> Message-ID: Having made that trip several times on motorcycle I agree with RD. Definitely go on the Canadian side. Grab the ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon then I-96 to I-69. Cross at Sarnia and pick up 402 to 401. There is a reasonable north bypass of 401 around Toronto. Pick up Hwy 20 at Montreal (but avoid rush hour there). That puts you on the south side of the St Lawerance then Hwy 2 all the way to Moncton and then 104 and 105 out onto the Cape Breton Penn. where you catch the ferry across to Newfoundland. I'd book those ferrys in advance! Sometimes you can be left standing in line at the docks for long periods of time. Cheers!! Jim On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 8:36 AM, Robert Duquette < robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote: > So, it starts in St. John's. > Google maps seems to agree with me. You may be travelling a bit faster on > the > 401. You may also save tolls. I'm not sure how many of your roads have > tolls > http://preview.tinyurl.com/3xmq9se > I'm curious though. When google says 2 days and 4 hours ... is that > non-stop? > > Robert Duquette > > Ottawa ON Canada > > > From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca > > > > I think you're on the wrong side of the border ..., but don't confuse me > with > > someone who knows much about long distance travelling. > > Depending on where in Wisconsin you're starting from, wouldn't it make > more > > sense to go north on one or the other sides of that lake and either take > the > > 17 around Sault Ste Marie to the 401; or cross at Detroit and take the > 401 > and > > boogie on to Montreal and then take the 40 to Quebec city ( and then I'm > > really lost how to get anywhere from there :) ). Don't go through > Toronto > at > > rush hour though. If you take the 20 instead of the 40 it looks like you > > would end up around the end of hwy 2. Taking the 40 avoids the Champlain > > bridge in Montreal though, which I understand is under construction and > it > is > > also another place to avoid during rush hour. > > > > > > Robert Duquette > > > > > Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:59:52 -0500 > > > > > > Thought I'd pick the brains of the easterners or anyone who has > traveled > > > "Up East". > > > > > > So, we have this little trip coming up from Wisconsin to Newfoundland > for > > > the Targa. We'll take I-90 all the way to Albany. > > > > > > The question is: What's the best way to I-95? > > > We need the quickest route eastbound as we have an appointment with the > > > ferry out of Sydney. Our present options are: > > > > > > 1. I-90 to Worchester MA to 290 and then 495 or, > > > > > > 2. Hwy 7 out of Schenectady NY to Bennington VT, Hwy 9 to Concord NH, > and > > > Hwy 4 to Portsmouth NH and I-95. > > > > > > On the way back we can wind (great LBC roads!) our way on Hwy 2 from > > > Bangor to I-91 to Lebanon and cut over to Rutland, Glen Falls, and > Albany. > > > > > > We will have an RV pulling an enclosed trailer and a Ford Escape. Any > of > > > those roads too steep or twisty for the RV and trailer? > > > > > > Any ideas are gratefully received. Beauty, eh? > > > > > > We're leaving S.E. Wisconsin on the 3 or 4.Sept. so we'll probably run > > > amuck of some leaf-peepers. Maybe a few Bugatti's on tour. We haul > out > > > the '53 Studebaker and give them what for! However, our main men Ron > > > Soave and Jeff Porasik, aka, the drivers, are working stiffs and will > be > > > flying home. I may take my time as there are a lot of trout streams on > > > the way home! > > > > > > TIA! > > > > > > Dave W. > > > 59 :{) > > > 59 MGA 1500 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From g.h.higgins at gmail.com Tue Aug 24 09:33:37 2010 From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:33:37 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia References: <56070.184.205.232.216.1282625992.squirrel@wm.wi.net> Message-ID: <9FF5C7786EDB4982A3DB215131273223@Inspiron> Hi Dave, I have a route for you, there is just one road toll in Nova Scotia which is $3.00. There are some great roads with beautiful scenery, and you will see a nice part of Canada, we call it going down east, when traveling to the east coast. As Robert D. mentioned you could cross at Port Huron as well, again no tolls until you reach Nova Scotia which is $3.00 as I mentioned. If you are traveling on I-90 east when you get to Syracuse take I-81 north, you will cross at the Ivy Lee bridge into Canada. Take the Trans Canada Highway 401 east to Montreal, where it changes to highway 20, that will take you thru Montreal, you will be traveling on the southside of the St. Lawrence River, great view. Take highway 20 to Riviere du Loup, make a right turn on Route 185/ highway 2 which is the Trans Canada, that will take you thru New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, where Trans Canada Highway 2 changes to 104, then 105 that will take you to the North Sydney Ferry Terminal. If you are travel to Port aux Basques from North Sydney, the ferry ride is 5 hours, if going to Argentia the ride is 16-18 hours, live music and beer are served on the ferry ride over. There is a place called Norris Arm which is on the Trans Canada highway, this place is about 10 miles east of Grand Falls-Windsor, there is some of the best salmon fishing in the world at this place. If you bring Mrs. W. with you, take her by ferry to Saint-Pierre Miquelon, it is part of France, a mini French holiday!! Be sure to visit Blow Me Down Provincial Park, a nice place called Dildo, don't miss Placentia while you are in the area. One of the rest stops on the Targa Rally is a place called Leading Tickles, there is a camp ground there with a million dollar view of the ocean. There are 500.000 people living in Newfoundland and 500.000 moose, it is very dangerous driving at dawn or dusk, lots of moose on the roads. Have a great trip. Greg Higgins Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 12:59 AM Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia > Thought I'd pick the brains of the easterners or anyone who has traveled > "Up East". > > So, we have this little trip coming up from Wisconsin to Newfoundland for > the Targa. We'll take I-90 all the way to Albany. > > The question is: What's the best way to I-95? > We need the quickest route eastbound as we have an appointment with the > ferry out of Sydney. Our present options are: > > 1. I-90 to Worchester MA to 290 and then 495 or, > > 2. Hwy 7 out of Schenectady NY to Bennington VT, Hwy 9 to Concord NH, and > Hwy 4 to Portsmouth NH and I-95. > > On the way back we can wind (great LBC roads!) our way on Hwy 2 from > Bangor to I-91 to Lebanon and cut over to Rutland, Glen Falls, and Albany. > > We will have an RV pulling an enclosed trailer and a Ford Escape. Any of > those roads too steep or twisty for the RV and trailer? > > Any ideas are gratefully received. Beauty, eh? > > We're leaving S.E. Wisconsin on the 3 or 4.Sept. so we'll probably run > amuck of some leaf-peepers. Maybe a few Bugatti's on tour. We haul out > the '53 Studebaker and give them what for! However, our main men Ron > Soave and Jeff Porasik, aka, the drivers, are working stiffs and will be > flying home. I may take my time as there are a lot of trout streams on > the way home! > > TIA! > > Dave W. > 59 :{) > 59 MGA 1500 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/higgs6 at cogeco.ca From peter at nosimport.com Tue Aug 24 09:41:07 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:41:07 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Front porch, black Porsche... Message-ID: <201008240841689.SM03956@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> For sale near Madison Wisconsin.... 1986 911 Carrera Cabriolet (isn't there a Cherman vord for cabriolet?) Posted at $18,000. Very pretty in the picture hanging on our board. Call Scott at (608) 432-1653 Peter C. ( I know nutting more) From spritenut at comcast.net Tue Aug 24 09:50:20 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:50:20 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal In-Reply-To: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com> References: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <4C73EA3C.8060208@comcast.net> On 8/24/2010 10:04 AM, Mark Haynes wrote: > I just bought a bonnet seal from Sports& Classics for Chips (the'58)and > installed it in the cowl channel last night with the V-groove upwards. When I > close the bonnet, it's WAY too tall Sometimes if 2 people pull the seal real hard in each direction while some else using a dull flat screwdriver taps it down fully into the channel it might work. Cut off any excess on the side. And when that fails, a piece hose sliced in half works. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From montpaul at msn.com Tue Aug 24 09:59:32 2010 From: montpaul at msn.com (PAUL SHERMAN) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:59:32 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal In-Reply-To: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com> References: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: You may need to stretch it length wise (if possible) to make it thinner. I have a new seal myself (another supplier) and will watch for suggestions Paul > From: haynes386 at netzero.net > Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:04:54 +0000 > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal > > I just bought a bonnet seal from Sports & Classics for Chips (the'58)and > installed it in the cowl channel last night with the V-groove upwards. When I > close the bonnet, it's WAY too tall (~3/8" above the cowl). I remember someone > had this issue last year, so I thought that I'd ask the pertinent questions-1) > Did I install this wrong? and 2) How much needs to come off the backside of > the seal to fit correctly? > > > Mark Haynes > HAN6L12779 > HAN5L8016 > > ____________________________________________________________ > Obama Urges Homeowners to Refinance > If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program > http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c73d1de7ddd681c62fst03duc > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/montpaul at msn.com From an5.sprite at gmail.com Tue Aug 24 10:33:50 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:33:50 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal In-Reply-To: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com> References: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: I had the same problem, plus the seal I bought was way too stiff. Ended up not using it and buying a universal fit weather strip that was flat on the bottom with double stick tape and had a hollow foam 1/2 circle on top. Steve Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Mark Haynes" Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:04:54 To: Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal I just bought a bonnet seal from Sports & Classics for Chips (the'58)and installed it in the cowl channel last night with the V-groove upwards. When I close the bonnet, it's WAY too tall (~3/8" above the cowl). I remember someone had this issue last year, so I thought that I'd ask the pertinent questions-1) Did I install this wrong? and 2) How much needs to come off the backside of the seal to fit correctly? Mark Haynes HAN6L12779 HAN5L8016 ____________________________________________________________ Obama Urges Homeowners to Refinance If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c73d1de7ddd681c62fst03duc _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From mdrowe at optonline.net Tue Aug 24 10:53:24 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:53:24 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal In-Reply-To: <4C73EA3C.8060208@comcast.net> References: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com> <4C73EA3C.8060208@comcast.net> Message-ID: <0F50834CEDC1447E80F9F8D40371495B@Home> I got one from McGregor that dropped right into my '74 groove only finger tight. If anything, it is a little too low for my fiberglass bonnet. It might be right for a steel bonnet. I have not checked the difference between the '74 and '60 grooves. Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget '60 Sprite kit Long Island, NY From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Tue Aug 24 10:58:15 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:58:15 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal In-Reply-To: References: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <11055917-3761-4670-8226-ADC7B71939F8@comcast.net> I have had two seals from different suppliers and neither was the right height and I am not willing to take the time to trim 3/8 inch off the bottom of the seal. No seal for me! Lester On Aug 24, 2010, at 10:59 AM, PAUL SHERMAN wrote: > You may need to stretch it length wise (if possible) to make it > thinner. I > have a new seal myself (another supplier) and will watch for > suggestions > Paul > >> From: haynes386 at netzero.net >> Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:04:54 +0000 >> To: spridgets at autox.team.net >> Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal >> >> I just bought a bonnet seal from Sports & Classics for Chips >> (the'58)and >> installed it in the cowl channel last night with the V-groove >> upwards. When > I >> close the bonnet, it's WAY too tall (~3/8" above the cowl). I >> remember > someone >> had this issue last year, so I thought that I'd ask the pertinent > questions-1) >> Did I install this wrong? and 2) How much needs to come off the >> backside of >> the seal to fit correctly? >> >> >> Mark Haynes >> HAN6L12779 >> HAN5L8016 >> >> ____________________________________________________________ >> Obama Urges Homeowners to Refinance >> If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program >> http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/ >> TGL3231/4c73d1de7ddd681c62fst03duc >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/montpaul at msn.com > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From mdrowe at optonline.net Tue Aug 24 11:00:31 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:00:31 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Return of Son of Wheel Bearings In-Reply-To: <775E77B4B8D34E75BCB63F0773DE284A@Home> References: <775E77B4B8D34E75BCB63F0773DE284A@Home> Message-ID: I can't believe that this crew would let me drive missing two balls without commenting. How much bigger opening do you need? Michael Rowe From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Aug 24 11:28:08 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:28:08 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal In-Reply-To: <20100824172124.677A818764F@autox.team.net> References: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com>, <20100824172124.677A818764F@autox.team.net> Message-ID: I'm just curious ... Has anyone tried MacGregor's seal? If so, how did it fit? http://preview.tinyurl.com/2b3jdly Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > From: an5.sprite at gmail.com > I had the same problem, plus the seal I bought was way too stiff. Ended up not using it and buying a universal fit weather strip that was flat on the bottom with double stick tape and had a hollow foam 1/2 circle on top. > > Steve > -----Original Message----- > From: "Mark Haynes" > > I just bought a bonnet seal from Sports & Classics for Chips (the'58)and > installed it in the cowl channel last night with the V-groove upwards. When I > close the bonnet, it's WAY too tall (~3/8" above the cowl). I remember someone > had this issue last year, so I thought that I'd ask the pertinent questions-1) > Did I install this wrong? and 2) How much needs to come off the backside of > the seal to fit correctly? > > > Mark Haynes > HAN6L12779 > HAN5L8016 From kevinv1275 at gmail.com Tue Aug 24 12:01:20 2010 From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:01:20 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal In-Reply-To: <4C73EA3C.8060208@comcast.net> References: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com> <4C73EA3C.8060208@comcast.net> Message-ID: On Aug 24, 2010, at 11:50 AM, Frank Clarici wrote: > > And when that fails, a piece hose sliced in half works. I used a piece of weather-strip I got at the U-Pull-It yard (from a Chrysler Mini-van sliding door, I think). Worked great ;) This was on a 74 Midget with a Bugeye front end. Kevin V. From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Aug 24 12:05:19 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:05:19 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Return of Son of Wheel Bearings In-Reply-To: References: <775E77B4B8D34E75BCB63F0773DE284A@Home>, Message-ID: We were kinda confused. You seemed to think that you lost "2 of" your balls ... ;) Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > > I can't believe that this crew would let me drive missing two balls without > commenting. How much bigger opening do you need? > > Michael Rowe > _______________________________________________ From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Tue Aug 24 12:10:45 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:10:45 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Return of Son of Wheel Bearings In-Reply-To: References: <775E77B4B8D34E75BCB63F0773DE284A@Home> Message-ID: When there is no challenge to it there's no sport! Lester .. actually there are about a hundred emails going and we just left your name out.. ;-) On Aug 24, 2010, at 12:00 PM, Michael Rowe wrote: > I can't believe that this crew would let me drive missing two balls > without commenting. How much bigger opening do you need? > > Michael Rowe _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From pfeilmat at me.com Tue Aug 24 12:39:36 2010 From: pfeilmat at me.com (Matthew Pfeil) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:39:36 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Return of Son of Wheel Bearings In-Reply-To: References: <775E77B4B8D34E75BCB63F0773DE284A@Home> Message-ID: Sent from my iPod On Aug 24, 2010, at 10:00 AM, Michael Rowe wrote: > I can't believe that this crew would let me drive missing two balls without commenting. How much bigger opening do you need? > > Michael Rowe _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/pfeilmat at me.com From pfeilmat at me.com Tue Aug 24 12:42:30 2010 From: pfeilmat at me.com (Matthew Pfeil) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:42:30 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Return of Son of Wheel Bearings In-Reply-To: References: <775E77B4B8D34E75BCB63F0773DE284A@Home> Message-ID: <75A1C4A0-D57C-4F5D-9DB3-0DD1137C3675@me.com> Since we all bought MGs at some time, we need pictures and someone to describe what they are. All that brake cleaner and other arisols that we have inhaled have slowed us measurably. Matt P Sent from my iPod On Aug 24, 2010, at 10:00 AM, Michael Rowe wrote: > I can't believe that this crew would let me drive missing two balls without commenting. How much bigger opening do you need? > > Michael Rowe _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/pfeilmat at me.com From montpaul at msn.com Tue Aug 24 12:52:03 2010 From: montpaul at msn.com (PAUL SHERMAN) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:52:03 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal In-Reply-To: References: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com>, , <20100824172124.677A818764F@autox.team.net>, Message-ID: That is the seal that I just purchased and should get to it any day. The one I have was from Moss I think, a real pain in the ass. Hate to pull it out but will. Paul > From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:28:08 +0000 > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal > > I'm just curious ... > Has anyone tried MacGregor's seal? If so, how did it fit? > http://preview.tinyurl.com/2b3jdly > > Robert Duquette > Ottawa ON Canada > > > > From: an5.sprite at gmail.com > > > I had the same problem, plus the seal I bought was way too stiff. Ended up > not using it and buying a universal fit weather strip that was flat on the > bottom with double stick tape and had a hollow foam 1/2 circle on top. > > > > Steve > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "Mark Haynes" > > > > I just bought a bonnet seal from Sports & Classics for Chips (the'58)and > > installed it in the cowl channel last night with the V-groove upwards. When > I > > close the bonnet, it's WAY too tall (~3/8" above the cowl). I remember > someone > > had this issue last year, so I thought that I'd ask the pertinent > questions-1) > > Did I install this wrong? and 2) How much needs to come off the backside of > > the seal to fit correctly? > > > > > > Mark Haynes > > HAN6L12779 > > HAN5L8016 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/montpaul at msn.com From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Tue Aug 24 13:01:53 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:01:53 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal In-Reply-To: References: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com>, <20100824172124.677A818764F@autox.team.net> Message-ID: That was one of the two I tried.. Moss and MacGregor's.. can't tell 'em apart and they both have the same fit. Lester On Aug 24, 2010, at 12:28 PM, Robert Duquette wrote: > I'm just curious ... > Has anyone tried MacGregor's seal? If so, how did it fit? > http://preview.tinyurl.com/2b3jdly > > Robert Duquette > Ottawa ON Canada > > >> From: an5.sprite at gmail.com > >> I had the same problem, plus the seal I bought was way too stiff. >> Ended up > not using it and buying a universal fit weather strip that was flat > on the > bottom with double stick tape and had a hollow foam 1/2 circle on top. >> >> Steve > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: "Mark Haynes" >> >> I just bought a bonnet seal from Sports & Classics for Chips >> (the'58)and >> installed it in the cowl channel last night with the V-groove >> upwards. When > I >> close the bonnet, it's WAY too tall (~3/8" above the cowl). I >> remember > someone >> had this issue last year, so I thought that I'd ask the pertinent > questions-1) >> Did I install this wrong? and 2) How much needs to come off the >> backside of >> the seal to fit correctly? >> >> >> Mark Haynes >> HAN6L12779 >> HAN5L8016 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net Tue Aug 24 13:13:58 2010 From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:13:58 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars In-Reply-To: <900434.94950.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <988205082.453727.1282677238583.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> pics 38 and 40 why???? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Soave" To: spridgets at autox.team.net, "Lee Fox" Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 5:29:10 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Microcars I only had to drive 35 miles or so, but it was a really nice show. Thanks for all the pix - I only got a few - --- On Mon, 8/23/10, Lee Fox wrote: > From: Lee Fox > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Microcars > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Date: Monday, August 23, 2010, 9:42 AM > A friend and I drove from St. Louis > to Chicago for this show on Saturday. Wow! What an > unbelievable collection of strange and wonderful cars. Makes > our Spridgets look downright huge in comparison. > > Here's a link to some 300 unedited snapshots I took of the > show and the nearby Geneva (IL) Concourse de Elegance show > before the batteries in the camera died. Enjoy. > > Lee > > http://picasaweb.google.com/1979midget/MicroCars2010?authkey=Gv1sRgCLWchLuJjv z3xAE&feat=directlink > > On 8/21/2010 10:19 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net > wrote: > > Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:47:57 -0700 (PDT) > > From: Ron Soave > > Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars - the video > > To: Spridgets > > Message-ID:<54663.27548.qm at web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > > > http://news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/video-essay-micro-cars-travel-histori c-route-66-21497733 > > > > Ron > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/soavero at yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net From hmortada at aol.com Tue Aug 24 14:03:16 2010 From: hmortada at aol.com (H & T Mortada) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:03:16 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Help with Windscreen Message-ID: <8CD11DE86B0AA62-9D0-FB6@webmail-m036.sysops.aol.com> Hey Spridgetsers, need suggestion on how to put back the windscreen and frame back on the body. The new seal I put on it is making it hard to put back on! Any suggestion (s) or advise (s) is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Hadi Mortada, Ottawa, Canada 79 Midget! From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Tue Aug 24 14:18:55 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:18:55 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell web site and blog Message-ID: <24a8c.7b4c37b3.39a5832f@aol.com> Hi list, Speedwell had their website hacked so now they have new one with a blog on it. www.speedwellengineering.com regards Weslake-Monza 1330 From healeyrick at yahoo.com Tue Aug 24 14:28:47 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:28:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: <9FF5C7786EDB4982A3DB215131273223@Inspiron> Message-ID: <303344.39963.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Don't let Greg fool you, the most dangerous thing in Newfoundland isn't the moose ... it's the Screech! Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Tue, 8/24/10, Greg Higgins wrote: From: Greg Higgins Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia To: dwoerpel at wi.net, spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 11:33 AM There are 500.000 people living in Newfoundland and 500.000 moose, it is very dangerous driving at dawn or dusk, lots of moose on the roads. Have a great trip. Greg Higgins Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 12:59 AM Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia > Thought I'd pick the brains of the easterners or anyone who has traveled > "Up East". > > So, we have this little trip coming up from Wisconsin to Newfoundland for > the Targa. We'll take I-90 all the way to Albany. > > The question is: What's the best way to I-95? > We need the quickest route eastbound as we have an appointment with the > ferry out of Sydney. Our present options are: > > 1. I-90 to Worchester MA to 290 and then 495 or, > > 2. Hwy 7 out of Schenectady NY to Bennington VT, Hwy 9 to Concord NH, and > Hwy 4 to Portsmouth NH and I-95. > > On the way back we can wind (great LBC roads!) our way on Hwy 2 from > Bangor to I-91 to Lebanon and cut over to Rutland, Glen Falls, and Albany. > > We will have an RV pulling an enclosed trailer and a Ford Escape. Any of > those roads too steep or twisty for the RV and trailer? > > Any ideas are gratefully received. Beauty, eh? > > We're leaving S.E. Wisconsin on the 3 or 4.Sept. so we'll probably run > amuck of some leaf-peepers. Maybe a few Bugatti's on tour. We haul out > the '53 Studebaker and give them what for! However, our main men Ron > Soave and Jeff Porasik, aka, the drivers, are working stiffs and will be > flying home. I may take my time as there are a lot of trout streams on > the way home! > > TIA! > > Dave W. > 59 :{) > 59 MGA 1500 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/higgs6 at cogeco.ca Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Aug 24 15:04:54 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:04:54 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal In-Reply-To: References: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com>, , <20100824172124.677A818764F@autox.team.net>, , Message-ID: Hmmm! Maybe your car has shrunken then? :) Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > > That was one of the two I tried.. Moss and MacGregor's.. can't tell > 'em apart and they both have the same fit. > > Lester > > > On Aug 24, 2010, at 12:28 PM, Robert Duquette wrote: > > > I'm just curious ... > > Has anyone tried MacGregor's seal? If so, how did it fit? > > http://preview.tinyurl.com/2b3jdly > > > > Robert Duquette > > Ottawa ON Canada From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Tue Aug 24 15:13:28 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:13:28 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell web site and blog In-Reply-To: <24a8c.7b4c37b3.39a5832f@aol.com> Message-ID: <602407.41577.qm@web38903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Question: Did they stop making some of there products? I do not see there oil pans or a few other products from the past. Vigil --- On Tue, 8/24/10, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote: From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell web site and blog To: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 1:18 PM Hi list, Speedwell had their website hacked so now they have new one with a blog on it. www.speedwellengineering.com regards Weslake-Monza 1330 Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Aug 24 15:16:26 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:16:26 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: <303344.39963.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <9FF5C7786EDB4982A3DB215131273223@Inspiron>, <303344.39963.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: But ... around that time of year, the moose are on screech. Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > From: healeyrick at yahoo.com > > Don't let Greg fool you, the most dangerous thing in Newfoundland isn't the > moose ... it's the Screech! > > Rick > > > There are 500.000 people living in Newfoundland and 500.000 moose, it is very > dangerous driving at dawn or dusk, lots of moose on the roads. > > Have a great trip. > > Greg Higgins > Canada From 72spridget at gmail.com Tue Aug 24 15:26:22 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:26:22 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars In-Reply-To: <988205082.453727.1282677238583.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <900434.94950.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <988205082.453727.1282677238583.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: > pics 38 and 40 why???? If you are referring to Dino's stretch limo MGB, the reason is that Dino had an MGB and someone viciously rearended it, totalling the car. A customer of his had another MGB and someone installed new fuel lines in it and botched the job, leading to a massive engine fire which totalled that car. Dino then did a very good job of creating this limo, complete with tiny TV console and wet bar stocked with airline liquor bottles. He did a good job and the car works well. Two MGBs that woulda gone to the crusher wound up entertaining many people at car shows AND on the road. Where is the complaint? David L From bmwwxman at gmail.com Tue Aug 24 15:36:03 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:36:03 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Help with Windscreen In-Reply-To: <8CD11DE86B0AA62-9D0-FB6@webmail-m036.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CD11DE86B0AA62-9D0-FB6@webmail-m036.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Go to the nearest zoo and hire two gorillas. Seriously... I did mine once by putting about 6 motorcycle tie downs around various parts of the body shell and cinching them up. If I remember right, I put the lower bolt in on one side and then wrestled the other side down using the tie downs and a large punch as a pry in one of the two holes on the other side. Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 3:03 PM, H & T Mortada wrote: > Hey Spridgetsers, > need suggestion on how to put back the windscreen and frame back on the > body. > The new seal I put on it is making it hard to put back on! > Any suggestion (s) or advise (s) is greatly appreciated. > Thanks, > Hadi Mortada, > Ottawa, Canada > 79 Midget! From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Tue Aug 24 15:46:13 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:46:13 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: <303344.39963.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <303344.39963.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: -------------------------------------------------- From: "HealeyRick" Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 3:28 PM To: ; ; "Greg Higgins" Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia Don't let Greg fool you, the most dangerous thing in Newfoundland isn't the moose ... it's the Screech! Rick ************************ A Screech? Is that what a moose does when a Canadian catches one? Must be those long cold winters. ED From spritenut at comcast.net Tue Aug 24 15:49:10 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:49:10 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Help with Windscreen In-Reply-To: <8CD11DE86B0AA62-9D0-FB6@webmail-m036.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CD11DE86B0AA62-9D0-FB6@webmail-m036.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <4C743E56.8070309@comcast.net> On 8/24/2010 4:03 PM, H & T Mortada wrote: > Hey Spridgetsers, > need suggestion on how to put back the windscreen and frame back on the body. > The new seal I put on it is making it hard to put back on! > Any suggestion (s) or advise (s) is greatly appreciated. Crude but effective........... A block of wood, a bottle jack, and the ceiling. Jack the windshield down from the ceiling to squish the seals. Or find a few big guys to sit, push, pull, down on it as you bolt it on. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Tue Aug 24 16:07:36 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:07:36 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC -- Just a few giggles Message-ID: <23BBB71E67D145E09F69F12A623DCEA1@HomePC> If you are a big fan of Fox "News", you probably ought to pass on this one. http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-august-23-2010/the-parent-company-trap From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Tue Aug 24 16:12:29 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:12:29 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Microcars In-Reply-To: References: <900434.94950.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com><988205082.453727.1282677238583.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <80D41CE17CC043768906F3CA53D5065A@HomePC> Yeah! This would be a great limo for a wedding of two midgets! Er, make that two dwarfs. LAD -------------------------------------------------- From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 4:26 PM To: Cc: Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Microcars > pics 38 and 40 why???? If you are referring to Dino's stretch limo MGB, the reason is that Dino had an MGB and someone viciously rearended it, totalling the car. A customer of his had another MGB and someone installed new fuel lines in it and botched the job, leading to a massive engine fire which totalled that car. Dino then did a very good job of creating this limo, complete with tiny TV console and wet bar stocked with airline liquor bottles. He did a good job and the car works well. Two MGBs that woulda gone to the crusher wound up entertaining many people at car shows AND on the road. Where is the complaint? David L Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ladaniels at sbcglobal.net From healeyrick at yahoo.com Tue Aug 24 16:29:46 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:29:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <61452.61288.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com> >From wikipedia: " Newfoundland Screech is a particularly strong liquor, sold in Newfoundland and originally imported from Jamaica, which enjoys fame in many parts of Canada. In the United States, it is available for sale in the three most northeastern states - that is, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.Screech is manufactured in a process very similar to that of most rums: fermentation, distillation, aging and blending of sugarcane. Screeching someone visiting Newfoundland for the first time is a longtime custom of many older bars in Newfoundland, in which the person is to drink a shot of screech, kiss a codfish on the mouth, and answer the question "Is ye an honourary Newfoundlander?" with the phrase "Indeed I is me ol' cock, and long may your big jib draw." After completing these tasks, they receive an official 'Screecher' certificate." Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Tue, 8/24/10, Larry Daniels wrote: From: Larry Daniels Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia To: "HealeyRick" , spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 5:46 PM A Screech? Is that what a moose does when a Canadian catches one? Must be those long cold winters. ED From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Aug 24 16:42:25 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:42:25 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: References: <303344.39963.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com>, Message-ID: Just in case you really don't know: http://www.screechrum.com/ Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net > > A Screech? Is that what a moose does when a Canadian catches one? > > Must be those long cold winters. > > ED From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net Tue Aug 24 16:44:37 2010 From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:44:37 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: <61452.61288.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <61452.61288.qm@web51408.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Ok, Rick. They drink alcohol until they feel like kissing animals on the mouth and then refer to their enablers as "me ol' cock". I'm not quite sure how this is better than what they do to a moose when they catch one. And I don't even want to know what "long may your big jib draw" means! ;-) ;-) LAD From: HealeyRick Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 5:29 PM To: spridgets at autox.team.net ; Larry Daniels Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia From wikipedia: " Newfoundland Screech is a particularly strong liquor, sold in Newfoundland and originally imported from Jamaica, which enjoys fame in many parts of Canada. In the United States, it is available for sale in the three most northeastern states - that is, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.Screech is manufactured in a process very similar to that of most rums: fermentation, distillation, aging and blending of sugarcane. Screeching someone visiting Newfoundland for the first time is a longtime custom of many older bars in Newfoundland, in which the person is to drink a shot of screech, kiss a codfish on the mouth, and answer the question "Is ye an honourary Newfoundlander?" with the phrase "Indeed I is me ol' cock, and long may your big jib draw." After completing these tasks, they receive an official 'Screecher' certificate." Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Tue, 8/24/10, Larry Daniels wrote: From: Larry Daniels Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia To: "HealeyRick" , spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 5:46 PM A Screech? Is that what a moose does when a Canadian catches one? Must be those long cold winters. ED From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Aug 24 16:45:17 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:45:17 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Help with Windscreen In-Reply-To: <4C743E56.8070309@comcast.net> References: <8CD11DE86B0AA62-9D0-FB6@webmail-m036.sysops.aol.com>, <4C743E56.8070309@comcast.net> Message-ID: At first I misread that as "a bottle of Jack" ... > A block of wood, a bottle jack, and the ceiling. > Jack the windshield down from the ceiling to squish the seals. > Or find a few big guys to sit, push, pull, down on it as you bolt it on. > > -- > Frank Clarici > Toms River, NJ From tequila.brad at gmail.com Tue Aug 24 17:24:22 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:24:22 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC -- Just a few giggles In-Reply-To: <23BBB71E67D145E09F69F12A623DCEA1@HomePC> References: <23BBB71E67D145E09F69F12A623DCEA1@HomePC> Message-ID: So, Fox gets a major shareholder, that is going to use their clout, to shut up the voice that is FOX. Like it or not, at least they had the freedom to say what they wanted. Now, it appears that their new OWNER, will silence them. Did you ever see the clip of George Carlin speaking of the countries OWNERS? You should look that one up. On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 5:07 PM, Larry Daniels wrote: > If you are a big fan of Fox "News", you probably ought to pass on this one. > > > > > http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-august-23-2010/the-parent-company-trap > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From kentmclean at comcast.net Tue Aug 24 18:49:01 2010 From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:49:01 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C74687D.1020903@comcast.net> dwoerpel wrote: > The question is: What's the best way to I-95? > We need the quickest route eastbound as we have an appointment with the > ferry out of Sydney. Our present options are: > > 1. I-90 to Worchester MA to 290 and then 495 or, > > 2. Hwy 7 out of Schenectady NY to Bennington VT, Hwy 9 to Concord NH, and > Hwy 4 to Portsmouth NH and I-95. I just took a job in Malta NY, a bit north of Albany. On weekends I commute home to Concord NH, so I have some experience. :( If you were in a Spridget, you'd definitely want NY-7 to VT-9 to NH-9. But you're not, so don't. VT-9 is hilly (I'd say "mountainous", but they're not like the mountains in Colorado). Tight twisty turns, lots of ups and downs, not enough truck lanes going uphill, only 3 "big" towns -- Bennington, Wilmington, and Brattleboro (and Brattleboro doesn't have a traffic light!). The rest is National Forest or sparsely populated. The Spridget was built for it. It's even better on a motorcycle. :) An RV pulling a car? Do yourself (and me) a favor and continue on I-90 East to I-495. If you hit Worcester MA away from rush hour (6-9ish AM, 4-7ish PM), you can take I-290 to shave the corner and save some time. But if you hit it wrong, you'll just hit traffic. For the ride home, look into VT-100, probably picking it up in Waterbury VT south to Wilmington VT, where you can pick up VT-9 W. Enjoy the trip. -- Kent McLean '56 100 BN2 From millerls at ado13.com Tue Aug 24 19:03:03 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:03:03 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Liverpool motor works Message-ID: <379FB3F5-0599-4849-A76D-2251A4B25399@ado13.com> Anybody know anything about a Jerry LaBant at a business called Liverpool Motor Works? Seems to be located in Liverpool Pa. I found a phone number but it is just a machine and he has not returned my calls. Larry Miller From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com Tue Aug 24 19:11:40 2010 From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:11:40 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC, Hamilton West Side All Stars beat Toms River Team!!! Message-ID: Sorry Frank but since Hamilton is just up the road from me I have to tell everyone that your guys didn't do it this year. A fine team but the Hamilton boys had a little more on the ball... I believe that it was 16 - 6 in their game. -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From doug_altman at yahoo.com Tue Aug 24 19:18:22 2010 From: doug_altman at yahoo.com (Doug Altman) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:18:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal In-Reply-To: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com> References: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <141615.84777.qm@web63505.mail.re1.yahoo.com> The seal I bought for mine was too wide and sat on top of the lip of the channel it was supposed to fit into. This made it too tall to fit under the bonnet when closed. I took a utility knife and cut a slit about 1/2 inch deep in the bottom of the seal so the lip of the channel could slide up into it. Came out to the right height in the process. Doug ....o~'o ________________________________ From: Mark Haynes To: spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Tue, August 24, 2010 10:04:54 AM Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal I just bought a bonnet seal from Sports & Classics for Chips (the'58)and installed it in the cowl channel last night with the V-groove upwards. When I close the bonnet, it's WAY too tall (~3/8" above the cowl). I remember someone had this issue last year, so I thought that I'd ask the pertinent questions-1) Did I install this wrong? and 2) How much needs to come off the backside of the seal to fit correctly? Mark Haynes HAN6L12779 HAN5L8016 From soavero at yahoo.com Tue Aug 24 19:41:10 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:41:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <281009.46779.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Just to make it clear - without Dave and his many hours of expertise, this car does not get built. Dave, we cannot thank you enough. With a new job and some other pretty big things, I have been a total brat about this thing and will be seeing the car for the first time on Friday for test day at Blackhawk Farms. I'm dying to drive it sideways with Porasik in the passenger seat. Ron From soavero at yahoo.com Tue Aug 24 19:47:47 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:47:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <277307.6645.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> > Don't let Greg fool you, the most dangerous thing in > Newfoundland isn't the > moose ... it's the Screech! With Jeff and I both rookie navigators in a 3100 pound car going 140 KPH average speed in Newfie neighborhoods during some stages, I beg to differ. Ron From lbc at littlebitcountry.com Tue Aug 24 20:19:08 2010 From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:19:08 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal In-Reply-To: <141615.84777.qm@web63505.mail.re1.yahoo.com> References: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com> <141615.84777.qm@web63505.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <201008250219.o7P2JTlx003694@mail.usimperio.com> There is only one way that I found to install this piece and it takes 2 people. One person on either end, pull then slip it into the channel then cut off excess. Dave At 09:18 PM 8/24/2010, you wrote: >The seal I bought for mine was too wide and sat on top of the lip of the >channel >it was supposed to fit into. This made it too tall to fit under the >bonnet when >closed. I took a utility knife and cut a slit about 1/2 inch >deep in the bottom >of the seal so the lip of the channel could slide up into >it. Came out to the >right height in the process. Doug ....o~'o >________________________________ >From: Mark Haynes >To: >spridgets at autox.team.net >Sent: Tue, August 24, 2010 10:04:54 AM >Subject: >[Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal > >I just bought a bonnet seal from Sports & Classics >for Chips (the'58)and >installed it in the cowl channel last night with the >V-groove upwards. When I >close the bonnet, it's WAY too tall (~3/8" above the >cowl). I remember someone >had this issue last year, so I thought that I'd ask >the pertinent questions-1) >Did I install this wrong? and 2) How much needs to >come off the backside of >the seal to fit correctly? > > >Mark Haynes >HAN6L12779 >HAN5L8016 >_________________ From jackson.skip at yahoo.com Tue Aug 24 20:25:24 2010 From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:25:24 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Indy Brit Car Show Message-ID: <59179.94168.qm@web46411.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Is anyone going to the Indy show this Sunday? I'm going to drive my BE from the west side of Cincinnati to Carmel Ind for the show. Not as complicated as Nova Scotia; just up US 52, then around the city to Carmel. About a three hour drive at 55 mph. Skip J. From dwoerpel at wi.net Tue Aug 24 20:31:37 2010 From: dwoerpel at wi.net (dwoerpel at wi.net) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:31:37 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: <277307.6645.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <277307.6645.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <52149.173.122.40.111.1282703497.squirrel@wm.wi.net> Guess that means we should put brakes on the car. We were trying to save weight. ;-) Dave >> Don't let Greg fool you, the most dangerous thing in >> Newfoundland isn't the >> moose ... it's the Screech! > > With Jeff and I both rookie navigators in a 3100 pound car going 140 KPH > average speed in Newfie neighborhoods during some stages, I beg to differ. > > Ron From spritenut at comcast.net Tue Aug 24 20:58:12 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:58:12 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Liverpool motor works In-Reply-To: <379FB3F5-0599-4849-A76D-2251A4B25399@ado13.com> References: <379FB3F5-0599-4849-A76D-2251A4B25399@ado13.com> Message-ID: <4C7486C4.60305@comcast.net> On 8/24/2010 9:03 PM, Larry & Sandi Miller wrote: > Anybody know anything about a Jerry LaBant at a business called Liverpool > Motor Works? > > Seems to be located in Liverpool Pa. I found a phone number but it is just a > machine and he has not returned my calls. > I know Jerry, he has some really neat Brit stuff. He vents at Carlisle and some local Brit car events. I do not have a number for him but he is on the up & up. I have known him for probably 20 years. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From soavero at yahoo.com Tue Aug 24 21:02:05 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:02:05 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: <52149.173.122.40.111.1282703497.squirrel@wm.wi.net> Message-ID: <653853.89331.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> --- On Tue, 8/24/10, dwoerpel at wi.net wrote: > Guess that means we should put brakes > on the car. We were trying to save > weight. ;-) Go for it - Last track day at BHF there was a call in from the corners saying "Instructor in car #1 black has no brake lights." I just wasn't using them. Ron From millerls at ado13.com Tue Aug 24 21:41:38 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:41:38 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: <653853.89331.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <653853.89331.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Brakes just slow you down. On Aug 24, 2010, at 8:02 PM, Ron Soave wrote: > --- On Tue, 8/24/10, dwoerpel at wi.net wrote: >> Guess that means we should put brakes >> on the car. We were trying to save >> weight. ;-) > > Go for it - Last track day at BHF there was a call in from the corners saying "Instructor in car #1 black has no brake lights." I just wasn't using them. > > Ron From shop at justbrits.com Tue Aug 24 22:49:11 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:49:11 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Targa Newfi info !!! Message-ID: <4C74A0C7.4000305@justbrits.com> << With Jeff and I both rookie navigators in a 3100 pound car going 140 KPH average speed in Newfie neighborhoods during some stages, I beg to differ.>> ABSOLUTELY, 'Hopper !!! It seem to me that you and Dave are pretty much "talking to a brick walls" !!!! SO folks, referenced Mike has done and placed WELL in the "rally" as you will learn from some of the links below !! I would suggest that you DO read the full article in this Link !!: Mike [AH 100S AHX 12] Salter's Blog STARTING with: "Targa Newfoundland 2007 Quest for Gold" One can spend a VERY, VERY long time on his blog and get some SERIOUS 'education' about the man and "The Targa" - !! http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=453 Then there is the 'Official' site for more !!!! The Targa Site: http://www.targanewfoundland.com/ But saved for last is a LARGE selection of videos - various types and from various locations on the actual route - HeeHee. Targa Site Videos: http://www.targanewfoundland.com/multimedia/videos/ Too bad that the time of year is not MUCH later for this subject as I am pretty sure this subject could occupy several weeks, if not MONTHS of 'conversation[s] !!!! LOL !! Enjoy !!! Ed Please visit MY site at: www.justbrits.com [with LOTS of 1st time offers for Listers in the For Sale areas which ARE soon to go to fleabay -:(.] [Including a LOTS of Spridget 'stuff'] From hgmiller3 at qwest.net Wed Aug 25 06:42:41 2010 From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:42:41 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Message-ID: <038001cb4453$022f9c00$068ed400$@net> Check out the Bugeye in this article. http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/woodward-dream-cruise-cars-and-mu ch-rain/?nl=automobiles &emc=wheelsema2 Herb Miller From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 25 07:02:22 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:02:22 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: <281009.46779.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: , <281009.46779.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Video!! We need video! :) Robert > Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:41:10 -0700 > > Just to make it clear - without Dave and his many hours of expertise, this car does not get built. Dave, we cannot thank you enough. With a new job and some other pretty big things, I have been a total brat about this thing and will be seeing the car for the first time on Friday for test day at Blackhawk Farms. I'm dying to drive it sideways with Porasik in the passenger seat. > > Ron From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 25 07:24:09 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:24:09 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia Message-ID: Yes, you'll be worried about people under the influence of Screech and the appearance of moose on or near the track. http://autos.sympatico.ca/photos-videos/1620/funny-road-signs/14 http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2009/11/30/nl-moose-peti tion-201109.htmlorhttp://tinyurl.com/3aju5mdActually, if you drink enough of the Screech to be able to kiss the cod, maybe you won't be worried about anything? ;)( or not for long ... )Robert > > Don't let Greg fool you, the most dangerous thing in > > Newfoundland isn't the > > moose ... it's the Screech! > > With Jeff and I both rookie navigators in a 3100 pound car going 140 KPH average speed in Newfie neighborhoods during some stages, I beg to differ. > > Ron > _______________________________________________ From montpaul at msn.com Wed Aug 25 07:29:04 2010 From: montpaul at msn.com (PAUL SHERMAN) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:29:04 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal In-Reply-To: <201008250219.o7P2JTlx003694@mail.usimperio.com> References: <20100824.080454.9049.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com>, <141615.84777.qm@web63505.mail.re1.yahoo.com>, <201008250219.o7P2JTlx003694@mail.usimperio.com> Message-ID: One man process. This is how I did it; Find the center of the seal. Clamp it to the center of the cove with a C-Clamp and wood blocks as required. Then work on each side seperatly, pulling it down as far as humanly possible. It will stretch. Slow and not very forgiving. It does work. Paul > Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:19:08 -0400 > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal > > There is only one way that I found to install this piece and it takes 2 people. > One person on either end, pull then slip it into the channel then cut > off excess. > > Dave > > > At 09:18 PM 8/24/2010, you wrote: > >The seal I bought for mine was too wide and sat on top of the lip of the > >channel > >it was supposed to fit into. This made it too tall to fit under the > >bonnet when > >closed. I took a utility knife and cut a slit about 1/2 inch > >deep in the bottom > >of the seal so the lip of the channel could slide up into > >it. Came out to the > >right height in the process. Doug ....o~'o > >________________________________ > >From: Mark Haynes > >To: > >spridgets at autox.team.net > >Sent: Tue, August 24, 2010 10:04:54 AM > >Subject: > >[Spridgets] BE Bonnet seal > > > >I just bought a bonnet seal from Sports & Classics > >for Chips (the'58)and > >installed it in the cowl channel last night with the > >V-groove upwards. When I > >close the bonnet, it's WAY too tall (~3/8" above the > >cowl). I remember someone > >had this issue last year, so I thought that I'd ask > >the pertinent questions-1) > >Did I install this wrong? and 2) How much needs to > >come off the backside of > >the seal to fit correctly? > > > > > >Mark Haynes > >HAN6L12779 > >HAN5L8016 > >_________________ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/montpaul at msn.com From soavero at yahoo.com Wed Aug 25 07:42:19 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:42:19 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <899719.97587.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I'm told video went in yesterday(!). I am hoping to make it up to the car THursday night Dave, but it is a longshot. --- On Wed, 8/25/10, Robert Duquette wrote: > Video!! We need video! > :) From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 25 07:49:52 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:49:52 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: <899719.97587.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: , <899719.97587.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: >> I'm dying to drive it sideways with Porasik in the passenger seat. This is the video we need to see!! :) Robert > Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:42:19 -0700 > From: soavero at yahoo.com > > I'm told video went in yesterday(!). I am hoping to make it up to the car THursday night Dave, but it is a longshot. > > --- On Wed, 8/25/10, Robert Duquette wrote: > > Video!! We need video! > > :) From trevor.jessie at gmail.com Wed Aug 25 08:16:25 2010 From: trevor.jessie at gmail.com (Trevor Jessie) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:16:25 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Indy Brit Car Show In-Reply-To: <59179.94168.qm@web46411.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <59179.94168.qm@web46411.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I might go. If I do, I'll be in a flat black bugeye or a RWA BRG Midget. On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 10:25 PM, Skip Jackson wrote: > Is anyone going to the Indy show this Sunday? > I'm going to drive my BE from the west side of Cincinnati to Carmel Ind for > the show. Not as complicated as Nova Scotia; just up US 52, then around > the > city to Carmel. About a three hour drive at 55 mph. Skip J. > _______________________________________________ From 72spridget at gmail.com Wed Aug 25 10:11:51 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:11:51 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Indy Brit Car Show In-Reply-To: References: <59179.94168.qm@web46411.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I will be driving past Indy on my way home on Sunday, but I will probably be in a blue Miata. David L From kgrowler at gmail.com Wed Aug 25 10:26:31 2010 From: kgrowler at gmail.com (Kim Tonry) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:26:31 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB Limo (Was Microcars Message-ID: Larry Daniels wrote: "Yeah! This would be a great limo for a wedding of two midgets! Er, make that two dwarfs. LAD" Sorry. Dino's limo has been only used for one wedding, my own in 1993. And both my wife and I are of normal stature... From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 25 10:52:46 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:52:46 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell web site and blog Message-ID: <100718.248fd2e8.39a6a45e@aol.com> I think the oil pans are NLA unless I guess they get swamped with orders - try the blog?? In a message dated 24/08/2010 22:15:03 GMT Daylight Time, uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com writes: Question: Did they stop making some of there products? I do not see there oil pans or a few other products from the past. Vigil --- On Tue, 8/24/10, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote: From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell web site and blog To: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 1:18 PM Hi list, Speedwell had their website hacked so now they have new one with a blog on it. www.speedwellengineering.com regards Weslake-Monza 1330 From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Wed Aug 25 11:57:57 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:57:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell web site and blog In-Reply-To: <100718.248fd2e8.39a6a45e@aol.com> Message-ID: <899926.61362.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Just curious - i live just south 40 miles I can go by the shop & do to Lookky loo. I will ask when i am there. They made two styles that would hold an extra Qt or two of oil. They also had a few other parts not listed - may be they just have nothad time to finish there site. . Vigil --- On Wed, 8/25/10, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote: From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speedwell web site and blog To: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com, spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 9:52 AM I think the oil pans are NLA unless I guess they get swamped with orders - try the blog?? In a message dated 24/08/2010 22:15:03 GMT Daylight Time, uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com writes: Question: Did they stop making some of there products? I do not see there oil pans or a few other products from the past. Vigil --- On Tue, 8/24/10, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote: From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell web site and blog To: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 1:18 PM Hi list, Speedwell had their website hacked so now they have new one with a blog on it. www.speedwellengineering.com regards Weslake-Monza 1330 From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 25 11:58:38 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:58:38 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Front porch, black Porsche... Message-ID: <10539b.7b02af33.39a6b3ce@aol.com> Targa? In a message dated 24/08/2010 17:26:07 GMT Daylight Time, peter at nosimport.com writes: (isn't there a Cherman vord for cabriolet From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 25 12:06:01 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:06:01 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia Message-ID: <105cd3.3838c26a.39a6b589@aol.com> Is the cod, alive, or dead? In a message dated 25/08/2010 14:45:11 GMT Daylight Time, robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes: if you drink enough of the Screech to be able to kiss the cod From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 25 12:26:57 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:26:57 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: <105cd3.3838c26a.39a6b589@aol.com> References: <105cd3.3838c26a.39a6b589@aol.com> Message-ID: I'll defer to Geoff, who is from around there; but I believe it is dead. When I went to the Cayman Islands though, they had a custom of kissing a stingray.( google "cayman kissing stingray" and some youtube videos will be found. ) Robert From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:06:01 -0400 Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; spridgets at autox.team.net Is the cod, alive, or dead? In a message dated 25/08/2010 14:45:11 GMT Daylight Time, robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes: if you drink enough of the Screech to be able to kiss the cod From corvallis at peoplepc.com Wed Aug 25 12:45:46 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:45:46 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Front porch, black Porsche... In-Reply-To: <10539b.7b02af33.39a6b3ce@aol.com> References: <10539b.7b02af33.39a6b3ce@aol.com> Message-ID: <8C172E20C5FF4230973AF4BC0FDF20B7@spider> Google Translate say ... Kabriolett ...bill in corvallis ====================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 10:59 AM To: peter at nosimport.com; spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Front porch, black Porsche... Targa? In a message dated 24/08/2010 17:26:07 GMT Daylight Time, peter at nosimport.com writes: (isn't there a Cherman vord for cabriolet _______________________________________________ From millerls at ado13.com Wed Aug 25 13:12:20 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:12:20 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Speedwell web site and blog In-Reply-To: <100718.248fd2e8.39a6a45e@aol.com> References: <100718.248fd2e8.39a6a45e@aol.com> Message-ID: <83D4D0B3-2135-41AE-BF5D-EADAD1A147F4@ado13.com> Call Tom, number is on the web site. I know that he still makes some of the stuff not yet listed on the new web site. Larry Miller On Aug 25, 2010, at 9:52 AM, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com wrote: > I think the oil pans are NLA unless I guess they get swamped with orders - > try the blog?? > > In a message dated 24/08/2010 22:15:03 GMT Daylight Time, > uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com writes: > > Question: > > Did they stop making some of there products? > > I do not see there oil pans or a few other products from the past. > > Vigil > > --- On Tue, 8/24/10, WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com > wrote: From froggi60 at gmail.com Wed Aug 25 13:12:33 2010 From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:12:33 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Front porch, black Porsche... In-Reply-To: <10539b.7b02af33.39a6b3ce@aol.com> References: <10539b.7b02af33.39a6b3ce@aol.com> Message-ID: I had an older Targa with 'zip out' rear window. Never did like that one. H On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 10:58 AM, wrote: > Targa? > > In a message dated 24/08/2010 17:26:07 GMT Daylight Time, > peter at nosimport.com writes: > > (isn't there a Cherman vord for cabriolet > _______________________________________________ From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Wed Aug 25 14:12:42 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:12:42 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Engine sound files no necessarily LBC Message-ID: <3ccb.36062418.39a6d33a@aol.com> Hi list, Just idled a way about an hour trying to find some nice MP3 sound files for my phone. All I came up with as a Matra V12. I do have some other F1 engine sounds on a CD but I was looking for something different. So feel free to e-mail me anything like: Dragster on Nitro starting up Any nice engine starting up Porsche 917 starting up + warming up with a little revs Cosworth DFV starting up + warming up with a little revs Cosworth BDA/BDG etc starting + warming up with a little revs And I'll send you the Matra saving you about an hours search. Regards Weslake-Monza 1330 From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 25 14:24:01 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:24:01 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye In-Reply-To: <038001cb4453$022f9c00$068ed400$@net> References: <038001cb4453$022f9c00$068ed400$@net> Message-ID: Does it belong to anyone we know? Robert > From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net > > Check out the Bugeye in this article. > > > > http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/woodward-dream-cruise-cars-and-mu > ch-rain/?nl=automobiles > uch-rain/?nl=automobiles&emc=wheelsema2> &emc=wheelsema2 > > > > Herb Miller From kk7ss at verizon.net Wed Aug 25 14:28:28 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:28:28 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Engine sound files no necessarily LBC In-Reply-To: <3ccb.36062418.39a6d33a@aol.com> References: <3ccb.36062418.39a6d33a@aol.com> Message-ID: <4C757CEC.2812.155F04E@kk7ss.verizon.net> Check out the CD that comes with "Into the Red"... You can't beat it (IMHO) Especially the BRM... -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready From millerls at ado13.com Wed Aug 25 14:55:09 2010 From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:55:09 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] xxx---ugeye/xxx----rogeye Club..... Grille badges In-Reply-To: <4C757052.1000309@justbrits.com> References: <44C20082-2ACC-49F2-9ACC-03EDEAB16C82@ado13.com> <4C757052.1000309@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <55189708-BC09-4379-A3C7-8B7D91307F1A@ado13.com> http://qualitylapelpins.com On Aug 25, 2010, at 12:34 PM, Shop at Just Brits wrote: > << My local club had some made by this place. We were satisfied > with the results. I don't remember the cost but it was ok. > > Larry Miller > > On Aug 25, 2010, at 11:30 AM, Gerard Chateauvieux wrote: >> > > Which "that place", Larry ???? From corvallis at peoplepc.com Wed Aug 25 15:03:30 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:03:30 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] need brake caliper pistons Message-ID: I need two front brake caliper pistons for my 1979 MG Midget. These are 2-inches in diameter. Lockheed 32433310 is cast on the caliper. Who should I buy them from? Thanks. .bill in corvallis From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Wed Aug 25 15:25:13 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:25:13 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Engine sound files no necessarily LBC In-Reply-To: <4C757CEC.2812.155F04E@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: <3ccb.36062418.39a6d33a@aol.com>, <4C757CEC.2812.155F04E@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: if you don't have the book there's always some sort of similar sound on youtube. Here's one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZMPDCNyQxE ( there is more. ) Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > > Check out the CD that comes with "Into the Red"... > > You can't beat it (IMHO) > Especially the BRM... > > -- > Dave G. KK7SS > DN06ig > '65 Sprite - work in progress > '76 Midget - nearly ready From jimndi at frontiernet.net Wed Aug 25 15:41:34 2010 From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:41:34 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Engine sound files no necessarily LBC References: <3ccb.36062418.39a6d33a@aol.com> Message-ID: <0E835A1BB01C4755BE1A4E4EF4A6A3D7@MAINCOMPUTER> I'm partial to antique cars so I got an old car horn. for a ring tone. When the phone rings there is no mistake about who's phone is ringing. Kind of embarassing sometimes . J ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 4:12 PM Subject: [Spridgets] Engine sound files no necessarily LBC > Hi list, > > Just idled a way about an hour trying to find some nice MP3 sound files > for > my phone. All I came up with as a Matra V12. I do have some other F1 > engine sounds on a CD but I was looking for something different. > > So feel free to e-mail me anything like: > > Dragster on Nitro starting up > > Any nice engine starting up > > Porsche 917 starting up + warming up with a little revs > > Cosworth DFV starting up + warming up with a little revs > > Cosworth BDA/BDG etc starting + warming up with a little revs > > And I'll send you the Matra saving you about an hours search. > > Regards > > Weslake-Monza 1330 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/jimndi at frontiernet.net > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. 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Please send plain text.] From tequila.brad at gmail.com Wed Aug 25 15:51:30 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:51:30 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: References: <105cd3.3838c26a.39a6b589@aol.com> Message-ID: I have a photo of me holding a Cayman Ray, but I didn't know it well enough to kiss it On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 1:26 PM, Robert Duquette < robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote: > I'll defer to Geoff, who is from around there; but I believe it is dead. > When I went to the Cayman Islands though, they had a custom of kissing a > stingray.( google "cayman kissing stingray" and some youtube videos will be > found. ) > > Robert > > > > From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com > Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:06:01 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia > To: robertduquette at sympatico.ca; spridgets at autox.team.net > > > > > > > > > > Is the cod, alive, or dead? > > In a message dated 25/08/2010 14:45:11 GMT Daylight Time, > robertduquette at sympatico.ca writes: > if you > drink enough of > the Screech to be able to kiss the > cod > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From an5.sprite at gmail.com Wed Aug 25 17:27:25 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (Steven Guterman) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:27:25 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] For those who have never seen a real bucket seat......... Message-ID: http://picasaweb.google.com/106790675781017859578/Downloads#5509492057302006610 Steven 59 Green Bugeye From mdmyersct at gmail.com Wed Aug 25 17:39:22 2010 From: mdmyersct at gmail.com (Michael Myers) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:39:22 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Engine sound files no necessarily LBC In-Reply-To: <0E835A1BB01C4755BE1A4E4EF4A6A3D7@MAINCOMPUTER> References: <3ccb.36062418.39a6d33a@aol.com> <0E835A1BB01C4755BE1A4E4EF4A6A3D7@MAINCOMPUTER> Message-ID: Try this one.. http://www.enginemusic.com/ Mike Myers From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Wed Aug 25 17:51:56 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:51:56 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Italian this time Message-ID: Was over my Healey restorer's house today dropping off engine parts for the 100-4 engine we are putting together for my BN2 when he showed me his latest acquisition. It's a Fiat Abarth Zagato driven by Penske in 1962 at Sebring and then at many of the big venues in Europe. The car has been authenticated as one of 3 built for this purpose. The 1000CC engine sports two Weber 50mm carbs to accommodate the 18,000 rpm it is capable of. The speedometer tops off at 140 mph. The car is in surprisingly good condition and has been painted red while in ownership in Italy recently. It was originally white with a blue strip for Penske. I am not at liberty to say what he paid, but one of the other two cars just sold for $306,000. I can take pictures for anyone interested, but it will be a few days before I get over there again. Mike MacLean 60 Sprite 56 BN2 From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net Wed Aug 25 17:55:05 2010 From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:55:05 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] For those who have never seen a real bucket seat......... In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1884597437.532325.1282780505669.JavaMail.root@sz0111a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> in response to the question in the photo..Larry Macy has reportedly gotten at least 9. Ryan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven Guterman" To: "Spridget Chat Group" Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 7:27:25 PM Subject: [Spridgets] For those who have never seen a real bucket seat......... http://picasaweb.google.com/106790675781017859578/Downloads#5509492057302006610 Steven 59 Green Bugeye _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net From herby at herbytoys.com Wed Aug 25 18:27:43 2010 From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:27:43 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] was: Route to Nova Scotia now: Cayman rays In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Same here Brad. Although some of our group did kiss a ray. I have it video. http://www.herbytoys.com/Vaca_Images/Cruise2004/Cayman_StingrayB.jpg Yes, I look apprehensive but the lady on the far left of the pic was absolutely terrified. Feeding them was interesting too. Herby 62 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy) 00 Dakota R/T (the DD toy) 63 MKII Sprite (Sold!!) herby at herbytoys.com www.herbytoys.com I have a photo of me holding a Cayman Ray, but I didn't know it well enough to kiss it > I'll defer to Geoff, who is from around there; but I believe it is dead. > When I went to the Cayman Islands though, they had a custom of kissing a > stingray.( google "cayman kissing stingray" and some youtube videos will be > found. ) > > Robert From corvallis at peoplepc.com Wed Aug 25 18:37:16 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:37:16 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Italian this time In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <13A022FFB7EA45BFBECE13C593ABAEDD@spider> That is astounding rpm for 1962; even F1 was only about 10,000. Are there modern mods that allow that or ...? Was that the 3-hour race? Did not finish: No. Drivers Car Entrant Laps Reason Gr. . . . 9 Penske Fiat-Abarth 1000 Bialbero Briggs Cunningham 19 Drive shaft GT1.0 >From http://www.racingsportscars.com/results/Sebring-1962-03-24g.html ...bill in oregon ==================================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of rrengineer @dslextreme.com Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 4:52 PM To: Spridget Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Italian this time Was over my Healey restorer's house today dropping off engine parts for the 100-4 engine we are putting together for my BN2 when he showed me his latest acquisition. It's a Fiat Abarth Zagato driven by Penske in 1962 at Sebring and then at many of the big venues in Europe. The car has been authenticated as one of 3 built for this purpose. The 1000CC engine sports two Weber 50mm carbs to accommodate the 18,000 rpm it is capable of. The speedometer tops off at 140 mph. The car is in surprisingly good condition and has been painted red while in ownership in Italy recently. It was originally white with a blue strip for Penske. I am not at liberty to say what he paid, but one of the other two cars just sold for $306,000. I can take pictures for anyone interested, but it will be a few days before I get over there again. Mike MacLean 60 Sprite 56 BN2 _______________________________________________ From tequila.brad at gmail.com Wed Aug 25 18:47:04 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:47:04 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] was: Route to Nova Scotia now: Cayman rays In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Because the ray has it's eyes on top, and you are holding the squid UP, they KNOW you have it. This one ray swims right up the front of this short girl, getting her screaming, and I have photos of that. Funny stuff. On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 7:27 PM, Herby wrote: > Same here Brad. Although some of our group did kiss a ray. I have it video. > http://www.herbytoys.com/Vaca_Images/Cruise2004/Cayman_StingrayB.jpg > > Yes, I look apprehensive but the lady on the far left of the pic was > absolutely terrified. > > Feeding them was interesting too. > > Herby > 62 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy) > 00 Dakota R/T (the DD toy) > 63 MKII Sprite (Sold!!) > herby at herbytoys.com > www.herbytoys.com > > > I have a photo of me holding a Cayman Ray, but I didn't know it well enough > to kiss it > > > I'll defer to Geoff, who is from around there; but I believe it is dead. > > When I went to the Cayman Islands though, they had a custom of kissing a > > stingray.( google "cayman kissing stingray" and some youtube videos will > be > > found. ) > > > > Robert > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From mdrowe at optonline.net Wed Aug 25 20:06:11 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:06:11 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Why? Message-ID: <884DFCD91B9B4405B754072A266160E8@Home> I have been good, haven't I? I conscientiously reported failures and successes, Yes, Ed, I read the manuals that said I must be scrupulously clean when rebuilding a hub. I would even have sacrificed a virgin in the Hawaiian manner, if I could have found one. (This is no longer easy, even in a Bugeye.) So why did the outer bearing fall out onto the dirt instead of the rug I had carefully placed for that purpose? Michael Rowe From kgb at frontiernet.net Wed Aug 25 20:33:42 2010 From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:33:42 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: <56070.184.205.232.216.1282625992.squirrel@wm.wi.net> References: <56070.184.205.232.216.1282625992.squirrel@wm.wi.net> Message-ID: <4C75D286.70408@frontiernet.net> I remember Route 7 to Bennington as being a good road all the way. Beyond that, I couldn't say. If you stop over in Albany, I highly recommend that you have either lunch or dinner at Ferrari's is Schenectady. Let the owner know that they were recommended by the lady from the Hackett reunion who was out from Nevada with the service dog, and you will be given the royal treatment. You might also let her know that Bonnie now has a new favorite restaurant. A plate full of their marvelous meatballs far outweighs the dog biscuit that she normally gets in our usual haunts. Kate On 8/23/2010 9:59 PM, dwoerpel at wi.net wrote: > Thought I'd pick the brains of the easterners or anyone who has traveled > "Up East". > > So, we have this little trip coming up from Wisconsin to Newfoundland for > the Targa. We'll take I-90 all the way to Albany. > > The question is: What's the best way to I-95? > We need the quickest route eastbound as we have an appointment with the > ferry out of Sydney. Our present options are: > > 1. I-90 to Worchester MA to 290 and then 495 or, > > 2. Hwy 7 out of Schenectady NY to Bennington VT, Hwy 9 to Concord NH, and > Hwy 4 to Portsmouth NH and I-95. > > On the way back we can wind (great LBC roads!) our way on Hwy 2 from > Bangor to I-91 to Lebanon and cut over to Rutland, Glen Falls, and Albany. > > We will have an RV pulling an enclosed trailer and a Ford Escape. Any of > those roads too steep or twisty for the RV and trailer? > > Any ideas are gratefully received. Beauty, eh? > > We're leaving S.E. Wisconsin on the 3 or 4.Sept. so we'll probably run > amuck of some leaf-peepers. Maybe a few Bugatti's on tour. We haul out > the '53 Studebaker and give them what for! However, our main men Ron > Soave and Jeff Porasik, aka, the drivers, are working stiffs and will be > flying home. I may take my time as there are a lot of trout streams on > the way home! > > TIA! > > Dave W. > 59 :{) > 59 MGA 1500 > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/kgb at frontiernet.net From shop at justbrits.com Wed Aug 25 20:37:29 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:37:29 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MGB Limo (Was Microcars In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C75D369.3040505@justbrits.com> Cat IS outta da bag !!! << Sorry. Dino's limo has been only used for one wedding, my own in 1993. And both my wife and I are of normal stature... >> Kim, do you recall that one HAS to remember the lies he tells, whereas the truth is never forgotten ?!?!? Anon. . . . -:):):):) From shop at justbrits.com Wed Aug 25 20:41:17 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:41:17 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Why? In-Reply-To: <884DFCD91B9B4405B754072A266160E8@Home> References: <884DFCD91B9B4405B754072A266160E8@Home> Message-ID: <4C75D44D.1090301@justbrits.com> << So why did the outer bearing fall out onto the dirt instead of the rug I had carefully placed for that purpose? >> Sorry Michael but, ROTFLMAO !!! I am NOT sure but I think that is S.O.P. # 3.7.1a !! I'm sure someone will correct me tho. Wait, maybe 3.7.9.v?? From cmanuel at wi.rr.com Wed Aug 25 20:51:43 2010 From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:51:43 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Why? In-Reply-To: <884DFCD91B9B4405B754072A266160E8@Home> References: <884DFCD91B9B4405B754072A266160E8@Home> Message-ID: <001d01cb44c9$9dd33150$d97993f0$@rr.com> Same reason why driving to work this perfect weather morning that my exhaust dropped through its flange. Bolts still attached, looks like a weld broke. It decided to do it at a stop light actually. Full moon. Take a look. Moon kills you know, feeds upon the Earth :) Chris -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 9:06 PM To: Spridget Chat Group Subject: [Spridgets] Why? I have been good, haven't I? I conscientiously reported failures and successes, Yes, Ed, I read the manuals that said I must be scrupulously clean when rebuilding a hub. I would even have sacrificed a virgin in the Hawaiian manner, if I could have found one. (This is no longer easy, even in a Bugeye.) So why did the outer bearing fall out onto the dirt instead of the rug I had carefully placed for that purpose? Michael Rowe From spritenut at comcast.net Wed Aug 25 20:53:50 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:53:50 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Why? In-Reply-To: <884DFCD91B9B4405B754072A266160E8@Home> References: <884DFCD91B9B4405B754072A266160E8@Home> Message-ID: <4C75D73E.4040208@comcast.net> On 8/25/2010 10:06 PM, Michael Rowe wrote: > So why did the outer bearing fall out onto the dirt instead of the rug I had carefully placed for that purpose? > Why does toast always fall jelly side down on the white carpet? You really should have looked harder for a virgin to sacrifice. -- Frank From kk7ss at verizon.net Wed Aug 25 22:10:39 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:10:39 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Why? In-Reply-To: <4C75D73E.4040208@comcast.net> References: <884DFCD91B9B4405B754072A266160E8@Home>, <4C75D73E.4040208@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C75E93F.9571.2FD51A7@kk7ss.verizon.net> And even if you could find one, child abuse is against the law ;-) -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 25 Aug 2010 at 22:53, Frank Clarici wrote: > You really should have looked harder for a virgin to sacrifice. From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Thu Aug 26 00:54:56 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:54:56 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Italian this time Message-ID: <12e77a.e881ac0.39a769c0@aol.com> I wouldn't me photos of just the carbs including the specific model plates on them if you can focus in that close. There are a lot of very early Webers that don't feature in any books that interest me. Regards Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 26/08/2010 01:12:34 GMT Daylight Time, rrengineer at dslextreme.com writes: two Weber 50mm carbs From grday at btinternet.com Thu Aug 26 01:40:32 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:40:32 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] need brake caliper pistons References: Message-ID: Steve, There are no retail, over the counter part suppliers I am aware of in the UK who will provide the pistons you want unless they are wrapped in the rest of the caliper. A Google of brake caliper systems got me to http://www.automotive-online.com/braking-system/brake-calipers.html where the lists include USA, CAN AUS and UK manufacturers to the trade. You may find one that will sell direct to you. Also add stainless steel to a second Google search. I could be tempted to go to local engineers shop with the old pistons as a sample and get a price from them. You want a non-rusting and low(ish) expansion co-efficient material. I'd be tempted by one of the stainless steel materials so there is no finish coating to apply afterwards and the engineers shop can polish the working surface in the lathe. Best of luck and let us know how you get on. Guy R Day ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 10:03 PM Subject: [Spridgets] need brake caliper pistons >I need two front brake caliper pistons for my 1979 MG Midget. These are > 2-inches in diameter. Lockheed 32433310 is cast on the caliper. > > Who should I buy them from? Thanks. .bill in corvallis > _______________________________________________ From gmuttart at eastlink.ca Thu Aug 26 04:13:27 2010 From: gmuttart at eastlink.ca (Geoff Muttart) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:13:27 -0300 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: References: <56070.184.205.232.216.1282625992.squirrel@wm.wi.net> Message-ID: <23A54A6F216E4584B0F5A76DD8CE77B9@FAMILY> Robert - You forget. A little more travel time south of the border still equates to a much cheaper trip due to the difference in gas prices (fewer taxes). If Dave chooses to cross into Canada somewhere other than Maine, the TransCanada Highway from northern to southern New Brunswick is a quick trip on multi-lane new blacktop. It should also be smooth going through Nova Scotia, although the highways aren't as good as NB. Quebec City to NB isn't great, though, unless major improvements were made this summer. I last drove this route in October 2009. Good luck Dave! Hopefully, you'll post Targa updates to the List. Geoff Muttart Bugeye Sprite Nova Scotia -----Original Message----- From: Robert Duquette [mailto:robertduquette at sympatico.ca] Sent: August 24, 2010 10:37 AM To: Spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia So, it starts in St. John's. Google maps seems to agree with me. You may be travelling a bit faster on the 401. You may also save tolls. I'm not sure how many of your roads have tolls http://preview.tinyurl.com/3xmq9se I'm curious though. When google says 2 days and 4 hours ... is that non-stop? Robert Duquette Ottawa ON Canada > From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca > > I think you're on the wrong side of the border ..., but don't confuse me with > someone who knows much about long distance travelling. > Depending on where in Wisconsin you're starting from, wouldn't it make more > sense to go north on one or the other sides of that lake and either take the > 17 around Sault Ste Marie to the 401; or cross at Detroit and take the 401 and > boogie on to Montreal and then take the 40 to Quebec city ( and then I'm > really lost how to get anywhere from there :) ). Don't go through Toronto at > rush hour though. If you take the 20 instead of the 40 it looks like you > would end up around the end of hwy 2. Taking the 40 avoids the Champlain > bridge in Montreal though, which I understand is under construction and it is > also another place to avoid during rush hour. > > > Robert Duquette > > > Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:59:52 -0500 > > > > Thought I'd pick the brains of the easterners or anyone who has traveled > > "Up East". > > > > So, we have this little trip coming up from Wisconsin to Newfoundland for > > the Targa. We'll take I-90 all the way to Albany. > > > > The question is: What's the best way to I-95? > > We need the quickest route eastbound as we have an appointment with the > > ferry out of Sydney. Our present options are: > > > > 1. I-90 to Worchester MA to 290 and then 495 or, > > > > 2. Hwy 7 out of Schenectady NY to Bennington VT, Hwy 9 to Concord NH, and > > Hwy 4 to Portsmouth NH and I-95. > > > > On the way back we can wind (great LBC roads!) our way on Hwy 2 from > > Bangor to I-91 to Lebanon and cut over to Rutland, Glen Falls, and Albany. > > > > We will have an RV pulling an enclosed trailer and a Ford Escape. Any of > > those roads too steep or twisty for the RV and trailer? > > > > Any ideas are gratefully received. Beauty, eh? > > > > We're leaving S.E. Wisconsin on the 3 or 4.Sept. so we'll probably run > > amuck of some leaf-peepers. Maybe a few Bugatti's on tour. We haul out > > the '53 Studebaker and give them what for! However, our main men Ron > > Soave and Jeff Porasik, aka, the drivers, are working stiffs and will be > > flying home. I may take my time as there are a lot of trout streams on > > the way home! > > > > TIA! > > > > Dave W. > > 59 :{) > > 59 MGA 1500 From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Thu Aug 26 08:49:18 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:49:18 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Why? In-Reply-To: <884DFCD91B9B4405B754072A266160E8@Home> Message-ID: Get out your Murphy's manual and look up Murphy's Law of Selective Gravitation. You have to do all of your homework. From bmwwxman at gmail.com Thu Aug 26 09:09:55 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:09:55 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank Message-ID: I am holding out strong hopes that Hurricane Frank crosses the date line and becomes Typhoon Frank. There is a chance that "Frank" may tear up some of mainland China..... ;-) Poetic justice. -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From bpazur at excel.net Thu Aug 26 09:32:04 2010 From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:32:04 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Calling Larry Daniels Message-ID: <201008261532.o7QFW4jG013292@green.excel.net> Larry - Please call me ASAP. Land 920 528-7714 Cell 920 627-8747 Thanks Bud Pazur From tequila.brad at gmail.com Thu Aug 26 10:00:34 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:00:34 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I'm in our hotel room, staying out of the aftermath of Hurricane Frank. It was a windy sumbitch yesterday, now we got the rain. Jim, your a FB friend, did my post of James McMurtry's Hurricane Party link, ever come through? On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 10:09 AM, Jim Johnson wrote: > I am holding out strong hopes that Hurricane Frank crosses the date line > and > becomes Typhoon Frank. There is a chance that "Frank" may tear up some of > mainland China..... ;-) Poetic justice. > > -- > Cheers!! > Jim > "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level > of > thinking that > created them."-Albert Einstein > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From an5.sprite at gmail.com Thu Aug 26 10:28:13 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:28:13 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: If your comment was directed to Iran or the Taliban I could understand it, what did the chinese do to you? I am not chinese but just do not get this china bashing. Steve Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Jim Johnson Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:09:55 To: Spridgets Subject: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank I am holding out strong hopes that Hurricane Frank crosses the date line and becomes Typhoon Frank. There is a chance that "Frank" may tear up some of mainland China..... ;-) Poetic justice. -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From bpazur at excel.net Thu Aug 26 10:42:26 2010 From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:42:26 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Help - Title VIN Message-ID: <201008261642.o7QGgQlO002235@green.excel.net> List - I sold my Bugeye on Ebay. But then I noticed that my title VIN is the number on the door jam tag that used to be there before I restored the car. The DPO did this on the original title I got from him years ago, and I just carried it thru two states. I never put it back on after restoration, and now I can't find it. This may cause the buyer a problem if it's inspected (in CT) before being retitled. I have the plate attached to the inner fender but it has a different number. Does anyone know of anyone who can make me a new tag? It's about 3/8" wide, 2" long and has two screw holes at each end. If not, can I get the VIN on my title changed (It has a WI title, where I live). It is just aluminum with embossed stamp letters and numbers. Any recommendations or help would be greatly appreciated. I don't even know whatthe difference between these two numbers are. Desperate in Wisconsin. Bud Pazur From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Thu Aug 26 11:18:35 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:18:35 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Help - Title VIN In-Reply-To: <201008261642.o7QGgQlO002235@green.excel.net> References: <201008261642.o7QGgQlO002235@green.excel.net> Message-ID: Maybe the people at Clarke Spares can help? http://www.clarkespares.com/carparts.html 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 )http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg > Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:42:26 -0500 > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > From: bpazur at excel.net > Subject: [Spridgets] Help - Title VIN > > List - > > I sold my Bugeye on Ebay. But then I noticed that my title VIN is the number > on the door jam tag that used to be there before I restored the car. The DPO > did this on the original title I got from him years ago, and I just carried > it thru two states. I never put it back on after restoration, and now I can't > find it. This may cause the buyer a problem if it's inspected (in CT) before > being retitled. > > I have the plate attached to the inner fender but it has a different number. > > Does anyone know of anyone who can make me a new tag? It's about 3/8" wide, > 2" long and has two screw holes at each end. If not, can I get the VIN on my > title changed (It has a WI title, where I live). It is just aluminum with > embossed stamp letters and numbers. > > Any recommendations or help would be greatly appreciated. > > I don't even know whatthe difference between these two numbers are. > > Desperate in Wisconsin. > > Bud Pazur > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/robertduquette at sympatico.ca From rrengineer at dslextreme.com Thu Aug 26 11:23:31 2010 From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer @dslextreme.com) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:23:31 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Italian this time In-Reply-To: <12e77a.e881ac0.39a769c0@aol.com> References: <12e77a.e881ac0.39a769c0@aol.com> Message-ID: They had to build a square tubing frame to lift the rear bonnet up high enough to clear the two big carbs. The carbs are not on the car right now, but he is getting them from the seller this week. He tells me they are mounted on two intake manifolds that has one sweeping to the right over the engine and the other left. I will take pictures when the carbs arrive and are installed. Mike On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 11:54 PM, wrote: > I wouldn't me photos of just the carbs including the specific model > plates on them if you can focus in that close. There are a lot of very > early Webers that don't feature in any books that interest me. > > Regards > > Weslake-Monza 1330 > > In a message dated 26/08/2010 01:12:34 GMT Daylight Time, > rrengineer at dslextreme.com writes: > > two Weber 50mm carbs From eap2140 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 26 12:38:10 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:38:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! Message-ID: <121792.42499.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I need suggestions for carriers that offer a decent rate to ship the Midget from Seattle to Charleston. It's gotta happen fast, so please let me know if y'all have recommendations. Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ From peter at nosimport.com Thu Aug 26 12:58:06 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:58:06 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! In-Reply-To: <121792.42499.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <121792.42499.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <201008261158425.SM04888@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> They fit in a U-Haul, if it's you moving. Peter C === At 01:38 PM 8/26/2010, you wrote: >I need suggestions for carriers that offer a decent rate to ship the >Midget from >Seattle to Charleston. It's gotta happen fast, so please let me >know if y'all >have recommendations. > > Edward Perez >Snohomish, WA >78 Midget (1275) >http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ >_______________________________________________ From eap2140 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 26 13:09:46 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:09:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! In-Reply-To: <121792.42499.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <121792.42499.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <864736.4963.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Also looking for a good car cover.....for transport. Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ ________________________________ From: Edward Perez To: Spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Thu, August 26, 2010 2:38:10 PM Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! I need suggestions for carriers that offer a decent rate to ship the Midget from Seattle to Charleston. It's gotta happen fast, so please let me know if y'all have recommendations. Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/eap2140 at yahoo.com From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 26 13:12:20 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:12:20 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! In-Reply-To: <121792.42499.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <121792.42499.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <468004.43579.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Maybe as important as who to use is who not to use... DON'T USE ALLIED !!! If I could make that statement huge and red, I'd do it. Won't bore you with the details, but they will never again touch anything I own. David Booker Long Island ________________________________ From: Edward Perez To: Spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Thu, August 26, 2010 2:38:10 PM Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! I need suggestions for carriers that offer a decent rate to ship the Midget from Seattle to Charleston. It's gotta happen fast, so please let me know if y'all have recommendations. Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tncarnut1 at yahoo.com From eap2140 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 26 13:55:32 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:55:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! In-Reply-To: <468004.43579.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <121792.42499.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <468004.43579.qm@web36804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <43883.88015.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thanks for sharing... .I'll steer clear Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ ________________________________ From: David Booker To: Edward Perez ; Spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Thu, August 26, 2010 3:12:20 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! Maybe as important as who to use is who not to use... DON'T USE ALLIED !!! If I could make that statement huge and red, I'd do it. Won't bore you with the details, but they will never again touch anything I own. David Booker Long Island ________________________________ From: Edward Perez To: Spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Thu, August 26, 2010 2:38:10 PM Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! I need suggestions for carriers that offer a decent rate to ship the Midget from Seattle to Charleston. It's gotta happen fast, so please let me know if y'all have recommendations. Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tncarnut1 at yahoo.com From eap2140 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 26 13:56:53 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:56:53 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! In-Reply-To: References: <121792.42499.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <864736.4963.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <706598.14042.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I'm already towing a vehicle with the RV. I need to ship it. Anyone in SC have some space available to store it until I get settled? Shouldn't be too long. Maybe mid/late October. Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ ________________________________ From: Jim Johnson To: Edward Perez Sent: Thu, August 26, 2010 3:36:08 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! U-Haul trailers are enclosed as Peter said.... Cheers!! Jim On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 2:09 PM, Edward Perez wrote: Also looking for a good car cover.....for transport. > > Edward Perez >Snohomish, WA >78 Midget (1275) >http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com Thu Aug 26 14:09:04 2010 From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:09:04 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank In-Reply-To: <20100826163946.BA9CE187895@autox.team.net> References: <20100826163946.BA9CE187895@autox.team.net> Message-ID: On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 12:28 PM, wrote: If your comment was directed to Iran or the Taliban I could understand it, what did the chinese do to you? I am not chinese but just do not get this china bashing. ------------------- Put some chinese parts on your car and when you have to change them after staring it once or twice you'll understand. Especially if you change the parts with chinese tools! -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Thu Aug 26 14:16:07 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:16:07 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank Message-ID: <2b9ef.a945d79.39a82587@aol.com> I guess you're just not buying enough parts.... In a message dated 26/08/2010 17:41:51 GMT Daylight Time, an5.sprite at gmail.com writes: I am not chinese but just do not get this china bashing. Steve From shop at justbrits.com Thu Aug 26 14:33:07 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:33:07 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! In-Reply-To: <121792.42499.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <121792.42499.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C76CF83.1050802@justbrits.com> << It's gotta happen fast, so please let me know if y'all have recommendations. >> If that IS the case Ed, you have ONE choice !!! SELL the car !! Normal 'rule-of-thumb' IF you conform to THEIR pick-up AND delivery is $100/state. Guaranteed p/u & del. = SELL the car. From shop at justbrits.com Thu Aug 26 14:35:06 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:35:06 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! In-Reply-To: <121792.42499.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <121792.42499.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C76CFFA.8010605@justbrits.com> Forgot to say, SUICIDE to ship "Open Carrier". FedEx [old Passport] best followed by Intercity. Ed From an5.sprite at gmail.com Thu Aug 26 14:40:05 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:40:05 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank In-Reply-To: References: <20100826163946.BA9CE187895@autox.team.net> Message-ID: I agree if you just shop by price you will generally get crap. Cheap parts are cheap whether made in china, india or by general motors. The last GM car I owned was in the 70s. I have rented a few on trips and find the engineering lacking. You can get better quality from china but that does not include the cheap stuff from home depot. I have a Nikon 18-200 vr lens that was made in china, after a year of use, around the world travel and 10,000 pictures it still works just fine. I also replaced my Jet table saw with a Delta to upgrade the precision. You know the Jet was made in China. Bottom line is you usually get what you pay for. And let us not forget that the reason brits drink warm beer is that lucas made refrigerators. Steve Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: CosmicMag1380 Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:09:04 To: Spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 12:28 PM, wrote: If your comment was directed to Iran or the Taliban I could understand it, what did the chinese do to you? I am not chinese but just do not get this china bashing. ------------------- Put some chinese parts on your car and when you have to change them after staring it once or twice you'll understand. Especially if you change the parts with chinese tools! -- Kent 1960 Bugeye 1967 Sprite - following in the 73's footsteps to the boneyard... _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From pchast at francomm.com Thu Aug 26 15:11:49 2010 From: pchast at francomm.com (Pete Chast) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:11:49 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! In-Reply-To: <4C76CFFA.8010605@justbrits.com> References: <121792.42499.qm@web33706.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C76CFFA.8010605@justbrits.com> Message-ID: Hey, You know if its that urgent, one of us must be able to fly out and drive it for you for expenses... Pete On Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:35:06 -0400, Shop at " Just Brits " wrote: > > Forgot to say, SUICIDE to ship "Open Carrier". > > FedEx [old Passport] best followed by Intercity. > > Ed > _______________________________________________ > -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ From na7db at yahoo.com Thu Aug 26 15:35:28 2010 From: na7db at yahoo.com (brown dan) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:35:28 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! In-Reply-To: <706598.14042.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <3856.47737.qm@web111102.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Ed, I have used UShip it is affiliated with Ebay. Submit the information on their form and then they will have a number of carriers contact you with a price. I got everything from commercial carriers to private ones quoting me. I moved an MGB that way and got a good price. It was cheaper than driving up and renting a trailer with all the expense. Good Luck, Dan --- On Thu, 8/26/10, Edward Perez wrote: From: Edward Perez Subject: Re: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! To: "Jim Johnson" Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 12:56 PM I'm already towing a vehicle with the RV. I need to ship it. Anyone in SC have some space available to store it until I get settled? Shouldn't be too long. Maybe mid/late October. Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_new From bmwwxman at gmail.com Thu Aug 26 16:01:13 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:01:13 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! In-Reply-To: <3856.47737.qm@web111102.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <706598.14042.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <3856.47737.qm@web111102.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Google "automotive shipping services"... There are a ton of companies out there.... Cheers!! Jim On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 4:35 PM, brown dan wrote: > Ed, > > I have used UShip it is affiliated with Ebay. Submit the information on > their > form and then they will have a number of carriers contact you with a price. > I > got everything from commercial carriers to private ones quoting me. I > moved > an MGB that way and got a good price. It was cheaper than driving up and > renting a trailer with all the expense. > > Good Luck, Dan > > --- On Thu, 8/26/10, Edward Perez wrote: > > > From: Edward Perez > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! > To: "Jim Johnson" > Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net > Date: Thursday, August 26, 2010, 12:56 PM > > > I'm already towing a vehicle with the RV. I need to ship it. Anyone in SC > have > some space available to store it until I get settled? Shouldn't be too > long. > Maybe mid/late October. > > Edward Perez > Snohomish, WA > 78 Midget (1275) > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_new > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Thu Aug 26 16:41:14 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:41:14 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Help - Title VIN In-Reply-To: <201008261642.o7QGgQlO002235@green.excel.net> Message-ID: > the difference between these two numbers are. The one on the inner fender is the VIN. From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Aug 26 16:52:12 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:52:12 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! In-Reply-To: References: <706598.14042.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com><3856.47737.qm@web111102.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Take pictures before, while loading and upon receiving. ...bill in corvallis =============================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Johnson Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 3:01 PM Cc: Spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! Google "automotive shipping services"... There are a ton of companies out there.... Cheers!! Jim From an5.sprite at gmail.com Thu Aug 26 16:56:08 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:56:08 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank In-Reply-To: <0FC41C1411A744A8AF22B69CDA06086D@user8634b3d69b> References: <20100826163946.BA9CE187895@autox.team.net> <20100826210404.53A8018786D@autox.team.net><0FC41C1411A744A8AF22B69CDA06086D@user8634b3d69b> Message-ID: No offense intended. Since I replaced every component made by the prince of darkness on my frogeye I can no longer state any personal experience with the high quality of the products. It is just after spending a few hours working on my car I like a nice IPA. For that I do have to thank all the Brits for inventing that brew. I however, like it cold. Steve Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Guy R Day" Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:09:22 To: Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank Hey - we drink room temperature beer because you get the taste and flavour from the brew. Only those who have no palette want to drink a tasteless cold beverage, let it warm up inside them and then spout forth with a load of gas. Guy R Day ps How dare anyone insult the Prince of Darkness !!! LOL ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "CosmicMag1380" ; ; "spridgets" Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 9:40 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank >I agree if you just shop by price you will generally get crap. Cheap parts >are cheap whether made in china, india or by general motors. The last GM >car I owned was in the 70s. I have rented a few on trips and find the >engineering lacking. > > You can get better quality from china but that does not include the cheap > stuff from home depot. > I have a Nikon 18-200 vr lens that was made in china, after a year of > use, around the world travel and 10,000 pictures it still works just fine. > > I also replaced my Jet table saw with a Delta to upgrade the precision. > You know the Jet was made in China. > > Bottom line is you usually get what you pay for. > > And let us not forget that the reason brits drink warm beer is that lucas > made refrigerators. > > Steve > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: CosmicMag1380 > Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net > Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:09:04 > To: Spridgets > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank > > On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 12:28 PM, wrote: > If your comment was directed to Iran or the Taliban I could understand > it, what did the chinese do to you? > > I am not chinese but just do not get this china bashing. > > ------------------- From kk7ss at verizon.net Thu Aug 26 17:50:51 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:50:51 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank In-Reply-To: <20100826231932.EAF4D18787F@autox.team.net> References: , <0FC41C1411A744A8AF22B69CDA06086D@user8634b3d69b>, <20100826231932.EAF4D18787F@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <4C76FDDB.9301.2292057@kk7ss.verizon.net> Sassennach !! -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 26 Aug 2010 at 22:56, an5.sprite at gmail.com wrote: > I however, like it cold. From corvallis at peoplepc.com Thu Aug 26 18:14:08 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:14:08 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank In-Reply-To: <4C76FDDB.9301.2292057@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: , <0FC41C1411A744A8AF22B69CDA06086D@user8634b3d69b>, <20100826231932.EAF4D18787F@autox.team.net> <4C76FDDB.9301.2292057@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: Sassenach is a word used chiefly by the Scots to designate an Englishman. It derives from the Scottish Gaelic Sasunnach meaning, originally, "Saxon", from the Latin "Saxones"; it was also formerly applied by Highlanders to (non-Gaelic-speaking) Lowlanders. As employed by Scots or Scottish English-speakers today it is usually used in jest, as a (friendly) term of abuse. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) gives 1771 as the date of the earliest written use of the word in English. =================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave G. Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 4:51 PM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank Sassennach !! -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready ========================================================= On 26 Aug 2010 at 22:56, an5.sprite at gmail.com wrote: > I however, like it cold. _______________________________________________ From an5.sprite at gmail.com Thu Aug 26 19:05:01 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:05:01 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank In-Reply-To: References: , <0FC41C1411A744A8AF22B69CDA06086D@user8634b3d69b>, <20100826231932.EAF4D18787F@autox.team.net><4C76FDDB.9301.2292057@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: Thank you for clarifying the abuse!!! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:14:08 To: Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank Sassenach is a word used chiefly by the Scots to designate an Englishman. It derives from the Scottish Gaelic Sasunnach meaning, originally, "Saxon", from the Latin "Saxones"; it was also formerly applied by Highlanders to (non-Gaelic-speaking) Lowlanders. As employed by Scots or Scottish English-speakers today it is usually used in jest, as a (friendly) term of abuse. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) gives 1771 as the date of the earliest written use of the word in English. =================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dave G. Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 4:51 PM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank Sassennach !! -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready ========================================================= On 26 Aug 2010 at 22:56, an5.sprite at gmail.com wrote: > I however, like it cold. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From refisk at chartermi.net Thu Aug 26 19:18:12 2010 From: refisk at chartermi.net (refisk at chartermi.net) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:18:12 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! In-Reply-To: <43883.88015.qm@web33703.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <20100826211812.DD9DL.674808.root@mp16> Allied moved my entire household as well as my Bugeye and a pickup load of spare parts from California to Michigan without a single issue. It all comes down to who loads and drives the truck. Rick > From: David Booker > To: Edward Perez ; Spridgets at autox.team.net > Sent: Thu, August 26, 2010 3:12:20 PM > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! > > > Maybe as important as who to use is who not to use... > > DON'T USE ALLIED !!! If I could make that statement > huge and red, I'd do it. > > Won't bore you with the details, but they will never > again touch anything I own. > > David Booker > Long Island From shop at justbrits.com Thu Aug 26 19:29:14 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:29:14 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! In-Reply-To: References: <706598.14042.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <3856.47737.qm@web111102.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C7714EA.8000507@justbrits.com> << There are a ton of companies out there.... >> Which mean what?? Not a friggin thing. There's a ton of weather men out there, so what................ From derf247 at gmail.com Thu Aug 26 19:33:41 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:33:41 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Help - Title VIN In-Reply-To: References: <201008261642.o7QGgQlO002235@green.excel.net> Message-ID: Here in LA, where the DMV are notorious, the VIN is the number on the title. From kk7ss at verizon.net Thu Aug 26 20:47:56 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:47:56 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank In-Reply-To: References: , <4C76FDDB.9301.2292057@kk7ss.verizon.net>, Message-ID: <4C77275C.10768.2CB3DF8@kk7ss.verizon.net> You got it As an Honorary McDonald, I'm entitled ;-)) -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready On 26 Aug 2010 at 17:14, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote: > as a (friendly) term of abuse. From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 26 20:54:17 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:54:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! In-Reply-To: <20100826211812.DD9DL.674808.root@mp16> References: <20100826211812.DD9DL.674808.root@mp16> Message-ID: <765929.8754.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com> "Allied moved my entire household as well as my Bugeye and a pickup load of spare parts from California to Michigan without a single issue. It all comes down to who loads and drives the truck. Rick" Probably true Rick, But when your baby arrives a month later than scheduled, and when it is apparent some jerk loaded your freshly-painted (not even buffed-out yet), driveable, almost-finished restoration of a Triumph by pushing it onto the truck with a towmotor, and when the company then tries to say that because the car is so old it is worth no more than $500 total, and then when you have to threaten to get lawyers involved before they eventually pay up to straighten the hood, rear valence, trunk, both doors, and a rear fender - it kinda leaves a bad taste in your mouth. I've been bad-mouthing the orange truck people to anybody and everybody who will listen since 1994... David Booker (who has since survived two more inter-state moves unscathed) Long Island ...till the next move, anyway From grday at btinternet.com Fri Aug 27 06:08:12 2010 From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:08:12 +0100 Subject: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank References: <20100826163946.BA9CE187895@autox.team.net> <20100826210404.53A8018786D@autox.team.net><0FC41C1411A744A8AF22B69CDA06086D@user8634b3d69b> <1819557760-1282863369-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-626964548-@bda334.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Message-ID: Steve, There was, is and will be no offense taken in the slightest, on either subject. Both topics (cold tasteless beer and the Prince of Darkness) are perennial subjects worthy of highlighting the truth. Beers are simply a matter of taste and room temperature provides it. Lord Lucas could see 40 years ago and, if looked after, still does. (evil chuckle from the depths of darkness !!) Guy R Day. ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Guy R Day" ; "spridgets" Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 11:56 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank > No offense intended. Since I replaced every component made by the prince > of darkness on my frogeye I can no longer state any personal experience > with the high quality of the products. > > It is just after spending a few hours working on my car I like a nice > IPA. For that I do have to thank all the Brits for inventing that brew. I > however, like it cold. > > Steve > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Guy R Day" > Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:09:22 > To: > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank > > Hey - we drink room temperature beer because you get the taste and flavour > from the brew. Only those who have no palette want to drink a tasteless > cold beverage, let it warm up inside them and then spout forth with a load > of gas. > > Guy R Day > > ps How dare anyone insult the Prince of Darkness !!! LOL > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: "CosmicMag1380" ; > ; "spridgets" > Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 9:40 PM > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank > > >>I agree if you just shop by price you will generally get crap. Cheap parts >>are cheap whether made in china, india or by general motors. The last GM >>car I owned was in the 70s. I have rented a few on trips and find the >>engineering lacking. >> >> You can get better quality from china but that does not include the cheap >> stuff from home depot. >> I have a Nikon 18-200 vr lens that was made in china, after a year of >> use, around the world travel and 10,000 pictures it still works just >> fine. >> >> I also replaced my Jet table saw with a Delta to upgrade the precision. >> You know the Jet was made in China. >> >> Bottom line is you usually get what you pay for. >> >> And let us not forget that the reason brits drink warm beer is that lucas >> made refrigerators. >> >> Steve >> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: CosmicMag1380 >> Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net >> Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:09:04 >> To: Spridgets >> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank >> >> On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 12:28 PM, wrote: >> If your comment was directed to Iran or the Taliban I could understand >> it, what did the chinese do to you? >> >> I am not chinese but just do not get this china bashing. >> >> ------------------- From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Aug 27 06:52:35 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:52:35 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] was: Route to Nova Scotia now: Cayman rays In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: I think everyone in our group kissed the stingray. I probably have a photo and/or video ... somewhere. Kissing the stingray was supposed to bring good luck. Shortly after we got home, the tail end of Hurricane Frances ( Sept 9, 2004 ) hit Ottawa and flooded many peoples' basements, including mine. Following that, Grand Cayman got hit with hurricane Ivan ( Sept 11-13, 2004 ) which wiped out a lot of the island. The place where we stayed no longer exists. My brother-in-law's business (www.thebutterflyfarm.com) on the island was flattened. > Same here Brad. Although some of our group did kiss a ray. I have it video. > http://www.herbytoys.com/Vaca_Images/Cruise2004/Cayman_StingrayB.jpg > > Yes, I look apprehensive but the lady on the far left of the pic was > absolutely terrified. > > Feeding them was interesting too. > > Herby > > I have a photo of me holding a Cayman Ray, but I didn't know it well enough > to kiss it > > > I'll defer to Geoff, who is from around there; but I believe it is dead. > > When I went to the Cayman Islands though, they had a custom of kissing a > > stingray.( google "cayman kissing stingray" and some youtube videos will > be > > found. ) > > > > Robert > _______________________________________________ From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Aug 27 07:12:36 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:12:36 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: <277307.6645.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: , <277307.6645.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Maybe this would be a suitable insignia for your Studebaker? http://www.davebarton.com/c_blk-yel.jpg ( I saw one on a Volvo this morning ... ) > > > Don't let Greg fool you, the most dangerous thing in > > Newfoundland isn't the > > moose ... it's the Screech! > > With Jeff and I both rookie navigators in a 3100 pound car going 140 KPH average speed in Newfie neighborhoods during some stages, I beg to differ. > > Ron > _______________________________________________ From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Aug 27 07:26:44 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:26:44 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank In-Reply-To: References: <20100826163946.BA9CE187895@autox.team.net>, <20100826210404.53A8018786D@autox.team.net><0FC41C1411A744A8AF22B69CDA06086D@user8634b3d69b>, <1819557760-1282863369-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-626964548-@bda334.bisx.prod.on.blackberry>, Message-ID: > Check this one out!> Sometimes advertising tells you more by what they don't say, rather than by> what they do say.> http://www.motorgraphs.com/image.php?id=416981&idx=2&fromsearch=true> You will note the Lucas factory in the background has no lights on. I didn't write that. Note that the page actually says that it is a Cathedral in the background. Cold beer on a hot day can be a good thing, IMHO. Robert > From: grday at btinternet.com > To: an5.sprite at gmail.com; spridgets at autox.team.net > Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:08:12 +0100 > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank > > Steve, > There was, is and will be no offense taken in the slightest, on either > subject. Both topics (cold tasteless beer and the Prince of Darkness) are > perennial subjects worthy of highlighting the truth. > > Beers are simply a matter of taste and room temperature provides it. > Lord Lucas could see 40 years ago and, if looked after, still does. > (evil chuckle from the depths of darkness !!) > > Guy R Day. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: "Guy R Day" ; "spridgets" > > Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 11:56 PM > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hurricane Frank > > > > No offense intended. Since I replaced every component made by the prince > > of darkness on my frogeye I can no longer state any personal experience > > with the high quality of the products. > > > > It is just after spending a few hours working on my car I like a nice > > IPA. For that I do have to thank all the Brits for inventing that brew. I > > however, like it cold. > > > > Steve > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > Hey - we drink room temperature beer because you get the taste and flavour > > from the brew. Only those who have no palette want to drink a tasteless > > cold beverage, let it warm up inside them and then spout forth with a load > > of gas. > > > > Guy R Day > > > > ps How dare anyone insult the Prince of Darkness !!! LOL > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > >> > >> Bottom line is you usually get what you pay for. > >> > >> And let us not forget that the reason brits drink warm beer is that lucas > >> made refrigerators. > >> > >> Steve From haynes386 at netzero.net Fri Aug 27 08:39:52 2010 From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:39:52 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! Message-ID: <20100827.083952.25811.0@webmail19.dca.untd.com> Why not do a Drive across like we did with the Holy Sprite? Trade off drivers as it goes across the states? Ed(ward)-Is it roadworthy and not likely (or at least as likely as any British car) to break down on the way? Mark Haynes HAN6L12779 HAN5L8016 ____________________________________________________________ Obama Urges Homeowners to Refinance If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c77ce6ce2898dc445st01duc From 72spridget at gmail.com Fri Aug 27 09:00:31 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:00:31 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! In-Reply-To: <20100827.083952.25811.0@webmail19.dca.untd.com> References: <20100827.083952.25811.0@webmail19.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: <4112721752319715841@unknownmsgid> I would sign up for a shift. David L From derf247 at gmail.com Fri Aug 27 09:33:07 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:33:07 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! In-Reply-To: <4112721752319715841@unknownmsgid> References: <20100827.083952.25811.0@webmail19.dca.untd.com> <4112721752319715841@unknownmsgid> Message-ID: Transporting a car is one thing. But, transporting a car and everything else you own is another thing. If one little thing goes wrong then you have a nightmare on your hands. I say work on one adventure at a time. I have no doubt it could be done. But, could it be done in such a way that the owner can focus on moving his life and not worrying about one of his toys? From maine2me at yahoo.com Fri Aug 27 13:15:57 2010 From: maine2me at yahoo.com (Dan Dwelley) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:15:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: References: , <277307.6645.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <664674.17632.qm@web114119.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> That looks like one of them thar "Porcha" logos! :o) Dan in Maine ----- Original Message ---- From: Robert Duquette To: Spridgets Sent: Fri, August 27, 2010 9:12:36 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia Maybe this would be a suitable insignia for your Studebaker? http://www.davebarton.com/c_blk-yel.jpg ( I saw one on a Volvo this morning ... ) > > > Don't let Greg fool you, the most dangerous thing in > > Newfoundland isn't the > > moose ... it's the Screech! > > With Jeff and I both rookie navigators in a 3100 pound car going 140 KPH average speed in Newfie neighborhoods during some stages, I beg to differ. > > Ron > _______________________________________________ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/maine2me at yahoo.com From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Aug 27 13:22:19 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:22:19 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Route to Nova Scotia In-Reply-To: <664674.17632.qm@web114119.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: , <277307.6645.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> , <664674.17632.qm@web114119.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I suppose it does. :) The story behind it is on this page: http://www.davebarton.com/VolvoPrancingMoose.html ---------------------------------------- > From: maine2me at yahoo.com > > That looks like one of them thar "Porcha" logos! :o) > > Dan in Maine From jackson.skip at yahoo.com Fri Aug 27 13:54:33 2010 From: jackson.skip at yahoo.com (Skip Jackson) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:54:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] HELP! Need to have the Midget shipped! Message-ID: <556637.21442.qm@web46403.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> I'll do a shift from about Indy into W. Virginia. Skip in Cincinnati From tequila.brad at gmail.com Fri Aug 27 14:36:17 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:36:17 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] was: Route to Nova Scotia now: Cayman rays In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Doesn't sound like good luck to me... On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 7:52 AM, Robert Duquette < robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote: > I think everyone in our group kissed the stingray. I probably have a photo > and/or video ... somewhere. > Kissing the stingray was supposed to bring good luck. Shortly after we got > home, the tail end of Hurricane Frances ( Sept 9, 2004 ) hit Ottawa and > flooded many peoples' basements, including mine. Following that, Grand > Cayman > got hit with hurricane Ivan ( Sept 11-13, 2004 ) which wiped out a lot of > the > island. The place where we stayed no longer exists. My brother-in-law's > business (www.thebutterflyfarm.com) on the island was flattened. > > > > Same here Brad. Although some of our group did kiss a ray. I have it > video. > > http://www.herbytoys.com/Vaca_Images/Cruise2004/Cayman_StingrayB.jpg > > > > Yes, I look apprehensive but the lady on the far left of the pic was > > absolutely terrified. > > > > Feeding them was interesting too. > > > > Herby > > > > I have a photo of me holding a Cayman Ray, but I didn't know it well > enough > > to kiss it > > > > > I'll defer to Geoff, who is from around there; but I believe it is > dead. > > > When I went to the Cayman Islands though, they had a custom of kissing > a > > > stingray.( google "cayman kissing stingray" and some youtube videos > will > > be > > > found. ) > > > > > > Robert > > _______________________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Fri Aug 27 15:02:09 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:02:09 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] was: Route to Nova Scotia now: Cayman rays In-Reply-To: References: , , , Message-ID: Well, for me it was mixed. Our basement rec room needed renovation and ... much to my surprise, I had insurance for that kind of thing. Or, part of it. They paid for some contents and to repair it as it was. But, we didn't want it as it was, so it worked out to be a 50-50 thing. They didn't renew a lot of other people's flood insurance ( whatever it's called ). But, they renewed mine because I did things to help prevent it from happening again ( anti-bck up valve, etc ) and I had been active in trying to clean things up. But, I have to say that it wasn't fun. Doesn't sound like good luck to me... On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 7:52 AM, Robert Duquette wrote: I think everyone in our group kissed the stingray. I probably have a photo and/or video ... somewhere. Kissing the stingray was supposed to bring good luck. Shortly after we got home, the tail end of Hurricane Frances ( Sept 9, 2004 ) hit Ottawa and flooded many peoples' basements, including mine. Following that, Grand Cayman got hit with hurricane Ivan ( Sept 11-13, 2004 ) which wiped out a lot of the island. The place where we stayed no longer exists. My brother-in-law's business (www.thebutterflyfarm.com) on the island was flattened. > Same here Brad. Although some of our group did kiss a ray. I have it video. > http://www.herbytoys.com/Vaca_Images/Cruise2004/Cayman_StingrayB.jpg > > Yes, I look apprehensive but the lady on the far left of the pic was > absolutely terrified. > > Feeding them was interesting too. > > Herby > > I have a photo of me holding a Cayman Ray, but I didn't know it well enough > to kiss it > > > I'll defer to Geoff, who is from around there; but I believe it is dead. > > When I went to the Cayman Islands though, they had a custom of kissing a > > stingray.( google "cayman kissing stingray" and some youtube videos will > be > > found. ) > > > > Robert > _______________________________________________ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From tr3.4.me at gmail.com Fri Aug 27 21:30:30 2010 From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com (J Foster) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:30:30 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] carb heat shield Message-ID: I've picked up a pair of SUs and manifold to return my 73 Midget to stock but don't have the heat shield. Does anyone have a drawing showing dimensions so I can cut one from some sheet stock? From billmasq at hotmail.com Fri Aug 27 21:45:29 2010 From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:45:29 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] carb heat shield In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Want to just buy one pretty cheap?BillM > Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:30:30 -0500 > From: tr3.4.me at gmail.com > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: [Spridgets] carb heat shield > > I've picked up a pair of SUs and manifold to return my 73 Midget to > stock but don't have the heat shield. > > Does anyone have a drawing showing dimensions so I can cut one from > some sheet stock? > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/billmasq at hotmail.com From an5.sprite at gmail.com Sat Aug 28 06:01:36 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:01:36 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] carb heat shield Message-ID: I have an old one if you want it. Steve ------Original Message------ From: J Foster Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net To: spridgets Subject: [Spridgets] carb heat shield Sent: Aug 27, 2010 11:30 PM I've picked up a pair of SUs and manifold to return my 73 Midget to stock but don't have the heat shield. Does anyone have a drawing showing dimensions so I can cut one from some sheet stock? Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From maine2me at yahoo.com Sat Aug 28 06:09:33 2010 From: maine2me at yahoo.com (Dan Dwelley) Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:09:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Why? In-Reply-To: <4C75D73E.4040208@comcast.net> References: <884DFCD91B9B4405B754072A266160E8@Home> <4C75D73E.4040208@comcast.net> Message-ID: <164773.47055.qm@web114111.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Virgin?! Those are just old myths! ----- Original Message ---- From: Frank Clarici To: Michael Rowe Cc: Spridget Chat Group Sent: Wed, August 25, 2010 10:53:50 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Why? On 8/25/2010 10:06 PM, Michael Rowe wrote: > So why did the outer bearing fall out onto the dirt instead of the rug I had >carefully placed for that purpose? > Why does toast always fall jelly side down on the white carpet? You really should have looked harder for a virgin to sacrifice. -- Frank Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/maine2me at yahoo.com From g.h.higgins at gmail.com Sat Aug 28 08:59:00 2010 From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins) Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:59:00 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Why? References: <884DFCD91B9B4405B754072A266160E8@Home><4C75D73E.4040208@comcast.net> <164773.47055.qm@web114111.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <7A4C51A7EDDA4F6F8BB790C66B2BEDD0@Inspiron> Susan Boyle the Scottish singer is a 45 year old virgin, great voice, you would have to put on your thick beer glasses for anything else. Greg Higgins > Virgin?! Those are just old myths! > > You really should have looked harder for a virgin to sacrifice. > > -- > Frank From 72spridget at gmail.com Sat Aug 28 09:15:03 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:15:03 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Why? In-Reply-To: <7A4C51A7EDDA4F6F8BB790C66B2BEDD0@Inspiron> References: <884DFCD91B9B4405B754072A266160E8@Home> <4C75D73E.4040208@comcast.net> <164773.47055.qm@web114111.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <7A4C51A7EDDA4F6F8BB790C66B2BEDD0@Inspiron> Message-ID: > Susan Boyle the Scottish singer is a 45 year old virgin, great voice, you > would have to put on your thick beer glasses for anything else. Didn't care much for the voice myself. I still think front wheel bearings would be a waste of a virgin even if they were more plentiful. There should at least be Lucas parts involved to justify it. David L From vdiorio at hotmail.com Sat Aug 28 11:14:23 2010 From: vdiorio at hotmail.com (vincent diorio) Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:14:23 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] rear leaf spring replacement In-Reply-To: <205cef430912080259m11e6297fpa07e803a64a934b0@mail.gmail.com> References: <205cef430912080259m11e6297fpa07e803a64a934b0@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Thanks everyone! Tops UP! (Only to be used in emergency). Next problem: where do I find very detailed (with pictures) explanations of how to replace rear leaf springs on my '66 Midget? Vinny '80 "B" '66 Midget > Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 05:59:55 -0500 > From: grunthaner at gmail.com > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: [Spridgets] Electric Bugeye. > > List, > I saw this electric Bugeye on David Silberkleit's site aka ebay name > bugeyeguy or 1bugeyeguy website looked interesting. Anyone know how long > that lasted or the current owner? I like where the plug is : ) > > http://www.empowercoach.com/ebug.jpg > > http://www.empowercoach.com/ebug2.jpg > > from this site: > http://www.empowercoach.com/ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as vdiorio at hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spridgets From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Sat Aug 28 11:23:09 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:23:09 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Why? Message-ID: <4e5a4.46adcf69.39aa9ffd@aol.com> Do you mean anything else or everything else? In a message dated 28/08/2010 16:02:33 GMT Daylight Time, g.h.higgins at gmail.com writes: Susan Boyle the Scottish singer is a 45 year old virgin, great voice, you would have to put on your thick beer glasses for anything else. Greg Higgins From pythias at pacifier.com Sat Aug 28 13:07:44 2010 From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L) Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:07:44 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] rear leaf spring replacement In-Reply-To: References: <205cef430912080259m11e6297fpa07e803a64a934b0@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <1015729710.20100828120744@pacifier.com> Hello vincent, I just did this. the Bentley book has instructions, . "Raise the vehicle by placing a jack under the differential housing and support the body. Ascertain that the weight of the axle is fully on the jack and that the springs are in the fully unloaded position. Remove the wheels. From within the car remove the set screws securing teh front anchor bracket to the rear of the body foot-well. From beneath the car remove the two front bracket sceuring set screws. Remove the four "u"bolt securing nuts and the sanmper anchorage plate. Remove the shackle nuts, pins and plates and lift out the spring assembly. Refitting. Remove the axle check strap to assist fitting the "u" bolts. Tighten the spring bolt when the normal working load has been applied to the spring. Reverse the removal procedure" I did this last spring. It will help to have a second floor jack. One to lift the diffy and another to lift the spring. I found it easier to put the front back on first then the rear, rather than to "reverse the procedure". Also I didn't have to remove the axle check straps. It's also easier to remove the shock arm while it's still attached to the springs, rather than trying to do that when it has nothing holding it one place. -- Best regards, Bill L. mailto:pythias at pacifier.com '66 Sprite MKIII HAN8L49403 "the red thing" A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you will look forward to the trip. From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Sat Aug 28 16:40:15 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:40:15 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 5 Speed removal / flywheel help please! Message-ID: <5237ADE3-E9B9-4801-8C22-6EC9B3963EAB@comcast.net> Hi all, I have a Rivergate kit installed and now I'm trying to swap engines. I have removed every fastener that I can find but I can't get the adaptor plate to budge. Is RTV (silicone glue) that strong??? Also it appears that my son's desire to earn a few extra bucks was serendipitous as I now see the that the new ring gear that I had installed by a machine shop was about to come off my flywheel! As I was spinning the crank to gain access to the clutch pressure plate bolts I noticed that there was a scraping sound. A closer examination revealed that the ring gear was no longer centered on the flywheel and was as much as 1/8 inch toward the engine. It was scraping the oil pump cover!!! Not too deep yet and no damage to the ring gear. So, I hit it with a hammer and it went back to place but what is supposed to keep it there?! Any help appreciated. Lester From jimndi at frontiernet.net Sat Aug 28 18:06:51 2010 From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier) Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:06:51 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] 5 Speed removal / flywheel help please! References: <5237ADE3-E9B9-4801-8C22-6EC9B3963EAB@comcast.net> Message-ID: <2E8C0E0C40EA4581ACE5392BEB90F3ED@MAINCOMPUTER> its simply pressed on , it shouldn't move unless there is a misalignment problem with starter bendix ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lester" To: "Spridgets list" Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2010 6:40 PM Subject: [Spridgets] 5 Speed removal / flywheel help please! > Hi all, I have a Rivergate kit installed and now I'm trying to swap > engines. > I have removed every fastener that I can find but I can't get the adaptor > plate to budge. Is RTV (silicone glue) that strong??? > > Also it appears that my son's desire to earn a few extra bucks was > serendipitous as I now see the that the new ring gear that I had installed > by > a machine shop was about to come off my flywheel! As I was spinning the > crank > to gain access to the clutch pressure plate bolts I noticed that there > was a > scraping sound. A closer examination revealed that the ring gear was no > longer centered on the flywheel and was as much as 1/8 inch toward the > engine. > It was scraping the oil pump cover!!! Not too deep yet and no damage to > the > ring gear. So, I hit it with a hammer and it went back to place but what > is > supposed to keep it there?! > > Any help appreciated. > > Lester > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/jimndi at frontiernet.net > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3099 - Release Date: 08/28/10 02:34:00 [demime found a multipart/alternative section which it tried to parse but could not find any section which it could render. Please send plain text.] From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Sat Aug 28 18:25:32 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:25:32 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 5 Speed removal / flywheel help please! In-Reply-To: <2E8C0E0C40EA4581ACE5392BEB90F3ED@MAINCOMPUTER> References: <5237ADE3-E9B9-4801-8C22-6EC9B3963EAB@comcast.net> <2E8C0E0C40EA4581ACE5392BEB90F3ED@MAINCOMPUTER> Message-ID: <981B57C0-06EF-40FA-A9A0-DF9C1E889843@comcast.net> I was wondering about that.. maybe those times when I heard the starter go clunk it was hammering off the ring gear? Lester No, it didn't happen often.. On Aug 28, 2010, at 7:06 PM, Jim Fournier wrote: > its simply pressed on , it shouldn't move unless there is a misalignment problem with starter bendix > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lester" > To: "Spridgets list" > Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2010 6:40 PM > Subject: [Spridgets] 5 Speed removal / flywheel help please! > > >> Hi all, I have a Rivergate kit installed and now I'm trying to swap engines. >> I have removed every fastener that I can find but I can't get the adaptor >> plate to budge. Is RTV (silicone glue) that strong??? >> >> Also it appears that my son's desire to earn a few extra bucks was >> serendipitous as I now see the that the new ring gear that I had installed by >> a machine shop was about to come off my flywheel! As I was spinning the crank >> to gain access to the clutch pressure plate bolts I noticed that there was a >> scraping sound. A closer examination revealed that the ring gear was no >> longer centered on the flywheel and was as much as 1/8 inch toward the engine. >> It was scraping the oil pump cover!!! Not too deep yet and no damage to the >> ring gear. So, I hit it with a hammer and it went back to place but what is >> supposed to keep it there?! >> >> Any help appreciated. >> >> Lester >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/jimndi at frontiernet.net >> > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3099 - Release Date: 08/28/10 02:34:00 > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3099 - Release Date: 08/28/10 02:34:00 From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Sat Aug 28 18:28:16 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8) Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:28:16 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] 5 Speed removal / flywheel help please! In-Reply-To: <5237ADE3-E9B9-4801-8C22-6EC9B3963EAB@comcast.net> References: <5237ADE3-E9B9-4801-8C22-6EC9B3963EAB@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C79A9A0.9050309@tx.rr.com> If you stick on a large piece with RTV, then it is pretty strong. You have to drive in a sharp chisel to try to get it started to separate. Starting out it might be hard to determine if there was a fastener still in place or a large area of RTV. > Hi all, I have a Rivergate kit installed and now I'm trying to swap engines. > I have removed every fastener that I can find but I can't get the adaptor > plate to budge. Is RTV (silicone glue) that strong??? From mhagopian at hoppetool.com Sat Aug 28 20:29:36 2010 From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com (Matt Hagopian) Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:29:36 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun 5 speed tranny fluid? Message-ID: <4ECA97F0-45B3-4B32-AA9D-A2649490EDFD@hoppetool.com> What fluid should I use? I put some in last year but I think the rear main seal went.. What fluid should I use? Sincerely, From bjshov8 at tx.rr.com Sat Aug 28 20:43:59 2010 From: bjshov8 at tx.rr.com (BJNoSHOV8) Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:43:59 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun 5 speed tranny fluid? In-Reply-To: <4ECA97F0-45B3-4B32-AA9D-A2649490EDFD@hoppetool.com> References: <4ECA97F0-45B3-4B32-AA9D-A2649490EDFD@hoppetool.com> Message-ID: <4C79C96F.2000704@tx.rr.com> You'll need to search for more specific recommendations for your vehicle model and year. In the old days manual transmissions usually used 90W gear lube. More recently I've noticed that a lot of manual transmissions have used a form of ATF. If the rear main seal is leaking, you can probably sample the drip and figure out what it is. > What fluid should I use? > I put some in last year but I think the rear main seal went.. What fluid > should I use? From spritenut at comcast.net Sat Aug 28 21:24:33 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:24:33 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Austin A40 SOLD! Message-ID: <4C79D2F1.9070006@comcast.net> Somebody wanted it. It has been for sale (sort of) for the past 5 years. And today a couple who looked at it a few times decided to buy it. Since nobody around here used it, I am glad to see it go. We put maybe 100 miles a year on it. We have too many Sprites which are more fun to drive than an Austin Saloon. So today I tuned it up, changed the oil, tightened a few screws and touched up some paint chips, the happy new owners will pick it up Monday as soon as one of them learns how to drive a stick! The guy never did, the girl was taught by her father a couple times on his pick up truck when she was learning to drive, they are both in their mid to late 30s. He did not drive it, she tried and managed to get it around the block after stalling it 8 times. She had no clue when I said ease out the clutch as you give it the gas. Do people forget how to drive sticks after 20 years or so? I can understand stalling something you try to drive for the first time, everything is a little different, too much gas, to fast on the clutch, but this girl had no clue. I restored this thing back in 1997, It was my daughter's only car when she turned 17, she does not know it sold but she has her Bugeye now and she took the A40 around the block once last year, and she wants to keep it but I have to store it. Nope. She is a big girl now, Daddy needs his space ;) -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From billmasq at hotmail.com Sat Aug 28 21:56:31 2010 From: billmasq at hotmail.com (Bill Masquelier) Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:56:31 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun 5 speed tranny fluid? In-Reply-To: <4ECA97F0-45B3-4B32-AA9D-A2649490EDFD@hoppetool.com> References: <4ECA97F0-45B3-4B32-AA9D-A2649490EDFD@hoppetool.com> Message-ID: Even though Datsun recommends 90 weight on the 210 trans I have always had much better luck with them when I run regular engine oil and change it every year or so. The syncros seem to work MUCH better with thinner oil. If I can find it I use 30 weight NON-DETERGENT oil to promote better lubrication but if I can't I just use 20w-50 or so.BillM > From: mhagopian at hoppetool.com > Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:29:36 -0400 > To: Spridgets at autox.team.net > Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun 5 speed tranny fluid? > > What fluid should I use? > I put some in last year but I think the rear main seal went.. What fluid > should I use? > > Sincerely, > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/billmasq at hotmail.com From domanicoj at comcast.net Sun Aug 29 08:42:18 2010 From: domanicoj at comcast.net (domanicoj at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:42:18 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Spridgets] Used convertable top? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <935703984.671726.1283092938542.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Not sure if this is allowed on the list, so let me know if I can't do this. I am looking for a used convertable top for a 75 midget.B I just need it to take pictures for PA DOT.B They require the top be up in the pictures for antique tags.B My plan was not to have a top, I never plan to drive in the rain anyway.B I am looking for something that I can throw on take a few pics and take off again.B Something cheap.B Otherwise I will end up buying an EZ top for $199.B Some quick searches on Ebay and Craigslist produced nothing. All help is greatly appreciated! Jim Chalfont, PA From eap2140 at yahoo.com Sun Aug 29 09:04:11 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:04:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] MG car cover for transport Message-ID: <655749.77103.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Anyone ever buy one of these (ebay item #170532932899)? I need something to cover the Midget with for transport. Are these road worthy, or just something to cover them in the garage with? And what's the freakin' deal with the $700 ones (ebay item #180540358139)?!?! I can get the car painted for less than that..... Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ From mark at nashvilletn.org Sun Aug 29 09:11:40 2010 From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:11:40 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] MG car cover for transport References: <655749.77103.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Edward, Don't cover it on a trailer or open transport. The cover will flap in the wind and rub the paint off the car. If you want to protect it just give it a couple of coats of wax. One of the best garage covers I have used was cheap and made of Tyvek. Mark Nashville ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Perez" To: Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 10:04 AM Subject: [Spridgets] MG car cover for transport Anyone ever buy one of these (ebay item #170532932899)? I need something to cover the Midget with for transport. Are these road worthy, or just something to cover them in the garage with? And what's the freakin' deal with the $700 ones (ebay item #180540358139)?!?! I can get the car painted for less than that..... Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/mark at nashvilletn.org From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Sun Aug 29 09:21:00 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:21:00 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] MG car cover for transport In-Reply-To: <655749.77103.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I use the expensive ones like this on the Ranchero because they're a custom fit. They tear if you look at them too quickly. I go through about two a year just sitting in the driveway. Why don't you put on two of the generic fit Tyvek covers? They're cheap and tough and they really keep the sun off. A double layer should protect against anything except dents. BZ From kevinv1275 at gmail.com Sun Aug 29 09:39:17 2010 From: kevinv1275 at gmail.com (Kevin Valentine) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:39:17 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Used convertable top? In-Reply-To: <935703984.671726.1283092938542.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <935703984.671726.1283092938542.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: Jim, Would a hard-top do for the picture? I could bring one of mine down or you could bring the car here..... I don't want to sell it but we could set it on the car for the picture. Kevin V. Tuscarora, Pa On Aug 29, 2010, at 10:42 AM, domanicoj at comcast.net wrote: > Not sure if this is allowed on the list, so let me know if I can't > do this. > > > > I am looking for a used convertable top for a 75 midget.B I just > need it to > take pictures for PA DOT.B They require the top be up in the > pictures for > antique tags.B My plan was not to have a top, I never plan to > drive in the > rain anyway.B I am looking for something that I can throw on take > a few pics > and take off again.B Something cheap.B Otherwise I will end up > buying an EZ > top for $199.B Some quick searches on Ebay and Craigslist produced > nothing. > > > > All help is greatly appreciated! > > > > Jim > > Chalfont, PA > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ > kevinv1275 at gmail.com From an5.sprite at gmail.com Sun Aug 29 09:44:59 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:44:59 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] MG car cover for transport In-Reply-To: References: <655749.77103.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Mark is dead on, the paint will be ruined from the flapping. You can try to find the thin mylar they use on new cars for transport. Not sure how it stays, but it may be a wax type adhesive. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Mark" Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:11:40 To: Edward Perez; Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MG car cover for transport Edward, Don't cover it on a trailer or open transport. The cover will flap in the wind and rub the paint off the car. If you want to protect it just give it a couple of coats of wax. One of the best garage covers I have used was cheap and made of Tyvek. Mark Nashville ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edward Perez" To: Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 10:04 AM Subject: [Spridgets] MG car cover for transport Anyone ever buy one of these (ebay item #170532932899)? I need something to cover the Midget with for transport. Are these road worthy, or just something to cover them in the garage with? And what's the freakin' deal with the $700 ones (ebay item #180540358139)?!?! I can get the car painted for less than that..... Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/mark at nashvilletn.org _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From shop at justbrits.com Sun Aug 29 09:55:46 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:55:46 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Used convertable top? In-Reply-To: <935703984.671726.1283092938542.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <935703984.671726.1283092938542.JavaMail.root@sz0028a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C7A8302.5060404@justbrits.com> << My plan was not to have a top, I never plan to drive in the rain anyway. >> You are OUT of what little left of a mind you had pre-Midget, Jim !!! Good grief man, you LIVE in Pensyl-RAIN-ia !!!! And the OLD saying of "The best laid plans of mice & men oft do go astray." FITS your area !!! LOL Just TRY to tell me I'm wrong, Kevin !!!!! LMAO !! GET A HOOD !!! Ed From corvallis at peoplepc.com Sun Aug 29 10:11:13 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:11:13 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] MG car cover for transport In-Reply-To: <20100829154923.7E4B0187666@autox.team.net> References: <655749.77103.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <20100829154923.7E4B0187666@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <0E7DD9AB458D4D0E9BD85BB1B668858F@spider> Given the small size of these cars, you could almost wrap them in Pallet Wrap once they are loaded. Failing that, a wide roll of kitchen plastic wrap. ...bill in corvallis =================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of an5.sprite at gmail.com Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 8:45 AM To: Mark; spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net; Edward Perez; spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MG car cover for transport Mark is dead on, the paint will be ruined from the flapping. You can try to find the thin mylar they use on new cars for transport. Not sure how it stays, but it may be a wax type adhesive. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Mark" Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:11:40 To: Edward Perez; Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MG car cover for transport Edward, Don't cover it on a trailer or open transport. The cover will flap in the wind and rub the paint off the car. If you want to protect it just give it a couple of coats of wax. One of the best garage covers I have used was cheap and made of Tyvek. Mark Nashville From eap2140 at yahoo.com Sun Aug 29 10:26:10 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:26:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] MG car cover for transport In-Reply-To: <0E7DD9AB458D4D0E9BD85BB1B668858F@spider> References: <655749.77103.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <20100829154923.7E4B0187666@autox.team.net> <0E7DD9AB458D4D0E9BD85BB1B668858F@spider> Message-ID: <283577.79590.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> OK, I get the picture.... no cover, lots of wax. Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ ________________________________ From: "corvallis at peoplepc.com" To: spridgets at autox.team.net Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 9:11:13 AM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MG car cover for transport Given the small size of these cars, you could almost wrap them in Pallet Wrap once they are loaded. Failing that, a wide roll of kitchen plastic wrap. ...bill in corvallis =================================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of an5.sprite at gmail.com Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 8:45 AM To: Mark; spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net; Edward Perez; spridgets Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MG car cover for transport Mark is dead on, the paint will be ruined from the flapping. You can try to find the thin mylar they use on new cars for transport. Not sure how it stays, but it may be a wax type adhesive. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Mark" Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:11:40 To: Edward Perez; Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MG car cover for transport Edward, Don't cover it on a trailer or open transport. The cover will flap in the wind and rub the paint off the car. If you want to protect it just give it a couple of coats of wax. One of the best garage covers I have used was cheap and made of Tyvek. Mark Nashville Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/eap2140 at yahoo.com From rbastedo at gmail.com Sun Aug 29 10:42:39 2010 From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:42:39 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun 5 speed tranny fluid? Message-ID: Hi Matt, That's been a subject of some debate, seems you are very likely to develop a leak if you put synthetic in an older Datsun transmission without replacing the seals. If you are replacing the seals then synthetic seems to be a good choice. The newer gear lubes (GL5) seems to do some nasty stuff to the metals in our old gearboxes, so using them puts at least your syncro's at risk. Here is a good thread about it on the Ratsun forum: http://community.ratsun.net/topic/20936-manual-transmission-fluid and here's another good place to look: http://www.ratwell.com/technical/GearOil.html In general an old style GL4 gear lube should work, but be careful as some of these use a newer formula that also is caustic to the brass bits. I also know some say going with an old style 30 weight engine oil works. I think that would treat your gearbox better than a GL5 gear lube but don't know how good it is for smooth shifting. Rick (lovin them Datsun Tranny's) Bastedo From: Matt Hagopian Subject: [Spridgets] Datsun 5 speed tranny fluid? What fluid should I use? I put some in last year but I think the rear main seal went.. What fluid should I use? Sincerely, From mdrowe at optonline.net Sun Aug 29 11:06:13 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:06:13 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] MG car cover for transport In-Reply-To: <0E7DD9AB458D4D0E9BD85BB1B668858F@spider> References: <655749.77103.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <20100829154923.7E4B0187666@autox.team.net> <0E7DD9AB458D4D0E9BD85BB1B668858F@spider> Message-ID: > Given the small size of these cars, you could almost wrap them in Pallet > Wrap once they are loaded. What about the heat-shrink wrap they use for winterizing boats? Michael Rowe From lmacy at mac.com Sun Aug 29 11:43:39 2010 From: lmacy at mac.com (Macy Larry) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:43:39 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Austin A40 SOLD! In-Reply-To: <4C79D2F1.9070006@comcast.net> References: <4C79D2F1.9070006@comcast.net> Message-ID: Congrats, I think ;-) Larry On Aug 28, 2010, at 11:24 PM, Frank Clarici wrote: > Somebody wanted it. It has been for sale (sort of) for the past 5 years. > And today a couple who looked at it a few times decided to buy it. > Since nobody around here used it, I am glad to see it go. > We put maybe 100 miles a year on it. We have too many Sprites which are more fun to drive than an Austin Saloon. > So today I tuned it up, changed the oil, tightened a few screws and touched up some paint chips, the happy new owners will pick it up Monday as soon as one of them learns how to drive a stick! > The guy never did, the girl was taught by her father a couple times on his pick up truck when she was learning to drive, they are both in their mid to late 30s. > He did not drive it, she tried and managed to get it around the block after stalling it 8 times. She had no clue when I said ease out the clutch as you give it the gas. > Do people forget how to drive sticks after 20 years or so? > I can understand stalling something you try to drive for the first time, everything is a little different, too much gas, to fast on the clutch, but this girl had no clue. > I restored this thing back in 1997, It was my daughter's only car when she turned 17, she does not know it sold but she has her Bugeye now and she took the A40 around the block once last year, and she wants to keep it but I have to store it. Nope. She is a big girl now, Daddy needs his space ;) > -- > Frank Clarici > Toms River, NJ > > You restored it better than new > So why don't you drive it? > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lmacy at phillymgclub.com > -- Larry Macy 78 Midget Keep your top down and your chin up. Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. lmacy at phillymgclub.com Secretary Philadelphia MG Club "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!". From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Sun Aug 29 11:57:31 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:57:31 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate install instructions anyone? Message-ID: Hi all, further to ask if anyone has the instructions for the Rivergate 5 speed kit. I can't find mine and before I start hitting things with a big hammer I would like to make sure that I have everything removed. Thanks, Lester From cmlove at knology.net Sun Aug 29 12:09:03 2010 From: cmlove at knology.net (Monty Love) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:09:03 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate install instructions anyone? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C7AA23F.3020901@knology.net> Can't you download that from the Rivergate site? On 08/29/2010 12:57 PM, Lester wrote: > Hi all, > > further to ask if anyone has the instructions for the Rivergate 5 speed kit. > I can't find mine and before I start hitting things with a big hammer I would > like to make sure that I have everything removed. > > Thanks, > > Lester > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cmlove at knology.net From kk7ss at verizon.net Sun Aug 29 12:11:31 2010 From: kk7ss at verizon.net (Dave G.) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:11:31 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Windshield + Diamonfusion -- HELP!! Message-ID: <4C7AA2D3.2378.ED11CF@kk7ss.verizon.net> I screwed up in a bad way.... I tried putting Diamonfusion (similar to Rain-X) on my windshield and succeeded in making it smeary and clouded.. Now I find I'm having trouble trying to get it off !! Any suggestions as to what will work? I tried alcohol, Simplegreen and dishwasher detergent and they all just make it worse or do nothing.. Suggestions welcomed with open arms.. -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready From derf247 at gmail.com Sun Aug 29 12:12:23 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:12:23 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate install instructions anyone? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I can't find mine, I must have given it away when I sold the kit. I do have the Datsun tranny disassembly/rebuild info pdf. If anyone wants it, email me off list. From eap2140 at yahoo.com Sun Aug 29 12:15:08 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:15:08 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate install instructions anyone? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <83389.42498.qm@web33702.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Actually, it should have been rivergate5speed.com. I don't know why it gives a nasty error when connecting to the web site. Maybe I have the wrong site? This is what's explained by Google: What is the current listing status for rivergate5speed.com? Site is listed as suspicious - visiting this web site may harm your computer. >Part of this site was listed for suspicious activity 1 time(s) over the past 90 >days. What happened when Google visited this site? Of the 45 pages we tested on the site over the past 90 days, 5 page(s) resulted in malicious software being downloaded and installed without user consent. The last time Google visited this site was on 2010-08-20, and the last time suspicious content was found on this site was on 2010-08-20. >Malicious software includes 18 exploit(s), 3 scripting exploit(s). Successful >infection resulted in an average of 1 new process(es) on the target machine. >Malicious software is hosted on 6 domain(s), including bginfobox.rs/, >sexika.com/, relais-belle-roche.fr/. >This site was hosted on 1 network(s) including AS36476 (WEB). Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ To: Spridgets list Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 10:57:31 AM Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate install instructions anyone? Hi all, further to ask if anyone has the instructions for the Rivergate 5 speed kit. I can't find mine and before I start hitting things with a big hammer I would like to make sure that I have everything removed. Thanks, Lester Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/eap2140 at yahoo.com From shop at justbrits.com Sun Aug 29 12:22:51 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:22:51 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate install instructions anyone? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C7AA57B.90001@justbrits.com> If anybody locates a relatively current set and could scan them and send to me, I will put up my my site for all and then send to Gerard to put up on his. Me From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Sun Aug 29 12:28:08 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:28:08 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate install instructions anyone? In-Reply-To: <4C7AA23F.3020901@knology.net> References: <4C7AA23F.3020901@knology.net> Message-ID: <585C9EA5-BD15-48D0-B562-A1042EB7AE2A@comcast.net> Same problem as Ed, google gives the warning... Lester On Aug 29, 2010, at 1:09 PM, Monty Love wrote: > Can't you download that from the Rivergate site? > > On 08/29/2010 12:57 PM, Lester wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> further to ask if anyone has the instructions for the Rivergate 5 speed kit. >> I can't find mine and before I start hitting things with a big hammer I would >> like to make sure that I have everything removed. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Lester >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >> Suggested annual donation $12.75 >> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cmlove at knology.net > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/oldsaabguy at comcast.net From derf247 at gmail.com Sun Aug 29 12:54:41 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:54:41 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate install instructions anyone? In-Reply-To: <585C9EA5-BD15-48D0-B562-A1042EB7AE2A@comcast.net> References: <4C7AA23F.3020901@knology.net> <585C9EA5-BD15-48D0-B562-A1042EB7AE2A@comcast.net> Message-ID: I fear no viri. Here is what you get form the site: Sprite/Midget 5-Speed Kit Installation Instructions (abridged) (Detailed instructions furnished with kits is 11 pages, with how-to-hints and photos. Reference to a Spridget service manual is also recommended for standard procedures.) Remove and separate engine and transmission. Remove steel plate from rear of the engine and replace it with the aluminum adapter plate. Prepare Datsun transmission. Shorten gearshift lever & re-thread Bolt on the rear mount furnished, the slave cylinder, and install throwout bearing. Cut clearance for Spridget starter drive (2" hole saw recommended) Cut clearance points on bellhousing (grinder or file) Remove the contact pad for the carbon T.O. bearing from the stock clutch pressure plate. Install the clutch disc furnished, along with the stock pressure plate Bolt transmission to engine using bolts furnished. Install driveshaft yoke onto driveshaft in place of the stock yoke. This involves only installing a U-joint. Yoke with a u-joint is furnished. Install engine and transmission into car (as with stock units) Plumb hydraulic clutch. Bleed the clutch fluid. Adjust slave cylinder pushrod. Check work and test drive. In case you experience any problems with installation, our phone number is included in instructions. We are happy to help with any problem not solved by a careful reading of instructions. From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Sun Aug 29 12:57:29 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:57:29 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Rivergate install instructions anyone? In-Reply-To: References: <4C7AA23F.3020901@knology.net> <585C9EA5-BD15-48D0-B562-A1042EB7AE2A@comcast.net> Message-ID: <23F4E5F6-BA48-43FD-B93F-27E6645CCB8C@comcast.net> Thanks guys! Now on to work.. Lester From an5.sprite at gmail.com Sun Aug 29 15:09:22 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:09:22 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Windshield + Diamonfusion -- HELP!! Message-ID: Acetone could possible dissolve it, but you will need to be extremely careful not to drip it anywhere. ------Original Message------ From: Dave G. Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net To: spridgets Subject: [Spridgets] Windshield + Diamonfusion -- HELP!! Sent: Aug 29, 2010 2:11 PM I screwed up in a bad way.... I tried putting Diamonfusion (similar to Rain-X) on my windshield and succeeded in making it smeary and clouded.. Now I find I'm having trouble trying to get it off !! Any suggestions as to what will work? I tried alcohol, Simplegreen and dishwasher detergent and they all just make it worse or do nothing.. Suggestions welcomed with open arms.. -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From spritenut at comcast.net Sun Aug 29 15:47:22 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:47:22 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Windshield + Diamonfusion -- HELP!! In-Reply-To: <4C7AA2D3.2378.ED11CF@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: <4C7AA2D3.2378.ED11CF@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: <4C7AD56A.8020908@comcast.net> On 8/29/2010 2:11 PM, Dave G. wrote: > I screwed up in a bad way.... > > I tried putting Diamonfusion (similar to Rain-X) on my windshield and > succeeded in making it smeary and clouded.. > > Now I find I'm having trouble trying to get it off !! I tried Rain-x once, I hate that stuff, it just makes a smeary mess. I got mine off with lacquer thinner. Dampen a rag, but not to the point of it dripping, It might take a couple of trys but the thinner does take it off. follow up with Windex and a 000 steel wool pad for a real nice clean windshield. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From maine2me at yahoo.com Sun Aug 29 15:48:57 2010 From: maine2me at yahoo.com (Dan Dwelley) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:48:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Windshield + Diamonfusion -- HELP!! In-Reply-To: <20100829210905.64457187659@autox.team.net> References: <20100829210905.64457187659@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <684803.99711.qm@web114120.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Warm Soap/water with 0000 steel wool? Just a thought...but it may work. :o)) Dan ----- Original Message ---- From: "an5.sprite at gmail.com" To: Dave G. ; spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net; spridgets Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 5:09:22 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Windshield + Diamonfusion -- HELP!! Acetone could possible dissolve it, but you will need to be extremely careful not to drip it anywhere. ------Original Message------ From: Dave G. Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net To: spridgets Subject: [Spridgets] Windshield + Diamonfusion -- HELP!! Sent: Aug 29, 2010 2:11 PM I screwed up in a bad way.... I tried putting Diamonfusion (similar to Rain-X) on my windshield and succeeded in making it smeary and clouded.. Now I find I'm having trouble trying to get it off !! Any suggestions as to what will work? I tried alcohol, Simplegreen and dishwasher detergent and they all just make it worse or do nothing.. Suggestions welcomed with open arms.. -- Dave G. KK7SS DN06ig '65 Sprite - work in progress '76 Midget - nearly ready Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/maine2me at yahoo.com From conen at bellsouth.net Sun Aug 29 17:54:12 2010 From: conen at bellsouth.net (Edmund Conen) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:54:12 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Austin A40 SOLD! Message-ID: <145993.88915.qm@web180204.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> I'll miss (hearing about) that li'l car... sniff, sniff. Ed in NC :-) From soavero at yahoo.com Sun Aug 29 18:29:06 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:29:06 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Windshield + Diamonfusion -- HELP!! In-Reply-To: <20100829210920.0A06C187869@autox.team.net> Message-ID: <564005.5122.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Best thing for any windshield (old detailer's trick) is to boil water and dip one half or so of a towel in it. Lay towel on glass. When it's cool enough to touch it directly, wipe glass. If this doesn't do it, you're gonna have to wait til it geets sandpapered off by bugs and time. --- On Sun, 8/29/10, an5.sprite at gmail.com wrote: > From: an5.sprite at gmail.com > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Windshield + Diamonfusion -- HELP!! > To: "Dave G." , spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net, "spridgets" > Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 4:09 PM > Acetone could possible dissolve it, > but you will need to be extremely careful not to drip it > anywhere. > ------Original Message------ > From: Dave G. > Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net > To: spridgets > Subject: [Spridgets] Windshield + Diamonfusion -- HELP!! > Sent: Aug 29, 2010 2:11 PM > > I screwed up in a bad way.... > > I tried putting Diamonfusion (similar to Rain-X) on my > windshield and > succeeded in making it smeary and clouded.. > > Now I find I'm having trouble trying to get it off !! > > Any suggestions as to what will work? > > I tried alcohol, Simplegreen and dishwasher detergent and > they all just > make it worse or do nothing.. > > Suggestions welcomed with open arms.. > > -- > Dave G. KK7SS > DN06ig > '65 Sprite - work in progress > '76 Midget - nearly ready > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com > > > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/soavero at yahoo.com From stargazer1 at cox.net Sun Aug 29 19:17:22 2010 From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:17:22 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Windshield + Diamonfusion -- HELP!! In-Reply-To: <4C7AA2D3.2378.ED11CF@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: <4C7AA2D3.2378.ED11CF@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: <4C7B06A2.7050108@cox.net> On 8/29/2010 11:11 AM, Dave G. wrote: > I screwed up in a bad way.... > > I tried putting Diamonfusion (similar to Rain-X) on my windshield and > succeeded in making it smeary and clouded.. > > Now I find I'm having trouble trying to get it off !! > > Any suggestions as to what will work? > > I tried alcohol, Simplegreen and dishwasher detergent and they all just > make it worse or do nothing.. > > Suggestions welcomed with open arms.. > Try a 50-50 mixture of denatured alcohol and Windex. That will remove most acrylic based coatings. If that doesn't work, a dampen a rag with lacquer thinner. Steel wool will sleek (tiny scratches) your windshield. Good Luck, Dave Ambrose From cmanuel at wi.rr.com Sun Aug 29 19:58:49 2010 From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:58:49 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Windshield + Diamonfusion -- HELP!! In-Reply-To: <4C7B06A2.7050108@cox.net> References: <4C7AA2D3.2378.ED11CF@kk7ss.verizon.net> <4C7B06A2.7050108@cox.net> Message-ID: <001101cb47e6$e3c6fc30$ab54f490$@rr.com> Vinegar took some stains out for me on one. Used newspaper as well for scrubbing. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Ambrose Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 8:17 PM To: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Windshield + Diamonfusion -- HELP!! On 8/29/2010 11:11 AM, Dave G. wrote: > I screwed up in a bad way.... > > I tried putting Diamonfusion (similar to Rain-X) on my windshield and > succeeded in making it smeary and clouded.. > > Now I find I'm having trouble trying to get it off !! > > Any suggestions as to what will work? > > I tried alcohol, Simplegreen and dishwasher detergent and they all just > make it worse or do nothing.. > > Suggestions welcomed with open arms.. > Try a 50-50 mixture of denatured alcohol and Windex. That will remove most acrylic based coatings. If that doesn't work, a dampen a rag with lacquer thinner. Steel wool will sleek (tiny scratches) your windshield. Good Luck, Dave Ambrose _______________________________________________ From shop at justbrits.com Sun Aug 29 20:44:53 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:44:53 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Windshield + Diamonfusion -- HELP!! In-Reply-To: <001101cb47e6$e3c6fc30$ab54f490$@rr.com> References: <4C7AA2D3.2378.ED11CF@kk7ss.verizon.net> <4C7B06A2.7050108@cox.net> <001101cb47e6$e3c6fc30$ab54f490$@rr.com> Message-ID: <4C7B1B25.6000802@justbrits.com> << Used newspaper as well for scrubbing. >> Any and ALL glass work profits by news print, Chris !!! From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Mon Aug 30 03:05:32 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:05:32 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] Austin A40 SOLD! Message-ID: <5c9e1.4bbf463.39acce5c@aol.com> Yep, I'll be sadder than most and remember driving it in 03. Even 3 up (I was the skinny guy driving it) I managed to get it over 80mph and pass some Sprites on dual carriageway before some faster Sprites passed us on a drive out one night. I had Alan in the guy with me and guy who no longer has a Sprite so probably isn't on the list. I learned some interesting stuff about the A40 when I got back to the UK. I thought it was a great modified classic and looking up above me at the massive panoramic photo of 03 I can see it 3rd from the left on the back row. Older daughter can remember it as one of only 3 classics she's been in (Obviously I'll need to re-inform her as she gets older). I don't suppose she'll rush to buy one but I can live in hope. Anyone with photos of it from 03 please send them as jpegs as big a size as you like. Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 30/08/2010 01:12:45 GMT Daylight Time, conen at bellsouth.net writes: I'll miss (hearing about) that li'l car... sniff, sniff. Ed in NC :-) From haynes386 at netzero.net Mon Aug 30 09:15:18 2010 From: haynes386 at netzero.net (Mark Haynes) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:15:18 GMT Subject: [Spridgets] Thanks and the next question..... Message-ID: <20100830.091518.24753.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com> Thanks to everyone who replied about the bonnet seal. I clamped the center of the seal with a Kant twist and a 1/4" diameter rod, pulled hard with the eldest daughter seating the seal and it worked great! Now I don't get any bonnet bounce on my dirt road, it's almost like a real car (OK, it just doesn't sound like its falling apart on the dirt now). I took it out for a drive, and just as I opened my mouth about how EVERYTHING was working great (I know, I know, never tempt fate- that's why we refer to the 'W' rather than the wind in winter here), the tach went to zero. When I got back and took a look at it, the new tach cable had twisted off at the (tach) gearbox. I had another cable, so I replaced the cable and didn't even get the engine started before it twisted off as well. So do I have it routed correctly? the gearbox is out board of the generator (towards the fender), the cable runs through its grommet by the start contactor, between the heater box and the battery, up and through the center-most hole in the firewall to the tach. Obviously there is too much friction in the housing, I even ran graphite into the cable itself (just like ED says to..) I just want to make sure that I don't twist my last remaining cable off before finding out that I have it routed wrong. Mark Haynes HAN6L12779 HAN5L8016 ____________________________________________________________ Obama Urges Homeowners to Refinance If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obamas Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4c7bcb5782deb8fcb86st05duc From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Mon Aug 30 09:45:21 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:45:21 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] How do I ID a 1275 flywheel? Message-ID: <9C169702-971B-4B98-8900-591EAEBABB84@comcast.net> HI all, in the process of converting to a 1275 from a 948 so I will need a 1275 flywheel. As I have a few spare flywheels hanging around here how do ID a 1275 vs a 948?? Thanks, Lester From an5.sprite at gmail.com Mon Aug 30 10:08:23 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:08:23 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] How do I ID a 1275 flywheel? Message-ID: 1275 use six bolts on the crank while 948 use only 4. Not sure about 1100. ------Original Message------ From: Lester Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net To: spridgets Subject: [Spridgets] How do I ID a 1275 flywheel? Sent: Aug 30, 2010 11:45 AM HI all, in the process of converting to a 1275 from a 948 so I will need a 1275 flywheel. As I have a few spare flywheels hanging around here how do ID a 1275 vs a 948?? Thanks, Lester Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From bpazur at excel.net Mon Aug 30 10:11:09 2010 From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:11:09 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess Message-ID: <201008301611.o7UGBAlM015925@green.excel.net> Is the any grand list of Bugeyes showing what Body Number (small tag on the driver's side door pillar) matches with a certain VIN (inner fender plate)? I have a mess cause the body number was used on the title. I hve to get the title changed but I don't nave the body number any more. I need some evidence that the boy number is associated with the VIN number. Or I need to get a new body number fabricated. Please help if you can - I am getting divorce and losing my house and need the money. Thanks Bud From peter at nosimport.com Mon Aug 30 10:16:57 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:16:57 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] How do I ID a 1275 flywheel? In-Reply-To: <9C169702-971B-4B98-8900-591EAEBABB84@comcast.net> References: <9C169702-971B-4B98-8900-591EAEBABB84@comcast.net> Message-ID: <201008300916342.SM04888@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> 1275 6 bolts. 948/1098 4 bolts. Peter C == At 10:45 AM 8/30/2010, Lester wrote: >HI all, > >in the process of converting to a 1275 from a 948 so I will need a >1275 flywheel. As I have a few spare flywheels hanging around here >how do ID a 1275 vs a 948?? > >Thanks, > >Lester From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Mon Aug 30 10:25:49 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:25:49 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] How do I ID a 1275 flywheel? In-Reply-To: <201008300916342.SM04888@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <9C169702-971B-4B98-8900-591EAEBABB84@comcast.net> <201008300916342.SM04888@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: Thanks all! Lester On Aug 30, 2010, at 11:16 AM, Peter Caldwell wrote: > 1275 6 bolts. 948/1098 4 bolts. > > Peter C > == > At 10:45 AM 8/30/2010, Lester wrote: >> HI all, >> >> in the process of converting to a 1275 from a 948 so I will need a >> 1275 flywheel. As I have a few spare flywheels hanging around here >> how do ID a 1275 vs a 948?? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Lester From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Mon Aug 30 10:54:18 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:54:18 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess In-Reply-To: <201008301611.o7UGBAlM015925@green.excel.net> Message-ID: I don't think the body tag ever matched the VIN, but you can buy blank VIN tags and stamp them. You could just make one that matches the number on your title and screw it to the inner fender. From shop at justbrits.com Mon Aug 30 11:11:10 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:11:10 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess In-Reply-To: <201008301611.o7UGBAlM015925@green.excel.net> References: <201008301611.o7UGBAlM015925@green.excel.net> Message-ID: <4C7BE62E.3070204@justbrits.com> Bud, did you get my PM on the subject when you first posted ?? From shop at justbrits.com Mon Aug 30 11:24:25 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:24:25 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess In-Reply-To: <201008301611.o7UGBAlM015925@green.excel.net> References: <201008301611.o7UGBAlM015925@green.excel.net> Message-ID: <4C7BE949.4000900@justbrits.com> Hey, Bud ??????????? You'll have to write me direct if you want what I know. ******************************************** Hi. This is the qmail-send program at cpoproxy3-pub.bluehost.com. I'm afraid I wasn't able to deliver your message to the following addresses.\ This is a permanent error; I've given up. Sorry it didn't work out. : 209.103.224.2 does not like recipient. Remote host said: 553 5.3.0 ... Message from 67.222.54.6 rejected From g.h.higgins at gmail.com Mon Aug 30 11:39:30 2010 From: g.h.higgins at gmail.com (Greg Higgins) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:39:30 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess References: Message-ID: <007E7EF9D70640FC88748C82BB4006C2@Inspiron> That is what I did, I bought a blank VIN tag took it to my local jewelry store and for $10.00 they engraved the VIN numbers. Greg Higgins 63 sprite ----- Original Message ----- From: "Billy Zoom" To: "Bud Pazur" ; Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 12:54 PM Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess >I don't think the body tag ever matched the VIN, but you can buy blank VIN > tags and stamp them. You could just make one that matches the number on > your > title and screw it to the inner fender. > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/higgs6 at cogeco.ca From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com Mon Aug 30 11:51:50 2010 From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:51:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] MG car cover for transport In-Reply-To: <655749.77103.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <655749.77103.qm@web33704.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <236688.98919.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com> When I sold my Triumph a few years ago, a guy (not the new owner) picked it up with a single car trailer pulled behind his big diesel dually Ram pickup. The trailer was open at the front and between the rails so provided little protection from rocks, grit, etc. We used a roll of pallet shrink-wrap I had (like you use to secure boxes on a skid for truck shipping) for protection. After securing the car to the trailer, we did a continuous wrap of the entire car beginning at the rear and passing it to each other over and then under the car as we moved forward, overlapped each wrap so the wind would have nothing to rip at. There were lots of spare parts in the interior and trunk spaces, so the wrap served double duty of keeping all that stuff out of sight and relatively safe from theft. New owner said it arrrived in perfect shape and that he actually enjoyed unwrapping his "new" car. This would obviously only work if you transport the car secured in one place on a trailer. If it goes on a regular transporter, they may need to move it once or twice on the journey to load or unload other cars. I'm also pretty sure prolonged wrapping would cause some ill effect somewhere, but this was a relatively quick two-day drive in mild Fall temperatures. David Booker - Long Island From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Mon Aug 30 12:02:18 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:02:18 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] How do I ID a 1275 flywheel? Message-ID: <6ed3a.5c67493.39ad4c2a@aol.com> There are books and parts catalogues with pictures of this stuff in... In a message dated 30/08/2010 17:06:10 GMT Daylight Time, oldsaabguy at comcast.net writes: HI all, in the process of converting to a 1275 from a 948 so I will need a 1275 flywheel. As I have a few spare flywheels hanging around here how do ID a 1275 vs a 948?? Thanks, Lester _______________________________________________ From lincman90 at hotmail.com Mon Aug 30 12:29:43 2010 From: lincman90 at hotmail.com (Tom Daughdrill) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:29:43 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Windshield + Diamonfusion -- HELP!! In-Reply-To: <4C7AA2D3.2378.ED11CF@kk7ss.verizon.net> References: <4C7AA2D3.2378.ED11CF@kk7ss.verizon.net> Message-ID: OK, Diamonfusion says that you should reapply the product. Now, keep in mind that you have to use BOTH steps for it to work. Apply Step 2, wait one minute, then apply Step 3, wait about one minute, then clean with a alcohol based window cleaner. Good luck! Tom > > I screwed up in a bad way.... > > I tried putting Diamonfusion (similar to Rain-X) on my windshield and > succeeded in making it smeary and clouded.. > > Now I find I'm having trouble trying to get it off !! > > Any suggestions as to what will work? > > I tried alcohol, Simplegreen and dishwasher detergent and they all just > make it worse or do nothing.. > > Suggestions welcomed with open arms.. > > -- > Dave G. KK7SS > DN06ig > '65 Sprite - work in progress > '76 Midget - nearly ready > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/lincman90 at hotmail.com From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com Mon Aug 30 12:53:02 2010 From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:53:02 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <638CEA47-2794-41C5-A383-945CD7527E9D@gerardsgarage.com> Bud, There is not direct correlation between chassis number and either right or left door pillar number. The only documentation you can get that will tell you what the correct numbers should be is a BMIHT certificate. That is your only "evidence" you can take to the bank, so to speak. You don't say if this is for DMV or other purposes or what # has been used for your title, but in my personal experience, DMV in California does accept that as valid documentation. They can take up to 30 days to get, but you will get an official build record of the car, including all recorded numbers, original colors and equipment and build dates You can apply for one here: http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/exhibitions/archive-services/ Last, but not least, I'm sorry to hear of your personal dilemma. BTDT. Gerard On Aug 30, 2010, at 11:00 AM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote: > Message: 5 > Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:11:09 -0500 > From: "Bud Pazur" > Subject: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess > To: spridgets at autox.team.net > Message-ID: <201008301611.o7UGBAlM015925 at green.excel.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Is the any grand list of Bugeyes showing what Body Number (small tag > on the > driver's side door pillar) matches with a certain VIN (inner fender > plate)? I > have a mess cause the body number was used on the title. I hve to > get the > title changed but I don't nave the body number any more. I need some > evidence > that the boy number is associated with the VIN number. Or I need to > get a new > body number fabricated. Please help if you can - I am getting > divorce and > losing my house and need the money. > > Thanks > > Bud From mdrowe at optonline.net Mon Aug 30 14:26:46 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:26:46 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Caliper pistons Message-ID: <590B64657D21412C9852CAE88A83F045@Home> What is the long-term effect of having the front brake inner and outer piston seals reversed by the DPO? The pistons and seals are pretty much destroyed, but I don't know if that is owing to age or improper construction. As far as I could tell, they worked just fine. Of course, this is the side that had a broken bearing with missing balls, and that also seemed to work just fine. The other side was put together properly and is in much better condition. But it was not working at all. This seems to be a reoccurring theme. Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget Long Island, NY From corvallis at peoplepc.com Mon Aug 30 15:12:14 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:12:14 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Caliper pistons In-Reply-To: <590B64657D21412C9852CAE88A83F045@Home> References: <590B64657D21412C9852CAE88A83F045@Home> Message-ID: <6341FA9757B6433FA8E9A37E448E1F08@spider> I will guess the pistons were already in poor shape when previously installed. I just rebuilt one of mine and those seals are near identical. You have to pull the old ones out and remember the order, and know to compare on reassembly. ...bill in corvallis ================================================= -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 1:27 PM To: Spridget Chat Group Subject: [Spridgets] Caliper pistons What is the long-term effect of having the front brake inner and outer piston seals reversed by the DPO? The pistons and seals are pretty much destroyed, but I don't know if that is owing to age or improper construction. As far as I could tell, they worked just fine. Of course, this is the side that had a broken bearing with missing balls, and that also seemed to work just fine. The other side was put together properly and is in much better condition. But it was not working at all. This seems to be a reoccurring theme. Michael Rowe '74 Bugeyed Midget Long Island, NY _______________________________________________ From stargazer1 at cox.net Mon Aug 30 15:57:28 2010 From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:57:28 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Caliper pistons In-Reply-To: <6341FA9757B6433FA8E9A37E448E1F08@spider> References: <590B64657D21412C9852CAE88A83F045@Home> <6341FA9757B6433FA8E9A37E448E1F08@spider> Message-ID: <4C7C2948.5080306@cox.net> On 8/30/2010 2:12 PM, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote: > I will guess the pistons were already in poor shape when previously > installed. I just rebuilt one of mine and those seals are near identical. > You have to pull the old ones out and remember the order, and know to > compare on reassembly. ...bill in corvallis Just did this job a couple months ago. The grooved seal is on the outside. It's responsible for retracting the piston just a bit when you let off the brakes. Cheers, Dave Ambrose From spritenut at comcast.net Mon Aug 30 20:00:48 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:00:48 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] How do I ID a 1275 flywheel? In-Reply-To: <9C169702-971B-4B98-8900-591EAEBABB84@comcast.net> References: <9C169702-971B-4B98-8900-591EAEBABB84@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C7C6250.3020202@comcast.net> On 8/30/2010 11:45 AM, Lester wrote: > HI all, > > in the process of converting to a 1275 from a 948 so I will need a 1275 > flywheel. As I have a few spare flywheels hanging around here how do ID > a 1275 vs a 948? 1275 has 6 bolt holes and 2 dowel pin 948 has 4 bolt holes. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From spritenut at comcast.net Mon Aug 30 20:09:20 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:09:20 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C7C6450.20000@comcast.net> On 8/30/2010 12:54 PM, Billy Zoom wrote: > I don't think the body tag ever matched the VIN, but you can buy blank VIN > tags and stamp them. You could just make one that matches the number on your > title and screw it to the inner fender. Hey, My 59 Bugeye has an HAN8 VIN tag because that's what title I had at the time. Horrible fright has the letter/number stamp kit for about $10. Just Sunday I had to stamp a VW id tag for someone ;) -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From shop at justbrits.com Mon Aug 30 20:58:00 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:58:00 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] "Garage Sale" Message-ID: <4C7C6FB8.2000306@justbrits.com> Folks, offered up is ONE [1] complete set of brake shoes for cars up to:HAN6 - 20544 &/or GAN1 - 13554. I have exactly $35.00 in them and that's what I'm selling for + USPS lower 48 only. 1st come, 1st served. Ed PS: Stay tuned - more coming. From eap2140 at yahoo.com Mon Aug 30 21:38:21 2010 From: eap2140 at yahoo.com (Edward Perez) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:38:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] "Garage Sale" In-Reply-To: <4C7C6FB8.2000306@justbrits.com> References: <4C7C6FB8.2000306@justbrits.com> Message-ID: <513997.30994.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hey, you're supposed to be able to haggle at garage sales! You're taking all the fun out of it..... Edward Perez Snohomish, WA 78 Midget (1275) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbc_newbie/ ________________________________ From: "Shop at " Just Brits "" To: 0 - Enquiries ; 4 - bugeye at yahoo ; 4 - BugeyeSprites ; 4 - MidgetSprite - Yahoo ; 4 - Spridgets ; 4 - sprite-midgetclub Sent: Mon, August 30, 2010 7:58:00 PM Subject: [Spridgets] "Garage Sale" Folks, offered up is ONE [1] complete set of brake shoes for cars up to:HAN6 - 20544 &/or GAN1 - 13554. I have exactly $35.00 in them and that's what I'm selling for + USPS lower 48 only. 1st come, 1st served. Ed PS: Stay tuned - more coming. Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/eap2140 at yahoo.com From shop at justbrits.com Mon Aug 30 22:35:25 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:35:25 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] How do I ID a 1275 flywheel? In-Reply-To: <6ed3a.5c67493.39ad4c2a@aol.com> References: <6ed3a.5c67493.39ad4c2a@aol.com> Message-ID: <4C7C868D.7030908@justbrits.com> << There are books and parts catalogues with pictures of this stuff in... >> I don't suppose one of the Authors still lives in England, has visited the US with some Spridgeteer friends, visited DMH's Favourite pub with an American Spridgeteer and EVEN had his picture take there AND allowed his "Elusive" self pic on a Listers site for almost 7 years ??? THAT chap, 1312 ??? Enquiring minds......................................... From shop at justbrits.com Mon Aug 30 23:33:50 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:33:50 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess In-Reply-To: <007E7EF9D70640FC88748C82BB4006C2@Inspiron> References: <007E7EF9D70640FC88748C82BB4006C2@Inspiron> Message-ID: <4C7C943E.1040003@justbrits.com> << That is what I did, I bought a blank VIN tag took it to my local jewelry store and for $10.00 they engraved the VIN numbers. >> Several years ago I took a trip back south to a town I had lived in for a number of years to see some buddies AND some LBC buddies topped by a large Central Ill. LBC show on Sunday !!! One of my pals had a Leaf Green Frogeye which was about 85% - 90% restored and was BEAUTIFUL !! The Sunday Show was the Frogeye's very 1st outing and the Owner had done EXACTLY what you did, Greg [except jeweler didn't charge him = LONG story]. At the show, lo & behold an OLD State Police cop who had been a pal [still is] showed up and after 'greets' & a couple brews walked around with me looking at cars & BS'ing !!! When we got to the Frogeye and after about 3 or 4 mts. he asked if I knew the Owner which I said I did and he was walking up as we looked at the car. The cop told the guy NOT to try for inspection for Title and the V.I.N. tag was wrong !!! Me & owner about died [with cop grinning like a cat that just ate the canary !!]. As long as I had been pals with the cop, including brews at his home & bunked there, I did NOT know he had a pair of TR-4 [1 - IRS] and a Spitfire !!!!! 'Course he didn't know about my Big Healey or that I had owned several Bugeyes myself !! LOL Amazing and agin the odds, but one NEVER knows !!!! I have followed: "Do it right or don't do it at all" & "Follow the K.I.S.S. Rule" for MANY years and they have never let me down !! Ed From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Tue Aug 31 02:24:20 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:24:20 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] How do I ID a 1275 flywheel? Message-ID: <5e18.5110808c.39ae1634@aol.com> Does his face look like a 948 flywheel or 1275 flywheel? Enquiring minds need to know.. In a message dated 31/08/2010 05:48:07 GMT Daylight Time, shop at justbrits.com writes: << There are books and parts catalogues with pictures of this stuff in... >> I don't suppose one of the Authors still lives in England, has visited the US with some Spridgeteer friends, visited DMH's Favourite pub with an American Spridgeteer and EVEN had his picture take there AND allowed his "Elusive" self pic on a Listers site for almost 7 years ??? THAT chap, 1312 ??? Enquiring minds......................................... From bpazur at excel.net Tue Aug 31 02:36:48 2010 From: bpazur at excel.net (Bud Pazur) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:36:48 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess Message-ID: <201008310836.o7V8anR9018227@green.excel.net> All - Thanks for your helpful suggestions. Now, where czn I get a blank body number tag? I left a voicemail with Clark Spares and they never called me back. Bud Pazur From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Aug 31 06:10:16 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:10:16 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] "Garage Sale" In-Reply-To: <513997.30994.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <4C7C6FB8.2000306@justbrits.com>, <513997.30994.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Are you related to 'Harry'? I can't read the word 'haggle' without it bringing to mind that Monty Python bit where the guy is desperately trying to buy a disguise and the vendor keeps saying 'no, you have to haggle' and taking the beard back. http://www.skepticfiles.org/en001/haggle.htm This might be it also, but I can't watch it from here to verify:www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n3LL338aGA 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 ) http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg ---------------------------------------- > Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:38:21 -0700 > > Hey, you're supposed to be able to haggle at garage sales! You're taking all > the fun out of it..... > > Edward Perez From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Aug 31 06:59:06 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:59:06 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Really?! RHD? Message-ID: ebay:this is listed as a RHD part. NOS BMC Gearbox Cover Sprite Midget 1098cc RHD 22G118 If you ask me, this NOS part looks a bit used also? 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 ) http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette/temp/2009FallTour.jpg From peter at nosimport.com Tue Aug 31 07:20:13 2010 From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:20:13 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Caliper pistons In-Reply-To: <4C7C2948.5080306@cox.net> References: <590B64657D21412C9852CAE88A83F045@Home> <6341FA9757B6433FA8E9A37E448E1F08@spider> <4C7C2948.5080306@cox.net> Message-ID: <201008310620930.SM04888@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> At 04:57 PM 8/30/2010, David Ambrose wrote: > On 8/30/2010 2:12 PM, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote: >>I will guess the pistons were already in poor shape when previously >>installed. I just rebuilt one of mine and those seals are near identical. >>You have to pull the old ones out and remember the order, and know to >>compare on reassembly. ...bill in corvallis >Just did this job a couple months ago. The grooved seal is on the >outside. It's responsible for retracting the piston just a bit when >you let off the brakes. > >Cheers, >Dave Ambrose ---------------------------------- Uhh.... no. The outer seal IS grooved, or actually a double lip. It's sole function is as a dust excluder... retained by that pesky steel ring. The inner seal does the work. If you look closely in the groove in the the bore, you'll see a slight step towards the outside. This step, in combination with the square section seal, is responsible for the seal deflecting under pressure, and importantly, relaxing with no pressure dragging the piston inwards very slightly. Brakes stick "on" when the piston is rusted enough to scratch the rubber and not deflecting, but scoring the seal. (among other causes) The outer excluder should not "see" any fluid. Best if it is lubed a bit at installation with some special brake grease, or brake fluid, at installation. Peter C. From corvallis at peoplepc.com Tue Aug 31 08:02:48 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:02:48 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Caliper pistons In-Reply-To: <201008310620930.SM04888@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <590B64657D21412C9852CAE88A83F045@Home><6341FA9757B6433FA8E9A37E448E1F08@spider> <4C7C2948.5080306@cox.net> <201008310620930.SM04888@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: Gaaaah !! ...bill in corvallis ==================== -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Peter Caldwell Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 6:20 AM To: David Ambrose; spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Caliper pistons At 04:57 PM 8/30/2010, David Ambrose wrote: > On 8/30/2010 2:12 PM, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote: >>I will guess the pistons were already in poor shape when previously >>installed. I just rebuilt one of mine and those seals are near identical. >>You have to pull the old ones out and remember the order, and know to >>compare on reassembly. ...bill in corvallis >Just did this job a couple months ago. The grooved seal is on the >outside. It's responsible for retracting the piston just a bit when >you let off the brakes. > >Cheers, >Dave Ambrose ---------------------------------- Uhh.... no. The outer seal IS grooved, or actually a double lip. It's sole function is as a dust excluder... retained by that pesky steel ring. The inner seal does the work. If you look closely in the groove in the bore, you'll see a slight step towards the outside. This step, in combination with the square section seal, is responsible for the seal deflecting under pressure, and importantly, relaxing with no pressure dragging the piston inwards very slightly. Brakes stick "on" when the piston is rusted enough to scratch the rubber and not deflecting, but scoring the seal. (among other causes) The outer excluder should not "see" any fluid. Best if it is lubed a bit at installation with some special brake grease, or brake fluid, at installation. Peter C. _______________________________________________ From an5.sprite at gmail.com Tue Aug 31 08:10:05 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:10:05 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] Caliper pistons In-Reply-To: <201008310620930.SM04888@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> References: <590B64657D21412C9852CAE88A83F045@Home><6341FA9757B6433FA8E9A37E448E1F08@spider> <4C7C2948.5080306@cox.net><201008310620930.SM04888@TOSHIBA-USER3.nosimport.com> Message-ID: Peter, Thanks for the explaination. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Peter Caldwell Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:20:13 To: David Ambrose; Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Caliper pistons At 04:57 PM 8/30/2010, David Ambrose wrote: > On 8/30/2010 2:12 PM, corvallis at peoplepc.com wrote: >>I will guess the pistons were already in poor shape when previously >>installed. I just rebuilt one of mine and those seals are near identical. >>You have to pull the old ones out and remember the order, and know to >>compare on reassembly. ...bill in corvallis >Just did this job a couple months ago. The grooved seal is on the >outside. It's responsible for retracting the piston just a bit when >you let off the brakes. > >Cheers, >Dave Ambrose ---------------------------------- Uhh.... no. The outer seal IS grooved, or actually a double lip. It's sole function is as a dust excluder... retained by that pesky steel ring. The inner seal does the work. If you look closely in the groove in the the bore, you'll see a slight step towards the outside. This step, in combination with the square section seal, is responsible for the seal deflecting under pressure, and importantly, relaxing with no pressure dragging the piston inwards very slightly. Brakes stick "on" when the piston is rusted enough to scratch the rubber and not deflecting, but scoring the seal. (among other causes) The outer excluder should not "see" any fluid. Best if it is lubed a bit at installation with some special brake grease, or brake fluid, at installation. Peter C. _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From soavero at yahoo.com Tue Aug 31 08:43:34 2010 From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:43:34 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] NLBC - Jobs again Message-ID: <922350.36048.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Last post of this sort to the list resulted in someone becoming gainfully employed (thanks, Jeff!!!!), so I will break protocol again and ask - is anyone out there in the Everett Washington area an A&P mechanic or know of anyone looking for a 3 to 6 month assignment as such? Contact me off list, several people needed... Ron From 72spridget at gmail.com Tue Aug 31 09:09:31 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:09:31 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] NLBC - Jobs again In-Reply-To: <922350.36048.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <922350.36048.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: > ... is anyone out there in the Everett Washington area an A&P mechanic ... And here I thought the old chain of A&P grocery stores had been out of business for years! David L From richb at u.washington.edu Tue Aug 31 09:17:22 2010 From: richb at u.washington.edu (Richard Ball) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:17:22 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] NLBC - Jobs again References: <922350.36048.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C892AA5F9814C5881ABC1B924B60F0A@psych.washington.edu> Ron I don't know of anyone right off, but I'll ask around. Our local CC has an aviation program. They may have a job placement center that could help you out. http://www.everettcc.edu/programs/bwe/aviation/ I'm here in Everett so if there is anything I can help out with let me know. Rich Ball '76 Midget Everett, WA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Soave" To: "Spridgets" Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 7:43 AM Subject: [Spridgets] NLBC - Jobs again > Last post of this sort to the list resulted in someone becoming gainfully > employed (thanks, Jeff!!!!), so I will break protocol again and ask - is > anyone out there in the Everett Washington area an A&P mechanic or know of > anyone looking for a 3 to 6 month assignment as such? Contact me off list, > several people needed... > > Ron > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/richb at u.washington.edu From grunthaner at gmail.com Tue Aug 31 10:05:42 2010 From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:05:42 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! Message-ID: --Great news everyone, on August 24th my kitty was caught (she was starving and could not walk and extreemly dehydrated). After 3 days in icu she was able to come home but still a little touch & go as she almost starved to death and dehydrated. I am very busy trying to get my sick frail little kitty to eat more each day. Lots of meds and just starting to walk but falls over from time to time. I can finally get back to my Sprite but not sure if I can afford to buy more parts for a while now that I jacked up my credit card bill (very very very expensive). I am so very grateful to have my little kitty back what a great way to start the new school year. Thanks for all the kind messages & prayers I have received throughout the last 6 weeks. Video at the hospital: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgQHqWEMAEU Best always, Linda From jessmd1 at comcast.net Tue Aug 31 15:32:03 2010 From: jessmd1 at comcast.net (Jess Power) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:32:03 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] fluids Message-ID: Which brake/clutch fluid is recommended for a 1275 cc with ribcase tranny in a bugeye? From kgb at frontiernet.net Tue Aug 31 15:46:05 2010 From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kathryn Bales) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:46:05 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C7D781D.7040704@frontiernet.net> What a beautiful torti! Glad you got her back. How did you manage to catch her? Kate On 8/31/2010 9:05 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote: > --Great news everyone, on August 24th my kitty was caught (she was starving > and could not walk and extreemly dehydrated). From healeyrick at yahoo.com Tue Aug 31 15:50:03 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:50:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! Message-ID: <807223.1226.qm@web51404.mail.re2.yahoo.com> That's wonderful, we were running low on wheel chocks on the list! Just kidding, of course. Happy you got your buddy back. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Tue, 8/31/10, Linda Grunthaner wrote: From: Linda Grunthaner Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! To: "Spridget list" Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 12:05 PM --Great news everyone, on August 24th my kitty was caught (she was starving and could not walk and extreemly dehydrated). After 3 days in icu she was able to come home but still a little touch & go as she almost starved to death and dehydrated. I am very busy trying to get my sick frail little kitty to eat more each day. Lots of meds and just starting to walk but falls over from time to time. I can finally get back to my Sprite but not sure if I can afford to buy more parts for a while now that I jacked up my credit card bill (very very very expensive). I am so very grateful to have my little kitty back what a great way to start the new school year. Thanks for all the kind messages & prayers I have received throughout the last 6 weeks. Video at the hospital: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgQHqWEMAEU Best always, Linda Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From healeyrick at yahoo.com Tue Aug 31 15:58:46 2010 From: healeyrick at yahoo.com (HealeyRick) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:58:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess Message-ID: <395642.80551.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com> My world has fallen apart! Frank admits to being a closet HF supporter. Rick Follow My Nasty Boy Build: http://tinyurl.com/yj52fwo --- On Mon, 8/30/10, Frank Clarici wrote: From: Frank Clarici Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess To: "Billy Zoom" Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Date: Monday, August 30, 2010, 10:09 PM On 8/30/2010 12:54 PM, Billy Zoom wrote: > I don't think the body tag ever matched the VIN, but you can buy blank VIN > tags and stamp them. You could just make one that matches the number on your > title and screw it to the inner fender. Hey, My 59 Bugeye has an HAN8 VIN tag because that's what title I had at the time. Horrible fright has the letter/number stamp kit for about $10. Just Sunday I had to stamp a VW id tag for someone ;) -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/healeyrick at yahoo.com From kentmclean at comcast.net Tue Aug 31 16:22:32 2010 From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:22:32 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] [no LBC] Toms River Message-ID: <4C7D80A8.4090800@comcast.net> Frank was quick to point out that the Toms River Little Leaguers made it to the LL World Series, but not once did he mention the Pirates Festival in Toms River. Arrrrgh! -- Kent McLean '56 100 BN2 From bmwwxman at gmail.com Tue Aug 31 16:24:30 2010 From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:24:30 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! In-Reply-To: <4C7D781D.7040704@frontiernet.net> References: <4C7D781D.7040704@frontiernet.net> Message-ID: Great news, Lin!! Hope she recovers her health quickly! Cheers!! Jim On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 4:46 PM, Kathryn Bales wrote: > What a beautiful torti! Glad you got her back. How did you manage to catch > her? > > Kate > > > > On 8/31/2010 9:05 AM, Linda Grunthaner wrote: >> >> --Great news everyone, on August 24th my kitty was caught (she was >> starving >> and could not walk and extreemly dehydrated). > > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/bmwwxman at gmail.com > > -- Cheers!! Jim "The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them."-Albert Einstein From WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com Tue Aug 31 16:25:07 2010 From: WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com (WeslakeMonza1330 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:25:07 EDT Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! Message-ID: <10e536.71d1990b.39aedb43@aol.com> Hi Linda, Glad this story had a happy ending for you though I confess to not being a cat lover. Regards Weslake-Monza 1330 In a message dated 31/08/2010 17:20:08 GMT Daylight Time, grunthaner at gmail.com writes: --Great news everyone, on August 24th my kitty was caught (she was starving and could not walk and extreemly dehydrated). After 3 days in icu she was able to come home but still a little touch & go as she almost starved to death and dehydrated. I am very busy trying to get my sick frail little kitty to eat more each day. Lots of meds and just starting to walk but falls over from time to time. I can finally get back to my Sprite but not sure if I can afford to buy more parts for a while now that I jacked up my credit card bill (very very very expensive). I am so very grateful to have my little kitty back what a great way to start the new school year. Thanks for all the kind messages & prayers I have received throughout the last 6 weeks. Video at the hospital: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgQHqWEMAEU Best always, Linda From spritenut at comcast.net Tue Aug 31 16:36:51 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:36:51 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] fluids In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C7D8403.6070403@comcast.net> On 8/31/2010 5:32 PM, Jess Power wrote: > Which brake/clutch fluid is recommended for a 1275 cc with ribcase > tranny in a bugeye? > _______________________________________________ Castrol LMA -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From spritenut at comcast.net Tue Aug 31 16:38:50 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:38:50 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess In-Reply-To: <395642.80551.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <395642.80551.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C7D847A.5050406@comcast.net> On 8/31/2010 5:58 PM, HealeyRick wrote: > My world has fallen apart! Frank admits to being a closet HF supporter. BUT only if it has no moving parts, and it does not get plugged in. Yes I have a couple of their magnetic parts trys, but the telescopic magnet sticks once and the magnet comes unglued (it had a moving part) The stamps do not move and do not get plugged in. But I am on my second set, the first set has some worn out letters. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From cbaustin at verizon.net Tue Aug 31 16:49:56 2010 From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:49:56 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] [no LBC] Toms River Pirate Festival References: <4C7D80A8.4090800@comcast.net> Message-ID: <764724A9B685432B9C27BA49452A4CF9@universal1> "Live Pirate Music All Day Long" What the??? CB From an5.sprite at gmail.com Tue Aug 31 16:51:42 2010 From: an5.sprite at gmail.com (an5.sprite at gmail.com) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:51:42 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Great to hear your kitty is back alive!!! Once you nurse her back to health and start back on your LBC I am sure we can find a way to help. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Linda Grunthaner Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:05:42 To: Spridget list Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! --Great news everyone, on August 24th my kitty was caught (she was starving and could not walk and extreemly dehydrated). After 3 days in icu she was able to come home but still a little touch & go as she almost starved to death and dehydrated. I am very busy trying to get my sick frail little kitty to eat more each day. Lots of meds and just starting to walk but falls over from time to time. I can finally get back to my Sprite but not sure if I can afford to buy more parts for a while now that I jacked up my credit card bill (very very very expensive). I am so very grateful to have my little kitty back what a great way to start the new school year. Thanks for all the kind messages & prayers I have received throughout the last 6 weeks. Video at the hospital: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgQHqWEMAEU Best always, Linda _______________________________________________ Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite at gmail.com From cbaustin at verizon.net Tue Aug 31 16:52:00 2010 From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:52:00 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! References: <4C7D781D.7040704@frontiernet.net> Message-ID: <6C9EAA9FB1A54419904E6A1B354B0DDE@universal1> "Lots of meds and just starting to walk but falls over from time to time." Sounds like??? I'm just sayin'!! CB From spritenut at comcast.net Tue Aug 31 17:10:20 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:10:20 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] [no LBC] Toms River In-Reply-To: <4C7D80A8.4090800@comcast.net> References: <4C7D80A8.4090800@comcast.net> Message-ID: <4C7D8BDC.307@comcast.net> On 8/31/2010 6:22 PM, Kent McLean wrote: > Frank was quick to point out that the Toms River Little Leaguers made it > to the LL World Series, but not once did he mention the Pirates Festival > in Toms River. > > Arrrrgh! > > Wow, 1st I heard of it. I know about the clown festival over the beach but I never knew we (still) had pirates. We used to, I know some of their descendants and I keep an eye out for the buried treasure over on Money Island when ever we start a new project with a hole in the ground like a house or foundation. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Aug 31 17:14:25 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:14:25 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! In-Reply-To: <10e536.71d1990b.39aedb43@aol.com> References: <10e536.71d1990b.39aedb43@aol.com> Message-ID: Is it sheep then!? Robert > Hi Linda, > > Glad this story had a happy ending for you though I confess to not being a > cat lover. > > Regards > > Weslake-Monza 1330 From robertduquette at sympatico.ca Tue Aug 31 17:17:25 2010 From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:17:25 +0000 Subject: [Spridgets] [no LBC] Toms River Pirate Festival In-Reply-To: <764724A9B685432B9C27BA49452A4CF9@universal1> References: <4C7D80A8.4090800@comcast.net>, <764724A9B685432B9C27BA49452A4CF9@universal1> Message-ID: No surprise there. Dead Pirates don't make music. ;) Robert > From: cbaustin at verizon.net > > "Live Pirate Music All Day Long" > > What the??? > > CB > _______________________________________________ From cbking at alum.rpi.edu Tue Aug 31 17:31:38 2010 From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:31:38 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] NLBC - Jobs again Message-ID: <669101cb4964$a8949c60$116a010a@mail2world.com> Nah, still around here. One about a mile from my house. -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <-----Original Message-----> >From: David Lieb [72spridget at gmail.com] >Sent: 8/31/2010 11:05:31 AM >To: spridgets at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NLBC - Jobs again > >> ... is anyone out there in the Everett Washington area an A&P mechanic ... > >And here I thought the old chain of A&P grocery stores had been out of >business for years! >David L >_______________________________________________ > >Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html >Suggested annual donation $12.75 >Archive: http://www.team.net/archive >Forums: http://www.team.net/forums >Unsubscribe/Manage: >http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/cbking at alum.rpi.edu > >. From cbaustin at verizon.net Tue Aug 31 17:54:47 2010 From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:54:47 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] [no LBC] Toms River Pirate Festival References: <4C7D80A8.4090800@comcast.net>, <764724A9B685432B9C27BA49452A4CF9@universal1> Message-ID: <4E9DADEEAC584510A93D62F4BCC30A67@universal1> "Dead Pirates don't make music." The ones in Pittsburgh make pretty bad music - for 18 'dead' years now and counting!! CB From corvallis at peoplepc.com Tue Aug 31 18:16:21 2010 From: corvallis at peoplepc.com (corvallis at peoplepc.com) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:16:21 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess In-Reply-To: <4C7D847A.5050406@comcast.net> References: <395642.80551.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <4C7D847A.5050406@comcast.net> Message-ID: <3E682496F5F8408BAA2774358A8DE76C@spider> They made a Lancia HF in the mid-1960's that was quite the car; 1300cc, 5-speed trans. Always wanted to run one in SCCA C Sedan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancia_Fulvia ...bill in corvallis ================================================================ -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank Clarici Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 3:39 PM To: HealeyRick Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess On 8/31/2010 5:58 PM, HealeyRick wrote: > My world has fallen apart! Frank admits to being a closet HF supporter. BUT only if it has no moving parts, and it does not get plugged in. Yes I have a couple of their magnetic parts trys, but the telescopic magnet sticks once and the magnet comes unglued (it had a moving part) The stamps do not move and do not get plugged in. But I am on my second set, the first set has some worn out letters. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ From spritenut at comcast.net Tue Aug 31 19:30:12 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:30:12 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Ladybug gets a transplant Message-ID: <4C7DACA4.7030800@comcast.net> My daughter's Bugeye, the Ladybug, now has it's fresh rebuilt engine with .040 over pistons and all that goes with it. It also now has a 5 speed which I am still finishing up but I did back it out of the garage and drove it back in. No radiator yet, the trans isn't quite bolted in, and I have to tidy up a few other goodies here and there but it is now ready for the long drive to Elkhart Lake next June, and YES she will be driving it there following her old man in his Bugeye. This 5 speed has a new to the scene kit from one of our own listers. Of course I was the guinea pig (no comments Ed) and I just had to make a few changes to his set up but it was an easy install and as soon as the creator of this kit and I finalize modifications (if he wants) We will tell the world. Now it's time for that well deserved shower. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From spritenut at comcast.net Tue Aug 31 19:39:31 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:39:31 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Good read Message-ID: <4C7DAED3.7060100@comcast.net> Nice article about slow cars http://tinyurl.com/2cl53te From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Tue Aug 31 19:45:50 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:45:50 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Long term engine storage help.. Message-ID: Hi all, I have an engine to put up for a while.. maybe years.. and I wanted any info or experiences for any and all techniques to save the engine. This one is newly rebuilt with no miles on it, never been started, and i don't want to put it away and find that when the day comes to use it all I have is so much rust. Thanks for any and all input! Lester From herby at herbytoys.com Tue Aug 31 19:54:49 2010 From: herby at herbytoys.com (Herby) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:54:49 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <6AA712F44DC14ABCB2E37AA9593725E8@HERBYZ> Beautiful cat Lin. I'm happy to hear this story had a happy ending. Wish her a speedy recovery. Herby 62 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy) 00 Dakota R/T (the DD toy) 63 MKII Sprite (Sold!!) herby at herbytoys.com www.herbytoys.com -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 9:06 AM To: Spridget list Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! --Great news everyone, on August 24th my kitty was caught (she was starving and could not walk and extreemly dehydrated). From derf247 at gmail.com Tue Aug 31 20:02:25 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:02:25 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] [no LBC] Toms River Pirate Festival In-Reply-To: <764724A9B685432B9C27BA49452A4CF9@universal1> References: <4C7D80A8.4090800@comcast.net> <764724A9B685432B9C27BA49452A4CF9@universal1> Message-ID: Have you heard about the new pirate movie? It is rated ARRRRRRRRH! From racerbob70 at yahoo.com Tue Aug 31 20:17:14 2010 From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:17:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Good read In-Reply-To: <4C7DAED3.7060100@comcast.net> Message-ID: <662766.77586.qm@web51602.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Reminds me of the old adage, "It's a lot more fun to drive a slow car fast then drive a fast car slow"......Anon --- On Tue, 8/31/10, Frank Clarici wrote: From: Frank Clarici Subject: [Spridgets] Good read To: "Spridgets" Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 9:39 PM Nice article about slow cars http://tinyurl.com/2cl53te _______________________________________________ From spritenut at comcast.net Tue Aug 31 20:22:23 2010 From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:22:23 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Long term engine storage help.. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C7DB8DF.4080608@comcast.net> On 8/31/2010 9:45 PM, Lester wrote: > Hi all, > > I have an engine to put up for a while.. maybe years.. and I wanted any info > or experiences for any and all techniques to save the engine. This one is > newly rebuilt with no miles on it, never been started, and i don't want to put > it away and find that when the day comes to use it all I have is so much > rust. I would start it up before you put it away just to get the oil flowing to all the places it needs to be. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ You restored it better than new So why don't you drive it? From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com Tue Aug 31 20:45:05 2010 From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:45:05 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spridgets] Good read In-Reply-To: <4C7DAED3.7060100@comcast.net> Message-ID: <76671.63876.qm@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> great slide show Thanks, Vigil --- On Tue, 8/31/10, Frank Clarici wrote: From: Frank Clarici Subject: [Spridgets] Good read To: "Spridgets" Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 6:39 PM Nice article about slow cars http://tinyurl.com/2cl53te Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com From shop at justbrits.com Tue Aug 31 20:50:53 2010 From: shop at justbrits.com (Shop at " Just Brits ") Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:50:53 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] [no LBC] Toms River Pirate Festival In-Reply-To: <764724A9B685432B9C27BA49452A4CF9@universal1> References: <4C7D80A8.4090800@comcast.net> <764724A9B685432B9C27BA49452A4CF9@universal1> Message-ID: <4C7DBF8D.5030001@justbrits.com> Charlie & 'derF', you and apparently every one else, has missed the BEST part of dis: << "Live Pirate Music All Day Long" What the??? >> and << Have you heard about the new pirate movie? It is rated ARRRRRRRRH! >> "Toms River Pirate Festival" is "based" out of: Christ Episcopal Church ???? You have to be KIDDING me ???? The "Home" of The Holy Sprite & Father Jack ?? Just WHAT is totally WRONG wid dat ??? Not to mention somewhat ironic -:)-:)-:)-:)-:) !!!! Of course that DOES "seal the fate of The Nailgunner!!!" LMAO !! LAD From 72spridget at gmail.com Tue Aug 31 20:56:05 2010 From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:56:05 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Title VIN Mess In-Reply-To: <4C7D847A.5050406@comcast.net> References: <395642.80551.qm@web51406.mail.re2.yahoo.com> <4C7D847A.5050406@comcast.net> Message-ID: <3308796369022148841@unknownmsgid> But I am on my second set, the first set has some worn out letters. Let me guess... H A N ? From tequila.brad at gmail.com Tue Aug 31 20:57:58 2010 From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:57:58 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] [no LBC] Toms River Pirate Festival In-Reply-To: References: <4C7D80A8.4090800@comcast.net> <764724A9B685432B9C27BA49452A4CF9@universal1> Message-ID: So a pirate walks into a bar. The bartender notices that he has a steering wheel sticking out of the front of his breeches. The bartender is so curious, he asks about the steering wheel. The pirate says, "arrrh, it's driving me nuts" On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 9:02 PM, derf wrote: > Have you heard about the new pirate movie? > > It is rated ARRRRRRRRH! > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage : > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/tequila.brad at gmail.com > > -- DON JULIO 1942 www.myspace.com/tequilabrad From eric.t.cartman at gmail.com Tue Aug 31 21:00:10 2010 From: eric.t.cartman at gmail.com (Greg Gowins) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:00:10 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Long term engine storage help.. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Best plan to avoid rust is to squirt an ounce or so of oil in each cylinder, and then rotate the engine by hand. Repeat every 12-18 months or so. Another thing you want to do is have different tensions on the valve springs while in storage. The occasional rotating by hand helps that. If you have a way to store it in a bag with a desiccant, that will help keep the moisture down as well. On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 8:45 PM, Lester wrote: > Hi all, > > I have an engine to put up for a while.. maybe years.. and I wanted any info > or experiences for any and all techniques to save the engine. This one is > newly rebuilt with no miles on it, never been started, and i don't want to put > it away and find that when the day comes to use it all I have is so much > rust. > > Thanks for any and all input! > > Lester > _______________________________________________ > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $12.75 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/eric.t.cartman at gmail.com From dlh2001 at comcast.net Tue Aug 31 21:06:26 2010 From: dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:06:26 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Long term engine storage help.. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: If it has been "just rebuilt" properly then it still has the assembly lube on all the bearings and cam lobes. Right? What's to worry about? Spray some oil in the cylinders and close off all the openings and you're done. -----Original Message----- From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Lester Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 9:46 PM To: Spridgets list; bugeye at yahoogroups.com Cc: VSAAB -- The Vintage SAAB Mailing List; vSAAB at yahoogroups.com Subject: [Spridgets] Long term engine storage help.. Hi all, I have an engine to put up for a while.. maybe years.. and I wanted any info or experiences for any and all techniques to save the engine. This one is newly rebuilt with no miles on it, never been started, and i don't want to put it away and find that when the day comes to use it all I have is so much rust. Thanks for any and all input! Lester Suggested annual donation $12.75 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/dlh2001 at comcast.net From mdrowe at optonline.net Tue Aug 31 21:25:11 2010 From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:25:11 -0400 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission Message-ID: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> My mechanic/tutor has a commission to put an automatic transmission in an MG TD. This old lady has driven the car since she was 16, and wants to continue without dealing with a clutch on the many steep hills she must navigate. Any small RWD engine with an automatic transmission will do; she does not care. Any thoughts on what he might actually be able to find in reasonable condition? Where? Michael Rowe From oldsaabguy at comcast.net Tue Aug 31 22:27:00 2010 From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:27:00 -0500 Subject: [Spridgets] Gotta spare 1275 flywheel anyone?? Message-ID: <183CFEF0-E347-4BE2-8980-C89057079F40@comcast.net> Hello again all, as I prepare to install the 1275 I have run into yet another annoying problem, I don't have a 1275 flywheel. Does anyone have a serviceable one to spare? Thanks, Lester From derf247 at gmail.com Tue Aug 31 22:40:00 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:40:00 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] [no LBC] Toms River Pirate Festival In-Reply-To: <4C7DBF8D.5030001@justbrits.com> References: <4C7D80A8.4090800@comcast.net> <764724A9B685432B9C27BA49452A4CF9@universal1> <4C7DBF8D.5030001@justbrits.com> Message-ID: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaWU1CmrJNc From derf247 at gmail.com Tue Aug 31 22:42:44 2010 From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:42:44 -0600 Subject: [Spridgets] Automatic transmission In-Reply-To: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> References: <5DF3A0C10373466A9FFFA13221DB1C8C@Home> Message-ID: Miata might work. The Miata motors are bullet proof. Finding an auto might be tricky, though. They are out there, but not very easy to find. From billyzoom at billyzoom.com Tue Aug 31 23:51:24 2010 From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:51:24 -0700 Subject: [Spridgets] My Kitty found barely alive!!!!!!!!! In-Reply-To: <4C7D781D.7040704@frontiernet.net> Message-ID: What was her excuse for running away in the first place?